ditto here as well. I've done uncheck/check usb debug before i begun. I overwrote the 3 files in TB with Indirect's, and select app+data restore. In settings, all fields (owner, account, version) says unavailable.
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ditto here as well. I've done uncheck/check usb debug before i begun. I overwrote the 3 files in TB with Indirect's, and select app+data restore. In settings, all fields (owner, account, version) says unavailable.
It worked for me, however I had already changed DeviceManager.apk to DeviceManager.apk.bak, if that makes a difference.
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Sent from my SCH-I500
I froze the file. I don't actually use any B and N services so this should work aswell, correct? With it frozen is says software version unavailable.
Sent from my rooted Nook Tablet.
Sent from my rooted Nook Tablet.
I have previously frozen dm234 as well. As soon as i unfreeze, 1.4.0 came back on.
First off, thanks Indirect.
For those of you having trouble, I'll answer a few of the repeat questions. The application of the patched files happens almost immediately upon issuing the "Restore" command. I went to "Settings > Device Info > About Your NOOK®" and "Software version 9.9.9" was displayed. One of the problems currently is that the "USB Debugging" is not a persistent setting and must be rechecked after opening tgps_launcher again. Also, I get the "Warning - System Configuration: Your system settings may cause problems... ...tick the "USB debugging" checkbox." message upon opening Titanium Backup without a reboot and reset of that setting. Annoying to say the least but its what we have for the moment and will do. YMMV
On a side note, before I replace any files with files of the same name, I modify the original files by adding ".orig" to the tail end of each files' name. Yes, ignore the dire warning about changing a file extension. I started doing this years ago while working in UNIX since changes can sometimes go awry and terrible things happen. Almost always easier to rename an original file vice reinstalling an entire OS. Just my 2¢.
For those of you having trouble, I'll answer a few of the repeat questions. The application of the patched files happens almost immediately upon issuing the "Restore" command. I went to "Settings > Device Info > About Your NOOK®" and "Software version 9.9.9" was displayed. One of the problems currently is that the "USB Debugging" is not a persistent setting and must be rechecked after opening tgps_launcher again. Also, I get the "Warning - System Configuration: Your system settings may cause problems... ...tick the "USB debugging" checkbox." message upon opening Titanium Backup without a reboot and reset of that setting. Annoying to say the least but its what we have for the moment and will do. YMMV
On a side note, before I replace any files with files of the same name, I modify the original files by adding ".orig" to the tail end of each files' name. Yes, ignore the dire warning about changing a file extension. I started doing this years ago while working in UNIX since changes can sometimes go awry and terrible things happen. Almost always easier to rename an original file vice reinstalling an entire OS. Just my 2¢.
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RegLinUsr, for this case could you list out the full path and file name for each file affected? I plan to do this as well. If 1.4.2 really does put things back they way they were, this will be an easy way to get back to normal and have that upgrade accepted.
Thanks Indirect! Really appreciate your hard work and look for a donation from me.
I am sure you will let us know when this is in your script but I plan to restore 1.4.0 tonight then root with your steps.
If you happen to update by then, I will let you know how it goes.
You rock.
UPDATE:
It worked! Initially, I restored before rebooting and firmware showed unavailable. I rebooted, it showed 1.4.0, was concerned but then restored 2.3.4.apk and got 9.9.9! Good stuff Indirect.
I am sure you will let us know when this is in your script but I plan to restore 1.4.0 tonight then root with your steps.
If you happen to update by then, I will let you know how it goes.
You rock.
UPDATE:
It worked! Initially, I restored before rebooting and firmware showed unavailable. I rebooted, it showed 1.4.0, was concerned but then restored 2.3.4.apk and got 9.9.9! Good stuff Indirect.
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I did not modify the files on the Nook Tablet, it was the backup files that I modified. You could modify the files on the NT if desired but not really necessary since we backed them up with Titanium Backup already.
When you look inside the Titanium Backup folder on your SDCard, the files are named exactly as the files from Indirect's zip:
- com.bn.devicemanager-1351fc675dac5f1a461a09b769b1b4b6.apk.gz,
- com.bn.devicemanager-20111222-085657.properties
- com.bn.devicemanager-20111222-085657.tar.gz.
- com.bn.devicemanager1351fc675dac5f1a461a09b769b1b4b6.apk.gz.ORIG
- com.bn.devicemanager-20111222-085657.properties.ORIG
- com.bn.devicemanager-20111222-085657.tar.gz.ORIG
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Thankz man worked great with a restart after putting files in T.B. folder and after the restore.
I previously froze devicemanager and forgot to thaw before overwriting the backup files with Indirect's. Result was "unavailable". Unfroze devicemanager and restored earlier version. Result was "999".
2nd round of beer coming your way Indirect. At the rate you are making such significant contributions to the forum, you'll be drunk in no time! Thanks for saving us from so much stress, man.
2nd round of beer coming your way Indirect. At the rate you are making such significant contributions to the forum, you'll be drunk in no time! Thanks for saving us from so much stress, man.
My software version is 1.0.0, not 1.4.0. Anyone else? (I haven't applied the stuff in the OP yet).
I did a factory reset, so it sounds like that version and the version it shipped with are/were different (possibly accounting for battery life issues I had).
edit: Anyway, thanks for the modified device manager!
I did a factory reset, so it sounds like that version and the version it shipped with are/were different (possibly accounting for battery life issues I had).
edit: Anyway, thanks for the modified device manager!
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Made even more tweaks this time. FOTA checkin is now updated to 0 (0 means not at all) and a few other things. Updated link in OP.
I've got ver 1.0.0 as well. Hopefully we'll still be fine.
A couple of notes:
-I had five files appear for me when I unzipped "Unzipme".
com.bn.devicemanager-1351fc675dac5f1a461a09b769b1b4b6.apk
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-025318.properties
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-025318.tar
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-051905.properties
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-051905.tar
- I added the files to my titanium backup folder via USB. When I opened TB, it wasn't seeing the backup file I had just added. So I went to take a look at the files via Root Explorer and somehow, a few of the files, including the APK, had somehow gained the extension ".gz". So I just used rename to remove that extension.
- Now able to use the backup, it turns out there were TWO backups available to me. Both were dated the 22nd, but the times were 6:53pm and 9:19pm. I figured this was just a missed step in deleting the older file from the zip, so I used the 9:19pm version.
UPDATE:
-Rebooting returned me to 1.4.0
A couple of notes:
-I had five files appear for me when I unzipped "Unzipme".
com.bn.devicemanager-1351fc675dac5f1a461a09b769b1b4b6.apk
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-025318.properties
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-025318.tar
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-051905.properties
com.bn.devicemanager-20111223-051905.tar
- I added the files to my titanium backup folder via USB. When I opened TB, it wasn't seeing the backup file I had just added. So I went to take a look at the files via Root Explorer and somehow, a few of the files, including the APK, had somehow gained the extension ".gz". So I just used rename to remove that extension.
- Now able to use the backup, it turns out there were TWO backups available to me. Both were dated the 22nd, but the times were 6:53pm and 9:19pm. I figured this was just a missed step in deleting the older file from the zip, so I used the 9:19pm version.
UPDATE:
-Rebooting returned me to 1.4.0
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70Mine only says "Unavailable" because I skipped out of box experience and didnt register to test this. :| yours will still have your email and everything linked so dont worry!
Alright, I'm going to start off with saying that what this does is turn off FOTA for you by modifying data for devicemanager. How do you do it?
Well, let's begin.
12/22/11: New tweaks, FOTA checkin timer = 0 (no checks anymore), Build key difference, FOTA mode = disabled and a few other FOTA tweaks.
First: Download the files unzip them, and put all 3 into the TitaniumBackup folder on your sdcard (you need to download Titanium backup from market for this just FYI).
Then start titanium backup, grant root if you havent already and restore "DeviceManagerService 2.3.4" and then poof! You have now blocked OTA's.
I'll actually try and make this happen in my script so new people can do it but you can tell if it worked by going into settings>about my nook>Version Number:9.9.9
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here
FAQ
Will this stop me from buying anything from B&N?
NO! You will keep everything and the ability to buy. This does nothing to the services aside from makes a few minor SQL tweaks that affect the devices ability to OTA.
Can this break my device?
No! This process actually holds no risk. It should always work no matter what and since we caught it early on, we can prevent further updates that can fix this.
Are you awesome Indirect?
Yes, yes I am. Now enjoy all the crap I released for you guys
7This is the sqlite method just provides you with files to download and install...this really isn't that complicated. -.- versus having to actually modify the SQL on the device, its already done for you. Just trust it works, install, and ignore everyone *****ing about updates. Now I'm going back to bed before someone crosses me by asking a stupid question.
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I have attached the original B&N Nook Tablet Device Manager files that Indirect's files in the OP replaced.
I would like to suggest my earlier thread here which helps alleviate this type of issue.
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