Sideloading without rooting or wiping? - Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet

Ok my grandma has a nook tablet that is 1.4.3 and I was wondering if there is a way to sideload apps without wiping it or rooting it there are certain apps not in the nook market that I want to install on it anyways hopefully you can answer my question.

You could on 1.4.0, but they removed that ability in 1.4.1. If I were you, and she wanted the ability, I would root it and install the gapps package. That way she would have full access to the whole market.
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Is there a way to root it without wiping it than?

Yes.
Most methods of just rooting will not wipe it. Only flashing a new rom would wipe the device. Look for the SD card root methods in the development section.
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Link_of_Hyrule said:
Is there a way to root it without wiping it than?
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I didn't loose anything that was in my "My Files" when I rooted with an sd-card. The Tablet was firmware 1.4.3.

Which method did you use?
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Link_of_Hyrule said:
Which method did you use?
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If you're asking me I followed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439630

Link_of_Hyrule said:
Which method did you use?
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I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31271965&postcount=240

How to sideload apps on 1.4.3!
Link_of_Hyrule said:
Ok my grandma has a nook tablet that is 1.4.3 and I was wondering if there is a way to sideload apps without wiping it or rooting it there are certain apps not in the nook market that I want to install on it anyways hopefully you can answer my question.
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Hi Everyone,
I found out a way to sideload apps on Nook Tablet running 1.4.3!
Step 1: Search crunchyroll.com. (All this is done on the Nook, not on PC). It is the first link, click on it
Step 2: Click on the picture/ link Get it on Google play
Step 3: You will be asked to set up or login with a google play account (gmail account). One you have done this and agreed to everything, you will be on the crunchyroll app page.
Step 4: In the top right corner click the search icon and search nt hidden settings. It will be the first app on the list that shows up. Click on it and download it.
Step 5: Once it has been download and installed, click on the nook home button and hit search, and search nt hidden settings. Click on the app then once it has been opened click Hacks. If you are asked to give permission to allow something, click allow.
Step 6: When you are in the Hack settings, click on Unknown Sources Hack. Something should then pop up which says something like NT Hidden Settings has been granted superuser permissions.
Now you are done! I would recommend downloading ES File Explorer, then download the Google Play Store Apk and then go into File Explorer, and find where you downloaded it to. Then click on it, click install and choose the option verify and install. Once it has been installed you will then not need to use crunchyrolls.com to access the play store. Remember, you can only open apps by searching for them they will not show up in apps. To get around this get an app called Honeycomb Launcher.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Can you clarify step 2?
TheGamingKiwi said:
Hi Everyone,
I found out a way to sideload apps on Nook Tablet running 1.4.3!
Step 1: Search crunchyroll.com. (All this is done on the Nook, not on PC). It is the first link, click on it
Step 2: Click on the picture/ link Get it on Google play
Step 3: You will be asked to set up or login with a google play account (gmail account). One you have done this and agreed to everything, you will be on the crunchyroll app page.
Step 4: In the top right corner click the search icon and search nt hidden settings. It will be the first app on the list that shows up. Click on it and download it.
Step 5: Once it has been download and installed, click on the nook home button and hit search, and search nt hidden settings. Click on the app then once it has been opened click Hacks. If you are asked to give permission to allow something, click allow.
Step 6: When you are in the Hack settings, click on Unknown Sources Hack. Something should then pop up which says something like NT Hidden Settings has been granted superuser permissions.
Now you are done! I would recommend downloading ES File Explorer, then download the Google Play Store Apk and then go into File Explorer, and find where you downloaded it to. Then click on it, click install and choose the option verify and install. Once it has been installed you will then not need to use crunchyrolls.com to access the play store. Remember, you can only open apps by searching for them they will not show up in apps. To get around this get an app called Honeycomb Launcher.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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That is like an anime website? I am unsure as to which picture you meant in step 2, can you help me?

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Not Able to Install Applications from Android Market

My Streak was working fine. It has 2.2.2 Froyo OS. Today itself I tried to install an application. The application showed Starting Installation. But the application install never happens. I am not able to install apps from the Android Market. For the same I did a factory reset and the hard reset. But nothing worked. Still facing the same issue. Please help.
Try going to settings/applications/manage applications/ scroll to and select market. Tap uninstall updates, and clear cache then give it a try.
Troubleshooting the Android Market App
If you find other solutions/problems that aren't in that article let me know and I will add to the list
metal1f3 said:
Try going to settings/applications/manage applications/ scroll to and select market. Tap uninstall updates, and clear cache then give it a try.
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marvin02 said:
Troubleshooting the Android Market App
If you find other solutions/problems that aren't in that article let me know and I will add to the list
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Don't know what happened. But the problem disappeared today and I am able to download the apps now from market without any issues. Although all my game progresses are lost since I did a hard reset
marvin02 said:
Troubleshooting the Android Market App
If you find other solutions/problems that aren't in that article let me know and I will add to the list
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Any way to get around carrier restrictions? both in the market and out? Example: during early netflix apk version releases posted here, I couldnt install from using the stock browser. But when I use dolphin, I was able to download/install.
Now, looking for a way to install carrier restricted apps in the android market.
Rico ANDROID said:
Any way to get around carrier restrictions? both in the market and out? Example: during early netflix apk version releases posted here, I couldnt install from using the stock browser. But when I use dolphin, I was able to download/install.
Now, looking for a way to install carrier restricted apps in the android market.
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Sometimes removing your SIM card and accessing the market over WiFi will allow you to see more apps in the Market.
Any app that you can DL the APK for can be loaded by checking the unknown sources box in the application settings.
Changing the fingerprint can make many more apps show up.
The stock browser may not download some file types and you have found the easiest solution - use a different browser.

[Q] Viewpad 7e and Market

Hello there.
I recived a brand new ViewPad 7e (the lowcost tab from ViewSonic) yesterday. Everything works fine (or, almost fine for that price...), but the 7e come without AndroidMarkets (nor Gmail apps, Google Account etc...). It's possible to use alternat market, but I'm looking to use the original one (and, most important, to set up a google account synchronysed with calendar) anyone got an idea to install that ? (I tried some trick for Archos etc... but nothing seems to work atm).
If somone got an idea... thanks in advance
My guess would be that it's missing the gapps framework, you can try installing the architecture independant gapps package from CM7, which "should" work.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
Well, it worked by installing the gapps manually, the last point will be to put the market 3.1.3 or so (for the moment I only have th old one), thx again for your help.
Where can I find how to install gapps manually
you said it's possible, where can I find the steps to install it manually?
Thanks
t0phe said:
Well, it worked by installing the gapps manually, the last point will be to put the market 3.1.3 or so (for the moment I only have th old one), thx again for your help.
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Hi, I also get a Viewpad 7e, and download the Google Apps from CM7
But I could not install in manually after I unpack the Google Apps package.
System will say it is an invalid APK.
Could you help to release the package you install and installing steps?
Thanks.
KwangSheu said:
Hi, I also get a Viewpad 7e, and download the Google Apps from CM7
But I could not install in manually after I unpack the Google Apps package.
System will say it is an invalid APK.
Could you help to release the package you install and installing steps?
Thanks.
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I have the same problem : "System will say it is an invalid APK".
Could you explain what you think we are doing wrong ?
Thanks
Guys, cm7 market would not work for our devices as it doesnot meet the criteria for having google market. Yes is ironic but for now we have to rely on the market we have. We have to wait till someone make cm7 work forr our viewpad.
there's a way but i need to translate it because its in chinese i got it it on mine
charlies1112, if you can, it would be really nice to explain how you did it.
Yesterday, I was able to root the viewpad 7e using Gingerbreak v1.20.
Thank you in advance
instructions for getting android market on the viewpad 7e
go download this file from this link:
dl.dropbox.com/u/34743606/v7e.zip
put those five files onto the micro sd card
Step 1:
settings>applications>unknown sources>tick it
settings>applications>development> USB debugging> tick it
Step 2:
Go to the inbuilt app ES File Explorer
find the GingerBreakv1.20.apk
install the GingerBreakv1.20.apk (I installed it on mine but it made my micro sd card useless i dunno what was with this but it still got gingerbreak on it it just made card die so use at your own risk =_= it still install it fine tho might of been a defect of a cheap card)
Root the device by going through the steps
When you complete the steps you should see Superuser in your applications
Go back to ES File Explorer
Find Root Explorer v2.14.2.apk
Install Root Explorer v2.14.2.apk
Click allow for permissions for the Root Explorer
Once you have Root explorer installed open it and fine the folder sd card
Press and hold the Vending.apk until the menu pops up and choose copy
go back to Root Explorer
go to system
go into app
on the top press Mount R/W
and then press the paste button on the bottom
Find where you pasted Vending.apk
Hold Vending.apk for the menu and press permissions
Make sure all the columns are ticked and select OK
once you get to this step you should see the market icon but you're not done yet you need to go through the same thing you did for Vending.apk for GoogleServicesFramework.apk and MarketUpdater.apk
and you should get it i'll paste the chinese website the author posted pictures
tw.tech.yahoo.com/computer_tablet/article/id/22136/
Do you have custom
roms tooo?
Tell me if theres custom kernel and rom
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REBOOT YOUR TABLET IF YOU RECEIVE :" UNABLE TO ESTABLISH ......
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yea sorry i forgot you have to reboot your device to see the changes have fun with android market!=) and no i haven't found custom ROMs yet i'm looking for them too T_T
Yeah we have to wait for a custom rom. I wanna overclock my tab
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Hi thanks for the guide which I have followed and now have the android market installed.
I am now having an issue with the apps not downloading they just say starting download and nothing happens can anyone help please?
Did you restart your tablet?
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yes restarted the tablet before I went on the market I didnt use the files from the link as its not working maybe thats the issue
Is anyone able to link me or send me the exact files they used please
dl.dropbox.com/u/34743606/v7e.zip doesnt work for me

missing market apps on nook tablet

I rooted my nook tablet with the SnowballMod root and everything is working fine, but some of the apps in the android market are missing. I have tried editing the build.prop file and clearing the market data and cache to spoof the market, but it still wont work. does anybody have ANY ideas?
theres not some, more like a lot and thats normal cuz its happening to everyone. apps that dont appear on the market have to be downloaded as .apk files and then transferred to your nooks sd card i use drop box and es file explorer for this procedure
how would i do this? how close are the people to fixing this and being able to install custom roms? i need facebook.
sideloading if it is not working from market.
Tcollins412 said:
how would i do this?
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Copy the .apk to the device and select it in a file explorer program.
Tcollins412 said:
how close are the people to fixing this and being able to install custom roms?
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It's not technically broken. The market should not show you apps for which your device does not meet the requirements. That doesn't meet they don't work, but that you have to install them another way. After updating my phone to ICS, I had to sideload Tapatalk, since it is not "technically" compatible with ICS, even though it does work.
Tcollins412 said:
i need facebook.
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1) Use the web app (it's pretty good, and doesn't have any background processes)
2) Look for the thread in the App section titled "[download] Facebook, Twitter and Google+ apk"

[Guide] ViewSonic Viewpad7e - Root, Market, and Installing Apps

I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPENS, TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK
This is not all my work but wanted to post my dealing with the Viewpad 7e as most of this forum is for the Viewpad 7
charlies1112 said:
go download this file from this link:
dl.dropbox.com/u/34743606/v7e.zip
put those five files onto the micro sd card
Step 1:
settings>applications>unknown sources>tick it
settings>applications>development> USB debugging> tick it
Step 2:
Go to the inbuilt app ES File Explorer
find the GingerBreakv1.20.apk
install the GingerBreakv1.20.apk (I installed it on mine but it made my micro sd card useless i dunno what was with this but it still got gingerbreak on it it just made card die so use at your own risk =_= it still install it fine tho might of been a defect of a cheap card)
Root the device by going through the steps
When you complete the steps you should see Superuser in your applications
Go back to ES File Explorer
Find Root Explorer v2.14.2.apk
Install Root Explorer v2.14.2.apk
Click allow for permissions for the Root Explorer
Once you have Root explorer installed open it and fine the folder sd card
Press and hold the Vending.apk until the menu pops up and choose copy
go back to Root Explorer
go to system
go into app
on the top press Mount R/W
and then press the paste button on the bottom
Find where you pasted Vending.apk
Hold Vending.apk for the menu and press permissions
Make sure all the columns are ticked and select OK
once you get to this step you should see the market icon but you're not done yet you need to go through the same thing you did for Vending.apk for GoogleServicesFramework.apk and MarketUpdater.apk
and you should get it
i'll paste the chinese website the author posted pictures
tw.tech.yahoo.com/computer_tablet/article/id/22136/
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This all worked perfectly on my Viewpad 7e with one small issue when copying the 3 .apk files to the /system/app folder, make sure they are not a 0kb size. If they are just recopy them over and overwrite the files and it should copy correctly with a valid size.
The market wont have allot of apps since the device doesn't support the market natively, so I did a few tricks to get most of my apps on to the Viewpad 7e. You will need to have access to a second Android devices to do the following.
1) Install File Expert (free in the market) on your second Android device
2) Open File Expert and go to My Apps and select the apps you want to install on your Viewpad 7e, then click Backup on the bottom menu. This will creat the .apk files to install on your Viewpad 7e and put them on your SD card.
3) Copy the .apk files from SD card to your Viewpad 7e
4) Open a file manager on your Viewpad 7e and install your apps.
Most apps will work ok but some will bug out and you might be forced to reboot the viewpad 7e (press and hold the power button until it powers off)
If you use Titanium Backups it will install and allow you to restore apps and data, but be warred this will not work 100% so only use it to restore the data not the apps.
Note: If your app was installed on your SD card when your backup was done when you restore the data it will make the app unlaunchable. This should be fine if you move the app to SD card before restoring the data.
Here is a list of my working apps on my Viewpad 7e
aLogcat
androidVNC
Angry Birds (all 3)
Blogger
Chrome to phone
Coin Dozer
Google Docs
Documents To Go
Facebook and Messenger
File Expert
Gmail
Google+ and Messenger
Google Maps, Latitude, Places
MarketEnabler
Google Reader
Root Explorer
Tapatalk
Titanium Backup (debugging error and hangs on restoring some apps)
Google Translate
Twitter (acted odd on first run and needed to reboot, opened fine after)
Vplayer
My Country
The Sims 3
Pocket Legends
Star Legends
Youtube
Order and Chaos
I will add more apps to the list as I test them.
Update 1:
I upgraded the firmware manually since when I tried OTA it wouldn't find my wireless connection (even thou it was connected and surfing).
hellodzulz said:
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NO Over Topic
Link To The File : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57643505/F70_VSEI_S_W_C_11252011.zip
Instruction :
Place The UPDATE IN THE ROOT OF SDCARD
1. Power off ViewPad 7e.
2. Keep pressing the volume + button and power button at the same time.
3. The screen will flash twice and you can release the volume + and power buttons.
4. The upgrade will automatically proceed.
5. After upgrade is complete, ViewPad 7e will enter the Android system, please manually reboot the device to confirm the firmware upgrade is finished.
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After doing the above I needed to reroot the device and copy the files for the market again. Now I have the newer FW with root and Market again!
Update 2:
I changed 2 lines in my build.prop and was able to get order and chaos to run. This might get some other apps to work as well
!!!Make sure you back up your build.prop before changing it!!!
ro.product.model=Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer=Samsung
Update 3:
I have been able to get the following working
News and Weather
Google Search
Calendar and Contact sync
by copying the the following files to system/apps using root explorer
GenieWidget.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
Files can be found here https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B68_cVTobGeLNG05MUhCQzFSMjJhQXVjTG51NVBJQQ
salfai77 has a good guide to help anyone with buick type issues!
How to "unbrick" (loop reboot) and Theme like ICS your Viewpad 7e
Does my ota update file work?
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hellodzulz said:
Does my ota update file work?
Sent By The AndroidHackr
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Yes it worked fine for me and thank you for posting it!
Your welcome ill update again if theres any update
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psychodogg said:
Update 3:
I have been able to get the following working
News and Weather
Google Search
Calendar and Contact sync
by copying the the following files to system/apps using root explorer
GenieWidget.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
Files can be found here https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B68_cVTobGeLNG05MUhCQzFSMjJhQXVjTG51NVBJQQ
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I am trying to get Google Talk working but keep getting errors when trying to launch the app. If anyone has any info on this please feel free to speak up!
This is google play for our tablet . The new google market. Ive test it its working
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/46np8b6odq29zvt/CtsfEtbRg5/Google Play Store 3.4.6.apk
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hellodzulz said:
This is google play for our tablet . The new google market. Ive test it its working
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/46np8b6odq29zvt/CtsfEtbRg5/Google Play Store 3.4.6.apk
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Yeah for temporary do you have any other suggestion for file hosting?
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I was able to install the new play store and it works great. Im still getting an error about no space to install app's but I think that's something to do with my build.prop
About the no sufficient place, i get to overcome it by deleting apps and left with 132mb free. Then i retry download and install it works
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Hey,
at first thx for the great HOWTO. Everything worked fine for me. The only thing that also bothers me is the memory problem as often mentioned before.
Perhaps its good to know that I'm from Germany and have a branded Device from strato . But before I began with your instructions I installed the official update FV70_VSEI_S_W_C_11252011 so everything should normally worked.
The only thing that makes me curious is that the widget of the apps that were preinstalled by strato are still there. Is there a possibilty that you have to clear the dalvik oder whatsoever cache before the market works without memory problems?
Go to the link, update to 28112011 file. Root it and instal
The market. I have no problems downloading apps from google play but if you see apps that are writtem not compatible, you have to download from one mobile market
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23704226
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psychodogg said:
I was able to install the new play store and it works great. Im still getting an error about no space to install app's but I think that's something to do with my build.prop
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The probleme is not that there is no space on device, but that there is no space in "/cache"
The easy workaround is copying /cache/recovery elsewhere on your SDcard or device (to back it up) and deleting it from /cache/
After that everything work fine ...
NB : If you want to restore factory settings, don't forget ... recopy the recovery directory in /cache
It won't brick because there's bootloader that let you reboot with actual settings or loading an update.
NB2 : I haven't had time for now but there's a 2GB unused partition... let's see ...
Ot;
I followed every Point and was able to move the Cache link to sd-Card.
My question goes to the developers. Is there any work on custom Rom eG bootloader or Even cm Mod?i tried to theme it but with no succsess.
Please dev's. Dont forget us viewpad 7e Users.
Since ViewSonic has no clue what adb is I gave this tablet to my kid since that's what this tablet is "A TOY". I will no longer be dealing with this tablet or company and have purchased a ASUS TF300T and will start developing for that tablet.

How To Sideload Apps on Nook Tablet Firmware 1.4.3

Hi Everyone,
I found out a way to sideload apps on Nook Tablet running 1.4.3! This is not a scam or whatever, it actually works. I will walk you through the steps.
Step 1: Search crunchyroll.com. (All this is done on the Nook, not on PC). It is the first link, click on it
Step 2: Click on the picture/ link Get it on Google play
Step 3: You will be asked to set up or login with a google play account (gmail account). One you have done this and agreed to everything, you will be on the crunchyroll app page.
Step 4: In the top right corner click the search icon and search nt hidden settings. It will be the first app on the list that shows up. Click on it and download it.
Step 5: Once it has been download and installed, click on the nook home button and hit search, and search nt hidden settings. Click on the app then once it has been opened click Hacks. If you are asked to give permission to allow something, click allow.
Step 6: When you are in the Hack settings, click on Unknown Sources Hack. Something should then pop up which says something like NT Hidden Settings has been granted superuser permissions.
Now you are done! I would recommend downloading ES File Explorer, then download the Google Play Store Apk and then go into File Explorer, and find where you downloaded it to. Then click on it, click install and choose the option verify and install. Once it has been installed you will then not need to use crunchyrolls.com to access the play store. Remember, you can only open apps by searching for them they will not show up in apps. To get around this get an app called Honeycomb Launcher.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Wow!!!!!
This is amazing. I can't thank you enough. I've been flashing JellyBean from my sd card, but it can be so unstable and freezes. This is awesome.

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