yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
The good news is that 2.0.2 isn't permanant. I factory reset it back to 2.0.0 somehow.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] meteorrock:
Thanks for your help and your time on unlocking that bootloader for us <verygreen>. I inspire to be that good someday :) Will keep lurking and learning. And your work with the kernels for CM7, I looked over that code on the github, very nice.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] les02jen17:
It's looking like this thread just became the unofficial thread to talk about development for the Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets. Can I humbly ask for your suggestions guys? What would you guys like me to add on the OP? Should I also change the thread's name or something? I'd like to help as best as I can, in any way possible. I've been thinking of getting a Nook HD myself, but wasn't sure that it'll get the same treatment as the Nook Color had...but now, it looks like it would. :)

Also, it was really good news that Barnes and Noble decided to expand in the UK...where my mom is. :D She "says" she's going to get me a Nexus 4 at CarphoneWarehouse as a gift for the holidays. I was also waiting for the Nexus 7 + 3G (32GB) to be released there (I think it would just sell for 200-249 pounds in the UK) but I just saw that the Nook HD is ready for pre-order at 159 pounds...the kind of price my Mom wouldn't think twice about buying (she even went and scolded me once when I neglected to tell her about the firesale of HP Touchpads at 99 pounds back then). In any case, if I can get the Nook HD, I'll do my best to contribute in some way. :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Depending on how sophisticated the users are and how much deals B&N and Amazon get from the publishing and media company, Amazon maybe a better deals because Nook still lacks a lots of non-book contents, especially apps. I have come across a few people that originally look at the Nook HD and then later prefer the Nook HD+ instead. That said, I personally prefer just getting a Nook HD+ and a Galaxy Note II (phablet) and be done with it.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tschumi:
With sideloading already in hand and rooting /roming in the (hopefully near) future, the HD+ just became my next tablet. I only have to find out a way to buy it and have it shipped to greece.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] smatticus:
OTA updates are USUALLY for performance tweaks and improvements. sometimes they'll sneak in a few security patches to block the modders (like the 1.4.1 update for nook tablets killing the ability to side load apps from unknown sources), but from my experience with the hd/hd+'s, the 2.0.2 update has largely fixed the software/performance bugs. Since they automatically update when you register them, i never experienced how bad 2.0.0 was supposed to be according the reviews i read from engadget and the verge, but i don't see any of the things they had a problem with. As to whether this was used to patch security flaws i cant say.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
I have a really stupid question, but has anyone tried loading the .apks they have onto an SD card and side loading that way just off the card? I'm no programmer, so I don't know. I'm just asking. I really want root, but ran my Nook Tablet from the SD card. I have all my Play Store apps on that and just wondered if anyone who is way, WAY better than me might have tried that. I'd hate to try and brick my HD+. That's my worry.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] e.mote:
I noted that neither the HD nor HD+ has a micro-USB port, but a proprietary port. Does either come with a cable to connect to the PC? If not, how would you do adb commands?

Edit: Just read HD+ specs on B&N site, and it says "connecting to the computer" so I assume a cable is included.

Follow-up questions:

. Would HD+ (or HD) charge when connected to PC?

. Can someone provide the charging (output) specs on the HD or HD+ power adapter?

TIA.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
HD+ won't charge from the computer. At least, that's what the documentation that came with mine says. The cable has the proprietary plug on one end and a USB plug on the other. The A/C plug is just like the Tablet and Color were, plugs into the outlet with a slot for the USB. So you can go from the A/C to the computer/laptop, but you can only charge from the A/C. AND, it only charges from the A/C that came with it, no other, again, like the Tablet and Color.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] e.mote:
@Tigrisan

Can you provide the output specs on the AC adapter? B&N claimed that the 30-pin connector was to provide faster charging (than micro-USB); I'd like to find out if that's true.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] darthcircuit:
Output is 5.1 volts at 2 amps
[Nook HD, HD+ General] mpeg3s:
I bought a Nook HD+ yesterday. The Nook OS version is 2.02.

My Review:

Hardware: 8

Pro - nice overall hardware with great screen

Cons - proprietary data/HDMI port, wait for HDMI cables with hope of simultaneous charging, no duel band Wifi, Battery non-removable

Software: 2

Android OS is not 4.1 & no access to task manger, no DLNA, DIVX or MKV HD support. Browser SUCKs whatever it is, no Flash, no JAVA, and likes to crash that's not cookie friendly.

Freezing occurs after sleeping.

Multiple times the web browser has crashed and the only option is to restart the NOOK. Browser has no copy/paste/cut.

Cons - no store Apps or custom ROMs available yet. This tablet has no purpose other than an expensive Ereader with that its average.

The PDF Ereader also cuts a minimum of 1 & 1/2 inches off the screen. No full screen!

PDF EReader: 5

Now my purchase is dependent on if there is a ROM within 10 days from now.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
Output on mine which is the HD+ is 5.0V=1.9A. The battery was at 50% when it arrived. Still took almost 3 hours to charge.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] smatticus:
major software issues were fixed with the 2.0.2 update, have you updated? the browser is not safari, as far as i can tell it's just the stock android browser with tabs (and there IS copy/paste), if you want browser options you can download the dolphin broswer or puffin from the nook shop or just use adb to install chrome or firefox. if you want flash just download the plugin from the shop, it's in there. pretty sure java is included too since this IS android we're talking about. my web browser has never crashed like it used to on my nook tablet. as for divx and mkv, just download the apk for mx video player and use adb to install it, it plays EVERYTHING and it's free. also, not many android tablets have jelly bean, if you want JB you should get a major android tablet like the transformer infinity or nexus 7. not sure why you would drop around $300 for something you don't like when you can easily try it out in a store BEFORE you buy it.

Anyway custom roms/roots/bootable sd cards are almost certainly on the way just like they were for the nook tablet. just relax, and in the meantime read up on using adb to install apps to your nook. the discussion thread i used is over on this page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1968489&page=1 the whole process can take some time if you don't have any of the sdks downloaded yet, but once you're up and running you just grab an apk, type a command and BOOM there you go.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] mpeg3s:
Well it's not the latest Firefox or Chrome. What ever in the hell it is CRAP. As for waiting I rather do that with a China 4.1 tablet that's cheaper.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I'm not sure, but I think Nook block the local apk sideloading, you have to use adb to install apk I think. But now that we have root, that maybe possible. I haven't try though.

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The cable is included in the box, 30 pins similar to the apple one, the charger is USB 5V 2A, so I assume normal PC that don't give 2A USB port won't work.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] IDtheTarget:
Actually, it WILL play MKV if they're H.264. I just watched The Avengers that I ripped from a bluray. However, to watch them you have to copy them onto the Nook HD+ and then go to the Gallery app and open it that way. If you just go to "Library" and touch the .MKV file, it won't open. I haven't tried divx, because I just do MKV.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] mpeg3s:
Didn't try that. But the Nook interface is poor. I don't see away to copy files from the sdcard.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] madsquabbles:
just like every other tablet, it'll charge off of usb 2.0 if the screen is off or the device itself is off, just rather slowly as you should expect. great if you're in a pinch.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Tigrisan:
Hope you're right. I never could get the Nook Tablet to charge from my laptop. Even after 12 hours, the battery stayed at the level it was at when I plugged it in. Eventually, I'd like to find a car charger for it, but I imagine that's a long way off...
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
OK, I'm been trying like crazy to get the nook drivers installed on my XP system. It keep connecting me with a usb drive, and no with adb composite interface. I've followed directions here: https://nookdeveloper.zendesk.com/e...loper-start-up-guide#_Install_Android_Drivers and further below in 4.6 where the composite interface can be 'forced' but no go. It just won't connect to my HD+. Anybody have some other ideas? I'd like to sideload...
[Nook HD, HD+ General] madsquabbles:
while setting up adb on my nhd+ i went fron 80 to 83.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
have you enable the adb on the nook yet? You have to enable the adb first, the hook up the cable and then right click on the device and then update the drivers.

btw, as a side note, i tried installing superuser, and it seem to take it, but everytime the nook get reboot it factory reset. It seem the nook look up the stuff that on the device and it get pissed off when it see stuff like that.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
Yes I enabled ADB, I wasn't even getting a device at first, but deleted USB mass storage and got it to show in 'other devices'. (BTW, plugging in mounts a drive where I can load files even tho other devices are not installed) When I click on MTP or BNVT600 and try to install the driver, message is that the driver won't help with that device. Thanks.

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Similar here, but very slow. The wall plug is much faster.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] DizzyDen:
About 4 times faster.... 500 mAmp USB.... 1.9 Amp Stock Transformer.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Just making sure, when upgrading the driver, you pick "Browse my computer for driver software" then "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer", then I uncheck the "Show compatible hardware", and click "Have Disk".

Browse to the driver folder and try install. When in doubt, reboot both the device and the PC, then try adb again.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] docfreed:
Sideloading Works Well...

but it's a PITA to actually get apps to show (press volume + etc...). I sideloaded ES File Manager using ADB commands.

Can anyone figure out how to get the sideloaded apps to show in the apps drawer? On the Nook Color all you used to have to do was reboot and they appeared.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
Yep, still not working, I get android composite device (code 10) and Other Device/MTP which won't take the driver (not for your hardware). Show compatible isn't an options for me...
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
Yep, still not working, I get android composite device (code 10) and Other Device/MTP which won't take the driver (not for your hardware).

edit 2: By installing google USB driver/android adb device, then uninstalling usb mass storage device I was able to get it to suggest Androind composite device along with "Other" devices, but still no love on the adb devices command. I deleted the Android ADB interface from the google USB drivers for this last screen cap.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] r1c47:
I have a question about installing apps.

I read that it cannot install apps from untrusted sources but you can install them through "abd", If I install for example ES file manager and then open an apk with it, will the apk install?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
Probably not. On the stock Nook Color, if you try to install an apk, the app installer from stock tries to do it and since it can figure out it did not come from B&N, it deletes it. You need the package installer app from android and unknown sources enabled.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] darthcircuit:
I've looked in the settings, and this option is hidden. Is there any ways of enabling Unknown Sources from the shell through abd?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] roustabout:
I was not able to get ADB working until I set up the adb_usb.ini file. Since then, it's been flawless, Don't know if the poster who's having a hard time has got that ini set up or not?

App drawer: after NC release 1.4 or so, the app drawer stopped showing non-BN apps. My workaround for the HD+ is to install a launcher and use that. I use anycut to have a shortcut to launching the Nook Home app, which is otherwise invisible if you choose to default to your own launcher when you hit the N button. I have read here that it is possible to get all apps to come up by hitting volume up and a second button?

Non-BN apps: as of now, the only way to install them is via ADB. Access to the hidden settings or modifying the system otherwise is only possible if you root, but as of now if you root, on your next reboot the device resets itself. I suppose I could set up Titanium while rooted and just be ready to restore everything, but for now I'm happy just to sideload and not keep a restore on an SDcard, because for my unit, the SD card randomly needs rechecking regularly, and slows the device down a lot.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] RE687:
I attempted to install an apk via Dropbox but I got an error saying "For security reasons only apps from the Nook Shop could be installed“. I thought it would of been a backdoor but alas no.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolfy1664:
is there any mod that makes the ring tones any louder on this blumin phone x10i it stupid i can just about hear it can some one please advise

before i sell it:confused:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vichoh:
Which rom are you using?

Did you try with another one's?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ricsko:
try DSP Manager out. it wont make a miracle, but your phone will be a bit louder. plus there are other functions of it which can be useful for you. (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=795233)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolfy1664:
I just want my speaker to be louder, dont use BT so don't care about that part of it, just wanna make ringtones actually noticeable since when my phones laying on its back I can barely hear my phone ringing... I'm not much into using EQ's and what not but with a little guidance I think I'll be alright... Thanks..
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
hello i was just wondering is there any way i can install recovery manually through root explore?...im running markphytons final ics on stock kernel locked bl on an R800i and no automated way of installing it is working i tried xparts from the market and other programs cant remember..i did some research and i did found a way but it wasnt recovery for ics but for stock gb..some help would be appreciated

thanks
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spatinator:
In x-parts is a button called ''choose alternative cwm''. There you can install cwm for ics
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
Mate belive me I tried everything including that and it says it worked and then when I try to boot in recovery it does nothing no blue light no nothing
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spatinator:
The ''boot in recovery" doesnt work, it just reboots the phone. you need to press any key at sony Ericsson logo
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
Tride that doesn't work...iv just decided to go back to gb again ha
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
[FREE][GAME][Brain & Puzzle][2.2+] Pick Lock FREE

Hi guys,

Here is my new brain game Pick Lock.

:cool::cool:Google Play link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.co.uk.dotstudio.PickLockFREE

The goal of this game is to match the target pattern using two actions - translation and rotation. The levels are generated randomly, so the player will face different challenges every time the game is started. The player needs to think ahead like in a game of chess. There is always a 'Key' button available, which shows a possible solution. Please read the 'Rules'. If the players hit wrong button there is an 'Undo' button, which goes one move back, and 'Init' button that clears the board. The 'Key' button is available only when the board is clear. The game features an original background music composed by Yordan Velichkov. The game does not have any competitive goals, but offers a relaxing atmosphere for players that want to exercise their minds. The free version features 30 levels with solutions starting from 1 to 4 moves.

:):)Online web version of the game:

Play Pick Lock

:p:pA short YouTube game play movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZi3dYaoOJM

[YOUTUBE]jZi3dYaoOJM[/YOUTUBE]

And some screenshots:

Any feedback will be great appreciated!!!
[Android Apps and Games] tjeannin:
This app is looking great but isn't the logic behind the game too simple ?
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
hi man,

thanks for feedback. yes the logic is simple in terms of user input. the resulted combinations are hundreds of thousands and that feature pleases me - simple input with complex results.
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
New update (1.0.2) is available now. The rules are described better, as suggested.
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
guys, are the levels too easy or too difficult? i was thinking about unlocking the moderate difficulty button and present 30 more random levels with 5 moves solutions.
[Android Apps and Games] playrock:
downloaded the game and played a bit. lots of fun!
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
Hi guys,

I just decided to unlock all levels of the game and released version 1.0.3. Now 90 levels that are generated randomly every time you start the game are available. I hope that will bring more fun and downloads.

Thanks for the encouragement!
[Android Apps and Games] Hotfingers:
Love this game

Hi @dotstudio,

First impression - I love this game.

It's pretty, and clever.

The 1st few levels look too easy, but then when I tried medium I was confused by the puzzle...

So I went back to the beginning, and started moving through the levels quicker.

After finding that the 1st concept is introduced really slowly, I'm enjoying the way new concepts are introduced after that.

Totally love this game. :cyclops:

Thanks for giving it to us :D
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
Thanks @Hotfingers,

I was thinking of a reward system, where the user will have 1 key at the begining which can be used once to reveal a solution of one level and then will disappear. A new key will be obtained if the user solves a level with the exact or less number of moves the solution requires. So one can obtain 90 keys for all levels + 1 key that is given initially for total of 91 keys max. Of course that means that I need to also keep score and introduce some competitive goals...

Btw, thanks XDAdevelopers for the review of my game!!!
[Android Apps and Games] Geggan:
The game sound like fun but unfortunatley it does not work on my OneX with CM10.

I get to the loading screen but the the app closes down.
[Android Apps and Games] sh3ll2:
Graphic is incredible! Great work!
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
@Geggan I hope i will have more experience in the future to solve that kind of issues. If you still want to try the game it has a web version http://www.dotstudio.co.uk/game/
[Android Apps and Games] sh3ll2:
The graphics is amazing!
[Android Apps and Games] kansu_makugen:
Really a great game! I like it! If the game would remember the last level I played it would be perfect. :)
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
Thanks!

I plan to make Save Game, Load Game and New Game, where New Game will generated new levels and Load/Save will be able to store one/current game.
[Android Apps and Games] CataVlad:
awsome app Dot! thank you for having done it :)

took me few minutes to figure out the way to control the board, since i havent initially read the rules :P but its all great now and my brain's enjoying the app :)

one more thanks for for your time and work!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] alexx_za:
Hi, i'm running CM10 and this app just force closes. any advise ?
[Android Apps and Games] Hotfingers:
Hi alexx,

Also running CM10 and the app works OK. I think it depends on your handset.

The few CM10 versions I know are still "under development" - so maybe you can hold out a bit until yours gets a bit more stable..?

(I know CM10 is so fast compared to CM9 that no-one wants to go back after tasting 10)

Also you can try different kernels to see which ones make your phone more stable..?

Finally you can ask your CM10 team if they will test this app for you to see what's going wrong. If your CM10 is still under development this should not upset the team too much.

good luck :)
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
I still dont have the experience to give any advise on that issue. Since you are the second one that reports issues with CM10 I guess I have to put that in the app description.
[Android Apps and Games] tyfoxx:
[Awesome

cant wait to try it.
[Android Apps and Games] mtbsoft.:
Sorry mate, looks great but the Adobe Air requirement is a sure-fire non-starter for me.
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
I will use other means in the future, but for now that is the only way I can present my ideas to you, guys
[Android Apps and Games] dorack_uk:
Works great on my Incredible S (project X).

Unfortunately, my brain does not....

Really like it though, nice one!
[Android Apps and Games] coldsun15:
will try this game now...although not exactly thrilled about having to install adobe air to play it...

Will give my impressions later, but it does look very promising! (hope you get rid of the adobe air requirement soon)

Coldsun15
[Android Apps and Games] mtbsoft.:
Tried the web version, definitely want to play the non-Air version when you can. Go for it mate.
[Android Apps and Games] alexx_za:
Thanks Hotfingers,

Yea sorry for got to mention I'm using HTC One X with stock kernel. I've tried NCX and Franco kernels. but still having the same problem. will try faux123's kernel and let you guys know.
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
Guys,

Should I add the New Game/Continue Game and some scoring, or I should try to do the game with no Adobe Air requirement?
[Android Apps and Games] CataVlad:
well, i'd vote for NO AIR requirement. if it aint that hard to achieve.

another great feature would be CREATE YOUR OWN LOCK :P if the key is automaticaly generated and not previously introduced by someone for a finit number of locks already stored in the game. and if it aint that hard to implement.

btw, who conceives the "keys" for those locks?? i think i found a more simple one than that offered to one of the locks :) the lock had only one diamond, right in the center, oriented downwards. the key had and X shape solution, but its more easily if u use up and down diamonds ;) .... if u can try that, of course! thats y i was suggesting a CREATE OWN LOCK option. and not only for that.

INSPIRATION AND A CLEAR MIND TO ALL OF YOU! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Hotfingers:
Sorry to be different, but I'd like the continue game option.

Don't mind using adobe air because DroidWall stops it from accessing the internet.

My general advice would be to decide about adobe early on. If you want to remove it, then earlier is better. There will be less work than later on.

So even though I prefer the new features, it is probably better to take air out first, then you get more people playing your game.
[Android Apps and Games] dotstudio:
The code that generates the solutions has some flaws. I will fix that in the next release this week so that an N moves solution will really be an N moves solution. But for now I don't have a code that can solve a lock presented by the user in a timely manner.