Hi, ive got nook color with 7.03 on an sd card but my apps are limited, I downloaded the newer version of android market thinking that would fix it but it hasnt, for instance when im in the top free android market I only have access to 28 market apps.......not the endless stream like on my phone, whats going on, how do I get access to the whole market?
Bobbytox said:
Hi, ive got nook color with 7.03 on an sd card but my apps are limited, I downloaded the newer version of android market thinking that would fix it but it hasnt, for instance when im in the top free android market I only have access to 28 market apps.......not the endless stream like on my phone, whats going on, how do I get access to the whole market?
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That's probably an issue with the market filtering by tablet type which in turn is affected by the lcd screen resolution.
You can either manually set the lcd density but better would be to upgrade to a much later CM7 where this issue is already sorted. Use either the latest nightly or even better the KANG MiRaGe ROM
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I recently succeeded in getting my NC to boot NF from emmc successfully. I am having some issues with certain apps. Now I know that NF isn't absolutely 100% perfect yet but any advice on these issues would be appreciated.
1.) Can't install New York Times or CHASE bank apps; I did the modifications to the build.prop file from NookDevs. I can see both but can't install either.
2.) Google Reader App installs and syncs fine but with a few exceptions. It scales the entire screen when I view the categories and the feeds within them but once I go into the article it looks like it goes into compatibility mode with the black borders. I have compatibility mode unchecked and have rebooted quite awhile ago. I cleared the data and uninstalled/reinstalled to no avail.
I'm almost certain that prior to NF while I was just on a Rooted NC everything worked, NYTimes, Reader and so on.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I have the same google reader issue and I'm running 0.6.6 on emmc.
asanchez1986 said:
I recently succeeded in getting my NC to boot NF from emmc successfully. I am having some issues with certain apps. Now I know that NF isn't absolutely 100% perfect yet but any advice on these issues would be appreciated.
1.) Can't install New York Times or CHASE bank apps; I did the modifications to the build.prop file from NookDevs. I can see both but can't install either.
2.) Google Reader App installs and syncs fine but with a few exceptions. It scales the entire screen when I view the categories and the feeds within them but once I go into the article it looks like it goes into compatibility mode with the black borders. I have compatibility mode unchecked and have rebooted quite awhile ago. I cleared the data and uninstalled/reinstalled to no avail.
I'm almost certain that prior to NF while I was just on a Rooted NC everything worked, NYTimes, Reader and so on.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Did you ever figure out the Chase app on your NC. I get error -17 when I try to install it from the market.
I use News Rob from the market instead of google reader
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altimax98 said:
I use News Rob from the market instead of google reader
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What about for Chase Banking?
Google Reader installed fine.
Interesting, when I tried Google Reader on Autonooted stock, I did not get any black borders. I wonder why the difference.
cmstlist said:
Interesting, when I tried Google Reader on Autonooted stock, I did not get any black borders. I wonder why the difference.
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Different version?
I would love to get an answer on Google Reader app. It is one of my most used because of the instant syncing (I used to use FeedR).
I got a new NC with 1.1 out of the box and rooted, then installed it from the market. Its version 0.9.3.
I'm having this issue with Google Reader as well! When I autonootered, Reader worked fine and scaled to the whole screen. Now that I'm on Nookie Froyo...the initial screens are scaled perfectly, but when I go to read an article, I get huge black borders with the viewable area looking about the size of a small smartphone.
It's driving me nuts, because I really utilize google reader quite a bit!!
I hope someone looks at this soon its driving me nuts also... LoL
I am having the same problem with Google Reader running Phiremod (2.3).
I came across this thread which claims to have fixed the issue on the Folio. I tried flashing the zip on my Nook but it failed every time. The source is included in the thread, so maybe someone who knows this stuff better than I can figure out how to make this work on our nooks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940378
--MrAnt--
I found that the issue with Google Reader has to do with LCD density. I have Phiremod 5.3 and the default LCD density setting is 161. Changing it to 160 fixed the problem for me.
I found that I had to modify the build.prop file in order of this to stick.
Search the forums as there are lots of references on how to do this.
kendoori said:
I found that the issue with Google Reader has to do with LCD density. I have Phiremod 5.3 and the default LCD density setting is 161. Changing it to 160 fixed the problem for me.
I found that I had to modify the build.prop file in order of this to stick.
Search the forums as there are lots of references on how to do this.
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Problem with changing the LCD density is that the Market Downloaded apps list often goes blank. Keep the density at 161 and use the free D7 Google Reader client. It is quite nice.
I can confirm that the Google Reader issue is a density setting problem. I changed lcd density from 161 to 160 and it works fine now. This also did not break anything else, not that I have noticed yet anyways. I will post again if I find anything broken.
I used LCDDensity, came preinstalled on Phiremod v5.
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Just discovered that changing the lcd density setting does indeed break Market. The list of My Apps is blank and I am unable to restore the list, clearing cache and data, unless I revert the density setting to 161.
I guess I have to choose between a working full-screen Reader app or the ability to update my apps
Hopefully there will be a fix for this. I really enjoy reading my news feeds on the Nook, much more pleasant than my phone and more convenient than a computer.
--MrAnt--
Have you tired turning off Compatibility mode in spare parts? It worked for me without having to mess with the density.
mrant said:
Just discovered that changing the lcd density setting does indeed break Market. The list of My Apps is blank and I am unable to restore the list, clearing cache and data, unless I revert the density setting to 161.
I guess I have to choose between a working full-screen Reader app or the ability to update my apps
Hopefully there will be a fix for this. I really enjoy reading my news feeds on the Nook, much more pleasant than my phone and more convenient than a computer.
--MrAnt--
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Try D7 Google Reader.
I have compatability mode disabled in spare parts already.
Does D7 sync with google reader?
wgarrido said:
Have you tired turning off Compatibility mode in spare parts? It worked for me without having to mess with the density.
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mrant said:
I have compatability mode disabled in spare parts already.
Does D7 sync with google reader?
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D7 is a full featured Google Reader client.
Alright so I have a Nook color and desperatley would like to try the Android OS on it. But I have never really toyed around with it on anything before....but it really intrigues me.
What kernel works best?? I saw another thread about wi-fi issues is this prevelant??
Thanks so much!
Well, you are running Android -- that's what Barnes and Noble uses. The downside is that they've limited it, so you can't do things like get apps from the Android Market.
The easiest first step is to root your NC using the latest version of Autonooter (search the forum). Prior to doing that, you need to make sure your Nook Color is running the latest official update from B&N (check the B&N website under Nook Color/Support). Autonooter (with a big thanks to those who contribute to it) is a quick and simple way to get going.
That will give you full access to the version of Android on the Nook (2.1 if I recall), as well as the Market apps. Play with that for awhile, then start exploring the other Android versions -- which you can run off of a SD card as a separate OS to make sure they work for you (then flash to rom is you want to).
Right now I'd vote for CM7 with working Bluetooth as the most useful OS available on this forum. The latest version also fixes video issues. Another version of CM7 is Phiremod, nicely packaged with some additions (CM7 is still in development -- so Phiremod won't typically use the latest CM7 version, which is OK).
Most of all, learn to use the search function on this forum -- it will save you lots of time!
As far as performance...is the Nook comparable to many tablets?
I agree that autonooter is the best first step. Use a launcher to get a 'feel" for android and if you're happy don't go any further. If you feel you want the "full" experience, than I also agree that CM7 is the way to go. Also, installing CM7 is pretty easy if you follow the guild on the Nook Color wiki via http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/nook-color
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As far as performance...is the Nook comparable to many tablets?
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This isn't an easy question to answer because it's about half the performance of the Xoom and new Galaxy Tabs that are coming out, but there is nothing that pushes the hardware yet. For an early adopter of android tablets, I think the nook is perfect because it preforms great and the price tag cannot be beat!
Compared to other non-official tablets, it out preforms them in some ways, specifically the screen. THe nook uses the best (I think?) type of touch screen and offers a great viewing angle.
Autonooter 3 -- something is definitely wrong.
Used auto-nooter 3 on our 1.1 NC. Computer runs slackware. md5sum was correct. Burned it to a Patriot class 10 8GB microSD card. Inserted the card, plugged in the USB. After the android showed up NOTHING happened as described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942424.
There was no "sign in" at the Android welcome screen to skip.
No "location services"
Wandered around logging into youtube and gmail. Youtube has both a user name and a user gmail account. Tried both.
Gmail account(s) refused to sync.
Market opened, and we attempted to download several free apps --
Got some sort of 'downloading' message, but nothing ever did. Progress meter, if that's what it was, showed no movement at all.
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Restored it and tried again. Twice. Slightly different results, but NEVER able to download from the Market.
It's obvious that SOMETHING is wrong, I just have no idea what it might be.
I'm ready, willing and able to follow instructions, but when what I see bears no relationship to the instructions given I have problems.
I hope it's obvious to somebody what I'm doing wrong, because I'm stumped.
Bev999 said:
Used auto-nooter 3 on our 1.1 NC.
I hope it's obvious to somebody what I'm doing wrong, because I'm stumped.
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I used Autonooter 3.0 and it worked for me. Check your wifi. If it shows connecting/disconnecting, it's a wifi problem - especially if the download progessing bar is not moving. See my note in wifi http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11458921&postcount=1
Hi XDAers, I just bought my Nook Color yesterday and installed Phiremod's CM7 on the SD card. However, I've been slightly disappointed at the lack of tablety-goodness that I was hoping to see. Such as Gmail's dual-windowed system, or the lack of tablet apps on the marketplace.
I was wondering, is it possible to spoof the internal files, such as build.prop or something similar, into making the apps, as well as the marketplace, into thinking that my NC is running on Honeycomb? I would think that the NC would be able to support these tablet apps based on its screen resolution and size.
Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
nope... to run HC apps you must run HC.. the nook color is an ereader not a tablet. if you want a dual paned email client do what i did and get kaiten mail
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Hi XDAers, I just bought my Nook Color yesterday and installed Phiremod's CM7 on the SD card. However, I've been slightly disappointed at the lack of tablety-goodness that I was hoping to see. Such as Gmail's dual-windowed system, or the lack of tablet apps on the marketplace.
I was wondering, is it possible to spoof the internal files, such as build.prop or something similar, into making the apps, as well as the marketplace, into thinking that my NC is running on Honeycomb? I would think that the NC would be able to support these tablet apps based on its screen resolution and size.
Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
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SOME Apps will panel on their own, such as the previous example of Kaiten mail. Most other "Honeycomb" apps use "Fragments" to build the UI, which is not available in anything prior to Honeycomb, which is what gives the windowed interfaces etc.
And this is part of the framework, not something you'll be able to spoof.
wow Kaiten mail looks awesome! And that's sad to hear that there's no way to get those amazing apps on a CM7 build at the moment. I just booted CM7 into the eMMC and now I'm thinking of creating a Honeycomb boot off of my SD card. However, I've already used it for CM7, and it's sadly been kind of laggy, and it's a Sandisk C4 8GB too :\.
Hello everyone,
I've put the CM7 mod on an SD card on my wife's nook color. Unfortunately, she's not impressed that CM7 doesn't work as an actual reader, defeating the purpose of HAVING it (I thought it was cool . . . she's not there yet . . . heh). Anyway, I tried to download the Barnes and Noble Nook For Android app but it doesn't give me the option to download it in the marketplace (similar to the angry birds app though angry birds rio does have the option, oddly enough). From what I understand, it seems to be a problem with the new marketplace checking for device descriptions and nook color doesn't seem to be supported.
How can I download the B&N Nook Color for android app? I can't seem to find a .apk file anywhere online and I currently can't get it form the marketplace. Or better yet, how can I fix my store to an older version of the Android marketplace that DOESN'T check for device descriptions?
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Regards,
This Guy
You can try this old trick (editing the build.prop file) to fool the market into thinking you have an HTC (it's what we used to get Neflix going)
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/26315-edit-build-prop-file-netflix.html
Make sure you keep a couple of copies of your original build.prop file around somewhere! The market thinks I'm running an HTC, and allows me to download just about anything I want to the Nook (well, once I clear cache, sigh...)
I tried looking for the original XDA thread, but didn't find it...if someone is kind enough to find it (it may be merged), feel free to post it here!
Hi, I just bought a nook color and bought an 8gb sd card off of ebay but my apps are very limited and I have the old android market and not the new look. I only have access to hundreds and not thousands of apps,How do I update to the new market, my nook color is running cyanogen mod 7.0.3 encore and the kernel is 2.6.29-omap1........should the guy have sold me a new version of cyanogenmod? I have another problem, my search ability in the market works and sometimes it doesnt and I get a message that says "a server error occurred. Retry or cancel and return to previous screen." and I cant do any searches now. How do I update to the new market and why cant I search?
If you can, return the set to the seller and ask him/her give you a latest one.
7.0.3 is too old.
Thats what I was afraid of, is that the only solution is to update to I guess 7.1 whatever, im new to this whole nook color to tablet thing.
Why not just do it yourself? You have the SDcard already.. just need to run something like this to get going
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
It seems a little complicated but it really isn't. Once you get on the nightly builds, it's very easy to keep updated.
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Thats what I was afraid of, is that the only solution is to update to I guess 7.1 whatever, im new to this whole nook color to tablet thing.
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No, if you don't want to return, you can make one for your own.
Link provided by Evaders99 above.
Are you booting CM7 off the SD card, or is it internally installed? If you must have the SD card in the Nook Color to boot into CM7, obviously it's booting off SD, and presumably has the stock OS internally.
Of course older CM7 has nothing to do with the market missing apps. Newer CM7 does do some tweaks to make some more apps show up, but it's not an order of magnitude of difference.
And IMO, old market is better.. It's faster, isn't constantly loading new thumbnails for stuff nobody cares about, or at least I don't care about.. I want apps, not books, movies, music..
Guys I don't think he's booting off the SD card, I think he just bought a pre-owned, rooted, and CM7 flashed Nook color. Upgrading is easy and advantageous. Is not as hard as it is intimidating at first.