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Just wondering if anyone is working on a one-click root or custom ROM (obviously, for a donation!!!) for the NC? I am going to take the time to root this weekend, but would obviously love to just DL something and flash it.
Well, one click isn't really one click. There are lots of other clicks involved, turn on computer clicks, go to download page clicks, download clicks, then load on SD card clicks or Start - Run - cmd clicks, then the closing windows clicks.
What I believe you should have been asking, without the sugarcoating of the "one-click" phrase, is: "If it isn't too much trouble, can I use your third Genie wish after you've rubbed the lamp? I'll donate, of course, not that it would matter because I can only assume one of those first two wishes was an insane amount of money"
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Well, one click isn't really one click. There are lots of other clicks involved, turn on computer clicks, go to download page clicks, download clicks, then load on SD card clicks or Start - Run - cmd clicks, then the closing windows clicks.
What I believe you should have been asking, without the sugarcoating of the "one-click" phrase, is: "If it isn't too much trouble, can I use your third Genie wish after you've rubbed the lamp? I'll donate, of course, not that it would matter because I can only assume one of those first two wishes was an insane amount of money"
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Precisely, what you said!!!! lol. Believe me, I try...
coldbeverage said:
Precisely, what you said!!!! lol. Believe me, I try...
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Glad you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it
Now... that out of the way, and in all seriousness, can I use that third wish from someone?
devis said:
Glad you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it
Now... that out of the way, and in all seriousness, can I use that third wish from someone?
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I'll have more time to mess with this after this week is over. On my todo list is trying the BN kernel's video console support so we can at least write a message to the screen when Nooter is done rooting, and copying over superuser.apk and su and maybe Astro for starting out.
With the above we could have an almost-1-click root if someone could make the card writing process easier. It would be nice if we had a Linux boot CD or boot USB image that can reformat the card (check that it's a USB device first and ask the user!) to make the boot partition the whole disk automatically. Or someone could verify the rumor that HP's USB bootdisk maker formats the drive correctly.
I'm not the guy to do a 1-click root; exploits aren't my thing, but my goal is to make Nooter easy enough that we don't need to go that route.
My apologies if this has been covered....but with my eken slate, we use an update.zip file....the device automatically does a restore with this file if its present on the sd card
Until someone actually does a custom rom roll, it's unlikely that you're going to see one-click root. Since B&N decided to hide the Android menus that would allow us to side-load Apps, we have to boot from the SD image as part of the process.
I will look into making things a little easier though by adding a few items to the list of things that nooter does:
+ Install ADW and/or Zeam.
+ Install android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch.xml to enable multi-touch on Android applications that support it.
+ Enable the installation of Non-Market Apps.
I personally took a shortcut when it came to rooting my personal Nook Color. Others may want to use this method as well.
(1) Write the nooter image to SD:
# dd if=nooter_sdcard_40mb.img of=/dev/<sdcard>
(2) Make sure that the Nook Color is powered off.
(3) Install the SD card with nooter written to it in the Nook Color
(4) Connect the Nook Color via USB to your computer. (Linux in my case). The Nook Color will power on all by its lonesome when it is connected to the USB.
(5) Wait a few minutes for nooter to do its thing. Seriously folks. Trying to time this down to seconds until you power the Nook Color off at this step is way overkill. Look at your watch. Add 5 minutes to whatever time it is. When 5 minutes have passed, you can safely go to step 6.
(6) Hold down the power button on your Nook Color for what seems like forever. You can count this one in seconds but, make sure that it has powered down. Without something on the screen, that is difficult to tell that it has powered down. I just timed it and an 8-10second continuous hold of the power button powered the Nook Color off. To be safe, lets say you hold it for 15 seconds.
(7) Remove the SD card from your Nook Color.
(8) Power your Nook Color Back on. (Hold the power button until you see the screen turn on. Duh!)
At this point, your Nook Color is should be rooted.
I then followed the instructions at nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting to use ADB to enable multi-touch and Non-Market Apps.
Thanks. I am just an IT lawyer who's only been at this android stuff since August so much to learn (for instance, figuring out what you wrote below.....I do try to learn and not constantly ask on here though)!!!!
johnopsec said:
Until someone actually does a custom rom roll, it's unlikely that you're going to see one-click root. Since B&N decided to hide the Android menus that would allow us to side-load Apps, we have to boot from the SD image as part of the process.
I will look into making things a little easier though by adding a few items to the list of things that nooter does:
+ Install ADW and/or Zeam.
+ Install android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch.xml to enable multi-touch on Android applications that support it.
+ Enable the installation of Non-Market Apps.
I personally took a shortcut when it came to rooting my personal Nook Color. Others may want to use this method as well.
(1) Write the nooter image to SD:
# dd if=nooter_sdcard_40mb.img of=/dev/<sdcard>
(2) Make sure that the Nook Color is powered off.
(3) Install the SD card with nooter written to it in the Nook Color
(4) Connect the Nook Color via USB to your computer. (Linux in my case). The Nook Color will power on all by its lonesome when it is connected to the USB.
(5) Wait a few minutes for nooter to do its thing. Seriously folks. Trying to time this down to seconds until you power the Nook Color off at this step is way overkill. Look at your watch. Add 5 minutes to whatever time it is. When 5 minutes have passed, you can safely go to step 6.
(6) Hold down the power button on your Nook Color for what seems like forever. You can count this one in seconds but, make sure that it has powered down. Without something on the screen, that is difficult to tell that it has powered down. I just timed it and an 8-10second continuous hold of the power button powered the Nook Color off. To be safe, lets say you hold it for 15 seconds.
(7) Remove the SD card from your Nook Color.
(8) Power your Nook Color Back on. (Hold the power button until you see the screen turn on. Duh!)
At this point, your Nook Color is should be rooted.
I then followed the instructions at nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting to use ADB to enable multi-touch and Non-Market Apps.
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coldbeverage said:
Thanks. I am just an IT lawyer who's only been at this android stuff since August so much to learn (for instance, figuring out what you wrote below.....I do try to learn and not constantly ask on here though)!!!!
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No problem. Just so nobody is confused about anything I posted above: I take absolutely no credit for anything (especially nooter) in my post. I simply wrote down the steps I took using OTHER PEOPLES ideas and code.
Your simple instructions are pefect! The only thing I would add is for the Windows users to use WinImage on step 1.
Rooting really is easy; it is getting the ADB drivers to work properly (for us Windows users) that is the difficult step. If you can modify nooter to add the extra steps of writing the file to allow .apk installation; installing Astro or other file explorer; installing a launcher (Zeam seems to be a good choice); and maybe SlideME as a Market until the Google Market is figured out - I think the rooting process couldn't be much easier given the nature of the device!
johnopsec said:
Until someone actually does a custom rom roll, it's unlikely that you're going to see one-click root. Since B&N decided to hide the Android menus that would allow us to side-load Apps, we have to boot from the SD image as part of the process.
I will look into making things a little easier though by adding a few items to the list of things that nooter does:
+ Install ADW and/or Zeam.
+ Install android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch.xml to enable multi-touch on Android applications that support it.
+ Enable the installation of Non-Market Apps.
I personally took a shortcut when it came to rooting my personal Nook Color. Others may want to use this method as well.
(1) Write the nooter image to SD:
# dd if=nooter_sdcard_40mb.img of=/dev/<sdcard>
(2) Make sure that the Nook Color is powered off.
(3) Install the SD card with nooter written to it in the Nook Color
(4) Connect the Nook Color via USB to your computer. (Linux in my case). The Nook Color will power on all by its lonesome when it is connected to the USB.
(5) Wait a few minutes for nooter to do its thing. Seriously folks. Trying to time this down to seconds until you power the Nook Color off at this step is way overkill. Look at your watch. Add 5 minutes to whatever time it is. When 5 minutes have passed, you can safely go to step 6.
(6) Hold down the power button on your Nook Color for what seems like forever. You can count this one in seconds but, make sure that it has powered down. Without something on the screen, that is difficult to tell that it has powered down. I just timed it and an 8-10second continuous hold of the power button powered the Nook Color off. To be safe, lets say you hold it for 15 seconds.
(7) Remove the SD card from your Nook Color.
(8) Power your Nook Color Back on. (Hold the power button until you see the screen turn on. Duh!)
At this point, your Nook Color is should be rooted.
I then followed the instructions at nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting to use ADB to enable multi-touch and Non-Market Apps.
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jasoraso said:
Your simple instructions are pefect! The only thing I would add is for the Windows users to use WinImage on step 1.
Rooting really is easy; it is getting the ADB drivers to work properly (for us Windows users) that is the difficult step. If you can modify nooter to add the extra steps of writing the file to allow .apk installation; installing Astro or other file explorer; installing a launcher (Zeam seems to be a good choice); and maybe SlideME as a Market until the Google Market is figured out - I think the rooting process couldn't be much easier given the nature of the device!
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^ This.
Thats the main reason I am holding out on rooting... That and I want to see how far it goes before the market place comes out unless an easy solution like this comes out. While I like the updates here, I am also not in a huge needs for a large phone... but still Great work so far!!!
johnopsec said:
No problem. Just so nobody is confused about anything I posted above: I take absolutely no credit for anything (especially nooter) in my post. I simply wrote down the steps I took using OTHER PEOPLES ideas and code.
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Lol. I just meant that I try to help you guys, but I have so much to learn on actually doing the stuff you do. Everyone is sharing there stuff on here openly. All good.
I am going to try to teach myself how to use ADB. Kinda nervous though.
jasoraso said:
Your simple instructions are pefect! The only thing I would add is for the Windows users to use WinImage on step 1.
Rooting really is easy; it is getting the ADB drivers to work properly (for us Windows users) that is the difficult step. If you can modify nooter to add the extra steps of writing the file to allow .apk installation; installing Astro or other file explorer; installing a launcher (Zeam seems to be a good choice); and maybe SlideME as a Market until the Google Market is figured out - I think the rooting process couldn't be much easier given the nature of the device!
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coldbeverage said:
I am going to try to teach myself how to use ADB. Kinda nervous though.
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No kidding, that is whaat ij aam strugglliing with. Thhaatt and tthe stupid keyybboard!
pokey9000 said:
With the above we could have an almost-1-click root if someone could make the card writing process easier. It would be nice if we had a Linux boot CD or boot USB image that can reformat the card (check that it's a USB device first and ask the user!) to make the boot partition the whole disk automatically. Or someone could verify the rumor that HP's USB bootdisk maker formats the drive correctly.
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I was messing around with UNetBootin, which is similar to the HP USB formatter. It is designed to take linux ISOs and format them as bootable. But I don't know what specialized format Nooter uses. I didn't get far on this front.
It seems windows users are having trouble with windows drivers needed to get USB ADB working. An alternative is to enable ADB over IP. Leaving this open persistantly is a security hole, but it may be appropriate for initial setup.
PHiZ said:
I was messing around with UNetBootin, which is similar to the HP USB formatter. It is designed to take linux ISOs and format them as bootable. But I don't know what specialized format Nooter uses. I didn't get far on this front.
It seems windows users are having trouble with windows drivers needed to get USB ADB working. An alternative is to enable ADB over IP. Leaving this open persistantly is a security hole, but it may be appropriate for initial setup.
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Getting the OMAP to boot off of SD requires a few things:
-the OMAP wired to boot from SD
-an SD card with a specific disk geometry as reported by the partition table
-a FAT16 or 32 filesystem on the first partition
-a first and second stage bootloader (MLO and u-boot.bin) in the FAT filesystem
The hardest part of getting Nooter installed correctly is creating that special partition table, and so I released it as a raw dump of an SD formatted using that scheme to only a 40MB image. The theory I've heard is that for maximum BIOS compatibility the HP USB formatter tool generates this same sort of geometry, after which you just need to drag and drop the four Nooter files onto the drive. I haven't had a chance to try this yet though.
edit: I'll be damned, it does work! Just format using hpusbfw.exe (Google it) with "quick format" checked and "create a dos startup disk" unchecked. Then copy MLO, u-boot.bin, uImage, and uRamdisk over. That's it. Plus you wind up with a FAT32 partition that takes up your whole disk, not just 40MB.
pokey9000 said:
Getting the OMAP to boot off of SD requires a few things:
-the OMAP wired to boot from SD
-an SD card with a specific disk geometry as reported by the partition table
-a FAT16 or 32 filesystem on the first partition
-a first and second stage bootloader (MLO and u-boot.bin) in the FAT filesystem
The hardest part of getting Nooter installed correctly is creating that special partition table, and so I released it as a raw dump of an SD formatted using that scheme to only a 40MB image. The theory I've heard is that for maximum BIOS compatibility the HP USB formatter tool generates this same sort of geometry, after which you just need to drag and drop the four Nooter files onto the drive. I haven't had a chance to try this yet though.
edit: I'll be damned, it does work! Just format using hpusbfw.exe (Google it) with "quick format" checked and "create a dos startup disk" unchecked. Then copy MLO, u-boot.bin, uImage, and uRamdisk over. That's it. Plus you wind up with a FAT32 partition that takes up your whole disk, not just 40MB.
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Sounds like we may be getting close to a custom rom....????
Is the uImage the ROM? or is it all 4 pieces
Sorry if I am misunderstanding this pokey since I am a total noob. I too have been holding out on rooting hoping for an easier solution (I do not even know how to navigate to directories in terminal) I believe you are implying that the NC can be rooted using this method and is in fact much easier to accomplish. You said that you had to copy over those 4 files once you format the card. Where can one obtain those files?
Thanks man for all your dedication and hard work!
sudermatt said:
Sounds like we may be getting close to a custom rom....????
Is the uImage the ROM? or is it all 4 pieces
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MLO - first stage bootloader. The OMAP's built in ROM looks for this on the SD and runs it. MLO then looks for u-boot.bin and runs it if it can find it on the card. It's like the Nook's boot sector.
u-boot.bin - second stage bootloader. This is responsible for figuring out how to get Linux and the ramdisk in memory. This copy loads up uImage and uRamdisk from microsd and starts running the kernel. This is similar but not the exact same as the one on the internal flash.
uImage - The Linux kernel. This copy is built specifically for Nooter.
uRamdisk - a Linux filesystem that gets loaded into RAM. Contains the Nooter script, disk utilities for performing the root, and other bits and pieces that let you log in over USB and get a shell.
This really has nothing to do with a custom ROM, it's just an easier way to install Nooter.
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Sorry if I am misunderstanding this pokey since I am a total noob. I too have been holding out on rooting hoping for an easier solution (I do not even know how to navigate to directories in terminal) I believe you are implying that the NC can be rooted using this method and is in fact much easier to accomplish. You said that you had to copy over those 4 files once you format the card. Where can one obtain those files?
Thanks man for all your dedication and hard work!
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If you have a card with Nooter on it, you could mount it on a PC and pull all 4 files off. Using the HP utility is an easier option for people who want to root under Windows and are having trouble with the disk utilities. When I get a chance I'll post the files separately.
I just recently hacked my nook color using the auto-nooker v 1.1.0
everything went smoothly and i had my device running fine. i wasn't able to log-in to my gmail account because everytime i was typing it kept changing my letters or adding new ones (this was incredibly frustrating) so i ended up skipping that step.
I powered my nook off after doing some exploring, hoping that we it re-started i would be able to log into my gmail account easier.
when I tried to power my device on it wouldnt start... i plugged it into my computer and it powered up to the "n" logo and adope information and then turns blank.
i have tried to un-plug, re-start my computer, take micro sd card in and out but nothing..
as of right now my nook color isn't working at all, if anyone has any suggestions on how to help me, please do.
Hey pinkll,
The first post in this section discusses fixing your problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=949699
The following is some advice on using Win Image 32, which is required in above link. This can be confusing.
A) Download the following software to your PC/MAC for formatting your XD card. This is the best one that I have found.
SD Formatter 3.0 for SD/SDHC/SDXC:
- Format your XD card. This step is very important to correctly write the EXT4 compatible bootable SD recovery.
B) You will need “Image Writer for Windows”
- I found that the “0.1 (truckstop) release” worked the best. The newer version seemed to always have some problem.
- Paste the unzipped folder to you C:\ directory. Put the EXT4 compatible bootable SD recovery file in the same folder. This will help prevent issues. This software is originally intended for a Linux environment and thank you to the developer for making it compatible with Windows.
- Make sure that the chosen device is your XD card. It automatically selects the correct one, but you never know. Go to “my computer” in windows and check to see what Letter has been assigned.
- Choose the EXT4 compatible bootable SD recovery file from Image writer directory.
- Click the “write” button. This will take a few minutes to finish.
- Now you can copy misc files to the flash drive. It is ready to boot your Nook into Clockwork Mod Recovery.
They don't trust me yet on this site, so I cannot post links to other sites. The required links are in my original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997764
Let me know it this helps.
SUBCAN
thanks for the response
i didn't remove that card before i re-started. i was unaware of this until a while after i crashed.
-i found a solution though. i wiped my device and started all over. it's now working great
thanks for much for the reply!!
I post this as a warning, not technical, step-by-step instructions. Read swiftly as this post will probably be deleted...
Key Takeaway: It is NOT possible to install either Froyo nor Honeycomb on an SD card for the Nook and have a useable device. By "useable" I mean complete with the Android Market. Read on if intrigued.
When I first heard that it was possible to run full Android on a Nook I was excited. I like the 7 inch (vs 9 on the iPad) screen and I especially like the price.
I didn't want to root as that voids the warranty. A bit of searching and I found both Froyo and Honeycomb images that can be installed on an SD card. Good stuff.
From hardware purchase to install of the OS took around an hour. Any more and you're doing it wrong. I started with Froyo, since that's the mature OS. Hah!
While a dandy interface, it lacks two things: consistent WiFi and the Android Market. I fixed the first by imaging Honeycomb on the SD card. Again, easy-peasy
Again, no Android Market. Hmmmm...
More searching...
Ah, a simple download and concise use of adb. Sounds good as I'd already installed the SDK and I'm comfortable w/ the Mac/Unix command line (bash man, myself).
Curses! The Mac won't recognize the Nook when attached via USB. Grrrrrr...
More searching...
Gadzooks, the ADB/USB drivers need to be updated. More command line stuff. Ok...
Nope, can't do it. Gotta have a rooted Nook to update the USB drivers. Sigh, this is the reason I wanted an SD setup in the first place.
Another idea... Download a Market apk directly to the tablet! Boy am I smart.
Search more, download, run installer, reboot, start app (much excitement now).... Crash. The app didn't start. Download several versions from different sites, same result. This was with Honeycomb.
Not despairing, I reinstalled Froyo, downloaded Vendor apk and.... Can't run the thing. No clue (and sick of searching) how to actually do the install. Nothing under "Manage Applications ==> Downloads"
Gentle Reader, you now chuckle and think to yourself: "what a noob! Other's have done it. It's on the Internet" Every thread has a happy ending.
No, I don't believe it. These forums are closely monitored. Anything the deviates from the "Open Source Religion" is purged. It is my opinion that posts and experiences with a less-than-stellar outcome are removed. This one will probably get whacked too.
If I'm wrong, then I challenge someone to prove me so. Post links and detailed instruction for installing the Android Market on either Froyo or Honeycomb w/o rooting the thing. If asked, I'll post links to sites I used.
Thank you,
Joe
There are honeycomb and Froyo SD images with the market pre-installed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922324
And you don't have to have a rooted nook to update ADB drivers... Froyo should have ADB enabled, just go to Settings > Applications > Development > Enable USB Debugging
1.) Make a bootable SD
2.) Flash one of these.
3.) Done.
I'm not sure why there is so much hostility, but on these forums I've come from knowing absolutely nothing about android to doing exactly the tasks you desired. If you read around, or even ask for help, there are more than enough guides and people willing to assist you. Trust me, it is possible, since I am running Honeycomb with the Market installed from an SD card right now!
Nope. The download on the link is exactly the same as the image I used 2 days ago:
[email protected] 1 staff 70504088 Apr 14 22:43 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8.img.gz
[email protected] 1 staff 1967128576 Apr 14 22:43 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8.img
[email protected] 1 staff 70504088 Apr 16 14:39 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8 (1).img.gz
[email protected] 1 staff 1967128576 Apr 16 14:41 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8 (1).img
Neither has Market pre-installed.
As for adb, I have USB/debug enabled. No joy:
iMac > adb devices
List of devices attached
iMac >
Thanks for the reply, but nothing new here.
Joe
This worked for me. The only thing I can't get working is Bluetooth.
[ROM][CM7] Size-agnostic SD Card image and CM7 installer for SD Cards. with updater
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
Nburnes said:
1.) Make a bootable SD
2.) Flash one of these.
3.) Done.
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Nburnes said:
1.) Make a bootable SD
2.) Flash one of these.
3.) Done.
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I don't exactly know what step (1) means. Is that either Froyo or Honeycomb on an SD that the Nook will boot off of? If so, done that three times so far.
Step (2) looks unbelievably complicated, requires the purchase of another SD card and makes no mention of the Market.
I'm skeptical.
Have you tried nookie-froyo-0.6.8.SDCARD.2GB.custom.5.img ?
I currently have froyo 0.6.7 loaded on sd and Honeycomb on sd ( both loaded thru ADB-SDK) from androidcentral. I also am running Cm7Rc4 loaded by using verygreens agnostic card. The agnostic card does not require sdk so maybe you should look in that direction.
All of these run flawless thru the card. The Cm7 has the bluetooth enabled and i just set mine up to use as a GPS.
wshwe said:
This worked for me. The only thing I can't get working is Bluetooth.
[ROM][CM7] Size-agnostic SD Card image and CM7 installer for SD Cards. with updater
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
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Made it to installing the Gapps. Downloaded the latest:
[email protected] 1 staff 5817989 Apr 16 15:51 gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
Copied the zip and did:
Insert the uSD card back into the NOOK and boot into "Recovery mode" (hold nook N key and then press and hold power for ~6 seconds, the bootloader message should be on the screen for a second or so before you release both buttons. If the screen went off while you were holding the power key, that means you were holding it for too long).
I saw the message "The future of reading" (or something like that) and released both buttons.
The tab booted, but still no Market or other Gapps.
I did this at least three times.
Same as always. I hear success stories, but nothing that disproves my initial skepticism.
joeantol said:
Made it to installing the Gapps. Downloaded the latest:
[email protected] 1 staff 5817989 Apr 16 15:51 gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
Copied the zip and did:
Insert the uSD card back into the NOOK and boot into "Recovery mode" (hold nook N key and then press and hold power for ~6 seconds, the bootloader message should be on the screen for a second or so before you release both buttons. If the screen went off while you were holding the power key, that means you were holding it for too long).
I saw the message "The future of reading" (or something like that) and released both buttons.
The tab booted, but still no Market or other Gapps.
I did this at least three times.
Same as always. I hear success stories, but nothing that disproves my initial skepticism.
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Try releasing the power button when the future of reading appears and contiuing to hold the n button That worked for me.
ndinfla said:
Try releasing the power button when the future of reading appears and contiuing to hold the n button That worked for me.
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Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
Go here to these two links and follow the instructions. If you still can't get it, don't post false posts claiming this stuff doesn't work, when it does. There are people who have had problems, yes. That doesn't mean everyone needs to try and "warn" others of this stuff not working.
I've had froyo (sd and emmc), CM7 and honeycomb all successfully running with little to no problems, as have a ton of others. If you don't have the patience to learn some of the basics and ask questions when you run into trouble, then take the nook back or use it the way it was intended.
Following the instructions on this page first will get you a working SD card:
http://nookdevs.com/Nookie_FroYo:_Burning_a_bootable_SD_card
The following will walk you through installing Gapps (you'll have to scroll down a bit)
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:_Nookie_Froyo_Tips
Because I'm on my phone I don't have a link to the USB thread, but its under nook development so a search should pull it up.
Out of all the development forums I've been on, this is one the best for beginners. You just have to ask questions. We are all willing to help.
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Cry me a river. Just because YOU can't get it to work doesn't mean other people can't.
I tried HC for about 30 minutes a while back, market worked etc... Always off SD, including the CM7 install on SD right now.
I am and probably will always be a noob, but all I can say is that the best way to figure out all this stuff is to read through all the postings, more than a couple of times. Additionally, take a look at Nook Portal, Youtube and remember that Google is your friend.
Sometimes there are glitches with a particular install, or there might be an issue in which something doesn't go as smoothly as the directions indicate that it should. But there is always a way to figure out a solution and many people here have posted lots of good information. Chances are very good that someone else has run into the same problem and has posted a solution.
I have run the Nook stock 2.1 rooted, as well as Honeycomb, CM7 and Froyo all from an sd card - and on the EMMC. I have also been able to restore to stock - from reading through these forums, using Google and Youtube.
Currently, I am running Froyo on the EMMC with Wretched Blues theme. All is good.
joeantol said:
Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
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You have been proven wrong. You are apparently just too stupid to realize it.
xdajunkman said:
You have been proven wrong. You are apparently just too stupid to realize it.
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classic!!!
joeantol said:
Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
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No offense, but I think a few thousand users posting here have already proven you wrong. Just read the threads. Plenty of people are successfully running android from their SD card. I'm one of them.
I knew NOTHING about android and wanted a decent tablet at an affordable price. Did some digging around and learned that the nook could be rooted. Went to B&N, played with one, and I was sold. After doing about 30 minutes of research I learned that you could run android from a micro SD card. Awesome. I've been running Nookie Froyo ever since with full market access right from my SD.
I get the occasional glitches here and there (force closes), which I attribute to running from the SD card. But I'm more than willing to accept them knowing that I'm running Android without voiding my warranty. Even though I missed the $199 ebay deal, $249 is a steal for what the color can do.
joeantol said:
Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
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The sad truth is that not all sdcards are created equal. I have a 16GB and and 8GB sdcard. The 8GB is rock solid... everything works. The 16GB appears to work but applications crash, I get errors and sometimes it gets stuck in boot loops. The sad thing is that the 16GB card should be a better card than the 8GB card... So, if it doesn't work... get a new card!
Now that you figured us out, it's time for you to go work on "they landed on the moon" thing.
I'm new to the Nook scene, but I've read the someone/leapinlear threads on rooting/putting google apps on the device.
Now that 2.0.5 is out, that seems to break the above.
One of my confusions is the talk of OOBE ( a new acronym for me to learn. )
Is it possible for me to open the Nook HD+ on xmas morning, and play with it without registering/updating?
Does the Nook force you to connect to wifi? What if I had no wifi?
If I can play with it without registering/updating, then use the current rooting methods later in the afternoon ... will that stop 2.0.5?
Do I need to read more?
curiousmike said:
I'm new to the Nook scene, but I've read the someone/leapinlear threads on rooting/putting google apps on the device.
Now that 2.0.5 is out, that seems to break the above.
One of my confusions is the talk of OOBE ( a new acronym for me to learn. )
Is it possible for me to open the Nook HD+ on xmas morning, and play with it without registering/updating?
Does the Nook force you to connect to wifi? What if I had no wifi?
If I can play with it without registering/updating, then use the current rooting methods later in the afternoon ... will that stop 2.0.5?
Do I need to read more?
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You said you read my thread. Yes you can do the xmas thing by skipping OOBE ( look in my thread for how to do it). Which basically means skipping registration. And you don't have to turn on wifi so that it updates itself. But you do have to turn on wifi to register and you can do nothing with it without either registering or skipping OOBE. But it may be kind of not much fun without apps, books and wifi. I also just posted a new way to have an old version and still register. But you might want to wait to see if other users do ok with it.
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leapinlar said:
Yes you can do the xmas thing by skipping OOBE ( look in my thread for how to do it).
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Found it and read it. Great.
leapinlar said:
But it may be kind of not much fun without apps, books and wifi
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Agreed.
But I also don't want to do the update and risk never being able to root it and get Google App Store on it; I have a large array of apps/games for my phone that I'm hoping will work on the HD+.
You can immediately boot straight to CM10 without registering if you'd like. That's exactly what I did, and it has worked flawlessly.
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience. Basically after registering, you get the experience you should. Skipping OOBE is basically not registering the product, and entering a development/test mode. OOBE is associated with not registering the device.
The Nook HD+ requires a WiFi connection to register the product, and what if the end-user doesn't have WiFi? I guess that's tough on them, they can't register. To be honest, I can't believe it either. To use the HD+ if you do not have WiFi, is to skip OOBE (which is the same procedure as the Nook Color's).
If you skip OOBE, then there is nothing to play with on the tablet; other than familiarising yourself with the interface. That's it. Not even the browser works; actually it has no apps at all. If you later root the tablet [and install GAPPs], whilst not registering the tablet, you will eventually get a lot more features; and pretty much use it like any other Android tablet. However, a lot of features will be disabled, such as the stock Android Browser (it will not load, as it will not be installed). A lot of other apps may then cause problems, due to the default browser not being present (i.e. BBC iPlayer). With the All in One root, developed by someone0, it will disable automatic OTA updates, so you will not update any further than your current factory version. However, some users (including myself) have been forced the update, so you cannot be certain that you will remain on the factory version (those prior to 2.0.5).
However, I would recommend you reconsider your options. If you want a better experience, I would recommend that you register the device (do NOT register now, please read the rest of my post). Important, remember the credentials you register the device with. If there are any future updates for the Nook, you will need to input the same e-mail address and password (unless password changed). If you create another B&N account at this stage, your Nook will constantly output an error; I contacted B&N today, and they couldn't solve it either. I found the solution, you have to remember the exact e-mail address you used to register. So, remember the e-mail address you use to register; and absolutely the password too, or the security question. Without them, you will not be able to register your device again.
Continuing on, I stated I would recommend you to register the device. However, before you do so, please make sure you have a minimum 4GB microSD card present (I used a SanDisk 4GB class 4). When you register your device, your Nook will check for updates. It will find 2.0.5 and update to it. Just so you know, someone0 and leapinlar have worked together to bring a "Universal Root" for the Nook HD+ and that universal root even roots version 2.0.5 (thank you someone0 and leapinlar; I'm currently using it). After registering your device, you will be introduced to your Nook interface. It's empty, even the apps are pretty much useless (except for Browser, only positive); you can't even spend more than 10 minutes on it, without enjoying what your doing. So I would recommend the root + GAPPs to unlock most of the "Android" features. To use the universal root, you'll need to boot into CWM (ClockWorkMod) via SD card (minimum of 4GB, anything less won't be detected/viable). Before registering and continuing with what I say, please make sure you are able to write onto your SD card using your computer. Although we are using CWM, we are NOT going to flash any ROMs (unless you want to of course, but the following "guide" below won't detail so).
First, you'll need to insert your SD card into your computer; where you're in a position where you can write on the card. (Files links/sources/information was sourced from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613)
Write the CWM .img (NookHD+bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB.zip) onto the SD Card using "Win32diskimager in Windows or use the dd command in Linux or OSX".
Download NookHD+Universal-Root.zip and place it within the SD Card. Also do this for the GAPPS + EXTRAS (including ManualOTA and Unknown Sources) .zip file, which you can download here (put together by leapinlar). DO NOT extract the .zip, just place them into the SD card.
At this point, make sure you have registered your Nook HD+, updated and installed version 2.0.5. Also make sure you have launched the stock ROM at least once (i.e. turned on the device into the Nook software/modified Android OS).
Now, turn off your device (hold the power button until a message is displayed on screen, and press shut down, or similar on screen). At the bottom of the Nook, on the left of the charging port, there is a cover protecting the SD card slot. Take it out (not all the way, it's attached to the body), and place in your SD card (with the CWM and universal root, as well optionally the GAPPS; although recommend installed on the SD card).
With the SD card in, turn your Nook on. After a few seconds, you should load into CWM. Select the option "install .zip from SD card" (use volume up/down to move across the list, "n" button below screen to select, and power button to move up one menu).
Firstly, install "NookHD+Universal-Root.zip". Wait for it to fully install, then install the GAPPS + Extras.
After the last step, reboot your device and take out the SD card before reboot. You should now load into your stock OS, whilst being rooted and and GAPPs installed on version 2.0.5. Success!
After the above guide, I would personally recommend Nova Launcher Prime; it unleashes the full experience of Android for me anyway. Haha, from now it's all yours.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
HiddenG said:
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
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Fantastic; I happen to have a 4GB card and I'm writing out the .img as I type.
Merry Christmas to you.
Yea, I probably taking a day off from xda forum tomorrow, so enjoy guys.
leapinlar deserves most of the credits since he is doing all the scripting and testing. All I did was giving him ideas(good and bad).
Ahh.. CuriousMike, from BARF, right?
Small world. Let me reemphasize that if you immediately throw in the CM10 install, you can totally skip the registration step. You essentially boot around it, and the next time the device boots without the CM10 SD card plugged in, if you so choose, it will be like opening it up fresh out of the box, with the nook asking you to register and so on.
If you *just* want a full android tablet, the CM10 SD is by far the way to go. Odds are your Xmas wrapped nook doesn't yet have 2.0.5 installed. You should be able to jump straight into CM10 and avoid the current mess of trying to preserve root, avoiding updates, working around the B & N interface and so on. It doesn't mean you can't do that at a later date, but right now CM10 seems to be a much better option than trying to deal with the B&N interface. Best part is that you can continually boot right off that SD card and never have to worry about dodging updates.
I'd recommend it above the current alternative of trying to root and apply fixes to have a usable tablet.
KestrelYI said:
Ahh.. CuriousMike, from BARF, right?
Small world. Let me reemphasize that if you immediately throw in the CM10 install, you can totally skip the registration step. You essentially boot around it, and the next time the device boots without the CM10 SD card plugged in, if you so choose, it will be like opening it up fresh out of the box, with the nook asking you to register and so on.
If you *just* want a full android tablet, the CM10 SD is by far the way to go. Odds are your Xmas wrapped nook doesn't yet have 2.0.5 installed. You should be able to jump straight into CM10 and avoid the current mess of trying to preserve root, avoiding updates, working around the B & N interface and so on. It doesn't mean you can't do that at a later date, but right now CM10 seems to be a much better option than trying to deal with the B&N interface. Best part is that you can continually boot right off that SD card and never have to worry about dodging updates.
I'd recommend it above the current alternative of trying to root and apply fixes to have a usable tablet.
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I guess we can disagree on that. The way I see it, doing Skip OOBE and then root it would be more stable than CM10. A lot of things still not working yet on CM10. So, I decided to stick w/ stock for my personal use. Considering there is universal root for 2.0.5 now also, it's possible to be on 2.0.5 and still get root+gapps. I guess it could just end up being what do you need it for.
my nook is up
posting this from the nook, using firefox! surprising that chrome comes up as not-compatible.
i've got a few of my play store apps already installed... looking good.
i bought nova-launcher for 0.25$ during googles last big sale, so i'm using that. the experience is androidy-enough.
word-hero is also incompatible... that will push me to "cm10" when it's compatibler-er.
My Nook HD+ came out of the box with 2.0.2 and hasn't updated to 2.0.5 after a couple hours of use. Tried a couple times to do a manual update and says no updates available. ??
Will this work, on my registered device? I have it all setup and working on205, but want gapps too.
Thanks,
Steve
piperman7 said:
Will this work, on my registered device? I have it all setup and working on205, but want gapps too.
Thanks,
Steve
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It worked for me, just as described.
That sounds good, I just picked up a 8gb class 10 to use.
Thanks again,
Steve
HiddenG said:
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience. Basically after registering, you get the experience you should. Skipping OOBE is basically not registering the product, and entering a development/test mode. OOBE is associated with not registering the device.
The Nook HD+ requires a WiFi connection to register the product, and what if the end-user doesn't have WiFi? I guess that's tough on them, they can't register. To be honest, I can't believe it either. To use the HD+ if you do not have WiFi, is to skip OOBE (which is the same procedure as the Nook Color's).
If you skip OOBE, then there is nothing to play with on the tablet; other than familiarising yourself with the interface. That's it. Not even the browser works; actually it has no apps at all. If you later root the tablet [and install GAPPs], whilst not registering the tablet, you will eventually get a lot more features; and pretty much use it like any other Android tablet. However, a lot of features will be disabled, such as the stock Android Browser (it will not load, as it will not be installed). A lot of other apps may then cause problems, due to the default browser not being present (i.e. BBC iPlayer). With the All in One root, developed by someone0, it will disable automatic OTA updates, so you will not update any further than your current factory version. However, some users (including myself) have been forced the update, so you cannot be certain that you will remain on the factory version (those prior to 2.0.5).
However, I would recommend you reconsider your options. If you want a better experience, I would recommend that you register the device (do NOT register now, please read the rest of my post). Important, remember the credentials you register the device with. If there are any future updates for the Nook, you will need to input the same e-mail address and password (unless password changed). If you create another B&N account at this stage, your Nook will constantly output an error; I contacted B&N today, and they couldn't solve it either. I found the solution, you have to remember the exact e-mail address you used to register. So, remember the e-mail address you use to register; and absolutely the password too, or the security question. Without them, you will not be able to register your device again.
Continuing on, I stated I would recommend you to register the device. However, before you do so, please make sure you have a minimum 4GB microSD card present (I used a SanDisk 4GB class 4). When you register your device, your Nook will check for updates. It will find 2.0.5 and update to it. Just so you know, someone0 and leapinlar have worked together to bring a "Universal Root" for the Nook HD+ and that universal root even roots version 2.0.5 (thank you someone0 and leapinlar; I'm currently using it). After registering your device, you will be introduced to your Nook interface. It's empty, even the apps are pretty much useless (except for Browser, only positive); you can't even spend more than 10 minutes on it, without enjoying what your doing. So I would recommend the root + GAPPs to unlock most of the "Android" features. To use the universal root, you'll need to boot into CWM (ClockWorkMod) via SD card (minimum of 4GB, anything less won't be detected/viable). Before registering and continuing with what I say, please make sure you are able to write onto your SD card using your computer. Although we are using CWM, we are NOT going to flash any ROMs (unless you want to of course, but the following "guide" below won't detail so).
First, you'll need to insert your SD card into your computer; where you're in a position where you can write on the card. (Files links/sources/information was sourced from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613)
Write the CWM .img (NookHD+bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB.zip) onto the SD Card using "Win32diskimager in Windows or use the dd command in Linux or OSX".
Download NookHD+Universal-Root.zip and place it within the SD Card. Also do this for the GAPPS + EXTRAS (including ManualOTA and Unknown Sources) .zip file, which you can download here (put together by leapinlar). DO NOT extract the .zip, just place them into the SD card.
At this point, make sure you have registered your Nook HD+, updated and installed version 2.0.5. Also make sure you have launched the stock ROM at least once (i.e. turned on the device into the Nook software/modified Android OS).
Now, turn off your device (hold the power button until a message is displayed on screen, and press shut down, or similar on screen). At the bottom of the Nook, on the left of the charging port, there is a cover protecting the SD card slot. Take it out (not all the way, it's attached to the body), and place in your SD card (with the CWM and universal root, as well optionally the GAPPS; although recommend installed on the SD card).
With the SD card in, turn your Nook on. After a few seconds, you should load into CWM. Select the option "install .zip from SD card" (use volume up/down to move across the list, "n" button below screen to select, and power button to move up one menu).
Firstly, install "NookHD+Universal-Root.zip". Wait for it to fully install, then install the GAPPS + Extras.
After the last step, reboot your device and take out the SD card before reboot. You should now load into your stock OS, whilst being rooted and and GAPPs installed on version 2.0.5. Success!
After the above guide, I would personally recommend Nova Launcher Prime; it unleashes the full experience of Android for me anyway. Haha, from now it's all yours.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
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Just got my Nook HD+ for Christmas, 1st Android device. I followed the above instructions to root it, after reboot it is just sitting at the first nook screen. It's been about 15 minutes or so, should I manually reboot the device or wait longer? Is it possible it just needs to be redone? The only odd thing I can across was after selecting reboot it said "ROM may flash stock recovery on reboot", should i have selected Yes/No, Should I backup the stock ROM?
Thanks for all the Help
curiousmike said:
posting this from the nook, using firefox! surprising that chrome comes up as not-compatible.
i've got a few of my play store apps already installed... looking good.
i bought nova-launcher for 0.25$ during googles last big sale, so i'm using that. the experience is androidy-enough.
word-hero is also incompatible... that will push me to "cm10" when it's compatibler-er.
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Glad you got your tablet working with GAPPs! Hope it's all good; of course it's much better than sticking to B&N's book reader, haha. Indeed yes, I can't believe that a few apps in Google Play are not compatible either; although as suggested, sideloading them often work fine. :laugh:
mzjc said:
My Nook HD+ came out of the box with 2.0.2 and hasn't updated to 2.0.5 after a couple hours of use. Tried a couple times to do a manual update and says no updates available. ??
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Did you skip the OOBE? The registration process of the device? If so, this problem could occur. If not, and you're registered then no problem either. If you're truly stuck on 2.0.2, that could be seen as a benefit; as your roots would never be broken, due to no future updates. If you'd like to root and place GAPPs on your tablet, I'd recommend you follow someone0's all-in-one guide. someone0's allinone will root your Nook HD+, install GAPPs, manual OTA and installation from Unknown Sources; provided your HD+ is on version 2.0.0 to 2.0.4, where you are eligible. This rooting method provides the exact same end-result as the 2.0.5 root, and is no different in performance or usability; they're exactly the same, just different installation process.
I've not tested it, but you may use the same rooting process as I've described on the last page; since the rooting method is universal. However, I have not tested it, other than on version 2.0.5. You'll also need a microSD card for this process, so I'd just recommend the adb-allinone method by someone0.
Best of luck.
ifdwolf2008 said:
Just got my Nook HD+ for Christmas, 1st Android device. I followed the above instructions to root it, after reboot it is just sitting at the first nook screen. It's been about 15 minutes or so, should I manually reboot the device or wait longer? Is it possible it just needs to be redone? The only odd thing I can across was after selecting reboot it said "ROM may flash stock recovery on reboot", should i have selected Yes/No, Should I backup the stock ROM?
Thanks for all the Help
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First Android device? Haha, hopefully it'll make a good impression after rooting and GAPPS. Sorry about the wait. Once you've loaded/rebooted into the Nook HD+ after CWM/rooting/GAPPS etc, press the "n" button below the screen. You should be given the option to select a launcher; temporarily select ZeamLauncher and set it as default action. After that, you should be good to go. Personally, I would recommend Nova Launcher Prime instead of ZeamLauncher. If you'd like, you can download the free version of Nova Launcher from Google Play (I would recommend it strongly over ZeamLauncher). It should provide you a better "Android-experience".
If pressing the 'n' button below the screen did nothing, then you can try the rooting process again. Also selecting yes, or no shouldn't make a difference during reboot; "ROM may flash stock recovery on reboot". You may backup your stock ROM if you feel necessary, but it's not absolutely essential (if you ever run into problems, you can force the tablet to fail booting 8 times, and the tablet will automatically restore to factory defaults). If you have further problems, please reply.
Best of luck.
Boom, thanks for the help, working like a champ now! Does the mic feature in nova require chrome? Gonna side load it now. Device is much better rooted, big thanks all to all envolved!
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Hey folks. I'm having some issues with the "Root your device with a bootable microSD card" method. I followed the instructions precisely.. wrote the image to a 32 GB microSD (I don't own any 4 GB cards).. and my nook REFUSES to even see the card nor boot from it for that matter.. just goes straight to the registration screen every time. Is there something that I could perhaps be missing here...? or is it that I MUST have a 4 GB card (and no bigger)?? (the microSD is the cream of the crop Sandisk 32 GB class 10 model. I couldn't resist picking one up, as they were on sale for only $26 at the time.
My HD+ is a pretty paperweight at the moment, and I'd love to get it back up and running. I really don't want to do the "all in one" method, as it keeps you in "TEST" mode.. which bugs the crap outta me.
What am I missing?!
HiddenG said:
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience. Basically after registering, you get the experience you should. Skipping OOBE is basically not registering the product, and entering a development/test mode. OOBE is associated with not registering the device.
The Nook HD+ requires a WiFi connection to register the product, and what if the end-user doesn't have WiFi? I guess that's tough on them, they can't register. To be honest, I can't believe it either. To use the HD+ if you do not have WiFi, is to skip OOBE (which is the same procedure as the Nook Color's).
If you skip OOBE, then there is nothing to play with on the tablet; other than familiarising yourself with the interface. That's it. Not even the browser works; actually it has no apps at all. If you later root the tablet [and install GAPPs], whilst not registering the tablet, you will eventually get a lot more features; and pretty much use it like any other Android tablet. However, a lot of features will be disabled, such as the stock Android Browser (it will not load, as it will not be installed). A lot of other apps may then cause problems, due to the default browser not being present (i.e. BBC iPlayer). With the All in One root, developed by someone0, it will disable automatic OTA updates, so you will not update any further than your current factory version. However, some users (including myself) have been forced the update, so you cannot be certain that you will remain on the factory version (those prior to 2.0.5).
However, I would recommend you reconsider your options. If you want a better experience, I would recommend that you register the device (do NOT register now, please read the rest of my post). Important, remember the credentials you register the device with. If there are any future updates for the Nook, you will need to input the same e-mail address and password (unless password changed). If you create another B&N account at this stage, your Nook will constantly output an error; I contacted B&N today, and they couldn't solve it either. I found the solution, you have to remember the exact e-mail address you used to register. So, remember the e-mail address you use to register; and absolutely the password too, or the security question. Without them, you will not be able to register your device again.
Continuing on, I stated I would recommend you to register the device. However, before you do so, please make sure you have a minimum 4GB microSD card present (I used a SanDisk 4GB class 4). When you register your device, your Nook will check for updates. It will find 2.0.5 and update to it. Just so you know, someone0 and leapinlar have worked together to bring a "Universal Root" for the Nook HD+ and that universal root even roots version 2.0.5 (thank you someone0 and leapinlar; I'm currently using it). After registering your device, you will be introduced to your Nook interface. It's empty, even the apps are pretty much useless (except for Browser, only positive); you can't even spend more than 10 minutes on it, without enjoying what your doing. So I would recommend the root + GAPPs to unlock most of the "Android" features. To use the universal root, you'll need to boot into CWM (ClockWorkMod) via SD card (minimum of 4GB, anything less won't be detected/viable). Before registering and continuing with what I say, please make sure you are able to write onto your SD card using your computer. Although we are using CWM, we are NOT going to flash any ROMs (unless you want to of course, but the following "guide" below won't detail so).
First, you'll need to insert your SD card into your computer; where you're in a position where you can write on the card. (Files links/sources/information was sourced from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613)
Write the CWM .img (NookHD+bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB.zip) onto the SD Card using "Win32diskimager in Windows or use the dd command in Linux or OSX".
Download NookHD+Universal-Root.zip and place it within the SD Card. Also do this for the GAPPS + EXTRAS (including ManualOTA and Unknown Sources) .zip file, which you can download here (put together by leapinlar). DO NOT extract the .zip, just place them into the SD card.
At this point, make sure you have registered your Nook HD+, updated and installed version 2.0.5. Also make sure you have launched the stock ROM at least once (i.e. turned on the device into the Nook software/modified Android OS).
Now, turn off your device (hold the power button until a message is displayed on screen, and press shut down, or similar on screen). At the bottom of the Nook, on the left of the charging port, there is a cover protecting the SD card slot. Take it out (not all the way, it's attached to the body), and place in your SD card (with the CWM and universal root, as well optionally the GAPPS; although recommend installed on the SD card).
With the SD card in, turn your Nook on. After a few seconds, you should load into CWM. Select the option "install .zip from SD card" (use volume up/down to move across the list, "n" button below screen to select, and power button to move up one menu).
Firstly, install "NookHD+Universal-Root.zip". Wait for it to fully install, then install the GAPPS + Extras.
After the last step, reboot your device and take out the SD card before reboot. You should now load into your stock OS, whilst being rooted and and GAPPs installed on version 2.0.5. Success!
After the above guide, I would personally recommend Nova Launcher Prime; it unleashes the full experience of Android for me anyway. Haha, from now it's all yours.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
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Hey there. I followed your directions EXACTLY as posted. I didn't have a 4 GB microSD, but I DID have a 32 GB class 4. I used that. Long story short, the nook will NOT "see" nor boot from said microSD no matter what I do. Is there some sort of button combo I need to be doing while the nook HD+ is turning on to see the sd card? I'm totally lost on this.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
If you'd like to PM me, that way my email will notify me when a response has been received, I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks for all your hard work!
The one difference might be that I did the whole oobe; I registered the nook... I rebooted twice to the stock Os (somewhere I read that you had to reboot once after setting up bn account.) I don't know if that's your issue, but it's what I did and I'm running gapps.
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Hi, sorry if this in the wrong location, I'm new to android and just learning my way around here. Id like to root my hook hd but the first time I powered it on it automatically updated to 2.0.5.
Ive read the rooting threads and the 8 reset trick to force a complete wipe and factory reset, but how to i pass the the wifi setup screens etc (oobe?) as it will just accept the pushed upgrade again.
***edit** after finding the right search terms for google I finally found the instructions here with pictures for anyone else wishing to know how to do this
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quick summary factory reboot power + N, N, N on welcome screen do either of the following
vol up + touch bottom right of screen factory screen button appears
vol down + touch bottom left of screen enable adp button appears
on factory screen vol up + touch bottom right of screen skip OOBE button appears
thanks
You can root firmware 2.0.5 now. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
Thanks I had read that thread but I dont have a microsd reader for the pc. Unless I missunderstood and you dont need a card for the rooting part only CM10 install?
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Thanks I had read that thread but I dont have a microsd reader for the pc. Unless I missunderstood and you dont need a card for the rooting part only CM10 install?
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You do need a card and a card reader. But external card readers are cheap.. some cards even come with them.
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ok I have adb working correctly to side load stuff but I have been trying to follow the instructions in the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981617&page=1 to gain root.
The process is failing in clrbootcount.sh as the line that should call the hook process is comented out and I cant just copy a file over the top as it says read only file system is there any way round this?
cheers
growlley said:
ok I have adb working correctly to side load stuff but I have been trying to follow the instructions in the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981617&page=1 to gain root.
The process is failing in clrbootcount.sh as the line that should call the hook process is comented out and I cant just copy a file over the top as it says read only file system is there any way round this?
cheers
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That is how B&N broke root on 2.0.5. The only way to get root on 2.0.5 is to use my CWM method in my HD CWM thread linked in my signature.
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thanks for the reply, I thought it might be so i ordered a card reader. Now haver to wait for the postie.
BAH
growlley said:
thanks for the reply, I thought it might be so i ordered a card reader. Now haver to wait for the postie.
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Just my typical luck with gadgets , card and reader arrived today nook will see card , pc dectects reader but says no media no matter what you do so cant copy flash image to it I hate f*****g pc's
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ok I followed the clockwork mod and created a card , backed up the image and then installed the universal root and the gApps + others zip using the instructions.
The deive rebooted successfully but I am having a problem with google play, it wont let me authenticate I try and add a google account and get a white dialog box saying unfortunately, setting has stopped. This happens for both existing and new options.
Iwanted to add home 2. I had play s working before via siding loading unfortunately the pc that had adb on it went to microprocessor heaven. Any ideas?
growlley said:
ok I followed the clockwork mod and created a card , backed up the image and then installed the universal root and the gApps + others zip using the instructions.
The deive rebooted successfully but I am having a problem with google play, it wont let me authenticate I try and add a google account and get a white dialog box saying unfortunately, setting has stopped. This happens for both existing and new options.
Iwanted to add home 2. I had play s working before via siding loading unfortunately the pc that had adb on it went to microprocessor heaven. Any ideas?
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Did you add voice search? That causes settings to crash. See my instructions under voice search in my rooting thread.
Wait, you said you side loaded Play Store before? That is the problem. You need to wipe everything and start over. Do an erase and deregister. Or go to CWM and do a wipe data/factory reset.
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