[APP] NookColor Tools - Access hidden settings
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As I understand it, this is equivalent to the "Unknown sources" checkbox that you get on phones, which has to do with the signing of APKs that verifies that "came from" Market. I don't know that the Nook Color checks for this signature by default ANYWAY, because it's not a Market-supported device.
Where are apk files stored by android. I downloaded my favorite keyboard from the market. Now I can't find it so I can move it.
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still having the "Unknown Sources Dialogue" Titanium Back Up...
after installation very cool tool none the less!
anyone know a way around this "Unknown Sources Voodoo"
after installation very cool tool none the less!
anyone know a way around this "Unknown Sources Voodoo"
I'm sorry but how do you move the files to /system/app?
I rooted with the nooter2 sd card technique.
I tried using astro but it wont' let me paste.
I tried using mobile-terminal in su with mv NookColorTools_0.2.apk /system/app and get a "-cross-linked" error.
Any ideas?
I rooted with the nooter2 sd card technique.
I tried using astro but it wont' let me paste.
I tried using mobile-terminal in su with mv NookColorTools_0.2.apk /system/app and get a "-cross-linked" error.
Any ideas?
no, there's no radio. this is just a hidden settings screen that was hidden for good reason. my app shows you ALL the available settings screens, regardless of whether they are usable or not.
you shouldn't need to change permissions. just reboot after copying it to /system/app.
trying using android commander. it will let you backup all your installed apps, which copies the apks to your hard drive. then you can copy them to /system/app.
sorry for the delay on this. been busy. i'll just post the source code here. i expect this app will be fairly short lived, since once we have froyo on the NC, we won't need it anymore
How do you know which version is installed? The one that got installed dring rooting does not match the picture you previously posted....Sorry, I can not seem to find the version number...
See below..
This is why that option is there
Old posts, but didn't see a reply...Uncheck and re-check that option in NookColor Tools, it appears to show in the GUI as checked but it's not actually set yet, removing and setting it back does then set it, and then you can load non-market apps, Titanium is happy again, etc.
This little tidbit of knowledge is going to save me a lot of frustration. Also, thanks for the hard work!
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22greetings, nookies
i just threw together this app for the NookColor. it gives you access to hidden system settings, and allows you to select soft keyboards that are installed.
it's super basic and ugly right now, but i hope it will come in handy. i plan to expand and refine it as time goes on.
when you click the All Settings button, you'll see a list of all the available preference panels. note that some of them don't work. not sure why.
some highlights:
- Development > Auto Mount - turn off usb auto mount
- Development > Manage Applications - uninstall apps, clear defaults
- Battery Use
- SD Card and Phone Storage - shows available space in internal storage
- Testing > Battery Info - status, voltage, temp, etc
- Testing > Battery History
- Testing > Usage statistics
if you find yourself on a screen without a back button, remember that you can swipe left over the notification bar at the bottom, if it's showing.
for info on installing other keyboards, see this thread. basically, you need to copy your keyboard's apk to /system/app and reboot. if you haven't done this before, here's a howto.
new! to enable the non-market apps checkbox, you need to copy this apk to /system/app. if you have 0.1 installed, uninstall it first, then copy 0.2 to /system/app and reboot. this is necessary for the app to have the right permissions to modify secure system settings. the app will still work if you install it the normal way, but you won't be able to use the non-market apps checkbox.
as usual, i accept no responsibility if this messes up your device. use at your own risk.
changelog:
0.2 - added install non-market apps option. apk must be in /system/app to enable this feature. filtered some unusable settings screens out. added some descriptions for the buttons.1greetings, nookies
i just threw together this app for the NookColor. it gives you access to hidden system settings, and allows you to select soft keyboards that are installed.
it's super basic and ugly right now, but i hope it will come in handy. i plan to expand and refine it as time goes on.
when you click the All Settings button, you'll see a list of all the available preference panels. note that some of them don't work. not sure why.
for info on installing other keyboards, see this thread.
as usual, i accept no responsibility if this messes up your device. use at your own risk.
I prefer to be reffered to as Nooker thanks, lol
Nice, I'll give'r a try..
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EDIT: OOh nice, development settings access, usb debug mode, usb auto mounting galore..1Thank you very much! Unfortunately it didn't help my keyboard problem because the only keyboard that showed up was "To enable it (the Scandinavian keyboard) go to Settings - Language & keyboard. There you need to check Scandinavian keyboard if it's not checked". So I'm guessin that it's not checked and that the specific settings file (I guess it's like a control panel app in Windows) isn't even there on a Nook. Or is it just not activated that easily?
If I try to launch the keyboard i get "Activity not found". Any idea if there is another setting to activate the keyboard for use?1
sorry for the delay on this. been busy. i'll just post the source code here. i expect this app will be fairly short lived, since once we have froyo on the NC, we won't need it anymore
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