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Every version of Cyanogenmod I install on the nook color has no status bar. I've wiped caches when installing, and still no dice.
The device seems to be saving things somewhere, though, because when I start the new ROM, all the old apps are still loaded, and their positions on the home screen... so I assume the problem is some sort of app data that's been corrupted somehow or something, but I'm at a loss about how to proceed.
Is there some simple solution (a setting somewhere to toggle?) that will fix this, or do I need to do something more drastic?
Should I be doing a full "factory reset" and starting from scratch that way? If I do that, do I need to re-"nooter" the device before flashing Cyanogenmod again, or will the "root" status be kept if I "factory reset"?
Or is there some way just to delete all app data, reflash, and start from scratch that way?
Sorry if this has already been asked. I tried searching fairly extensively and couldn't find anything. Thanks in advance for any advice.
edit: Turns out all I needed to do was delete the /data partition in recovery and everything reset properly.
Thank you for posting your solution for anyone else with this problem in the future to see, far too often people will edit their whole post to say *solved*, and give no explanation.
liam.lah said:
Thank you for posting your solution for anyone else with this problem in the future to see, far too often people will edit their whole post to say *solved*, and give no explanation.
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Yeah, people who do that are jerks. It's just courtesy to post your solution to help future Googlers.
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Yeah, people who do that are jerks. It's just courtesy to post your solution to help future Googlers.
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I wouldn't say jerks. They just don't know any better. The jerks are the ones who answer a question with something like "Google is your FRIEND". This is fantastic I just searched Google and that's how I ended up here!
I've usually got a few projects going on at one time that requires alot of searching and I see that alot. If that's the best answer you got then don't post. In good communities someone is usually around the corner with some copy and pasted info.
I'm having the exact same problem. Where is there an option to delete the /data partition in recovery? Under "mounts and storage" I found "format /data" but I keep getting a error when I try to do so.
Thanks!
SOLUTION FOUND: I figured out that due to fact that it was a newer Nook Color, it had the different size for the data partition. I flashed the partition resize pack and reformatted, now everything works great.
Adding to the solutions!
Okay, so I don't have a clue how to delete a partition in recovery (no option for that, or silly me I couldn't find it) and even though ed209 correctly offered that the partition had to be re-sized, I was like, "great, and I have no clue how to do that either!". So in the interest of sharing how I did get to a fully operational modified Nook Color please google, "How to make a bootable CWM (ClockWorkMod) version 3.2.0.1 recovery sd card" (androidforums link). I followed the directions and was able to get the partition size matched up so that the menu/navigation bar now shows up! Hope this helps someone else runs into the same problem.
Same issue except i have a galaxy s2
I bought the phone rooted & tried to unroot it by myself & accidentally deleted the systemUI.apk . Will this work for me as well ? if not whats the easiest way to get my notification bar back ?
Frodriguez93 said:
I bought the phone rooted & tried to unroot it by myself & accidentally deleted the systemUI.apk . Will this work for me as well ? if not whats the easiest way to get my notification bar back ?
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No that won't work for you. You need to tell use what system you are running. Rooted stock, CM7, CM9, CM10? And do you have the ROM on internal memory or SD. Then we can tell you how to fix it.
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leapinlar said:
No that won't work for you. You need to tell use what system you are running. Rooted stock, CM7, CM9, CM10? And do you have the ROM on internal memory or SD. Then we can tell you how to fix it.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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Where would i find that on a galaxy s2 ? in settings all it says is Model Number, android version, baseband version, kernel version, build number, and hardware version ?
Fixed the rooting issue
leapinlar said:
No that won't work for you. You need to tell use what system you are running. Rooted stock, CM7, CM9, CM10? And do you have the ROM on internal memory or SD. Then we can tell you how to fix it.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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So i got to unroot my phone , now i just need to find out how to get my notification bar back
Frodriguez93 said:
Where would i find that on a galaxy s2 ? in settings all it says is Model Number, android version, baseband version, kernel version, build number, and hardware version ?
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Phone? This a nook color forum. I doubt you will get much help here on a galaxy s2.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
I recently purchased a Nook Color (used) at a flea market. I could not check it out prior to purchase because the battery was dead. (Shame on me) The seller did not bother to tell me (Shame on him) that he had "rooted" (I think that is what it is called) the Nook and installed Google apps on it.
When I first power up the Nook, I get a screen that says "Cyanogenmod". The next screen simply says "Android" in small letters in the upper left hand corner. The next screen says "Google" and has two spinning, interlocking gears. Finally, a screen appears with the Android "person" in the middle, with a number of apps that the owner previously downloaded.
I have tried doing the 8 interrupted boots, but that does not seem to be working. All of this talk about ADB and Android sdk is wayyyy above my expertise level. Can someone provide me with an easy to follow/understand step by step guide to restore my Nook Color to stock? I've also tried following the video on theunlockr.com and the forums on xda.developers.com, but some of the hyperlinks to the necessary software appear to no longer be functioning.
Hi Tim you can restore. The easiest way is going to be to create a bootable ClockWork Mod Recovery (CWR) SD card and then flash whatever ROM it is you want the Nook to be (stock, CM7, CM9).
Here are a couple of threads to look at with links to files you may want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599646
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576833
Basically you need a uSD card, a CWR image and the zip file for the ROM you want to restore to. Burn the CWR image to the uSD card using win32diskimager and then place the zip file for the ROM you want to use on the card (not in any folder and don't unzip it).
Power down, place the card in the Nook and power up. Then choose wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and go to advanced and wipe the dalvik cache. This will ensure everything is cleared out to flash the new ROM. Next choose install zip from sd card and choose the zip file of the ROM you want to flash.
Once it is done flashing unmount the sd card and choose reboot or hold the power button until it powers off and remove the card and then power back on.
JP
It is also worth checking first, if you haven't already done so, whether there is a uSD card left in the Nook (under the little hinged cover).
The Nook will load of this first if it is in there and bypass the software on the main machine.
If there is a card in there, then take it out and try powering off and on again to see what it then loads. Also you could retry the 8 failed boots method.
No, there is no sd card in the nook. And I have tried the 8 failed boot method to no avail.
JP, I am downloading one of the programs that was missing. It'll be about an hour before it is done. I'll go from there.
I'll probably be asking more questions, as I am about as computer illiterate as they come. Hope you have a lot of patience and will hang with me.
Tim
It is a pretty simple process as long as you can follow directions. There are only really three main parts 1. Downloading files, 2. Burning an image to make a bootable micro SD card and 3. Flash the downloaded zip files from that card.
I'm sure we'll be able to get you through it
I downloaded the source file but I cannot get it to run. I do not understand the installation instructions in the read me file that comes with the source zip. For example, what does "QT" stand for? Is it quick time or some other program?
tim844 said:
I downloaded the source file but I cannot get it to run. I do not understand the installation instructions in the read me file that comes with the source zip. For example, what does "QT" stand for? Is it quick time or some other program?
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What guide are you following? I would suggest using my guide that is linked in my sig. Go to the restoring to stock section.
Sent from space
OK. I followed your link, registered to become an androiad central member. Working on it now. But I think I am in way over my head. How about I just box it up and UPS/FEDEX it to you? I'm in Ohio. I wanted to have it fixed for mother's day but that is obviously not going to happen.
My son says that the previous owner installed the clockwork recovery mode file directly unto the nook color. According to every video we have watched, that is a big no no! Everytime we try to hard reboot the nook, we get the cwm screen with no sd card in the nook.
We finally have the correct winimager file and are going to attempt to return the nook the stock using the cwm recovery image and the nook zip file.
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My son says that the previous owner installed the clockwork recovery mode file directly unto the nook color. According to every video we have watched, that is a big no no! Everytime we try to hard reboot the nook, we get the cwm screen with no sd card in the nook.
We finally have the correct winimager file and are going to attempt to return the nook the stock using the cwm recovery image and the nook zip file.
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If you use the files from my guide it will get rid of clockworkmod and you will have a completely stock NC.
If you have problems with WinImage try Win32. And always remember to run these programs as Admin.
Sent from space
Where are you in ohio? I could help ya out if you still need it.
Follow info in post 2... its really simple.
Success! Almost. We followed your instructions to the letter. Everything seems to be working. Except, I cannot register the device. I watch the introductory video and then go to the register device screen. I enter my wife's B&N e-mail address and password, but it will not accept it. It refers me to their 800 number.
On your other website I noticed people talking about wiping two different caches. I am not sure my son caught that or skipped that step. Could that be the problem? Or is there something else he/we may have overlooked?
I can't say thanks enough. Hopefully we can get over this last hurdle and I can give it to her tomorrow for mother's day.
Anxiously looking forward to your thoughts.
I'm in Akron, Ohio
tim844 said:
Success! Almost. We followed your instructions to the letter. Everything seems to be working. Except, I cannot register the device. I watch the introductory video and then go to the register device screen. I enter my wife's B&N e-mail address and password, but it will not accept it. It refers me to their 800 number.
On your other website I noticed people talking about wiping two different caches. I am not sure my son caught that or skipped that step. Could that be the problem? Or is there something else he/we may have overlooked?
I can't say thanks enough. Hopefully we can get over this last hurdle and I can give it to her tomorrow for mother's day.
Anxiously looking forward to your thoughts.
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Hmm. Does making a new account work? If not try going through the steps again and reflash it, it could have been a bad flash.
Sent from space
tim844 said:
I recently purchased a Nook Color (used) at a flea market. I could not check it out prior to purchase because the battery was dead. (Shame on me) The seller did not bother to tell me (Shame on him) that he had "rooted" (I think that is what it is called) the Nook and installed Google apps on it.
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Hmm. Does making a new account work? If not try going through the steps again and reflash it, it could have been a bad flash.
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More likely it is still registered at B&N to the previous owner.
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More likely it is still registered at B&N to the previous owner.
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Oh I didn't even think of that. Yeah, that is most likely the problem. Hopefully you can contact the previous owner and get him/her to deactivate it or you are basically SOL.
Sent from space
Somewhere on the XDA site, I don't recall where, I saw a thread with another 2nd owner who had the same 'previously registered' problem you probably have; he got directions on a workable fix. Do a search; maybe you'll find it...
Thanks to everyone for all their help! I contacted B&N yesterday and it is registered to the former owner. They refused to help. All I could get out of them was I would have to contact the owner myself and ask him to unregister the device. I am working on that, but I don't hold out much help.
As a last resort, I might take it back to an Android device. However, I want it done correctly. I don't need the cell phone Android sysem he installed on it.
Again, thanks! It is nice to meet such helpful people.
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Dear Nook adepts.
Some time ago I installed Racks triple boot solution.( A lot thanks to him and the others for developing)
That works fine.
Some days ago I saw the NookieJoyOs on the techterra server and installed it, after formatting system 1 data 1 and the cache.
The strange thing is now that the JoyOS has replaced the original Nook OS on eMMC.
Without the Nook OS the stuff still works.
I just wonder what went wrong and do I need the NookOS in the future??.
I live in the Netherlands and can not download any payd stuff from the Nookstore without workarounds.
So I am not really attached to the Nook store. The Google play-store works fine for me.
Thanks for any answer.
RuudSnikkenburg said:
Dear Nook adepts.
Some time ago I installed Racks triple boot solution.( A lot thanks to him and the others for developing)
That works fine.
Some days ago I saw the NookieJoyOs on the techterra server and installed it, after formatting system 1 data 1 and the cache.
The strange thing is now that the JoyOS has replaced the original Nook OS on eMMC.
Without the Nook OS the stuff still works.
I just wonder what went wrong and do I need the NookOS in the future??.
I live in the Netherlands and can not download any payd stuff from the Nookstore without workarounds.
So I am not really attached to the Nook store. The Google play-store works fine for me.
Thanks for any answer.
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By default all roms will flash to emmc unless you modify the zip using Racks script. And even if you tried using the script, it may not have modified the zip properly since it is not a CM rom.
You can get the stock nook back if you want, but it sounds like you are ok without it. If you want it back look on my tips thread linked in my signature. See item A12.
Thanks for your advice.
I downloaded the Nook 1.4.3 zip and instald it on the Nook.
I did not do any formats.
At Boot it hanged.
I did the emmc recovery and it now works OK.
Like it better than the Joy thing.
So thanks a lot.
I think from now I'm gonna be happy with what I got without further experiments.
A wise word is "Don't fix anything that ain't broke.
Hi,
Welcome to the B&N Nook Touch Help Thread!
Thanks so much @[color=black]undercover[/color], @[color=green][i]immortalneo[/i][/color] and @[color=green][i]dagger[/i][/color] for giving me the idea to create a help thread, and thanks so much @[color=purple][i]malybru[/i][/color] for the idea of a device-specific help thread and the outline of this thread (check out his [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly.).
Barnes and Noble Nook Touch variants
This thread deals with all three Nook Touch models.
Nook Simple Touch
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I would highly recommend that you read entirely through this thread's OPs before posting anything on XDA.
Whatever question you ask, you will either get a straight-out answer or get pointed in the right direction. This is a noob-friendly thread; please, act like it and don't flame new users! If you abuse newcomers, your post will be reported.
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Useful Links
All of the Nook Touch threads below are for the Nook Simple Touch (with GlowLight) with firmware 1.2.1 unless specifically stated otherwise.
Important Threads
• Hacking the new Nook GlowLight - @Edgur - Development and discussion thread for hacking the new Nook GlowLight
• [Guide][NST] Parental control over web browser - @thenookieforlife3 - Tutorial on how to disable hidden web browser for parental control
• [Guide][1.2.1] Mounting USB Devices - @thenookieforlife3 - Extensive tutorial on how to mount USB devices to the Nook Touch
• Guide/HowTo/Tips'nTricks - The perfect Nook Simple Touch Setup w/ battery optimization - @jam_dev - Instructive on how to optimize the Nook Touch's battery life
•
Quick & useful links to Kernels / ROMs / Great apps
- @TheChouffy - List of kernels, apps, ROMs and useful commands
• [Solution] Yet another way to unbrick: unplug the battery for a while - @Aqq123 - Self-explanatory title
Apps
• Temblast Android Apps - @Renate NST
• [APP][NST][NSTG][1.2.x]NTGAppsAttack - Google Apps Installer Addon For NookManager - @straygecko
• E-paper: Simple drawing app - @marspeople
• [APP][5/3/14] ScreenshotSaver - keep reading while nook sleeps - @nivieru
• NoRefresh enabler - @bardo8430
• [APP] NookCalc - @sega dude
Rooters
• [Root] NookManager - graphical rooter for 1.2.x and beyond - @jeff_kz
• [NTG][1.2]GlowNooter 1.12.25 - @GabrialDestruir
ROMs
• [NST/NSTG][ROM] Tweaked Modded ROM [Feb16] - @pinguy1982
• [NST/NSTG][ROM] 1337 ROM [Nov. 6] - @yattaro, @thenookieforlife3
Kernels
• [Kernel] OC to 1100Mhz and linaro gcc 4.7 (New version with fast display mode) - @guevor
• [NSTG][Kernel] Multitouch/USB Host Kernel + uRamdisk - @thenookieforlife3
Themes
• [NST/NSTG][Theme] Status Bar Modification [Sept. 17] - @thenookieforlife3
Tools/Utilities
• NoRefreshToggle CWM Install + SuperUser CWM Install + init.d+busybox CWM Install - @pinguy1982
Other Mods
• Fix for a rattling power button - @Tharg0r
• Changing your WiFi MAC address - @dumalkin
Want your thread on this list? Shoot me a PM and I'll look into it.
can't re-register: help please
I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675706 and successfully rooted and installed android on my new NST Glowlight. Sadly, I didn't take a back-up image of the device before rooting.
After I got it working I decided I would like to use my main Google account rather than the alternate one I had used, both for Barnes and Noble and for Android on the device. I thought that I could delete my account from the device and start again, so I used the trick of resetting the device by holding down the lower left and right page turn keys for 30 seconds then choosing to reset to factory settings.
Since doing this, every time I attempt to re-register with Barnes & Noble it tells me "ERROR Sorry we're having trouble setting up your Nook, please shut down your device and try again". I have tried using Clockwork Recovery to wipe all the partitions it can access. I went to the Barnes & Nobles site to see if I had a device registered and although I have an account there with the Gmail address I used it says there is no device registered, so I can't "de-register" from there.
I tried the hold down the power button for 15 seconds after the screen flashes black and repeat six times, and nothing doing there.
Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
@dc72,
Well, you have a couple of options here.
First, if you don't absolutely need to have B&N on your Nook, you can bypass the sign-in step by holding the top-right hard button and sliding your finger right-to-left across the top of the screen at the "Welcome to Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight" screen, pressing "Factory", holding the top-right hard button and tapping the bottom-right corner of the screen at the "Factory" screen, and tapping "Skip Oobe".
Second, if you do need B&N, try using the NookManager "Restore factory.zip" feature to factory-image-wipe your Nook.
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Thank you!
Brilliant! The first procedure got me in to the ereader. So I know I can reinstall android now and bypass B&N.
Ideally I would like to have it as it was out the box again though. I don't have a back-up image as yet and because my device is now rooted I was not sure that NookManager would be able to create a clean one.
I don't want to mess things up any further than I have, so can you confirm that in my particular scenario, on the rooted NST Glowlight, I can create and restore a Factory.zip?
I was under the impression that since I have rooted I can no longer create a factory image. I will await your investigation and response before meddling further. Thank you!
EDIT: Actually I'm sure you have already thought of all that, so I'm going to trust you and go ahead with your suggestion to use Nookmanager. I'm sure it will work exactly as described! Thank you so much!
EDIT 2: I don't actually need B&N at all and would kind of rather not have them pushing books at me I have no interest in etc, so thank you greatly for the method to bypass that! Can you tell me will I be able to install 1337 rom from this thread now with my NST Glowlight in it's current state? I'm a bit reluctant to install CWM over the top of the existing recovery system so would try it from the micro SD I think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/development/1337-rom-t2931567
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Brilliant! The first procedure got me in to the ereader. So I know I can reinstall android now and bypass B&N.
Ideally I would like to have it as it was out the box again though. I don't have a back-up image as yet and because my device is now rooted I was not sure that NookManager would be able to create a clean one.
I don't want to mess things up any further than I have, so can you confirm that in my particular scenario, on the rooted NST Glowlight, I can create and restore a Factory.zip?
I was under the impression that since I have rooted I can no longer create a factory image. I will await your investigation and response before meddling further. Thank you!
EDIT: Actually I'm sure you have already thought of all that, so I'm going to trust you and go ahead with your suggestion to use Nookmanager. I'm sure it will work exactly as described! Thank you so much!
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@dc72,
Glad my suggestions helped!
One thing you need to understand, though - factory.zip is not something that can be created or modified. Factory.zip is the original factory image that your device came with out-of-the-box.
Backups are the things that can be created and restored. You can create a backup absolutely any time, even if your device is rooted. In fact, creating a backup when you first root is a great idea, because if something messes up in the future, you can restore the backup that's already rooted, and you won't have to go through the rooting process all over again.
EDIT - Yes, you most certainly can install 1337 ROM over your current rooted state. You will need to just follow the installation instructions to the letter, and then you'll be good to go.
So to install 1337 I have to install CWR to the actual Nook? Considering that with your help the standard recovery has pulled me out a hole I'm not sure I want to loose that at this point.
Can 1337 be installed using CWR from SD, what is the reason it's advised to install it to the Nook directly, and can the NST Glowlight still be reset to factory the way you directed me earlier after following the current 1337 install instructions?
Much appreciate your help and instruction!
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So to install 1337 I have to install CWR to the actual Nook? Considering that with your help the standard recovery has pulled me out a hole I'm not sure I want to loose that at this point.
Can 1337 be installed using CWR from SD, what is the reason it's advised to install it to the Nook directly, and can the NST Glowlight still be reset to factory the way you directed me earlier after following the current 1337 install instructions?
Much appreciate your help and instruction!
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It doesn't matter whether or not CWM is installed on your NST - you just need to be able to boot into it, which, of course, can be done by simply writing the image to the sdcard, turning off the Nook, plugging the sdcard into the Nook, and turning the Nook back on. Installation is recommended, but optional.
The Nook can be factory-image-reset using the NookManager method whether or not CWM is installed as the default recovery. FYI, I personally also have an NST GlowLight, and I have had CWM installed on it for many months. It's much better than the stock recovery.
You're a star! I will take your advice and go for the 1337 install with CWM installed on the Nook. I also have a Kobo touch with android installed on it, and really like the interface they have used. It works really well! I got the NST Glow for the light and the text looked clearer in the shop... Looking forward to trying the 1337 upgrade! Big thanks!
I just purchased nook glowlight new.
I cannot find what version it is (is not listed in the box).
B&N online also keeps the version number obscure.
Can't find out how to find the version in the settings.
It has the white frame. have some questions prior to my giving up and returning.
.1. How do I find out what the model number is?
(assume it is the BNRV500 but am not sure).
2. most of the memory I find out after purchased is reserved for B&N downloads (2 gb) so there is only .5 gb for my own personal supply.
If I cannot root to unlock the 2 gb, I will likely return the thing. Can I unlock the memory via rooting, or is there another way to do this?
3. How do I root the thing (if it will unlock the memory).
Thanks
11,000th post in the Nook Touch General forum!
@leiko49,
Answers to your questions in red.
I just purchased nook glowlight new. Good choice!
I cannot find what version it is (is not listed in the box). If you mean the software version, it's 1.3.1.
1. How do I find out what the model number is?
(assume it is the BNRV500 but am not sure). I have an idea, but I don't know for sure. Can you tell me if there's a Device Info page and/or an About Your NOOK page?
2. Can I unlock the memory via rooting, or is there another way to do this? I think this has been achieved before, but I'm not 100% sure. If so, it's probably beyond my level. Search these forums a bit.
3. How do I unroot the thing (if it will unlock the memory)? Unrooting can be achieved by a simple factory reset.
Thanks
unlocking memory
I have the BNRV500
Will rooting this unlock the memory?
Thanks!
Is it possible to use the current screen as the sleep wallpaper? As in, instead of displaying a wallpaper when the Nook automatically goes to sleep, simply show the last static image on the device. For example, you're reading a book and you put the book down for a few hours. When you come back the last page is still on the screen, but the nook is asleep. You don't have to wake it up to finish reading the page/map/flashcard etc. One of the primary benefits of e-ink is that you can have static images displayed indefinitely without additional battery drain, it would be nice to take advantage of this instead of just using it to display standard wallpapers.
@leiko49, no, rooting your Nook Glow will not free up any memory - rather, it will take up more!
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Is it possible to use the current screen as the sleep wallpaper?
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This can be achieved in two ways (thanks, @nivieru!):
• This app, which takes a screenshot every 01:50 and uses it as the screensaver; or
• Editing /system/framework/services.jar to not use the screensaver when the Nook sleeps, which is discussed here.
jun127 said:
Is it possible to use the current screen as the sleep wallpaper? As in, instead of displaying a wallpaper when the Nook automatically goes to sleep, simply show the last static image on the device. For example, you're reading a book and you put the book down for a few hours. When you come back the last page is still on the screen, but the nook is asleep. You don't have to wake it up to finish reading the page/map/flashcard etc. One of the primary benefits of e-ink is that you can have static images displayed indefinitely without additional battery drain, it would be nice to take advantage of this instead of just using it to display standard wallpapers.
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Hi jun, there are two ways to achieve this,
the first is with this app, that takes a screenshot every 110 seconds and makes it the screensaver.
the second is by making the screensaver invisible, which is a bit more complicated than installing an app. It is detailed in this thread
thenookieforlife3 said:
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Unrooting can be achieved by a simple factory reset.
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Hi there, First, nice job creating this useful thread. :good: I'll thank and like in a min...This is not my device and I'm trying to help someone out. My question to clarify, if I may:
Since simple factory reset unroots, by using the factory.zip Restore via Nook Manager, am I all set for a warranty claim? She had a custom launcher on here, with Kindle reader and other apps, obviously superuser in there, etc. I went through factory.zip via Nook Manager, and the device is reset. Like, "Hi, welcome to Nook. Press this button to begin tutorial..."
Since this device isn't familiar to me, I have to ask if I'm missing something. On some devices there's more to do, things to "re-lock" and all that. Using factory.zip, has the superuser app been wiped, and anything else that indicates tampering is removed... so this should be all set for warranty return? Thanks in advance. :highfive:
Edit: @thenookieforlife3 - I just noticed that your goal is to join the RC team. Good effort!
erikalin said:
Hi there, First, nice job creating this useful thread. :good: I'll thank and like in a min...This is not my device and I'm trying to help someone out. My question to clarify, if I may:
Since simple factory reset unroots, by using the factory.zip Restore via Nook Manager, am I all set for a warranty claim? She had a custom launcher on here, with Kindle reader and other apps, obviously superuser in there, etc. I went through factory.zip via Nook Manager, and the device is reset. Like, "Hi, welcome to Nook. Press this button to begin tutorial..."
Since this device isn't familiar to me, I have to ask if I'm missing something. On some devices there's more to do, things to "re-lock" and all that. Using factory.zip, has the superuser app been wiped, and anything else that indicates tampering is removed... so this should be all set for warranty return? Thanks in advance. :highfive:
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Great to have an RC in here!
First of all, thanks for the nod - I do try to help everybody I can with this device, as it's my specialty.
To answer your question, if you execute the "Restore factory.zip" NookManager feature, it very literally doesn't just wipe the device - it restores the entire device to the image it came with from the factory, hence "factory.zip". Since, of course, when it came off the assembly line, the Nook had no Superuser or root mods of any kind, the Nook is 100% back to regular, and is all set for a warranty claim.
On the subject of the warranty claim, however… I just hope B&N is still accepting NST devices. They stopped selling them a while back. Just keep this in mind so that you're not too disappointed when/if the lady at the help desk says "Oh, I'm sorry, but we don't accept Nook Touches anymore."
Hope this helps!
EDIT - @erikalin, thank you for the RC encouragement. :good:
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On the subject of the warranty claim, however… I just hope B&N is still accepting NST devices. They stopped selling them a while back. Just keep this in mind so that you're not too disappointed when/if the lady at the help desk says "Oh, I'm sorry, but we don't accept Nook Touches anymore."
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for confirming. Yeah, I talked with the girl at the desk of the local B&N by phone re: warranty claim. It's all set - they just need to get it in hand, thus the restore. Since I don't know this system at all, just wanted to see that I wasn't overlooking anything. Good luck XDA-ing. :highfive:
Unfortunately the ONLY way to get a NST with/without glolight from B&N is through warranty exchange, when I did it a few months back I received one in a sealed certified pre owned box that appeared brand new without a single mark on it and the second one was in fact a sealed brand new device.
OB
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Hello, from Spain. (Sorry for my English)
I have this problem in my nook simple touch: appears on the screen: "encountered a problem that requires a system restart"
I've tried all sorts of things I've seen in this forum and in others (update to 2.0.1; recoverys, formatting, etc. and nothing works.
I would like to try installing version 1.0.0 of nook, but I can not find the .iso.
Could someone help me? Thank you very much.
Luisa
Do you have ADB working?
A logcat will tell you exactly what the problem is.
Hello
Thank you for contestarrme.
1. The Nook can not be opened.
2. Nor is turned off completely
3. After it seems a restart, the message "Encountered a problem That requires a system restart" appears
4. Nor do I make the PC recognize it.
5. I tried to fix it using this software uy following the instructions of the forum to do so, but without success: "sd_2gb_clockwork-rc2", "Alpha-FormatTouch-2", "touchnooter-2.1.31", "install_stock_1.1_recovery "" NookManager-0.5.0 "
6. Unfortunately I can not find the original Nook software, to introduce it, but would not know how to do because the PC does not recognize the Nook
7. If you have any idea and can explain it, I will be deeply grateful.
8. Final note. I've been looking for "logcat", as I say, but I have not found the way to do if my computer does not recognize the nook. Is it possible to do another modo¿ give me a link where you explain?
9. Many, thank you very much !!
The good part is that the NST is almost unbrickable.
The bad part is that to get things going is a bit complicated.
(I've also lost track of where the stock images are.)
See the thread on OmapLink. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579521
When you get that error, does it restart itself or do you have to push a screen button?
If you're using Windows, does it "bong" when you plug in the Nook?
Does Windows ever say "unknown device" or ask for a driver?
What happens with a long push on the power button?
I'd stay away from these "super-one-click-nooter" things, they aren't very good when something is wrong.
Hello
I try to understand the link you sent me.
Meanwhile, I answer your questions:
1. When you get that error, does it restart itself or do you have to push a screen button?I am the one that presses the button, to restart. If I do not push it, it does nothing
2. If you're using Windows, does it "bong" when you plug in the Nook? Effectively, when connecting the nook you hear the typical sound, but it does not appear between the connected devices (although once it appeared ... I have tested the cables with other devices and they work perfectly)
3. Does Windows ever say "unknown device" or ask for a driver? Never:
4. What happens with a long push on the power button? If I hold down the button, the display remains frozen (read forever). As soon as I stop pressing, it starts to start (nook.by Barnes ...)
5. More: I tried to press the lower left and right buttons, and a message appears that says install failed
thank you!!
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Hello
I have been reading the link you mentioned above. The truth is that I find it difficult. If you have any idea (I do not mind putting the Nook at risk) I'm ready to take it. Thank you !!
Hi.
I've been this weekend trying to figure out how to fix my nook. After trying noogie "and not getting anything (the screen freezes with the message rooted forever) I have come to the following conclusion: maybe I could fix the nook with a backup of some person who wanted to give me yours, and then put it in The nook with the program Roadkil's DiskImage.What do you think the idea? Do you think someone would have a backup of their nook that could lend me? Thanks
Sorry, short response for now.
You know that the point of Noogie is just to put up the splash screen, then mount the entire internal SD card over USB?
It doesn't have any user controls after that.
No, i did not know. I thought it was to restore the nook to an original version.
Thank you
Hi.
I guess the silence indicates the few solutions that exist for my Nook.
Thank you very much for everything, Renate. It has been a pleasure.
Gracias!!
Maybe this?
luisaranda said:
Hi.
I guess the silence indicates the few solutions that exist for my Nook.
Thank you very much for everything, Renate. It has been a pleasure.
Gracias!!
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Awhile back, XDA member @the_alternate posted a link for a region reflasher. If you can get the NST to at least reset, you might be able to rewrite the innards by that method. The link is https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookregion
Sorry for the speed of my response.
It can be a little tricky to get things working, especially:
If you never turned ADB on.
If you never got the Windows drivers working before
If you never made a backup.
Can you get Noogie to work?
Do you see new disks on your Windows machine?
Do you see any "unknown devices" in the Device Manager in Windows?
Hi, Renata. Before writing I tried the solution you give me about the region change, but it did not work. I think I'm asking for something impossible and, besides, making you waste your time. I very much appreciate and very sincerely the help you have given me A way so disinterested, but taking advantage of Christmas I will buy a new Nook.If you think, we finished this topic. Thank you, thank you. I hope you enjoy the year 2017 and everything is wonderful in your life and in the lives of people around you.