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If you are having problems, try the root Sd card instructions I made. Video there too.
Part of the reason I shoot my videos is to help all those not so technically inclined to root easier and not have so many questions. With this thread in the general section, everyone can ask a question here without having to meet the minimum 10 post requirement and we can all help answer questions for you all.
Update 12/30/11: What is Root, Rom, Launcher and the basics of Android by Albert Wertz
Why to Root the Nook Tablet and install HomeCatcher apk
How to Restore back to 1.4.0, sideload, and root using SDcard on Nook Tablet
Update 1/1/12: Demonstration of NT Hidden Settings app This can be used instead of TGPS_Launcher and has more accessibility.
How to Root Nook Tablet Part 1 USB drivers and Debugging
How to Root Nook Tablet Part 2 Root process with Indirect's Script.
How to install OTA BLOCK Using Titanium Backup
update 12/30/11:Further Demonstration of Titanium Backup FREE OTA Block by Albert Wertz
I use Drop box to transfer files, here is a video on that or just use USB
update 12/30/11:Another Nook Tablet Troubleshooting Root Video and more by Albert Wertz
Root process:
1. Turn on tablet
2. Register, turn off wifi
3. Check version number. if 1.4.0 proceed to root and OTA block,,, If 1.4.1- use sdcard flash back to 1.4.0 before proceeding to root
4. either turn on wifi long enough to enable debugging or just sideload app with usb. turn off wifi again.
5. follow part 1 video
6. follow part 2 video
7. enable wifi and download titanium backup and dropbox, download files through dropbox, turn off wifi
8. Follow OTA Block Video
9. move files from dropbox to titanium backup folder and restore
10. verify software version number changed to 9.9.9
11. Enable Wifi, Profit! you are protected from OTA patches
12. Stay in touch with your root developer's thread and use NEW Hijack ADB app to update your root as the developers release new root patches.
Note: If you are worried about time taken after downloading titanium backup, you can use titanium backup to freeze devicemanager2.3.4.apk. this will block OTA aswell.
UPDATE 12/31/11: HOW TO UPDATE YOUR ROOTED TABLET WITHOUT UNROOTING IT AND REROOTING using Hijack ADB app
update 12/30/11:Bypass registration of Nook Tablet by Albert Wertz
update 12/30/11:Using ES File Explorer to Transfer Files by Albert Wertz
Old Root video using Indirect's Script
How to Unroot, Reformat, Return to Stock for Nook Tablet with One Click
Everyone, please keep in mind that you root at your own risk and we all do this for fun. No one has twisted your arm to root and no one is required to help you if you make the decision to root.
Link to root process for PC
Link to root process for mac
please take the poll so we can see the variety of people's backgrounds with android products.
If you feel knowledgeable enough to help another person out and answer a question, please do so as long as you are sure about your answer. We don't want to lead each other astray.
TGPS install blocked
I get an error message:
For security your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market.
"OK" is my only choice.... no "settings".
Help???
mechdroid said:
I get an error message:
For security your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market.
"OK" is my only choice.... no "settings".
Help???
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The second download link in the root thread is for the tgps _launcher.apk
Open it and you can change the settings there.
This is also where you click development and turn on the two USB debugging boxes and uncheck automount
most problems can be solved by doing a factory restore and try the rooting process step by step with the video without doing anything else.
Factory restore can be achieved by turning off device, and then hold both the N and the power button for 6 -10 seconds while turning on the tablet.
I used the second download link.. It downloaded TGPS.... Are there two TGPS download links?
mechdroid said:
I used the second download link.. It downloaded TGPS.... Are there two TGPS download links?
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If you downloaded it to your tablet, then you just have to open it. Should be in the downloads folder on your mem card
B00M! said:
If you downloaded it to your tablet, then you just have to open it. Should be in the downloads folder on your mem card
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Wrong. Click on the V icon in the notification bar and just click on the "Download Complete" thing and it will install.
indirect
I am doing EXACTLY what you are telling me to do. I get the "install blocked" message that I posted originally with the only option to click "OK" and exit the install. Nook software is v1.3.
Is there any other setting on the nook prior to the download and running the "package installer"?
See the three images.. Thanks for your help!
mechdroid said:
indirect
I am doing EXACTLY what you are telling me to do. I get the "install blocked" message that I posted originally with the only option to click "OK" and exit the install. Nook software is v1.3.
Is there any other setting on the nook prior to the download and running the "package installer"?
See the three images.. Thanks for your help!
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I got this one time before, it was resolved with a restore to stock. have your tried this? please try again and follow video step by step with part one...
He's using a nook color. wrong device root dude.
Sent by breaking the sound barrier
I'm using a Nook Color.... Do you mean he is using a Nook Tablet?
Yeah
Sent by breaking the sound barrier
Thanks for the help!:^)
Nick, I am still trying to figure out how you knew it was a nook color. they look exactly the same to me, especially in those close up images he posted
albertwertz said:
Nick, I am still trying to figure out how you knew it was a nook color. they look exactly the same to me, especially in those close up images he posted
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because I know the slight differences.
Sent by breaking the sound barrier
albertwertz said:
Nick, I am still trying to figure out how you knew it was a nook color. they look exactly the same to me, especially in those close up images he posted
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The plastic bezel is a different color.
Actually its not that, its that it has that little icon in the bottom of the screen.
Sent by breaking the sound barrier
Indirect said:
Actually its not that, its that it has that little icon in the bottom of the screen.
Sent by breaking the sound barrier
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Okay, but they still have different color bezels.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/compare-nook-tablet-vs-kindle-fire/379003173/
Are you running all of this off the Nook's hard drive or an SD card?
Need Help urgently
Hello all, I am having trouble rooting my NT. I've rooted it before only once but I found out I was missing something so I decided to un-root by using Indirect's One click unroot. It completed, but I have been having trouble getting Nook&Zergy to run. It detects my NT as a device with a string of letters/numbers, but when I enter "y" for yes, it just prints some stuff out and automatically exits. Any ideas? I just got mine today and was so pumped, but this is really starting to get to me T_T...
The folks at liliputing have just published a fix for the 1.4.1 upgrade that will allow normal sideloading just as was possible with 1.4.0. All that is necessary is that you must have enabled sideloading when you had 1.4.
ROOTING IS NOT NECESSARY!!!
Here is the link to enable 3rd party apps in 1.4.1
http://liliputing.com/2011/12/sideload-apps-on-a-nook-tablet-with-os-1-4-1-no-root-required.html
Here is the link to enabling 3rd party downloads in 1.4.0 if you don't have it
http://liliputing.com/2011/11/how-t...ok-tablet-amazon-appstore-go-launcher-ex.html
Now quit yer bellyaching and get to work. Merry Christmas
Special shout out to Indirect for pointing the way to this simple work around for the rest of us.
mohawkx said:
All that is necessary is that you must have enabled sideloading when you had 1.4.
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Forgive me if I misunderstand. But that means it's still NOT possible to do it once you have 1.4.1? I'm worried because I'll be opening one tomorrow and don't know if I should even turn it on until I'm ready to root it.
DagobahSamurai said:
Forgive me if I misunderstand. But that means it's still NOT possible to do it once you have 1.4.1? I'm worried because I'll be opening one tomorrow and don't know if I should even turn it on until I'm ready to root it.
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the instructions further down on the first page explain how to revert a 1.4.1 updated NT to 1.4.0. For moreinfo you can find the original thread for that procedure on this forum
DagobahSamurai said:
Forgive me if I misunderstand. But that means it's still NOT possible to do it once you have 1.4.1? I'm worried because I'll be opening one tomorrow and don't know if I should even turn it on until I'm ready to root it.
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Don't worry. I turned mine on for the first time yesterday. Registered and downloaded the tgps apk and did some surfing around for about 30 minutes before turning wiring off without it download the update. I was able to do a successful root and launcher install following Indirect's thread. You'll be fine as long as you can follow simple instructions.
they show you how to do it using ADB, honestly this is not easy for the average user and very inconvenient. It is easier to follow a video on reverting back to 1.4.0 and block OTA IMHO...
To give credit where it's due, the tutorials on Liliputing are based on information (and tools) gathered from Indirect and AdamOutler at xda-developers.
I just tried to flesh things out with a slightly more detailed walkthrough and photos.
Indirect's utility for sideloading: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407023
AdamOutler's tool for performing a factory reset and rolling back to OS version 1.4.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402190
What about enabling USB debugging ???
albertwertz said:
they show you how to do it using ADB,...
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Has anyone actually USED this with ADB???
I mean, you need to have USB debugging enabled in the NT after the upgrade, and I think the upgrade resets it. It certainly is now reset in my NT, and I'm fairly sure I had it enabled before the 1.4.1 upgrade.
On the Acer A500 section of this site, someone has posted a trick to gain root if:
You have root and apply the trick.
You update to a new version that removes root.
You can then access the device via ADB.
If there's a way to turn on USB debugging in 1.4.1 (I still have command-line access via ConnectBot, just not root access), that would be nice. Or, if someone knows a non-root app that can do it, I will:
Revert to 1.4.0.
Root it.
Install the trick.
Upgrade to 1.4.1.
Enable USB debugging.
Use the trick to regain root access.
DeanGibson said:
Has anyone actually USED this with ADB???
I mean, you need to have USB debugging enabled in the NT after the upgrade, and I think the upgrade resets it. It certainly is now reset in my NT, and I'm fairly sure I had it enabled before the 1.4.1 upgrade.
On the Acer A500 section of this site, someone has posted a trick to gain root if:
You have root and apply the trick.
You update to a new version that removes root.
You can then access the device via ADB.
If there's a way to turn on USB debugging in 1.4.1 (I still have command-line access via ConnectBot, just not root access), that would be nice. Or, if someone knows a non-root app that can do it, I will:
Revert to 1.4.0.
Root it.
Install the trick.
Upgrade to 1.4.1.
Enable USB debugging.
Use the trick to regain root access.
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You can use NT Hidden Settings but naturally it has to be installed before the update.
I played around with 1.4.1 before reverting and adb install works. Root is the real kicker for me though because I use the host file for ad blocking and I use button savior. Both require root.
Sent from my BNTV250 using xda premium
What about enabling USB debugging ???
dragon_76 said:
You can use NT Hidden Settings but naturally it has to be installed before the update.
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EDIT: Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400615
doesn't work;
i constantly get "device not found"
DeanGibson said:
OK, where is "NT Hidden Settings"???
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There's a thread in development. Someone on here created it.
jayochs said:
doesn't work;
i constantly get "device not found"
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With what? Are you getting this with the rooting tools? If so, have you been able to reenable USB debugging? Because without that, the rooting tools won't work.
no, i haven't rooted mine, but i read this script works for the unrooted tab. was i mistaken?
Device Not Found Error
I was able to sideload 5 apps using the Indirect instructions. Then, I needed about two more apps and that's when I received the device not found error message when trying to sideload Launcher Pro.
I have the install third party box checked and both USB debugging boxes and nothing in the auto mount. Although, I tried it with both USB boxes checked and the auto mount checked still the same error.
I even started from scratch in DOS and got the same error.
Any suggestions?
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Ok, after writing the first post, I went back to my NT and unchecked and re-checked the third party box. Then went to the Development area and unchecked the second USB debugging box and left the auto mount box unchecked.
I then went to the first USB debugging box and unchecked and re-checked the box. Then went back to DOS to load my last two apps and it worked!
jayochs said:
no, i haven't rooted mine, but i read this script works for the unrooted tab. was i mistaken?
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Hm... I'm confused. What script, and where exactly are you getting the "Device not found" message from? On the Tablet? On the PC? What exactly are you doing that triggers the message? (i.e. "I click on the download status notification, and click the .apk that I downloaded and it pulls up a dialog that says, "OH NOES! I HATESES YOU! Device not found." ... text invented for humorous intent.)
nevermind, got it! i didn't have the right ADB drivers installed. i just followed this thread post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19573474&postcount=11
and i got it working
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some apps, though, are telling me:
INSTALL FAILED MISSING SHARED LIBRARY
anyone getting that? idk what it means.
i'm able to download amazon apps, then find them in ES explorer, put the apk on my pc, then push it using this method..that works fine..but some apps that i can find on websites give me that (since idk how else to get an app at this point lol)
INSTALL FAILED MISSING SHARED LIBRARY
anyone getting that? idk what it means.
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This usually means that there is a missing .so file somewhere. Not sure why you would be getting it, and of course, there is no message about _WHICH_ shared library is missing.
Which apps are giving this, and at what stage? Is this the whole of the message it sends you?
1.4.1 rooted with full Android Market access !!!
DeanGibson said:
...
On the Acer A500 section of this site, someone has posted a trick to gain root if:
You have root and apply the trick.
You update to a new version that removes root.
You can then access the device via ADB.
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Full details on the Nook Tablet in a few hours. I lost the "n" button after reverting to 1.4.0 via Adam's method, and need to retry the whole sequence again after going to a virgin B&N 1.4.0 state. If that works (ie, the "n" button works), I will publish details, but the above is correct.
EDIT #1: Here is the relevant info: http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com...ith-full-root-and-Android-Market/td-p/1249365
EDIT #2: B&N removed the above message for "links to a file that could potentially damage our customers NOOK Tablets ... linkage to direct downloads or filehosting sites." I will repost that message in a separate thread here soon.
cfoesch said:
This usually means that there is a missing .so file somewhere. Not sure why you would be getting it, and of course, there is no message about _WHICH_ shared library is missing.
Which apps are giving this, and at what stage? Is this the whole of the message it sends you?
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i get this with apps like weatherbug...i can NOT for the life of me find one that installs on here. i backed up my apk from my rezound with mybackuppro, tried to push it, and that happened.
also, i've got google voice up and running...anyone know if there's a way to make calls with it? lol..also, are there push notifications? i'm not getting text notifications right away at all
dragon_76 said:
You can use NT Hidden Settings but naturally it has to be installed before the update.
I played around with 1.4.1 before reverting and adb install works. Root is the real kicker for me though because I use the host file for ad blocking and I use button savior. Both require root.
Sent from my BNTV250 using xda premium
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Please forgive the simple question....been gone from the forum for a week, and came back to all this BN update crap! If I am currently unrooted and on 1.4.0, is it as simple as downloading brianf21's hidden settings app? What do I do after the update kicks in? Try to access the hidden settings app and turn usb debugging back on? Am I missing something? Thanks.
1st let me apologize if this is the wrong sections/forums as this is my first post to XDA. My question is about the "Unknown Sources" button on the Nook Tablet. After performing this root and getting the other Rom/OS working and getting the Android market working. I have tried to sideload a few other apk's and keep getting the Android market only warning and I must enable "Unknown Sources". When I check the "Unknown Sources" box it never seems to take after I back out to do what I need to. Any ideas as to what im doing wrong? Again thanks for the help in advance.
Referencing this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583&page=13
I get this as well. Because of this I can not install homecatcher.
I am having this issue as well. I saw a note on the 1.4.1 SD card root thread suggesting that the hidden settings app could be installed using the adb (android development bridge.) I am going to try that when I get home later today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473973
That worked great. Just FYI both apps are pay to use now, but the worked perfectly.
Both of my computers refused to let me change the drivers in the NT.
I was able to get it from 1.4.1 to 1.4.0 and sideload apps. I got cwm into emmc then got ADB launcher working which helped my disposition. I have no use for B&N home, etc.
By determination rather than knowledge; I have it doing what I have been doing on the NC for a year. I also have the reader from B&N (I missed that on the cm7 NC) without having to see the rest of B&N.
What condition should the NT be in before putting cm7 on? How can I tell if the drivers are right for the new cm7? How can I tell if it’s even rooted. This is so embarrassing! I have this thing working so good but I got there in such a convoluted way!
As of right now, the Alpha links to CM7 has been pulled due to an error where it would brick your device when you tried to format an sd card. I'm a noob in the development area, but from what I can gather, as long you have CWM either internally or on an sd card, you would be able to flash CM7 and wouldn't need to update any drivers. The drivers are necessary for adb especially for Indirect's nook and zergy method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354487) and if you had issues updating the drivers try (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415812) or if you are having trouble seeing the device when you ran the nook&zergy root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363652) this should help you out. Hope this helps.
If it is rooted, what will the specs say? There should be a way to tell.
Sent from my Nook Tablet
Using Indirect's Nook&Zergy through your computer, your software version would be 9.9.9 because of the OTA block and for me, the wifi Mac Address on my NT says Unavailable.
From what you have said in your previous post, it seems that you only downgraded to 1.4.0 and then sideloaded apps. So just to clarify, do you have any gapps(google apps like market, talk, calendar) on your device? Do you have Superuser? Also if you have rooted your device, if you use es file explorer (free app) and go to settings you can see if you can mount the emmc (internal memory) which require root and super user permission. Or just try using Button Savior app which requires root as well.
That's what I did. I only sideloaded a few apps to see it it worked. But when restarted it only a couple were there. Then the next time I turned it on I saw something load that I didn't recognize, then I was able to download anything I wanted from the market.
It is not rooted but Superuser and Root Explorer works like my rooted NC. I have cmw from Rom Mgr. Button Savior didn't work.
claudiaa said:
That's what I did. I only sideloaded a few apps to see it it worked. But when restarted it only a couple were there. Then the next time I turned it on I saw something load that I didn't recognize, then I was able to download anything I wanted from the market.
It is not rooted but Superuser and Root Explorer works like my rooted NC. I have cmw from Rom Mgr. Button Savior didn't work.
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For the symptoms you mention i think you got caught by the 1.4.1 update. Oh well!. If you have CWM then boot into it and flash back to 1.4.0 using one of the 2 ROM's offered in this page, copy it to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup folder and restore from CWM Backup & restore> restore, select the folder and thats it. What i have mentioned here is in my FAQ too.
~ Veronica
Hello,
I have a rooted NT on 1.4.1 and this morning it seems the the OTA block did not function because it upgraded to 1.4.2 on it own.
It doens't seem to have affected the root so far, but I haven't explored everthing.
When I click on the NT Hidden settings OTA block i have a message stating :
Missing /system/bin/su
What can I do to block any further ota upgrades. When I rooted I am preety sure that I had made sure that OTA were blocked...
Thanks.
Nathalie
same here
I also looked at my rooted tablet today and it said the 1.4.2 OTA installed.
I had rooted from 1.4.1 using the SD card method.
I had run the OTA blocker but still got 1.4.2
It did not appear to break the root but I had limited time to check things.
Hoping to hear others comments on this issue.
And looking for a OTA block that works.
I tried titanium back-up block at one time but had issues, might just try it again.
This is bummer news. I was hoping I was done with the B&N BS.
install cm7 if you can. It works nice and unlocks the mic
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
You can root 1.4.2 with any "Root Card" method.
michaelkthx said:
install cm7 if you can. It works nice and unlocks the mic
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
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I'm sticking with a rooted 1.4.0 for now. The issue is that I've read the B&N stock apps don't work on CM7. You could download the B&N app from the Market but it doens't have the same functionallity. Some who subscribe to magazines have reported they can't view their subscriptions on the B&N Market app. It seems to be an issue that depends on the magazine as some are OK and some aren't.
rwischer said:
I'm sticking with a rooted 1.4.0 for now. The issue is that I've read the B&N stock apps don't work on CM7. You could download the B&N app from the Market but it doens't have the same functionallity. Some who subscribe to magazines have reported they can't view their subscriptions on the B&N Market app. It seems to be an issue that depends on the magazine as some are OK and some aren't.
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None of my magazines are accessible through any B&N Market app (Time, SI, GQ, etc.), but I thought rooting still allows you to access all the vanilla B&N content in addition to Market apps?
EDIT: Whoops, missed the part about CM7. Yes, a different ROM doesn't access the B&N stock apps, as I understand it.
So what should i do because, it seems that i have lost android market, it is asking for a new account. And the email and talk do not work either...
I am kinda lost here because i do not want to brick my NT...
Any suggestions?
Nathalie0226 said:
So what should i do because, it seems that i have lost android market, it is asking for a new account. And the email and talk do not work either...
I am kinda lost here because i do not want to brick my NT...
Any suggestions?
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The OTA has removed your root access. Which in turn means you can no longer use the packages installed after the root process. Basically refer back to GabrialDestruir's post where he said the 'root card' methods should still work fine. Your best bet IMO is to either install internally, or use an sdcard version of CWM recovery and if you want stock, download and install one of the stock flashable roms in the development section. Else install CM7. Or stay on 1.4.2, your call.
Know-Fear said:
The OTA has removed your root access. Which in turn means you can no longer use the packages installed after the root process. Basically refer back to GabrialDestruir's post where he said the 'root card' methods should still work fine. Your best bet IMO is to either install internally, or use an sdcard version of CWM recovery and if you want stock, download and install one of the stock flashable roms in the development section. Else install CM7. Or stay on 1.4.2, your call.
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I'm running 1.4.2 and it's all nicely rooted, you just have to used a "Root Card" aka a card which by whatever means adds all sorts of root glory to your device. There are like two or three of these that actually exist for the Nook Tablet, choose one burn the sdcard and follow the instructions and you get a functioning stock root device.
GabrialDestruir said:
I'm running 1.4.2 and it's all nicely rooted, you just have to used a "Root Card" aka a card which by whatever means adds all sorts of root glory to your device. There are like two or three of these that actually exist for the Nook Tablet, choose one burn the sdcard and follow the instructions and you get a functioning stock root device.
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I am trying to get mine to update to 1.4.2, so I can get the fixes from 1.4.1 mainly...and plan to use a root card after the update. But I cannot get mine to update after having done the OTA block. I manually downloaded the update and dropped it in the root of my nt, and its been hours and it hasent applies any update and still says version 9.9.9
GabrialDestruir said:
I'm running 1.4.2 and it's all nicely rooted, you just have to used a "Root Card" aka a card which by whatever means adds all sorts of root glory to your device. There are like two or three of these that actually exist for the Nook Tablet, choose one burn the sdcard and follow the instructions and you get a functioning stock root device.
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So GabrialDestruir, I initially used Albert Wertz root method using an sd card.
Should I re-root my NT using the same method as it is right now or should I un-root it prior rooting it again.
It's not that clear for me yet how I should proceed.
Thanks.
LivDoug said:
I am trying to get mine to update to 1.4.2, so I can get the fixes from 1.4.1 mainly...and plan to use a root card after the update. But I cannot get mine to update after having done the OTA block. I manually downloaded the update and dropped it in the root of my nt, and its been hours and it hasent applies any update and still says version 9.9.9
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If I'm not mistaken, if your version says 9.9.9, it won't update.
*Sorry to the OP for the hijack*
Moved To Q&A
Please post all questions in the Q&A section
does this work on 1.4.2?
i forgot to block OTA when i was at 1.4.1 and it automatically updated to 1.4.2 now...