Crobat's Guide to Preware, Alpha/Beta Feeds and Kernels!
Why hello there! I felt that its time for me to give back to this wonderful community, but I can't code for sh*t, so I'm sorry, I can't make a rom or app for you guys. Instead, I present to you this tutorial! This is a simple, easy to follow tutorial on using Preware and other goodies for your TouchPad running WebOS.
This is a work in progress! So expect more soon.
Stuff to add:
-Alpha/Beta feeds for preware
-Kernels and Overclocking
-Pictures
-FAQ
-Links and Credits
So, first and foremost...
What the heck is Preware?!
preware.org said:
Preware is a homebrew package management application for your HP webOS device.
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To put it simply, Preware allows you to install several useful homebrew packages for your TouchPad, which includes apps, patches, kernels and so on. For those who've done jailbreaking for an iOS device before, think Preware as Cydia, but for WebOS.
How do I get Preware?
All right, it might get a little tricky for some, but follow closely and it will be a breeze.
First, you're going to want to get your TouchPad into Developer Mode. To do this, get to Just Type and key in either of the following: "upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart" OR "webos20090606" (without the quotes) and you will see the option to launch Developer Mode. If you're asked for a password, LEAVE IT BLANK! I can't stress this enough. Should you enter a password, the tab will go crazy and you will have to reset it using WebOS Doctor. So don't. Once you're in, turn Developer Mode On.
Next you will want to download WebOS Quick Install. Its a .jar program that can install various items for your TouchPad.
Download it here (Credits to Jason Robitalle from WebOS nation)
Now, I'm assuming that you have Java and the Novacom drivers installed on your computer. You are going to need them to run Quick Install. To get Novacom, just get your device into HP recovery mode and link it up to your computer. It should immediately begin installing.
Next, let your TouchPad boot normally, and then connect it to your PC, but do not let it connect as a USB Drive! Just press close when the prompt pops up on the TouchPad. Now run Quick Install on the computer.
Once you're in Quick Install, click on the globe icon on the left. A window will pop up with various items available for download. On the search bar, type in 'Preware' and click 'Install'.
This is the last step! Now, on your TouchPad, open up the App Menu and look for Preware in the downloads tab. If its there, congratulations! You've successfully installed Preware for your TouchPad. Now you can download and install whatever goodies you want to make it beautiful.
Installing stuff using Preware
Installing things from Preware is a simple affair. After launching the app, you can either use the search feature if you know the name of the app or whatever you're looking for. If not, go to 'Available Packages' and you will be able to browse for whatever you want from a list.
What are Alpha & Beta Feeds?
All the homebrew packages that appear on Preware are there because of feeds. Feeds are, in a way, carrying the information of the packages. Preware is basically the 'centre' where all the packages from the various feeds are displayed. Therefore, without feeds, Preware will show nothing at all. Try and think of eBay. The website represents Preware, whereas the sellers represent the feeds.
So, as the name implies, Alpha and Beta feeds are feeds that contain packages that are still in early development and are for testing. Hence, they are collectively called testing feeds. Alpha packages are highly unstable and could potentially damage your device. Beta packages are more stable, almost ready for use, but with some problems here and there. However, this does not mean that Beta packages are 100% safe to install, so do so at your own risk.
How do I enable/disable Alpha & Beta Feeds?
Due to restrictions I'm not allowed to post instructions here. All the instructions you need can be found here.
Please read their rules carefully before doing anything.
One more thing. Some of the steps require you to access the Linux command line. To do so, simply launch WebOS Quick Install, go to Tools, then Linux Commandline.
To choose which feeds you want to access in Preware, go to Preware>Manage Feeds. From there, you can turn the feeds on/off.
One Last Thing...
I've tried my best to read all the forum rules and searched for other threads to ensure that I'm not posting something that's been done to death. But if I really missed a thread with the exact same topic, then, well, darn! Please get the mods to close this thread.
crobat said:
To do this, get to Just Type and key in the following: "upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart"
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You can use webos20090606 instead, it's considerably shorter.
Related
This is an automated nooter file to streamline the rooting process for the NookColor. This has been tested by myself and others.
Thanks To: pokey9000 for nooter, Mistar Muffin for Market and GTalk Fix, clockworx for the hacked framework.jar used to get androidID, mastapsi for testing and coding, lewellyn for coding, [mbm] for ABI Fix, Suteru for the new custom Boot Animation,Hotaru for the Gingerbread keyboard, rpollard00 for DroidX keyboard with bigger font, bpk for Soft Keys, Ben74 for NookColor Tools which enables Non Market Installs, Freenode's #nookcolor chat for dealing with my crap and checking my code.
Please Note: If I'm using your app within AutoNooter and you'd like it removed please send me a PM stating so and I will do so for future versions.
DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU ARE 1.0.0
There are a few bugs before I can release 3.x.x that need to be worked out.
This is the only officially supported AutoNooter by those working on AN
Changes:
Added: Gingerbread Keyboard.
Deleted: YouTube.apk from /system/app
Update: Busybox has whoami
Update: Installs Soft Keys 3.0.0
What it does:
Installs su and Superuser.apk
Installs Busybox
Installs Softkeys 3.0.0
Installs NookColor Tools (To Enable Non-Market Installs)
Installs Calendar and Calculator.
Installs Android Market, Gmail, Youtube
Enable Multi-touch for Android Apps
Enables Live Wallpapers
Enables Android Market and Gmail.
App Auto Install (Open up NooterFiles from sdcard drop in /data/app)
Still Needs:
Custom Kernel to display something while working.
How to Use:
Before you begin:
* To update to 1.0.1 you must do a complete wipe.
* You must update to 1.0.1 to use AutoNooter 2.12.25 Instructions Here.
1 You must already have a registered NOOKcolor
2 You must have a Gmail/Youtube linked Account. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration you should use that one for this process.
3 You must either have dd (Linux) or WinImage (Windows) software.
4 You must have an external microSDCard reader or this will not work. Do NOT use the NC.
5 You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.
Let's get started:
1 Download Auto-Nooter from here: auto-nooter-2-12-25.img.zip
2 Linux: Unzip and use dd if=auto-nooter-2-12-25.img of=/dev/sdcard
2 Windows: Unzip and use WinImage to "Restore Virtual Hard Disk Image" to your SDcard.
2 Windows Alternative: https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+download
3 Unplug your NOOKcolor from computer. (If Plugged in.)
4 Insert AutoNooter SDcard into your NOOKcolor.
5 Plug the USB cable into your computer and your NOOKcolor. (This will boot up the NOOKcolor.)
6 Your NookColor will reboot when it's done.
That was the hard part, now to the simple stuff.
7 Upon boot unlock your screen.
8 At the Android Welcome Screen skip Sign In.
9 Enable Location Services when given the option.
10 Connect to Wifi and launch Youtube from "Extras".
11 Click the Menu button (The one RIGHT of the Up Arrow).
12 Select "My Channel" and Login using your Gmail Account.
13 Exit Youtube and Launch Gmail from "Extras".
14 Sync your Gmail Account and Exit. (If it fails to sync that is fine.)
15 Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service.
If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted. Go Download an App to make sure.
16 Enable Non-Market Installs by running the NookColor Tools App.
17 If your Youtube fails to launch Uninstall and Reinstall Youtube from /data/app
18 Go to Settings > Device Info > SdCard > UnMount > Format
Complete Wipe:
1 8 Failed Boots > Wipes /system
2 Factory Reset > Wipes /data
You must do both of these to completely wipe clean your NOOKcolor.
Is it safe to try this after already having done Nooter 0.2?
The manual market install hasn't done the trick for me. Every time I have to restage the thing, if I'm not at home, I have to run out and find a wi-fi point to re-register it (argh).
I've had no ill effects from running this over an already nootered system with Market already fully functioning.
Link broken? Not finding it.
Never mind. Got it. You've got an extra j on the end BTW
I already have the market hack working but I don't have calendar and live wallpapers and some other stuff listed.
So just to be extra clear, this is save to just install over what I have already?
EDIT: WOW, this worked really WELL! I didn't mess up my already done hacks
And a little surprise in in store! It has the NEW market installed!
EDIT: Never mind, tired.
I'll be your guinea pig...will try it now.
Thanks for pointing out the extra j. Took it out.
While you're at it, you might as well include the ADHOC fix...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872521
Wow. I've got an Android setup wizard. Should I run through it? I haven't seen this before on the NC.
"Learn how to use your LogicPD Zoom2"
Ohs you can try, but it should fail at "sign in" you want to skip it so that you can enable location.
johnopsec said:
While you're at it, you might as well include the ADHOC fix...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872521
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I dunno. Some people don't tether and probably don't want to hassle switching back and forth. I think that one is kinda optional right now. Probably better off waiting for a good, permanent ad-hoc / infrastructure fix.
greenmky said:
I dunno. Some people don't tether and probably don't want to hassle switching back and forth. I think that one is kinda optional right now. Probably better off waiting for a good, permanent ad-hoc / infrastructure fix.
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When installed, it defaults to the "stock" Infrastructure (AP) only wpa_supplicant that shipped with the NC. This simply gives them the option off switching to ADHOC mode if they need it.
I've been watching the progress on adhoc and it's currently unstable. As soon as there's a more stable adhoc solution it will most definitely be put in a future version.
Same server error as before for the Market.
"! Attention"
A server error has occurred. Retry, or cancel and return to the previous screen.
Anything else I should do?
This is the same thing that occurred with the manual Market enable process.
I'm convinced there's still something wrong with this whole process for some of us. I know there's 3-4 people getting the same server error as me for the market.
Should I try the manual editing of the packages.xml file?
You can always try to do a factory fallback then rerun autonooter or go look in freenode.net's #nookcolor, others have confirmed that Market works with this so there may be another issue someone in there can help you figure out.
There's been some suggestion that the androidID may not have been properly create, this may of happened if you messed with the db that holds it.
GabrialDestruir said:
You can always try to do a factory fallback then rerun autonooter or go look in freenode.net's #nookcolor, others have confirmed that Market works with this so there may be another issue someone in there can help you figure out.
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Yeah, there's a problem with the process still somehow. This is the same results as the manual process.
This is much easier though and faster to redo. Maybe they'll find the bug in the process for those of us that it doesn't work for.
EDIT: Just a note. The Auto-Nooter didn't change my packages.xml file to remove these lines:
<sigs count="n">
<cert index="n" />
</sigs>
Not sure if it was supposed to...but it's in the manual install instructions.
Well if you can come into the irc chat maybe someone there can help you figure out the issue and we can see about adding the fix the next version.
Thanks to auto-nooter I was able to get farther than I did before with nooter .2 version. However, I've got a new problem.
After rebooting the NookColor, it started the Android tutorial. Then, when I tried to set up my Google account, I couldn't click on the "Enter Account" option since I already have a Google account. When I tried the enter account in the future option, Android seemed to immediately crash on me and the NookColor went to the normal B/N interface.
I power cycled the NookColor. However, now it immediately goes into the B/N interface, and I never see Android.
Any ideas?
Robert
Well you were suppose to skip the entering info so that it'd ask you if you want to enable location. I'm not sure if it's possible or not to get SetupWizard running again. I don't know anyone that's tried either.
Awesome! Market finally works. Thanks a lot for this! It didn't even break my previous mods.
I was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to get HULU to work. Thanks!
For WebOS there is a work around, search from it. For CM7, just as simple as downloading the app
erick161 said:
For WebOS there is a work around, search from it. For CM7, just as simple as downloading the app
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Hulu does not work in webOS.
Nburnes said:
Hulu does not work in webOS.
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they blocked the new method too?
both WebOS and Cm7 works with Hulu....same method (mod flash and change user agent)
Nburnes said:
Hulu does not work in webOS.
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There was a recent work around after the patch failed, never tried it, never cared enough too.
As for CM7, why flash anything? There's an app. Granted you must be a subscriber..
erick161 said:
There was a recent work around after the patch failed, never tried it, never cared enough too.
As for CM7, why flash anything? There's an app. Granted you must be a subscriber..
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Ahh never knew there was a fix for the fix.
Edit: Mind linking?
was working till the webOS upgrade to 3.0.4
this workaround was working until the new webos 3.0.4 the new update...the patch says ” could not find area to patch (unknown file version)
claptop dot com/2011/08/make-hulu-work-on-hp-touchpad/comment-page-1
I fixed hulu with a patch for 3.0.4...
It's an alpha, it's quick and dirty, but it works. Find the patch itself here:
forums DOT precentral DOT net/3218146-post139.html
For some reason I can't upload it here (maybe not enough posts or something).
Ok, after much annoyance and a couple webOS doctors, I think I FINALLY have an all-in-one fairly idiotproof patch...
WARNING!!!!!! If you have already done this patching process manually, this patch MAY NOT WORK! You may break your flash player if you run this patch after having performed the manual work and require a visit to the webOS doctor! DO NOT RUN THIS PATCH UNLESS YOUR TOUCHPAD IS COMPLETELY BACK TO STOCK ON IT'S USER AGENT AND FLASH IDENTIFIER STRING.
Please note, this is an ALPHA patch. It will likely throw an error or two but it should work. You should be able to run this patch and it will install the hulu user agent fix AND the flash fix without requiring a reboot. Again, this is an ALPHA patch and I am not responsible if you install it and it magically borks your touchpad. This will do nothing a webOS doctor won't fix, so gauge your willingness to test this patch on whether or not you'd be ok running a doctor if things go wrong.
To install:
Step one: Download the file attached to THIS post and EXTRACT (unzip) it to an easy to find spot (like your desktop).
Step two: "send" this file (tools > send file) using webosquickinstall to /media/internal
OR: put the touchpad into USB mode and drag/drop this EXTRACTED file to your touchpad (that will automatically put it in the /media/internal directory)
Step three: open a linux command line (tools > linux commandline) in webosquickinstall
OR: open a terminal window on the touchpad itself in xterm (you will need to install xecutah, xserver, and xterm from preware to do this).
Step four: type this exactly into the terminal window:
/media/internal/hulu
The device will very likely pop an error or two (again this is an ALPHA patch), but it should finish up without any real trouble in under 30 seconds. There is NO reboot required.
TADA, HULU works once more! Your app catalog is now broken.
If it's still not working (black screen on videos) you need to remove any adblocking patches you have (adblock or max blocker), delete cache/history/cookies in the browser, and reboot the touchpad. Now Hulu will work.
When you want to fix your app catalog so you can download new programs, go back to the linux command line again (in webosquickinstall) and type:
/media/internal/hulu uninstall.
This will break hulu and fix your app catalog. It'll take 30 seconds or less to complete and you're back in business.
The patch will stay on the device, so you can easily flip back and forth from hulu installed and uninstalled.
Perhaps he doesn't want to subscribe??
There are patches and fixes etc etc for other phones, and I'm sure ultimately its all the same.. its just like the WebOS packages.. Im sure you can apply it on the touchpad, but I haven't done it or anything.. this is to allow you to watch it within a browser of course.. app is great if you pay for it..
Ya Im a poor college kid so I was really wondering what was the latest and greatest modded flash zip file. There are a few million online and I didnt want to have to flash 20 before I got one that worked. In the end I was able to find one that works like a charm so thanks guys!
Hulu!
Uninstall what ever version of adobe flash (if any). Search Vgeezyflash 74 in google, it should be the first post on a "toshiba Thrive" forum. Download the modified adobe flash 11 .apk ("apk" is file for you noobs. Install, and reboot for good luck. Then open the android stock browser (i could never get it to work right on any other), change the user agent to IE6 and delete all cookies, etc. This process worked for me on the Touchpad and on my Nook Color.
or...just go to
Code:
http://download.hulu.com/huludesktop.swf
tested...working on webos
Hulu working
Have you hit the upgrade prompt?
it seems to work better if you click ignore...but still works either way
hulu on WebOS
takes a few tries but it will go eventually - I've tried either way as well - sometimes shows crash in the middle of the episode and you have to start over - as well as restarting the instance randomly - hit Menu and select TV - starts to spool and eventually will take you to start again
Hi guys,
after a reset of settings and content (by the hp command on the touchpad), the touchpad made a correct restoration from my account...but the market app doesn't work: the icon is obscured with yellow triangle with a exclamation mark.
Can you help me?
Another question about the overclock.
I have read the guide, and his informations upgrade at the web os internal page
When i add this feed, there is no problem:
Name: webos-testing-all
Despite i enable the testing feeds, i get the 'obsolet error' for the other two feeds. Where i wrong?
Thank you in advance
Click on the yellow triangle and follow the onscreen instructions. That should get your Market going again.
The names for some of the feeds have changed; search the topic and you should find directions/caveats.
Thank you very very much: that's incredible that i don't think before at this easy solution.
Another specification about the overclocking thing: i understand that the first topic is not updated, so i read many post in this thread.
I follow these steps:
1-FOR START I FOLLOW THE FIRST OF THE GUIDE IN THIS FORUM:
Update your webOS to the latest version. Latest version is : 3.0.2
Bring up your menu > settings > System Updates > make sure it is fully updated
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Connect your HP touchpad to your computer VIA USB. Make sure "USB Drive" mode is not activated. You want to only be on CHARGE mode. Click the USB icon on top and get out of USB Drive mode if it is in USB drive mode
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Now, on the HP Touchpad's main screen, you will see a search box in the top middle of your screen. Inside of it, it says "Just type..." ... Inside of this box, type in the following using the on screen keyboard : webos20090606 . Now tap ON and turn it on. It will now ask you for a password. DO NOT ENTER ANYTHING IN THE PASSWORD FIELD. Leave it blank. Failure to do this will lead you to using webOS Doctor to fully reset your HP Touchpad!
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Now it is time to install HP webOS Quick Install. Click here to install WebOS Quick Install.
This is a .jar file. It requires java to already be installed on your computer. IF YOU DON'T ALREADY HAVE IT, click this link to install java.
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Make sure your HP Touchpad is not in USB Drive mode. If it isn't, webOS Quick Install will quickly install a driver for your HP Touchpad. Allow it to do this. After installing the driver, WebOS Quick Install will now recognize your device. To know it is recognized, under "Device", "HP Touchpad" will be greyed out. Use this picture as a reference.
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2- AFTER, I FOLLOW THE GUIDE ON THE WEBOS PAGE
Enabling the Beta Testing Feeds
Beta quality packages have had some end-user testing, but may still delete your data or wipe your device in rare circumstances. You have been warned. Unless you are directly and specifically beta testing a package, you should disable all beta feeds at all times other than when you are explicitly updating or installing a beta package.
Re-read the rules above before continuing.
It is also wise to read all of the Q&A before continuing.
You must never repost or copy or rewrite these instructions anywhere else, but must always refer others directly to this page using only the....
Being able to gain access to the command line using novaterm or Xecutah and being able to reinstall Preware are important obligations for anyone who participates in beta testing.
To enable the beta testing feeds, you must do the following:
1. Uninstall Preware. Yes, seriously. You must uninstall Preware. This will not affect any other packages that you have installed.
2. Gain access to the Linux command line on your device and run the following two commands.
mkdir -p /var/preferences/org.webosinternals.preware
touch /var/preferences/org.webosinternals.preware/enable-beta-feeds
3. Install Preware 1.8.3 or later.
4. Start Preware, open the Manage Feeds screen, and enable *only* those feeds which you wish to use. Before enabling a kernel testing feed, you should read this.
3- WHICH ARE AND WHERE ARE THE GOOD FEED?In this point i take the ''obsolete error''.
THANK you in advance ;-)
Read this wiki, then read it again. Understand it before you try to use these feeds.
http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Testing_Feeds
i have red ten times.
this is the point:
4. Start Preware, open the Manage Feeds screen, and enable *only* those feeds which you wish to use. Before enabling a kernel testing feed, you should read this.
Which feed i have to install?
Read it again.......
The information you're looking for is there. Under 'contents' you'll find it. Depends whether you want alpha, beta, or stable feeds.
If you choose to install alpha or beta feeds, there are certain rules you have to follow.
I don't mean to be repetitive, but read the wiki, and understand it.
It should be noted that this is the current script, however, i am working on a cross platform java program that will do all of this for you
[NARS] is the Nook Automated Rooting System FOR MAC and LINUX
This program has been a WIP for myself for about a month, and I developed it so that people whom wanted to work with the adb development, and “bricking” of devices could quickly restore their devices to root. This program can also be used for a new user to, backup their programs, restore their programs, Root, Unroot, and Full restore.
Initializing ADB:
Download any app, and attempt to install it.
You can use this app if you need.
[*]Click on the Package Installer, and then a prompt will pop up asking if you want change the settings to allow 3rd party apps.
*DO NOT ENABLE 3RD PARTY IF YOU WISH TO ACCESS ADB*
I am working on a way to have it enabled by default.
[*]In the settings page you should see *2* USB Debugging modes.
*NOTE: if you disable automount, Debugging will maintain through unplugs
[*]Press them both and accept the prompt.
[*]PLUG IN YOUR DEVICE.
Note* You should see the Android Development icon on the bottom of the screen.
ADB will now be able to see your device. How ever you will need to restart the server before it sees it.
As it stands right now this scrip has 4 functions, and a video will be made for it tomorrow.
USE THIS SCRIPT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!
Using the script:
Download Start up script (Inside NARS):[/I][/B][/CENTER]
Check to see what operating system is running for which adb to used
[*] Inject the product id into the adb_usb.ini file.
[*] Start the adb server and look for devices.
[*] Verify that chosen devices is actually a Nook
[*] Load Menu
Current abilities:
Rooting with zergRush and installation of the su Binary
Installing busybox
Installing Gapps
Unroot
Factory reset
OTA block
Upcomming abilites:
Semi-automated install and config of keyboards
Installing launchers
Installing HomeCatcher
Custom Unbloating
Backup and custom recovery
Download:
[URL]https://github.com/loglud/NARS/zipball/master
Git-Hub
https://github.com/loglud/NARS
Changelog:
1/9/12:
Added ota blockage
New busybox
Bug cleanup
Nice! Will try later on today on my friend's Nook.
Sent from my X500 using XDA App
Windows
Any suggestion for us windows users which are outside of this curve?
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Any suggestion for us windows users which are outside of this curve?
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Use the windows script in this section, it does literally the same thing.
Ubuntu 11.10 not showing my nt
Are there any tricks to getting an Ubuntu 11.10 system to show the nook tablet in the list of attached devices? On my laptop the list is empty. The laptop does see the nook, both the on-board flash and the SD memory. But NARS.sh doesn't find it.
New Nook Tablet, first time plugged into the Ubuntu laptop.
jbs
SandlinJohn said:
Are there any tricks to getting an Ubuntu 11.10 system to show the nook tablet in the list of attached devices? On my laptop the list is empty. The laptop does see the nook, both the on-board flash and the SD memory. But NARS.sh doesn't find it.
New Nook Tablet, first time plugged into the Ubuntu laptop.
jbs
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do me a favor and go into the NARS directory and type
Code:
./adblinux devices
and tell me what the output is.
also make sure you have adb debuging setup. To do this read the post in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19653967&postcount=3 Enableing adb Connection (eab1) part 4 through 8
I lost track of when I'd had the debug settings enabled. Between all my windows boxes, which all loaded a generic driver before I could use the custom drivers, and getting the linux box set for android development, I lost track of the last setting on the nook - I forgot to "measure twice and cut once" - I didn't go back to make sure debug was still enabled.
The reminder about the debug was the key.
Thanks.
Did not work on a mac running Lion. My nook is never detected. Clear, detailed instructions that are self-contained in the first post would be appreciated.
Not sure if any prep work is needed or if your script really should be this easy.
Thanks
UPDATE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING NARS.
Cut and pasted from another t-r-i-c-k's thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358051.
You must complete the following step before using NARS:
Code:
On the NOOK
Disconnect from USB
Factory restore & initial setup
Browse to this:
[url]http://goo.gl/vTNpJ[/url]
Click on notifications center, wait for the file to finish downloading.
Press on downloaded go_launcher_ex_v2.66.apk file
Select Complete action using package installer
It should say "install blocked"
Press settings
Tick unknown sources (press ok)
Pick Development
Tick USB debugging (press ok)
Tick the other USB debugging further down
Untick Automount
Back/Back
Connect the Nook to the MAC. On the nook you should see "USB debugging connected" in notifications center
Now follow the instructions in post #1 of this thread.
After you have run that script, reboot your nook tablet (you can turn it off all the way by pressing and holding for a few seconds the power button. Then turn the nook tablet back on).
You need to make sure that you install golauncherex, which I forgot to do. Just find the .apk that you downloaded (go_launcher_ex_v2.66.apk in your notifications center on the nook) and then make sure to install it. This will give you a new homescreen with all of your regular apps.
Loglud said:
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Upcomming abilites:
Autoinstall and config of keyboards
Installing launchers
Installing HomeCatcher
[*]Unbloating
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Any chance of custom unbloating? Such as, if you want to keep some of the bloat? Like the games?
Hey all. Hopefully you have all gotten a chance to check this out. I would like if you guys could tell me what launchers, browsers, keyboars, etc. you guys use so i can put them into the code.
just some suggestions thanks.
launchers
go launcher
zeam
adw
hcl
ics launcher
keyboards
hacker keyboard
swift tablet and standard
extra app
amazon app store
es file exploxer
mx player
mx player arm 7 codec
swipe pad
I am not sure what is possible these are things I use and feel are solid for the tablet.
Loglud said:
Hey all. Hopefully you have all gotten a chance to check this out. I would like if you guys could tell me what launchers, browsers, keyboars, etc. you guys use so i can put them into the code.
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Thumb Keyboard 4!!!
Block OTA?
Does NARS block OTA like Indirect's script under Windows?
great script, fails on option7 install additional apk's
would turning this into a full linux distro with say puppylinux for modding/tweaking and development for NC be useful?
Loglud: I've rehosted these files on XDA.
http://devftp.xda-developers.com/files/AdamOutler/NookTablet/Market-8009011.apk
and
http://devftp.xda-developers.com/files/AdamOutler/NookTablet/NARS.tar.gz
I just put in some changes on my domain so;
APK:http://nook1.adamoutler.com
tar.gz:http://nook2.adamoutler.com
This should make it substantially easier for us who are restoring frequently.. now to try this sucker out.
All of the lines like this:
Code:
read -p "Press any key to exit..."
should be
Code:
read -n1 -p "Press any key to exit..."
So that it takes a single key press instead of "Enter"
Also, here's some more stuff to add http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424811
Scripts are already written, you just need to modify them for ADB.
Thanks adam the script has been updated
Nice job devs. This nook is open like a brothel on payday!
Since new users can't post to the development forum, I am posting here the APK I built to root the Transformer Prime without using ADB or a PC. The source code is also included. This work is an unofficial extension of the work done by jcase (Justin Case).
Instructions:
1. Install APK on to your tablet
2. Open the NachorootPrime application. It should say that stage 1 is done and to reboot the tablet. Power off and then power on the tablet.
2. Open the NachorootPrime application again, and this time it should say that stage 2 is done and to reboot. Power cycle.
3. Open the NachorootPrime application for the last time, it will be blank for a few seconds, then automatically power cycle. Su is now installed in /system/bin/su.
4. Install the Superuser application from the Marketplace. You can uninstall the NachorootPrime application.
If you run the NachorootPrime application after the third time, it should tell you that your tablet is already rooted.
I am publishing the source code since the exploit is not very complicated, and if ASUS cared they could easily figure it out. Information wants to be free.
thanks..this is needed for people with no PC access or don't feel like booting up PC and connecting prime to it. will await to see someone test this and confirm it works.
Also F.Y.I I think the mods will **** this thread down quick. just based on rules of forum. you have to credit originator of Nachoroot, Jcase. even before that though. u were supposed to ask for his permission roms use his exploit. someone else tried to do something similar without following xda or developers rules and it was shut down quick. just trying to give you heads up. I already saved the apk though . now waiting for a guinea pig to test and confirm this works without problems.
z0_ said:
Since new users can't post to the development forum, I am posting here the APK I built to root the Transformer Prime without using ADB or a PC. The source code is also included. This work is an unofficial extension of the work done by jcase (Justin Case).
Instructions:
1. Install APK on to your tablet
2. Open the NachorootPrime application. It should say that stage 1 is done and to reboot the tablet. Power off and then power on the tablet.
2. Open the NachorootPrime application again, and this time it should say that stage 2 is done and to reboot. Power cycle.
3. Open the NachorootPrime application for the last time, it will be blank for a few seconds, then automatically power cycle. Su is now installed in /system/bin/su.
4. Install the Superuser application from the Marketplace. You can uninstall the NachorootPrime application.
If you run the NachorootPrime application after the third time, it should tell you that your tablet is already rooted.
I am publishing the source code since the exploit is not very complicated, and if ASUS cared they could easily figure it out. Information wants to be free.
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contact jcase before you put this apk man. you need his approval for using any of his code in the forums
good to see the developing started!
****. remove the source at least. we dont want asus finding that and fixing the root
Just to be clear, I did not use any code provided by jcase. The code does use the technique discovered by jcase, and I credit him for such in my first post.
z0_ said:
Just to be clear, I did not use any code provided by jcase. The code does use the technique discovered by jcase, and I credit him for such in my first post.
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So this isn't Nachoroot then? Thin line if I say so myself. If it isn't his code then this isn't Nachoroot and shouldn't be displayed as such. Even if you are using only his exploit you should talk to him before you put the exploit up in the forums. I would pull the apk until you talk to him. Just my $.02
Good job at reversing the stuff I was trying not to publicly out until after the ICS OTA, then publicly publish without any kind of protection.
I was going to open source it after the OTA.
I really appreciate it man </sarcasm>
z0_ said:
Since new users can't post to the development forum, I am posting here the APK I built to root the Transformer Prime without using ADB or a PC. The source code is also included. This work is an unofficial extension of the work done by jcase (Justin Case).
Instructions:
1. Install APK on to your tablet
2. Open the NachorootPrime application. It should say that stage 1 is done and to reboot the tablet. Power off and then power on the tablet.
2. Open the NachorootPrime application again, and this time it should say that stage 2 is done and to reboot. Power cycle.
3. Open the NachorootPrime application for the last time, it will be blank for a few seconds, then automatically power cycle. Su is now installed in /system/bin/su.
4. Install the Superuser application from the Marketplace. You can uninstall the NachorootPrime application.
If you run the NachorootPrime application after the third time, it should tell you that your tablet is already rooted.
I am publishing the source code since the exploit is not very complicated, and if ASUS cared they could easily figure it out. Information wants to be free.
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At the very least you could of asked before posting it, so I could of
A) made a bin just for you to post
and
B) explain why i didnt post it as a shell script just yet
z0_ said:
Just to be clear, I did not use any code provided by jcase. The code does use the technique discovered by jcase, and I credit him for such in my first post.
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i'm also saying your an idiot.
their is a reason why he didn't put a source.. because he didn't want ASUS figuring it out and patching it when ICS came out.. now we have a potential of no rooted devices for ICS.
thanksssssssssssssssssss
I think developement for prime is gonna be huge. I think the fact that its a first in alot of aspects of the tablet world entices people. we got people popping out the woodworks with stuff for the Prime.
I wonder if this will work with Voodoo OztA rootkeeper once ICS drops.
I have a folder filling up in my downloads folder called Android tools. I have all the stuff from the developement section saved in my prime for when I'm ready to make that move
edit: oh S?!#..lol I see a Developers war done started. I really hope Asus doesn't find out and patch up the exploit in ICS. all they have to do is get a hold of this then its a wrap for root on ICS. at least through this exploit method. Things are heating up as we get closer to ICS release.
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I think developement for prime is gonna be huge. I think the fact that its a first in alot of aspects of the tablet world entices people. we got people popping out the woodworks with stuff for the Prime.
I wonder if this will work with Voodoo OztA rootkeeper once ICS drops.
I have a folder filling up in my downloads folder called Android tools. I have all the stuff from the developement section saved in my prime for when I'm ready to make that move
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ICS will completely wipe the /system/ folder, so rootkeeper will not work
You should want ASUS to fix an obvious vulnerability in its software.
In its current state, any application you download and install on your tablet could get root permissions using this technique. At that point it could install a rootkit, send off all of your email and SMS to a remote server, log all of your passwords, etc. Especially if you want to use your tablet as a computer replacement, you want it be secure.
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