Re-Root for 1.4.3 - Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet

Hello,
I have searched all over these threads (only reading title threads, I honestly don't have enough time to go through 7+ pages worth of threads)
So I wanted to start to this thread because I wanted to know if there's anyone who has successfully re-rooted their Nook Tablet after unintentionally installing 1.4.3 (thanks, B&N..not)
When I rooted my NT that had 1.4.2, I could've sworn I blocked OTA - unfortunately, last week it proved that I apparently didn't or I just did something wrong. Now I have 1.4.3 and lost function of the Google App Store, etc.
I read somewhere in these threads and through Google searches that some people were successful at re-rooting WITHOUT restoring their NT and losing all data. - This is what I would like to do, simply re-root while keeping my apps, settings, etc; and go about my day. Also, I'd like to completely block OTA updates correctly this time.
Can someone PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE kindly post detailed instructions on how to do this?
All of us who are still trying to figure out how to do this would greatly and sincerely appreciate it. :angel:
Thank you ever so!

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Misfit1326 said:
I read somewhere in these threads and through Google searches that some people were successful at re-rooting WITHOUT restoring their NT and losing all data. - This is what I would like to do, simply re-root while keeping my apps, settings, etc; and go about my day. Also, I'd like to completely block OTA updates correctly this time.
Can someone PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE kindly post detailed instructions on how to do this?
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I used this method after I was upgraded to 1.4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583, and it worked great!
The basic steps are:
Build a bootable SD card that loads up CWM
Use CWM to install a .zip that puts Google Apps and Root into your /system partition
It's really that easy. See the post I mentioned for details and download links.
The 'Gapps_and_root.zip' mentioned there really just installs the Google framework and root, and nothing else. It leaves all your existing apps and settings alone.
The only thing missing from that method is Calendar Sync. If that is important to you, I can provide tips to how I got that going, too.
Blocking OTA though, I haven't done yet and probably won't. I need to stay on top of the SW updates in case something there is important to the magazines my wife likes to read! As long as I can keep re-rooting as the updates roll out, I don't mind.

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In just rebooted my tablet after doing 1.4.3 and found the root v4.7 SD Card did a splendid job. I always clear my data, but I don't see why you'd have to.
I even found that I could just install a replacement keyboard off the Play Store without further modification other than just selecting it. Quite refreshing.
Can't seem to get rid of the stupid Quick Launch Bar without screwing up chunks of text after replacing SystemUI.apk but, I can live with that.

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Thank you both for your replies! I'm going to attempt re-rooting my NT tonight... hopefully, it will all work out.
UPDATE: it worked! I'm rooted now... i just have one question, do you any of you guys have the stock B&N and found a successful way to add other android apps to the front? - sorry if that doesn't make sense, I do hope you get what I'm talking about.
I had App Manager, but it seems like it's completely unusable now :/
Thanks!

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Yeah the developer says that B&N changed the API and he is working to fix it. Until then, don't think so.

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Misfit1326 said:
UPDATE: it worked! I'm rooted now... i just have one question, do you any of you guys have the stock B&N and found a successful way to add other android apps to the front? - sorry if that doesn't make sense, I do hope you get what I'm talking about.
I had App Manager, but it seems like it's completely unusable now :/
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I was also sad about App Manager. I hope the dev can figure out the new B&N changes. It was so convenient!
Until then my new solution is to use HomeCatcher.
I set up HomeCatcher to run Go Launcher EX, so two clicks of the 'n' button and I'm there where all my apps are.
I then used AnyCut (and regular app shortcuts) to put links to the B&N Home (it's the app called "home"), as well as the Library and the Shop in the Go Launcher drawer. Easy one-click to all the stock B&N things; that way so my wife can still read her magazines.

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I do the same thing with ADW Launcher EX. I actually really dislike the stock home screen and launcher and prefer to remove the quick launch bar entirely.

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Nook Color 1.4.3
I have the opening screen with the clock and lock but the nook is unresponsive the touch screen doesn't seem to work I have the automatic update of 1.4.3 on the nook and version android 3.0 honeycomb loaded on a 16 g micro
This was my first attempt card not rooted before. What to do next?

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digitalpopo said:
I have the opening screen with the clock and lock but the nook is unresponsive the touch screen doesn't seem to work I have the automatic update of 1.4.3 on the nook and version android 3.0 honeycomb loaded on a 16 g micro
This was my first attempt card not rooted before. What to do next?
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If this really is a "Nook Color" as your title implies, I think you're in the wrong forum - This is for the Nook Tablet which is a different beast altogether. Nook Color forums are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=860
If this is a Nook Tablet, you may want to start a new thread explaining what exactly you did before anyone can help you figure out what to do next.

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Notification Icon won't close ?
titanshadow said:
In just rebooted my tablet after doing 1.4.3 and found the root v4.7 SD Card did a splendid job. I always clear my data, but I don't see why you'd have to.
I even found that I could just install a replacement keyboard off the Play Store without further modification other than just selecting it. Quite refreshing.
Can't seem to get rid of the stupid Quick Launch Bar without screwing up chunks of text after replacing SystemUI.apk but, I can live with that.
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After updating an app, the notification bar shows "ongoing 100% complete" but won't stop blinking at bottom left corner of screen. I noticed if I use Home Manager and kill the BN home it will then disappear. Any ideas ?? Thanks

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lack_android said:
I used this method after I was upgraded to 1.4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583, and it worked great!
The basic steps are:
Build a bootable SD card that loads up CWM
Use CWM to install a .zip that puts Google Apps and Root into your /system partition
It's really that easy. See the post I mentioned for details and download links.
The 'Gapps_and_root.zip' mentioned there really just installs the Google framework and root, and nothing else. It leaves all your existing apps and settings alone.
The only thing missing from that method is Calendar Sync. If that is important to you, I can provide tips to how I got that going, too.
Blocking OTA though, I haven't done yet and probably won't. I need to stay on top of the SW updates in case something there is important to the magazines my wife likes to read! As long as I can keep re-rooting as the updates roll out, I don't mind.
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would this method still work for the NT with version 1.4.3 which has not been previously rooted? thanks!

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sailerph said:
After updating an app, the notification bar shows "ongoing 100% complete" but won't stop blinking at bottom left corner of screen. I noticed if I use Home Manager and kill the BN home it will then disappear. Any ideas ?? Thanks
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Same thing is going on with me after rooting 1.4.3. I usually just restart the nook after downloading updates now, but this is a pain. Any quicker/easier solutions would be appreciated.

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OTA Block?
Hi all,
It's been a while since I posted on this thread ... Anyway, all is still going well with the rooted 1.4.3 Tablet I have... My only concern now is making sure that OTA is blocked - I have that option in my Hidden NT Settings but I have no way of knowing if it is in fact actually blocked... can anyone tell me what this option does? If it even works at all, and if there's any way to check if OTA is in fact blocked?
Here are two pictures
1. You can see the option
2. What happens when I click on it
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

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lack_android said:
The only thing missing from that method is Calendar Sync. If that is important to you, I can provide tips to how I got that going, too.
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Hi, how do you get Calendar Sync to work? Been trying to find solution for this after I rerooted when my NT updated to 1.4.3. Great help would be appreciated! Thanks!

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10521577 said:
Hi, how do you get Calendar Sync to work? Been trying to find solution for this after I rerooted when my NT updated to 1.4.3. Great help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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For getting Calendar Sync working check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436397&page=2 specifically post #20, which is what worked for me.
- 16gb Nook Tablet 1.4.3 Rooted and OTA Blocked (using Albert Wertz's Root SD card ver 4.7)
- Umlaat

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Need help to block ota (table nook 8g)
As I can access the hidden menu on my NOOK TABLE 8G to block OTA?