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So, I installed cm7 on an sd card, and it works fine. However, when I go to the market there are some apps that aren't showing. I used the latest nightly build of encore, and I'm curious if I should downgrade to the latest stable version to view all the apps. It was my understanding that by using Encore 7.1 or higher, all apps would be visible and I wouldn't have to change the build.properties file. Any help would be appreciated!!!
Hmmm, Market incompatibility was huge but has been resolved for long time ago, I'm surprise that it is resurfacing again.
Anyway, what is the version of your ROM, what is the version of the Market?
Market is...
Market version is 3.4.4 and not sure how to get the version for the rom, this is the one that i used cm_encore_full-253.zip. Thanks for the help, the nook itself is rooted as well, using autonooter, but I did that a while ago. Not sure what version of android it's using.
What apps are missing? Just a few, a specific one or two, or most?
Some apps (e.g. Blockbuster, Google Currents) don't show up at all on my rooted NC or NT, but show on my phone. This is deliberate on their part, and I believe would require a lot of build.prop finagling to overcome.
Other Market problems in the past have been related to screen density, and various workarounds (clearing market app cache, etc.) were required. Those problems should largely be resolved with CM 7.1 n253.
Missing apps
Sadly, the one that my kids want more then anything is Smurfs Village, but it won't show up. Is there anyway to upgrade my rooted nook (using autonooter) without wiping everything? If I can do that, I won't even use CM7. I'd like to, but how hard is it to go from Froyo on a rooted nook to CM7 internal?
HeelzFan said:
Sadly, the one that my kids want more then anything is Smurfs Village, but it won't show up. Is there anyway to upgrade my rooted nook (using autonooter) without wiping everything?
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You might try some of the build.prop tweaks that are floating around. I'm new to them myself, but they seem to be key when you have certain "hidden" apps like this that only show up on certain devices.
If I can do that, I won't even use CM7. I'd like to, but how hard is it to go from Froyo on a rooted nook to CM7 internal?
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Running CM7, either on SD or internal emmc is not hard, but it can be confusing. Just make sure you've determined what exactly it is you want to do.
HeelzFan said:
Sadly, the one that my kids want more then anything is Smurfs Village, but it won't show up. Is there anyway to upgrade my rooted nook (using autonooter) without wiping everything? If I can do that, I won't even use CM7. I'd like to, but how hard is it to go from Froyo on a rooted nook to CM7 internal?
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It is not hard at all. Just make a titanium backup and then flash CM7 using the guide in my sig.
If you want to update stock then I am pretty sure you need to wipe everything to update. Again make a titanium backup and then restore it after the upgrade and you will be fine.
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HeelzFan said:
Sadly, the one that my kids want more then anything is Smurfs Village, but it won't show up. Is there anyway to upgrade my rooted nook (using autonooter) without wiping everything? If I can do that, I won't even use CM7. I'd like to, but how hard is it to go from Froyo on a rooted nook to CM7 internal?
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I just realized I've had a memory lapse. If you've got the app working on another device, try downloading Android Assistant (AA) and making a backup. Then copy the apk that AA makes over to your Nook and try installing it.
I just did this to copy Google Currents to my rooted B&N 1.4.1 install that didn't show it in the Market.
bobstro said:
I just realized I've had a memory lapse. If you've got the app working on another device, try downloading Android Assistant (AA) and making a backup. Then copy the apk that AA makes over to your Nook and try installing it.
I just did this to copy Google Currents to my rooted B&N 1.4.1 install that didn't show it in the Market.
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I sent Google Currents from my Xoom to my girl's NC by Bluetooth. Worked great.
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I sent Google Currents from my Xoom to my girl's NC by Bluetooth. Worked great.
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Her rooted NC running cm7.2.
I been looking around and i found some threads but I just wanted to make this clear.
If your on Stock 1.4.1 you can't side load apps at all unless you root your nook?
And to root it you need to downgrade then upgrade and loose all your data right?
My friend has a 1.4.1 nook and I was going to side load a apk to get on our wireless and it won't work AND the app isn't in the nook market.
Its Called XpressConnect
I tried using the different scripts and I couldn't get ADB to recognize the Nook Tablet and whenever I see anything about nook and ADB I go right back into the rooting stuff and rooting unfortunately is not a option.
Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything
Thanks in advance
We know that B&N v1.4.1 blocked the sideloading feature. I don't know that even with rooted v1.4.1, it works or not. Someone will please verify this as I want to know too.
I don't believe rooting will remove/delete any of your data.
Side question: are you talking about Nook Tablet or Nook Color?
You're trying to sideload apps without rooting, correct? Are you using a Nook COLOR or a Nook TABLET?
On the Tablet, 1.4.0 still allowed sideloading, while 1.4.1 blocked it.
On the Color, I was not able to get the required settings to sideload without root on 1.4.1. I am not 100% sure if it can be done or not.
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We know that B&N v1.4.1 blocked the sideloading feature. I don't know that even with rooted v1.4.1, it works or not. Someone will please verify this as I want to know too.
I don't believe rooting will remove/delete any of your data.
Side question: are you talking about Nook Tablet or Nook Color?
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Sideloading works just fine on a rooted Nook Color running 1.4.1
Nook Tablet
And which root method can I use that will not loose any data? If I root does it block any of the Nook services? Will they know? I don't want to screw my friend over on her "Nook" Experience lol I just want to load this one apk so she can get on the companys wifi
Thanks magicland for the confirmation on rooted NC v1.4.1.
Capcom,
I don't have the NT so I can't help. Other members might help you, if not, you should go to NOOK Tablet forum to get more answer/help since this is the NOOKcolor room.
I am side-loading a Nook Tablet running 1.4.1
...I delete this post as it was meant for the Nook Tablet - not colour....
If you want to see it look for "I am side-loading a Nook Tablet running 1.4.1" in the tablet forum
So I installed the nook color tools and the currently reading hack.
The Currently reading hack replaces the system.apk with a modified one. Well this has apparently broken the Nook Color Tools Application manager function. any ideas how to fix this so i can have both?
One annoying feature of new Nook HD+ (and assuming Nook HD) is that during initial set up it will look for and force you to update (if one is found). There is a neat and really easy trick to bypass this process.
Once you get to that step in the process, during the process hold down the power button and force it to shut off by selecting "OK" in the prompt. You have to do it before it finishes downloading the update.
Once you power it back on you'll have to restart the whole process of entering your WiFi and information again. When you get to the point where the device looks for an update, it will look for a few seconds and determine that its got the latest version installed and proceed to the next phase.
To make sure you did it correctly just go into "Settings" and check the version. For me my default was 2.0.4, for you it may be different, but either way its not 2.0.5.
I've tested it multiple times and always with great success.
What about 2.0.4 do you prefer over 2.0.5?
Also, let us know if this actually stays on 2.0.4. Those of us who had already registered Nooks (both HD and HD+) when 2.0.5 came out got updated in spite of having turned off auto updates.
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What about 2.0.4 do you prefer over 2.0.5?
Also, let us know if this actually stays on 2.0.4. Those of us who had already registered Nooks (both HD and HD+) when 2.0.5 came out got updated in spite of having turned off auto updates.
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It was for rooting purposes, since at the time I couldn't find a rooting tool for 2.0.5, that's why. Also I too had registered once under 2.0.5, and when starting fresh found that this method does work regardless of what you initially registered under. Though it only buys you little time to do whatever modifications you need to to your device before it automatically updates you (you could also leave WiFi turned off too).
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It was for rooting purposes, since at the time I couldn't find a rooting tool for 2.0.5, that's why. Also I too had registered once under 2.0.5, and when starting fresh found that this method does work regardless of what you initially registered under. Though it only buys you little time to do whatever modifications you need to to your device before it automatically updates you (you could also leave WiFi turned off too).
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What device are you running? Still would like your factory zip.
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It was for rooting purposes, since at the time I couldn't find a rooting tool for 2.0.5, that's why. Also I too had registered once under 2.0.5, and when starting fresh found that this method does work regardless of what you initially registered under. Though it only buys you little time to do whatever modifications you need to to your device before it automatically updates you (you could also leave WiFi turned off too).
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Ok, I thought that might be why. Thankfully we can root 2.0.5 now. But it's good to know this method of postponing that initial update if I ever need to reset and start over.
nook hd+ auto-updated after leapinlar root+cwm fixes
My Nook HD+ notified me last night that it had auto-updated to 2.0.6 but I was able to get back my original Nova Prime Launcher and the Google Play store continues to work (it broke Beautiful Widgets, but uninstalling it and reinstalling it fixed that)
I had originally rooted it from 2.0.5 using the Universal Root method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
I had the following images installed:
NookHD-HDplus-Gapps+Extras-for-stock-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-LocationServices.zip
Using CWM for here:
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip
Note - I did not manually update or in anyway 'induce' the update, it just happened. Did I miss something in the instructions to prevent auto-update?
Atleast the play store and Nova Launcher keeps working (not had time to check if root is still working though) But I did notice that the B&N Home launcher keeps showing up more often than before (hitting apps and going back brings back Nova)
Thanks
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My Nook HD+ notified me last night that it had auto-updated to 2.0.6 but I was able to get back my original Nova Prime Launcher and the Google Play store continues to work (it broke Beautiful Widgets, but uninstalling it and reinstalling it fixed that)
I had originally rooted it from 2.0.5 using the Universal Root method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
I had the following images installed:
NookHD-HDplus-Gapps+Extras-for-stock-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-LocationServices.zip
Using CWM for here:
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip
Note - I did not manually update or in anyway 'induce' the update, it just happened. Did I miss something in the instructions to prevent auto-update?
Atleast the play store and Nova Launcher keeps working (not had time to check if root is still working though) But I did notice that the B&N Home launcher keeps showing up more often than before (hitting apps and going back brings back Nova)
Thanks
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We have known for a while that setting the OTA to manual does not seem to stop auto updates anymore. The good news is that it still accepts the root. Just flash universal root again.
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I might have found a way how to disable Nook HD OTA autoupdate feature.
For some reason setting com.bn.device.fota.mode to manual does not work, so there is more straight approach to solve this.
So far i have found two:
1) Once you have rooted your device it is just a matter of editing /etc/hosts file and adding couple of lines
127.0.0.1 nook.com
127.0.0.1 barnesandnoble.com
127.0.0.1 su.barnesandnoble.com
which effectively blocks access to autoupdates, but when you reboot your device, all your data will be erased (nook will restore itself to factory state). So some way around is needed.
2) There is an app on google store called "Android Firewall", install it. Once installed block Wifi for NookConnectivityService. GAPPS and browser will not be affected, you'll get norification "Wifi error". But otherwise wifi is fuctional.
2) There is an app on google store called "Android Firewall", install it. Once installed block Wifi for NookConnectivityService. GAPPS and browser will not be affected, you'll get norification "Wifi error". But otherwise wifi is fuctional.
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Blocking NookConnectivityService kills connectivity to the Google Play.
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1) Once you have rooted your device it is just a matter of editing /etc/hosts file and adding couple of lines
127.0.0.1 nook.com
127.0.0.1 barnesandnoble.com
127.0.0.1 su.barnesandnoble.com
which effectively blocks access to autoupdates, but when you reboot your device, all your data will be erased (nook will restore itself to factory state). So some way around is needed.
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You can symlink the hosts file. See my HD/HD+ tips thread linked in my signature. Look at item 15. Of course there are othe ways to prevent the update, like symlinking build.prop and doing the white on white repair. But those just cause the update to fail, while this may prevent them even checking. If this works, I may update my CWM zip to include it.
EDIT: After researching this a little I have found an easy way to accomplish this. That is to use AdAway. You can safely use that program if you configure it to put the hosts file on /data. It automatically symlinks it for you. But you need to be rooted to use this app. And it has a feature where you can add your own sites to block. Just add those sites listed in the post above. Then every time AdAway updates its own list, it adds your list to it also. This will block B&N from using those sites to download their updates. But realize that it also blocks you from browsing their site.
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EDIT: After researching this a little I have found an easy way to accomplish this. That is to use AdAway. You can safely use that program if you configure it to put the hosts file on /data. It automatically symlinks it for you. But you need to be rooted to use this app. And it has a feature where you can add your own sites to block. Just add those sites listed in the post above. Then every time AdAway updates its own list, it adds your list to it also. This will block B&N from using those sites to download their updates. But realize that it also blocks you from browsing their site.
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Nice! It works then Including it to CWM zip is a good idea, with a warning, that you get to loose one site. That rooting thing imho is the whole reason for not using it, but substituting with google play.
BTW Is your hybrid cm10.1 stable on nook hd+ ?
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Nice! It works then Including it to CWM zip is a good idea, with a warning, that you get to loose one site. That rooting thing imho is the whole reason for not using it, but substituting with google play.
BTW Is your hybrid cm10.1 stable on nook hd+ ?
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WARNING! Hybrid not for HD+ !!!
greenya said:
BTW Is your hybrid cm10.1 stable on nook hd+ ?
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My Hybrid setup on the HD+ is experimental and a hacked version by me. And I am running verygreen's 1-07 version of CM10.1. The Hybrid works great and is very stable, but the CM10.1 is buggy.
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My Hybrid setup on the HD+ is experimental and a hacked version by me. And I am running verygreen's 1-07 version of CM10.1. The Hybrid works great and is very stable, but the CM10.1 is buggy.
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Seems i missed somewhere something
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Seems i missed somewhere something
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You did not miss it. I just got it working this weekend and this is the first I have told anyone. I am going to test it a while before I even consider making it for anyone else. It does work but I had to manually configure some things. And it only works on CM10.1, not CM10. Until we get some better CM10.1's it does not really matter anyway.
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leapinlar said:
You did not miss it. I just got it working this weekend and this is the first I have told anyone. I am going to test it a while before I even consider making it for anyone else. It does work but I had to manually configure some things. And it only works on CM10.1, not CM10. Until we get some better CM10.1's it does not really matter anyway.
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This news change many things. But seems verygreen is so busy last time or found something new interesting.
Anyway. If you need some "hard testing" (when testing may make item dead) then ask me. I have one item with no warranty and ... you know, its not mine ... and its not last one.
greenya said:
I might have found a way how to disable Nook HD OTA autoupdate feature.
For some reason setting com.bn.device.fota.mode to manual does not work, so there is more straight approach to solve this.
So far i have found two:
1) Once you have rooted your device it is just a matter of editing /etc/hosts file and adding couple of lines
127.0.0.1 nook.com
127.0.0.1 barnesandnoble.com
127.0.0.1 su.barnesandnoble.com
which effectively blocks access to autoupdates, but when you reboot your device, all your data will be erased (nook will restore itself to factory state). So some way around is needed.
2) There is an app on google store called "Android Firewall", install it. Once installed block Wifi for NookConnectivityService. GAPPS and browser will not be affected, you'll get norification "Wifi error". But otherwise wifi is fuctional.
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Thank you for this. It works. I added the manual way to do it via AdAway to my HD/HD+ Tips thread and added a CWM zip to my HD/HD+ CWM thread to automatically do it for you if you are not rooted. Both threads are linked in my signature.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running rooted stock
leapinlar said:
Thank you for this. It works. I added the manual way to do it via AdAway to my HD/HD+ Tips thread and added a CWM zip to my HD/HD+ CWM thread to automatically do it for you if you are not rooted. Both threads are linked in my signature.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running rooted stock
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Could you also just freeze the NookConnectivityService app using Titanium Backup - seems to work for me
docfreed said:
Could you also just freeze the NookConnectivityService app using Titanium Backup - seems to work for me
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Someone earlier says doing that blocked his Google Play. Is yours working ok?
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leapinlar said:
Someone earlier says doing that blocked his Google Play. Is yours working ok?
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If you mean the Play Store, yes no problem - I don't use any other Play apps (like music, books, etc.). I am on 2.06, rooted, ADW EX Launcher and see no issues whatsoever with WiFi (as a matter of fact, no issue signing in to BN.com and downloading one of my books.
I have registered my Nook Color by using serial number of the device on nook developer site. I'm able to view the extras tab but the issue is that it doesn't show the NookColor Tools option. (Kindly refer the attached screenshot).
What i did next is to mail a copy of application's apk file on my email address and opened the mail from device's browser. I download it and then during installation, I get the option of Package Installer. When I select it and press "Install", I get the following error message: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK Shop can be installed".
The reason behind this might be I have not checked the option which allows to install Non-market apps (which is available inside NookColor Tools and I'm not getting NookColor Tools Icon on my device UI).
Can anyone guide me as to how to install the APK file and not getting the security error mentioned above?
Extras? That does not sound like a Nook Color. That sounds like a Nook HD. And that screen shot looks like an HD. Are you sure you have a Color? If you don't, you are in the wrong thread. If you have a Nook HD, then look at my HD/HD+ Tips thread linked in my signature.
If you have a Nook Color, use the Manual Nooter 5.08.20 to root it and get Play Store to install apps.
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Installing app on Nook Color
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Extras? That does not sound like a Nook Color. That sounds like a Nook HD. And that screen shot looks like an HD. Are you sure you have a Color? If you don't, you are in the wrong thread. If you have a Nook HD, then look at my HD/HD+ Tips thread linked in my signature.
If you have a Nook Color, use the Manual Nooter 5.08.20 to root it and get Play Store to install apps.
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I'm pretty sure that I'm using Nook Color only (I get that from About Device tab in settings).
Also, Screenshot is taken from my device only.
Extras are part of Nook Color also. Why would I need to root the device in order to get Play Store as I have the apk file of app I have developed and it's not on play store.
Can you suggest anything/any links for this issue?
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I'm pretty sure that I'm using Nook Color only (I get that from About Device tab in settings).
Also, Screenshot is taken from my device only.
Extras are part of Nook Color also. Why would I need to root the device in order to get Play Store as I have the apk file of app I have developed and it's not on play store.
Can you suggest anything/any links for this issue?
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What does the about device say the model number is?
You need to do Manual Nooter because it does more than root. It adds Play Store, Nook Color Tools, zeam launcher, and allows unknown sources.
If you don't want to do Manual Nooter, you can set up ADB and sideload install your app. But if it is a Nook Color, you need to provision it first per the instructions in the Nook Developer site.
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Nook Color installing app
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What does the about device say the model number is?
You need to do Manual Nooter because it does more than root. It adds Play Store, Nook Color Tools, zeam launcher, and allows unknown sources.
If you don't want to do Manual Nooter, you can set up ADB and sideload install your app. But if it is a Nook Color, you need to provision it first per the instructions in the Nook Developer site.
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Model Number: BNRV200
Software Version: 1.4.3
And I have completed the provisioning procedure and copied the provision file to root folder. Still I'm getting "extras" screen as shown in above thumbnail.
gauravmaru said:
Model Number: BNRV200
Software Version: 1.4.3
And I have completed the provisioning procedure and copied the provision file to root folder. Still I'm getting "extras" screen as shown in above thumbnail.
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Have you tried connecting ADB? If you get ADB working, the next step is to install the Nook Color Tools app by typing "ADB install NookColorTools.apk" at the command prompt from the folder where you have the app. Then you can go to extras and nct should be there. You can install any app this way. I would recommend another launcher next.
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Installing app on Nook Color
leapinlar said:
Have you tried connecting ADB? If you get ADB working, the next step is to install the Nook Color Tools app by typing "ADB install NookColorTools.apk" at the command prompt from the folder where you have the app. Then you can go to extras and nct should be there. You can install any app this way. I would recommend another launcher next.
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If I execute "adb devices", I don't get anything...
gauravmaru said:
If I execute "adb devices", I don't get anything...
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By don't get anything, what do you mean? Unrecognized command or an empty device list. Do you have android debugging turned on? Go to the Nook developers site to see how to set up ADB.
I don't know why you don't do it the easy way with Manual Nooter.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD