[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
[FAQ] NT Reference Thread | Tips&Tricks | How to's | Videos | NEW USER? PLEASE READ!

Hello NT users after read for several days i have realised that many of you NOOBS fall into issues while rooting, reverting to stock, unrooting, etc. so i decided to create a thread about Tips & Tricks i have found so far by users that has managed to find a fix, that way we help others. Off course you can post here any tip, fix, how to that i haven't posted and i will update the OP.

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IM NEW TO ANDROID, NEW TO THIS FORUM AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?

16GB NT USER:

[B]CASE#1:[/B] i like and use B&N apps i was to stick with stock but i wan't be able to use the most features as possible and not figure it out and troubleshoot so many things in the way then for those people i recommend stock 1.4.0 simple than that.
Albert and I have posted modified, rooted stock 1.4.0 ROM's so you simply get into CWM and flash them, period.
But If you are the kind of person and also want to learn how to do it from scratch and modify to your taste then use one of the so many methods posted in development section to root: there are 2 options root by [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1354487"]using adb[/URL] and root by using a [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1439630&highlight=root"]bootable sdcard[/URL] - PLEASE check [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20774764&postcount=2"]post#2[/URL] for video-tutorials.

Brief history of the creation of the sdcard method: many users were having issues setting up adb and making drivers for nook tablet get recognized by windows so they were not able to root so it is why sdcard method was released. and as users were having issues setting up sdcard aswell was created the "burn this image to your sdcard with [B]win32diskimager[/B], method which still some users have issues and i remember have read of one user that after user that bricked his device using the last method mentioned... Oh well there is always risk!!!

ONCE ROOTED YOU CAN USE [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21684160&postcount=1"]recovery flasher app[/URL] TO INSTALL ClockWorkMod (CWM)

[B]PROs OF SDcard METHOD:[/B] no use of PC
[B]CONs OF SDcard METHOD:[/B] you still have to setup your sdcard, format it with fat32 file system and set first partition to Active or LBA: boot (linux) and if that does work then burn the root image to your sdcard using win32diskimager.

[B]CASE#2:[/B] By the other hand if you are the kind of user that don't use (maybe hate) B&N service/apps then good news you have 3 options to pick from: CM7, CM9 and MIUI.

Now if you want to go straight to one of the ROM's mentioned (CM7, CM9 or MIUI) then you simply can prepare a sdcard to boot ClockworkMod (CWM) from it . For that please check [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21432854&postcount=1"]here[/URL] -METHOD #1 and [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22201029&postcount=36"]here[/URL] to know how to set it up!.
Once you re able to boot into CWM from sdcard you can now go ahead and download the ROM of your preference, copy it to your internal sdcard (MyNOOK) and flash it in CWM >> Install .zip from sdcard >> choose .zip from internal sdcard >> pick the copied .zip package and flash it, reboot device and VOILA!

8GB NT USER:

[COLOR="red"][B][CENTER]WARNING![/CENTER][/B][/COLOR]
There is not much support for 8GB model, infact you are limited to stock 1.4.2,
CM7 sdcard ROM and CM9 internal.
Only those you can intall/flash so far & if you attempt to flash any other ROM
e.x: stock 1.4.0, CM7 internal, MIUI, acclaim-update.zip, etc...
[CENTER][B][COLOR="Red"]¡¡¡YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!![/COLOR][/B][/CENTER]

You can root stock 1.4.2 using the official [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1529553"]Root for Nook Tablet 8GB (w/ Android Market)[/URL]
You can download and when necessary make use of stock 1.4.2 from [URL="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Software-Updates-NOOK-Tablet/379003187/"]here[/URL]
You can make use of [URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21630798/Tutorials/Nook%20Tablet/8gb-16gb_cwm_sdcard.zip"]Clockworkmod (CWM)[/URL] booting from sdcard - Thanks to @meghd00t

QUICK TIPS & TRICKS

How to boot into CWM: hold pwr + N and wait for the N dark screen comes up then let go of the power button while still holding the N button

How to take screenshots on Nook Tablet: N + Volume Down

How to erase/deregister (Wipe Data): Go to Settings> Device Info> Erase and Deregister Device - This will clean your data (All your sideloaded apps and settings will be gone)

How to make a hard reset (factory system reset) - This reset will de-registers your device as well as erases all local content such as contacts, sideloaded documents, personal information, 4 digit passcodes, etc. and re-install necessary software.

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Rebooting your tablet results in usbdebugg deactivation, EVEN IF IT SHOWS TO BE CHECKED. Every time you reboot you must uncheck and recheck usb debugging and uncheck automount.

Working must have apps for sideload: Facebook, Gmail, Youtube, Amazon AppStore, etc.

Use Sideload Wonder Machine to Sideload Android Apps all you want. You need to have USB debugging enabled.

it is better to install a launcher since the stock one doesn’t display apps that are not purchased via B&N Market by default.

Once you install a launcher, you can access it via Home->Search. Type the launcher name in there.

When the Back button isn't there, a swipe from right to left on the status does the job (this will work if you keep the stock Status Bar)

Use Anycut and/or Hidden Settings app to create shortcuts and have access to "hidden settings"

Use Nook Color Apps Manager to add other sideloaded apps to the Nook home screen.

HOW TO's MADE BY ME

28/March [UNBRICK] Restore the Internal Partitions using "dd" command [VIDEOS][16/8GB NT]

16/March [HOW-TO] Set up SDK/ADB on Ubuntu 11.10 | 32 & 64 bits

13/March [MODS/HACKS/THEMES] Nook Tablet ONE-STOP-SHOP for CM7

4/March [HOW-TO] Repartition Media & Data Storage | 16 GB Nook Tablet

[HOW-TO] OpenVPN + FREE RaptorVPN service for the Nook Tablet - Get it NOW!

[FIX] USB Vendor ID's - Make your Android devices work in a single machine together

Update! 6/March [HOW-TO] Install & Use ADB tool | Android Debug Bridge | Drivers - Video - Tutorial

[HOW-TO] Set permissions and Change Owner with Root Explorer

CWM (ClockWork Mod) ISSUES

APP to flash recovery (CWM {or} Stock)! Update (safety fixes) PLEASE DOWNLOAD!

WARNING: if you installed CWM do NOT perform a Hard factory reset and/or erase & deregister (within B&N settings) as it doesn't work and could possibly mess up your device even more.

In CWM Wipe Data is the equivalent of erase & deregister and it is safe to use. To restore your system read the TIP below.

How to recover my system after i messed up and i have access only to CWM :eek:?

answer: You can fix your system by installing a flashable zip or CWM backup containing a complete working system with root, apps and tweaks included (You lucky)

1.4.0 ROM + Root + Apps + Mods flash in CWM > backup & restore > restore - thanks to me

1.4.0 ROM + NTV4.5 Root flash in CWM > backup & restore > restore - thanks to @AlbertWertz

1.4.1 ROM This is a flashable zip for CWM - thanks to @cobrato

HOW-TO How to prepare your SDcard to boot into CWM using EASEUS Partition Master

FIX! How to fix "broken recovery" NT's

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UNBRICK METHODS

[UnBrick]TOTAL WIPE and reflash back to 1.4.0 via Ubuntu Recovery --Now Easier!!!!

[UNBRICK] Restore the Internal Partitions using "dd" command [VIDEOS][16/8GB NT]

[UNBRICK] Repartition, Reformat, Restore and Rescue SDcard

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GENERAL ISSUES, TIPS, TRICKS, FIXES

4/March [How-to] Partition SDcard in Windows

[FIX] adhoc wifi Nook Tablet 0.6.10 tiwlan0

Modify build.prop for more access to Android Market - Nexus S mod best so far

[Tutorial] Installing alternative Keyboards on the NT - Alternative method by CelticWebSolutions

APP Email.apk modified with working Exchange

APP ADB Root Hijack [ADB Runs as Root now]

[HOW-TO] Google Calendar sync, sideloading on rooted 1.4.1

How to switch the default home launcher for HomeCatcher once I've already set it?

Force all Android apps to open Full Screen

Widgets not loading after a reboot

Can't access B&N Shop after root? cannot reach their servers, getting error messages?

Having issues downloading B&N books?

Nook tablet won't turn back on?

Button Savior not working?

Button Savior not working on N64oid?

Want to access 3th party apps from the defualt NT launcher?

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EYE CANDY TWEAKS

Replacement SystemUI.apk v2: Permanent back and menu buttons, N as Home button - v1 mod ICS + N as quicknav bar

Ice Cream Sandwich Status Bar Icons - Nav buttons left > Flashable zip | Nav buttons center & home remapped

[ICONS] Beautiful -= Ribbon Status Bar Icons =- [MDPI/HDPI]

Transparent NT status bar with and without clock - Flashable zip + ICS

MOD White text on white menu - Useful posts: 1 2 3 >> Instalation or just use 7zip and drag and drop the modified file to the correct path.

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ROOTING ISSUES

Root script broke while running? and unroot script will only say "echo worked"

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REVERTING TO STOCK ISSUES

A faster way to factory reset the device to bring the "N" button back to life without having to do the "8 failed reboots" - Read NOTE 2

Having issues going back to 1.4.0? Here is what worked for me - Trick 1

Having issues going back to 1.4.0? Here is what worked for me - Trick 2

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UNROOTING ISSUES

Can't Unroot or Reroot

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DRIVERS ISSUES

TUTORIAL Step by Step guide to enabling ADB Connection on your stuborn Nook Tablet

How I got around this annoying USB Driver issue on Windows 7

TUTORIAL Remove old drivers from Vista and Windows 7 - If the above did not work!

ADB error: device offline?

One of the nastiest problem you can face is when some other (wrong) drivers are already installed on your PC, especially if you have Android SDK installed, rooted a different Android device before, etc. In this case you’ll have to completely remove them from your PC or use a different computer. An ideal tool for this is Nirsoft’s USB Device View (download here, it is free), Unzip it somewhere in a folder and launch USBDeview.exe. Look under the description tab and remove every driver containing ADB letters and restart your PC. Try to install the downloaded USB Drivers again. In my case this procedure removed some previous ADB drivers used to root my Kindle Fire and my Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.

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