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[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] arko.amit:
Trying to root my new nook tab was rolling along until I hit the nook zergy screen (in red) and it won't read the device to root. I'm basically at step 5/5 just can't see what im missing. I've exhausted Google on this and can't seem to find an answer. I tried in six different pc with no luck. I found many others have the same problem. I am using it in out side USA so without rooting I am in no way. I can't download any thing from web.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] haggardh:
Okay one more bit of information that may help and give me a answer causing a solution.

If I run NookandZergy as admin. It tell me

' adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pt1xoom:
Good Morning,

I have my Nook Tablet rooted and ready to go. The only think I haven't been able to figure out is how to get the gapps version of contacts working.

How do I get contacts working?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
I copied everything into the same directory because mine didnt know adb comkand so i made sure everything was in the same directory which has to be c:\ntroot i think
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RegLinUsr:
Well, I've created the C:\ntroot\ and dumped all the files into it, I downloaded, installed and ran the tgps_launcher.apk [checked both of the debugging boxes, unchecking and then rechecked both] and then ran the NookandZergy.bat file.

I did this from my Win7 machine, removing the NC USB drivers and attempting to install these USB drivers but no-go.

I then moved to a WinXP machine that had no Nook connected to it, ever. I created the C:\ntroot\ directory and copied all the files into it and ran runmefirst.bat file and the NT showed up in the devices list. I then ran the NookandZergy.bat file but still a no-go. I still receive an empty 'List of Devices" upon running 'adb devices' so I'm completely stumped at the moment.

Also, is there a way to re-access the tgps_launcher app once its been installed while still unrooted? I seem to not be able to find it in my apps list and the only way to access it again seems to be by re-downloading/installing it.

Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xdahgary:
Hi Indirect, can you explain what the KillFOTA app does that supposedly blocks OTA updates. Just wanna know how it's suppose to work. Thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ShinnAsuka:
you can access the tgps launcher by using the built in search function on the NT (pressing the n button once and pushing search on the touch screen). you just type in tgps and it should appear. if it doesn't exit out of search and try it again. hope this helps!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] haggardh:
Okay. I have concluded that I have I have ADB setup improperly from what the video tells me. Mine says in device manager

Android Phone>Android ADB Interface

when the video shows

Android Phone> Android Composite ADB Interface

So what shall I do to fix such a thing?

Any advice would be helpful.

Ive never had a problem rooting any of my devices before. The Inspire 4g, My touch, Kindle Fire, Captivate. Never had a problem. Dont know why this NT is giving me such a hard time.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RegLinUsr:
That worked, appreciate the help!

Also, I do not have this directory/file: find "0x2080" "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ShinnAsuka:
go into device manager and right click Android ADB Interface and click uninstall. remember to check the box that says delete driver software for this device. next see if there are any instances of usb mass storage device under universial serial bus controllers. make sure that the only device connected to your computer via usb is ur NT. Once you have made sure of that, if there are any instances of usb mass storage device under universial serial bus controllers, right click those and uninstall them.

once you are done doing that, unplug your NT and make sure you have all the necessary settings enabled (usb debugging, auto mount disabled, etc.) plug ur NT back in and hopefully when device manager scans for new hardware, Nook Tablet with an exclamation mark will appear under Other Devices. Good luck!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RegLinUsr:
After doing this again, it finally worked... my NT is no longer just an eBook reader... Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] haggardh:
I've gotten it to show up with the yellow exclamation mark many of times before though. I've done what you said. And its a no go. Didn't work. I really can't figure this out
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ShinnAsuka:
ok so once you have nook tablet with the exclamation mark did u go and install the usb drivers like albertwertz's video says to do? follow it exactly word for word and it should work...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pt1xoom:
I might be able to add something. There is a little application called USBDeview v1.96 that I used to uninstall all of the drivers that were associated with any usb gadget that I installed. I uninstall my HTC Hero, HTC Evo, and the Nook tablet. Once I did that, then the computer acted like I never connect the Nook before, and everything worked.

Might be worth a try.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] haggardh:
Yes ive done all of this. But I achieved Root. I just used my girlfriends MacBook Pro.

Thanks for the help. This is a great board. Who still talks on the board and not G+ like so many others.

Thank you for the help everyone!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ms2003:
dear Indirect,

as there're so many updates, I suggest to add version info in the package so that we can identify them.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
MS2003, that is quite a bit more work and thats why I have the changelog. :| I don't update more than once per day so I fail to see how it would be a problem in the first place.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] blueeyedsusan:
I vote for not too much editing, I don't need it and I would find it confusing, I was going to be rude and say something about government manuals and McDonald's hot coffee warnings and then I realized it would be way off topic and maybe just a little rude.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
Just sent you $10 donation Indirect ;) Keep up the good work and have a great xmas, that 4G is getting closer for you ;)

I clicked send about 5 times before I realised I had to enter a figure of money then push update totals for it to work!

In Rom Toolbox there's an autostart manager. One of the items in there which we can disable is FOTA Notifier, would disabling that help at all?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
I just released files to remove FOTA update checks. :) Link is added to the OP.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] yfeldman:
Nook tablet died upon successful completion of root

I just finished the rooting. The NookandZergy script finished fine. Now the device will not turn on. There was plenty of battery before I started the rooting process.

Help!

Thanks.

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Okay, so a power, volume up and N button together brought the device back to life. Gapps caused a forced close. Anything to worry about?

Thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] johninsf:
Just donated $10! Let's get Indirect the ET4g for his hard work on here.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
Gapps does force close often on bootup. Doesn't seem to haev any effect n anything so nothing to worry about!

I'm hoping taht teh OTA update will give the coders and idea of bypassing the bootloader and giving us a new rom where force closes will be less frequent and we'll have better control :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
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Here here! If everybody gave a few dollars or even $10 like you and I have today it wouldn't take long at all!

We're lucky to have people willing to put their time and efforts in to get us this far. Looking forward to future developments!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] suki7474:
Can't wait to try this when I get my nook tablet. Keep up the good work!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SkierHiker:
ADW -> ADW EX = Missing Manage Apps

I just rooted my wife's Christmas NT and everything went like clockwork. I choose ADW Launcher and I saw that it included a button for Manage Applications. However, I needed larger icons, so I paid and installed ADW Launcher EX but now I don't have a Manage Apps button and I can't find anyway to uninstall or switch to the old version. Is there a secret here that I'm missing. I would like to fix this before I wrap it tomorrow. I also wouldn't mind trying other launchers but don't want to mess with anything that was custom loaded. Advice? Thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
I use ADW EX ... in the app drawer, hit the menu key and you should have a manage apps option. Or install the Hidden Settings app and you can get to it from there.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] TerminusEst:
So I reinstalled 1.4.0 after getting the OTAids. I'm trying to re-root my nook but I can not get USB Debugging to work because, I believe, auto-mount isn't disabling. Thus I can't stop my computer from installing the bad drivers.

Has anyone else had this problem? I've clicked them on and off multiple times and I simply can not get USB Debugging to come up.

Help!?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SkierHiker:
That did it thanks. On another quirk with ADW EX I have is that half the setting functions are white or light gray and very hard to read. Is this the same with yours?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CheapGuy:
Rooted but didn't block 1.4.1

I rushed to get two of our NTs rooted yesterday before the dreaded 1.4.1 self-installed, but even with the root, it still installed on one of the NTs today. Tried to download an app from Amazon Appstore and sure enough, got the "Install blocked" message. I'm pissed!!!!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mfleigle:
Mine was rooted (since 11-26 by this method) and mine still autoupdated. Was there an update to the root? I thought it blocked OTA.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CheapGuy:
The one NT I rooted several weeks ago is still rooted, along with one I rooted yesterday with the latest files. For some reason our third NT locked up this afternoon and I had to do a hard reset and the 1.4.1 loaded.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] blueeyedsusan:
did you do this If you want to block OTA updates, just go here from the first page?

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Ok people I want to know, did you do what was said to do on page ONE to prevent the update?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] TerminusEst:
I really need some help here. Despite unchecking the box, I can not prevent my tablet from auto-mounting and thus installing the bad drivers.

Is there any way to manually install the correct drivers with my computer?

I went through this whole process just fine before the 1.4.1 update and have since rolled back to the 1.4.0 firmware . . . I've tried everything I can think of but this problem just doesn't make sense. I click off auto-mounting but it just keeps mounting whenever I plug my tablet in.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
Yes, I've just got it set up how I like it and don't go into the settings much. I use it on my phone so I know where most things are. I believe that is just a consequence of the B&N mode to the framework. There were some folks trying to fix that, but it didn't work well for everyone.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] blueeyedsusan:
you have to change the settings each time you do something or reboot to uncheck automount etc
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] blueeyedsusan:
ok for those that missed it, on the first page of this thread there is a link to get you to the page as to what to do to stop over the air updates and on this page is a link to the video http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1405418&page=4. I find both the written instructions and video to be helpful
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] bebopblues:
I installed gapps with Nook&Zergy, market shows up, but no google maps or gmail. Also google maps doesn't show up on the market when I search for it. I found gmail on the market and that installed fine. So why no google maps, any ideas?

Also, some apps don't come up with the search, such as Crackle app.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
I think Google Maps doesn't show up in the market because the device doesn't have a GPS. I copied it off my phone and sideloaded it and have been able to use it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Zellgadiss:
I'm sorry if this is addressed but I followed the instructions and when I go to run "runmefirst" it says

Please unplug your nook device before continuing!
Press any key to continue . . .
You do not need to have it added!
success!
now plug it back in
now install the drivers - instructions in the thread
**************************************************************
* Install "Nook" with the drivers I provided in this pack. *
* You can find the fixed drivers in the "usbdrivers" folder. *
* After your done you should have adb access through DOS! *
**************************************************************
'devmgmt.msc' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Press any key to continue . . .

USB drivers are installed properly. In Device Manager it is listed as:

Android Phone > Android Composite ADB Interface

When I try to run Nook and Zergy I get conflicting messages. Says it is indeed a Nook Tablet then it's all like: IT IS NOT A NOOK tablet. Can anyone help me out please. If I continue it just resets the device and I have to do the USB debugging thing all over again to try again.

* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
2014810098154003 device

did your nook Tablet show up?
type Y for yes and N for no
Please make your decision:Y
first need to make sure you didnt lie about it showing up and check for root.
verifying that your device is indeed a Barnes and Noble Nook tablet
708 KB/s (2176 bytes in 0.003s)
'find' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
your device is NOT a nook tablet! Please try again with either usb debugging pro
perly enabled, or with the correct device hooked up. You might also need to inst
all drivers!
just incase you missed doing it, running runmefirst.bat
Please unplug your nook device before continuing!
Press any key to continue . . .

I am on 1.4.0 on the Nook, Windows 7 on the PC, Firewall is disabled. USB debugging is enabled. I made sure to click it twice. Auto mount is off. I have even tried re-downloading the files and replacing them and starting all over again. I get the same messages every time. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

EDIT: I gave up trying to do it on my computer. It has to be something to do with the other phones I've rooted on this thing and a bit of the Android app learning/development I did. I'm using my wife's computer right now and it seems to be going fine. I'm going to leave this up here in case anyone else has this problem/we can find a solution.

EDIT2: Just want to add I tried all the driver uninstall stuff that's posted all over the place: the double drives thing, the usb mass storage device and mobile storage stuff. None of that worked. Probably the only solution if you get this type of error is to do it on another computer.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jairuncaloth:
The reason some apps done come up with search (other then google maps) is due to the app developer choosing to DRM their apps. I believe this is called 'forward locking' on android. I don't know how they guys get around this with CM. I ran into this myself tonight and I'm unsure how to fix.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
In some cases it's just a case of changing the fingerprint but finding a suitable one is proving to be difficult :(
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Actually Celtic, I changed the fingerprint and full build.prop to match a nexus S to the letter and it still didnt work. Also: New update that installs titanium backup and pushes files to the sdcard for OTA blocking.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] clnook:
Indirect, which thread is the update in? And it install TB too?

Is it ok to run this on my NT which I rooted with your original scripts?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Its this one and I don't have a way to update a choice after it finds it pre rooted

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SkierHiker:
Same here. Been trying to get GMaps on my wife's Christmas Nook all morning. When I try to download it from the web, Google says its not compatible. I saw someplace that the current Android Market has more compatibility checks than the old version. Maybe downloading an older Market might work? Don't know though where to find it. Any other ideas out there? Thanks.

BTW, how did you find it on your phone? I have a Nexus S 4G and am looking around but haven't been able to locate it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Updated to include an option to install the OTA block files to SDcard for restoring in titanium backup even AFTER you're rooted.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
Did you look in /system/app? I think that's where I found it on my Galaxy S. If you don't see it there, let me know and I'll check again.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SkierHiker:
Found it, thanks. Gotta run an errand, then I'll copy it over and give it a go.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Added check for sdcard since I thought of it on the way to my dads house in the car :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SkierHiker:
I copied Maps.apk from my Nexus S to the NT and tried to install it but no luck. I used Root Explorer and I just get a Application not installed message. I also emailed it to myself and tried to install it from there but no luck. Any suggestions?

Update: I found the apk at http://alchemistar.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-maps-v50-now-in-3d.html and downloaded it and installed just fine.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] TerminusEst:
I redo it every time. As I said. I go to Development, uncheck automount, plug my device in and then it automounts.

Am I the only one having this glitch?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] strictlyrude27:
My dad's NT received the OTA despite being rooted via NARS. FYI.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
What extra steps did he take to prevent the OTA? Rooting alone is not enough.

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Hmm ... are you trying to install to /system/app? I did not.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] promek:
I have Mapsv5.9.0 and it works fine. Did anyone solve the Wifi Location Not working it says "Please enable a My Location source in system settings"
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] bebopblues:
Can someone attach a working Google maps apk? Just wondering, how come maps wasn't installed with the gapps installer in this script?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] thatdude90210:
You can find it, and more, in the 5th post of the following thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1353040
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mva1985:
Enable Keyboard clicks ADW Launcher

I performed the root and choose the ADW Launcher but for the life of me I can't seem to enable the keyboard clicks - I really like having them on.

If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jayjr1105:
Hey all, finally got my NT rooted last night after fighting with device manager for an hour. The trick was to use the runmefirst.bat file after deleting all the drivers from usbview. Anyways I was just wondering if some of the things I'm experiencing are known common bugs... Some apps are missing from the market... Facebook, fancy widgets, etc. Quite a few things force close (nothing super vital) but something to mention. Otherwise great work and I'm happy with my full android tablet for $250. Not asking for a ROM eta but I was just wondering if a ROM was in the works for the NT.

Thanks

Edit: I also cannot reply to posts on the XDA app.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
What you are experiencing are all known issues.

Market doesn’t recognise the NT so a lot of apps are market as not compatible so don't show in the market.

Force closes are quite common in various apps although some may be a simple case of clearing the app data/cache

Roms will be being worked on, currently they are trying to work out a way to get the tablet to allow them to be installed. Theres a few security issues which are stopping developers getting roms onto the tablet easily for everyone.

Not sure about XDA app, I use tapatalk and that works fine and I;m pretty sure the XDA app is based on the tapatalk app so should work I would think? Maybe another member can answer that one

It'll take a little while but as I'm sure you've already guess, it'll all be worth the wait!

Enjoy your newly rooted NT!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jayjr1105:
Any way to sideload or install from sd for those missing apps?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] CelticWebSolutions:
If you already have another android you can download them on there and back them up in Titanium backup, transfer the backup to the NT and restore. Or you can find the apk online and just download and install it directly on the NT.

I've not come across any apps I use regularly that don't work on the NT yet. I did have some that wouldn't allow me to set them up properly but the Titanium backup method overcame that.

Good luck!

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Looking at forum, XDA premium works fine and also tapatalk ;)

for some APKs goto http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1353040
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jayjr1105:
Thanks, I'll try the tibu trick. That should work... Off topic question, what is special about the nook micro usb cable(other than the cool led 'N') . I noticed it won't charge my captivated and fits rather loosely in other micro usb devices.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
I've read it has some extra pins to charge the Nook faster.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rling:
If you can get the apk, they can all be sideloaded. I've install all my apps/games that way rather than downloading and installing them one at a time. Some works and other crashes.

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Indirect, any way of incorporating the permanent block to OTA into the unroot scripts?

My tablet had the 1.4.1 update installed when I inadvertently left wifi connected and put it to sleep mode yesterday.

Had to do a restore to 1.40 and unroot.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] grodri02:
Hi,

How can I go about and replace the ADW launcher with the honeycomb launcher that was included in the script?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rayray718:
been searching all over , can't find a response to my question.

my nook tab is rooted and i accidentally chose ANDROID as default for my home screen instead of HONEYCOMB as i rooted with zergy. How do i change that back to honeycomb ? I don't know where to find settings.

any info is much appreciated.

thanks
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Benblanko81:
Home switcher in the market. Allows you to change default home app without going into the settings. Verified it worked on the Nook Tab before posting this. Hope it helps.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rayray718:
i found that the honeycomb launcher installed with the zergy is buggy allowing the home screen to return to the BN homescreen requiring a restart.

I just installed go launcher and so far so good.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jayjr1105:
So B&N can still push out 1.4.1 even if you are rooted and debloated?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SkierHiker:
I too just got the 1.4.1 update. I thought that once it was rooted and Gapps installed that FOTA would take care of the update. Guess I was wrong.

So what is the best way to get back to 1.4.0? And any hints as to how to keep 1.4.1 from updating? Thanks