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Get Android Market Working on A7+

As you have already found out, an Android device is useless without the Android Market. Here is how you can get it working on your A7+.
First do a factory reset on your tablet.
Go to Settings>Privacy>Factory Data Reset
Once your tablet restart you will be ready to go.
Download this package here:
Dropbox: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38313345/Elocity A7+ Market.rar
Filesonic: http://www.filesonic.com/file/u0jxLhN
and extract the contents to your micro sd card or USB stick. (I used a USB stick and it worked great). There is a folder and two files:
gapps folder
Amazon Marketplace.apk (optional - see below)
Z4Root.apk
You will also need to acquire a copy of root explorer. It's a paid app and well worth the $4. How YOU acquire it is entirely up to you, I will count on you to do the right thing. The Amazon marketplace DOES work on the Elocity A7 and you can buy Root Explorer from there. I personally installed Amazon MP and bought a copy, even though I already bought one from Android Marketplace. (You can use the Amazon MP on all devices and log in with the same credentials to install on multiple devices with one purchase.)
Insert your SD card or USB stick in to your tablet and wait for them to mount.
Open your app drawer and find OI File Manager that came pre-installed on your tabled and open it, and hit the HOME button icon in the upper left corner.
Now hit storage and scroll down and look for:
SDCARD - look for sdcard-disk
USB - look for usb0-disk
Find the appropriate folder and click it, then find the z4root.1.3.0.apk and click it and you will go to the installation screen. Click Install at the bottom. Once its done, open it.
You will be presented with two options, temporary root and permanent root. Click permanent root and let it do its thing. It will restart your tablet and it will be done. (if it fails - especially if it hangs on reboot, turn the tablet off and do it again).
Repeat the steps above to install the Amazon Market if you need to. Either way you do it at this point you need to install Root Explorer.
Once you have Root Explorer installed open it, you should get a prompt for Super User access. Make sure you choose to ALLOW.
With Root Explorer open you should see / in the upper left corner, if not hit the back button until you do.
scroll down and click find the system folder, open it, then find the bin folder and open it. Scroll all the way down and find the file
wpa_supplicant
long press on this file and choose COPY, and hit the back button twice so you are back at /.
At the top of the screen is a button that says Mount R/W - click it so that is says Mount R/O, then click the PASTE button at the bottom of the screen.
Long press on wpa_supplicant and choose rename - rename the file to wpa_supplicant_bk.
Now in this same folder find the Storage Folder and open it, and find the correct folder for your external storage method (same as above) and click it. Open the gapps folder, then system folder, then the app folder.
Hit the menu button, choose Multi Select, then click select all, then copy.
Now hit back again untill you are at the / directory, then go to the System folder, and open the app folder.
Click PASTE. (if you get an error hit the Mount R/W button again) when it asks if you want to over wright some apps, choose YES to all.
Your device will flash, and jump to the Elocity Boot screen, then it will make you go through the Android setup wizard.
At this point ensure WiFi is turned OFF.
Now open root explorer, browse back to your storage method, open gapps>System>bin and find the wpa_supplicant file. Long press it, and copy it.
Now browse back to the system folder, and open the bin folder, and click paste. It will ask to confirm over wright - choose YES. (Same as above if you get protected directory error).
Finally reboot one last time and you should now have a working market!

stuck at trying to paste into /system/app folder and can't seem to toggle Mount R/W there.
update: if this happens, apparently a reinstall from the amazon appstore fixes root explorer

Even with reinstalling the app I am unable to toggle the Mount R/W button at that same point.
Update: Installing BusyBox seemed to fix whatever was keeping the toggle from working. But once I go to paste the files, it tells me there isn't enough space.
Also, somewhere along the way I lost the keyboard software, and its not detected under settings either -.-

Hey, this worked! I didn't actually do a factory reset because I had a bunch of stuff I wanted to keep, so i thought I'd take a gamble.... My Elocity A4+ didn't restart automatically after copying the files, so I restarted it manually. I thought I might be in trouble when it brought up the "sign in to google" page over phone data. Of course that couldn't be done since I have no phone and the wireless authentication wouldn't work.
I restarted again and noticed that the google authentication had a "later" option, which I selected. That took me into my tablet like it had been before. I disabled the wireless, copied the wpa_supplicant file provided, restarted again and ... viola! It worked. Reenabled wifi, went into the market and updated a bunch of apps through appbrain. I thought this tablet was good before (able to sideload most apps I needed) ... I love this tablet a lot more now. Thanks again for the info.

Got Android Market working on Elocity A7+
I also was getting the message that there was not enough space to copy the files, so I deleted some the apps that were on the Elocity A7+, like Fring. It gave me an error when deleting Fring but I did a reboot and it was gone. Android Market is now on my tablet. So far so good.

Thank you! This worked for me.
(I'd click the Thanks button but I don't have one, maybe I'm too new?)
I didn't do the factory reset either.
Had to manually reboot.
Didn't have any space problems but I uninstalled some stuff anyway.

Very Grateful
Hey Destron5683,
As someone who is not particularly well versed with Android I am super grateful for this step by step fix you've provided.
I got the A7+ yesterday and found it to be quite a deal. I was unpleasantly surprised however to discover this whole no android market none-sense. Your fix worked flawlessly, I now have the market app an have downloaded a bunch of apps that have worked great.
Skype is the 1 app I have had no luck with. I've installed it but when I try to sign in it reads an error message like:
"Skype has stopped working. Would you like to sign in again or exit Skype?"
I can't get passed that error loop. Reading around, I get the sense that Skype detects whether or not the device is compatible and blocks you from successful log in.
If by chance you now of a way to get around this, please do tell!
Again, thanks so much for posting this useful step by step guide and for going through the trouble of creating this well needed fix.

I followed these instructions to a T but after copying the app files the tab did not switch to the splash screen, so I rebooted and the "Click the android" came up but I could not click the android to continue the setup, it just got stuck there.

Android market working
Followed the instructions and it worked like a charm if you get the not enough space error delete the video trailers and try again!!

android market
Great post. I have been looking for this since getting my A7+ passed over to me. One problem, I cannot get the file from the Filesonic site. They have changed policy and only the user can download his files. Is it possible to send another link to access this file?

The instructions are very helpfull and greatly appreciated
I got everything working fairly easily with the exception
of having to reboot it myself, as others have noted it didn't
auto reboot.
Still in process of trying to find a google play apk as the
old market app from this thread while functional, it really
sucks compared to play on my infuse.
via rooted/hacked A7+ with xda app

updated market app or play store?
only problem with this hack or mod is the included market app while functional it really does suck, anyone have a line on an apk for an updated market or play app?
update
ok I'm a Tool, I asked first rather than work for it... I dug around a bit and found exactly what I needed, installed and tested, then wrote a quick set of destructions.
my following post answers the question...

Elocity A7+ working market / play store
I followed the destructions provided here (use at own risk, worked perfect for me)
Thank you Destron5683
with a few exceptions, as noted in previous reply's most people had to manually reboot
I bought root explorer on amazon market, required for getting base market working.
Once you get that up and running it's fairly straight forward to install
play Vending-3.5.16.apk (destructions below) which is available from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582422
scroll to bottom of first post and look for the attached files, I used the non mod version, save this file to root of an sd card
Thank you Deeco7
Again follow at your own risk, this process worked for me, it may not work for you...
I kept an sd card in so I could backup the file in a place that won't get overwritten/deleted if I have to factory reset at some point
open root explorer, make sure your at / in upper left corner, next navigate to /system/app scroll down list to Vending.apk
, long press, copy, hit back twice so your at / again, navigate to /storage/sdcard-disk0 (or wherever you prefer to save backup)
press paste, now rename file to Vending.bak (or whatever you will remember)
rename the Vending-3.5.16.apk to Vending.apk
long press it and select copy, navigate back to /system/app , hit Mount R/W , delete Vending.apk , then paste your new Vending.apk into folder.
hit back button untill root explorer exits, then shut off and restart
you should have Play Store icon in app bin, press it and enjoy.
not sure if it was my router or isp or tablet, apps didn't want to start downloading in play store,
as soon as I exited from play store it had downloaded 1 app and was getting the second one,
they installed fine, hope this helps people (next time I ran play it worked fine so likely isp)
fixxed link

Z4 seems to punish you when you uninstall it or turn off root. After uninstalling, my Bluetooth , Google Maps, Youtube and Foursquare no longer work properly on my A7+ Reinstall it and they all come back !
Dan

Google play
Ryan_D said:
I followed the destructions provided here (use at own risk, worked perfect for me)
Thank you Destron5683
with a few exceptions, as noted in previous reply's most people had to manually reboot
I bought root explorer on amazon market, required for getting base market working.
Once you get that up and running it's fairly straight forward to install
play Vending-3.5.16.apk (destructions below) which is available from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582422
scroll to bottom of first post and look for the attached files, I used the non mod version, save this file to root of an sd card
Thank you Deeco7
Again follow at your own risk, this process worked for me, it may not work for you...
I kept an sd card in so I could backup the file in a place that won't get overwritten/deleted if I have to factory reset at some point
open root explorer, make sure your at / in upper left corner, next navigate to /system/app scroll down list to Vending.apk
, long press, copy, hit back twice so your at / again, navigate to /storage/sdcard-disk0 (or wherever you prefer to save backup)
press paste, now rename file to Vending.bak (or whatever you will remember)
rename the Vending-3.5.16.apk to Vending.apk
long press it and select copy, navigate back to /system/app , hit Mount R/W , delete Vending.apk , then paste your new Vending.apk into folder.
hit back button untill root explorer exits, then shut off and restart
you should have Play Store icon in app bin, press it and enjoy.
not sure if it was my router or isp or tablet, apps didn't want to start downloading in play store,
as soon as I exited from play store it had downloaded 1 app and was getting the second one,
they installed fine, hope this helps people (next time I ran play it worked fine so likely isp)
fixxed link
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When you do this on Elocity A7+ does it allow you to use apps that would normally not work on the system?

filesonic link not working
Thanks for the great step by step! I just need the filesonic file(s) but the link does not seem to be working.
I would be most grateful if someone would host the file.
Thanks in advance.

thrash_metash said:
Thanks for the great step by step! I just need the filesonic file(s) but the link does not seem to be working.
I would be most grateful if someone would host the file.
Thanks in advance.
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goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1582422
and if you click on the attached files you should be able to directly download the file that way.. its just under the meadiafire links i used the non mod after the modded version wouldnt let me download anything to my A7+

thank you is working good:good:

BG_AUS said:
thank you is working good:good:
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Jonnycrash did you find a way around the android welcome screen that wont respond. I am stuck with the same problem.

my usb port is not working anymore

T989 No system/apps folder after 2.3.6 root rom install?

Hi all,
I'm a new registered member here but just want to start by saying i've read MANY, MANY threads here the last few days...probably 6 hours worth and all I can say is this forum is awesome! I decided to take the plunge and root my first phone and install my first rom knowing I had read a TON. Long story short, everything worked to perfection!
I rooted my phone first and after reading up on a few different roms I ended up going with Mikeyinid's 2.3.6 debloated rom and then flashing the Hercules Kernel. Again, everything went to perfection. I then read up on ROM manager and Titanium Backup...d/l'ed and installed both of those apps from the Market. As i'm starting to get more apps and add more things to my phone I realized at some point tmobile will send another OTA update..in the 1st quarter of this year (from what i've read) which contains ICS 4.0. Because i'm really loving this ROM from Mikey, i'd rather hold off and wait for a modded and debloated ICS version even if that's months after the release by TMO OTA.
Anyway, getting to my question....one of the threads I read on here was regarding being "rooted" and having TMO send an OTA update. From what i've read you'll lose your rooting AND you'll get RE-BLOATED. I prefer DE-BLOATING over rebloating..on both my phone and my stomach. However, my stomach needs a lot more rooting then my phone at this point.
Anyway, In the thread there were a few ways to prevent receiving updates from TMO after you've rooted, one of which is to locate a couple of files in the system folder (apk files) back them up with ES ROOT or something similar and delete them. The problem is....I've checked both drives that show up in Windows explorer for my phone and there is NO SYSTEM FOLDER anywhere.
Was the system folder deleted in this particular ROM and if so, I assume I don't have to worry about those "apk files", and won't receive TMO OTA updates anyway, right? Or am I missing something completely?
Thank you very much in advance any response is greatly appreciated.

You wont see that folder if you connect to pc.. Only within the phone using root explorer or any other file manager that can access it.. And like always, soon after ics release.. There will be a original odex version of the update or deodex. Either odin or flashable through cwm
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk

@ noodles, thank you. Your reply here on the forum was like the roms here....blazing! Thank you. I'm using ES FILE EXPLORER and didn't see the file anywhere which is what prompted me to connect my phone to my pc and see if I could see it there. Since you've said that file won't show on a pc I've reopened ES FILE EXPLORER and the file is still not there.
Now in the top/middle box in ES FILE EXPLORER it says "/SD CARD" so it appears it's showing me only files from the internal SD card? I've tried to change the directory it's showing but there's nothing else in there to change it to other then /SD CARD. I also did a search with ES FILE EXPLORER and nothing came up with system. But again, if i'm understanding this correctly it's only searching the "/SD CARD" location and I can't see any other way to change that.
I know Titanium Backup (Pro) would allow me to freeze the device application and prevent any OTA updates but from what i've read ES FILE EXPLORER should allow me to locate the two files..backup and delete them. Any ideas? And thanks again for your time.

UPDATE:
Please disregard my post. I've searched every prompt in ES FILE EXPLORER and found you have to click the "FAVORITES" tab in order to see the system files. In the drop box which is a directory box I would of thought I could change it there, but you can't. You have to hit the "favorites" button and then you'll see all the other goodies. Thanks noodles...you helped me out and I learned another new thing...that those files can't be searched on a PC. Thank you.

Never used that file manager simple with root explorer, straight to the point.. Anyways, youre welcome. You can pm if you need help..
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk

@ Noodles...thanks again...I appreciate the willingness to help. After playing around with it for 30 mins. I actually like the interface of ES FILE MANAGER. Root explorer is a paid app and while it isn't much there are a lot of paid apps and before you know it you can drop a lot of money with 4 and 5 dollar apps adding up so I was going for a non-paid option and ES FILE MANAGER did what I needed and easily. I moved both wssync.apk files to my external SD and then deleted the files from the system/app folder.
Now hopefully no OTA updates from TMO will affect my phone.

How to disable OTA update , I'm rooted

Hi,
I have a galaxy s2 from sprint...I rooted it last month with the latest ver of ICS at that time. (Fh13 i think)
anyway, 3 days, my phone downloaded the OTA update for ICS and it EVEY 2 MINUTES, there is a pop up asking me to install or install later.
I have done the following:
1. downloaded fotakill.apk and copied it to my sd download folder and instlaled/ran...did nothing. ( i cannot copy this file to /system/apps - error: "read only" )
2. tried to disable fotaupate.apk / fwupgrade from applications/all from andriod settings menu... this did not work.
there is no fotaupdate.apk app and no fwupgrade.
So, can anyone help me get rid of this stupid pop up msg ??

mrkool44 said:
Hi,
I have a galaxy s2 from sprint...I rooted it last month with the latest ver of ICS at that time. (FF18 i think)
anyway, 3 days, my phone downloaded the OTA update for ICS and it EVEY 2 MINUTES, there is a pop up asking me to install or install later.
I have done the following:
1. downloaded fotakill.apk and copied it to my sd download folder and instlaled/ran...did nothing. ( i cannot copy this file to /system/apps - error: "read only" )
2. tried to disable fotaupate.apk / fwupgrade from applications/all from andriod settings menu... this did not work.
there is no fotaupdate.apk app and no fwupgrade.
So, can anyone help me get rid of this stupid pop up msg ??
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I am assuming that you also tried the zip file in the thread about how to disable OTA updates? I created one of the zips that worked flawlessly and it has been updated and I have also used that zip without issue.... Just search Google or this section and yee shall find
Edit: Also you would need root explorer or es file explorer to gain r/w access to your system/app folder to transfer and set permissions.... All this information is out there for you. I understand you may be new but please understand its good to actually read up on your phone before you root it and potentially destroy because you of lack of knowledge.
Sorry man no disrespect just know this is a tricky phone to mess with and you should be careful

ok..i have gave es file explorer root access and i was able to move fotakill.apk to root/system/app and install frm there. i also renamed the .zip file to .zip.bak. i also deleted the ota update file from /cache
also i deleted sprint installer using titanium backup
and deleted systemupdate app
after all this...still.. im getting ota update notification

Go to recovery and wipe cache. Its still in there which is why its still giving you the prompt
sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G

patrao_n said:
Go to recovery and wipe cache. Its still in there which is why its still giving you the prompt
sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G
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went into recovery and wiped cache partition
thanks, that worked....no more OTA update notifications!

Install android apps using TWRP and your smartphone!

TWRP has a built in file manager, I managed to install an apk using 3 apps and TWRP:
Requirements:
1.)Unlocked bootloader on the Wear device (This voids warranty)
2.)Obviously TWRP on Wear device
3.)A smartphone
4.)An Android Wear device
5.)Chrome on Wear
6.)Superbeam
7.)Es File Explorer on Wear
What I did is used Superbeam on my smartphone to send the apk to the wear device. To do this I disconnected my smartwatch from my smartphone and copied the ip address Superbeam created for the apk into chrome on the Wear device then allowed it to download the apk. Once it had downloaded the apk I used Es File Explorer on Wear to check if it was successful and successful it was. Then I booted the wear device into TWRP and moved/copied the apk into data/app (I used TWRP since Es File Explorer wasnt showing the directory data/app) then I chmoded the apk to 0644 and surprisingly when I rebooted it worked so im gonna try various apps using this method.
Install with es file Explorer
1. Follow steps 1, 5 and 7 above then
2. Download apk with chrome
3 load es file Explorer
4 click on root Explorer
5 now select one key install
6 then find your apk
7 install it and it should work

You're running full phone apks on the watch?

kronium said:
You're running full phone apks on the watch?
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Yes not all apks work though

Any that you have tried that work and that you would recommend? I feel like many of them wouldn't go so well.

There is another thread on here about that. I will link when I find it. Start with the new version of es filer explorer...
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can i use a iphone to do it?

I'd be interested to know if you could get the HID Mobile Access app running on the watch. Potential to open access controlled doors...

There is away to get play store working on SmartWatch but the tutorial given is really bad alot of people including myself have had trouble doing it and when I attempted it by following the op it resulted in me getting connection issues even still after relocking bootloader. If anyone can provide a better tutorial than the current one it would be better im not sure if the thread is still around also there is another way to get apps on watch using es file Explorer with root I will edit op for it

[NST/G] Updating NookManager for FW 1.2.2

XDA member @jeff_kz released NookManager back in 2012 and many grateful people have used it to root their devices and make backups. It's still a great piece of software but a little dust has settled on it and the NST/G has moved on to FW 1.2.2 which NookManager can't handle in its default condition.
I have updated NookManager so that it will work with FW 1.2.2 and have also made a few other updates and changes, hopefully resulting in a slightly better experience. This update also works for FW 1.2.1 if you have some reason to retain it.
Changes in NookManager
Changes in apps
"Classic" version
-updated the old ReLaunch 1.3.8 to ReLaunchX 2.1.5 from F-Droid
-removed the defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
"Traditional" version
-removed ReLaunch 1.3.8
-removed defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
-added ADW Launcher 1.3.3.9
-added ES File Explorer 1.6.2.3
"Stealth" version
-updated the old ReLaunch 1.3.8 to ReLaunchX 2.1.5 from F-Droid (this is a temporary app which you will uninstall eventually)
-removed the defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
-added ES File Explorer 1.6.2.3
-added MIUI App Drawer 1.5.1
Changes in rooting process
-updates the file /system/etc/security/cacerts.bks with a more current version
-removes the three junk apps: Browser, Gallery, Music (they don't work)
Changes in function
"Disable B&N apps" has been reworked. In the original version this option essentially gutted /system/app but it did not address the residual B&N jar files which continue to stir up activity in the system and lower battery charge life. Meanwhile some standard Android stuff in /system/app was thrown out as well. Some of those files are needed for other things people might want to do. So I have scaled back the purge to only the B&N apps and jars. This option is for people who want to build their own interface and completely abandon the stock home, reader, library, dictionary, etc. Surprisingly the Quicknav button system survives this exorcism, although their target functions have been removed. They can be assigned other functions with NTMM.
The change is non-destructive as the apps and jars are simply moved into "disabled" folders. So if you get buyers remorse the option to "Enable B&N apps" moves everything back where it belongs and deletes the "disabled" folders.
Other changes
-replaced the patched 1.2.1 jars with patched 1.2.2 jars (required for Nook Touch Mod Manager app)
Note: for those with non-US firmware, the "simplest" route to a fully functioning NST/G is to flash US firmware (https://web.archive.org/web/20210821235751/https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookregion) [alternate download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/tipfqtwevr5i90q/nook_region_changer.zip/file], at the setup screen attach your device to your PC via USB. Download the FW 1.2.2 update from B&N (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip) and transfer it to your NST/G. Either eject the NST or just let it alone until it goes to sleep. During that time the update will take place. Although you may not want to purchase books from B&N, the shortest path to a stable, non-complaining device is to register fully updated firmware. For other options with non-US devices, including an unofficial 1.2.2 UK update, see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/nst-g-dealing-with-non-us-aka-uk-devices-in-2021.4233411/
Getting it done!
Follow the directions in the original NookManager thread, substituting one of the three images I have provided below.
NookManager Classic (download) MD5: d3a90a8a473d635f93f3b7d2feb9b177
This is the closest to the original version, with an updated ReLaunchX (a combination launcher and file manager expressly made for e-ink readers) and the added Opera Mini. Note that ReLaunchX does not offer root access so any manipulation of files at the system level must be done via ADB or with yet another file manager app.
NookManager Traditional (download) MD5: 71722794f4186be7769b74f1d70ae194
This offers a more typical Android experience with a regular launcher and a separate file manager (with root access). Both ADW Launcher and ES File Explorer are less than ideal visually for the NST out-of-the-box. For that reason the zip includes basic configuration files for both apps as well as instructions for applying them.
NookManager Stealth (download) MD5: 23371cad76ec8b05a1e0c0b7c8754720
This combination is for the person who really is content with the B&N overlay but wants to run "just a few" apps occasionally. ReLaunchX is installed initially only to allow manipulation of apps while configuration is done. Then it is to be uninstalled. The MIUI App Drawer is only an app drawer, not a launcher. Nook Touch Mod Manager is used to assign the App Drawer to a hardware button press or long-press. ES File Explorer is also installed to allow easy file manipulation (and root access). To the casual observer, this configuration looks and behaves like a stock NST--until the secret button is pressed. The zip contains a configuration file for ES File Explorer as well as instructions for setting up the App Drawer.
I have tested these image files repeatedly on a device running registered FW 1.2.2.
If you would like to further customize NookManager to meet your personal requirements there are instructions for changing the app complement in post #2 below.
As always, Make A Backup before you try anything with your NookManager card.
"I don't need no stinkin' backup". Au contraire. No one has a device with hard-baked FW 1.2.2. If you have to go back....you'll end up back at 1.2.1 or 1.1.5 or.... If you have a non-US device it will be even worse. So a backup of non-rooted and registered FW 1.2.2 will save you time and trouble in the end. NookManager makes it so easy. Did you know that if you connect your NST/G to your PC via USB while NookManager is running, the invisible NookBackup partition becomes visible and you can copy any backups to your PC? I keep a few with notes so I can return to a working configuration if I mess things up (or just change my mind). Backup, Backup, Backup.
Tips:
1. Superuser is a small nuisance because it wants to tell you each time an app accesses root. You can stop this alert by going into its Settings and unchecking Notifications. You'll still get a first-time permission prompt, but not the "there s/he goes again" one. If SU is being a super pain and refuses to even open when you tap on the app icon, navigate to /data/data/com.noshufou.android.su/shared_prefs and delete the xml file inside. Then try accessing the app again. That generally frightens it into submission.
2. If you use the B&N system but don't use "Nook Community" you can stop this nagware from spitting out little notifications all the time. Using a file manager with root access, go to /system/app and locate NookCommunity.apk. Rename it NookCommunity.apk.bak. Voila! This doesn't seem to upset the rest of the B&N system at all.

Customizing NookManager
In the original NookManager, a few basic apps were installed. The idea was to keep things simple and let people decide afterwards if they wanted other things. I've tried to keep to that concept with the three packages in the first post but maybe you'd like a base root/install to always include app "x". How to achieve this?
Here's an example of how to make a customization:
Note: to make these changes you should use a good text editor like Notepad++. Windows users can probably get away with Notepad, but NOT Wordpad.
1. On your NookManager SD card copy the app you'd like to include to files/data/app.
2. Find the folder "scripts". Every app that is installed has a little file there, for example "install_opera_mini". Make a copy of the file and rename it so that it reads something like:
install_yourapp (substitute the name of the app you are going to install--no spaces)
Then edit the file, changing the name of the apk file in the first line to exactly match the filename of the apk file you have placed in files/data/app
Below that, edit the little completion phrase that displays on the screen that the app has been installed. You don't have to match text. It's just a message, so something like
echo "My App installed" (substitute the name of the app you are installing)
would be fine. Save the file.
3. Locate the file scripts/do_root and edit it to reflect whatever change you have made. You'll see the "install_x" files listed in there. Make a copy of any of these and rename it ("install_yourapp"--use the same name as in step 2). Order does not matter in the list so if you add something new, just keep the app install files together. Save the file.
Every app change can be handled in the same way.
An afterthought
Opera Mobile used to be my go-to Browser and it does still have some useful features which Opera Mini lacks. But for casual browsing with fewer errors, I now recommend Opera Mini. However, if you'd like to install Opera Mobile as well, the original app needs resigning to work with FW 1.2.2 for some reason. After installation you should make the changes needed for TLS 1.2 compliance. That doesn't mean it will access every site successfully. Some are simply too complex for it or the overall SSL compliance of the device and the app are just not up-to-date enough. I've attached a copy of the resigned app below. Easiest to just side-load it.

Hi,
There's a typo above. Please let me know if I am wrong about what the correct path should be:
nmyshkin said:
Cacerts.bks update...
...2. Copy whichever updated cacerts.bks file you choose from the two mentioned above into files/etc/security
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should be
...2. Copy whichever updated cacerts.bks file you choose from the two mentioned above into files/system/etc/security
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gggirlgeek said:
Hi,
There's a typo above. Please let me know if I am wrong about what the correct path should be.
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Oops! Thanks for catching my mistake. I have made the correction in the instructions.

Mea culpa
When I put together the update package for NookManager I just assumed that the patched jars for FW 1.2.1 (android.policy.jar and services.jar) that were used to enable NookTouchModManager would be the same for FW 1.2.2. And, in fact, I've not had any issues yet.
But in tracking down an, as it now turns out, unrelated issue, I had cause to look more closely at the jars from the two firmwares. They are very close, but not identical. This made me a little nervous because I don't want to mess up peoples' devices
So, with guidance from @Renate NST I have patched the jars from FW 1.2.2. These can now be found at the attachment section of the first post in this thread.
The good news is that you can just "hot swap" these files:
Code:
adb push android.policy.jar /system/framework/
adb push services.jar /system/framework/
After I had done that I deleted the dalvik-cache files for the same two jars (found in /data/dalvik-cache near the end of the listings), and then completely shut down. Boot on powering up is alarmingly slow, but it does happen and then everything is back to normal.
As always, you might want to make a back-up first if doing this makes you a little nervous. Or, you could just ignore the whole thing. It may not matter.
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Installing APKs
I am new to Nook rooting and customization and wanted to understand the process before I begin.
1. What are the different ways to install APKs into a rooted Nook? Since I saw a few APKs attached in the first post, do you copy to your device and run via nook manager?
2. After installing android market - I guess this is straight forward but I am assuming the market access could be challenging as the android market does not exist anymore and only play store exists. I am not sure about this.
3. If you install directly APK - any new updates to the app will be pushed via the app itself or a manual installation of the latest APK is the only way?
thanks
S

sany said:
I am new to Nook rooting and customization and wanted to understand the process before I begin.
1. What are the different ways to install APKs into a rooted Nook? Since I saw a few APKs attached in the first post, do you copy to your device and run via nook manager?
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Either copy the apk file via USB from your PC to the NST and install using a file manager or install from your PC via ADB. NookManager can install some few apps if you take the time to update the files as described in the first post, but not as a continuing process, more like a baseline of stuff to get you started.
2. After installing android market - I guess this is straight forward but I am assuming the market access could be challenging as the android market does not exist anymore and only play store exists. I am not sure about this.
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No Android Market and no PlayStore access as of 2017. Read in the first post. There was an alternative app (Yalp Store) for accessing the PlayStore,but the developer abandoned it and it no longer works.
3. If you install directly APK - any new updates to the app will be pushed via the app itself or a manual installation of the latest APK is the only way?
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Side-loading means you are on your own for updates. But seriously, updates to apps for Android 2.1?! Generally we want to avoid updates because they tend to break the functionality!

nmyshkin said:
Either copy the apk file via USB from your PC to the NST and install using a file manager or install from your PC via ADB. NookManager can install some few apps if you take the time to update the files as described in the first post, but not as a continuing process, more like a baseline of stuff to get you started.
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Thanks again for your information. I really appreciate.
Just a last question - I note that you are mentioning that I can install apps via file manager. Therefore, after nook manager is installed - I am assuming that there is a default file manager for me to use to install the other apps like Yalp store, ES file manager etc.,
Also I am assuming, I can save these apks anywhere in the device before installing it - not required to be saved in the root folder or anything like that?
S

sany said:
Thanks again for your information. I really appreciate.
Just a last question - I note that you are mentioning that I can install apps via file manager. Therefore, after nook manager is installed - I am assuming that there is a default file manager for me to use to install the other apps like Yalp store, ES file manager etc.,
Also I am assuming, I can save these apks anywhere in the device before installing it - not required to be saved in the root folder or anything like that?
S
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If you only update NookManager for the 1.2.2 firmware, then Relaunch will be installed by default as a sort of launcher/file manager. Supposedly it is possible to install apps from Relaunch although people have expressed some difficulty with this. I personally do not find Relaunch very helpful. That is one reason I provided an update that installs ES File Explorer and ADW Launcher instead. But it's your choice.
Apps that you wish to side-load can be copied onto the NST anywhere. Most people use an SD card (not the NookManager card, a clean one) for additional storage. On my SD card I have a folder called "Download". That's where I generally move apps to be side-loaded. The Yalp Store app also makes use of this folder to stage apps before installing them.

That's great! I will do a few further research to clarify a few more things and if I can't find the answer I will come back. I don't want to keep bugging you.
I will look for the thread again on how to update to 1.2.2 (you have already provided me the link to download the firmware)
I also need to go and read the thread on how to do a factory reset using hardware buttons.
You can already see I am nervous
thanks for your support.
cheers
S

Sorry I did not imagine I will come back to you nagging so very soon!
I prepared the SD card now from original post. I see that you have modified script to install all those apps you wanted like ES_file explorer, ADW launcher etc., Does this mean that I have to copy all those apk files into the NookManager>files>data>app folder. I am guessing if I don't do that during rooting, it might search for those apps and throw error?
Secondly, what am I supposed to do with that last attachment in your first post 'patched_1.2.2_jars_for_NM.zip '?
thanks
S

sany said:
Sorry I did not imagine I will come back to you nagging so very soon!
I prepared the SD card now from original post. I see that you have modified script to install all those apps you wanted like ES_file explorer, ADW launcher etc., Does this mean that I have to copy all those apk files into the NookManager>files>data>app folder. I am guessing if I don't do that during rooting, it might search for those apps and throw error?
Secondly, what am I supposed to do with that last attachment in your first post 'patched_1.2.2_jars_for_NM.zip '?
thanks
S
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At a minimum, assuming you have updated your firmware to 1.2.2, you need to make the updates to the NookManager card for that firmware. Otherwise the rooting procedure will not work. That includes substituting the patched 1.2.2 jars for the ones on the NookManager card which are for 1.2.1.
Anything else is optional. If you want, for example, ES File Explorer, installed with the rooting process then you need to add the modified files and place the apk file itself in NookManager>files>data>app. But only if you have made the modifications on the card for installing any other apps (or not installing ones, like the dead Amazon App Store).
OR, if all the fiddling with NookManager makes you nervous, just update the two files for the 1.2.2 FW and substitute the two jars. After rooting you can then add or subtract whatever apps you want.

nmyshkin said:
XDA member @jeff_kz released NookManager back in 2012 and many grateful people have used it to root their devices and make backups. It's still a great piece of software but a little dust has settled on it and the NST/G has moved on to FW 1.2.2 which NookManager can't handle in its default condition.
I've addressed a number of issues with NookManager in separate posts but I think it's time to pull it all together in one place and offer some suggestions not only for updating the software but also doing a little customization. The information on customization is partly available in the files of NookManager itself and also on the GitHub links given in the original posting, but it can be a little intimidating (it was to me at first) so I'll offer a few simple examples and files.
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I've got very little/no idea what I'm doing so I apologize in advance if my questions are facepalm worthy.
Everything seems fine with Nook Manager. It rooted, I've got backups from before I did the update and after in a couple of places. I deleted the correct apps and added the ones you suggested until I figure out my own preferences.
1. Where did Opera go? The apk is there &scripts are correct & iirc it had mentioned a successful install when I rooted it.
2. Similar situation as above with Yalp store.
3. What are some of the other apps on for? (ADB Konnect, Device Registrator, Nook Touch Mod, Superuser & TestCenterService)
I appreciate all of your help so far and hopefully I can get this ideally configured for me quickly so I stop being a bother.

PixieD said:
I've got very little/no idea what I'm doing so I apologize in advance if my questions are facepalm worthy.
Everything seems fine with Nook Manager. It rooted, I've got backups from before I did the update and after in a couple of places. I deleted the correct apps and added the ones you suggested until I figure out my own preferences.
1. Where did Opera go? The apk is there &scripts are correct & iirc it had mentioned a successful install when I rooted it.
2. Similar situation as above with Yalp store.
3. What are some of the other apps on for? (ADB Konnect, Device Registrator, Nook Touch Mod, Superuser & TestCenterService)
I appreciate all of your help so far and hopefully I can get this ideally configured for me quickly so I stop being a bother.
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What are you looking at which tells you Opera or Yalp Store are MIA? Did you install either ADW Launcher or ES File Explorer? Did you remember to put those apk files on the NookManager card?
ADB Konnect is for ADB over WiFi. Probably not your biggest concern right now. Nook Touch Mod allows you to reassign all hard and soft buttons to whatever you like (within reason). SuperUser is installed with root to give you control over what apps are allowed to access/change system files. Most of the rest will be B&N stuff.

nmyshkin said:
What are you looking at which tells you Opera or Yalp Store are MIA? Did you install either ADW Launcher or ES File Explorer? Did you remember to put those apk files on the NookManager card?
ADB Konnect is for ADB over WiFi. Probably not your biggest concern right now. Nook Touch Mod allows you to reassign all hard and soft buttons to whatever you like (within reason). SuperUser is installed with root to give you control over what apps are allowed to access/change system files. Most of the rest will be B&N stuff.
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I installed both ADW Launcher & ES File Explorer. Just checked the SD, both Opera & Yalp Manager apk files are there. I'm looking in the app drawer on ADW.
Thank you for the explanations!

PixieD said:
I installed both ADW Launcher & ES File Explorer. Just checked the SD, both Opera & Yalp Manager apk files are there. I'm looking in the app drawer on ADW.
Thank you for the explanations!
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Huh. In the app drawer of ADW there are three vertical dots at the upper right. The menu these open includes the App Manager. Check there and see if Opera or Yalp Store are listed. It's probably just as simple to copy the apk files from your PC to the SD card you are using for storage and use ES File Explorer to install (or reinstall) the files. I guess it's possible they could be corrupt.

Thanks to @nmyshkin for continuously supporting in helping me root and install apps.
Now time for conclusion: In my usage, I never gained any advantage for having this good tiny e-reader rooted against what is being projected. Mostly because of the power it has from years past. This device cannot handle anything other than just light pdf (not even all pdfs - thanks to low resolution) and epubs.
At least for me, it is not usable for browsing or any other normal tasks that you would do with an android phone or tablet. It is way too slow and tests my patience. Just wastes so much time. Another challenge was getting the right app. For example, Youversion bible works fine but the catch is it will only work with the old version which does not have many features like loading custom bibles. In effect I noticed, installing other pdf readers are also not making life easy - they just work on some, some while loading crashed....
All this caused me to go and do a factory reset to be back like the original e-reader as I was only able to only read epubs decently and there was no real world practical benefit for rooting.
Other major challenge with this e-reader was installing non-english fonts.
I am making this loud and clear for all those new ones that might plan on buying this e-reader expecting it to do more.

Trying to understand and make it happen (Top Hat Soaring)
Hey OP
I am grateful that you made this thread for us how still want to use the NOOK for good work.
I read the whole 52 pages and 515 posts of the first thread made by jeff_kz to try to understand why the NookManager would not work on my NOOK Simple Touch. And then I found this thread.
The non-updated version did not work and I have not yet rooted my NOOK ST with the updated version made by the OP. I plan to do it later today after I have made a backup with NookManager.
Update
The rooting did go well. And I am now able to run both Top Hat Soaring and XCSoar. Thank you very much.

Whew! And I still don't really know what Top Hat is or does. You've done a good job ferreting things out so far but I foresee an issue. Repartioning the sd card is what you needed to do but the info I read about Top Hat was written in 2016. Google cut off Android 2.1 access to the market back in 2017. So...unless there is a depository of updates, apps, whatever to download outside the PlayStore, your work will all be for nothing.
Is there?