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[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
Unable to get windows to find HD+

I am following the directions on the developer site, but when going to the command prompt my HD+ is not recognized. I get the error message

C:\Windows\system32>adb devices

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

C:\Windows\system32> I've also gone to the c directory and windows directory running the same command but still get the same error message

In device manager: I don't have the USB Mass Device, the HD+ shows up as a USB Composite Device; the BNT600 shows up under portable devices and in Android Device: the Android ADB Interface has a Yellow exclamation point on it and the other Android Composite ADB Interface is there with no problems. The instructions state it's okay about the exclamation point being there. I have deleted all of them and added them back on, but still it won't come up in the command point.

This also works for me:

Use the command line to view the adb_usb.ini initialization file:

Windows 7 & XP: Type: type "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini"

# ANDROID 3RD PARTY USB VENDOR ID LIST -- DO NOT EDIT.

# USE 'android update adb' TO GENERATE.

# 1 USB VENDOR ID PER LINE.

0x2080

Still get the error message in the command prompt. Anyone provide any help or suggestions?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] DizzyDen:
Set your path to include your Android\adk\platform-tools folder.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
It's not stuck but I guess it's not clear. Let me first say that what you said isn't exactly clear.

Now let me wrap this first, this holding Vol+ and hit the APPS on the screen for 2 sec is a method fo reveal apps when you are on test mode (skip OOBE) if that haven't been clear. But what you just notice isn't that there isn't anything show up but rather you don't see the new app you just installed via adb. What I can tell you is that, it did installed but rather the app list doesn't refresh itself. A reboot might fix that or it may factory reset itself depending on what get installed. This mean after a fresh reboot and app installed vis ADB, you perform this method and it should see all the apps installed up to that time. Any apps installed after the first run of this method won't be refresh and get listed.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] docfreed:
Pinout Diagram?

Is there a pinout diagram for the Nook HD+ 30 pin connector?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
Example of command text please?

Ok, I was able to get windows to recognize the HD+. The information you provided, I'm not sure how to use that. l was able to figure out how to get my device to show by going over the directions on the Nook developer page many, many times.

Now, my problem is that I am not able to figure out the commands to sideload the apps. For example, l'm trying to sideload Adobe Reader. I get an error message. It's not working for me. I use the following commands to sideload:

I've tried this one: adb -s <serialNumber> <command> Looks like this: adb -s 30000000000 Adobe_Reader_10.3.2.apk

adb 30000000000 Adobe_Reader_10.3.2.apk and this one android adb 3000000000 Adobe_Reader_10.3.2.apk

Nothing. Can you jump start me on what I should be using as command text? I've also tried Eclipse so I wouldn't have to do the commands, but that's not working out for me either. I would really appreciate the help.

I feel that I'm close, but yet so far. :)

Thanks.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
If you just want to sideloading an app, simply a command adb install Adobe_Reader-10.3.2.apk will do. To actually use shell to run a command, say moving a file, adb shell mv /directory1/file1 /directory2/file2
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Steven8R:
Yes just "adb install xxx.apk" is all you need - just be sure you don't have any other Android devices connected. Be sure you are "really" working by trying something different, like "adb reboot" and verify Nook reboots :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] andtron:
No, if you have other devices, then you need the "-s serial_number" option in your command.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
Re: Example of command text please?

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

The reboot of the Nook HD worked. I was able to sideload the Nook PDF file, but can't do the Adobe Reader file. I get this error message:

C:\>cd\sideload

C:\sideload>adb install AdobeReader.apk

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

EOCD not found, not Zip

file 'adobereader.apk' is not a valid zip file

rm failed for /data/local/tmp/adobereader.apk, No such file or directory

Maybe I need to sideload it by using the original name of the file. I can't imagine the nook being able to open a zip file once it's downloaded.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Make sure the filename you got is correct. Your apk file could be corrupt. Try different adobe apk file. I usually just use apk from another tablet which installed through play store.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
I've gotten it set up, I think. The adb reboot worked but now, I'm getting a driver error OMAP4470 No Driver Found and no matter which directory I have the command prompt in, it doesn't see any of my .apk files. I just keep getting the error message Can't Find XXX to install. Do I need to install Eclipse and all the other things that accompany the SDK before it will all work? I've tried with several different .apks. They can't all be bad.

I'm off to bed for the night after 3+ hours working on this, but any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks to everyone who has worked on this.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] DizzyDen:
Make sure adk's folders are in your path and run the adb commands from the folder where the apk's are stored.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] skipped:
Do you mean for usb OTG? I have the same question.. this would be nice..
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
The OMAP4470 should only show up briefly while the Nook is booting up. I only see it like for a second or two on Device Manager. I don't think there is a driver for this device though.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] js5752:
Side load Kindle app?

Hi all,

I've been following this thread, as well as the other hd+ rooting threads for a while. I'm planning on getting and HD+, since it sounds like I can sideload and use most Android apps.

Has anybody successfully side loaded the Kindle App?

I'd like to be able to access Kindle books as well as Nook books.

Thanks,

-Jeff
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tschumi:
Yes, someone posted that the sideloaded kindle app runs without problems. I can't find the post right now.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] docfreed:
Yes, I sideloaded the app - works well. Got it from my other android tablet ( back up with ES File Manager and copy to PC - then install via adb)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] skyhawk21:
Amazon market working! Need root first!

Someone0, Your root works, I installed nook color tools ver .02 in system/app folder and was able to see it in my sideloaded launcher, was able to uncheck/check install non market apps which sets the setting for US to be able to install .apk files from the nook itself, ONLY ISSUE is since I put that file in the system/app folder and the nook didnt like it I got stuck in a bootloop and get to start this process all over again! (nook resetted to ground zero)

maybe we temporary can leave it there get us the permission to install non market apps then remove the file and we will be ok or maybe stuck in another bootloop.

---------- Post added at 09:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 PM ----------

GOT IT WORKING NOW:

1. Once rooted, get a file manager with root support and enable read/write permission to /system

2. temporary copy nook tools ver .02 .apk to the system/app folder

3. have a sideloaded launcher and check the app drawer youll see nook tools, run it, first screen uncheck and check the install non market apps box couple of times make sure its checked afterwards

4. have a test .apk to run the BN installer on and see you can now install .apks from the NOOK HD and HD+

5. remove the nook tools.apk file from the system/app folder and quit your file explorer which should reset everything for the system folder back to the way it orginally is!

6. reboot, if you reboot successfully with no boot loop 8 times, your GOLDEN FOR NOW! once again load up a file manager go select an .apk file and see you can now install it! Next step is trying to get amazon market working! then google somehow, but for google you need files in system/app folder permanently!

7. YOU CAN NOW SUCCESSFULLY DOWNLOAD .APK FILES through web, email, any other app and install through the NOOK HD or HD+ BN installer for .apk files. Watch what you install, if it gets put into /system or /system/app folder DREADED BOOT LOOP which resets everything! AMAZON MARKET WORKS!!!! and apps from there install fine to the BUILT IN MEMORY.

** Hopefully amazon market dont install stuff to the system/app folder and if it does hopefully you do not get the dreaded boot loops where you got to start this whole process over again so be forwarned!!! you will loose all data on NOOK HD and HD+ if u get stuck in the bootloops! BACKUP STUFF before messing with root and this kind of thing! DEVELOPMENT!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] skyhawk21:
Amazon Store working on ROOTED Nook HD

Proof of Concept:

http://youtu.be/wCyd730L74Y
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
These are what I have in my Path:

;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools

And I do have the SDK in the (x86) folder. So, then I deleted the C:\Program Files\Android path and tried again. No go. So I added the .apk path to the Path line and tried again. No go. All I keep seeing is Can't Fine XXX to install.

I just can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
Path Issue

I was having that problem. I went back through the setup instructions and saw where I had skipped a step. Once the HD showed up after typing in adb devices, I followed the instructions here after I requested help.

QUOTE=Tigrisan;34136210]These are what I have in my Path:

;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools

And I do have the SDK in the (x86) folder. So, then I deleted the C:\Program Files\Android path and tried again. No go. So I added the .apk path to the Path line and tried again. No go. All I keep seeing is Can't Fine XXX to install.

I just can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.[/QUOTE]
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
Only problem is, I don't have any trouble finding the HD+ in the adb device list. I type in adb devices, get the serial number and such, it just can't find any of my .apks.

Maybe I need to try again *sigh*
[Nook HD, HD+ General] IDtheTarget:
Anybody have the nook driver files needed to get adb working? I'm able to adb into my Galaxy Nexus, but can't see the Nook HD+. I've gone through all of the steps on the developer site, but seem to be having trouble being okayed as a developer.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
How to uninstall an app

I tried sideloading AdobeReader.apk, but it doesn't work. Now, I would like to uninstall it. I used the instructions on the Nook development page.

They were in windows use: aapt 1 -a myapp.apk | findstr "package="

and then adb uninstall com.AdobeReader.myloc <-------- does that mean my location? If so, how do you find it so the app can be uninstalled?

Also with the es file manager: it comes as es_file_explorer_v1_6_2_2.apk when installing it, I get a failure result. I changed the name of the file to esfileexplorer.apk and I still get a failure message.

Has anyone sideloaded the Google Store? Does it work?

---------- Post added at 06:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:02 PM ----------

Where are your apks located? You have to change your directory at the command prompt where your apks are located. For example, when I go to the command prompt it goes to C:/windows/system32.

I'm assuming you know the commands to change directories, yes? If not, type in behind the system32/cd <enter> which will take you to the c drive. Then do cd/sideload (this is where I placed my files) ...enter.. then you should see

the location where your apks are located c:/sideload then install from there...

For example: c:/sideload adb install AdobeReader.apk and you will see a success message if it goes through.

HTH
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
I'm stupid then, because this is the first time I've had so much trouble. This is where I have my apks:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\backups\apps

So at the C prompt, I put C:\apps install yada yada yada and this is the message I get:

"apps" not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Anything I put in other than just adb install yada yada yada gives me that error message. So I'm either told it can't find the .apk, or I'm putting in the wrong command.

I see the HD+, I get the serial number when I do adb devices, my adb_usb.ini file is correct...the drivers are working, there are no yellow signs on anything, it just doesn't want to load.

I have noticed most people posting here are posting for the HD. I can't imagine, but I have to wonder if the HD+ is a little different maybe? It shouldn't be any different at all, I'm just guessing here...
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
To uninstall app, I find the easiest way is installing Nova Launcher and just a matter of dropping the icon to uninstall. As far as adb goes, I don't remember I have mannually edit the ini file. If you run 'adb devices' and your nook show up, it should be good to go.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
Ok, I got you now. I had this problem too. I know exactly where you are in the process. You know what you need to do? Remove that (x86) it doesn't belong in your path. :) That is where the problem lies. When I removed that I was able to go forward. That should do it if everything else is good. It should look like this:

;C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools

And for what it's worth, you're not stupid. This stuff is difficult to understand and then implement. I spent many an hour yesterday trying to figure out where you are now when I understood the x86 doesn't belong in the path.

I'm just thankful we have people here in the forum that are willing to assist us wanna be programmers or novices..or whatever. I have problems understanding this stuff and for the most part have to really digest it. The commands are the worse, but I have had some help from some patient folks here in the forum. Good people. Ya gotta love us geeks, huh? Good luck. You should be in business now after making your correction. I applaud you effort. You're doing good and should pat yourself on the back for hanging in. :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
Well, I changed the path and now, adb isn't recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Maybe I should just give up until someone comes up with root on an SD card like the one I ran my Nook Tablet on. Because I've gone through this several times and I've done every single step over and over and if it's not one thing for me, it's another. I guess I'm just not good enough.

But I'll keep my eye on this and see what happens. Maybe I can try again in a couple days.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
Yes, it works great.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] meteorrock:
Not sure what you are doing but I listed the prebuild driver binaries at the beginning of this thread. I post two different sites for the binary for your confirmation. Here is the link back to it. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1906181&page=5

Note box 41 and box 42. I was able to find the binaries for the TI OMAP 4470 at both omappedia.com and through a back door through TI.

Here are those links again for the source. This one is at omappedia.com http://omappedia.org/wiki/4AI.1.0_OMAP4_Icecream_Sandwich_Release_Notes#Building_WLAN_driver

This one is through a backdoor up at TI. https://gforge.ti.com/gf/project/om...sort_by=package_name&br_pkgrlssort_order=desc

Have fun :Dx
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
I HAVE AN UPDATE!!! Sorry, excited here. Okay, I gave it one more try and this is what happens.

I typed in to change cd to the entire path, then adb install XXX.apk. I successfully installed apps that have no space in the name. If the apps have any space in the name of the app, adb can't find it. So, adb install accuweather-41.apk will install, but adb install ADWLauncher EX-415.apk isn't found. So somewhere along the way, the spaces in the names have something to do with adb's ability to locate the app.

Anyone have any ideas? I have to quit for the night, but definitely will check tomorrow.

Thank you all for your patience with me!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
If your filename has space or special character, put it in quotation mark on both end.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
App Examples

Here are examples of how I modified the files so I could sideload them. It appears to work, but after loading ADW Launcher I can't find it on my HD. I also reboot after each sideload. It just seems to work for me. You might not have to do it, but I just do it for the heck of it. At any rate here goes:

C:\sideload>adb install ApkBink_NovaLauncher.apk

can't find 'ApkBink_NovaLauncher.apk' to install <<<------ Doesn't work. Have to rename file. See below

C:\sideload>adb install NovaLauncher.apk

4495 KB/s (1592951 bytes in 0.346s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/NovaLauncher.apk

Success

C:\sideload>adb install es_file_explorer_v1_6_2_2.apk <<<--------Downloaded this way; went through with several changes

4130 KB/s (2833758 bytes in 0.670s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/es_file_explorer_v1_6_2_2.apk

Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]

C:\sideload>adb install esfileexplorer.apk

4420 KB/s (2833758 bytes in 0.626s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/esfileexplorer.apk

Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]

C:\sideload>adb install esfileexploerv1622.apk

can't find 'esfileexploerv1622.apk' to install

C:\sideload>adb install es file explorer.apk

too many files specified; only takes APK file and verifier file

C:\sideload>adb install esfileexplorer.apk

can't find 'esfileexplorer.apk' to install

Changed File Name to: ESFile_Explorer.apk from ES File Explorer v1.6.1.5.apk

C:\sideload>adb install ESFile_Explorer.apk

4301 KB/s (2470992 bytes in 0.561s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/ESFile_Explorer.apk

Success

It seems as though you can have only one _ in a file name to get it to work. Or you could probably do one entire file name with no spaces. I just did all of mine this way and it worked.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Sochaux:
Rename the ES File Explorer v1.6.1.5.apk simply to E.apk works fine with me. :cool:
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
You can't do adb install "es file explorer.apk?

BTW, I would recommend just do Google Play Store and install from there if possible, it's much better for managing apps and updating them rather than sideload them all.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
Can we get gapps on nook? !
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
Look at someone0's thread on Google Play Store in this forum. It works.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
I have another update. Thank you to everyone who helped me and a special nod to someone0 for giving me the quotations marks suggestion. Worked like a charm and things are all working fine except Google Play. I did see the thread on how to set that up but I have to say, I'm just not good enough at this point to do that, so for the present time, I'll be sideloading what I need.

Interestingly enough, I could not 'download' anything for the GO Launcher, but I'm pretty sure it's because I don't have Google Play Store working at the present time. That's okay. I'll take them from my .apk backup off my phone as well, so it's all good. A couple more tweaks over the next month as developers work out more of the kinks and I'll be a really happy camper! I made the right decision buying my HD+. Money well spent.

Thanks again everyone!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
No, you only have to enable "UNKNOWN SOURCE" install. Just follow skyhawk21's instruction here. And thanks him, I wouldn't have done Google Play Store without that either.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] freecity:
Is there a microphone on the HD+? B&N rep says no.

Before seeing this post I had been searching for any mention of a microphone on the HD+ spec pages but could find nothing.

When I asked a Barnes & Noble Nook chat representative they said it DOES NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE.

Can those of you that actually own a HD+ confirm the presence or absence of a microphone?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
But I didn't root. All I did was work out the adb install sideload. I'm guessing I have to root to use his instructions from what I can tell. I don't feel like I have the skills to do a true root. Or am I missing something? And I'm still thanking you!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] hwong96:
Slash gear review indicates a microphone for parents to read books for children etc.

http://www.slashgear.com/bn-nook-hd-and-hd-revealed-we-go-hands-on-26249123/

Sent from Nook Color CM10b5 using xda app
[Nook HD, HD+ General] freecity:
Thanks for the response. After a great deal of searching I finally found a specifications page for the HD+, not on the Nook sales page, but on a B&N Developers page. (Why in the world wouldn't they make this easy to find?) It confirms that the B&N Nook chat specialist doesn't know what he's talking about and that there IS a microphone.

Here's the HD+ specifications link:

https://nookdeveloper.barnesandnoble.com/product/nook-device-specs.html
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
My microphone on my HD+ works. I was playing Talking Tom Cat and he heard me. Lol.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Getting root is actually easier than side loading. You only have to unzip and run one command. The rest are already been automated. Yea, but following his guide would be a bit more trouble some.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tech6:
SomeoneO,

I didn't know about the quotes until I was deep into this sideloading and just experimenting with the files. I noticed the simpler the name of the file, the easier it was to sideload. So, I began re-naming the files to see if it would work and it did. Your method is good and I will start using it instead. However, I am really interested in rooting the device, that would be so much easier. I will see if I can understand the instructions well enough to do it. If not, you will be hearing from me! :)

I agree with you about Google Play. I tried sideloading Google Play but it won't work. Do you have a thread or post where you explain how to install it? Is it the URL you furnished on page 23? I would love to get away from this sideloading. It is too much.

Also, in order to access the apps that are sideloaded will I always have to do the volume + apps in order to get to them. Is there a way to get them in the same area as the apps that come on the device?

When you say we can lose everything, you are talking about the apps that have already been installed correct?

Thanks for the help and answers. :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
I tried the search function here, but I'm not finding the zip file for the root. But I did see in his post that one has to take care when they install because if the install goes in the wrong folder, you're back in the dreaded bootloop of death. For now, though a couple of the apps I sideloaded are a bit buggy, overall, I'm happy so I'm not sure I want to take a chance with getting the bootloop and then losing what I've done. I can wait. I'm just so impressed with all of the people who take the time here to develop/investigate/code and how willing everyone is (and patient!) to help.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
He has his own thread.

Sent from my Nook HD+ running Tapatalk
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tool Belt:
41,894 hits on Nook HD topics and still no separate forum? Come on administrators !
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Could it be that 41,000 of those hits are your alone?