[Q] No option for enabling 'unknown sources' in settings - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Followed the instructions in leapinlar's thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613 to add universal root and unknown sources to stock 2.1.1 via CWM on Nook HD.
All seemed to work fine - no error messages on CWM, cynanoboot logo shows on boot up, zeam and any cut show up in my apps....but when I try to install an apk I get the message "This NOOK cannot read this file. It may be an unsupported format." I also have no option within settings to enable unknown sources.
I tried using NT Hidden Settings and applying the Unknown Sources Hack but get the message "Missing system/bin/su"
Can anyone please help?
Thanks in advance, and apologies if I've left out any important info, totally new to android

There is no setting in stock to enable unknown sources. That is why I have the zip. And how are you trying to install the apk file, using the stock files program? You need to use a third party file manager installed from the Play Store (like root browser or ES Explorer). Those will install them after flashing my zip.
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leapinlar said:
There is no setting in stock to enable unknown sources. That is why I have the zip. And how are you trying to install the apk file, using the stock files program? You need to use a third party file manager installed from the Play Store (like root browser or ES Explorer). Those will install them after flashing my zip.
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Worked a treat, thank you!

leapinlar said:
There is no setting in stock to enable unknown sources. That is why I have the zip. And how are you trying to install the apk file, using the stock files program? You need to use a third party file manager installed from the Play Store (like root browser or ES Explorer). Those will install them after flashing my zip.
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I found a way to add unknown sources without flashing the zip, but it requires you to be rooted.
If your STOCK rom is rooted, go to the play store and download sqlite debugger.
*** BE WARNED *** You can completely screw up things and make the phone LOCK UP if you do something wrong.
I will post detailed instructions later today.

Yes, I could have told him that, but since it takes having the bootable CWM to get rooted, you might as well flash the zip.
I have instructions in my HD/HD+ Tips thread to enable it if you are rooted.
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[Q] I can't install Amazon app store

I just rooted again after boot looping. 1.3 and using Manual Nooter per instructions in that thread, fixed permissions in RM, USB debugging is checked. I'm up and running just fine, however I can't install Amazon App Store. I click on the .apk in the downloads of my browser and I get two choices to use, " App Installer", and "Package Installer". I try App Installer and I get "The application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "UnArchive" the application to try again. How do I "Archive" and then UrArchive" the application?
I try Package Installer and I get "There is a problem parsing the package".
I've reset and rooted numerous times because of boot loops issue, which I'm pretty sure I've solved, but every previous time I was able to install Amazon App Store.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Well I am not an expert by any means but it sort of sounds like a bad file have you tried deleting it and re-DLing it? You can DL it right onto the nook via email for example, Amazon will email you the link. If it's any problem other than that then it's way out of my league. Hope that works!
I've downloaded the .apk numerous times with stock browser and Opera Mini, and tried downloading it from the email amazon sent me with the download link. Same issues with all attempts.
Have you tried opening it with a file browser like Astro? Also try downloading the apk to your PC and then copy it to your Nook via USB, the Download on your Nook could be getting screwed up.
Also if you have ADB setup you can try running the command "adb install [insert apk filename here]" to try to install the Amazon Store.
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reebz said:
I just rooted again after boot looping. 1.3 and using Manual Nooter per instructions in that thread, fixed permissions in RM, USB debugging is checked. I'm up and running just fine, however I can't install Amazon App Store. I click on the .apk in the downloads of my browser and I get two choices to use, " App Installer", and "Package Installer". I try App Installer and I get "The application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "UnArchive" the application to try again. How do I "Archive" and then UrArchive" the application?
I try Package Installer and I get "There is a problem parsing the package".
I've reset and rooted numerous times because of boot loops issue, which I'm pretty sure I've solved, but every previous time I was able to install Amazon App Store.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you check the "Unknown Sources" box in Settings -> Applications?
I don't mean to be condescending, but you didn't mention it in the OP.
yes, unknown sources is checked. I figured out how to fix problem. I moved .apk's to system/app using Root Explorer and using Package Installer, they installed just fine.
reebz said:
yes, unknown sources is checked. I figured out how to fix problem. I moved .apk's to system/app using Root Explorer and using Package Installer, they installed just fine.
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Have the same problem and has heard the same soln. Root explorer is $4 at Android Mkt. Anyway to get it free ?
I paid for it. There may some other file managers that you can use, but I just dropped the dough for Root Explorer.
anilct said:
Have the same problem and has heard the same soln. Root explorer is $4 at Android Mkt. Anyway to get it free ?
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For what it does it is cheap for $4. We need to pay for apps or else developers will quit building them.
jerrykur said:
For what it does it is cheap for $4. We need to pay for apps or else developers will quit building them.
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Unless I am mistaken this does nearly everything Root Explorer does. At least I think I've heard that before. Having paid for and more importantly become familiar with Root Explorer, I have't actually tried it. But I do know it comes HIGHLY recommended.
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
Please Help - This doesn't solve my problem
Just rooted 1.3 again with both manual nooters. Everything is working fine now but I want to download Amazon App Store from The web.
It downloads fine but wont install - gives me a "your phone is protected" warning box saying that I should go to Settngs/Application and check the box to allow for outside downloads.
I DON'T HAVE AN APPLICATIONS OPTION UNDER SETTINGS. I had one when I was running cm7 - but not for a simple 1.3 manual nooter.
I have looked everywhere I can think of - can anyone help or have a work-around?

How do I install new market?

I see there is a new market 3.3.11. I've downloaded it but it will not let me install it. Keep getting application not installed. How do I install it manually?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...te-update-over-wi-fi-only-shortcuts-and-more/
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Just wanted to let you know that it installed fine for me. Didn't have to use a special method.
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ok so wouldn't install for me either. i am running monter rom 1.2 just for the record.
i used root explorer, but any file program that gets you into your system app folder will work.
go to system/app/vending.apk now you can rename this file, but i moved it to a folder on my sd card where i keep system stuff just in case i need it again.
after this restart your phone, and try to install the new market.apk. i just hit install right from my download file. everything worked fine.
hope this helps.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/10/download-android-market-version-3-2-0/
here is much better complete instructions here.

UPDATED CAMERA/gallery zip, How can I flash a zip file

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...gallery-app-with-new-ui-editing-photo-sphere/
camera from the nexus allows spherical photos ...
on my original D1 I used to use clockwork recovery to flash files, What are my options now? I don't have safestrap installed just a rooted OTA updated droid.
Boot into safestrap after you download file and just install to whichever rom slot you are using. It works by the way, I just flashed it and have been playing with it. Kinda cool
Edit: can't seem to get the spherical effect to align
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no no, I DON'T have safestrap installed...how can I just manually flash a file?
To my knowledge, you need to have some sort of recovery installed to flash a .zip.
You could literally install SS3, run it and install recovery, boot into recovery, flash your .zip, reboot, remove recovery, uninstall safestrap.
Okay i installed it then booted into it but it won't let me install...do I have to mount my system or something?
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svrnmnd said:
Okay i installed it then booted into it but it won't let me install...do I have to mount my system or something?
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Shouldn't have to mount anything. But hey, now that you got SS3 installed, you can install ROMs and not risk hosing your phone.
Maybe it's SS3 blocking installation of ZIPs to the primary system slot?
(anyone wanna chime in? i don't really mess with my stock system slot..)
I should ask, were you able to locate the .ZIP through the SS3 file browser? If not, look in the other SD folder.
StuffedOtter said:
Shouldn't have to mount anything. But hey, now that you got SS3 installed, you can install ROMs and not risk hosing your phone.
Maybe it's SS3 blocking installation of ZIPs to the primary system slot?
(anyone wanna chime in? i don't really mess with my stock system slot..)
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I know the older versions of safestrap blocked flashing zips to the safe (stock) system. Makes sense that ss3 would work the same way. If you really like stock but want to be able to mod it you can always flash one of myfishbears stock roms to another ROM slot and mess with that.
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flashed the 4.2 camera app. went to the front facing camera, it crashed the app. and since it remembers which camera you left off on, i'm now forced to reflash the zip. just a warning
Damn...I didn't really want to install a second ROM...my phone is virtually full as it is and i have a 32gb-ext sdcard....is there any other way? Ss3 won't even let me browse for the files on stock ROM....****ING LOCKED BOOTLOADERS!!! Could one of you guys backup the new gallery/camera/picture editor with titanium and post the apks? Would that work??
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Open the zip file and take the libs and apks push them to your phone with adb.
Push them whereon the phone..could you give me a example of the commands? Also couldn't I just do it all through terminal emulator instead of plugging into a laptop?
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Google had androidpolice pull those download links. Can we get an upload for that camera?
Yes i can re upload but i need to know what directory on my phone to push the files or a way to flash without reCovery. Can you give me a list of commands please?
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Here is a set of instructions posted by P3Droid for installing the 4.2 camera libs and apks.
http://pastebin.com/gcHJrFQc
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294523570 is a mirror I guess, it is saying that the file is 7. something mb where the one I originally downloaded is around 9mb... if you send me your email I can just email the original because 4shared apparently doesn't work anymore.
Also if I install this and my camera ****s up, what are my options to re install the original camera/gallery app? why can't I just install alongside?
edit if I were to just push the gallerygoogle.apk to apps instead of system apps wouldn't that be safer?
cellzealot said:
Here is a set of instructions posted by P3Droid for installing the 4.2 camera libs and apks.
http://pastebin.com/gcHJrFQc
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okay so I unzipped the file, found the .so files and the apk, then I put them on my sd card, mounted my /system/lib as RW , moved the .so files to there, then mounted /system/app as RW and copied the apk there, and restarted. opened up build-prop and changed the 2 lines saved. then looked for the new 'googlegallery' ...it wasn't there, so I went into /system/app/ and when I selected it it gave me the option to install..so I did...it went through the process and at the end said it wasn't installed....

[Q] Having errors on installing apk files, NEED HELP!

I'm having problems installing apk files through file manager
I'm using both root browser and astro file manager
Then, the phone said "complete action using..."
The I chose Package installer
When I tried to install it, it says application not installed
I checked unknown sources and it still doesn't work
Is there a fix for it?
Here are the links where I got the apk files from:
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=f624233d279d303e&id=F624233D279D303E!1616&authkey=!AAIHW2bGHN9_qWg
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=f624233d279d303e&id=F624233D279D303E!1617&authkey=!AHrPQO3p33vbO8s
And I found the links at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45855085&postcount=4
May be the app is not compatible with the sp
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If you have these apps already installed,then you will get app not installed.
If the app is an updated from same vendor it will install OK.
If you are rooted you can manually install either in system/app or data/app and then set permission rw,r,r
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All fixed, just need to change the permission on each apk files

[Q] Can't install non Nook Store apk's

I just rooted my Nook HD, even selecting "fix permisssions" in the root menu, but still can't seem to install apk's that aren't from the Nook Store. Can someone help me?
fistingiscool said:
I just rooted my Nook HD, even selecting "fix permisssions" in the root menu, but still can't seem to install apk's that aren't from the Nook Store. Can someone help me?
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You need to enable unknown sources. Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and flash my zip that does that.
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