Stopped by the local REI for gear. On the way home, stopped by B&N to see when they'd have a Nook Tablet for me to play with. Manager states they have one in back....I have a geekgasm (tm), she says: "This was ordered by someone and then cancelled...so *technically* its already sold. Long story short: I just brought it home!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.273968819306633.58242.100000805518855&type=1&l=c92faa2225
Ok, out for beer and then back for play.
So is the charger the same for it and the nook color?
Charger
miniaturepeddler said:
So is the charger the same for it and the nook color?
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Appears to be identical.
Front bezel is rubberized like the back - much better grip.
Speaker slightly louder, microphone hole nearly invisible.
Screen clearly better.
thats cool!
I didn't know that they were available yet.
I just got a nook color for my wife and I am in the process of reading lots before I root it.
It is going to be an xmas gift for her.
I figured I would take a little bit of time to work out all of the kinks before I give it to her...lol
What kernel version does it have?
She'll love it: my Nook Color has been awesome and its kinda sad to retire it.
Chippykiller said:
thats cool!
I didn't know that they were available yet.
I just got a nook color for my wife and I am in the process of reading lots before I root it.
It is going to be an xmas gift for her.
I figured I would take a little bit of time to work out all of the kinks before I give it to her...lol
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What kernel version does it have?
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Can't find any place in the stock ROM that tells me, do you know where to find it?
Will it boot from a bootable SD card?? (..at least to CWR to verify hacking will be as easy as the original)
The title of this thread cracks me up
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Can't find any place in the stock ROM that tells me, do you know where to find it?
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If you go to settings there is a line to touch that displays the software info, at least that is how it works in the NC. I don't have a stock one with me to verify.
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^^^This
Grats on getting your NT!
CWM
try this link to create a bootable CWM sd card....worse case scenario nothing happens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987735
Also it be pretty cool if you found the kernel version. Could possibly help us nook color owners expedite the ICS/HC update process.
so you like the nook color more then the Kindle Fire?
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Check out this post on the nook tablet forums.
No software info - closest is device info and that doesn't have it.
Software version is 1.4.0
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so you like the nook color more then the Kindle Fire?
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I can't really answer that, as I've never used a Kindle Fire. I did consider both before purchasing, but the Fire lost my interest when I found out it had no microSD slot. Additionally, I *really* love my rooted NC, and the NT just adds more speedy goodness to a platform I already love.
To all that asked about SD card booting - I tried the CWM sd from my NC and the tablet completely ignored it. As it has been pointed out that CWM is built for each device, this result is unsurprising.
NOTE: despite having 16gb of on-board storage, stock ROM only allows you access to 1gb. While this will, without question, change once rooted and ROM'd, it is somewhat disappointing.
Just an update: installing other launchers and sideloading/usb debugging achieved. No luck yet with Gingerbreak or Super One-click.
So far, according to this thread from the NT forum, the Tablet appears to require a signed bootloader
goldenu:
What do you mean "Screen clearly better." I thought it was the same.
Confused,
kev
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Well yesterday I finally got CM7 With Tablet Tweaks replacing NookieFroyo and Im happier than a Pig in Poo. Everything I do just seems better and especially having the taskbar on the bottom with the soft buttons on the bar. GENIUS! (My Boss just called and said were not going to work today. We do masonry construction and its raining so Bonus. I get to play with my new Nook. Yes its like having a new device).
Ive still got alot to play with and figure out as well as finish getting the rest of my apps but I dont think its too soon to say GREAT JOB! guys/gals. Thanks to all who worked on this. I mean everybody even those who just wrote up the how tos. Awsome job Thanks
IFLATLINEI said:
Well yesterday I finally got CM7 With Tablet Tweaks replacing NookieFroyo and Im happier than a Pig in Poo. Everything I do just seems better and especially having the taskbar on the bottom with the soft buttons on the bar. GENIUS! (My Boss just called and said were not going to work today. We do masonry construction and its raining so Bonus. I get to play with my new Nook. Yes its like having a new device).
Ive still got alot to play with and figure out as well as finish getting the rest of my apps but I dont think its too soon to say GREAT JOB! guys/gals. Thanks to all who worked on this. I mean everybody even those who just wrote up the how tos. Awsome job Thanks
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Are you running this off an sd card or in emmc? If emmc, can you point me to directions on how best to do this? also, I assume Flash works, right? Is this on 1.2? Thanks!
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Are you running this off an sd card or in emmc? If emmc, can you point me to directions on how best to do this? also, I assume Flash works, right? Is this on 1.2? Thanks!
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I'm running CM7 (Tablet tweaks was merged to CM7 not long ago) on Emmc along with 1.2 on the dual-boot partition. I think it's the best of both worlds. The only real negative being that it's a little more complicated to update the dual boot partition ROM. You need a modified .zip for the dual boot partition so you don't end up overwriting your primary boot by accident. By putting the stock 1.2 on the dual boot partition, I am now able to flash any ROM update when I feel like it without hunting for a modified dual boot .zip. I would recommend this setup.
As for instructions, look in the development section for the dual boot thread. The original post should be what you're looking for.
Thanks, but why do you want to dual-boot? Is there something not working or missing in the CM7 version that you need to have the other for?
Also, does Bluetooth work these days? I've read here where its only good for 6", or so, which is useless, but that it works for 30' for tethering. I want to use BT headphones. This is an important part of my decision to either stay with the Nook or trade up to something like the new Samsungs coming out.
Personally, I'd like to try the painful process of unrooting, loading 1.2, re-rooting, and loading CM7 into the emmc - not as a dual partition, though. And then put all my stuff back on. I'm looking for good directions on that, but it's tough to find, or at least it was last I looked. I was thinking of waiting for an autonooter to show up, but it's taking longer than I htought it would. The manual way looks iffy to me. Lots of variables.
Thanks again!
Had a nook color dropped off for rooting and it doesnt boot from SD. Ive tried multiple cards.
It came out of the box with 1.2.0.
Anyone else hear of BandN changing the rules on us?
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Had a nook color dropped off for rooting and it doesnt boot from SD. Ive tried multiple cards.
It came out of the box with 1.2.0.
Anyone else hear of BandN changing the rules on us?
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Hey, let's keep this over in my thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077321 (being we are talking about the same physical device...)
(I'm talking to him on FB chat about it right now, we're both stumped)
Would love to give input or feedback but some of us *LOL* like myself cat post in dev yet... Guess I just need to post more often so I can gain access *LOL*
Aw hell... two report of this. I really don't like this. I have been saving up for the wife to get her a nook. This is gonna really suck if we have lost our "easy" root method..
Taint - what are the first 4 digits of your serial number?
Also - does the stock OS actually properly see the SD card at all? Are you sure the SD slot is working?
The first 4 digits of the serial are 2004. Just like older Nooks.
And yes the sd slot is working because the nook creates the standard BandN folders there.
Its the same nook ComputerCarl is working on.....we just posted the same time two different threads.
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The first 4 digits of the serial are 2004. Just like older Nooks.
And yes the sd slot is working because the nook creates the standard BandN folders there.
Its the same nook ComputerCarl is working on.....we just posted the same time two different threads.
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Wait....what? Carl said the first 4 were 2011... What is going on here??
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Wait....what? Carl said the first 4 were 2011... What is going on here??
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Yeah, Carl is 2011: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13759036#post13759036
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201146003592xxxx
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This is very confusing if TainT is 2004xxx
Are the 2004xxxx supposed to be older than 2011xxx? I ask because my (replacement) Nook which I got yesterday is 2010xxx and only had 1.1 installed. (No issue with SD booting). So the SN's aren't entirely sequential when it comes to revisions ?
Mine was replaced under warranty in January, and it shows 2010 as well.
I've had a lot of fun with my Nook, and have made all my friends envious. But the thing that dampened my enthusiasm is the poor battery life. I am running CM7 off of a micro SD card, and I swear, I have to fully charge this thing every other day ... and that's with minimal usage.
I also found the screen size kind of tiring for any lengthy forays to the Internet, and was constantly hitting the wrong links on pages because the text type is so small (yes, I did frequently zoom in when I had to).
Well, I've been sitting on the fence about buying a 10-inch Honeycomb tablet, and doing a lot of research in the meanwhile.
But today I got the push I needed when I opened up my email and received a $100-off coupon for any tablet at Staples. So, I hopped in my car and picked myself up a shiny new Samsung Galaxy 10.1. Have only played with it for a few minutes and it's a lot different than my Nook, so I've got some learning to do.
Meanwhile, my girlfriend is going to be pretty excited when she finds out I am giving her my NC. She's been bugging me for one ever since I got mine. But I may take the SD card out and let her use it stock. She's still have Internet and email access, but the battery life should be a lot better.
Thanks to everyone on these boards who have helped me with my questions.
Everyone has their own preference on screen size (7" is perfect for my needs, 10.1" would annoy the hell out of me), but if you expect better battery life with another device...well, good luck with that. =)
Rodney
1. compare the Galaxy to the NC is apple to pineapple.
2. 10" is bigger than 7" for sure but the trade off is the weight. Can't use it to read when laying out bed
3. Imaging if the NC has $100 off, B&N will burn their stockroom quick.
Anyway, enjoy your Honeycomb tablet.
Oh, btw, I personally think you g/f will jump up/down asking you to give her the Galaxy
You had a good run. Good luck! Personally, 7" is about right for me for something I commute with. Battery life has been fine but I have CM7 on the eMMC so perhaps that makes a difference.
You've probably heard it before, but if you're still using the last stable version, cm 7.0.3, update (for your gf ) to the 7.1 RC1 or Nightly 136. With deep sleep fixed, I've gotten as much as six days of light use out of my NC.
If you're using verygreen's SD image, you'll need an update for that, too, toward the bottom of his OP in that thread.
I'll never understand the point of people that put up threads saying they've decided to with another product.
Fine, the Nook didn't work out for you and you found something better for your tablet needs. But honestly why do I care? I just don't get it.
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I'll never understand the point of people that put up threads saying they've decided to with another product.
Fine, the Nook didn't work out for you and you found something better for your tablet needs. But honestly why do I care? I just don't get it.
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If you don't care, why did you waste your valuable time to reply? I'll never understand the point of people who do that.
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You've probably heard it before, but if you're still using the last stable version, cm 7.0.3, update (for your gf ) to the 7.1 RC1 or Nightly 136. With deep sleep fixed, I've gotten as much as six days of light use out of my NC.
If you're using verygreen's SD image, you'll need an update for that, too, toward the bottom of his OP in that thread.
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Thanks a lot for the helpful info, man. I will check into that. I'm sure my gf will be ecstatic!
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1. compare the Galaxy to the NC is apple to pineapple.
2. 10" is bigger than 7" for sure but the trade off is the weight. Can't use it to read when laying out bed
3. Imaging if the NC has $100 off, B&N will burn their stockroom quick.
Anyway, enjoy your Honeycomb tablet.
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Thank you, I hope to. Yes, I understand that no tablet is going to be all things to all people. I'm sure my gf will love the NC.
patruns said:
You had a good run. Good luck! Personally, 7" is about right for me for something I commute with. Battery life has been fine but I have CM7 on the eMMC so perhaps that makes a difference.
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Thank you. My days with the NC are not over ... I'm sure my gf will be asking for my assistance on a regular basis.
cameraz said:
Thank you. My days with the NC are not over ... I'm sure my gf will be asking for my assistance on a regular basis.
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If you'll be sticking with CM7, do her a favor and put the latest nightly on it. Dalingrin's OC kernel is included now and deep sleep has been fixed since the last stable release.
Nook's size is perfect for me. Battery life hasn't been a problem. The only thing missing for me (and I really mean the only thing, since I'm not looking for a tablet as a laptop replacement) is a means to make Skype calls. We're close with the partially functioning usb, but not there yet.
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If you'll be sticking with CM7, do her a favor and put the latest nightly on it. Dalingrin's OC kernel is included now and deep sleep has been fixed since the last stable release.
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Which number are you referring to? ROM Manager is showing a 138 that was released today. That one?
to upgrade can i keep my apps/settings? on cm n87 now and have some battery/sleep issues...
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I also found the screen size kind of tiring for any lengthy forays to the Internet, and was constantly hitting the wrong links on pages because the text type is so small (yes, I did frequently zoom in when I had to)
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Bumping up the resolution to 200 or 220 will fix these problems. I'd do this before giving a Nook to anyone. There is a free app in the Market called LCD Density that will do this temporarily. To change the resolution permanently is only a small modification of the build.prop file. EX File Explorer, also free in the Market, will allow you to do that. There are many threads on XDA that will tell you how.
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If you'll be sticking with CM7, do her a favor and put the latest nightly on it. Dalingrin's OC kernel is included now and deep sleep has been fixed since the last stable release.
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Which number are you referring to? ROM Manager is showing a 138 that was released today. That one?
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Dalingrin's OC kernel was rolled in as of n132 - all subsequent builds have it, including n138.
FWIW, my battery life is every bit as good with the latest nightlies as stock, if not better.
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Bumping up the resolution to 200 or 220 will fix these problems. I'd do this before giving a Nook to anyone. There is a free app in the Market called LCD Density that will do this temporarily. To change the resolution permanently is only a small modification of the build.prop file. EX File Explorer, also free in the Market, will allow you to do that. There are many threads on XDA that will tell you how.
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Wait, why wouldn't the people who put out the various roms already account for that? MIUI 1.7.15.1 is set to 240.
cameraz said:
...picked myself up a shiny new Samsung Galaxy 10.1.
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you should have waited few months and spend same money for quad core ICS with higher res screen. or at least wait couple months for honeycomb dual core omap 44xx like archos g9. in any event overclock the tegra2 and you're probably going to find battery life not much better than cm7 nook color. good luck to you.
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Wait, why wouldn't the people who put out the various roms already account for that? MIUI 1.7.15.1 is set to 240.
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Because it's a matter of preference? I have no problem with the NC's default density.
ETA: and a lot of people like a density right around 187, which makes everything a bit bigger without screwing up the status bar, widgets, layouts etc.
After smashing my netbook I am finally getting a nook. I have 2 in mind but I have a quick question that I can't seem to get an answer to, which is better?
Nook Color Dual Boot Android on SD card
or
Nook Color Rooted Android Gingerbread?
Can you guys give me the pros and cons for each? Am I really missing anything by not having the ability to use the nook UI?
Thanks in advance,
chrizfitz
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Can you guys give me the pros and cons for each? Am I really missing anything by not having the ability to use the nook UI?
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Not unless you want to use it really as an e-reader.
I prefer CM7, but it is really up to you and want you want. You can always load up CM7 on an external card and try it, then decide if you want rooted stock or CM7.
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Not unless you want to use it really as an e-reader.
I prefer CM7, but it is really up to you and want you want. You can always load up CM7 on an external card and try it, then decide if you want rooted stock or CM7.
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First thanks for replying, I think I would like to use it as an e-reader but isn't there apps that do that anyway? Is the nook e-reader UI that good?
I am worried about warranty etc.
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First thanks for replying, I think I would like to use it as an e-reader but isn't there apps that do that anyway? Is the nook e-reader UI that good?
I am worried about warranty etc.
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Yeah there are tons of apps for reading but for some reason people like the stock UI. I personally do not. Also you don't have to worry about warranty as the nook is unbrickable and if you have a problem you can just flash back to stock.
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I think I would like to use it as an e-reader but isn't there apps that do that anyway? Is the nook e-reader UI that good?
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Yeah, I have CM7 on the SD card, so I could switch back to the stock reader if I really wanted to. But I haven't yet. The nook app is reasonably well done - I have a few issues with browsing the BN storefront from the app, so I prefer to do that online, add to wishlist and then buy from the app. Also you can't do the read-in-store from the android app. Still, like I said, I haven't booted back into the stock ROM yet, CM7's so enjoyable.
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Yeah there are tons of apps for reading but for some reason people like the stock UI. I personally do not. Also you don't have to worry about warranty as the nook is unbrickable and if you have a problem you can just flash back to stock.
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Yeah, I have CM7 on the SD card, so I could switch back to the stock reader if I really wanted to. But I haven't yet. The nook app is reasonably well done - I have a few issues with browsing the BN storefront from the app, so I prefer to do that online, add to wishlist and then buy from the app. Also you can't do the read-in-store from the android app. Still, like I said, I haven't booted back into the stock ROM yet, CM7's so enjoyable.
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Ok, I think I might go for the sd approch at the start and go from there. One more question. Can I place anything on the internal space that will in turn be seen on whatever version of android I'm running on the sd? eg:videos/music?
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Ok, I think I might go for the sd approch at the start and go from there. One more question. Can I place anything on the internal space that will in turn be seen on whatever version of android I'm running on the sd? eg:videos/music?
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Thank you, ordered. Now to play the waiting game
chrizfitz said:
Ok, I think I might go for the sd approch at the start and go from there. One more question. Can I place anything on the internal space that will in turn be seen on whatever version of android I'm running on the sd? eg:videos/music?
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One more thing to consider.....
If you are going to use the stock reader often and do not set up a dual boot system you are left with removing the card every time you want to use the stock system. In time, that may likely result in damage to the card reader. I have CM7 on the eMMC and a card for storage and have not touched the card in 2 months. It just stays in the reader.
The Nook app will not allow you to play "enhanced" children's books from my understanding. Only the stock reader will.
Hello, i've been one of those unfortunate members to own the nook with the faulty emmc. So it must be to no suprise that it gave out (on its own ; never installed 4.3). Now all my Nook gives me is the nook logo and then dies (due to lack of battery).
Anyhow I'm creating this thread mostly for those whose emmc is dead or dying. Hopefully in the comments we would have some sort of first aid kit for the case of emmc death/corruption. So my questions are as follows:
Firstly let me ask "Which rom would bring my nook back in working order?"
(I've been hearing that VG's external roms would work just fine, but in trying to use my sd loaded with the stock rom didn't work).
Secondly "is there a chance (now or in the future ) of recovering the data from the fried emmc?"
(for example folk from kindle fire's forum -that uses the same emmc part- use this method to recover: method )
Lastly "How to make use of the warranty for those outside US, any tips?"
(Living in the Uk, the replacement process has been a nightmare thus far, for the time being they refused to replace my nook because -simpy- I do not live in the US)
Thanks, and I hope this won't happen to many more.
Stevethegreat said:
PS to mods: Please change the first word from the title to "dead" from "dear". I'm pretty sure I wrote "dead" but autocorrect changed it to "dear" (the complete opposing meaning)
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You can do it yourself. Just edit and go to the subject line and change it.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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You can do it yourself. Just edit and go to the subject line and change it.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Ah, oh, right. Thanks for the tip.
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Hello, i've been one of those unfortunate members to own the nook with the faulty emmc. So it must be to no suprise that it gave out (on its own ; never installed 4.3). Now all my Nook gives me is the nook logo and then dies (due to lack of battery).
Anyhow I'm creating this thread mostly for those whose emmc is dead or dying. Hopefully in the comments we would have some sort of first aid kit for the case of emmc death/corruption. So my questions are as follows:
Firstly let me ask "Which rom would bring my nook back in working order?"
(I've been hearing that VG's external roms would work just fine, but in trying to use my sd loaded with the stock rom didn't work).
Secondly "is there a chance (now or in the future ) of recovering the data from the fried emmc?"
(for example folk from kindle fire's forum -that uses the same emmc part- use this method to recover: method )
Lastly "How to make use of the warranty for those outside US, any tips?"
(Living in the Uk, the replacement process has been a nightmare thus far, for the time being they refused to replace my nook because -simpy- I do not live in the US)
Thanks, and I hope this won't happen to many more.
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as your emmc is dead now the only way to revive your nook is to boot from your sdcard you can look in this thread for verygreen's instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221289&page=7 :good:
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as your emmc is dead now the only way to revive your nook is to boot from your sdcard you can look in this thread for verygreen's instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221289&page=7 :good:
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Thanks, it does brinkg the Nook to a -kinda- working order. But it's a single rom (no support for CM10.2?) and it still doesn't solve the problem with the "lost" files.
Since the eMMC is merely corrupt and not really dead one ought to be able to extract the files from there and IMO that's the important part when one loses a "disk" of any sort.
Mine (my Nook) contained files of hundreds of dollars (pricier than the nook itself) and unfortunately due to an accident they are/were the only backups I have (at least they were up until my eMMc got corrupted). I've actually posted an example of how people over the KF forums do it and actually recover both the emmc and the(ir) files, I reckon sth similar ought to be possible for us too. Then again it will need real dev muscle behind such an undertaking, but given now that Nook HD+ is aging (that) we're going to get a lot more dead or dyings EMMCs I think it would be a great idea if such a tool would be developed...
Lastly I think nobody heard what's a nook's fate is if it happens to malfunction while one's residing to UK :/
...anyhow. Again thanks for the link.
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Thanks, it does brinkg the Nook to a -kinda- working order. But it's a single rom (no support for CM10.2?) and it still doesn't solve the problem with the "lost" files.
Since the eMMC is merely corrupt and not really dead one ought to be able to extract the files from there and IMO that's the important part when one loses a "disk" of any sort.
Mine (my Nook) contained files of hundreds of dollars (pricier than the nook itself) and unfortunately due to an accident they are/were the only backups I have (at least they were up until my eMMc got corrupted). I've actually posted an example of how people over the KF forums do it and actually recover both the emmc and the(ir) files, I reckon sth similar ought to be possible for us too. Then again it will need real dev muscle behind such an undertaking, but given now that Nook HD+ is aging (that) we're going to get a lot more dead or dyings EMMCs I think it would be a great idea if such a tool would be developed...
Lastly I think nobody heard what's a nook's fate is if it happens to malfunction while one's residing to UK :/
...anyhow. Again thanks for the link.
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I dunno bout u but my emmc is dead according to verygreen as I get the 110 error in the dmesg so I dont think recovery is an option for me ..Yes and I know about the single rom problem I have made a request in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434350 you can make one too.
Mine died two days ago. I tried everything, including an sd boot into recovery. Cwm tells me there is no emmc, I cannot reformat it.
I called b&n and should have my replacement in a few days.
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Mine died two days ago. I tried everything, including an sd boot into recovery. Cwm tells me there is no emmc, I cannot reformat it.
I called b&n and should have my replacement in a few days.
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Wait, you live in US right? Because merely due to living in UK B&N refused replacement to me.
If you don't live in US though, please tell me how you convinced them to replace your nook.
That's a bummer.
Fortunately for me, I am in the U.S., and all went smoothly. Funny thing is that from her accent, my guess the customer service agent was in India.
You might be able to trans-ship through someone you know and trust in the U.S. just change your address online before making the call.