[Q] Custom boot/shutdown animation [STOCK Nook HD+] - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there! I am trying to see if I can replace the actually Nook boot and shutdown animations on my Stock HD+.
I have gone back and forth for a while with CM 10.1/10.2 and 11 and for different reasons none of them are satisfactory for my user needs with my Nook. I'd still like a little "bling" though if I can pull it off.
I have a decent File Manager, but once I browse to the level of the /system/media folder I no longer have the ability to create or overwrite any files or folders. I realize this has to do with the permissions. If there is anyway to alter this I should have no problem with what I am trying to do, but I have no idea how or if I can change or bypass the permissions. I can see that the permissions for both the bootanimation.zip and the shutdownanimation.zip are "-r-" but that's as far as I can get. I can copy the files without a problem but I can't replace them. If anyone has a clue on how I can do this or can steer me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

You need to have "root" access to do that. You can get root access by going to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and following directions there.
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Thanks for the quick info and reply leapinlar.
I really have to read through that and make sure I am understanding it all correctly.
So, basically if I use Universal Root I can keep my B&N Stock interface and reader as well as having more access to settings options and such?
It mentions 2.1.1 Stock on the thread, my Nook HD+ is currently 2.2.1 so I would have to revert to the 2.1.1 Stock prior to any of the mods mentioned on your HD/HD+ CWM thread?

Jodo901 said:
Thanks for the quick info and reply leapinlar.
I really have to read through that and make sure I am understanding it all correctly.
So, basically if I use Universal Root I can keep my B&N Stock interface and reader as well as having more access to settings options and such?
It mentions 2.1.1 Stock on the thread, my Nook HD+ is currently 2.2.1 so I would have to revert to the 2.1.1 Stock prior to any of the mods mentioned on your HD/HD+ CWM thread?
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You are correct about things staying the same only with greater access. Do not worry about 2.1.1 vs 2.2.1, it works the same.
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Many thanks! I got Zeam set up easy as can be. Will check out my bootscreen options soon.

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[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.
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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.
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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,
ac-t660 said:
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.
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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.
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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.

Is rooting easy?

I have had my Nook HD for a while now. But now i would like to ask whether rooting is 1. Good for the device and 2. Unlock the full potential of the the tablet.
The reason why i'm asking is i want to sideload apps and be able to install .apk files to it.
Please advice.
Thanks.
gino_76ph said:
I have had my Nook HD for a while now. But now i would like to ask whether rooting is 1. Good for the device and 2. Unlock the full potential of the the tablet.
The reason why i'm asking is i want to sideload apps and be able to install .apk files to it.
Please advice.
Thanks.
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You do not need to Root in order install apks. Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a bootable CWM SD and flash my extras zip which enables 'unknown sources' and allows installing apks.
You do not want to root unless it is absolutely necessary since there is danger of resetting your device. This is all explained in that thread.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
I completely agree with leapinlar. It is not necessary to root, if you don't want to. You can still sideload, by installing "Unknown Sources" package compiled by leapinlar in his respective thread.
Downside to setting it up though, you need to have a microSD card. After that, you need to burn CWM (which is no problem), and then install the .zip. It's all easy, if you follow the guide(s).
However, I posted here to suggest to your a different ROM, perhaps CyanogenMod 10 could deliver what you want? Once I installed it, I'm never turning back to the default B&N ROM. It changes the "bar" at the bottom, into a black Android ICS+ one. I also find that more apps are compatible via Google Play too (one example, Sims FreePlay now appears in the Play Store).
It's completely up to you, all the best.
You can also side load apps if you sign up for a (free) Nook developer account. B&N has step by step instructions on their developer web site.
I suspect leapinlar's version is easier, but I haven't tried it.

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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.

[Q] Sidelaoding apps on an unrooted HD+

I like my nook quite well, the only problem I have with it is I can't install my apk's to it. I've done some googling and I think im on the right trail here, the only problem is my inexperience with this type of stuff. I don't really know how to explain what my problem is other than I can't use the Terminal correctly so I'll just explain what I've found and where I get stuck.
(P.S. I'm on a Macbook)
(Also I made an account just for this question so I can't post the actual links due it being a new account)
I found this page on the B&N discussion boards:
h t t p://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/NOOK-HD-HD-Support/Can-you-sideload-apps-on-a-non-rooted-HD/td-p/1461493
Which led me to ("keriflur" suggested this towards the bottom):
h t t ps://nookdeveloper.zendesk.com/entries/21943338-nook-developer-start-up-guide#_Sideloading
So I go to section 4.0, and just after the "Quick tip" explaining to enable the ABD settings it tells me before I start putting in commands that I need to set the path variable. I follow the hyper link at the end of that sentence that jumps me to another part of the page (2.5), which provides me a step by step list on what to do. I just lack the knowledge on how to use the list and thats where I am asking for help.
Step 2 is what confuses me. It says to "Change directory to where you unzipped the Android SDK zip file, and then change directory to the tools directory."
Well I guess it all confuses me after that, it would be nice if someone could tell me what to type into the terminal in order to continue with the process.
Any advice would be helpful, especially if there is a better way to ask for help or advice on something like this. All feedback will be appreciated.
You do not need to do all that and you do not need to root to sideload apks. Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a CWM SD and flash my extras zip. That enables stock to install apks from unknown sources.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
leapinlar said:
You do not need to do all that and you do not need to root to sideload apks. Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and make a CWM SD and flash my extras zip. That enables stock to install apks from unknown sources.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Thank you so much, 1000 internets to you.

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