Recent content by wayover13

Thanks for that helpful explanation, digixmax. So I guess the restore function being described is meant to work kind of like Mac's time machine or the Windows equivalent? You set up your tablet and get it working in a way you consider optimal, then do a back-up? And, if something later borks...

I guess my remaining query about doing this upgrade has been addressed, at least in part, through a bit of experimentation. I was under the impression that, in order to restore data that got wiped when I installed LineageOS, I'd have to run some sort of restore routine. Perhaps by booting into...

I managed to fix my Nook HD+, which had gotten itself stuck in some sort of boot loop, by installing LineageOS as discussed in more recent posts in this thread. I had to sort of cobble together, from a couple of threads (including this one), the steps I would need to take in order to execute the...

Thanks for the additional input. I know all about tar and have used it to create archives and compress/uncompress files/folders for years. I've also dealt with uncompressing .xz files on many occasions. It just seemed to me something more than that was being talked about. Earlier, for example...

I'm still a bit confused about the nature of the file you describe. I've dealt with plenty of .img files in my day, both compressed and not. But from your description it seems to me there must be some additional binary (or utility, as you've called it) included alongside the .img file that then...

Thanks for your quick reply, PeteInSequim. Assuming something isn't seriously borked with my hardware, I'd actually been hoping I might be able to further update these Nook HD+es--even though the re-rom'ing (new verb, eh?) would likely hose the settings and data on the unit that's now giving me...

I used the instructions from the OP a couple years ago to install CWM and TWRP to a couple of Nook HD+es that I have and all went well. I've been using these units regularly in the interim with pretty good results. Now, however, I've encountered a problem with one of the units. After a recent...

I worked out a way to get root or superuser priviledges for the app I was trying to run, but it didn't help. It seems that there is supposed to be a root access option under the settings menu, if you've enabled developer options (which I'd already done some time ago--by tapping on the build...

I followed these directives about a year ago in order to get the CM/Marshmallow (5.1.1) build installed on a couple of Nooks. Things have been working out pretty well with those units. One thing that wasn't clear to me when I did this, though, was whether my devices would end up being rooted: I...

I understand vaguely what you're talking about here, but I'm pretty new to flashing Android devices and find myself wanting to know more. Is there some link you can point me to that explains in greater detail about dirty versus other types of installations? What I'm most interested in learning...

Question about step 3b from the manual (Backup the existing system and data to the microSD card). Let's say this is a brand new Nook HD+ that contains no data or configuration that the user wishes to preserve: can that step just be skipped in such a case? I'm asking because my current Nook HD+...

I used this manual to put CM 12.1 on my Nook HD+ and it worked great. What a wonderful resource you've provided. A couple of minor issues I encountered are as follows. The directions in step 5e call for rebooting the system, but the menu I encountered did not correspond precisely to the...

This looks like exactly what I need. I've finally reached the point of frustration with my Nook HD+ that I'm ready to go through with a reflash. Thanks so much for providing this great resource. But, one question. You advise not modifying the user interface after flashing CM 12.1 to the device...

I have a Nook HD+ I've been using for awhile and I'm getting kind of fed up with the stock OS they put on it. I thought from the very beginning of reflashing or rooting it, but did not want to take the time and effort at that point. Things are now reaching a point where I'm ready to make the...