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[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Nook Glow USB ADB Driver

OK I have taken the liberty of building a quick driver mod to support your nook through USB. It works for me. First you need to have the android SDK if you don't already (sure you do but just in case ;)).

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Make sure you tick to install the android USB driver when the SDK is installed.

Browse to extras\google\usb_driver in your SDK folder (wherever you put it) and replace android_winusb.inf with my file:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13673492/android_winusb.inf

Next go to C:\Users\your_user_account\.android and replace adb_usb.ini with my file:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13673492/adb_usb.ini

In device manager, point google ADB driver to this and hopefully that should get you set up!

To test type

adb devices

Its working if you get something like this:

* daemon not running. starting it now on port ____ *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
[YOUR NOOK] device

And then try

adb install app_of_your_choice.apk

Raynes if you could test for me please. Thanks.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Overclock kernel disables glowlight for me. Am I the only one? Can someone else test this please (but backup first) to perhaps save me time looking into it?
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Multitouch works now! Only issue is that it disables the glowlight.
[Nook Touch General] smerrett:
loney01843, quite happy to try this out but need a steer to the best instructions on how to do it as I'd be pushing my comfort zone a little! Could you also let us new kids know how to get the fast screen working?

You're making great progress and I'm very grateful for your leadership on this thread. I don't know if this breaches the "keep it clean" policy of the thread but I'd like to register my hopes for UK NSTG capabilities: Sync calendar (such as aCalendar) and contacts (such as within K9) with google calendar & contacts. Have been looking at some other threads which discuss this topic (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6472313&postcount=674 and http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428040&page=2) and also tried again with installing google Play to set up my account (Install failed missing shared library) but nothing seems to work on UK NSTG (at least for me!). If anyone knows how to do this on UK NSTG I'd be v.grateful.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
OK so after lots of testing, you WILL NOT have glowlight functionality if you flash any kernel atm so no need for anyone else to test. I am unable to de-compile the the uImage kernel (if anyone knows a way, please let me know how although I think its impossible) so i'm afraid I can't make the necessary changes until we get source code so this part of the project will be put on hold until source is released.

Its fine to request capabilities. It does not breach thread rules because it is constructive and lets me know what work I can do to improve the UK nook. What I don't want is people expressing their "disappointment" or other such moans! This device was officially launched on monday 29th. Thats 4 days ago. I have other unrelated projects on the go at the same time and I don't even have access to the source code yet!

Sync calendar and contacts are a good idea! Also, I am going to look into getting gmail working soon.

I will keep you posted on developments.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Soon we should have SC :)
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Android ID in framework.jar

I need to find out what files need to be changed to allow a proper Android ID to generate in framework.jar. If I can find out what to edit, I can modify my framework, and upload. This will allow the nook to run google apps such as gmail, calendar etc..

Its my first time trying to navigate through this file and time would be saved if someone knows where to go.

So this is a call out to anyone who knows where to look. Until then, here is a copy of an untouched framework.jar from 1.2.0

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13673492/framework.jar

Right! Back to the search :eek:
[Nook Touch General] Woody:
^^^ This. You guys are doing fine and really making extensive leaps with this device. Kudos and keep up the good work.

@OP, I suggest you gather all your information in this thread and make a thread in Dev with a succinct OP and leave this thread for discussion.
[Nook Touch General] Raynes:
loney, thanks so much for that, but I've run into a few problems, I really want to try it. But yesterday I decided I wanted to install another android package for some reason. Now everytime I attempt to install my nook gets stuck on starting up screen, and I have to recover. It's a real headache.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
How did you install? What is it? Do you have a backup? I need more details please.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
I will when the nook UK source code is out because then I can start a complete project. At the moment i'm just using this thread to let people who want to try things crack on and get some of the initial testing done. Hopefully soon for the source code!
[Nook Touch General] Raynes:
vage

I installed using clockwork recovery and I don't have a backup.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
What did you install?

If you dont have a backup and are still stuck try this: (this will wipe your nooks internal data)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1289233&highlight=restore

Then make a backup using this and try again:

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...-and-restore-nook-glow-and-nook-simple-touch/

I hope this helps!
[Nook Touch General] Raynes:
Sorry for omitting that information, I installed XU and beta5, but to no avail. The recovery file has a broken link, but I already found a working one elsewhere, possibly an older version.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Really? Link works for me. Anyway, glad you fixed it!

A backup is important as until we get source code a lot of installs are gonna be hit and miss!
[Nook Touch General] rockmonkey1973:
i went into argos today and the nook is not exempt from the money back 30 day policy so it can be returned if bought which is helpful to know. however i will wait until you come up with the fixes that will allow us to install the no refresh and multi touch hacks. these hacks and gmail would be me about sorted but as i said i will hold off buying one until you have confirmed them working (because it appears you my friend are the only bod in here with the skills required to code android). i wish you luck mate and will happily buy you a beer if you can get it all fixed up and running.
[Nook Touch General] smerrett:
rockmonkey1973, just in case it helps your decision making I have got my gmail and hotmail coming in to K9 mail nicely. Having watched the youtube videos of REALLY blinky screens before the no refresh app is turned on and they go smooth, I am pleasantly surprised with the UK NSTG screen as it doesn't appear that blinky too me. I have flick note and gReader (Google Reader) working well and I can use IM+ to "text" my android contacts on Google Talk, either on my home wifi or tethered by a hotspot on my phone (obviously could use my phone to message them but am more likely to be looking at my NSTG). Currently trying to work out a way of getting some sort of security/password for the screensaver as there's pretty unrestricted access to my email account at the moment!

Leaving the big things like linking google accounts to device to the real modders around here though!
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
@smerrett thanks for your work. Glad to know that K9 works. Thanks for posting your test results with norefresh.

Thanks rockmonkey1973. At least people can have 30 days of confidence when buying this device to mod. Oh, and thanks for the incentive.

I'll check in after the weekend to update you all on my progress.
[Nook Touch General] smerrett:
Today I have learned how to use the adb shell function in the command prompt to put a PIN (4 numbers on a keypad, just like iPhone) on BOTH the startup and screensavers. Followed Renate NST's instructions at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1848962 and would be happy to add more detail for any newbies who haven't used the adb command prompt but have managed to follow loney's instructions on how to connect to you NSGT from the command prompt.

This gives me great confidence to keep and use my Flick Note, IM+ and K9 as I know that someone would find it reasonably difficult to pick up my NSTG and read private info/send messages/look for my passwords to the vital accounts which these apps access!

Also managed to change the screensaver pictures to ones I actually like seeing (somehow makes this feel less like B&N's device and more like mine) and also have included a

text line in the picture with my email address and an offer of a reward

if I lose my NSTG and someone finds my it. No guarantees that I'll see it again but with a password and offer of a reward I think the odds are highly increased. Plus, I doubt most people would think that a NSTG does anything more than read books. Credit for the idea to add my contact details must go to a Lifehacker contributor in one of their discussions on tips for USB flash drives (they used a "if found read me for reward.txt" file). Can't post a link or name as the Lifehacker website is still in "Hurricane resilience" mode. Any other newbies who want to do the UK NSTG custom screensaver, please shout and I'll describe what I did.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Excellent work my friend! This is very useful for the security of our devices.
[Nook Touch General] smerrett:
Until a contacts/calendar fix is found I have found a work-around for calendar. In Opera mobile, log in to the google calendar website. Select the mobile version and click "day" view (as opposed to month) which makes the month view disappear. The screen now has your agenda for today on. You can add and remove your calendars in settings. You can also flick to different days with the little left/right arrows on the webpage or get the month view back to navigate over larger time differences. Then I clicked the bookmark star in the Opera browser address bar and selected the option to stick a bookmark on the homescreen, just like your calendar app would be! I love NSTG!
[Nook Touch General] johnjtaylor:
Hi Guys,

Another new UK owner here. I'm no dev, but I am an incorrigible tinkerer. Just to save anyone else the trouble, don't bother trying to copy apk's into the \data\apps directory and reboot to install them - that just gets you into a boot-loop and you need to do a full restore!

John
[Nook Touch General] johnjtaylor:
Further to my last... if you copy the 2 "tinynoot" zips into your root directory then if you get stuck in a boot loop you can simply boot to clockwork recovery and then do a factory reset rather than a full restore. You need to reinstall tinynoot but it's better than starting from scratch.

John
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Hello all, hope you had a good weekend!

Thanks John, good point.

I still recommend everyone does a full backup stored on your computer with the nook in a good working rooted condition as well as a completely stock backup.

This week I am hoping for some source code through from B&N. Then the fun really starts!

Keep an eye out people!
[Nook Touch General] stelph:
Im glad I stumbled across this post as I am just about to pull the trigger on buying a touch nook from Argos and I had thought there wouldn't be any difference between it and the US version of which there are so many posts around about.

So if I understand the messages that have been posted before, is this summary correct?

- The UK touch nook has the software version 1.2.0 which is specific to the UK (not the US)

- Tinynooter works for both the glowlight and standard nook touch

- Installing apps from Amazon is borked ATM so you have to use adb shell to install .apk's

- Changing the kernal of the nook touch glowlight disables the light (i.e. if you install no refresh or another overclocking app)

- no refresh works

As I am a complete beginner with this (i have experience with SSH into my iPhone with jailbreaks and the like so should be able to pick it up quickly), I assume loney01843's guide on post 17 is the best to follow? What .apk's have people tried that worked (ideally id like the kindle app to work, and then any games to keep me entertained if I get bored of reading, the PS app looks very cool for example but I believe that fast mode would be needed so will have to wait till the source code comes out and someone is able to update everything!)

Thanks!
[Nook Touch General] smerrett:
Hi Stelph, I can answer for my particular case. Got my NSTG on preorder from Argos.

- Software 1.2.0

- Tinynooter worked for me

- App install from Amazon, 1Mobile and Opera Mini browser app markets didn't work for me (either a "parse error" or "not enough space" message)

- Haven't tried changing the kernel (unless installing no-refresh counts as a kernel change). No-refresh install did NOT disable Glowlight for me.

- I hope my post on no-refresh wasn't misleading: I installed it and didn't notice a huge difference in performance - it certainly didn't give the smooth screen that the Youtube videos show BUT I also don't think the standard screen refresh rate is as blinky as those videos show BEFORE no-refresh is turned on. I am quite happy to live with the refresh rate that is present. I have since done a factory restore and NOT installed no-refresh this time. I can't be sure because I can't compare side-by-side but I think that my first set-up, WITH no-refresh installed, was slightly better than the current set-up. However, it isn't so good that I have bothered to install it again...

Apps which have worked well (adb installed and remained stable) - I have left apk name so you can search for them more easily:

Internet browser: Opera_Mobile_web_browser_12_1_All_Device.apk

File explorer: ES_File_Explorer.apk

Book reader: aldiko-standard-2.00.081.apk	(stock Nook app is best for pdf text reflow as several versions of Acrobat have been unusable for me and I can't find apk for qPDF Viewer)

Cloud file sharing: Dropbox.apk	(forget which version, sorry)

.doc reader: Cool_Reader_3_1_1_4.apk

Email (both hotmail and gmail): k9-4.310-release.apk

Instant messaging: IM+.apk

RSS feed reader: com.noinnion.android.greader.reader-imported_2.apk

Improved icon contrast: com.david1171.minimalistblack.apk

Simplenote syncing notes (works really well on the NSTG screen size): FlickNote_v304-Market-Militia-.apk

Apps which I have had a go at installing but have not got to work (remember I am an utter beginner at this), some because they require other services (like android contacts and calendar):

Gmail

Youtube

Google play store

Adobe acrobat

Synker

Go contacts

Google talk

aCalendar

Jorte

Hope that clarifies my experience for you.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Don't feel worried about the procedure. If you backup the way listed in the link, you are safe. And adb installs are easy (believe I already posted a guide to ADB over wireless and modified some drivers to work on USB)

You are correct on all counts!

smerrett has given a very comprehensive list of installable apps. I have been working more on fixing things so haven't tried many apps. However, one that I will add is Mantano Reader which is the best I have found for PDF files.

Kernel mods will be possible when source code is released. This can enable me to work on OC, fast mode, multitouch etc.

I have been working on my modified framework.jar which can be used to setup gapps and bring back some android features. Problem I am getting is that I can't get past the android login screen :confused:

The file is here if anyone (WITH A GOOD BACKUP!!!) thinks they have a solution! (Or just wants to see if the issue is specific to my device)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13673492/gapps 1.2.0 Alpha 1.zip

Edit: I forgot to say CWM flashable!

Anyway guys, we will get there!
[Nook Touch General] smerrett:
Any chance you could send/post/host the mantano apk that you PM'd someone else (different thread) when they couldn't find a stable version?
[Nook Touch General] Raynes:
Hi, I've now managed to give it another go and when I try to point the nook to that driver I get "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64 systems." Maybe I need a 64bit driver.
[Nook Touch General] stelph:
Great, thanks! I actually ended up getting a standard non-glowlight Nook so what ill do is try using one of the guides with how to root that and see how I get on, like you say ill ensure I have a back up first!

I hope Barnes&Noble get the source code out soon, looking throught the various videos and threads here a nook touch with the multitouch and fast refresh screen looks to be a very powerful device indeed, so I hope our UK nooks can be given these updates soon!
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Interesting. I tested on 64 bit windows and works fine for me! Not to try to offend you but are you sure you got the android SDK installed correctly because otherwise windows wont pick it up.
[Nook Touch General] johnjtaylor:
Replacement Kernel

Folks,

Just to let you all know I have managed to install Guevor's kernel (build 166) in a UK glowlight and it works fine - multitouch is working, the glowlight switches on and off, etc. Fast mode might work, but to be honest I can't really tell any difference!

After lots of mm-ing and aaah-ing I decided to try installing the zip through clockwork mod, expecting to then have to do it all by hand when it failed and lo-and-behold it worked first time, no trouble at all!

Next issue is to work out why we can't sideload things into /data/apps....

John
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Just to confirm that I have tested this and this version (build 166) works with glowlight enabled!

I wonder what changed.

Anyway thanks John, you saved me a lot of work :D

Now my focus is on norefresh and /data/apps
[Nook Touch General] jjinkou2:
good news! Once the norefresh will be added please would you mind providing all the steps to root the UK nook . I'm a completely newbie with my nook and i don't want to brick it.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
I just updated first post for you. Should be comprehensive enough!
[Nook Touch General] Raynes:
I've finally managed to get adb crap working.

However, I've found no useful apps. I tried to use manatano reader to open a pdf and it brings me back to the bloody home screen. When I try and launch aldiko it doesn't boot up. Moon reader opens my pdf in the nooks stock app for reading. So far this nook is useless and has wasted a lot of my time. Not happy.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Good that you got that ADB "crap" working. Its that "crap" which at the moment seperates an e-reader from this android device. Find the version of pdf reader I use in your PM.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
I Need Beta Testers

I need beta testers for a ROM update that I have developed. If you have a good backup and are interested in bug testing my CWM flashable ROM for me please let me know.

Thanks

Just a couple of preview photos to encourage testers :)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tihabxe3tlv1psk/2012-11-15 13.43.00.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0limtb826crc4b8/2012-11-15 13.43.10.jpg

EDIT: Its Here! - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1995935
[Nook Touch General] jjinkou2:
i successfully root my nook thanks to TC. multitouch is working.

now ezpdf is working like a breeze for my pdf and my comics can be read with perfectviewer.

fastMode doesn't seem to work for me.

anybody has tried norefresh ? does it work ? if yes what steps did you follow to make it work?
[Nook Touch General] stelph:
Many thanks to all, I have managed to root using the guide in the first post and its great fun to seefull android running on the little Nook Simple Touch!

Have also installed the kernal but not sure what its done TBH or how to use it, will have to investigate. Also need to innvestigate how to set up the Nook so when it goes back to the "nook home" I cant get back into the standard Android Desktop

I assume in the long term (once Barnes & Noble release the source code) the plan is for a custom firmware to be released for the UK nook that has GooglePlay and maybe some select apps (like kindle) already installed? Im still feeling my way round the rooting world TBH and having a custom ROM would make me a lot happier TBH :) less chance ill bork something
[Nook Touch General] pisse_nisse:
Thank you everybody for the great work on the uk version of the nook. I'm rather new to rooting since i've never owned an android device before, but I think I will give it a try.

I haven't received my nook yet (it's somewhere between the uk and sweden), and my parents will also get one. The main reason (or maybe the only reason) for rooting is to be able to install Aldiko which will allow me to lend books from the public library without having to sync the nook to a computer.

However, since my parents aren't very technical I'm worried there would be too much that could go wrong if they have the possibility to play around with settings and other stuff. The best thing would be if they just had the original nook software with Aldiko installed, in that case I guess it would be rather hard for them to screw anything up with the device. So the thing I'm wondering right now is how much the appearance of the device's software and setting possibilities will change when rooting.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
You will keep all of the original nook software but there will be a separate android launcher as well where you have your installed apps. I think it would be best to try it your self and find out what's OK for your parents to use and what's not. You can always go back to stock if you backup. Who knows, you might find that some other apps are useful too! When you get your nook try out my new method of getting root as its cleaner and if you experience issues (because its still alpha software) try the other method in first post.

Either way, your parents would have to do a LOT of tinkering to mess things up.
[Nook Touch General] pisse_nisse:
Thanks for the reply! The nook arrived today, but i managed to get the us versions instead (without 1.2.0). I guess I should consider myself lucky, sometimes you're lucky on eBay.

Anyway, is glownooter the way to go, or is there anything else I should look into if I want to root my nook?
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
Yep american version go for glownooter.
[Nook Touch General] jjinkou2:
i reply since i don't have sufficient priviledge to post to the developper forum.

i try with success your "UK 1.2.0 Glow ONLY TFU Software Upgrade". here below are the applications that crash:

- launcher 7 doesn't seem to work.

- fastmode doesn't work or i don't know what i have to do to enable it.

- i installed norefresh but the application crashes also.

otherwise all other app seem to work.
[Nook Touch General] jfernandes27:
Help to recover from load screen lock-up

I did the same thing with glownooter. How did you recover from the loading screen lock-up.

Thanks.
[Nook Touch General] loney01843:
If you didn't make a backup try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1289233

Then once you recover make a backup as described in my first post.