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How to run apps from SD w/ DRC83 rooted and Windows?

(That should be DRC83, I *swore* I changed that)
I successfully rooted my phone following the tutorial, although at some points I took a vague leap of faith; there are some very minor things that are not included in the tutorial. I suspect part of this is to rule out people (like me) who have zero *nix experience, but it can be alarming.
I was unable to get the most recent (as of today) Cyanogen mod to work (1), so I downloaded DRC83. (I do still have root).
I *have* searched the forum, and I have searched Google. My problem is that a great deal of what I'm finding is dated, requires hardware I don't have (a machine running *nix) or software I don't have [Cyanogen, crutch lite (which is no longer on the market)].
When I try to get into console mode, it doesn't work. (2)
Is there any way for me to run my apps from my SD card using a Windows machine and DRC83? I've gotten to the point now where I no longer trust my searching abilities.
I have:
T-mobile G1 bronze
A new 8 GB class 6 MicroSD card
AppManager (not Apps2SD? Where is this program?)
Build DRC83
sdparted.txt (on the MicroSD)
Kernel: 2.6.29-00479-g3c7df37 [email protected] #19
Windows OSs on desktops
A MicroSD reader (so I can theoretically do anything except booting the phone from the PC)
(1) - When I downloaded/installed this build, it would just stay on the G1 screen.
(2) - I can successfully power on the phone holding the home and power, but then I just get the exclamation point. Holding alt-x or tapping them and hitting return isn't doing anything.
The guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535232 references Cyanogen 4.0.2 which isn't even at that link.
I apologize, I know y'all go over this all the time, but I really did search and my google-fu is failing me.

not sure i fully understand ur problem but if u have cm 1.4 recovery or amon ra recovery (do u?) u should just follow this guide http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Upgrading_From_Older_CyanogenMod_or_other_rooted_ROMs
u shud be good to go afterwards. hope this helps at all

Depending on what guide you followed it should be step by step. This is the best guide out. http://androidoverdrive.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7. And as long as your card is partitioned then apps2sd is automatic and you don't have to do anything.

I tried that, and it worked really well, but I just can't get Cyanogen to run on my phone for some reason.
I got all the way through flashing that image, but all that happens after that is the screen goes black.
Thanks, though.
:-/
Anyone else have any ideas how I can run my apps from my SD without running a ROM that just won't run on my phone for some reason?

Hate to break it to you, but Cyanogen's ROM is *not* the only ROM that supports Apps2SD. Almost all the ROMs you'll find the in the development section support loading apps from the ext partition by default. If Cyan's ROM doesn't work, have a look at Dwangs or Enomthers.
The ext partition can be created any way you like, using Amon RA's recovery, or on your PC using Paragon Partition Manager (although I'd highly recommend gparted from a live Ubuntu CD).

AdrianK: thank you; I will try that!
Everyone else: I did eventually get Cyanogen's newest mod to work. I swear I ran through the set-up like six times. >.<

Stupid noob questions on NC rooting

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

WARNING: Honeycomb/Froyo on Nook SD: Don't Waste Your Time...

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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk

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.

[Q] Failed my first root attempt (boot loop?). Suggestions for round 2??

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.

[Q] Root method for 1.4.3?

I apologize if this has been answered already. I did read the 2 threads involving the 1.4.3 update, but did not get a clear answer.
Can I use the same method I used when I rooted NC running 1.4.2? (clockworkmod 3.2.0.1 and manualnooter 5.02.19)
I also installed the kernel. I have all this info on my PC, saved from my SD card. I misplaced my SD card and thankfully saved all the info on it. I have a new card and am ready to try this root. Can you also offer any info on blocking OTA updates? I tried that once before (2 updates ago) and it didn't work.
I hope I conveyed this clearly. I am ready to scream with the B & N update nightmare!!
Thanks for any help~

I am also trying to root my nook color, 1.4.3. it's not rooted.. it is stock, but it has been rooted in the past. the NC 1.4.3 will not boot CWM or TWRP bootable sd cards. looking for some advice.

I was rooted on 1.4.2 when I got OTA update to 1.4.3. I used the same tools and utilities to root it again without any issues. And this time I blocked the OTA updates.
Here are the instructions I followed both times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438212

I understand being previously rooted but I was not previously rooted. The nc simply will not boot from the cwm sd. I don't know how to proceed with any steps without this critical step.

linwiz, try going back to stock and loading 1.4.2 and root from there...

linwiz said:
I understand being previously rooted but I was not previously rooted. The nc simply will not boot from the cwm sd. I don't know how to proceed with any steps without this critical step.
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It could be your CWM card. Look at my tips thread linked in my signature to find out why some cards do not boot. I also have a new version there you can try.

Where can I get a copy of 1.4.2?
Want to go back to 1.4.2 and then use my already prepared SD card to re-root.

I am going to retry with the 5.5.0.4 "new" sd image. in the mean time, how do i load 1.4.2 once my nook is completely factory/stock? i tried to load 1.4.1 like i would do on a official b&n update, but it just erases the file.
edit: i could not get that sd image to work either. i am following the same steps as I used to root in the past. im using the same sd card and card reader. i honestly think b&n might have done something horrible in 1.4.3 to block us.
edit: after several attempts at resetting, my nc says its 1.2.0 now. but yet it still goes from off to "read forever". i dont know whats going on any more.
edit: I am now sitting with a stock 1.4.1 nc and it still wont boot from sd. i dont know how many times i've burned different sd images to 3 different sd cards and nothing will boot.
edit: i decided to try windows instead of linux to burn the image, worked first shot.

How to turn off OTA?
yelloguy said:
I was rooted on 1.4.2 when I got OTA update to 1.4.3. I used the same tools and utilities to root it again without any issues. And this time I blocked the OTA updates.
Here are the instructions I followed both times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438212
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Hey guys, how do I turn off the stupid OTAs???
Thanks!

I got this from the B&N Nook board. Sorry I can't give props to who posted it, or the link.
I already had Root Explorer but had to buy a SQL Lite Editor to edit the registry...both are worth it...
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You can do this to block OTA updates:
Download Root Explorer from the play store....its not free but its worth it.
Open Root Explorer:
Tap on Data
Tap on Data
Tap on com.bn.devicemanager.
Tap on databases
Tap on devicemanager.db
Tap on registry
Turn to go to landscape mode (should look like a spread sheet)
Go to com.bn.device.fota.mode and look over to the "value" column. It should say auto or automatic.
Long touch on Auto and choose "edit fields".
Change Auto to Manual and hit save.

Thank you so much!!!

josepha24 said:
I apologize if this has been answered already. I did read the 2 threads involving the 1.4.3 update, but did not get a clear answer.
Can I use the same method I used when I rooted NC running 1.4.2? (clockworkmod 3.2.0.1 and manualnooter 5.02.19)
I also installed the kernel. I have all this info on my PC, saved from my SD card. I misplaced my SD card and thankfully saved all the info on it. I have a new card and am ready to try this root. Can you also offer any info on blocking OTA updates? I tried that once before (2 updates ago) and it didn't work.
I hope I conveyed this clearly. I am ready to scream with the B & N update nightmare!!
Thanks for any help~
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Yes you can use the same method when rooting 1.4.2. You can also create a Stock Rom 1.4.3 w/ CWM on it by following the instructions here. This will also disable OTA Updates AFAIK.

Root the nook verison 1.4.3
linwiz said:
I am going to retry with the 5.5.0.4 "new" sd image. in the mean time, how do i load 1.4.2 once my nook is completely factory/stock? i tried to load 1.4.1 like i would do on a official b&n update, but it just erases the file.
edit: i could not get that sd image to work either. i am following the same steps as I used to root in the past. im using the same sd card and card reader. i honestly think b&n might have done something horrible in 1.4.3 to block us.
edit: after several attempts at resetting, my nc says its 1.2.0 now. but yet it still goes from off to "read forever". i dont know whats going on any more.
edit: I am now sitting with a stock 1.4.1 nc and it still wont boot from sd. i dont know how many times i've burned different sd images to 3 different sd cards and nothing will boot.
edit: i decided to try windows instead of linux to burn the image, worked first shot.
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I have the color nook version 1.4.3 can you put up the directions on how i can root it its possible. Thanks

rooting instructions are at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494901