Nook BNTV250A - how to update browser - Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet

Hello, all! I'm using a castoff tablet (nonprofits cut costs at all costs), and need to update the browser. I'll do research, of course, but I thought I'd set up a new account here first so that I might ask the experts. What say you? Many thanks...

kauma said:
Hello, all! I'm using a castoff tablet (nonprofits cut costs at all costs), and need to update the browser. I'll do research, of course, but I thought I'd set up a new account here first so that I might ask the experts. What say you? Many thanks...
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You can't update the browser unless you root the device. If you just root it, the OS is so old you may not find a browser that will run on it. You really need to update the OS with a new ROM.
This is the 8gb model, right? Reports are that the limited RAM makes anything past KitKat (CM 11) problematic. I have posted some older ROMs :https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-tablet/general/cm-10-11-nook-8-gb-tablet-t3570821
I'd recommend a pico GApps package from opengapps.org for the CM 11 ROMs. There is a GApps package I included with one of the ROMs which was posted along with it originally, but I think it would be better not to overload the system. A pico package will basicallyy get you PlayStore access and nothing else (not even Gmail). Then you can add whatever you want (and not have what you don't want busy in the background).
If you want to try for Lollipop (CM 12.1), I have the file. Let me know.

Thank you! I was mistaken; the model is BNTV250...which, I gather, is the 16G.
I've researched rooting, and it appears that an SD card is usually required. There is little - meaning no - money to spend here, so I've also looked into other methods...such as kingroot. I'm a risk-taker, but I know so little about all of this.
"I have posted some older ROMs (see general section above this one) and you could try one of those. I'd recommend a pico GApps package from opengapps. If you want to try for Lollipop (CM 12.1), I have the file. Let me know." Beg pardon?
Please forgive the delays in my responses - I can only access this site while on a laptop.
Thank you greatly!

kauma said:
Thank you! I was mistaken; the model is BNTV250...which, I gather, is the 16G.
I've researched rooting, and it appears that an SD card is usually required. There is little - meaning no - money to spend here, so I've also looked into other methods...such as kingroot. I'm a risk-taker, but I know so little about all of this.
"I have posted some older ROMs (see general section above this one) and you could try one of those. I'd recommend a pico GApps package from opengapps. If you want to try for Lollipop (CM 12.1), I have the file. Let me know." Beg pardon?
Please forgive the delays in my responses - I can only access this site while on a laptop.
Thank you greatly!
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OK. The 16 gb is much better in terms of what's available and up-to-date. I have one and am using the AOSP 7.0 ROM (instructions for installation here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-tablet/general/how-to-installing-aosp-android-7-0-t3578665).
Don't be fixated on root. It is not going to solve your issues with updating the browser because the B&N Android version underneath all their stuff is 2.3. Current Android OS is 7.1 so......... You can see that finding a browser (or other apps) for the older system is not going to be easy and the results will be less than thrilling.
The safest way is flashing a ROM using an SD card (rooting is generally part of the package). I'd be very careful about kingroot. It may or may not work, but in any case you'd still be stuck on Android 2.3.
Maybe you can borrow an SD card?
Edit: but maybe you do just want to root and see if you can find a browser that will be better. In that case there is a simple guide somewhere in this forum, but it does require the use of an SD card

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Edit: but maybe you do just want to root and see if you can find a browser that will be better. In that case there is a simple guide somewhere in this forum, but it does require the use of an SD card
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See https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31271965&postcount=240 for a guide on rooting the NT, and https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575489 for some potentially helpful related background info & pointers.

i need a latest software for my nook color model no BNRV200
i fount it difficult to connect as it so
hows network lost to local network

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[Q] newbie here

i have a maylong m270 tablet can anyone plz tell me,how to gain acesess to root,i cant find anything on this tablet,it is android 4.0.4 the kernal is 3.0.8 the build number is rockchip imm76d,any help would be very appreciated much .. thanks rod
Hi, if you searched for it on Google and XDA (as I just did to check), it likely has not been rooted yet. Sorry! The best thing you could do is to google search and search XDA every week or so, maybe something will turn up soon!
I might get one of these, as they're $100 on Target's website for Cyber Monday.
Not enough people have them for someone to invest the time into rooting, but a common root method might work...
M-270
pkopalek said:
I might get one of these, as they're $100 on Target's website for Cyber Monday.
Not enough people have them for someone to invest the time into rooting, but a common root method might work...
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Got mines at walmart for $79. I have the same kernel as him except my firmware version is 4.0.3.
Still can't find anything on this damn tablet. Almost wish I didn't buy it heheh.
Supposedly root is available on M-270 but I still can't install Superuser. su is present in xbin too. I tried to use superoneclick and it said it was rooted then I tried to continue with root anyway and it froze. Has anyone had this problem and found a solution yet?
vcsack said:
Supposedly root is available on M-270 but I still can't install Superuser. su is present in xbin too. I tried to use superoneclick and it said it was rooted then I tried to continue with root anyway and it froze. Has anyone had this problem and found a solution yet?
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Did you ever figure this out? I have the same tablet and want to root it.
Sent from my Triumph using Tapatalk 2
This Tablet is surprisenly fast... runs as smooth as a 4th Gen I POD.. haven't had any issues so far decent tablet to play around on... i do need a root as well just so i can mod some game files GAMES run super smooth even intense graphics like shooting games... no lag at all colors are rich i was very surprised because of the price i thought it was gonna be a bust.. but with an HDMI slot SDslot.. no special charger needed just use any new phone cords, a 1GHZ processor running ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) ITS A GREAT TAB! runs great haven't had to long to comment on battery life but i do suggest if u want a tablet to start out with get this one... really nice and fun! Please notify me of any updates on this topic i suggest a DEV go get one and play with us PPP
Thanks Guys Please Help Me Soon! -Spikebob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I successfully rooted my Maylong M270 by using the software in the linked thread. I was able to install Google Play, and from there I updated SuperUser and BusyBox. Titanium Backup works properly. Without a custom kernel, overclocking is impossible for the moment, and I'm not too sure on how a kernel (or custom recovery and ROM for that matter) can be ported, but the root is here and working.
mtnickels said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I successfully rooted my Maylong M270 by using the software in the linked thread. I was able to install Google Play, and from there I updated SuperUser and BusyBox. Titanium Backup works properly. Without a custom kernel, overclocking is impossible for the moment, and I'm not too sure on how a kernel (or custom recovery and ROM for that matter) can be ported, but the root is here and working.
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I call bogus on this post. I tried both means to root the Maylong M270 using this method and it does not work. Instead of just posting "I DID IT", why not help out the users and post HOW you did it... simply following the links and downloads on the post you've referenced doesn't do it.
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rodlr said:
i have a maylong m270 tablet can anyone plz tell me,how to gain acesess to root,i cant find anything on this tablet,it is android 4.0.4 the kernal is 3.0.8 the build number is rockchip imm76d,any help would be very appreciated much .. thanks rod
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I know it's been way long since the OP, but a tool called "ICS root" (can be found on SourceForge) will unlock this tablet. The device is a bit temperamental so once you run the .bat in terminal, you will have to manually restart and log back into the tablet before continuing each prompt at the terminal. Eventually after 2 -3 prompts, the .bat will be finished and the tablet will "update Android", a sign that you have successfully rooted.
Good luck all.
Root and Custom ROM at this link for Maylong M-270
CountXDA said:
I know it's been way long since the OP, but a tool called "ICS root" (can be found on SourceForge) will unlock this tablet. The device is a bit temperamental so once you run the .bat in terminal, you will have to manually restart and log back into the tablet before continuing each prompt at the terminal. Eventually after 2 -3 prompts, the .bat will be finished and the tablet will "update Android", a sign that you have successfully rooted.
Good luck all.
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Sorry for the next several posts, but I REALLY want to contribute by bringing this knowledge here for this tablet.
---------- Post added at 10:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------
ksteffen said:
Sorry for the next several posts, but I REALLY want to contribute by bringing this knowledge here for this tablet.
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However, I'm not allowed to post links, since I have not posted before. So I'm going to post this info in a series of posts, hoping that by the end, links will be allowed.
To find more info on your tablet there is an app in the Play store called CPU Identifier that will tell you what type of board you have in the tablet. Search for that board name on XDA to find rooting advice.
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Custom ROM and ROOT for Maylong M-270
But the short story is, there is a way to root this tablet, but even better there is a custom ROM available. HardcoreHacker over at "techknow dot me" has been working hard on this. The key to figuring this out was realizing the WM8950 SOC chip set used in this tablet is the same as the WM8850. They are interchangeable. The rom is called Uberoid and is Jellybean 4.1.1, and it works great. My tablet runs very well now, and doesn't lock up all the time like it used to. I also have a link where you can download the original firmware from Maylong. So I'm trying to get some posts here so I can do a proper link, however here are some ugly links to try.
Original Firmware:
maylonggroup dot com forward slash Tablet_downloads.htm
and Uberoid Link
3w's "dot" techknow "dot" me "forward slash" forum "forward slash" index.php?topic=5356.0
Again, I apologize for the very cryptic links - I will work on getting them posted properly. I have two of these tablets and both are running Uberoid. I'm very satisfied with it. The only issue I have (on both tablets) is the battery monitoring is very poor. But this is in the kernel I think because it is the same as it was before the custom ROM.
NOTE! - as you will see on the Maylong Site, there are two different models of this tablet - You can tell which you have based on your serial number, but I think this is a pretty important distinction. If you have the same model as I do, you are going to need JingHan_MID7_V715_8228_FT5206.fwc from the Uberoid List. My model's serial number is M2701204 which is in the same group as M2701202, M2701203, and M2701205)
ksteffen said:
But the short story is, there is a way to root this tablet, but even better there is a custom ROM available. HardcoreHacker over at "techknow dot me" has been working hard on this. The key to figuring this out was realizing the WM8950 SOC chip set used in this tablet is the same as the WM8850. They are interchangeable. The rom is called Uberoid and is Jellybean 4.1.1, and it works great. My tablet runs very well now, and doesn't lock up all the time like it used to. I also have a link where you can download the original firmware from Maylong. So I'm trying to get some posts here so I can do a proper link, however here are some ugly links to try.
Original Firmware:
maylonggroup dot com forward slash Tablet_downloads.htm
and Uberoid Link
3w's "dot" techknow "dot" me "forward slash" forum "forward slash" index.php?topic=5356.0
Again, I apologize for the very cryptic links - I will work on getting them posted properly. I have two of these tablets and both are running Uberoid. I'm very satisfied with it. The only issue I have (on both tablets) is the battery monitoring is very poor. But this is in the kernel I think because it is the same as it was before the custom ROM.
NOTE! - as you will see on the Maylong Site, there are two different models of this tablet - You can tell which you have based on your serial number, but I think this is a pretty important distinction. If you have the same model as I do, you are going to need JingHan_MID7_V715_8228_FT5206.fwc from the Uberoid List. My model's serial number is M2701204 which is in the same group as M2701202, M2701203, and M2701205)
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Wow very helpful I'm trying this now, also it should be mentioned you have to be signed into Techknow for the link to work. If you're not it just looks like a bad link.
Spikebob21 said:
This Tablet is surprisenly fast... runs as smooth as a 4th Gen I POD.. haven't had any issues so far decent tablet to play around on... i do need a root as well just so i can mod some game files GAMES run super smooth even intense graphics like shooting games... no lag at all colors are rich i was very surprised because of the price i thought it was gonna be a bust.. but with an HDMI slot SDslot.. no special charger needed just use any new phone cords, a 1GHZ processor running ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) ITS A GREAT TAB! runs great haven't had to long to comment on battery life but i do suggest if u want a tablet to start out with get this one... really nice and fun! Please notify me of any updates on this topic i suggest a DEV go get one and play with us PPP
Thanks Guys Please Help Me Soon! -Spikebob
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I used SRSRoot on this device and it worked. My device is now rooted.

[Q] Available roms for the Cube U39GT?

I am planning to buy one of these tablets to tinker with. After some searching, I found the following rom alternatives:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum...-firmware-version-1-04-test-version-20130723/
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/91121-tempestu39gt-roms-v0001/
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/89434-custom-firmware-from-4pda-based-on-stock-104/
Do you know of any other worthwhile rom to try out, or are these three all that's available?
Anyone?
Kollagen said:
Anyone?
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thanks for sharing, gonna try the TempestU39GT
There's also 1.05 multiwindow rom that some say is better than stock 1.04, download is here :
rom
Do not buy the Cube U39GT-3G version of this tablet, I ordered one from http://www.cube-tablet.com and it came with a wrong IMEI number. I cannot use any SIM data card because of this with this tablet.
I bought the Wifi version, so I am not in danger. Thanks for the warning though, it certainly speaks of extremely crappy QA.
racht: anytime, and thank you for the link to 1.5.
It seems like another rom might be on the works:
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8204-Are-there-any-worthwhile-roms-for-the-Cube-U39GT
Apparently it will be based on stock 1.04 instead of 1.05, but if it comes to completion it might be worth it to try it out.
Kollagen said:
It seems like another rom might be on the works:
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8204-Are-there-any-worthwhile-roms-for-the-Cube-U39GT
Apparently it will be based on stock 1.04 instead of 1.05, but if it comes to completion it might be worth it to try it out.
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ROM has been uploaded yesterday but the dev doesn't own a U39GT. So anyone willing to test can do it now
I can't believe that slipped by me. Thanks for the heads-up. :good:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum...2-custom-root-firmware-version-1-06-20131123/
This looks promising as well with 1.06 Cube firmware update and AOSP launcher.
New original Cube firmware 1.06 is downloadabl from official cube site.
http://www.51cube.com/ch/DownShow.asp?ID=205
I can recommend Google for translating the chinese, you can download the ROM from baidu which could take a few hours.
Awesome, thanks for the heads-up.
They require registration to access the downloads? Dammit, I refuse to create an account just to go and download something. Do you have an account there, locutus2000? If so, would you be willing to mirror it somewhere?
I was able to fix the IMEI issue, so it is safe to buy, again. The support from the vendor was not helpful, the wrong IMEI number is not only wrong for me but for all of the sold models. They all have 111111111111111 as IMEI number, no big deal with the MTK Droid Tools I was able to load a new IMEI, that was generated from an internet site. It works with the SIM cards now.
Important to know: the Cube 9 Talk with the 3G SIM card uses MediaTek MTK8389T CPU whereas the Cube 9 without the SIM card 3G feature uses a RockChip RK3188 CPU. The ROMs are not interchangeable.
So whatever issues you may have, it may be a completely different story for the person that owns the other chipset. Strange enough that Cube built two similar products with completely different hardware.
The Cube U39GT 3G ROM Version 1.03 for the 3G version can be found here:
http://www.51cube.com/ch/DownShow.asp?ID=206
If you have donwloaded and unpacked the firmware, you may end up with chinese folder names. Flash tool did not accept the scatter file when I tried to select it using these folder names.
To resolve this: Simply create a new folder name and copy/paste the ROM of the Cube to the new folder, the update should then work with the Flashtool. I have used Version 3.1328.0.183. The update takes a while so be patient. Worked with mine.
rooting cube u39gt
Hi Guys
sorry bit of a tablet noob.
Im struggling to find a method to root the u39gt so I can get to experiment with these roms
Any advice welcomed!
Cheers
Root Genius
anonymi23 said:
Hi Guys
sorry bit of a tablet noob.
Im struggling to find a method to root the u39gt so I can get to experiment with these roms
Any advice welcomed!
Cheers
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Thank you for important info, I have 3G version too. And how did you succeed root, can you give me any advice?

[Q] Lollipop for Asus TF103c?

Hi all
Just got myself an Asus TF103C and have been looking at other posts here like http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-transformer-pad-tf103c-tablet-root-t2802995/page5
which helped me to root it.
However I have been reading elsewhere that perhaps a custom Lollipop ROM would help things work a bit smoother.
I have found a couple of pages which claim to outline a method taken from the pages of XDA (although I am so far unable to find it on here) and linking to file downloads that seem a bit suspect:
http://www.rom-lollipop.org/mp3-0/asus-transformer-pad-tf103c-6409.html
and here:
http://lollipop500.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/upgradeupdate-transformer-pad-tf103c-to.html
Can anyone please advise me if these are likely to be legitimate or otherwise?
Many Thanks!
Northwinds said:
Hi all
Just got myself an Asus TF103C and have been looking at other posts here like http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-transformer-pad-tf103c-tablet-root-t2802995/page5
which helped me to root it.
However I have been reading elsewhere that perhaps a custom Lollipop ROM would help things work a bit smoother.
I have found a couple of pages which claim to outline a method taken from the pages of XDA (although I am so far unable to find it on here) and linking to file downloads that seem a bit suspect:
http://www.rom-lollipop.org/mp3-0/asus-transformer-pad-tf103c-6409.html
and here:
http://lollipop500.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/upgradeupdate-transformer-pad-tf103c-to.html
Can anyone please advise me if these are likely to be legitimate or otherwise?
Many Thanks!
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I think it's a fake. the first link promote a payment for download a file, the second is removed.
BTW I'm interest too to use a different room for my tf103c, but it seem that no ROM are available. I wonder if someway could disprove me.
Kind regards,
Luigi
I also think that it is a bogus rom.
I would like to get a new rom as well . I have the device rooted, but have been unable to get flash to work. I also cannot mount network locations. I think a new rom would lift the limitations set by this Asus rom.
PS- I have the Zenfone with a similar interface . I like it on my zenfone 5, not so much on this tablet.
Sent from my K010 using XDA Free mobile app
I'm also interested in getting stock Lollipop on my tf103c (k010). I don't know what asus did to make kitkat so buggy, I don't remember it crashing apps as much as the asus load does.
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I will like to have a custom rom as well. How would I go about porting one? I will love to learn on how to develop one.
I will look arround XDA although I have no idea where to start.
first you need to unlock bootloader, because you cannot flash custom kernel, only kernel signed using asus keys.
if you dont need other kernel for your rom, you must flash system partition, with root you have acess to system, but how d you want to flash system when you running another yet? i mean, you can acces system only when phone is running this system, becuse fastoot and recovery accepts only asus signed files.

How to start modding?

Hi guys. I'm going probably to buy an Honor 9 soon. Since I'm completely new to EMUI (coming from Samsung and HTC), in which way can I install/do the following things?
0) Bootloader unlock;
1) TWRP;
2) Magisk;
3) Xposed Framework.
I read about some kind of encryption of internal data partition, so I don't know how properly move with this new device. Thanks!!
MagikGab said:
Hi guys. I'm going probably to buy an Honor 9 soon. Since I'm completely new to EMUI (coming from Samsung and HTC), in which way can I install/do the following things?
0) Bootloader unlock;
1) TWRP;
2) Magisk;
3) Xposed Framework.
I read about some kind of encryption of internal data partition, so I don't know how properly move with this new device. Thanks!!
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Are you really too damn lazy to read the existing threads on this device? It's not like there's a lot of development threads for you to go to the bother of reading through.
If you particularly want a phone for modding then this is definitely NOT the right one, do yourself a favour and buy something like a OnePlus which has serious dev support.
SimonTS said:
Are you really too damn lazy to read the existing threads on this device? It's not like there's a lot of development threads for you to go to the bother of reading through.
If you particularly want a phone for modding then this is definitely NOT the right one, do yourself a favour and buy something like a OnePlus which has serious dev support.
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That's why I asked for, I didn't find much for starting with modding with this particular OS. Anyway, I'm sorry.
Rommco05 said:
Huawei devices don't like modding
1. U need be registered on Huawei web site for unlocking code...
2. TWRP is not fully working some problems with encryption or something like that.
3. If u will search arround couple people have rooted phones with Magisk (if I good remember small advice is, right after formating phone flash Magisk. I recommend to search
4. Xposed... don't know, try and leave results
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Thanks a lot man! I have only to decide if buying this phone is the right choice or not.
Rommco05 said:
I think Honor 8 pro is better
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Why better?
Only 64GB memory (my Honor 9 has 128GB) and the price is a lot higher.

lead me to information - steps (root)

Hi, noob to Nook , looking for assistance in rooting. I found 2 Nook tablets at a trhirft store a nook tablet and nook color tablet both in great condition. I wanted to know how i can root both of them and also im not sure if i have to revert back to older Firmware since I charged them both and registered and updated both to 1.4.4 firmware update can this be done or is their a new process /steps on how to root on 1.4.4 lot information out there just do not want to do the wrong process.
PLease do not flame me!!
Thank you in advance!!
gow75 said:
Hi, noob to Nook , looking for assistance in rooting. I found 2 Nook tablets at a trhirft store a nook tablet and nook color tablet both in great condition. I wanted to know how i can root both of them and also im not sure if i have to revert back to older Firmware since I charged them both and registered and updated both to 1.4.4 firmware update can this be done or is their a new process /steps on how to root on 1.4.4 lot information out there just do not want to do the wrong process.
PLease do not flame me!!
Thank you in advance!!
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Do you just want to root or are you intending to flash a custom ROM?
Rooting in itself will not get you much as the OS is so old for either tablet that you won't be able to do much. Even internet browsing will be a challenge.
And so the reason I ask is that you don't need to go through a rooting process to flash a custom ROM (which might allow you root access).
nmyshkin said:
Do you just want to root or are you intending to flash a custom ROM?
Rooting in itself will not get you much as the OS is so old for either tablet that you won't be able to do much. Even internet browsing will be a challenge.
And so the reason I ask is that you don't need to go through a rooting process to flash a custom ROM (which might allow you root access).
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ok thanks for the feedback, I am not sure only that when it is customized (rooted) it will open to other things. I really just want to use to read books such as pdf, .epub etc and not have to pay an arm and leg in how expensive Barnes and noble is these days.
gow75 said:
ok thanks for the feedback, I am not sure only that when it is customized (rooted) it will open to other things. I really just want to use to read books such as pdf, .epub etc and not have to pay an arm and leg in how expensive Barnes and noble is these days.
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OK, so rooting is not really customizing. It just allows you to make changes at the system level.
As far as I recall, at least the Nook Tablet's current OS (which is Android 2.3--I think) will allow you to install your own apps without any rooting or other changes. You could pick from a small number of readers that have versions for Gingerbread, or even use some of the apps that run on the Nook Simple Touch (Android 2.1).
I'm not sure about the Nook Color since I do not own one.
That said, if you just want to read epubs and pdfs, the stock B&N reader on the Nook Tablet can do both and you can side-load your own books without buying any from B&N.
If you want a more modern tablet which can run a decent browser, video and music apps, better readers, etc., then you would want to flash a custom ROM like the CyanogenMod ROMs that have been developed over the (for example) all the way up to Android 7.0 (Nougat) and give reasonably good performance (at least for the 16 gb model; the 8 gb model is better off with Android 5.1 or 6.01). Those ROMs come with root options for further individual customization.
ok Thank you for the further info that helps a lot, however I would like to find books to put on the nook via internal storage and add a sd card as well, I want to put my own downloads not just from Barnes and noble can you recommend website that provides

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