I am using oneplus 6t with twrp and magisk installed.
My root storage is showing full 2.70gb used out of 2.71gb.
I can't even change the bootanimation.
Can anyone please help with solution.
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Vinitthacker said:
I am using oneplus 6t with twrp and magisk installed.
My root storage is showing full 2.70gb used out of 2.71gb.
I can't even change the bootanimation.
Can anyone please help with solution.
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You shouldn't change anything in such partitions unless you're a Linux wizard. Or a classic wizard, like Merlin. Why would you even do that if it can be done systemless? There are plenty of ways to change your bootanimation via Magisk. I'm personally using Chainfire's LiveBoot.
Timmmmaaahh said:
You shouldn't change anything in such partitions unless you're a Linux wizard. Or a classic wizard, like Merlin. Why would you even do that if it can be done systemless? There are plenty of ways to change your bootanimation via Magisk. I'm personally using Chainfire's LiveBoot.
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I am a new to all this. I just wanted to change the boot animation so i did a google search and it showed that replace the bootanimation.zip file from /system/media.
So when i tried doing that, i was getting a storage full error.
How can i do it systemless, can you help?
Vinitthacker said:
I am a new to all this. I just wanted to change the boot animation so i did a google search and it showed that replace the bootanimation.zip file from /system/media.
So when i tried doing that, i was getting a storage full error.
How can i do it systemless, can you help?
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Well sure but it's pretty straightforward. Before beginning you should note that flashing always contains the risk of data loss (BACKUPS!!) and/or device malfunction, even though the risk is much smaller when you approach things in a systemless manner. But as you have already unlocked and rooted your device, you've pretty much overcome this. System manipulation is usually not as simple as 'just replacing a file' because there's also file permissions to be set, file size limits and plenty of other variables to take into account.
With systemless flashing, it's much easier and safer because the original files are untouched and the correct parameters are set for you. Your system is rerouted to the patched files in the booting process. Take away this process (eg. by flashing Magisk uninstaller) and things are back to normal. Well, most of the time.
A good place to start for custom boot animations (and other goodies) is here: OnePlus 6T Themes, Apps, and Mods
In that section it's safe to say the mods will be compatible with your device. You may also find a thing or two in OnePlus 6T Guides, News, & Discussion.
Some things – like the LiveBoot I've mentioned earlier – will work universally but it's best to do your research before you throw anything at your device. You will find these in the more general sections of XDA.
If you found something you like, just read the instructions in the OP (Original Post) and follow them step by step. Also, if you're smart, read the last few pages too, to make sure it's still a working mod or if deviating instructions should be followed. You don't need to make the mistakes others already made for you. It's mostly just dropping a module in Magisk or installing an app and give it root access. For this MacLaren mod, which replaces the boot animation, fingerprint animation, etc. it's the first method: flash module and reboot. However, last pages reveal that functionality on Android 10 is either erratic or non existent. So best only flash on Pie. I hope this helps you on your way.
Timmmmaaahh said:
Well sure but it's pretty straightforward. Before beginning you should note that flashing always contains the risk of data loss (BACKUPS!!) and/or device malfunction, even though the risk is much smaller when you approach things in a systemless manner. But as you have already unlocked and rooted your device, you've pretty much overcome this. System manipulation is usually not as simple as 'just replacing a file' because there's also file permissions to be set, file size limits and plenty of other variables to take into account.
With systemless flashing, it's much easier and safer because the original files are untouched and the correct parameters are set for you. Your system is rerouted to the patched files in the booting process. Take away this process (eg. by flashing Magisk uninstaller) and things are back to normal. Well, most of the time.
A good place to start for custom boot animations (and other goodies) is here: OnePlus 6T Themes, Apps, and Mods
In that section it's safe to say the mods will be compatible with your device. You may also find a thing or two in OnePlus 6T Guides, News, & Discussion.
Some things – like the LiveBoot I've mentioned earlier – will work universally but it's best to do your research before you throw anything at your device. You will find these in the more general sections of XDA.
If you found something you like, just read the instructions in the OP (Original Post) and follow them step by step. Also, if you're smart, read the last few pages too, to make sure it's still a working mod or if deviating instructions should be followed. You don't need to make the mistakes others already made for you. It's mostly just dropping a module in Magisk or installing an app and give it root access. For this MacLaren mod, which replaces the boot animation, fingerprint animation, etc. it's the first method: flash module and reboot. However, last pages reveal that functionality on Android 10 is either erratic or non existent. So best only flash on Pie. I hope this helps you on your way.
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SOLVED - Flashed suhide (linked in post 2) leaving this here for anyone else that struggles
Hi all, I'm trying to get Systemless root working with Android 7.0.
In the developer previews it was still passing CTS, as Android Pay was fully working; however now that "full" android 7.0 has been released my device is failing CTS profile match as soon as I flash SuperSU (2.77 or 2.78).
I've even tried the old ways of using the old commands in TWRP terminal
Code:
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
echo BINDSYSTEMXBIN=false>>/data/.supersu
I'd like to be able to use Android Pay on 7.0, but still have root functionality for things like Tasker.
Is there any way to get it working currently?
(other than Magisk, I don't want to have to open an app, disable root, use android pay, go back to Magisk, enable root every single time.. Kinda defeats the point of android pay being easy to use)
Have you checked out suhide by Chainfire? I'm still on 6.0.1 but it passes safetynet now. Google has changed the detection so even systemless root fails now. I haven't had s chance to use AP for a purchase though. Others state in this thread that it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/suhide-t3450396
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Have you checked out suhide by Chainfire? I'm still on 6.0.1 but it passes safetynet now. Google has changed the detection so even systemless root fails now. I haven't had s chance to use AP for a purchase though. Others state in this thread that it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/suhide-t3450396
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Success! Thank you, I'll give AndroidPay a try and edit this to let you know
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Success! Thank you, I'll give AndroidPay a try and edit this to let you know
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I'm very curious as well, let us know either way!
It was all working well for a couple of days by now SafetyNet has a "Response payload validation failed"
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I've been unsuccessful in googling, and AndroidPay is no longer functioning.
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It was all working well for a couple of days by now SafetyNet has a "Response payload validation failed"
I've been unsuccessful in googling, and AndroidPay is no longer functioning.
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Yeah sadly everyone is getting that now with suhide. Like chainfire said, it'll be a never ending cat and mouse game. Have you tried Magisk by any chance yet? http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
I have not but it looks like people have been able to get it to work using that. With it you can unmount root temporarily and supposedly Android Pay works at that point.
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Yeah sadly everyone is getting that now with suhide. Like chainfire said, it'll be a never ending cat and mouse game. Have you tried Magisk by any chance yet? http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
I have not but it looks like people have been able to get it to work using that. With it you can unmount root temporarily and supposedly Android Pay works at that point.
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Magisk is really a last resort, I'd rather not have to open the app, unroot, use AP, open magisk, and reroot every time I need to make a payment. It kind of defeats the point of the convenience of Android Pay
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Magisk is really a last resort, I'd rather not have to open the app, unroot, use AP, open magisk, and reroot every time I need to make a payment. It kind of defeats the point of the convenience of Android Pay
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I hear ya but I think this is going to be the norm. It won't be easy to have root AND Android Pay play nicely side by side. Not when big banks are involved. Google has to do all they can to stop it.
May I ask what you use root for? Only reason is because I too like to use Android Pay but like making a few modifications to my system, namely the Emoji font file, system font file, custom ad-blocking hosts file and an overlay file. I manually make all my changes to /system in TWRP and none of them trip up SafetyNet/Android Pay.
Of course if you're using actual apps that require root, my solution won't work for you.
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I hear ya but I think this is going to be the norm. It won't be easy to have root AND Android Pay play nicely side by side. Not when big banks are involved. Google has to do all they can to stop it.
May I ask what you use root for? Only reason is because I too like to use Android Pay but like making a few modifications to my system, namely the Emoji font file, system font file, custom ad-blocking hosts file and an overlay file. I manually make all my changes to /system in TWRP and none of them trip up SafetyNet/Android Pay.
Of course if you're using actual apps that require root, my solution won't work for you.
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+DanRyb would mind telling me how you use TWRP to install say system fonts, etc? While I generally root, I'm enjoying Pay on stock for now, but would like to make a few mods also. Thanks.
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+DanRyb would mind telling me how you use TWRP to install say system fonts, etc? While I generally root, I'm enjoying Pay on stock for now, but would like to make a few mods also. Thanks.
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I do it manually through adb command line but you could use a flashable zip too if you find one with the font you like. If making manual changes through adb, just boot into TWRP, go to Mount and make sure you check off /system. Fonts are all in /system/fonts. I replace a bunch of the Roboto*.ttf ones with a font I found like over a year ago. I also replace the emoji font with a custom one of my own which is NotoColorEmoji.ttf.
I'm not sure exactly WHY yet but it seems a custom kernel is needed to respect the changes I made. I attempted last night with just a simple modified boot image that removed the force encryption but all the changes I made in /system I couldn't see once booted. After I installed a custom kernel (I use ElementalX), I was able to make my changes and actually see them. I'm not sure if it has to do with dm-verity or not but I'm still learning as I go. Obviously I can't tweak any of the custom kernel settings using an app (since I don't have root installed) but for me that's OK.
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I do it manually through adb command ....
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Thanks for the details, I think I will make a nandriod and play a bit. Again, thanks!
I use root for Tasker, TiBu, AdAway, SDMaid, Nova Launcher (for quicker pull down)
Hi
Are there any knows workarounds on how to pass safety net? I'm running LineageOS 15.0, and just tried logging into Snapchat - failed. Guess that's the safety net working.. Anyone have any ideas on how to get around this?
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Hi
Are there any knows workarounds on how to pass safety net? I'm running LineageOS 15.0, and just tried logging into Snapchat - failed. Guess that's the safety net working.. Anyone have any ideas on how to get around this?
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Always search:
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Always search:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72138574
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Thank you for your response. Yes, I should have mentioned that I did do some research prior to posting, but the results I found, all either (as you link to) required Magisk SU, or (official?) CyanogenMod/LineageOS based ROM's (as shown here: https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.bhb27.isu ).
The reason I posted my question being that I am using SuperSU and the unofficial LineageOS 15.0 by vache (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/development/rom-lineageos-15-0-t3673573 ), and therefore - by all definitions - am not eligible for any of those solutions.
But you're right - I should've made that clear. Tho, one could make the argument that you also could've made ur point in a slightly less presumptuous, arrogant and wannabe superior way
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Thank you for your response. Yes, I should have mentioned that I did do some research prior to posting, but the results I found, all either (as you link to) required Magisk SU, or (official?) CyanogenMod/LineageOS based ROM's (as shown here: https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.bhb27.isu ).
The reason I posted my question being that I am using SuperSU and the unofficial LineageOS 15.0 by vache (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/development/rom-lineageos-15-0-t3673573 ), and therefore - by all definitions - am not eligible for any of those solutions.
But you're right - I should've made that clear. Tho, one could make the argument that you also could've made ur point in a slightly less presumptuous, arrogant and wannabe superior way
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Didn't intend to be arrogant. Sorry for giving you that impression. I'm using Los 15 by vache too. In 'the old days' I used SuperSU, but, imho, that's outdated. Magisk has become the new standard for me, in combination with the safeteynet fix, it's perfect. It passes the safeteynet and you can download and use all 'root critical' apps like Pokémon Go, Netflix, Snapchat, etc.
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Didn't intend to be arrogant. Sorry for giving you that impression. I'm using Los 15 by vache too. In 'the old days' I used SuperSU, but, imho, that's outdated. Magisk has become the new standard for me, in combination with the safeteynet fix, it's perfect. It passes the safeteynet and you can download and use all 'root critical' apps like Pokémon Go, Netflix, Snapchat, etc.
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Cool, thanks. I have been away from "the android game" for some years, but have just recently got this Moto G5.. so yea, I don't really know what's "new" in the world of android customization. When I was doing this last time, it was all about Superuser, CM, Xposed framework, and apps like 4ext, a2sd, titanium, etc.. the old times..
Anyways, thank you for the update. A quick question; what would you recommend as the best procedure for switching over to Magisk - can I just flash it over the SuperSU, or would you recommend the whole big backup and clean re-install approach..?
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Well, imho you have 2 basic options.
1. Make a Titanium Backup, go to TWRP, wipe cache, dalvik-cache, system and data. Reinstall LOS15, gapps and magisk. After setting up your device reinstall your apps using Titanium Backup. Install the safeteynet fix AFTER the first boot with magisk installed. So basically this is a clean install.
2. Go to TWRP. Wipe just the system partition. Reinstall the rom, gapps, magisk and, after a reboot, the Safetynet fix. All your apps should still be there... No garantee, but it should work.
Good luck!
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Well, imho you have 2 basic options.
1. Make a Titanium Backup, go to TWRP, wipe cache, dalvik-cache, system and data. Reinstall LOS15, gapps and magisk. After setting up your device reinstall your apps using Titanium Backup. Install the safeteynet fix AFTER the first boot with magisk installed. So basically this is a clean install.
2. Go to TWRP. Wipe just the system partition. Reinstall the rom, gapps, magisk and, after a reboot, the Safetynet fix. All your apps should still be there... No garantee, but it should work.
Good luck!
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Hehe yea, that was pretty much what I was thinking as well.. think I'm gonna go with option 1 - better safe than sorry..
Thanks a lot for your help!
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As the title says, I just updated to OOS 9.0.3 and it's so different from the old one i'm really scared to try anything and risk to brick the phone...
I have several problems with the phone (nothing too scary thankfully) and I was thinking some of you could help here.
1) Nova Launcher isn't working properly. When I try to see the apps menu (where all the apps icons are displayed) it just doesn't show up, instead i just see the background and the apps can be seen just a bit in the upper part.
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2) Not rooted. I want to root the phone. I had it rooted before the update, but considering the last time i tried to root the phone without looking exactly what to do all my memory got wiped, I need to know exactly how to install Magisk and TWRP without bricking the phone or deleting anything... I have a method already that works, but I'm not sure with this now.
3) Is it possible to change the "recent app" orientation to vertical instead of horizontal? Also, is there an easier way to lock and unlock a recent app?
4) Is there a way to link Do Not Disturb to the slider?
5) Xposed is not installed. To be honest I forgot how to install that one, has it changed with this new OS update?
I might have more questions, but that's all for now, I updated like an hour ago, so I haven't been able to try it out more
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Alright, I can try to help with some of your issues, but not all.
Don't worry about the new stuff, you'll get used to it quickly. Some things are still a bit "under development", but mostly is very usable. You'll not break anything and as long as you can boot into fastboot, your phone will be alright.
I cannot help with Nova launcher, I'm not using it.
If you have your bootloader unlocked, then just flash the newest Magisk zip, and you're good to go. Just to be safe, download the MagiskManager app and also the uninstaller zip, so if you end up with a bootloop, you can uninstall it.
I don't think that you can change the recenets, but I might be wrong. If you click the 3 dots in the top right corner of the app, you can lock / unlock it.
I was wondering about the same. I tried to link the DND to the slider with Tasker, without luck so far.
To my knowledge, there is no stable version of Xposed for Pie just yet. There's a beta or alpha build which is somewhat working though.
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As the title says, I just updated to OOS 9.0.3 and it's so different from the old one i'm really scared to try anything and risk to brick the phone...
I have several problems with the phone (nothing too scary thankfully) and I was thinking some of you could help here.
1) Nova Launcher isn't working properly. When I try to see the apps menu (where all the apps icons are displayed) it just doesn't show up, instead i just see the background and the apps can be seen just a bit in the upper part.
However, I can touch the screen and the apps open where the icons should be... I tried to update nova, but the apk gives me the "app not installed" error and I'm not sure why.
2) Not rooted. I want to root the phone. I had it rooted before the update, but considering the last time i tried to root the phone without looking exactly what to do all my memory got wiped, I need to know exactly how to install Magisk and TWRP without bricking the phone or deleting anything... I have a method already that works, but I'm not sure with this now.
3) Is it possible to change the "recent app" orientation to vertical instead of horizontal? Also, is there an easier way to lock and unlock a recent app?
4) Is there a way to link Do Not Disturb to the slider?
5) Xposed is not installed. To be honest I forgot how to install that one, has it changed with this new OS update?
I might have more questions, but that's all for now, I updated like an hour ago, so I haven't been able to try it out more
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Please take some time and search the OP5 sub forum, you'll find a lot already
Your start is here(installation along with twrp and root) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003
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I was having an issue where the Nook wouldn't apply a software update. I figured if I reformatted that would fix it. Well it did. During the initial setup it found and applied the software update OTA. But, after I connect to Wifi, type in my credentials, and click next, I get stuck on this screen:
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The Nook can't get past this. I know it's up to date because it just downloaded an update. I know it was working because earlier today I was reading a book. But now I've hit a wall. I found another topic regarding registering a glowlight 6", but his problem seems to be slightly different. The users in that topic talked about bypassing the registration, but I can't find advice on that for my particular model. The methods I have tried aren't working, so they must be for other model Nooks. And besides, I'd like to have this device working as intended. I don't intend to root it if I don't have to. I've jailbroken my kindles and rooted many android phones over the years, so it's not a big deal if it must be done. But even then, I don't know how I can root it without getting into settings to turn on debugging.
I'll also mention that the device is for the USA region (or ought to be since that's what all the time zone choices are), and so am I.
EDIT: What I failed to mention was that I got the Nook from Savers yesterday (a thrift store) for $5. Well today I talked to Barnes and Noble and the device is blacklisted. Whoever used to own it reported it stolen once upon a time. This deal was too good to be true
Semi-related: The NOOK/ntx_6sl/ntx_6sl:4.4.2/KOT49H/52.0.78_user:user/release-keys release is out.
http://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/piper/5.2/piper/0.78/update.zip
I'm not sure what great things are in there, but my "glow45patch.zip" is still compatible. (See signature, MergeSmali)
Renate NST said:
Semi-related: The NOOK/ntx_6sl/ntx_6sl:4.4.2/KOT49H/52.0.78_user:user/release-keys release is out.
http://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/piper/5.2/piper/0.78/update.zip
I'm not sure what great things are in there, but my "glow45patch.zip" is still compatible. (See signature, MergeSmali)
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Thanks Renate. I'm doing some reading about the Mergesmali utility you made. I think I am competent enough to use it, but I don't see much info about what use it serves me in particular. Can I use the glow45 patch with mergesmali.exe to bypass the initial setup?
TidusWulf said:
Can I use the glow45 patch with mergesmali.exe to bypass the initial setup?
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No, the point of it is to patch the specific aspects mentioned, sleep images, white background.
The utility of it is that the same patches were written for 4.5 and continue to work for 5.2 (and beyond).
Moreover, you can't modify any system files until your Glow is rooted.
For skipping registration, is this useful? https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/how-to-access-nook-glowlight-3-t4096829
I'm actually no good at exploit rooting because I usually just hook up a UART console instead.
Oh wow, I got to the easter egg. Thanks for that link. I haven't got this far before. So I've got USB debugging turned on. What next? I just want to use this device as an ereader, nothing else. I'm not sure how to bypass registration still yet, and I've read that there's an extra step I have to take to disable telemetry otherwise my battery life will be really bad.
Also, by platform version is 52.0.78 and my nook apk is 5.2.4.27
EDIT: This looks promising, except that it's for the Glow3 and I have the Glow2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/how-to-root-set-nook-glowlight-3-t3802331
I was hoping I could avoid rooting, but it looks like I'll have to in order to overcome that boot animation glitch. And also because it seems the only bypass is to install a separate launcher I guess.
There's been a lot of convergence.
Except for a few hardware things (and 6" vs. 7.8") the Glow2, Glow3 & Glow4 are the same.
Just don't install an update.zip for the wrong model!
Renate NST said:
There's been a lot of convergence.
Except for a few hardware things (and 6" vs. 7.8") the Glow2, Glow3 & Glow4 are the same.
Just don't install an update.zip for the wrong model!
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Thank you for all the great advice. Perhaps then I should first find a way to make a clean backup before I make any big changes like a custom recovery, or disabling apps and jars.
I've made a lot of progress, but now I'm stuck. I used adb push to temporarily run TWRP and made a backup. Then I used adb to install relauncherX. Pressing HOME doesn't prompt me to pick a launcher. I used https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64191791 to run a script to Root the device. I also disabled the boot animation using this code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount, rw /system
mv /system/bin/bootanimation /system/bin/bootanimation.bak
reboot
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I assume root has persisted thru the reboot because in cmd I was as to run ADB SHELL followed by SU and now I have [email protected]_6sl:/ # in my command prompt.
Problem is, Even though I'm rooted and have a custom launcher, I still can't get past the sign in screen. I think if I knew what process it was, I could kill it with adb, but ps isn't giving me any clues, and dumpsys activity is like information overload, and beyond my skillset to decipher. While in adb shell, su, I used kill 3162 (the pid of com.nook.partner) and that didn't help either. It DID however remove the top bar from the screen, where it shows wifi and battery.
EDIT: So, thanks to me actually READING a little more, I followed some info here https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/how-to-access-nook-glowlight-3-t4096829 and managed to disable the activies necessary to bypass registration. I have the RelaunchX launcher now. I'm 90% of the way there! Now I just need an app that can launch ebooks, because the Nook app wants me to sign in, instead of read.
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Now I just need an app that can launch ebooks...
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So, get a reader app.
One that was mentioned recently was AlReader (that's Al as in Albert).
I don't know, I don't use it.