Local root method for Nook tablet 8 / 16 GB {WIP} {1.4.2}

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Alright, now I am reposting this. I have found a new way to root the tablet (gain adb to run as root) on 1.4.2 so if anyone wants to help me with packaging it to be able to run on the system since we can't sideload (I was thinking a browser exploit or having a file hex edited to launch an intent...) so if you want to help, just comment here.


Full information, binary, and other general h4x will be released when I have everything ready.


Note: This is not just a "write to file" I'm just not giving up what I did yet :x

Tested on 8gb nook tablet.
proof:

$ echo ro.kernel.qemu=1 > /data/local.prop
echo ro.kernel.qemu=1 > /data/local.prop
C:\Users\Indirect>adb reboot
C:\Users\Indirect>adb shell
# ^C
C:\Users\Indirect>adb shell
# id
id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root)

Updating post since now I actually do have it working in a neat way :x

Updated OP with information. Have a fully working root, just need to be able to launch it against a completely "pure" system in a creative way :x

Yum. Sideloading not being an option, wouldn't the browser need an exploit? Or does the android browser not operate in a sandbox?

honestly, I think if we pull a .png into the gallery that is not a picture, but an intent, then it will run just fine

For those with ideas or interest in it, join us on #nook-tablet on freenode IRC.

alright, I know it goes against instinct but:

Even if you're not a developer or just want to say congrats, post in the thread. Who knows, your idea might be what we need to get this thing running!

Originally Posted by Indirect

alright, I know it goes against instinct but:

Even if you're not a developer or just want to say congrats, post in the thread. Who knows, your idea might be what we need to get this thing running!

Good to see you back. I am sure whatever you come up with will
help the NT8 owners.

Sent from my Nook Tablet using xda premium

Originally Posted by Indirect

alright, I know it goes against instinct but:

Even if you're not a developer or just want to say congrats, post in the thread. Who knows, your idea might be what we need to get this thing running!

I'm just an old man (67) with years of playing with computers. Last job at Seagate. How can I help out?

Just vocalize an interesting way to package the exploit onto the system