My kids received Nook Color readers for Christmas, and like everything, they look to Dad to optimize them.
I was going to try rooting, but a couple of things remain unclear:
- Do I have to 'auto-noot' to root the Noot, or are there other options (other tools, manual rooting, etc.)
- Should I upgrade the software to 1.0.1 prior to rooting or not?
I tried to give auto-noot for 1.0.0 a quick run, but I couldn't get the SD card to boot (and a check revealed that I had two FAT16 partitions, one with the appropriate images and the other with the files needed). I'm assuming it's because the card I have might be too slow (portal recommends Class 6 or greater, and the card I'm using is a cheapo card I got with an earlier phone that I'm not too sure of).
Thoughts? Tips?
I upgraded mine to 1.0.1 first then rooted.
What OS is on your PC?
If Windows, did you use Win32DiskImager to write the image to microSD card?
Take a look at here for different ways of rooting here http://www.nookdevs.com/Portal:NookColor#Rooting
The easiest and the way I rooted is below which I borrowed from http://blogkindle.com/2010/12/read-kindle-books-on-nook-color/
Here’s what you need to do:
1. Before rooting make sure that you’ve registered the device with B&N as it might not work after rooting.
2. Download nooter that corresponds to you Nook version. You can check your Nook version by pressing Nook button, selecting “Settings” >> “Device Info” >> “About your NOOKcolor” >> Software version:
--- for 1.0.0 – GabrialDestruir’s auto nooter 2.12.15 file 15 Dec 2010
--- for 1.0.1 – GabrialDestruir’s auto nooter 2.12.25 file 25 Dec 2010
3. Unpack the file
4. On Windows use Win32DiskImager to write the image to microSD card (please note that all data on the card will be lost). For Linux or Mac, check out NookDevs.com for detailed microSD imaging instructions.
5. Completely power off NOOKcolor by holding the power button until the screen blurs and “Power off NOOKColor” dialog appears. Select “Power Off” and wait for the device to shut down completely.
6. Turn device face down and open the microSD card container in the lower right corner. Push the card in with metal contacts facing down.
7. Connect the device to your computer via USB cable. The device will power up and book from the SD card but the screen will not turn on. This is normal.
8. After about a minute your computer show detect the new device. This means that the rooting is complete. Your Windows computer will complain about missing drivers. This is normal.
9. Disconnect the USB cable and remove the card from the reader.
10. Power cycle it by holding the power button for 20 seconds and then releasing it. The press the power button briefly to power the reader on.
11. As the reader boots you will see a red splash screen.
12. Once the reader boots, you will be prompted for you Gmail account (as usually with Android) and some initial settings. This will only happen once.
13. As you open the extras folder you will see that it now contains Android market icon and some extras (Youtube, Gmail, etc)
14. You can now start the market app and download other apps that you like. You will need to reboot the device for apps to appear on the extras page. The apps themselves can be used right away just as with usual Android apps.
I would look for the thread in the android development section for auto nook 1.01. Update the OS to 1.01, then do the nook-ing process. Its all laid out there in the opening post.
I would definitely root your nooks to get the most out of them.
I'm guessing he meant Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 (1.0.1 Only), which the thread can be found here
I was looking for a manual method because I didn't have my card reader at work yesterday, and I couldn't get the card I wrote in my Incredible to boot Auto-Noot in 1.0.0.
Oddly enough, after deciding to upgrade to 1.0.1 first, when I tried to root the second time it worked just fine. I did the second one after upgrading, also went without a hitch. Think it just makes sense to upgrade first, seeing as they're both exploitable.
giantcrazy said:
I was looking for a manual method because I didn't have my card reader at work yesterday, and I couldn't get the card I wrote in my Incredible to boot Auto-Noot in 1.0.0.
Oddly enough, after deciding to upgrade to 1.0.1 first, when I tried to root the second time it worked just fine. I did the second one after upgrading, also went without a hitch. Think it just makes sense to upgrade first, seeing as they're both exploitable.
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How can you write an image from your Incredible? You need to use a computer to write the "image" not just the files to the sdcard, to make it bootable.
-CC
clockcycle said:
How can you write an image from your Incredible? You need to use a computer to write the "image" not just the files to the sdcard, to make it bootable.
-CC
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I spent some time re-inventing the wheel before I realized someone had documented the method on XDA (my fault for being search lazy):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889001
You use the Linux DD command to write the image to the SD card, which renders it with the correct partitions and files needed to complete root. I did it yesterday, and assumed that I had either too slow a card or it didn't work, until I upgraded to 1.0.1 first and it worked at first crack. Just take care to write the card with the correct device name, mmcblk1.
I used GParted on Linux to double-check after doing my fdisk, everything looked kosher to me and it worked flawlessly.
giantcrazy said:
I spent some time re-inventing the wheel before I realized someone had documented the method on XDA (my fault for being search lazy):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889001
You use the Linux DD command to write the image to the SD card, which renders it with the correct partitions and files needed to complete root. I did it yesterday, and assumed that I had either too slow a card or it didn't work, until I upgraded to 1.0.1 first and it worked at first crack. Just take care to write the card with the correct device name, mmcblk1.
I used GParted on Linux to double-check after doing my fdisk, everything looked kosher to me and it worked flawlessly.
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Ah, totally forgot about that.. Well glad you got it sorted.
-CC
I post this as a warning, not technical, step-by-step instructions. Read swiftly as this post will probably be deleted...
Key Takeaway: It is NOT possible to install either Froyo nor Honeycomb on an SD card for the Nook and have a useable device. By "useable" I mean complete with the Android Market. Read on if intrigued.
When I first heard that it was possible to run full Android on a Nook I was excited. I like the 7 inch (vs 9 on the iPad) screen and I especially like the price.
I didn't want to root as that voids the warranty. A bit of searching and I found both Froyo and Honeycomb images that can be installed on an SD card. Good stuff.
From hardware purchase to install of the OS took around an hour. Any more and you're doing it wrong. I started with Froyo, since that's the mature OS. Hah!
While a dandy interface, it lacks two things: consistent WiFi and the Android Market. I fixed the first by imaging Honeycomb on the SD card. Again, easy-peasy
Again, no Android Market. Hmmmm...
More searching...
Ah, a simple download and concise use of adb. Sounds good as I'd already installed the SDK and I'm comfortable w/ the Mac/Unix command line (bash man, myself).
Curses! The Mac won't recognize the Nook when attached via USB. Grrrrrr...
More searching...
Gadzooks, the ADB/USB drivers need to be updated. More command line stuff. Ok...
Nope, can't do it. Gotta have a rooted Nook to update the USB drivers. Sigh, this is the reason I wanted an SD setup in the first place.
Another idea... Download a Market apk directly to the tablet! Boy am I smart.
Search more, download, run installer, reboot, start app (much excitement now).... Crash. The app didn't start. Download several versions from different sites, same result. This was with Honeycomb.
Not despairing, I reinstalled Froyo, downloaded Vendor apk and.... Can't run the thing. No clue (and sick of searching) how to actually do the install. Nothing under "Manage Applications ==> Downloads"
Gentle Reader, you now chuckle and think to yourself: "what a noob! Other's have done it. It's on the Internet" Every thread has a happy ending.
No, I don't believe it. These forums are closely monitored. Anything the deviates from the "Open Source Religion" is purged. It is my opinion that posts and experiences with a less-than-stellar outcome are removed. This one will probably get whacked too.
If I'm wrong, then I challenge someone to prove me so. Post links and detailed instruction for installing the Android Market on either Froyo or Honeycomb w/o rooting the thing. If asked, I'll post links to sites I used.
Thank you,
Joe
There are honeycomb and Froyo SD images with the market pre-installed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922324
And you don't have to have a rooted nook to update ADB drivers... Froyo should have ADB enabled, just go to Settings > Applications > Development > Enable USB Debugging
1.) Make a bootable SD
2.) Flash one of these.
3.) Done.
I'm not sure why there is so much hostility, but on these forums I've come from knowing absolutely nothing about android to doing exactly the tasks you desired. If you read around, or even ask for help, there are more than enough guides and people willing to assist you. Trust me, it is possible, since I am running Honeycomb with the Market installed from an SD card right now!
Nope. The download on the link is exactly the same as the image I used 2 days ago:
[email protected] 1 staff 70504088 Apr 14 22:43 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8.img.gz
[email protected] 1 staff 1967128576 Apr 14 22:43 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8.img
[email protected] 1 staff 70504088 Apr 16 14:39 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8 (1).img.gz
[email protected] 1 staff 1967128576 Apr 16 14:41 nookie-froyo-SDIMAGE_2GB-0.6.8 (1).img
Neither has Market pre-installed.
As for adb, I have USB/debug enabled. No joy:
iMac > adb devices
List of devices attached
iMac >
Thanks for the reply, but nothing new here.
Joe
This worked for me. The only thing I can't get working is Bluetooth.
[ROM][CM7] Size-agnostic SD Card image and CM7 installer for SD Cards. with updater
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
Nburnes said:
1.) Make a bootable SD
2.) Flash one of these.
3.) Done.
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Nburnes said:
1.) Make a bootable SD
2.) Flash one of these.
3.) Done.
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I don't exactly know what step (1) means. Is that either Froyo or Honeycomb on an SD that the Nook will boot off of? If so, done that three times so far.
Step (2) looks unbelievably complicated, requires the purchase of another SD card and makes no mention of the Market.
I'm skeptical.
Have you tried nookie-froyo-0.6.8.SDCARD.2GB.custom.5.img ?
I currently have froyo 0.6.7 loaded on sd and Honeycomb on sd ( both loaded thru ADB-SDK) from androidcentral. I also am running Cm7Rc4 loaded by using verygreens agnostic card. The agnostic card does not require sdk so maybe you should look in that direction.
All of these run flawless thru the card. The Cm7 has the bluetooth enabled and i just set mine up to use as a GPS.
wshwe said:
This worked for me. The only thing I can't get working is Bluetooth.
[ROM][CM7] Size-agnostic SD Card image and CM7 installer for SD Cards. with updater
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
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Made it to installing the Gapps. Downloaded the latest:
[email protected] 1 staff 5817989 Apr 16 15:51 gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
Copied the zip and did:
Insert the uSD card back into the NOOK and boot into "Recovery mode" (hold nook N key and then press and hold power for ~6 seconds, the bootloader message should be on the screen for a second or so before you release both buttons. If the screen went off while you were holding the power key, that means you were holding it for too long).
I saw the message "The future of reading" (or something like that) and released both buttons.
The tab booted, but still no Market or other Gapps.
I did this at least three times.
Same as always. I hear success stories, but nothing that disproves my initial skepticism.
joeantol said:
Made it to installing the Gapps. Downloaded the latest:
[email protected] 1 staff 5817989 Apr 16 15:51 gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
Copied the zip and did:
Insert the uSD card back into the NOOK and boot into "Recovery mode" (hold nook N key and then press and hold power for ~6 seconds, the bootloader message should be on the screen for a second or so before you release both buttons. If the screen went off while you were holding the power key, that means you were holding it for too long).
I saw the message "The future of reading" (or something like that) and released both buttons.
The tab booted, but still no Market or other Gapps.
I did this at least three times.
Same as always. I hear success stories, but nothing that disproves my initial skepticism.
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Try releasing the power button when the future of reading appears and contiuing to hold the n button That worked for me.
ndinfla said:
Try releasing the power button when the future of reading appears and contiuing to hold the n button That worked for me.
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Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
Go here to these two links and follow the instructions. If you still can't get it, don't post false posts claiming this stuff doesn't work, when it does. There are people who have had problems, yes. That doesn't mean everyone needs to try and "warn" others of this stuff not working.
I've had froyo (sd and emmc), CM7 and honeycomb all successfully running with little to no problems, as have a ton of others. If you don't have the patience to learn some of the basics and ask questions when you run into trouble, then take the nook back or use it the way it was intended.
Following the instructions on this page first will get you a working SD card:
http://nookdevs.com/Nookie_FroYo:_Burning_a_bootable_SD_card
The following will walk you through installing Gapps (you'll have to scroll down a bit)
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:_Nookie_Froyo_Tips
Because I'm on my phone I don't have a link to the USB thread, but its under nook development so a search should pull it up.
Out of all the development forums I've been on, this is one the best for beginners. You just have to ask questions. We are all willing to help.
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Cry me a river. Just because YOU can't get it to work doesn't mean other people can't.
I tried HC for about 30 minutes a while back, market worked etc... Always off SD, including the CM7 install on SD right now.
I am and probably will always be a noob, but all I can say is that the best way to figure out all this stuff is to read through all the postings, more than a couple of times. Additionally, take a look at Nook Portal, Youtube and remember that Google is your friend.
Sometimes there are glitches with a particular install, or there might be an issue in which something doesn't go as smoothly as the directions indicate that it should. But there is always a way to figure out a solution and many people here have posted lots of good information. Chances are very good that someone else has run into the same problem and has posted a solution.
I have run the Nook stock 2.1 rooted, as well as Honeycomb, CM7 and Froyo all from an sd card - and on the EMMC. I have also been able to restore to stock - from reading through these forums, using Google and Youtube.
Currently, I am running Froyo on the EMMC with Wretched Blues theme. All is good.
joeantol said:
Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
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You have been proven wrong. You are apparently just too stupid to realize it.
xdajunkman said:
You have been proven wrong. You are apparently just too stupid to realize it.
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classic!!!
joeantol said:
Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
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No offense, but I think a few thousand users posting here have already proven you wrong. Just read the threads. Plenty of people are successfully running android from their SD card. I'm one of them.
I knew NOTHING about android and wanted a decent tablet at an affordable price. Did some digging around and learned that the nook could be rooted. Went to B&N, played with one, and I was sold. After doing about 30 minutes of research I learned that you could run android from a micro SD card. Awesome. I've been running Nookie Froyo ever since with full market access right from my SD.
I get the occasional glitches here and there (force closes), which I attribute to running from the SD card. But I'm more than willing to accept them knowing that I'm running Android without voiding my warranty. Even though I missed the $199 ebay deal, $249 is a steal for what the color can do.
joeantol said:
Nope.
Tried it twice.
Tried to reboot w/ recovery.
Nope.
Popped the SD card and checked. Zip file still there.
Please, someone prove me wrong...
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The sad truth is that not all sdcards are created equal. I have a 16GB and and 8GB sdcard. The 8GB is rock solid... everything works. The 16GB appears to work but applications crash, I get errors and sometimes it gets stuck in boot loops. The sad thing is that the 16GB card should be a better card than the 8GB card... So, if it doesn't work... get a new card!
Now that you figured us out, it's time for you to go work on "they landed on the moon" thing.
I'm new to the Nook scene, but I've read the someone/leapinlear threads on rooting/putting google apps on the device.
Now that 2.0.5 is out, that seems to break the above.
One of my confusions is the talk of OOBE ( a new acronym for me to learn. )
Is it possible for me to open the Nook HD+ on xmas morning, and play with it without registering/updating?
Does the Nook force you to connect to wifi? What if I had no wifi?
If I can play with it without registering/updating, then use the current rooting methods later in the afternoon ... will that stop 2.0.5?
Do I need to read more?
curiousmike said:
I'm new to the Nook scene, but I've read the someone/leapinlear threads on rooting/putting google apps on the device.
Now that 2.0.5 is out, that seems to break the above.
One of my confusions is the talk of OOBE ( a new acronym for me to learn. )
Is it possible for me to open the Nook HD+ on xmas morning, and play with it without registering/updating?
Does the Nook force you to connect to wifi? What if I had no wifi?
If I can play with it without registering/updating, then use the current rooting methods later in the afternoon ... will that stop 2.0.5?
Do I need to read more?
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You said you read my thread. Yes you can do the xmas thing by skipping OOBE ( look in my thread for how to do it). Which basically means skipping registration. And you don't have to turn on wifi so that it updates itself. But you do have to turn on wifi to register and you can do nothing with it without either registering or skipping OOBE. But it may be kind of not much fun without apps, books and wifi. I also just posted a new way to have an old version and still register. But you might want to wait to see if other users do ok with it.
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Yes you can do the xmas thing by skipping OOBE ( look in my thread for how to do it).
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Found it and read it. Great.
leapinlar said:
But it may be kind of not much fun without apps, books and wifi
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Agreed.
But I also don't want to do the update and risk never being able to root it and get Google App Store on it; I have a large array of apps/games for my phone that I'm hoping will work on the HD+.
You can immediately boot straight to CM10 without registering if you'd like. That's exactly what I did, and it has worked flawlessly.
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience. Basically after registering, you get the experience you should. Skipping OOBE is basically not registering the product, and entering a development/test mode. OOBE is associated with not registering the device.
The Nook HD+ requires a WiFi connection to register the product, and what if the end-user doesn't have WiFi? I guess that's tough on them, they can't register. To be honest, I can't believe it either. To use the HD+ if you do not have WiFi, is to skip OOBE (which is the same procedure as the Nook Color's).
If you skip OOBE, then there is nothing to play with on the tablet; other than familiarising yourself with the interface. That's it. Not even the browser works; actually it has no apps at all. If you later root the tablet [and install GAPPs], whilst not registering the tablet, you will eventually get a lot more features; and pretty much use it like any other Android tablet. However, a lot of features will be disabled, such as the stock Android Browser (it will not load, as it will not be installed). A lot of other apps may then cause problems, due to the default browser not being present (i.e. BBC iPlayer). With the All in One root, developed by someone0, it will disable automatic OTA updates, so you will not update any further than your current factory version. However, some users (including myself) have been forced the update, so you cannot be certain that you will remain on the factory version (those prior to 2.0.5).
However, I would recommend you reconsider your options. If you want a better experience, I would recommend that you register the device (do NOT register now, please read the rest of my post). Important, remember the credentials you register the device with. If there are any future updates for the Nook, you will need to input the same e-mail address and password (unless password changed). If you create another B&N account at this stage, your Nook will constantly output an error; I contacted B&N today, and they couldn't solve it either. I found the solution, you have to remember the exact e-mail address you used to register. So, remember the e-mail address you use to register; and absolutely the password too, or the security question. Without them, you will not be able to register your device again.
Continuing on, I stated I would recommend you to register the device. However, before you do so, please make sure you have a minimum 4GB microSD card present (I used a SanDisk 4GB class 4). When you register your device, your Nook will check for updates. It will find 2.0.5 and update to it. Just so you know, someone0 and leapinlar have worked together to bring a "Universal Root" for the Nook HD+ and that universal root even roots version 2.0.5 (thank you someone0 and leapinlar; I'm currently using it). After registering your device, you will be introduced to your Nook interface. It's empty, even the apps are pretty much useless (except for Browser, only positive); you can't even spend more than 10 minutes on it, without enjoying what your doing. So I would recommend the root + GAPPs to unlock most of the "Android" features. To use the universal root, you'll need to boot into CWM (ClockWorkMod) via SD card (minimum of 4GB, anything less won't be detected/viable). Before registering and continuing with what I say, please make sure you are able to write onto your SD card using your computer. Although we are using CWM, we are NOT going to flash any ROMs (unless you want to of course, but the following "guide" below won't detail so).
First, you'll need to insert your SD card into your computer; where you're in a position where you can write on the card. (Files links/sources/information was sourced from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613)
Write the CWM .img (NookHD+bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB.zip) onto the SD Card using "Win32diskimager in Windows or use the dd command in Linux or OSX".
Download NookHD+Universal-Root.zip and place it within the SD Card. Also do this for the GAPPS + EXTRAS (including ManualOTA and Unknown Sources) .zip file, which you can download here (put together by leapinlar). DO NOT extract the .zip, just place them into the SD card.
At this point, make sure you have registered your Nook HD+, updated and installed version 2.0.5. Also make sure you have launched the stock ROM at least once (i.e. turned on the device into the Nook software/modified Android OS).
Now, turn off your device (hold the power button until a message is displayed on screen, and press shut down, or similar on screen). At the bottom of the Nook, on the left of the charging port, there is a cover protecting the SD card slot. Take it out (not all the way, it's attached to the body), and place in your SD card (with the CWM and universal root, as well optionally the GAPPS; although recommend installed on the SD card).
With the SD card in, turn your Nook on. After a few seconds, you should load into CWM. Select the option "install .zip from SD card" (use volume up/down to move across the list, "n" button below screen to select, and power button to move up one menu).
Firstly, install "NookHD+Universal-Root.zip". Wait for it to fully install, then install the GAPPS + Extras.
After the last step, reboot your device and take out the SD card before reboot. You should now load into your stock OS, whilst being rooted and and GAPPs installed on version 2.0.5. Success!
After the above guide, I would personally recommend Nova Launcher Prime; it unleashes the full experience of Android for me anyway. Haha, from now it's all yours.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
HiddenG said:
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
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Fantastic; I happen to have a 4GB card and I'm writing out the .img as I type.
Merry Christmas to you.
Yea, I probably taking a day off from xda forum tomorrow, so enjoy guys.
leapinlar deserves most of the credits since he is doing all the scripting and testing. All I did was giving him ideas(good and bad).
Ahh.. CuriousMike, from BARF, right?
Small world. Let me reemphasize that if you immediately throw in the CM10 install, you can totally skip the registration step. You essentially boot around it, and the next time the device boots without the CM10 SD card plugged in, if you so choose, it will be like opening it up fresh out of the box, with the nook asking you to register and so on.
If you *just* want a full android tablet, the CM10 SD is by far the way to go. Odds are your Xmas wrapped nook doesn't yet have 2.0.5 installed. You should be able to jump straight into CM10 and avoid the current mess of trying to preserve root, avoiding updates, working around the B & N interface and so on. It doesn't mean you can't do that at a later date, but right now CM10 seems to be a much better option than trying to deal with the B&N interface. Best part is that you can continually boot right off that SD card and never have to worry about dodging updates.
I'd recommend it above the current alternative of trying to root and apply fixes to have a usable tablet.
KestrelYI said:
Ahh.. CuriousMike, from BARF, right?
Small world. Let me reemphasize that if you immediately throw in the CM10 install, you can totally skip the registration step. You essentially boot around it, and the next time the device boots without the CM10 SD card plugged in, if you so choose, it will be like opening it up fresh out of the box, with the nook asking you to register and so on.
If you *just* want a full android tablet, the CM10 SD is by far the way to go. Odds are your Xmas wrapped nook doesn't yet have 2.0.5 installed. You should be able to jump straight into CM10 and avoid the current mess of trying to preserve root, avoiding updates, working around the B & N interface and so on. It doesn't mean you can't do that at a later date, but right now CM10 seems to be a much better option than trying to deal with the B&N interface. Best part is that you can continually boot right off that SD card and never have to worry about dodging updates.
I'd recommend it above the current alternative of trying to root and apply fixes to have a usable tablet.
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I guess we can disagree on that. The way I see it, doing Skip OOBE and then root it would be more stable than CM10. A lot of things still not working yet on CM10. So, I decided to stick w/ stock for my personal use. Considering there is universal root for 2.0.5 now also, it's possible to be on 2.0.5 and still get root+gapps. I guess it could just end up being what do you need it for.
my nook is up
posting this from the nook, using firefox! surprising that chrome comes up as not-compatible.
i've got a few of my play store apps already installed... looking good.
i bought nova-launcher for 0.25$ during googles last big sale, so i'm using that. the experience is androidy-enough.
word-hero is also incompatible... that will push me to "cm10" when it's compatibler-er.
My Nook HD+ came out of the box with 2.0.2 and hasn't updated to 2.0.5 after a couple hours of use. Tried a couple times to do a manual update and says no updates available. ??
Will this work, on my registered device? I have it all setup and working on205, but want gapps too.
Thanks,
Steve
piperman7 said:
Will this work, on my registered device? I have it all setup and working on205, but want gapps too.
Thanks,
Steve
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It worked for me, just as described.
That sounds good, I just picked up a 8gb class 10 to use.
Thanks again,
Steve
HiddenG said:
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience. Basically after registering, you get the experience you should. Skipping OOBE is basically not registering the product, and entering a development/test mode. OOBE is associated with not registering the device.
The Nook HD+ requires a WiFi connection to register the product, and what if the end-user doesn't have WiFi? I guess that's tough on them, they can't register. To be honest, I can't believe it either. To use the HD+ if you do not have WiFi, is to skip OOBE (which is the same procedure as the Nook Color's).
If you skip OOBE, then there is nothing to play with on the tablet; other than familiarising yourself with the interface. That's it. Not even the browser works; actually it has no apps at all. If you later root the tablet [and install GAPPs], whilst not registering the tablet, you will eventually get a lot more features; and pretty much use it like any other Android tablet. However, a lot of features will be disabled, such as the stock Android Browser (it will not load, as it will not be installed). A lot of other apps may then cause problems, due to the default browser not being present (i.e. BBC iPlayer). With the All in One root, developed by someone0, it will disable automatic OTA updates, so you will not update any further than your current factory version. However, some users (including myself) have been forced the update, so you cannot be certain that you will remain on the factory version (those prior to 2.0.5).
However, I would recommend you reconsider your options. If you want a better experience, I would recommend that you register the device (do NOT register now, please read the rest of my post). Important, remember the credentials you register the device with. If there are any future updates for the Nook, you will need to input the same e-mail address and password (unless password changed). If you create another B&N account at this stage, your Nook will constantly output an error; I contacted B&N today, and they couldn't solve it either. I found the solution, you have to remember the exact e-mail address you used to register. So, remember the e-mail address you use to register; and absolutely the password too, or the security question. Without them, you will not be able to register your device again.
Continuing on, I stated I would recommend you to register the device. However, before you do so, please make sure you have a minimum 4GB microSD card present (I used a SanDisk 4GB class 4). When you register your device, your Nook will check for updates. It will find 2.0.5 and update to it. Just so you know, someone0 and leapinlar have worked together to bring a "Universal Root" for the Nook HD+ and that universal root even roots version 2.0.5 (thank you someone0 and leapinlar; I'm currently using it). After registering your device, you will be introduced to your Nook interface. It's empty, even the apps are pretty much useless (except for Browser, only positive); you can't even spend more than 10 minutes on it, without enjoying what your doing. So I would recommend the root + GAPPs to unlock most of the "Android" features. To use the universal root, you'll need to boot into CWM (ClockWorkMod) via SD card (minimum of 4GB, anything less won't be detected/viable). Before registering and continuing with what I say, please make sure you are able to write onto your SD card using your computer. Although we are using CWM, we are NOT going to flash any ROMs (unless you want to of course, but the following "guide" below won't detail so).
First, you'll need to insert your SD card into your computer; where you're in a position where you can write on the card. (Files links/sources/information was sourced from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613)
Write the CWM .img (NookHD+bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB.zip) onto the SD Card using "Win32diskimager in Windows or use the dd command in Linux or OSX".
Download NookHD+Universal-Root.zip and place it within the SD Card. Also do this for the GAPPS + EXTRAS (including ManualOTA and Unknown Sources) .zip file, which you can download here (put together by leapinlar). DO NOT extract the .zip, just place them into the SD card.
At this point, make sure you have registered your Nook HD+, updated and installed version 2.0.5. Also make sure you have launched the stock ROM at least once (i.e. turned on the device into the Nook software/modified Android OS).
Now, turn off your device (hold the power button until a message is displayed on screen, and press shut down, or similar on screen). At the bottom of the Nook, on the left of the charging port, there is a cover protecting the SD card slot. Take it out (not all the way, it's attached to the body), and place in your SD card (with the CWM and universal root, as well optionally the GAPPS; although recommend installed on the SD card).
With the SD card in, turn your Nook on. After a few seconds, you should load into CWM. Select the option "install .zip from SD card" (use volume up/down to move across the list, "n" button below screen to select, and power button to move up one menu).
Firstly, install "NookHD+Universal-Root.zip". Wait for it to fully install, then install the GAPPS + Extras.
After the last step, reboot your device and take out the SD card before reboot. You should now load into your stock OS, whilst being rooted and and GAPPs installed on version 2.0.5. Success!
After the above guide, I would personally recommend Nova Launcher Prime; it unleashes the full experience of Android for me anyway. Haha, from now it's all yours.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
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Just got my Nook HD+ for Christmas, 1st Android device. I followed the above instructions to root it, after reboot it is just sitting at the first nook screen. It's been about 15 minutes or so, should I manually reboot the device or wait longer? Is it possible it just needs to be redone? The only odd thing I can across was after selecting reboot it said "ROM may flash stock recovery on reboot", should i have selected Yes/No, Should I backup the stock ROM?
Thanks for all the Help
curiousmike said:
posting this from the nook, using firefox! surprising that chrome comes up as not-compatible.
i've got a few of my play store apps already installed... looking good.
i bought nova-launcher for 0.25$ during googles last big sale, so i'm using that. the experience is androidy-enough.
word-hero is also incompatible... that will push me to "cm10" when it's compatibler-er.
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Glad you got your tablet working with GAPPs! Hope it's all good; of course it's much better than sticking to B&N's book reader, haha. Indeed yes, I can't believe that a few apps in Google Play are not compatible either; although as suggested, sideloading them often work fine. :laugh:
mzjc said:
My Nook HD+ came out of the box with 2.0.2 and hasn't updated to 2.0.5 after a couple hours of use. Tried a couple times to do a manual update and says no updates available. ??
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Did you skip the OOBE? The registration process of the device? If so, this problem could occur. If not, and you're registered then no problem either. If you're truly stuck on 2.0.2, that could be seen as a benefit; as your roots would never be broken, due to no future updates. If you'd like to root and place GAPPs on your tablet, I'd recommend you follow someone0's all-in-one guide. someone0's allinone will root your Nook HD+, install GAPPs, manual OTA and installation from Unknown Sources; provided your HD+ is on version 2.0.0 to 2.0.4, where you are eligible. This rooting method provides the exact same end-result as the 2.0.5 root, and is no different in performance or usability; they're exactly the same, just different installation process.
I've not tested it, but you may use the same rooting process as I've described on the last page; since the rooting method is universal. However, I have not tested it, other than on version 2.0.5. You'll also need a microSD card for this process, so I'd just recommend the adb-allinone method by someone0.
Best of luck.
ifdwolf2008 said:
Just got my Nook HD+ for Christmas, 1st Android device. I followed the above instructions to root it, after reboot it is just sitting at the first nook screen. It's been about 15 minutes or so, should I manually reboot the device or wait longer? Is it possible it just needs to be redone? The only odd thing I can across was after selecting reboot it said "ROM may flash stock recovery on reboot", should i have selected Yes/No, Should I backup the stock ROM?
Thanks for all the Help
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First Android device? Haha, hopefully it'll make a good impression after rooting and GAPPS. Sorry about the wait. Once you've loaded/rebooted into the Nook HD+ after CWM/rooting/GAPPS etc, press the "n" button below the screen. You should be given the option to select a launcher; temporarily select ZeamLauncher and set it as default action. After that, you should be good to go. Personally, I would recommend Nova Launcher Prime instead of ZeamLauncher. If you'd like, you can download the free version of Nova Launcher from Google Play (I would recommend it strongly over ZeamLauncher). It should provide you a better "Android-experience".
If pressing the 'n' button below the screen did nothing, then you can try the rooting process again. Also selecting yes, or no shouldn't make a difference during reboot; "ROM may flash stock recovery on reboot". You may backup your stock ROM if you feel necessary, but it's not absolutely essential (if you ever run into problems, you can force the tablet to fail booting 8 times, and the tablet will automatically restore to factory defaults). If you have further problems, please reply.
Best of luck.
Boom, thanks for the help, working like a champ now! Does the mic feature in nova require chrome? Gonna side load it now. Device is much better rooted, big thanks all to all envolved!
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Hey folks. I'm having some issues with the "Root your device with a bootable microSD card" method. I followed the instructions precisely.. wrote the image to a 32 GB microSD (I don't own any 4 GB cards).. and my nook REFUSES to even see the card nor boot from it for that matter.. just goes straight to the registration screen every time. Is there something that I could perhaps be missing here...? or is it that I MUST have a 4 GB card (and no bigger)?? (the microSD is the cream of the crop Sandisk 32 GB class 10 model. I couldn't resist picking one up, as they were on sale for only $26 at the time.
My HD+ is a pretty paperweight at the moment, and I'd love to get it back up and running. I really don't want to do the "all in one" method, as it keeps you in "TEST" mode.. which bugs the crap outta me.
What am I missing?!
HiddenG said:
OOBE, known as Out-of-Box-Experience. Basically after registering, you get the experience you should. Skipping OOBE is basically not registering the product, and entering a development/test mode. OOBE is associated with not registering the device.
The Nook HD+ requires a WiFi connection to register the product, and what if the end-user doesn't have WiFi? I guess that's tough on them, they can't register. To be honest, I can't believe it either. To use the HD+ if you do not have WiFi, is to skip OOBE (which is the same procedure as the Nook Color's).
If you skip OOBE, then there is nothing to play with on the tablet; other than familiarising yourself with the interface. That's it. Not even the browser works; actually it has no apps at all. If you later root the tablet [and install GAPPs], whilst not registering the tablet, you will eventually get a lot more features; and pretty much use it like any other Android tablet. However, a lot of features will be disabled, such as the stock Android Browser (it will not load, as it will not be installed). A lot of other apps may then cause problems, due to the default browser not being present (i.e. BBC iPlayer). With the All in One root, developed by someone0, it will disable automatic OTA updates, so you will not update any further than your current factory version. However, some users (including myself) have been forced the update, so you cannot be certain that you will remain on the factory version (those prior to 2.0.5).
However, I would recommend you reconsider your options. If you want a better experience, I would recommend that you register the device (do NOT register now, please read the rest of my post). Important, remember the credentials you register the device with. If there are any future updates for the Nook, you will need to input the same e-mail address and password (unless password changed). If you create another B&N account at this stage, your Nook will constantly output an error; I contacted B&N today, and they couldn't solve it either. I found the solution, you have to remember the exact e-mail address you used to register. So, remember the e-mail address you use to register; and absolutely the password too, or the security question. Without them, you will not be able to register your device again.
Continuing on, I stated I would recommend you to register the device. However, before you do so, please make sure you have a minimum 4GB microSD card present (I used a SanDisk 4GB class 4). When you register your device, your Nook will check for updates. It will find 2.0.5 and update to it. Just so you know, someone0 and leapinlar have worked together to bring a "Universal Root" for the Nook HD+ and that universal root even roots version 2.0.5 (thank you someone0 and leapinlar; I'm currently using it). After registering your device, you will be introduced to your Nook interface. It's empty, even the apps are pretty much useless (except for Browser, only positive); you can't even spend more than 10 minutes on it, without enjoying what your doing. So I would recommend the root + GAPPs to unlock most of the "Android" features. To use the universal root, you'll need to boot into CWM (ClockWorkMod) via SD card (minimum of 4GB, anything less won't be detected/viable). Before registering and continuing with what I say, please make sure you are able to write onto your SD card using your computer. Although we are using CWM, we are NOT going to flash any ROMs (unless you want to of course, but the following "guide" below won't detail so).
First, you'll need to insert your SD card into your computer; where you're in a position where you can write on the card. (Files links/sources/information was sourced from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613)
Write the CWM .img (NookHD+bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB.zip) onto the SD Card using "Win32diskimager in Windows or use the dd command in Linux or OSX".
Download NookHD+Universal-Root.zip and place it within the SD Card. Also do this for the GAPPS + EXTRAS (including ManualOTA and Unknown Sources) .zip file, which you can download here (put together by leapinlar). DO NOT extract the .zip, just place them into the SD card.
At this point, make sure you have registered your Nook HD+, updated and installed version 2.0.5. Also make sure you have launched the stock ROM at least once (i.e. turned on the device into the Nook software/modified Android OS).
Now, turn off your device (hold the power button until a message is displayed on screen, and press shut down, or similar on screen). At the bottom of the Nook, on the left of the charging port, there is a cover protecting the SD card slot. Take it out (not all the way, it's attached to the body), and place in your SD card (with the CWM and universal root, as well optionally the GAPPS; although recommend installed on the SD card).
With the SD card in, turn your Nook on. After a few seconds, you should load into CWM. Select the option "install .zip from SD card" (use volume up/down to move across the list, "n" button below screen to select, and power button to move up one menu).
Firstly, install "NookHD+Universal-Root.zip". Wait for it to fully install, then install the GAPPS + Extras.
After the last step, reboot your device and take out the SD card before reboot. You should now load into your stock OS, whilst being rooted and and GAPPs installed on version 2.0.5. Success!
After the above guide, I would personally recommend Nova Launcher Prime; it unleashes the full experience of Android for me anyway. Haha, from now it's all yours.
That should be all from me, and the best of luck. I support you either way, whether you register or not. Merry Christmas too by the way.
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Hey there. I followed your directions EXACTLY as posted. I didn't have a 4 GB microSD, but I DID have a 32 GB class 4. I used that. Long story short, the nook will NOT "see" nor boot from said microSD no matter what I do. Is there some sort of button combo I need to be doing while the nook HD+ is turning on to see the sd card? I'm totally lost on this.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
If you'd like to PM me, that way my email will notify me when a response has been received, I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks for all your hard work!
The one difference might be that I did the whole oobe; I registered the nook... I rebooted twice to the stock Os (somewhere I read that you had to reboot once after setting up bn account.) I don't know if that's your issue, but it's what I did and I'm running gapps.
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Hi, sorry if this in the wrong location, I'm new to android and just learning my way around here. Id like to root my hook hd but the first time I powered it on it automatically updated to 2.0.5.
Ive read the rooting threads and the 8 reset trick to force a complete wipe and factory reset, but how to i pass the the wifi setup screens etc (oobe?) as it will just accept the pushed upgrade again.
***edit** after finding the right search terms for google I finally found the instructions here with pictures for anyone else wishing to know how to do this
techunsupport . wordpress. com
quick summary factory reboot power + N, N, N on welcome screen do either of the following
vol up + touch bottom right of screen factory screen button appears
vol down + touch bottom left of screen enable adp button appears
on factory screen vol up + touch bottom right of screen skip OOBE button appears
thanks
You can root firmware 2.0.5 now. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
Thanks I had read that thread but I dont have a microsd reader for the pc. Unless I missunderstood and you dont need a card for the rooting part only CM10 install?
growlley said:
Thanks I had read that thread but I dont have a microsd reader for the pc. Unless I missunderstood and you dont need a card for the rooting part only CM10 install?
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You do need a card and a card reader. But external card readers are cheap.. some cards even come with them.
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ok I have adb working correctly to side load stuff but I have been trying to follow the instructions in the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981617&page=1 to gain root.
The process is failing in clrbootcount.sh as the line that should call the hook process is comented out and I cant just copy a file over the top as it says read only file system is there any way round this?
cheers
growlley said:
ok I have adb working correctly to side load stuff but I have been trying to follow the instructions in the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981617&page=1 to gain root.
The process is failing in clrbootcount.sh as the line that should call the hook process is comented out and I cant just copy a file over the top as it says read only file system is there any way round this?
cheers
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That is how B&N broke root on 2.0.5. The only way to get root on 2.0.5 is to use my CWM method in my HD CWM thread linked in my signature.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
thanks for the reply, I thought it might be so i ordered a card reader. Now haver to wait for the postie.
BAH
growlley said:
thanks for the reply, I thought it might be so i ordered a card reader. Now haver to wait for the postie.
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Just my typical luck with gadgets , card and reader arrived today nook will see card , pc dectects reader but says no media no matter what you do so cant copy flash image to it I hate f*****g pc's
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ok I followed the clockwork mod and created a card , backed up the image and then installed the universal root and the gApps + others zip using the instructions.
The deive rebooted successfully but I am having a problem with google play, it wont let me authenticate I try and add a google account and get a white dialog box saying unfortunately, setting has stopped. This happens for both existing and new options.
Iwanted to add home 2. I had play s working before via siding loading unfortunately the pc that had adb on it went to microprocessor heaven. Any ideas?
growlley said:
ok I followed the clockwork mod and created a card , backed up the image and then installed the universal root and the gApps + others zip using the instructions.
The deive rebooted successfully but I am having a problem with google play, it wont let me authenticate I try and add a google account and get a white dialog box saying unfortunately, setting has stopped. This happens for both existing and new options.
Iwanted to add home 2. I had play s working before via siding loading unfortunately the pc that had adb on it went to microprocessor heaven. Any ideas?
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Did you add voice search? That causes settings to crash. See my instructions under voice search in my rooting thread.
Wait, you said you side loaded Play Store before? That is the problem. You need to wipe everything and start over. Do an erase and deregister. Or go to CWM and do a wipe data/factory reset.
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