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[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
I cannot get Root Explorer to allow me to r/w in "system/app", it keeps telling me it is "read only". I have clicked the r/w in the upper left hand corner and it is highlighted as r/w but the files themselves say rw-r-r-. Please help. Thank you. And thanks Schtuka for the Launcher apk.

EDIT: Sorry I reinstalled using the Market and it reinstalled my purchased Root Explorer and now it is working. Sorry.
[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
EDIT: OK I got it to work. After switching AppLauncher 1.1 to 1.2 I had to click it to install it, then I received the choice of Apps or AppLauncher which I then chose AppLauncher and now all of my apps are in the stock Apps tab and all my other stock launcher tabs like Library, shop, system all work as well. Thank you for this.
[Nook Color Android Development] jpeg42:
Can you still get into Root Explorer through Zeam? Be sure to install that 1.1 applauncher.apk by clicking on it in the system\app in root explorer and clicking 'install'. Hopefully that helps. Like I said, I am a newb, so sorry if I messed you up.
[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
NOOOO you did not mess me up at all, I got it to work and it is working just the way I like it. The only thing that was different was, when I switched the AppLauncher 1.1 to 2.1 I had to reclick it in RootManager, I then got a popup asking to install it, I did, then when I clicked the Apps stock tab it asked me if I wanted AppLauncher or Apps, I chose AppLauncher and all my apps are there. I now use Stock BN UI for everything (which I really want) but there is Zeam in the Apps area in case I need to go to Root desktop. So thank you again, it is all working. :D

Only gripe (nothing to do with your apps workaround) is the Google Docs app. When I open a doc it opens it as if I am going to edit it not just view it, the page looks like a browser edit page and not just an open doc with an edit button in the right hand corner like it looks on my Vibrant. I store recipes that is why and they all look strange in Google Doc app on my Nook but look amazing on my Vibrant.

Thanks again for this, Im so happy.
[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
Quick question, I have searched but it says search unavailable at the moment, please try again later, its been saying this for over a half an hour. Does flash 10.2 work with this? Thanks. Sorry if its been mentioned before.
[Nook Color Android Development] chandlerw88:
I can't for the life of me get apks to install from browser. I tried using a file manager to move them to system/data but it wont let me copy and paste them. Any suggestions
[Nook Color Android Development] HamNCheese:
First, nice job on this release. IRC drama aside, I'd like to help in any way I can. So...

I have spent the last few of days reversing a number of suspect APKs and framework.jar. In a nutshell, here's what is happening towards the end of the installation process:

* Vending.apk fires the intent to download the apk from the market

* DownloadProvider.apk receives the intent, and downloads the file.

* DownloadProvider.apk fires the "download complete" intent

* Vending.apk checks the signature, which fails, and throws an error

There are 2 problems:

1) B&N has added a branch in com.android.providers.downloads.DownloadProvider.insert() to handle B&N vs non-B&N downloads. The extra steps in the B&N case sets up a bunch of crap to show the apps in the Extras section. This is the source of the "NON-B&N DOWNLAOD REQUEST" log message.

2) com.android.vending.DownloadManagerBroadcastReceiver.installFromUri() inexplicably fails to validate the signature of the downloaded APK via com.android.vending.model.LocalAsset.getSignatureAndSize(). This logs "Could not verify APK signature." and the install dies. I don't completely understand how this is different than the 1.8 scenario - the same keys apply to both, plus pm and other methods work fine.

I have cracked both DownloadManager and Vending to alter the behavior of the failure code in both of these cases, however this creates an environment inconsistent with either B&N apps or signed Gapps. This is why I have not released anything on this - I have yet to get a combination that works properly in both scenarios.

Anyway... I'll give it a shot with this environment - all we're missing is a current market and we're good to go.

Again, nice job, looking forward to future releases.
[Nook Color Android Development] lewellyn:
There will be no need for a "cracked" set of APKs soon, it seems. 8-)

We're missing quite a few other small bits that are being worked on. Location and Calendar Syncing come to mind immediately. (Both are the same issue, and the latter is actually a red herring, as the fault really lies elsewhere. Feel free to chase the symptoms though, if you wish... :D)
[Nook Color Android Development] GabrialDestruir:
Market Force Closed and Download Unsuccessful will both be addressed in tomorrows update.

Currently we can install market to a clean device and install (with old market) without have to use an sdcard, since this "Download Unsuccessful" issue is fixed on this version we should be able to upgrade to a future version markets in later releases.

We've found a solution to the Signature issues and we'll be working to address those in the near future.
[Nook Color Android Development] lewellyn:
Note that there is active work being done on the issues I mentioned. It's a lot of testing of lots of fiddly bits with each combination of changes, so be patient. :cool:
[Nook Color Android Development] Canadoc:
Where can we find a working contacts app
[Nook Color Android Development] ricksastro:
Home Launcher

Sorry for a newb question...

I did the update and everything is working great. At one point, at the launch screen that gives you the choice of Zeam, Softkeys and the normal home, I selected Zeam to be the default and thought the instructions to restore the choice menu seemed intuitive.

Well, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to restore the choice menu so I can get it more "stock" for my wife.

Any help would be appreciated, and I appreciate the hard work you guys have done to get this working!
[Nook Color Android Development] HTCF4N:
Manualnooter 4.5.2 for Dual Boot 1.2

Manualnooter 4.5.2 for Dual Boot 1.2-complete

For those running stock 1.2 on the dual boot and want it rooted... here's the update for dual boot. All credit goes to GabrialDestruir for developing it. Use at your own risk.

From my user experience and some suggestions in the thread, I've modified a few things to make it work and allow more options:

* Removed uramdisk install - this will break our dualboot since our modded ALT uramdisk mounts partition 9 & 10 for the system to work. Which means, you have to manually unmount SD and activate ADB through Nook Color Utils settings. If you don't use ADB then it's really a non issue. Besides, you should be flash happy like everyone else. =D

* Removed Softkeys - get Button Savior from market, it's much cleaner

* BN 1.1 Applauncher to system/app - allows you to display older applauncher when you click on the "Extras" tab, which now should display ALL your apps not just B&N's. When you click on extras, choose "applauncher" instead of "App". If you're savvy enough, you know u can change the default back.

* Added a few apps to data/app: adobe reader, mount system ro/rw, NookColorUMS, QuickOffice HD, Spart Parts.

* Spart Parts tweak: change animations to FAST, uncheck haptic, and compatibility mode

If you installed this and you "think" you don't have root access, you might be a noob. :p
[Nook Color Android Development] HTCF4N:
Well, while I'm posting stuff...

** CAUTION ** - if you select the home launcher as default... there's going to be NO WAY for you to get Zeam to launch again or have access ANY non stock BN apps unless you can somehow push another "home" type app or reinstall the MN and choose another launcher. The reason is the BN 1.2 "extras" tab restricts apps to only BN apps.

* The only workaround I can think of (which i'm actually running b/c I like the stock "HOME" button) is to replace the "applauncher.apk" in your /system/app with the one from stock BN 1.1 and it will show up all your apps in "Extras".

If you still want to do it:

* Go to Zeam launcher, open Nook Color Tools

* Choose All Settings -> Manage Applications

* Select "ALL" from the top tab

* Scroll down to Zeam Launcher, select, select clear defaults

* Now press the home button and choose HOME
[Nook Color Android Development] tsukaza:
While at the original HOME launcher select search and type in zeam/Zeam, it will find it and let you launch it, from there you can download a homeswitcher and switch it to use any Launcher you want. Btw it will stay in the search menu and you will see it all the time.:D
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
I didn't see this answered yet, so I thought I'd post. The answer is yes, you can still download from B&N app. store and install, you just (of course) have to choose "Apps" instead of "AppLauncher" in order to get to the B&N App. store.
[Nook Color Android Development] frnorke:
I've upgraded to Nook Color 1.2. Where is this "Extras" tab that I've heard mentioned? I suppose I'm missing something very obvious so I apologize for my ignorance.

Where is the "Extras" tab or is that not something that shows up on a stock Nook Color 1.2?
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
It was called "Extras" in 1.1, but with 1.2 it has been renamed to "Apps".
[Nook Color Android Development] frnorke:
Ohhhhh! I get it. I had forgotten that it was called "Extras" in 1.1. Thanks for clearing that up for me...
[Nook Color Android Development] schtuka:
No problem, I attached it to my sig in case some other NookNoob like me needs it.
[Nook Color Android Development] jpeg42:
One thing I caution with this workaround, because honestly I really don't know the system, is the step of installing from system\app. I just happened to do it by pure coincidence.

When you do this, it appears to install a copy of the apk to data\app. Given that, I wonder if the copy to the system\app is even necessary? I know it works, but perhaps the gods here who understand the architecture a bit more can let us know if this is a proper implementation.
[Nook Color Android Development] schtuka:
i didn't try to install it as a regular app and with the backup of the original file we can wait for nook gurus to figure it out.
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
Actually I installed it from "MyFiles" and it still worked fine.
[Nook Color Android Development] lewellyn:
I'm hesitant to actually recommend using 1.1's app launcher for various reasons.

That said, for people who are doing it, does buying from B&N's app store work properly with 1.1's app launcher? Does anyone find the missing bar at the top for buying apps a hindrance? Any other potential minor gripes?

Does logcat have any complaints related to the old app launcher?

It's best to get all the potential issues in the open, so that they can be considered for either using 1.1's app launcher or some other yet-to-be-disclosed/discovered approach. :cool:

I may be dating myself, but as NBC's old PSA campaign said: "The more you know". :D
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
I guess I must be missing something being a n00b at this, but in case not, how does one use the 1.1 App. Launcher (Extras) to buy from the B&N store? I don't see a way to do this because as you said the bar at the top for buying apps. is not there in 1.1. I can hit the menu at the bottom and select "Shop" and get to the B&N app. store from there and it works fine starting all of this from Extras, if that's what you mean...
[Nook Color Android Development] jpeg42:
At least with my setup, I found that if you go under Running Processes in nook color tools and clear the defaults on AppLauncher, you will then get the option again when you click the apps icon of "Apps" or "AppLauncher". Select Apps, and this will take you to the 1.2 drawer with BN shop link. This allows you to switch back and forth between the two drawers if you want.
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
I have left it as a choice so I have to choose each time. Yes it's an extra button press, but it makes it faster to switch between the two.

Something new now though. I just tested installing a new app. from the B&N store using the method I described above and I got an error about not having enough application space and that I needed to archive some apps.! I only have 12 apps installed when using the B&N app launcher! I decided to archive one and then sure enough, it allowed the new one to install. I'm wondering if even though the non-B&N apps. don't show up in the B&N app launcher, if their launcher has a counter somewhere that actually DOES count all the apps - including the non-B&N ones (I have quite a few non-B&N apps. installed now - 130 total apps.). This could be a problem if it is true for folks who actually want to buy stuff from the B&N app. store, but still want to root.
[Nook Color Android Development] markawashington:
Is Amazon App store going to work in near future? Who has theirs working and how?
[Nook Color Android Development] tsukaza:
Anyone successfully use the OC kernel for Froyo with 1.2?

Thanks
[Nook Color Android Development] GabrialDestruir:
Settings > Search > Searchable Items > Apps

With Apps selected you can use built in search to search for both B&N Apps and Non B&N Apps.

Credit goes here:

We'll be testing AppLauncher 1.1 and various methods of install to try and find the best method and the make sure that there's no outstanding errors that could eventually lead to a device acting out of sorts. (something that might not be apparent)

Chances are with 130 apps installed you've filled up the /data partition which will affect not only installs from B&N app store but also from regular market. What's happening is that you're running out of space, kind of like installing too many programs to the hard drive of your computer, it doesn't matter where you get them from, if the space isn't there you can't install a new one. 2.2 has an option to use app2sd on some apps so you could try moving those with app2sd capabilities to the sdcard and see if this works. ( I haven't actually tested if app2sd works, I have however heard that it does. )
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
I'm pretty sure I read earlier in this thread that the current Froyo OC Kernel will not work with 1.2.

Amazon App. Store works fine for me. I just restored it using Titanium Backup and have not had any problems other than the large app. problem also reported earlier in this thread (like with Angry Birds).
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
I thought this too, but it does not seem to be the case. I can install new apps. from both the Market and the Amazon app. store with no problem. I ran DiskUsage and it shows I have 586MB left on the data partition.
[Nook Color Android Development] GabrialDestruir:
Hmm, well that's odd. I guess someone will have to dig through B&N code and see if there's a counter or something there.
[Nook Color Android Development] HamNCheese:
There's tons of crap in DownloadProvider. Lots of sqlite, among other things.

This may be the same issue that pops up from time to time when installing via pm - it occasionally reports out of space for no reason. A reboot seems to clear it up.
[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
I have and successfully downloaded an app using the Amazon App application. I clicked the Amazon free app of the day, Amazon sent me an email regarding my "purchase" of the free app, I openned the email using my NC, I clicked on the download Amazon App with in the email using my browser (I used Miren), it downloaded the Amazon app, I clicked and installed it then sign into Amazon with in the Amazon app, went to my "My Apps" and downloaded and installed the free app. I didnt even have to reboot to have it show up in my NC stock Apps tab in launcher (which not all apps will, some do need a reboot to show up in stock Apps tab)

Thanks it. :o
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
Reboot didn't help. I still get the same message from B&N app store. I then went to Market and downloaded and successfully installed DropBox. Somethin's screwy somewhere in the B&N bloat...
[Nook Color Android Development] mutant13:
If anyone wants to OC the stock rooted 1.2... here is a link to some OC kernels that I am using and work(1.1g)... thanks to sugwacee for these

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1064095
[Nook Color Android Development] :
I use phonebook 2.0 for my contacts. Works great.

And I use Calengoo for my calendar. Again syncs all my Google Cal. Buy not a free app but worth it.
[Nook Color Android Development] wowmail:
Amazon works great. Use "package Installer" option.
[Nook Color Android Development] HTCF4N:
Anyone else having problems with Youtube? I can launch youtube but no video would play! :confused: I tried uninstalling and re-installing from market.. same results. Is it working for you guys?
[Nook Color Android Development] fpga_guy:
Works for me. Flashed 1.2 from Nemith's thread (no emmc CWM) and then applied MN 4.5.2. How did you get to 1.2 and which version of MN?

Try wiping the youtube data with Titanium.
[Nook Color Android Development] jerrykur:
It is working fine for me.
[Nook Color Android Development] GabrialDestruir:
No issues here with Youtube, watching a video right now. Try doing a Clear Data from Titanium or Nook Color Tools > Manage Applications > All > Youtube > Clear Data
[Nook Color Android Development] markawashington:
Works now dont know what i did differnt maybe a reboot
[Nook Color Android Development] johnny15:
Anyone else able to use the IMDB app with ManualNooter? It worked with B&N 1.01 & AutoNooter but not 1.2 & MN.
[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
I also cannot get IMDB to work. :( It just force closes. 1.2 MN.
[Nook Color Android Development] ehcan:
Me too, I have this problem and it is driving me crazy. Has wipe cache and davik cache to no avail. Use CMW zip to update to 1.2 then I uses the 4.5.2 MN to upgrade.
[Nook Color Android Development] HamNCheese:
Switching back & forth just got a whole lot easier:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1065542

I have noticed that there is a counter (of sorts) in the B&N data. Why - I have no clue. Another app I'm working on involves this data, so it shouldn't be an issue for long.
[Nook Color Android Development] HTCF4N:
I tried doing that with no joy. I'm running the flashable 1.2 for dualboot with cwr intact with manual nooter. I've tried to wipe data and system with a fresh install but I don't see any video in YouTube. There might something missing in the install package.

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[Nook Color Android Development] tiltlover:
Titanium Can't Restore Apps

Got a warning message when I'm trying to restore apps:

"Your system setting will prevent you from restoring applications. To correct this, go to your phone's Settings, then in "Applications" and tick the "Unknown Sources" checkbox".

There is no "Unknown Sources" option in NC tool. Any one has an idea how to correct this issue?
[Nook Color Android Development] tiltlover:
App installed but doesn't run

I installed an app through Market but it doesn't run. Using root explorer, I can't find the app in system-app folder but I can see it in NC tool-All Settings-Manage Applications.
[Nook Color Android Development] caseyatbt:
I have the same problem. Un-checking and checking does not solve this problem for me.
[Nook Color Android Development] brie987:
I got Zinio from here http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/18/how-to-get-zinio-unofficially-working-on-your-android-device/

But I cannot get the magazine part to stay open, it force closes, but not the whole Zinio app only the magazine part, it then goes back to the menu with the options of Newspapers, Books and Magazines. Did you do anything special? I had to download 3 apk and install them in a certain order. Thanks for any help.
[Nook Color Android Development] jacorso:
Its the allow non market apps checkbox in nook color tools. You need to uncheck and recheck it. After you have done that you need to restart tibu but dont just open and close it use the restart application option in the menu.
[Nook Color Android Development] johnny15:
Did you look in the /data/app directory? It might be there and you may need to move it to /system/app to get it to work properly.

It might help if you mention what app it is. As you can see (in this thread), there are some apps that have issues even though they may install. For example, I can install the IMDB app from the market, but it FC's (force close) when I try to run it.
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
Grisly Manor force closes

Just another one to add to the list of apps. that crash/force-close - The Secret of Grisly Manor...
[Nook Color Android Development] marckusdavis:
Sweet! Thanks HamNCheese.
[Nook Color Android Development] doncaruana:
Does anyone know if in-store access still works with this?
[Nook Color Android Development] RegLinUsr:
No Zinio for me... not until they come up off their wholly proprietary format. They die as a company and all of your magazines go with it. Nothing yet of a useful successful port of their format to any other format except in the most slipshod of methods, i.e., copying individual pages as graphic and pasting into pdf format. This limits the final file output and; of course, this requires that you own a full version of Adobe Acrobat or similar program so that you can save the created pdf file. And, their reader leaves a lot to be desired as well.
[Nook Color Android Development] mattdavis523:
I've been waiting to upgrade to 1.2 for the rooting process to be refined. It looks as if most of the issues have been worked out with this new manual nooter. When and if the next revision comes out do I have to reflash stock 1.2 or can i just flash the new manual nooter over what I already have?
[Nook Color Android Development] jwdean26:
Does anyone have an idea about how to include the Accessibility stuff (Talkback, Kickback, Soundback) with this ROM? On a standard Android load, there are accessibility settings under "Settings". I haven't been able to find this under Nook Color Tools or Settings.
[Nook Color Android Development] jasoraso:
In-store works for me.

I had tried an earlier version of manualNooter, and it broke in-store access; but I reflashed 1.2 a day or two later and used the most recent version, and in-store access worked. The wifi took a few minutes to kick in good, but that could have been because I was standing outside the store, I was swinging by on my lunch break to check in-store access.
[Nook Color Android Development] doncaruana:
Thanks man! That was kinda the last thing I was really waiting for. HamNCheese's app seems to mostly take care of the last book thing so here I go!
[Nook Color Android Development] skyhawk21:
Hey Gabrial once again your newest version of manual nooter for at least me is not working correctly. Actually the fixes broke other things and do not work!

What I did was install manual nooter 4.5.6 over manual nooter 4.5.2, cleared the market cache, cleared the framework data which I noticed is an older version since your newest manual nooter installs a different frame work file.

After all this with a SDCARD installed or not installed, for example when downloading angry birds "Seasons" it will download the file completely get stored somewhere and will not install at all to any source because I think the file gets lost when the market trys to look for it to install it after downloading it.

If you try to get any app downloaded and installed the file will download and not install at all!

One good thing the market does not crash but it seems it doesn't work at all now no matter how you get applications.

Anyone else having this or any issues with the latest and greatest version?
[Nook Color Android Development] HamNCheese:
The equivalent setting is right there on the first Nook Color Tools screen: Allow Non-Market Apps.

If that doesn't work, the app may just be broken.