This rom is based on Stock 1.4.1 + Root + Additional Stuff. It is flashed via CWM.
It provides an easy upgrade for people currently running 1.4.0.
If you are running 1.4.1 now - it is easier to root it using indirect's thread here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583
[Disclaimer] I'll not be responsible for any damage done to your NT using this zip.
Credits:
1. Indirect, nemith & Goncezilla - for porting CWM to NT
2. brianf21 & gojimi - for Hidden Settings and HomeCatcher apps
3. AdamOutler, Loglud, hkvc, Bauwkz ... and all NT Devs
Links (do not mirror):
http://hotfile.com/dl/144306077/e77bd97/Nook141root.zip.html
Pre-requisite
You need to have a working CWM - either on SDCard or using the app created by Indirect
To install CWM on SDCard, follow this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446987
To install CWM using indirect's app, follow this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458630
Instructions:
1. Copy the zip (Nook141root.zip) to internal or external SD Card
2. Boot into CWM
3. Do a backup of your current rom (very important)
4. Install Nook141root.zip - took about 5 min
5. Reboot
6. Go through the bn registration process
7. Press "n" button and select HomeCatcher as default
8. Select zeam launcher as default
9. Use NTHiddenSettings to disable automount, enable adb and unknown sources
10. Configure it to your own liking - replace launcher, debloat etc
Additional Apps Included:
1. Superuser
2. HomeCatcher - thanks gojimi
3. NT Hidden Settings - thanks brianf21
4. NT Recovery Flasher - thanks indirect
5. Zeam Launcher
6. Gapps, Market, Gmail, Talk and VoiceSearch
7. Button Savior
8. Busybox Installer
9. CM Email - replace stock Email
10. Desk Clock, Calendar & Calculator
Notes:
1. This update will wipe everything (data and cache) - so you should backup your apps and data using Titanium for easy restore back
2. This update won't touch the recovery partition - If you want to be able to return to factory state, use NT Recovery Flasher to flash the Stock Recovery image (Comes with CWM and 1.4.1 recovery image)
Can you explain what is the advantage of 1.4.1 ?. Also did you test it to see if homecatcher doesn't kill the N button as it has happened in 1.4.0 root?
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
lavero.burgos said:
Can you explain what is the advantage of 1.4.1 ?. Also did you test it to see if homecatcher doesn't kill the N button as it has happened in 1.4.0 root?
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
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Frankly I'm not sure about the real advantage - I only own it for a week +.
I am not sure about the homecatcher problem (use it only at the beginning) and once I set default launcher to zeam - it's not used anymore.
Pressing "n" button will brings out quicknav - then pressing home will go to zeam. Is it normal?
I'm still playing and learning - anyway with CWM, you don't have to worry about messing it up
wanted to thank you for this. I used in combonation with Indirect root and NT works great
any reason as to why i go to download an app from the android market and the tablet reboots, it does this for all apps also
robdeezle said:
any reason as to why i go to download an app from the android market and the tablet reboots, it does this for all apps also
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I don't have the problem?
I'm on cm7 now and won't be able to test until I get home.
Sent from my BNTV250 using Tapatalk
Very nice work but im having an issue keeping the "unknown sources" box to stay checked... any workaround for this?
Sent from my BNTV250 using Tapatalk
robdeezle said:
any reason as to why i go to download an app from the android market and the tablet reboots, it does this for all apps also
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I had this installed, and didn't have this issue. Then I installed cm7 alpha, experienced the near brick, and after recovering was going to come back to this rom, but after flashing it I was experiencing the same issue you're having now. I never did get it fixed, just ended up going back to cm7.
I wouldn't mind going back to this until the cm7 beta becomes available, so I'll be keeping an eye on this in case a solution arises.
jayjr1105 said:
Very nice work but im having an issue keeping the "unknown sources" box to stay checked... any workaround for this?
Sent from my BNTV250 using Tapatalk
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Use NT Hidden settings. Steps:
1. Check "Unknown Sources" then Back and Click on "Unknown Sources Hack"
2. Exit
3. Go back to NT Hidden Settings and repeat step 1 & 2
Now if you go back to NT Hidden Settings again you'll notice Unknown Sources remains Checked - do nothing and exit.
I have tested to install some apps from SD Card and it works
porthos75 said:
I had this installed, and didn't have this issue. Then I installed cm7 alpha, experienced the near brick, and after recovering was going to come back to this rom, but after flashing it I was experiencing the same issue you're having now. I never did get it fixed, just ended up going back to cm7.
I wouldn't mind going back to this until the cm7 beta becomes available, so I'll be keeping an eye on this in case a solution arises.
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I don't have this problem but maybe you can try this: Boot into CWM and clear cache, dalvik cache and fix permissions.
cobrato said:
Use NT Hidden settings. Steps:
1. Check "Unknown Sources" then Back and Click on "Unknown Sources Hack"
2. Exit
3. Go back to NT Hidden Settings and repeat step 1 & 2
Now if you go back to NT Hidden Settings again you'll notice Unknown Sources remains Checked - do nothing and exit.
I have tested to install some apps from SD Card and it works
I don't have this problem but maybe you can try this: Boot into CWM and clear cache, dalvik cache and fix permissions.
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yeah, that's the first thing I tried actually, didn't make a difference.
cobrato said:
Use NT Hidden settings. Steps:
1. Check "Unknown Sources" then Back and Click on "Unknown Sources Hack"
2. Exit
3. Go back to NT Hidden Settings and repeat step 1 & 2
Now if you go back to NT Hidden Settings again you'll notice Unknown Sources remains Checked - do nothing and exit.
I have tested to install some apps from SD Card and it works
I don't have this problem but maybe you can try this: Boot into CWM and clear cache, dalvik cache and fix permissions.
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This worked, thanks! Trick is to do steps 1 and 2 twice... I am still having trouble restoring apps from TiBu. Getting parsing errors when I try to restore facebook, chrome, etc. that I backed up on my captivate. I can install my standalone apk's but TiBu restoring apps doesn't seem to be working, at least for me.
jayjr1105 said:
This worked, thanks! Trick is to do steps 1 and 2 twice... I am still having trouble restoring apps from TiBu. Getting parsing errors when I try to restore facebook, chrome, etc. that I backed up on my captivate. I can install my standalone apk's but TiBu restoring apps doesn't seem to be working, at least for me.
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It may not work since you are restoring the backup from another device. Try to restore apps only without data.
porthos75 said:
I had this installed, and didn't have this issue. Then I installed cm7 alpha, experienced the near brick, and after recovering was going to come back to this rom, but after flashing it I was experiencing the same issue you're having now. I never did get it fixed, just ended up going back to cm7.
I wouldn't mind going back to this until the cm7 beta becomes available, so I'll be keeping an eye on this in case a solution arises.
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Same problem. reboot on app install from the market.
EDIT: It seems to have stopped now, but it did it 3 or 4 times, before i let it sit for a while and tried again. *shrug*
jayjr1105 said:
This worked, thanks! Trick is to do steps 1 and 2 twice... I am still having trouble restoring apps from TiBu. Getting parsing errors when I try to restore facebook, chrome, etc. that I backed up on my captivate. I can install my standalone apk's but TiBu restoring apps doesn't seem to be working, at least for me.
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I also have tons of issues with Titanium Backup, I had to disable the Busybox and SQLlite optimized installations for it to work. Otherwise, it would just hang up when I tried to restore apps.
fjhuerta said:
I also have tons of issues with Titanium Backup, I had to disable the Busybox and SQLlite optimized installations for it to work. Otherwise, it would just hang up when I tried to restore apps.
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by that you mean you force system busybox and sqlite in app processing mode settings? (I had to do this on a cheapo tablet for tbp to work)
So has anyone figured out how to stop the reboots while downloading apps, I cant even use anything barnes and noble from my nand restore, I was hoping this rom would save the day but doesnt look like it, guess its worth a shot.
i rooted my nook a wile back and recently the B&N store stopped working so i was trying to fix it and removed the account then it did a factory reset (i think) i had to to OBE. so now i tried to install tgps.apk and then nookunrooter.apk but it wouldn't. I get an error that says Parse error: There is a problem parsing the package???
any ideas?? i tried to do the 8 boots but its only goes to three before prompting the restore.
should i update in try and revert to 1.40 or try and root again from sdcard? then unroot again?
i feel so needy...
1 option: download acclaim_update.zip by AdamOutler to restore 1.4.0 completely, after thaat if N button does not work then do the Quick access to factory reset (the how to is stickied here in general section) Root again using your computer. As you have rooted before i guess you already have drivers and adb installed and working OR try this best sdcard method to root, its easy (tested by me).
~ Veronica
actually, the root sd cards might work here. If you are booting fine and stuff is just wonky like the half rooted state, you can use the sd card to force root on. Then you can enjoy or you can use the unrooter app to properly unroot and restore back to stock (after rooting again)
I had the same "Parse Error" issue. Drove me crazy. Here's what I did to fix it.
1. Remove SD Card. If necessary, copy the packages to the internal memory ("Media" mount).
2. Turn Nook off.
3. Turn Nook on.
4. Try to re-install package using the "Package Installer" option. Should work.
In my experience, if I try to run the Packages using "App installer" first, I always get a "Parse error" when I try to do it with "Package installer". Then I have to remove the SDCard, turn off the Nook, etc....
But that is not normal
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
Thanks, i got the nookunrooter.apk to work by installing the extra settings apk (not sure of the actual name) then messing with the settings forgot what i actual did :/
im happily rooted again but i really need to start doing a back up.
THIS IS FOR 1.4.1, 1.4.2, and 1.4.3 ONLY - Please don't quote the first post.
As of October 31 2013, the Nook Color with Froyo is dead in the water, as far as the Google Play store is concerned. Google updated to Google Play Services 4.0, and with it killed off the API support for Android 2.2 Froyo. That means that almost all apps being produced or updated since then will not support Froyo. If you look up Angry Birds on the Play Store website, you will see that the minimum system requirements are Android 2.3 and up.
What it does:
Permanently Enable ADB via uRamdisk
Installs adbWireless
Installs su and Superuser.apk
Installs Busybox
Installs Softkeys
Installs Zeam Launcher
Installs B&N HomeLauncher
Installs HomeCatcher
Installs NookColor Tools (To Enable Non-Market Installs)
Installs Live Wallpapers
Installs Custom Boot Animation
Fix to Allow update to Adobe Flash and Air
App Auto Install (Open up manualnooter-5.xx.xx.zip from sdcard drop in /data/app)
System Files that get Modified:
uRamdisk - Enable permanent ADB Access
/system/build.prop - Fingerprint change
download.db - Fixes Market "Download Unsuccessful" issues
services.jar - Fixes apps2sd
Changes:
August 20, 2012 -
Updated Adobe Flash to version 11.1.111.10
Moved Adobe Air from the Data partition, to the System partition. This is to fix the "Read-To-Me" playback error.
Fixed the missing text in the "NookColor Tools" app
Introduced versions that disable B&N updates, by utilizing the SQLite method
Introduced incremental updates, so that you can flash only the changes that were made in the upgrade
manualnooter-5.08.20.incremental.zip - This will make the changes from manualnooter-5.02.19 to manualnooter-5.08.20. It doesn't block B&N updates.
manualnooter-5.08.20.incremental_block_updates.zip - This will make the changes from manualnooter-5.02-19 to manualnooter-5.08.20. It will Block B&N updates
February 19, 2012 - Fixed script that deleted the kernel image, and left you stuck at "Read Forever"
February 12, 2012 - Initial release
Before you begin:
You must do a complete wipe before installing this package.
If you want to update to 1.4.3 - Instructions HERE
You must already have a registered Nook Color
YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ALL YOUR B&N CONTENT BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, OR YOU RUN THE RISK OF LOSING ALL ACCESS TO B&N CONTENT
You must have a Google Account, for Gmail, Market, Etc. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration use that one for this process.
You must have a bootable ClockWorkMod version 3.2.0.1 SD card: HERE - Use Win32DiskImager to flash this image to your SD card LINK
OR emmc CWM Recovery Installed
You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.
If you don't have enough posts to post in the development section, please go post in the Q&A section, and post with "MN5" in the heading. I don't read every post on this board, so I can get to you a little easier if you follow these guidelines.
Let's get started:
If you're running a previous MN 5, you do not need to do a complete wipe.
Download one of the Following ManualNooter 5 files based on your needs:
manualnooter-5.08.20.basic.zip - It doesn't include apps2sd support, and doesn't block B&N updates. Doesn't replace any system files
manualnooter-5.08.20.basic.block_updates.zip - It doesn't include apps2sd support, but has B&N updates blocked. Doesn't replace any system files
manualnooter-5.08.20.apps2sd.zip - Includes apps2sd support, but doesn't block B&N updates. It will replace a system file, making it firmware version specific
manualnooter-5.08.20.apps2sd.block_updates.zip - Includes apps2sd support, and has B&N updates blocked. It will replace a system file, making it firmware version specific.
If you will be flashing with apps2sd support, you will also need to download one of the following kernel images to fully utilize apps2sd support.
Dalingrin OC kernel - Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel
OR Stock kernel - Stock. kernel with apps2sd support
Copy above file(s) onto your bootable CWM SD card using Windows Explorer, OS X Finder, etc.
DO NOT extract the zip file. It MUST be left as-is
DO NOT copy the zip file into a folder. Leave it at the top directory of your card.
Unplug your Nook Color from computer. (If plugged in)
Turn off your Nook Color. (If turned on)
Insert bootable CWM SD card with ManualNooter into your Nook Color.
Turn on your Nook Color
If using bootable CWM SD card this should boot you directly into recovery
If using emmc CWM Recovery instead of SD card CWM Recovery, boot to recovery.
When CWM boots select:
install zip from sdcard (Volume down 4 times, then n)
choose zip from sdcard (Volume down 1 time, then n)
manualnooter-5.xx.xx.zip (Hit volume up until you get to it, then n)
Confirm that you really want to run the update
Selecting this indicates that you take responsibility for your own actions.
Wait patiently and follow onscreen directions
If you flashed apps2sd file, now would be the time to flash the kernel for full support.
Remove bootable CWM card from Nook Color and select reboot
If you get "Install Failed" after rebooting out of CWM this can be normal. Just reboot again.
After reboot and unlocking your device select Zeam Launcher.
Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service/Sign In.
Exit out of the market, wait a couple minutes for Gapps to sync everything up, and market to update
When the market icon has changes, open it again to accept terms of conditions again for the updated market.
You may not have to Accept Terms and Service or Sign In if you're updating from a previous MN version.
If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted.
Enable Non-Market Installs by running the Nook Color Tools App.
Uncheck the top box, then recheck the box again
(OPTIONAL) To restore the SD card to a "usable" state
Insert bootable CWM card into Nook Color
Go to Settings > Device Info > SD card > UnMount > Format
This will wipe your SD card of all MN/CWM bootable abilities. If you use this you will have to reflash the SD card for future MN releases if you don't flash CWM to your emmc.
If you are upgrading from manualnooter-5.01.21, or earlier:
You need to perform the market limited visibility steps found below
If the market dies on you after performing those steps:
Go into manage applications
Select Market
Uninstall updates
Open market and accept user agreement
Exit market to let it update itself
Open market and accept user agreement
How-To Video
Known issues without solutions:
Network Location isn't enabled -
Signature Issue -
News and Weather app/widget -
Reliant on network location -
Known issues and solutions:
Google Search widget crashes - This is an issue with the NC network location
Start the Google Search app
Press the "Menu" button
Select "Search settings"
Uncheck the box next to "Use My Location"
Read-To-Me playback problem -
If you have upgraded to manualnooter-5.08.20
Open Manage Applications
Select "All"
Locate and select "Adobe AIR"
Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner
Exit back to the launcher, and select the "Play Store"
Search for "Adobe AIR"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating" box
If you have not upgraded to manualnooter-5.08.20
Flash one of the incremental update files with CWM to update to manualnooter-5.08.20
Open the "Play Store"
Search for "Adobe AIR"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating" box
ROM Manager file selection -
After selecting "Install ROM from SD Card" you can't select a file to flash
Open "Manage Application"
Select "All"
Locate "ROM Manager"
Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner
Exit back to your launcher, and select "Play Store"
Search for "ROM Manager"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating"
YouTube won't play HD files
Older versions of YouTube allowed you to select "HQ" High Quality playback
Open "Manage Application"
Select "All"
Locate "YouTube"
Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner
Exit back to your launcher, and select "Play Store"
Search for "YouTube"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating"
IMEI Force Close -
There is no randomly generated IMEI in this version - This can be fixed by using the IMEI Generator HERE
Calendar sync -
Calendar does not sync properly with multiple calenders linked to your google account. Simply use one of the many free alternative calendar apps.
Market has limited visibility - This is a known tablet issue, not just a Nook Color one.
Start Nook Color Tools
Select the "All Settings" button
Unplug your Nook Color from computer. (If Plugged in.)
Choose "Manage Applications" from the list
Select the "All" tab
Scroll down to "Market" and select it
Tap "Force stop"
Tap "Clear cache"
Tap the back button if you have SoftKeys running, else swipe right to left on the status bar at the bottom of the screen (from the clock to the book icon)
Scroll up to "Google Services Framework" and select it
Tap "Clear data"
Tap "OK"
Tap "Force stop"
Press the n button to return to your launcher
Start Market
At the "An error has occurred" message, tap "OK"
Hold your power button to turn off your Nook Color from the menu
Turn your Nook Color back on and give it a moment to find your WiFi connection
Start Market again, and the problem is resolved
Complete Wipe:
Flash back to clean stock rom
This will not work if you're using emmc ClockWorkMod Recovery
You must do both parts to completely wipe clean your Nook Color
Thanks To:
thespotlite from Android Creative Syndicate - How-To Video
bpk - SoftKeys
MrSiir - adbWireless
Gojimi - HomeCatcher
Suteru - Boot Animation
Ben74 - NookColor Tools
HamNCheese - B&N HomeLauncher
Michael Bentz - Zeam Launcher
pokey9000 - Original Nooter that started the AutoNooter and ManualNooter projects.
GabrialDestruir - Borrowed install instructions
Dalingrin - OC kernel
Please Note: If I'm using your app within ManualNooter or AutoNooter and you'd like it removed please send me a PM stating so and I will do so for future versions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can i update Adobe Flash and Air -
Yes, the Adobe boot loop fix is applied with MN 5
Does this block OTA updates -
Starting with ManualNooter-5.08.20 you now have the option to flash a package that will block B&N updates by using the SQLite method
update_disable.zip - You can also download, and flash this using CWM at any time to block B&N updates.
update_enable.zip - If you need to unblock B&N updates at any time, you can flash this file using CWM to restore the update function.
Can I change the stock keyboard -
Yes, some of the best known keyboard apps have all been tested to work. Just follow these directions to install the keyboard.
If you don't have the paid app "Root Explorer," you can download the free app "ES File Explorer." Once you open "ES File Explorer," you will need to go into settings to set root access, mount file system, and change the home directory to "/"
Download/Install the keyboard that you want to use from the market or Amazon Appstore
Open your explorer app, and navigate to /data/app
Locate the apk file for the keyboard that you just installed
Examples: com.touchtype.swiftkey-1.apk or com.swype.android.inputmethod-1.apk
Long press on the apk file, and select "Move" or "Cut"
Navigate to /system/app
If using Root Explorer, select "Mount R/W"
Now select paste to move the apk file into the /system/app folder
Exit your explorer app, and reboot the device
After the device reboots, open the app "NookColor Tools"
Select "Choose Keyboard" and select the keyboard that you just installed
If installing Swiftkey or Swype, you can now open the app to finish the install process
I did this mod from a request in another thread, LINK. It is a port of “revcompgeek’s” work under the Nook tablet section, HERE. The mod removes the QuickNav bar when you presss the n button, making it like a standard home button, and makes the back and menu buttons permanent.
I did not include it in the MN package because I am not sure how many people would want it, and it has not been tested long enough. Just simply flash the Statusbar_mod.zip file with CWM, it will take about 5 minutes to boot back up after flashing since it is a framework file. You will need to use the app “AnyCut” or “BetterCut” to create a link to the “Shop” and “Library.” If you don’t like it, simply flash the Statusbar_stock.zip file to return to stock. If you flash a new version of MN 5 after applying the Statusbar_mod.zip, you will need to reapply the Statusbar_mod.zip file again to regain it.
*UPDATE*
I noticed that "AnyCut" is currently missing from the market, and since the app was free in the market, I have attached it below.
Great!
Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
MassiveAttack said:
Great!
Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
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Around 4,000 people have kindly tested different versions over the last two months, and everything should be working properly. The key step to follow in the directions, is step 4 under “Before you begin,” You must download all your B&N content before you continue, or you run the risk of losing all access to B&N content.
I don’t remember there ever being an issue with read-to-me, I remember there being touchscreen issues with kids books in the early versions of MN 4. A handful of people did test the in-store reading function, and reported that it worked fine.
Absolutly amazing! Thank you!
Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel with manualnooter-5.02.12.zip
I don't need apps2sd. Can I use manualnooter-5.02.12.zip and then install Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel?
fpga_guy said:
I don't need apps2sd. Can I use manualnooter-5.02.12.zip and then install Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel?
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That should work fine, it's what I had before the apps2sd release.
MassiveAttack said:
[...] Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
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I haven't tried read-to-me, but free in-store reading works fine.
MassiveAttack said:
Great!
Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
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I tested read to me this morning using Tales of Peter Rabbit. It worked just fine.
success!
This is how I got 1.4.1 going from BN1.3 with MN:
I am running BN1.3 with MN4.6.16. I have CWM 3.0.2.8 on a bootable sd and have made a backup.
Instead of restoring to stock and then upgrading to 1.4.1, I I used the 1.4.1 image from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21203895&postcount=129 and then apply MN5.02.12
Before install 1.4.1, I wipe/data and /cache then install 1.4.1.
Did another wipe/data.
Since I have an old NC with the 5gb partition, I can continue to use CWM 3.0.2.8.
After rooting BN1.4.1, if I am unhappy, I can just restore my old BN1.3 backup.
GMPOWER said:
Around 4,000 people have kindly tested different versions over the last two months, and everything should be working properly. The key step to follow in the directions, is step 4 under “Before you begin,” You must download all your B&N content before you continue, or you run the risk of losing all access to B&N content.
I don’t remember there ever being an issue with read-to-me, I remember there being touchscreen issues with kids books in the early versions of MN 4. A handful of people did test the in-store reading function, and reported that it worked fine.
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I had been following the thread about the 1.3 firmware, and I saw the pre-releases for the 1.4.1 firmware had some issues. I'm thrilled this will work--maybe my wife will let me "borrow" her nook now
fpga_guy said:
So let see if I have this correct:
I am running BN1.3 with MN4.6.16. I have CWM 3.0.2.8 on a bootable sd and have made a backup.
Instead of restoring to stock and then upgrading to 1.4.1, I want to use the 1.4.1 image from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21203895&postcount=129 and then apply MN5.02.12
Since I have an old NC with the 16gb partition, I assume that I can continue to use CWM 3.0.2.8.
After rooting BN1.4.1, if I am unhappy, I can just restore my old BN1.3 backup. Do I have everything correct?
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Probably want to get the multiupload mirror in this post instead... rapidshare has gone horrible as of late... IMHO of course.
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
iraqmilner said:
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
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I'm not a guy, but here's what I used. I should add, I used it to stay on 1.3. It tells whoever is looking that you're on 1.4.1. I guess it'll have to be updated if B & N comes out with another update.
Market Not Loading
Everything went perfectly with the MN'ing, but when I try to go to Market, Gmail, Talk, etc, the NC tries to open Market or Google service but then immediately closes. Many attempts yield same results. Any ideas are welcomed.
iraqmilner said:
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
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To block OTA updates, I used SQLite Editor with the instructions below from "Mark"
I can't find this post anywhere and have no idea where I got it, if you are Mark..THANK YOU! and post a link to the original so we can find you! <G>
Worked perfectly for me. I've attached the text file so you can save it instead of trying to read the forum, it takes a bit but not as much time as you'd think.
The $3 is well worth it!
:::This is a one-time thing, and doesn't require revising it as new updates come out, as some other methods do (e.g., pushing modified build.props files down). Those are completely free, but a fair bit more complicated, and have to be redone every time a new update is released by B&N.
1) Go to Extras, open the Android Market, tap on the magnifying glass, and search for SQLite Editor. It will cost you <$3.
You don't need the companion product, Root Explorer, at all, that others have mentioned, so you can save some $$$ if you want (4 bucks, I think). It's actually quicker not to even use Root Explorer.
2) Buy and install SQLite. If you're running auto-nootered, you'll need to shut your Nook off and restart it afterwards. That's because the Extras screen info is cached, and not updated dynamically, so you'll never see any newly loaded Apps until you reboot.
3) After powering back up, go to Extras and click on SQLite. It will scan your entire Nook and find every SQL database file there. Even the hidden ones. It only takes ~10 seconds.
4) Scroll down to DeviceManagerService, and tap on it. Then tap on devicemanager.db.
5) Tap on the "registry" entry. It's easier now if you rotate to landscape, so you can see more of the fields in each entry.
6) All the entries in this table start with "com.bn.device....". Look for the one that's labeled '...fota.mode" at the end.
7) In the far right Value column, you'll see "Auto". Tap on that to select it. Then go down to the Status Bar at the bottom, and tap the Menu button (3 horizontal lines), and pick Edit Field.
8) You'll then see a black screen with one entry, the field editing form. You should see the field name of "value" there, and its contents will be "auto". If it turned out that your selection picked some other field (they are pretty small!), don't panic! :smileywink: Just go back and retry until you get the right one.
9) Tap on "auto" and the keyboard will come up. Backspace to delete the current contents, and enter "manual" in its place. Then tap Done. Then tap Save. Until you tap Save, you've changed nothing, so poking about is fairly safe. You may see a message about granting super-user permissions, which is normal.
10) You can now exit out of SQLite if you like (it's not necessary), but you're not quite done yet, so don't enable WiFi immediately. To make sure that the system is using the settings you just modified, you need to force it to reload and "see" them. So just power you Nook off and back on. After it reboots, it will use your new settings from then on. That's it.
Walla! You're all set. Auto-updates will no longer be pushed down to your Nook. However, updates you manually sideload wll still work. If you decide at some point you'd like auto-updating to work again, just go back in and re-enable it by changing "manual" to "auto".
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While the length and detail of the instructions above may make this look like it's more complicated than it really is, I'd rather err of the side of accuracy than leave something "obvious" out. It really doesn't take more than 2 minutes to do, and most could probably figure it out on their own, if they really needed to. The one thing they might overlook is the need to reboot afterwards, which isn't necessarily obvious.
- Mark
free sql editor
There is an open source free sql editor. The link is posted in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11038175&postcount=23
Very easy to use.
iraqmilner said:
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
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I flashed CWM to internal memory once I had everything to my liking.
From past experience this will block the OTA update.
It is a minor issue to flash back to stock in order to upgrade the next time B&N does an update.
This may not be the right way, but it is easy, a lot easier than other methods IMHO.
i upgraded to 1.4.1 but after i run manualnooter 5.02.12 i am just stuck at read forever screen on reboot.
Watching ABC.com show problems
Running BN1.4.1 with MN5 latest. The show NCIS comes through fine. But the ABC shows (eg Castle) causes the browser Dolphin HD to FC.
Any idea what is causing it?