[Q] Rooting my Nook HD Plus - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I often get a message on Google Play Store "your device isn't compatible with this version". If I root my Nook HD + will I be able to install those apps? Any help with his question would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

dwwartist said:
I often get a message on Google Play Store "your device isn't compatible with this version". If I root my Nook HD + will I be able to install those apps? Any help with his question would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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After I rooted my nook hd+ I was able to install a lot of the apps that I could not before. There were still some that I couldn't but the majority of them I was able too.

snellman said:
After I rooted my nook hd+ I was able to install a lot of the apps that I could not before. There were still some that I couldn't but the majority of them I was able too.
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Thanks for the reply. I did root my Nook HD + but still get the same reply "not compatible" the apps I want are Bank of America and Wells Fargo. It's looking like I'll have to do without.
On another note, I also tried CyanogenMod 10.1 at one point and those apps did install but I found CyanogenMod 10.1 to be to unstable and went back to stock. Guess I will have to stay with plain old Nook HD + Stock.

You can try sideloading the apps that works in a lot of cases where the app says it is not compatible.
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jpisini said:
You can try sideloading the apps that works in a lot of cases where the app says it is not compatible.
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I would definitely sideload them, just not sure how to get the apps downloaded to my pc or tablet so I can sideload them. Any thoughts?
Thanks.

dwwartist said:
I would definitely sideload them, just not sure how to get the apps downloaded to my pc or tablet so I can sideload them. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
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I don't know how others do it but what I do is download the app I want to my phone and then use Titanium backup to make a copy. Then depending on size I either email it to myself or transfer it to a PC and then to the Nook.

jpisini said:
I don't know how others do it but what I do is download the app I want to my phone and then use Titanium backup to make a copy. Then depending on size I either email it to myself or transfer it to a PC and then to the Nook.
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I GOT IT! Thanks for the info...
I used a slightly different method, I downloaded "APK Fetcher" from google play to my non rooted android phone. It copied the apps that I had wanted and that were already installed on my phone. It placed them on my phones SD card and then I transferred them to my pc. I transferred them to my rooted/with extras Nook HD Plus. Then simply installed them. They work perfectly!
Thanks for everyone's help and many thanks to XDA.
David

Rooting my Nook HD Plus
I am able to download some apps that were not compatible previously by sideloading them. This is my first post, you can find instructions for sideloading in numerous threads that have way more expierence than I do.
dwwartist said:
I often get a message on Google Play Store "your device isn't compatible with this version". If I root my Nook HD + will I be able to install those apps? Any help with his question would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Market issue

I have 2 nooks, a nook color and a touch which both started having issues with the market sunday. Both worked Saturday and as far as I know there was no update. The color gives a server error and won't even connect. The touch is unable to download anything. This appears to only affect the market app. I can connect directly with a browser. Both have cm7. Anyone have any thoughts?
Tried restoring market & data.
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FloydF said:
I have 2 nooks, a nook color and a touch which both started having issues with the market sunday. Both worked Saturday and as far as I know there was no update. The color gives a server error and won't even connect. The touch is unable to download anything. This appears to only affect the market app. I can connect directly with a browser. Both have cm7. Anyone have any thoughts?
Tried restoring market & data.
Sent from my NookColor using xda premium
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Have same issue on my Nook color yesterday.. WIFI is on, able to browse through browser, but when was trying to connect to marked it says "No Connection" RETRY. Are you able to resolve it?
Hey, y'all! I'm getting the same problem too, I just loaded CM7 to my NC and the market won't function. I even installed the Play Store from an apk and all that shows up is "Server Error" and a retry button. And, retrying gives the same screen. Help would be very much appreciated!
Has anyone been able to get the Market Place or Play Store to work properly? I've tried deleting the data and the cache for the new Play Store. I've gone back to an older verision of the Market Place...and I get the same "No Connection" Retry error.
I get into the Market and can look around without any problems. But when I try to access my apps, it fails. I'm not able to update any of my apps.
I have no problem with play store today and yesterday. I am running CM7 on uSD from dual CM7/CM9 image with 0305 update.
I resolved the market issue by restoring the last backup. I am not sure what happened but it looks like I lost a few things somewhere. I am having no problems with the new market either, and it also works with ics (on sd) for me.
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Yep im having same problem on my nook color with 7.2 kang build
I had this problem and followed a suggestion to sign in with @googlemail.com instead of @gmail.com. This worked for me but it was on a fresh install of 7.2.
i have a quick question. i tried looking for answers but i am lost at wht i need to do next.
i bought this nook for my wife back in march of 2011, when i got it i rooted it. the current version is 1.1.0. but the only thing i can see that is different from the original nook is the market. all i want to do is update the market because there are alot of apps that are not available as its an old version of the market. the app i am looking for is mbs digital direct. she needs this to be able to read some ebooks for class.
can someone please help me update the market so that it will be the most current one. thank you so much for your time.
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dave4555 said:
i have a quick question. i tried looking for answers but i am lost at wht i need to do next.
i bought this nook for my wife back in march of 2011, when i got it i rooted it. the current version is 1.1.0. but the only thing i can see that is different from the original nook is the market. all i want to do is update the market because there are alot of apps that are not available as its an old version of the market. the app i am looking for is mbs digital direct. she needs this to be able to read some ebooks for class.
can someone please help me update the market so that it will be the most current one. thank you so much for your time.
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I'm not sure the issue is the market app. 1.1 was an old version of android (eclair) and the mbs app may need froyo or higher before the market will allow it to be shown as available.
I recommend that you update your B&N software to the latest version (1.4.3) and root it again. Use Manual Nooter 5.08.20 to root it. It will then have the latest market (play store) and be updated to froyo. Look at my tips thread linked in my signature and look at item A15 to get the update. You can always make a nandroid backup of your system with CWM as it is now and if you don't like the new version, just restore your backup to return to rooted 1.1.
PS, the reviews that I saw for that app are terrible. You might want to check that out before making any changes.
EDIT: GMPOWER says it needs gingerbread so updating to 1.4.3 will not help. It is froyo and is one level down from gingerbread. I now recommend putting CM7 on an SD install. To do that, follow Taosaur's blog here:
http://taosaur.blogspot.com/2011/09/running-cyanogenmod-7-from-sd-nook.html
dave4555 said:
i have a quick question. i tried looking for answers but i am lost at wht i need to do next.
i bought this nook for my wife back in march of 2011, when i got it i rooted it. the current version is 1.1.0. but the only thing i can see that is different from the original nook is the market. all i want to do is update the market because there are alot of apps that are not available as its an old version of the market. the app i am looking for is mbs digital direct. she needs this to be able to read some ebooks for class.
can someone please help me update the market so that it will be the most current one. thank you so much for your time.
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The app specifically says that it requires android version 2.3 (Gingerbread) and up. You will need to install CM7 over the stock firmware, or on the SD card, all of that information should be covered in "leapinlar's" tips page.

[Q] Kindle Fire 2. Generation = Kindle Fire HD?

Hi,
I recently got a 2. Generation Kindle Fire and would like to turn it into an ICS Android Tablet. However, I am not quite sure where to look for a suitable tutorial / whether I could possibly run into troubles when rooting my Kindle and using a clean version of Android instead.
I am posting in here because I do not have access to the Kindle 2 development forum and there is no Q&A Board for my particular device.
So, I'm not totally unexperienced in regards to computers and stuff, but completely new to tablets and regarding operating systems.
I did read this and this, but people kept running into technical problems. On one hand, the boot screen would always have to remain or some particular apps won't probably or on the other hand the kindle would keep updating itself to prevent the foreign os from working probably - or not not working at all.
I would like to just spend one afternoon reconfiguring my kindle 2 (not HD) and then not run into technical issues every few weeks. Is that even possible or is the developement regarding my advice not advanced enough, yet?
Sorry for the inconvenience; I read some general advice on rooting beforehand, but can't quite figure out whether it also applies to my particular device or not. (For example, will Kindle 7 HD stuff also work with my device?)
Thanks in advance!
I used the first link provided to root and install play store.
Once play store was installed I bought kindlefree for 1.99 which allowed me to install a custom launcher and remove ads from the lock screen.
AFAIK we cannot use anything from the HD 7"... but I just got this device today and haven't a clue yet.
Once I have more of a clue... watch out!!
Edit: using custom launcher is not quite perfect.. some apps don't notify my unless I start them (Google+).
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mindmajick said:
I used the first link provided to root and install play store.
Once play store was installed I bought kindlefree for 1.99 which allowed me to install a custom launcher and remove ads from the lock screen.
AFAIK we cannot use anything from the HD 7"... but I just got this device today and haven't a clue yet.
Once I have more of a clue... watch out!!
Edit: using custom launcher is not quite perfect.. some apps don't notify my unless I start them (Google+).
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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pretty much correct.
I ran into an issue...
I tried the first method as suggested, but when I try to run "runme.bat" from Qemu, it hangs at "* daemon started successfully *"
I downloaded the ADB drivers from the link. When those failed to install properly (repeatedly, giving me the exact same issue as linked above), I uninstalled, downloaded the Android SDK, got the proper files for the KF2, made sure I killed the ADB process before I started, I ran cmd as admin, I basically followed every instruction from the original post to the letter. I'm working with a KF2 (not HD) running 10.2.4. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Thanks so much!
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I tried the first method as suggested, but when I try to run "runme.bat" from Qemu, it hangs at "* daemon started successfully *"
I downloaded the ADB drivers from the link. When those failed to install properly (repeatedly, giving me the exact same issue as linked above), I uninstalled, downloaded the Android SDK, got the proper files for the KF2, made sure I killed the ADB process before I started, I ran cmd as admin, I basically followed every instruction from the original post to the letter. I'm working with a KF2 (not HD) running 10.2.4. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Thanks so much!
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You will have to install the drivers manually through the device manager on windows.
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That worked!
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You will have to install the drivers manually through the device manager on windows.
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That did it. My fault--I assumed that, when I installed through the Android SDK, it had taken care of installing the drivers as necessary.
Thanks!
mgierhart said:
That did it. My fault--I assumed that, when I installed through the Android SDK, it had taken care of installing the drivers as necessary.
Thanks!
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Lol. 99.999999% of the time that would be correct. If i hadn't had the same issue i wouldn't have known how to fix it. Mine kept picking up the adb drivers for my samsung phone. Needless to say- that didn't work
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[Q] Unable to Launch Music & Videos

I recently rooted my new Kindle Fire HD 8.9 purchased a few weeks ago using Bin4ry Tool. The root worked fine. I was able to load up Google Play and install apps.
I am now having a problem where I cannot access "Music" or "Videos" from the main Kindle Dashboard. It simply states "Unable to launch video." or "Unable to launch music.". Is this a known issue or are there any additional steps I need to take to restore this functionality? During the root I had to wipe the device and I have purchased music and movies that I would like to restore from the cloud if possible.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matthew
Mattmig83 said:
I recently rooted my new Kindle Fire HD 8.9 purchased a few weeks ago using Bin4ry Tool. The root worked fine. I was able to load up Google Play and install apps.
I am now having a problem where I cannot access "Music" or "Videos" from the main Kindle Dashboard. It simply states "Unable to launch video." or "Unable to launch music.". Is this a known issue or are there any additional steps I need to take to restore this functionality? During the root I had to wipe the device and I have purchased music and movies that I would like to restore from the cloud if possible.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matthew
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Does anyone have an idea with this one? I would like to get these applications a back if possible or understand if this is normal behavior when rooting a Kindle Fire
the same issue afre rooting
Mattmig83 said:
Does anyone have an idea with this one? I would like to get these applications a back if possible or understand if this is normal behavior when rooting a Kindle Fire
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Did you solve this issue? I had the same issue.
+ I cannot run skype which was imstalled before rooting.
Can somebody help?
Thanks!
andrewtr13 said:
Did you solve this issue? I had the same issue.
+ I cannot run skype which was imstalled before rooting.
Can somebody help?
Thanks!
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Factory reset, then try again.

[Q] Unable To Install Apps Via Google Play Store

Hi all,
I've rooted my Kindle Fire 7" HD but I'm unable to install any apps via the Google Play Store. SuperSU has been install successfully & I've also upgraded it to v1.3. Root Checker Basic confirms that I do indeed have root permissions. I followed the tutorials posted by @prokennexusa & the app loads up fine. But when I attempt to install anything, the Play store closes. When I attempt to reopen it, it will close straight away. I have to clear the app's data before I can load it up again.
I had done this previously on a different Kindle & all was fine so it's probably me missing a step. Anyone got any ideas on what that missing step might have been? I'm running v4.1.10 of the Play Store. Is this the latest?
Cheers for any tips you can give me,
Lee
Make sure you're using the right GAPPS for your OS. I recommend flashing Kinology ROM, as it includes GAPPS and SuperSU. It's just stock with extra features, so it works really well.
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LTheobald said:
Hi all,
I've rooted my Kindle Fire 7" HD but I'm unable to install any apps via the Google Play Store. SuperSU has been install successfully & I've also upgraded it to v1.3. Root Checker Basic confirms that I do indeed have root permissions. I followed the tutorials posted by @prokennexusa & the app loads up fine. But when I attempt to install anything, the Play store closes. When I attempt to reopen it, it will close straight away. I have to clear the app's data before I can load it up again.
I had done this previously on a different Kindle & all was fine so it's probably me missing a step. Anyone got any ideas on what that missing step might have been? I'm running v4.1.10 of the Play Store. Is this the latest?
Cheers for any tips you can give me,
Lee
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Reboot your kindle some times GPlay hasn't configed

ARRRRRRGHHHHHHHHH!!!! Kindle Reader keeps crashing.

Okay, I'm rooted, have TWRP installed and I was able to flash CM 10.2 and Gapps successfully. But after initial setup etc, when I downloaded and installed the Kindle Reader app from Google Play, it will not startup. It crashes within a few seconds.
Is there a specific version of the app I should be using? My wife will not be a happy camper if she can't read on her tablet. Odds are, I will be buying her a new one if I can't fix this.
Thank you in advance for any help given.
pastorbob62 said:
Okay, I'm rooted, have TWRP installed and I was able to flash CM 10.2 and Gapps successfully. But after initial setup etc, when I downloaded and installed the Kindle Reader app from Google Play, it will not startup. It crashes within a few seconds.
Is there a specific version of the app I should be using? My wife will not be a happy camper if she can't read on her tablet. Odds are, I will be buying her a new one if I can't fix this.
Thank you in advance for any help given.
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Same problem happened to me mate. i found out that when you install Gapps, the kindle reader app, kindle photo app, and amazon appstore will not work, unfortunately. i solved the book problem by signing into my amazon account on my PC, buying the book there, then transferring it to my kindle. If you go to manage kindle, and go to "actions" on the book you buy, one of the options offers to download the book file to your PC, then transferring it to your kindle.
good luck
pastorbob62 said:
Okay, I'm rooted, have TWRP installed and I was able to flash CM 10.2 and Gapps successfully. But after initial setup etc, when I downloaded and installed the Kindle Reader app from Google Play, it will not startup. It crashes within a few seconds.
Is there a specific version of the app I should be using? My wife will not be a happy camper if she can't read on her tablet. Odds are, I will be buying her a new one if I can't fix this.
Thank you in advance for any help given.
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Have you tried updating to CM 11? Also go to settings, apps, all, scroll down to the Kindle App, clear cache and data and force stop it and then reopen it.
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Thanks for the suggestions, but I restored my TWRP backup and went back to rooted stock. The Kindle reader app works and my wife has access to the apps she wants. She' s happy so that's good enough for me.

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