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[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
When you booted it and got the factory reset, how did you boot it? Did you hold down the n button and power button to boot and shutdown? Which image are you flashing?

I don't think you can flash the image using the actual nook. You have to use a card reader. Once you get it booted to CWM, try connecting to the nook via adb and go into the /sdcard and you should see the update.zip there.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
The update.zip IS there. I was able to remove the SD card. Insert it into my card reader, copy the Update.Zip to another card .... etc. Just can't get it to install.

Edit: I'm hitting the rack. I'll check back in the morning. Thanks for this and I'm sure we can work out the details.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Why don't you try the CWM backup ROM's from this site in the ROM's section there are 2 options for 1.4.0 ROM's - tested that works. Also cobrato here in development has a backup of 1.4.1 with root, etc - tested that works too

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Because I'm trying to help the dev's troubleshoot this method. I have no problem rooting
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
Hi Veronica,

The stuff you sent me is just a theme not the actual app, so there is not much I can do with it. I am a professor at a college and I just haven't had a lot of time to work on stuff since the beginning of the semester.

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I've posted the checksum, see if it matches. If not try downloading it again.

Has anyone had success with this image?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] charlie.s:
Your image is ~ 35Mb while the original image is ~ 1.8Gb!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
I zeroed out unused space which will create a smaller zip file. Did it work for you?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
The MD5 checks. Not a Download problem. See the following which was posted in the General Forum. I as well receive the "Please insert last disk of a multi-volume set" when trying to open the zip file.

The zip file is corrupt in some fashion.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Loglud:
brian:

I was working on this and lost track of time, the theoredical image size is ~6MB i have gotten really busy with GF and work and such, but i will try to take my orignal image and write zeros to the extra space. Sorry this is taking so long. I have been trying to wait till Indirect gets an update that i can package, and or i get to distribute something i was working on fattire with, but i can work on it here.

Thanks
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
I can confirm that there is nothing wrong with the image file. It boots into CWM just fine. I believe the only problem is the zip file which resides inside the image.

If anyone can correct or confirm the following I would appreciate it. It is a little off-topic but related somewhat.

The bootloader was never really "locked". Finding the proper partition configuration for the SD card is what allows us to boot from it?

The whole purpose of this image (Windows) is to insure that the SD card is partitioned in a fashion that allows us to boot from it?

Booting into CWM allows us to change the files on the internal storage because the system is not running. Flashing the Zip file overwrites the files that allows us root and adds other files such as a launcher, GAPPS, etc.

This method does NOT replace the internal recovery image (Stock) but this can be acomplished once Rooted using Indirect's Recovery App?

Thanks in advance for anyone willing to answer these.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
This is old see thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1488035

Here is just the update.zip file.

http://www.mediafire.com/?6p9nvlv3daikqya

I got over 40 downloads, if the NT_SDcard.img has worked for anyone, please give feedback. Thanks.

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Try the zip in the above post.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] davidstre:
Do you think this would work on the Nook Color?

I'm new to the Nook world, but I know sometimes rooting methods work across different variants (like the galaxy s family) thanks for any help!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
BINGO!

New zip file was a success!

I have to run out for a while. I will play around with everything later and report back. So far so good!

Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jearley9:
Success here as well. Thank you so much!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
OK. Been looking everything over and all appears well. EXCEPT

For some reason I can't login to my google account? Password is correct, re-booted, cleared Market Data and Cache, No luck.

Simply receive a message that username and password do not match. They most certainly DO.

I'm sure I can simply flash one of the GAPPS packages from prior threads but I want to insure that this method is solid. Again, the NT I am using has been dedicated by me for "testing".

Any suggestions? Anybody else (jearly9) seeing this?

Edit: Wiped Cache and Dalvik thru CWM.. Still no Dice

SOLVED: Apparently Googles 2-step verification process is not compatible with this version. If you have it turned on Turn it off to register the device.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
Here is a link to fix this for others that read this.

http://support.google.com/accounts/...ge=guide.cs&guide=1056283&answer=1064203&rd=3
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] KOCTA:
The new update.zip worked great for me, thanks! I used Windows installation way, if it's important.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jearley9:
I can access my Google Account fine. I may have logged into Google in a previous root (Indirect), so it is possible that is the reason I am OK...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] question.com:
dont know if im the only one, but im using the windows method.

wrote image to sd card

powered off nook

sd card is not inserted

powered on and off while holding n and power

inserted sd card

reboot normally

then im presented with the factory reset screen.

am i missing something?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jearley9:
Sometimes (never figured out when/why) when you press both buttons, wait for on/off, then press power on, you need to be connected to the computer via the USB cable as you power on...perhaps give that a try?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] spyder357:
Using windows also, cannot get it to work

I must be missing something also.

This is the process I'm using on a W7 x64 computer with a 2GB sd card.

1. Download file listed the windows directions (cwm_sd_flash_and_exe.zip) to desktop

2. Extract all files to a folder

3. Run the win32diskimager.exe

4. Select the cwm_sd_flashing_boot.img

5. Click write, wait for it to finish

Now this is where I am a little unclear, it says place zip file in root of sd card. I've tried both the original zip (cwm_sd_flash_and_exe.zip) and the gapps_and_root.zip

6. Power down nook

7. Hold N+Pwr button, wait for it to power on then off

8. Insert sd card and turn on

I dont see any update.zip file nor does selecting either of the two zips above do anything.

What am I missing, it must be something I'm doing wrong but I dont see an update.zip anywhere.

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Nevermind I found the update.zip link in a post. Might want to update the windows directions with a link so idiots like me don't keep bugging everyone :D
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Clarified Instructions (Revised 2012-02-09)

2012-02-09

Grab This Zip File which includes the application that allows you to write aka "Flash" an .img file (in Windows) and use it along with the Image File (.img) from THIS THREAD. This should be the latest and greatest. The Update.zip file is already included in the image so wherever the instructions say to replace it you can ignore that step. Questions, Comments, Concerns and issues should be directed to the new thread.

Repeated requests to update the OP have been ignored and the instructions below are depreciated because the files have all been revised multiple times and the links are no longer valid.

As someone who has successfully used the Windows Method from This Post I will attempt to clarify the steps.

Indirect has been busy working with other Developers on a Cyanogen Rom for this device and as such has enlisted the help of Brianf21 to troubleshoot issues with the files originally linked in that post above. Unfortunately that post OR the OP have not been revised. This is what you need to do.

1. Download the file listed in Post 14

2. Download the Revised .img fromThis Post

3. Download the Revised Update.zip file from This Post

4. Extract the zip file from step 1 and replace the .img file with the one you downloaded in step 2

5. Perform Steps 3-5 from Post 14. Make sure you select the NEW .img file from step 2

6. Perform step 6 from post 14 using the zip file from step 3. NOTE:

This zip file will already be on the SD card but NEEDS to be replaced

7. Complete Steps 7-15 in Post 14

For those of you receiving the Factory Reset screen when trying to boot into CWM. You need to have the USB cable connected. I suggest you connect it prior to Step 7 from post 14. You can use the NT as your card reader as well if you have successfully installed the drivers and just leave the cable connected throughout the entire process.

@Indirect ... I know you are busy but if you get a chance I believe you should add a link to this post in post 14. It will probably save some of us from answering a lot of questions. Thanks!

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I was typing the clarified instructions while you figured this out. Good job!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] TechGoon954:
Can't wait to try this when i get home from school, I've had my wife's nook sitting around for months now.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] question.com:
Got it to finally boot of SD card. Everything is working great. Now just need to find a new version of google+. The one in the gapps zip is outdated.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xthakila:
Side Loading refuses to work. I keep enabling the unknown sources option after rooting and as soon as I exit the settings, the system auto-unchecks it. I have tried multiple times but side-loading refuses to work.

Any suggestions or am I doing something wrong?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] yatman60:
Looks like we're waiting for the same answer.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Did you follow the Revised instructions from my Post Above?

If so you should have the NTHiddenSetting App installed. My unknown sources was checked and has remained checked.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xthakila:
Yes used your instructions... I guess I will just flash my nook back to 1.4.0 and re-upgrade and re-root...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Hmm. Did you click the Unknown Sources Hack button under NTHiddenSettings APP? To my knowledge doing so provides SU (root) privileges to the hack allowing it to function.

Do you see an entry for NTHiddenSettings within the Superuser App?

Lastly what version of the firmware were you running before rooting? I was using 1.4.0 which "may" explain something but this method is supposed to work for either. If you do restore I wouldn't upgrade to 1.4.1 as the available information in this forum says it serves no purpose other than to attempt blocking root.

Anyone running an un-rooted 1.4.1 use this method successfully? Please report.

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I think you may be being ignored because why would it? The Nook Color has it's own forum. Have you checked there?

On a kinder note ... I don't know if it will work or not but this was developed for the Nook Tablet so I doubt it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] partaker:
I am also coming from 1.4.1, and using this method am now rooted and have CWM installed, but cannot sideload. It looks like when those of us coming from 1.4.1 check "Allow install from unknown sources" in NT Hidden Settings app, the box refuses to remain checked.

For those in the same boat, and are comfortable using ADB commands (I'm still learning, very slowly), it looks like CSX321 has a workable method to enable sideloading in his Calendar Sync thread.

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And yes, there is an "Allowed" entry for NT Hidden Settings in the Superuser app
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] escc1985:
Could you pull up that link so us on 4.1 can be able to check unknown sources correctly ?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] partaker:
CSX321's calendar sync and sideloading method is here

Hope you can get it to work.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
I just reviewed that thread and find that the functionality demonstrated is ALREADY part of the Update.zip from this thread. I know you are only reviewing it for the "method" but it seems to me you would be better off downgrading to 1.4.0 and then using the herein method to re-root. It may save time (and issues) in the long run.

To reiterate ... I am pleased with the final product put together by brianf21 but I was also coming from 1.4.0. And .... before we bug the dev's I would like to see more than a couple of people that have this side-loading issue. Has ANYONE used this method coming from 1.4.1 and NOT had any problems? Your cooperation in reporting your results would be appreciated!

And btw ... After using this method I DID separately install the OTA block but it took all of 5 minutes.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] moukazwina:
I am using an 8 GB SD card to root my NT. The problem is that only 69 MB are accessible from the SD card. I also have access to 1GB of content from the NT.

How can I gain access to my SD card from my PC so I can transfer files to my NT?

I have transferred some comics to the 1 GB that is accessible on my device, bot Droid Viewer cannot access them as it always looks into the SD card only. And it keeps telling me SD card not mounted. Any ideas what I should do?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Others can correct me if I am wrong but I do not believe there is a WINDOWS way to reclaim that SD card space. I tried to delete that partition and it would not let me.

I just thought about it .... One thing I didn't try was formating the partition and then Expanding it. That may work. This is found by right-clicking on Computer and selecting manage. In the left panel go to Storage >> Disk Management. Find your SD card in the Lower Right panel and highlight it. From there right-clicking should bring up additional tools or you can use the menus on the top.

I WAS able to delete the partition using my Mac Disk utilities and then reformat the entire card with no problems. If you have access to a Mac this would probably be a preferred method.

KEEP IN MIND that if you do any of this the SD card will NO LONGER boot into CWM. in other words you will need to start the whole process over again if you ever need to repeat this rooting process.

You could also try just formatting the unused space and see if it shows up in the NT.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xthakila:
You can use a LLF tool or the SDformatter tool on windows.

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Also Land Master how did you go from rooted 1.4.0 to rooted 1.4.1
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Thanks for that link. I haven't tried the SDformatter but I'm sure it is much more capable then the built in windows stuff!

I didn't go to 1.4.1. I simply rooted my 1.4.0 right out of the box with this method. A lot of people feel that if they have 1.4.1 that it must be "better". In actuality the only thing that is believed to be different is that B&N released 1.4.1 to block the side-loading capability which existed in 1.4.0. To put it simply this was their attempt to disable Rooting capabilities.

In my opinion stick with 1.4.0.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] consolevn:
I have bought a new NT with firmware 1.4.1 on it (not updated from 1.4.0). I follow the instruction, it said the zip was installed successful but when it rebooted, it asked me if i want to reset to factory setting. If no -> no rooted. If yes -> reset factory setting. Could someone please help me!!

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I've got it. My Market and the launcher did not show up, but just search for the market and it displayed.

Many thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ms2003:
after 2 evening's trying, i found the bootable SD partition can not allocate large size.

through the same method, using 512M can't work, but when i use 70M, it works.

i don't know the biggest size it can work, and the rest part of this sd card cannot use in windows:(

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you need use a dedicate SD card to boot CMW

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in my Win7, it can't recognize the second partition of SD card, even you cannot do anything using windows disk manager
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
This is a windows issue. It will only see the first partition, there is no getting around this. Try using EASEUS Partition Master 9.0.0 Home Edition.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] bigsizzle:
The easiest way I found to reclaim (reformat) is to format my card through the nook settings option.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] escc1985:
Will there be a discovery to find a way to sideload on 4.1 , i dont really wany to downgrade to 4.0

Also will it be posted here are another thread ?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Singingdrum:
Success--Sideloading issues resolved

This is my update on my progress. I reported a couple days ago that I was having problems sideloading onto my Nook after rooting. It was 1.4.1. I happened to have an NT still in the box from December so it still had 1.4.0. I rooted and was able to sideload on it just fine. So I downgraded the other 2 NT's to 1.4.0 using the sd card method. The result was both are able to sideload after rooting. I discovered this just by the "accident" that I still had one NT that remained 1.4.0. I see others have retro-ed with the same result. Since there doesn't seem to be any difference between the two versions (except the sideloading issue), I'm going to stick with the 1.4.0. Everything is working great. It's truly a tablet now!

Thanks to all you devs working on it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ms2003:
i want to know the biggest partition this CMW card can use, so that i still can use more space in normal cases.

now i'm using a 512M card, and around 400M space wasted:(
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
It is my understanding that you MUST flash the image available through this thread to have the method work. Basically his means that an approximate 72MG partition will be written to the beginning of the card rendering the rest of the card unavailable.

Most instructions state to use at least a 2GB card but I think that was written before brianf21 zeroed out the unused portion of the original image file. I could be wrong but I believe a 512MB card may be sufficient.

All this said if you want to re-use the card to boot into CWM you must leave it alone. There is no way to have the remaining space available (no matter what size your card) without repartitioning the card and thusly removing the booting capability.

As a side note once rooted you can replace the factory recovery with CWM by following the instructions for Indirect's APP found elsewhere in the Dev section. I don't know if the previous OTA or subsequent OTA's rewrite the recovery partition but you should have them blocked anyway.

Edit: Just reread MS203's post and will take it as confirmation that a 512MB card works. Considering how cheap they are just save that 512 for future use and buy another one :)

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Good advice!!

You have tried this on an SD that had been imaged using the herein method?

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Excellent Job! While it was fairly apparent to me that this method breaks side loading when coming from 1.4.1 your efforts make me 99.9% sure.

I know that Indirect has been busy working on CM7 and that he probably hasn't been around here but there is obviously an issue.

Brian??
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
With 1.4.1, BN did something to the development settings which prevents us from checking the "unknown sources" checkbox. With this checkbox uncheck, sideloading is not possible. This was broken intentionally by BN not by indirect's sdcard method. I added a workaround to indirect's method which will check the unknown sources checkbox. If you have 1.4.1 installed, try the update.zip a few post back. If you don't want to try that method, you could use the NTHiddenSettings.apk. The only problem is that you would have to downgrade to 1.4.0 because you cannot sideloading using 1.4.1. Chicken before the egg scenario, NTHiddensettings.apk will let you sideload, but you cannot install nthiddensettings because you cannot sideload.

Here is my second attempt at the image file with the update.zip included: http://db.tt/gxrEyIJm

On a side note: once you get it flashed to the sdcard, you can open the update.zip on the sdcard and add apps to the data folder and they would automatically get installed as well.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
Thanks Brian,

Honestly Indirect is missing in action from this thread. Sure, I know where he has been devoting his time, but I PM'd 2 days ago asking to at a minimum add a link to my clarified instructions in Post 14. I also feel the OP should be updated.

At this point we have no idea if people are using your image and zip (which are great btw) or his stuff.

I understand that side-loading, being able to check unknown sources or whatever you want to call it is broken if coming from 1.4.1 but the users need to be told that by the developer so that they can make a decision to either revert back to 1.4.0 (to have everything hunky-dory) or realize that there will be additional hoops to jump through if they use the method in this thread.

This all said I can't honestly see this method as a "true" option for 1.4.1 when it is really simple to roll-back to 1.4.0.

Edit: BTW, is that ALL that you need to do is add the apk's to the data folder? I always thought there was other meta-data that need to be revised in the other files? Thanks for confirming when you get a chance.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] brianf21:
They don't need to roll back to 1.4.0 because this includes the unknown sources fix. I chatted with Indirect about adding this feature. I will start a new thread on Friday if needed.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Land Master:
So the people having difficulties side-loading are using HIS version or they are missing a step when using yours?

I guess maybe I'm the one that's confused but I'm pretty sure that at least two people followed my instructions which uses your files and they still couldn't side-load.

Not trying to be a PITA but others will surly be coming along asking the same questions. OP needs to be updated!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mexigabacho:
To be honest, I've been wondering the same about sideloading and unknown sources of 1.4.1.