yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] albertwertz:
Can you be a little more specific? are you not able to install anything from market? or just some things?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] sweetep59:
Android Market Gone, Titanium doesn't work

Hi I am a NOOB. I have rooted the NT THREE times because the OTA 's got me twice. The last time, it looked like I did it right and everything was a go but the SD card kept unmounting, my Android Market disappeared and Titanium Backup won't work. It says I am not rooted. It says Root access failed. Superuser not working either. So I bought a new sd card and tried to re-root and just kept getting all these FAILED messages in the script. Please help.:confused:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] fyrmd:
I can't download anything. I signed in with my google account and it only shows my phone. I even tried opening another google account and it states that there its no device associated with the account. I am guessing that the tablet did not get rooted all the way.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brando203:
Root Nook Tablet with Mac

This worked great for me with my MAC:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1358051
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Clear cache and data of market app using NT hidden settings then reboot, report back

- Veronica

Sent from XDA using one of my Android Toys :P
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
I would recommend you to start from scratch fresh by using the acclaim_update.zip and make sure you use the 9.9.9 ota block method by Indirect after root with his method or snowball because snowball automated ota block is not reliable anymore.

- Veronica

Sent from XDA using one of my Android Toys :P
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] fyrmd:
I went ahead and reran the root script and everything seems to be working now. Titanium Backup is not showing appsorganizer, so I am not able to freeze anything. Is there a setting I need to change?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] shawner47:
You should be freezing DeviceManagerService2.3.4.apk if you are wanting to block updates. Or you can use Indirect's method for blocking the OTA updates.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
right but for freeze apps you need the payed version titanium backup pro and you better use OTA block by Indirect to be safe.

~Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] sweetep59:
Well no one responded so I did a factory reset and started from the beginning. Also I am sure that OTA's are blocked this time because I show 999 as my version, but this didn't show up until two days later...why is that? Also, is there a way to make the icons for the apps the same size as the ones for nook?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] albertwertz:
probably changed because you rebooted or the cache was refreshed. if it doesnt change immediately from restore then it should after a reboot.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
About the icons you can make your owns by using photoshop or download the icons you like from this thread, in some of them at list for the suave hd icons a user created a .psd template so its easier to create new icons. If you wanted to make the default icons larger then have in mind that they will lose quality and in the end they wont look good. You can also find icon packages for launchers in the market.

~Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] howardsternisbatman:
Hello folks,

Been reading and trying to learn.

I have my NT at 1.4.0 and OTA updates blocked. v.9.9.9

Is there a Facebook app that works? The market place says the one there is not compatible. I tried sideloading one but it didn't work...sorry error and nook not handy. If youcould point me to one that works I would be greatful

tx
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SCClockDr:
This thread OP has a link to a rar file that contains the Facebook apk among other difficult to find apk's.

Swyped from my rooted BNTV250 using Tapatalk
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] howardsternisbatman:
Thanks. That worked very well.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jlthatch:
USB Driver Issue

I'm having trouble getting the correct USB drivers to work on my Windows 7 x64 PC for my Nook Tablet. I rooted my Galaxy Nexus recently on this PC and now when I instruct the computer to install the drivers provided by the Nook Tablet root process, it installs the Samsung driver instead. I combed the forums and found the solution to use USBDeview and uninstall all the drivers associated with Android listed. This didn't work either. I don't know what else to try. Can anyone help?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Hello if you are sure that you're picking the ntroot folder in C: at the moment of install drivers then try cleaning cache and registries in your computer, I use ccleaner. Also run the run me first without plug your nook and without "run as administrator" Report back.

~ Veronica

Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet :P
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dojik:
For threadstarter: in this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1360036

thread there is a long and complicated instruction with installing anycut at first. It's incompatible with some launchers and unstable, so I suggest you to add the tip to use that app:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1400615

It has the Accessibility access feature and would work on every NT, so using it is much more easier and handful.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jlthatch:
No luck with ccleaner. Any other ideas? Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] GShans:
Look to this post.

the Facebook (New) app is working for me perfectly. I downloaded it to my PC, copied it over to the Media folder on my NT, then installed on my NT with ES File Explorer, and it worked perfectly.

--G.Shans
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Liora:
Lost.

Hi, I'm hoping someone can be super awesome and give me some step-by-step instructions here. I did a ton of searches but I'm completely lost. This is my first time trying to do something like this and my brain can't wrap around it.

I don't want to root my nook tablet (not yet anyway), so when I first got it, I came on this site and read around. I got a microsd and sideloaded a few things I felt might be necessary before it updated to 1.4.1. But I apparently did something wrong.

I downloaded the android market and amazon video on demand. Neither of these will allow me to download anything because they won't allow me to log in. Android Market says I need to be registered to continue, and when I say 'yes' I would like to log in now it takes me to my previous screen I was on - usually the 'search' screen since that's how I get to the market. Amazon Video allows me to enter my login credentials, but then I get 'Error linking Device: Unknown error.' I went on Amazon and my Nook is listed under my devices. I removed it from the list of devices and tried again, same thing.

I don't know if this is associated, but I was able to get the Amazon App store working - I logged in and downloaded things. But when I try to install them, no matter whether I choose App or Package Installer, I get an error - one is problem parsing the package, the other is please archive and unarchive. This happened when I tried to install NTHiddenSettings.apk too.

What did I do wrong and how do I get it to fix? Please help!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] sirsamiam:
Did you run USBDeview as "Administrator"? The first couple of times it didn't work for me either until I slapped myself :P, right clicked and selected "Run as Administratior" on USBDeview.exe.

---------- Post added at 12:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 PM ----------

Did you register your NT with B&N when you turned it on for the first time?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Liora:
I think I did register it yes.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SCClockDr:
@ Liora. You had access to the Android Market before or after B&N's 1.4.1 OTA?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Liora:
Both. But by 'access' I mean I get a message that says "You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one now?" and it closes it no matter if I click yes or no.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SCClockDr:
I am going to assume you never had normal market access based on the above.

So you are not rooted! Correct?

Your version # is 1.4.1 possibly?

Did you side load Android Market (using "Package Installer")?

I am rooted so I am limited in what I know about the capabilities using version 1.4.1. I believe side loading is still possible but requires preparation. Search is your friend re. Side loading in 1.4.1.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Liora:
I did sideload it, before 1.4.1 when I first got it. I must have done something wrong, with the android market not letting me log in and the amazon video app not 'linking'.

What was that about registering with BN first? Should I try to sideload again, but reset it and not register it this time around?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jlthatch:
Yeah, I ran as administrator. I'm completely lost on what to try next.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brendave:
OTA no longer blocked

I rooted my device using Indirect's method with the OTA updates blocked. I checked to make sure that the software version was 9.9.9. Well this morning, surprise! the device installed 1.4.1. Any one have a fix for this yet?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
ok i will have to Indirect to edit his OP many users have fall into the same, he has another thread specificaly to OTA block that one works it will override the OTA block that comes with his root method. That one i assure you that works.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] miniblue:
Orientation in Overdrive App

I found out to keep the screen from rotating in Overdrive that if you set it not to open full screen there is another settings menu you can use to force portrait or landscape.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] 2013 class:
Thanks. I use Overdrive a lot. Can overdrive videos be converted?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
OP Updated! :)

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] sweetep59:
I started from scratch with a brand new micro sd card and finally everything is as it should be...OTA's are blocked, I can see the 9.9.9 and I have been enjoying my NT! Once in a while it is stubborn about turning on but other than that it's great!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Maggot226:
Hey guys, i was googling around and i found a whole bunch of old console emulators! It said somewhere that there was a ps2 one, but i can't seem to find it. Does anyone know wjat i'm talking about, and if so, do you have a link? Thanks in advance.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lancebutler:
sd messed up my rooted nook tablet

I downloaded music files from cd's to sd card. Inserted sd card into rooted nook tablet. This caused tablet to lose all rooted capabilities. What caused this? How do I get music & pics onto my nook tablet? I have done a hard reboot & and have re-rooted.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ckevinwelch:
Hmm ... that's odd. Are you sure you didn't get OTA'ed? Inserting a card shouldn't do anything to your root ... unless perhaps you had the acclaim_update.zip on it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pchongdo:
?Rooted nook tablet

I am starting to question whether I actually rooted the nook tablet.

I used loglud NARS linux (ubuntu) OS to root my nook. Followed instructions and software version is still 9.9.9

But when downloaded Rom manager it states cannot find superuser access. And when I downloaded superuser app it states no log information. and I cant flash nook tab recovery and titianium backup states that it could not acquire root privileges. Please verify ROM is rooted and includes busybox.

Anyone with advice?

Thanks guys and strong work.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
make sure busybox is installed i mean open busybox and look if it gives you the option to install busybox 19.x.x if so install, reboot and try to run titanium backup again
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rcHumanz:
Android and Nook Tablet Newbie here...

Just got my Nook Tablet. Comes with 1.4.1 installed. I haven't rooted it as yet, and i'd really like to put off rooting for a bit. But I would like to sideload a few apps. I've got no experience with android or any of the tools. How do I go about sideloading apps? Where do I get drivers from to use adb? Is it possible to install adb without installing the android sdk? If so, where can I get it from?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
to even install drivers you need to activate usb debugging by installing an application from the browser but as in 1.4.1 update B&N blocked the use of 3rth party applications and sideloading you won't be able to download or run that app, so you eather need to go back to 1.4.0 or go ahead flash CWM and root 1.4.1 using this thread method.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rcHumanz:
I've rooted it using Indirect's SD card method. I've been able to download a launcher and a file explorer, but I'm not sure how to assign permissions or whatever yet. But just wanted to say thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1474987

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Veronica,

This is a great place for users since all the information is consolidated.

I noticed that you sent a user who had 1.4.1 out of the box to Indirect's SD card method and it appears as if he used it successfully. Several users are now reporting that side-loading is broken. These users all came from 1.4.1.

I have not experienced this issue but I came from 1.4.0

I'm hoping that this thread will generate more exposure to the "potential" issue and that perhaps users will be less reluctant to report their findings here. The image has apparently been downloaded quite a bit and only a handful of users have reported their findings.

Any assistance you can provide before we bother the Dev's or call the method "broken" would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Craig
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rcHumanz:
Sideloading is definitely broken for me. I've been able to install several apps from the market, but none of my apks from my dropbox will install. Been trying to get adb working as well, but having no luck with the usb drivers...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Ill look into it, i know so farr there are hacks fro this i think i have seen one or 2. will do my research but if all the users that report this comes from sdcard root then the dev might find a flashable fix for this problem.

Edit: Have you guys tried this method ? also by check/uncheck then check Unknown sources in NT Hidden Settings might work >> do this only once then leave it, it not like USB debugging "trick"

I can't test this myself because i am happy with 1.4.0 and don't want to upgrade until CM9 arrives ;)

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
I'm happy where I'm at too but I kinda offered to assist in that thread and now I feel like I have been doing it alone. I'm sure there are other "ways" to side-load but if the SD card method doesn't work as advertised, the users need to be warned OR Indirect needs to be consulted.

My idea was to gather as many negatives before I bothered him and took him away from his work on CM7. I don't want to cry fire if there is none but my hunch is things are starting to smolder. :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Yes you're doing right, it is why you need to try your best to troubleshoot it but if it simply gets impossible that bad boy then you should bother them :D because give support come alone with the methods they post ;). The more people report this issue the better.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
OP UPDATED! added a CWM ISSUES troubleshooting, EYE CANDY TWEAKS, HOW TO's section and VIDEO COLLECTION in post #2

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] no1shome:
Got my Nook last month. Restored it to 1.4.0 using acclaim.zip, and then rooted it using Indirect's method. Had the usual hassles with drivers, which were overcome with the aid of usbdview. The launcher screen ended up all jittery and unusable, reboots didn't solve, so I reran the Nook&Zergy.bat and all is right with the world.

I now have a B&N e-reader AND a nice little Android tablet.

Thanks to all. This site is fantastic!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] albertwertz:
Thanks for posting my videos. Will be adding stuff all the time if anyone wants to subscribe to my youtube channel.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] daveinil:
Thanks Albert but questions

I rooted my nook yesterday with Albert's version 4.4 SD file download and it couldn't have been easier! Now I see a version 4.5 with more goodies included. Is there a way to add them to my NT without restoring and re-rooting?

Also, can someone suggest the best source of info on apps for the NT?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] albertwertz:
if you are using one of my earlier versions, you should be able to just flash this one on top of the old one without unrooting and starting over. I tested this on my wife's tablet and she didnt have any problems.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] gambit0913:
Ad-hoc wifi

I was wondering if a wifi ad-hoc solution other than this(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1370955) which I tried but ended up rerooting twice because it glitched and shut down my wifi soon after.

Thanks!:D
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Nop that is the only one, did you check the permissions and changed owner and group to root?

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
OP UPDATED AND VIDEO COLLECTION IN SECOND POST TOO.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] daveinil:
Nook Unroot warning

There's probably a solution here that I can't find so I'll ask. When I turn on my rooted NT (Albert's SD process), I get a message:

"Sorry. The application Nook Unroot (process com.indirect.nook.unroot) has stopped enexpectedly. Please try again.",

and I have to tap "Force Close". How can I get rid of it?

Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Hmm if you want to keep it, try giving more permissions and change owner/group to root or move it to /system/app or do both. If not then uninstall it.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] daveinil:
Thanks

Thanks for your quick response but as a newbie I have no idea on how to do the things you suggest. Can you help me out?

Thanks,

Dave
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
[HOW-TO] Set permissions and Change Owner with Root Explorer

The app must be within /system/app already, once you fix permissions and change owner reboot your device.

If you want to uninstall it use this app: RootAppRemover.apk

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] daveinil:
Nevermind

I uninstalled the Nook Unroot app and solved the problem. Thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] daveinil:
Icons on home screen

After rooting my NT, I have 4 icons on my home screens. (There are 5 screens which I can scroll between and they are represented by a series of dots in the lower right and left corners of the display.) I somehow managed to move one icon to the second screen and can't seem to figure out how to move it back. I know this is part of the function of ADW but I can't find a simple explanation of how to move the icons between the "drawers".
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Just long press on the icon and then drag it to the home screen you want, for example if you want to move an icon to the left screen next to then just long press on it, drag and push it to the left until the left screen shows up, finally drop it on the spot of your preference.

~ Veronica

Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet :P
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] daveinil:
Thanks again!

This thread is a life saver for answering my stupid questions!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] prsa01:
Absolutely wonderful & incredibly helpful for Newbies like myself.

One request/suggestion - When you change or add something to the OP if you included a date we would know which things we have already tried/used and which are (or may be) new or updated.

Thanks again for the incredibly helpful info!!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
UPDATE!

Thanks good idea, from now on i'll put the date instead of NEW!.

OP UPDATED 4/March

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xToxicInferno:
-Post no longer Relevant, i found the issue-

To those who saw this post i found the problem, my backup of titanium backup was of a messed up OTA block and as such overwrote my B&N info. Stupid mistake, deleted backup and made a new one with it fixed, now works fine.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Techienana:
Very nice and helpful!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Nick3193:
Many Thanks!

Thank you for the most excellent post for those of us new to Nook Tablets. I'd looked at several before I found this one and it's by far the most helpful.

I'm guessing, though it hasn't been explicitly stated here, that version 1.4.2 is subject to the same limitations as 1.4.1, namely that you can't access USB debugging and thus can't sideload? Is there somewhere that lists what you lose by going back to 1.4.0? (I'm pretty sure the OTA updates include more than just turning off the USB.) I'll probably use Indirects sdcard method since it appears that it will allow me to keep 1.4.2 and the stock B&N apps.

Another question I have regards ClockworkMod. For something that seems rather central to the SD card rooting process, there's surprisingly little information directly about it in obvious places like sticky posts. Most posts just say CWM as if that's enough. Actualy it probably is enough to anyone who's not a noob at Android development. Like me. :) Is there a good post like this one that explains CWM? I grok Unix just fine so it can even be in words of more than one syllable.

Thanks again!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Its better if you flash 1.4.0 you wont miss anything i thing about 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 because just to think that i can't sideload and/or install sideloaded apps getting the "this format file is not supported"... IS ANNOYING!!!

About CWM there is not much to say, it means ClockWorkMod and is a custom recovery with many useful options that replaces stock recovery.

If you have clockworkmod installed internally (EMMC) and/or booting from sdcard you will be able to flash custom and stock ROM's, make use of adb, format/wipe partitions (THERE ARE WARNINGS ABOUT THIS), format sdcard, mount partitions, etc, etc, etc. The interface (GUI) is very friendly and easy to manage.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jbl0ggs:
Confused noob.....

Hi, I'm new owner of a Nook Tablet (16GB with 1.4.2) and I'm excited about pimping NT. My previous experience is with jailbreaking & unlocking iPhone 3GS and this is pretty much my first foray with an Android device. I also have a HTC Sensation that I will want to Pimp as well but will do that later.

I'm suffering information overload and still trying to digest the information, but one thing that really confuses me is sequence of events/tasks that need to be carried out in order to pimp the Nook Tablet. For instance....

1) It seems I should back up stock device image, but is this done before rooting or after. Also Is backing up the image include the Android OS AND Bootloader, and what else?

2) Once back up is done, is the next step to Root the device

3) Once rooted, do you then install a new bootloader?

4) Is the custom Rom installed after the Bootloader?

5) When do you install the many different utilities that are mentioned.?

6) What app packages should be installed?

7) When should a backup be made of the NEW pimped device?

8) How and when should a restore be done back to stock or the pimped image?

9) What sequence of steps should be taken to load a new version of a Rom or a totally different Rom?

10) What, if anything, is different between running off MicroSD and running internally? Any major advantages/disadvantages between the two?

I hope to educate myself with all these questions and hopefully start work on pimping the Nook Tablet.

Thanks for this great thread.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Solar.Plexus:
This is probably the first question you need to be asking before "pimping" your NT. Theoretically running off internal should be a tiny bit faster, but (if it really even is) the difference is negligible.

If considering selling your NT or would just rather keep the internal as close to factory fresh as possible, you might as well do everything from your microSD card.