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Nook Won't Boot After Formatting SD Card

My Boot will not boot no matter what I do. I encountered this issue after flashing to phiremod v4, which worked beautifully until I decided to free up some storage space on my SD card and format it through the Nook. The next time I tried to boot, I got the dreaded black screen.
I've burned Clockwork Recovery (4gb v .7) onto the SD card and copied the Nook Color V1.1.0_r2 rom (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932145). From there, I formatted the data, system, and cache, then installed the rom from the SD card. Everything went through smoothly, until I rebooted the Nook (with the SD card out). Nothing happens! The Nook simply will not reboot without the SD card inserted. Even if it boots (with the SD card) it just sends me back to Clockwork Recovery.
I also tried recovering the Nook through ADB (using the steps found here http://mrm3.net/2011/01/24/113/). I install everything, but I cannot locate the ADB device in the device manager. I've even used the .bat file to auto installs ADB, but it is still not found in the device manager.
I've read that it is nearly impossible to brick a Nook, but I'm not sure what else to try. I'm a Android noob, so please bear with me. TIA!

Fairly certain I read about a bug with formatting the SD card on the NC, that it would format the internal memory instead. I would imagine you will need to flash a new image to the internal memory (should be stock image floating around here somewhere).

No worries, you are most likely NOT bricked. There are hundreds of posts about people thinking they bricked their device.
First thing is first, IF YOU READ THE POST IT SPECIFICALLY STATES DO NOT FORMAT THE SDCARD USING THE NOOK AS IT WIPES THE /BOOT
My suggestion to you is do some research on XDA there are PLENTY of posts about "unbricking" your device.
I have only seen 1 nook be bricked, and it was hardly bricked because it could be booted from an SDCard.
Try following the instructions here to return back to the stock OS:
http://nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM

Reneg4d3 said:
No worries, you are most likely NOT bricked. There are hundreds of posts about people thinking they bricked their device.
First thing is first, IF YOU READ THE POST IT SPECIFICALLY STATES DO NOT FORMAT THE SDCARD USING THE NOOK AS IT WIPES THE /BOOT
My suggestion to you is do some research on XDA there are PLENTY of posts about "unbricking" your device.
I have only seen 1 nook be bricked, and it was hardly bricked because it could be booted from an SDCard.
Try following the instructions here to return back to the stock OS:
http://nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM
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Yeah, I realize that was a big no no. I am unable to perform any of the steps in the link you provided because my nook doesn't even reach the 'Welcome to the future of reading' screen. Also, I can't try method 2 because ADP is not working properly.
I should mention that I also tried samuelhalff's first method to no avail. Any other ideas?

So you CAN boot from an SDCard correct? Only way to boot again is to flash the boot file...

Reneg4d3 said:
So you CAN boot from an SDCard correct? Only way to boot again is to flash the boot file...
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Yes, I can boot (to Clockwork Recovery) if the SD card is inserted and the power cord is inserted and I hold the power button for 10 seconds. If I install a rom from the SD card, doesn't it flash the boot file? If not, how do I flash the boot file?

I know you said you tried Sams method, I would re-read how to flash his boot repartition file found on his froyo on emmc thread

thadeus_d3 said:
Yes, I can boot (to Clockwork Recovery) if the SD card is inserted and the power cord is inserted and I hold the power button for 10 seconds. If I install a rom from the SD card, doesn't it flash the boot file? If not, how do I flash the boot file?
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Here's the link to the boot file. I did the same thing not long ago (formatted SD from within CM7) and I fixed it by flashing this file to repartition the boot.
It's the last link in the OP of this thread (repartition-boot-with-stock.zip):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914690
If that doesn't work, he has a couple of restore to stock methods in that thread as well.

C Dippa said:
Here's the link to the boot file. I did the same thing not long ago (formatted SD from within CM7) and I fixed it by flashing this file to repartition the boot.
It's the last link in the OP of this thread (repartition-boot-with-stock.zip):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914690
If that doesn't work, he has a couple of restore to stock methods in that thread as well.
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YES! This did it! I missed this link somehow. Many thanks to all that helped.

Ok, now I'm stuck on the screen that says "Contains Reader Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated". Did this happen to you C Dippa? I'm going to try a reset and see if that helps.

thadeus_d3 said:
Ok, now I'm stuck on the screen that says "Contains Reader Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated". Did this happen to you C Dippa? I'm going to try a reset and see if that helps.
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Nope...it just booted up, may have taken a little longer.
Any luck with it?

Yeah, I had to do the 8 failed boot attempts to bypass that screen, then re-root. Now, I'm all set! Phiremod is installed again.

Glad to have helped! Happy nooting!
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Need Help Installing SD Duel Boot on Nook Please.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087988&page=1
I want to install this dual boot on my nook plus but I am not having much luck.
The nook hd plus had firmware 2.1.0 if it matters.
I downloaded cwm early 7.1 (sdcard-cwm-early7.1.img.gz and unzipped the image fie with 7zip.
I then downloaded Winimage version 9.0 and selected the E drive where my brand new san disk 16 gig SDSDQ-016G-AW46A
When I clicked the write button and I get a message the current image format is not supported. It will be resized. Do you want to continue which I did. I then appears to write the image because I see files on the micro sd card. So I stick the sd in the nook and suspecting I will get a boot loader and I get nothing but the normal nook boot screens. Also it is not real clear how I will install cm-10.1-20130719-UNOFFICIAL-ovation-sdcard.zip. IE whether I download it to the nook or the sd card and if I need to extract the zip ahead of time.
I really want to get this working soon and I really do want to run completely off the SD card. If anyone can please help without just referring to links to posts that are not written very well I would appreciate it. I have actually RTFM allot of these posts and they seam to be missing allot of important details and steps assuming you have done this before. On a side note it mentioned download other apps you may want is google play and allot of key stuff missing in these builds? Thanks.

nookhdp said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087988&page=1
I want to install this dual boot on my nook plus but I am not having much luck.
The nook hd plus had firmware 2.1.0 if it matters.
I downloaded cwm early 7.1 (sdcard-cwm-early7.1.img.gz and unzipped the image fie with 7zip.
I then downloaded Winimage version 9.0 and selected the E drive where my brand new san disk 16 gig SDSDQ-016G-AW46A
When I clicked the write button and I get a message the current image format is not supported. It will be resized. Do you want to continue which I did. I then appears to write the image because I see files on the micro sd card. So I stick the sd in the nook and suspecting I will get a boot loader and I get nothing but the normal nook boot screens. Also it is not real clear how I will install cm-10.1-20130719-UNOFFICIAL-ovation-sdcard.zip. IE whether I download it to the nook or the sd card and if I need to extract the zip ahead of time.
I really want to get this working soon and I really do want to run completely off the SD card. If anyone can please help without just referring to links to posts that are not written very well I would appreciate it. I have actually RTFM allot of these posts and they seam to be missing allot of important details and steps assuming you have done this before. On a side note it mentioned download other apps you may want is google play and allot of key stuff missing in these builds? Thanks.
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Don't use winimage to write the image to sd, use win32diskimager free on the web.
Also some of the newer HD+'s are hard to get to boot to SD. Just keep trying to burn and boot. You have o get it to boot to SD or it can't install the CM10.1.
You copy the CM10.1 zip to internal memory when running stock. Then when you boot to the SD, install it from internal memory.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

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leapinlar said:
Don't use winimage to write the image to sd, use win32diskimager free on the web.
Also some of the newer HD+'s are hard to get to boot to SD. Just keep trying to burn and boot. You have o get it to boot to SD or it can't install the CM10.1.
You copy the CM10.1 zip to internal memory when running stock. Then when you boot to the SD, install it from internal memory.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I am using this duel boot method running root on SD. I was wondering how do I upgrade the ssd to the latest sd only version without loosing my installed stuff and settings? Also can the daily builds be run on the rom only version while maintaining installed programs and settings? If so what is the easiest way using an sd card only boot? I want to preserve the original nook for now is why I am using this method. Thanks.

nookhdp said:
I am using this duel boot method running root on SD. I was wondering how do I upgrade the ssd to the latest sd only version without loosing my installed stuff and settings? Also can the daily builds be run on the rom only version while maintaining installed programs and settings? If so what is the easiest way using an sd card only boot? I want to preserve the original nook for now is why I am using this method. Thanks.
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To update to a newer version of the same ROM, just flash the newer SD version over the top of the old version using the same CWM that you flashed the original. All your apps and settings should remain.
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firmware update
leapinlar said:
Don't use winimage to write the image to sd, use win32diskimager free on the web.
Also some of the newer HD+'s are hard to get to boot to SD. Just keep trying to burn and boot. You have o get it to boot to SD or it can't install the CM10.1.
You copy the CM10.1 zip to internal memory when running stock. Then when you boot to the SD, install it from internal memory.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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So do I copy the latest update to the rooted os on the sd card or do I have to boot back to the original nook os and download it there? Then is there an option in the clockwork mod to upgrade the zip file so I do not loose my installed stuff on my rooted SD card boot? What is the option in clockwork to do it correctly?

nookhdp said:
So do I copy the latest update to the rooted os on the sd card or do I have to boot back to the original nook os and download it there? Then is there an option in the clockwork mod to upgrade the zip file so I do not loose my installed stuff on my rooted SD card boot? What is the option in clockwork to do it correctly?
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You can do everything from your SD. Just download the new zip, boot to CWM and install zip from SD. It will keep your apps intact.
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Nook HD 10.2.1 Can't access external SD

Hello,
It's my first post here.
I have a Nook HD rooted with 10.2.1. We I rooted the Nook, I made an external copy to the PC of the stock rom.
All was OK, until I tried to upgrade to cmw 11.
It gave me an Status 7 error and was imposible to upgrade.
Then I went back to the 10.2.1, but now the external SD Card is not mounted. I can't format it from the Recovery menu.
I can't read it from the Nook. I tried 3 different SD cards, but always the same.
The recovery CMW is 6.0.3.6.
When I try to format the SD card from it, it says "Error mounting /external_SD!"
When I enter the Nook in normal mode, the SD Card can not be activated. It detects the SD Card, bau can't do anything.
¿Any idea or help?
Thx!!
UPDATE: I have boot into normal mode, downloaded de Recovery CWM-5 (Recovery 6.0.4.6), and installed it from the internal memory.
After that, I succeeded on installing the CM11-M6, but still the same issue.
Can't activate/access/mount/format the SD Card, from the Android "Activate card" or from the recovery menu "Format" or "mount".
I also formatted it with SDFormatter, but nothing changes.
The SD card it's ok, as I can write/read from the PC.
I have 3 of them: Samsung, Sandisk and Trascend. None of them is recognized, and before I had no problems with them and CM 10.1

Well,
I think is finished!
I had a problem with Google apps, and installed them again, but I had at the internal memory the 4.3 GApps, and I didn't take care of the version!.
Instead of the correct GApps for the 4.4, I installed the previous one.
After installing them, I always have now "unfortunately, Android Keyboard (Aosp) Has Stopped"
So I have no keyboard!!!!
As I can't use the external SD (It doesn't work), I tried to download from the CM11 Nook the correct GApps version, but I have not keyboard to write the internet address!!! I can not indeed write the wifi password!
I have then tried to install ADB, but I can not see the Nook under "adb devices".
I'm in the point of sending the nook to the recycled bin!
Any idea of an easy solution?
Many thanks!

Dang lots of trouble. I would suggest just sticking with CM 10.2.1 for now.
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Hello,
That's what I want, to go back to 10.2.1.
But the Recovery 6.0.4.6 dos not permit to install the 10.2.1, only 11.
I would like to download to the internal memory the Recovery 4 (6.0.3.6), but as I don't have keyboard (wrong GApps installed), can't write the web address. And the external SD card doesn't work too.
The only solution I see is ADB, but when I plug the Nook HD to the PC, nothing happens. There is no change in the Management console of Administration Devices....
Don't know really what to do.!

Errabundo said:
Hello,
That's what I want, to go back to 10.2.1.
But the Recovery 6.0.4.6 dos not permit to install the 10.2.1, only 11.
I would like to download to the internal memory the Recovery 4 (6.0.3.6), but as I don't have keyboard (wrong GApps installed), can't write the web address. And the external SD card doesn't work too.
The only solution I see is ADB, but when I plug the Nook HD to the PC, nothing happens. There is no change in the Management console of Administration Devices....
Don't know really what to do.!
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Did you go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a bootable CWM SD per item 1a there? If you did, what are the results?
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Thank you for your response.
I did what you said, making a bootable CWM as your 1a tip, but nothing happens.
The external SD card is like death.
The Nook boots on the normal CM11 mode, and never on the Card Boot mode.
But I have made some new advancement:
I realized that I can connect the Nook and the computer through Bluetooth!
So I sent to the Nook the correct GApps for the CM11, and reboot in recovery mode, installed it from the internal memory, and now I have keyboard again.
The situation now: I have the CM11-M6 installed, Recovery 6.0.4.6 and GApps gapps-kk-20140105.
But, the external SD card doesn't work. The Nook detects it, but can not activate it.
If I enter the Recovery mode, you can´t mount or format the SD card.
I have saved at the PC the Nook Stock Backup I made before rooting the Nook.
If I copy that folder to the internal memory and make a Restore BackUp, do you think that the SD card problem should be fixed?
May be the SD card problem is related to the Nook partitions. I read something about that but don't remember where. But don't really now if the Restore Stock is going to fix the partitions.
I don't want to make another step without consulting you!
Thanks!

Errabundo said:
Thank you for your response.
I did what you said, making a bootable CWM as your 1a tip, but nothing happens.
The external SD card is like death.
The Nook boots on the normal CM11 mode, and never on the Card Boot mode.
But I have made some new advancement:
I realized that I can connect the Nook and the computer through Bluetooth!
So I sent to the Nook the correct GApps for the CM11, and reboot in recovery mode, installed it from the internal memory, and now I have keyboard again.
The situation now: I have the CM11-M6 installed, Recovery 6.0.4.6 and GApps gapps-kk-20140105.
But, the external SD card doesn't work. The Nook detects it, but can not activate it.
If I enter the Recovery mode, you can´t mount or format the SD card.
I have saved at the PC the Nook Stock Backup I made before rooting the Nook.
If I copy that folder to the internal memory and make a Restore BackUp, do you think that the SD card problem should be fixed?
May be the SD card problem is related to the Nook partitions. I read something about that but don't remember where. But don't really now if the Restore Stock is going to fix the partitions.
I don't want to make another step without consulting you!
Thanks!
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I doubt it is a partition problem causing the SD read issue. But getting back to stock may help. It could just be a glitch with CM11. You might also try cleaning the SD contacts and blowing out the slot with air.
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leapinlar said:
You might also try cleaning the SD contacts and blowing out the slot with air.
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Thanks again.
I tried three different cards from 3 brands. They all work perfectly at the computer, but not on the Nook!
I've not tried to blow air in the slot... i'll do it
I think, if that doesn't work, i'll try to go to the Stock Backup.
Thx

How can I restore the saved backup?
I have copied the backup folder yo the internal memory. After I boot into recovery. I choose Restore, but directly it says that there is no file.
Is there any special way of restoring the stock backup without using the sd card?
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Errabundo said:
How can I restore the saved backup?
I have copied the backup folder yo the internal memory. After I boot into recovery. I choose Restore, but directly it says that there is no file.
Is there any special way of restoring the stock backup without using the sd card?
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Yes it has to be put in a special place for CWM to see it. CM and CWM use different spots for the backups. CM uses /data/media/0/clockworkmod/backup and CWM uses /data/media/clockworkmod/backup. Notice the extra 0 folder. You will have to use your root file manager to be able to put the backup in the correct location so CWM can find it.
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leapinlar said:
Yes it has to be put in a special place for CWM to see it. CM and CWM use different spots for the backups. CM uses /data/media/0/clockworkmod/backup and CWM uses /data/media/clockworkmod/backup. Notice the extra 0 folder. You will have to use your root file manager to be able to put the backup in the correct location so CWM can find it.
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I have no success!
As I'm using CWM, I have to place the files at /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/.
I have some questions (I've tried all possibilities, but without success)
1. I have a saved backup folder (named with the date I made the backup) with .tar archives, etc. Do I have to place at the clockworkmod/backup the .tar files directly or the backup saved folder?
2. I can't find the /data/media/clockworkmod/backup folder.
I have a clockworkmod folder at /storage/sdcard0/clockworkmod. It seems to be the same as /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod.
That clockworkmod folder is at the sdcard folder, with other folder as Alarms, Android, DCIM, etc...
At the folder level where are folders like bootdata, cache, mnt, root, etc, there is a folder named "data", but is empty, and can't write inside it.
Is it that one where I have to place /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/??
3. Can't find a folder called "media".
4. I have installed your file NookHD-CWM-6036-for-internal-memory-rev2-(03-08-14).zip as Recovery.
But I have read at your tips, that for restoring the Stock, you have to use NookHD-emmc-stock-recovery-rev0-(07.21.13). I have done nothing with that file... Is for your information, in case I'm doing something wrong.
5. As information also, when I enter the Recovery mode (6.0.3.6), there is always a message "Warning: No file_contexts".
6. Another thing!! I think that the Backup I'm trying to Restore was made with a previous CWM... that one for the CM10.1 (may be it was CWM-Recovery-2).
Could it be the problem?
Thanks again!

Errabundo said:
I have no success!
As I'm using CWM, I have to place the files at /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/.
I have some questions (I've tried all possibilities, but without success)
1. I have a saved backup folder (named with the date I made the backup) with .tar archives, etc. Do I have to place at the clockworkmod/backup the .tar files directly or the backup saved folder?
2. I can't find the /data/media/clockworkmod/backup folder.
I have a clockworkmod folder at /storage/sdcard0/clockworkmod. It seems to be the same as /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod.
That clockworkmod folder is at the sdcard folder, with other folder as Alarms, Android, DCIM, etc...
At the folder level where are folders like bootdata, cache, mnt, root, etc, there is a folder named "data", but is empty, and can't write inside it.
Is it that one where I have to place /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/??
3. Can't find a folder called "media".
4. I have installed your file NookHD-CWM-6036-for-internal-memory-rev2-(03-08-14).zip as Recovery.
But I have read at your tips, that for restoring the Stock, you have to use NookHD-emmc-stock-recovery-rev0-(07.21.13). I have done nothing with that file... Is for your information, in case I'm doing something wrong.
5. As information also, when I enter the Recovery mode (6.0.3.6), there is always a message "Warning: No file_contexts".
6. Another thing!! I think that the Backup I'm trying to Restore was made with a previous CWM... that one for the CM10.1 (may be it was CWM-Recovery-2).
Could it be the problem?
Thanks again!
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In order to access the /data folder you have to be using a root file manager (try root browser lite from Play Store). That is why /data looks empty without one.
Do not use the clockwork folder in /sdcard. It must be the one in /data/media.
That stock recovery zip is for restoring stock recovery. You only flash that if you want internal CWM replaced with stock recovery.
And under backup should be the folder that was created when you backed up. Usually a date. The .tar files are inside that.
Don't worry about the last two items.
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Wow, I'm sooooo noob!!
I had already installed ES3 file explorer, and didn't find the Root User mode. Now it's activated and really can see the data/media folder.
I'm moving now the backup folder to the media folder and in some minutes I post the results (I see that It's very slow and the backup is 2gb size, and will take at least 30minutes to transfer)
Many thanks!!!

Welllll....:crying::crying::crying::crying:
I have successfully restored the Nook to the Stock Rom.
But the problem with the SD Card persists.
I bought a new SD Card, and now I have 4 different brands and sizes cards.
And with all of them I have the same issue: Damaged card. You have to format it. And after formatting, always "Damaged card"...
:crying::crying::crying:
I think is a hardware problem. Something is broken...
Thank you anyway for your help!!!

Errabundo said:
Welllll....:crying::crying::crying::crying:
I have successfully restored the Nook to the Stock Rom.
But the problem with the SD Card persists.
I bought a new SD Card, and now I have 4 different brands and sizes cards.
And with all of them I have the same issue: Damaged card. You have to format it. And after formatting, always "Damaged card"...
:crying::crying::crying:
I think is a hardware problem. Something is broken...
Thank you anyway for your help!!!
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Time for a warranty exchange.
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[Q] Nook HD+ Install issue Status 7

Hi Guys, needing a bit of help to see if I can get my Nook HD+ back up and running.
A little background. Nook is 2013 model. Has worked pretty well in past, had added files last year to allow access to Play and flash, worked well, so I came back here when my nook went to the 99% reboot screen and has locked up there. B&N can't seem to help any. None of my computers will recognize the nook, so I can't sideload the NPK update that they said might fix the nook. So after laughing at their offer of an extra 10% off an ereader or the new Samsung, I decided to try changing to CM's Ovation. Have tried to follow Leapinlar's thread on installing CM and have tried 10.2,10.1 and a version of 11 along with another d/l of 10.2 from another poster.
I can boot from the SD card, but with really no currently working ROM, I need to use the install to internal version.
So I've used SD formatter on the SD card, copied over the files in order listed and then booted to the card.
Did a backup and restore, worked
did wipe data and factory reset
then install from sd card,
the system then gives me an error when installing the CM files:
Set_perm: some changes failed
E:Error in /sdcard/CM XXXX (no matter which CM I pick)
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any idea as to how I can resolve this?
I'm at a loss and can't find resolution.:crying:
Thank you!!

What recovery exactly are you using to try and install CM? The one you boot from SD card? What version is it?
Some recoveries are too old to install CM11, for example. I suggest you install TWRP 2.7.1.0 as internal recovery on your Nook. You can download it here. Just put that TWRP zip file onto your bootable SD card, boot the HD+ and install the zip file. Then remove the SD card and format it, or use a different one that isn't bootable. Put the CM11 install zip file onto the card, insert it, and boot the internal recovery by holding the "N" button and powering up the tablet. Keep the N button pressed until the TWRP splash screen shows. If TWRP doesn't boot, then something went wrong. If it does boot, you can try and install CM11 with it.

liferj said:
Hi Guys, needing a bit of help to see if I can get my Nook HD+ back up and running.
A little background. Nook is 2013 model. Has worked pretty well in past, had added files last year to allow access to Play and flash, worked well, so I came back here when my nook went to the 99% reboot screen and has locked up there. B&N can't seem to help any. None of my computers will recognize the nook, so I can't sideload the NPK update that they said might fix the nook. So after laughing at their offer of an extra 10% off an ereader or the new Samsung, I decided to try changing to CM's Ovation. Have tried to follow Leapinlar's thread on installing CM and have tried 10.2,10.1 and a version of 11 along with another d/l of 10.2 from another poster.
I can boot from the SD card, but with really no currently working ROM, I need to use the install to internal version.
So I've used SD formatter on the SD card, copied over the files in order listed and then booted to the card.
Did a backup and restore, worked
did wipe data and factory reset
then install from sd card,
the system then gives me an error when installing the CM files:
Set_perm: some changes failed
E:Error in /sdcard/CM XXXX (no matter which CM I pick)
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any idea as to how I can resolve this?
I'm at a loss and can't find resolution.:crying:
Thank you!!
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Yes, as the prior user said, you are using the wrong version of CWM to install the CM zip. CM10.1 and CM10.2 need v6028 or v6036. CM11 needs v6046. You can get them from the dummies thread linked in my signature.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app

Tzul said:
What recovery exactly are you using to try and install CM? The one you boot from SD card? What version is it?
Some recoveries are too old to install CM11, for example. I suggest you install TWRP 2.7.1.0 as internal recovery on your Nook. You can download it here. Just put that TWRP zip file onto your bootable SD card, boot the HD+ and install the zip file. Then remove the SD card and format it, or use a different one that isn't bootable. Put the CM11 install zip file onto the card, insert it, and boot the internal recovery by holding the "N" button and powering up the tablet. Keep the N button pressed until the TWRP splash screen shows. If TWRP doesn't boot, then something went wrong. If it does boot, you can try and install CM11 with it.
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I have tried to follow the thread instructions and used what appeared to be matching installers, if I didn't, I did see error for not matching. I'll go and try above recovery. Got to probably get another sd card.

Tzul said:
What recovery exactly are you using to try and install CM? The one you boot from SD card? What version is it?
Some recoveries are too old to install CM11, for example. I suggest you install TWRP 2.7.1.0 as internal recovery on your Nook. You can download it here. Just put that TWRP zip file onto your bootable SD card, boot the HD+ and install the zip file. Then remove the SD card and format it, or use a different one that isn't bootable. Put the CM11 install zip file onto the card, insert it, and boot the internal recovery by holding the "N" button and powering up the tablet. Keep the N button pressed until the TWRP splash screen shows. If TWRP doesn't boot, then something went wrong. If it does boot, you can try and install CM11 with it.
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leapinlar said:
Yes, as the prior user said, you are using the wrong version of CWM to install the CM zip. CM10.1 and CM10.2 need v6028 or v6036. CM11 needs v6046. You can get them from the dummies thread linked in my signature.
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Tried all three of these in that order. none worked. I'll go try above and see if it will work.

hd+ dual bootable stock/CM11-not mess w/stock

I want to install CM11 onto my external SDcard, not touching the B&N stock OS or rooting it in any way , so as not to void the warranty. #1 is this possible?
I built the SDcard, creating partitions: BOOT (0x0c FAT32 LBA & set Active),SYSTEM, DATA partitions.
I downloaded Succulent's "cm_ovation_11.0_02JUL2014_HD_SDC" file, unzipped it and copied the 6 files from it (MLO first)
Booted the HD+ but it didn't boot to sd,-- only did the normal Nook boot and hung at 99% loading the nook OS.
I then saw something about needing to install CWM Recovery first and boot that, so I located a download for CWM, but found it contains the same files as Succulent's "cm_ovation......" file (MLO, etc.). So if I were to extract that to the BOOT partition, I'd overwrite what I extracted from his zip.
So I'm missing some pieces to the trick....

Try using bokbokan's version and instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583952
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leapinlar said:
Try using bokbokan's version and instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583952
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Thank you, but I had customized my partitions, and was hoping to stay with them, versus overwriting them with an image someone made that has pre-picked partitions. That is, unless somehow I can resize the partitions he made (and at which point in the process?) On mine I had 4 partitions. the last one was just an NTFS one, 6GB, I was hoping to keep available for just general storage, not necessarily for KitKat's use.

See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49007593&postcount=84 for pointers on creating CM11 SDcard with customized partition sizing. You should be able to create and maintain a 4th partition (but you'd need to figure out how to mount the partition so as to make it accessible to Android and/or your PC OS).

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Ok, I must be missing some simple step.
In that link Digimax sent me, I believe I followed all steps. I ended up with these files on the BOOT partition (as seen in windows):
The 6 files extracted from sdcard-ovation-cm11.0-v1.img
pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.4-20141121-signed
cm-11-20140804-UNOFFICIAL-bok-ovation
a folder called LOST.DIR (not sure what that's from)
I choose "Boot to CWM Recovery" and I first did a backup. Then I selected "Install ZIP" then "Choose zip from sdcard" & I see
/sdcard/
- 0/
- clockworkmod/
That's it. Nothing else. Selecting either one of these displays no zip files. What am I doing wrong? In that post, step 4 it mentions "pair" of zip files. I assume though the 2nd item in the "pair" is the Gapps zip. Cuz for HD+ all I see is one file: cm-11-20140804-UNOFFICIAL-bok-ovation. (it doesn't have "sgt7" in the name anymore.) I assume I don't need the one for the regular HD model.

baytee said:
Ok, I must be missing some simple step.
In that link Digimax sent me, I believe I followed all steps. I ended up with these files on the BOOT partition (as seen in windows):
The 6 files extracted from sdcard-ovation-cm11.0-v1.img
pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.4-20141121-signed
cm-11-20140804-UNOFFICIAL-bok-ovation
a folder called LOST.DIR (not sure what that's from)
I choose "Boot to CWM Recovery" and I first did a backup. Then I selected "Install ZIP" then "Choose zip from sdcard" & I see
/sdcard/
- 0/
- clockworkmod/
That's it. Nothing else. Selecting either one of these displays no zip files. What am I doing wrong?
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It does not appear that you've made any mistake. It's possible that bokbokan's CWM recovery has changed since I wrote up that guide nearly a year ago (and shortly thereafter have gone onto flashing/running CM11 on emmc and thus would have missed any such change).
One possible solution you might consider trying is to download or copy the ROM and Gapps zip files to your HD+ user-media partition, then while in CWM recovery menu select "... zip files from emmc" and browse to where the ROM/Gapps zip files are located.
In that post, step 4 it mentions "pair" of zip files. I assume though the 2nd item in the "pair" is the Gapps zip.
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Yes, that's correct.

bok build install behaves super flaky for me
One possible solution you might consider trying is to download or copy the ROM and Gapps zip files to your HD+ user-media partition, then while in CWM recovery menu select "... zip files from emmc" and browse to where the ROM/Gapps zip files are located.
I got the sdcard to boot after many reboots and had to keep hard powering off (cutting it off) if the NOOK name displayed too long, (where I knew it was going to boot Nook OS) It booted to CWM, I did a backup, then installed the zips (had to put on internal memory as you said, but even this wasn't easy, It gave some weird error I don't recall,maybe about something "has stopped", so I ended up having to copy it from ES File Explorer after booting to Nook OS) Then I repeated the boot trick as mentioned, backed it up, then installed the 2 zips. I rebooted, got walkthrough of 1st time setup. This is where it got weird. Screens would advance on their own, be shifted halfway off the screen, had a long delay or else wouldn't respond to my clicks, would power off (and wouldn't power on until MANY presses of the power button) or reboot on it's own during the setup. I finally got thru setup and then after booting to Android, it would still be very sluggish, and still powering off on it's own and being difficult to turn on. And it continued to be unreliable to boot to Android, sometimes booting to Nook OS still (even though some in forums say once they got it to boot to Android it would forever after.)
Maybe I need to try a different build. Who else has a well-known, reliable? build besides Succulent? (even though with his it wouldn't boot to CWM but hang at 99% forever on Nook OS loading). If there's no others, maybe I'll give his another try since I had some luck getting CWM to boot with the above trick.

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This is where it got weird. Screens would advance on their own, be shifted halfway off the screen, had a long delay or else wouldn't respond to my clicks, would power off (and wouldn't power on until MANY presses of the power button) or reboot on it's own during the setup. I finally got thru setup and then after booting to Android, it would still be very sluggish, and still powering off on it's own and being difficult to turn on. And it continued to be unreliable to boot to Android, sometimes booting to Nook OS still (even though some in forums say once they got it to boot to Android it would forever after.)
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What brand and class of SD card are you using to run CM?
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even though with his it wouldn't boot to CWM but hang at 99% forever on Nook OS loading
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FWIW, every time that I have had the problem of stock ROM boot-up stuck at 99% it was always because the stock ROM got corrupted due to some unexpected errors in the creation/update of the SD-based CM ROM image, and the only way I was able to recover was to restore stock ROM from backup copy.

I have a PNY 16gb class4 (C16G china 1308PW3599P)
The problem of it hanging at 99% only happened with Succulents, not Bokbokans. As far as the Nook OS being corrupt , I have doubts of that since without the SDcard it ALWAYS boots fine to the nook OS.

baytee said:
I have a PNY 16gb class4 (C16G china 1308PW3599P)
The problem of it hanging at 99% only happened with Succulents, not Bokbokans. As far as the Nook OS being corrupt , I have doubts of that since without the SDcard it ALWAYS boots fine to the nook OS.
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The problem of stock booting to 99% and hanging with an SD inserted has to do with the properties of the SD, not corruption of stock. Stock will always hang if the SD has more than 3 partitions. Most of Bokbokan's SDs are set up to only have 3 just for that reason. I don't know how many the succulent SD has, I would bet more than 3.
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Stock will always hang if the SD has more than 3 partitions. Most of Bokbokan's SDs are set up to only have 3 just for that reason. I don't know how many the succulent SD has, I would bet more than 3.
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Succulent's CM SD image for the HD+ only has 3 partitions.

I WAS creating a 4th partition & was unaware it was an issue so thanks. I was doing customized partition (not using their premade sd image). But my whole goal is booting to sdcard, not to nook os.....and the 99% Id assumed was after it failed to boot to sdcard & instead had gone on to boot nook os. But Just in case it helps me boot CM11 on sdcard, I'll try it with 3. Thanks for that tip.

actually I WAS creating a 4th partition & was unaware it was an issue so thanks. I was doing customized partitions (not using their premade sd image). But my whole goal is booting to sdcard, not to nook os.....and the 99% Id assumed was after it failed to boot to sdcard & instead had gone on to boot nook os. But just in case it helps me boot CM11 on sdcard, I'll try it with 3. Thanks for that tip

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actually I WAS creating a 4th partition & was unaware it was an issue so thanks.
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FWIW, I took succulent's pre-made SD image for CM11 (https://goo.im/devs/succulent/ovation/cyanogenmod/image/cm_ovation_11.0_24DEC2013_HD_SDC_IMG.7z), burned it to a (Sandisk class 4) 8GB SD card. The image has 3 partitions which succulent had sized to fit a 2GB SD card; I added a 4th partition (type: FAT32, name: /media) to fill the leftover space of my 8GB card (and reset the boot (1st) partition's type/flag to ensure that it's still bootable). The resulted CM11 card with the extra 4th partition booted up just fine on my HD+.
So, having an extra 4th partition (or, in general, more than 3 partitions) does not prevent a SD-based CM image for the HD+ from booting successfully -- just as one by virtue of logics would have expected.

digixmax said:
FWIW, I took succulent's pre-made SD image for CM11 (https://goo.im/devs/succulent/ovation/cyanogenmod/image/cm_ovation_11.0_24DEC2013_HD_SDC_IMG.7z), burned it to a (Sandisk class 4) 8GB SD card. The image has 3 partitions which succulent had sized to fit a 2GB SD card; I added a 4th partition (type: FAT32, name: /media) to fill the leftover space of my 8GB card (and reset the boot (1st) partition's type/flag to ensure that it's still bootable). The resulted CM11 card with the extra 4th partition booted up just fine on my HD+.
So, having an extra 4th partition (or, in general, more than 3 partitions) does not prevent a SD-based CM image for the HD+ from booting successfully -- just as one by virtue of logics would have expected.
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No it does not prevent it from booting to the SD, but it does prevent stock from booting successfully if the SD is inserted in the slot. It will hang at 99%.
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Verygreen's CM 11 SD build of 11/29/2014 for the HD+ works very well for me. First boot does take awhile so don't give up too fast.
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