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First of all I'd like to apologize because I'm sure this has been covered already but I just feel more comfortable asking myself.
I have had my g1 for a couple of months now and I'm starting to get all itchy for root for all the obvious reasons. I hoping someone can answer some questions or point me in the right direction.
I have ota CRB43 build on my phone. I see LOTS of different instructions for rooting.. I'm wondering what one I should go by. I also notice some people say to take out the SD card instead of mounting to prevent possibly bricking your phone... should I do that or is it better to mount with the usb? And after following whatever instructions is there anything else necessary to do?
I was also interested in what themes people are using. Can I jump right into that after rooting or is there something else I will need to do. Any links for themes you are using would be great also.
Thanks so much… I really appreciate it.. Thought I had more questions.. If I remember anything else I’ll update.
I used Gizmodo's guide - very simple and clear.
http://gizmodo.com/5146797/how-to-hack-android-for-multitouch-web-browsing-on-the-t+mobile-g1
If you follow it step-by-step you'll wind up with an old build, but you'll have root and be ready to step up to any new build. New builds are easy once you've rooted - rename to update.zip and flash using recovery (explained in the guide above).
You'll also want to get the newest radio (after rooting per directions above) - Download the ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip file from http://www.htc.com/www/support/android/adp.html#s3 -- Rename to update.zip and flash as usual.
And I had absolutely no problems mounting the SD Card via the phone itself. Just make sure you cleanly eject the card from your PC every time, to avoid corruption.
And let me suggest CyanogenMod for your build.. Simply the fastest and most stable Android build out there - "official" firmware included.
Thanks a lot for your response! It was helpful and I checked out your link.. I was looking at -
http://androidsocialmedia.com/root-access/android-g1-root-access-why-how
originally, but I think they look similar. Thanks for the radio info as well.. anything else besides that I'll need to update?
let me ask one more thing- what's the difference between CyanogenMod and the others available?
thanks again for your help!
sole3s said:
Thanks for the radio info as well.. anything else besides that I'll need to update?
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Well, I did skip the SPL - Some ROMS require a different SPL (Secondary Program Loader/Launcher, I think..) to free up additional space on the device. Mostly the Hero based ROMs. I haven't touched any of those, need someone else to help there.
sole3s said:
let me ask one more thing- what's the difference between CyanogenMod and the others available?
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Cyanogen is tweaking the heck out of Android - endlessly enhancing it for performance and stability. Cyanogen has a few visual tweaks but mostly it looks like stock Android with all the improvements under the hood.
The other builds.. Mostly visual, in my opinion. They all have fans though, check out the threads under Development for more details. Also, the Android ROM Database - http://www.simonwalkerphotos.com/android/android_build_information.asp
Dude, thanks so much for all this info.. http://www.simonwalkerphotos.com/and...nformation.asp was really helpful.
last question I'm gonna ask.. if i hard reset do is it going to unroot my phone?
Again.. you were really helpful! I appreciate it so much!
Nope it will not unroot you're phone
No, you'll just go back to a fresh version of whatever ROM you have installed. However, some ROMs (Like Cyanogen) put some apps in the /data folder, so a wipe could break the ROM. Typically it is better to flash after a wipe. But you won't loose root either way.
Only way I know how to loose root is to flash a none rooted ROM.
The only thing I would do is avoid the DangerSPL until you either need it or know what you are doing. Otherwise its pretty much hard to brick your phone unless your trying to with a low battery.
I'd just like to take a second to thank everyone for their help, especially Saiboogu. Like I said in the first post, I'm sure this stuff was covered somewhere but this really made me feel a bit more confident. Thanks for not flaming me... I'm actually a bit surprised at the friendly responses... again thanks everyone.
Most likely I'll be able to get around to rooting on monday or tuesday.. I'll post updates just for the fun of it.
Take it easy guys
Lol well you posted it in the right section. Of course you are going to get help
What alritewhadeva said .. You ask in the right place, we'll help. You're off to a good start.
Okay, I've done my fair share of searching numerous forums. So, please don't flame for some noobish questions.
I owned a G1 before and had no problem re-flashing a new rom image every other day. Maybe it's the price tag on my N1 that has had me hesitating with rooting it.
Ok, here is my 'problem' I just got the new OTA update FRG83. I would like to know exactly how I would go about rooting and installing a new ROM on my N1.
Also, what ROM is the best out there for the N1, I used cyanogen on my G1 forever so I really trust his ROMS.
Basically I'm just really afraid of messing my phone up, although I'm sure it's just as easy as it was on my G1.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Read my sig. I'm sure you'll manage navigating a Wiki
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Right... I've read that.
Just making sure I'm following the correct steps.
First: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=792016
Second: Does bootloader have to be unlocked?
Third: Recovery Image
Fourth: Wipe/flash new rom
Anything I'm missing?
No need to unlock - the whole point is rooting w/o unlocking.
Flash the recovery using flash_image method.
Nothing else missing.
okay...
F:\ADB>adb push rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
I get an error
There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into the drive
\DevicHarddisk1\DR8
Anyone? I would realllllly like to root my device?
This thread seems to help with the rooting process. I am already rooted, so I cannot test it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=792016
As for a ROM to use, I use Enomther's official Nexus. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614427 I have tried several different ROM's and this one is hands down the best. I have not used CM6 since RC1, so I cannot speak for how that is now. But Enomther's was way better than CM6 RC1 IMO.
I'm with stickerbob with being rooted and loved enomther's. Now I've moved to MIUI, and I don't believe I'll be looking back anytime soon. Love MIUI, once I flashed the English translation pack 3 that is =D it rocks IMO. If you wanna look into it after root...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=789566
N1 running psfreedom recovery and MIUI! sent via XDA app =D
I'm new to Android and tablets and have never had a smart phone. However, I am in the computer field and am relatively technical. At the very least, I'm intelligent and can follow clear directions.
Where I'm running into trouble is that, because this is all so new to me, I'm lost when reading a lot of these forums, because I have no idea what all these terms mean or what things are.
Here's where I'm at with my Nook Color. Got it a week ago, rooted it with AutoNooter 3.0, got ADB working (finally) over USB. YouTube works. Can get my email. Using Launcher Pro and Dolphin HD. That's about it.
I'm unclear about a few things, and I realize they're pretty basic. But I've searched and searched and can't find clear answers. Hopefully, someone here can help me:
1. How do I know what version of Android I've got on this thing. Nowhere can I find a place to see the version number. And the AutoNooter 3.0 page didn't tell me what version it installs. 2.2?
2. Does Flash work on this or not? This is related to question 1, because I need to at least know what Android version I'm using before I can even beging to search to figure out whether Flash works with it.
3. What is CM7?
4. I tried installing Flash101.apk with ADB, but get the message: INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK. Again, I'd like to know what this means, but what I've read says the Flash version is for an newer Android version. So, we're back to... what version of Android is on this thing?
As fas as the rest, does anyone know if there's anything out there that goes over basic terms for those of us completely new to Android and tablets/phones and rooting them? Much of the instructions I read refer to things I've never heard of and, when I try looking up those terms, I just get more terms I've never heard of.
Thanks!
1) You have 2.1 (Eclair)
2) No, you need 2.2. There are several options, including simply running it from an SD card or flashing it to memory (eMMC)
3) CM7 is andrioid 2.3. Good stuff, but still a work in progress.
4) See #2
Thanks very much for responding.
Regarding your answers:
1. Is there a place on the Nook where I can find this?
2. Can you recommend a link to a method for getting this? Is it an upgrade, or would I be completely re-rooting this thing and having to reconfigure everything?
Any suggestions on some basic information for newbies?
Thanks again!
Sorry, I don't think I understand the question. Could you specify what you mean by "this"? Thanks.
Sorry, not sure which question you're referring to.
1. This = The version currently running on it.
2. This = Version 2.2
I can't be certian since I have moved to a CM7 variant, but I think it might be under settings either about or device information.
If you rooted with Autonooter you are on Android 2.1 Eclair. If you are running a froyo rom you are on Android 2.2. If on a CM7 based Rom you are on gingerbread android 2.3
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I'm new to Android and tablets and have never had a smart phone. However, I am in the computer field and am relatively technical. At the very least, I'm intelligent and can follow clear directions.
Where I'm running into trouble is that, because this is all so new to me, I'm lost when reading a lot of these forums, because I have no idea what all these terms mean or what things are.
Here's where I'm at with my Nook Color. Got it a week ago, rooted it with AutoNooter 3.0, got ADB working (finally) over USB. YouTube works. Can get my email. Using Launcher Pro and Dolphin HD. That's about it.
I'm unclear about a few things, and I realize they're pretty basic. But I've searched and searched and can't find clear answers. Hopefully, someone here can help me:
1. How do I know what version of Android I've got on this thing. Nowhere can I find a place to see the version number. And the AutoNooter 3.0 page didn't tell me what version it installs. 2.2?
2. Does Flash work on this or not? This is related to question 1, because I need to at least know what Android version I'm using before I can even beging to search to figure out whether Flash works with it.
3. What is CM7?
4. I tried installing Flash101.apk with ADB, but get the message: INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK. Again, I'd like to know what this means, but what I've read says the Flash version is for an newer Android version. So, we're back to... what version of Android is on this thing?
As fas as the rest, does anyone know if there's anything out there that goes over basic terms for those of us completely new to Android and tablets/phones and rooting them? Much of the instructions I read refer to things I've never heard of and, when I try looking up those terms, I just get more terms I've never heard of.
Thanks!
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CM7 (Cyanogenmod 7) is a custom rom, which is a custom operating system that replaces your current one. If you are not familiar with Android yet or rooting, I would stick with autnooter for now. Phiremod beta 2 is a stable custom rom with flash, but you need clockwork recovery first to install it.
Yeah, checked those places Wile E, but didn't see it there. Thanks, though.
stelv, would that run off the card or internally? If it runs off the card, I could try it out without messing up what I've already got, right?
loribuono said:
stelv, would that run off the card or internally? If it runs off the card, I could try it out without messing up what I've already got, right?
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Most custom rom installs (phiremod) would erase what you have now completely. You would have to redownload programs and use the nook color app from market for books. You could use titanium backup to backup and restore apps. There is a thread here and on androidtablets.net for phiremod beta 2.
But there may be a version of froyo that runs off sdcard but I am not sure how stable that is. If you are running froyo from an sdcard and mess with the nook internally, it may mess your nook up when you remove the card and try to go back to your old setup.
The good thing with the beta 2 version of phiremod is that you can restore a previous version of the nook from the clockwork recovery menu if you have cwr installed. That is if you make a backup first through cwr on your autonooter version of nook.
If you decide to go the route of a custom rom I would check out the how to on androidtablets.net about clockworkmod recovery first.
sent from my rooted nook color
Thanks for all the info. When you say "custom roms," are you referring to any rooting of your Nook Color? Is the version of Android I have after running the AutoNooter 3.0 considered a custom rom? Or did I just merely strip off some of the "skin" Barnes & Noble has on there, 'cause it didn't seem very much like I'd started over, but more like I "got past" something that was already on there and, therefore, opened up more functionality. Does that make any sense? I'm getting the feeling that Nookie Froyo and CM7 completely wipe your Nook and give you a fresh OS. Yes?
loribuono said:
Thanks for all the info. When you say "custom roms," are you referring to any rooting of your Nook Color? Is the version of Android I have after running the AutoNooter 3.0 considered a custom rom? Or did I just merely strip off some of the "skin" Barnes & Noble has on there, 'cause it didn't seem very much like I'd started over, but more like I "got past" something that was already on there and, therefore, opened up more functionality. Does that make any sense? I'm getting the feeling that Nookie Froyo and CM7 completely wipe your Nook and give you a fresh OS. Yes?
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Ok here is another long book by me, sorry for the long posts
Yes, Nookie Froyo, CM7, Phiremod give you an entirely new OS.
Custom roms are not any rooting. They are entirely different android operating systems so to speak. Most require one to wipe the devices internal Rom (Read Only Memory) in order to put a new one on. This is sort of risky as it erases everything, but is made less risky by using stable custom roms in combo with clockwork recovery. If the internal memory gets messed up and the procedures for instaling a custom rom are not followed or an error happens, your device will be unusable until fixed (fixed usually by booting CWR off sdcard and installing a stock image). Please do research and ask around XDA or androidtablets before installing a custom rom to know what the ups and downs of it are.
Also please keep in mind on the Nook certain Roms like CM7 require a different version of CWR and require a workaround to work as of now. It can be kind of tricky to install. Phiremod Beta2 can be installed through normal recovery. Check us out over at http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/nook/ if you want. There are a lot of useful guides over there.
Yes autonooter just opens up functionality
Autonooter is not a custom Rom. It is just the method of rooting or unlocking your android device. Rooting an Android device makes you system administrator of the device. This is so you can do things beyond what B&N lets you do with the device like use the Android market.
This is what I did with my Nook. Autnootered it>installed Clockwork Recovery>Made a backup with Clockwork Recovery>Then Installed Phiremod beta2 through clockwork recovery as per the instructions for that rom
Thanks again for this. I appreciate you taking the time to explain this to a newbie. It's beginning to make much more sense now. For now, I'll stick with what I've got, keep reading and then go from there.
Ugh. Authentication error while reading a book and then a reset, and I'm back to the beginning. Except worse, because even navigation while reading a book doesn't work right. Anyone experience this?
Sorry I don't have that issues so I am not sure. Maybe its a password issue?
Perhaps. Don't know. Starting over from scratch. All I know is that it happened when I was merely reading a book, about ten minutes after trying to login to Google Talk with a different Google account than the one I used during the AutoNooter process.
Who knows...
Hi. I've been reading and reading over the last 6 weeks since I decided to install Android on my TP. I try to avoid posting unless absolutely necessary. I'm going to start with CM9 I think and if I want something a little smoother, I'll upgrade to CM10. My TP is currently at stock. I've read and reread countless tutorials and threads but I am trying to make sure I have the most up to date tutorial and one that doesn't expect I did something else beforehand (like preware installation, or a webos backup). Also, I'd like to install the dual boot option so I can still have Webos on my device. I haven't seen much on that in recent tutorials. I'd like to use the CM9 install instructions linked to on the sticky but it doesn't mention things like preware and CWM... which I read about in earlier tutorials. What do I need to do before the instructions on this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452625 ? Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
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Hi. I've been reading and reading over the last 6 weeks since I decided to install Android on my TP. I try to avoid posting unless absolutely necessary. I'm going to start with CM9 I think and if I want something a little smoother, I'll upgrade to CM10. My TP is currently at stock. I've read and reread countless tutorials and threads but I am trying to make sure I have the most up to date tutorial and one that doesn't expect I did something else beforehand (like preware installation, or a webos backup). Also, I'd like to install the dual boot option so I can still have Webos on my device. I haven't seen much on that in recent tutorials. I'd like to use the CM9 install instructions linked to on the sticky but it doesn't mention things like preware and CWM... which I read about in earlier tutorials. What do I need to do before the instructions on this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452625 ? Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
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I'll start off by saying you're making the right choice throwing android on it and reading carefully before you do so. You'll most definitely need to install the novacom drivers on your computer before you try any of this. (I would include links, however I'm on my tablet, if you need any, just ask.) After that point, you'll need to download the ACMEinstaller (putting in the palm inc directory is optional, but recommended) For the most part, you should just be able to place the CM files onto the storage of your touchpad in the cminstall folder and from that point you can follow the instructions on the thread
As for keeping webOS, no need to worry about that. All installs of android that I know of simply add on the android, never replacing the webOS. You'll be installing moboot (essentially an OS chooser) that will allow you to pick which one you want on booting. It also allows you access to recovery. Very useful.
Also, I would honestly say to go ahead and install CM10. I'm staying off of CM10.1 for now ( <3 Bluetooth) but I would argue that the minor cons of CM10 outweigh the stability of CM9. Jcsullin's (If you haven't seen his name enough yet. One of the major players in the Touchpad development community) CM10 from April 18th is what I'm using now and aside from the stray reboot, I would go as far to say that it is as stable as WebOS. According to the build page the main issues on that right now is no flash video in browser (youtube app works fine) and battery drain is a little higher than webos but lasts about 2 days with steady use.
The install thread for that is here (I went through the extra effort to put the link in, that's how much I feel it's worth going to CM10)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37965549
Just noticed from pasting this in that they also need you to install Java if you haven't yet. That guide and youtube video is MUCH more comprehensive than the guide you linked. I would at least follow that until you get to what files to add. There is no difference in installing CM9 or CM10 besides the files you place in the CMinstall folder.
If you have questions, fire away, otherwise good luck on your adventure.
Sent from my HP Touchpad using xda app-developers app
One more thing, use acmeinstaller3, it gives you the room necessary for cm10 and cm10.1.
Good luck.
Also this is an option as well. I'm sure it works, but it might take away the fun of the process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158341
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My guide which is posted above (and in my signature) works from scratch and doesn't need you to have done anything in advance and works with CM9 or CM10. Personally I'd not bother with CM9 at this stage and would go straight to JCSullins CM10, I've used it for months with no problems at all, much smoother than CM9.
Hello guys,
Forgive me on the newbie questions. I didn't know where to start reading.
It looks like a lot. So, I am hoping for simple and easy to do list to get this to work.
I have websites like NHL.com, MLB.com and NFL.com which I have legal logins to try to
log in to and watch the on my nook but it won't download the app for that sport, or I can't get it to work with the stock browsers that it comes with along with Dolphin or Puffin free and pro. I want to work like it does on my computer and work on my nook.
At the time I didn't realize this device did not have flash embedded in and would not have bought it if I new it then. I am looking to trade it maybe if anyone is interested in swapping out this table for a table that is equal and would have flash working with it. I am open to that.
I have tried all of them They will work but it is extremely bad. Buffers all the time or won't download, and the usual hits keep coming for reasons it doesn't work do to the fact the BN tablet is not friendly with the nook and doesn't work by default. Also doesn't work on WWE.com. Yes, I am a huge sports fan but it is what it is.
What I am wanting to know if i do some rooting and side loading, will this work for me?
Will flash work with out me downloading anything else and installing anything else besides the roms and whatever is needed for cyanogenmod & Roms.
Can anyone help me with the right links and what to do and how to do it?
I have a dedicated SD card I bought for this reason alone. But, again if I download cyanogenmod and other software I need. Will this be the ends meet I need.
Another words will flash work well like it does non a computer if I decided to go this route.
My nook is over a year old so it's probably out of warranty. So, I am know about that issue.
PLEASE HELP ME GET FLASH TO WORK WELL ON THIS DEVICE, PERTTTTY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
No help & Possible Trading Device, The Nook with someone?
So,
Know one has any advice on how to help me with my flash & Nook HD+ 2.2.0 software version issue.
I need to figure out how to get flash on to it, through normal procedures.
Or the cyanogenmod and others to get flash on it?
If I choose the cyanogenmod route will this help me get flash on it and work.
For instance I will go to ESPN.com a known flash website.
When I am in non-mobile mode it says flash needs to be downloaded. It takes me to it.
But, the choices are not obviously for the Nook Color HD+, correct?
Can any one give me some advice on how I can get flash to work good?
I am past my warranty so I am aware of that.
I have tried other work around such as puffin free and paid version browsers and Dolphin. They all work, but work like crap. Lagging
big time or not working at all. I have tried The browser plugin which supposedly is suppose to help but doesn't or I am not doing things
correctly which is entirely likely.
I would really appreciate some one who can guide me through the cyanogenmod process. I have a SD card and I am willing to try it.
I don't care which versions I have just as flash works well. That is what i need to happen.
A lot of the sports programs I mentioned earlier do not work on their websites like NHL.com or MLB,com.
I can't even download their apps do to not compatible.
Again I would really appreciate the help. Just need some good old fashion help from some one.
I am also willing to trade the device to some one if they want for a table that will work just as well as this one that does what I need it to do if that is a option to some of you folks?
Karl
kjames1973 said:
So,
Know one has any advice on how to help me with my flash & Nook HD+ 2.2.0 software version issue.
I need to figure out how to get flash on to it, through normal procedures.
Or the cyanogenmod and others to get flash on it?
If I choose the cyanogenmod route will this help me get flash on it and work.
For instance I will go to ESPN.com a known flash website.
When I am in non-mobile mode it says flash needs to be downloaded. It takes me to it.
But, the choices are not obviously for the Nook Color HD+, correct?
Can any one give me some advice on how I can get flash to work good?
I am past my warranty so I am aware of that.
I have tried other work around such as puffin free and paid version browsers and Dolphin. They all work, but work like crap. Lagging
big time or not working at all. I have tried The browser plugin which supposedly is suppose to help but doesn't or I am not doing things
correctly which is entirely likely.
I would really appreciate some one who can guide me through the cyanogenmod process. I have a SD card and I am willing to try it.
I don't care which versions I have just as flash works well. That is what i need to happen.
A lot of the sports programs I mentioned earlier do not work on their websites like NHL.com or MLB,com.
I can't even download their apps do to not compatible.
Again I would really appreciate the help. Just need some good old fashion help from some one.
I am also willing to trade the device to some one if they want for a table that will work just as well as this one that does what I need it to do if that is a option to some of you folks?
Karl
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Hi,
I followed the advice in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336&page=94 and it worked for me in Dolphin and I then found it worked in the stock browser :good:
Dave
2.2 is what I have
Dave,
2.2 is what I have not 4.1 like the article says.
kjames1973 said:
So,
Know one has any advice on how to help me with my flash & Nook HD+ 2.2.0 software version issue.
I need to figure out how to get flash on to it, through normal procedures.
Or the cyanogenmod and others to get flash on it?
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To use install and run Flash, you'd need to install and run custom ROM such as CM11, or to root your current stock ROM (your stock ROM v2.2 is based on Android version 4.0, so Flash should install and run on it once it's rooted).
Flash for Android 4.0 can be downloaded from http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html.
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I would really appreciate some one who can guide me through the cyanogenmod process. I have a SD card and I am willing to try it.
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2679899 for info/pointers on how to install CM11 on Nook HD+.
If you'd like to try out CM11 running it on SD first before committing to installing it on emmc (replacing the current stock ROM), see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583952.
What to download? Part #2
Hey guys,
Just to make sure I downloaded two versions of flash files just to be safe.
http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
From that link above.
I downloaded the one for 4.0 and 2.x I think it says on their download links.
Was that the correct flash to download?
Still need advice on what to do with my android software, will I need to update that first then download the CM 11 software.
Just not sure what process to take. sorry it's confusing to me at the moment.
I will stop babbling on. Sorry.
Excited to here your suggestions on help.
Thanks again peeps, Karl