yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nook Color General] nuness1988:
I need help with installing a completely new version of CM7:

I messed up some of my CM7 settings. I can't get my nook to connect with my PC over the USB cord (the problem isn't with the cord) and I can't figure out how to reverse or change that option. Also, some visual stuff is kind of screwed up as well with my wallpapers and the way it shows when the nook is on its side.

I've tried updating to a new nightly version but my settings always transfer over. I'm considering going back down to stock (downgrading essentially) and then install the latest nightly version of CM7, but I'm having a hard time finding specific and easy instructions for doing that (I read the OP but it left me a little confused about going back down to a stock nook).

Is there a simpler way to do a BRAND NEW and CLEAN install of CM7 to my nook color without downgrading at all? Hopefully someone can help me.

Thanks
[Nook Color General] STaria:
You shouldn't need to go back to stock. If you run the reformat zip used in the partitioning process it should wipe everything and you can start clean from there.
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
Just go back and follow the guide from the beginning. To be extra sure you're starting clean, before flashing the cm7 zip. Go to mounts/storage in CWM and format /system, /data, /cache. Then carry on with the flashing process.
[Nook Color General] aypanthony:
May I ask why nightly 146 is recommended now? I am running 7.1 RC1 right now, and it has been pretty good to me. I am just curious what major fixes/features 146 brings compared to RC1.

Thanks, Tony
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
If RC1 works for you, you don't have to update.

Nightly 146 is a stable nightly, that now includes the OC kernel as default and also is updated to android 2.3.5 (doesn't mean too much for the nook).

So for new installs it's a simpler flashing process, and for people that just like to be "up to date" it's a good place to be.
[Nook Color General] ducatisto:
...just did everything the first page said (EXCEPT using nightly 148) and it worked like a charm...BUT after chosing the Google apps etc. it didn't install Gmail - a box popped up saying "File not found!" ??? Everything else was installed and works fine. WHAT did I do wrong?
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
Just go ahead and get gmail from the market. May have just been a market blip.
[Nook Color General] ducatisto:
thx...but already tried that. GMail didn't show up in the market :( Do I have to fake the fingerprint?
[Nook Color General] patruns:
You shouldn't have to. Gmail is listed as compatible....
[Nook Color General] Blart:
Thank you

Thanks so much to eyeballer! I just flashed CM7 to a green dot Nook with no problems. A great resource!
[Nook Color General] ducatisto:
I did, faked a Nexus S 2.3.2 and a Dell Streak 2.2.2 ... deleted caches and all ... still no go. Found GMail 2.3 apk somewhere, installed ok. Still no possibility to update via the market. Any ideas anyone?

Thx, LeDuc
[Nook Color General] dawg70:
Blue Dot Nook

Just installed, working great. I had the problem with the SD card not being recognized but read further and found you must format using a computer. Went SOOO smooth from there and super easy. Just wanted to say thanks.
[Nook Color General] z3rods:
Thanks so much for these files. I'm currently considering picking up another one of these beauties for my girlfriend and I'll need to set it up with CM of course. Good to know there's a way to re-partition them. :)
[Nook Color General] nolook:
newbie question: do you lose all you settings/apps if you just delete devlick cache? im on nightly 87 now and want to flash 150.
[Nook Color General] leapinlar:
You do not lose any settings or apps wiping the Dalvik cache. Settings and installed apps are stored in /data. The Dalvik cache is rebuilt by your device from the files in /system once you reboot. The reason you wipe Dalvik is that you probably have different files in /system after a flash of a new nightly and then Dalvik cache files and system files don't match up. You are safe to and should wipe Dalvik to flash to 150.
[Nook Color General] nolook:
thanks for the quick reply....just flashed using rom manager after clearing dalvik cache and everything is still here
[Nook Color General] shoaib17:
frequent reboot after apps restore

I've updated my nook from phiremod 6.3 to cm7 nightly build 150 it was working quite brilliantly in the beginning then I restored my apps from titanium backup. Restore was successful then I moved my restored apps from internal memory to mmc & right after successfully moved, it started to began reboot. Been trying to solve the issue from the last 2days but nothing happened. Updated to latest build 152 & wiped cache & dalvik, still didn't worked. When I remove microsd, then it works flawlessly. Please tell me how can I make it working with sdcard inserted?

Thanx
[Nook Color General] patruns:
Please don't post the same question in multiple threads. It makes it hard for people to follow and offer assistance.
[Nook Color General] russtang:
Thanks for the great guide eyeballer. Worked perfectly.
[Nook Color General] attmakesmevomit:
First of all, let me thank you, eyeballer, for the great work you've done in compiling this guide. Everything went off without a hitch, but I'm also having the same problem with installing a few of the Google Apps (probably due to the Market update?)... Gmail and Google Maps/Street View installed fine, but I got a couple of error messages while installing the apps, and now when I navigate to YouTube or Facebook on the Android Market, I'm not presented with the option to install (is this because they are marked incompatible with the Nook?)... any way I can get around this? Thanks again!
[Nook Color General] Faideelah:
Thanks for the noob-friendly guide. I updated to the latest Nightly and now, I'm unable to move my apps around on the home screen. I can't delete any shortcuts or widgets either. It seems like my homescreen icons are locked or something. I've tried rebooting but that didn't fix it.
[Nook Color General] LaVarBurtonLivz:
I was having issues setting up CM7 on SD, so I tried this method. It was being just as difficult. I could boot into CWM, but couldn't flash anything since the SD card wasn't being read. I finally figured out that it would mount if I used the "sore finger" method and kept the card pushed in all the way while in CWM and through the flashing process.

I finally got everything installed but it was super buggy/laggy/crashy. I decided it was probably due to a problem with the SD card slot itself and not just the software. So I reflashed stock (again, sore finger method), did a factory reset, and confirmed that the SD card slot was not working on stock either.

I took in the NC to B&N to exchange, showed them that the slot was broken, and got a brand new NC (within the 14 day return period, so no refurb!). I went back and tried verygreens SD method, and it's working great.

I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome EMMC method. If I decide I don't like SD and want to do EMMC again, I'll be back!
[Nook Color General] WWWestonC:
I am looking to help my mom get setup on MIUI this weekend. She has a brand new NC so I'm assuming she is running 1.2 I saw no mention here about needing to root to bring up a ROM. Is that true? Would I be able to OC without rooting?

Also a little OT but where exactly are we at now with Netflix? She is an avid user and I don't have an account anymore. I remember getting it to run using a script a while back but I remember reading other posts that said that may no longer be necessary. I run MIUI on my NC and I don't see it in the market.
[Nook Color General] vn33:
Hi ...

Am considering taking advantage of the $169 Nook refurb special, due to the fact that the NC is supported by such an enthusiastic community, and that's exactly why it's a no-brainer decision.

I've read the first post carefully to prepare for the time I have to do the CM7 install, and have these two questions:

1. As mentioned in the first post, download the 146 build. Is this the latest stable release ? If I don't want to be adventurous with the nightly build, this would be the stable release I download, right ?

2. Has anyone downloaded the Nook App from Market and get it working with magazines and newspaper ? I read in the thread that these are the functions which we lose if we use CM7 from the stock Nook App, but in the Nook website, it indicates the downloaded app will have Mag/Newspp function.

Thanks for putting together such detailed guide ...
[Nook Color General] ponyboy82:
I would honestly recommend the latest nightly. Despite the name, it's actually very stable. The previous stable/RC release I think was earlier than 146 even.

There was an update to the Nook app which supposedly added support for magazines and newspapers (I haven't personally tried it yet with anything other than regular books). You still can't use "enhanced" nook books with it as those only work with the stock nook app I believe.
[Nook Color General] richard98:
I have the Nook market app and CM7. It supports all magazines and some newspapers. Children's books with audio are not supported with the Nook market app
[Nook Color General] Scarab1:
Hello,

This guide looks great and I'm excited to try it.

I have one question for the group first...

I'm currently running CM7.0.3 from SD and have been since I got my Nook Color back in May.

When I move to eMMC, is there someway to preserve/migrate all my apps and settings, or will I have to download and install everything all over again?

Thanks,

Steve
[Nook Color General] netscorer:
This. I'm having the same issue. Market does not allow me to install quite few of the apps: Adobe Flash, Youtube, Maps, Equalizer, etc. I was able to temporarily defeat it by going into 'Manage Apps --> Market --> Uninstall updates + Clear Data' but not 10 min later Market self-updated and the apps above became uninstallable again. Is there a more permanent solution to it?
[Nook Color General] netscorer:
All Right, found a solution in this post: New market (3.0.27) doesn't show all apps. Particularly, followed these instructions.
[Nook Color General] wpbear:
But doesn't this make the display always at 160? Some of us prefer a larger density.

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[Nook Color General] netscorer:
I have not noticed any difference, besides, the default was 161. Does changing one digit affects density?

What I did notice is that market still reverts back to the undesired behavior where no Install button is present on many apps. I had to clear market settings again to make it work. It's not difficult but I wish I don't have to know these 'little details' in order to enjoy my tablet experience.
[Nook Color General] wpbear:
I normally use 170 density, so 160 is very noticeable.

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[Nook Color General] Neckberg:
Just followed this guide to a T and it seems to be working great! Thanks for the help!
[Nook Color General] CTR01:
Followed the directions; stuck on step 12

Picked up the NC from buy.com recently so the new red warning applies to me as I had the blue sticker on my box.

Anyways, like the title of my post says, I did step 12 and saw the initial CM7 boot up screen then the screen is black and I thought it would eventually show the welcome to android setup thing but after waiting a long time, well it didn't. I've rooted the phones in my signature but never worked with a tablet till now but it seemed similar enough that I thought I could get it to work but clearly not lol.

Details: I did update the NC stock software to the 1.3 update they had and then soft bricked it after my 1st root attempt. Did a factory reset. Tried this guide then got stuck on step 12. Also, I read that class 4 sdhc cards have trouble with these things? Is this true? B/c I have a 8gb class 4 sdhc card...

Sorry for the essay and thanks in advance!
[Nook Color General] CTR01:
Nevermind my previous post. I figured it out. Apparently I couldnt have the sd card in the NC during the initial reboot/boot into cm7. thanks for the guide!
[Nook Color General] geological1:
This guide is great!

I followed a youtube video because I was short on time. and it didn't work quite right.

Should have known to stick to xda. :D
[Nook Color General] peppersass:
Device ID

I'm running flashed CM7 7.0.3. Works great!

However, when I go to Market and select the free version of Documents To Go, it doesn't have a download button. If use a browser to access Market, the box that says "Choose device on which to install" contains two greyed-out entries that both say "Bn NookColor (last used August, 2011)" If I try to select either, I get a message saying "The item is not compatible with your device".

The paid version does have a download button, but I think it's only a license key and not the software.

It certainly appears as if my CM7-flashed Nook Color still identifies itself as a Nook Color, even though it in no way resembles a Nook Color anymore. Is there some way to change the device ID or othewise fool market into considering my CM7 Nook Color as a generic tablet?

(Yeah, I tried searching for this problem and couldn't find any posts on it.)
[Nook Color General] jeetkunejoe:
Same problem here

He, I have the same problem with "this device not supported" for the Documents to Go app and the Nook for Android app. Anyone have a solution?
[Nook Color General] TechDabbler:
Questions on 1.3 Update w/bootable CM7 mSD Card

Just purchased a Nook Color and decided to turn it into a tablet via CM7 on a bootable mSD card (allowing boot back to NC standard if desired). The NC was received with firmware Ver. 1.0.1. I followed a CM7 mSD card burning procedure per a YouTube video, but before I proceeded I thought it prudent to do a back-up. For the back-up I followed a procedure given by “Faceman” on the androidtablets.net forum on “How to create a bootable CWR/Recovery mSD card” and “Creating a nand backup that is stored on the card” (I assumed I was backing up firmware ver. 1.0.1). Everything worked reasonably smooth and I ended up with a successful bootable CM7 card with a presumed back-up on a secondary mSD card. Now I am concerned about the 1.3 update based on queries in this forum and have several questions.

1. Key problem with the 1.3 update appears to be ClockworkMod Recovery embedding some files into the NC boot partition. Based on the back-up method I used with a separate mSD card, would I have those files embedded in my NC ? How can I tell in advance ?

2. Assuming I can update to the latest NC firmware ver. 1.3 (either as is or through corrective actions on the CWR files), will the CM7 mSD card still work with the updated 1.3 NC ?

3. Seeing as my NC is 2 - 3 firmware versions behind at Vers. 1.0.1, what are the implications and/or caveats regarding updating to 1.3. ? Would an update proceed directly to vers. 1.3, or do some intermediate update steps need to be taken ?

Anyone’s help is appreciated.
[Nook Color General] RegLinUsr:
I had this very issue when attempting to install the Kindle reader. I stumbled upon

this forum post

that had to do with apps not showing in the new market app and the recommendation for that fix was to install the "

LCDDensity for Root

" app. I figured I'd give it a shot to see if it would fix the "Device not supported" issue as well and sure enough, the Kindle app installed immediately. I set my NC to a density of 160 as recommended. Give it a try.
[Nook Color General] bclark1000:
Will this work on 16GB Class 2 Sandisk Card

I have an extra one and would prefer not to buy another card.
[Nook Color General] jeetkunejoe:
Thanks! I'll be sure to try this during my lunch break!
[Nook Color General] RegLinUsr:
As others, I'm still having random market issues that the above fix doesn't work; i.e., Netflix & Flash do not show display in market, some apps display as "unable to install due to incorrect version" issue (aka, No Install Button), etc. Sometimes, clearing the market cache will fix the app install issue but not always.

That's where I'm at so far... continuing to test.
[Nook Color General] jeetkunejoe:
Odd, it seemed to fix, my problem with the majority of apps (thanks!). Seeing some other apps with the problem now, most notably Google Maps. Maybe there are specific Densities the display has to be set to for specific applications?
[Nook Color General] CTR01:
Skype/youtube and stuff

I have been trying to get skype and youtube to download via the market and tried using the lcd density app to see if that would help but they still wont download aka the download button isn't there. Also, I've noticed that the free xda app is really slow to start up on my phone and I believe even slower on my NC. Any ideas?

Thanks.
[Nook Color General] patruns:
Youtube still shows up in the old market.....
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
Small update, bumping recommended nightly to 177. There are still no newer nightlies available due to a security breach with kernel.org, I'm sure everything wiil be back soon enough.

Also, as everyone starts hitting the market problems check out this thread for fixes. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1257572
[Nook Color General] rcguymike:
2 usb connected in status bar

i just installed the nightly build as of 9/20 and i have 2 usb connected symbols in the status bar. One i can enable usb storage mode and the other has three options that all give an error. The three option one is unnecessary, is there a way to get rid of it?
[Nook Color General] blue_V:
Thanks for your great job.
[Nook Color General] sleepygypsy:
I took me forever to get a bug free cm7 version into my nook and it works 99% but is missing flash video support. The market says it doesnt support my device?! I just updated to the newest and latest version of everything and there is no support for flash video, someone help please

-2.3.5 nightly v7-09212011

NOT A CLUE WHAT I AM SUPPOSED TO DO
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
See the market fix link in the OP. Or search xda for a flash .apk you can install. It's a google issue with the market and the nook.
[Nook Color General] nog-78:
found what I needed...
[Nook Color General] joanchoma:
Help...

I've rooted my nook color using this steps, and install cm7.0.3 encore signed. So far I love it. but just tonight I just reboot it and start to loop, meaning that the CM7 loads, you can see the screen and something else, then I reboots itself, any solutions? Help......did I brick it??
[Nook Color General] JustisLewis:
No, a brick means it does absolutely nothing. Trying booting into Clockwork and wiping cache and rebooting. If that doesn't help wipe data and reboot. If THAT doesn't help wipe data/cache and either restore a nandroid or reflash CM and start from scratch
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
You need to update. 7.0.3 is very old at this point and it might be a problem with something newer you are using. Get the latest nightly and flash it after wiping caches. Also flash the new gapps too.
[Nook Color General] joanchoma:
Thanks. I just wipe it and it is cool now. I have the message that there is an update 7.1.0 rc1 from the rom manager, how can I update it? Will lose all my apps? I have Netflix, and the market working fine (using the LCD 160) any steps? Thanks. Excellent job by the way.
[Nook Color General] joanchoma:
By the way the xda app in my nook color forces closes all the time especially after login my user. It show :"the application xda (process com.quoord.tapatalkxda.activity) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.) Any solution?

Thanks
[Nook Color General] zanderman112:
Try and go to settings>applications>manage applications and force stop, then clear data for the XDA app. Log in again, and all should be good.

_______________________________

Flipped to xda by my mad device.
[Nook Color General] joanchoma:
Nope, no luck still forces closing. Would it be cause I moved the app to SD card? Should I reinstall it from market?
[Nook Color General] DizzyDen:
If you're using the free version... it requires an IMEI... see my IMEI Generator thread... it'll work after using that.
[Nook Color General] millbean:
have cm7 running .but how do i boot into recovery? when i try through rom manager it just reboots???
[Nook Color General] joanchoma:
well, what I did was:

1) when CM7 loaded up (before it reboots it self), quickly turn it off.

2) charged (from outlet, not pc) for some time (15min or 30 min)would make it, then unplug it and boot again to cm7.

3)then I rebooted using the rom manager option (reboot in recovery) and then wiped what needed to be wiped.

that worked for me. hope it helps you.
[Nook Color General] Taosaur:
Unless you're already in ROM Manager, the simplest way into recovery is generally to hold the Power button for two seconds to get the Power menu, then Reboot > Recovery.

As long as you're running a fairly recent version of CM7 (nightly greater than 140ish), there's also a boot menu. After you power on, while the small "CyanogenMod" banner is up, hold down the 'n' button and it will take you to the boot menu, and you can choose eMMC and Recovery there. There's a key combo for getting into recovery without going through the boot menu, too--maybe tapping Power again?

Then of course, there's always the rhythm method:
[Nook Color General] joanchoma:
@eyeballer....

THANKS....your guide is great I am using cm7.1 Thanks very much

@DizzyDen

I did the IMEI to my nook, xda works!

XDA team you rock!
[Nook Color General] joepf:
Nook App Issue

I'm using CM7 + Clockwork Mod to EMMC. I was originally hesitant to take the plunge but boy I am really glad I did. Your work has enabled me to turn the NC into a very cool little tablet. It runs perfectly!!

I do have a question. While the NC was on 1.2 I bought an app called Casino by Astraware. I used to like the app but my wife REALLY likes it. I went on Market and bought their tablet version. They give a warning that it won't work on a rooted NC. Sure enough, it doesn't. It won't load past an error message that give a error -5. I asked the mfg what that signified; they told me it was a resolution issue. I have LCD Resolution (used to straighten out Market per this thread). I've been trying different settings. Can't get it going. Anyone have any ideas?
[Nook Color General] markayak:
market link not valid

the market link in the first post is not valid (or at least wasn't for me)

I found another link, but am hesitant to post it in case it was a bad binary. don't want to give anybody's nook the crabs...

also, I needed to apply a market fix in order to be able to download anything.

I had to do the lcd resolution and market/framework clear data clear cache business.

but now everything is golden! thanks so much!
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
What do you mean "market link" ??
[Nook Color General] markayak:
the link to the google apps zip file. it took me to a download page with nothing to download.
[Nook Color General] patruns:
Try http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip
[Nook Color General] eyeballer:
Oh I see what you mean. I've reported it to the goo-inside.me admins. In the meantime here is the direct link: http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip

That's an old version.
[Nook Color General] seannasmommy:
This was so helpful! I had tried a couple of other times to root my Nook, but with very little satisfaction. I was about to take it back to stock, when I saw your post. Now, I love it, and everything works except HBO Go and HULU Plus, but I haven't given up on those yet. Thanks again - You're Awesome!
[Nook Color General] dumper1234:
yes, I wasn't sure this still help. But followed all the tips with the partition, market fix. Everything works! thank you all!
[Nook Color General] Shandon84321:
What do we need to do to get this thread pinned? I am so surprised it has not been pinned yet. I would not have learned how to install CM7 without this thread, the others were much more confusing.