yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Does this mean the lines which read,

ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=160 (stock is 169.33333)

and,

ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=160 (stock is 169.33333)

Just text edit and reboot?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Those are the lines in build.prop. Keep the stock number 169.33333 written down for backup if for whatever reason you need to return to stock.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RussianMenace:
If you use Root Explorer it will automatically make a backup of the edited file. Just be careful because it will overwrite any additional backups as the file gets changed. Not an issue if you only do it once though. Or you can always make a backup of the build.prop itself (good idea).
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Thanks folks,

It's clear what I should do but I'm a chicken so I'll wait for a little more feedback as to how well it works.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
BTW, the stock Nook Color density is/was 169.33333 on my tablets (I call them tablets because on one of them I wiped the stock BN image and the other I rarely dual boot to stock BN). CM7.1 uses 160 dpi and the Market has a whole lot more apps than at 169.33333. I do not see "This app is not compatible with your device". If modified build.prop with 160dpi does not work, you can always restore the original build.prop. Make a backup first!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] tonyp22:
Is that why Google maps shows up as "not compatible"? Because of the display dpi?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Done. What's a good app to look at which was deemed non-compatible before?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Exactly why a lot of apps are not compatible.

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Evernote, GoogleMap, Dolphin HD to name a few.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Google Earth still says incompatible. Too bad.

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Nope. No evernote or Dolphin HD. I wonder if I should clear market data?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
I. forgot to say you may have to clear market data and let GMarket repopulate.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
No joy. I'm afraid I still need to find the "incompatible" apps elsewhere. Thanks anyway. Will leaving the setting at 160 effect anything else?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] anlog:
I don't think any of those apps are in the Amazon market, either. I just found a Dolphin apk online and it works great on the NT. Opera sucks.

You can also rip APKs from another device and install on the NT, but you won't get any updates.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Have you tried a reboot after clearing market data? Leaving at 160 should not affect anything but you may want to run the stock apps to be sure.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] t-r-i-c-k:
I updated my build.prop with 160 in both x & y fields. I used Titanium to wipe data for marketplace and google framework (guesswork, really), and then rebooted. I still don't see incompatible software. I'm using Dolphin, Evernote and Facebook as my test software

By the way thanks Anlog and Indirect, thanks for your work. Couldn't of made the Mac script without your work.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
Is there anyway to get all the apps to show up in the market?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] sicksty:
never mind figured it out thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
What version of Market are you using? Version 3.3.11 is the latest version which should work for all Android devices with dpi at 160.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] t-r-i-c-k:
I have 3.3.11
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
I have 3.3.11 as well.....also xda force closes if I try to login in order to post a reply
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
So is this a known issue that some apps don't appear in the market....like Facebook for example...and again any idea why I can't post on xda using the tapatalk app.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
ro.product.model=NookColor

ro.product.brand=bn

ro.product.name=encore

ro.product.device=encore

ro.product.board=encore

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint

ro.build.description=passion-user 2.3.6 GRK39F 189904 release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion:2.3.6/GRK39F/189904:user/release-keys

# end build properties

The above lines are from the Nook Color build.prop file. What does the Nook table t lines look like? You may need to change the acclaim to look like encore to the Gmarket.

Make a backup of build.prop before editing. Not sure if build.description or build.fingerprint needs to change. Set x and y dpi to 160. Wipe market data. Reboot. Wait for market to repopulate.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
Model =BNTV250

Brand =nook

Device = blaze

Name = blaze

Board = omap4sdp

I did change x/y from 169.3333333 to 160. Cleared market data and rebooted but did not fix
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Do you see a description and fingerprint line in tablet's build.prop? If yes please list. If not, may need to add it. You did back up OEM build.prop, correct?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] onesadjam:
Is it possible to sync contacts?

I've rooted my NT using the simple script and I'm really enjoying the use of the authentic search and Google Apps, but it would be really handy to have my contact list sync'ed (especially for GMail message composition). I can see that GoogleContactSyncAdapter.apk is present in \system\app but I'm too dense to figure out how to view my contact list.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] anlog:
You can turn on contacts sync, but you have to access the "account sync settings" screen. Download the app "Quick Sync Settings" from the Market. It acts like an app but is just a shortcut to the account screen (since there is no built-in way to get to it).
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] onesadjam:
Perfect! Follow-up: is it possible to install the default contacts app for managing the contact list and viewing details? After following the instructions to sync I can see that GMail auto-completes contacts, but I'm not sure how to pull up the full list of contacts.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
As soon as I can pry it from my sons hands I'll let you know whats in there.

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ok...

ro.build.fingerprint=acclaim/blaze/blaze:2.3.4/GINGERBREAD/1.4.0:user/test-keys

ro.build.description=1.4.0.1029.acclaim1_4.acclaim.rldp.s51317
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
OK leave fingerprint and description as is.

Change the following

Model=NookColor

Brand=bn

Device=encore

Name=encore

X and dpi values to 160

Clear market data

Reboot

Let market repopulate and check for previously missing apps.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
I tried that and it didn't work. Any other suggestions? Also I'm only clearing the market is there anything else to clear.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Clear Market cache also. You probably will need to log back in to market and accept ToS. Market will also take longer to repopulate. Is "Allow mock locations" turned on?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
Again my son has it.....However, I have done that in the past the only thing I'm not sure about is whether or not Allow mock locations is turned on.

Ok Allow mock locations is off and was always off.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] 5[Strogino]:
I don't have NookTablet but have eLocity A7 (7" tablet without stock market) and facing with same problem.

Many manuals telling about google nexus fingerprint. As I inderstood, you adviced to put NookColor data into build.prop

Do you have full market at NC? Do you can find Antutu Tester for example?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Market data and market cache have separate buttons. In build.prop look for a line "allow mock location=1". Mock location can be turned on in the Development section where USB debugging button is located.

If this last step does not work restore OEM build.prop and wait for a more tech savvy dev to create a workaround or wait for Google to include Nook Tablet as a device that can access the full market.

We went through the same issue with the Nook Color.

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AnTuTu Benchmark shows up as Downloadable on my NC with CM7.1. I have full market access. When I ran CM7.1RC I did not have full market access. CM7.1 has dpi set to 160.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
Again....no luck. Am I the only one having this problem? Also, how do you get out of the screen where you clear the data/cache. There is no way to go back.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Try Button Savior or http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357175
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pabdaddy1995:
Thanks it works great.....I also downloaded anycut as mentioned on a youtube video. Works well in order to access hidden settings instead of using the tgps launcher app.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] 5[Strogino]:
Unfortunately, you don't have FULL market access. I wrote about Antutu Tester - this app can be downloaded by phones ( I have MyTouch 4g), this app does not require special things. I even wrote to devs and they added support three types it screens and placed value 'any density' in manifest.xml. It did not help.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.antutu.tester

https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser

https://market.android.com/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps

If you click any link and choose to open in market app, it will show app, but deny to install annd write on yellow ribbon text: This app is not compatible with your device
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
I typed Antutu the first time in search. I just typed AnTuTu tester in search and I got the download button so I can install it. Yes I have full access. I could send you my screenprint but I can't attach it here. It would be too big of size.

Dolphin HD and BTGPS and AnTuTu tester all say "This app is compatible with with your bn NookColor"
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] 5[Strogino]:
Oh. It is great news!) I will try soon...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Do you have access to clear Dalvik cache? Give it a try.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
There is another line in build.prop that needs to change to 160 also.

sf.lcd_density=160

Xdpi=160

Ydpi=160

Clear market data and cache

Reboot

Wait for market to repopulate

My bad for failing to mention this the first time. You can also try the LCD density changers available in the market and set to 160 and set on reboot.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] squeakster:
I can get antutu in my market, but not google maps or dolphin. That's without changing the dpi or anything, I'm just saying.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
I can't find that additional line in build.prop, just the X and Y. Can you post the entire line? Perhaps I'm missing it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Add this line above the xdpi and ydpi lines.

ro.sf.lcd_density=160

Clear market data and cache. Reboot.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
I don't think it worked. Still don't see Evernote.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hoihtah:
I am in the same boat. But something tells me that this has more to do with mock location than lcd density. Even after the settings have been applied it reboots with mock location off. Where is the conf file for mock location?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Allow mock locations is in the development section where USB debugging is located. In build prop file allow mock location s/b =1 (turned on). Edit file directly or check the box in the development section.

If do doesn't work, try this

qemu.sf.lcd_density=160
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] t-r-i-c-k:
Ok I now have

ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=160

ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=160

ro.sf.lcd_density=160

ro.secure=0

ro.allow.mock.location=1

ro.debuggable=1

all in my /system/build.prop

I cleared dalvik cache (w/root explorer)

I cleared market data+cache (with the menu in the development settings)

rebooted

Still don't see evernote, facebook is listed as incompatible etc, however mock.locals does now seem to persist after reboot.

hwong96: does facebook show up as compatible/installable for you?

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Just been reading this.

http://nookdevs.com/Honeycomb_Google_Apps_and_Market

I have tried a bunch of different fingerprint settings and it's getting me nowhere.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Yes Facebook and Facebook messenger both show up as downloadable on both my NCs with the 160 dpi setting.

Can you paste the NT build.prop file so I can take a look to see what else may be preventing the full market in the NT?

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t-r-i-c-k

Have you tried the fingerprint along with product brand/name in post #73?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] tonyp22:
I've been wondering about this 160 dpi fix. Doesn't this alter the readability factor for the NT (when used as a reader)? Isn't the higher stock dpi part of what makes the NT have better viewing characteristics?

Doesn't the KF use the same native dpi as the NT? If so, isn't it just a matter of time before these graphically oriented apps get offered to suit?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
The difference is negligible. By comparison, Apple ipad2 has 135 dpi and Samsung Galaxy has 240 dpi. Most apps are not written for 169.33333. I have not found 160 dpi to be less sharp. There may be an issue with BN magazines stacking, a known issue. I don't buy BN magazines so it does not affect me.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] 5[Strogino]:
build.prop from NT

Attached build.prop from NT system dump (dump here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357707)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dallasjim:
Is anyone else getting a FC message google Services Framework stopped? I un-rooted, re-rooted, un-installed and re-installed gapps. It is not a big deal, everything works but is t is annoying. Thanks
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
These lines are missing from the NT build.prop file. Add the in the Additional Build Properties section to allow the NT to display location based apps in market.

ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1

ro.com.google.networklocation=1

ro.allow.mock.location=1

ro.sf.lcd_density=160

Change xdpi=160, ydpi=160 to allow more apps to appear in market.

If these mods do not work, see post #73 to spoof using encore and NookColor tags. If that does not work, wait for CM7 which is coming around the corner.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] t-r-i-c-k:
So I'm still trying really hard to get this build.prop in to a state that gives full market access. So far these are my changes, and it's not made any difference:

(apologies to those who can not read a diff)

14,21c14,21

< ro.build.tags=test-keys

< ro.product.model=BNTV250

< ro.product.brand=nook

< ro.product.name=blaze

< ro.product.overall.name=NOOKTablet

< ro.product.device=blaze

< ro.product.bn.devicefamily=acclaim

< ro.product.board=omap4sdp

---

> ro.build.tags=release-keys

> ro.product.model=NookColor

> ro.product.brand=bn

> ro.product.name=encore

> ro.product.overall.name=NookColor

> ro.product.device=encore

> ro.product.bn.devicefamily=encore

> ro.product.board=encore

24c24

< ro.product.manufacturer=Barnes&Noble

---

> ro.product.manufacturer=bn

30c30

< ro.build.product=blaze

---

> ro.build.product=encore

32c32,33

< ro.build.description=1.4.0.1029.acclaim1_4.acclaim.rldp.s51317

---

> #ro.build.description=1.4.0.1029.acclaim1_4.acclaim.rldp.s51317

> ro.build.description=passion-user 2.3.6 GRK39F 189904 release-keys

34c35,36

< ro.build.fingerprint=acclaim/blaze/blaze:2.3.4/GINGERBREAD/1.4.0:user/test-keys

---

> #ro.build.fingerprint=acclaim/blaze/blaze:2.3.4/GINGERBREAD/1.4.0:user/test-keys

> ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion:2.3.6/GRK39F/189904:user/release-keys

46c48

< dalvik.vm.heapsize=128m

---

> dalvik.vm.heapsize=192m

50,51c52,59

< ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=169.33333

< ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=169.33333

---

> ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=160

> ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=160

> ro.sf.lcd_density=160

> ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1

> ro.com.google.networklocation=1

> ro.allow.mock.location=1

> ro.product.multi_touch_enabled=true

> ro.product.max_num_touch=2

Have I made any obvious mistakes? I did notice that on the Market place in a web browser, it now lists this as my sole device:

Bn	NookColor	-	-	November 26, 2011

And that's not something I saw when making modifications previously. I noticed on a Nook Colour thread that it mentioned "wiping cache and force closing Market, and NOT wiping data" on it. I've tried so many different things at this point I'm not really sure what I did what resulted in the Market place finally noticing my device was different. I think I'll try one last thing. I'll put it back to stock, see if the market updates, and then put back the modded file again. Maybe it's not seeing the incremental changes I'm making to the build.prop or something. Yes, I'm grasping at straws... !

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Putting stock build.prop back, Marketplace still thinks I'm a Nook Color. Does it take a while to update normally?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
After restoring stock build.prop did you wipe market cache only, wipe market data only, or wipe cache and data. And rebooted? Spoofing a device works as it has been done on other devices, NC included. Somehow the NT market install is retaining the parameters of the NT build.prop. I don't have a NT so I can't say what will happen when you install GMarket with the modified build.prop.

Let it sit for an hour or two and then open market to see if the missing apps show up or incompatible apps are now compatible.

Did you try google market website on a PC after you modified build.prop and search for Gmaps? Did it have a yellow banner stating app is not compatible with your device? The spoof worked and the market thinks you have a BN nookcolor.

You can also go into accounts and sync google account manually. Or let it sync automatically.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] yourbrokenoven:
noob questionof the day

How do i get into the settings>applications>manage applications ? Or is there some other way to clear the cache?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] yourbrokenoven:
Okay, I figured out you have to use tgps_launcher to get into manage applications.

Anyway, I can't get the market to give me any additional access to apps (facebook, google maps, etc) using any suggestions made so far.

Hopefully there will be a workaround soon.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Google maps doesnt work on the nook tab. We dont have a way to load up the settings for wifi location.

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
*i tried it

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Just to clarify, maps works fine but does not track location. That is just one function of GMaps. You can still look at detailed maps of anywhere, get directions etc.

I was also wondering if tethergps might work.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Yeah, I was meaning using it for any kind of active navigation based on your location gained automatically doesn't work. :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Thanks for your great work on the NT. Have you tried adding the lines from post #106 to turn on location features. t-r-i-c-k was able to spoof his NT so the market saw it as a NookColor but not sure he saw Gmaps. I am able to use Gmaps installed from market on both my NCs.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
It's not a build.prop issue, it's a settings.apk issue. We just don't have the settings for it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Yeah, my comment was more that it still works as a great "e-reader for maps" if you will.

Now the good news, I just loaded tethergps lite on my phone and NT and it works great! 2 widgets on the phone (wireless tether and TGPS server) and 1 on the NT (TGPS client) and I'm in. Now I can leave the phone in full view of lots of satellites and have location based and navigation related tasks on the stunning NT display. Haven't tried the car console but I suspect it will work fine.

Thanks for making me think about this.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Can I sent you my settings.apk (1.93mb) file so you can decompile and add the location features to the NT apk?

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Yes car console navigation will work fine with these apps.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
We have to wait until we can build a new rom to allow the settings which we can't do until we get recovery.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] tonyp22:
Once build.prop is tweaked to allow the downloading of Google Maps (and Earth), can it be reverted to its stock form? Will the apps still work at that point?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jtbnet:
I believes this typically depends on whether the app itself directly uses any of the tweaked props... in the past I've just sideloaded an app from my phone to see if it would run with the default props or not...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
When you installed gmarket did you allow google to use your network location?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
It didn't let me.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
So there is no way to access location settings on the NT even with Anycut app?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
For those people who sideloaded Google maps/earth and added the lines I posted earlier-

Do you see a blue dot within a circle approximating your location on the map? Accuracy with wifi is about 70 ft/20m.

These lines are missing from the NT build.prop file. Add them in the Additional Build Properties section.

ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1

ro.com.google.networklocation=1

ro.allow.mock.location=1
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] tonyp22:
Can someone post a fully intergrated, updated build.prop file? I'm sure if I did this myself I'd miss one of these posts where something else was identified. Thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] oldsmobuick:
No, i added all 3 of those lines to build.prop and when I try the maps icon to drop a pin on my location, I get "please enable a My Location source in system settings."
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Voice search works flawlessly. :)

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Try one of the fake location apps in the market. Run the fake location app then open maps and see if you are located on map.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] yourbrokenoven:
Could the google apps framework crash on startup have anything to do with having trouble accessing the full market despite having made changes to build.prop?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CWade3051:
When I install "My Fake Location" app and set it then google maps does show "My Location" as it should as if I had GPS working. If you need anything else tested out let me know!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Where did you get the apk? Did you put it in system/apps and permission accordingly?

Answered my own question. Gooinside and yes. It does run nicely!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] tonyp22:
It only now occurred to me: is there a reason why something like LCD Resolution or LCDensity couldn't be used to adjust the screen dpi, to get the same job done?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] oldsmobuick:
How did you get my fake location installed? It tries to install for me then says app not installed.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] diamond_lover:
It can happen.. Just install Root explorer, browse to /system/ and mount as R/W.. Long tap on build.prop -> edit and find where is the Lcd Density. Save, remount as R/O and reboot.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hwong96:
Great. Want to see if Bluetooth is enabled in the NT? Try the Bluetooth apk extracted from my NC. Install in /system/app. Bluetooth works on both my NCs. I use aFreedom 2000 BT GPS keychain receiver with gmaps or MapQuest or car navigation. Two meter accuracy. I compared with my sister's Lexus navigation and it was spot on target.