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[Q] 1.0.1 update missing on B&N, where to find?

Recently purchased a CN with a serial # starting with 2005 and running 1.0.0. Want to upgrade to 1.0.1 to be able to use Auto-Nooter however the new 1.1 is only showing on b&N.com , have been searching for hours with no luck. Thanks

Nevermind found it

If/when I learn to use that dropbox or w/e it is, I will be able to help more

The B&N link will take you to the 1.1.0 release. However if you copy the link and then paste it into your address bar you can change the link to point to the 1.0.1 release. You will need to change the "v1.1" directory to "v1.0.1" and you should be able to download the 1.0.1 Sideload file.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9943171/Sideload_update.zip
If theres a lot of interest Ill post it to megaupload

AdHoc Patch For Honeycomb?

Can anyone link me to the proper patch for AdHoc network on Honeycomb? I've seen threads about it but mostly mentioning stock, what's the patch I should be using for Honeycomb installs on emmc?
Much thanks.

ad hoc nookdevs.com
I used the method found on nookdevs.com under the nook color portal. worked just fine for running off sd card. i'm sure that is some where here also, but that is where i know it is.

mattdavis523 said:
I used the method found on nookdevs.com under the nook color portal. worked just fine for running off sd card. i'm sure that is some where here also, but that is where i know it is.
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Worked Perfect! Thanks so much.

Tried it on my Viewsonic Gtab with HC Flashback 10 version
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/enable-ad-hoc-network-support-on-motorola-xoom-honeycomb-tablet/
Try this solution boot into recovery add the file to the root of the device install the zip manually restart.
Hopefully it helps out.

Able to browse BN Bookstore with 1.1 Rooted?

I am able to browse the BN bookstore with 1.0.1 rooted. However, I can't with 1.1 Rooted. I tried these methods:
Method 1
Register stock 1.0.1 NC
Upgrade by copying 1.1 to NC via usb cable as suggested by BN
Root with Rootpack 0.7
Everything works but browsing for book from BN.
Method 2
Register stock 1.0.1 NC
Root with Rootpack 0.7
Load Nook Color V1.1.0_r2 [01/29/2011] by Decad3nce
Still can't buy books.
If you are able to browse the BN store, please post the method you use to root 1.1.

I rooted using the Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 (did a clean wipe and sideloaded the upgrades to 1.1.0 and then used Auto-Nooter).
I can both browse and buy books from BN.

There is already a pretty big thread on this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860830

dzigns said:
I rooted using the Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 (did a clean wipe and sideloaded the upgrades to 1.1.0 and then used Auto-Nooter).
I can both browse and buy books from BN.
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Same for me, Auto-nooter 3.0, after a normal update path to 1.1
and the Bookstore works perfectly I am able to browse and buy.
Are you getting a errors message or anything when trying to do this??
Did you Register your nook color? and do you have a Credit card on file with B&N Website?

therealguppy said:
Same for me, Auto-nooter 3.0, after a normal update path to 1.1
and the Bookstore works perfectly I am able to browse and buy.
Are you getting a errors message or anything when trying to do this??
Did you Register your nook color? and do you have a Credit card on file with B&N Website?
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I did register the NC. But when I try to browse, it just hangs. Thanks for the note. I will go back to stock 1.0.1, side load 1.1 and then use AN3.0

dzigns said:
I rooted using the Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 (did a clean wipe and sideloaded the upgrades to 1.1.0 and then used Auto-Nooter).
I can both browse and buy books from BN.
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Thanks! Using AN3 did the trick. Apparently if you use Rootpack 0.7 with Rom 1.1 browsing books gets disabled.

fpga_guy said:
Thanks! Using AN3 did the trick. Apparently if you use Rootpack 0.7 with Rom 1.1 browsing books gets disabled.
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She good to know. If I attempt root and Gapps again I'll use AN3
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Apparently the failure to be able "SHOP" BN may be caused the a missing file when using Rootpack 0.7. So it may require a modified framework.jar file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11409816&postcount=9

Need 1.3 update file

I just received a NC with 1.2 and I want to Noot it. It looks like 1.4.1 has issues so I'd like to stop at 1.3. BN only lists 1.4.1. Is there a 1.3 update file floating around.

I had one convenient: mediafire.com/?096l9lbv9lvn8n4

[Q] Can I keep stock rom and run Kindle & Zinio?

I am new to the Nook Color and I have purchased the N2A card and have been able to run both the Nook stock rom and the full tablet experience.
What I would like to do is use the stock rom (preferably the new one with Netflix) and add the Kindle app and the Zinio app. I already have a tablet in my iPad and was looking to use the Nook Color strictly as an ereader. Since I have alot of Kindle books I'd like to have access to them. I found the Nook default software to be a better experience than the full Android system.
Is there a way to keep the stock Nook OS, but add the Kindle app to it?
Thanks!

If you root the stock B&N firmware, at least up to v1.4.1, you can load 3rd party apps, including the Kindle reader. You'll want to use GMPOWER's updated manualnooter provided in post 1640 in this thread.
Confirm that your NC is on v1.4.1 and use ONLY that version of manualnooter. Basically, use the procedure described in post 1 in that thread, but substitute GMPOWER's version of manualnooter for v1.4.1. I've done this and it works very well.
Alternately, if your Kindle books are not DRM 'protected' (locked down), you can convert them to the epub format for use on the Nook reader using Calibre without having to root your NC.

If I am not at 1.4.1 should I update it first?

1.4.1 adds some very nice features, and is the stock version worth using, if any. Prior to that, you can get pretty much the same functionality out of Cyanogenmod or another ROM. At v1.4.1, you can still sideload content. I understand there's a newer version that prevents sideloading, and will get pushed down via Over the Air update if you don't block it. I'm afraid that's all the info I have. Also, after rooting, be sure to disable auto updates to avoid breaking root and sideloading.
I'd suggest:
1. Update to 1.4.1
2. Root
3. Block OTA updates

Thank you for the tips. I just want to clarify:
1.4.1 downloaded from B&N is the one I want to install manually? I too had heard that the latest version prevents sideloading and 1.4.1 looks to be the latest, so I wasnt sure I should install that one.
or is there a newer OTA update to 1.4.1 that prevents it?
Again thanks for your time.

I don't really know what broke sideloading. I do know that my Quick Settings->Settings->Device Info->About Your NOOKcolor shows Software Version 1.4.1, and I can sideload. I downloaded that version here, though I can't guarantee it's the same. I've blocked updates, and haven't had any problems.
I'll do an MD5 checksum on what they're offering versus my version later and let you know it it's changed.

Thanks. From my search on the web 1.4.1 breaks sideloading.

Hmm. Although the file name is identical, the files are different:
NEW:
$ md5sum nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip
88c85d63f6e78d1eaa52ec97a1b5b698 nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip
OLD (Working):
$ md5sum nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip
2a27f54b65431a096af4f07967bcd6b5 nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip
MediaFire says the file is too big at over 200 MB for a free account.

I found this here which matches your md5:
http://hotfile.com/dl/137807542/90dd0b4/nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip.html
Question: Can earlier versions (1.3, 1.01, etc.) always be installed regardless of current version? (IE can I go from 1.4.1 to 1.3?)

When I try to install the Kindle Reading App on my Nook Color ("Blue Dot" & software version 1.4.1) running Cyanogenmod 7.0.3-encore Android 2.3.3 Build GR140 from a microSD card, or on my Nook Color running Honeycomb3.0 from microSD card, I get the message "Your device is not compatible with this item." (i.e., the Kindle app). Searching around the internet, I found one suggestion that if I changed the screen resolution the app would be compatible, but I haven't been able to get this to work. Any advice?”

Velvis said:
I found this here which matches your md5:
http://hotfile.com/dl/137807542/90dd0b4/nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip.html
Question: Can earlier versions (1.3, 1.01, etc.) always be installed regardless of current version? (IE can I go from 1.4.1 to 1.3?)
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I, too, would like to know if we can downgrade from 1.4.1 to 1.3? And, if yes, where do we find the earlier versions, ie 1.3 and even 1.2? Thanks.