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[Application] Eris Master Application [R00T] - 6/20/10

This is NOT for those on 2.1 leak. It is ONLY for those on 1.5 Stock or 2.1 OTA OS version.
This is a Windows Only version. We are porting it to JAVA now for cross platform compatibility.
Major update - Re Uploaded the App
We have brought back the Eris Master App as the Android Master App. It has a new name in preparation for support for more Android devices. We are working on fixing the XP bug where files wont download. Until we get a full fix working, DO NOT USE IF YOUR ON WINDOWS XP Stay tuned for updates. We have also included an Error Log handling feature. If there are any errors, it will try to automatically send us an email with the log file. If it cannot send us the email, the log file will pop up for you so you can get in contact with us and send us the log so we can fix the issue.
Again, if you are on Windows XP, DO NOT USE. We have been getting a lot of email logs from those on XP, and we know its not working, so dont bother wasting your time trying to see if it works.
Download the application from here: http://tinyurl.com/2doknnb then run the self extracting .exe zip file, and let it extract to its default location, which is c:\AMA\ then go into the folder there and run the application. Select a ROM to download, and the Root Image, and Recovery Image, then start the downloads.
If you need any support, it is always available on the IRC server.
You can also follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/THE_ECLIPS3
Check the thread and the IRC server for updates.
ECLIPS3 and Jamezelle
- Fixed files not downloading in windows XP a little bit more, full fix in works
- Fixes a few minor bug fixes
- Streamlined the code more
This App is being worked on by ECLIPS3 and Jamezelle
We are now on Google Code. Please visit the page here to let us know of any bugs / errors you get while using the app. It is not meant to help you solve your problem there. That is what this thread or our IRC server is for. The IRC server login info is at the bottom of my signature. A web based IRC server is available through this link.
On step 2, when you get to the part of doing the update. our app will tell you to push volume up to start update. you might also have to push the trackball in as well. the link will say <action> YES. push trackball in to start update.
- Market updates for apps. (coming soon)
We have figured out how to restore apps, and restore market update links, need to roll it into the app, but it is possible. We might even have a way to restore links for those non root. Any other app that does market update links requires root first to backup the links.
UPDATE 5/5/2010
Version 2.1 (released 5/5/2010)
Files are now hosted on http://android.grdlock.net
-Fixed where app wont upload custom rom to phone
-New download links for files
-Ability to download roms via app, instead of including them
-Choose what rom to install easier
-Download of ROOT Image instead of including it
-Progress bar for downloads
-Splash Image install
-Cleaned up a lot of the code
-Many bug fixes
-Made user interaction a lot more friendly
-Fix device not found in app.
-Check if phone is connected to PC. If not, setup will not continue.
-Fixed spelling issue.
We have now finished the core of the Application. What it consists of is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) to make going from 1.5 stock to 2.1 root with a custom ROM installed. There is also an easy way to reboot your phone, enter the recovery mode, and enter the bootloader mode. Finally the third part available in this release is a way to backup all of your applications along with restoring all of them. Currently this is root only. We do have an update coming to backup apps for non root.
For rooting there is a 4 step process. Just go through the steps, one at a time and make sure you read and pay attention to the instructions.
We will be adding more functionality and options to this application. Stay tuned for future updates. If there is an update, just re download the whole app.
Please let us know of any bugs or options you would like to see in the application and we will do what we can to add those in or fix those bugs.
Prereq's for using the application:
You must have Microsoft .NET version 4. Direct Download Link
Then also download the drivers file. Unzip it to your desktop. Follow these instructions on how to install a driver. Select have disc, then navigate to your desktop, inside the corresponding folder, and continue the prompts.
Requests
- Support for other android phones.
- Save Layout and Scenes. (Working on now)
- backup apps for those NOT ROOTED (Have it working. need to roll it into an update)
- Restore email settings for Gmail and HTC Mail (Working on now)
- Download speed for file downloads
- Boot andimations (new name for animations)
- Progress bar for copying files to sdcard

So i tried this out and it works great. It is a really nice addition to the anyones android tool set.
I did notice that once i reinstalled all apps it did take quite a long time to load all of them again... 5 minutes. That was ok though because it saved me alot more time from having to download and install all of them again. I did i reboot too just to make sure.
Thanks a lot for this script!
note: put the scripts in your sdk\tools section on your computer.

ch4sethe5un said:
So i tried this out and it works great. It is a really nice addition to the anyones android tool set.
I did notice that once i reinstalled all apps it did take quite a long time to load all of them again... 5 minutes. That was ok thought because it saved me alot more time from having to download and install all of them again. I did i reboot too just to make sure.
Thanks a lot for this script!
note: put the scripts in your sdk\tools section on your computer.
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Thanks for your feedback. I am working on creating a standalone application for backing up the apps, reinstalling, rebooting, rebooting into bootloader and recovery. It will also be able to install the bootanimation files amongst other things. hopefully i will be able to have it do the rooting process as well. though im not sure how often that will be used considering most have already rooted their phones. if some people would like to vote on those options and let me know what they want as well as requests for other features that would be great.

bootanimation is good and boot image logo like in here, maybe?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654042
though im not sure how often that will be used considering most have already rooted their phones.
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Thats not necessarily true, because 'all people' aren't trolling the internet like we are all the time.
So im sure there are people that dont even know we have root access on the eris. I bet there are also a ton of people that dont know what root is and even how to go about it, so an automated system would be a great addition.
Most of the world is not technology oriented. Think of (most)Best Buy shoppers.. hahah (i used to sell computers there) They look for someone to 'deal' with the tech for them.

i may just be a ritard but i plug my phone in to computer with debugged mode on, i have the skd driver thing updated and my sd card is mounted and it says error device not found any idea wat im doing wrong like i said im a ritard lol thanks guys yall do amazing work keep it up!!!!!!

I use these scripts whenever I flash! I will be glad to test your app!

iamgodnkg said:
i may just be a ritard but i plug my phone in to computer with debugged mode on, i have the skd driver thing updated and my sd card is mounted and it says error device not found any idea wat im doing wrong like i said im a ritard lol thanks guys yall do amazing work keep it up!!!!!!
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dont mount your sd just leave it ur phone on charge. And follow the instructions that are mentioned in the script before you start it.

I the core of the app done which is going from stock 1.5 to 2.1 root, with recovery image and new rom installing. i have a few people beta testing it for me. once i make sure it is stable for the XDA community i will release that with periodic update of new features.

ECLIPS3 said:
I the core of the app done which is going from stock 1.5 to 2.1 root, with recovery image and new rom installing. i have a few people beta testing it for me. once i make sure it is stable for the XDA community i will release that with periodic update of new features.
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I was having issues using the scripts to backup on aloysius 2.0 port I did yesterday. It refused to backup; I'm not sure why..

Spencer_Moore said:
I was having issues using the scripts to backup on aloysius 2.0 port I did yesterday. It refused to backup; I'm not sure why..
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the rom you ported, its a hero rom? thats probably why because i have found that roms that have been ported from other devices have issues with my scripts, which is because of how the rom and its core are built. will try and add that functionality at some point.
for everyone else. these scripts only are verified to work on eris based roms and legend based roms.

Great job! saves so much time and work!

UPDATE: Application is now released. please view first post for more info.

Nice work!
ch4sethe5un said:
So i tried this out and it works great. It is a really nice addition to the anyones android tool set.
I did notice that once i reinstalled all apps it did take quite a long time to load all of them again... 5 minutes. That was ok though because it saved me alot more time from having to download and install all of them again. I did i reboot too just to make sure.
Thanks a lot for this script!
note: put the scripts in your sdk\tools section on your computer.
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On fresh installs, or after wiping, it takes some time to build up the cache again.

Eris Master App update file
The update file can not be found.
he requested URL /Eris_Master_App_By_ECLIPS3.exe was not found on this server.

Re: [Application] Eris Master Application
The update file can not be found.
he requested URL /Eris_Master_App_By_ECLIPS3.exe was not found on this server.
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that is because I don't have an update for it yet.
Sent from my Eris using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

Eris Master App update file
ECLIPS3,
Ok....Well my Eris now has the latest 2.1 ROM and when I ran the program it told me that the ROM installed is older that the one being installed. So if I replace the newer rom in the upload/root folder should I be ok?
-Tony

Re: [Application] Eris Master Application
Are you on 2.1 leak, 1.5, or 2.1 root? This only works on 2.1. The file in the root folder is the 2.1 root image. In rom folder is custom roms to install. An update will be released today.
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Eris Master App update file
ECLIPS3,
I am on the 2nd 2.1 leak unrooted.
-Tony

Re: [Application] Eris Master Application
I hate to say it but please read first post again. It will be answered for you.
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Eris Master App update file
Ok..sorry Sir!

Can I download ADT manually

I've been messing around in google app inventor getting an idea for the flow of code and figured that it's time to step up to an actual coding environment.
So I went and downloaded the most recent SDK and eclipse. I installed all the available resources and revisions.
Then i hit a snag. The guide said that in order to properly set up Eclipse i need the ADT plugin. I opened the help menu and went to install new software and clicked on the add button. In the name section i put "ADT Plugin" and in location i put the exact web address they gave and it kept giving an error that said unable to connect to repository... i even tried http over https but still experienced the same issue. I entered the website enter my web browser in hopes that it would connect to a ftp server or start a direct download but unfortunatly it was a google site that was no longer available.
So i want to know if theres a mirror download somewhere that i can manually install to eclipse.
Also my eclipse info
Eclipse SDK
Version: 3.6.1
Build id: M20100909-0800
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Yes mate, from here...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html
Towards the bottom of the page it tells you what to do if the URL doesn't work.

johncmolyneux said:
Yes mate, from here...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html
Towards the bottom of the page it tells you what to do if the URL doesn't work.
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I freaking love you in a strictly platonic way.
I kinda feel like an idiot cause I didn't read farther lmao
Sent from my futuristic phone

ironlood said:
I freaking love you in a strictly platonic way.
I kinda feel like an idiot cause I didn't read farther lmao
Sent from my futuristic phone
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lol - glad to help mate.

Okay just ran into another hitch
I downloaded the zip file and go to install new software but instead of the website i use the archive. It provides me with a list of 3 options
Android DDMS
Android Development Tools
Android Hierarchy Viewer
I put a check in each box and click next it says calculating Dependencies and requirements then i get an error that says
Cannot complete the install because one or more required items could not be found.
Software being installed: Android Development Tools 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.group 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219)
Missing requirement: Android Development Tools 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.group 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219) requires 'org.eclipse.gef 0.0.0' but it could not be found
Now this has me at a loss. If i downloaded the Archive in theory i shouldn't have to connect to any more sites to install the plugin. I want to know if there is a way to drag and drop the contents of the archive to a plugins folder then open eclipse and refresh the installed plugins in order to show that ADT has been installed.

Not sure if the 64 bit side of things could be an issue (either for you or for anyone), but this guy seems to have solved the same problem...
http://superuser.com/questions/221944/huh-jdk-not-found-on-windows-7-64-bit
Hope it helps mate.

KK ill see if i can follow this and come up with a fix to my issue. not too sure how this will work since im running a 32bit system with windows Vista

I'm still experiencing the same issue with eclipse unfortunately, i even downgraded to Galileo instead of Helios thinking that it was an incompatibility issue with the newest version or the most recent version. I even tried dragging the .JAR files in the ADT zip into the eclipse folder in an attempt to get Eclipse to recognize the plugins without having to install them through the "install new software" dialog.
Everytime I try to connect to the download server it gives me a message that says An exception stack trace is not available. Or Unable to connect to repository http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/content.xml
Connection refused: connect

Market working on the vega 1.8 firmware

No need to install modaco R6 as it is not fully compatible with the latest vega firmware 1.8. Just follow these simple instructions and it will be working without any add-ons at all. CWM people will probably have to do it via the recovery.
Just download the attachment with the vega, go to settings, software tool, software update and point it to where you got the downloaded file. The vega will reboot and you will have a full working market. It will be the old version the first time you launch it but it will update itself. After that just install maps, youtube and everything else google. The only thing I'm having trouble installing is the official twitter app.
Hope that helps you guys at XDADEV
http://fileape.com/?act=download&id=bbxlSLJddQ5DnT4y&g=1

Thanks for this.
I have edited it and added the smalltaskbar, works great. Cheers

hi guys, i'm having issues trying to install market. i have tried this file and the one from o_g. with no luck. i can dl find and execute the file. when i comes to reboot i get the android out of the box symbol (which i'm assuming is bad ?)and have to power down the vega to get it to boot again, without market ? any ideas ? i have little knowledge of android (phone related only) and am a bit stumped.
bl1nky

bl1nky said:
hi guys, i'm having issues trying to install market. i have tried this file and the one from o_g. with no luck. i can dl find and execute the file. when i comes to reboot i get the android out of the box symbol (which i'm assuming is bad ?)and have to power down the vega to get it to boot again, without market ? any ideas ? i have little knowledge of android (phone related only) and am a bit stumped.
bl1nky
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Have you got the cwm?

original_ganjaman said:
Thanks for this.
I have edited it and added the smalltaskbar, works great. Cheers
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You're welcome. There are some apps I have difficulty in finding in the market. I think it's due to the market trying to aquire location. I cannot install the official twitter app either. Trying to find solutions.

demonknight9 said:
Have you got the cwm?
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thanks for response. no i don't have cwm, do i need it ?

bl1nky said:
thanks for response. no i don't have cwm, do i need it ?
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No, you don't necessarily need it but it doesn't hurt if you do. It has to be done via recovery if you do though, different process. What firmware have you got?

bl1nky said:
hi guys, i'm having issues trying to install market. i have tried this file and the one from o_g. with no luck. i can dl find and execute the file. when i comes to reboot i get the android out of the box symbol (which i'm assuming is bad ?)and have to power down the vega to get it to boot again, without market ? any ideas ? i have little knowledge of android (phone related only) and am a bit stumped.
bl1nky
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The android out of the box symbol is fine thats when it is flashing the files. there should be a progress bar that turns orange, after that happens the device should reboot its self. The only requirement is you are running stock v1.08.

demonknight9 said:
You're welcome. There are some apps I have difficulty in finding in the market. I think it's due to the market trying to aquire location. I cannot install the official twitter app either. Trying to find solutions.
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I have noticed launcher pro does not show in the market had to install manually. i have tried changing the market files, but that does not work, so it might be as you say down to location, or i think it could be to do with are device name on the market, maybe advent does not want us to have those apps. I cant remember where the device name is. I will have to look further.

original_ganjaman said:
The android out of the box symbol is fine thats when it is flashing the files. there should be a progress bar that turns orange, after that happens the device should reboot its self. The only requirement is you are running stock v1.08.
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Thanks o_g, there is no progress bar? And if i leave the vega notfhing happens. Running stock 1.08. I'm wonering if i have been sent a second or a return. The battery was fully charged out of the box and the screen polythene had most definately been removed and replaced. Need to do some more reading methinks

Thanks for the assistance guys, my memory card was the culprit. I had swapped it for a bigger one, and not copied the contents. Sorted now tho now to get flash working properly

demonknight9 said:
No need to install modaco R6 as it is not fully compatible with the latest vega firmware 1.8.
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If I did this to my vega on the 25th January when it was delivered. what symptoms might present?
It seems to be working well bar "horizontal line gfx glitches" occasionally on the screen.

swollox said:
If I did this to my vega on the 25th January when it was delivered. what symptoms might present?
It seems to be working well bar "horizontal line gfx glitches" occasionally on the screen.
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It works ok, you need to delete some of the apk's out of files/system/app. things like car home can be deleted and other little things. Like that it will not run out of space when you install it and it will not give you errors. This is just another option, that's all. Some more goodies will come along from modaco and xdadev like the new R7 rom addon that were made specifically for the 1.08 firmware.

thanks man, i just changed the 0 to a 1 at the end and it worked, then market updated the second time i opened it.
been trying to do this for over 2 wks

[Q] Dexter mod ?

Hi I am a newbie I did everything the instructions told me to do but when I put the sd card in my a7 it said bad can't open file what did I do wrong I wiped the a7 I clean the cache I cant figure out what I did wrong I even formatted my micro sd card please help me

SD card had to be formatted as Fat32 not NTFS...
Regards

how do i format it like that

opening update package
i tired it again and it says can't open/sdcard/update.zip(bad)

Geekylj said:
i tired it again and it says can't open/sdcard/update.zip(bad)
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Update. with a cap U name of file. It will not work.

Geekylj said:
i tired it again and it says can't open/sdcard/update.zip(bad)
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Also, downloads for Dexter's mods have historically been buggy for many users. The file you download (through 1.3) should be around 100MB. The exact size varies between versions. If the above suggestions don't work for you, try downloading the file again.
If you still have issues with the downloaded file, other users have found download success by using a browser download plugin called flashgot. It only works with Firefox and Thunderbird though.
http://flashgot.net/

I had an issue with the download with similar results to yours. My download was only about 63K whem it should of been a little over 100MB.
I had to start down loading the 1.2 update, that would start to download the whole 1.2 file. I'd cancel the download then download 1.3. For some reason after that it downloaded the complete 1.3 update file and I was able do the update.
So, check your downloaded file size and see if that's you issue. Also make sure you rename it Update with a capitol "U".

how long does the download take? i followed the instructions and my screen went to a picture of an android? and a box and stayed that way.

mattduck said:
how long does the download take? i followed the instructions and my screen went to a picture of an android? and a box and stayed that way.
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Did you boot into recovery (1. by turning off the unit, then power it on by holding the power button for a second, release, and then hold again until the recovery menu pops up), or did you use the settings menu to run the Update file (2. Open Settings > About device > System updates > Update device)?
If you did option 1, the soft keys on the side of the tablet allow you to navigate from the image you reference (android robot & box):
Search Key = Up
Back Key = Down
Home Key = Menu
Menu Key = Select
When you see the robot, press the Home key to take you to the update menu. Navigate the menu to clear your cache. After the cache wipe is complete, select the option to install Update.zip. Give it about 10min to run through the update, and it should reboot. If it reboots into an Elocity Logo loop, long press the power key until it shuts down. Your next boot should take you into a properly functioning tablet. Depending on the version of the OS you currently have installed, the update may retain your current apps and settings.
I haven't tried option 2 in a while, but it should do everything for you automatically - but it will probably factory reset the tablet and you'll lose any previously installed apps.

thanks. Did not know this when i posted found out byaccident when wipinfg off fingerprints. Wish they sent directions with the A7.

mattduck said:
thanks. Did not know this when i posted found out byaccident when wipinfg off fingerprints. Wish they sent directions with the A7.
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NP. Did exactly the same thing back in December.

if you have not solved your issue I believe I had simular problem. the file when you download is already a .zip file. So when you rename it just rename it "Update"

Another newbie here with a question.
My new A7 is due to be delivered tomorrow.
From what I have gathered so far from this board is that the Dexter Mod allows you to get apps from google marketplace, correct?
I am not sure which version of firmware will come on the A7 but I am going to assume that it will not be the latest one released in February.
My question is should I do the firmware update first, and then download and install the Dexter Mod?
Thanks in advance.

rharrad said:
Another newbie here with a question.
My new A7 is due to be delivered tomorrow.
From what I have gathered so far from this board is that the Dexter Mod allows you to get apps from google marketplace, correct?
I am not sure which version of firmware will come on the A7 but I am going to assume that it will not be the latest one released in February.
My question is should I do the firmware update first, and then download and install the Dexter Mod?
Thanks in advance.
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Dexter's mods have all been based on firmware updates from Elocity. He has kindly added market functionality and fixed a few bugs. I don't see any value in updating with Elocity's firmware prior to installing Dexter's latest.

As the other poster said there is no need for the elocity 7 update but if I were youI would keep it handy. I had a problem with the mod and had to reset the device with the old firmware. Also it seems a weird problem with android reading the file as when reading in astro the upddate.zip looked like update.zip.zip. w
Wierd.
So you just write update i dont even capitalize it.
Also want to add as newbie to andrid as well and it makes a huge difference in performance too. Think it is fast now when you put the mod it seemed to increase overall performance for me which I did not expect.
Good luck
Rob

robbbzilla said:
As the other poster said there is no need for the elocity 7 update but if I were youI would keep it handy. I had a problem with the mod and had to reset the device with the old firmware. Also it seems a weird problem with android reading the file as when reading in astro the upddate.zip looked like update.zip.zip. w
Wierd.
So you just write update i dont even capitalize it.
Also want to add as newbie to andrid as well and it makes a huge difference in performance too. Think it is fast now when you put the mod it seemed to increase overall performance for me which I did not expect.
Good luck
Rob
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That is not an android problem. That is what happens when windows explorer is set to hide known file extensions and people dont think when remaming things.

Please do not insult people because we lack knowledge which is why we are here to figure out what is going on. I had no idea windows explorer was set to hide file extensions. I never set it that way nor was i ever told before now. Now that I know i can do something but I was thinking, maybe i do not know what i am doing but you could offer help without making me feel like an idiot.
Rob

robbbzilla said:
Please do not insult people because we lack knowledge which is why we are here to figure out what is going on. I had no idea windows explorer was set to hide file extensions. I never set it that way nor was i ever told before now. Now that I know i can do something but I was thinking, maybe i do not know what i am doing but you could offer help without making me feel like an idiot.
Rob
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So it is not OK for me to point out an obvious mistake (seriously, this one is like calling grass purple). BUT it is perfectly fine for you to assume that it is a "problem with android" and disseminate misinformation like its your job.
Yup, I am obviously in the wrong.

It is obvious to you. I made a mistake and never said I was an expert and pointed that out in my response by saying I was a newbie too and this was what happened to me and my best guess was what I said. I never said I knew it was an andriod glitch but because I had no other idea until someone like you with more knowledge chimmed in.
All I am saying is you could have corrected me as a newbie with a sense of friendship and not superiority. I was sharing my experience to help someone else. That is all I want to do. I am no expert and am learning as I go.
I have seen others in linux forums when i started with that with the tone. Maybe it seems like thecolor of grass to you but is not so obvious to others. If I sounded like I was telling people mis information then I apologize. That was not my intention.
It is up to you how you treat others and if it feels like the right thing then that is your right. Just understand that some of us are not out to show we are smarter than anyone else and are just trying to help even when we make wrong assumptions.
Thanks for correcting me and setting the record straight.
Rob

rename teh update - update- DONOT PUT THE ZIP PART.
i had the same problem. i noticed the elocity update did not use the zip in the update name.

Rooted Nook Simple Touch connects to internet, won't communicate with servers

I rooted my Nook in 2014. I hadn't used it since 17 or 18 and now nothing communicates. I can't get the kindle app to sync or anything. Is it done?

NookRoot93 said:
I rooted my Nook in 2014. I hadn't used it since 17 or 18 and now nothing communicates. I can't get the kindle app to sync or anything. Is it done?
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Two separate issues:
1. For the Kindle app, see this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/elses-nook-simple-touch-kindle-app-stop-t3205615
Post #24 in that thread gives a step-by-step process for copying the updated cacerts.bks file (found at the end of post #10) to your NST.
2. You don't say what browser you are trying to use. Updating the cacerts.bks file may help, but you need a browser that can handle TLS 1.2 security protocols. Opera Mobile 12.1 is an example.

Since I missed the 2018 update, it can't communicate with Nook servers. I just reset the device and I now it's just done. I noticed several other people had this happen recently online with non-rooted Nooks. I have another rooted Nook I can try. I didn't try any browsers, just the kindle and app stores. I did notice my gmail did work.

NookRoot93 said:
Since I missed the 2018 update, it can't communicate with Nook servers. I just reset the device and I now it's just done. I noticed several other people had this happen recently online with non-rooted Nooks. I have another rooted Nook I can try. I didn't try any browsers, just the kindle and app stores. I did notice my gmail did work.
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When I meant done, I meant I can register it now because while connected to WiFi it says it's not, and tho' I'm layman, I'd take it as not communicating with servers due to software version.

NookRoot93 said:
When I meant done, I meant I can register it now because while connected to WiFi it says it's not, and tho' I'm layman, I'd take it as not communicating with servers due to software version.
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You are correct, only 1.2.2 firmware will permit you to register now. If that's what you want to do, download the update zip from the B&N website. With your NST at the "welcome" screen, connect the device via USB to your PC and move the zip onto it. Disconnect from USB and let the NST sleep on its own. It will update. Then you can proceed with registration, rooting, etc.

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You are correct, only 1.2.2 firmware will permit you to register now. If that's what you want to do, download the update zip from the B&N website. With your NST at the "welcome" screen, connect the device via USB to your PC and move th.e zip onto it. Disconnect from USB and let the NST sleep on its own. It will update. Then you can proceed with registration, rooting, etc.
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Hi. I can't seem to find the update zip file as downloadable from B&N site. If you could help provide a link, thanks in advance. The only update I found was for Nook HD or is that one ok?

NookRoot93 said:
Hi. I can't seem to find the update zip file as downloadable from B&N site. If you could help provide a link, thanks in advance. The only update I found was for Nook HD or is that one ok?
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Go here: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4212 and scroll down to Nook Simple Touch. Follow the "download" link.

nmyshkin said:
You are correct, only 1.2.2 firmware will permit you to register now. If that's what you want to do, download the update zip from the B&N website. With your NST at the "welcome" screen, connect the device via USB to your PC and move the zip onto it. Disconnect from USB and let the NST sleep on its own. It will update. Then you can proceed with registration, rooting, etc.
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nmyshkin said:
Go here: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4212 and scroll down to Nook Simple Touch. Follow the "download" link.
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Hi. I found the update. Thank you! New problem. I can't get my new laptop to recognize the Nook via USB. It only charges. Do you have a good, instructional link on how to get a driver to recognize the device?

NookRoot93 said:
Hi. I found the update. Thank you! New problem. I can't get my new laptop to recognize the Nook via USB. It only charges. Do you have a good, instructional link on how to get a driver to recognize the device?
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It's always something.
According to B&N (https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app.../~/nook-simple-touch---transfer-files-from-pc) you don't need any special drivers for a PC to recognize the NST, but I do recall back in the Win XP days that we had to massage a .inf file to get the PC to see the NST. I've searched for that info (which is what you should do) on the forum and generally via Google bu failed to find it. The information is there somewhere.
If you've got a Mac or are running Linux, then I truly have no idea.

WIN 10. I've tried adding drivers, legacy hardware....maybe I can try on a Win 7 tonight.

I got the update installed. Thanks again!

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WIN 10. I've tried adding drivers, legacy hardware....maybe I can try on a Win 7 tonight.
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Hello again. I've got the Nook updated and rooted via NookManager. My previous way was the rooted forever root(?). So...can I read kindle titles on the device? That's really the main reason I rooted it in the first place. Are there apps that still work for it? It looks like not much does. Is there a link for legacy apk to download? Thank you so much for the help you've provided me!

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Hello again. I've got the Nook updated and rooted via NookManager. My previous way was the rooted forever root(?). So...can I read kindle titles on the device? That's really the main reason I rooted it in the first place. Are there apps that still work for it? It looks like not much does. Is there a link for legacy apk to download? Thank you so much for the help you've provided me!
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Yes, you can install the Kindle app and read mobi format ebooks, either side-loaded or from your local library Overdrive system, but you'll have to update the cacerts.bks file first because the security certificates in the stock file have died. There is an option described in the second post in the updated NookManager thread, but it's probably easier if you didn't do it during rooting to do it manually.
Here's what I wrote:
"Some certificates have expired (like the one for Amazon.com). Some editing and updating of our file was done by XDA member @tshoulihane here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65344931&postcount=10 (use the more complete file).
Recently I came across a CM 7 ROM (Honeycomb) and harvested the cacerts file from there. You can find it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-g-revisiting-cacerts-bks-t3872617. This also works with Amazon.com and contains many other certificates than our original file--but some are expired."
So grab one of the files and then follow the directions in post #24 of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-g-revisiting-cacerts-bks-t3872617
As for other apps, there are many that still work quite well. Follow the link in my signature for a zip to download of all the apps I currently use. If you don't see something there that you think you want, just ask. Someone may have a working copy.
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't see your last post.

NookRoot93 said:
I got the update installed. Thanks again!
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Can you tell me how you did it? I don't seem to find a way to get the file to my nook.

velayo said:
Can you tell me how you did it? I don't seem to find a way to get the file to my nook.
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Are you talking about the B&N 1.2.2 update? If so, download the zip from the B&N website. Then connect your device to your PC via USB and copy the zip file to the root of the NOOK drive (not the sdcard). Then wait. The device needs to sleep before it notices the update and installs it.
You need to revert to stock to do this and you can do it on the "Welcome" screen without going any further.

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Are you talking about the B&N 1.2.2 update? If so, download the zip from the B&N website. Then connect your device to your PC via USB and copy the zip file to the root of the NOOK drive (not the sdcard). Then wait. The device needs to sleep before it notices the update and installs it.
You need to revert to stock to do this and you can do it on the "Welcome" screen without going any further.
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Thank you!! My NSTG wasn't mounting on Windows. Had to reset and then it mounted. @nmyshkin Thanks for keeping our devices alive. I appreciate everything you do!!