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This post is meant to be the beginning of a FAQ to prevent the same questions from being posted over and over again in the other threads.
How do I write the nooter/auto-nooter/super-nooter image to my sd card?
Under linux, first determine which device your sd card shows up as. Then make sure to unmount that device completely. For example, if your device shows up mounted as /dev/sdc1, as root or using sudo, execute the following command:
unmount /dev/sdc1
You now know that the base device is /dev/sdc.
As root or using sudo, now issue the following command:
dd if=image-file of=/dev/sdc
After the dd command has completed, be sure to issue the sync command. Outerwise, there is the possibility that the data has not been flushed to the device. Do not remove the SD card until after you have synced.
How do I mount the /system partition as read-write?
Using adb, the command is:
./adb mount -o remount rw /system
From a terminal emulator on the NOOKcolor, the commands are:
su
mount -o remount rw /system
My [n]Gig sd card is only showing up as 39M! What do I do?
Power your NOOKcolor up WITHOUT the SD card inserted. After it has completed booting, insert the SD card. Then launch "Settings". Click on "Device Info". Click on "SD Card". Click on "Unmount SD card". After the SD card is unmounted, the "Format SD card" option will be available. Click on "Format SD card." Your SD card will now show up as its full capacity.
(a)My youtube has stopped working. How do I fix it?
(b)How do I uninstall/reinstall youtube?
Connect your NOOKcolor to your computer. Verify that it is seen by ADB.
Using ADB, execute the following commands from the directory where your adb binary is located:
./adb pull /data/app/com.google.android.youtube.apk
./adb uninstall com.google.android.youtube.apk
./adb install com.google.android.youtube.apk
What you just did was pull a copy of the youtube APK to your computer, uninstall youtube from your NOOKcolor and then reinstalled youtube to your NOOKcolor. It is not necessary (and not recommended) that you log into youtube from the youtube app after this.
(a)How do I install ADB on my computer?
(b)ADB isn't working on my computer!
(c)I can't find the adb binary in the android SDK! Help!
From r08 forward, the Android SDK does not include the adb binary. I have archived the last version of the Android SDK that did include the adb binary. This version is for x86 Linux and is what I personally use under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
You can download it from:
http://www.op-sec.us/adb-archive/android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz?attredirects=0
You will also need adb_usb.ini which can be found at:
http://www.op-sec.us/adb-archive/adb_usb.ini?attredirects=0
Under Linux, you can use the following commands to get a functional copy of adb running.
cd ~
mkdir .android
cd .android
wget http://www.op-sec.us/adb-archive/adb_usb.ini?attredirects=0
cd ~
wget http://www.op-sec.us/adb-archive/android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz?attredirects=0
tar -zxf android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz
cd ~/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools/
Plug your rooted (nootered/auto-nootered/supernootered) NOOKcolor into your computer.
From within the ~/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools/ directory, issue the following commands:
./adb kill-server
./adb devices
When you run the second command, you should see output that looks very similar to the following:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
1234567890123456 device
The number in the output will be the actual serial number of your NOOKcolor.
You now have a functional copy of adb located in ~/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools/
(a)How do I reset my NOOKcolor back to factory?
(b)How do I unroot my NOOKcolor?
(c)Help! I bricked my NOOKcolor!!!
Putting your NOOKcolor back to factory state is a two-step process.
Step-1: reflash
If you for some reason think you bricked your NOOKcolor or otherwise want to get back to factory fresh just like when you unboxed your NOOKcolor, follow these steps:
If your NOOKcolor will not boot completely and/or you can't get ADB access to it, just keep powering it on until you see the splash screen and then hold the power button until the NOOKcolor powers off. You must do this eight times in a row. After eight unsuccessful boot attempts, the NOOKcolor will automatically reflash itself.
If you have ADB access to your NOOKcolor, it is easier to do the following:
adb shell
echo -n -e "\x08\x00\x00\x00" > /rom/devconf/BootCnt
reboot
Step-2: wipe /data
With your NOOKcolor completely powered off, hold the "n" button (home button) while at the same time holding the power button. As soon as you see "Touch the future of Reading" on the screen, release both buttons. Shortly after, you will see a Factory Reset screen. At this screen, press the "n" (Home) button to Factory Reset your NOOKcolor.
After completing these two steps, your NOOKcolor will be just as it was when you unboxed it.
I am not seeing any of my installed aps in Extras!
Apps you install will not show up in the "Extras" section until after a reboot. Simply reboot your NOOKcolor and your new apps will show up for you.
Alternatively, you can install an alternate launcher program. ADW Launcher and Zeam Launcger are two popular choices and are both available in the market.
How do I install an alternate keyboard?
The following will show you how to install the Droid-X multitouch keyboard on the NOOKcolor. Be sure to read through the thread and get the latest APK for the keyboard. I am personally running the one from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9837580&postcount=16
The instructions for install are in the first post of the thread at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872470
I'm only seeing a few apps in the Market! What gives?
If you are not running the latest Vending.apk, you will need to rotate to Landscape mode for scrolling in the market to cause it to load additional results.
(a)How do I get the NOOKcolor to connect to my ADHOC network?
(b)My NOOKcolor won't connect to the wifi tether on my phone!
The stock wpa_supplicant on the NOOKcolor does not support ADHOC mode. There is a version of wpa_supplicant that does support both ADHOC and Infrastructure (AP) modes at the same time. It does have one bug: You must reset the wifi (turn wifi off and then back on) if the NOOKcolor goes into sleep mode.
Here is a link to the procedure to install both versions of the wpa_supplicant file along with scripts that will allow you to switch between them. By default, the procedure activates the stock wpa_supplicant file that shipped with the NOOKcolor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872521
(a)How do I install system apps?
(b)How do I install APKs in /system/app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875797
How do I install VNC Server on the NOOKcolor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876213
(a)How do I install system apps?
(b)How do I install APKs in /system/app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875797
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(a)How do I install system apps?
(b)How do I install APKs in /system/app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875797
Can someone fix this link, pleezz!
How do I write the nooter/auto-nooter/super-nooter image to my sd card with Windows?
Download & use Win32diskimager to create the bootable sd card.
Really? Another thread like this? This is all in the wiki.
http://nookdevs.com/Portal:NookColor
Use it.
Question: I cannot register to my google account
I have a NC, 1.0.1. Rooted flawlessly yesterday. I yet had great problems to register with my Google account. The NC works a long while with signing in... and then says: can't establish a reliable data connection to the server. At the same time I could reach my Google account via the Web on the NC without difficulty, so there are no Wi-Fi problems obviously. Finally, after some hours, I managed it somehow, don't really remember what I did. Market etc, all worked.
This morning, when starting the NC it went to a reset by itself. After that, I had to setup the NC and register at B&N again, without problems, and then to connect to my Google account again. WHICH DOES NOT WORK THIS TIME AT ALL. But again, I can reach Google via the Web. But that does not help for setting up my account, or. Cannot reach Market and all this.
What shall I do? Root again?? Is this problem known?
Many thanks for any help,
wernerml1
can't register with market
wernerml1 said:
I have a NC, 1.0.1. Rooted flawlessly yesterday. I yet had great problems to register with my Google account. The NC works a long while with signing in... and then says: can't establish a reliable data connection to the server. At the same time I could reach my Google account via the Web on the NC without difficulty, so there are no Wi-Fi problems obviously. Finally, after some hours, I managed it somehow, don't really remember what I did. Market etc, all worked.
This morning, when starting the NC it went to a reset by itself. After that, I had to setup the NC and register at B&N again, without problems, and then to connect to my Google account again. WHICH DOES NOT WORK THIS TIME AT ALL. But again, I can reach Google via the Web. But that does not help for setting up my account, or. Cannot reach Market and all this.
What shall I do? Root again?? Is this problem known?
Many thanks for any help,
wernerml1
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Having the same problem, except that I have not been able to connect to the market at all. No ideas yet.
I'm kind of become both numb and amused with all the suggestions for the problem "market isn't showing all apps" ends up being "get the new market, or rotate to landscape."
That's not my problem, I can scroll in portrait just fine, but I am using the latest version of the market app.
But I am most definitely NOT seeing all the apps. Free and paid, there are numerous apps that do not show up (and direct links give an error like "what, this doesn't exist at all, 404 dude", yet they show up normal on my Droid).
Getting to be a real bummer, I don't want to rely on backing up apps from my Droid... or worse, not seeing an app and basically just going on without ever knowing it exists.
I'm attempting to get webtop from HDMI to work and attempted the install.bat thing but still nothing so I went to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12580345&postcount=634
I can push those files but can not SU in adb shell
I am able to SU in terminal on my phone but not the adb shell
What can I do to get this working? I'm not sure what info you need from my phone to better assist but ask.
I'm running 2.2.2 rooted with gingerbreak I tried to reroot but no go don't think i need too and superuser app is there and works since i use TB and bloat freeze
I just get permission denied thanks for any help. I have googled this but can't find anything.
could you maybe have a problem with ADB itself? Maybe try reinstalling your SDK and setting up ADB again? You said you already tried to re-root and that didnt fix the issue. Maybe someone with more knowledge of ADB could provide more assistance...
I managed to get it working. I noticed when I had my screen set to not turn off i received a message to all access and I granted SU now it works fine.
Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)
Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.
Script download:
here
I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.
Manual instructions:
All you need to do is use adb install appname.apk
Indirect said:
Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)
Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.
Script download:
here
I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.
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Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.
~Leko
gameman733 said:
Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
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They would have to maintain two versions of their software if they blocked adb install. How are they going to test the apps going into their market.
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xdahgary said:
so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
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Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
Hey all, I cannot get his to work because I no longer have usb debugging. I should say I am on a Nook Color not tab. I just thought it would be nice to try non-rooted for a while. I guess I will just re root.
~Leko
lekofraggle said:
In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.
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I have AnyCut installed and created a shortcut to app settings. I reset the "Install from unknown sources" to be checked and then tried installing an app from the Amazon Market. When the package manager ran I got the new will not install dialog. Dang! So I launched the app settings again and noticed that the unknown sources box was unchecked. I checked it again, closed, and relaunched the settings window. The option is unchecked again. Grr....
Installing apps from the Android Market works just fine though, as it does not require the package installer to install an app.
Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
I have been unable to clear and reset my drivers for the NOOK Tablet.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled but I must not have the right drivers.\
I'm running Win 7 64bit.
Any link would be appreciated.
GreenFuzzer said:
Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
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BUMP, as I was wondering this myself.
I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
Ugh, my Nook just updated to the dreaded 1.4.1 version. I tried the script from XDA and ran it with the command prompt, but it says "error no decide found", even though my Nook Tablet is plugged into my Windows XP Machine. Any ideas why this is happening?
I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Also, I got the script from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407023 . I run the Sideload.bat file which usually doesn't run until an Android device has been found, and in MS Dos it says: C:\Sideload>adb wait-for-device . And yet when if I were to install an apk residing in the Sideload folder via Command Prompt, it says no device found.
szumlanski said:
I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
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Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.
Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
Indirect said:
Script download:
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Is there something available for Mac users? I don't have access to any Windows system for over a week.
Also, I was wondering if anyone out there has had success access the Android Market after using this new script? Hopefully some of the root teams/specialists out there can find use a better answer that going by to sideloading.
szumlanski said:
Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.
Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
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Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
geonjay said:
Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
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If you rooted 1.4.0, you would have used tgps launcher downloaded over the air. Once you run (install) the tgps launcher, it remains in your android apps installed on the Nook tablet after the 1.4.1 is installed by B&N. Just unplug your USB cable, run tgps launcher, go into te development settings, enable two debugging options, disable auto mount. Then when you plug in USB it should pop up a notification that you are in debugging mode.
Do "adb devices" from a command prompt. If your device is found, you can adb install apps.
so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
jayochs said:
so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
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Looks like your only option will be to manually downgrade to 1.4.0 and load all the apps you want. You can also prevent OTA update to 1.4.1. Search the forums for the instructions. That sucks.
Alternatively, wait and see if a 1.4.1 root comes out.
xdahgary said:
Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
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Thanks, this works great. I know there is a way to root and install google apps on 1.4.1 now, but I'm fine with this since I don't have to go through the process of losing and then restoring all the apps and books I have loaded.
Just like another person mentioned, all one has to do is have NT Hidden Settings or tgps_launcher installed prior to the upgrade to be able to enable USB debugging.
My Nook Tablet just updated to the dreaded 1.4.1 version which makes sideloading pretty difficult.
I was reading this article which has steps to sideload apps onto the 1.4.1 NT without rooting it, and pointed to downloading this script on the XDA forums which will push the apk onto the plugged in tablet, as long as the apk is in the same folder as the Sideload script files.
So, steps 1 to 5 weren't a real problem but its Step 6 that I'm stuck on.
There is a Sideload BAT script which seemed to run (its disclaimer is that it will only run if it finds an Android device -- which is a clear indication that it could find and recognize that my Nook Tablet is plugged in). It even says C:\Sideload>adb wait-for-device. However, when I try to tell it to install the apk via Command Prompt (I type in: adb install Amazon_Appstore-release.apk ), it returns "error: device not found" .
Just for good measure, I also type in C:\Sideload\adb devices and it returns: List of devices attached .
I'd greatly appreciate if somebody could help me with this--I really have it up a wall and would just like to put this problem to bed. Thanks!
i'm having the same exact problems here! are there any specific drivers to install?
Yep, I was still fairly a noob at this when I first posted but have learned a lot ever since. Here's what you want to do:
(btw, I factory resetted to 1.4.0--you may need to as well):
When it says "no device found", it's corresponding to this command line : adb install whatevernameofapp.apk . I interpreted "no device found" to mean that it does not know what "adb" means in the command.
For it to recognize all "adb" related commands, you have to have the USB drivers installed. Look for tgps_launcher.apk on this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354487. That will set you up with having you Nook to accept third party applications + having it on UBS debug mode.
Then, install the drivers (I saw this YouTube walkthrough because it is NOT intuitive and you want to be sure you're doing it right , it's not the way you would traditionally update drivers for a mouse or keyboard; here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtGveN7jbzs )
After that, I followed the instructions on this article, made a folder in C:, called it sideload, and also pasted an .apk. Now, when I do the Commant Prompt, it says this: http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2914/cmdnookadb.jpg . While, the transfer was successful, I haven't been able to see the app on my tablet. Does anyone know where I can find this (data/local wasn't found when I connected the tablet to my PC either, and it wasn't on my SD or so). Is it because I'm still on 1.4.0?
Let me know if you get it working all the way!
I followed all those directions exactly. I had received the No Device Found error. I followed the Youtube directions to add drivers and it seems like I did it correctly. I am seeing the android device on the device manager.
I tried running the script again and got the same error! I'm now stuck!
I had the amazon marketplace already installed and was using it successfully until my nook updated to 1.4.2. I thought I had ES File Explorer downloaded but for some reason I can't find it! So I now I am trying to sideload ES File Explorer this way but it wont work!
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^ put that in %userprofile%\.android\adb_usb.ini
Can you give me more specific instructions on how to do that?
FYI - I have ver 1.4.2 and I am NOT rooted. I have already enabled unknown sources and downloaded the amazon market. I was installing 3rd party apps fine before the update.
[HOW-TO] Use ADB tool | Android Debug Bridge
You need to revert to stock 1.4.0, there are easier and faster ways to do that now > check development section. Basically you need to have CWM booting from sdcard then flash stock ROMS posted >> Albert and I have posted 1.4.0 stock ROMs.
~ Veronica
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Is there a way to install APK's from any of the bootloader menus? I can install through ADB if the device is fully booted & I have enabled USB Debugging. Is that the only way?
If that IS the only way, is there a way to reset the device's "first boot" attribute back to true after the first boot, so that the manufacturer's setup software runs on the next boot?
get into recovery,run adb,type "adb install app.apk /data/app/app.apk" for installing as user app,or type "adb install app.apk /system/app/app.apk" to install as system app..
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Awesome, I don't understand but I will try it!
If you have shell connection to the STB
Put the apk on an SD card
You must have busybox too (some devices have the applet)
while in bootloader busybox install ApkPath/ApkName /data/app/ApkName
so the first path is the sd card