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[Q] Seriously, I need some help

hi
once upon a time I tried to get cm7 running on nook but quit after 1.2 came out. now when I was on cm7 I think I messed something up in the Rom manager. at first I couldn't boot, it got stuck at the N screen. then I tried the dummies guide for fixing my nook wont boot and that got the nook to boot but now my nook has no storage. I thing the problem it that when I tried to use the guide mentioned above I could format the system but not the data. now I don't know how to fix it.

Seems like the only way to get it working would be from a clean slate - might need to blow away the partitions and redo them.

Sounds like a similar issue to what winterps is going through in another thread. I have posted some ideas for fixing this. I too think that it is a partition issue and that following Dean Gibson's steps quoted in Post# 5 there will get you back to right.
I would suggest reading through the referenced posts as well chad11 and see if there is anything there that works for you. I have had very good experience with both installing CM7 on the EMMC and a uSD.

okay, I read through the other thread and I have some questions. for starters I cant download the 1.2 reparation install package. also do I write both things to the SD card or just copy. finally, I really don't see that much semblance between our problems. do you really think it will work?
P.S. the reparations install packages, do they just change the storage or the whole operating system?

Here is Dean Gibson's 1.2 ROM partition download you are looking for, his link wasn't working for me either...I'll have to let him know
repartition5GBdata-v1.zip
MD5: b4018fe2c741f76b04fb4f7eca72f198
No, you need to prepare your uSD with ClockWorkMod. Follow steps 1 and 2 of this guide.
When you uSD is set up with ClockWorkMod, eject the uSD and then re-insert into the computer
Now you want to copy repartition5GBdata-v1.zip and reformatData-v1.zip onto the uSD.
Put the uSD into your NC and turn it on. When you boot into CWM you want to choose the option to "install .zip from sd card." choose the repartition5GBdata-v1.zip file first. When it is done, if it doesn't already do it for you, you want to select reboot. Once you are back into CWM, you will want to go back into "install .zip from sd card," and choose the reformatData-v1.zip file.
After that is done, you should be able to restore the 1.2 stock ROM and be good to go. Just copy it onto the uSD like above and install it the same way. Or, you could do so with the latest nightly of CM7.
Oh, and I meant that yours was similar in that I believe these are both issues related to fubar'd partitions...

okay I think I understand, except for how to restore the 1.2 stock ROM. where do I get it from, b&n website?

chad11 said:
okay I think I understand, except for how to restore the 1.2 stock ROM. where do I get it from, b&n website?
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A simple google search for "b&n 1.2 update" will take you to where you need to go. I would post a direct link, but i havent yet figured out how to copy and paste in firefox mobile.

thanks but I already have 1.2. not on my nook but I downloaded it from b&n website, so would I be able to use that

hey guys, I just tried it and the reparation file wouldn't install. It says installation aborted. also the file isn't named reparation-v1.zip it is called nookcolor.zip

I try to help but I can't follow what you post.
What exactly do you want to do with your NC?
Reformat? Restore to stock? Reinstall CM?

sorry I do tend to stray a little. What I want to do is restore to stock. I don't want to have it rooted, have cm7, anything. I just want it back to the way it was.

hey cdaters, your link you gave me for the 1.2 worked but it wont install and it is called nookcolor.zip not reparation5G-v1.zip

chad11 said:
hey cdaters, your link you gave me for the 1.2 worked but it wont install and it is called nookcolor.zip not reparation5G-v1.zip
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Sorry about that, I don't know where that nookcolor.zip file is coming from. Try this link:
repartition5GBdata-v1.zip
md5: b4018fe2c741f76b04fb4f7eca72f198
This is the same file from Dean Gibson's partition guide.
Incendently, I thought I saw that you said you have it, but here is a link to the stock B&N ROM too.
update-nc-stock-1.2-signed.zip
md5: ce75830e98b9dcad5989490f22faee62

i actually ended up installing 1.2 and it worked really well (after manual nooter install) until the first reboot when all the old issues started up again (status bar disappears, no market, android.process force closes, can't add a google account, boot loops, freezes, etc)
while a nub wrt android i did have successful installations at various times of hc, phiremod, froyo, and cm7 with dalingren oc kernels from feb to mid june
obviously i'm doing something wrong.....but what? thx

winterps said:
i actually ended up installing 1.2 and it worked really well (after manual nooter install) until the first reboot when all the old issues started up again (status bar disappears, no market, android.process force closes, can't add a google account, boot loops, freezes, etc)
while a nub wrt android i did have successful installations at various times of hc, phiremod, froyo, and cm7 with dalingren oc kernels from feb to mid june
obviously i'm doing something wrong.....but what? thx
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So are you trying to go back to stock, or you looking to achieve a dual-boot (stock on the device, CM7 on a uSD)?
These are the steps that I would use to get back to stock, and then set myself up with CM7:
Note: I will be pulling information from various contributors and they too are pulling from various contributors, I'll cite my references at the end and include my thanks and credits there as well.
ALWAYS check the md5 hash for the files you are downloading to make sure you don't have corrupted files. This is a great windows utility to do that here.
The Fine Print: I guess I should also add that I offer no guarantee or warranty and will not be held liable if this shouldn't work for you, etc. etc. (but we all know that coming into this right?)
If you first need to re-partition and re-format your NC:
Download 1gb CWM 3.2.0.1 (ClockworkMod Recovery) sdcard image from here. (md5: 1319739d33642ed860e8044c3d55aa56).
Extract the clockworkmod .img from the zip file (if you can't open the file use 7zip) and burn it to uSD using win32diskimager (free) or winimage (shareware). These apps will need to be "run as administrator." If you're not sure how to do this see step 3 here. *** Some internal laptop/desktop readers will not work to do this, you may need an external USB reader if you run into problems. ***
While that's burning:
Download stock 1.2 ROM from here. (md5: ce75830e98b9dcad5989490f22faee62)
Download B&N v1.2 "new" 5+GB "/data", 1GB "/media" partitioning install package: Download (md5: b4018fe2c741f76b04fb4f7eca72f198)
Also download the following format install package: Download (md5: 78be3e8d0a1d8355be0509948aa5b476)
Once your uSD card is done being imaged with CWM, copy all those files to the sdcard - DO NOT unzip them
Power off your nook. Put your uSD card in and power on. The nook will boot from the uSD into ClockworkMod Recovery. Navigate in CWM using the vol up/down keys, "n" button to accept, power button to go back.
Navigate to "install zip from sdcard" and press "n" to enter a sub-menu. Then select "choose zip from sdcard".
Install the repartition package from the SDcard, to repartition /data (0p6), /cache (0p7), and /media (0p8).
Reboot! Once that is done, if the NC doesn't reboot and/or you are not dumped back at the main CWM screen, tap the power button until you see the "reboot system now" option and select this to reboot the NC back into CWM.
Now using steps 7 & 8 again, install the reformat package from the uSD, to reformat (and clear) /data (0p6), /cache (0p7), and /media (0p8).
Reboot! Once that is done, if the NC doesn't reboot and/or you are not dumped back at the main CWM screen, tap the power button until you see the "reboot system now" option and select this to reboot the NC back into CWM.
Now using steps 7 & 8 again, install the stock 1.2 ROM.
Once you've flashed the files; in the CWM main menu select "wipe data/factory reset"
Go back to the main menu, remove the uSD and then press reboot system.
At this point, you have a few options:
Stay with [gasp!] your stock NC
You can put CM7 on your NC's EMMC (replace B&N ROM entirely) using this guide.
Or, my prefered set up - keep stock ROM on device and run CM7 off uSD in a dual-boot scenario using this guide.
Credit
Credit goes to eyeballer, Dean Gibson, verygreen (and they likewise credit their sources within their guides found in the sources below.)
Sources
Dean Gibson - [HOW-TO] Repartitioning the NC back to 1GB/data, 5GB/media
eyeballer - [GUIDE] Install CM7, OC kernel + Clockworkmod to EMMC - ALL NOOKS! (Updated:7/14/11)
verygreen - [ROM][CM7] [v1.3] Size-agnostic SD Card image and CM7 installer for SD Cards.

hey is it okay if when I reboot it goes to my nook version 1.1. can I then just shut it off and then power on because then it goes to cwm

chad11 said:
hey is it okay if when I reboot it goes to my nook version 1.1. can I then just shut it off and then power on because then it goes to cwm
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So you are saying that after the repartition and reboot phase of these steps, your NC is booting into the stock ROM?
I would not expect that as the partition map should be different. But, if that is the case then I would agree that you should then power off, then back on to boot back into CWM for the format phase of these steps, then proceed from there.

chad11 said:
sorry I do tend to stray a little. What I want to do is restore to stock. I don't want to have it rooted, have cm7, anything. I just want it back to the way it was.
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sorry for not replying earlier, chad
Are you done restoring your NC or still need help?

hey guys. I finally got it fixed thanks sooooooooooo much. you really saved my butt

chad11 said:
hey guys. I finally got it fixed thanks sooooooooooo much. you really saved my butt
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So what did you finally end up doing that fixed it?

[Q] Nook Color - Google Apps Pack won't install

Hello,
I have just installed CyanogenMod 7 for the Barnes & Noble Nook Color :: V7.0.3 using ClockworkMod Recovery.
After installing CyanogenMod 7, I install the Google Apps addon version: gapps-gb-20110307. The installation goes smoothly, and I receive the "Installation Complete!" message before I remove the MicroSD card and reboot.
Upon reboot from ClockworkMod Recovery, I receive an "Installation Failed" screen that tells me to power on and off the device. I do so, and successfully boot into CyanogenMod7.
I immediately proceed to the Homescreen, where the only items are "Messaging" "Contacts" "Clock" "Email" "Camera" and "Gallery". I have no prompt to set up my Google Account or Timezone. Also, I do not have Market, but I can connect to my WiFi network.
Thank you for your help, it is appreciated. I am obviously a noob, and my apologies for stepping on any toes!

Wow! Looking at some of the questions neighboring mine and their lack of responses, I tend to doubt that mine is going to get answered, even over the long run. I thought this forum had active users, at least that is what the Registration Video said...6 million active users was it???

First of all, deep breath. It may not get answered right away, but typically the questions get answered.
First off, any particular reason you are running 7.0.3? If I recall, this includes the old kernel that has terrible battery life. I would recommend going to 7.1 found here.
I don't know which gapps goes with 7.0.3, but I would double check to make sure it was the right one. I'd still recommend upgrading to 7.1 stable.

Also, I personally recommend doing ROM and GAPPS in two steps... I have eliminated some of the problems I have seen myself by using that method.
1. Install ROM... boot it up... let it settle in.
2. Reboot into CWM and install GAPPS... boot it up... do your thing
Also remember... 4 hours isn't a real long time to wait before posting a second post like you did... especially on a Sunday evening... This is a forum... not an immediate feedback application.

My apologies for my impatience. I did not mean to sound so callous, but after rereading my comment, I realize how abrupt it was.
Also, I remember the site introduction mentioning clicking on the thanks meter as a piece of site etiquette. How do I do that?

After following your advice, I am still having the same problem: not able to use the Android Marketplace as the item is not on my Homescreen, and the Google Apps are not installing.
I took biohazrd's advice, and I upgraded to 7.1 stable.
I also took DizzyDen's advice and installed CyanogenMod 7.1, reboot, let it settle, powered off, booted into Clockwork and installed the google apps pack (gapps-gb-20110828-signed), then rebooted again.
Still, I have no Android Marketplace.
As I stated in my previous post, I am a newbie, and I don't know what I am talking about, but off the top of my head, I have a feeling as if the google apps pack that I used (gapps-gb-20110828-signed) is not the right one. Could this hold any water?
Also, I don't know if it makes any difference, but I bought my Nook in December 2011 and it is a refurbished model. Because I purchased it in 2011, I updated the partitioning scheme using (repartition1GBdata-v1) and (reformatData-v1).
Thanks again, I appreciate the help!

Littlefatman said:
After following your advice, I am still having the same problem: not able to use the Android Marketplace as the item is not on my Homescreen, and the Google Apps are not installing.
I took biohazrd's advice, and I upgraded to 7.1 stable.
I also took DizzyDen's advice and installed CyanogenMod 7.1, reboot, let it settle, powered off, booted into Clockwork and installed the google apps pack (gapps-gb-20110828-signed), then rebooted again.
Still, I have no Android Marketplace.
As I stated in my previous post, I am a newbie, and I don't know what I am talking about, but off the top of my head, I have a feeling as if the google apps pack that I used (gapps-gb-20110828-signed) is not the right one. Could this hold any water?
Also, I don't know if it makes any difference, but I bought my Nook in December 2011 and it is a refurbished model. Because I purchased it in 2011, I updated the partitioning scheme using (repartition1GBdata-v1) and (reformatData-v1).
Thanks again, I appreciate the help!
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If it isn't on the Homescreen, did you check by open App Drawer?

Thanks for the reply Votinh.
I did not find the Marketplace in the App Drawer. My app drawer currently contains:
Browser, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock, Contacts, Dev Tools, Downloads, DSPManager, Email, File Manager, Gallery, Messaging, Music, Phone, ROM Manager, Search, Settings, Sound Recorder, Spare Parts, Superuser, Terminal Emulator, Theme, Chooser, Videos and Voice Dialer.
I was having a look around and figured out how to look at the Internal storage and found something called Market Apps Installer version 1.1. I click on it, but it offers few options to fiddle with and seemingly no way to access the Android Marketplace.
Again, thanks for your help, I truly do appreciate it!

If it doesn't work as expect, I guess you have to list step by step what you have done up to that point, that may help us pin point where and what you did wrong.
Also, pls clearly indicate where you run the ROM from.

Thanks again for your help, Votinh.
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Also, pls clearly indicate where you run the ROM from.
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I am not sure what you mean. Where can I possibly run the ROM from (what are the possible answers)? I would assume that I could run it only from the SD card. Sorry for being a newbie!
I will list step by step all of my actions and detail them in the response. Maybe, I will go through the whole installation process again and mark down everything that transpires.

Also, what do you think of my theory? That I am downloading and installing the wrong gapps pack?

Littlefatman said:
Also, what do you think of my theory? That I am downloading and installing the wrong gapps pack?
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gapps-gb-201111028-signed.zip is still on the CM wiki as the latest version... did you verify MD5 checksum and ensure you didn't have a bad download?

Littlefatman said:
Thanks again for your help, Votinh.
I am not sure what you mean. Where can I possibly run the ROM from (what are the possible answers)? I would assume that I could run it only from the SD card. Sorry for being a newbie!
I will list step by step all of my actions and detail them in the response. Maybe, I will go through the whole installation process again and mark down everything that transpires.
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In here, xda NC forum, you will frequently see the term "eMMC" and "uSD"
eMMC refers to the internal memory of the device, as currently where the B&N stock ROM resides while uSD is the external card where we can put the custom ROMs such CM7/9 in and run from there.
Depends on which method you choose to use, different procedures/instructions needed.
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Also, what do you think of my theory? That I am downloading and installing the wrong gapps pack?
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As for your theory, I and we assume that you have installed CORRECTLY and if it isn't working as expect, then we need to know step-by-step how you did.
Everything is possible from bad zip to bad card.

My apologies for the delay in my reply. It has been a hectic week+end.
did you verify MD5 checksum and ensure you didn't have a bad download?
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I am ashamed to say it, but I do not know how to verify a checksum to ensure the intergrity of a download. Although, I did download the gapps file twice, once each on different computers, copied it to the SD card and attempted to update. Is it possible that I could have gotten 2 bad downloads on 2 different PCs?

I have gone back and redone every bit of my CyanogenMod and Google apps installation on my Nook Color. I have taken notes on it and below is my step by step description of what I have done and observed. My apologies for the book, but I wanted to be as thorough as I could. Thanks for your help and I would appreciate and advice that can help me resolve this unfortunate situation.
1. Downloaded ClockworkModRecovery (2gb_clockwork-0.7.tar.gz) from http://code.google.com/p/monster-rootpack/downloads/detail?name=2gb_clockwork-0.7.tar.gz&can=2&q=
2. Downloaded CyanogenMod 7.1 (update-cm-7.1.0-encore-signed.zip) from here http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=encore
3. Downloaded Google Apps (gapps-gb-20110828-signed) from here http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
4. Downloaded Win32DiskImager (win32diskimager-binary) from here https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+download
5. Extracted Win32DiskImager files to a folder on desktop
6. Decompressed and Extracted ClockworkModRecovery to Desktop (this took longer than I expected, the extraction strangely taking 5 minutes)
7. Start up Win32 DiskImager and receive the following File Error message: An error occurred while accessing the device. This usually means something is currently accessing the device; please close all applications and try again. Error 1 Incorrect Function.
8. The File Error message displays itself 3 times. I click OK three times, and then the Win32 Application opens, and I continue with my process.
9. Use Win32 DiskImager to write ClockworkMod onto my MicroSD card. The MicroSD card is a 1 year old, 2GB Transcend MicroSD Card. I use an Kingmax MicroSD card adapter to plug the card into my Computer’s SD card slot.
10. Copy the CyanogenMod 7.1 file and the Gapps 20110828 file to the MicroSD card.
11. Eject the MicroSD card from the PC, insert it into my Nook, and power on.
12. Boot into ClockwordMod Recovery, I go to Mounts and Storage, click on Format System and confirm YES. Next, I format Data and Cache.
13. NOTE: Previously, I was receiving an "Error: can't format /data" error as my newer Nook Color had a different partitioning scheme. I used ‘reformatData-v1’ and ‘repartition1GBdata-v1’ to remedy this when I first attempted to install CyanogenMod. It seems to have gone off without a hitch.
14. I then go to ‘install zip from sdcard’ , the choose ‘choose zip from SD card’ and select the Cyanogenmod 7.1 zip. It opens and installs.
15. After the install completes, I remove the SD card and reboot the Nook.
16. Upon reeboot, I get a Cyanogen loading screen for a few seconds, followed by an error screen that says Install Failed with a large red and white exclamation mark over a Nook clip art.
17. The Nook powers off after a few seconds. I then power on again and sucesssfully boot into Cyanogenmod. I do not have the Marketplace app at this point.
18. I power off, replace the SD card, and boot into Clockworkmod.
19. I choose ‘install zip from sdcard’ and then ‘choose zip from SDcard’ and the gapps zip. I confirm YES and install the gapps zip.
20. I remove the SD card and reboot the system. I receive the exact same ‘Install Failed’ error screen with the red and white exclamation mark over a nook clip art.
21. After a few seconds the nook powers off after the error screen. I power on again and boot into CyanogenMod.
22. There is no Marketplace app on the homescreen or in the App Drawer, leaving me with the same initial problem
Thank you for everything!

I don't think Market will show until you have registered with google. There is a setup wizard or one time provisioning process to go through. That may be the thing that is failing when you first boot. Not sure how to get you back on track.
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk

Re: Google Apps Not Installing
Hi,
After you install CM 7.1, Google Apps, and reboot (hard power off and cold boot - the first boot will fail), look for the Google Talk app in your App Drawer and log in to it with your Google credentials. That should spawn the installation of the rest of the Google Apps, including the Android Marketplace.
Also, strangely enough, when installing my first app from the Market, I had to install it with the device physically in landscape mode, as the installation failed when the device was being held in portrait orientation. This seemed to clear up after the first app was installed.
I stumbled across this thread tonight, as I was searching for a solution to this exact problem while updating a friends Nook Color to CM 7.1. This did the trick for me.
Good luck!
Frank

Thank you Frank! I am going to finish up my current task then break out the Nook and cross my fingers that this will work! I will let you know!

I, too, am having problems
I don't mean to thread-jack, but I am also having problems with gapps.
Following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
The version of CM7 I placed on my card is "cm_encore_full-253.zip". The steps all the way through putting that on the card, putting that in the Nook, booting, it all worked fine. I DID notice the line that said something along the lines of looking for the gapps installation, not finding it, and skipping that step.
I downloaded the Gapps ("gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip") onto my computer. I shut off my NC, took out the SD card, and went to put it into my computer. Lo and behold, my computer can't read the SD card. It tells me it needs to be formatted before it can be used.
Uh. How am I supposed to get anything on the sd card?! I can't even format it to start over - Windows fails to format it.
I tried plugging in my NC to my computer - I at least got the CM7SDCARD to open, but it doesn't appear to be everything (there's no "boot" folder there). I tried moving the zip file to just the main directory of what I saw, and booted into recovery mode, but nothing happened.
Any assistance would be appreciated!

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caseystain said:
I don't mean to thread-jack, but I am also having problems with gapps.
Following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
The version of CM7 I placed on my card is "cm_encore_full-253.zip". The steps all the way through putting that on the card, putting that in the Nook, booting, it all worked fine. I DID notice the line that said something along the lines of looking for the gapps installation, not finding it, and skipping that step.
I downloaded the Gapps ("gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip") onto my computer. I shut off my NC, took out the SD card, and went to put it into my computer. Lo and behold, my computer can't read the SD card. It tells me it needs to be formatted before it can be used.
Uh. How am I supposed to get anything on the sd card?! I can't even format it to start over - Windows fails to format it.
I tried plugging in my NC to my computer - I at least got the CM7SDCARD to open, but it doesn't appear to be everything (there's no "boot" folder there). I tried moving the zip file to just the main directory of what I saw, and booted into recovery mode, but nothing happened.
Any assistance would be appreciated!
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Look at my post here. It tells you how to make the boot partition show up in your system. In your case download the rar rev 1 and follow the directions (per edit 2) on how to manually put the file on your system.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22858059
Edit: You sound like a newby, so in order to do this you need the program "root explorer" which you buy on the market. Very useful program for later use too.
If you don't feel like trying this, get a different card reader or computer to see if that helps reading the card.
Edit 2: Also look here for a more recent nightly that has a few bugs fixed. It was built in January and 253 was in November.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23198390

[Q] Restore Nook Color to Stock

I recently purchased a Nook Color (used) at a flea market. I could not check it out prior to purchase because the battery was dead. (Shame on me) The seller did not bother to tell me (Shame on him) that he had "rooted" (I think that is what it is called) the Nook and installed Google apps on it.
When I first power up the Nook, I get a screen that says "Cyanogenmod". The next screen simply says "Android" in small letters in the upper left hand corner. The next screen says "Google" and has two spinning, interlocking gears. Finally, a screen appears with the Android "person" in the middle, with a number of apps that the owner previously downloaded.
I have tried doing the 8 interrupted boots, but that does not seem to be working. All of this talk about ADB and Android sdk is wayyyy above my expertise level. Can someone provide me with an easy to follow/understand step by step guide to restore my Nook Color to stock? I've also tried following the video on theunlockr.com and the forums on xda.developers.com, but some of the hyperlinks to the necessary software appear to no longer be functioning.

Hi Tim you can restore. The easiest way is going to be to create a bootable ClockWork Mod Recovery (CWR) SD card and then flash whatever ROM it is you want the Nook to be (stock, CM7, CM9).
Here are a couple of threads to look at with links to files you may want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599646
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576833
Basically you need a uSD card, a CWR image and the zip file for the ROM you want to restore to. Burn the CWR image to the uSD card using win32diskimager and then place the zip file for the ROM you want to use on the card (not in any folder and don't unzip it).
Power down, place the card in the Nook and power up. Then choose wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and go to advanced and wipe the dalvik cache. This will ensure everything is cleared out to flash the new ROM. Next choose install zip from sd card and choose the zip file of the ROM you want to flash.
Once it is done flashing unmount the sd card and choose reboot or hold the power button until it powers off and remove the card and then power back on.
JP

It is also worth checking first, if you haven't already done so, whether there is a uSD card left in the Nook (under the little hinged cover).
The Nook will load of this first if it is in there and bypass the software on the main machine.
If there is a card in there, then take it out and try powering off and on again to see what it then loads. Also you could retry the 8 failed boots method.

No, there is no sd card in the nook. And I have tried the 8 failed boot method to no avail.
JP, I am downloading one of the programs that was missing. It'll be about an hour before it is done. I'll go from there.
I'll probably be asking more questions, as I am about as computer illiterate as they come. Hope you have a lot of patience and will hang with me.
Tim

It is a pretty simple process as long as you can follow directions. There are only really three main parts 1. Downloading files, 2. Burning an image to make a bootable micro SD card and 3. Flash the downloaded zip files from that card.
I'm sure we'll be able to get you through it

I downloaded the source file but I cannot get it to run. I do not understand the installation instructions in the read me file that comes with the source zip. For example, what does "QT" stand for? Is it quick time or some other program?

tim844 said:
I downloaded the source file but I cannot get it to run. I do not understand the installation instructions in the read me file that comes with the source zip. For example, what does "QT" stand for? Is it quick time or some other program?
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What guide are you following? I would suggest using my guide that is linked in my sig. Go to the restoring to stock section.
Sent from space

OK. I followed your link, registered to become an androiad central member. Working on it now. But I think I am in way over my head. How about I just box it up and UPS/FEDEX it to you? I'm in Ohio. I wanted to have it fixed for mother's day but that is obviously not going to happen.

My son says that the previous owner installed the clockwork recovery mode file directly unto the nook color. According to every video we have watched, that is a big no no! Everytime we try to hard reboot the nook, we get the cwm screen with no sd card in the nook.
We finally have the correct winimager file and are going to attempt to return the nook the stock using the cwm recovery image and the nook zip file.

tim844 said:
My son says that the previous owner installed the clockwork recovery mode file directly unto the nook color. According to every video we have watched, that is a big no no! Everytime we try to hard reboot the nook, we get the cwm screen with no sd card in the nook.
We finally have the correct winimager file and are going to attempt to return the nook the stock using the cwm recovery image and the nook zip file.
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If you use the files from my guide it will get rid of clockworkmod and you will have a completely stock NC.
If you have problems with WinImage try Win32. And always remember to run these programs as Admin.
Sent from space

Where are you in ohio? I could help ya out if you still need it.

Follow info in post 2... its really simple.

Success! Almost. We followed your instructions to the letter. Everything seems to be working. Except, I cannot register the device. I watch the introductory video and then go to the register device screen. I enter my wife's B&N e-mail address and password, but it will not accept it. It refers me to their 800 number.
On your other website I noticed people talking about wiping two different caches. I am not sure my son caught that or skipped that step. Could that be the problem? Or is there something else he/we may have overlooked?
I can't say thanks enough. Hopefully we can get over this last hurdle and I can give it to her tomorrow for mother's day.
Anxiously looking forward to your thoughts.

I'm in Akron, Ohio

tim844 said:
Success! Almost. We followed your instructions to the letter. Everything seems to be working. Except, I cannot register the device. I watch the introductory video and then go to the register device screen. I enter my wife's B&N e-mail address and password, but it will not accept it. It refers me to their 800 number.
On your other website I noticed people talking about wiping two different caches. I am not sure my son caught that or skipped that step. Could that be the problem? Or is there something else he/we may have overlooked?
I can't say thanks enough. Hopefully we can get over this last hurdle and I can give it to her tomorrow for mother's day.
Anxiously looking forward to your thoughts.
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Hmm. Does making a new account work? If not try going through the steps again and reflash it, it could have been a bad flash.
Sent from space

tim844 said:
I recently purchased a Nook Color (used) at a flea market. I could not check it out prior to purchase because the battery was dead. (Shame on me) The seller did not bother to tell me (Shame on him) that he had "rooted" (I think that is what it is called) the Nook and installed Google apps on it.
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koopakid08 said:
Hmm. Does making a new account work? If not try going through the steps again and reflash it, it could have been a bad flash.
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More likely it is still registered at B&N to the previous owner.

DizzyDen said:
More likely it is still registered at B&N to the previous owner.
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Oh I didn't even think of that. Yeah, that is most likely the problem. Hopefully you can contact the previous owner and get him/her to deactivate it or you are basically SOL.
Sent from space

Somewhere on the XDA site, I don't recall where, I saw a thread with another 2nd owner who had the same 'previously registered' problem you probably have; he got directions on a workable fix. Do a search; maybe you'll find it...

Thanks to everyone for all their help! I contacted B&N yesterday and it is registered to the former owner. They refused to help. All I could get out of them was I would have to contact the owner myself and ask him to unregister the device. I am working on that, but I don't hold out much help.
As a last resort, I might take it back to an Android device. However, I want it done correctly. I don't need the cell phone Android sysem he installed on it.
Again, thanks! It is nice to meet such helpful people.

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[Q] Need to Restore Nook Color to stock 1.4.3

Hello,
I need help restoring my Nook Color to stock 1.4.3. I installed ClockworkMod on my SD Card and thought I was installing MIUI onto the SD card, but this installed to the entire tablet. I have tried the 3-finger boot 8 times, but it doesn't work for me. I have followed multiple directions in Google searches, all with outdated links. I can operate from Windows 7 or Ubuntu using the dd command, whichever is easier. The main problem is I am familiar with flashing ROMS, but keep running into outdated links! Please do not repost old posts with outdated links. Thanks for your help!

ki4lhl said:
Hello,
I need help restoring my Nook Color to stock 1.4.3. I installed ClockworkMod on my SD Card and thought I was installing MIUI onto the SD card, but this installed to the entire tablet. I have tried the 3-finger boot 8 times, but it doesn't work for me. I have followed multiple directions in Google searches, all with outdated links. I can operate from Windows 7 or Ubuntu using the dd command, whichever is easier. The main problem is I am familiar with flashing ROMS, but keep running into outdated links! Please do not repost old posts with outdated links. Thanks for your help!
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See my tips thread linked in my signature. Look at item A15.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD

Help Restoring Nook Color to Stock
leapinlar said:
See my tips thread linked in my signature. Look at item A15.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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Thanks! Once I found a Nook Color stock img file from your links, I was able to flash it, and my Nook is a Nook again instead of a paperweight!

Nook Color SD Card ROMs
Does anybody have a CURRENT list of Nook Color ROMs that can be installed to the SD Card, along with all necessary links, including the SD Card img file, ROM download link, gapps download link, and instructions of how to do so? I am only interested in installing them to the SD Card, and I would prefer ICS ROMs, which are compatible with Adobe Flash player, and can handle Netflix and Hulu+. Thanks!

This is what I also want. I want to give my Nook to a friend, but it currently has CWM on it. I would like to delete the CWM and install the latest Nook Color update. My friend is technically challenged, and I don't want CWM popping up and perplexing the hell out of him. My friends, please direct me to the easiest, fool-proof way to do this.

GAPY427 said:
This is what I also want. I want to give my Nook to a friend, but it currently has CWM on it. I would like to delete the CWM and install the latest Nook Color update. My friend is technically challenged, and I don't want CWM popping up and perplexing the hell out of him. My friends, please direct me to the easiest, fool-proof way to do this.
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I have two threads to help you. If you want to go back to stock on internal memory, look at my Nook Color tips thread linked in my signature, item A15. If you want to put cm9 or cm10 on sd got to my updated sd installation instruction thread also linked in my signature. If you want to install a different rom on internal. Look at eyeballers guide that he just updated recently.
Sent from my HD+ rooted stock using Tapatalk

I have a nook color that was root and wife wanted to go back to factory so I have apply the nookcolor_1_4_1_signed-cwm.zip. Once I did this I then start going through the setup and having problems when I go through the setup the nook is giving a error about no network connection even though it is connected to the wireless. I talked to tech support and they are saying you have to download 1.4.4 update to fix that issue. So I have done this and put it on the SD card which then after a short while it detects a update and does it thing but for some reason I keep getting a error E: failed to verify whole-file signature and then E: signature verification failed errors when it tries to apply the update. If I disable signature check and try to apply the patch it gives a error saying e: can't open /sdcard/nookcolor_1_4_4_update.zip (bad) if I rename the .zip file to update.zip it gives the same error e: can't open /sdcard/update.zip (bad). Any one know how to fix this or get around this? I cant finish setting up the nook color to start using it again with out this update because a error with the no network connection. Thanks.

dual boot nook color

I got my nook color when it was first launched. recently I had my first problem where it randomly whipped all my shelves. I backed up my files and erased and restored it. It is back to 1.4.3 and all my shelves are fixed. Made me think about modding it. I don't want to root the actual device but I found I can dual boot. But problem is its the end of 2014 and I can't seem to get the right updated how to guide. I found a guide and did the following but it was last updated in 20212
I have an 8gb sd card
I did the Win32DiskImager generic-sdcard-v1.3-CM7-9-10-larger-Rev5
ejected then 5 secs later put the card back.
copied over cm-11-20141204-NIGHTLY-encore
and gapps-gb-20110114-signed
My nook color did the whole process and said it was successful but then when I tried to boot it it just kept relaoding the opening flash page. Maybe to explain better instead of the normal read forever screen I got a cynogen mod screen over and over and over again till it just turned off.
please help guide me to the correct process as if I were a dummy. I'd like to get this running so I can read kindle app on my nook and use the komik app to load cbr files rather than having to convert cbr to epub.
please and thank you. I'll bookmark this page.

You are using the wrong files and guide if you want to install CM11 on SD. You should use the up to date guide and files from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941858
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app