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I rooted my NT two days ago using Albert's SD card method (thanks!), and thought I had for sure used NT Hidden Settings to block OTA. This morning I saw that the update had been applied, and a few things on my NT are now broken.
Now I cannot access the market.
Other gapps are broken now too including Talk, Currents, and gmail.
Can I just follow the steps to make an SD card and re-apply root, or do I need to do a wipe or reset first?
What are my options?
Thanks everyone!
I had this happen to me on 1.4.0 I just started all over and MADE sure I seen the 9.9.9
So I would just re-flash my SD-card with CWM, boot into CWM, wipe, and start over again? I'm fine with starting over, I just want to make sure I don't mess anything up during the reset process!
tf144 said:
So I would just re-flash my SD-card with CWM, boot into CWM, wipe, and start over again? I'm fine with starting over, I just want to make sure I don't mess anything up during the reset process!
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yes, that is what you have to do
~ Veronica
tf144 said:
So I would just re-flash my SD-card with CWM, boot into CWM, wipe, and start over again? I'm fine with starting over, I just want to make sure I don't mess anything up during the reset process!
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FWIW, If you re-root with Albert's SD Card Method (4.50), blocking future ota updates is a simple one click process (it's now an option in NT Settings). Or, just sideload the latest NT Settings (released on 2/15) and you're good to go.
Bob
back up and running
Ok, so I wiped and re-rooted and now everything's just about back to normal. I've tried the built-in OTA block a few times, but my version number still says 1.4.2. Maybe it's like the unknown sources setting and I have to reboot or wait awhile...
I'll just make sure to make some backups this time. Good news is albert's method still works on 1.4.2, but he knew that already I guess.
I'll be back if anything goes wrong, but thanks everyone!
I purposefully updated mine to 1.4.2 (from 1.4.1 rooted) and was able to use brianf21's bootable root sd card successfully without having to wipe anything.
1.4.2 is completely rootable, I was able to use CWM with a flash zip to get it all on there. I'm hoping to release my work this weekend, I'm just waiting for some files that should allow it to work for 8GB devices too.
tf144 said:
Good news is albert's method still works on 1.4.2, but he knew that already I guess.
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He method and files till work for 1.4.2? Great, I just bought my NT the other day.
I just got my new NT in the mail. Should I use the sd card method over the system it has, or should I go back to 1.4.0 and root that. My wifes NT is 9.9.9 and works well. Also, I don't have a sd card yet, is there anyway to root my new tablet without going to the store? (looks like the tablet shipped with 1.4.1)
Thanks
You could just order an n2a card and be done with it. No rooting and you'll have an Android tablet when the n2a card arrives.
Tel864 said:
You could just order an n2a card and be done with it. No rooting and you'll have an Android tablet when the n2a card arrives.
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Or you could avoid n2a and all of their schemes. Everything they offer is available for free and they are truly assholes for selling it. I don't give a **** it you are "just selling the sdcard" They are a **** company making profit from the folks that put in all the effort.
I rooted my wife's Nook and my phone, so I should be able to complete root without buying someone's card, just wondering if I should go back to 1.4.0 or root 1.4.1.
fyrmd said:
I rooted my wife's Nook and my phone, so I should be able to complete root without buying someone's card, just wondering if I should go back to 1.4.0 or root 1.4.1.
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root 1.4.1 and block ota updates its extremely easy
fyrmd said:
I rooted my wife's Nook and my phone, so I should be able to complete root without buying someone's card, just wondering if I should go back to 1.4.0 or root 1.4.1.
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Rooting via the SD card methods available works on any firmware released. Rooting 1.4.2 gives you the latest bug fixes from B&N though.
fyrmd said:
I rooted my wife's Nook and my phone, so I should be able to complete root without buying someone's card, just wondering if I should go back to 1.4.0 or root 1.4.1.
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I'd just use one of the root cards and root 1.4.2
Updated to 1.4.2 lost my market
I rooted my nt when it had 1.4.1 on it, then two day's ago the update came out, I never saw 9.9.9 on my os info, My nook is still rooted I think anyway, no market and gmail. But I can still install apk's from my sd card.
What should I do to get my market working? And also make sure I can block OTA updates? Thank You.
lessworkmoreplay said:
I rooted my nt when it had 1.4.1 on it, then two day's ago the update came out, I never saw 9.9.9 on my os info, My nook is still rooted I think anyway, no market and gmail. But I can still install apk's from my sd card.
What should I do to get my market working? And also make sure I can block OTA updates? Thank You.
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I personally think blocking OTAs is a little silly considering how easy this device is becoming to root. However to get Market back and stuff all you have to do is take one of the sd root methods and use that, this will restore the files to /system that got removed by the OTA
Checkit
OTA block by Indirect's 9.9.9 Titanium Patch and CWM recovery flash
I believe that 9.9.9 patch prevents the file from every being downloaded and I believe the custom recovery prevents the File from ever installing. Any OTA that comes down from Barnes and Noble Requires STOCK recovery to install.
I also prove my Root SD cards will Root the 1.4.2 updated 16gb Nook Tablet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8AUMKvxnI9M
when powering back on nook it says reset to factory
{So I have used your method before but now when I go to reboot after making a root card all it says is would you like to restore to factory settings, I have also tired using the usb to boot up when the others failed. Now I am stuck with a stock nook with 1.4.2. Am I missing something?}
So after downloading 4.6 everything worked perfect, and got the 9.9.9
Thanks for the hard work.
As I only recently purchased the Nook Tablet 16gb with version 1.4.2. There is overflow of information in these forums that has confused me and need some direction. I would like to know if the first thing I should do is to Root it and disable the OTA updates? (eventually I will want to install a stable version of CM9 ICS)
If so, which method is the best to do this? Does rooting happen internally on the NT or do I have to have something set on the SD all the time?
What other abilities will this give me?
Is there a huge benefit to rolling back to 1.4.0 (is it even possible?)?
Guidance will be much appreciated. Thanks !
If you use B&N services/apps then i would stick with stock but 1.4.0 as is the best, no limitations about sideloading which is a must have.
If not still stock is ok i like the eye candy, but if you go for complete access to google play (android market) access then i would go for MIUI, CM7 or CM9.
And better way learn from them is to try them all. My fav is MIUI i love the interface is similar to stock actually in the way of the settings, menus, buttons.
~ Veronica
Thanks for the response Veronica.
Are you saying that if I just want to stay at a rooted state with stock B&N then I should downgrade to 1.4.0 and then root?
Also, are you recommending that if not using any B&N serviced, which I'm not using any B&N services, then I should Downgrade to 1.4.0, root and then load MIUI (or other Rom)?
I would like to take some baby steps and try to really learn as I go along. For instance I've seen CMW being mentioned many times and I haven't been able to find how exactly I install it on the NT. Also ADB for 'pushing' installs onto the NT and I haven't been able find guide for it. Do I need to use both CWM and ADB or ADB first to install CWM and then use CWM to install. And how do these fit with the Rooting processes and is all this done on the microSD card or internally on the NT? I'm just so confused in EXACTLY where does one start.
I installed ICS on the HP Touchpad and that was soooooo easy compared to what I'm finding with the NT.
Thanks again.
jbl0ggs said:
Thanks for the response Veronica.
Are you saying that if I just want to stay at a rooted state with stock B&N then I should downgrade to 1.4.0 and then root?
Also, are you recommending that if not using any B&N serviced, which I'm not using any B&N services, then I should Downgrade to 1.4.0, root and then load MIUI (or other Rom)?
I would like to take some baby steps and try to really learn as I go along. For instance I've seen CMW being mentioned many times and I haven't been able to find how exactly I install it on the NT. Also ADB for 'pushing' installs onto the NT and I haven't been able find guide for it. Do I need to use both CWM and ADB or ADB first to install CWM and then use CWM to install. And how do these fit with the Rooting processes and is all this done on the microSD card or internally on the NT? I'm just so confused in EXACTLY where does one start.
I installed ICS on the HP Touchpad and that was soooooo easy compared to what I'm finding with the NT.
Thanks again.
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Oh you really don't know where to start, i know with all what we have going right now it can be very confusing BUT for your luck @AlbertWertz have made so many videos explaining step by step of almost everything the rooting part eather internally by using adb and external by using an sdcard.
The main idea is ok i have a 16GB NT with stock 1.4.2 i like and use B&N apps i was to stick with stock but i wan't be able to use the most features as possible and not figure it out and troubleshoot so many things in the way then for those people i recommend stock 1.4.0 simple than that.
Albert and I have posted modified, rooted stock 1.4.0 ROM's so you simply get into CWM and flash them, period.
But If you are the kind of person and also want to learn how to do it from scratch and modify to your taste then use one of the so many methods posted in development section to root: there are 2 options root by using adb and root by using a bootable sdcard.
Brief history of the creation of the sdcard method: many users were having issues setting up adb and making drivers for nook tablet get recognized by windows so they were not able to root so it is why sdcard method was released. and as users were having issues setting up sdcard aswell was created the "burn this image to your sdcard with win32diskimager", method which still some users have issues and i remember have read of one user that after user that bricked his device using the last method mentioned... Oh well there is always risk!!!
PROS OF SDCARD METHOD: no use of PC
CONS OF SDCARD METHOD: you still have to setup your sdcard, format it with fat32 file system and set first partition to Active or LBA: boot (linux) and if that does work then burn the root image using to your sdcard win32diskimager.
...Wot you thought was going to be that easy? nah...
By the other hand if you are the kind of user that don't use (maybe hate) B&N service/apps then good news you have 3 options to pick from: CM7, CM9 and MIUI.
Now if you want to go straight to one of the ROM's mentioned (CM7, CM9 or MIUI) then you simply can prepare a sdcard to boot ClockworkMod (CWM) from it . For that please check here -METHOD #1 and here to know how to set it up!.
Once you re able to boot into CWM from sdcard you can now go ahead and download the ROM of your preference, copy it to your internal sdcard (MyNOOK) and flash it in CWM >> Install .zip from sdcard >> choose .zip from internal sdcard >> pick the copied .zip package and flash it, reboot device and VOILA!
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PS: the link to Albert's video tutorials and to my How-to's/tutorials and videotutorials please read my FAQ, is located in general section and the link has been in my signature for long time now. See below (signature).
Alberts videos are in post #2 of my FAQ. Check his channel (link there) for more videos.
There you will find my tutorial for install and use ADB, and as i say San google is your friend you can find anything refering to the nook tablet if you google like this:
"adb tool" nook tablet,xda
"root" nook tablet,xda
"sdcard root" nook tablet, xda ... etc.
~ Veronica
Veronica
I have two nt one with rooted 1.40 and the second is stock 1.42 with B&N repartion. I am concerned that I might have problems with Installing CM7 because of the B&N 1.42 partions. Shoudd I create a sd with CWM and CM7 I don't use B&N at all.
All the Best
jbl0ggs said:
As I only recently purchased the Nook Tablet 16gb with version 1.4.2. There is overflow of information in these forums that has confused me and need some direction. I would like to know if the first thing I should do is to Root it and disable the OTA updates? (eventually I will want to install a stable version of CM9 ICS)
If so, which method is the best to do this? Does rooting happen internally on the NT or do I have to have something set on the SD all the time?
What other abilities will this give me?
Is there a huge benefit to rolling back to 1.4.0 (is it even possible?)?
Guidance will be much appreciated. Thanks !
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First thing I would do is go back to BN and have them repartition it for you. It will wipe everything from your nook when you do this but if you just started with it then there is no need for worry.
After that just root it and you will be able to sideload any app you want and have access to the market.
I haven't really read why 1.40 is "better" but mine and my buddies are on 1.42 and can do anything we need to with it after being rooted.
lavero.burgos said:
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PS: the link to Albert's video tutorials and to my How-to's/tutorials and videotutorials please read my FAQ, is located in general section and the link has been in my signature for long time now. See below (signature).
Alberts videos are in post #2 of my FAQ. Check his channel (link there) for more videos.
There you will find my tutorial for install and use ADB, and as i say San google is your friend you can find anything refering to the nook tablet if you google like this:
"adb tool" nook tablet,xda
"root" nook tablet,xda
"sdcard root" nook tablet, xda ... etc.
~ Veronica
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Thank you so much for all your help !!!
captkrunch said:
Veronica
I have two nt one with rooted 1.40 and the second is stock 1.42 with B&N repartion. I am concerned that I might have problems with Installing CM7 because of the B&N 1.42 partions. Shoudd I create a sd with CWM and CM7 I don't use B&N at all.
All the Best
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I know this question wasn't addressed for me, but the answer to your question is that it wouldn't matter. If you repartitioned your device at B&N it just changes the space allocated for the different partitions and won't affect the ability to install CM7. Though I believe with 1.4.2 you would need to boot your device via the charging cable to have it run from the sd card, whether it be CWM or CM7. How you install CWM and flash CM7 is up to you on that part.
cbarth3 said:
First thing I would do is go back to BN and have them repartition it for you. It will wipe everything from your nook when you do this but if you just started with it then there is no need for worry.
After that just root it and you will be able to sideload any app you want and have access to the market.
I haven't really read why 1.40 is "better" but mine and my buddies are on 1.42 and can do anything we need to with it after being rooted.
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Hmm, if just by rooting you are able to install any Android app, then what is the need to load CM7, CM9 or MIUI?
With the stock nook root, Google Play doesn't recognize the nook as a proper android and there are lot of games or apps unavailable to you even if you try to modify the build.prop files within the system folder to mimic another device (i tried T_T)
I personally didn't like any of the barnes and noble interface thats why I went for CM7. I was kind of hoping for bluetooth as well, but from what I'm reading on the android dev part of the forums, the hardware might not support it. With CM7/CM9 it's just more customizable so if you were looking for a cheaper tablet alternative you would root it through those means. But if you like the barnes and noble content, you would root it through stock.
Also with videos, I'm not entirely sure, but I believe with the stock root, even with MX player, HW decoding is only available to mp4 formats, while on CM7 and the other roots, you have larger variety:
"HW Decoding is limited to 3GP, 3G2, MP4, M4V, MKV, WEBM, H.264 (Baseline/Main/High profile) up to 1920x1080, MPEG-4 Simple/Advanced Simple profile up to 1920x1080, & H.263" <- succulent in another post
I'm the in exact position of the OP. Someone gave me a Nook Tablet the other day and all the root/ROM info out there in overwhelming to take in.
Some people are saying there's issues booting to an SD card with 1.4.2, some people don't seem to have a problem. What's the deal here? I've followed every guide to a T and can't get mine to boot off an SD card so I can flash CWM...
(I don't intend for this to be a thread jack. I'm hoping it will also help the OP)
I have a Droid X that I've flashed from FroYo to GB and back several times.
I just returned a Chinese, Inc. tablet that I flashed from GB to ICS and back several times.
I want a vanilla Nook Tablet (ultimately with ICS on it) or a Samsung Galaxy 2 (7.0). But since I can get a "Certified Pre-Owned" Nook 16GB for $200, I'm leaning in that direction.
So-o-o-o...
By "vanilla", I mean I want an Android tablet with an Android UI. And I have no reservations about flashing the ROM. I'm here because I want confirm my understanding of the terminologies folks are using when they're talking about the Nook Tablet.
There are two methods for turning it into a vanilla Android tablet:
1) Internal
---a) Uses CWM installed from SDCARD to ahceive root, and
---b) Uses CWM to unzip an image and flashes the ROM
2) External
---a) Uses CWM run from SDCARD to achieve root, and
---b) Uses CWM to boot the tablet from SDCARD
Am I correct so far?
I need to ask these questions because I'm finding countless web pages describing very different methods for accomplishing the same goal. Life was easier with the Droid and the Chinese tablet;
1) Run this installer on the PC
2) Point to the ROM image
3) Connect the USB cable
4) Press ENTER
I may or may not even care about flashing it back to stock. But it looks like the option is there. True? It will probably come with 1.4.2, but if I restore it to 1.4.1, it will update itself back to 1.4.2?
My head hurts.
If the NT was manufactured early as 1.4.0 you can revert back to 1.4.1 or 1.4.0. You can block the update from automatically upgrading to 1.4.2. If it is a later NT and was shipped with 1.4.2 it can NOT be rolled back. The 16 GB NT's can be rooted and flashed to an Alpha Final CM7, gingerbread that is fairly stable with some bugs that can be worked around or an Alpha 0.03 CM9, ICS that in my opinion is a little rougher that is based on a gingerbread kernal. It acts and feels like ICS. Work is still in process on both roms.
I think you should read both the development threads for the roms and the support thread for CM7 to get the whole picture. Try the search for specific questions. You will find methods and videos for most of the options.
Bill
miniblue said:
If the NT was manufactured early as 1.4.0 you can revert back to 1.4.1 or 1.4.0. You can block the update from automatically upgrading to 1.4.2. If it is a later NT and was shipped with 1.4.2 it can NOT be rolled back. The 16 GB NT's can be rooted and flashed to an Alpha Final CM7, gingerbread that is fairly stable with some bugs that can be worked around or an Alpha 0.03 CM9, ICS that in my opinion is a little rougher that is based on a gingerbread kernal. It acts and feels like ICS. Work is still in process on both roms.
I think you should read both the development threads for the roms and the support thread for CM7 to get the whole picture. Try the search for specific questions. You will find methods and videos for most of the options.
Bill
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It's definitely the wild west here. I've never had an Android device where the experience was so diverse re: root, ROM, backup and what works and what does not.
For example, I got a later-model 16GB NT and had no trouble rolling it back to 1.4.0 w/ one of the stock root methods. I know the 8GB *can't* be rolled back because the ROM image for 1.4.0 assumes 1GB RAM (the 8GB nook has 0.5 GB). But I totally believe lots of people have not been able to do a 16 GB roll-back, because my NT's [I have both a 16 & an 8 for my wife] have their share of many of the quirks mentioned in the forum - - will/won't boot w. USB, work w/ some SD cards but not others, etc.
My advice is go ahead and get the NT - they are great devices, and the 16GB especially has way better hardware than a Kindle - and just get ready for a lot of patient trial and error. You have lots of experience w/ Android & rooting, so it's just being careful and keeping backups. There are a couple of full-restore methods for the 16GB if you really get in trouble.
But, yeah - - it's more of a challenge with an NT. I also have an HTC Inspire, and that was like "here is the best root method - do it! Here's the way to install ROMs - do it! Here's the way to back up..." With the NT it's been more like trying the 2 or 3 methods for each step of the process and finding which one works best on which tablet.
But, boy, do you feel like you've accomplished something when it's finally configured and running sweet - and I know I know this device better than anything I've owned before, after all that experimenting.
Good luck! ;-)
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There are two methods for turning it into a vanilla Android tablet:
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1) Internal
---a) Uses CWM installed from SDCARD to ahceive root, and
---b) Uses CWM to unzip an image and flashes the ROM
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Actually to go internal, you don't even need to "achieve root." Boot into the normal B&N OS, mount to computer and transfer the internal rom zip file to the internal storage of the Nook. Next create the CWM bootable sd card, plug it into the nook and boot into CWM. Make a backup first thing.
Proceed to install from zip and navigate to the zip file you transferred to the Nook. Wipe data/cache and reboot. Ta da, vanilla android with whichever rom you choose.
2) External
---a) Uses CWM run from SDCARD to achieve root, and
---b) Uses CWM to boot the tablet from SDCARD
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As of now, the only rom running from sdcard external is CM7. And you don't need to fuss with CWM or anything internal to make this happen. All you need to do is burn the CM7 image to an sdcard, plug in and boot up and voila, external booting vanilla android. I should note though that some sdcards are fussy about this and some devices require you to be plugged into USB to boot from sdcard.
For simplicity sake, just go internal. You can always return to stock quite easily should you want/need to.
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As of now, the only rom running from sdcard external is CM7. And you don't need to fuss with CWM or anything internal to make this happen. All you need to do is burn the CM7 image to an sdcard, plug in and boot up and voila, external booting vanilla android. I should note though that some sdcards are fussy about this and some devices require you to be plugged into USB to boot from sdcard.
For simplicity sake, just go internal. You can always return to stock quite easily should you want/need to.
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I agree - and strong second on having a couple of SD cards ready. I had a couple of good cards that just would *not* boot with CM7 on them, felt like giving up, then finally got a cheap PNY 16GB Class 4 and it booted right away.
[If you search far enough back in the forum there's a pretty long debate about which SD cards work best, and which don't seem to work at all. Of course, nobody ever actually solved that! ;-) ]
Just don't give up if the first card you use doesn't work. It's just another place where the NT's are quirky . . .
Just a quick update to say thanks for the help.
For a short time, I actually had both a Nook and a Tab 2 (7.0). I just sent the Tab back to Amazon. It had the laggy touch-screen that some people experience.
In contrast, the Nook is built like it was made for the military! What a difference. The Tab is nice, but kind of creaky, and a little too thin for my likes. And I kept hitting the power button, I had to hold it upside-down else the WiFi was weak, ...
I sort of suspect that all the glowing reviews about the Tab's build quality are shills (I'm going catch flack for that). There's just no comparison.
Do we know who actually builds the Nook?
Happily rooting, flashing and generally trying to brick my new (Certified Pre-Owned) Nook.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005633
Link to the SD card test thread FYI.
Anyways, Nook is great.
I'd just root it 1st, then install CM7 to a MicroSD card (for portability and to keep the internals stock), then from CM7, block OTA updates from the CM settings.
The link in the Nook Tablet General forum with the 8/16GB MicroSD card image with Market is the one you want =D
First off here is a run down of what I wish to do with it .
Once I get it, I'm going to B&N to have them re-partition it so it opens up the 1gb into more space .
Secondly, I'm going to look for the simplest root (microSDMethod) and unlock it to the newest android version .
Now I'm a complete noob at this (cough, video) and would like to ask if there is any flaw in my plan . Will the B&N re-partition mess with the root ? Are there multiply roots ? and if so are there end results different ?
Also I've been reading up on what ROM/Flashing is and still a little confused, what is the most current (popular) ROM for the Nook ? I tried goggling but most sources seem old and I don't want to brick my device .
Basically I plan on doing the method on the Ray Waldo website of going from stock to Jellybean, are there more updated methods w/o the bugs ? or is this the most recent ? or easiest, I'm not the most tech-savy person as I can see by my post .
Have B&N repartition it right away. It likely would mess with root.
Are there different methods? No. Root is root. There are 2 different superuser apps, but that's it.
Not sure about the other questions.
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Agreed, have B&N root it right away... it WILL overwrite any modification and data you have on it when they do this so get it out of the way first. Some of the root methods include utilities and programs which are installed for your ease. Just browse over the first couple posts of the thread for any root utilities, SD images, methods to see what's included and you'll get an idea if there's anything else you need. Just make sure that anything you flash/install is NT8 compatible as well... Some things are only compatible with the 16GB NT and it'll make your life hell when you have to unbrick yours because you didn't read everything.
I've been rooted since December 2011 on the Nook Tablet....I rooted when I was on 1.4.0 and now have the blocked OTAs and tablet shows 9.9.9 as version. I did the root option where I could keep the tablet feel, but still have access to the B+N items that were on stock. I am thinking that I want to go up to CM10/Jelly Bean on it. What is the simplest way. I wouldn't mind internally, as I know you can create the bootable SD card, but was checking for a different way. I've seen a bunch of options, but all from 1.4.2 or 1.4.3 I have a linux machine at home, but can find a Windows one for this process. Was going to PM Adam Outler, but his profile says not to...lol. I've rooted a 5-6 phones/tabs, so I'm not a complete noob, but would just like the easiest path.
Use this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056626
Btw it doesn't matter what Rom you're on when your flashing.
Sent from my ST27i
I figured that would be the best way...just wanted to see if there was anything else kicking around...didn't want to butcher the process.