Hey Everyone, first off. I love you all. You've made me LOVE my Vibrant and NookColor more than ever!
I have two questions.. (sry my search on the site wasn't working )
1. I had a 4gb microsd card that I used to put the Autonooter for NC on it. Now I'm seeing alot of updates with froyo and overclocking kernels and I want to try them out. But my 4gb card is frozen solid at 32mb, I tried formating a through windows, I read on another post that I cant find at all that theres a better program out there for fully formatting microsd cards back to the original state.. Does anyone know the program?
2. I've been reading daily on the updates for Froyo, Which one is the current most stable version?
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1. Put the uSD card back into your NC. Under the original (BN) Settings ---> Device Info ---> SD card : first unmount the uSD card, then format it. Then remove from NC.
2. Not my thing, no help, sorry.
Thanks for the help on the SD Card! First step done, alot more to go!
Okay, So I installed Clockwork Recovery and made a backup of my system. After I installed clockwork, My nook froze at boot, I figured out how to get into clockwork recovery and I am currently restoring my eclair.
I see alot of people using froyo, which build and what post did everyone do it from? I see alot of eMMC but I see a Development build.. I'm confused as to which one I should get.
Thanks!
Hello Folks (Long time no see ... last time I was on here was for windows phone stuff in 2008)
So I got in on the Nook Color BN ebay deal ($199) plus tax ...and I have been reading quite a bit (but barley scratched the surface on all the reading). So I thought I would ask something simple...
I want to backup my Stock Nook Color ...no changes made to it no nothing ...I did root it with a 2g Mico SD card last night that was super slow and the 2 part restore to factory just takes forever in my book (8 reboots with the factory wipe etc).
So here is my question ...Is there a way to backup the stock BN nook color (1.01 firm ware) with all your settings etc so all you would have to do is load that on an SD card put it in hook up the nook to the computer and your done ...basically a reverse auto-nooter-2.12.25 type of file ? with a step by step instructions
Thanks in advance to any one that responds/read ...sorry Im back to being a Noob ...
If an admin reads this and thinks that this is addressed some place else please let me know where and please delete this thread.
geekserver said:
Hello Folks (Long time no see ... last time I was on here was for windows phone stuff in 2008)
So I got in on the Nook Color BN ebay deal ($199) plus tax ...and I have been reading quite a bit (but barley scratched the surface on all the reading). So I thought I would ask something simple...
I want to backup my Stock Nook Color ...no changes made to it no nothing ...I did root it with a 2g Mico SD card last night that was super slow and the 2 part restore to factory just takes forever in my book (8 reboots with the factory wipe etc).
So here is my question ...Is there a way to backup the stock BN nook color (1.01 firm ware) with all your settings etc so all you would have to do is load that on an SD card put it in hook up the nook to the computer and your done ...basically a reverse auto-nooter-2.12.25 type of file ? with a step by step instructions
Thanks in advance to any one that responds/read ...sorry Im back to being a Noob ...
If an admin reads this and thinks that this is addressed some place else please let me know where and please delete this thread.
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Your options as the way I see it:
1. Use a rooted ROM by booting off the SD card and keep the internal (eMMC stock) in tact.
OR
2. In the development section, there should be a thread on the first page about Dual booting. This may require some workarounds but flashing a second partition with a rooted OS through CWM and keeping the first partition stock might be another option. You may need to do this by booting up CWM through an SD because you might not be able to install CWM if you keep the first partition stock.
Eddog4DROID said:
Your options as the way I see it:
1. Use a rooted ROM by booting off the SD card and keep the internal (eMMC stock) in tact.
OR
2. In the development section, there should be a thread on the first page about Dual booting. This may require some workarounds but flashing a second partition with a rooted OS through CWM and keeping the first partition stock might be another option. You may need to do this by booting up CWM through an SD because you might not be able to install CWM if you keep the first partition stock.
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Thanks for the reply Eddog4DROID
I was thinking more like I have 2 Micro SD cards (2 8gb class 6 Micro SD) and on SD card "A" I would have the stock as I got it from BN and use the technique where one connects it to the PC and let the SD card do its magic for it going back to stock ...SD card "B" would be used for my normal adroid stuff ...so not only dual booting but for applications pictures etc ...basically all that is fun to do with your full android.
I will check out the dual booting thing in the dev thread as you instructed because I see that as a good option ...hopefully I can have it so if the SD card is in then it boots to the hacked android and if the SD card is not in then it boots to normal standered nook color.
The one thing I am still searching for is the HTC Home type of screen (the old school flipping clock with the current time and weather and the windshiled wipers etc) for the Nook Color to display on the lock screen ...but I plan to look for that in the threads later on.
Can't you just flash back to stock with the posted stock ROM?
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Can't you just flash back to stock with the posted stock ROM?
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That i guess would workd but how do I back up my Own rom ? and is the stock rom actually in ROM ? for some reason (and please correct me if I am wrong on this part) I thought that the Sock "rom" was actually on the SD card.
I am basically wanting to do away with the count to 8 before the rom kicks in ....maybe a cool thing would be to have an application that allows you to auto "flash" to the stock "rom" from a rooted machine ...like it would be an option and once done you would just have to manually reboot with out the SD card ( humm for to look more at the devfourms)
geekserver said:
I am basically wanting to do away with the count to 8 before the rom kicks in ....maybe a cool thing would be to have an application that allows you to auto "flash" to the stock "rom" from a rooted machine ...like it would be an option and once done you would just have to manually reboot with out the SD card ( humm for to look more at the devfourms)
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Check out MonsterRoot by IOMonster. Using his image, you can boot CWM from the SD card and backup your configuration to the SD. And of course restore.
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Check out MonsterRoot by IOMonster. Using his image, you can boot CWM from the SD card and backup your configuration to the SD. And of course restore.
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Intresting ... time to look for MonsterRoot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922870
I would have posted this question on the developer board, but I am too much of a noob. I am wary that my question will sound like jibberish, but I am really confused about dual booting and the special files that are necessary.
I am using rooted 1.1 stock and have got it customized about as far as I can go. I want to run CM7, but the one app that keeps me tied to the Eclaire OS is the original B&N reader app that allows downloading of magazines and newspapers. From what I gather, the standard Market Nook app does not allow magazines and newspapers to be downloaded. I saw that some on this board are trying to port the original stock reader to Froyo and CM7, but they are not there yet.
Because I want to keep 1.1 and still try out CM7, I am looking to either boot CM7 off an SD card or dual boot 1.1 and CM7 in eMMC. I have yet to see a solution for booting CM7 off SD, so I have turned my attention to dual booting.
There are threads and files on the development board that allow for dual booting, but I can't quite figure them out. If possible, I would like to have the current 1.1 placed in the "alternative" partition (Power+n) and CM7 in the main partition (Power). Here are my questions:
Can I dual boot my existing 1.1 and the latest version of CM7 (14)?
Can I do this without any specially modded ROMs?
Does running the partitioning program destroy the existing 1.1 setup?
There is also a "script" to move the current setup to the new partition. Does that mean that my exising 1.1 setup will be left intact after the partitioning and can be moved without any alteration?
If so, do I need a special version of CM7 or will it automatially flash to the proper partition?
Assuming this is all possible, how do I use adb with all of the partitions?
And lastly, is CWM still usable in this type of arrangement?
I am sorry for all of these questions and I hope they kind of make sense. Thanks very much in advance for any help.
All good questions. I can only answer number 3. the partitioning zip will not destroy the BN install. Just makes the free space on the emmc smaller. Well it does more then that, but that is what you'll notice when using the BN install. I successfully used it to dual boot with HC. There is a bug with CWM 3005 that you'll run into if you follow the HC dual boot instructions from addictivetips. Use CWM 3010 or look for the shell script you have to ADB onto the CWM to allow CWM 3005 work with the dual boot script.
I'd love the answers to the other questions as well.
This is the fastest and easiest way I found to Dual Boot. Works flawlessly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941883
Hi all,
After reading all the great stuff about the NC recently, CM7, Phiremod and the honeycomb releases Ive convinced a mate of mine in California who's visting the UK to bring me one over to tinker with..
Now.. After doing some research Im overwhelmed with info and thought Id ask for "up to date" pointers..
1. Is there a straightforward guide to rooting and installing the NC, as I live in the UK Im not fussed about the original NC rom. I've seen Cyanogenmods wiki entry http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barnes_&_Noble_Nook_Color:_Full_Update_Guide is this the best approach?
2. Which rom is best? Plain CM7, Phiremod or Honeycomb as posted by deeper blue?
3. Any other pointers?
Sorry for such basic questions, im just overloaded and not 100% sure which is the best process to take.
thanks all in advance
Angelo
Take a look in the stickies, there are comprehensive guides to root....just make sure you're using the correct version. If your mate is buying a brand new one for you, you'll most likely need the version for rooting with partitions. I have used all 3 of the roms you mentioned and my personal preference is CM. Phiremod is just a heavily themed version of CM and the honeycomb build is ok, but it lacks some features and is still a bit buggy because the source code has not been released for honeycomb
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If you decide on CM7 (which I personally recommend), I would look for "How to Install CynaogenMod 7 on the Nook Color" (can't post links) on YouTube. I personally found it very useful. If something seems off, make sure you look at the description and read some user comments. With the way this guy explains it it's practically idiot proof and it's unlikely you'll mess anything up.
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Thanks Guys,
I've been doing more reading and yeah looks straightforward..
Considering Im not interested in the core B&N OS, I was thinking of installing CM7 to the internal memory and then perhaps installing Honeycomb (deeperblue version) on a memory stick to "play with".
From what I can tell the HC port is nice as a toy but not robust enough considering HC hasnt been released to AOSP.
Makes sense?
If you are looking to 'play with' honeycomb on a MicroSD install, check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045018
You get Honeycomb and Phiremod in a dual-boot image tailored for a MicroSD install.
Read through the thread and see if it's to your taste.
For the most usable ROM, go with CM7. Just follow this guide in this post. Very simple.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227
The only issue is if you have a "blue dot" with the newer partition. Just read the RED text at the beginning of that post.
After you get this running, you can read up a little more and create a SD card w/ Honeycomb or Phiremod to play around with. But CM7 is the most stable out there (well, I guess Phiremod is good to, because it is a customized CM7).
Good Luck.
Use CM7, it's the best for now.
HC is beauty but still a lot of work to be done.
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For the most usable ROM, go with CM7. Just follow this guide in this post. Very simple.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227
The only issue is if you have a "blue dot" with the newer partition. Just read the RED text at the beginning of that post.
After you get this running, you can read up a little more and create a SD card w/ Honeycomb or Phiremod to play around with. But CM7 is the most stable out there (well, I guess Phiremod is good to, because it is a customized CM7).
Good Luck.
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+1 for this guide!
"The only issue is if you have a "blue dot" with the newer partition. Just read the RED text at the beginning of that post."
For some reason I thought that statement was obsoleted, am I wrong?
It was valid if you have v1.2 NC and flashing with CwM Recovery prior to v3.2.xx.
But since the instructions do indicate using v3.2.0.1 CwM, then why care about blue-dot or not since it has been taken care off unless v3.2.x.x not properly does the job.
Maybe because you have a choice in partition schemes?
You really will want to repartition the new nook. 1 gb is a very small partition for your programs. 5gb works much better and the change is fairly painless.
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Maybe because you have a choice in partition schemes?
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That's a reasonable reason but again, it shouldn't be highlighted in RED, ORANGE at best
In fact, since it's a choice of good, it should be in GREEN.
thanks guys
Thanks guys, Im in awe with all the feedback and comments this thread is getting..
yes, Ive received the NC today and its charging Also doing loads and loads of reading
My nook does have a bluedot so my partitions are 5gb Data/1Gb Media.
I'll probably leave it like so, considering CWM supports this now its ok, and put most of my media on an external 16gb microsd card..
If Im right I can still install apps into the 5gb partition right?
Also , if I understand it correctly I can actually install CM7 onto a microSD and simply boot from this right ,without rooting/installing CWM... ?
Angelo
asantaga said:
If Im right I can still install apps into the 5gb partition right?
Also , if I understand it correctly I can actually install CM7 onto a microSD and simply boot from this right ,without rooting/installing CWM... ?
Angelo
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You can still install apps into the /data partition but pls note: if your NC isn't rooted, you can only install apps that offered by B&N. You do not have full access of Android Market.
About CM7, yes, you can run CM7 off uSD and not touching the eMMC (aka internal memory) at all. Be considered getting a Sandisk (class 2 or class 4)
B-i-g thanks
All,
BIG Thanks to everyone,
I've successfully (actually flawlessly), repartitioned my nook to the old standard and installed CM7 into the internal memory..
All flawlessly. Also ordered a sandisk 16gb memory card from amazon.co.uk, so that will hold most of the media..
I was considering making the main partition >1Gb (1.9Gb) but decided to leave it as it is for now.. It was so easy yo tweak I thought Id try it vanilla and then grow if I need to..
Awesome-ness
ok wheres my 5gb?
ok got one question now..
/media is supposed to have 5gb available..
CM7 doesnt appear to allow me to use it as a SD card.. but ive found it mounted as /mnt/emmc
How does one use it ??? I tried downloading pdfs and I was told that an SD card was required for this... :-( when i get home I was going to try mounting it via usb to a computer but is that the only way?
There are 2 things you need to know
1. If you're running CM7, you MUST have a uSD. "MUST" does seem to be a strong word but for some reason, that I still try to figure out, an external uSD is required. W/o it, you can still using it but there's some apps won't run if no uSD plugged. It means the NC works 99.9% w/o uSD. I guess I should take the "MUST" back, ehhh
2. If you're running the recently nightly-build CM7, the USB storage utitlity should already be implemented within the ROM. All you need to do is
1. Connect NC and PC via USB cable
2. by this time, the usb indicator should be appeared on the NC, tab on it
3. Tab on Connect USB to transfer .......
4. Turn USB Mass Storage on
5. by this time, PC should recognize the /media on the NOOK
6. do what you want to do
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There are 2 things you need to know
1. If you're running CM7, you MUST have a uSD. "MUST" does seem to be a strong word but for some reason, that I still try to figure out, an external uSD is required. W/o it, you can still using it but there's some apps won't run if no uSD plugged. It means the NC works 99.9% w/o uSD. I guess I should take the "MUST" back, ehhh
2. If you're running the recently nightly-build CM7, the USB storage utitlity should already be implemented within the ROM. All you need to do is
1. Connect NC and PC via USB cable
2. by this time, the usb indicator should be appeared on the NC, tab on it
3. Tab on Connect USB to transfer .......
4. Turn USB Mass Storage on
5. by this time, PC should recognize the /media on the NOOK
6. do what you want to do
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Wicked, yeah didnt see the little icon down below
thanks
Hey Angelo, I just wanted to share my experience.
I love gadgets, and tinkering with gadgets. I am an IT manager/minor programmer/webmaster, etc. etc... so no surprise that I feel right at home here BUT, I also love to read and I think that the Nook app for Android is bunk (e.g. "poor") compared to the stock NC experience.
I decided pretty early on that I wanted to keep the NC stock (partially due to warranty) and have a dual boot option for CM7. I had initially installed CM7 on my NC, replacing the stock rom all together. I ended up putting the stock ROM back on.
Here is a post from another thread where I outline that experience...and the guides that I use.
I talk about partitions in that post, since you have a new NC, don't even bother yourself with that...just note the guides there that will get you where you want to go, either way....
asantaga said:
ok got one question now..
/media is supposed to have 5gb available..
CM7 doesnt appear to allow me to use it as a SD card.. but ive found it mounted as /mnt/emmc
How does one use it ??? I tried downloading pdfs and I was told that an SD card was required for this... :-( when i get home I was going to try mounting it via usb to a computer but is that the only way?
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Many (older) apps in on Android are designed to ONLY look for storage called "sdcard". So your 5gb of internal (emmc) called "Media" will not be able to be utilized by those Apps.
Apps that are better programmed and designed can access the memory called "Media".
When I first got my NC, I installed CM7 on an sd card.. quickly found out that it wasnt stable enough for me and I installed CM7 on emmc. I'm selling my nook to a friend and want to return it to stock with no CWM on it.
Before I installed CM7 on emmc I made a backup of my stock setup. Should I restore this backup or wipe everything and use the zip of 1.2 without CWM (this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720)?
I want to return the nook to how it was on the day I bought it when I first took it out of the box. Are there any other steps I have do to unregister it or anything? He wants to be able to purchase books through B&N with it and all that.
Thanks
The 1.2 .zip is probably simplest. It will definitely leave the NC de-registered without any extra steps.
So I guess I'll follow the guide for a clean 1.2 install. I will then be able to update to 1.3 correct?
Edit: Also, my nook is a blue dot, with the newer partitions. If that matters at all.
Hmm, I'm not sure how the 1.2 image will interact with the newer partitions--that thread you linked and the one with the 1.2 image are both pre-blue-dot, with no mention of how the new partitions interact with those methods. Your best bet may be to clear CWM off eMMC and do 8 failed boots, to be safe.
So instead of messing with the 1.2 zip, should I instead restore the clean stock backup that I made using CWM before I installed CM7 on emmc? If I read correctly, I can unregister the nook in the stock nook settings and then re-register it. I think. Basically I want to make take my personal information off of it and put his on.
I guess I don't HAVE to take off CWM, unless it will cause problems? The person I'm giving the nook to is not very computer literate and I don't want him to have any problems down the road.
My thinking is, if you restore from your back up image (presumably made via CWM on eMMC), it will not remove CWM. The 1.2 image from this thread might install just fine as long as your CWM is up to date (3.2.0.1), but I'm not 100% sure of it. Your safest bet may be to repartition first using this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094371
Unless, of course, someone can confirm that the 1.2 image works with blue-dot NCs. If your friend wants the 5GB /data instead of /media, there's another zip in the repartition thread you can use after you're back to stock.
ETA: the main problem CWM would cause is blocking future B&N updates.
ETA2: if you're a gambler, you could just try the 1.2 image (make sure you have CWM 3.2.0.1). If it won't boot, try 8 failed boots to restore. If it still won't boot, you'll need to make a CWM SD card and repartition anyway.
Just rebooted into recovery and my CWM version is 3.2.0.1. CWM has gotta go then, since I want him to be able to receive all future updates.
You could also just google around a little bit, there's a guide to repartition the NC back to pre-bluedot partitions.
It's pretty simple. I did it to mine prior to installing CM7.
Here's a guide: http://mrm3.net/nook-color-how-to-blue-dot-nook-color/
Also, from my understanding the newer partitions shouldn't affect any roms being loaded... including the stock one. They're all made to fit on the original 1gb partition, so they'll fit fine on the 5gb one.
Here's a similar thread to this though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125675
Success.
Didn't mess with any partitioning. Put the 1.2 zip without CWM on an sd card, booted into recovery, wiped /system and /data, installed the zip, wiped /cache and dalvik cache. Rebooted into stock 1.3 with zero problems. Downloaded the 1.3 update with zero problems. Loving it.
Thanks all!
Are there any other steps I have do to unregister it or anything?
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Go to your account on the B&N website and de-register it from there.