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[Q] Any idea why I can't get certain books to show in my library

I have quite a few NOOK Read To Me books that will not show up in my library. I have CM7.2 with the latest version of the Nook app from the Play Store. I can buy other books fine and they download immediately, but not these. Any idea why? The device is registered with the same account that I'm using for the app.
I paid for these books and actually can't download them onto the PC and transfer them (they say the item can't be downloaded from a browser).
Any help is appreciated.

japaneezy said:
I have quite a few NOOK Read To Me books that will not show up in my library. I have CM7.2 with the latest version of the Nook app from the Play Store. I can buy other books fine and they download immediately, but not these. Any idea why? The device is registered with the same account that I'm using for the app.
I paid for these books and actually can't download them onto the PC and transfer them (they say the item can't be downloaded from a browser).
Any help is appreciated.
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I don't think the read to me books work on the nook android app. I think you have to be on the stock reader.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD

japaneezy said:
I have quite a few NOOK Read To Me books that will not show up in my library. I have CM7.2 with the latest version of the Nook app from the Play Store. I can buy other books fine and they download immediately, but not these. Any idea why? The device is registered with the same account that I'm using for the app.
I paid for these books and actually can't download them onto the PC and transfer them (they say the item can't be downloaded from a browser).
Any help is appreciated.
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Read to me books can only be read on the bn stock firmware. Hope you still have stock firmware on emmc. To see the read to me books on the android bn reader app, go to first drop down box, press "all items", select "everything else". You will see all your read to me books, but you will not be able to open them. Has to do with bn proprietary software and adobe air. If you have cm7.2 in emmc you can put bn stock firmware on SD or internal alternate boot.

Any way to download/save them and re-flash cm7.2?

japaneezy said:
Any way to download/save them and re-flash cm7.2?
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No. Once you have BN stock firmware set up either on SD card or emmc you can sign into your BN account and re-sync the device. You will then be able to see your purchased items. Look at LeapinLar's tips thread to restore BN stock firmware. You have several options on where you put the stock ROM and cm7/10.

Google Play via Bittorrent Sync

Just a tip I've been tinkering with since root came out: I have an Android phone, rooted with ES File Explorer. Backing up apps using this service stores relevant APKs in sdcard/backups/apps. Using Bittorrent Sync, this folder can be shared across mobile devices without having a sync folder on a computer. Follow these steps for a somewhat seamless connection:
1) Install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync on your Android phone.
2) Root your HDX and install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync.
3) On your phone using ES File Explorer's App Manager, back up the apps you want on your HDX.
4) On your phone, open Bittorrent Sync and select the BACKUP tab. Add a new folder, sdcard/backups/apps. Email the secret to yourself.
5) On your HDX, open your email and copy your phone's secret. Then open Bittorrent Sync and add a new Sync folder. Set the folder you want the APKs downloaded to, and paste the copied secret.
Apps backed up on your phone will now automatically appear in your designated HDX folder. Every time your HDX's Play Store fails to retrieve an update, back up the updated app on your phone, wait for sync to occur, and install the APK on your HDX.
I hope this is helpful to some. I'm excited to be able to give back to the community, even if it's just done stupid small hack.
Just a note that it is unlikely you will be able to keep Maps up to date this way. There seems to be a defined split between 4.2.2 and later Android versions. I have not found another app with similar behavior, but it is possible given the current Android environment.

As an update, for anyone interested
evilgrin98 said:
Just a tip I've been tinkering with since root came out: I have an Android phone, rooted with ES File Explorer. Backing up apps using this service stores relevant APKs in sdcard/backups/apps. Using Bittorrent Sync, this folder can be shared across mobile devices without having a sync folder on a computer. Follow these steps for a somewhat seamless connection:
1) Install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync on your Android phone.
2) Root your HDX and install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync.
3) On your phone using ES File Explorer's App Manager, back up the apps you want on your HDX.
4) On your phone, open Bittorrent Sync and select the BACKUP tab. Add a new folder, sdcard/backups/apps. Email the secret to yourself.
5) On your HDX, open your email and copy your phone's secret. Then open Bittorrent Sync and add a new Sync folder. Set the folder you want the APKs downloaded to, and paste the copied secret.
Apps backed up on your phone will now automatically appear in your designated HDX folder. Every time your HDX's Play Store fails to retrieve an update, back up the updated app on your phone, wait for sync to occur, and install the APK on your HDX.
I hope this is helpful to some. I'm excited to be able to give back to the community, even if it's just done stupid small hack.
Just a note that it is unlikely you will be able to keep Maps up to date this way. There seems to be a defined split between 4.2.2 and later Android versions. I have not found another app with similar behavior, but it is possible given the current Android environment.
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Since I lost root after the update, I've fallen back on using this trick to get my Play apps on my HDX. Now it's just become one silly step easier:
BitTorrent Sync Now Available on the Kindle Fire
Why its release is covered in GalleyCat, I don't know... but since it was, I thought I'd update here. BTSync isn't root, but it's something, and effective, and really easy to implement. I personally prefer this solution to 3rd party market apps.

evilgrin98 said:
Since I lost root after the update, I've fallen back on using this trick to get my Play apps on my HDX. Now it's just become one silly step easier:
BitTorrent Sync Now Available on the Kindle Fire
Why its release is covered in GalleyCat, I don't know... but since it was, I thought I'd update here. BTSync isn't root, but it's something, and effective, and really easy to implement. I personally prefer this solution to 3rd party market apps.
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I cant found apk to download

No APK?!?!
eldecanopy said:
I cant found apk to download
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Amazon must have pulled it from sale. If you have access to the Play store on another device, you can access the APK at the Play store, back it up using the method mentioned here, and share it to your Kindle via email, USB, or AirDroid. I can provide instructions for that if you like, though they're pretty similar to the instructions above.

Thanks. Gone try this when I get home.
Sent from my LG-D800 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

holeshot77 said:
Thanks. Gone try this when I get home.
Sent from my LG-D800 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Any result of that.hmm,hope it's useful!

[Q] ES File Explorer fails to open USB Thumb Drive

Hello
I have My Nexus Player unlocked & rooted. I installed ES File Explorer from the Google Play Store. ES File Explorer sees the thumb drive, and allows me to click on it with a mouse, but fails to open when I click on it and assign ES File Explorer as the default manager for it. Unknown Sources are on in Settings. I have tried it several times with and without assigning ES File Explorer as the default manager and it fails to open the thumb drive. I have formatted the thumb drive in FAT32 & NTFS. I have also given ES File Explorer ROOT permission. I have rebooted the NP several times with no changes. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Install StickMount

midnightzak said:
Install StickMount
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StickMount is not compatible with the No carrier Asus Nexus Player on the Play Store.
I found a work around..... install the apps via ES File Explorer using Network and FTPing into the Download folder. I followed the guide at this link:
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/android-tv-guides/how-to-sideload-apps-apk-files-on-the-nexus-player-or-adt-1/

Not trying to be rude, but you may want to read through the forum for the Nexus Player, as this is an early and necessary part to making this device remotely usable.

midnightzak said:
Not trying to be rude, but you may want to read through the forum for the Nexus Player, as this is an early and necessary part to making this device remotely usable.
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No rudeness taken.... I did look through the forums here and did not find anything relating to ES File Explorer and using a USB Thumbdrive. Thus the reason I posted this issue in here..... but like I stated above your post, I found a way to get everything installed using ES File Explorer Networking.... but thanks.
FYI, this is not my first rodeo when it comes to rooting, modding, etc.... with Android. But thanks again for your help.

linebacker71 said:
No rudeness taken.... I did look through the forums here and did not find anything relating to ES File Explorer and using a USB Thumbdrive. Thus the reason I posted this issue in here..... but like I stated above your post, I found a way to get everything installed using ES File Explorer Networking.... but thanks.
FYI, this is not my first rodeo when it comes to rooting, modding, etc.... with Android. But thanks again for your help.
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Unfortunately there is tons that work on the NP but not much available without sideloading, so get Dropbox, ftp,or comfortable in ADB. I can also recommend LolliRock, as then the Play Store is useful again.
If you're planning on installing huge games then look into FolderMount (pro version) as it apparently allows you to map your flash drive to house the game data.

midnightzak said:
Unfortunately there is tons that work on the NP but not much available without sideloading, so get Dropbox, ftp,or comfortable in ADB. I can also recommend LolliRock, as then the Play Store is useful again.
If you're planning on installing huge games then look into FolderMount (pro version) as it apparently allows you to map your flash drive to house the game data.
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I have everything loaded up that I need on this one, but I will be loading LolliRock on my 2nd Nexus Player as I like how it sets it up as a mini PC.
I am looking forward to what this community brings for the NP!
Thanks for all the recommendations!
Here is the current Android Phone I am working on.... a great device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one

Cannot install apps on rooted NSTG

iOS have rooted my NSTG using glownooter and all went well in that it boots and everything is there as expected. Unfortunately I can see no way of getting apps on it. I have tried the following
-installing using browser, it crashes
-Opera mini does not work
- installing new browser, none available in market (I'm sure I've found dolphin there previously. )
-Amazon AppStore, does not work
-gmail attached app, cannot download
-email app, crashes
-google drive, box, Dropbox links in gmail, launches browser which crashes
-super manager crashes
I would really appreciate any help, all I really want is the kindle app working as the nook store is no more.
Thanks in hope
Frank

djchem said:
iOS have rooted my NSTG using glownooter and all went well in that it boots and everything is there as expected. Unfortunately I can see no way of getting apps on it. I have tried the following
-installing using browser, it crashes
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Disable the native Browser.apk (rename Browser.apk.bak)
-Opera mini does not work
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Not for installing an app. AFAIK, the last working version of Opera Mini is attached below.
- installing new browser, none available in market (I'm sure I've found dolphin there previously. )
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Better than Opera Mini (IMHO) although more ancient, is the Opera Mobile I've attached below.
-Amazon AppStore, does not work
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No, that is dead. Either uninstall it or disable the app (as for Browser, above)
-gmail attached app, cannot download
-email app, crashes
-google drive, box, Dropbox links in gmail, launches browser which crashes
-super manager crashes
I would really appreciate any help, all I really want is the kindle app working as the nook store is no more.
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OK, well, you've tried just about everything that can't/won't work
How about something that will? Copy the apps onto your SD card and locate them with a file manager (nice older version of ES File Explorer attached below). Tap the apk file and it should install. You can do this with the Kindle app as well. Unless you've got GApps working and can access the Market via the SearchMarket app, side-loading like this is your only recourse (well, almost....there's also ADB).

nmyshkin said:
Disable the native Browser.apk (rename Browser.apk.bak)
Not for installing an app. AFAIK, the last working version of Opera Mini is attached below.
Better than Opera Mini (IMHO) although more ancient, is the Opera Mobile I've attached below.
No, that is dead. Either uninstall it or disable the app (as for Browser, above)
OK, well, you've tried just about everything that can't/won't work
How about something that will? Copy the apps onto your SD card and locate them with a file manager (nice older version of ES File Explorer attached below). Tap the apk file and it should install. You can do this with the Kindle app as well. Unless you've got GApps working and can access the Market via the SearchMarket app, side-loading like this is your only recourse (well, almost....there's also ADB).
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Hi thanks for the comments. I would love to get ES file explorer on the Nook but I have no way of installing any apks so I can't see how I can side load the apps. Previously I have got the first app from the market and gone from there but there does not seem to be any apps I can use to do this. I'm guessing I'll have to investigate ADB.
Thanks again
Frank

djchem said:
Hi thanks for the comments. I would love to get ES file explorer on the Nook but I have no way of installing any apks so I can't see how I can side load the apps. Previously I have got the first app from the market and gone from there but there does not seem to be any apps I can use to do this. I'm guessing I'll have to investigate ADB.
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So there is a bigger issue. I'm not familiar with glownooter but I did look it up. Whether you used that exact same version or not, it sounds like you have the makings of Market access, not to mention abdwireless. If you can get the Market up and running then you can download any old file manager that will install just to get going, or you can get apps directly from the PlayStore (though the pickings are somewhat limited for Android 2.1
So what's the real issue? Have you tried the GApps sign-in procedure? Did it not work? The glownooter package is supposed to include Market and then you get SearchMarket from the PlayStore once you're signed in. From there, the rest is easy.
If you don't have any apps on your NTG like Market, or YouTube, or GMail, then something is not right about your rooting process.

nmyshkin said:
So there is a bigger issue. I'm not familiar with glownooter but I did look it up. Whether you used that exact same version or not, it sounds like you have the makings of Market access, not to mention abdwireless. If you can get the Market up and running then you can download any old file manager that will install just to get going, or you can get apps directly from the PlayStore (though the pickings are somewhat limited for Android 2.1
So what's the real issue? Have you tried the GApps sign-in procedure? Did it not work? The glownooter package is supposed to include Market and then you get SearchMarket from the PlayStore once you're signed in. From there, the rest is easy.
If you don't have any apps on your NTG like Market, or YouTube, or GMail, then something is not right about your rooting process.
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Ok, patience appeared to be the key. I checked after a couple of days and the ntg had appeared as a device on the play store which it wasn't originally. I now have a file explorer and Amazon. Unfortunately Amazon won't download any books but one thing at a time. Thanks for the help, Frank.

djchem said:
Ok, patience appeared to be the key. I checked after a couple of days and the ntg had appeared as a device on the play store which it wasn't originally. I now have a file explorer and Amazon. Unfortunately Amazon won't download any books but one thing at a time. Thanks for the help, Frank.
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Good! Yes, the PlayStore dance takes time for whatever reason.
If by "Amazon" you mean Kindle, then you will need to update your certificates in order to interface with the books you have stored with Amazon. See here for more info.

nmyshkin said:
Good! Yes, the PlayStore dance takes time for whatever reason.
If by "Amazon" you mean Kindle, then you will need to update your certificates in order to interface with the books you have stored with Amazon. See here for more info.
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Yeah, got it sorted! Thanks for the help, updated the caverns.bks file and all is good!
Thanks again
Frank

How to rename-to-"remove" apps.
nmyshkin said:
Disable the native Browser.apk (rename Browser.apk.bak)
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Hi, I'm a very new user here. How do I rename this like you suggest? I've tried doing it through the adb shell (via ADB Konnect utility) and it complained about being read-only (yes, I am root and even su'ed to be sure)
# mv Browser.apk Browser.apk.bak
failed on 'Browser.apk' - Read-only file system
Then, I installed ES File Explorer (v3.1.0.1) and tried doing it through that interface, where it complained simply "Task failed". Then, I thought "wait...I should make sure I have root permissions given to this app", found the setting, got root, tried again and got a message indicating success! Except...the file didn't actually get renamed.
I'm out of ideas and time for now. Help is greatly appreciated!

bjswift said:
Hi, I'm a very new user here. How do I rename this like you suggest? I've tried doing it through the adb shell (via ADB Konnect utility) and it complained about being read-only (yes, I am root and even su'ed to be sure)
# mv Browser.apk Browser.apk.bak
failed on 'Browser.apk' - Read-only file system
Then, I installed ES File Explorer (v3.1.0.1) and tried doing it through that interface, where it complained simply "Task failed". Then, I thought "wait...I should make sure I have root permissions given to this app", found the setting, got root, tried again and got a message indicating success! Except...the file didn't actually get renamed.
I'm out of ideas and time for now. Help is greatly appreciated!
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I have not used adb to rename, but I have used both Root Browser and ES File Explorer to rename apk files (never know when you might want it back....) without any problem. It should not be necessary to change the permissions on the system/app or data/app folders--or the apk files themselves. The file explorers do require root access, but it sounds like you have that covered.
I am a little distrustful of the newer ES File Explorers, as they are mucho bloated and troublesome to use on the NST/NTG sometimes. Maybe try the one attached to this post? It's what I finally settled on (but you have to go to SearchMarket first and mark ES FE as "do not autoupdate" or the older version will just be wiped out).

nmyshkin said:
Maybe try the one attached to this post? It's what I finally settled on (but you have to go to SearchMarket first and mark ES FE as "do not autoupdate" or the older version will just be wiped out).
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Thanks. Yeah, I tried that one out earlier, but I couldn't see right away how to browse around in / like I could easily do in a 3.* version of ES FE which I had tried out first. Will play around with it more now...GOT IT! :laugh:
I'm also intent on disabling the Amazon Appstore now, but I can't figure out which apk(s) to rename. Should I just do a regular uninstall then?
While at it, I disabled some of the apps recommended here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933615) because I saw how damn much the phone utilities were killing my battery life!!
So I can't find the thread where I found this earlier, but here are a ton of older versions of that apk if anyone things that's useful: http[://]es-file-explorer.en.uptodown[dot]com/android/old (sorry, about the [dot] stuff, as a new user I can't post external URLs yet).

bjswift said:
Thanks. Yeah, I tried that one out earlier, but I couldn't see right away how to browse around in / like I could easily do in a 3.* version of ES FE which I had tried out first. Will play around with it more now...GOT IT! :laugh:
I'm also intent on disabling the Amazon Appstore now, but I can't figure out which apk(s) to rename. Should I just do a regular uninstall then?
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It's something like com.venezia...blah-blah...near the end of the app list in data/apps. Just uninstall it. When it was still working back in the old days it was always giving me trouble with nags of one sort or another. It's just one piece and useless so might as well uninstall.
While at it, I disabled some of the apps recommended here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933615) because I saw how damn much the phone utilities were killing my battery life!!
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You might be surprised about some of the "phone stuff" and power consumption. The mechanism for reporting battery use on the NST leaves something to be desired. See my post here. In any case, the actual phone.apk is responsible for android media volume control so if you ever pursue USB Audio, you'll need it. The telephony.apk, not needed.
So I can't find the thread where I found this earlier, but here are a ton of older versions of that apk if anyone things that's useful: http[://]es-file-explorer.en.uptodown[dot]com/android/old (sorry, about the [dot] stuff, as a new user I can't post external URLs yet).
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Ya, that was from me There are a number of threads with packages/lists/links of older versions/working versions of apps. One of the more recent is here.

nmyshkin said:
It's something like com.venezia...blah-blah...near the end of the app list in data/apps.
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There it is...ended up being called com.android.venezia.apk. I deleted it from the ES FE interface after failing to be able to do it through adb uninstall on my computer. Still need to figure out how to get write permissions there, apparently.a
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In any case, the actual phone.apk is responsible for android media volume control so if you ever pursue USB Audio, you'll need it.
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Yeah, that sounds fun! I'll get there eventually, I hope.
Thanks for all the info!

Shield 8.0 Update Now Produces Error Message on Downloading

Long-time Shield user and have been used to sideloading apk's with no problem. Recently bought another Shield, and when I began setup a few days ago, the message came up to update to 8.0. After the update, successfully loaded Puffin, but when try to load either "droidadmin" or "filelinked", I get error message stating: "NOT SUPPORTED Download is not supported on this device yet". Need to have a way to download one of these apk's so I can sideload as usual. Any comments or ideas welcomed.

I just do it usual way of downloading apk on pc and transfer it to shield storage and then install it using a file explorer to find it, hate downloading in shield as the ads in any website make it hard, just my 3 cents.

Puffin TV Fix
IndigoJon said:
Long-time Shield user and have been used to sideloading apk's with no problem. Recently bought another Shield, and when I began setup a few days ago, the message came up to update to 8.0. After the update, successfully loaded Puffin, but when try to load either "droidadmin" or "filelinked", I get error message stating: "NOT SUPPORTED Download is not supported on this device yet". Need to have a way to download one of these apk's so I can sideload as usual. Any comments or ideas welcomed.
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The problem isn't your Shield, the problem is that Puffin TV (Build 7.7.3.30753) and newer do not support downloads anymore.
Use the earlier version of Puffin TV (Build 7.7.2.30719) instead. It works perfect.
Just remember: DO NOT UPDATE TO ANY LATER VERSIONS!!!
Download link of the last full working version:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/cloudmosa-inc/puffin-tv-fast-web-browser-android-tv/puffin-tv-fast-web-browser-android-tv-7-7-2-30719-release/puffin-tv-fast-web-browser-android-tv-7-7-2-30719-2-android-apk-download/
Install APK with es file explorer and you're ready to roll again
Take care!

justmytwocents said:
Install APK with es file explorer and you're ready to roll again
Take care!
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ES explorer ? Why in hell would you ever suggest to anyone to use that app ? For one ES explorer is not even available anymore on the play store because it has been banned for click fraud. But even prior to the app disappearing from the play store , ES explorer has been total crap for the past at least 3 years if not more.
The only file manager worth using , is X-plore.

Chill out buddy....
Of course you can use any file manager of your likes.
If "X-plore" is the "only file manager worth using" is debatable.
For my part, I have to disagree with you.
Take care!