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[Q] menu button missing

I have rooted my nookcolor that was running 1.0.0
how do you get to the dern menu in apps?!
i know it doesn't have all the hard buttons of regular phones so what is the technique..?
once rooted is there a way to update my nook to something above the 1.0.0
any other little tidbits would be helpfull

ok, i found the softkeys, but the other questions stand
mainly what is the technique to installing the quickie-900mhz.zip?
and how do i get to more advanced settings besides the lame nook color stock ones

Take a look here regarding the 1.0.1 upate on a rooted Nook.
For the 900MHz over-clocking, see this post in the thread for that modification.
I would suggest that you take the time to read through the rest of the topics on the portal as well. If you are new to all this (as I recently was) you have a lot of reading and experimentation ahead of you.
Then, before posting your questions to this forum, be sure to read the stickies at the front of the lists and then make use of the "search this thread" feature. Actually, I find I have more luck doing a web search and adding "xda-developers" to the key words.
Example search: update rooted 1.0.0 nook color xda-devlopers

i'm failing to find anything on how to get to regular settings instead of the dumbed down nook ones.. or how to flash the quickie-900mhz.zip... im willing to believe that that is because i fail at finding them but please i need the help.. also i unrooted and it didn't unroot.. all the way.. lost superuser etc. but it still has my apps and isn't refreshed..

I think you are looking for NookColorTools

You should upgrade to 1.0.1 before you try to do anything else. The easist way to do it, in your case, would be to just trigger a factory restore and go back to complete factory 1.0.0 then apply the 1.0.1 update.
Then run Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 again and start from there. I personally have my Volume keys remapped to Back and Menu instead of using Softmene keys, you can try that too.
Because the NC is running a custom build of Android, it doens't have all the options visible. You can still access them by using tools such as NookColorTools, which will be installed automatically when you use Auto-Nooter and/or you can get a program called Spare Parts.
As for the quickie-900mhz kernel, once you are on 1.0.1 and rooted, you will need to get ROM Manager and install the CWR mod. Then boot into CW Recovery and flash the .zip file.
Since you don't seem to understand much about the NookColor, I would suggest you do more research and understand more before you attempt to flash a new kernel first..

combatwombat27 said:
i'm failing to find anything on how to get to regular settings instead of the dumbed down nook ones.. or how to flash the quickie-900mhz.zip... im willing to believe that that is because i fail at finding them but please i need the help.. also i unrooted and it didn't unroot.. all the way.. lost superuser etc. but it still has my apps and isn't refreshed..
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Stop
Take a deep breath
Relax
Practice searching for things
Figure out where the information is
Read
Read some more
then do.

combatwombat27 said:
i'm failing to find anything on how to get to regular settings instead of the dumbed down nook ones.. or how to flash the quickie-900mhz.zip... im willing to believe that that is because i fail at finding them but please i need the help.. also i unrooted and it didn't unroot.. all the way.. lost superuser etc. but it still has my apps and isn't refreshed..
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Do a search for the NookColor Tools app. Once in the app, tap the "All Settings" button. Bob's your uncle.

neozen21 said:
You should upgrade to 1.0.1 before you try to do anything else. The easist way to do it, in your case, would be to just trigger a factory restore and go back to complete factory 1.0.0 then apply the 1.0.1 update.
Then run Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 again and start from there. I personally have my Volume keys remapped to Back and Menu instead of using Softmene keys, you can try that too.
Because the NC is running a custom build of Android, it doens't have all the options visible. You can still access them by using tools such as NookColorTools, which will be installed automatically when you use Auto-Nooter and/or you can get a program called Spare Parts.
As for the quickie-900mhz kernel, once you are on 1.0.1 and rooted, you will need to get ROM Manager and install the CWR mod. Then boot into CW Recovery and flash the .zip file.
Since you don't seem to understand much about the NookColor, I would suggest you do more research and understand more before you attempt to flash a new kernel first..
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What did you use to remap the vol keys? btw. thanks got it updated, rerooted, and custom romed.
I've seen a few threads on this topic but no real solution.. every diff rom ive used i cannot login and ergister with my google account.
my wifi is connected
i have internet access.. but it is like the device is trying to use phone data or something..
any ideas?

If you used Auto-Nooter... you should have skipped signing in when booting up for the 1st time! Then enable Location Services when asked..
Once you are back to the interface, start YouTube and go to my channel and login with your gmail account. That's all you need to do to get Market, and everything else working. Then, get Titanium backup, and wipe data on YouTube, because it will just close the next time you tried to open it.. Once data is wiped, never sign in again..
To rempa your Volumne keys.. do this:
http://www.nookdevs.com/NookColor_Remap_volume_buttons_for_back_and_menu

I got it up and running. However, even after getting the proper usb drivers. and using the tool shown here on xda.
adb devices doesn't show the nook at all
i cannot find the nook to connect.

The Ultimate Noob Guide-Need Help Please

Hi guys,
I recently bought a Nook Color and i want to root it. I am hearing things about Autonooter and putting an image on my micro SD card. Personally i just want the best option to root my Nook, i want to overclock it aswell .
Really sorry if someone has already posted a thread like this, i tried searching for one.
I havent opened my Nook Color yet so guessing the software would be 1.0.0 so how would i root it to 1.1.1 and also stop OTA and install a overclocking software.
Thanks, XDA is amazing, recently rooted my Notion Ink Adam

I too would be interested in such a thing. There is information all over the place, but most seems to be geared toward people that understand the "lingo" and such...

I agree

reading MD5 hash
I'm pretty new to this- I have my NK running 1.0.1 using autonooter and want to update to 1.1. I think I've got a grip on using ClockworkMod, but in the instructions for downloading the 1.1 kernel, it says to "check the MD5 hash"- how do I get this info from the downloaded ZIP file? I don't want to even try and do the update without making sure the download is not corrupt.
Thanks!

rcsrich said:
I'm pretty new to this- I have my NK running 1.0.1 using autonooter and want to update to 1.1. I think I've got a grip on using ClockworkMod, but in the instructions for downloading the 1.1 kernel, it says to "check the MD5 hash"- how do I get this info from the downloaded ZIP file? I don't want to even try and do the update without making sure the download is not corrupt.
Thanks!
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http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/check-md5sum-in-windows-7/
I have to say though, to the OP, that reading through all the guides (and some comments) in the dev forums would be the best because you'll learn all the ins n outs. Having a noob guide is fine but it's fun searching for the info yourself and you'll learn/remember a lot more about your device. having a noob guide that is not comprehensive enough just promotes needless questions when the info is all over the place elsewhere.

Thanks for the link superkevx! Additionally, is there any way to do the check on the Nook itself? I downloaded it using the stock browser & can pull the SD card and check it on my 'puter, but it would be nice to be able to just do it locally.
I agree with you comment about the noob guide- I've learned so much trolling the dev forums...

i do try to find everything its just some things i dont get:
like clockworkmod, i think its to do with disabling OTA but im not sure
which is better,autonooter or installing on SD
,if you could answer these questions i would be really grateful thanks

From one noob to another...
Patrikc8 said:
i do try to find everything its just some things i dont get:
like clockworkmod, i think its to do with disabling OTA but im not sure
which is better,autonooter or installing on SD
,if you could answer these questions i would be really grateful thanks
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Patrikc8- from my experience (have ROM Manager & Clockworkmod installed in prep for 1.1 update), Clockwork mod is used for making system backups and doing system restores (including installs of custom ROM's)
As far as the SD vs autonooter- installing to the SD means that you typically don't touch the original system files on the Nook itself- good for trying out a ROM that you are interested in but not sure you want to keep. There may be a performance hit though because you're constantly reading from the potentially slower SD media (correct me if I'm wrong on that anybody). I used autonooter to root my Nook and it has worked great since- it is apparently a very easy way to root and I had no trouble doing it.

Aha!
rcsrich said:
Thanks for the link superkevx! Additionally, is there any way to do the check on the Nook itself? I downloaded it using the stock browser & can pull the SD card and check it on my 'puter, but it would be nice to be able to just do it locally.
I agree with you comment about the noob guide- I've learned so much trolling the dev forums...
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For what it's worth- did a little investigating & you can use Astro file manager to get the MD5sum- just do a long touch to the file in question and choose "Details".

SHould i use auto nooter 1.0.1 or the nook color v1.1.1 ROM?
and im guessing you have to root it first then install a rom then install a kernal?
would there be a big difference in 1.1.1 and 1.0.1 ?

I bought my Nook Color a couple of weeks ago. It was on 1.0.0. The first thing I did was update to 1.0.1. I then downloaded the Autonooter for 1.0.1 on my pc. I also installed Win32DiskImage.exe on my pc, and followed the directions to burn the image to my sd card. I followed the instructions exactly as they are laid out on nookdevs. I then reformatted my sd card back to normal to use for storage in my device.
One thing that happens when you run autonooter is that clockwork recovery is installed. This is simply a tool that will allow you to perform functions at a lower level than the android interface will allow. It my look a little intimidating at first, but go slow, and make sure you are absolutely sure that anything you do in CWR matches what it is listed in the instructions posted. Every action requires a confirmation, so, again, go slow and think it through.
A few days later, the 1.1.1 update came out. I used the updated Rom and instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932145
Something that I found confusing is using alternate home screens. I finally determined that Zeam was the right choice for me. It is free in the market. The other tool you should download from the market is called Home Switcher. It will let you switch between different launchers (e.g. Zeam, BN stock home, etc.). Again, you will probably have to experiment a bit to get things working the way you like.
Lastly, to improve the performance overall, I flashed a few different kernels. You may want to play with your nook for a while to get comfortable first. When you choose to flash a kernel, you will boot into recovery (this brings up the Clockwork Recovery program), and pick the zip file that you download to your sd card. My recommendation is to start with the 900mHz kernel first. Make sure your nc is stable, then try some of the faster ones.
As far as MD5s, I have not ever checked after downloading, and have not had any problems as a result. It is something I need to investigate further and start doing.
Hope this helps. I do agree with superkevx above. Browse and search and experiment. It is very unlikely that you will do any permanent damage to your nook, although it is possible. Everyone needs to have at least one bricked device along the way. I have learned more by rendering my devices inoperable and then figuring out how to get them back again. You know you're doing it right if your palms are a little sweaty as you wait for your device to reboot.

you guys have been great , thank you

[Q](solved) Newbie !!! Best route from 1.0 rooted to 1.1 rooted

I purchased the NC last week and it came with 1.0 software. I have rooted with the 1.0 software and everything is awesome.
I have been reading feverishly on here but am a little confused. Can someone point me to the steps to go from rooted 1.0 to rooted 1.1. I am looking forward to bringing nook to BN store and use the free in store reading for an hour.
I have been searching on here and just a little confused and how to get to this next rooted software.
Thanks,
Mike

EDIT: IGNORE! I see you want 1.1. Sorry, this can be deleted by mod. This is why they don't let new posters, post links.

you can flash 1.1 right over 1.0 apparently. It didn't work well for me. If I were you, I'd go to 1.0.1 first and then to to 1.1.

mjc8870 said:
I purchased the NC last week and it came with 1.0 software. I have rooted with the 1.0 software and everything is awesome.
I have been reading feverishly on here but am a little confused. Can someone point me to the steps to go from rooted 1.0 to rooted 1.1. I am looking forward to bringing nook to BN store and use the free in store reading for an hour.
I have been searching on here and just a little confused and how to get to this next rooted software.
Thanks,
Mike
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From what I understand, you need to first update to 1.0.1. Then, auto-nooter. After that's done, you can apply Decadence's 1.1.0 pre-rooted update. You need to be on 1.0.1 to auto-nooter before you update to 1.1.0.
Hope that helps!

So it has to be a specific 1.1 right? I have a 1.0.1 rooted and tried to install the 1.1 from the B&N site, but nothing happened. My nook just restarted and deleted the zip file from the nook's root directory with no update taking place.

If you want 1.1 AND be rooted, then you'll need to start with a rooted NC that is on 1.0.1 or 1.0.0. Then flash 1.1 with the file provided in the thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932145

Rooting 1.1 nook color
I just got my Nookcolor (with 1.0.1) and was planning on rooting it, when a couple days ago I turned it on and it upgraded itself to 1.1. I just tried to use the instructions to root it using the SD card img (for 1.0.1), and no huge surprise that it did not seem to work.
I am assuming the procedure at this point (until someone comes out with a 1.1 .img) that I need to downgrade back to 1.0.1 before I have can root it.
Is this possible? Is there a procedure for it?
I also have seen very touchy typing on the virtual keyboard, and would like to use instructions I have seen to recal the touchscreen (but it requires root, of course). If I don't have a way to do this I might just return it to B&N.
I do like it a lot better than my eInk nook.
Tonkabot

Yes. You have to revert back to 1.0.1 first. Lots of threads that tell you how. I'm about to turn in for the night so don't feel like searching. But go to the development forum and find the 1.0.1 recovery and then use that to revert back. PM me if you need help.
Sent from my LogicPD Zoom2 using XDA App

Thanks to all. I will give this a try and report back.

Can I do this process with 2 gb micro sd

mjc8870 said:
Can I do this process with 2 gb micro sd
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That is exactly what I did.
UPDATE: IIRC the pre-requisite is to be on 1.0.1.
Homer

1.0.1? I thought I could use this from rooted 1.0? If not, how do I get to 1.01?

mjc8870 said:
1.0.1? I thought I could use this from rooted 1.0? If not, how do I get to 1.01?
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See this thread for a couple different approaches

Just looking to confirm I can go from 1.0 to 1.1 . I thought I have read some posts indicating that. If anyone has done this, please let me know if I am on right track.
Thanks,
Mike

I am sorta lost also, I have read a few threads and each one says a different thing. I have a stock 1.0.0, what would be the absolute easiest of doing this, also do I need to leave the SD card in the nook? (borrowed it from my Verizon fascinate)

To go from stock 1.0.0 to 1.1:
Download 1.0.0 to 1.0.1 patch http://images.barnesandnoble.com/presources/download/nookcolor/v1.0.1/Sideload_update.zip Source: http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting
To use patch, follow directions here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/noo...igLink-_-k244266-_-j12871747k244266-_-Primary It says 1.1.0 but it's the exact same steps
You now have 1.0.1 no root.
Download Automooter 2.12.25 and follow directions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872490 THIS WILL DELETE EVERYTHING ON THE SD CARD
You now have 1.0.1 rooted NC.
To go from 1.0.1 to 1.1.0 go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932145
There may be better ways, do everything at your own risk, hopefully it won't cause a natural disaster, etc.
Note: I only have experience going from 1.0.1 to 1.1.0. But going from 1.0.0 to 1.0.1 seems trivial.

After you do all that download "ROM Manager" from the Market. Open it. First option is Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, click it if you don't have a current recovery (Can't remember if one of the above steps installs it...). ClockworkMod makes it easy to backup and restore your setup. Click on Backup Rom, it will reboot and backup the rom to the sd card. If you ever mess something up, you can recover that rom so you won't have to go through 1.0.0 to 1.1 again.

I tried updating to 1.01 per directions and nothing happened. I then tried to install zip through clockwork recovery and it started but said installation aborted.

I am having a tough time upgrading from 1.0 root to 1.01 root. I have followed directions and struggling. The update zip say's installation aborted when tried thorough rom manager sd card. Nothing happened when I transferred to nook drive via usb cable. I am at a complete loss now.

Are you sure the NC is 1.0.0? Look under Settings > Device Info > About Your NookColor
The file is exactly named as above? Not Sideload_update-1.zip? It's in the root (not in any subfolder) of the NC, not on the sd card?
Try rebooting, then poking around the menus to see if it updates. Reboot as in hold power button down till it says "Do you want to turn your device off?", hit yes, it's off, then turn back on.

[Q] Root with upgrade 1.1.0?

Hi,
Just got my NC and manually updated to 1.1.0. Then discovered that rooting instructions with Autonooter don't cover the update. I can follow instructions but I'm not a developer type -- so:
Is there a handy guide to rooting that will work with 1.1.0?
And/or: Is there a way to restore the NC to 1.0.0 and start from there?
Thanks -- I really have searched for this but I'm not finding it, or not understanding that I've found it when I have

yeah, go back to 1.0.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720

Thanks -- that worked. All rooted now!

[Q] rooting my nook color 1.3.0

I am wanting to root my nc 1.3.0 and am having a hard time knowing what is right and what is bad. I tried downloading somethings and its says this or that is or can be harmful to my computer and then I get lost. I just want someone to tell me in normal everyday language how I can root this nook. And please provide step by step instructions. I am using a window 7 64 bit computer and have a 16gb samsung micro scandisk card.
thanks
brian

If you look in the forums there is plenty of information on how to root your Nook Color.
The warning about downloading something may harm your computer is a warning from the browser. If you get lost by that you may want to considering ordering a bootable SD card. No tech skills required, just pay $30 and get Gingerbread via SD.

"have a 16gb samsung micro scandisk card."
What do you intend to have the card used for?

Follow the instructions in this thread:
[NC][1.2][1.3] ManualNooter 4.6.16
The instructions are step by step. Just to clarify for the instructions, if you are on stock 1.3, you need to run ManualNooter 4.5.18 and ManualNooter 4.6.16; no reboot between, just run one after the other in CWR.

Alakar said:
Follow the instructions in this thread:
[NC][1.2][1.3] ManualNooter 4.6.16
The instructions are step by step. Just to clarify for the instructions, if you are on stock 1.3, you need to run ManualNooter 4.5.18 and ManualNooter 4.6.16; no reboot between, just run one after the other in CWR.
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OMFG - really? Of all the f'ing things I think I tried, I don't believe that I ran 18 then 16 w/out a reboot. I think I tried all other combinations including running fix permissions from ROM manager in between, but how the hell did I miss something that obvious?!!!
To try again, think I just need to re-flash 18 then 16, or do I have to revert back to 1.3, then go 18 then 16?
[edit] turns out flashing 18 then 16 w/out reverting back to 1.3 stock does absolutely nothing.

jnmoriginpoint said:
OMFG - really? Of all the f'ing things I think I tried, I don't believe that I ran 18 then 16 w/out a reboot. I think I tried all other combinations including running fix permissions from ROM manager in between, but how the hell did I miss something that obvious?!!!
To try again, think I just need to re-flash 18 then 16, or do I have to revert back to 1.3, then go 18 then 16?
[edit] turns out flashing 18 then 16 w/out reverting back to 1.3 stock does absolutely nothing.
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Glad I could help.

My Experience Rooting
My NC came with 1.2.
I followed the direction at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
I first upgraded from 1.2 to 1.3
Followed the rest of the procedure.
Everything went fine until I opened the Market. Many applications were not listed. Applications such a the Dolphin Browser and my application, BASIC! + SQL. Reading the thread showed me that I was not alone. It seemed that no one was able to get the full Market using this procedure.
I trudged through the thread looking for ways to get the Market to work correctly. I tried many of the suggestions. Nothing worked to get me access to the full Market. I finally came to the conclusion that 1.3 + Gingerbread was a Donut (Pun intended).
I decided to revert reset my NC to the factory original factory 1.2 ROM. I did this by following the instruction at:
http://www.nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM
I used the method of interrupting boots. I found that I only had to interrupt three boots. The Nook then proceeded to completely return to a fresh 1.2 all in one step. The Nook started up just like it came out of the box.
I then went back to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
And followed the procedure for 1.2 but instead of loading ManualNooter-4-6-16.zip, I used ManualNooter-4-6-16a.zip. The "a" version link can be found at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17235819&postcount=1
(Note: I did not flash 4-5-18)
After executing the re-flash procedure, I rebooted into 1.2 with FroYo.
All Market applications are not available. I was able to install Dolphin and my application.
Happy day.

Rooting my nook 1.3
I tried following this instructions and I failed. I am not computer smart, so most of the language you use and the other language the articles use are foreign to me. Can someone please speak simple English and walk with me step by step? I can give you my number, I really need some simple help here.

I know what you mean about all the jargon. It gave me head aches when I started this a couple of weeks ago.
Since I made that post, I found a procedure that is simple and works very well. It worked the first time I tried in. It gave me a perfectly functioning Android tablet.
Try it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227