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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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...
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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.
th3c1am said:
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.
My kids received Nook Color readers for Christmas, and like everything, they look to Dad to optimize them.
I was going to try rooting, but a couple of things remain unclear:
- Do I have to 'auto-noot' to root the Noot, or are there other options (other tools, manual rooting, etc.)
- Should I upgrade the software to 1.0.1 prior to rooting or not?
I tried to give auto-noot for 1.0.0 a quick run, but I couldn't get the SD card to boot (and a check revealed that I had two FAT16 partitions, one with the appropriate images and the other with the files needed). I'm assuming it's because the card I have might be too slow (portal recommends Class 6 or greater, and the card I'm using is a cheapo card I got with an earlier phone that I'm not too sure of).
Thoughts? Tips?
I upgraded mine to 1.0.1 first then rooted.
What OS is on your PC?
If Windows, did you use Win32DiskImager to write the image to microSD card?
Take a look at here for different ways of rooting here http://www.nookdevs.com/Portal:NookColor#Rooting
The easiest and the way I rooted is below which I borrowed from http://blogkindle.com/2010/12/read-kindle-books-on-nook-color/
Here’s what you need to do:
1. Before rooting make sure that you’ve registered the device with B&N as it might not work after rooting.
2. Download nooter that corresponds to you Nook version. You can check your Nook version by pressing Nook button, selecting “Settings” >> “Device Info” >> “About your NOOKcolor” >> Software version:
--- for 1.0.0 – GabrialDestruir’s auto nooter 2.12.15 file 15 Dec 2010
--- for 1.0.1 – GabrialDestruir’s auto nooter 2.12.25 file 25 Dec 2010
3. Unpack the file
4. On Windows use Win32DiskImager to write the image to microSD card (please note that all data on the card will be lost). For Linux or Mac, check out NookDevs.com for detailed microSD imaging instructions.
5. Completely power off NOOKcolor by holding the power button until the screen blurs and “Power off NOOKColor” dialog appears. Select “Power Off” and wait for the device to shut down completely.
6. Turn device face down and open the microSD card container in the lower right corner. Push the card in with metal contacts facing down.
7. Connect the device to your computer via USB cable. The device will power up and book from the SD card but the screen will not turn on. This is normal.
8. After about a minute your computer show detect the new device. This means that the rooting is complete. Your Windows computer will complain about missing drivers. This is normal.
9. Disconnect the USB cable and remove the card from the reader.
10. Power cycle it by holding the power button for 20 seconds and then releasing it. The press the power button briefly to power the reader on.
11. As the reader boots you will see a red splash screen.
12. Once the reader boots, you will be prompted for you Gmail account (as usually with Android) and some initial settings. This will only happen once.
13. As you open the extras folder you will see that it now contains Android market icon and some extras (Youtube, Gmail, etc)
14. You can now start the market app and download other apps that you like. You will need to reboot the device for apps to appear on the extras page. The apps themselves can be used right away just as with usual Android apps.
I would look for the thread in the android development section for auto nook 1.01. Update the OS to 1.01, then do the nook-ing process. Its all laid out there in the opening post.
I would definitely root your nooks to get the most out of them.
I'm guessing he meant Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 (1.0.1 Only), which the thread can be found here
I was looking for a manual method because I didn't have my card reader at work yesterday, and I couldn't get the card I wrote in my Incredible to boot Auto-Noot in 1.0.0.
Oddly enough, after deciding to upgrade to 1.0.1 first, when I tried to root the second time it worked just fine. I did the second one after upgrading, also went without a hitch. Think it just makes sense to upgrade first, seeing as they're both exploitable.
giantcrazy said:
I was looking for a manual method because I didn't have my card reader at work yesterday, and I couldn't get the card I wrote in my Incredible to boot Auto-Noot in 1.0.0.
Oddly enough, after deciding to upgrade to 1.0.1 first, when I tried to root the second time it worked just fine. I did the second one after upgrading, also went without a hitch. Think it just makes sense to upgrade first, seeing as they're both exploitable.
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How can you write an image from your Incredible? You need to use a computer to write the "image" not just the files to the sdcard, to make it bootable.
-CC
clockcycle said:
How can you write an image from your Incredible? You need to use a computer to write the "image" not just the files to the sdcard, to make it bootable.
-CC
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I spent some time re-inventing the wheel before I realized someone had documented the method on XDA (my fault for being search lazy):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889001
You use the Linux DD command to write the image to the SD card, which renders it with the correct partitions and files needed to complete root. I did it yesterday, and assumed that I had either too slow a card or it didn't work, until I upgraded to 1.0.1 first and it worked at first crack. Just take care to write the card with the correct device name, mmcblk1.
I used GParted on Linux to double-check after doing my fdisk, everything looked kosher to me and it worked flawlessly.
giantcrazy said:
I spent some time re-inventing the wheel before I realized someone had documented the method on XDA (my fault for being search lazy):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889001
You use the Linux DD command to write the image to the SD card, which renders it with the correct partitions and files needed to complete root. I did it yesterday, and assumed that I had either too slow a card or it didn't work, until I upgraded to 1.0.1 first and it worked at first crack. Just take care to write the card with the correct device name, mmcblk1.
I used GParted on Linux to double-check after doing my fdisk, everything looked kosher to me and it worked flawlessly.
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Ah, totally forgot about that.. Well glad you got it sorted.
-CC
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.
Hey guys I picked up a Nook Color yesterday and attempted to root the device but failed. It came stock running 1.2, so after doing some research I found I would need to use manual nooter over autonooter. I'll give full details below but I followed the instructions at these 2 links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987735
I went through the instructions and was able to root the device. After the root process I booted into Android and successfully installed some app's. I attempted to reboot the device again just to test stability and this is where it went downhill. The device would continually display the nook color image looping one after another; it would not fully boot. In order to return to stock I held the power button, up volume, and n button and restored the device.
Some details:
win32diskimager - During the process of making a boot-able ClockworkMod SD win32diskimager version .2 and .3 will gives me an error saying - "Not enough disk space". I used version .1 for my attempt and it let me burn. I have a 2 gig SanDisk MicroSD card and downloaded 2gb_clockwork-3.0.2.8.rar. Not sure if this is even related to the error.
Before root - I copied an epub book over to internal memory.
App's after root - I installed Angry Birds, Crazy Snowboard, Dophin HD, Facebook, Twitter, Flash 10.3, Google doc's. I also followed the steps in the links from the instructions above (setting up marketplace).
What do you guys think is going on here? The only problem I saw was with the disk image, but I don't want to buy a new MicroSD unless I really need to. It was weird that I was able to boot once after root, but after rebooting that's when it fails; like I installed something bad. Anyone have any recommendations for me? Also is the power button, volume up, n button trick a pretty solid way to restore? I was worried!
Thanks.
joey-g said:
Hey guys I picked up a Nook Color yesterday and attempted to root the device but failed. It came stock running 1.2, so after doing some research I found I would need to use manual nooter over autonooter. I'll give full details below but I followed the instructions at these 2 links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987735
I went through the instructions and was able to root the device. After the root process I booted into Android and successfully installed some app's. I attempted to reboot the device again just to test stability and this is where it went downhill. The device would continually display the nook color image looping one after another; it would not fully boot. In order to return to stock I held the power button, up volume, and n button and restored the device.
Some details:
win32diskimager - During the process of making a boot-able ClockworkMod SD win32diskimager version .2 and .3 will gives me an error saying - "Not enough disk space". I used version .1 for my attempt and it let me burn. I have a 2 gig SanDisk MicroSD card and downloaded 2gb_clockwork-3.0.2.8.rar. Not sure if this is even related to the error.
Before root - I copied an epub book over to internal memory.
App's after root - I installed Angry Birds, Crazy Snowboard, Dophin HD, Facebook, Twitter, Flash 10.3, Google doc's. I also followed the steps in the links from the instructions above (setting up marketplace).
What do you guys think is going on here? The only problem I saw was with the disk image, but I don't want to buy a new MicroSD unless I really need to. It was weird that I was able to boot once after root, but after rebooting that's when it fails; like I installed something bad. Anyone have any recommendations for me? Also is the power button, volume up, n button trick a pretty solid way to restore? I was worried!
Thanks.
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It sound to me like you installed flash 10.3 without uninstalling the old flash. If that is what you did, follow the directions HERE to get back to a clean install. Then when you are back up and running, download “Titanium Back” from the marketplace, then uninstall flash, and then update to flash 10.3. Let me know if you run into any problems along the way.
awesome thanks! I'll try it out tomorrow.
This also happens if you try to update Adobe Air without uninstalling. Again, Titanium Backup can remove it for you.
If this is in the wrong place (it seemed like a general Q & A) I apologize, but need your help - if it is possible could someone send me the driver file for the Nook HD+, or tell me an easier way to get it than registering as a B&N developer?
Here's why - I don't really wish to register as a developer; I simply don't have time to get in to that. I'm sure they're not expecting me to churn out an app every 6 months to a year, but I just don't wish to sign up.
All I want is a way to get these drivers on my PC so that I can get Helium from the Google pay store installed on this device. I have several app data files stored on Google Drive and want to be able to play things from where I left off without having to root the device.
I understand it's difficult to get them on the PC via windows and I'm pretty green here still....if you know of a better way to get the current drivers on my PC I would appreciate it if you'd tell me. I did read / skim all 33 pages of Q & A looking for anything that might point me in the right direction but if I saw it I didn't know I was looking at it. Sorry - and thanks ahead of time for any help!
Prof24 said:
If this is in the wrong place (it seemed like a general Q & A) I apologize, but need your help - if it is possible could someone send me the driver file for the Nook HD+, or tell me an easier way to get it than registering as a B&N developer?
Here's why - I don't really wish to register as a developer; I simply don't have time to get in to that. I'm sure they're not expecting me to churn out an app every 6 months to a year, but I just don't wish to sign up.
All I want is a way to get these drivers on my PC so that I can get Helium from the Google pay store installed on this device. I have several app data files stored on Google Drive and want to be able to play things from where I left off without having to root the device.
I understand it's difficult to get them on the PC via windows and I'm pretty green here still....if you know of a better way to get the current drivers on my PC I would appreciate it if you'd tell me. I did read / skim all 33 pages of Q & A looking for anything that might point me in the right direction but if I saw it I didn't know I was looking at it. Sorry - and thanks ahead of time for any help!
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you can find the usb drivers here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34168454#post34168454
Thank you Darth for pointing me to the right thread - knew if it was anywhere for download it had to be here somewhere!
All right...running Windows 8 and last night installed the USB drivers. I am using Helium (formerly Carbon) from Clockworkmod.com. When the drivers installed, I now am able to access my internal storage of my Nook HD+ via my PC....but when I run the Helium Desktop version, it cannot find my Nook apparently as it just sits there doing nothing.
Is anyone here familiar enough with this app / combination to know what I'm doing wrong? Reason I ask is I know I saw something aboout adding a line of code yesterday, or similar but I didn't bookmark page and now I can't find the page. Like I said, wish to recover app data without root if possible. The Nook HD+ is on version 2.1.0 (updated upon set up completion).
EDIT: Upon further review I read how to adjust the PC ADB file so it and the Nook could communicate (echo x20800 or something like that) in the documentation pages on developing for the device; this turns on ADB between Nook & PC. I also enabled ADB on the Nook.but so far still no luck with this app.
Update: Have been talking with Helium developers. We are thinking the issue may be the Nook's feature of having external sources turned off.
I decided yesterday, upon further reading, to try and use the SD card version of recovery to back up my system if nothing else (for some reason, when I first read it I thought recovery was permanently installed...not sure why). I feel blessed...when I inserted the card and powered Nook HD+ back on, it went straight to cyanoboot screen! From there backup was made successfully.
My next step was to install leapinlar's "Extra's" zip file. Again, smooth as silk, not a single issue. Without rooting, i figure since extras turns on the "unknown sources" feature, I now have a way to try helium again once the web page is back up.
That aside. I REALLY like the Zeam feature in extras rev 3.zip...and now seeing how simple it is to achieve root, may try it if my current plans to get Helium to run fail.
Only option apparently is to root device. CM 1.0 installed, gapps 4.2.2, helium works and many happy monsters from Monsterama Park roam my screen!
I was able to get Helium to run on my stock Nook HD+.
Got the USB driver from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34168454
Followed the "Setting up ADB" section (and part of https://nookdeveloper.zendesk.com/entries/21943338-nook-developer-startup-guide#_Get_Win2See_NOOK )
Then installed and ran Helium Desktop on my Win7: http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon
While Nook's Developer options' "Enable ADB" is still selected, connected Nook to computer. Helium is then automatically enabled, as indicated by Helium Desktop.
Then I was able to run Helium on Nook just fine.
So is the previous thread still the only way to get Helium working on stock HD+? At what point do I start on the linked site?
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