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[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] crash613:
got it, and thanks. Did read the tutorials... almost all of them. Had to go to google to figure out CWM. I thought that when i transfered your file to the card that CWM would automatically start or something..... it didn't. :(

Once I figured out how to get that on a card, added your file, and i am good to go now.

Love it very much, thank you for taking the time to do this, and being so helpful in this forum (which I read almost all the way through!)

I did have a couple of odds and ends questions regarding the new setup.

1. go launcher ex and go locker are options when you hit the "N" button. But both seem to do the same thing. is this normal?

2. The other third party launcher, i forget the name, just brings up an overlay. I got rid of it. Even that took some doing. This is my first foray into an Android environment, but the little pullout from the right and side remains. Can i get rid of this some how?

3. I made go launcher ex the default. Go locker is still in the apps section. should i delete it like i did the other third party app (task xp?, i believe)

4. I never did figure out how to backup using titanium, as i had no way to install it. was there a way from a un rooted 1.4 state?

5. I have a few apk files that i had side loaded before the update screwed that up for me. can those be added too? I am sure they can, just not sure how to go about it. I looked briefly on line, but by that time i was burned out from messing with this thing. :(

6. when i set it up, i entered my gmail info because i needed to put apps on it. This is my daughter's nook. I figured i would change the account info later. Now it will not let me. when i go to the hidden settings app and try to unlink it says it is needed for some apps and i need to delete the account from the privacy settings in the settings app. There is no privacy settings that i can find in the settings app

anyway, thank you for the help!

~mike
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
1. Go Launcher and Go locker have different functions, the first one is a launcher and the second one is a custom locker app which only works with Go Launcher.

2. I don't know what you are referring about in this one, if you could post a screenshot (N + Volume Down) i could tell.

3. As i mentioned before the Go locker is a custom locker app if you don't want it then remove it but if you want a custom locker to play with then you need to configure it to work with Go launcher i think. TaskXP is useful to access the latest used app and more quickly.

4. Titanium backup requires root to work

5. Put the apk's withing a folder in your sdcard (e.g: downloads) then use a file explorer to navigate to /sdcard/downloads and tap on each of the apps you copied to install them.

6. There is quick trick for this one. Replace the framework-res.apk from /system/framework/framework-res.apk. You can do it by using adb tool or replacing manually using root explorer preferably (because of the change owner settings), i highly recommend you setup adb (you never know when you're going to need it) is a must have for unbrick your device too.

If you read my FAQ you will know where to look for set up ADB.

a. Open NT Hidden settings and tap on the ADB hack, that will let you use "adb remount" command which mounts partitions from "ro" to "rw" like /system in order to push files over

b. Unzip the stock rom .zip in your PC, navigate to system/framework/ folder and copy framework-res.apk to C:\ntroot folder (where adb tools should be) then plug your device to PC, open command line (CMD) on windows and run:

> adb devices

> adb remount

> adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework

> adb reboot

Once your device reboot all the accounts set up previously will be gone and you will be able to add your daughter's google account first, then you can add yours if you want to. Second google account can be removed easily, primary not.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] stickythumbs:
No access to non-Nook items

I am having an odd issue - long story short, I am very familiar with rooting devices (mainly Android phones, Samsung/Lenovo tablets, etc.), but do not personally own a Nook. My sister does, a few months ago I rooted her new Christmas present with NT_stock_1.4.0_Ribbon_Root_B&N_v2, and she loves it.

Flash forward to last night - her daughter said she saw an icon with a leaf on it, and she pushed it. Now it looks just like a stock Nook, have no access to homescreens she had set up or any of the settings that used to be there. At the bottom some of the ribbon notifications (Wifi ADB inactive, Tap to Launch TaskXP, SD Card Inserted), but I can't figure out how to get back to the original setup. Any help would be great - I am just not as familiar with the Nook as I am the other devices.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Ok i think what she got is the OTA update, you could verify that in settings >> About your NOOK >> software version. If it shows 1.4.2 then she got the update and that means she did not block OTA before or someone changed some settings, if it shows 9.9.9 then heck! the B&N guys found a way to penetrate the OTA block.

First she needs to verify that her apps are there, even if she cant use them. If so then go back to cwm and wipe cache then go to advanced> wipe dalvik cache, then reflash then rom or wait until i upload 1.4.2 (i've been busy). Do not wipe data /factory reset so she hopefully gets all her data working. If not working properly then she must do a wipe data/factory reset and start from scratch. NEXT TIME once she finish setting up her Nook, go to cwm and make a backup - Rule of Gold!

If she does not use B&N services the best would be to bypass registration.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] stickythumbs:
The software version is "1.0.0". Also, I cannot get into CWM (maybe I am doing it wrong - hold power+Nook button while powering on?). Thank you for the help. Should I just re-install CWM and start from scratch?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] crash613:
Ok.. Almost everything is working fine. I am having one problem though.

I have legit books and magazines that were paid for using my nook account and are linked with my device.

After doing the update. I did the registration. I can now open my library using the Library app. after syncing all the books and magazines now appear in the library.

The problem is that now some of them will not open. There are 2 seperate issues, it seems.

1. When attempting to open certain magainzes is says :Sorry, this content is currently not supported on this NOOK> Visit nook.com/tablet/support for...

looked there.. no help. Wondering if because my Version number says 1.0.0 on the about page. Any thoughts?

2. When attempting to open certain books i get a pop up that says "Unlock your eBook.. "

it wants me to enter the full name on CC used to make purchase. Other books, purchased on the same account, open fine.

Entering the CC info does not help.

I do not know if a rooted 1.4 would fix problem. any ideas? thanks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jfg69:
I was wondering about this as well.

I use Aldiko to read my books, BUT- I was unable to open the Nook viewer, all I got was a white screen. Later, I open the BN Shop app and DL'd a preview which opened right up in the reader (Nook Viewer.) Later I go back and open the viewer and I get white screen again.

Is there a log that may provide some insight to this issue?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] crash613:
most of the books work fine. there a just a few that won't. I tried to figure out why, but i cannot find a pattern. There are approx 20 magazines associated with the account and only about 6 of them work.

Books fare better, almost all of them work, but i do not know what makes the ones that will not open any different.

The magazines can be attributed to being that newer "enhanced" format, perhaps? Either way, i hope a workaround surfaces, my daughter actually uses her nook to primarily read, but loves the benefits of the root. (android store, games not avaliable on the nook store, etc)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
test test test

UPDATE!

WARNING: Test version

FLASH IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING

NEED FEEDBACK FROM 8GB USERS TO KNOW THIS IS WORKING FOR THEM AS I HAVE 16GB NOOK TABLET. THANKS!

8GB/16gb B&N Stock 1.4.2 modified ROM

This ROM is an update to this thread and it has everything as the 1.4.0 ROM except for the wifi fix (It's not ready yet). Yes it has the B&N apps and is ready for registration.

DOWNLOAD LINK:

NT_stock_1.4.2_Ribbon_Root_B&N.zip - md5: 0eb7a1dff67c5fe58be4c58b13f9abb2

... I'm not going to upload to mediafire or any other because the file is above 300MB, but if you have a server or can upload it to a better one then go ahead, PM me the link so i post it.

INSTRUCTIONS:

* 8GB users use this CWM (booting from sdcard) to flash the ROM

* Boot into CWM, do the wipes before and after flash the ROM - If upgrading from stock then don't wipe data/factory reset but if you have issues with apps then do so.

* Go to Install zip from sdcard >> choose zip from internal sdcard (if you copied the folder to your Internal sdcard [MyNOOK]) >> select NT_stock_1.4.2_Ribbon_Root_B&N.zip

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] stickythumbs:
Thank you! I will check this out tonight if I can!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hungmung:
I tried to install this over your old version and am getting boot loops what is the am I doing wrong?

Sent via semaphore...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
I flashed the ROM using CWM but am having an issue. After the device booted I was going through the registration (I chose the ROM with B&N apps). On the screen where it asks for the Wi-Fi to use my local wifi is stuck on "Connected, testing" My laptop and phone aren't having any issues connecting to the same WiFi so I'm not sure what happened to the Nook. It worked before I flashed the ROM but I don't mean that to sound like the ROM did something to the Nook's WiFi.

Tomorrow I'll take it someplace else to connect to a different WiFi in hopes I can get over the hump. Any suggestions are appreciated.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
I stared from scratch (reimaged, rooted and backed up) and got the same thing. I also noticed that on the bottom of the page there is a b-bind error message.

I'm baffled. I can restore from my backup image though and everything works OK.

Any advice with what I am doing wrong with installing the ROM would be appreciated.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Do you have 8GB or 16GB model?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
16GB. I solved the problem. In the initial post there were two links to download the zip files (B&N or non-B&N). I thought each link would go to a different page for the individual zips but finally realized that no matter which link I click it goes to the same page. So, I was downloading the non B&N zip and then attempting to register. After downloading the B&N zip I was good to go. Almost... ;)

The issue I have now if that I can't see my SI magazine subscriptions. They show up in My Stuff > Everything Else (i.e. Content not Supported on this Device). All the books I bought are OK. I tried managing the subscription and moving to Archive and then back to active (no go). If I revert to my saved backup (i.e. the 1.4.0 root) the magazines are readible. Any ideas?

Also, I noticed that in Device Info > About Your Nook that the software version is 1.0.0. Does this mean that it isn't OTA blocked? I know the trick to make it 9.9.9 and am wondering if this should be done.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Cubanluke88:
Correct
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
So if the ROM here is a 1.4.0 and I was coming from a rooted 1.4.0 how did it get to 1.0.0? Water under the bridge now but I'm curious.

More important than how I got to 1.0.0 is getting back to the correct version. Should I:

1) Do a CWM restore of Indirect's 1.4.0 version that I saved a backup?

2) Reflash the 1.4.0 B&N.zip from this thread?

3) Load the acclaim_update.zip to restore?

4) Other? (Is there another way to get back to the correct version)?

Thanks
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
Well, I tried I tried option 2 (reflash the B&N app from this thread) and the version is still 1.0.0 and I still can't see my SI magazines.

I then restored the Indirect 1.4.0 version I had backed up and then the magazines were accessible. I think the fact that I can't see then is tied to the version. I can't see any other reason why I'd be able to see them using the B&N app using via Indirect's 1.4.0 root method vs the ribbon ROM here.

Should the version be 1.0.0 after flashing this zip? If so any ideas on what I might be able to do to be able to use this zip and also be able to read my magazine subs?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Clear data of device manager app, reboot and check again. Ota block is applied to that app.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
No go. I went back to CWM and deleted Dalvik cache, user cache and reflashed the zip. As soon as the device rebooted I check my magazines and they were in the "Unsupported" folder (all books were OK). The version # is 1.0.0.

For the recorded I'm not saying that the device updated on its own (i.e. it wasn't blocked). I was simply speculating since I assumed the version would be 9.9.9 or 1.4.0. Since I've reflashed and checked the version immediately and can see its 1.0.0 I can see that it isn't updating.

It seems like either the B&N app differs from Indirect's or they are the same but the fact that the version is 1.0.0 causes the magazine subs to be unsupported.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Did you do what I mentioned before ? I did not say wipe cache and dalvik cache, clear data and cache if any of device manager app.

PS: Is better if you upgrade to 1.4.2 I posted the link few pages ago.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
I tried the data wipe too of Dev Man but it didn't help. Ill try your suggestion of upgrading. I'd be curious if I'm the only one with this issue or if there are others. Besides magazine subs the Evernote B&N Evernote has the same symptoms. Go to the B&N Library, click on the My Stuff dropdown & select Everything Else. The Evernote app appears here with the magazine apps.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
What i can think of is the custom status bar that is not the original B&N and is why gives you another version number, i really don't use their services and i released this rom based on non b&N apps just stock experience at that time that there was not much to pick from. Now i have no other alternative than to base it on B&N apps and is why i made sure to not change anything B&N related so it should work properly for the ones that use their services.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jfg69:
@veronica - I've been using the 1.4.0 version you posted for a couple of weeks now. Ive been on B&N, logged in, etc.

My version also reads as 1.0.0 as well. I would think i would have gotten the OTA by now if there was an issue.

Im sure its here and i just missed it, but whats the change in your latest version vs. 1.4.0 ?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Change is 1.4.2 the latest B&N update with performance and other fixes "as they say" if you want to try it make a full backup in cwm of the current rom and install following instructions i posted.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25540650&postcount=128

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
I flashed the 1.4.2 and it put me into a loop. I'd get to the black screen with white "N" logo then to the screen where it says "Readf Forever" and then back to the black screen with the white "N" again, etc.

So then I restored my backup image based on Indiret's 1.4.0 and it now is also having issues (i.e. Titanum backup without going into detail).

I think at this point I'll start from scratch again. Any suggestions on what the best baseline would be since I'm going to wipe clean? I was thinking of using CWMrestore_1_4_0__plus_NTV16gbV4_6.zip (writing to the SD card and boot). After I'm clean again I'll try the 1.4.2 B&N ROM you directing me to earlier and we'll see how that goes.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
You may have to do a wipe data/fatory reset before flash the update then, also verify the md5 it could be a bad download too. i tested for 2 days and everything was working fine.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
I don't question the validity of the file (i.e. my infinite loop). At this point I'm sure that something is mucked up on my end. However I do think there might be a code related issue with not being able to see all my B&N content with the initial 1.4.0 version. I hope it's fixed in the 1.4.2 which I'll try to flash after wiping my device clean and reinstalling.

How can I check to ensure the 1.42 zip I have is good? File size in I show in explorer is 328,124KB.

P.S. I did try a wipe data/factory reset and erased dalvik before flashing.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
If your on windows download md5 calculator, then you can right click on the file select md5 calculator and verify the md5sum code.

hmmm maybe i forgot to remove the bad wifi_supplicant file lol and is why is bootlooping but first verify the md5, if match then ill give you the stock wifi_supplicant file so you replace it, ill explain how to do it

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
The md5sum codes are not equal. In post #128 the link you gave was:

http://minus.com/ll7mC8g7vz3j2

When clicking that link I go to the minus.com site and get a message "The file does not exist or is unavailable"

So I went back to post #1 and clicked:

http://minus.com/mwIltnw1I#5

There are 5 files posted and the last one was NT_stock_1.4.2_Ribbon_Root_B&N.zip.

I assumed this would have been the same file as the one that I attemped to get in post #128. Am I incorrect? If so it seems the link to the file in #128 needs to be repaired.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Just click where it says this file does not exist or in unavailable and it will take you to the NT_stock_1.4.2_Ribbon_Root_B&N.zip, all the roms i post are in the sme folder so is the same file. The md5: c4b9740fc642f9f83971bb0e7c6120bf

That notification is a bug of minus.com

http://minus.com/mwIltnw1I/5l

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
Understand. I'm getting a check sum of 70cbb8d58d3680b648030cbcee1daa78 so something went wrong with the download. I'll try to download the 1.4.2 again, reflash and see what I get.

P.S. The checksum on the 1.4.0 file was correct. So there's still something going on there that prevents all B&N content from being available.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jfg69:
I had the same issue with the md5. If i can manage to get an md5 matching download, i will host it on my server with a direct link.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
Just tried to download again and got the exact same checksum of 70cbb8d58d3680b648030cbcee1daa78.

What are the odds of twice getting a check sum that doesn't match what it is supposed to be yet both downloads are identical?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jfg69:
Well, my download matched the md5 of your download, so I'm thinking there's an issue somewhere.. Veronica, can you verify your MD5?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] yygadget:
same problem as the others boot loop
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
OK I'll have to re- upload the file then. Will do soon

Edit: re-uploading to ftp server thanks to @jfg69

Edit2: UP! check again: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25540650&postcount=128
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jfg69:
Corrected link: dl via http.. NT_stock_1.4.2_Ribbon_Root_B&N.zip
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
I downloaded from the new link and the MD5 matched (also downloaded MUCH faster!). I loaded the zip and it worked for the most part.

When it initially booted it did not give me the option of which launcher I wanted and defaulted to the stock Nook launcher. So I rebooted and then it did give me the option and I selected Go Launcher. All looked good. However after going into options to check the version number it reverted back to the Nook launcher when I exited.

Also, after boot a message popped up and disappeared pretty quickly. It said "The Application Nook Unroot process.indirect.com unroot..." and then went away before I could read everything but it was a failure. The version shows as 1.4.2. So I'm guessing that both because of the failed unroot application and that the version is 1.4.2 that I am currently not blocked. I could try to OTA block using restore Dev Mrg via Titanium method which will set the version to 9.9.9 but I'm guessing that I'll still get the failed root app message everytime I boot.

I WAS able to see all my B&N material. Nice!

Looks like we're almost there but I'm sure this worked on your Nook Veronica so I don't know why mine failed.

EDIT: Just recalled something. I did not clear user data and dalvik cache before I installed the ROM. After the fact I went back and cleared but as a result of clearing the user data it wants me to register again and I'm no longer around a WiFi. I'll try again and will clear everything and then reinstall the ROM.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Yes is always better if you make the wipes , you will not have launcher issues after that. Also unroot app is known to fc but just once I think, the app will work fine. Use the nt hidden settings app that is included with this rom to block ota, but first download all you stuff from B&N servers, then block it.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
Different but still no go.

1) The B&N reader & store are availible in the stock launcher but are missing in from Go Launcher. Is there a way to migrate the app from the stock laumcher?

2) Not as but an issue but annoying. The unroot app force close appears after every reboot.

3) The 'N' key at the bottom reverts the launcher back to the Book default. I think I know why & how to fix this one.

I was sure to clear the user data and cache this time!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
1. Is normal and why you need to keep stock launcher, you can tap on a book and it will open directly with reader or prompt a window with the option to choose between reader and 3rth party apps that you have installed.

To handle better the back and forth launchers use HomeCatcher.apk

2. Move the unroot app from /system/app to /data/app using a file explorer or just uninstall it if you think you won't need it with app for uninstall I have added

3. Use HomeCatcher

PS: Read my FAQ for tips

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
One more thing I just noticed. I have the ribbons on the left and right on bottom but the buttons in the middle aren'tthe ones that were in your 1.4.0 version (I.e. the 3 sleek icons that were Back, Mail & Appear. Instead I have the stock Book symbol, Back arrow & the options (circle with 3 lines) symbol.

P.S. I tried to download homecatcher but couldn't. Every time I check to allow the download of non-market app the option is uncheckedwhen I come back. Ive searched but haven't found a solution. Im kind of DOA without being able to download non-market apps right now.

P.P.S. com.indirect.nook.unroot isn't in /system/app but rather its in /data/data. Still OK to move to /data/app?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] rwischer:
Given the issues with being able to install non market apps I decided to revert back to a 1.4.0 rooted version & take the ideas from this ROM and update piece meal (ie the ICS status bar). I just have two things left to do. I want to add the ribbons & change the email icon on the status to a home button. I have downloaded the HDPI zip and other components and just need to apply each app to a ribbon. Need to then understand apktool to change the email icon. Its been kinda fun doing it this way!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
There is a hack for that but can't find it so tomorrow i'll flash my modded 1.4.2 and thick unknown sources make sure its working and then make a backup in CWM to see if that helps.

~ Veronica