I'm on the verge of buying NC, but one thing bugs me and I need some honest opinions... I'm used to hard keys on Android devices, is the lack of physical keys in NC a true pain? Do the soft keys truly work OK or are they just there to get by?
They are a serious annoyance on non-cm7.
The cm7 softkeys are just fine functionally as far as I'm concerned.
If you decide to go stock rom (which makes no sense), or MIUI -> you'll need either soft keys, virtual button bar , or button savior.
I would not even consider buying one to use as a tab unless I was willing to load cm7 on the emmc immediately. With cm7 the soft keys work fine. With all the other roms I tried which had to use soft key apps like button savior, it was incredibly frustrating.
I've seen a bunch of blurbs saying that NC is impossible to nearly impossible to root now... was I just reading old stuff? Everything's ok now?
well, yes, we have a rooting solution, but you don't even need to root to get to cm7. since bootloader defaults to SD card anyhow.
Awesome... off to the store!
Hello, I am planning on buying a New Nook touch (the e-ink one) and planning on rooting it and installing kindle etc..
However as I am in the UK, registering it is going to be a pain (suspect using a VPN, and a UsUnlocked pre-pay debit card could do it, but a lot of hassle), SO what i was wondering is, does it need to be registered before rooting? (i know would lose the B&N access and apps, but the touch screen ereader is what I am looking for, to read comixology comics, and kindle books on)
I have seen from some threads here, that you do not need to register the nook color.. but is the Nook 2 the same?
No clue on nook 2, but why not just get a NC? It's a full tablet for just a bit more.
Already got a vega
Because I already have an advent Vega tablet runnign honeycomb, however power and size are issues in using it for books..
E-ink display with the battery life, with the stuff i use on my tablet/phone should be great..
I haven't tried to root my Touch without logging into the B&N stuff but before you can even get anywhere in the menu's you need to log in. All you need is a wifi connection and then a username/pass for B&N to get it logged in, to me that's not that big.
I would imagine it would work without doing so though but I haven't tried.
collins521 said:
I haven't tried to root my Touch without logging into the B&N stuff but before you can even get anywhere in the menu's you need to log in. All you need is a wifi connection and then a username/pass for B&N to get it logged in, to me that's not that big.
I would imagine it would work without doing so though but I haven't tried.
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Any idea if its as easy as that internationally? (particually the UK)
I know the Nook1, got a fireware fix to allow it to be be registered on a WiFi anywhere in the world (but only allows you to use the shop in the US). But not found anything to say the touch can be registered in any country..
If I remember correctly, I would have to reset my Touch again but I thought it gave you the option to select the country...I know it did time zone but not 100% sure about internationally. I don't see why not though
I can look when I get home since I don't have my Touch with me at work. I don't mind resetting it again though and checking for ya
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Im trying to figure out how to skip the registration process, i have no intention of using the B&N app or services, and dont want to make an account with them. I was told that at the initial registration screens when you first unbox your Nook Simple Touch, you can hold down one of the right buttons to unlock a menu.
I found that that if you hold down the bottom right button and hit next, a new button appears in the top left called "Device Info". It has the basic information about the device and a shut down and reset option. Holding the Top Right button and tapping the top Left and then top Right portion of the screen will show a "Factory" button in the top left. (I noticed a tiny triangle came on in the bottom left, perhaps this is an indicator to watch for?) This menu contains detailed manufacturing and construction information and a "Shut Down" button. (sometimes it took several tries to make this appear)
I've found no other button combination that provided other options. If anyone else finds something, please speak up!
How to Skip OoBE Experience
OK, figured it out!
Enter the Factory Screen by holding the TOP RIGHT Button and slide your finger across the top of the Nook from left to right. A button labeled "Factory" will appear in the top left of the screen.
Once in the Factory screen, hold down the TOP RIGHT Button and tap in the bottom right of the screen.
A new button will appear labeled "Skip Oobe". Tap that and you're done!
crazy_jake said:
OK, figured it out!
Enter the Factory Screen by holding the TOP RIGHT Button and slide your finger across the top of the Nook from left to right. A button labeled "Factory" will appear in the top left of the screen.
Once in the Factory screen, hold down the TOP RIGHT Button and tap in the bottom right of the screen.
A new button will appear labeled "Skip Oobe". Tap that and you're done!
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Thank you!
Yes - that is what i need - i don't want a credit card entered there or even register to B&N ...
Has this "trick" any disadvantages ?
Any drawbacks ? Is it reversible by resetting the Firmware ?
I'm at the setup screen (WIFI) and i am scared to go any further without confirmation that i am not destroying anything on my new loved device ...8)
Thanks for an answer !
Greetings - FoGBaV ...
Check this out - it shows how to skip it, reset it, etc....
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Factory_Mode/Skip_Out_of_Box_Experience
'rooting without registration'
Any success story on this?
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Any success story on this?
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You do not need to register to root. I'm in the UK and couldn't register anyway but went ahead and rooted the factory 1.1 and upgraded to 1.2. Eventually I settled with a CM nightly running from the eMMC. You can always drop back to unrooted 1.2, and thus have the opportunity to register, whenever you like.
Just do it.
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Eventually I settled with a CM nightly running from the eMMC.
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Wait, did you install CyanogenMod sucessfully on Nook Simple Touch (The e-ink one)? This device isn't listed as supported on Cyanogen website... everything went well?
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crazy_jake said:
OK, figured it out!
Enter the Factory Screen by holding the TOP RIGHT Button and slide your finger across the top of the Nook from left to right. A button labeled "Factory" will appear in the top left of the screen.
Once in the Factory screen, hold down the TOP RIGHT Button and tap in the bottom right of the screen.
A new button will appear labeled "Skip Oobe". Tap that and you're done!
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Was this tested using a NST?
Just wanted to point out the Nook Touch has it's own Forum here on XDA. You should be discussing this there.
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Why would a unregistered Nook Simple Touch's battery drain faster than a registed one
Thank you crazy_jake for your post on how to bypass registration and I was able to complete that.
The thing is, I have read on other forums that bypassing B&N registration causes the battery to drain really fast... faster than the ~2% a day WITH registration.
Currently I am experiencing the same average of 20% battery loss per 24 hours with Wifi OFF and little to no use. 20% a day equals recharging every 5 days which is far from the advertised "2 months" or 2 weeks (claims from reviews) for that matter.
I have scoured the internet and I know others are experiencing the same battery drain with an unregistered nook, but I cannot not find the reason as to why this is.
Personally, I really dont understand how bypassing registration would have anything to do with the battery...but, I am not very tech savy.
I live in the US and could register the device, but it's the pricipal of the matter and I don't want to register it. I completely disagree with having to register a device when I OWN it, not Barnes and Noble.
I do not wish to root it. I do not wish to receive free books or content from B&N.
I just want my sideloaded Nook Simple Touch to have the "2 month" battery life that B&N advertises WITHOUT registering to a B&N account.
Any suggestions as to how to fix the battery drain issues on a nook that is not registered to a B&N account and an explanation of what is causing this issue?
Hope I don't get blasted for resurrecting an old thread, but I'd also like to know if there's a solution/explanation to the massive battery loss on the Nook Simple Touch after setting it up without registering. I've only had it for 2 days, but I lose between 10-20% each day, and that's definitely not 2 months worth of battery life...
I don't want to root either, so an explanation would be most appreciated, if anyone is more enlightened than I!
crazy_jake said:
OK, figured it out!
Enter the Factory Screen by holding the TOP RIGHT Button and slide your finger across the top of the Nook from left to right. A button labeled "Factory" will appear in the top left of the screen.
Once in the Factory screen, hold down the TOP RIGHT Button and tap in the bottom right of the screen.
A new button will appear labeled "Skip Oobe". Tap that and you're done!
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Hello! I known this thread is old, but I could not find any closer information. I've just bought a Nook Simple Touch(in Eastern Europe - not sure if there are region specific devices) and I would like to skip for the moment the registration, since I'm not the intended end-user. However the above method does not work for me: I cannot even see the "Factory" button from 1st step...
So I'm wondering if anyone else is encountering the same and if anyone knows how to do this on newer Simple Touch Nooks(I suppose the method is not working since a certain newer firmware version...)
Thanks in advance!
Thanks. Used this trick on a second hand NSTthat won't recognize any WiFi networks, including the BN store. This was after a factory restore so the wifi chip probably is toast. I plan to root. Has anyone who bypassed registration figured out what APKs to delete or freeze with Titanium to safely stop the battery drain issue, specifically allowing normal sleep? There,s a generic thread about deleting cell apks but I,m hoping for ideas from somebody who has actually done it without bricking. Thanks again.
I know it's a resurrection to this thread, but I really would like to know how to do it... The method above just does not work for me I bought my Nook in the UK and needed to reset it after a boot loop. What else can I do? I do not see the factory button.
Hello xda
I am trying to disable all soft buttons of a Star A3 (one of this chinesse phones) to be able to recover some data and apps configuration while I migrate to ta new phone
thing is, touch screen is becoming weird, and touch at the soft-keys apear continuosly even I keep my hands out of the device
I have found so far the next post :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823806
but thats esclusive for the Galaxy S III, and in the mentioned folder in my case there is three files:
AVRCP.kl
mt6573-kpd.kl
qwerty.kl
should I delete all of them?
on the other hand, I would prefer to by able to deactivate them without need to restart the phone, in this situation , i never know when would be the last time the phone stars again ...
I have had Samsung phones from the original Samsung Galaxy through the S4. Now I have an S5 and it is a great phone
Except....
On the prior models if I go stuck, I could always long press the power button and restart the phone. The S5 does not appear to support that.
Is there any other way to reset the phone (other than a battery pull). It is a real pain to have to open my Otterbox Defender case.
I tried searching without any luck and hope that I can get some help here.
Thanks in advance.
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I have had Samsung phones from the original Samsung Galaxy through the S4. Now I have an S5 and it is a great phone
Except....
On the prior models if I go stuck, I could always long press the power button and restart the phone. The S5 does not appear to support that.
Is there any other way to reset the phone (other than a battery pull). It is a real pain to have to open my Otterbox Defender case.
I tried searching without any luck and hope that I can get some help here.
Thanks in advance.
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Hold power and volume down at same time
Used to bug me too?
SM-G900W8, 0x1
A recovered flashaholic since Aliance Rom 5.5
Last Christmas my galaxy s4 died, and I bought a z5 compact. After breaking the screen on the z5c a couple of months ago, I decided to try if the s4 have woken to life. I managed to get it on, but it turned itself off again. I figured out the power button was stuck, so I removed it, which made the phone working properly again.
I changed the screen and ear piece(which I broke while replacing the screen) on the z5c, but broke the screen again last week.
My s4 is 3 years old now, and have a decent crack in the screen. I decided I'll keep using my s4 instead of buying a new phone again in the near future, but it would be nice to customize it a bit to make it a "new phone". I was playing around last night with apps like "nova launcher" and "next" and it looks way better now. The thing is, it's kinda slow, and have a bunch of extra apps installed that I cant remove. which made me thing about rooting it.
I realize this turned out to be a rather long post for such a short question, but is it possible to root the phone without having the power button? If not, any suggestions for how I can customize it as awesome as possible without root?
Any helps is much appreciated, thanks =D
You can try Kingo root, but it is prone to problems.
Root in general is prone to problems on the S4's stock TouchWiz ROM.
Problems like random reboots.
Apart from Kingo root I don't think there is any other method that does not require you to reboot your device.
You could try replacing the power button yourself. A replacement isn't expensive.
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You can try Kingo root, but it is prone to problems.
Root in general is prone to problems on the S4's stock TouchWiz ROM.
Problems like random reboots.
Apart from Kingo root I don't think there is any other method that does not require you to reboot your device.
You could try replacing the power button yourself. A replacement isn't expensive.
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Replacing the power button isn't really an option as I'd have to "melt" it on the motherboard, and I don't have the tools or skills for that.
I'll look into Kingo root, thank you.