I rooted my NT a couple of weeks ago using Indirect's method, I also did the OTA block. I've thought about re-rooting to delete the bloatware, but still want to be able to access the B&N store as I do like to read and to be able to purchase more e-books. I tried installing the lastest NOOK for Android by B&N app from the Android Market, but it won't open - I see the icon in my launcher, but nothing happens when I touch it. Anybody have any thoughts?
Had no problems doing this with my NC w/ CM7 - hoping that somebody figures that out soon for the NT
Thanks ~ G
You don't need the Nook for Android app, as the stock reader/store does the same thing.
I'm also fairly certain that the nook app itself doesn't work (probably by design) on the NT, since you have the default reader/store.
liquidzoo said:
You don't need the Nook for Android app, as the stock reader/store does the same thing.
I'm also fairly certain that the nook app itself doesn't work (probably by design) on the NT, since you have the default reader/store.
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Yup. Found out the hard way myself. Just uninstall and hit the N button when you want to use the Nook app.
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liquidzoo said:
You don't need the Nook for Android app, as the stock reader/store does the same thing.
I'm also fairly certain that the nook app itself doesn't work (probably by design) on the NT, since you have the default reader/store.
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I tried to install the Nook app and it doesn't work for me either.
Blocking the update broke my B&N store. I used the method that said the store will not be affected. I was already a customer at the B&N store and wanted to continue to buy things, but B&N is making this way too difficult.
I too have the same problem. After rooting and preventing updates, I am unable to connect to B&N. Anyone have any suggestions to solve this problem?
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I have almost everything working now on my rooted tablet with the GoLauncher.
After a lot of effort, I got the SlideIT keyboard installed and working.
But, The Nook Reader (from the Market) does not work. I can access a reader that works on my B&N books by going through Library, opening the book, and then using "Reader" to read it. But I can't find "Reader" in the app list to make a direct access to it on my GoLauncher desktop. Reader.apk is also in /system/app. Is it the Nook viewer? When I start that, it does nothing.
Similarly, QuickOffice_Viewer.apk is installed in /system/app, but I don't see it in my app list.
Is there a way to turn on wifi location services?
Also, in the Android Market, many many apps are listed as being incompatible with the Nook Tablet, even though they work on my Color Nook (albeit with CyanogenMod). For example, the free angry birds, which works perfectly on the NT when I moved it from my NC. And I had to get Evernote and LastPass from the B&N market.
Finally, the Nook Tablet suffers from the same anaemic maximum volume as the NC did. Nook Color Tweaks fixes the problem on my NC, but does not work on the NT. Does anyone know some other way to goose up the volume settings? The inbuilt controls are maximized.
Personally I havent found a way to get reader to work other than the way described by yourself.
As far as I know the "incompatible" apps thing is due to the ppi being 169 rather than a more common 160. Rather than changing it, I have just found it easier to copy things from one of my other android devices. Or you can see if the items in question are in the Amazon Appstore.
Currently the only way I know of to get the volume up is with a paid app...that I cant seem to recall the name of. If you search the forums for it I'm sure you'll find it.
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Cloudsnightmare said:
Personally I havent found a way to get reader to work other than the way described by yourself.
As far as I know the "incompatible" apps thing is due to the ppi being 169 rather than a more common 160. Rather than changing it, I have just found it easier to copy things from one of my other android devices. Or you can see if the items in question are in the Amazon Appstore.
Currently the only way I know of to get the volume up is with a paid app...that I cant seem to recall the name of. If you search the forums for it I'm sure you'll find it.
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For the volume....there is an app called volume+ that works on any rooted android device Gingerbread or later. I have the apk if you want it. Just let me know
rbellis said:
For the volume....there is an app called volume+ that works on any rooted android device Gingerbread or later. I have the apk if you want it. Just let me know
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Could I get in on the love as well?
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rbellis said:
For the volume....there is an app called volume+ that works on any rooted android device Gingerbread or later. I have the apk if you want it. Just let me know
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Thats the app i was talking about, thought it was paid only. Guess I've been proven wrong on that front, which is a good thing .
The Android Market says Volume+ is not compatible with The NT. I installed it my NC, but I can't find where the apk is installed, to grab it.
What is it called, and where is it installed to?
Thanks
If I flash CM7 on my NT will I still be able to access the B&N book store?
cgbcody said:
If I flash CM7 on my NT will I still be able to access the B&N book store?
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assuming the nook for android app works on cm7, then yeah it should work...
I haven't been able to access the B&N store on my CM7 (alpha) Nook.
Also of note, if you own comics/graphic novels from B&N, I don't think they're supported on other devices (at least not on my PC or iPod touch).
Someone in development section mentioned that if you remove with ADB rm-r the B&N folder from scard the nook app works, at list that solution worked for first alpha but you can give it a try.
~ Veronica
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I didt have to do anything special, i just installed the nook app and read.
On cm7
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SilentStormer said:
I didt have to do anything special, i just installed the nook app and read.
On cm7
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Same for me no issue. However, I was reading sideloaded books from my sdcard using the BN reader (I do have to say though, I preferred the reader from the stock tablet versus the app version. There was a lot more setting available. Also, there was a built in dictionary. Using the app from what I could tell they wanted you to buy the $15.00 Webster Dictionary.) That would be the only item I wish we could have retained in the CM7 Rom is the Library and Reader from Stock. I am getting used to Aidiko. I have never bought any material from BN except the tablet. Which now I can happily say can't be really called a BN tablet. It should be rename the "B-Team Tablet" ....
The B&N app from the market works to purchase and read books from B&N. If I put my own books in /sdcard/nook/my documents I can read access them as well. The only things that do not work as far as I know are magazines and the obvious instore stuff.
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The only things that do not work as far as I know are magazines and the obvious instore stuff.
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Ugh. That be a deal breaker for me as I subscribe to Sports Illustrated via B&N. Guess I could get it from Amazon and read via the Kindle app but would have to see if it reads/looks as well as with the B&N reader. For now I'll stick to using a rooted 1.4.0.
rwischer said:
Ugh. That be a deal breaker for me as I subscribe to Sports Illustrated via B&N. Guess I could get it from Amazon and read via the Kindle app but would have to see if it reads/looks as well as with the B&N reader. For now I'll stick to using a rooted 1.4.0.
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Flashed CM7 this weekend. I downloaded the B&N apk and I was able to see my subscriptioin to my discover mag no problem. It downloaded and even had the artical view choice. I will say the font was not as big as the native app but it was fine. So no problem with mags on my end.
hope that helps.
rwischer said:
Ugh. That be a deal breaker for me as I subscribe to Sports Illustrated via B&N. Guess I could get it from Amazon and read via the Kindle app but would have to see if it reads/looks as well as with the B&N reader. For now I'll stick to using a rooted 1.4.0.
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Some subscriptions work, some don't. My Time and Wired subscriptions don't work (error: not available on this device) with the Market version of the Nook reader.
(Note: I'm running CM7 on my Nook Tablet, the current public alpha release.)
I've been having a pretty bad day since I think I may have wasted my money on purchasing Plants vs. Zombies from the Android Market; it just won't run. I've let it install updates, but once I see that hourglass load screen it crashes and I'm back at my home screen; no force close messages, nothing.
Another strange problem is that now I can't re-download it from the Android Market on my Nook Tablet. I cleared the cache and wiped the data for my Market and for some reason that made it disappear from the market. When I browse the market on my PC, it now says that Plants vs. Zombies is incompatible with my Nook Tablet even though it said it was compatible when I installed it! WTF. I even re-flashed and I still can't get it from the market on my tablet now - I had to download it via my phone and use Titanium Backup to get it to my tablet.
Can anyone help me out with this? Between the game not working and the android market acting weird towards me, this is turning out to be a pretty annoying experience.
i have the version from the amazon app store working on my cm7 nook tablet
luland said:
i have the version from the amazon app store working on my cm7 nook tablet
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+1. The market website shows it to be compatible with my NT as well. There's multiple versions, though are you sure you're looking at the right one?
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+1. The market website shows it to be compatible with my NT as well. There's multiple versions, though are you sure you're looking at the right one?
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Yes, I purchased the one being sold by Electronic Arts Inc. on the Android Market.
This one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.popcap.pvz_na&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wb3BjYXAucHZ6X25hIl0.
I was able to re-install it with Titanium Backup anyway, but I can't get past the stupid load screen!
I've seen it before (with a drawing app ... can't quite remember the title) where the versions on the different app stores were different, and one worked and the other didn't. Sketchpad, I think. That may be the case here. Now that you've got it installed, can you clear data on it? And, do you have an SD card installed? I know there are some significant resources, and it may be hard-coded to look for an SD card.
ckevinwelch said:
I've seen it before (with a drawing app ... can't quite remember the title) where the versions on the different app stores were different, and one worked and the other didn't. Sketchpad, I think. That may be the case here. Now that you've got it installed, can you clear data on it? And, do you have an SD card installed? I know there are some significant resources, and it may be hard-coded to look for an SD card.
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Yes, and yes. I have an SD card in. I can clear data on it. I've tried clearing data on it. Doesn't make a difference. Still doesn't run.
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i have the version from the amazon app store working on my cm7 nook tablet
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Okay, I decided to request a refund and get the Amazon App Market version. Works like a charm! Thanks for the advice, guys. I'm glad that the Android Market at least has such swift customer service.
Plant Vs Zombies on NT(nook tablet) CM7
My version (P V Z HD 1.0.0) works for my nook tablet cm7
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My roomie has a Nook Tablet, which I rooted for him back in Dec, and has no way of accessing his books/purchases through the B&N Launcher or through the B&N app from the market. When he enters the store, nothing is shown. It's still running 1.4.0 and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what the issue might be. Thanks in advance
Anyone? lol
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Jocelyn said:
My roomie has a Nook Tablet, which I rooted for him back in Dec, and has no way of accessing his books/purchases through the B&N Launcher or through the B&N app from the market. When he enters the store, nothing is shown. It's still running 1.4.0 and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what the issue might be. Thanks in advance
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Have you tried logging in to your nook account on the B&N website?
(Click on My Nook at the top and login. You should confirm that B&N sees and acknowledges your content on their servers.)
Then, assuming your purchased content is known to B&N, click on Manage My NOOK link and you should see your device listed. (And can match serial #s)
Perhaps your roomie created two B&N accounts with different email addresses?
You should deregister your device and re-register it using the same username and password that you used on the B&N website.
I rooted in December and kept the B&N stuff as well as the straight Android. B&N worked and one the straight Android I downloawed the app and it also worked. Now I'm running CM7 fro SD card and B&N app still works. I have my purchases, and can buy books for download. Placemarks also update to my simple touch when I want something a little lighter to read.
Are you sure your account is still active and you are registered?
Bill
Fillimerica said:
Have you tried logging in to your nook account on the B&N website?
(Click on My Nook at the top and login. You should confirm that B&N sees and acknowledges your content on their servers.)
Then, assuming your purchased content is known to B&N, click on Manage My NOOK link and you should see your device listed. (And can match serial #s)
Perhaps your roomie created two B&N accounts with different email addresses?
You should deregister your device and re-register it using the same username and password that you used on the B&N website.
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I'll give all of this a try when he gets home thanks...
miniblue said:
I rooted in December and kept the B&N stuff as well as the straight Android. B&N worked and one the straight Android I downloawed the app and it also worked. Now I'm running CM7 fro SD card and B&N app still works. I have my purchases, and can buy books for download. Placemarks also update to my simple touch when I want something a little lighter to read.
Are you sure your account is still active and you are registered?
Bill
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Yes everything shows up on his computer and ereader.
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Yeah the site shows his device and the serial number is right. If he deregisters it will it wipe everything, as in go launcher, other Android apps, etc., our well it only wipe b&n contents?
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Degistering SHOULD only impact the B&N content. If you were to take the NT back to stock with a full-on reset, that would be a different matter.
in a perfect world, database records ( proof of purchase ) don't disappear . . . and so then 'what you bought' stays. B&N has one 'BIG' advantage over amazon in that they have a 'brick & mortar' presence. so, you can walk in and be 'face to face' with customer support. hmmm ?
I just ran into this problem with my B&N purchases. Neither the stock B&N reader nor the download "see's" my purchases though they have my credit card number correct.
I checked and B&N does have my Nook registers. Luckily I don't have many books from B&N, most are from Amazon.
Since I'm rooted I won't be walking into the B&N to have them check it out.....
Nikkie
Just a shot in the dark at you... Use CWM to make a full backup, then unroot the device by again using CWM to flash back a stock ROM Image, allow it to upgrade to 1.4.2 then use the v4.6 rooting method mentioned in the FAQ / Tips and Tricks thread over in the General Nook Tablet forum. But make sure you register and verify you can download content BEFORE you apply the root. If you can't even on.stock ROM take it to B&N to get some answers.
I woudn't recommend get the 1.4.2 its not worthy for me. 1.4.0 has no sideload issues and you have the freedom to sideload in many ways.
There are quite some workarounds about this problem.
1st: You need to be registered in your nook to B&N services
2nd: if you have applied OTA block then try wiping the data of DeviceManagerService 2.3.4 app (you can use titanium backup for this)
3th: Reboot your device and try downloading something if it success then freeze DeviceManagerService 2.3.4 once done so you don't get the update and unfreeze when you want to download from B&N store again
NOTE: freezing DeviceManagerService 2.3.4 is not probed to be a 100% working solution and not sure if it will avoid updates like stock 1.4.2 and it is why is recommended to always make a backup in clockworkmod (CWM) because you may or may not needed in a future.
4th: if there is still not success downloading from B&N store could be for different reasons:
a. the root method you used
b. the modified stock rom you installed
c. if you for any other reasons than OTA block get unavailable under "About your NOOK"
d. if you have soft-bricked your device before and used Adam Outler total wipe or other method that removed your original serial ID's that will cause errors when trying to register to B&N service in your NT.
~ Veronica
With full root availible for v1.4.2 why not use the latest version? I mean, side loading works just fine after the device is rooted, I do it all the time. Are there issues that I am unaware of?
Quick update with the B&N issue...I ended up installing CM7 internally and downloading the B&N app and it worked fine. My library is updating again.
Nikkie
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I´ve just got my Nook Tablet and I´ve created my account. I´ve coppied a moboplayer, firefox and solid explorer APKs to the SD card but when I try to view these files on the system browser they don´t show up. Also, I cannot find the play store anywhere.
The question is how do I install these apps?
- gmail
- moboplayer
- firefox
- solid explorer
- some launcher that reproduces the standard android buttoms (back, home, etc)
If you take the time to read the forum quides you will be able to.
1st: You have to root.
Oh, how I miss that days of the one click root.
I can already see that the latest firefox version is not compatible with the stock nook tablet (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735861)
I´m guessing the AppMenu apk won´t work either unless it´s rooted, right.
rawfa said:
Oh, how I miss that days of the one click root.
I can already see that the latest firefox version is not compatible with the stock nook tablet (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735861)
I´m guessing the AppMenu apk won´t work either unless it´s rooted, right.
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You need to use the external sd card root method. After that you will be able to get the full google store gmail etc. Some apps in the store might say not compatible, if that happens google the (app name) .apk, download, and install package. I also recomend having home manager/quick switcher and installing another launcher ( go launcher or adw launcher) then you will have one screen native b&n nook home and another that is an android tablet.
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Pretty much what everyone else said: need to root first, then using the tablet, try to download and install, "NTHiddenSettings" and Nook will prompt you to enable external install
Make sure you read all the instructions and warnings prior to attempting any modifications, as it does technically void warranty.
That said, the root tools on this forum are effective and have really helped unlock the potential of my Tablet.
If you don't want to root then use Cwm7 on sdcard. You pretty much have a straightforward racket w/o camera.
I'be done both though right now have the internal cm7.
Nikkie
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NikkieL said:
If you don't want to root then use Cwm7 on sdcard.
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And do a little research on the brand and speed of the SD Card too. Some work great, some don't.
Old darts right. it seems that My does play well with class 10cards and sometimes Sandisk. Most people seem to do better with class 4 cards.
Nikkie
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