[Q] NEW Nook Color rootable? article...

Search This thread
By:
Advanced…
alexwick

alexwick

Senior Member
Feb 25, 2012
197
6
Ok this is just short on the way home in traffic... But a 16 GB card shouod be enough for SD card install, or? I will first try the SD card way and than later the manual nooker....
So is there a downside to upgrading to 1.4 or keeping or upgrading the kernel of the internal stock system?
And like I said I already purchased angry birds through the store... That means I am linked ... Right?!

As far as responsivness playing angry bird and after playing it in the maIn screen... You think that is a app issue?! But why would it still do it after closing the app?!

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
 
Last edited:
B

BruceMcF

Member
Feb 6, 2012
25
9
alexwick said:
Ok this is just short on the way home in traffic... But a 16 GB card should be enough for SD card install, or?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
16GB is enough ~ the NC only has 8G internal, and you can use the stock side (unrooted or rooted) to play storage-intensive movie files from a non-bootable SD card.

I will first try the SD card way and than later the manual nooker....
So is there a downside to upgrading to 1.4 or keeping or upgrading the kernel of the internal stock system?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Upgrading to 1.4 IS upgrading the kernal of the internal stock system ~ those "upgrades" are complete system replacements. That's why you can upgrade to 1.4.2 right away, it doesn't care which version is already there.

Advantages: Supports Netflix app, supports Nook Comics, supports .cbz files, supports the new Magazines format and Children's Books with audio.

Disadvantages: some people don't like using the nook button to bring up the navbar, but if you root the stock system, there are Android market replacements that can replace that.

The main disadvantage to rooting the main memory is if it ever does another system update, you will have to root it again. However, since the Android Market will remember what apps you downloaded, getting your apps back after a stock upgrade is not too much trouble.

And like I said I already purchased angry birds through the store... That means I am linked ... Right?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Right.

As far as responsivness playing angry bird and after playing it in the maIn screen... You think that is a app issue?! But why would it still do it after closing the app?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It might not be actually fully closed ~ it might just be sleeping. A full power down will flush any cruft like that out of the RAM. Just guessing, since I don't have Angry Birds, and if I did I don't have the system tools to check for apps that have not fully shut down.
 
alexwick

alexwick

Senior Member
Feb 25, 2012
197
6
About the systemupdate ... What I a trying to find out... Does it make a difference what bn stock system I have internally for the way I use SD mod like cm 7 ... I assume not since they are both seperate correct?!

About the game ... That's the only app that I have so far... But the whole system seems a bit slow and laggy just with one app running.... Wondering if I chould Exchange it before rooting...
It has been refurbished... So maybe not a good refurbished one?!?!

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
 
Anniraff

Anniraff

Senior Member
Aug 9, 2011
75
12
Just a quick reminder. If you install on a SD card, using verygreen's info, whether yourt vcard is an 8 or 16 or whatever, please be sure it is a SanDisk brand. Lots of info in XDA confirms that any other card will give major headaches.
 
alexwick

alexwick

Senior Member
Feb 25, 2012
197
6
Tried to follow verygreens instructions... But the nook will.just load the regulations menus even with the SD card inserted...
So I downloaded version 1.3 burned it to the SD card ejected reinsert and download of last cm 7 build from link...
From here insertet in nook and powerbutton.... Regular boot... Nothing.g different happens... Where did I go wrong?!

Update:
I got the last stable build to work...
Don't Now why though... AnywYays... So can I update a more recent nightly update...?

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
 
Last edited:
B

BruceMcF

Member
Feb 6, 2012
25
9
alexwick said:
About the systemupdate ... What I a trying to find out... Does it make a difference what bn stock system I have internally for the way I use SD mod like cm 7 ... I assume not since they are both seperate correct?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For the way you use the SD system, no, I don't think so. Again, though, I'm no expert ~ I'm just a step or two ahead of you on the road.

It will make a difference if you decide to do a manual noot, but if you just use the stock side every once in a while, sooner or later the OTA will catch up with you, and you'll have 1.4.2.

About the game ... That's the only app that I have so far... But the whole system seems a bit slow and laggy just with one app running....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know anything about Angry Birds, but if its their build oriented to tablets, it wouldn't be surprising if its a bit slow and laggy for the Nook Color, since (except for the Cheap Chinese Android Tablets) all other 7" or bigger media tablets have more horsepower.

Wondering if I chould Exchange it before rooting...
It has been refurbished... So maybe not a good refurbished one?!?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download a few different apps and see if it has the same problems. Smithsonian Channel is a video streaming app, it will give the unit a good workout. Dolphin HD is a browser ~ set it to run Flash on demand (it will show a green run arrow in flash boxes) and see how it handles web sites in PC mode.
 
alexwick

alexwick

Senior Member
Feb 25, 2012
197
6
Ok, so I tried about cor 3 hours to understand how I update from one to the next update... I just downloaded the next build version I.e. from center 7.1 to 7.2 but if I go in boot from recovery... I get a 10 Linux bootscreen like in the initial setup... But nothing changes... Still the same version.... This is driving me nuts... Gotta get some sleep now!!!

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
 
dparrothead1

dparrothead1

Senior Member
Mar 13, 2011
2,570
1,801
Florida
alexwick said:
hey, I am new to the tablet world, I tried to search for this and look in the recent post and didnt really find the answer I was looking for....

So if I buy a new or refurbished Nook Color right now from B&N... will I be able to root it?!

this article is old... so I am not sure if this is the case?

any advice Please



from:
nooktalk.net/news/time-to-hack-root-your-nook

THANKS!

cant post the regular link yet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

This article is from Dec 2010 and is talking about the Nook 3g....not the NookColor. All NC's are rootable.
 
alexwick

alexwick

Senior Member
Feb 25, 2012
197
6
Thanks for the info!! Eventhough I heard about problems with the nook tablet it is rootable? What is the downside to the tablet? Besides higher price ...bought the nook color for my son to play and read, and I like it too... so do I buy a color or a tablet??

Sent from my NookColor using XDA
 
B

BruceMcF

Member
Feb 6, 2012
25
9
alexwick said:
Ok, so I tried about cor 3 hours to understand how I update from one to the next update... I just downloaded the next build version I.e. from center 7.1 to 7.2 but if I go in boot from recovery... I get a 10 Linux bootscreen like in the initial setup... But nothing changes... Still the same version.... This is driving me nuts... Gotta get some sleep now!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's not enough context there for me to tell if you are talking about the stock NC update from 1.4.1 to 1.4.2 or the update of some other something from version 7.1 of something to version 7.2 of something.

Are you going from CM7.1 to CM7.2? If you have created a CM7.1 sd card, remember not to read upgrade instructions meant for people who have CM7.1 installed on their NC internal flash.

If there are not upgrade instructions for the SD card install, then the brute force upgrade would be "build the SD card again, but use a 7.2 build this time".
 
B

BruceMcF

Member
Feb 6, 2012
25
9
alexwick said:
But will that not erase also all settings!?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It would completely erase all settings when the card is formatted and then replace them with the start up settings for a new CM7.2 SD card build.

You'll still log into the same Google Apps market account, so you can go there and redownload all your apps.
 
alexwick

alexwick

Senior Member
Feb 25, 2012
197
6
so if you do "nightly" updates you have to download everything with every update? hard to believe... is there not a better solution!?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Z
[Q] Nook Color Root?
Replies
1K
Views
629K
superbeak
superbeak
T
[Q] Rooted Nook Color Vs Nook Tablet
Replies
33
Views
33K
J
jerrykur
T
[Q] Restore Nook Color to Stock
Replies
19
Views
28K
lufc
lufc
F
Is there a Mic on Nook Color ?
Replies
13
Views
29K
T
Too Cool
R
Way to root Nook Color without SD or MicroSD?
Replies
9
Views
24K
K
KennethMC

Top Liked Posts

24 Hours All time
  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 2
    B
    BruceMcF
    alexwick said:
    It think I wanna go for option 2&3, can I not root the B&N internal system and also run CM 7 from SD card?
    Do I have to take the SD card in and out depending in which one i wanna boot!?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Taking the SD card in and out depending on which one I wanted to boot, then full power off and power on was the way I did it. Don't know if there's a better way, but never saw a better way mentioned.

    You can indeed run CM7 from an SD card and root the B&N internal system. That would allow you to use Nook Tweaks in the CM7 side to, for example, run a keyboard off the USB port and overclock the chip ~ neither of which you can do with the stock kernel ~ and still have the use of the 1.4.1 ereader for Nook Comics or media-enhanced ebooks.

    Get a main microSD card for the CM7 SD card install. Follow the CM7 SD card instructions to do the CM7 SD card install on the big card.

    And then get another microSD card (2GB Class 4 is plenty) and follow the 1.4.1 manual nooter instructions to root the stock B&N kernel.

    Also another question... The whole reason this rooting is done if I understand correctly is to have access to all the systems in the NC, where do I get the Apps from ? Do I still have to get them through the market? Or can I download them somewhere!?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    If you follow the CM7 SD card install directions, you will have access to the full Android Market on that install. Same thing if you follow the 1.4.1 manual nooter instructions ~ you will have access to the Android Market via the Nook Color Application Manager, and if you want can put the Android Market on the B&N Home Screen.

    Its best to have a gmail.com account already, for the Android market registration, so sign up for one of those before starting the process if you don't already have one. And from the Android Market, you can also install the other markets (Amazon, 1mobile, GetJar) if you prefer one of those.

    alexwick said:
    Got a question... Git my nook today, and it seems to be lagging quite a bit sometimes... Is that normal? Sometimes tottaly unresponsive... Is this normal?!
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    It can be laggy, especially if you have too much load on it. Sometimes I'm surprised at how many windows I have open in the stock browser. Turning it all the way off will shut down apps that you may have left unclosed, free up RAM, and its normally back to its normal self.

    Mind, the gurus have Android apps that can be used to shut down individual apps, but the brute force approach seems to work for me.
    View
    1
    N
    nookd
    Just buy from eBay or Craigslist you'll find it cheaper n rootable

    Sent from my NookColor using XDA Premium App
    View
    1
    DizzyDen
    DizzyDen
    First.... those may be Nooks and NOT Nook Colors... The newest firmware for Nook Color or Nook Tablets is 1.4.1 and you reference FW ver 1.5.

    Also, I don't know of any NC's or NT's with serial numbers below 2000 first 4 digits.

    Additionally, with the newer rooting tools available, you don't need to install anything prior to 1.4.1 to root them.
    View
    1
    B
    bobstro
    alexwick said:
    [...] From:
    nooktalk.net/news/time-to-hack-root-your-nook
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    At the very top of that article, it states:

    Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 December 2010 12:54​

    You might find reading more recent articles a bit more revealing. A few things have happened since 2010.
    View
    1
    B
    BruceMcF
    alexwick said:
    ... also it seems like internetpages like nick.com seem to load forever and are very laggy. I ahve a 10 MBIT Internet connectio over wifi, so that shouldnt be a problem....
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    That's just the stock Android Browser and an 800MHz single core system with 512Mb RAM plowing through a site with all the bells and whistles and targetted at a PC. Try the Dolphin HD browser (its in the B&N store, and its free so no worry about having to re-download it from the Android market to your CM7 install) ... it has an option to hold off flash content until you actually want to run it that can really speed up some sites.

    To teh dual Systems...Do I also need a second 2GB card for the rooted internal stock system, or is that just for the installation of it!?

    I actually do have a 16 GB and a 2 GB at home already...
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Installation ... you want a good sized card for the CM7 install, and reading and storing an image from a large card, then formatting it and writing the install card image, then saving the install card image, formatting, and restoring the CM7 install image is a royal pain.

    Note that you probably want to keep the install card as a bootable recovery card. 1GB is enough to do the manual noot, but 2GB is enough to hold the recovery of the original stock B&N before you do the manual root. 4GB is even better, as it can hold a recovery of the stock B&N as well as a recovery of the system right after it is manually nooted, in case you do something later to get it messed up.

    And you can get a 4GB Class 4 card for $5 with free shipping from Amazon ~ the new 32GB flash cards have pushed the price of the smaller ones way down ~ so to my mind that's worth it to be able to set aside a recovery card.

    Well on my android phone... most of the apps are available I believe for free on the forums... is this similar here... or do I have to buy them!? BTW My phone is not rooted...
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Yes. There are paid apps, but both the CM7 install or the manual nooter give full access to a wide range of free apps on the main Android Market, and allow you to install 1mobile, GetJar, or Amazon if you prefer any of those markets.

    The System is some 1.3 version I received... will I need to update to 1.4 first!?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Not for the SD card install of CM7. Be sure to follow the instructions for making an SD card install on a 1.3 system.

    You'll want to upgrade for a rooted stock B&N Kernel to 1.4.2, because its only 1.4 that has the updated ereader, Nook Color tailored Netflix app, likely B&N Store HuluPlus this Friday ... if you were replacing the stock Kernel, there's be no reason to update, and the installs for the 1.3 system are more mature ... but if you want to keep the B&N Kernel, upgrade to 1.4.2. before you lock it down from further OTA updates.

    I also do already have a gmail account... its a german one though xxx@googlemail.de but that should be fine ... It is the german GMAIL
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    I'd don't know from personal experience, but I've seen some warnings about it being best to have a gmail.com account. Just to be safe, I'd sign up for a gmail.com account and give your primary gmail account as the email account used to confirm that you are a real person. Save it in an "Accounts" folder in your main gmail if you are unlikely to use it for anything except the Android market.

    Also linked the nook to th BN Store I believe...Is tehre any waay to check?!
    Should I not be able to stream netflix... with the regular nook!?

    ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR TIME !!!!
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Before you start working on the unit, go to the store (its on the navbar) search for apps and download a free app. Dolphin HD is a good one. If it downloads and installs, you are linked to the B&N store.
    View

New posts