[Q] Installing apps from unknown sources? - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys I just recently got a used Nook HD+ and I noticed that there doesn't seem to be a way for me to turn on the option to install apps from unknown sources. I would like to know if there is a way to trick the nook into letting me do this if I can't do this legit. Its got the latest nook software I think. Software 2.2.0. This would be a great help because I would like to install some apps I got from humble bundles!

SlayaDud said:
Hey guys I just recently got a used Nook HD+ and I noticed that there doesn't seem to be a way for me to turn on the option to install apps from unknown sources. I would like to know if there is a way to trick the nook into letting me do this if I can't do this legit. Its got the latest nook software I think. Software 2.2.0. This would be a great help because I would like to install some apps I got from humble bundles!
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Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tock Root/other Mods - via CWM flashable zips.
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vinceweis said:
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tock Root/other Mods - via CWM flashable zips.
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Thank you! That worked! =)

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[Q] Amazon App store not staying signed in Nook HD CM 10.1.3RC2

The app store was staying signed in until updated to CM 10.1 rc2 the other night. Not a real big deal, but a pain if I want to use a couple of apps that I got from Amazon, have to sign in to app store & leave it running in order for apps to work.
On a good note I have not had any sudden reboots since updating which is very nice.
Any suggestions on the Amazon app store issue or is anyone else having this problem?
Thanks in advanced
Mark
Nook HD running CyanogenMod 10.1.3-RC with Apex Pro Launcher
Same problem
Yep, I'm having the same ploblem. Started with the latest nightly!
Not found a fix yet!
snoozer854 said:
The app store was staying signed in until updated to CM 10.1 rc2 the other night. Not a real big deal, but a pain if I want to use a couple of apps that I got from Amazon, have to sign in to app store & leave it running in order for apps to work.
On a good note I have not had any sudden reboots since updating which is very nice.
Any suggestions on the Amazon app store issue or is anyone else having this problem?
Thanks in advanced
Mark
Nook HD running CyanogenMod 10.1.3-RC with Apex Pro Launcher
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One of the things that was changed in both the nightlies and RC2 is a setting in /system/build.prop called dalvik.vm.heapsize. It was changed to help the Kindle app. It was changed to a value of 402M for the HD+ and 384M for the HD. You can try changing it to 512M to see if that helps.
Edit: I just went back and looked at the prior HD setting and it was at 384M before, so I doubt that is the issue. But it won't hurt to try the new setting.
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leapinlar said:
One of the things that was changed in both the nightlies and RC2 is a setting in /system/build.prop called dalvik.vm.heapsize. It was changed to help the Kindle app. It was changed to a value of 402M for the HD+ and 384M for the HD. You can try changing it to 512M to see if that helps.
Edit: I just went back and looked at the prior HD setting and it was at 384M before, so I doubt that is the issue. But it won't hurt to try the new setting.
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I changed it to 512M and app store still doesn't stay signed in. Oh well didn't hurt to try.
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leapinlar said:
One of the things that was changed in both the nightlies and RC2 is a setting in /system/build.prop called dalvik.vm.heapsize. It was changed to help the Kindle app. It was changed to a value of 402M for the HD+ and 384M for the HD. You can try changing it to 512M to see if that helps.
Edit: I just went back and looked at the prior HD setting and it was at 384M before, so I doubt that is the issue. But it won't hurt to try the new setting.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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That fixed it for me. Also Kindle app seems to be fine. I'm not a Kindle app user and just tried various things and they all seemed to work. Maybe if you install with 402m and then set it back to 512m that makes it work ok????
I"m on emmc 10.2 and have SDswap with a 64GB SD
UPDATE WORKED FOR AWHILE LIKE MAYBE 20 MINUTES AND ASKED FOR LOGIN AGAIN
m509272 said:
That fixed it for me. Also Kindle app seems to be fine. I'm not a Kindle app user and just tried various things and they all seemed to work. Maybe if you install with 402m and then set it back to 512m that makes it work ok????
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I will try that in the morning. Thank you for letting me know.
Tried it before I seen your update and it didn't work.
Oh well, not a real big deal any way.
If I come across anything else I will let you know.
Have a great day
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I had the problem with the Amazon appstore not staying logged in with 10.1.3RC2. I reverted to an earlier version (7/12, Unofficial, in my case) without doing a reset (I did wipe cache in CWM). It seems to be back to normal. I also had problems connecting to network shares with BS Player over SMB in the RC2 version. That was fixed by reverting too. I didn't see any other network issues.
Fixed in latest nightley
Looks like the issue has been resolved in the latest 9/8 Nightly :good:
developerbuzz said:
Looks like the issue has been resolved in the latest 9/8 Nightly :good:
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Thanks, will give it a try later.
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developerbuzz said:
Looks like the issue has been resolved in the latest 9/8 Nightly :good:
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Fixed app store, but now my Google stuff shows as not installed. Play store. Google+ etc..
Can I just overwrite the 9/8 with rc2 to go back like it was?
Rather have Google stuff then amazon
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snoozer854 said:
Fixed app store, but now my Google stuff shows as not installed. Play store. Google+ etc..
Can I just overwrite the 9/8 with rc2 to go back like it was?
Rather have Google stuff then amazon
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Just try reinstalling the latest GAPPS
developerbuzz said:
Just try reinstalling the latest GAPPS
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OK will do. One question, where do I download it from?
Thank you very much for your help
Mark
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snoozer854 said:
OK will do. One question, where do I download it from?
Thank you very much for your help
Mark
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GApps can be found here;
http://goo.im/gapps
developerbuzz said:
GApps can be found here;
http://goo.im/gapps
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developerbuzz said:
GApps can be found here;
http://goo.im/gapps
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Thanks, that got most of Google stuff working, but Keep & Play Music.
Beginning to think taking care of Amazon app store was not worth it.
Can I just overwrite the rc2 over the nightly I installed?
I am now getting error message about Android keyboard has stopped working. I use SwiftKey anyway, but the error message is a pain
Once again thanks for the help
Mark
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snoozer854 said:
Thanks, that got most of Google stuff working, but Keep & Play Music.
Beginning to think taking care of Amazon app store was not worth it.
Can I just overwrite the rc2 over the nightly I installed?
I am now getting error message about Android keyboard has stopped working. I use SwiftKey anyway, but the error message is a pain
Once again thanks for the help
Mark
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I reinstalled Keep & Play Music now they work, still get error message that Android keyboard has stopped. Wasn't getting this until I installed gapps.
If you hear anything about this please let me know
Have a great day
Mark
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snoozer854 said:
Fixed app store, but now my Google stuff shows as not installed. Play store. Google+ etc..
Can I just overwrite the 9/8 with rc2 to go back like it was?
Rather have Google stuff then amazon
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Yes, but you need to go back to the right gapps too. When you were running 9/8, you had the correct version of gapps installed, right? CM10.2 takes a different version than RC2.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
Yes, but you need to go back to the right gapps too. When you were running 9/8, you had the correct version of gapps installed, right? CM10.2 takes a different version than RC2.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I am running 10.1 was using RC2
I am not sure about which version of gapps.
Guess I should have left 10.1 rc2 on it was working great other then amazon app store.
Oh well that's the way the cookie crumbles
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snoozer854 said:
I am running 10.1 was using RC2
I am not sure about which version of gapps.
Guess I should have left 10.1 rc2 on it was working great other then amazon app store.
Oh well that's the way the cookie crumbles
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Isn't 9/8 CM10.2? That needs 20130813. That was probably why your gapps were acting up on 9/8.
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leapinlar said:
Isn't 9/8 CM10.2? That needs 20130813. That was probably why your gapps were acting up on 9/8.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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oops, I think that is what happened. I used my backup and restored it like it was before I put the 10.1 rc2 on.
Need to quit doing things that require thinking. When I am tired, but if I haven't learned my lesson by now I probably won't :sly:
Thanks for your time
Much appreciated.
Mark
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Was just wondering if anyone has a fix for CM 10.1 rc2 and Amazon app store yet ?
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just picked up a nook hd+ for a great deal, have Q

just picked up a nook hd+ for a great deal.
have a question. i updated to 2.1.1, stock OS.
can i root this puppy and is there a custom kernel that will allow overclock?
i dont want to install cyanogenmod or another custom OS. just a custom kernel..
thanks.
mrazndead said:
just picked up a nook hd+ for a great deal.
have a question. i updated to 2.1.1, stock OS.
can i root this puppy and is there a custom kernel that will allow overclock?
i dont want to install cyanogenmod or another custom OS. just a custom kernel..
thanks.
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Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature for rooting the stock ROM. And no, there is no overclock kernel available.
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installing form unkown sources help
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:
installing form unkown sources help
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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Extras zip? I have not had that available for months. But I do have an Enable Unknown Sources zip if that is what you meant. If you flash that it sets the setting for you.
If you use a third party file manager to install the apk, it should work. If not flash it again.
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dude you rock. I just flashed enabled and now I can install other apps. I installed adaway and also blocked bandn source for ota update.
everything is good now, thanks so much,
now we just need someone to build a kernel that will help maximize the ram
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I installed nova launcher and now it looks like a regular android tablet and much faster ui. I'm very impressed with the nook. if it had 1 gig of ram or quad core this would be the best android tablet. the screen is amazing. on par with iPad 3
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[Q] Can I install Cyanogen 10.1/10.2/11 without rooting?

Hi all,
I managed to install Cyanogen 10.1 (Android 4.2.2) on a new Nook HD+ last night with the help of some of the excellent guides on this forum, but I have a big problem: Sky Go will not work on a rooted device.
Do I actually have to be rooted to use Cyanogen mods? Sky Go is absolutely essential to me. Without it, I think the tablet will have to be given to my girlfriend :crying:
I'm willing to use any workarounds here (dual boots? sideloading?) but I'm not very good with this stuff so I'd need a bit of hand holding.
Thanks.
baronsaturday said:
Hi all,
I managed to install Cyanogen 10.1 (Android 4.2.2) on a new Nook HD+ last night with the help of some of the excellent guides on this forum, but I have a big problem: Sky Go will not work on a rooted device.
Do I actually have to be rooted to use Cyanogen mods? Sky Go is absolutely essential to me. Without it, I think the tablet will have to be given to my girlfriend :crying:
I'm willing to use any workarounds here (dual boots? sideloading?) but I'm not very good with this stuff so I'd need a bit of hand holding.
Thanks.
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If you search the Q&A thread there is a lot of discussion on Sky Go and the rooting issue.
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Put Cm on and remove root
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xxrobxx said:
Put Cm on and remove root
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You could try installing the Xposed Framework and the RootCloak module
Darrian said:
You could try installing the Xposed Framework and the RootCloak module
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As far as I know, RootCloak does not work for SkyGo
I don't know if it will or not. I can't get Sky Go, probably because I'm in the US. It certainly isn't going to hurt to try it.
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I just looked it up:
RootCloak for Xposed will most likely never work with SkyGo, but there is a module for Cydia named RootCloak Plus which is written by the same dev and will maybe work with SkyGo in near future (dev currently working on it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49351848

[Q] Stock Root Rom USB Host & Sixaxis Support

I installed CM 10.2 emmc only to find out the sixaxis won't connect over bluetooth anymore, the whole reason I wanted to root. So does the sixaxis work with a stock rooted rom 2.2.0? Also does USB host work with it?
kylewieder said:
I installed CM 10.2 emmc only to find out the sixaxis won't connect over bluetooth anymore, the whole reason I wanted to root. So does the sixaxis work with a stock rooted rom 2.2.0? Also does USB host work with it?
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If you look in the accessories forum, there is a thread discussing that. And I don't think USB host works on stock, but search to find out for sure.
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leapinlar said:
If you look in the accessories forum, there is a thread discussing that. And I don't think USB host works on stock, but search to find out for sure.
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Thanks for the qucik response. I've been searching a lot but haven't found the answers to these questions yet. Sorry for making a new thread I will continue to seach
kylewieder said:
Thanks for the qucik response. I've been searching a lot but haven't found the answers to these questions yet. Sorry for making a new thread I will continue to seach
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Did you find this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512839
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leapinlar said:
Did you find this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512839
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't device spoofer just for installing and running apps on devices that the apps aren't intended to run on? I'm just trying to pair the ps3 controller with my nook HD. From all the reading I've done, google kind of broke Bluetooth with 4.2. My iPhone would pair with stock nook is so I was hoping maybe a rooted stock ROM (2.1.1) would restore Bluetooth even though I'll be stuck with nook os.
kylewieder said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't device spoofer just for installing and running apps on devices that the apps aren't intended to run on? I'm just trying to pair the ps3 controller with my nook HD. From all the reading I've done, google kind of broke Bluetooth with 4.2. My iPhone would pair with stock nook is so I was hoping maybe a rooted stock ROM (2.1.1) would restore Bluetooth even though I'll be stuck with nook os.
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I was not pointing you there about the spoofer, if you read the whole thread, it talks about if the six-axis works and on which ROM. It even talks about running stock on SD as a solution. I know nothing about any of it.
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leapinlar said:
I was not pointing you there about the spoofer, if you read the whole thread, it talks about if the six-axis works and on which ROM. It even talks about running stock on SD as a solution. I know nothing about any of it.
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I must have missed it. Thanks for your help pointing me in the right direction
Ok. I installed CWM and rooted 2.1.1. Got the Sixaxis working but I can't open the cyanoboot menu. I've tried holding the power and "n" button and just the "n" button while booting but can't access the cyanoboot menu. I'm trying to install enable unknown sources but no matter what I do I can't access the boot menu. If it helps sometimes when I power back on I get the factory recovery asking if I want to restore to factory maybe indicating something wrong with the CWM install?
kylewieder said:
Ok. I installed CWM and rooted 2.1.1. Got the Sixaxis working but I can't open the cyanoboot menu. I've tried holding the power and "n" button and just the "n" button while booting but can't access the cyanoboot menu. I'm trying to install enable unknown sources but no matter what I do I can't access the boot menu. If it helps sometimes when I power back on I get the factory recovery asking if I want to restore to factory maybe indicating something wrong with the CWM install?
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No, there is no cyanoboot menu with rooted 2.1.1. You have to boot using the bootable CWM SD that you used to flash the Universal Root zip.
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leapinlar said:
No, there is no cyanoboot menu with rooted 2.1.1. You have to boot using the bootable CWM SD that you used to flash the Universal Root zip.
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Tons of searching and I couldn't find that. Thanks for the help!

help please lost back up

hi,
i'm stuck with updating my nook hd+ to kitkat.
i seem to have lost the backup rom (i think i formatted the micro-sd that it was on by mistake).
i do not seem to be able to update to any rom as i get an error saying...
E: Can't open / external_sd/cm-11-20140606-nightly-ovation (1).zip
(bad)
installation aborted
it says this with all the roms i tried.
i did get the same problem with my S3 until i found the fusion rom, which worked ok.
ps i am on recovery v6.0.4.5
thanks in advance.
cookie1003 said:
hi,
i'm stuck with updating my nook hd+ to kitkat.
i seem to have lost the backup rom (i think i formatted the micro-sd that it was on by mistake).
i do not seem to be able to update to any rom as i get an error saying...
E: Can't open / external_sd/cm-11-20140606-nightly-ovation (1).zip
(bad)
installation aborted
it says this with all the roms i tried.
i did get the same problem with my S3 until i found the fusion rom, which worked ok.
ps i am on recovery v6.0.4.5
thanks in advance.
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Try downloading the ROM zip directly to the nook rather than your PC. Sometimes the PC antivirus will corrupt the zip.
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leapinlar said:
Try downloading the ROM zip directly to the nook rather than your PC. Sometimes the PC antivirus will corrupt the zip.
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thanks but how do i do that when all i can do is get into recovery ?
thanks
ive gone through about 5 different roms & all have the same results.
cookie1003 said:
thanks but how do i do that when all i can do is get into recovery ?
thanks
ive gone through about 5 different roms & all have the same results.
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You did not say earlier you could only boot to recovery. You need to go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a new CWM bootable SD per item 1a and flash the plain stock ROM per item 6. That will get you back to like it came out of the box and you can start over.
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Thanks you're a life saver.
Any idea why it won't take an roms ?
cookie1003 said:
Thanks you're a life saver.
Any idea why it won't take an roms ?
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Bad downloads as I said earlier. And v6045 will only install CM11and nothing earlier.
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leapinlar said:
Bad downloads as I said earlier. And v6045 will only install CM11and nothing earlier.
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hi,
thanks for the help, can you tell me which of the files i need to unrar onto the active sd card.
it just says (the appropriate set of BOOTFILES).
Which im not sure which ones to use.
thanks again.
cookie1003 said:
hi,
thanks for the help, can you tell me which of the files i need to unrar onto the active sd card.
it just says (the appropriate set of BOOTFILES).
Which im not sure which ones to use.
thanks again.
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The file that has the word BOOTFILES in the name and is for your device (HD or HD+).
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leapinlar said:
The file that has the word BOOTFILES in the name and is for your device (HD or HD+).
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hi,
thanks, got back to standard so now to fook it up again
many thanks.
is it possible to go straight to 4.4.2 or even 4.4.3 from stock & which version of them all would you say is the most stable.
& wheres the best guide to do it.
thanks again.:good:

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