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[Nook Touch General] Shinyazo:
I recently tried rooting my nook touch. I was originally using TouchNooter but it would hang on the loading screen so I switched over to NookManager.

I was able to get it to root and everything loads however, my wifi isn't working. I've been trying to get to do a complete wipe and start the root process over but I'm having no luck. NookManager's rescue process doesn't seem to yield any results. All I really want to do is to be able to read comics and books on my Nook.

Any help? Thanks.

Edit: I was able to reset my Nook to factory settings (for some reason it hadn't been resetting even though I used NookManager.) Starting over from scratch and using TouchNooter, I was stuck on the loading screen. After trying to reset again it shows the ADW Launcher.

Still unable to connect to the internet. Should I try resetting again?
[Nook Touch General] jordanmills:
So I'm kind of a noob to nook rooting (haven't done it since the original nook, and was just following someone else's directions and using their scripts). But I've been wanting an e-ink device that will sync with skydrive/onedrive. I have a nook touch glowlight which has a wifi interface. Onedrive exposes a REST api that uses OAuth2 authentication and should be trivial to interface with from Android in general (though I'm not sure how much of it is included in the rooted nook packages). It would probably need a small web service to keep the client secret a secret and provide a method of connecting to get an access code that would work better than using a full web browser experience, but it should be doable.

While I'm decent enough at hacking solutions, my experience centers around powershell on windows and some embedded electronics. I'm not especially familiar with Linux, especially in somewhat hostile environments like rooted hardware, so I'd need someone to help with the Linux side (that is, basically do all the Linux work). Is that something that would meet any need, and/or would anyone be interested in looking into it?
[Nook Touch General] David0226:
I would do a factory reset again. Once you have completed the factory reset, make sure that the WIFI works in the stock ROM. Assuming that it does, proceed to rooting using NookManager, skip TouchNooter altogether.

If you are fairly comfortable with command line, you could try the Minimal rooting - back to basics method. It is what I have used and my usage fits your description (minus the comics). I just wanted install an alternate reader (AlReader in my case) on my Nook to allow me to read both EPUB and MOBI and have more control of how the content is displayed.
[Nook Touch General] Shinyazo:
I didn't update it to 1v 1.2. Everything works perfectly now. :3. Thank you for your help.

Also, does anyone know if I can set up a homepage for ReLaunch? Like the home screen of an Android, with shortcuts to most used apps so I don't have to go the the menu all the time.
[Nook Touch General] kazikas:
There app favorites and recent app buttons on bottom of the screen. If it's not there by default, you can setup them in Advanced Settings>On-Screen Button Actions

Or you can use for example App Launcher, I've set it on long press 'n' button, so there is no need to go to ReLaunch. It's almost like task switcher.
[Nook Touch General] Elad Hen:
Can I restore a backup woth NookManager if I install the 1337 ROM?

Hi,

I'm new to the Nook. I have the Nook simple touch. I backed up and rooted it using NookManager and installed NTGAppsAttack.

Now I want to install the CWM and 1337 ROM. I want to be able to restore my original backup, and I wanted to know if my NookManager microSD will be able to work after the CWM and ROM installation, and will I be able to restore my original backup?
[Nook Touch General] Elad Hen:
1337 ROM RTL support

Another related question: does anybody know if the 1337 ROM supports Right To Left text? The built in firmware needed a patch for that... (Sorry for not posting on the ROM's thread. I'm unable due to noobness).
[Nook Touch General] :
What do you mean by Right-to-Left text? As in, for an alternate language?
[Nook Touch General] Elad Hen:
Specifically for Hebrew. I know how to add Hebrew fonts to DroidSansFallback, but on the firmware (1.2.1) that wasn't enough, and the Hebrew text appeared reversed (elppa instead of apple) I had to rummage through the forums until I found an Arabic patch to fix it. I'm interested in trying 1337 because gingerbread has so many more options, but I don't want to lose the ability to read Hebrew, and I'm pretty sure the patch I used is version specific.
[Nook Touch General] Elad Hen:
OK, I read some more and I see 1337 isn't 2.3.X yet, and also doesn't support ADB at the moment, so I'll probably wait for that...
[Nook Touch General] :
Don't worry - I've made 1337 so that any patch that works on stock rooted will work on it, too. I can tell you that it does not come with the patch, but you can most certainly apply it. :)
[Nook Touch General] wasvsdal:
Hi, thank you for putting this thread together for those of us new to Nook.

I purchased a Nook Simple Touch after coming across this thread. My goal is to have an e-reader that allows me to read and purchase books from Amazon Kindle, Nook Store, and Play Books. I would also like to read pdf documents in this e-reader. That's about it!

Here is what I have gathered. Please fill in any gaps in knowledge.

Recipe for Making a Kick Ass E-reader:

1) Root Nook Simple Touch - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2040351

2) Download apk's for Kindle, Nook, Play Books, and MoonReader+

3) Side load them to Nook

Would this work?

Does 1337 ROM have all of these apps pre-loaded? Does another ROM?

I have also been reading about SearchMarket, however, most of those threads appear to be outdated. Is this still an option to download the apps mentioned above?

If I have epubs, azw3 books on my computer, will I be able to side load them into the Nook and read using the respective apps?
[Nook Touch General] cdevidal:
Want to start over, where to begin?

Ok so I rooted my NST a few years ago and it's been, meh.

* NoRefresh rarely works right

* Never got Multi-Touch working right

* I'd like to use the original B&N app for reading PDFs. It is a pretty good reader app. But it only spins when I search the microSD card. I have a 32GB card with thousands of books and HTML files, but I'd imagine the app is capable of that as that's the way it was originally designed? Maybe it's because I'm not using a Class 10 card?

* Would like to see if I can get a USB keyboard and mouse going but I think I read that host mode is problematic?

* Want newer than Eclair 2.1 if possible, but I think I read that is not possible?

* Can I maximize battery life any more or would that slow me down too much?

* Can I set the left side buttons for the back and menu?

* Can I set the right buttons for page turns back and forward on all reader apps (maybe app-specific)?

* Can I get a more friendly Bash shell? Tab-completion would rock.

* Must be stable, not crashing.

* Tend to prefer minimalist interfaces and minimal extra apps.

So my question is: Which rooting instructions do I need to follow to meet my requirements? There is a bewildering array of info on this subject.

I found this, but it's two years old, and I'm not sure it meets my needs

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/hack-your-nook-simple-touch-into-a-super-e-reader-in-three-easy-steps/

Then there's this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1933615

I could play with several of these but that might be a big time sink if someone simply knows the right answer. So what do you recommend?

---------- Post added at 12:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 PM ----------

To wasvsdal: Going to answer your questions best I can based on prior experience. Am rusty with this :D

It should! I don't recall the method I used to root but that looks familiar.

Dunno.

Dunno. I pulled down .apks to my PC then copied that way. Found older .apks that are compatible with Eclair 2.1 using Google. I forget which site I pulled them from.

I do this with epubs and PDFs. I suspect with azw3 you will have to install the Kindle app and manually download them.

I didn't like that process so I've converted all my Kindle books to PDFs using Calibre on Windows and the De-DRM plugin. A huge hassle to understand and get working right but once I got it working it's a breeze; download the newest books I just bought in the Kindle for PC app, then load into Calibre, convert, move to where I want them. Straightforward.

Occasionally I get a corrupt Kindle file and it won't convert. I must either open it first in the Kindle for PC app and try again, or I must remove from the Kindle for PC app, re-download it, open it in the Kindle PC app, then try again in Calibre. Having to do this more and more lately; not sure why. And for one-three ebooks I've never been able to convert them. But for 99% of my ebooks (I have a few thousand) it works fine.
[Nook Touch General] borzowsky:
hello, is there a way to install the new Kindle font, Bookerly, on the Nook Simple Touch?

The font is in this thread http://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/help/bookerly-font-file-please-t3015012

but I really don't know if there is a way to install it and use it in the nook reader app.
[Nook Touch General] David0226:
IF you have rooted your nook, then you can install font, but you will have to give up one of the existing ones. Here is what you can do.

Connect using ADB.

Remount the /system partition in read/write mode `mount -o remount rw /system`

OPTIONAL ... Make a backup copy of which ever B&N font you are going to replace with Bookerly. I created a directory called /system/archive where I move files I have replaced. /OPTIONAL

Copy (adb push) the Bookerly font files to /system/fonts

Now, you have to create links from the Bookerly font files to the names of the font you are replacing.

Here is an example.

ln -s Bookerly.ttf GillSans.ttf

ln -s Bookerly-Bold.ttf GillSans-Bold.ttf

ln -s Bookerly-Italic.ttf GillSans-Italic.ttf

ls -s Bookerly-BoldItalic.ttf GillSans-BoldItalic.ttf

Once you have completed this, reboot your Nook.

Now when you go into the reading app and select Gill Sans, you will actually get Bookerly. Of course you don't have to pick Gill Sans, you can replace any of Caecilia, Malabar, Amasis, Gill Sans, Helvetica Neue, or Trebuchet.
[Nook Touch General] borzowsky:
thank you very much for the fast reply, is there any way to change the name of the font i change in the interface itself?

I know I'm crazy and it doesn't change anything from a functionality wise point, but if it would be possible, it would be great! :)
[Nook Touch General] David0226:
I believe that the font menu is compiled within the code for the ReaderRMSDK.apk so there is no easy way to change it. You could try to change the menu and recompile the app, but I don't think it is worth that. If you read mostly non-DRM'd books, you could use a different reader app. I personally use AlReader v1.4, which has a built in eInk theme and is greatly customizable.
[Nook Touch General] borzowsky:
thank you, yeah I agree, it's not worth the time!
[Nook Touch General] Joe-Kerr:
Good afternon Android hackers.

Where to start? Let's try the beginning, I got a Nook Simple Touch back when B&N UK was selling them at clearance prices. I jumped at the chance of getting such a device at that sort of price and have never regretted it. I adored it from the very moment I got it. Some time later I decided to root it and was amazed at the simplicity of the whole process and how comprehensive and easy the tools developed for the process were. With my nook rooted, my love for the device only increased, since a combination of Perfect Viewer and a batoto downloader make for a perfect manga reader (if a bit small).

That was the hello. Now for my question and problem.

I very seldom use it. In fact I hadn't even looked it up for months. But today I bothered to check the online store, and found it completely unresponsive.. I'm running firmware 1.2.1 and I have internet access, Opera Mini works like a charm. But whenever I try to connect to B&N servers, it gives me a connection error. I really can't especify more than that, since the device doesn't give me any more info. The only thing I've noticed is that when I enter the social settings, the screen goes black and an "updating, please wait" message appears, and doesn't go away; ever.

I was hoping someone could shed some light on this little problem of mine. I'm guessing I could maybe restore it to factory settings, but I'm reluctant to do so for this particular problem. After all I don't really use the shop at all so it's no skin of my nose, but it's still a bit galling not to be able to access it.
[Nook Touch General] cejalevantada:
Finally got a chance to try again. SUCCESS! Thanks much.
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
If the B&N side of things was working when you last put it away for awhile, the first place I would check is B&N-UK and see if your account has gone "missing" somehow. Stranger things have happened.

If that's all OK my next recommendation would be to restore your most recent backup. Um...you do have a backup? If you used Nook Manager to root you might have made one. It might save your bacon depending on how current it is. It's surprisingly easy to break B&N functionality because of the way the system was cobbled together. Lots of unexpected dependencies. I recently installed a modified Setup.apk and found it broke the functionality of the B&N home screen ("what to read next") as well as partially broke the double-tap function in the Library. Disabling the Social.apk has similar consequences, so even though I would never use it, I keep it there, hidden. I've never purchased an e-book from B&N but I do sometimes find a "Free Fridays" book that looks interesting and like to be able to get that when it comes along.

Restoring a backup may be your best bet--if you have one--and better than going all the way back to factory settings (unless things are really messed up). I recommend backing up before any major changes and transferring the backup to your computer hard drive. I've taken to creating a folder for each backup and adding a short text file description of whatswhat. I only keep the most recent two, but I feel better having them there just in case.
[Nook Touch General] Joe-Kerr:
Thank you, the dependencies bit was quite informative. Unfortunately I already did a factory reset (by unregistering the device, I followed the advice of customer support, now I know better) and the B&N functionality was restored, at the cost of everything else.

Backups weren't really an option, since my only backup is of the time I first rooted my nook ST, so it's an image of an untouched device. What can I say, I like to live dangerously.

While having to root it again, was a little annoying, since it was not intentional, the ease of use of nook manager makes rooting such a simple task, that it didn't bother me much.

Oh, and I wasn't aware of Free Fridays, I'll keep an eye out for them.

EDIT: Further tinkering reveals it's probably a B&N issue. After restoring the original backup image I had made (just because), which is at least a year old, I found I had the same connection problems. I speculate the device was pointing at extinct urls and re-registering updates those.
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
Wow, I would never have considered that, although I expect at some time in the future the NST may be unable to interface with B&N just because they will abandon all pretense of trying to support it. I hope the same thing does not happen on this side of the pond for awhile. I'd hate to have to rebuild my system from scratch just to maintain the B&N functionality :eek:
[Nook Touch General] :
My side of things - I've seen the news and such about how B&N is going down the drain and Nooks may be a lost art before long, especially "outdated" NSTs and NTGs. So, instead if risk any issues with B&N, I un-DRMed all my B&N .epub books and removed every trace of B&N from my system. Now, I can still read all the books I purchased from B&N, but don't run any risks with their current unstable position

No adverse effects from the process have appeared thus far, and I have my Nook B&N-free for about six months. :good:
[Nook Touch General] Janfry:
Hi,

I have rooted my nook fw 1.2.1 with nookmanager. I didn't change kernel. I've been using norefresh but I would like to try fastmode. Does fastmode work on stock kernel as norefrash does?

Thanks for help.
[Nook Touch General] :
No, FastMode requires a modified kernel.
[Nook Touch General] bernardosgr:
Hi guys,

I have a Nook ST with glowlight in version 1.2.1 and have been reading for a while on how to root it. I want to do it mainly because pdf reading is very bad on the stock device/firmware...

The other day I tried to give it a go and first started by burning NookManager.img to an 8GB sd card (i think it's a class 4 card) with Win32Diskimager. I popped it into my powered off Nook and then tried to boot regularly but it didn't do anything... It didn't even blink. So I popped the card back out and retried booting without an SD card and it booted regularly into the stock Nook firmware.

I tried the same process with the Clockwork mod (wanted to install 1337ROM) but had exactly the same problem: SD written with IMG - no boot, take SD card out - regular boot.

Has someone experienced this problem? Could the issue be the SD card itself? Should I restore to factory settings?

Cheers,

Bernardo
[Nook Touch General] ragmamarag1:
rooted nook reverted to factory

I've been using my rooted nook simple touch now for about 9 months, very happily running ezpdf reader, norefresh etc., and today I got it out to use and it had reverted to its factory default, turning on at the B&N registration process. Has anyone else had this happen to them?
[Nook Touch General] jugglingdrunk:
Unable to log in to Google in 1337 ROM

I recently got my hands on a NSTG and of course I wanted to tweak the software that's on there. I went through most of the install process for the 1337 ROM and got stuck when I need to log into my Google Account. If I load the Youtube app I just get an error message "There was a problem starting up. Please check your network connection and system time." If I try to use any other Google app it asks me to log in to my account. When I log in or try to set up a new account it thinks for a while before telling me there was a problem contacting the server.

My theory at the moment is that Google have stopped allowing that old a version of the software log in to their servers to register a new device. Has anyone else recently registered theirs? Should I just restore my backup and try again?

Should I flash the last zip? I'm not sure why this is supposed to be done separately.

Does anyone have a newer version of Youtube, Gmail or Google Market which works on the Nook? I can see old posts about porting the Gingerbread Youtube to Eclair but couldn't find an apk. I could probably dig out the old source code from somewhere and redo the porting myself but thought someone here might have a copy lying around.
[Nook Touch General] josearcadio:
Hi, I'm a bit late to this rooting thing and i was wondering is there any way to get access to the 2gb internal memory reserved for b&n books? I dropped my nook a few times and the SD card slot no longer works :(

Thanks a lot
[Nook Touch General] David0226:
I believe you will find instructions to re-size the stock partitions in this thread:

[Gparted] Nook Simple Touch resize partitions non-destructive

I generally recommend against this because adding SD card storage is so cheap, but if your SD card slot is broken, then you really have no other choice.
[Nook Touch General] josearcadio:
Thank you! This does seem to be what I'm looking for, however, it requires that i have Noogie installed on a microSD card to read that section of memory. And the microSD card slot of my nook is broken.

It looks like there's no other way to do it so I bit the bullet and bought myself a new NST.

Thanks anyway!
[Nook Touch General] Janfry:
Thank you for your help NOOK!E. I have another question. I'm using relaunch and a while ago I had associated mobi files with fbook reader. I regret this, because now I have many other apps that can open mobi files and I would like to return to choosing which application to use when I'm opening mobi book. I have tried to change association in relaunch file association option. There is no problem with associating mobi files to another application, but when I choose to generate intent ("application/mobi") and then try to open a mobi file, a message pops out: "Invalid Activity". Is there a way to get rid of this association and get beck to default window in which I could chose the app that I want to use? Thanks for help.
[Nook Touch General] Janfry:
Is there a way to set a screensaver picture instead of power off screen?
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
Take a look at this thread.
[Nook Touch General] Janfry:
Thank you. Unfortunately this thread is for firmware 1.0 and 1.1, and I am using nook with 1.2.1. I've discovered that the power off picture is probably implemented by Relaunch launcher, but I cannot find any option to change it.
[Nook Touch General] drunken fight:
broken nook

Hello!

I have nook simple touch with glowlight (first gen).

The problem is I broke the screen and now have no option to repair it because there's no opportunity to order the shipment same screen to Ukraine (where I actually am), as workers of service centers explained me. I called US customer support and they've sad that my device is out of warranty, they cannot send me the screen to Ukraine and generally they was unable to help somehow. I would like to save this particular e-book, not order the new one.

I wonder if I really have no option to repair my book saving touch and glowlight or I can order necessary screen using aliexpress, for example (I've seen some proposals of that kind here). How to order that particular screen that corresponds my needs, i. e. touch and glowlight? Am I able to detect this using some serial number or any other way?

Would appreciate help so much, because amount of time wasted for this problem is already really huge.
[Nook Touch General] chirpis:
Can't boot into any recovery

I'm so confused. I have a Nook Simple Touch, without GlowLight, and version 1.2.1 firmware. I've tried using both NookManager and the Guevor's kernel/ClockWorkMod combo mentioned in an old article I found. I'm writing the images to my sd card using dd in linux. When I try to boot using either image, nothing happens. It just goes through the normal boot process and presents the normal lock screen when it's done. Is the rooting process different for the non-GlowLight version, or is something else happening here?
[Nook Touch General] David0226:
It seems that your SD card is not bootable after you write the image to it. Did you follow the instructions for putting the image on the SD card using Linux? NookManager is downloaded as a .zip file. You would certainly have to unzip it before using dd to write it to the SD card. If you have access to a Windows machine, I believe that there are more detailed instructions for creating a bootable SD card using Windows.
[Nook Touch General] oddfangs:
Nook Glowlight: Trouble with colordict and internal sdcard

I've been having a little trouble getting colordict to work on my nook glowlight: it says the sdcard is unavailable.

I've tried changing permissions of the /sdcard directory because it seemed to be read-only and that also didn't work(by which i mean that its now writable, but colordict still won't recognize it).

Maybe it just won't work because of the lack of an external sd...

Just wondering if any of y'all might be able to help. Thanks!