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I'm curious about rooting the NC. If I root with Auto-nooter and still use the B&N stock launcher, what will be different than if I just left it totally stock? I thought I read something about not being able to buy books through BN anymore... is this true?
IF you root, you will be able to access the android market and all the apps that come with it like angry birds, kindle reader, youtube, etc.
You CAN still buy books from the bn store. I bought "the girl with the dragon tattoo" just yesterday.
There are however, some cases of bn instore features not working after root, but some people have retained that functionality. So maybe its just luck.
IF you don't root you will have the instore functionality but no market, so no non default apps.
Hope i could help.
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EDIT: just reread your post and keeping the default launcher is no different to getting a new one, you just have to reboot to have any new apps you downloaded from the android store show up in the exrtras drawer...
Man that's a mouthful
Thanks, that about answers all my questions! Personally, I'm all for switching it to LauncherPro but my wife likes to have it as an e-reader first and tablet second. Me? I just like to hack things!
Its possible to keep all added apps to the extras panel and not use a third party launcher. This way the nook will be nearly identical to stock. Might be nice if one party wants to add apps and the other wants to retain a simple ebook reader.
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do the honeycomb roms still retain the original eReader apps that came with the nook? Like the library and whatnot?
No.
Homer
Crap... so is the nook app on the market the same thing?
The Nook for Android app on the market is basically the same except I believe it doesn't have the magazines and newspaper part.
Nook app same thing as stock reader?
kingkurry said:
Crap... so is the nook app on the market the same thing?
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[strikethru/]Not really. It only reads BN ePubs. Also, I'm having no luck getting Nook.apk to recognize any non-BN ePubs. Is this common for others? [/]
edit: MNMichael is correct. I figured out a while ago how to sideload other books; forgot to update post. Thanks for pointing it out.
Is there any way to dual boot honeycomb and the stock nook rom? Honeycomb doesn't work too well from my class 4 SD card, so I was considering this. I don't really want to lose all the B&N features of the nook.
I guess the other option is to boot a stock from from an SD card.
wpnyc2009 said:
Not really. It only reads BN ePubs. Also, I'm having no luck getting Nook.apk to recognize any non-BN ePubs. Is this common for others?
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Not so. Other than the loss of magazines and newspapers, you can still sideload other publications.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11816161
I actually like the reader for Android better than the stock Nook reader.
You'll also lose the read in store ability, and no more free books, at least not from B&N.
Hey guys,
Do you know where could I download the Nook app? Im currently living in the Netherlands and its not appearing on my market
For those of you running CyanogenMod, do you still have the full B&N Reader experience? I'd love to run CM but my kids have books on the Nook Color. Not regular books but the nook kids books that only run on Nook Color and iPad.
unfortunately you have to stay on auto-nooter (rooted stock eclair rom) to keep the B&N stuff.
Right now the NOOKcolor app that comes with the stock OS and supports newspapers, magazines, and kids books does not work on anything but the stock OS. There is ongoing work to try to get it going under alternative ROMs. Subscribe to this thread for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976270
Unfortunately the best you can do right now is set up dual-boot between CM7 and stock.
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Right now the NOOKcolor app that comes with the stock OS and supports newspapers, magazines, and kids books does not work on anything but the stock OS. There is ongoing work to try to get it going under alternative ROMs. Subscribe to this thread for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976270
Unfortunately the best you can do right now is set up dual-boot between CM7 and stock.
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Thank you for pointing that thread out to me. I absolutely will subscribe to it. That is exactly the kind of think I wanted to see. I very much appreciate it.
Let me make sure I get this right. Say you abandon B&N stock and run something like NookieFroyo or CM7 then download the B&N app from the market. The downloaded B&N app does not work on NF/CM7 ?!?!!
The Nook app works under CM7 but will not read magazines, newspapers, or books that self-read. This last one leaves out many good kids books.
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The Nook app works under CM7 but will not read magazines, newspapers, or books that self-read. This last one leaves out many good kids books.
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The videos of CM7 I've seen on Youtube look fantastic, but if I can't read my Economist subscription, then it's a deal breaker.
I just rooted my NC last night with Autonooter and it's a real thrill to suddenly feel like I finally own my Nook Color (an un-rooted Nook feels more like Barnes and Noble is lending you the device). I'd love to go full throttle with something like CM7, but honestly, I primarily bought the NC as an eReader+ so I'm just happy to be able to play the occasional game of Angry Birds. Now, if Popcap will just get off their butts and release Plants v. Zombies for Android all will be awesome in my world.
I currently have an ASUS Transformer Tablet running Honeycomb 3.2. My wife is interested in the Nook for reading, magazines, etc.
I think there is a Nook app for android as well. Can anyone help me decide if it's worth it to buy her the Nook, or not?
What does the nook have or not have that a full honeycomb tablet has?
What does the Nook app for android have/not have that the Nook may have?
Pro's/Con's for each way?
Not looking to Root the nook either to put full android on it, unless its easy and pretty much harmless.
Thanks for the help all!
p.s., how to i add my signature? i cant find it anywhere!
I have had both (returned the tf101 due to a hw bug - not a fault of the transformers design, just a normal qa bug). The current nooo application now has everything. Even magazines, which I remember being absent when I triedthe nook android app a while ago.
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pros: $250.00 cons: $350.00
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I currently have an ASUS Transformer Tablet running Honeycomb 3.2. My wife is interested in the Nook for reading, magazines, etc.
I think there is a Nook app for android as well. Can anyone help me decide if it's worth it to buy her the Nook, or not?
What does the nook have or not have that a full honeycomb tablet has?
What does the Nook app for android have/not have that the Nook may have?
Pro's/Con's for each way?
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The stock nook reader can do the children's books (lots of animation and "read to me"), the Android app can't. Otherwise, for grownups, they're pretty much equivalent.
The Nook doesn't have a phone, cell network, camera, microphone, video out, or bluetooth with reasonable range. These are some of the reasons that the price is so good.
When you run CM7, it does have host-mode USB (albeit a little hacky at the moment).
Not looking to Root the nook either to put full android on it, unless its easy and pretty much harmless.
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Booting CM7 off the SD is absolutely harmless, and very easy the third or fourth time you do it...
If the goal is to end up with a device that is good for reading books the Nook Color is a great solution. You might want to root it, very easy, and leave it running the stock OS. That will open up the NC to running apps and getting to the standard Market, but leaves the unit with the reader centric interface. I have mine this way and prefer that to a generic Android experience such as CM7. I usually prefer the bigger screen of the Transformer to the NC for general tasks like web browsing.
so what in lieu of the missing hardware (camera, gps, etc), what software limitations is on the stock nook color? Can you install apps from android market?
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p.s., how to i add my signature? i cant find it anywhere!
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couldn't find the signature under private messages
dandunn98 said:
so what in lieu of the missing hardware (camera, gps, etc), what software limitations is on the stock nook color? Can you install apps from android market?
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Stock is crap IMO. Its only good if your just going to be reading books. Cm7 makes this thing the best tablet for your money. It is crazy easy to install and you get the full android tablet experience for less than half the price of the big boys. Yes it is missing a camera and GPS but why would you ever need that on a tablet?
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And there is no market access on stock unless you root it.
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I have both and each has its place in my tablet world. I like the portability of the Nook and its gorgeous screen. The Transformer screen is equally impressive looking. Would highly recommend CM7 for Nook as others have suggested. When I need to use an app like Google Goggles, or other apps that use camera/video capabilities, the Transformer is the obvious choice and is quite capable. I have not yet had success with USB camera or headset with Nook but still have hope thanks to the devs continuing work. I have used GPS with both (using bluetooth GPS on the Nook). I use the Transformer as my "cell phone" now with my 3G mifi device (using the GrooVeIP app). I believe your household would enjoy having both.
With the nook app you have access to a lot less magazines because of liscense agreements. On the stock nook you have access to all magazine subscriptions like GQ and Vanity Fair.
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soo much good info so far. i'll have to investigate this CM7. don't know much about it at all
I also have both Transformer and Nook.
They each have their place. I almost always have the rooted nook with me. Keep in mind that you can find refurbs for $180 to $200.
Also, when you root to a sd card, you don't change the underlying software in the main memory of the nook. If you have a problem with your nook, just pull the sd card out and reboot it to stock.
Once rooted, you can add the software reader from Kindle and Sony. This means you can comparative shop to find the book you want. When it is stock, you can only buy from BN or borrow from your library.
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I also have both Transformer and Nook.
They each have their place. I almost always have the rooted nook with me. Keep in mind that you can find refurbs for $180 to $200.
Also, when you root to a sd card, you don't change the underlying software in the main memory of the nook. If you have a problem with your nook, just pull the sd card out and reboot it to stock.
Once rooted, you can add the software reader from Kindle and Sony. This means you can comparative shop to find the book you want.
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This all sounds great, and i like the SD card root you guys are talking about. I haven't rooted an android device before so it's new to me, and i know theres TONS of posts regarding it as well. I have jailbroken iphones/ipod touches so i know the concept of it all.
With root, can you obtain paid programs at no charge, like jailbreaks?
dandunn98 said:
With root, can you obtain paid programs at no charge, like jailbreaks?
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Please don't go there.
Rodney
rhester72 said:
Please don't go there.
Rodney
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understood. I'm all for giving credit to people for apps, and all. I just enjoy testing them before buying.
With the cost of most android programs being low, there should never be a reason to look at pirated software. The software development we have today is a testiment to the hard work of many talented developers who would not continue if their work was not appreciated.
The Nook color , like most any tablet/reader device, should be considered for purchase based on filling a specific need. For reading, I have not found another device that provides anything close to the experience of the nook. For less than $250.00, you have a color screen that rivals tablets costing 2-3 times the nook. The fact that the nook boots from an sd card allows you to have a full android experience while retaining the stock nook reader.
For those wishing to expand the stock nook, cm7 provides a rich android experience with multimedia and the (almost) entire android market for apps. The market is now "device aware" and will only allow download of apps compatable with the device.
As for USB use, I am using a logitech bluetooth keyboard to type this message and use USB host mode to connect my digital camera to the nook to transfer photos directly for better viewing.
If you require all the functions of a full tablet (camera, GPS, ect:.) The nook might not be for you but if it is a secondary device that you can use to enrich your life with it's many capabilities, you will not find a better value on the market.
I'll get off my soapbox now and let you get on with that nook purchase.
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With root, can you obtain paid programs at no charge, like jailbreaks?
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if you mean to "sideload" apps then yes
A few weeks ago Staples had a coupon for $100 off all tables, including the Asus Transformer. This week Target is giving a $100 gift card to anyone who purchases an Acer Iconia (effectively making the price $299). For just $50 more than the cost of a new Nook Color, it's a no-brainer to get the Honeycomb tablet.
Both of the deals mentioned above seem indicative of price drops in the Android tablet market. Anyone who missed out on the above deals, just wait, and you'll see more like them.
Im kinda curious... how do you guys use your Nook?
Did you ditch retail os for cm? Do you use both?
I did, running on nothing but cm.
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CM only, waiting for CM9
I emmc dual boot stock and CM7. Only reason I still have stock at all is for the kids interactive books.
CM only. Been running ICS since the source were first pushed/I learned to compile.
Dual booting BN 1.4.1 on eMMC for subscriptions and Conde Nast pubs, with CM (Mirage) on SD. Probably going back to CM on eMMC soon.
After many variations on my emmc and sd card, I finally settled for MN 1.3 which allows full BN software access (especially "read in store" which I use to offset no ebook discounts or coupons) and relatively unimpeded Market access on the "Zeam" side.
I recently updated it with 5.12.20 which (though designed for 1.4.1) installed with no problems and has not caused any issues.
One major plus with it is that I can now use HBO Go! The image is not quite as good as Netflix but is certainly acceptable.
Use very few apps on the BN side with almost all app usage on the "Zeam" side.
Very pleased with the current setup.
Now, if I could just figure out how to stretch the screen to 8.9 inches all would be right with the world!
Having never set up MN, how do you switch from Zeam to stock when in use?
Comes up as option (which side do you want to use type of thing) when you finish booting or whenever you press the "N" button.
From 12/2010 until around 8/2011 I used my NC as my tablet, but also read quite a bit on it, using CM7 most of that time. I got a Dell Streak 7 in August, and mostly the NC got dusty in the meanwhile.
But now I've been playing with it again quite a bit with ICS on it.
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From 12/2010 until around 8/2011 I used my NC as my tablet, but also read quite a bit on it, using CM7 most of that time. I got a Dell Streak 7 in August, and mostly the NC got dusty in the meanwhile.
But now I've been playing with it again quite a bit with ICS on it.
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Been using the ICS Kang from fattire and dalingrin?
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I got my nook yesterday and it's already rid of stock.
I couldn't find any use for it, JUST books. And I can download an Android e-reader so why bother? I love mine on CM, I'm waiting on a second memory stick to convert my mom's as well. She's made because mine is hacked and has so many more functions and hers isn't
CM only on mine. I'm pretty sure most of the other people here are using CM as well.
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I purchased a refurbished NC a month ago for $119 (?) and on first boot installed CM7 on emmc.
Use it primarily as a reader with Kindle, Zinio, news via browser and a weekly publication i get in PDF format.
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Boy, I use my nook for everything. I have run every rom out there. Currently running MIUI. Read news, Facebook, books, play games, listen/watch podcasts, watch Netflix and TV.com, use it as a personal planner - email, calendar and task list, use educational apps for my kids and grandkids, surf pinterest, and on and on. I have so many apps that i had to expand my data image to 2 GB. My whole life is on my nook! I'm a 53 year old grandma and feel pretty proud that at my age I've hacked nooks for myself and 4 others. They are as hooked on their nooks as I am.
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I use mines as an oversized remote controlled controlling my xbmc setup =D
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Miui rom with Zeam launcher from SD, but I will install CM or Miui to emmc since we can't use the B&N store in Europe.
My family members are using the Nook as an ereader, checking mail and for Facebook. I use it also as my portfolio for clients showing still photographs and 360° panorama images.
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Been using the ICS Kang from fattire and dalingrin?
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I've been using the ICS Cyanogen repository and building it per their instructions, yes.
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I've been using the ICS Cyanogen repository and building it per their instructions, yes.
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So I have been away from the forums for a few months (maybe more, heh). Where can I find more info on this build?
I've had my Nook for a year, and although it's been rooted, I only used it as an ereader. I just installed CM7 on it today, and I still plan to use only reader apps on the device. I like the freedom of being able to customize the device any way I want. CM7 is great, but my NC will still be used mainly as a reader.
I am dual-booting Nook 1.4.1 and CM7, but I spend most of my time on CM7