How to sideload on 1.4.1 update: Guide + script

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Indirect

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Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)

Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.

Script download:
here

I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.


Manual instructions:
All you need to do is use adb install appname.apk
 
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gameman733

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Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)

Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.

Script download:
here

I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.

Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
 

lekofraggle

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In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.

~Leko
 

dragon_76

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Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.

They would have to maintain two versions of their software if they blocked adb install. How are they going to test the apps going into their market.

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lekofraggle

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Hey all, I cannot get his to work because I no longer have usb debugging. I should say I am on a Nook Color not tab. I just thought it would be nice to try non-rooted for a while. I guess I will just re root.

~Leko
 

onesadjam

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In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.

I have AnyCut installed and created a shortcut to app settings. I reset the "Install from unknown sources" to be checked and then tried installing an app from the Amazon Market. When the package manager ran I got the new will not install dialog. Dang! So I launched the app settings again and noticed that the unknown sources box was unchecked. I checked it again, closed, and relaunched the settings window. The option is unchecked again. Grr....

Installing apps from the Android Market works just fine though, as it does not require the package installer to install an app.
 

GreenFuzzer

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Dec 10, 2011
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Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
 

Ready Nerd

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Dec 12, 2011
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I have been unable to clear and reset my drivers for the NOOK Tablet.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled but I must not have the right drivers.\
I'm running Win 7 64bit.
Any link would be appreciated.
 

k9cop

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Dec 6, 2011
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Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!

BUMP, as I was wondering this myself.
 

szumlanski

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Dec 26, 2011
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I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
 

Sock_Monkey

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Dec 26, 2011
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Ugh, my Nook just updated to the dreaded 1.4.1 version. I tried the script from XDA and ran it with the command prompt, but it says "error no decide found", even though my Nook Tablet is plugged into my Windows XP Machine. Any ideas why this is happening?

I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Also, I got the script from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1407023 . I run the Sideload.bat file which usually doesn't run until an Android device has been found, and in MS Dos it says: C:\Sideload>adb wait-for-device . And yet when if I were to install an apk residing in the Sideload folder via Command Prompt, it says no device found.
 
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szumlanski

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I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.

Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.

Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
 

Sigilist

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Is there something available for Mac users? I don't have access to any Windows system for over a week.

Also, I was wondering if anyone out there has had success access the Android Market after using this new script? Hopefully some of the root teams/specialists out there can find use a better answer that going by to sideloading.
 

geonjay

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Mar 4, 2011
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Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.

Now I would love to get Android Market working again...


Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
 

szumlanski

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Dec 26, 2011
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Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?

If you rooted 1.4.0, you would have used tgps launcher downloaded over the air. Once you run (install) the tgps launcher, it remains in your android apps installed on the Nook tablet after the 1.4.1 is installed by B&N. Just unplug your USB cable, run tgps launcher, go into te development settings, enable two debugging options, disable auto mount. Then when you plug in USB it should pop up a notification that you are in debugging mode.

Do "adb devices" from a command prompt. If your device is found, you can adb install apps.
 

jayochs

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so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
 

szumlanski

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Dec 26, 2011
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so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.

Looks like your only option will be to manually downgrade to 1.4.0 and load all the apps you want. You can also prevent OTA update to 1.4.1. Search the forums for the instructions. That sucks.

Alternatively, wait and see if a 1.4.1 root comes out.
 

darkquota

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Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html

Thanks, this works great. I know there is a way to root and install google apps on 1.4.1 now, but I'm fine with this since I don't have to go through the process of losing and then restoring all the apps and books I have loaded.

Just like another person mentioned, all one has to do is have NT Hidden Settings or tgps_launcher installed prior to the upgrade to be able to enable USB debugging.
 

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    Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)

    Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.

    Script download:
    here

    I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.


    Manual instructions:
    All you need to do is use adb install appname.apk
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    so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
    Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.

    http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
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    I have new Nook Tablet. It came loaded with version 1.4.1. I found the method to down grade it to version 1.4.0, which I have done. I have sideloaded various apps to the tablet. I am keeping WiFi turned off as much as possible to avoid the dreaded upgrade back to the current version.

    Rather than do rooting by installing Cyanogen 7 Alpha directly into the tablet, as currently available, I would rather wait for the ability to boot from an SD card. I have previously done this with a Nook Color tablet. It works very well; thank you for it.

    I have read posts, here and elsewhere, describing how to sideload applications to a non-rooted Nook Tablet using ADB. My problem is that as much as I have tried, I cannot get this method to work. I have gotten to the point of loading the USB drivers. I am able to turn on USB debugging using the tgps_launcher application. My PC device manager shows Android Phone and Android Composite ADB Interface. I am using Indirect's Sideload script tool. I cannot get my PC to recognize my Nook Tablet; I only get the Device Not Found message. When I issue the command: adb devices, I get a blank space rather than a display of my Nook Tablet device.

    I have spent many hours searching the Internet looking for a fix to this problem. I am moderately computer literate. I am not familiar with ADB, this is my first use of it. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the USB drivers, I have rebooted both my PC and my tablet. At least one post, somewhere, suggested needing to obtain the tablet device ID and use it with ADB. I am not sure how to do that.

    If anyone with more knowledge than I have can offer some advice, I would really appreciate. I would like to turn WiFi on, leave it on, accept any tablet version update that comes along and still have the ability to sideload applications. Although I really resent the B&N sideloading lock out, I really like the tablet.

    If a Cyanogen 7 bootable SD card is coming very soon, I am willing to wait for it and leave WiFi turned off to the greatest extent. However, my curiosity says that I would also like to get the ADB sideloading process working.

    Cool username? I guess?

    Anyway, there's always the option of just rooting via Indirect's method. It's really simple and might hold you off until you decide to switch to CM7.
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    Alright, I'll be the one to say it. Solar flux, you need to add 0x2080 to the adb_usb.ini file in .android\

    So unplug the nook, edit the file, adb kill-server and then plug it back in and run adb devices.

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