Where do I begin? - Nook Color General

Just grabbed one of these for my wife for christmas. She was wanting an eReader figured I could put cm7 on it and then she could have a choice of reader apps and have some tablet functionality as well.
Digging through stuff it seems alot of information is old so I don't really know where to begin. Do I need an sd card? Does it matter which size? Would greatly appreciate if someone could direct me in the right direction.
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Cor-master said:
Just grabbed one of these for my wife for christmas. She was wanting an eReader figured I could put cm7 on it and then she could have a choice of reader apps and have some tablet functionality as well.
Digging through stuff it seems alot of information is old so I don't really know where to begin. Do I need an sd card? Does it matter which size? Would greatly appreciate if someone could direct me in the right direction.
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If you are wanting CM7, just follow eyeballer's guide, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12797652
It is still applicable. And get CM7.2 stable from the Cyanogenmod site. And yes, you generally need an SD. A lot of apps expect one. Size just depends on how much stuff you want to store on it. Generally 4GB or larger is enough. With the price of SD's nowadays, I recommend getting as large as you can afford. You can never have too much SD space. And if you have any thoughts of maybe putting a ROM on it in the future, it needs to be a SanDisk Class 4.

Let me know how you like it with CM on it, Cor-master. I've been thinking about getting one for my parents and rooting it since they're so cheap now and I get 20% off with my employee discount.

Yeah the nook color is what got me interested in tablets in the first place. I thought the ipad was a dumb idea when it came out, then my friend showed off his rooted cm7 powered nook to me and I was in love lol
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So I'm assuming the sd card takes over and the internal storage is ignored?
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Cor-master said:
So I'm assuming the sd card takes over and the internal storage is ignored?
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Only if you choose too. If you install it to internal memory the SD is only used for media storage. If you choose to install the ROM to SD, then the internal ROM is not touched and is ignored on boot.
Those instructions I posted earlier is for installing to internal memory, overwriting the stock ROM.

Cool that sounds good to me. I'm no noob to this stuff, my Nexus 7 is my 4th android device and I never leave them stock, but you know how it is, different on every single device.
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Alright one more question, I got it running cm10, if I want it to run cm7 instead how do I do that? Do I just use recovery, factory reset, flash cm7,and gapps? Or is their more to it?
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Cor-master said:
Alright one more question, I got it running cm10, if I want it to run cm7 instead how do I do that? Do I just use recovery, factory reset, flash cm7,and gapps? Or is their more to it?
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You've got it right.
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Thanks just wanted to be sure. Some devices are picky about bootloaders and android versions, ie my flyer wouldn't run a honeycomb rom on the gingerbread bootloader and vice versa
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Mem card full any help out there?

Hi guys,
Am I missing something? I have a16gb mem card that is busting at the seams...... It won't let me even save a photo on it it's so full! I have a lot of apps, however not enough to fill the mem card. Are there certain folders that store random info I can delete using astro? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Could it have anything to do with a partitioned sd card? Thanks...
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Diskusage from the market will tell use what's using up space.
Unless you have some large files, it's possible that you don't really have a 16gb card (fake).
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Thanks, i'll check that out!
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I found I have a LOT of scheduled back ups that are around 650mb each..... Do I need all of these, or is
It safe to delete all back ups prior to the most recent? Thanks again.....
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I don't know why you would need anything more than the latest one our two copies...
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What class is the htc hero's microsd?

I just got the gs2 and wanted to see if the hero's stock sdcard is at least a class 4 so i can switch it over to my gs2. It does not say the class on the htc hero microsd.
And you think someone here will know? Nobody knows how or where you got it from, where they got it from, or if the card was replaced and/or by who. You're asking an impossible question. From what I understand there are apps on the market that can measure the r/w speed but I thought I read somewhere that they where flawed. Just stick it in the other phone. Its not like it will blow up or anything. Good luck
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There used to be some tests floating around here that some devs did regarding sd card speed. I know they figured out that a class 8 was the highest a hero could use fully. A 10 wasn't any faster. Don't know if they stated the original class though.
Just search it
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If it was stock im pretty sure that it's class 2. If it's bigger than 2gb then it's definitely not stock.
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And you think someone here will know? Nobody knows how or where you got it from, where they got it from, or if the card was replaced and/or by who. You're asking an impossible question. From what I understand there are apps on the market that can measure the r/w speed but I thought I read somewhere that they where flawed. Just stick it in the other phone. Its not like it will blow up or anything. Good luck
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Im not scared it will blow up. You NEED above a class 4 or it can cause issues when writing hd video to the microsd. And it is the stock htc hero microsd
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Turns out it is a class 6
Most cards have a circle with a number inside it. That number is the class rating
Nandroids are for sissies.
Bang.
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Most cards have a circle with a number inside it. That number is the class rating
+1. Sometimes it is not very visible. I've never used the one that came with the phone as 2gb is too small for me.
Nandroids are for sissies.
Bang.
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You think Meth is bad? Try being a flash whore with a Gingerbread habit and a legacy device! It ain't pretty.

Is it worth it?

I can get one for a slight discount at wm and wanted to know how worth it is a nook color? Is it easy to flash or more difficult than a phone. Just need some opinions. Thanks so much!
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Basically the easiest thing you can root. Burn an image to your SD card with a couple clicks then drag over a couple files the stick it in and go through the flashing process. Completely unbrickable as long as you dont break the SD slot.
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I love mine.
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I'm going to go for a refurb with one year warranty and an sd image I have no reason to not get. Getting next week when I get paid. Just curious how is the performance in.cm7? How is 3D performace? Decent over clocking options? Sorry for the questions! Just trying to justify it when i have this phone. This tab is just so cheap and so much development! The answers are appreciated! Thanks so much.
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zachthepack said:
I'm going to go for a refurb with one year warranty and an sd image I have no reason to not get. Getting next week when I get paid. Just curious how is the performance in.cm7? How is 3D performace? Decent over clocking options? Sorry for the questions! Just trying to justify it when i have this phone. This tab is just so cheap and so much development! The answers are appreciated! Thanks so much.
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I don't know much about 3D performance but with mine overclocked to 1.2GHrz I see no problem or lag with any game I've thrown at it. You can even play the games made for Tera CPUs using Chainfire. Most Nooks overclock to 1.2GHrz just fine.
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Thanks so much! Do you know what you score quadrant? And with sd install its much eaer to revert.of you have issues and need warranty exchange correct?
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Make sure bearing in mind that the NC is a pure e-reader that can be turned into tablet.
Must know that it has no hdmi, no gps, can't make phone call, no camera whatsover, .....
For 150 i can't be picky! Just making sure its worth it. I'll prob just do sd install for safety. Thanks for the help everyone I'm defnitely geting one next week. Is there anything like some models are incompatible with sd boot or anythng? Or if i order a refurb from b&n on ebay will I be all ready to go?
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If you decide to run off the uSD, get the legit Sandisk class 2 or 4
Alright thanks. Would you reccomend actually flashing
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zachthepack said:
Alright thanks. Would you reccomend actually flashing
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I would recommend flashing to internal because it is much easier to upgrade, back-up, and troubleshoot. Also it is more stable. Check out the Link in my Sig to get started. You can always return to stock by just making a clockwork card as the Nook has SD boot priority.
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And this will work regaurdless of firmware it comes with? If so i'm all good and look forward to working with all of you
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zachthepack said:
And this will work regaurdless of firmware it comes with? If so i'm all good and look forward to working with all of you
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Yes, it works on all firmware versions.
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Awesome. I'll be around then!
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3D gaming is great on the NC. It has almost the same internals as the Droid X. I have several games demoed on youtube in my sig.

Took the plunge. Bought this morning on my way to work.

Bought the 16gb from Walmart. $249. Too bad I won't be able to play with it much at work. But looks pretty cool so far. Going to root it tonight when I get home and flash a new ROM. I have 15 days to see if its worth the money.
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I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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Robin2 said:
I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
I didn't think the good people at Walmart would notice if I did all that. Just a hunch. But hopefully I get to keep it.
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There is a file that needs to be renamed to .bak in system/ boot recovery something .. if you do not rename that to .bak you will not be able to boot up custom recovery. You tube droid modern x saved my ass last night fought it for over a hour. Running eclipse on it now
TheGratefulDead said:
I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
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Very true, but that depends on the person you get. Visual differences in the software are an easy indication for third party roms.
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So far this thing is awesome. I certainly don't need it, but I sure as hell want it!!
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I really see no reason to install a ROM because the N7 works fine as is.
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I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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I just rooted my first phone ever....rooted my HP touchpad two nights ago...so right now I'm all about rooting, as silly as that sounds. I've become a flash junky!!
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TraderGary said:
I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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Stickmount
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Stickmount? USB storage?
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TraderGary said:
I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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root isnt about stuff lacking on your device. root is about having administrative control of your device. it just happens that you can add thing that are lacking, with root. but you dont necessarily need root to add things that are lacking. you can flash roms and kernels without root as long as you have a custom recovery(you dont need root to have a custom recovery and to flash roms/kernels).
vincepg13 said:
Stickmount
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U don't need stick mount. If u want usb storage and DONT want to root then u can simply download nexus media Importer for 1.99 on the play store. The app works wonders
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TheGratefulDead said:
I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
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Same here i had to exchange the first one i got becuase of dead pixels, they opened box but never even bothered to turn it on. Luckily second is perfect
3vo kid said:
U don't need stick mount. If u want usb storage and DONT want to root then u can simply download nexus media Importer for 1.99 on the play store. The app works wonders
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Does it truly mount the storage device though, I.e. so its like having a SD card, content appearing in stock apps etc?
Since rooting this device or returning to stock is so unbelievably easy done it just to use stick mount
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Robin2 said:
I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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you can always unroot and lock it again before returning it or RMA
plenty of users have done that. plus google condone rooting, they even made the stock ROM public so users can reflash to original.
vincepg13 said:
Does it truly mount the storage device though, I.e. so its like having a SD card, content appearing in stock apps etc?
Since rooting this device or returning to stock is so unbelievably easy done it just to use stick mount
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Yes it mounts the storage device and u get a notification in the pull down bar. I have access to all my photos, videos, and music. I have not experimented with apps on it tho.
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JD914 said:
I really see no reason to install a ROM because the N7 works fine as is.
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So do many devices. We're at a point, though, where custom ROMs add significant functionality. Check out Paranoid Android. It isn't necessary to have a good device, but man, it can really make things a lot more awesome.
OK...love this thing. Im keeping this. This thing is damn near perfect.
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[Q] SanDisk Ultra 32 GB MicroSDHC C10/UHS1 Memory Card

Was wondering if this card like this will work in my Nook HD before I order one. Seems to be a pretty good price I think.
SanDisk Ultra 32 GB MicroSDHC C10/UHS1 Memory Card for $19.99
Thank you
Mark
I have a 32gb SanDisk in my nook hd plus right now and it reads and writes with no problems
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blazeplacid said:
I have a 32gb SanDisk in my nook hd plus right now and it reads and writes with no problems
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Thank you very much :thumbup:
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snoozer854 said:
Was wondering if this card like this will work in my Nook HD before I order one. Seems to be a pretty good price I think.
SanDisk Ultra 32 GB MicroSDHC C10/UHS1 Memory Card for $19.99
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Mark
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Great price on Amazon! Picked up the exact same card last week and am using it in my Nook HD+. I have been running CWM10.1 PureSD on it for a week now without any issues. Has booted up from the card every time so far.
I've got that card in my Nook, no problems so far
Thanks everybody. Got one ordered. I know locally they want much more.
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Same here, no issues whatsoever with bookbokan's hybrid install.
I just saw this on Amazon and am so happy to find this thread here! Just purchased. I was needing a bigger card for backups and storage, woohoo.
Forgive my noobness
I just ordered one of these as well. Assuming I use this as a CM bootdisk do I still have the rest of the card as available storage?
rpogorek said:
I just ordered one of these as well. Assuming I use this as a CM bootdisk do I still have the rest of the card as available storage?
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I am not for sure. I have cm 10.1 installed internally. I am going to use my card for music & books etc...
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alexb54 said:
I just saw this on Amazon and am so happy to find this thread here! Just purchased. I was needing a bigger card for backups and storage, woohoo.
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Definitely a good buy, thats for sure. Can never have to much storage space.
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I am using this same card to run the CM 10.2 SD card version. Works really well I do still get reboots every so often but performance is good.
rpogorek said:
I just ordered one of these as well. Assuming I use this as a CM bootdisk do I still have the rest of the card as available storage?
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If you mean you are installing CM on SD, yes it uses all of the card once installed.
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Do you all leave it as exFAT, or reformat it as fat32?
jjmai said:
Do you all leave it as exFAT, or reformat it as fat32?
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Fat32. Although since about 7/8 exfat is supposed to be supported.
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I use the 32gb ultra version as well. Excellent card, no problems. I completely set the card up through my Motorola Bionic since i dont have a microsd reader haha.

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