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[Q] noob questions

I have never used anything android before and just want to make sure before I decide anything.
Rooting will delete anything currently on my NC Correct? So all my books will be gone Right? Second, will I be able to reconnect to my account and re-download my books?
I have a stock NC with 1.1.0 and want to root so I can tweak the cpu and make it work with ad hoc so I can connect it to my phone, but I want to make sure that I can still access tn b&n shop, plus maybe get angry birds or something... ;-)

For rooting 1.1, one quick option is the unofficial auto-nooter 3.0 in the Development forum. I would consult the nook devs website and follow their instructions for version 1.01. They are a bit more clear about how to go about things. Look around at the other options to see if you might prefer them instead.
I don't think auto-nooter will clear your data. Consult the nook devs page to double check.
Auto-nooter will definitely allow you to get angry birds and the like.
Truthfully cannot help you with the rest, sorry.
And thats my first XDA post. I sincerely hope this helped and that I didn't get anything wrong. A little new to this myself, but I wanted to contribute.

Omega Ra said:
I have never used anything android before and just want to make sure before I decide anything.
Rooting will delete anything currently on my NC Correct? So all my books will be gone Right? Second, will I be able to reconnect to my account and re-download my books?
I have a stock NC with 1.1.0 and want to root so I can tweak the cpu and make it work with ad hoc so I can connect it to my phone, but I want to make sure that I can still access tn b&n shop, plus maybe get angry birds or something... ;-)
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If you use the AutoNooter 3.0 it will not Delete anything on your internal memory for your Nook color. However you will need to use a SD card to write the Nooter to and anything on that SD card will be erased so back it up first. you will still be able to use all the features of the Nook Color after rooting Except For the "In Store" Features such as reading a book free for a hour. but syncing your library and buying from the online store will not be effected.

I suggest you leave your nook in stock rom (not root); and get a fast SD card for running froyo latest build. What rooting gives to you are market and admin access. You can have that from froyo.
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hi, i installed autonooter 3.0 now and I was wondering if is there anyway to install flash player to work with this rooted version?

I'd rather not spend money on another SD card. I only have a 4GB class 2 (barebones I know) but I do want to keep the stock, but want to adjust the cpu to make things a little smoother and allow the adhoc for my phone as I don't have wirelss at work. Other than that I love my Nook the way it is so no real need for froyo IMO. As for the in-store options..I have never brought my nook into a B&N lol, so I didn't even know there were in-store options lol.

I would suggest a higher class SD Card. There have been "reports" of low class SD cards not working...not sure where these are...but they have the warnings. They are there for a reason.
I like my root with 1.01 BN Update. I am preparing to un root and apply BN Update 1.1 along with AutoNooter 3.0 over the weekend. I am happy with out Froyo and I am still one of the odd balls that still uses this as its intended purpose...an E-Reader lol
AutoNooter 3.0 is build on Android Eclair 2.1...there is no flash support for this OS. If you want flash support, search the forums here Froyo options to get flash.
Good Luck

solas989 said:
I would suggest a higher class SD Card. There have been "reports" of low class SD cards not working...not sure where these are...but they have the warnings. They are there for a reason.
I like my root with 1.01 BN Update. I am preparing to un root and apply BN Update 1.1 along with AutoNooter 3.0 over the weekend. I am happy with out Froyo and I am still one of the odd balls that still uses this as its intended purpose...an E-Reader lol
AutoNooter 3.0 is build on Android Eclair 2.1...there is no flash support for this OS. If you want flash support, search the forums here Froyo options to get flash.
Good Luck
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I too like this as my eReader. I used autonooter 3 last night (on a class 2 card) and all went well. I now have access to the market and my gmail and such...not sure what super user does but it is there lol.
How do I sideload an .apk?

Okay something else weird has happened now. When I click NookColor Tools it just brings me to the regular settings menu...
edit: nm reboot fixed it.

new question....How do I edit permissions for folders and such so I can copy/paste an apk into system\app? I don't have root explorer (that is the apk I am trying to move) and I can't get ADB working...I am using the Free version of Astro Filemanager.

I rooted my 1.1.0 and did not lose anything I had on my Nook. I used AutoNooter 3. I bought a class 4 4gb PNY brand microSDHC with adapter and a USB SD card reader. After the root, I reformatted the microSD card to use for the Nook. I am now debating about changing to Froyo so I can use flash, but I'm still researching.

Omega Ra said:
new question....How do I edit permissions for folders and such so I can copy/paste an apk into system\app? I don't have root explorer (that is the apk I am trying to move) and I can't get ADB working...I am using the Free version of Astro Filemanager.
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Are you wanting to install an .apk? If so, just place it somewhere and use Astro to locate and install it.

ke5ehi said:
Are you wanting to install an .apk? If so, just place it somewhere and use Astro to locate and install it.
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I tried that but it says "Installation of download apks is not supported"

i have a noob question!
I recently bought a NC and was able to Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 successfully.
My question is this: Where do the Market-downloaded apps go file-wise? I am looking in the free ASTRO file manager but I can't seem to find an apps directory.
Thanks.

projectedv said:
I recently bought a NC and was able to Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 successfully.
My question is this: Where do the Market-downloaded apps go file-wise? I am looking in the free ASTRO file manager but I can't seem to find an apps directory.
Thanks.
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\MEDIA\My files\My Downloads I think

Omega Ra said:
I tried that but it says "Installation of download apks is not supported"
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anyone have any idea why?
other question...how do I change permissions on the system app and bin folders so I can add in the adhoc fix and put the apks in app to install...

projectedv said:
I recently bought a NC and was able to Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 successfully.
My question is this: Where do the Market-downloaded apps go file-wise? I am looking in the free ASTRO file manager but I can't seem to find an apps directory.
Thanks.
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They should be under system/apps. Make sure your browsing the Book and not the SD card. You might need Root Explorer. I can see the apps with Astro, but can't do some things to them with root access.
Sent from my rooted NookColor

Omega Ra said:
anyone have any idea why?
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Not sure. I just download an .api and use Astro to access it and it let's me install it. What app(s) are you trying to install?
Did you enable non-market apps in the NookTools?
Sent from my rooted NookColor

By fast do understand the sd reader in the nook is rated class 6. Buying a class 10 is a waste of money and can cause problems. I would have mentioned this in the DEV forums but having less than 10 posts elsewhere prevents me from including that information where it is most needed but it should help you.

ke5ehi said:
Not sure. I just download an .api and use Astro to access it and it let's me install it. What app(s) are you trying to install?
Did you enable non-market apps in the NookTools?
Sent from my rooted NookColor
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got all my install problems ironed out...is there a way to get the app links onto the stock B&N 1.1 home screen? and I was trying to install a game "Legends of Arcana" and it can't see the SD card to install it...anyway around that?
edit: oh and one other weird thing...anyone else have weird touchscreen issues when the charging cable is plugged in?

Able to browse BN Bookstore with 1.1 Rooted?

I am able to browse the BN bookstore with 1.0.1 rooted. However, I can't with 1.1 Rooted. I tried these methods:
Method 1
Register stock 1.0.1 NC
Upgrade by copying 1.1 to NC via usb cable as suggested by BN
Root with Rootpack 0.7
Everything works but browsing for book from BN.
Method 2
Register stock 1.0.1 NC
Root with Rootpack 0.7
Load Nook Color V1.1.0_r2 [01/29/2011] by Decad3nce
Still can't buy books.
If you are able to browse the BN store, please post the method you use to root 1.1.

I rooted using the Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 (did a clean wipe and sideloaded the upgrades to 1.1.0 and then used Auto-Nooter).
I can both browse and buy books from BN.

There is already a pretty big thread on this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860830

dzigns said:
I rooted using the Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 (did a clean wipe and sideloaded the upgrades to 1.1.0 and then used Auto-Nooter).
I can both browse and buy books from BN.
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Same for me, Auto-nooter 3.0, after a normal update path to 1.1
and the Bookstore works perfectly I am able to browse and buy.
Are you getting a errors message or anything when trying to do this??
Did you Register your nook color? and do you have a Credit card on file with B&N Website?

therealguppy said:
Same for me, Auto-nooter 3.0, after a normal update path to 1.1
and the Bookstore works perfectly I am able to browse and buy.
Are you getting a errors message or anything when trying to do this??
Did you Register your nook color? and do you have a Credit card on file with B&N Website?
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I did register the NC. But when I try to browse, it just hangs. Thanks for the note. I will go back to stock 1.0.1, side load 1.1 and then use AN3.0

dzigns said:
I rooted using the Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 (did a clean wipe and sideloaded the upgrades to 1.1.0 and then used Auto-Nooter).
I can both browse and buy books from BN.
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Thanks! Using AN3 did the trick. Apparently if you use Rootpack 0.7 with Rom 1.1 browsing books gets disabled.

fpga_guy said:
Thanks! Using AN3 did the trick. Apparently if you use Rootpack 0.7 with Rom 1.1 browsing books gets disabled.
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She good to know. If I attempt root and Gapps again I'll use AN3
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Apparently the failure to be able "SHOP" BN may be caused the a missing file when using Rootpack 0.7. So it may require a modified framework.jar file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11409816&postcount=9

[Q] Android Market on NC

Hi all,
I got one of those $199 Nooks on eBay, for the express purpose of using it as a decent-quality poor man's tablet.
I chose not to root it, and left the stock ROM alone, instead installing Honeycomb onto a microSD using the method described on nookdevs. (Can't post links yet, too new)
I then enabled the Android Market using the method also described on nookdevs.
I did spoof my fingerprint, as if I was using a Nexus S.
I have successfully loaded SOME apps. However, in the Market app, I can't see apps I KNOW exist (TweetDeck, Facebook).
My associated device list is empty (I'm presuming this is because the Nook isn't technically supposed to be able to access the market), so I can't even try and load them from the market's website.
Anyone have any ideas?
Edit to add: I also noticed: I can view my downloaded apps through the market website, but not the market app. The app insists I have "No downloads from Android Market"

Ok. You have to root it. I suggest autonooter. It will not change your rom. It will only install software. So you can run market. Live wallpapers. Etc..... and its really easy. Just pop the sd card. And it does magic
then you can install a custom launcher from the market. I suggest adw launcher or launcherpro
Rooting and installing roms are completely different things
Hope this helps.
Edit. Autonooter will also install a good keyboard. That is much better than the stock
Nook Color via Xda App

My understanding is that since I'm running Android from an SD card, I don't need to root the original hardware, as the Nook gives boot priority to the SD card reader, if an OS is present.
You're saying that's incorrect?
(Just trying to clarify)

I don't understand what your having trouble with but you have no reason to Root your Nook. I'm running Nookie Froyo and Nookie Honey off of 2 sepperate Cards without Rooting and everything works great. Although at this time I reccomend using Nookie Froyo because Honeycomb is not up to fluff yet because it wasn't made from the Honeycomb SDK(Not yet available) but the Preview Image(Think Demonstration or Demo version) Running Froyo instead will probably solve your problems.
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ssaint04 said:
My understanding is that since I'm running Android from an SD card, I don't need to root the original hardware, as the Nook gives boot priority to the SD card reader, if an OS is present.
You're saying that's incorrect?
(Just trying to clarify)
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You are correct. You can continue to run from your sd and never mess with your emmc. Personally I prefer running off the emmc, if for nothing else performance reasons. Since it is just about impossible to brick these things (because the boot priority is to the sd card), I suggest experimenting. You can always get back to stock.

japzone said:
I don't understand what your having trouble with but you have no reason to Root your Nook. I'm running Nookie Froyo and Nookie Honey off of 2 sepperate Cards without Rooting and everything works great. Although at this time I reccomend using Nookie Froyo because Honeycomb is not up to fluff yet because it wasn't made from the Honeycomb SDK(Not yet available) but the Preview Image(Think Demonstration or Demo version) Running Froyo instead will probably solve your problems.
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Well, I tried Froyo. Same problem. Guess I'll have to accept that my "poor man's tablet" won't give me full access to the Market. Hopefully an update somewhere (like a ROM based off the SDK) will fix it. 'Til then, no TweetDeck for me!
Sent from my B&N nook color using Tapatalk

ssaint04 said:
Well, I tried Froyo. Same problem. Guess I'll have to accept that my "poor man's tablet" won't give me full access to the Market. Hopefully an update somewhere (like a ROM based off the SDK) will fix it. 'Til then, no TweetDeck for me!
Sent from my B&N nook color using Tapatalk
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If you want I can send you Tweetdeck's APK.
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That would be awesome Japzone. Do you have Facebook too?
Sent from my B&N nook color using Tapatalk

perhaps reverting your fingerprint would be helpful? I'm running HC from the SDCard and I've installed plenty of apps from the market.
I was unable to find Facebook before today, but it showed up just now in a search (using the fingerprint set in the rom) and installed just fine, but FC's on startup. Tweetdeck also shows up for me, but I don't plan to install it anytime soon

ssaint04 said:
Well, I tried Froyo. Same problem. Guess I'll have to accept that my "poor man's tablet" won't give me full access to the Market. Hopefully an update somewhere (like a ROM based off the SDK) will fix it. 'Til then, no TweetDeck for me!
Sent from my B&N nook color using Tapatalk
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Here's the answer - at least it worked for me without having to get my hands dirty with a lot of command line work (swore that off after leaving DOS batch files behind) - used to refresh Android Market for my Nook Froyo (2.2) emmc install:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related

dstrauss said:
Here's the answer - at least it worked for me without having to get my hands dirty with a lot of command line work (swore that off after leaving DOS batch files behind) - used to refresh Android Market for my Nook Froyo (2.2) emmc install:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related
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Great video - it turns out I had un-intentionality ran this procedure on my device while having problems installing apps from the market.

japzone said:
If you want I can send you Tweetdeck's APK.
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I would love to have a working APK of Tweetdeck. I downloaded it from the Market, but it just says "Application Not Installed."
Thanks!

Appreciate it. I tried sideloading an apk I got from someone else, and it doesn;t work. I'm using TweetCaster for now.

Comparison of rooting methods

I was wondering if there was a chart anywhere that compares the NC rooting methods and their capabilities. I'm imagining a list of NC capabilities down the left axis with the rooting methods listed across the top. There would be a checkbox below each rooting method corresponding to each capability.
I have been reading this forum for the past month and have read hundreds of threads and learned an awful lot. I have trouble remembering exactly which mod does what. Thanks for listening

Bonnie_Raitt said:
I was wondering if there was a chart anywhere that compares the NC rooting methods and their capabilities. I'm imagining a list of NC capabilities down the left axis with the rooting methods listed across the top. There would be a checkbox below each rooting method corresponding to each capability.
I have been reading this forum for the past month and have read hundreds of threads and learned an awful lot. I have trouble remembering exactly which mod does what. Thanks for listening
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I don’t think anyone has put together a chart because it is more based of what stock B&N software you are using, rather then what features you want. I will try to give you some information about each:
1. Nooter 0.1 and 0.2 for the most part only root and enable ADB on the device. Works with all B&N software versions
2. SuperNooter 0.1 will root the device, enable ADB, and install Superuser. Works with all B&N software versions
3. Auto-Nooter 2.12.15 was for B&N software version 1.0.0 only, it would install Superuser, Busybox, enable Non-Market installs, install email, calendar and calculator, install and enable android market, Gmail, YouTube, enable Live Wallpaper, enable multi-touch for android apps, install soft keys, install genie widgets, and install droid x multi-touch keyboard.
4. Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 was for B&N software version 1.0.1 only, and did everything that 2.12.12 did.
5. Auto-Nooter 3.0.0 was for B&N software version 1.1.0 only, and did everything that 2.12.25 did.
6. ManualNooter 4.5.** is for B&N software version 1.2.0 only, as of the most current configuration will enable adb, install adb wireless, install superuser, install busybox, install softkeys, install zeam launcher, install B&N HomeLauncher, install NookColor Tools, and install Gapps
7. uNooter, will root the device, install Superuser, install Rom Manager, install busybox, and enable ADB. Works on all versions of B&N software.
There is a lot of little stuff that I have missing from all of the AN and MN versions. As you can see AN and MN are the most popular for the amount of stuff that they install, but are all version specific. Nooter 0.1 – 0.2 and SuperNooter 0.1 are what really started it all, they still work today but most people don’t want to manually do the rest of the work to get what they want. uNooter is a modern update to SuperNooter 0.1, it is more for the person that wants to manually install everything else themselves, or for the person that just wants a barebones root so that they can install a different rom.

Bonnie_Raitt said:
I was wondering if there was a chart anywhere that compares the NC rooting methods and their capabilities. I'm imagining a list of NC capabilities down the left axis with the rooting methods listed across the top. There would be a checkbox below each rooting method corresponding to each capability.
I have been reading this forum for the past month and have read hundreds of threads and learned an awful lot. I have trouble remembering exactly which mod does what. Thanks for listening
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Rooting=modifying stock rom. Gives you ability to do w/e you want with it.
Rooting=/= installing a MODIFIED ROM (Like Cyanogen of deeper-blue's HC ROM).
Root based on what ROM your NC has, but if you want a tablet experience, install a ROM (which DOES NOT require root).

How I rooted B&N 1.4.1 on my NOOKcolor and got the Android Market to work

A few folks have asked for a step-by-step, so I thought it might be helpful to have a copy here on XDA. GMPOWER has recently created a thread on his ManualNooter for NC 1.4.1 which should be considered the authoritative source on the basic rooting process. I'm going to leave this post here to collect other tips & tricks that can be done post-root.
I want to emphasize that I did none of the original work required for this effort to succeed. I only seem to follow instructions carefully, and know just enough to figure out what instructions to ignore. I'm posting this here because I'm hoping other will benefit from skipping a few of the painful steps I went through to get this working. All credit goes to GMPOWER, Dalingrin, Roustabout and the wonderful crew at XDA that create these tools to let us get more out of our devices!
TARGET AUDIENCE
This guide is for anybody wanting to root the stock Barnes and Noble 1.4.1 firmware. Is it worth it? Probably not. With all the options available today, reverting to B&N makes sense if, and only if, if you want to use any of the following B&N capabilities:
Read to me (mostly children's book)
Enhanced content (e.g. Conde Nast magazines such as Wired, New Yorker, though some of these are becoming available via 3rd party sources.)
Newpaper or magazine subscriptions (auto-update)
B&N Free in-store reading
Support from friends with stock Nooks or B&N (conditional upon being rooted)
The B&N reader experience and shell. The B&N Android Nook app is not the same thing as their firmware experience, at least not yet. Someday, they may update the B&N Nook Android app, but it is pretty poor right now. If you want to read B&N stuff, then 1.4.1 is a big deal.
If these apply, consider keeping your NC at B&N 1.4.1. If you want 3rd party content (e.g. Kindle), then root it, but make sure you've got it configured NOT to auto-update, since B&N has killed sideloading with OTA updates.
If you will not be using B&N content, then go with Cyanogenmod or similar. The B&N firmware suffers a lot of shortcomings compared to the "full tablet" experience:
Lots of settings are missing.
Getting a 3rd party keyboard to work is possible, but very kludgy at present. I had luck with SwiftKey by copying the apk from /data/app to /system/app as directed in NookColor Tools.
If you're looking to install CyanogenMod or other firmware, check out Koopakid08's A Noobs Guide to Getting Started with a Custom Rom on the Nook Color.
BACKGROUND
I started out reading and trying the procedure described the XDA thread on rooting 1.2 and 1.3:
[NC][1.2][1.3] ManualNooter 4.6.16 - xda-developers
However, it is critical to realize that the directions early on in that thread do not work for 1.4.1. The magic starts at about page 160. Below is my distillation of this information in easy-to-digest form (hopefully).
PROCESS
You need to create a ClockworkMod (CWM) bootable SD card to reset your device back to standard B&N firmware, and to install the "manualnooter" root kit. Colchiro has posted a nice summary over at Androidforums. His guide includes the latest (3.2.0.1) CWM versions.
Restore to stock B&N ROM. I'd been running CM7.1 on emmc, so had to go through the process of restoring to a stock B&N 1.3 ROM. Depending on the age of the article you read on how to do this, you may have problems either formatting /data or get into a boot loop at the 'n' logo. You need a current CWM to be able to successfully format /data. If /data is not properly formatted, you will get a bootloop at the B&N splash screen when you restart. Not a big deal to fix, but you can waste a lot of time on this. As of this writing, CWM 3.2.0.1 is the latest, and should allow you to format partitions without problems.
After restoring to B&N 1.3, I re-registered my device to make sure B&N functionality would work. After all, the only reason to bother with 1.4.1 is if you intend to use B&N content. Otherwise, save yourself the trouble. NOTE: We are not root yet.
Update to 1.4.1. I got my copy of 1.4.1 directly from B&N [EDIT 01162012: I have verified that the latest as of this date still works as described here.] Your Nook Color will also update to the latest if you just let 1.3 unrooted go to sleep if you don't have ClockWorkMod installed to eMMC. I have confirmed that this procedure works with the following nookcolor_1_4_1_update.zip md5sum: 2a27f54b65431a096af4f07967bcd6b5 (post-Christmas 2011)
Once 1.4.1 was running unrooted, I then followed GMPOWER's efforts over at XDA. The key is to run an updated version of manualnooter that does not make the database updates. As of this writing, his latest 5.01.24 can be found in post 1745. So far as I know, the official manualnooter repositories have not been updated.
Copy manualnooter-5.01.24.zip (or whatever the latest is) to your bootable SD recovery card.
Boot the recovery SD card.
Install manualnooter-5.01.21.zip.
Remove the recovery SD card and reboot your NC. It boots any card present, so this is kinda important. Behold the pretty startup screens. You should have root at this point.
Be sure to select Zeam as your initial launcher. Note that if you press the 'n' key at this point, you'll be taken back to the B&N interface, and not have ready access to anything non-standard. This is not a big deal. Simply press 'n'->Search and enter zeam in the search box. It should locate zeam. Select it to launch.
To enable 3rd party apps to load, you must open the NookColor Tools program. There's a magic check box that enables 3rd party apps at the top. By default, the text is white on white, so impossible to see. Select that box twice - to uncheck then recheck (toggle) it. When you are done, it should be checked.
To get 3rd party apps to show up in the Nook interface, download Nook Color App Manager from the Market. HINT: Don't go overboard and select everything. Select only those things you really want to see in the B&N Walled Garden. You might also want to select the HomeCatcher app (included in ManualNooter) to allow using the 'n' button to go to your launcher of choice, but I do not. My philosophy is to keep the B&N interface as much as possible, or I wouldn't have gone to all this effort. When I need "power user" functions, I just launch zeam using the search procedure listed above.
Disable OTA updates. B&N auto over-the-air (OTA) updates apparently break root, and lately, sideloading. There seems to be some debate about what works best for this, but I've gone for modifying the devicemanager.db using SQLite Editor to open devicemanager.db and change registry->com.bn.device.fota.mode from "auto" to "manual". You can use an alternate method with a free sqlite3 binary from the command line. So far, no nasty OTA surprises.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Here are some common problems and what to do about them:
Can't overclock. GMPOWER has indicated that an overclocked kernel is not provided as of manualnooter-5.1.24. You need to install Dalingrin's overclocked kernel for B&N 1.3 (NOTE: Dalingrin's hosting site for these files seems to be offline. Doncarauana has posted a set of temporary links to the kernel files you can try. You will also need a copy of Dalingrin's Nook Color Tweaks installed.
Can't format /data when restoring to stock firmware. You probably followed an old guide on how to do this. Depending on the age of your NC, the version of CWM you're using may not handle partition changes. You need to update CWM. See Step 1, above.
Bootloop at the 'n' logo when trying to restore B&N firmware.You probably goofed. Hard as it is to believe, it's very easy to miss the fact that /data wasn't formatted. This is the same problem as the preceding problem. Just follow Step 1, above, and be sure /data actually gets formatted.
1.4.1 is rooted, but unable to install anything from Android Market or Amazon App Store. When this happens, everything appears to be working, but after downloading, apps will fail to install. They key is to use GMPOWER's latest manualnooter and do not ever, even once, install one of the older versions. Refer to Steps 4 and 10, above. I had to restart from scratch to make up for not paying attention and running the old manualnooter versions. Something to do with a database patch that causes problems.
Facebook and other apps are missing from Android Market. UPDATE: This is fixed with GMPOWER's manualnooter-5.01.24.zip. (For other apps: A simple workaround is to install the app onto another Android device, then use Android Assistant to make a backup .apk and copy that to the Nook Color. If you only have a Nook Color Android device, you can create a bootable SD with CyanogenMod (see above) and install to that, then use this procedure to copy the .apk over.)
UPDATES
2/14/2012: Updated to add link to manual procedure for blocking OTA updates using sqlite3.
2/13/2012: Updated to include link to GMPOWER's thread on his ManualNooter for NC 1.4.1.
2/6/2012: Updated links for Dalingrin's overclocked kernel to include Doncarauna's temporary links.
1/24/2012: Updated to reference GMPOWER's manualnooter-5.01.24, restored references to Dalingrin's OC'ed 1.3 kernel.
1/22/2012: Updated to reference GMPOWER's manualnooter-5.01.21, remove references to APPS2SD not working. It's working now! Removed overclock kernel as a concern. GMPOWER's latest MN includes it. Added link to Colchiro's SD HOWTO at Androidforums.
1/16/2012: Updated description of 1.4.1 update now that I've verified this procedure works with the latest, and added link to SQlite OTA blocking procedure.
1/11/2012: Updated link to GMPOWER's ManualNooter update to be more concise.

Thanks, This really helped me to get my nook rooted.

So running CM7.1 off a sd card is another way in a good way or is there a better way to root a NC. The reason I ask is because I am running of a SD and it stalls on me when i go to turn it off and back on. Is there something I need still to download.

ciscom25 said:
So running CM7.1 off a sd card is another way in a good way or is there a better way to root a NC. The reason I ask is because I am running of a SD and it stalls on me when i go to turn it off and back on. Is there something I need still to download.
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Sounds like your CM install is screwed up. It should have no problems powering on and off. However, if you don't care about the B&N stuff, you'll be better off installing CM to internal (eMMC) storage so you're not dependent on the SD card and can use it freely.
This guide is only about rooting the stock firmware if you decide you do want the B&N stuff. Koopkakid08 has a great summary on alternate firmware strategies.

Your link for the MN 5.x.x post needs to point here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20456719&postcount=1631

Taosaur said:
Your link for the MN 5.x.x post needs to point here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20456719&postcount=1631
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I'll update to include the single post you pointed to, and move the full-thread discussion to a separate APPS2SD issue at the bottom. I think that will make the step-by-step clearer, while still pointing to the ongoing efforts GMPOWER is working on.
I urge anybody rooting 1.4.1 to track the ongoing discussion and GMPOWER's updates.
Thanks!

Bumpity bump

Do these instructions assume you have CWM already installed? Sorry I got lost at "Copy manualnooter-5.12.XX.zip, or whatever the latest is, to your bootable SD recovery card." because I have no idea what you mean by "bootable SD recovery card". Do I need to create this?

Followed directions
Am rooted but none of the nook tools apps are present when launching zeam
Neither are Gapps.
Must they be flashed separately or were they supposed to bepart of the flashing procedure for manual nooter

Looking at manualnooter-5.12.20, you should have an older version of the Android Market app, gmail, calendar, contacts, maps, homecatcher, rom manager, superuser, talk, YouTube and SoftKeys. What are you missing?

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Do these instructions assume you have CWM already installed? Sorry I got lost at "Copy manualnooter-5.12.XX.zip, or whatever the latest is, to your bootable SD recovery card." because I have no idea what you mean by "bootable SD recovery card". Do I need to create this?
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the bootable SD recovery card is where you install the CWM. creating this recovery card is the first step you to root the nookcolor. Not only you need it to install the manualnooter (MN), it also allows you to reset to stock setting and other good stuffs.

Good catch, guys. I've inserted a new step 1 which points to a guide for creating a bootable CWM card. Thanks for pointing out that omission.

"Updated to reference GMPOWER's manualnooter-5.01.21, remove references to APPS2SD not working. It's working now! Removed overclock kernel as a concern. GMPOWER's latest MN includes it."
Thanks for this thread.
Does this mean you are able to use Nook Color Tweaks to overclock? I upgraded to MN 5.0.1.21 but I still get an error message in Nook Color Tweaks
" Kernel is not compatible with Audio settings. A newer build of CM7 or Dalingrin's overclock kernel is required"
Also, any idea where I can obtain the kernel other than somehow pulling it from a CM7 build?
Thanks,
Ken

Help! I really messed up this time.
I followed the instructions to install 1.3.0 but did not update to 1.4.1 and then I completed the root. I see the Android Market and can actually buy an app. However, installation hangs at "authorizing" because, according to Android Market support, the Nook is not authorized to load apps from the Android Market. So, clearly something is wrong. Either nobody can run those apps, which I doubt, or I messed up.
To compound the problem, I default to Zeam Launcher and cannot boot into B & N. I have also tried to force a reset by 8 failed starts but that did not work. This Noob could really use some help to fix the problem.

chengka said:
"Updated to reference GMPOWER's manualnooter-5.01.21, remove references to APPS2SD not working. It's working now! Removed overclock kernel as a concern. GMPOWER's latest MN includes it."
Thanks for this thread.
Does this mean you are able to use Nook Color Tweaks to overclock? I upgraded to MN 5.0.1.21 but I still get an error message in Nook Color Tweaks
" Kernel is not compatible with Audio settings. A newer build of CM7 or Dalingrin's overclock kernel is required"
Also, any idea where I can obtain the kernel other than somehow pulling it from a CM7 build?
Thanks,
Ken
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A kernel was not included in any of the MN releases for 1.4.1, you will need to download the Dalingrin kernel to use Nook Color Tweaks, LINK
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I followed the instructions to install 1.3.0 but did not update to 1.4.1 and then I completed the root. I see the Android Market and can actually buy an app. However, installation hangs at "authorizing" because, according to Android Market support, the Nook is not authorized to load apps from the Android Market. So, clearly something is wrong. Either nobody can run those apps, which I doubt, or I messed up.
To compound the problem, I default to Zeam Launcher and cannot boot into B & N. I have also tried to force a reset by 8 failed starts but that did not work. This Noob could really use some help to fix the problem.
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The direction were for firmware 1.4.1, since you have firmware 1.3 you can update to 1.4.1, or follow these directions, LINK

Thanks! I have CM7 on way too many devices, tee hee, so I wanted to go back to stock on the reader to compare battery life.

Download Dalingrin's OC Kernel
Thanks for the guide! Working great but I can't seem to find a functioning download link for Dalingrin's kernel. Anyone have one?

I found Dalingrin's kernel here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925451
Some folks are having problems with some of the links, though.

Great guide, I tried CM7 on the SD Card, but I just found that I like the plain look of the B&N interface. Using your guide as a template I nootered my Nook, and will be doing my wife's later. I am also looking for Dalingrin's OC Kernel, I have had it from previous nooters, but my hard drive crashed, and I had erased all of my microsd cards, because I had all the files on my hard drive . So if anyone has a working link, or could send me the file I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, RDRANGER

Downloading binaries of any sort from an unknown source makes me queasy, but if you're feeling daring, there's a post in the Dalingrin 1.3 kernel thread to a copy. Use at your own risk, etc.