Hey everyone, I just purchased a 16G NT for my 8 year old daughter, she's LOVES to read plus enjoys all the ANDROID stuff. My question would be this...
What would be the easiest root method?
If I root and add the full Android experience will she lose all the B&N stuff?
I want her to be able to easily browse for new books to purchase BUT also get to use the Android Market for her games and whatnot.
Thanks in advance for the help!
EDIT: Oh yea and from what I've read on most ROMs. Go Launcher seems to be the "go to launcher" for the devs, I'm not a big fan of it... Any ROM or way of using a different launcher? Remove Go Launcher from a ROM?
Try indirects root method, I can post the link when I find it, as it only requires the use of a bootable sdcard. That method gives you root access, plus two new launchers, adw and go launcher. Im not a fan of go launcher, so I chose to use adw as my default. This method is called stock+root, you get to keep all the stock bn stuff plus get all the cool Android play store too.
If you decide to run a different rom, such as cm7 or cm9 (icecream sandwich) you can have a more open experience and still keep all your apps purchased from bn. Just back everything up using titanium backup, then reinstall on after flashing your new rom. I've used this to run the apps that I purchased from bn on both cm7 and now cm9 and they run just as well as on stock.
If you do go with one of the cyanogen roms, you'll have to download the nook app from the market, but it works fine for reading your nook books, you can even shop from the app.
Good luck and don't let the amount of info scare you, it'll start to make sense after reading and rereading.
Here's the link to indirects root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583
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As for launchers, I'm happy with the stock Trebuchet launcher in CM9, but I've used ADW ex in the past and liked it too, though sometimes the dev throws in some unusual stuff and makes it default. I tried Go Launcher once and didn't care for it, though I don't recall why.
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Thanks you guys. Definitely helpful info. Covered my questions so far. So is CM9 working well for the NT? I might go for CM7 but I do love the Trebuchet Launcher. Again, THANKS!!
The big feature not working in cm9 is hardware acceleration. This means no Netflix or HD video or higher end games.
They're making a lot of progress though.
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CM9 may not be the best for your daughter. Remember it will time out in another 20 days or so and you will have reflash the new version. Indirect's rooting gives you all B&N just like it is stock and you can also get the full tablet experience with the Google Play Store.
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I haven't tried flashing any of the new ROMs because I like the BN Reader app that comes on the Nook. I've been looking at the various threads and haven't seen anything mentioned about it. Let's say I flash HC, will I be able to read my magazines?
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Yes... and no.
I used this process to root and add HC:
At the B&N forum on Android Central in the stickies section: 54069-guide-how-root-your-nook-color.html
When I completed this process, I had full use of the B&N app.
But I also used the CWM method (ClockworkMod/Rom Manager) and that eliminated the stock B&N apps for me, although you could, presumably, D/L some functionality via the market with the Nook App.
Now, I have the full functionality with the "Home" Launcher that was on the NC when I completed my root in the first method, but that goes away to some extent if you add, say, ADW Launcher IF YOU SELECT THAT LAUNCHER WHILE USING THE INVERTED U BUTTON; THE BUTTON THAT ALLOWS YOU TO PICK WHICH LAUNCHER YOU WANT TO USE.
So now, when I hit the "Home" function, I pick between the launchers from the pop up window that wants me to choose.
When I want all B&N functionality, I just pick the "Home" Launcher, which has full B&N functionality. When I want to do more non-B&N stuff, I use ADW Launcher. I picked ADW Launcher because their non-pay version allows you to change the icon size, while Launcher Pro makes you get the paid version to do that.
Hope this helps...
natoe33 said:
I haven't tried flashing any of the new ROMs because I like the BN Reader app that comes on the Nook. I've been looking at the various threads and haven't seen anything mentioned about it. Let's say I flash HC, will I be able to read my magazines?
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No, you cannot use the stock B&N app on any of the Froyo ROMs, HoneyComb ROMs or the upcoming CM7. These ROMs basically wipe the B&N software.
The stock B&N app is only available on rooted 1.01 or 1.1 (Eclair).
For the newer ROMS you would have to download the B&N app from the market.
I am on phiremod (froyo) and the nook app from the market works for the books I had previously bought. I just had to re-download them (but not repay of course)
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Looks like I'm sticking with Nootered 1.1 until/unless BN decides to switch to Froyo or HC then.
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That would be your best bet because i know the books work but the mag and kids read to me books don't.
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Looks like I'm sticking with Nootered 1.1 until/unless BN decides to switch to Froyo or HC then.
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if stock is that important to you just use the dual boot option to load another rom in a new partition. all of this is posted in the development forum
Agreed - the way to go is Nookie Froyo 0.6.7 on SD card - I used a 4GB SabDisk that I picked up for like $12.99 at Office Depot. When I want to run the NC as an Andoid tablet, I pop in the card and it works just fine.
When I pop out the SD card and re-boot, back to stock NC, no footprints at all of the Froyo - and I have my magazines and the wonderful reader on the stock Nook Color.
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Agreed - the way to go is Nookie Froyo 0.6.7 on SD card - I used a 4GB SabDisk that I picked up for like $12.99 at Office Depot. When I want to run the NC as an Andoid tablet, I pop in the card and it works just fine.
When I pop out the SD card and re-boot, back to stock NC, no footprints at all of the Froyo - and I have my magazines and the wonderful reader on the stock Nook Color.
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What steps did you take to get the other card like that? I just picked up the same card, for this very reason... but unsure how to go about doing this.
Thanks for the help
I'm in the same boat as I subscribe to some magazines on the Nook.. I've tried to pull the stock reader out and get it installed in the HC preview running from sdcard, but hit a bunch of snags with missing lib files. Since there are others wanting this too I'll take another snag at getting all the libraries needed.
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I'm in the same boat as I subscribe to some magazines on the Nook.. I've tried to pull the stock reader out and get it installed in the HC preview running from sdcard, but hit a bunch of snags with missing lib files. Since there are others wanting this too I'll take another snag at getting all the libraries needed.
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If you can manage this, I will Love you forever.
Seriously.
dependencies getting me..
So far I haven't had a whole lot of time to work on this but I've pulled the apk and have started going through the dependencies that are causing it to fail to run. I'm hoping to get some time this week to work more on it. I really want to have it working (if it's possible) before the Honeycomb V5 build makes it out as I'd like to ditch the dual booting and simply use HC for it all.
On a good note I found a thread here on XDA with an APK reverse engineering tool, so hopefully this will help speed it along.
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So far I haven't had a whole lot of time to work on this but I've pulled the apk and have started going through the dependencies that are causing it to fail to run. I'm hoping to get some time this week to work more on it. I really want to have it working (if it's possible) before the Honeycomb V5 build makes it out as I'd like to ditch the dual booting and simply use HC for it all.
On a good note I found a thread here on XDA with an APK reverse engineering tool, so hopefully this will help speed it along.
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I have made some progress fixing the dependencies: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976270
Just an FYI, using ApkManager and decompiling/recompiling the Reader.apk won't work automatically. I had to fix some layout xml files.
After going through the APK I think I may need to start a thread in the dev section as it appears there are many more hooks than simply pulling the libs over with the apk.
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I have made some progress fixing the dependencies: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976270
Just an FYI, using ApkManager and decompiling/recompiling the Reader.apk won't work automatically. I had to fix some layout xml files.
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Ahh good stuff! I used APKTool to decompile and going to go over what you've already done and see if I can help.. Since you have more of the technical details already there If I make any progress I'll post it there. Also, may want to move it to the Dev thread.
How to load book previouly bought on nook stock reader to the market version of nook for android. It does not seem to regonize them. Haven't been able to find process of how to do this yet. It says it supports it, but no directions on how to. I tried loading barnes and noble purchased ebook on another reader and it was asking for username password. Which for some reason can not remember.
So how do I load epubs that I purchased from barnes and noble on orignal stock nook color. I believe some are children eread books someone mention those can not be read by Nook for Android market app is that correct?
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How to load book previouly bought on nook stock reader to the market version of nook for android. It does not seem to regonize them. Haven't been able to find process of how to do this yet. It says it supports it, but no directions on how to. I tried loading barnes and noble purchased ebook on another reader and it was asking for username password. Which for some reason can not remember.
So how do I load epubs that I purchased from barnes and noble on orignal stock nook color. I believe some are children eread books someone mention those can not be read by Nook for Android market app is that correct?
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Simply put you have to log in to your B&N account on the nook app. If you don't remember your user name and password then...I guess you'd be out of luck? I mean there are ways to figure out your password and username (their website, or call them) so you could try that, but there is no way to just import them to the app without it, unless you made a backup on your computer of them prior to going away from the stock reader. Let me know if that is the case, I may be able to help you.
Also, I don't believe that the B&N format is simply ePub (I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure) and so if you were to want to use a different app (like Aldiko), you'd have to convert the file (assuming it's DRM free)
And you're correct, at this time childrens books can not be read on the android app, but they are working on it (along with magazines) from what rumors say.
If you need more help let me know.
I have found "alternate" sources for my magazines now (in PDF format) and canceled my magazine subs through B&N. I really liked the reader and some of the extra features, but I really want to move forward with CM7 (and not dual-booting).
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what was the process for logging in and registering nook with stock app, meaning how does B&N site regonzie Nook Color Reader, when you first register to provide a email for userid. It as been a while since I had stock nook reader so I have forgotten what I used. The problem I am having is I made a back up off all my B&N epub docs but the market app does not evern regonize them and or not sure how to select or load them into the nook market app. I guess I will check to see if there is documentation on nook market app.
stwallman said:
I have found "alternate" sources for my magazines now (in PDF format) and canceled my magazine subs through B&N. I really liked the reader and some of the extra features, but I really want to move forward with CM7 (and not dual-booting).
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Care to share the alternate sources for mags ... either by posting here or by PM? Likewise I don't want to get into dual-booting or having to stop and pull-out my sdcard to switch functionality. And CM7 will be all the more appealing than it is now once they incorporate the tablet tweaks that mad-murdock (a Cyanogenmod dev and member of teamdouche) is working on.
Hi all,
I just bought a Nook Tablet, and I'm already in love with the price and speed (I've loaded games like Shine Runner, and they run perfectly - I honestly didn't expect it!). I've spent quite a bit of time researching my issues and have not been able to fix some of them.
Anyway, my tablet came with 1.4.1 installed. I used this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583&page=11) to root my Nook. I had no problems. I then installed Market, have the Google apps running, added Go Launcher EX, and everything runs fine.
Except for third party apps and other things. Here are my issues.
1) Can't run NTHiddenSettings.apk or similar apps - when I use the Package Installer I get an error message about not being able to run the application (For security reasons, your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market), then I'm dumped to the hidden settings. I try to change the 3rd party app setting, but nothing happens. I've read a bit about it and it seems it has to do with 1.4.1.
2) Can't set Go Launcher EX as the default launcher. Actually, I can, but nothing happens. The Nook launcher is always the default. I've tried to clear the settings on the application manager, and I do get the prompt regarding which launcher I want to use - but it always uses the Nook one. I read the Newbie FAQ and it seems the usual way to get to the launcher is by using "Search" and running the app manually - that works. I only want to know if I can use the "N" button to run Go Launcher automatically.
I'm about to downgrade my NT to 1.4.0, since I can't find any other way to fix my issues. Or is there a way to keep 1.4.1 and run 3rd party apps and change my launcher?
Thanks for any help!
As far as I know, 1.4.1 didn't bring any additional functionality to the device, just an attempt by B&N to close some doors they left open. In other words, you won't be losing anything by downgrading to 1.4.0. I'm sure if I'm wrong, someone will chime in to correct me.
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Oh well I've seen 1.4.1 gives just troubles, you will be better in 1.4.0
~ Veronica
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Birdsbeaks said:
As far as I know, 1.4.1 didn't bring any additional functionality to the device, just an attempt by B&N to close some doors they left open. In other words, you won't be losing anything by downgrading to 1.4.0. I'm sure if I'm wrong, someone will chime in to correct me.
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He will lose all his apps installed, if he can't run titanium backup or any other app to backup apps then he will have to install everything again.
~ Veronica
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Thanks for all your answers!
Here's what I did. My Nook is running almost perfectly well now. I can't see the SDCard on my PC, but hopefully I'll fix that pretty quickly.
1) Rooted using the SDCard procedure.
2) Installed the Gapps Zip file.
3) Used this procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473973 in order to be able to load 3rd party apps. Success!
4) Ran NTHiddenSettings and enabled USB debugging, etc.
5) Installed HomeCatcher.
6) Installed the one click install for CWM.
Now my Nook is rooted, has GoLauncher EX as its default, and is ready with CWM. I can't be happier. Almost everything I could ever want out of a Galaxy Tab for far less money! Thank you all
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Almost everything I could ever want out of a Galaxy Tab for far less money! Thank you all
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And without pesky cameras and gps modules for big brother to track you with!
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So I rooted the Nook as soon as it came out a while ago. It started getting screwy recently. Wi-fi stops working. Random apps crash. I want to start over. What would you guys say is the best and stable route to go? I have the 16gb model and an sd card.
Stock 1.4.2 - Starting over with new partitions
ChrisCastle said:
So I rooted the Nook as soon as it came out a while ago. It started getting screwy recently. Wi-fi stops working. Random apps crash. I want to start over. What would you guys say is the best and stable route to go? I have the 16gb model and an sd card.
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I just wiped both of my 16g nooks last night, as I was wanting to repartion the internal card, and after looking over many many many posts, this is what I ended up trying. I can not explain how easy this was. Both are working great, albeit, stock 1.4.2 - Now, off to Root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663836
I meant more along the lines of which ROM seems to be the best route right now.
If you're still rooted, install indirect's app, flash clockworkmod recovery and flash cm9.
Unless you want to use your nook for high end games or netflix, cm9 is the way to go. Its pure sexy android tablet edition.
Make sure to make a backup in recovery before doing anything.
I guess I'm gonna give CM9 a go. I was just hesitant because its still in Alpha. Will the nook apps still work? Library....etc....
No, apps from the Nook OS, afaik, do not play well with other roms. You could try to back them up with titanium backup and see how it goes, but I don't think it'll go well.
FWIW, there is a B&N android app you could get instead.
That B&N app works with CM9?
The one from the play store does, yes.
Cool......Gonna give it a try then.
I am running cm7 internally and i backed up my games and apps that i downloaded from bn when i was on stock and they all work on my cm7. Im not sure if they would work on ics, but they do work on cm7. Also, the bn app from the android market works really well, as long as you aren't trying to read any of the interactive nook books.
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Just wanted to let you know that I installed cm9 to see if the apps work and they do. I've tried all of the apps that I purchased from the bn appstore, back when I was on stock, and they all work wonderfully. So, no need to worry about that being an issue. By the way, the new cm9 release seems to be a whole lot more stable, so give it a try.
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Oh yeah apps from the B&N app store should work when backed up and restored. The only reason they wouldn't if it is a paid app and the app developer has some sort of license check thrown in that checks to see if you paid for it. They could also make it so apps are tied tightly to the store; with amazon app store apps, you need the amazon app store installed for the apps to work (at least for the paid ones, in my experience) . It seems this isn't the case for B&N though.
System apps though from the stock B&N OS will probably not play well with an aosp rom. I imagine its similiar to trying to get something like HTC sense to work in aosp roms.
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So I'm looking to go into CM7 or CM9...not sure yet. The instruction state that this will wipe all stock data. I was just wondering if its permanent. Will I be able to go back to stock 1.4.2 or whatever I want later on?
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So I'm looking to go into CM7 or CM9...not sure yet. The instruction state that this will wipe all stock data. I was just wondering if its permanent. Will I be able to go back to stock 1.4.2 or whatever I want later on?
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You can go back to stock/factory fresh whenever you want. Make sure you do backups - easier to to return to your current state.
In case you are worried that your paid apps won't work, all of mine do. I'm using quickoffice pro and office suite from bn as well as all.my games, angry birds and such. There may be some that won't work, but all ones I paid for still work with both custom roms.
Hope this helps
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Hi folks,
I love the chrome browser and want to see it run on my Nook Tablet.
Is this possible ? Has anyone thought about it ? I guess there must be some way to hack the apk to install it on older SDK.
Cheers,
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You got an 8GB or a 16GB? Cause' you can get Chrome browser on CM9 and if you have a 16GB, use CM10 0.02 to get Chrome.
Thanks. I have a 16GB. So one way is to flash to CM10 0.02 then install Chrome.
However i'm not really into flashing my NT, considering there might be some risk of bricking if I mess up the process.
Is it possible to do the other way around: ie. to hack Chrome apk to make it compatible with rooted 2.3.4 ?
To my understanding, there are several of kernel level standards that need to be met for a ROM to use Google Chrome for Android, and I don't believe it there are very many, if any, stock gingerbread devices that can use Chrome. I will point out, however, that Chrome works on CM9 0.05.1 except for adjusting settings. I've used it for a while now.
If you Google it there is an apk floating around with most restrictions removed. But its meant for 4.0 without market access. Try dolphin browser if you can't get it to work
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To the best of my knowledge chrome only works on ics and up.
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I looked for the longest time as well and couldn't find any way to do chrome on stock NT16. I finally bit the bullet and am playing around with CM9 and CM10. The mods are very cool and I will keep using them but there are some stability issues. There is some very nice development activity going on still and I am hoping this will smooth out.
However, that being said,I am not as impressed with mobile chrome as I had hoped. If you don't want to flash a non-stock ROM,I would go with dolphin browser as previously suggested.
If you do get chrome on stock please share here.
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I looked for the longest time as well and couldn't find any way to do chrome on stock NT16. I finally bit the bullet and am playing around with CM9 and CM10. The mods are very cool and I will keep using them but there are some stability issues. There is some very nice development activity going on still and I am hoping this will smooth out.
However, that being said,I am not as impressed with mobile chrome as I had hoped. If you don't want to flash a non-stock ROM,I would go with dolphin browser as previously suggested.
If you do get chrome on stock please share here.
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I know this is an old thread, but I found and loaded Chrome on my 8gb tablet as well as on my mobile phone, neither of which are running ICS.
The Nook is stock ROM rooted.
If interested, I can attach the apk I used.
I'm not particularly impressed with it, but it runs. Of the browsers I have tried, I would rank it a bit faster than stock, but slower than Dolphin and Opera Mini. Firefox is not nice at all.
Opera is still my favorite. The home screen is nicely suited to tablet viewing.
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I know this is an old thread, but I found and loaded Chrome on my 8gb tablet as well as on my mobile phone, neither of which are running ICS.
The Nook is stock ROM rooted.
If interested, I can attach the apk I used.
I'm not particularly impressed with it, but it runs. Of the browsers I have tried, I would rank it a bit faster than stock, but slower than Dolphin and Opera Mini. Firefox is not nice at all.
Opera is still my favorite. The home screen is nicely suited to tablet viewing.
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hello nook gurus.
i purchased 2 nook tablet 16's for my kiddos for christmas - i wanted to add the play store and other apps that are available via the playstore to the BN home launcher. I have one tablet on 1.43, and one on 1.42 (they were refurbs, so i got two different versions). The 1.42 is rooted, but i want them to use the actual BN functions, along with having a way to load up kids games, like Zoodles, or the like to learn on as well. Is there a way to sideload, or ensure those programs downloaded and running in the ADW Laucher will work on the BN Launcher? I appreciate any help. There is a wealth of information here, but its hard to find what is applicable now, as versions have changed, loopholes closed, and different roots around.
Thanks for anyone who can point me in the right direction(s)!
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hello nook gurus.
i purchased 2 nook tablet 16's for my kiddos for christmas - i wanted to add the play store and other apps that are available via the playstore to the BN home launcher. I have one tablet on 1.43, and one on 1.42 (they were refurbs, so i got two different versions). The 1.42 is rooted, but i want them to use the actual BN functions, along with having a way to load up kids games, like Zoodles, or the like to learn on as well. Is there a way to sideload, or ensure those programs downloaded and running in the ADW Laucher will work on the BN Launcher? I appreciate any help. There is a wealth of information here, but its hard to find what is applicable now, as versions have changed, loopholes closed, and different roots around.
Thanks for anyone who can point me in the right direction(s)!
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With 1.4.2, yes. Find an app called NookColorAppManager via Google and you can very easily use downloaded apps on the default home screen. 1.4.3 changed something so this app doesn't work anymore (though you could revert both to 1.4.0, root and install the Play store on both, and remove OTA capabilities (all can be done by reading the stickies in the development section) then you can do it too.
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It's no longer on the market but I found a link to it and got em all worked out . Thanks for the help!