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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Troubleshoot missing B&N Content
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 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?
Previously rooted with Zookandnergy. Had to reset. It still shows B&N Nook Tablet USB Device (twice) under Disk Drives in Device Manager.
What is the latest greatest root option. Do I even need to do the adb driver install or can that be bypassed? Suggestions?
I don't think there really is any "latest and greatest" method ... either you go with Snowball mod (which removes as much of the B&N framework as possible) or you go with N&Z (which gives options from debloating ... i.e. just removing B&N apps). Personally, I used N&Z over a month ago and haven't had any reason to do anything else. I have Google Apps running, plus the Amazon Market, and am very happy with ADW launcher. I did install the SystemUI.apk that has the ICS buttons and remaps the book icon to a home icon. I'll be content with that until CM9 alphas/betas are released.
Edit: oh, and the FAQ has several links on how to deal with driver/device manager issues.
Seems like my big issue is there is no browser icon after resetting. Can't find any way to get to internet.
What exactly did you end up doing to reset? Erase/deregister? Magic SD card?
erase/deregister. What I have on the screen now is BOOKS NEWSTAND MOVIES MUSIC APPS. There is also a white bar the spans the top of these. The n button appears to just realign me back to the home screen but i don't get the white buttons that popo up.
At this point, I would recommend doing the Magic SD card too if you can. I believe that Erase/deregister cleans the /data/ folder, and the Magic SD card will clean /system/. It sounds from the behavior that you have something tweaked in your SystemUI.apk. You could just replace that with the stock one, but I would recommend starting fresh just in case you installed anything else that modified /system/.
OK, and what is (where) the Magic SD card?
Here
so there is no other alternative to accessing the stock browser?
None that I know of. You could try pulling it from the restore zip and reinstalling maybe.
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wedmiston said:
so there is no other alternative to accessing the stock browser?
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Honestly, the stock browser sucks. I installed Dolphin HD browser as recommended by many members of this forum and never looked back. Dolphin has tabbed browsing, easy bookmarks and a quick access page which makes it very similar to the Chrome browser I use on my laptop. The stock browser is like using one of the original IE browsers.
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Think I'll opt for Magic SD. Any risk of it updating to 1.4.1? (came with 1.4.0 stock thankfully)
It is possible, but if you root and block OTAs right away, you should be safe.
One thing I forgot to mention earlier, I think Snowball mod incorporates the white-on-white menu fix ... that is nice. I haven't done that on mine, I've just lived with it.
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Umlaat said:
Honestly, the stock browser sucks. I installed Dolphin HD browser as recommended by many members of this forum and never looked back. Dolphin has tabbed browsing, easy bookmarks and a quick access page which makes it very similar to the Chrome browser I use on my laptop. The stock browser is like using one of the original IE browsers.
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He's trying to root and cannot get to the stock browser, so another browser isn't an option.
Sorry, just realized I didn't answer your question. As mr welch said, none that I know of. Also, given that the procedure for starting from scratch is so well documented now and should only take 30-60 minutes, I would recommend you start over as well since you seem to be having some issues with your current setup.
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Think I'll opt for Magic SD. Any risk of it updating to 1.4.1? (came with 1.4.0 stock thankfully)
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There are many posts on these forums about rooting 1.4.0 and 1.4.1. I suggest doing as I did and reading the various posts and then deciding on what will work best for you. I am currently rooted on 1.4.1, not OTA blocked, have access to Google Amazon B&N markets, can sideload from the browser ( using newest nthiddensettings.apk) and use android wonder machine to sideload.
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Umlaat said:
There are many posts on these forums about rooting 1.4.0 and 1.4.1. I suggest doing as I did and reading the various posts and then deciding on what will work best for you. I am currently rooted on 1.4.1, not OTA blocked, have access to Google Amazon B&N markets, can sideload from the browser ( using newest nthiddensettings.apk) and use android wonder machine to sideload.
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Pardon me the questions but for you what's the difference between 1.4.1 and 1.4.0? are the fixes/changes notables? in few words why will i want to update to 1.4.1? advantages? i have been wondering this for long lol and i have read DeanGibson's thread but i see some people have a bit of trouble with the process.
Veronica
Just completed filming a simplified root method using SDcards, posted video and instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439630
and just realized my laptop does not have an micros sd slot...
wedmiston said:
and just realized my laptop does not have an micros sd slot...
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I assume you are copying the restore file to the card? Just use your Nook. Put it in the root directory, and one you restore, make sure you delete or rename the file so you don't restore again on accident.
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thats just it, how to get it on the Nook when I don't have access to a browser? I cannot for the life of me find where the stock browser went!
Anyone else using Battery Indicator and having it not work after going through this unroot and hijack process from Indirect's thread? It doesn't work for me now as it doesn't show anything on the status bar. When I try and go to Display Settings it gives me an error "The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly." and Force Close. Just trying to figure out if it's related to the rooting or restoring one of the many apps from my Titanium backup.
Also, my Read In Store option for B&N did not work today when I was in the store.
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Also, my Read In Store option for B&N did not work today when I was in the store.
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Right after I rooted it back in December it was working in the Barnes & Noble store then. I'll check it again tomorrow.
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SCClockDr said:
Right after I rooted it back in December it was working in the Barnes & Noble store then. I'll check it again tomorrow.
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Yep mine worked last week when I was rooted using DeanGibson's root, but I changed to Indirect's in order to take advantage of OTA block. Now I seem to have lost some functionality.
sangahm said:
Yep mine worked last week when I was rooted using DeanGibson's root, but I changed to Indirect's in order to take advantage of OTA block. Now I seem to have lost some functionality.
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Indirect's OTA block method has removed my ability to use the B&N store properly -- can't complete purchases or download items that have been purchased. My solution has been to restore my 1.4.0 servicemanager, do what I need to do, and then restore the 9.9.9 version.
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Also, my Read In Store option for B&N did not work today when I was in the store.
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Nook customer assistant took one look at my device and said "Aah, it's rooted, routed mine as well. Sorry the instore 1 hour read option is not available to rooted Nooks.“
LOL even B&N folks are rooting.
I suspect this is a policy change after the 1.4.1 OTA. I am positive that it was available in Dec. post Christmas, 'cause I was not looking for it at the time I 1st went to B&N after I rooted & blocked OTA.
They still have the 53 page sample read though.
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SCClockDr said:
Nook customer assistant took one look at my device and said "Aah, it's rooted, routed mine as well. Sorry the instore 1 hour read option is not available to rooted Nooks.“
LOL even B&N folks are rooting.
I suspect this is a policy change after the 1.4.1 IT'S. I am positive that was available in Dec. post Christmas, 'cause I was not looking for it at the time I 1st went to B&N after I rooted & blocked OTA.
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No, but I was on rooted 1.4.1 with DeanGibson's method and was able to ReadInStore. It was only when I restored to 1.40 stock then rooted with Indirects method, along with OTA block and ADB Hijack, that the RIS option was not functioning.
I prefer to keep the OTA blocking on, as I don't want to get an unexpected B&N surprise.
I tried to root with DG's method first, then apply the OTA block and it stopped functioning, so apparently you cannot mix the two (or you have to do it differently than I did).
Ok, I'm back to having the B&N full functionality.
I had to restore back to 1.40 using Indirect's one button Unroot method.
Then I rooted again, no debloat, and checked at my local B&N. Everything fine. I then applied the OTA block, and still have the Read Instore and ability to buy books. But I have not applied the adb Hijack option yet.
So not sure why it didn't work first time around, or what made it work after redoing the process, but it is working again. Tomorrow I will apply the adb Hijack option and see if it breaks anything.
Now as to the first issue of the Battery Indicator, it was due to restoring Launchpad Lite 2.7 from my Titanium Backup. This broke BI, so when I uninstalled it, everything is working.
Update 1/26:
Applied the ADB Root Hijack and went to the B&N store. This time RIS did work, however I had to reboot several times to see the InStore option. When I rebooted it was lost. Had to reboot again several times before it came back. So it does work but the B&N server must be very tempermental. My advice for anyone rooted and wanting to see the Instore option is to reboot several times and see if it comes up before trying anything drastic.
Hi everyone,
Just bought a nook touch today and while I really like the device I am a bit disappointed that I am unable to use some of the apps I have on my phone. I have previously rooted my Galaxy S 4G using a one click software from these forums so that is the extent of my rooting experience.
I looked and it does have 1.4.1 which as I understand is the cause of my problem not being able to use some of the apps I want to use. I also noticed that there are a few different methods of rooting this device which I find a bit confusing.
Does anyone know which is considered to be the easiest and possibly most reliable for people with limited rooting experience?
Hello , this is nook tablet forum not Nook touch, if you have the right device then there are many threads discussing this, there 3 methods the normal using a computer installing drivers and root, using an sdcard format it and root from it or after you install CWM restore/flash one of the ROM' s that already come with root, appspot and tweaks. Use the one you think is easier for you.
If you use the normal method as you're in 1.4.1 you need to first use the acclaim_update.zip "magic card" by adam outlet to go back to stock 1.4.0 . Lastly once you're rooted install CWM and wait for another release of CM7 or CM9.
PS:read the FAQ there is good information and a video section to make it easier for you to root
~ Veronica
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Wow, sorry I dont know why I typed nook touch. I meant to say I have a nook tablet. Lol... I guess I should get more sleep hehe.
Is there a way to just get one or two apps loaded? Really thats all I am doing this for so I can load a Manga reader app I use on my android phone.
Elazul2k said:
Wow, sorry I dont know why I typed nook touch. I meant to say I have a nook tablet. Lol... I guess I should get more sleep hehe.
Is there a way to just get one or two apps loaded? Really thats all I am doing this for so I can load a Manga reader app I use on my android phone.
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Unfortunately you can't because your NT came with 1.4.1 and B&N took down the ability of sideload apps, in 1.4.0 that is not aproblem.
~ Veronica
Elazul2k said:
Wow, sorry I dont know why I typed nook touch. I meant to say I have a nook tablet. Lol... I guess I should get more sleep hehe.
Is there a way to just get one or two apps loaded? Really thats all I am doing this for so I can load a Manga reader app I use on my android phone.
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You do NOT need to "root" in order to do what you want but you WILL need the ability to side-load app's which is only available in version 1.4.0.
Your option would be to "revert" (As Veronica Said) to 1.4.0 and install the app's you want. If you don't block OTA's however, your tablet will eventually be upgraded without your input back to 1.4.1 and the side-loading capability would disappear.
See This Valuable Post by AdamOutler for additional information.
Land Master said:
You do NOT need to "root" in order to do what you want but you WILL need the ability to side-load app's which is only available in version 1.4.0.
Your option would be to "revert" (As Veronica Said) to 1.4.0 and install the app's you want. If you don't block OTA's however, your tablet will eventually be upgraded without your input back to 1.4.1 and the side-loading capability would disappear.
See This Valuable Post by AdamOutler for additional information.
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Thanks for the link. That is exactly what I am looking for. Quick question though. After downgrading to 1.4.0 and then loading the apps I want if I do not block nt from going back to 1.4.1 would I lose the abilty to use the apps I had loaded?
Elazul2k said:
Thanks for the link. That is exactly what I am looking for. Quick question though. After downgrading to 1.4.0 and then loading the apps I want if I do not block nt from going back to 1.4.1 would I lose the abilty to use the apps I had loaded?
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I don't believe so but I'm not 100% sure. I think Once they have been side-loaded they will still work but adding more app's in the future will be blocked.
I have performed the steps in This Thread to block the updates (OTA's) if you are interested in taking it a step further.
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I don't believe so but I'm not 100% sure. I think Once they have been side-loaded they will still work but adding more app's in the future will be blocked.
I have performed the steps in This Thread to block the updates (OTA's) if you are interested in taking it a step further.
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Is there any reason to actually keep the 1.4.1 update? Like were any bug fixes actually addressed or was it just a big middle finger more or less? Also, was there any chance of a 1.4.2 update in the future and would my nt be able to even update if I blocked the 1.4.1 update. Assuming no on that one?
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Is there any reason to actually keep the 1.4.1 update? Like were any bug fixes actually addressed or was it just a big middle finger more or less? Also, was there any chance of a 1.4.2 update in the future and would my nt be able to even update if I blocked the 1.4.1 update. Assuming no on that one?
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Nop there is no reason to keep 1.4.1. About what is fixed in 1.4.1 or what is new, well the only noticeable "new" feature is the lack of sideloading, the rest is a myth because anyone here have been able to see any difference beyond the sideloading thing.
Someone wrote that it supposedly have better battery life but so far no proofs nada de nada mi amigo.
~ Veronica
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.
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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.