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[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RegLinUsr:
This is an alternate method for accessing the Nook Tablet's Factory Reset screen. This may be used to access this area instead of using the "8 Failed Reboots" method.

I can confirm that this does work and I have tested it several times to verify that it would work every time. I take no credit for figuring out this factory reset method as it was dcnarad that seems to have stumbled upon it. I do take credit for figuring out exactly how it is to be performed and have reposted it below correctly.

dcnarad's post here

is a bit haphazard and it slightly missed the mark as to how this actually needs to be performed so as to get to the factory reset screen properly.

Perform Factory Reset of the Nook Tablet:

PWR off the Nook Tablet.

Hold "PWR" & "∩" & "VOL+" & "VOL-" buttons simultaneously to reboot.

After reboot, release only the "PWR" & "∩" buttons after 2-3 seconds upon receiving the "∩ - Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated." screen while still maintaining to hold the "VOL+" & "VOL-" buttons.

The screen may blink a couple seconds later and then you will be presented with the Factory Reset screen with the following options:

Do you want to reset your device to the factory default?

Press POWER key to exit

Press HOME key to continue

Are you sure?

This will delete all your content and restore the device to the factory default settings.

Press POWER key to exit

Press HOME key to continue

I even accidentally let go of the "VOL+" & "VOL-" buttons once while testing this a few times but quickly pushed them back down again and was still given the factory reset screen so this method works even with a little goof like that. This worked since holding down the "VOL+" & "VOL-" buttons has been found to actually be unnecessary.

ENJOY!

NOTE: "HOME key" = "∩" button

NOTE 2: After some discussion with others, I decided to "take one for the team" and experiment with software version 1.4.1 update. I manually updated my Nook Tablet to software version 1.4.1 via the software download from bn.com. I applied the update and then did a factory reset of the device after booting into v1.4.1. I have confirmed that once your NT has been updated to v1.4.1 then a factory reset afterwards will reset your NT to factory default settings of software version 1.4.1 and your NT will not revert to v1.4.0. It seems that B&N has pulled another fast one by over-writing the device's original factory software with this update. I was able to revert my NT to v1.4.0 via

AdamOutler's Restore Barnes & Noble Nook 1.4.0 from SDCard

afterwards with only the one issue. The "∩" button was not working after the device initially booted up into v1.4.0 but applying a second factory reset to the device solved this issue.

This

alternate method's thread is here

... please post questions specific to that method there only so as to not flood this thread with irrelevant questions. All changes/updates will be post there so please check there if you have any problems. Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jotekman:
So, sorry to ask, but I noticed people talking about FOTAkill.apk as well. If we do this, does that eliminate the need for the FOTAkill? Just checking.... with wifi turned off :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RegLinUsr:
No, this is simply restoring the NT to default B&N software version which once again makes it vulnerable to B&N OTA Updates. All previous methods for blocking OTA's would be required to once again be performed in order to block the OTA's.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] bobapunk:
If you previously had devicemanagerservice frozen, you might need to defrost it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] cheekymonkee20:
For those of you having a hard time finding the "Restore" option, let me offer some hard won advice.

When you put the files in the TB folder and then open the TB app, it may not have recognized the new files yet. Give it a few minutes or restart the NT. Go back into TB, scroll down and find the DeviceManager file. Tap it and it should show you a last backup date of 12/22. If you see that, you'll see the restore option. That 12/22 backup is the file you need to restore.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] gammaworks:
How can I tell?

I have a rooted NT, and on version 9.9.9. How can I tell if BN has tried but failed to push FOTA? I waked up my NT this morning, clicked on a weather app, I got a black screen and then the device started rebooting on its own, which has never happened before. It made me wonder...

I run Linux os on my desktops. Activities are logged in various log files in /var/log directory. I have not been able to find the equivalent on my NT. WHere are they?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mlb107:
Hey, Indirect! You rock, thanks for this. Just want to make sure I'm good since I've had to reroot 3 times because of that stupid 1.4.1 update from b&n...as long as my device settings are showing 9.9.9 I will not receive ANY future b&n updates, correct? What does that ADB hijacker app you created do in addition to/instead of this method? Still a newbie so not sure of all the differences. Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
The explanation of what it does its in the OP of the app thread.

Veronica

Sent from XDA using one of my Android Toys :P
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Swiissjokr:
thanks alot indirect, I also had problems but all it was was that my debugging was unchecked, & once I checked it 9.9.9 was there immediately :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jimmysuggs:
Mlb107, yes, you should be good to go. There's no guarantee that this fix will block future updates since we can't know exactly what B&N have up their sleeves, but in all likelihood, this should take care of things for the foreseeable future. Fingers crossed, anyhow.

I think this is what Veronica meant to say. Her post must have lost a little something in translation.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
My answer was according to this:

;)

~Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Milehighmeltdown:
I tried this, still wont let me shop on my bn account, states it cant find my credit card on file, but when I pull it up on PC its there. hmmmmm

any other suggestions?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] PepeladZ:
Will this work with 1.4.2 or 1.4.3 updates?

As I understand with every update Device Manager app gets some changes and version of files proposed might have incompatibilities with 1.4.2 and/or 1.4.3... Can anyone help here please?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donish1786:
I have a Galaxy S 2, Sprint version, and recently saw

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1391209

so I wanted to install it on my phone. I didn't realize til later that it was only intended for the international version of the GS2. So I download it, install through odin, and now my computer can't recognize my phone. Like, when I go to plug it in, nothing happens on my computer. No response whatsoever. Even when I go to download mode or recovery mod, my computer nor anybody else's can access it. I took it to the Sprint store and she told me everyone in the store that knew about the phone tried to fix it, but no luck. The OS works, but can't connect to my PC.

I need help guys, anyone got any suggestions?

I'm a noob, so I didn't make any backups of any sort.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AHT2403:
I updated my official firmware XWKF3 with XWKK5 using Odin. Working OK. But now not able to restore backup via Kies. Any solution?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Showt3k:
Okay I rooted my GS2 i777 today with the MIUI ROM found on these forums, it got stuck on a boot loop so I turned the phone off, then back on, then reapplied the CWM Recovery tar via Odin, and now when I boot the phone it just sits at a black screen...

Any idea how to fix this? I can't find a way to get into recovery mode because I don't have that "home" button in the middle of my phone...

PLEASEEEE help!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Nick281051:
You hold the volume buttons and the power button, why did you reapply cwm may I ask?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Showt3k:
I'm new to this stuff and was following the directions provided to me by someone who claims they knew what they were doing..

Any idea how to get this issue fixed? (Phone is on, but screen is blank as if not on)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dayv:
Flash back to stock via Odin using one of the packages in this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Showt3k:
A jig is REQUIRED for this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dayv:
No, the jig is not required. Just need to get into download mode any way you can.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Showt3k:
I appreciate the help, I really had no business trying to do this in the first place. I'm going to try and do what that link showed, I'll report back with what happens :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Showt3k:
Success = ) Thank you for the help, Dayv. It's very much appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] qwertyaas:
Just for future reference, once you flash the custom package including CWM, you don't need to flash CWM again (unless you go back to bare-bones stock). If you need to reflash, just go into recovery and flash a new ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ryude:
Ahh, I remember my first "OMG I bricked" moment... Don't worry, you eventually get used to it and sometimes when my phone bootloops after flashing stuff I don't even care lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Miami_Son:
Another lame thread title that offers no help for someone with the same issue who actually takes the time to do a search.:mad:
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
A few minutes ago on twitter:

@LazywormApps

Today is a very sad day for us. We apologize for this unfortunate situation and promise to make it up to you all...

http://lazywormapps.com/

http://lazywormapps.com/letterToCustomers.pdf

http://www.wpcentral.com/metrotube-be-discontinued-after-january-1st

Honestly, that sucks ****. One of the best and outstanding apps for Windows Phone is gonna be pulled from the marketplace. Let me get this straight.. I don't blame the developers (LazywormApps), since they decided to follow the terms of service that apply to Youtube.com. I blame Google for not providing the appropriate API or at least allow the use of workarounds.

It think this is a pretty good reason to show our support, even though I'm currently now sure about how exactly. Maybe turn to Google support, or Microsoft? Or whatever. I'm sure if enough users help, things could change.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Cyruss89:
Pretty ****ed up :/

I wonder if google will ever release more APIs...
[Windows Phone 7 General] the0ne:
its a real shame :(
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
That sucks, Windows Phone gets a bit less appealing everyday.
[Windows Phone 7 General] drupad2drupad:
I wonder if we are so app-centric in a people-centric UI!
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
What a lame argument, you can't get the experience you get from MetroTube without an app. Apps are important, those saying otherwise are just lunatics.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Tone_:
Google are the reason they are pulling it:

“Unfortunately, Google has refused to allow Microsoft’s new Windows Phones to access this YouTube metadata in the same way that Android phones and iPhones do. As a result, Microsoft’s YouTube “app” on Windows Phones is basically just a browser displaying YouTube’s mobile Web site, without the rich functionality offered on competing phones. Microsoft is ready to release a high quality YouTube app for Windows Phone. We just need permission to access YouTube in the way that other phones already do, permission Google has refused to provide.”

http://www.winrumors.com/microsoft-our-windows-phone-7-youtube-app-sucks-because-of-google/
[Windows Phone 7 General] drupad2drupad:
It's in no a way an argument! However the fact that absence of an app made it so unappealing should definitely be classified as app-centric user who knowing that the OS lacks apps should have bought an android in first place!
[Windows Phone 7 General] wpxbox:
I wonder why metrotube did not mention Google Restriction on MetaData and said HD as the reason

And if that is so How did the App work ?
[Windows Phone 7 General] weijoon:
If my memory serve me right, they used some undocumented api and some TOC violation to make HD video available to WP7, I didn't keep the source link, maybe someone here can help?
[Windows Phone 7 General] the-wrangler:
Lol that's my luck.....i just purchased it two days ago! I've typically just used the browser but heard so many good things about the app I figured I'd give it a shot. What a shame because it actually is a very nice app.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Snake.:
We want metrotube even without HQ/HD streaming!
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
Go ahead and tell @LazywormApps
[Windows Phone 7 General] vetvito:
That's sucks, and I paid for this app.

Oh well, supertube will suffice. Lets blame Google.
[Windows Phone 7 General] dtboos:
I can't believe Google is STILL blocking wp7 from this. I really want to know why they are doing this, and even more how they are allowed to block only a single platform.
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
What makes me wonder is the fact that there's a very well working YouTube app for XBox 360. So why is the API officially available for THIS specific Microsoft platform, but not for Windows Phone?
[Windows Phone 7 General] RoboDad:
It could just come down to not wanting the competition to have a feature that you use as a major selling point. The Xbox platform doesn't compete with Android, but WP7 does.

With iOS, the contract between YouTube and Apple was established before there was an Android platform (and, I suspect, before the Google acquisition of YouTube was completed). But, since the contract is already in place, I suspect that Google's hands are tied on that front (at least until the terms of the contract expire, if ever).
[Windows Phone 7 General] lekhwani:
+1

I have a samsung focus and an HTC flyer. I am amazed to see heavenly lag free browsing, no force closes, tightest social integration, apps managemnt with games going to Xbox category, all photos in one place, office, skydrive, etc etc on my focus. Mango is plain awesome. As for phone, I don't need an android phone after seeing the performance of my flyer vis a vis my focus. Though flyer is not bad in performance, I just wish there were mango tablets available in market. I will definitely go for a mango or tango tablet once it is available in market.

That's why Google is afraid of this new age os.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Mindgrinder:
anyone tried supertube
[Windows Phone 7 General] lovenokia:
can anybody try to capture the application? i think that could be the best thing. So in the future we could just deploy this app with a xap deployer.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Casey_boy:
I think the idea is that even if we were to deploy the app (which I wouldn't agree with) - it wouldn't work.

It looks as though the "workaround" currently being used in the app is about to be "fixed".

Casey
[Windows Phone 7 General] Strike_Eagle:
am i the only one who lucky purchased this app?

But well... if i reset the phone, it would come for nothing tho.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ScottSUmmers:
I want my dollar back
[Windows Phone 7 General] RoboDad:
Even if you are able to keep the version you have, there's no guarantee that it will work forever. In a month or two it may simply fail to play videos.
[Windows Phone 7 General] :
Pulling an app is stupid. It's simply not how it should work. I pay for an app, I deserve to have it. I don't care if it won't function properly, I paid for it.

As for the Supertube fans: butt-ugly, a nightmare to navigate and awful performance.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Livven:
Not so fast, my friend, according to WMPU, HTC's own YouTube app was also pulled. Seems more like Google flexing their muscles. Writing it up for the portal.
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
You should have read their updated article. ;) HTC YouTube hasn't been pulled. It just magically disappeared from the HTC section in the marketplace but can still be found by searching for it.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Livven:
I've seen that, but I presumed removing it from the HTC apps section means that it's eventually be pulled?
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
From my experience it's not. There are quite a few HTC apps that can't be found in the HTC section anymore but are still available either by searching the marketplace or by browsing the - aweful - HTC Hub.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Marvin_S:
Well it seems like the MS Youtube plugin stopped working or at least fails on 90% of the videos I try, eg nothing works on wmpu anymore.

This is serious and MS can not afford to have a broken YT plugin. Never understood why that plugin malfunctioned for a year on non En-US and now does not work at all. No youtube support will seriously harm the platform.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Livven:
Is there actually any reason to use the MS YT plugin, now that the mobile site works in IE9?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Marvin_S:
Of course, since most people just want to watch embedded videos, not youtube.com in particular, and that does not seem to work anymore or at least seems to fail more and more lately. Displaying that blue text:

Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video.

Which is unacceptable to the average user and will certainly lead to complaints.

Try these videos on your phone to see what I mean http://wmpoweruser.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-vs-the-htc-titan-video/
[Windows Phone 7 General] Livven:
Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification!
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
"Your mobile OS is better, I'm suing you!"

maybe.
[Windows Phone 7 General] vetvito:
hmmm.... You have to hit the "YouTube" button, not the play button. Somebody on that website decided to use the wrong code.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Purple11:
What a stupid thing to write.. there is no such thing as people-centric UI... Nokia phones from 1999 have them.. we all need apps if we are buying a smartphone.
[Windows Phone 7 General] xHausx:
I thought the UI was people centric by definition, hence User Interface. In any case try to be a little more tactful with your responses would you?
[Windows Phone 7 General] JVH3:
Well, it all has to do with ownership of property.

Google owns servers. They therefore have the right to control who and what has access to them.

Any individual can set up a website and control who and what has access to it. Whether it is streaming video or not.

Most sites that are open to the public don't do this. I also would not say that it is a good practice to do this. It sets a bad precedence. Especially for a company that is supposed to be all about openness.

There are quite alot of sites that embed YouTube videos into there sites. It is completely unnecessary to do so. HTML 5 makes it easy to stream them from your own site.

Windows Phone 7 is growing. Companies want their videos viewable. They will stop using YouTube to host them if the videos are not available to a large sepment of their target audience.

Maybe a new video service will emerge. MSTube or BingTube or something with a statement that it's APIs will always be open. If Google can make Google+ then Microsoft can make a video streaming service.

Google is really being a hypocritical with this. And no one should think of Google as an underdog. They are huge.
[Windows Phone 7 General] macjr82:
Is HD video still available via supertube? It's the app I used before metrotube and is a good alternative. In addition, if you already have metrotube will it continue to work?
[Windows Phone 7 General] </travis>:
Google is failing. Google+ was just a spark, yes everyone signed up for it, but no one actually uses it. Android's 18-months update promise was broken, they couldnt provide the latest updates even for the most devices running gingerbread. Google is scared that Microsoft may succeed (which already is) with WP7 and Metro interface, so they sue sue sue. Apple has already hit the seamless integration between iDevices, Microsoft is just about halfway, and Google is going nowhere near.

And regarding to the post, I've seen a comment by lazytubeapps on youtube about a workaround for people who have bought the app. I don't know how will they do it, but its nice to know that they're doing something for the people who bought this app.

This app's a legend.
[Windows Phone 7 General] xHausx:
"Google owns servers. They therefore have the right to control who and what has access to them."

Yup, that's exactly what Skype did with their networks too. I forget which app it was but I was briefly using it to video chat from my phone with people on skype and they got shut down with a quickness.
[Windows Phone 7 General] contable:
Maybe you mean Fring...
[Windows Phone 7 General] koolkid09:
Please don't tell me any of you are surprised by this.
[Windows Phone 7 General] xHausx:
Yeah, i think it was fring. It was nice because both the iPhone and android versions would work togethor along with regular skype. In any case, this isn't exactly unprecedented.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GSI:
Searched in forum and Google for some info regarding the problem but couldn't find any.

I can pair the phone but never gets connected my parrot it a little old (CK3000E) but I see some users with same problem in newer models, isn't there any software or developer that can make something to make it compatible?

Tanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ja5219:
Hi, This is the Exhibit II by Samsung, The app is "GasBuddy"

It will force my phone to reboot at random times while the app is running.

I am in contact with the Developer, but I was wondering if anyone here could tell me if this log would indicate anything...

I got this log by running CatLog and having it "record" to my SD card every 15 lines, it obviously stops when my phone restarts but I think it managed to save as close to the restart as possible.

Also, This crashed while I was looking at a Google Maps Gas station display within the app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ocostich:
Here we are a year later and Gas Buddy seems related to my Exhibit II constantly rebooting. I didn't use this app until recently but I didn't have thsi problem before the gas price hike. Gas Guru doesn't seem to have this problem.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] vinay0708:
I have installed ICS 2 on my galaxy ace which is a barebone rom.

but i am unable to view hindi or marathi text in this rom (any app).

is there any way to install hindi or marathi font/language and delete/uninstall unwanted fonts/languages from this rom?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Bhupideol:
Here is your solution

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=798380
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] vinay0708:
thanks dear. solved the problem.

thanks once again.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] neverborn:
So I've been using the infuse for five months now, and while most of my earliest complaints have been systematically eliminated one by one, one remains. It's because of this issue that still has me looking around at other phones:

The heft.

My hands are large enough for the infuse, but for some reason the weight distribution on this thing makes my hand uncomfortable after holding it for more than a few minutes. Coming from the original SGS, it's really rather disappointing. The iphone4, perhaps because of it's size, feels a lot better - but it is also because of its (screen) size that I don't want one.

I was wondering - does anyone have any suggestion on how to improve the heft? I really do not want to switch to another phone as there are so many things going on for the infuse (display, audio chip, overclocking goodness, etc).

Thanks!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bjray:
Add weight to it?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jerrycoffman45:
get a otterbox
[Samsung Infuse 4G] neverborn:
Otterbox - thanks.

Thing is I live outside the US so it's not readily available. I managed to get an Incipio feather and while it adds some protection, the weight and grip are not really improved.

I would've liked to feel it in my hands before buying it, but there you go.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Optimus-Prime:
The Ballistic case for it is good. I have it. Make its a brick. Size and weight wise.