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[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Two small nits with CM 11 (6/23)

Dolphin browser cannot see my external SD card in CM 11, whereas it could in CM 10.2.1.

I remember reading something about how Google was cutting off access to the SD card. I can get to it in file managers. But not Dolphin. (IIRC, some of the file managers had updates to get around the SD block. So perhaps this is a Dolphin problem.)

The only other problem I've had is one I had a long time ago (March?) when I first tried CM 11. And that is, when I tap on a podcast icon over at SecurityNow! in Lucid Browser, I can't download the mp3. Instead, an audio player pops up. Whereas, when I tap a podcast icon in Dolphin, I can download the .mp3.

I was able to download .mp3's in Lucid in CM 10.2.1. I'm not sure why this behavior is different in CM 11.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
How do I use the new CM 11 Nandroid backup?

So, I see the CM devs recently added Nandroid backup to the ROM. Apparently it's a command line thing. I'm perfectly happy with TWRP, but am curious how to use the new tool in CM 11. Can anyone point me to documentation on using it? Will it wipe out TWRP if I do?

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It's been asked. I saw something about f2fs in the changelogs about a month ago. Someone recently posted in this thread that it takes a custom recovery that can handle f2fs to get things working too. I've got f2fs on my Samsung Tab 2 and the dev in that xda forum supplied a custom kernel for f2fs, custom executables to format the various partitions to f2fs, and a custom TWRP that would leave f2fs partitions as f2fs partitions upon restore. (That is, would not force ext4.)

Update: Here's a guy in the HD+ forum who is getting ready to deliver f2fs for CM10.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Darrian:
Cool, thx for the info
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] alxndrs:
I installed the humminbird recovery and cm2.1 stable in the op, but I've tried just about any gapps there, the initial setup fails because the keyboard won't work. Some gapps also say incompatible with the current rom, on install. What am I doing wrong?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] leapinlar:
What is cm2.1 stable? And where are you getting your gapps? You have me confused.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] excalibar001:
I tried 0624 and 0625 but the ui was sluggish compared to mid-june releases. The headup notification is also a neat new feature and maps can get a location lock from WiFi address but the overall sluggishness of the ROM led me restore my old backup.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] alxndrs:
From the hummingbird builds from the op's link, I downloaded the 10.2.1 stable. Got the apps from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397942

But right after I posted my question, i tried the latest nightly build and used the 4.4.4. gapps and I think it's working now.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] bupkus:
Hi, all. It's been a while since I last checked on this thread.

I would like to update my ROM since I last installed cm-11-20140307-NIGHTLY.

I installed the 0418-nightly but had problems so I tried the 0503-nightly. Still problems so I recovered back to cm-11-20140307-nightly.

I'm eager to go with the M6 or later snapshot and I could use some advice as to which ROM and how to get it done. I probably did something wrong with those other two ROMs to make them both balk so I expect I need a refresher. I need stability above all else but I'd like to stay in kk if possible. Once I get a nice stable cm11, I'll stay there until either something more stable arrives or until L becomes stable some time next year...hopefully.

Thanks for reading.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Sorry to hear that. I hit 13910 on AnTuTu (personal best) on 6/27 nightly. (
Hotplug
 Interactive, deadline, 512Kb cache, ART.) I've killed off a lot of the background stuff, FWIW.

(For some reason, on the flash to 6/27 (from 6/24) CM11 forgot some of my custom settings.)
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] :
Same here. Reverted back to 10.2.1 stable.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] metropolitans:
I just put the 6/28 nightlies on both my HD+ and HD, and I'm thrilled that Google maps finally works normally to pinpoint your current location. For the last few months at least, that feature did not work on either of my devices. They must have fixed it in the recent nightlies.

Regarding sluggishness that some have mentioned, I've never had any notable problems with this on either of my devices since I started using CM11 nightlies this past January -- and that includes the 6/28 nightlies.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] ejstubbs:
Good to hear that location services are now working properly. Very tempted to try this when the next milestone release comes out. Is there any way to know when that is likely to be?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] ajislav:
Should be within a week or so... They usually branch just before the month ends and have a week or so to iron out any issues.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] jaudio:
Closing case won't turn off screen on latest builds. Any fixes?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] procter:
I'm kinda disappointed at the new snapshot M6. Been using M4 and it's been stable enough for me, CM automatically upgraded me to M6 and it started to freeze, all sorts of app errors. Had to wipe clean and reinstall, and again, a lot of force closes.

Do you guys have a recommendation on the nightly version? Thanks.

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Really? I don't even see any milestone version posted previously on the CM page. Were you referring to the "snapshot" version? The most recent snapshot ver was released last month and I doubt there would be an upgrade this soon.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] ajislav:
I was referring to the monthly Mx snapshots in general, not for our Nook HD.

Looking at the dates of posts announcing each build on http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog these are the dates

M7 June 8

M6 May 4

M5 April 5

M4 March 7

...

Hence I would expect something to come out this weekend..
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] extrem0:
I am on last nightly (0701) and it's working.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Tight Git:
[MENTION=610362]procter[/MENTION]

I had exactly the same issues moving from M4 to M6 and reverted to M4. I've been using nightlies for a couple of weeks now without any issues. I updated to the 29/06 version as the location is working and again I've had no problems at all with it.

HTH
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] metropolitans:
FYI, there is a hidden feature in KitKat -- Heads Up Notifications -- which has been enabled in CM11 nightlies since 6/19. If you want to see what it's about, read here:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...n-aosp-enables-them-in-latest-cm11-nightlies/

I've just enabled it in the 7/1 nightly. You have to enable it as it's turned off by default.

Google maps - locations services still working in 7/1 :)

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Question for those with a HD+ and CM11 ... is there a setting or other way to adjust the screen touch sensitivity? When my HD+ is charging, the touch sensitivity goes haywire, with apps and functions starting on their own and touch accuracy way off. This only happens when plugged in and charging. This was the case with stock, but I vaguely remember it having been fixed somewhat in earlier CM11 nightlies. Is my recollection wrong?

At any rate, am I missing some setting in CM11 which could make this less of a problem? Is there an add-on or utility which could fix this?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
While my screen is a little sensitive, in that it will sometimes jump to a new web page with my thumb hovering over a link, it's never acted like yours. Even with stock OS.

My guess, as an electrical engineer, is that your power supply is noisy. (Bad filter capacitor.) Can you try another power supply? Is the screen squirrely when powered via your computer's USB?

If it's still haywire with a different supply, I'd send it in for warranty repair.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] LucaToo:
LAG

Have tried 27/06 and 01/07 and both (very) sluggish in comparison to 21/06. May be related to wi-fi and/or location as lag is particluarly noticable on any app that has to link to that interwebby thing.

Addition of location on maps and weather not worth the lag.

Reverting to 21/06 as we speak.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] w1ll1m:
A friend of mine flashed cm11 over cm10.2 without following the guide. It's not booting. Is there any way to fix this without losing all of his stuff? he hasnt backed anything up.

Any help is appreciated

thank you
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] JanSpatschek:
Wipe system and cache in CWM and flash CM10.2, then backup the apps and do a clean install of CM11.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] w1ll1m:
I can't connect it to my laptop. It has twrp and I don't know how to connect it so I can transfer a 10.2 build onto it.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rholm:
Use an sdcard.

Cheers,

Rich
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] w1ll1m:
Doh

Cheers
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] DigiPimp75:
I installed the SD version of this install on a hd plus i bought my mother and it runs but is slightly sluggish and im getting the problem with the wifi disconnecting and not reconnecting when its deep sleeping. would you guys say this emmc install runs any faster or better than the sd install or are there any advantages to it?

also im slightly confused by the excess of links in the first post as to what exactly i would need to initially download to start on this install if i do attempt it. thanks in advance.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] excalibar001:
The speed would certainly depend on the sdcard you are using, nevertheless an emmc install would always be faster than SD. Keep in mind the nook is not a speed demon and it will always feel a bit slow. However, there are no problems with the current 0704 nightly and everything runs fine.

Make a bootable sd, copy the nightly and latest 4.4.4 gapps (optionally cwm or twrp recovery) to SD card

Boot through it and install the zip files.

That's it AFAIK.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] DigiPimp75:
yeah i figured running off the internal memory would be an improvement but there are multiple links to files in the first post that i wasnt sure if i needed all of them or what. i dont want to screw her machine up for her so who knows.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] LucaToo:
LAG

I (and others) had sluggish response from late June early July builds (I tried 27/06 and 01/07).

Can anyone confirm lag issues are fixed for 04/07 or later..?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] DigiPimp75:
Alright I got it done by trial and error. Almost screwed it up but its up and running now. Definitely seems to be a real improvement over the SD install in small tests I've done so far. More of an improvement than I was actually expecting.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] mr72:
I can confirm these issues are not universal. Something besides the ROM is causing your sluggishness. With ART my HD+ has no speed change with nightlies up to July 3.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] excalibar001:
I have had a similar experience with June builts. 0704 looks really good so far. I would definitely recommend it.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] andtron:
My main beef is with the battery drain in recent builds (after July 1), they are like drinking water as no tomorrow.

Leave home at 7:00am, turned off wifi at 95%, come home at 6:00pm with less than 20% and that is not good.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] excalibar001:
Must be some app. use wake lock detector to find the culprit. I removed amazon app store completely and have greenified Facebook and some other apps. I lose 5% in 12 hours on idle.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] andtron:
Thanks, I'll try that.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Thistleknot:
do you or anyone have an odexed version of these roms?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
I concur. I have disabled so many services that when my Nook HD+ is off, the battery voltage actually climbs a little! (As the battery recovers.)

For those who are reporting high battery consumption and/or sluggish performance, I have to hypothesize there's some app (or apps) that's doing it.

I run the Micro PA gapp. But even then, I noticed in the 6/29 build that Google wear stuff is in the services. So I disabled those services too.

FWIW, I tried GAPP remover a week ago. I did a clean install of CM 11 (wiped /system), let it boot, and then flashed micro gapp AND, before booting, GAPP remover.

Very lean.

I am currently running the 7/4 CM 11 nightly. It seems the devs have been dealing with very small nits the past couple weeks and CM 11 is very stable.

(I have noticed that HEX editor won't work with ART. It needs to create a temporary directory to to its thing. Apparently, it's not coded right for ART to do that.)
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] sleepingturtle:
You don't need one. Just use the odexer tool.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2527268

Read the instructions, you shouldn't have any problems.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] LucaToo:
LAG

Thanks for the recommend. 04/07 is indeed back up to speed - although I do have the (very) ocassional hang.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Okay so my nook hd plus arrives tomorrow hopefully, I have downloaded the latest nightly, does that latest nightly include Cwm as part of the image, if not where do I download the required Cwm to install cm11?

Also other than gapps, what other essential downloads should I be grabbing to get the best performance from my nook?

tia
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] leapinlar:
Did you read the first post of this thread? It tells you what you need to download. And no, CWM does not come as part of the nightly.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Hi Leapinlar , thank you for your reply , i did read the list , but it kinda leaves me wondering , what else is essential , do i need , for best performance etc

For new Installs:

Download the initial sdcard image

ungzip and write to sdcard using dd (winimage or whatever for those stuck on Windows)

Instert the card into your nook and reboot

Flash the recovery image

Flash cm11 image

Flash whatever other extra things

you need like gapps

remove the sdcard

reboot the nook
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] leapinlar:
Yeah, verygreen does not provide instructions that are clear for Windows users (he runs Linux). Best to follow this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49245628

I think that is all you need.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
I'm confused about this myself. See http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/67163/

In Settinngs > Developer Options, there's a setting "Update CM recovery."

I've not had the courage to enable it. I have TWRP. It's my understanding that CM11 would replace that with CWM.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Thank you for the link , but it states :-

3) Extract the CWM recovery image, and use win32diskimager to write the image to the micro sd.

but you said it is not included in the nightlys , where should i download a suitable CM11 CWM from please.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] TheDannemand:
Step (2) just before (in the guide linked by leapinlar) has a link to CWM. You have to follow guides like this EXACTLY, unless you already know everything that's in them.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Hi , i checked out that link earlier , but the download options , look to be for older versions of CWM , i thought CM11 needed the latest version ?!
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] leapinlar:
The latest version is in the first post of this thread. He calls it recovery instead of CWM. The second file.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] TheDannemand:
I see. In that case I apologize. Yes, as described by leapinlar, just download the CWM linked in verygreens opening post of this thread, but otherwise follow the guide.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Thank you both for your replies , things are becoming much clearer now , as you can imagine , it will be my first time flashing a Nook HD+ , i have flashed phones in the past , all has gone well etc , but i find it best to ask all the questions before i begin flashing and bring my knowledge and resources up to date before i begin .
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
M8 imminent

http://review.cyanogenmod.org/67612
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] TheDannemand:
It's great that you ask and study thoroughly first. You'll be fine. HD+ is great in that you can boot it from SD, and almost always get out of trouble. But better not to get into any trouble in the first place :)
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] DigiPimp75:
was my first time doing this with an hd plus for my mother just a few days ago. it reads much more complicated in their first post than it actually is when you do it. i had trouble determining which files to grab since there are too many links in the post but once i got them it was actually really easy and works good.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] LucaToo:
HEADS UP

I was able to enable Heads Up notifications in 21/06 - but the tab in settings appears to be inaccessible in later nightlies meaning that I can no longer change settings (or disable if required).

Anyone else with this..?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] mcclain71:
mines been doing that too. any reason for this?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] angelofmenoth:
Disable Hardware Overlays. It's in developer options. Fixes most of the flicker issues.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] digixmax:
Snapshot M8 is posted:

http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/75236/cm-11-20140708-SNAPSHOT-M8-ovation.zip
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] dealpapa1:
so funny I can't even get to setting after upgrade:silly:
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] DigiPimp75:
yes they posted about that on their site. it says to click settings, it will crash, then go to recent apps and long press settings and it will give you the option to view app info and then clear data for settings and youre good to go again
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] larrisa12002:
Settings App Info stuck at computing

The screen for Settings App Info is stuck at displaying "Computing" for storage and cache.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] sam4android:
Does this support wifi display ?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] metropolitans:
Thanks. It's the third-party charger I was using. When I use the OEM Nook charger, the screen is fine. I've been having this problem ever since I got the HD+ and never figured it might be the charger. I never use the OEM charger but will in the future if I need to use the tablet while charging.

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No such problem with the 7/6 nightly. Everything is working great in it -- wif-fi, bluetooth, google maps, etc. Can't find anything wrong with it. And it produced the best Antutu score (13874) I've ever gotten on my HD+. I'll probably stay on this one for quite awhile.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] razholio:
dirty flashed from 7/1 nightly to M8 and all is good

so far I've been able to get into and around settings w/o any trouble. It never FC'd on me or in any way required me to delete data. So far it feels about the same as 7/1 to me, but with better battery life.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Succulent has July 2 ROM

I suppose there's a reason Succulent doesn't post in the xda forum. But he has a July 2 CM11 ROM up.

I've never tried his. I'd be curious what you all think of his version over "stock" CM11.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] RhinoNelson:
Succulents ROMs

I have used his ROMs over the years with the Nook Tablet and now the HD+ with good results.

And he is responsive to questions. My sense is it is easier to support conversations in one place rather than multiple places and since he has his own site/space it makes sense to concentrate his time there.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Thx. I flashed his ROM over CM11 7/9 with a /system wipe.

First, it didn't like the version of TWRP I had. (Install failed.) So I had to flash an old CWM first.

Once I did that, I got his ROM running. He has KSM and swapping enabled. I like the swap, 'cause my aviation moving maps take up lots of RAM.

But then, on a reboot to install gapps, his ROM had installed TWRP 2.7.1.0. For some reason, that hosed everything up and I couldn't get past the bootloader.

I might try it again later if he builds on CM11 M8. If I do, I'll do a full wipe.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] LucaToo:
HEADS UP

Installed 06/07 and I agree that it is smooth and fast.

However I still cannot enable/disable Heads Up as the tab is greyed out in Settings. Is there something else I need to do first..?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Brilliant I shall install the latest cm11, but what is heads up?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] excalibar001:
We are getting some good builds these days. I decided to take a test drive of succulent's ROM for comparison. I dirty flashed over 0709 as I was expecting that I would be restoring my nandroid soon anyway.

To tell you the truth, I'm impressed. Its smooth and responsive. My HD+ crossed the 14000 mark in antutu for the first time.

My setting is however crashing, probably due to remnants of 0709 in which they significantly updated Settings. AppInfo trick to clear setting data is not working either as it crashes before I can reach app managers. Any workarounds that you guys can think of to fix this and avoid a fresh install?

Edit: I'm still learning the multi-quote thing. Headup is a new type of popup notifications introduced in Android L that has already found its way in CM11.

Edit2: Fixed the setting issue using ROM toolbox. Cleared setting data and things are working just fine now. Also removed TWRP installed by the rom and flashed CWM back.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] metropolitans:
There is no tab. To get to the on/off switch:

1. On the main settings page, select "Notification drawer" under Personalization on the left side.

2. Click on "Heads up" under Notification on the right side.

3. On the header at top (next to the magnifying glass), an On/Off switch should appear. Toggle the switch to On to enable Heads up. The "On" position should be highlighted in blue.

For those who want to learn what "Heads up" is about, read here:

http://www.androidauthority.com/heads-up-notification-mode-cyanogenmode-395848/
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] justwondering:
Thank you for the excellent information , just got my Nook HD+ up and running with the latest nightly , must say it makes a whooping big difference , so much slicker / faster , nicer to use , turns this bargain basement tablet into a whole different league !!!
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Yeah, I know! With CM 10 or 11, the HD+ is one of the best deals out there. So easy to root. (Unlike the Acer A1-830.) Now that Fry's is selling for $99, it's like getting a Nexus 9 in a Chinese tablet! If only it had more RAM. But I'm not complaining for the price.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] danj88:
Hello folks,

I purchased another Nook HD+ for my sister. As a university student, she'll be using it to study, watch videos and play a few games.

With these basic uses in mind, which release would you recommend for stability between:

cm-11-20140708-SNAPSHOT-M8

cm-10.2.1-ovation stable

cm-10.1.3-ovation stable

I only ask using these *stable* builds because I will not see her very often and will not be able to update the OS for her regularly.

Many thanks for your help. :good:
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] leapinlar:
I use CM10.1.3 stable exclusively. It runs so well I have seen no reason to upgrade. That is the version I put on other users I help so I don't have to mess with them further. If you read through these threads you will see all kinds of users having problems with the other versions including bricking their device.

Use the dummies guide linked in my signature.