[Q] Help enabling unknown sources on 2.2.0 - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I was looking into the CWM thread regarding the matter and didn't see anything referring to the most recent stock firmware. I'm wondering if the process detailed will even work right, and whether the
"File Type: zip NookHD-HDplus-stock-enable-Unknown-Sources-rev0-(09.08.13).zip - [Click for QR Code] (727.9 KB, 7194 views)"
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Autimneus said:
I was looking into the CWM thread regarding the matter and didn't see anything referring to the most recent stock firmware. I'm wondering if the process detailed will even work right, and whether the
"File Type: zip NookHD-HDplus-stock-enable-Unknown-Sources-rev0-(09.08.13).zip - [Click for QR Code] (727.9 KB, 7194 views)"
download would be the one I need.
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Yes, it works on the latest firmware (2.2.0).
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leapinlar said:
Yes, it works on the latest firmware (2.2.0).
i must be doing something wrong or am missing a step. i have a nook hd completely stock and all i want to do is sideload apps but for the life of me i cant get it to work. can you link me to the specific files i need on my sd card and the steps i need to take. ive attached a screen shot of the files on my sd card but no matter what files i put on there my nook boots completely normal. ive rooted several phones and my moms nook color but i cant figure this out
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scootergirl2468 said:
leapinlar said:
Yes, it works on the latest firmware (2.2.0).
i must be doing something wrong or am missing a step. i have a nook hd completely stock and all i want to do is sideload apps but for the life of me i cant get it to work. can you link me to the specific files i need on my sd card and the steps i need to take. ive attached a screen shot of the files on my sd card but no matter what files i put on there my nook boots completely normal. ive rooted several phones and my moms nook color but i cant figure this out
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You need to follow the steps to make a bootable CWM SD in section 1a of my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature. From looking at your screen shot, you are just copying the whole files to your SD. You need to follow the guide. Specifically you must unarchive (extract) the BOOTFILES rar file and follow the steps to make the bootable CWM SD. Once you make the CWM SD, you only need one file, the enable unknown sources zip. You do not need the rest of those files.
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[Q] Nook Adb Making connect and disconnect noise non-stop.

I activate adb on my nook hd+ and my computer keeps making the 'connect' and 'disconnect' noise over and over and over. I read somewhere someone else had this problem, and I wan't to root my nook but I think this might be a problem. (I read a guide to install a driver, but I can't find my nook tablet when Adb is activated..
flipperz said:
I activate adb on my nook hd+ and my computer keeps making the 'connect' and 'disconnect' noise over and over and over. I read somewhere someone else had this problem, and I wan't to root my nook but I think this might be a problem. (I read a guide to install a driver, but I can't find my nook tablet when Adb is activated..
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Getting USB ADB to work on these devices is very difficult. Fortunately, you do not have to use ADB to root anymore. Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature to see how to root with a bootable CWM card.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
leapinlar said:
Getting USB ADB to work on these devices is very difficult. Fortunately, you do not have to use ADB to root anymore. Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature to see how to root with a bootable CWM card.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
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The problem with you're guide is they aren't exactly user Friendly, if you get what I mean. lol..
Like for one, what files would I need to install On my sd card, and what programs required on my pc.. I mean I need clockwork mod on sd card? theres 3 of them, and how exactly would the universal root work with that. I'v been trying to root my nook for 3 months now.... sad, ikr..
(I would love a description that goes step by step. example) Because 'Just add the files onto sd card and plug into Nook tablet-..' sounds Too good to be true..
Step 1: Place sd card into pc.
Step 2: etc.
Step 3: etc
Step 4: Done!
(Though you're methods are great for those who have experience with that stuff. too much writing to make sense of.)
So if you could just explain shortly what I have to do (I'm a beginer..) I would love you *_* master..
flipperz said:
The problem with you're guide is they aren't exactly user Friendly, if you get what I mean. lol..
Like for one, what files would I need to install On my sd card, and what programs required on my pc.. I mean I need clockwork mod on sd card? theres 3 of them, and how exactly would the universal root work with that. I'v been trying to root my nook for 3 months now.... sad, ikr..
(I would love a description that goes step by step. example) Because 'Just add the files onto sd card and plug into Nook tablet-..' sounds Too good to be true..
Step 1: Place sd card into pc.
Step 2: etc.
Step 3: etc
Step 4: Done!
(Though you're methods are great for those who have experience with that stuff. too much writing to make sense of.)
So if you could just explain shortly what I have to do (I'm a beginer..) I would love you *_* master..
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I'm not sure what is not user friendly. The very first sentence in the instructions says you need to make a CWM card. How much clearer do I have to make it? I have it step by step, but I don't have numbers. I tell you exactly what software you need and there are only two versions of each image file for your device. (Look closely at the names, HD vs HDplus).
And I have directions on how to operate the software. And I have directions on which zip files to use. I am not sure why you cannot follow the directions. I made it as simple as I can.
I am tired of hand holding for folks that cannot read and follow directions. You DO need to read carefully though. It is not a cookbook.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab running Tapatalk
(I dream of the day, when one of these many dev's of roots for nook hd's actually put a guide on you tube explaining how and showing what they're doing on pc when installing.)
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (9.35 MB, 1167 views)
NookHD-bootable-CWM-6025-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev2.zip - [Click for QR Code] (8.99 MB, 774 views)
NookHD-bootable-CWM-6025-for-emmc-stock-small-rev2.zip - [Click for QR Code] (5.46 MB, 378 views)
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-small-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (7.55 MB, 130 views)
NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (2.83 MB, 1245 views)
^ Now. As far as i can see....... None of them say what version to use. and I'm confused, you're saying what exactly. Do I install one of these? or all of them. I'm about to cry with frustration, I'm asking for help but only getting references towards posts with thousands of words!
flipperz said:
Mabye if you made the directions in Bullet points, and not Paragraphs they would be easier to understand.
-Bullet points on required sofwere. ------ -- -------- -------- ---
-Step by step what to do. - ------- ----- --- -
Not:
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And I looked, the only reference towards cwm involving rooting my nook was this:
Rooting the HD/HD+
Rooting is now very easy using CWM in the referenced thread above. If you want to use the older manual method, click on the "show content" button below. But be warned these older methods no longer work on version 2.0.5 or newer.
The other one was just to backup stuff.
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I don't think you appreciate how much work I put into making these directions simple. And for someone to call them not user friendly is offensive to me. It is obvious to me now that you did not even try to read these. You just saw how long it was and had no numbered steps like a cookbook and you gave up. Everything you need to know is in one section (clockworkmod) and is step by step.
Go try using ADB again if you don't want to follow my hard work. I guarantee you, you will not get it rooted. And if you can't read simple paragraphs you should not be rooting your device anyway. You will just end up resetting it.
Edit: Now I see your problem. You were looking at my HD/HD+ tips thread, not my HD/HD+ CWM thread. Go look at the thread I originally told you to look at!
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
leapinlar said:
I don't think you appreciate how much work I put into making these directions simple. And for someone to call them not user friendly is offensive to me. It is obvious to me now that you did not even try to read these. You just saw how long it was and had no numbered steps like a cookbook and you gave up. Everything you need to know is in one section (clockworkmod) and is step by step.
Go try using ADB again if you don't want to follow my hard work. I guarantee you, you will not get it rooted. And if you can't read simple paragraphs you should not be rooting your device anyway. You will just end up resetting it.
Edit: Now I see your problem. You were looking at my HD/HD+ tips thread, not my HD/HD+ CWM thread. Go look at the thread I originally told you to look at!
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I did try to read it, geez! you give me an explanation that i need cwm in the universal root part, but i Look and don't know what to do with it on my sd card. it's like a slap to the face. And I can't see what you wan't me to do with it, extract it into the sd card and add the universal root to the sd card too?
Which one? Is it a guessing game? with tragic endings?..
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (9.35 MB, 1167 views)
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-small-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (7.55 MB, 377 views)
Edit: abandoned all hope, and suddenly the above made sense. they're drivers. Like the old saying, you find things when you're not looking for them..
And I know you've put alot of work into it (I can see that)
I'll stop buging you, and study you're guide over the weekend. If i make another topic It just means I'm stumped, Not that I haven't been trying.
flipperz said:
I did try to read it, geez! you give me an explanation that i need cwm in the universal root part, but i Look and don't know what to do with it on my sd card. it's like a slap to the face. And I can't see what you wan't me to do with it, extract it into the sd card and add the universal root to the sd card too?
Which one? Is it a guessing game? with tragic endings?..
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (9.35 MB, 1167 views)
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-small-rev1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (7.55 MB, 377 views)
And I know you've put alot of work into it (I can see that)
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Forget reading the universal root section. That is gravy. Read and follow the clockworkmod section. It is step by step and everything you need.
Edit: I just modified my OP in that thread to tell impatient readers not to start reading with the Universal Root section, but to read the CWM section. Let me know if you cannot read and understand that section. I want to make it so even the most impatient reader can get through that.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
leapinlar said:
Forget reading the universal root section. That is gravy. Read and follow the clockworkmod section. It is step by step and everything you need.
Edit: I just modified my OP in that thread to tell impatient readers not to start reading with the Universal Root section, but to read the CWM section. Let me know if you cannot read and understand that section. I want to make it so even the most impatient reader can get through that.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
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I got to the part where i Have to flash to sd card using win32 disk imager, but it just stopped responding.. waiting 10 minutes now..
Is this... Normal?
(Tried clicking on the sd card while win3d disk imager is not responding, it told me access denied? Does that mean its flashing the stuff..?
flipperz said:
I got to the part where i Have to flash to sd card using win32 disk imager, but it just stopped responding.. waiting 10 minutes now..
Is this... Normal?
(Tried clicking on the sd card while win3d disk imager is not responding, it told me access denied? Does that mean its flashing the stuff..?
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It is normal to take 10 minutes or more (my instructions said that) but win32 should be showing you progress on the progress bar. And win32 does lock the SD so you cannot access it with windows explorer while it is burning.
If you are not getting a progress bar, something is wrong. Try again.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
leapinlar said:
It is normal to take 10 minutes or more (my instructions said that) but win32 should be showing you progress on the progress bar. And win32 does lock the SD so you cannot access it with windows explorer while it is burning.
If you are not getting a progress bar, something is wrong. Try again.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
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I'm using the small file, So I can't see how that#s so. Also i got an error or something about my sd card in the slot from the program, when i click diagnosis it does nothing, and i just clicked continue to flash the file into the sd card. so I ended up having it running for 30 minutes and nothing happened. :/ sad.. I'm using a micro sd card which can be plugged into a normal size sd card. if that makes any difference.
flipperz said:
I'm using the small file, So I can't see how that#s so. Also i got an error or something about my sd card in the slot from the program, when i click diagnosis it does nothing, and i just clicked continue to flash the file into the sd card. so I ended up having it running for 30 minutes and nothing happened. :/ sad.. I'm using a micro sd card which can be plugged into a normal size sd card. if that makes any difference.
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Using an SD adapter is ok, but using your PCs built in sd card reader is not ok. If you got an error message from the program you should not have continued until you resolved the error. What was the error?
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
leapinlar said:
...if you can't read simple paragraphs you should not be rooting your device anyway.
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Leapinlar, your patience is truly amazing. You should add the above in bold red letters at the top of your instructions! It's so true. If someone doesn't want to take a few minutes to read and comprehend what they are doing to their device, then they don't need to mess with it.
lkmiller said:
Leapinlar, your patience is truly amazing. You should add the above in bold red letters at the top of your instructions! It's so true. If someone doesn't want to take a few minutes to read and comprehend what they are doing to their device, then they don't need to mess with it.
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Agreed, everything works perfectly if you read and follow the directions. Getting CM10.1 on my Nook HD was honestly one of the least painful experiences on any device i have messed with. And thats thanks to the work of others and their directions. I had the same problem as the OP, and i think it was Leaninlar that gave directions to fix the problem.... been great ever since!

[Q] Any way to allow 3rd party app install on the new 2.1.0 update.

I have the new update and it's running great. Is there any way to just enable the setting to allow sideloaded apps like the amazon app store. Is there any way to only modify that 1 setting? Thanks for any help!
toaks said:
I have the new update and it's running great. Is there any way to just enable the setting to allow sideloaded apps like the amazon app store. Is there any way to only modify that 1 setting? Thanks for any help!
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Not manually in stock settings. You need to flash my Extras zip from my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature. That puts a few extra apps on, but you can go to settings and remove them if you don't want them.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
Anyway you could give a list of what those apps are? Is that all that's in the extras zip? A few apps, and the 3rd party install hack? After flashing that 1 zip, the amazon appstore should work? Thanks again for all the help.
toaks said:
Anyway you could give a list of what those apps are? Is that all that's in the extras zip? A few apps, and the 3rd party install hack? After flashing that 1 zip, the amazon appstore should work? Thanks again for all the help.
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look at the description on that thread for the extras zip. It lists what the apps are. And yes, that is basically what the zip is. Yes the Amazon store should work after flashing that.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running rooted stock
Thank you so much! My Nook HD+ is damn near perfect now. I appreciate all the help and super quick responses you have given me over the last couple of days. I really appreciate everything you do on the site to help further development on the Nook HD+.
leapinlar - Thank you.
Thank you again. I've been working with PC's since the DOS days, but I'm not a programmer. My first exposure to ADB was when I rooted the original Nook. ADB drivers and device connectivity takes a bit of trial and error. Your excellent zip file work avoids all this. Your gapps/playstore/extras zip file was just want I needed in order to install applications from external sources on my Nook HD+ running 2.1.0. I can now install apps from the Amazon Appstore and sideload apps from apk files (SiriusXM was the first). Keep up the good work (modest donation made).
I officially feel like my Nook 9 is perfect. I can now use the stock interface, since I can now load all of my widgets and app shortcuts on the home screen without having to go through the extras menu. I now have Amazon Kindle and Music, Google Play, Music, Mail, etc and I still get all of the benefits of the Nook itself.
The only thing is that I feel like the Amazon App store has been killing my battery. Otherwise this was a welcome, unexpected update.
toaks said:
Thank you so much! My Nook HD+ is damn near perfect now. I appreciate all the help and super quick responses you have given me over the last couple of days. I really appreciate everything you do on the site to help further development on the Nook HD+.
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I am in the same boat. All I want to do is be able to side load Flash and my N64 app. What steps did you do to be able to take an unrooted stock 2.1 device and flash to allow side loading non market apps? This is all I want. Nothing else but the ability to side load apps.
rushless said:
I am in the same boat. All I want to do is be able to side load Flash and my N64 app. What steps did you do to be able to take an unrooted stock 2.1 device and flash to allow side loading non market apps? This is all I want. Nothing else but the ability to side load apps.
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Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, make a bootable CWM SD and flash the extras zip. It will allow installation of apps from unknown sources.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, make a bootable CWM SD and flash the extras zip. It will allow installation of apps from unknown sources.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Yes this is exactly what I did. Once it was fully installed I uninstalled Zeam Launcher. Now it is stock Nook with the ability to side load apps. Perfect!!
leapinlar said:
Not manually in stock settings. You need to flash my Extras zip from my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature. That puts a few extra apps on, but you can go to settings and remove them if you don't want them.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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Hello leapinlar,
On your HD/HD+ CWM thread, you say that you don't need to have an SD card to to enable unknown sources, but you can download the Extras zip file to the internal memory and I can install the file that way. Is that correct. I'm hoping so because I don't have an SD card on me right now.
P.S. I'm a newbie to all of this, so I'd really appreciate your help. I don't want to root my NOOK HD+, i just want to allow unknown sources!
simfate said:
Hello leapinlar,
On your HD/HD+ CWM thread, you say that you don't need to have an SD card to to enable unknown sources, but you can download the Extras zip file to the internal memory and I can install the file that way. Is that correct. I'm hoping so because I don't have an SD card on me right now.
P.S. I'm a newbie to all of this, so I'd really appreciate your help. I don't want to root my NOOK HD+, i just want to allow unknown sources!
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I did not say that. I said you do not need to root to enable unknown sources. You need an SD so that you can make a bootable CWM SD so you can flash my extras zip.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
disable unknown sources?
I recently flashed my HD+ back to stock (had gotten some sort of malware on there I think) and added the Extras zip. Works perfectly (thanks leapinlar!), but I've got a dumb question – is there a way to go back and disable “unknown sources”? I'd like to be able to turn it on and off when needed within the settings or somewhere for some extra piece of mind security-wise. I occasionally use the amazon app store or sideload something, but not all that often.
Thanks again,
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I recently flashed my HD+ back to stock (had gotten some sort of malware on there I think) and added the Extras zip. Works perfectly (thanks leapinlar!), but I've got a dumb question – is there a way to go back and disable “unknown sources”? I'd like to be able to turn it on and off when needed within the settings or somewhere for some extra piece of mind security-wise. I occasionally use the amazon app store or sideload something, but not all that often.
Thanks again,
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Not without being rooted. If you are rooted you can use SQLite Editor to manually edit the database, but there is no other way. I would not worry about it. I would worry more about root reseting you than the security issue of having unknown sources activated.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
hey i rooted the nook hd+, 2.1.1 stock. and i flashed the extras.zip .... is there a setting i have to turn on to enable unknown sources?
i downloaded es file explorer and installed via google drive apk files, and also from my sd, it still says installation blocked, since it's not an app from the nook store...
help?
i did everything, still nto working...
mrazndead said:
hey i rooted the nook hd+, 2.1.1 stock. and i flashed the extras.zip .... is there a setting i have to turn on to enable unknown sources?
i downloaded es file explorer and installed via google drive apk files, and also from my sd, it still says installation blocked, since it's not an app from the nook store...
help?
i did everything, still nto working...
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I answered in your other post. Please do not post the same question in two different threads. It is confusing.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
Hi leapinlar,
I have both nook hd and nook hd plus, I just followed your thread and successfully flash the zip file to enable unknown sources in my nook hd plus. do I use the same files and instruction to enable other sources for my nook hd ?
jendol said:
Hi leapinlar,
I have both nook hd and nook hd plus, I just followed your thread and successfully flash the zip file to enable unknown sources in my nook hd plus. do I use the same files and instruction to enable other sources for my nook hd ?
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Yes, but you need a different CWM SD.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
I tried using same files but new sd card, but it didn't work until I change using bootfiles for nookhd instead of the nookhdplus bootfiles, then everything works well. thank you leapinlar
If I go ahead and do this, would anything need to be altered/removed if I need to return the tablet under warranty?
The tablet is for my Mother who's not at all tech savvy - if it were mine I'd be running a custom ROM on it by now - so I need it to be straight forward just in case there are any issues with the tablet.

Way to Install non market apps aka sideload

Is it possible on the stock software that you can sideload apps like adobe flash? Looked high and low and couldn't find a setting in the settings menu.
Chadashcroft22 said:
Is it possible on the stock software that you can sideload apps like adobe flash? Looked high and low and couldn't find a setting in the settings menu.
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There is not a setting that you can modify. But if you go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, I have a flashable CWM zip that sets it for you. Look at item 3, Extras.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
There is not a setting that you can modify. But if you go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, I have a flashable CWM zip that sets it for you. Look at item 3, Extras.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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On my stock HD when I first bought it no root it said developer options and adb and sideloading were there. It was on 1.2 stock
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CubeCloudOS said:
On my stock HD when I first bought it no root it said developer options and adb and sideloading were there. It was on 1.2 stock
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Yes, you can still use ADB to connect and sideload apps, but it is very difficult to set up. My CWM method is much easier.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
There is not a setting that you can modify. But if you go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, I have a flashable CWM zip that sets it for you. Look at item 3, Extras.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I can vouch that I added the side load option through leaplinlar method and it worked out great. I wanted to test out stock before full commit to cm10 but wanted amazon app store to download some apps to test.
leapinlar said:
Yes, you can still use ADB to connect and sideload apps, but it is very difficult to set up. My CWM method is much easier.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Hello guys from xda-developers.com, I desperately need your help. I just got a new Nook HD+ and I live in a country where is very difficult to access to the internet by anyway. So, I can’t register the HD+ to Barnes&Noble site, nor purchase apps or get the HD+ working on.
I just want to use the Nook as a no-wifi stand-alone device for reading, watching movies, gaming, and using apps like calendar, calculator, alarm clock and so on by finding a safe way for sideloading apps and files locally from my computer to it. How I should do this and get the Nook HD+ completely useful? Now the Nook is in test mode, skipping first registration screen with OOBE procedure after a factory reset. I need detailed step-by-step instructions.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
estebanhg1967 said:
Hello guys from xda-developers.com, I desperately need your help. I just got a new Nook HD+ and I live in a country where is very difficult to access to the internet by anyway. So, I can’t register the HD+ to Barnes&Noble site, nor purchase apps or get the HD+ working on.
I just want to use the Nook as a no-wifi stand-alone device for reading, watching movies, gaming, and using apps like calendar, calculator, alarm clock and so on by finding a safe way for sideloading apps and files locally from my computer to it. How I should do this and get the Nook HD+ completely useful? Now the Nook is in test mode, skipping first registration screen with OOBE procedure after a factory reset. I need detailed step-by-step instructions.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
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Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a bootable CWM SD. Use that to flash my Universal Root rev3 and my enable Unknown Sources and you can sideload any app you want. The hardest part for you will be getting a file manager working so that you can sideload. With no internet I'm not sure what you can do. If you don't have internet, how are you reading this?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
Rooted Nook HD+
leapinlar said:
Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a bootable CWM SD. Use that to flash my Universal Root rev3 and my enable Unknown Sources and you can sideload any app you want. The hardest part for you will be getting a file manager working so that you can sideload. With no internet I'm not sure what you can do. If you don't have internet, how are you reading this?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Thanks. I did it and it worked up perfectly at first try. Later put reading files and apps on the external SD card and using OfficeSuite could read word and pdf files with no problems. But I could not find a way to run my own apps. How can I do that?. Sorry if that is a silly question but I am new to tablets world and I feel like a deer in the headlights (your saying) or like a cow at the movies (our saying). Greetings from Cuba.
estebanhg1967 said:
Thanks. I did it and it worked up perfectly at first try. Later put reading files and apps on the external SD card and using OfficeSuite could read word and pdf files with no problems. But I could not find a way to run my own apps. How can I do that?. Sorry if that is a silly question but I am new to tablets world and I feel like a deer in the headlights (your saying) or like a cow at the movies (our saying). Greetings from Cuba.
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Not sure what you mean, run your own apps. You mean after you installed them, finding them to run? There are two ways.
Sideloaded apps do not show in the stock app drawer. But you can open another screen that does show them. Go to apps and hold your finger on the apps title bar and push the volume up button. An new screen called extras shows. Your apps will be there.
Another way is to sideload an alternate launcher like zeam. Then when you hit the n key it gives you the option of using it by default instead of the stock launcher. Do it. Your sideloaded apps show there.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
Not sure what you mean, run your own apps. You mean after you installed them, finding them to run? There are two ways.
Sideloaded apps do not show in the stock app drawer. But you can open another screen that does show them. Go to apps and hold your finger on the apps title bar and push the volume up button. An new screen called extras shows. Your apps will be there.
Another way is to sideload an alternate launcher like zeam. Then when you hit the n key it gives you the option of using it by default instead of the stock launcher. Do it. Your sideloaded apps show there.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I meant: I want to run the .apk files I have on the external SD card which were copied on it by attaching the SD card reader to my PC. Explain me how to get those apps running or link to some tutorial. Thanks.
estebanhg1967 said:
I meant: I want to run the .apk files I have on the external SD card which were copied on it by attaching the SD card reader to my PC. Explain me how to get those apps running or link to some tutorial. Thanks.
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That is what I meant when I said you would have a challenge doing it without internet.
The problem is those apk files must be installed before they can be run. The normal way to install them after you flashed my zip is to open the apk with a file manager. When you do, a dialog box opens asking if you want to install. Easy enough.
But stock has no file manager to open the apks with. So you have to get one somehow. If you have no internet and no ability to run a store, there is no way to get one. You might try the 'files' function in stock to do it.
Edit: Actually I figured it out for you.
1. Find an apk for a file manager, like root browser, es file manager or other.
2. Copy that apk to your internal sd using your USB cable attached to your PC.
3. Open chrome with your app drawer.
4. In the chrome address bar type the following:
file:///sdcard/nameofapk.apk
5. Hit enter
6. It will ask if you want to keep it, say yes.
7. When it is finished downloading, click on the little down arrow in the top middle of the screen. It will ask if you want to complete the action using two choices. Select package installer.
It will install the apk, hopefully your file manager. Now do the first (extras) method I showed you in my other post to find the app. Then use the file manager to open more apks and install them.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
That is what I meant when I said you would have a challenge doing it without internet.
The problem is those apk files must be installed before they can be run. The normal way to install them after you flashed my zip is to open the apk with a file manager. When you do, a dialog box opens asking if you want to install. Easy enough.
But stock has no file manager to open the apks with. So you have to get one somehow. If you have no internet and no ability to run a store, there is no way to get one. You might try the 'files' function in stock to do it.
Edit: Actually I figured it out for you.
1. Find an apk for a file manager, like root browser, es file manager or other.
2. Copy that apk to your internal sd using your USB cable attached to your PC.
3. Open chrome with your app drawer.
4. In the chrome address bar type the following:
file:///sdcard/nameofapk.apk
5. Hit enter
6. It will ask if you want to keep it, say yes.
7. When it is finished downloading, click on the little down arrow in the top middle of the screen. It will ask if you want to complete the action using two choices. Select package installer.
It will install the apk, hopefully your file manager. Now do the first (extras) method I showed you in my other post to find the app. Then use the file manager to open more apks and install them.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I see I misused “run” for “sideloading.
Before trying that for sideloading a file manager tell me if there is another way to show the “extras” screen as it is difficult to get it show by pushing down volume up button and taping on App’s bar name. It not always work.
And why, if I see the Zem Launcher icon on Settings, Applications, My Apps, as installed, it doesn’t ask for choices when I push down “N” nook button.
Hope to make myself understood.
estebanhg1967 said:
I see I misused “run” for “sideloading.
Before trying that for sideloading a file manager tell me if there is another way to show the “extras” screen as it is difficult to get it show by pushing down volume up button and taping on App’s bar name. It not always work.
And why, if I see the Zem Launcher icon on Settings, Applications, My Apps, as installed, it doesn’t ask for choices when I push down “N” nook button.
Hope to make myself understood.
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Yes, that extras screen is hard to activate.
But I have a fix for you. Go to settings and uninstall zeam. Then flash this file:
http://d-h.st/S0c
It is my old "extras" file (not related to the extras screen I was talking about earlier). It will re-install zeam and add root browser, which will let you install apks directly. And now when you do the n, it should give you the default choice.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
You have not read or responded to my PM with a new link. Check your PMs.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
You have not read or responded to my PM with a new link. Check your PMs.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I flashed the file and reinstalled zeam launcher plus root browser and could sideload the ES File Manager from external SD card but still have to active the "extras" screen to reach to it. Nook buttom doesn’t give options. When pushed down, it takes me immediately to nook side. Movies are not played back either. Is there a way to change completely the Nook system to convert it into a more friendly android tablet?
estebanhg1967 said:
I flashed the file and reinstalled zeam launcher plus root browser and could sideload the ES File Manager from external SD card but still have to active the "extras" screen to reach to it. Nook buttom doesn’t give options. When pushed down, it takes me immediately to nook side. Movies are not played back either. Is there a way to change completely the Nook system to convert it into a more friendly android tablet?
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Yes, you can install CM10.1. Look for the dummies guide for instructions.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
Yes, you can install CM10.1. Look for the dummies guide for instructions.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Is this the correct method for installing CM10.1 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317500
Which CM version from link below should I install for better safer and stable performance of Nook HD+?
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=ovation
estebanhg1967 said:
Is this the correct method for installing CM10.1 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317500
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Yes. But I recommend making the CWM SD using my new procedure in my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature. Follow item 1a, then do everything else per that thread you quoted.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
Yes. But I recommend making the CWM SD using my new procedure in my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature. Follow item 1a, then do everything else per that thread you quoted.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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So, all I have to do is to add the CM10.1 install file to the sd card I have been using until now to flash files, right?
Which CM10.1 install file do you recommend I should use from this link:
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=ovation
estebanhg1967 said:
So, all I have to do is to add the CM10.1 install file to the sd card I have been using until now to flash files, right?
Which CM10.1 install file do you recommend I should use from this link:
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=ovation
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The CM10.1.3. And yes, you can use that same SD to flash it. If you want to use Play Store, you also need to flash the gapps zip. Gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip from goo.im.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

[Q] Flash Related Question

Just purchased Nook HD+ and let it do it's thing Software Ver 2.1. Realized Flash was an issue so I went to Play Store on my Laptop and accessed version that was loaded to my Droid Bionic. Google said it would load to other devices and it appeared on HD+. However it was not recognized on webpages in Chrome and same unsupported on ur device error occurred. Tried Dolphin and even though it said Flash enabled in settings would not play on sites I visited.
My question is can this be solved through rooting and then loading the Android Flash APK I downloaded from Adobe? And since this is my first time would the Cyanogen Mod 10.1 for Dumies be the way to go or is there a root method that simply unlocks Flash as an unsupported app within the stock OS.
I know I sound like an idiot so apologies for trampling on the lawn and going on the flowers. I really need flash to work on all sites including desktop versions. Thanks for any guidance.
The official Adobe flash plugin from helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html works fine in Firefox and Dolphin on my CM10.1 HD+. Should not be necessary to root, just allow installation from unknown sources.
Sadly Google has completely disabled flash in mobile chrome.
Sent from my HD+ Running CM 10.1 from emmc
CM 10.1 or CWM?
GandalfTheBlack said:
The official Adobe flash plugin from helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html works fine in Firefox and Dolphin on my CM10.1 HD+. Should not be necessary to root, just allow installation from unknown sources.
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Sounds like you're suggesting installing CyanogenMod and maybe the Dummies thread. This would give me an environment to load what I need with the unknown sources option that is available on my phone but not on stock HD+. If I don't have to worry about BN Updates messing things up that would be work.You don't need the SD card to be inserted for every bootup after this process I hope. Didn't think so and wouldn't want to after the card recognition problems with some of the newer units.
Thanks for the reply.
Jimdish255 said:
Sounds like you're suggesting installing CyanogenMod and maybe the Dummies thread. This would give me an environment to load what I need with the unknown sources option that is available on my phone but not on stock HD+. If I don't have to worry about BN Updates messing things up that would be work.You don't need the SD card to be inserted for every bootup after this process I hope. Didn't think so and wouldn't want to after the card recognition problems with some of the newer units.
Thanks for the reply.
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If you go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, I have a CWM flashable zip there that allows unknown sources in stock without rooting. Then you can install flash.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
If you go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature, I have a CWM flashable zip there that allows unknown sources in stock without rooting. Then you can install flash.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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So with the HD+ Bootable CWM6028 just add the extras zip to the sdcard. (one more dumb ques) Does it launch the extras or separate launcher required?
Also found this thread and playing catch-up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41165076
could not get flash working on cryogen even if i side loaded it.
however i gave carbon a shot and side loaded flash app and Firefox works perfectly.
never tried Firefox on cryogen it may work give it a try.....
Flash works great with stock or the JB CM 10.1. that I use now.
Leapinlar's Extras installs another launcher called Zeam, which you can use if you wish or uninstall. You can access extra apps in the Stock launcher by simultaneously touching "Apps" on the Apps screen and clicking Vol Up.
Sent from my HD+ Running CM 10.1 from emmc
Jimdish255 said:
So with the HD+ Bootable CWM6028 just add the extras zip to the sdcard. (one more dumb ques) Does it launch the extras or separate launcher required?
Also found this thread and playing catch-up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41165076
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The extras zip is just a collection of extra stuff. But what you are interested in is allowing unknown sources so you can install flash. Once you flash the extras zip with CWM, there is nothing else you need to do to be able to install the flash apk. It should sideload and install with a file manager.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 2 using XDA Premium
Thanks for the answers. I'm going to give it a go without CM or Root for now. If it doesn't work out then plan b. Must have been tossing old low capacity sd cards because the only one left was 1gb. On hold for a day or 2.
Jimdish255 said:
Thanks for the answers. I'm going to give it a go without CM or Root for now. If it doesn't work out then plan b. Must have been tossing old low capacity sd cards because the only one left was 1gb. On hold for a day or 2.
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The 1GB should work. Use my new procedure in my HD/HD+ CWM thread.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
Just a couple final newbie questions.
Should there be any partitions on the SD Card where the image or bootfiles are separate from the zip file extras?
It also seems the laptop does not recognize the image file as taking up most of the 4g card when you go to properties it just shows 5 files before adding the extras zip. Is that correct?
Finally does the extras zip just go to the hd+ root or can it be put in a file folder and flashed from there?.
Thanks for all the newbie catching up.
No separate partitions on this card.
You did not say which method you used, the old procedure or the new.
It should have only the five files plus the unzipped extras file if you put it there. No folders.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
No separate partitions on this card.
You did not say which method you used, the old procedure or the new.
It should have only the five files plus the unzipped extras file if you put it there. No folders.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I made both but will try the bootfiles card first. Thanks for confirming the image files. I been working a lot lately will get to it finally today.
First try with bootfiles has gotten me the C and progress to 100% then went to welcome and home screen. On top it said it was checking SD Card. Did it not boot to it or is there an advanced menu I need to access? I have downloaded extras zip and flash apk to the device already and was hoping to just point it to them.
OK Got the 1gig card to boot with bootfiles. Also installed extras zip. Couldn't install flash from internal (nor recognized) file or with zeam. Shut down and added flash file to card. Then after reboot put card back in and searched for file with launcher and it did install.
I can play flash videos in chrome and in dolphin but dolphin has full controls that chrome does not. However I still cannot figure out how to play flash files I link to through sites like wiziwig.tv which I use often. If anyone has any ideas about these streaming videos please advise.
Thanks for getting me through and if I eventually need to go with full root or CGM I feel confident it is not that difficult.

Enabling Unknown Sources - (rev0 - 09/08/2013)

Hi there
Excuse my English translator
Thank you so much for all the information shared.
I'm a beginner, some time ago I received my Nook hd plus and I am wanting to be configured to allow unknown sources.
Following the LeapinLar post on this subject:
[CWM / ROOT / UNKNOWN SOURCES] HD / HDPlus Stock Root / other Mods - via CWM flashable zips
I'm going to point 3:
3 Enabling Unknown Sources -. (Rev0 - 09/08/2013) (formerly the Extras zip)
download the necessary file:
NookHD-HDPlus-stock-enable-Unknown-Sources-rev0-(08/09/13). Zip
and...
before and after starting the process I prefer to try to resolve some unknowns:
1.
"You will need To Have booted and set-up stock before flashing this zip."
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Excuse my ignorance but what exactly does "have booted" and "set up stock," which is what I should do before installing the file. It is enough to have a bootable SD with CMW and place the file in? Besides changing anything in the configuration of the tablet?
2. The other question is whether this process is reversible to allow unknown sources or have other consequences?.
Thank you in advance!
PS: I hope I have managed to explain this poor English
What that means is you must have turned on the Nook at least once and gone through the process of registering with B&N. In other words, the Nook cannot be brand new and unused.
The process is not normally reversible but there is no need for it to be. However if you "erase and deregister" in settings that does wipe everything including the unknown sources setting.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
Thanks for the quick response
Other questions:
- To this I can use any version of CWM or have to be a specific.
- CMW version you use should always use it if I wanted to root or install a room?
- Or you can upgrade easily CMW, if necessary?
Thanks again!
Forgot to say, I ask about the version of CMW because now I have a version EMMC CWM-based recovery v6.0.4.6 to install CM11, but to leave for lack of time.
I could use this CWM or perhaps have a specific modification for the installation of CM11.
Excuse my ignorance, maybe I'm asking something obvious. If you have to use one of those in your post, which would be in this case?
Thanks and thanks
xdajauser said:
Forgot to say, I ask about the version of CMW because now I have a version EMMC CWM-based recovery v6.0.4.6 to install CM11, but to leave for lack of time.
I could use this CWM or perhaps have a specific modification for the installation of CM11.
Excuse my ignorance, maybe I'm asking something obvious. If you have to use one of those in your post, which would be in this case?
Thanks and thanks
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You do not need to flash the unknown sources zip if you are going to run CM. It is only to be used on stock (the operating system that the Nook comes with).
And that 6046 version of CWM is only to be used with CM11 and the gapps zip that goes with it. All other zips require an older version of CWM.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
Thanks again ...
For the moment I will not install CM11. I need to study more how the whole proces. Although I have some time reading many things still do not know
So, excuse my ignorance again, so I am unsure which of the CMW listings should use. I can use a Sandisk 8Gb?:
- NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6028-for-stock-4GB-rev4-(5/15/13) zip -. [Click for QR Code] (9.36 MB, 34626 views)
is only for 4Gb SD?
- NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6028-stock-for-small-rev4-(5/15/13) zip -. [Click for QR Code] (5.81 MB, 7789 views)
under 4Gb SD?
- NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6028-for-stock-BOOTFILES-r4-(5/15/13) rar -. [Click for QR Code] (5.64 MB, 17466 views)
??? in which cases?
- NookHD-bootable-CWM-6027-for-emmc-stock-BOOTFILES-r3-(2/13/13) rar -. [Click for QR Code] (5.34 MB, 6373 views)
??? another version of the above?
Thank you!
If you have an HD+ (the 9" one) then you need the 6028 BOOTFILES one. Notice the HDplus and just HD in the names. Follow the procedure in paragraph 1a in the thread. And yes the SanDisk 8GB is good.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
Thanks for the super fast reply
Finally, I am abusing your kindness :angel:
I made a backup with another version of CMW v6.0.4.6. Now, before using the correct version of CMW 6028 I'll do another backup. I guess they are not interchangeable, right? If one day I'll have to restore each backup using the corresponding version of CMW? Or maybe the backups use some standard format?
Thank you so much!
xdajauser said:
Thanks for the super fast reply
Finally, I am abusing your kindness :angel:
I made a backup with another version of CMW v6.0.4.6. Now, before using the correct version of CMW 6028 I'll do another backup. I guess they are not interchangeable, right? If one day I'll have to restore each backup using the corresponding version of CMW? Or maybe the backups use some standard format?
Thank you so much!
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I am not positive, but I think the backups are compatible.
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