yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
To me, I could careless about camera on the tablet. Well, I could careless for two reasons.

1. I don't take pictures or video on the tablet anyway. I have my 5D Mark II and 1D Mark III for that.

2. I generally don't use VoIP or any video chat, and if I were to do that, I would do it on my Note II.

So, to me Nook HD+ is better fit for me than the Kindle HD 8.9 inch. And I don't very like the 7-inch tablet that much.

I wonder though, is the screen pretty similar? Because the earlier report/preview on reputable site are saying the screen on Nook are better than other.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Slender Troll:
Of all things, i would have thought that the HD/HD+ would be running 4.0 by now. But no, when I looked at it at walmart, I found they were running 2.0. Can anyone explain why this is? I mean come on, my color is on 1.4.something, and the color is old.

Motorola Photon 4G
[Nook HD, HD+ General] hwong96:
BN Nook HD/HD+ are on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. You are confusing BN firmware version 2.0~2.04 as the Android OS.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] hanasaseru:
Dead pixels

Anyone else have dead pixel(s) on their HD or HD+? I got my Nook HD four days ago, got root up and running, got everything set up how I wanted it, then noticed one decidedly dead pixel in the lower half of the screen. I'm guessing that this is just bad luck on my part, but just checking in if this is something anyone else has experienced?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Slender Troll:
Ah, that explains it. Thank you.

Motorola Photon 4G
[Nook HD, HD+ General] hwong96:
Take it back and exchange for a new one. Make sure to let it do 8 failed reboots to return to stock firmware (no evidence of rooting). Also check the pixels on the replacement before leaving the store. It happens.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Just wonder, how do u recompile the apk? I tried using the command "apktool b {folder-name} framework-res.apk". For some reason it recompile about 4MB smaller than the original. symlink works for me, but problem is when it boots, it stucks at 99%. This give me no root. And I almost have to figure a way out soon, not sure if I could even reset it. Luckily I have the original in and the modified framework-res.apk set permission to 666, which I could just copy the original over the modified version. This is the only thing I changed. But since I can't recompile, I can't test it.

<color name="group_button_dialog_pressed_holo_dark">#ff323232</color>
<color name="group_button_dialog_focused_holo_dark">#80323232</color>
<color name="group_button_dialog_pressed_holo_light">#ffffffff</color>
<color name="group_button_dialog_focused_holo_light">#80bebebe</color>
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
I found a version of apktool that was modified for ics. I don't even remember where I got it. But it is the only version I have found that works. If I get mine recompiled and it works, I will post it.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tonyp22:
Anyone know which of the freeware video apps currently works best with the HD+? Looking for excelent quality playback and ability to stream from web sources.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Actually, what if we just grab framwork-res.apk from other device, de-compile it, then grab the xml file we need it and merge them(since I'm not sure if simply replace the whole file would break it) and put it into Nook's framework-res and re-compile it back up? I'm not sure if colors.xml is the only thing we need to modify at this point. Maybe we need a themer that can point out to us what we need to modify. I know the bullet selection point in the Perfect Viewer and SuperGenspass's password length options are things that calling those white-on-white dialog box. And it seem that this type of problem only appear as pop-up box.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] sorrowuk:
BS Player
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I say the same.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] TemporalShadows:
For everyone requesting a Nook HD forum, you might find this interesting.

https://twitter.com/temporalshadows/status/274024393397637121

Twitter FTW.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
The problem is recompiling. The values folder ends up getting compiled into resource.arsc, therefore you cannot just copy to the uncompiled apk. That is the file that was missing from your re-compiled version. I am now having trouble too. It did it before, I'm not sure what is different.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Divine_Madcat:
Just out of curiosity, where did XDA announce that they are refusing to make one? Did you ask admin, or are you guessing because one hasn't been made yet. Believe me when I say that I share peoples frustrations ( more than people realize........), but i dont think a lack of forum is an admission that they will not make one.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
If you users appreciate help given by me, verygreen, someone0 and others, please stop badgering Divine_MadCat to open other threads here in Nook Color. This is not a Nook HD forum and he is giving us a break by keeping this open. Just keep pushing him and we will lose this one too.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
And here we go:

http://rootzwiki.com/forum/562-bn-nook-hd/

PS, maybe you should tweet XDA?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] TemporalShadows:
That totally wasn't the point, and I never implied that you don't agree. I'm also not trying to badger anyone, just sharing information.

I'm not here to argue, but since you questioned my wording I'll explain the reasoning. I see no requests being formally rejected, and the only approval comes in the creation of a new forum. Therefore, not creating one after having plenty of requests and time to consider them is the only "refusal" anyone would ever see. That's the last I'm going to say about it out of respect for others, so feel free to disagree, but it's a logical assumption.

---------- Post added at 02:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:55 PM ----------

Thank you - THAT was my point. :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Divine_Madcat:
So, it may or may not help, but I am personally raising the request where I can {I won't say more than that}. No promise, it it is at least something I can do to help..

Stay tuned..

In the mean time, in talking to my leaders, we have a compromise for HD threads in the meantime.. Changes incoming..
[Nook HD, HD+ General] gr8wing:
Exactly, we need to find a home before we loose the small spot we have. I am sure that hounding the powers that be won't do any good since we still don't have spot. We just need to move on and go to a place where we are welcome.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Divine_Madcat:
Again, a reprieve is coming ( at work, so I can't take the time to format a nice post).. People won't be stranded, I promise.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] sangahm:
I'd love to see the HD forum here on XDA, as it has become THE place for this type of discussion IMNHO.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Divine_Madcat:
Everyone, please see my new announcement here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34819554#post34819554

Thanks.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dong1225:
Thank you, Divine_Madcat, for this generous compromise.

When the threads were first closed, I was quite heartbroken and decided to just settle with root and Play store, but this brings back new hope.

Hopefully custom ROM development can take off sometime soon.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] e.mote:
@Divine_Madcat

>So, it may or may not help, but I am personally raising the request where I can {I won't say more than that}. No promise, it it is at least something I can do to help..

Thanks for your understanding and help in accommodating the HD+ folks. I realize mod work is pretty thankless. You always get all the crap and none of the recognition. Then, here's a +1 in the recognition and appreciation column.

HP
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I wonder how those high Thanks Meter number come from?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
By being a member since 2005 and contributing before becoming a mod. That's how you used to qualify for being a mod.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Divine_Madcat:
Yep, pretty much.

But frankly, if i did this to pump up my thanks meter, I would have quit a while ago.

I do this because i love the community, and i love getting to interact with all the awesome people here. Some of my decisions are popular, some aren't, and that is fine either way. In the end, I want the community to be better off once my work is done; if people say thanks for hit the button, well, that much better.

Anyway guys, i appreciate the sentiment, but we should get back on topic... ;)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I don't have a bad intention here posting that, but just saying. that his mod works(posts) did earn him some thanks on the thanks meter. So, saying that. "mod work is pretty thankless" is a poor choice of wording. Sometime you just take a jab at your peer for opening up a hole.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] e.mote:
>"mod work is pretty thankless" is a poor choice of wording. Sometime you just take a jab at your peer for opening up a hole.

I don't equate clicking a Thanks button to saying "thank you, I appreciate your work." The gesture of conveying appreciation should be more than a throwaway mouse click. Perhaps that is the fashion nowaday, and if so, I must have missed the memo. Outmoded thinking? In any case, yes, I do (and did) click on a few Thanks for Divine.

Excuse the sidetracking of the HD+ topic. Some things need to be elaborated.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
About getting back to work, it appear B&N create this white-on-white problem not just in the HD, but Nook Tablet as well. Read more here. I'm still reading through them, on page 3 ATM, still a long way to go. But since that thread was there since last year maybe it will shed us some light on how to fix the issue. But you better find out how to re-compile the apk back first, or this can't be fix.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Taosaur:
On the thoughts/discussion side, I've been loving my HD+ and using it a ton. It feels like a solid upgrade over my old Nook Color and especially makes magazines and comics a great experience. I'm not even too eager to get CM on here, though I'll keep an eye on progress toward full-functioning CM10. I sure wish we could get something like a "recent documents" carousel in CM, showing the last few EPUBs, PDFs, CBR/Zs, and audio/video files accessed independent of the ICS/JB "recent apps."
[Nook HD, HD+ General] ibilln:
Public Service Message

I notice verrygreen and leapinlar are starting to post now on DM's official official hd thread.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] sorrowuk:
Anyone found out how to edit the colors yet?

So that we don't get that white on white problem in certain things.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
Nope. Both someone0 and I are working on it, but no workable solution yet.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
ms-nce

Maybe a themer can take a quick peek and can tell us exactly what to look for, but we are not themer. So, we have to do a lot of research on how to deal with repackaging the apk. Knowing where exactly is the problem is entirely another bucket of problem. And one wrong move we are looking at 30-60 mins of time wasted on boot loop.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
I told you by private message this morning I thought I was going to have to reset to get out of one of my framework-res.apk goofs, well verygreen saved my rear with his new CWM card. 10 minutes and I was back working, all settings, root and everything. Next time (and there will be a next time) I'm sure I will have it going in 5 minutes. That makes me feel a little more adventuresome.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tonyp22:
Ahem (cough cough)... and just what CWM card are we talking about here? :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I suppose that means we can just blast the /system and /data back to the way you have them all setup prior to the goof?

But the way he used it, was that it's basically another kernel w/ ADB support. So he could just load CWM and just sit there, while he use ADB and fixed the goof he messed up prior to the system wiped.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
Look in the development thread. Verygreen posted one this morning. But it is not really functional yet. Like someone0 said, it just intercepts the boot so you can use ADB to fix your /system. I know, that's just what you want, more ADB. But it works.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I think I found what's needed to recompile the framework-res.apk. I downloaded the latest version of APK-Multi-Tool. And instead of using apktool command to de & re-compile, I use the script.bat to do the work. Use option 9 to de-compile. And after you did your editing, I use option 12 to re-compile. When it ask how you want to re-compile, choose option 3, "Create an apk using the original Signature using the keep folder option". Now we need to play with those XML files also. I don't think the PNG files do anything much. I haven't been able to get the result I was looking for either way yet.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] tonyp22:
Every little tool helps as we move forward. Thanks!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I think I have been on the wrong track the whole time. I was looking for a way to make the white text turn black or look for dialog box related. Well, I now notice that most android by default(on stock) have white text on black background. Nook HD+ theme have been on the opposite, it's dominantly have white/light background and many text on black or white with dark shadow. And I think that the reason, "SOME" apps have white on white background is probably because those dev mix and match the local and global theme. So, instead of theme-ing the entire app, or use calling the theme from the Android, it basically say stuff like use the global theme and override it w/ white text. Let me be clear, that's my assumption

So, looking at that, I think to make it work, either we have to recompile the app everytime by rethemeing it right, we can contact those dev and explain to them what went wrong. And we can also re-theme the whole Nook to make it otherwise. The last option are going to take a significant amount of time on us, since we are no themers. And also, this is my first Nook. But we should also contact the devs on those app and see if they still can be reach. It's not entirely their fault either, they are not doing anything wrong w/ their apps, it's like a fault in logic when it put in a different box.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Weo:
Many times the speaker has to be broken in (used for a day or two) on many devices before the it reaches it's full volume. This is normal for new speakers in general...especially ones designed for small enclosures.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] r1c47:
DO you guys recommend to use the "skip oobe" method to use it if I plan to root or is it irrelevant?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
It's kinda irrelevant. But that's how I use mine. I probably should say that if you intend to use the Nook HD with any B&N services then you probably don't want to use "skip OOBE" because those services won't be available for you under that mode. But if you intend to use Google GAPPS and other Google services or maybe Amazon's exclusively, then it's very doesn't matter.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] IDtheTarget:
I'm using MX Player, and it looks great. I rip my movies from my DVDs and Blu Rays, then encode them with H.264 using HandBrake. MX Player plays them just fine with their "Hardware Decoder".
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PerlAddict:
Has anyone attempted getting the old Nook Color/Tablet "AppManager" app working on this so we can add sideloaded apps to the stock B&N home screen? I loaded up the .apk, but when I ran it, it just came up with a blank list of apps.

Would really love to have that functionality if anyone gets a bright idea on how to recreate that feature!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
Has anyone figured out how to put a shortcut for the b&n reader on a different launcher, I would like to be able to go back to a book I was reading without having to start the nook launcher...

Thanks,
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Have you try the Library app? It should be there to access your Nook stuff w/o switching launcher. Use that as shortcut. If all else fail, you can try Nook app from Google Play Store.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
My library app showed when I first installed my launcher, but disappeared shortly after that. Fortunately, my launcher, adw ex lets me add custom shortcuts and library is there under activities.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] lkmiller:
Try tapping the B&N recent drawer button in the lower right corner.

You can actually change that into a Reading Now button. Go to All Settings > Applications > Home, then uncheck Show my Recent Drawer under Quick Corner Action. Also just noticed that Recent Drawer is an app in the app drawer of my launcher. So you could make shortcut to that.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Windsor1959:
Thanks for the tip. I also use ADW, and I was able to create that custom shortcut for the library.

I also installed Button Savior to help me get around. It works well on my HD.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] jeffhall318:
The Nook HD+ has a microphone and has a sound recorder built-in to the hidden apps menu.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I haven't use ADW in years. I have been using Go Launcher and switch to Nova recently.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
What hidden apps menu? How do we get to that?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I'm using Nova Launcher and I can see both Sound Recorder and Library. There is no need to do anything. I guess that's why I stop using ADW for a long time now.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
I can see them in adw too. I was just wondering what hidden menu he was talking about.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] krim1985:
HELP! Root NOOK HD Tablet 2.0.4

Hello everyone :)

In new here and also to nook HD user. i have been reading a lot tuts and guides of "how to rook nook tablet" but at this moment i cant find one that mathces "how to rook Nook HD under software version 2.0.4"

Thats why i would like to request you help, is there any guide, that shows how to Root / Install Android on my Nook HD tablet?

Im running

Windows 7 Ultimate x64

NOOK HD Version 2.0.4

Thanks a lot for your time and patience. i will really apreciate any help.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
There have been reports that all the root & gapps methods works on HD just as well as HD+. But we didn't say HD because we don't own one and we can't test them. But from the look of it both HD & HD+ use the same OS, so all the TuTs should work the same way. While I still kept mine at 2.0.0, people also saying that they can still do those mods on the 2.0.4 also. There are guarantee that these methods will work on the future upgrade.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] krim1985:
Thanks a lot for replying someone0.

Could you please provide me a guide of how to install android or create a root on nook HD/HD+ , im really confused atm cuz i have read tons of tutorials.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] leapinlar:
You can look at my guide written for the HD+, but I'm sure it is applicable to the HD and works on 2.0.4. See my HD+ tips thread linked in my signature.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] lostorbit:
The same guide still applies to 2.0.4. I just went through the process two days ago as soon as I received my HD+ with no issues.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
From the APPS page on nook, hold down vol up and press on "Apps" at top enter of screen, hold for 2 sec. Its a little flakey...
[Nook HD, HD+ General] CrispyCritter:
While I do agree that the N7 / N10 are attractive options, the lack of expandable storage via a microSD card was the deal-breaker for me. I went with the Nook HD+ 32 GB.. and couldn't be happier. I side-loaded Nova Launcher Prime and followed someone0's rooting and google play store instructions, and I'm doing just fine.. I'm of course anxiously awaiting some custom ROMs for it.. (Again, if anyone needs a "guinea pig", I'd be happy to help out and bug hunt for them. -- Just shoot me a PM)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dbh369:
I agree, for me, best combo price, expansion, screen res, and functionality was the HD+32. I just tether my nook when I need OTA access and otherwise it will pick up a Wifi no problem. Only think I wish was that I could share books, etc. after I've read them. I've rooted and installed lots of content from google and amazon now too. So I guess I don't actually need a new rom, but CM 10 would be fun!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Divine_Madcat:
/DM wonders how he can drop a hint about good news without actually saying anything...hmm...
[Nook HD, HD+ General] sorrowuk:
So a nook hd forum is being created ? :P
[Nook HD, HD+ General] babblin5:
So what you're not saying is...

Somebody has CM10 running on this? :rolleyes:
[Nook HD, HD+ General] r1c47:
I've a question about rooting on the nook HD/+.

I know that if you modify the /system/ folder items in any way shap or form it will get factory reset. I'm assuming that you can only modify that folder only if you have root access.

So my question is(if possible) can I root it, install the launcher, gapps, g_something to enable play access, and block OTA and then after that *somehow* unroot it so that if I happen to install any app from the play store it won't be able to have write access to /system/?

Does un/root work like that or am I misinformed?

I'm merely trying to root/enable play store for my mother's nook HD, so I'm just wondering if with those steps I might be able to just give it back to her after doing all that and not have to worry about her coming to me one day saying that the nook isn't working right anymore.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I'm not sure there is a need to do that. At least on my root method, there is already a superuser app. If you don't want any app to have root acces then don't grant them root access. I believe the exception to that would be something like google playstore that always have root access and never ask for superuser priviledge to install any system app. Otherwise just keep saying no should keep you safe. Most apps don't ever touch /system anyway.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] roustabout:
I think deleting the su binary from the symlink that /system/sbin points to would effectively remove root.

It sounds like the poster would like to give as a gift a nice device that can download safe apps - like what a nonrooted phone user can get from the Play store, and for that I'd

- root

- install sqlite

- enable unknown sources

- block OTA

- tie to a google account

- delete su after testing. (but be ready to put it back in for maintenance, etc.)

- give to recipient.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
No, that's not the only thing. superuser app have to be remove also. I guess I have to make time and write about this. It seem people don't understand this.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] lkmiller:
I have a Nook HD version 2.0.4 and I can confirm that what is posted here for the HD+ works for the HD with 2.0.4 too. I highly recommend looking at Nook HD+ Stock Root User Tips from LeapinLar. He has gathered all the info and links to the threads you need there.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] aeturnus77:
I use an app called xShortcut Free and it allowed me to create some shortcuts if i knew the process that gets run. I have a shortcuts directly to the Nook home, the b&n shop, and the library that I created.

for example, my nook store shortcut has this data:

target component package: com.bn.nook.shop

target component class: com.bn.nook.shop.WebStorefrontActivity

using that data, and that xShortcut app, i can create a shortcut with a custom icon if i so choose, and create the link to my desktop. I'm currently using Nova, but i had it working on Nova, GO, and Zeam.

I forget how I figured out the target datas i listed, but I'm sure I could figure it out again if needed. Others here could probably tell you off the top of their head tho :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] madsquabbles:
you didn't pay a lot for that muffler?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Windsor1959:
Nova can do this without the extra app. I think ADW can, too. Long press on the home screen, choose shortcuts, then activities. You may need some trial and error, but it's all there.