[Nook Color Android Development] GMPOWER:
THIS IS FOR 1.4.1, 1.4.2, and 1.4.3 ONLY - Please don't quote the first post.

As of October 31 2013, the Nook Color with Froyo is dead in the water, as far as the Google Play store is concerned. Google updated to Google Play Services 4.0, and with it killed off the API support for Android 2.2 Froyo. That means that almost all apps being produced or updated since then will not support Froyo. If you look up Angry Birds on the Play Store website, you will see that the minimum system requirements are Android 2.3 and up.

What it does:

Permanently Enable ADB via uRamdisk

Installs adbWireless

Installs su and Superuser.apk

Installs Busybox

Installs Softkeys

Installs Zeam Launcher

Installs B&N HomeLauncher

Installs HomeCatcher

Installs NookColor Tools (To Enable Non-Market Installs)

Installs Live Wallpapers

Installs Custom Boot Animation

Fix to Allow update to Adobe Flash and Air

App Auto Install (Open up manualnooter-5.xx.xx.zip from sdcard drop in /data/app)

System Files that get Modified:

uRamdisk - Enable permanent ADB Access

/system/build.prop - Fingerprint change

download.db - Fixes Market "Download Unsuccessful" issues

services.jar - Fixes apps2sd

Changes:

August 20, 2012 -

Updated Adobe Flash to version 11.1.111.10

Moved Adobe Air from the Data partition, to the System partition. This is to fix the "Read-To-Me" playback error.

Fixed the missing text in the "NookColor Tools" app

Introduced versions that disable B&N updates, by utilizing the SQLite method

Introduced incremental updates, so that you can flash only the changes that were made in the upgrade

manualnooter-5.08.20.incremental.zip - This will make the changes from manualnooter-5.02.19 to manualnooter-5.08.20. It doesn't block B&N updates.

manualnooter-5.08.20.incremental_block_updates.zip - This will make the changes from manualnooter-5.02-19 to manualnooter-5.08.20. It will Block B&N updates

February 19, 2012 - Fixed script that deleted the kernel image, and left you stuck at "Read Forever"

February 12, 2012 - Initial release

Before you begin:

You must do a complete wipe before installing this package.

If you want to update to 1.4.3 - Instructions HERE

You must already have a registered Nook Color

YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ALL YOUR B&N CONTENT BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, OR YOU RUN THE RISK OF LOSING ALL ACCESS TO B&N CONTENT

You must have a Google Account, for Gmail, Market, Etc. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration use that one for this process.

You must have a bootable ClockWorkMod version 3.2.0.1 SD card: HERE - Use Win32DiskImager to flash this image to your SD card LINK

OR emmc CWM Recovery Installed

You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.

If you don't have enough posts to post in the development section, please go post in the Q&A section, and post with "MN5" in the heading. I don't read every post on this board, so I can get to you a little easier if you follow these guidelines.

Let's get started:

If you're running a previous MN 5, you do not need to do a complete wipe.

Download one of the Following ManualNooter 5 files based on your needs:

manualnooter-5.08.20.basic.zip - It doesn't include apps2sd support, and doesn't block B&N updates. Doesn't replace any system files

manualnooter-5.08.20.basic.block_updates.zip - It doesn't include apps2sd support, but has B&N updates blocked. Doesn't replace any system files

manualnooter-5.08.20.apps2sd.zip - Includes apps2sd support, but doesn't block B&N updates. It will replace a system file, making it firmware version specific

manualnooter-5.08.20.apps2sd.block_updates.zip - Includes apps2sd support, and has B&N updates blocked. It will replace a system file, making it firmware version specific.

If you will be flashing with apps2sd support, you will also need to download one of the following kernel images to fully utilize apps2sd support.

Dalingrin OC kernel - Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel

OR Stock kernel - Stock. kernel with apps2sd support

Copy above file(s) onto your bootable CWM SD card using Windows Explorer, OS X Finder, etc.

DO NOT extract the zip file. It MUST be left as-is

DO NOT copy the zip file into a folder. Leave it at the top directory of your card.

Unplug your Nook Color from computer. (If plugged in)

Turn off your Nook Color. (If turned on)

Insert bootable CWM SD card with ManualNooter into your Nook Color.

Turn on your Nook Color

If using bootable CWM SD card this should boot you directly into recovery

If using emmc CWM Recovery instead of SD card CWM Recovery, boot to recovery.

When CWM boots select:

install zip from sdcard (Volume down 4 times, then n)

choose zip from sdcard (Volume down 1 time, then n)

manualnooter-5.xx.xx.zip (Hit volume up until you get to it, then n)

Confirm that you really want to run the update

Selecting this indicates that you take responsibility for your own actions.

Wait patiently and follow onscreen directions

If you flashed apps2sd file, now would be the time to flash the kernel for full support.

Remove bootable CWM card from Nook Color and select reboot

If you get "Install Failed" after rebooting out of CWM this can be normal. Just reboot again.

After reboot and unlocking your device select Zeam Launcher.

Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service/Sign In.

Exit out of the market, wait a couple minutes for Gapps to sync everything up, and market to update

When the market icon has changes, open it again to accept terms of conditions again for the updated market.

You may not have to Accept Terms and Service or Sign In if you're updating from a previous MN version.

If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted.

Enable Non-Market Installs by running the Nook Color Tools App.

Uncheck the top box, then recheck the box again

(OPTIONAL) To restore the SD card to a "usable" state

Insert bootable CWM card into Nook Color

Go to Settings > Device Info > SD card > UnMount > Format

This will wipe your SD card of all MN/CWM bootable abilities. If you use this you will have to reflash the SD card for future MN releases if you don't flash CWM to your emmc.

If you are upgrading from manualnooter-5.01.21, or earlier:

You need to perform the market limited visibility steps found below

If the market dies on you after performing those steps:

Go into manage applications

Select Market

Uninstall updates

Open market and accept user agreement

Exit market to let it update itself

Open market and accept user agreement

How-To Video

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Known issues without solutions:

Network Location isn't enabled -

Signature Issue -

News and Weather app/widget -

Reliant on network location -

Known issues and solutions:

Google Search widget crashes - This is an issue with the NC network location

Start the Google Search app

Press the "Menu" button

Select "Search settings"

Uncheck the box next to "Use My Location"

Read-To-Me playback problem -

If you have upgraded to manualnooter-5.08.20

Open Manage Applications

Select "All"

Locate and select "Adobe AIR"

Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner

Exit back to the launcher, and select the "Play Store"

Search for "Adobe AIR"

Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating" box

If you have not upgraded to manualnooter-5.08.20

Flash one of the incremental update files with CWM to update to manualnooter-5.08.20

Open the "Play Store"

Search for "Adobe AIR"

Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating" box

ROM Manager file selection -

After selecting "Install ROM from SD Card" you can't select a file to flash

Open "Manage Application"

Select "All"

Locate "ROM Manager"

Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner

Exit back to your launcher, and select "Play Store"

Search for "ROM Manager"

Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating"

YouTube won't play HD files

Older versions of YouTube allowed you to select "HQ" High Quality playback

Open "Manage Application"

Select "All"

Locate "YouTube"

Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner

Exit back to your launcher, and select "Play Store"

Search for "YouTube"

Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating"

IMEI Force Close -

There is no randomly generated IMEI in this version - This can be fixed by using the IMEI Generator HERE

Calendar sync -

Calendar does not sync properly with multiple calenders linked to your google account. Simply use one of the many free alternative calendar apps.

Market has limited visibility - This is a known tablet issue, not just a Nook Color one.

Start Nook Color Tools

Select the "All Settings" button

Unplug your Nook Color from computer. (If Plugged in.)

Choose "Manage Applications" from the list

Select the "All" tab

Scroll down to "Market" and select it

Tap "Force stop"

Tap "Clear cache"

Tap the back button if you have SoftKeys running, else swipe right to left on the status bar at the bottom of the screen (from the clock to the book icon)

Scroll up to "Google Services Framework" and select it

Tap "Clear data"

Tap "OK"

Tap "Force stop"

Press the n button to return to your launcher

Start Market

At the "An error has occurred" message, tap "OK"

Hold your power button to turn off your Nook Color from the menu

Turn your Nook Color back on and give it a moment to find your WiFi connection

Start Market again, and the problem is resolved

Complete Wipe:

Flash back to clean stock rom

This will not work if you're using emmc ClockWorkMod Recovery

You must do both parts to completely wipe clean your Nook Color

Thanks To:

thespotlite from Android Creative Syndicate - How-To Video

bpk - SoftKeys

MrSiir - adbWireless

Gojimi - HomeCatcher

Suteru - Boot Animation

Ben74 - NookColor Tools

HamNCheese - B&N HomeLauncher

Michael Bentz - Zeam Launcher

pokey9000 - Original Nooter that started the AutoNooter and ManualNooter projects.

GabrialDestruir - Borrowed install instructions

Dalingrin - OC kernel

Please Note: If I'm using your app within ManualNooter or AutoNooter and you'd like it removed please send me a PM stating so and I will do so for future versions.