I bought the NC as I heard it was running HC, and from that thought that I could develop HC-apps and deploy it to the NC. I've installed the HC-image (eMMC), but HC apps are not available.
Is there any way to get them running on this ROM? I guess a setting is set to use an API level < 11, is it possible to change it?
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Hello, I'm new to the forums and was just curious as to what I'm missing out on having just basic auto-nooter on my NC. Should I switch to Froyo or CM7? I use my NC as a reader mainly and for some games. Still trying to figure out how to load my psx roms correctly.
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Hello, I'm new to the forums and was just curious as to what I'm missing out on having just basic auto-nooter on my NC. Should I switch to Froyo or CM7? I use my NC as a reader mainly and for some games. Still trying to figure out how to load my psx roms correctly.
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If you're happy, you're not missing anything. installing Froyo or CM7 allows for things such as Flash (both games and videos), more customization, and a few apps that only run on android 2.2 and above. Really, if you're using stock (even without a launcher) and you're happy, stick with it. A lot can go wrong (although nothing permanent, for the most part) and builds are not yet as stable as stock rooted.
I'm sure this has been asked and answered, but everything I find when I search for it is in regards to the Nook app in the Marketplace. If I root the stock ROM (not flash CM7), can I launch the Nook software that the Nook shipped with? I.e., instead of a dual boot, I'm launching the Nook software from the menu. I understand that I could install and use the Nook app from the Marketplace, but the native/stock software (I think) is nicer.
Ya the Nook would not be much different, you would just have super user privileges, as well as be able to run a custom kernal.
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Confirming you can run the Nook as before, with some minor changes to the launch menu.
As the previous poster indicated, you can also put a custom kernel that allows you to change the CPU speed and governor settings, and in general tweak the interface. Some annoyance with being pushed to the Nook menus (such as settings) means it is harder to find some of the other rooted facilities but I am sure there are other apps you can install to get some of that functionality.
I have the nook manualnooter'd and prefer using it simply for the apparent lag i get with the other SD card based options, but thats card speed, not having time to sift through the many ideas and solutions others have spent time on and just enjoying the basic interface as still an easier run for reading and minimal "other stuff". YMMV of course but i recommend it!
which one do you guys prefer?
and WHY?
HC of course, only reason I bought it. Only would go to froyo if there was a super hot game, because most Force close on HC.
To expand on that, it's reported many apps do not show up for Honeycomb devices that are in the market. Exactly which of those you need are something that you'd have to figure out.
Also I'm hearing Honeycomb is less stable.. More reboots (not clear on if it's Android or device, ie: kernel, reboots), and heard at least a story or two about boot loops afterwords.
So as for the app compatibility, anyone know an easy way to see what apps might "disappear" when updating to HC? Does the Android market show it? (Besides showing "Not compatible with your device" on said device) Maybe the manifest could be parsed to see? If I knew what to look for I could iterate over my TiBu backups and look for myself at least.
If you are rooted I think that editing the the build prop to reflect the HC "name" would do the trick and show you compatible apps. I would also like to know which of my apps wont work anymore and it is the reason I am not updating. Kind of lame to have the update and half of your apps not working - device rendered useless. Also is this the case for all HC 3.2 devices? I have a brand new Transformer sitting in a sealed box and I am debating weather I want to keep it or not.
I am still debating. Froyo does everything I want, I know the apps work, and when I think about it, the S7 has a screen resolution that matches Froyo - 800 x 480, which is the same as most high end smartphones. HC is really designed for larger screens.
Plus, there isn't any "official" way to update my 4G model. If they release a T-Mobile official update, I may go for it.
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If you are rooted I think that editing the the build prop to reflect the HC "name" would do the trick and show you compatible apps. I would also like to know which of my apps wont work anymore and it is the reason I am not updating. Kind of lame to have the update and half of your apps not working - device rendered useless. Also is this the case for all HC 3.2 devices? I have a brand new Transformer sitting in a sealed box and I am debating weather I want to keep it or not.
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The reason the app doesn't work with Honeycomb isn't because of HC but because of the developer of the app hasn't tweaked it's app to work with Honeycomb. You can also determine if an app is compatible with your device by pulling it up via a computer and logging into the your Google account and it should pull up the devices that the app is compatible to. I have more than one device that is Android based so it lists out whether a device is compatible or it will say compatible to all my devices. You can also add an app to more than one device from the same computer, it will simply push it to your machine. Hope that helps.
Hi, ive got nook color with 7.03 on an sd card but my apps are limited, I downloaded the newer version of android market thinking that would fix it but it hasnt, for instance when im in the top free android market I only have access to 28 market apps.......not the endless stream like on my phone, whats going on, how do I get access to the whole market?
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Hi, ive got nook color with 7.03 on an sd card but my apps are limited, I downloaded the newer version of android market thinking that would fix it but it hasnt, for instance when im in the top free android market I only have access to 28 market apps.......not the endless stream like on my phone, whats going on, how do I get access to the whole market?
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That's probably an issue with the market filtering by tablet type which in turn is affected by the lcd screen resolution.
You can either manually set the lcd density but better would be to upgrade to a much later CM7 where this issue is already sorted. Use either the latest nightly or even better the KANG MiRaGe ROM
So I am running the first ICS leak (6.7.2231) and I am loving it. I also love that webtop is much more usable out of the box then the original. Can anyone explain to me what is actually ahppening OS wise when I connect my phone to my lapdock?
I've noticed that I can have different wallpapers and some apps don't stay running (VPN and terminal that I've noticed).
I understand that the original webtop ran a custom debian (I think) Linux install when you connected it. Is it actually running a separate instance of Android when I connect it now?
From what I can deduce it automatically modifies the Android configuration files to set the tablet mode for higher resolutions and then restarts all the significant processes. It only seems to work with the stock launcher as well, has issues when used with Apex at least.