yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] scrappin45:
help???

so still no answer to my other questions above and now I have more.

3) I was able to download 2 apps but where the heck are they? how do I get into them(no shortcuts like my phone):eek:

4) oftern I get no connection retry and still nothing am I missing something?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
@nikiddawg - it seems to be dependent on the sd card, my nt boots just fine into cm7 without using the usb cable but others have the same problem.

@scrappin45 - 2) you can do a search on how to modify your build.prop file but I haven't had any success with that.

3) the bn stock launcher won't display any apps that aren't installed from their store so you'll have to install a new launcher, check out either adw launcher or go launcher on Google market, you will also need to install homecatcher to redirect your n button to the new launcher.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] myl0h:
@scrappin

1) Currently, you can do a full restore via Adam Outler's sd card method http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23384587&postcount=77 or run it through VM (virtual machine) on your comp and revert it.

2) Google play does not recognize the 8GB as a real android device hence you don't get a full market. It was the same thing on 16gb model. I tried editing the build.prop for my friend, it showed more apps, but still wouldn't allow him to download so I'm not sure if there is work around other than installing CM7 on your sd card and booting from that

3) It's installed in the /system folder which requires you to have root access to view (with es file explorer). If you don't have a launcher (go launcher, zeam, adw) you can create shortcuts via an app on the market called app manager for nook color ( don't worry it works for NT) and add it to your nook home

4)NT has a pretty wonky wifi. I find that if I reboot my device when i run into that kind of trouble with the stock os, if fixes it. So to reiterate, complete power off and then power it back on.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
Aha, glad to know it's not my router/NT. Many days it won't have a problem but there's been a few times where only a full power off fixes it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
Whoa, well done! I wasn't even sure it was possible! I might have some free time to try that out later tonight.

It sounds to me a lot like many years ago when I'd play with bootable Linux live CD distros... now will you keep settings and apps when you re-tether boot into CM7? You've got my hacker tendencies piqued.. ack!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
@nikiddawg - what partitions are showing on your sd card in easeus?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nikiddawg:
Here's what I got:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
In order to get the rest of the sd card usable just right click on the 4th partition on the sd card and click resize, then drag the slider all the way to the right and apply the changes, then your whole card well be useable.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nikiddawg:
Excellent! Thanks so much. I know that was basic but I'm new here so I appreciate the guidance. Here's the resized partition.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Knightbird68:
I bought my daughter an 8GB Nook Tablet for Christmas, and have been trying to root it weekly since this hack came out... and have STILL not been successful. Everything looks like it is going to go...but there is never any evidence of it being rooted.I see every screen that is discussed, i let it sit for as long as 20 minutes at the "Read Forever Screen", but still nothing. It is version 1.4.2.

Any ideas?

BTW, I have rooted many phones and my Nook 16GB Tablet, so I must be doing SOMETHING right...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
@nikiddawg - yep, that's how it should look.

@knightbird - which method did you use, the pre-built image or the manual installation? Also check to see if it is actually rooted, it won't be very obvious, just hit the n button, search, and type in market to see if that gets you to the Google market, if you can install the nt hidden settings app from there, that'll let you install other apps as well.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Knightbird68:
I've tried both methods. And when i search market, it takes me to the website for it, but when i sign in, it wont let me download anything because it says there are no devices registered.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
When you used the pre-built sd method, did you get the cardboard box on the screen? If not then try booting it up while plugged into the charger.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Knightbird68:
I got the cardboard box each time...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ibilln:
That's mine. 8G or 16G Sandisk class 4

edit: DISREGUARD - posted by mistake, sorry
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] eggwardo:
From what i know, then it should have worked.?..?..?..?

Did you switch to search for apps after you hit the search thing?

- hit n

- pick search

- hit "g" in top left corner

- pick "apps"

- type "market"

- app market or android market (whatever its called) will show up and you can pick it

--- maybe the update is in play and its the "play store" search that as a last resort

that is step one, if that doesn't work then the install didn't work. and i would recommend re-reading post 1 and that should fix your issues.

if you truly have done all this let us know and we will be glad to try and help.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Iyenrithe:
@Knight - Had the same issue at first, Eggwardos post shows the correct way to do it.

I did this method and its been kind of working. I installed a new dashboard and I can install apps off the market that has made it fairly useable.

But I am having two very annoying problems.

1.) Using NT Hidden Settings, when I check the box to allow me to install apps not off the play store, it never does it. As soon as I leave and return it is unchecked. Which means I can't install a lot of useful things for making the stock O.S. more useable. Suggestions?

2.) Any ideas for remapping the N button to go to a different home? I tried installing a few apps (button mapper or something) but none worked. The ones that attempted to do it would lock up. And since I can't install apps not off the market, some suggestions I saw on XDA couldnt be attempted. I also tried editing the file in system/something/keyboard mappings. But whenever I tried changing it and saving it, it wouldnt save it.

Any ideas for either?

EDIT: Which it seems it must be possible to change the button because I noticed my IPCamViewer app treats the button as the 'back' button
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] captkrunch:
Has anyone with a BN repartioned 16 GB 1.42 rooted with good results useing option 2

And did they try sd dual boot of CM7 with good results

All the Best
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
these methods are for the 8GB version of the tablet, so it's doubtful that they would work for the 16 GB version.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] eggwardo:
Go back a few pages in this thread, i posted a link to a video that explains how to get your unknown sources check to stick. I belive the you need to check the box then reboot. I dont know the post number.

Home catcher will fix your home screen thing. I have another post 126 or 136 i think that explains this better.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Iyenrithe:
U

Thanks a ton, i must have missed that when i read this thead. What worked was hitting the thing under hacks, then rebooting. I figured it wasnt doing anything ...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] repsaj9:
Successful but some questions

Hi,

Followed the first method with no problems. Thanks! Already pressed the Thanks button as well.

But I'm having trouble with some things:

1) Downloaded HomeCatcher onto the NT but I can't get it load. NT Hidden Settings won't stick. I already followed the youtube video, tried it several times, doesn't work on my tablet. Can anyone help?

2) Does Nook have support for .cbr files? I transferred several .cbr files from my computer to the sd before plugging it into the Nook. Nook doesn't read it, had to install ComicRack off the market.

3) Nook also doesn't play an .avi file, had to download MX Player.

For numbers 2 and 3, I thought Nook can play these files off the tablet natively. Am I wrong?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Iyenrithe:
As for 2 and 3, I am not sure if they are nativly supported, but I mean if you got them to work its not really a big deal is it?

Number 1 I might be able to help with, I literally just got that problem solved a single post ago. Just go into 'hacks' in NT Hidden Settings (not application settings), and the top one says something about allowing third party apps to be installed. Simply press it, it won't do a damn thing visually. Now don't exit the settings or press anything, just press that button then hold the power button down and power it off. When I turned it back on and went back into the settings it was checked and everything worked perfectly.

If that doesn't work... sorry, maybe someone else will have an idea :(

Good luck!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] repsaj9:
Thanks! Followed to the letter, worked flawlessly. :)

---------- Post added at 02:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:57 AM ----------

Got it!! Thanks! :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nikiddawg:
Missing /system/bin/su

Hi....

First off, I'd like to say that CM7 on the 8GB NT is very slick. I'm really liking it more and more as I get to know it.

I have run into a bit of a snag however. Trying to block OTAs using NT Hidden Settings. I go to Hacks and no matter what option I select under Hacks (Block OTA, Unknown Sources Hack, etc.) I get 2 messages. 1) NT Hidden Settings has been granted Superuser Permissions. The other immediately after that message is 2) "Missing /system/bin/su". ? Anybody know what that is, how to get rid of it (or find the missing piece)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hendoe1:
i have tryed and tryed to use that win32imager and it wont work. is there another method i can try. ? i get error 1117 something about o/i error
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
That app is for stock not CM7, only stock needs OTA block for us.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
The other way is installing ubuntu and adb to use dd to flash the image to your sdcard i have made some videotutorials on how to setup all that in my unbrick thread here is general section.

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Beleren:
Thank you! I was able to get my new tablet rooted after the first attempt.

After using your method to root the system, what would be the proper way to go about Sideloading an application like HomeCatcher?

Thank you again! I'll donate some money in a minute ;)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] BethC1219:
I have had my nook only a few days and I have tried this several times and it never brings up the cardboard box. I have several people try it as well but none of them can get my nook to root either. Its really starting to piss me off and I am about to return it for the Kindle Fire because they already have the android market and what I want on it.... I wanna know how 4 people trying to use this, following the step by step directions, on one nook tablet can't get this to work when others have.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
what method are you using option 1 or 2? i can help you with option 2.

Your sdcard should look like this:

That is for a 1GB sdcard but it has 50 mb as first partition, formatted with fat32 file system and set the partition to Active on windows (LBA:boot is for linux)

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
Also are you booting it up with the power cable plugged in?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] magnus7661:
im very new to this..im going to give this a try. i just got my nook tablet 8gb..i hope i dont mess anything up. only thing i have ever done like this is rooted and rommed my droid x...i wanted to ask, is there a way to rom the 8gb tablet? i have tried to research the most i can but its confusing with 2 diff tablets. any help or links would be appreciated. time to try writing this sd card to root!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] syk759:
only getting up to box.

I've been at this for the past ~3 hours and so far still haven't found an answer to why it's not working for me. I'm a windows user and am using a 4gb Sandisk microsd. I just recently got my Nook Tablet 8gb with 1.4.2. I've followed the steps to root to the letter (repeatedly) but right after the box and the n-screen following it, I wait for at least two minutes and then turn off my nt as directed. But when I turn it on again, it just boots normally with the bn nook os. Why is this happening?! Please help me figure this out.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
If all you are doing is rooting, that right there is all that will happen. Root exploits are installed during the read forever screen. The way to tell if you are rooted is to use the Nook's search and look for 'market'... it's possible that your sandisk isn't booting the 2nd time but since you are getting the Bauwks logo it's unlikely... PNY cards for some reason give me by FAR the most reliability for this kinda stuff. Also try being tethered to USB, even try turning the NT on by plugging cable in instead of power button. Good luck!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
I'm betting it's the SDcard. My Samsung and SanDisk cards never worked and was really pissing me off. The NT is touchy about sdcards... Get a PNY 4 or 8 gig on sale from Best Buy and try it. Since you're not getting the Bauwks logo that means the sdcard isn't loading. Power on by plugging in USB, as well. Good luck!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] syk759:
Oh...well. That embarrassing... I got to google play and downloaded the games I wanted but now when I go to search the market isn't showing. And when I download .apk diles and try to open then, whether I chose App Installer or Package it won't work? It keeps saying there was a problem parsing or that it was unable to install. I've rooted it but now I'm stuck? Thank you!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
Don't worry, most times rooting is much more evident than a hidden app you have to search for! Try looking for Google Play or Play to find the market again, as it usually updates itself ASAP.

Aha, you're having the non-market apps being blocked problem. You'll want to grab NT Hidden Settings from the Play store. That app has several helpful features, but you'll want the 'Allow non market apps' setting checked. You'll most likely have trouble getting the checkbox to 'stick' as most people do. Within the past few pages there are simple solutions to get it to stick, something like checking it on and powering off right after. Good luck!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] drymer:
Also when you do a search, click the blue g button and change it to market (or play, I can't remember which it is anymore)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] syk759:
The problem is, I've tried that already and I'm still getting the same error mesages. And it doesn't come up on search even when I type in "google play". Also, I get these errors mesages with some apps saying the "device is not compatible" when the apps definitely has tablet version? Thanks again.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
Ack, well that's not good, I would probably work on getting non-market apps installing, and try a market/play.apk ... now, the device not compatible messages are a beast I never bothered slaying. There is a way to allow more apps to install... but I didn't try it.

I found it to be a much easier time to simply run the CM7 beta off of an SDcard. Instead of trying to fix the several problems/limitations of the Nook's gimped OS, CM7 has just about everything running perfectly already. Even voice search! I was hesitant about running CM7 off an sdcard but if you have an 8gb or higher I would definitely recommend going for it.

Sent from Galaxy SII
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] humdrum2009:
hmmm

followed instructions in post goes to brown box then read forever screen.

i let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes but when i reboot i am not rooted and no market or anything else.

You guys think my sandisk sd card is flaky 8gb gonna pull the one from my phone and give it a whirl.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] GuyInDogSuit:
I can't get the SD card formatted properly in order to boot CWM. Win32 Disk Imager gives me an "Error 1" but it seems to write the image, though it boots straight to the B&N launcher. I also tried it using EASUS Partition Manager, and followed that word for word. Still no dice. What am I doing wrong?

EDIT: Nevermind, I finally got it to load with the "power off/plug in USB" trick.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SomethingStronger:
i almost gave up too but...

I had the same thing happen with mine and almost gave up until i hit the N button on my nook and clicked on the search bar. you want to press and change the tiny mic symbol or blue google symbol to "market".that will then ask you to enter a google account for the market which by the way will change to play market on its own at some point.if u get this far its rooted for sure trust me. also be sure to have your wi-fi enabled and a new micro sd card to download apps. i can tell u what to do next if it get this far since u will need a few other apps to better your rooted nook.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] humdrum2009:
Thanks

worked like a charm
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] N2EFreak:
Hi,

I tried post #76 and downloaded the restore image for 16gb.

My NT 16gb is stuck in Nook by Barnes and Noble screen. I used the restore image and it went on with the brown box but after that it is still stuck at the Nook by Barnes and Noble screen. What may be the problem here?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] VoltronMaximus:
After getting root, what should I all download from the market? Also where can I find CM7 to run from the sd card? Im going to do this for wife and want to have everything ready before I get started.

One more thing, is anybody close to making a working CWM?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] raphadko:
all good, but low SD space

After a lot of trying and failing, I managed to root and run CM7 on the 8GB Nook tablet using Team-B's CM7 Image and WinImage to install it to microSD card.

BUT...

My SD card has capacity for 16 gb, and I will only get 2gb for apps and content on the nook. I figured I have to format two partitions on the SD, but how? (I am using Windows 7)

One more thing: Installing CM7 on the 8gb Nook's internal memory is impossible right now, right?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ibilln:
Uh... This thread is about running CM7 in the Nook's internal memory.

Team-B thing is from CelticWebSolutions's thread.

We have our threads mixed up I think...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AzumaK:
Well, this thread really isn't about CM7 at all. The only thing jichuan's .img does is attain root and Market in stock NT software for a NT8gb.

That being said, I just re-downloaded his .zip and used it to attain root after factory resetting my NT8 and it worked perfectly just like the last time. PNY 8gb sdcard, tethered power-up.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Lol dude you're confused
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] anokname:
I am having a problem with method 1 that a lot of people have been dealing with. When I boot my NT with the SD it just skips by to the home screen without unpacking the data.

I burned the SD by using WIN32DISK (with MD5 checked)

Inserted it into the NT while off

And plug it into my pc to power it on

It then powers up normally, no box or anything.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mcvax:
Hi raphadko,

I had the same issue with a 16Gb disk only having 2Gb usable after installing Team-B's CM7 Image.

To fix you can:

- Install "EASEUS Partition Master 9.1.1 Home Edition" - a free download

- Insert your CM7 SD card in a card reader

- Open EASEUS Partition Master

- Find the fourth partition on the card (1.3GB FAT32)

- Drag it to the right to expand (you should be able to make it 12.50GB)

- Press "Apply" up the top left and 'Yes".

- Eject the Micro SD card and put it back in your Nook

You will now have 12.50GB available in the "SD Card" partition.

Chris
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jg10571:
This worked great on the NT 8GB 1.4.2

I tried like 8 times to get it to work and it finally did. I think it had to do with not partitioning the sdcard properly. Once the card had a 50mb partition, i wrote the img file and it worked...:D:D
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lost101:
I've successfully booted CM7 using Team-B's CM7 SD Card Image on a 8gb Sandisk 'class 4' card. Tethering is required. Hoping for booting without usb or internal install soon.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mysteriousme:
Does this work with a nook running 1.4.2?? Cuz I have done this several times and it has not worked for me.. I even tried multiple sd cards..
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] RevenantOne:
Thanks!

I just added a lengthy reply/review of this process with a few comments about the nook tablet in general to another thread. Thanks for the great hack and continued effort!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24843139#post24843139
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lavero.burgos:
Yes this is for nook tablets running stock 1.4.2 firmware.

This is NOT for CM7 or any other. 1.4.2 is the firmware version that the nook tablet 8GB was released with so is the ONLY firmware so far that can run internally.

You can't flash anything than 1.4.2 internally, otherwise you will brick your device.

OP please update start post, by placing some warnings or Info like what I have just posted might help with user's doubts or confusions. As many of them don't read the warnings of my FAQ and go straight to the action 'root'... Sigh ... I think big warnings should be placed in each root/ROM thread because of 8GB model

~ Veronica
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mpdt:
I can say that this is the only way to root a brand new 1.4.2 NT.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] atrophis:
Just rooted my NT using a combination of what was described in the OP and in the following post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23479355&postcount=101

I tried using the image provided in the OP, but could not get it to work no matter what. As the image for the 16GB NT worked with the files from the OP, it makes me think there is something special about the image when it's created. I'm mostly posting this so that others can see it might not be their SD card. If the NT reads it, it should work. Try what was described in the linked post, it might work for you.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mysteriousme:
Its not worth it.. I did it with my 8gb nt and it worked but its mad annoying having to plug into the pc every time you need to boot.. Me personally I'd rather a fix for the "n" button.. and I dont think it would work on a 16gb nt anyway.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] AllenAA94:
When you root the nook tablet does it still maintain its eredaer functionality with reader and lending books? plz help,thanks
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] anokname:
PNY MicroSD DO NOT WORK

I struggled for hours formatting and re-formatting my PNY 2gb SD with no success.

I finally went out and bought a $4 4gb patriot SDHC card which worked like a charm.

I also noticed that the PNY would only write at 2mb/s while the cheap patriot would write at 7mb/s. This may reflect quality or data density.

EITHER WAY THIS PROVES THAT TYPE OF CARD IS A MAJOR FACTOR IN THIS METHOD. IF THE CARD DOESN'T WORK AFTER A COUPLE OF TIMES SWITCH CARDS AND STOP WASTING TIME.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jichuan89:
Thanks for the instructions! I've added a link to your thread in the original post.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jichuan89:
Edited original post per your suggestions. Thanks!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SomethingStronger:
4gb PNY SD works!

I used a 4 GB PNY SD card BUT i also had a hard time getting it to work,i tried tethering to my pc and many other suggestions-it was only until i plugged my tablet into a wall outlet that the root took effect and the box popped up within seconds. By reading a ton of other peoples posts, alot of different methods are sometimes required in order to get your tablet rooted.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] joshmiddle:
easy unroot sd card 8gb nook