[Blocks OTA's!] Full root for Nook Tablet. [11/20/11] [Permanent root!]
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Installing/Flashing CWM on Rooted 1.4.0 NT w/ Blocked OTA Updates
Gents,
I stepped away from the world of the Nook Tablet over the last 5-6 months in order to focus on other Android devices.
Last time I was involved with the NT, I rooted my son's NT with Indirect's 'Full Root (v1.4.0) w/ Blocked OTAs w/ ZergRush exploit' Thread.
From what it seems, there have been a few changes, including obtaining root access for NT's that have 1.4.1+ through the SDCard boot method.
Quick question:
I want to load a custom recovery on my son's NT, such as Xionia or CWM. The root via SDCard method includes this as part of the overall root method.
Is there a preferred way that I can install/flash custom recovery on my son's NT, knowing that I have a rooted 1.4.0 NT Blocked OTA updates?
Just curious.
Thank you,
BJ.
Gents,
I stepped away from the world of the Nook Tablet over the last 5-6 months in order to focus on other Android devices.
Last time I was involved with the NT, I rooted my son's NT with Indirect's 'Full Root (v1.4.0) w/ Blocked OTAs w/ ZergRush exploit' Thread.
From what it seems, there have been a few changes, including obtaining root access for NT's that have 1.4.1+ through the SDCard boot method.
Quick question:
I want to load a custom recovery on my son's NT, such as Xionia or CWM. The root via SDCard method includes this as part of the overall root method.
Is there a preferred way that I can install/flash custom recovery on my son's NT, knowing that I have a rooted 1.4.0 NT Blocked OTA updates?
Just curious.
Thank you,
BJ.
You seem like you know what you're doing, so go here right now and use Indirect's great app to flash CWM recovery internally.
Intro to Nook Tablet
You are correct that a LOT has changed. It is super easy to do almost anything you want with the NT. I have a full series of articles (with associated videos) on the NT. Start the series here: http://raywaldo.com/2012/05/comparison-nook-tablet-nook-color/
You are correct that a LOT has changed. It is super easy to do almost anything you want with the NT. I have a full series of articles (with associated videos) on the NT. Start the series here: http://raywaldo.com/2012/05/comparison-nook-tablet-nook-color/
OTA Block not working
I had my 16gb NT rooted but had to unroot when I changed my email password, a B&N quirk. Anyway, I re-rooted - several times - but I can't get the OTA blocker to work now. It still shows 1.4.0. Anyone have any ideas. All would be appreciated.
I had my 16gb NT rooted but had to unroot when I changed my email password, a B&N quirk. Anyway, I re-rooted - several times - but I can't get the OTA blocker to work now. It still shows 1.4.0. Anyone have any ideas. All would be appreciated.
Try this. It should return your nook to stock and allow you to start over. http://raywaldo.com/2012/06/how-to-un-brick-a-nook-tablet-8gb-or-16gb/
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wont debug
I recently acquired a nook hd (not +). Of course my first thought was root it and get google play on it or even cm10
A custom rom is not happening for awhile I am guessing so next best thing while waiiting I am thinking is google play. I have sdk and all the tools needed but I cannot get this thing to show a usb port setting to turn on debugging anywhere. I have seen several posts related about the nook color and forcing it to go to a lessor revision of andriod such as 1.4.0 . This unit came stuck with 1.4.1. I have done resets to factory and so on with no luck hoping it will revert to 1.4.0. it is 1.4.1 . The things I want this unit to do for me and what it can do now isnt good. I do not want to go into that to far lets just say I am considering returning it lol. I have spent several days reading up on rooting the unit, with no luck.
Can anyone point out how to get debug enabled on 1.4.1 stock? the menus just arent there to enable developement or I am missing something.
I also wondered if using the sd card method described about reverting the nook color to 1.4.0 would help or hurt the nook hd, my goal is get this rooted.
Lastly lets say I somehow with the help of this forum get it rooted, is there anyway to access the 12 gigs of space that is being held hostage by the bn firmware? I can get a sd card I know but,,,,,,
Thanks for any replies
Happy holidays!
I recently acquired a nook hd (not +). Of course my first thought was root it and get google play on it or even cm10
A custom rom is not happening for awhile I am guessing so next best thing while waiiting I am thinking is google play. I have sdk and all the tools needed but I cannot get this thing to show a usb port setting to turn on debugging anywhere. I have seen several posts related about the nook color and forcing it to go to a lessor revision of andriod such as 1.4.0 . This unit came stuck with 1.4.1. I have done resets to factory and so on with no luck hoping it will revert to 1.4.0. it is 1.4.1 . The things I want this unit to do for me and what it can do now isnt good. I do not want to go into that to far lets just say I am considering returning it lol. I have spent several days reading up on rooting the unit, with no luck.Can anyone point out how to get debug enabled on 1.4.1 stock? the menus just arent there to enable developement or I am missing something.
I also wondered if using the sd card method described about reverting the nook color to 1.4.0 would help or hurt the nook hd, my goal is get this rooted.
Lastly lets say I somehow with the help of this forum get it rooted, is there anyway to access the 12 gigs of space that is being held hostage by the bn firmware? I can get a sd card I know but,,,,,,
Thanks for any replies
Happy holidays!
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If you're looking for tools to root your NT, see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31271965&postcount=240.
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182Note from developer: If you want to block OTA updates, just use the adb hijack app once (click the button on it once) and then you can run the OTA block part of this script and every other mod for it. The hijacker is right below this V
If you already ran this script but want to apply the mods from an update to the script: Just use this method to be able to rerun the script
NOTE: Anyone who is having problems with drivers, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363652 <-- That explains the two most common problems.
Step by step video from my friend Albert to gain root access:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbT1Fj38nE
This also includes a gApps install section in it incase you decide you want to run that.
You may NOT use the included script in your work without atleast asking me as of now, this may change in the future but I dont want to have to hop from thread to thread just to offer support when I can keep the answers organized for all to find. So please just ask first.
Thanks.
Information:
I have gotten zergRush to work on the nook tablet as well as created a batch script for you to run to allow you to root your tablet. This does NOT unlock the bootloader software/hardware checks this is just so you can remove whatever unnecessary crap you wish to get the **** off your device.
Features:
Root (obviously)
Gapps install
De-bloat menu
System mods (New gallery, email, keyboard, and live wallpaper support)
Launcher install (Choice of 3!)
Homecatcher installer (if you install a launcher in the previously mentioned feature)
Root check
USB Vendor ID check.
Needed files for root:
You need drivers first:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15069134/usbdrivers.zip
here is an app to pull up usb debugging menu
http://li362-167.members.linode.com/gapps/non_google/tgps_launcher.apk
Code:<robertely> Also note, that while that box will remain checked, the setting is not persistant. <robertely> So you have to flick the top 'Usb Development' box twice to get it working.
Download Link for rooting script:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15069134/Nook&Zergy.zip
Code:MD5sum 5df962260797ec4e3d80e107bca1fdb2
How to get adb debugging enabled:
Download the apk provided in the second download link to be able to access the menu *if you're just installing an app the first time, it will pull up the menu anyway but this is more for AFTER you have root as a convienance to access usb debugging and whatnot. Just try to install the apk *or open it if you already set unknown sources* and you will get a prompt to allow non-market apps. Click settings then you should be able to see "Unknown sources" check that followed by going into "Development" and check the 2 "Usb Debugging" boxes and uncheck "auto mount" then your nook tablet is ready to be used in debugging mode.
Instructions to root:
1. Download the "usbdrivers" zip
2. Download the "Nook&Zergy.zip"
3. Extract both to a folder C:\ntroot\
4. Now you should see the following files and folders inside c:\ntroot:
5. Run "runmefirst.bat" and follow the instructions.
6a. When the batch file opens the device manager, If you don't see a broken device icon next to "NOOK Tablet" then you may have some other generic drivers taking over. Not sure how to remove them so you will have to move to another PC that has never had a tablet hooked up and start over.
6b. If you do see NOOK Tablet with a broken device icon.. then right click and choose "update driver". Choose "Let me specify where the driver is" and browse to the c:\ntroot\usbdriver folder and hit ok. It should install and you can click "OK" to the warning about unsigned drivers.
7. Run "NookandZergy.bat" and follow the instructions
7a. If you see a long string of numbers/letters it's your device
Now you should have root.
How to Unroot and Undo system mods: Check out this thread:
Code:Changelog: 7.5: Added file to block OTA's directly instead of needing titanium backup and did a few script fixes as well as added brianf21's hiddensettings app. 7.0.1: Fixed minor bug where systemui mod was not being properly installed (wrong command was used) NOTE: You will get force closes from the systemui until the script finishes and reboots your tablet. 7.0: Allowed recognition of users that used ADB Hijacker app to allow for system mods to occur even if you didnt choose them with the script originally 6.0: Added ricochet1k's SystemUI mod to have perm back / menu button on status bar + have N automatically redirect to home on first click 6.0: (continued) fixed the sdcard check for users since Zerg causes auto unmount of the sdcard 5.2: Added check for sdcard to install files 5.0.1: Added option for access to the titanium backup and push them to sdcard even if you are already rooted 5.0: Added Titanium backup as well as files needed to block OTA's 4.7: New Market added (3.4.4) 4.6: Added permissions fix. 4.5.5: (Debloater): Added Extreme Debloater option 4.5: Debloated updated to be a customized menu (Has a menu included now) [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20229004&postcount=625"]found here[/URL] 4.1: Removed bugs 4.0: Included de-bloater and launcher install (you get to choose!) 3.5: Updated to check for proper USB Vendor ID as well as check for root. 3.0: Updated to include system app replacements (Keyboard, Email, Gallery) As well as adding live wallpapers for other launchers. You need to choose to run this part of the script same as gApps. 2.7: Updated Gapps to latest [9/30/2011] 2.5: Fixed a few minor typo's/bugs with the script v2.1: Added usb vendor id addition to adb_usb.ini v2.0: Rewritten script to allow for more user choices; added Gapps installer (thanks anlog); Added busybox installer apk and debug menu puller (allows you to access debugging menu) v1.1 Updated superuser apk v1.0: Official release v.75: Updated to install SU and superuser.apk v.5: Initial releaseCode:Credits: Gojimi for his HomeCatcher.apk Developers of ADW launcher for their APK Developers of Go launcher for their APK Syndicate Apps for their Honeycomb Launcher anlog for finding out how to get nook color drivers to work and general testing Team Revolutionary for their exploit B&N for using android like good little sheep suicideclown for bearing with me while I tried to get it to work on his computer until anlog found the driver fix. Dsstrainer for the simplified instructions.
How to do it manually instead of running the Nook&Zergy.bat file (for linux or mac users or someone who wants to do it all manually)
Install drivers and follow instructions up until running the batch file then do the following commands in order:
Code:adb push zergrush /data/local/zergy adb shell "chmod 755 /data/local/zergy;cd /data/local/;./zergy" adb wait-for-device install Superuser.apk adb remount adb push su /data/local/tmp/ adb shell cd /data/local/tmp;chmod 777 su;cd /;mount -o remount,rw -t rootfs rootfs /; adb push su /system/bin/su adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
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Unroot method can be found here
Rooted nook tablet using my method
Taken from inside of barnes and noble;
7Crap...
I got into the application settings menu and was able to allow sideloading, but the window closed before i could turn on usb debugging. I can't figure out how to get back into the menu, since when I try to install an APK it actually does it now instead of spitting out an error.
Looks like I'm going to have to factory reset. I'll try the root right after that and report results here...
BTW, are those drivers 32-bit or 64-bit?5Install instructions are a bit confusing for those having issues... they are written like devs, not users.
To simplify.
1. Download the "usbdrivers" zip
2. Download the "Nook&Zergy.zip"
3. Extract both to a folder like "C:\ntroot"
4. Now you should see the following files and folders inside c:\ntroot:
7. Run the following command in a new cmd window. This will ensure you have a .android directory on your computer for those who don't have android sdk installed (you do NOT need the sdk installed):
Code:IF NOT EXIST %USERPROFILE%\.android md %USERPROFILE%\.android
8. Run "runmefirst.bat" and follow the instructions.
9a. When the batch file opens the device manager, If you don't see a broken device icon next to "NOOK Tablet" then you may have some other generic drivers taking over. Not sure how to remove them so you will have to move to another PC that has never had a tablet hooked up and start over.
9b. If you do see NOOK Tablet with a broken device icon.. then right click and choose "update driver". Choose "Let me specify where the driver is" and browse to the c:\ntroot\usbdriver folder and hit ok. It should install and you can click "OK" to the warning about unsigned drivers.
10. Run "NookandZergy.bat" and follow the instructions
Now you should have root.
I invite the OP to use these instructions in the first post.4*cough* http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15069134/add-ons.zip *cough* Put that into your android sdk directory and you have the drivers.
