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    Thread Stopping over the air updates

    Hello, I have rooted using NookManager. Can anybody detail how to disable over the air updates? I'm currently using 1.2.1 and I'm concerned that should B&N ever release an update it could cause issues. This is a particular problem as I'm giving the Nook as a gift and I'd rather the recipient...
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    Thread In search of minimal system .apk

    Hello, I have decided to try and find exactly what .apk I can remove from a freshly rooted system using NookManager. At this time; Disabled: Accessories.apk AccountAndSyncSettings.apk AFfileDownloadService.apk AirRuntime.apk BnAuthenticationService.apk BnCloudRequestSvc.apk CloudService.apk...
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    Thread Removing B&N apps *BUT* keeping reader

    Hello! I'd like to remove the default B&N apps. I have decided I do not need GApps which means I no longer have to worry about not using the 'Disable B&N' in NookManager so I'm considering doing that. Note, that removes the following .apk from /system/app: Accessories.apk...
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    Thread Launcher 8 Icon Request

    Hello, I'd like three 'simple' style icons creating for Launcher 8 - I am not the creative type... Can somebody please help? I need icons for: 1) kindle I'd quite like this just to be the stylised 'kindle' text 2) eReader A simple icon of an open book or similar would be great 3) Notepad A...
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    Thread Which .apk can be deleted?

    Hello! Can anybody tell me which .apk files I am safe to delete? My setup: -NookManager -GApps -Kindle -Will not be using *any* B&N Apps (however removing them using NookManager stops the Market from working) The only GApp I am really interested in is the Market - Is it possible to side load...
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    Thread Questions regarding restoring settings

    Hello! 1) Is it necessary to ensure that the NST has setting restored (from the Nooks setting menu) before rooting? 2) Does restoring settings from NST Nook menu deregister the device with B&N? I ask because I've read it's important to register the device before rooting or else face reduced...
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    Thread Any 'must do' actions following a NookManager root/install?

    Hello, After rooting with NookManager are there any 'must do' (or highly recommended) actions? For example, I've seen other items in the 'Nook Touch Android Development' and 'Nook Touch Themes and Apps' sub-forums including the likes of 'NoRefresh'. Which of these come recommended to do/install...
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    Thread MicroSD Card - Which?

    Hello, It seems NST can be fussy with MicroSD cards so a thread to determine requirements would be fantastic: 1) MicroSD, MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC - Which are supported? Which are recommended? 2) Capacity - After rooting what reasonable size card is required (basic app installation and an...
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    Thread Install Kindle Dictionary

    Hello, When I try and launch the dictionary within Kindle app (long press on a word) I am told to install a dictionary. It always fails at the same place. Is it possible to install the dictionary for the Kindle app? Thank you! :)
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    Thread [Q] Remove Google account after root?

    Hello! Is it possible to remove the Google account after rooting? I'm giving the reader as a gift so I'd like to use my account to set up and provide them with it to log into afterwards. Failing this (I may just be able to use their account if I really have to) - Is it possible to have *no*...
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    Thread [Q] Root Nook Simple Touch GlowLight

    Hello, I would like to root a Nook Simple Touch GlowLight. The only reason for doing this is to install Kindle for Android. I have found three particularly popular threads for achieving this: NookManager http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040351 TouchNooter...
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    Thread Unable to upgrade 'officially' through Kies

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S. The details on 'About' menu of the phone are: Model Number: GT-I9000 Firmware version: 2.1-update1 Baseband version: I9000XXJF3 Kernel version: 2.6.29 [email protected] #2 Build number: ECLAIR I use the phone on T-Mobile. I have no idea if it is locked, etc, but was...
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    Thread K-9 Question

    Hi, Just download K-9 email app and it's fantastic... Does everything I wanted the default app to do but couldn't... One niggle though: I have it set to check for email every minute (I may well change this if it saps the battery too quickly)... Due to this every minute I get "Sending email"...
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    Thread Largest Market Apps?

    Hi, I'm trying to see if "My Downloads" in the Market get reset when cache is cleared. I will try and do this by downloading some large apps. Can anybody list some of the largest apps? It's pretty hopeless looking at them one by one! Cheers :)
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    Thread Email Attachments

    Hi, Just wondering if anybody can confirm whether the G1 can download/view email attachments? I currently have a .doc in my "Email" app - I thought I read that attachments work, but I see no way to open it. Any ideas? Or is this simply not possible? Thanks.
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    Thread Two app requests

    Hi, Could anybody recommend any apps to do the following: 1) Turn off mobile services (Eg, disconnect from the network) between certain hours? I would effectively like the phone in airplane mode during night time. 2) Vibrate every XX minutes when I notification arrives - Eg, if I miss the...
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    Thread Does your G1 screen have any "flex" with the screen open?

    Hi, New G1 today - With the screen slid open it feels almost loose (Eg, I can wiggle the screen about backwards and forwards [NOT slide it back into device]). I do not find this problem when the G1 is in its PDair case however this is most probably because the leather strap that goes around...
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    Thread Deleting Google Mail email from Trash

    Hi, How can I delete an Google Mail email from the "Trash" label? I can put them in "Trash" using a long press however there is no option to delete when doing a long press on the mail once in "Trash". The only way I can delete this is to log onto googlemail web interface and delete the mail...
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    Thread Why custom?

    Hi, Firstly, I have read many of the threads on here, so I've done my searching but want a bit of advice: Can anybody give any real reasons why I'd want to go custom? From what I can see there is no advantage at the moment (Considering that all new features, eg, Cupcake) will be released...