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Nook Color help!? Please

Ok so i've been looking around and trying to fix my nook that's stuck on the "n" boot loading screen and won't go pass that.. I recently used the autonook and just restarted the nook but it froze as soon as my first restart.. Now it won't even turn on it seems like. Anyway to fix this? I've read around but they're all a little confusing, i don't care if i go back to factory either.
I also did a factory reset but it seems like it still gets stuck on the "n" loading screen. I think that's what i did wrong as i probably messed up the loading files.

Do both resets. 8 failed boots ans power+n to boot.
If that doesnt work. download monster's rootpack and my restock to stock zip in dev and flash my restore to stock zip (or newer)..
Its all explained in dev forums.. take tike to read a bit..
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I think i'm starting to get it.. One thing though i used a 2GB microSD and i burned CWM on it and i have 114 MB free, i used a 8GB microSD and i still get the same space left.. How would i go around this? I'm trying to flash a zip on after formatting through CWM.

Use the second link on Monster's thread. 1gb image. Then copy the zip file to the root of your SD. Then flash..
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Cool, thanks! that helped and brought things back to normal.. I just rooted my NC now and it still has 1.0.1 and i have market and gmail but market won't download any apps.. Can't seem to figure out what's going on.
Edit: Nevermind it doesn't automatically download, i had to go in downloads for it to start. Thanks!! Guess it's not really like an android phone like i'm used to but i've figured it out!
I do have a question though. I'm not planning to flash any roms on this and keep it original, when i download apps from the market. where does it go and can i put it some place or is this only for people who flash?
Ahh i answered my own question. Once i restarted the device it was there under Extras. Thanks again!
Now it seems as if youtube app won't open or play videos on the website.

uEih said:
Cool, thanks! that helped and brought things back to normal.. <snip>
Ahh i answered my own question. Once i restarted the device it was there under Extras. Thanks again!
Now it seems as if youtube app won't open or play videos on the website.
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Use Titanium backup to clear user data .. should be fine .. several threads on this ...

Cyanogenmod Question

Hey, i'm having an issue with cyanogenmod 7 on my Nook Color. Switched from cupcake because I thought I'd have greater compatibility with apps. Since the change, programs that once worked (e.g. snesoid, beautifu widgets) won't book. Just get hung and ask me if I want to force close. I'm using the tablet tweaks and everything... is this just how it is, or did I mess up somewhere along the line? Thanks.

I can't speak for the specific apps or ROM ur using, but yeah this happens with the occasional app. Remember that u r using an unfinished product. It will get better as CM refines it. Android as a whole is a buggy system. Its never going to be as functional as something like iOS.

Did you wipe either Cache and/or Data partitions before flashing CM7? Wiping the Data partition will wipe all installed applications and settings, however, it will prevent any weird issues arising from incompatible settings across different ROMs and OS versions.
I don't know about snesoid, but my personal experience is that BW works very well in CM7.

sgt.pepper99 said:
Hey, i'm having an issue with cyanogenmod 7 on my Nook Color. Switched from cupcake because I thought I'd have greater compatibility with apps. Since the change, programs that once worked (e.g. snesoid, beautifu widgets) won't book. Just get hung and ask me if I want to force close. I'm using the tablet tweaks and everything... is this just how it is, or did I mess up somewhere along the line? Thanks.
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Sounds like something's wrong. My Beautiful Widgets works great. I'd try reinstalling using these instructions:

I have similar problems with both Beautiful Widgets and the XDA app. When I log into the XDA app, it gives me a force close pop up. However, when I use the XDA app without logging in, I don't have any problems.
Which instructions are you referring to in that MASSIVE 100+ page post?
Thanks.

joelszs said:
I have similar problems with both Beautiful Widgets and the XDA app. When I log into the XDA app, it gives me a force close pop up. However, when I use the XDA app without logging in, I don't have any problems.
Which instructions are you referring to in that MASSIVE 100+ page post?
Thanks.
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The first post on that page.. That's how I flashed CM7 (pretty standard method, really) and I have no problems with Beautiful Widgets. Haven't tested XDA app. To be honest, I have problems with XDA app on my Droid 1, CM7, so I never use it.

Thanks everyone! I installed following the instructions from wiki.cyanogenmod http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barnes_&_Noble_Nook_Color:_Full_Update_Guide
I will give it another shot and report back when I do. Right now I've gone back to cupcake, but still having a problem with beautiful widgets- gets stuck on the "loading skins" screen, never loads.
p.s. I *did* wipe the cache and data partitions

"Cupcake"?? I think you mean "Eclair"?
Cupcake was many versions ago, before the Nook existed, and the Nook Color ships with Eclair...

So, I switched to cyanogen, but I couldn't get beautiful widgets or snesoid to run. Trying to revert to factory settings, but every time I try I get stuck on the word ANDROID in blue.
I've tried hard booting 8x, I've tried running the script to change the bootcount but this just gets me to clockworkmod. I try running the factory reset/data wipe option, but it clearly doesn't remove cyanogen. I've also tried sideloading a 1.1 version zip, all to no avail. Any suggestions? Would uninstalling clockworkmod help?

Are you sure you followed the 8-failed-boots method precisely? That really should have brought you back to stock, at least as far as I understand.
http://nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM

I really do think so. It brought me to clockwork recovery instead of the usual factory reset...

Well I'm out of my league (I haven't done this) but it seems there are still ways... You could check out http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...install-cwr-save-root-revert-stock-image.html or do some searches here.

Now I'm stuck on the N sign instead of android... Tried everything in the link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914690 including the boot partition. No dice. The only way i can get it to boot is to reinstall cyanogen. Is there some trick to uninstalling cyanogen? Any other suggestions out there?

It seems like cyanogen just WON'T WIPE. Even when I format my data, it still loads, despite clockworkmod reporting that it has been formatted. Ideas please!

Check at androidtablets dot net
look for the link about restoring and removing clockwork from an SD card. I'd post the link but I can't yet.

MajTom said:
Check at androidtablets dot net
look for the link about restoring and removing clockwork from an SD card. I'd post the link but I can't yet.
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http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...install-cwr-save-root-revert-stock-image.html This one? tried it, no luck

Bummer. Yeah, that's the link. You might want to look in Nookdev too. They oulined a process that was similar, but they said you have to do the image restore AND unregister... though it's been a while since I've looked at it. It might be more helpful. Good luck in getting it back to stock.

This is unfortunate. I had been under the impression it was a LOT easier to get back to stock. (I still bet someone who knows will give you the right guidance.)
Oh well, I guess it's a good argument for using SD card booting exclusively -- I can't wait for a final CM7 SD Card ISO.

New to Nook.

Just got my Nook today, and am interested in rooting it. I'm looking for the best method to do so.
I have rooted my HTC Inspire using Bubby's one click method, so I'm not completely unfamiliar with the process, but want to make sure of the preferred method for the Nook before I started.
Any and all insight would be appreciated.

This is what I did: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barnes_&_Noble_Nook_Color:_Full_Update_Guide
It was easier than hide-and-go-seek against helen keller.
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This is what I and many, many others have used. As far as I am concerned this is the best guide for installing cm7 on the nook color.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227

SCrid2000 said:
This is what I did: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barnes_&_Noble_Nook_Color:_Full_Update_Guide
It was easier than hide-and-go-seek against helen keller.
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OK, great thank you. I know have CM7 running on my Nook. What version of Google apps do I need to get the Market installed?

Pope Viper said:
OK, great thank you. I know have CM7 running on my Nook. What version of Google apps do I need to get the Market installed?
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I just use the version room manager has.
There's a post for the new market here in the nook forums, but I can send you the apk if you can't find it.
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That would be appreciated, things I'm wanting to do:
- Market (I've got various items I paid for, that I would like to try).
- Fix ROM Manager, when trying to download, I get "Must upgrade...", then a force close. I'm assuming this is because I don't have the paid version installed, which I can download from Market (since I purchased it)
- Install Amazon Kindle (for the irony factor).
Any insight would be great, since I'm obviously new at this (I've owned my Nook for about 15 hours)

Pope Viper said:
- Fix ROM Manager, when trying to download, I get "Must upgrade...", then a force close. I'm assuming this is because I don't have the paid version installed, which I can download from Market (since I purchased it)
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I used the method described in Cyanogen's wiki and had the same issue. I ended up having to install through recovery instead of ROM Manager.

So is rom manager not working for you?
I'm sure there's about a million download links for this, but il make our ready for you
Google apps zip, to be flashed from cwm: http://db.tt/gF1hrau
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OK, I am now officially pissing myself. I am now able to get into Clockwork Recovery, I've wiped Factory/Cache/Dalvik, applied CM, and after a system reboot, it just goes back into recovery.
Help!

I am not having any luck whatsoever, and am afraid I bricked my device.
I've attempted to do a CM install (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barnes_&_Noble_Nook_Color:_Full_Update_Guide), but after putting the image on, and rebooting, it goes to black, but never comes back up.
Not sure what to try at this point.

OK, something new, I was able to return back to 1.0.1, but when I get to step 5 of setup, it indicates there is a problem, and to call B&N. It reports that the serial number, model number, and Mac address ing as "MISSING", and it is at version 1.0.1.
I do have a blue dot on the box.

So... How to jump in?

Hello all!
New Nook Color owner here. Love the little thing but I'm not sure what to do next!
Ideally I'd like to root it, get the CM7 nightlies on it, and have a generally stable system. There's lots of resources and tutorials on it, but where do I start? What tweaks should I apply? What's the best nightly build so far (one with deep sleep working)? should I install on the emmc or on a class 2 sandisk?
Help would definitely be appreciated.

penars said:
Hello all!
New Nook Color owner here. Love the little thing but I'm not sure what to do next!
Ideally I'd like to root it, get the CM7 nightlies on it, and have a generally stable system. There's lots of resources and tutorials on it, but where do I start? What tweaks should I apply? What's the best nightly build so far (one with deep sleep working)? should I install on the emmc or on a class 2 sandisk?
Help would definitely be appreciated.
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Starting with the SD card install of CM7 will let you try it without any risks, so try that first. Sandisc Class 2 is fast enough for it, although be aware there will be little lags here and there, particularly in the market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
The biggest problem for some people is writing the image to the card.. If it doesn't boot into CM7, it didn't burn right, period.
I suggest you put both the CM7 nightly and the Google Apps on the SD card for the initial install and it'll install both at the same time. When you get booted and you're setting up your Google Account hit the menu button and you'll be able to connect to wifi, then continue through setup normally.

yup having the right tools is the beginning:
SD cards probably 2 or 3, 4 gb sandisk cards Class-2 or 4
If you plan to move your stock B N to a bootable sandisk card, get an 8 GB one as well.
Then either 16 or 32 gb.
All of these of course sandisk.
You'll need a reader either small one directly for those disks or use a SD adapter.

Thanks for the responses guys. Long-term, would installing to the eMMCbenefit me more than on the SD, speedwise?
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I think that if you have very little use for the stock software, which would be basically for the special ebooks that have some interactive aspects. i.e. the little elephant.
Then you might as well emmc the alternative rom.
Now, if you use the nook as a ereader a lot and have a lot of books already and some of them interactive, you have the option of dual boot, boot of the sdcard (either the alt rom, or moving the stock over to the SD card).
It really depends.
I haven't bought any books outside of the ones that came with the nook color and so, I just backed up my stock rom and nandroided it. Eventually, I came to a night where I wanted to let my kids check out elephant story, so I ended up reflashing the stock, pushing the stock over to an SD card, so if I ever need to boot up that book for them, I can do it.
Otherwise I use cm7 for everything I need.

FWIW, full instructions on installing to emmc are here. Don't bother installing Dalingrin's OC kernel though separately, as it is already included with the recent CM7 nightlies.

penars said:
Thanks for the responses guys. Long-term, would installing to the eMMCbenefit me more than on the SD, speedwise?
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I have run it from both the eMMC and uSD. I really don't notice a difference.
I run from uSD using verygreen's "size agnostic..." guide now because I really like my stock B&N experience too so I put the stock ROM back on the eMMC. This way I can return it no problems if it needs warranty work...
Btw, putting CM7 on it is not rooting it, you are completely replacing the ROM on it. Rooting means leaving the stock ROM on it, and modifying it to allow for additional apps and marketplaces.
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I hope this is the right place to ask my question.
Can the Nook 3G be dual booted?

bobgee said:
I hope this is the right place to ask my question.
Can the Nook 3G be dual booted?
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The Nook 3g? The original black and white one?

dual boot for the nc ftw

cdaters said:
I have run it from both the eMMC and uSD. I really don't notice a difference.
I run from uSD using verygreen's "size agnostic..." guide now because I really like my stock B&N experience too so I put the stock ROM back on the eMMC. This way I can return it no problems if it needs warranty work...
Btw, putting CM7 on it is not rooting it, you are completely replacing the ROM on it. Rooting means leaving the stock ROM on it, and modifying it to allow for additional apps and marketplaces.
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Wrong. CM7 is pre-rooted. Rooting means gaining SU (administrator) privileges. This is used to give you more control and functionality on ANY rom or phone.
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Next Step For Nexus One

I've had my Nexus One a couple of years and there's not really anything out there I really fancy at the moment.
Therefore, to give it a new lease of life, I really need to get more free space.
I'm running 2.3.6 straight from Google at the moment on a rooted device to cut down on network bloatware.
However, in the UK there's lots of apps we can't use and I don't want to use, such as Voice, Music, Books, Facebook... but these can't be uninstalled.
So what are my options? Do I run a custom rom? Is there a rom that allows me to remove the built in apps?
Any helps or suggestions welcome.

Cyanogenmod
One word, Cyanogenmod.
I'm shocked your phone is rooted and you haven't flashed it by now. If you can get a fresh battery for your nexie, you will not "need" an upgrade for another year at least.
Rom Manager from the market will also make everything go a lot smoother. Also, watch a few YouTube videos to speed things up a bit on your end.
Josh-
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/nexus-one

Since you have already rooted you can easily uninstall your apps like facebook,books by using "root uninstaller".which is available for free in the play store
Use app 2 sd to move apps to sd card
Google's stock rom is bugless but u can add a taste to ur nexus one by flashing custom roms like cyanogen mod,sense roms

if u just want to remove those bloatwares but still stay on stock rom, u can use titanium backup to remove those unwanted apps.
imho there are plenty of roms (even stock based) that are rock stable and more efficient than stock.
i suppose ur warranty shd hv finished and there wont be official ics, then wats the point in staying wid stock. ( jus my 2 cents )
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ricosuaveishere said:
One word, Cyanogenmod.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/nexus-one
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OK, I've decided to take this route, but I'm missing the basics, as I can't seem to get the fastboot to work following this guide to install a custom recovery image.
I keep getting 'fastboot not a recognised command'?
I'm probably doing something really stupid, but I don't know what?
FYI - Running Windows 7 if that makes a difference?

Ignore me, sorted that bit now, so onwards I go...

Managed to get it all up and running, but had to go through installing the app from the market, as the startup option didn't seem to work. I'd select something, but it wouldn't actually do anything!?
So now I've got it installed, are there any key things about Cyanogenmod that I should setup, enable, install etc to get the best from it?

cyanogen doesnt include gapps
by default. u have to flash it seperately. flash the correct gapps provided along with the rom
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n1newbie said:
cyanogen doesnt include gapps
by default. u have to flash it seperately. flash the correct gapps provided along with the rom
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I installed gapps afterwards without a problem, it was Clockwork I was having issues with, but got around that.
Had a little play earlier today and all seems to be going well with a more space.
More tweaking this evening

tweaking n playing... thats wat u get by rooting
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