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[HOWTO] Fix Appbrain fast web installer (using android_id)

Hi, after the update to froyo (in my case JP6) i found out the appbrain fast web installer wasn't working anymore. After some reading, it seems that the android_id (which this app uses) is set to a fixed number during the froyo update. This means the app cannot find a unique android_id to send the 'install instruction' to.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8604909#post86049
1. Make sure and backup your /dbdata/databases /com.android.providers.settings /settings.db file
Then in ADB or connectbot type the following
su
cd /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings sqlite3 settings.db
sqlite> insert into secure (’name’, ‘value’ ) values (’android_id’,'device_id_goes_here’);
sqlite> .exit
Reboot
note 'device_id_goes_here’is your 16 digit HEX device ID
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This fix seems to do the job, but i can't get it to work. Probably because i made a mistake with the usage of su and shell etc.
So i tried to fix it another way and this is how i did it (similar to the other fix):
1) With RootExplorer (or similar) navigate to: /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/
2) Make a backup of the file (by copying it)
3) Change the permissions of the file (using RootExplorer) ,so that it can be moved/sent to your pc using Dropbox,Gmail,Bluetooth etc. In this example i have moved it to my c:/ folder on windows.
4) When the file is on your pc. Run windows command (cmd) and navigate (using cd) to your /android/tools folder.
5) Execute: 'sqlite3 c:/settings.db
6) Now type in (after sqlite>): insert into secure (’name’, ‘value’ ) values (’android_id’,'device_id_goes_here’);
Note: 'device_id_goes_here' is a random (so you can choose whatever you want) 16 digit number.
7) Type: .exit and close the cmd box.
8) copy the settings.db file back to your phone and move it back to /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/
Choose yes when overwrite prompt pops up.
9) Reboot your device
10) Register your device using the 'Fast web installer' app on your phone.
11) DONE! You're ok again to install apps OTA using the appbrain market!
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Note, if you don't know how to do step 4-7, read some articles about how to set up and use adb (since that also contains the sqlite3 tool)
I hope this helps for people having problems with this.

Hanness said:
Hi, after the update to froyo (in my case JP6) i found out the appbrain fast web installer wasn't working anymore. After some reading, it seems that the android_id (which this app uses) is set to a fixed number during the froyo update. This means the app cannot find a unique android_id to send the 'install instruction' to.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8604909#post86049
This fix seems to do the job, but i can't get it to work. Probably because i made a mistake with the usage of su and shell etc.
So i tried to fix it another way and this is how i did it (similar to the other fix):
Note, if you don't know how to do step 4-7, read some articles about how to set up and use adb (since that also contains the sqlite3 tool)
I hope this helps for people having problems with this.
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Looks good. One question, how do you find out what your original device ID is? I have a UK unbranded GT-I9000... what's the ANDROID ID for that?

Ah, you just make one up. I used SQLite Editor to just edit the file, made up my own number and rebooted. Works fine now. A bit simpler than your suggestion above.

tokyogtr said:
Ah, you just make one up. I used SQLite Editor to just edit the file, made up my own number and rebooted. Works fine now. A bit simpler than your suggestion above.
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That should indeed be easier
In the post I refer to in the captivate forum, there is mentioned an app to find out your android_id. But to know your original id, you would first have to reflash to an older firmware where the id is not touched. But it is true, you can just make up your own 16digit number. Only some games with online highscores fixed to the id instead of an account could benefit to know your old id, I think.

Worked for me!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

hum
shud be easier to just download "Android ID Changer" from market after installing sqlite3. does the same trick.. but more user-friendly for people not so comfortable to use adb shell.

trasig said:
shud be easier to just download "Android ID Changer" from market after installing sqlite3. does the same trick.. but more user-friendly for people not so comfortable to use adb shell.
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Hmm maybe Iḿ retarded, but how do I install sqlite3 to my phone?

No clue what he meant with installing sqlite3, I just downloaded the said Android ID Changer, made up and applied an ID and now Fast Web Installer works just fine.
I don't know if it is just coincidence or due to this, but before that I had tons of "download unsuccessfull" errors with the Market. Downloads failed nine out of ten times. Now, with changed ID, it works flawlessly again! My phone runs on JP6 Voodoo Doctor Edition 2.1.
Thanks for this advice!

I just installed the ID changer, entered a new code and rebooted, but the ID had not changed..
first time i tried it i got an "error editing databases".... do you have to change permissions to the folder/directory for the settings.db?

ukdtweak said:
I just installed the ID changer, entered a new code and rebooted, but the ID had not changed..
first time i tried it i got an "error editing databases".... do you have to change permissions to the folder/directory for the settings.db?
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same problem here....

The only thing remotely related I could think of is that I had my system folder mounted as R/W with SGS Toolbox. But does that affect dbdata?

Check SGS Toolbox on mine and system was already mounted as RW...
I have tried changing the permissions with Root Explorer, to dbdata etc. but after rebooting, they are back as they were?

Beats me... but I can now confirm that the "download unsuccessfull" errors are back in place. It was just a coincidence after all, and shows that the blame is on Google, not any specific ROM or mod.
Fast Web Installer still worked though, even made it past the "unsuccessfull" barrier.

Wonderful fix!
Hanness, have you considered reporting this to Samsung? I think having the proper Android ID set and retained during firmware updates is quite important.

miki4242 said:
Wonderful fix!
Hanness, have you considered reporting this to Samsung? I think having the proper Android ID set and retained during firmware updates is quite important.
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According to this, this may be due to ro.serialno not being set in build.prop

trasig said:
shud be easier to just download "Android ID Changer" from market after installing sqlite3. does the same trick.. but more user-friendly for people not so comfortable to use adb shell.
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Android ID Changer did the trick for me . (I have not done anything with sqlite3.)

I used http://www.dbsoftlab.com/database-editors/database-browser/overview.html to edit settings.db as explained.
Works like a charm. Downloads & Updates are flying in!
Edit: After few downloads it stucks again, I deleted Market data. Works again. Bugs everywhere ...

Hanness said:
Hi, after the update to froyo (in my case JP6) i found out the appbrain fast web installer wasn't working anymore. After some reading, it seems that the android_id (which this app uses) is set to a fixed number during the froyo update. This means the app cannot find a unique android_id to send the 'install instruction' to.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8604909#post86049
This fix seems to do the job, but i can't get it to work. Probably because i made a mistake with the usage of su and shell etc.
So i tried to fix it another way and this is how i did it (similar to the other fix):
Note, if you don't know how to do step 4-7, read some articles about how to set up and use adb (since that also contains the sqlite3 tool)
I hope this helps for people having problems with this.
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Thank you very much...I followed your instructions exactly and managed to fix it. Android ID changer didn't work for me.

sadly appbrain is blocked in China for whatever reason I don't know... so that won't work for me hehe

stassano said:
sadly appbrain is blocked in China for whatever reason I don't know... so that won't work for me hehe
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oh well, the great firewall of china at work again.

[GUIDE] Getting some old features back in Virtuous Sense ROMS

GUIDE: Getting some old features back
INTRO: For those who dislike some of the changes/features made to roms as they are developed and are asking how to get them back, here is a how to. It is usually a simple matter of pushing the old files from previous builds into your current rom. Keep in mind that the devs are building a rom as they see fit. As with any rom that you don't build yourself, there will always be things you want to change.
-If there is a bug, post it in the thread.
-If there is a change that you personally want, then do it yourself. Don't expect the dev, and everyone else who uses the rom, to accommodate your specific needs/wants. You may not have noticed, but you aren't the only one using the rom!
NOTE: This guide and code are meant for the virtuous sense rom, but the concept is universal. For example, if you are using some rom and the new version is posted with, say the amazon mp3 apk removed, and you want it back, refrain from cluttering up the dev's thread with a request to have it back. This is both selfish and a waste of posting space. If you are to the point of installing custom roms, you should first be able to type basic adb/terminal emulator commands to copy/delete files. In this case you would extract the amazon mp3 apk from an old .zip and push/install it into your current one. Now wasn't that easier than waiting and hoping that someone will do it for you?
NOW TO THE GUIDE:
Auto brightness mod - To revert from the auto brightness 'mod', which is far too sensitive, to the original, simply pull the services.jar and framework-res.apk from a rom before the patch, and push them to your framework folder. I've attached them to the second post for ease.
Reboot into recovery
Code:
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/framework/services.jar
adb shell rm /system/framework/framework-res.apk
adb push [directory of saved file]\services.jar /system/framework
adb push [directory of saved file]\framework-res.apk /system/framework
Reboot
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Keyboard mapping - The www/com key has been changed to a tab, which is good, as it was non-functional before. However the user keys have been changed too. I've modified a file which keeps the www/com key as TAB but also keeps the user keys as user assignable keys. Also attached to second post.
Reboot into recovery
Code:
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/usr/keylayout/vision-keypad.kl
adb push [directory of saved file]\vision-keypad.kl /system/usr/keylayout
Reboot
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Rosie auto-rotate - If you want to keep it so that rosie will only be in portrait mode with the keyboard closed, but dont want to turn off auto-rotate throughout all apps, just push the old rosie. Also attached to second post.
Reboot into recovery
Code:
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/app/com.htc.launcher.apk
adb push [directory of saved file]\com.htc.launcher.apk /system/app
Reboot

Attachments:
You need to rename "services.jar.zip" back to "services.jar" and "vision-keypad.kl.zip" back to "vision-keypad.kl". This is because the forum wont let you upload .kl and .jar extensions as attachments.

Thanks so much for this. I'll definitely be pushing the auto-brightness mod back, and I may do the keyboard, too (might let others do that one first, or see if rmk40/eViL release an update with that first).

Thanks for this!
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk

Couldn't make the quick key to work.. maybe I might be doing it wrong but I couldn't make it work.. ill keep trying
sent from t-mobile g2 using HTC sense

android602 said:
Couldn't make the quick key to work.. maybe I might be doing it wrong but I couldn't make it work.. ill keep trying
sent from t-mobile g2 using HTC sense
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What version of virtuous are you running? Did you rename it and remove the .zip from the end?
I'm using that exact file w/ no issues

calendar/lockscreen
Is it possible to replace the sense lockscreen/calendar with the vanilla versions? I have tried searching but can't find find any instructions for how to do this

felixk87 said:
Is it possible to replace the sense lockscreen/calendar with the vanilla versions? I have tried searching but can't find find any instructions for how to do this
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Lockscreen - no.
Calendar - maybe, haven't tried. However I did find these 2 threads by typing in the words "htc calendar" in the search box (which means you didn't search very hard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=795222
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723761]
They may help you.

Good idea with this thread. It's impossible for us to please everyone and this is absolutely the most constructive way to deal with everyone's personal preferences. There is one key consideration for everyone. If we make other changes to the frameworks which you DO want, pushing files from this thread which have not been updated with said features will eliminate those changes as well. Point is, the concept here is good but it needs to be maintained.
Also, the intention with Virtuous is to provide options. The ROM isn't finalized so ROM Manager isn't populated with all the variants it will eventually have. Case in point, we had to re-base on the new Egypt RUU and are in the process of re-applying all our changes. If we had a variety of options, we would have to redo all of those as well. Once we're in a more "final" state, you'll start to see a lot more choices officially supported with the ROM.
The keyboard mod you have here will probably just become part of Virtuous 0.8.0, by the way. I had not realized our replacement eliminated the quick key customizations (oversight).

Chances are I'm not doing it right, as I'm only about 2% oriented in using ADB, but after following the code, pushing the files, etc, the phone boots up with perpetual errors and crashes. (Phone cannot be launched, etc.)
The process in which I did it was:
Wipe the G2, install v0.7.0, update to 0.7.4, remain in recovery and use adb and followed the code you provided above. (Everything says it works, in terms of mounting, pushing, etc.)
I've also tried it where I reboot after updating, let the phone launch fully, then go back to recovery to push the mod files. Same errors occur.
The only two mods I was interested in were the auto-brightness one and the orientation one.
Any idea what I did wrong?

felixk87 said:
Is it possible to replace the sense lockscreen/calendar with the vanilla versions? I have tried searching but can't find find any instructions for how to do this
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You could possibly try pushing the lockscreen apk from SuperVillainZ.
NANDROID 1ST THOUGH!!!!!
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

fox-orian said:
Chances are I'm not doing it right, as I'm only about 2% oriented in using ADB, but after following the code, pushing the files, etc, the phone boots up with perpetual errors and crashes. (Phone cannot be launched, etc.)
The process in which I did it was:
Wipe the G2, install v0.7.0, update to 0.7.4, remain in recovery and use adb and followed the code you provided above. (Everything says it works, in terms of mounting, pushing, etc.)
I've also tried it where I reboot after updating, let the phone launch fully, then go back to recovery to push the mod files. Same errors occur.
The only two mods I was interested in were the auto-brightness one and the orientation one.
Any idea what I did wrong?
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Well from what you are saying, it sounds like the methods are correct. Did you make sure to remove the ".zip" from the end of the services.jar.zip file?

Can this be modified to restore ".com/www" to G2's?

the1wingedangel said:
Well from what you are saying, it sounds like the methods are correct. Did you make sure to remove the ".zip" from the end of the services.jar.zip file?
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Yup, and I have "always show extension" enabled in folder options, so I definitely got rid of the .zip.
Maybe I'll fiddle with it a little more, see if I missed something.

All right, here's the error I get after removing the files for the brightness mod, and pushing the ones you attached in:
"The application Google Services Framework (process com.google.process.gapps) has stopped unexpectedly."
Basically the launcher is completely inaccessible, the phone remains perpetually in the settings screen because I suppose it's the only thing that it can load without the launcher. It also can't get a signal except for wi-fi, "Mobile Networks" in the settings remains unchecked, and it can't be turned on. Hahaha pretty severe for a rather simple mod.
Here's a full step-by-step of exactly what I did:
Wipe User Data, Wipe Cache
Install virtuous v0.7.0, then v0.7.4 from zip
Remain in Recovery
Open command prompt Change directory to ADB (c:\AndroidSDK\tools)
Entered the following codes one at a time:
- adb shell mount /system (mounts)
- adb shell rm /system/framework/services.jar (file removed)
- adb shell rm /system/framework/framework-res.apk (file removed)
- adb push C:\services.jar /system/framework (success 0.250s)
- adb push C:\framework-res.apk /system/framework (success 1.80s)
(I just have the files on C temporarily for the ease of it.)
Reboot
Then the errors hit once I unlock the screen.
Heheh, I can't really think of any other way to approach it. Hmmmm.

Any idea what I'd need to put back for video codecs? I'm running CM 6.1 but it doesn't run streaming videos from the NHL Gamecenter unlike the stock rom. I'm assuming its a codec issue and was wondering what I'd want to replace.

fox-orian said:
All right, here's the error I get after removing the files for the brightness mod, and pushing the ones you attached in:
"The application Google Services Framework (process com.google.process.gapps) has stopped unexpectedly."
Basically the launcher is completely inaccessible, the phone remains perpetually in the settings screen because I suppose it's the only thing that it can load without the launcher. It also can't get a signal except for wi-fi, "Mobile Networks" in the settings remains unchecked, and it can't be turned on. Hahaha pretty severe for a rather simple mod.
Here's a full step-by-step of exactly what I did:
Wipe User Data, Wipe Cache
Install virtuous v0.7.0, then v0.7.4 from zip
Remain in Recovery
Open command prompt Change directory to ADB (c:\AndroidSDK\tools)
Entered the following codes one at a time:
- adb shell mount /system (mounts)
- adb shell rm /system/framework/services.jar (file removed)
- adb shell rm /system/framework/framework-res.apk (file removed)
- adb push C:\services.jar /system/framework (success 0.250s)
- adb push C:\framework-res.apk /system/framework (success 1.80s)
(I just have the files on C temporarily for the ease of it.)
Reboot
Then the errors hit once I unlock the screen.
Heheh, I can't really think of any other way to approach it. Hmmmm.
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Weird, I have no idea why that won't work for you. Anyway, there is another way around it. Just open up your patch.zip (from 0.7.0 to 0.7.4), go to the framework folder, and remove the services.jar and framework-res.apk from it. Then go about the wipe/install of both zips like normal. That way the patch zip will no longer replace those two files. Anything that you don't want changed in a patch zip can just removed from it.
Snap Jackel Pop said:
Any idea what I'd need to put back for video codecs? I'm running CM 6.1 but it doesn't run streaming videos from the NHL Gamecenter unlike the stock rom. I'm assuming its a codec issue and was wondering what I'd want to replace.
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Sorry cant help on that one, I haven't run a CM rom since like 1 or 2.0 haha. You may try to see if others are having that problem, or if it is a known issue with the 6.1 and streaming videos. Is it only that site? Maybe a flash player version problem?
rmk40 said:
Good idea with this thread. It's impossible for us to please everyone and this is absolutely the most constructive way to deal with everyone's personal preferences. There is one key consideration for everyone. If we make other changes to the frameworks which you DO want, pushing files from this thread which have not been updated with said features will eliminate those changes as well. Point is, the concept here is good but it needs to be maintained.
Also, the intention with Virtuous is to provide options. The ROM isn't finalized so ROM Manager isn't populated with all the variants it will eventually have. Case in point, we had to re-base on the new Egypt RUU and are in the process of re-applying all our changes. If we had a variety of options, we would have to redo all of those as well. Once we're in a more "final" state, you'll start to see a lot more choices officially supported with the ROM.
The keyboard mod you have here will probably just become part of Virtuous 0.8.0, by the way. I had not realized our replacement eliminated the quick key customizations (oversight).
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Yea, I assumed it would be out-dated soon anyway, as changes are made to your roms. I'll adjust it to keep up if the need is there though. It was just a couple of the more simple alterations that I made, and after seeing so many people cluttering up your thread with posts about them, I decided to post this.
Mostly, though, I just wanted to remind people that many simple issues/personal needs (like an app being removed from a rom, or a small change to one or two apps) can be solved with a little bit of thought and some adb knowledge - both of which should be present if you are working with a rooted phone in the first place!

the1wingedangel said:
many simple issues/personal needs can be solved with a little bit of thought and some adb knowledge - both of which should be present if you are working with a rooted phone in the first place!
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I really cant emphasise this enough!
Sent from my sweet G2

Do you know if there is anyone to return the power down message. I remember before there being and option to restart the phone, hibernate, power off, or reboot into recovery. I liked having that. Is there anyway to return this feature?
Sent from my sweet G2

felixk87 said:
Is it possible to replace the sense lockscreen/calendar with the vanilla versions? I have tried searching but can't find find any instructions for how to do this
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ddotpatel said:
You could possibly try pushing the lockscreen apk from SuperVillainZ.
NANDROID 1ST THOUGH!!!!!
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
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by chance, did anyone try this? if not, I will try it in a few...

[N2E][1.1] TouchNooter 2.1.31

This Nooter is officially supported by The Nooter Project for Nook Simple Touch​
I'm not adding certain things because I don't believe they should be available as part of a rooting kit designed to give users more control of their devices. Things such as additional readers or CPU Clocks are up to the user to install themselves and needlessly putting them in Nooter creates app bloat that a user may or may not want. You can always drop Apps you want into \nooter\data\app and they will install automatically when you root the device. This Nooter is designed with the sole purpose of opening up the possibilities of the device by giving users Root, Google Apps, and other Apps which make the device more usable as an android device than just an e-reader.
What it does:
Enables ADB via uRamdisk
Installs adbWireless
Installs Button Savior
Installs NookTouch Tools
Installs Amazon Marketplace
Installs su and Superuser.apk
Installs ADW + E-ink Friendly Theme
Installs Busybox & Busybox Installer/Uninstaller
Installs Gapps (Gmail, Market, Youtube, Others)
Installs NookColor Tools (To Enable Non-Market Installs)
System Files that get Modified:
/system/build.prop - Enabling Google Check In
packages.xml - Allows Gapps to install properly.
framework.jar - Should allow a proper Android ID to generate.
Changes:
January 26, 2012 -
Tested Fix: ADW not installing - Caused by spaces in ADW's Filename in 2.1.26
Added: Amazon Marketplace, Opera Mini
January 26, 2012 -
Added: adbWireless, SuperManager (Root File Manager, APK Manager, other useful tools), Busybox Installer/Uninstaller
Untested Fix: Market 1 Day wait
Updated: busybox, ButtonSavior.apk, su & SuperUser.apk
November 20, 2011 -
Removed: GoLauncher, LiveWallPaper Picker, maybe some other stuff.
Added: New Market, ADW with Black Minimalist Theme, NookTouchTools.
New: Rooting Image
June 24, 2011 -
Removed: Multitouch Permission
Added: Modified framework.jar
June 22, 2011 - Fixed: Script not running at boot.
June 20, 2011 - Initial Release
Before you begin:
You must already have a registered Nook Simple Touch
You must have a Gmail/Youtube linked Account. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration you should use that one for this process.
You must either have dd (Linux) or WinImage (Windows) software.
You must have an external microSDCard reader or this will not work. Using the Nook Simple Touch can result in it becoming unusable (bricked).
You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.
Let's get started:
Download TouchNooter from here: touchnooter-2-1-31.zip - Uploaded
Linux: Unzip and use dd if=touchnooter-xx-xx-xx.img of=/dev/sdcard (where xx-xx-xx is the version number)
Windows: Unzip and use WinImage to "Restore Virtual Hard Disk Image" to your SDcard.
Windows Alternative: https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+download
If you wish to use Underclocking follow these steps
Download Underclock.zip from uploaded attachments
Unzip it and place the data folder in /nooter/
Check that the com.antutu.CpuMasterFree folder is in the /nooter/data/data folder
Check that com.antutu.CpuMasterFree.apk is in /nooter/data/app
Power off your Nook Simple Touch.
Insert TouchNooter SDcard into your Nook Simple Touch.
Power on your Nook Simple Touch.
You should see the new TouchNooter boot screen, follow all instructions.
That was the hard part, now to the simple stuff.
Upon boot unlock your screen.
At the Android Welcome Screen skip Sign In.
Enable Location Services when given the option.
Connect to Wifi and launch Youtube from ADW's App Drawer (Or the App Drawer of your Choice).
Click the Menu button (The right one in the middle of the status bar).
Select "My Channel" and Login using your Gmail Account.
Exit Youtube and Launch Gmail from ADW's App Drawer.
Sync your Gmail Account and Exit. (If it fails to sync that is fine.)
At this time Market fails and you must wait up to a day. Just check it every so often. Future updates should fix this.
Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service.
If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted. Go Download an App to make sure.
Enable Non-Market Installs by running the NookColor Tools App.
If your Youtube fails to launch Uninstall and Reinstall Youtube from /data/app
Go to Settings > Device Info > SdCard > UnMount > Format
Thanks To:
XorZone - NookTouchTools - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289894 - Sorry, been busy, credit where credits due.
Torimu.Joji - For the configurations for CPU Master Free that allows simple automated underclocking
xevious - Kick starting my brain to get this update out
mali100 - modified framework.jar for 1.1
eded333 - Repackaged Gapps, the idea that may fix 1 Day Market Issue.
ros87 - uRamdisk
nemith - helping me figure out getting it to run at boot.
JesusFreke - For getting root.
MrMuffin - For the original Market Hack that we're using.
If I'm using an app in TouchNooter and you would like Credit/Thanks, or to have it removed, please PM me, otherwise I might not see your requests
Currently Working On: School

What's great info but are you going to still develop it to make gapps working?

domi.nos said:
What's great info but are you going to still develop it to make gapps working?
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If I can find a way to do it without killing the device I will.

Works great
Hi
It works great, thanks.
Beside the full GApps do you know if there's a way today to get the Market working on a firmware 1.1 with TouchNooter 1.11.11 ?

ZeAuReLiEn said:
Hi
It works great, thanks.
Beside the full GApps do you know if there's a way today to get the Market working on a firmware 1.1 with TouchNooter 1.11.11 ?
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Go through all the steps manually with something like noogie. The reason TouchNooter can't do it is because to get the script to run requires the the system to boot, replacing the files while the system is active will cause the system to crash when you go to reboot it to complete the steps for Market. Because of this to install Gapps you have to use a method that doesn't require the system to be active like Noogie.
Another method which would allow us to add Gapps, is if someone completed a version of CWM for Nook Touch.

Dear Gabriel,
somehow i gained working market on my Nook with 1.1. I used the older touchnooter with subplanted framework.jar and uRamdisk (wifi one). Then i've done all steps as in guide. Market however didn't saw any applications. I removed youtube app, and it started working! Then updated market to that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51 using adb.
"adb install -r Vending.apk"
And right now i'm cool.

I've done the root for 1.1 manually, and it was a bit of a pain, so everybody should be thanking Gabrial here for streamlining the process a bit and not having to hunt down all the elements necessary to make a rooted Nook useful. (It's not actually difficult, but nobody has centralized *all* of the info even if much of it can be found in the Knowledge Base thread, including e.g. that you need Busybox even for something as simple as the cp command.)
domi.nos-
Is the -r switch for reinstallations any different than removing the old Vending.apk and then installing the new one? I still have not got market 100%; search won't work. Is it working for you? It's not really that big a deal because I only need a few apps but all the same it'd be nice...

Is it necessary to revert to original Nook ROM (the backup I've made before rooting the Nook Touch)?

No as a see it does not search. ;/ But in my opinion it is more important to find out why did my nook (any everyone elses' as i presume) disappear from pc market website.
But as i remember in the previous 1.01 software market couldn't do true way of searching, it was only showing most used searches.

This may sound dump, but I don't have a lot of knowledge with android yet.
This root is without any google apps, Can I download the google apps apks and install them on my device?

Dark_hawk,
From what I read from Gabrial, the only way to install Gapps if when nook is booting, and there is no safe way as from now. I'm still checking, though.
My experience so far? 1.1, touchnootered with 1.11.11, backup recovered with titanium backup pro (which worked quite well, I might add), and besides market, everything else is working?
I'm looking for info on how to install Gapps, or market at least, but no luck yet. Gabrial mentioned something about using noogie, but I don't even know where to look for Gapps version that may work on Nook STR>

(Hard method)
First, install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19201466&postcount=352
Then try this, it should work:
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:Manual_market_enable
and if search dosn't work, this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51
(Easy method)
Follow this guide:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156539
Read post 7, it explains how to do it easily.

How can I install Side-loaded APK?
I think, its dumb NB question... but I can not figure out, how I can install side-loaded APKs... I copied APKs to Nook but just not find a way to install them on nook... Is this something simple ? or not that simple as I think?

WORKS WITH 1.1.0 and gapps!
eded333 said:
(Hard method)
First, install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19201466&postcount=352
Then try this, it should work:
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:Manual_market_enable
and if search dosn't work, this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51
(Easy method)
Follow this guide:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156539
Read post 7, it explains how to do it easily.
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The Easy method above worked perfectly with my new nook running 1.1.0.
all I would add is that I got search working in the market by toggling "allow non market apps" in Nook Tools app, then installing the vending.apk file from my sd card with ES file explorer as an application. just select yes when it asks you to replace system app.
To get ES file explorer to begin with, I scrolled thru the whole list of top free apps, which took awhile.
Apps that I was able to install and work:
ES file explorer, Facebook, Google reader, Google voice, XDA app, Opera mobile, Opera mini, Google+, Quickpic and Paint easy.
Thanks to everyone for all the hard work that made it easy for a N00b like me to root and customize my NST!

Orz-Orz said:
I think, its dumb NB question... but I can not figure out, how I can install side-loaded APKs... I copied APKs to Nook but just not find a way to install them on nook... Is this something simple ? or not that simple as I think?
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+1 It seems ES File Explorer is not installed!

Well, I followed the recipe:
- Restored
- Resetted
- Updated to 1.1.0
- Touchnootered with 1.6.24 and framework and uramdisk for 1.1.0
- Three locked boots (at least 5 minutes each)
- When tried without SD, got back to regular nook!!!!
I did register, though, after reset. Would that make a difference???
Gotta try.

I've tried to install ESFile Explorer through browser but with no results. Besides, browser crashes when, for instance, I try to write something on google.

One way to side-load apk's
Orz-Orz said:
I think, its dumb NB question... but I can not figure out, how I can install side-loaded APKs... I copied APKs to Nook but just not find a way to install them on nook... Is this something simple ? or not that simple as I think?
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The way I did it was to copy apk's to my SD card, then download a file explorer/manager app from the market (my personal favorite is ES file explorer), which allows you to view the contents of your SD card, and select apk's to install.
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apeine said:
Well, I followed the recipe:
- Restored
- Resetted
- Updated to 1.1.0
- Touchnootered with 1.6.24 and framework and uramdisk for 1.1.0
- Three locked boots (at least 5 minutes each)
- When tried without SD, got back to regular nook!!!!
I did register, though, after reset. Would that make a difference???
Gotta try.
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It sounds like you did it the exact same way I did. Just to make sure did you delete the old Framework and uramdisk files, then copy/rename their replacements to match the original files? i.e. framework.jar and uRamdisk
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myself11 said:
I've tried to install ESFile Explorer through browser but with no results. Besides, browser crashes when, for instance, I try to write something on google.
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I think the easiest way to get it would be from the market. if you haven't updated the vending.apk file to fix searching the market then you would have to use the category buttons at the top of the market to browse for it and install it.

Yes, I deleted the old version, installed uRamdisk usb 1.1 and framework 1.1.jar and renamed them properly (same name as erased files).
Did it all over again, no registering, and same result: after running for 3 times, went back to regular nook STR!!!

Forget about the restart the process three times, do it like this:
1) Use nookRestore to restore /system.
2) Erase and Deregistered to wipe /data
(If it dosnt let you, force it shutting down your nook, then starting it up, and when the screen flickers press right and left bottom buttons, hold for 5+ seconds).
3) Register, or not, as you preffer.
4) Apply 1.1 firmware update.
5) Open the TouchNooter 1.6.24 image and inside the nooter folder, search and substitude the uRamdisk for this one http://www.multiupload.com/CJ981FWPJG
and framework.jar for this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19201466&postcount=352.
6) Use the new TouchNooter 1.6.24 to root your device. Follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132693
If it dosnt work, try again until it works.
7) Continue with registering: Youtube (401 error) --> GMail --> Market.
8) Download adb, and unzip it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124160&page=6
download this vending apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124160&page=6
and sqlite3:
http://www.sqlite.org/sqlite-shell-win32-x86-3070900.zip
copy the apk and sqlite3 tothefolderyouunzippedadb/platform-tools , open cmd and then:
cd tothefolderyouunzippedadb/platform-tools
adb connect yournooktouchip
Now we are going to enable non market apps use my method, or what madmachinist said:
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db "update secure set value=1 where name='install_non_market_apps';"
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
now when NST reboots:
cd tothefolderyouunzippedadb/platform-tools
adb connect yournooktouchip
adb install Vending.apk
adb reboot
You are done, everything should work now.

[Q] KF2: Unable to boot into CM10 - Any help appreciated

Hi Guys,
Firstly, thanks so much for the info on this community. I've followed loads of the threads and almost all of what I need to know is here.
I have a KF2 @ v10.3.1. I've rooted it and applied the 2nd bootloader using a homemade lead (thanks to the thread on that!). I started in Windows but switched to Kubuntu after getting driver issues etc.. To compound the problem, the KF2 is blocked by Amazon, which didn't help as I couldn't load apps whist it was stock. (It's not stolen or otherwise illegally obtained. Amazon sent it in error, and despite me contacting them to ask how to return it, they've never replied)
Anyhow, After following THIS thread, which appeared to go OK, after rebooting I'm unable to boot into Recovery. The blue screen just stays there. I can still boot normally, but I would like to load CM10 which is loaded as per the thread, along with gapps, both in zip format. I have read many threads about being stuck on the blue screen, but these are always locked and need to be restored, but I have no problem booting normally and the KF2 is not locked. I've searched this site and googled plenty.
I don't expect an exact answer, but if someone could just point me at what to look at, I'm sure I can find the rest of the info I need on here. :good:
Oh, also. Another quick question. I see that the CM10 images are constantly being updated, if (when I get mine working) I want to use one of these, is it simply a case of copying the zip file over? Or is there more to do than that.
Many thanks in advance.

You can boot normally? Into stock, I assume.
Run the apk tool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463
Should get you fixed right up
The zip file will have to be flashed from recovery. So, its a matter of copying the zip file (and gapps) over. Boot into recovery. Wipe data, cache, dalvik and system. Then flash rom first, the gapps.
Also, be VERY CAREFUL and make sure you have a GOOD DOWNLOAD by checking the md5 on the file. If you wipe the system (which deletes the stack file) you will not be able to boot into recovery or anything.
I still recommend that you purchase a fastboot cable.
Edit: also, when booting into recovery you might have to hit the power button a couple of times.
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Sent from my mind to your screen.

Cheers mindmajick. I've tried to do this but still having a few problems.
If I use the wired version, the runme.bat does not have permissions to the data/app folder. I can't seem to run it in Kubuntu as it says I can't run a binary file if I make it executable, but says I don't have permission if I remove execute. (I'm looking into this - but I'm not very good with Linux, so lots of Googling!!...lol....) Also I see that there are some issues with this version with the wireless version being favored. Unfortunately as I'm unable to log onto my Amazon account, I can't use this method.
I will continue to try, I'm almost there now, thanks for you help so far.

SportyPorty said:
Cheers mindmajick. I've tried to do this but still having a few problems.
If I use the wired version, the runme.bat does not have permissions to the data/app folder. I can't seem to run it in Kubuntu as it says I can't run a binary file if I make it executable, but says I don't have permission if I remove execute. (I'm looking into this - but I'm not very good with Linux, so lots of Googling!!...lol....) Also I see that there are some issues with this version with the wireless version being favored. Unfortunately as I'm unable to log onto my Amazon account, I can't use this method.
I will continue to try, I'm almost there now, thanks for you help so far.
Click to expand...
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Really confused. Pm me with your gmail account and I'll chat you through it
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Cheers, PM'd you.
Sorry if I've not explained it very well.
I tried to use the KF2CM10.zip via the Desktop method. I downloaded and ran the runme.bat file. This is what I get -
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C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\Kindle Fire Root\KF2CM10>ECHO off
Press any key to continue . . .
.
Removing install-recovery.sh to ensure that stock rom does not overwrite TWRP
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
rm failed for systemetcinstall-recovery.sh, No such file or directory
rm failed for systemRECOVERY-AMZN-4430-OTTER2-PROD, No such file or directory
.
Pushing stack
failed to copy 'stuff\stack' to '\sdcard\': Read-only file system
sdcardstack: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Inserting stack override to \system
datalocaltmpstack: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Pushing freedom-boot
failed to copy 'stuff\boot.img' to '\sdcard\': Read-only file system
.
Pushing TeamWinRecoveryProject
failed to copy 'stuff\recovery.img' to '\sdcard\': Read-only file system
.
Writing freedom-boot to \boot via dd
sdcardboot.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Writing TWRP to recovery via dd
sdcardrecovery.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Rebooting
.
Make sure to press the power button during the secondary bootloader to reboot in
to recovery.
.
Give credit where credit is due: Script written by [email protected]
Press any key to continue . . .
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I'm still unsure how to run the runme.sh from Kubuntu command line.
I tried - ./runme.sh
but error is - unable to run a binary file - or something like that.
I'm unable to use the cordless version com.powerpoint45.FMKilo-2.apk due to the fact that as the KF2 is blocked by Amazon, I'm unable to log in and download or install .apk files.
Is there is an alternative way to install .apk files without needing to log in?
Hopefully that makes a little more sense. Cheers

Yes. Download the fmkilo apk from his thread, (use the browser if you have to) then once downloaded pull down the notification bar and tap on the apk link. Also, make sure that the option to install from unknown sources is set in the settings before doing the download
You could alternatively push the file via adb to the system Directory.
Is USB debugging enabled? Are you rooted?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

mindmajick said:
Yes. Download the fmkilo apk from his thread, (use the browser if you have to) then once downloaded pull down the notification bar and tap on the apk link. Also, make sure that the option to install from unknown sources is set in the settings before doing the download
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Yup, that did it. I had overlooked the fact that I was still able to use the browser on the KF2 and didn't really know you could install .apk's using that method anyway. So now I have carried on and installed Jellybean 4.2.2 on there and it works a treat.
Thank you ever so much Mindmajick for taking an interest in my problem, I really do appreciate yours and the rest of the developers time on here. :good:
Cheers
Sporty

fmkilo apk link shows as removed
mindmajick said:
Yes. Download the fmkilo apk from his thread, (use the browser if you have to) then once downloaded pull down the notification bar and tap on the apk link. Also, make sure that the option to install from unknown sources is set in the settings before doing the download
You could alternatively push the file via adb to the system Directory.
Is USB debugging enabled? Are you rooted?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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Went to link for fmkilo apk and, link shows link removed?

galearned said:
Went to link for fmkilo apk and, link shows link removed?
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Correct. Tried to talk them out of removing but it was removed. Only removed so no one uses it stupidly...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

fmkilo apk removed from link
mindmajick said:
Correct. Tried to talk them out of removing but it was removed. Only removed so no one uses it stupidly...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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Not a problem: Thanks
I think this is a method of pushing the flash and image files to the tablet and then installing using ADB by the way it is described.
I think I have that method copied down some place else.
I have never used this method but, sounds like it would work.
I also presume you need root to do the install via ADB.
Regards Jerry

Unable to setup Broadlink IHC in Lineage OS on Z4 tablet

Hello
I tried to add my Broadlink RM Mini3 to Google Assistant. While doing so, I was asked to install an app named IHC (Intelligent Home Center). I could install the app, but when asked to enter my region, it just said (I figure the OS said it) "No permission". I tried to give IHC all permissions, but still get the same message.
Does anyone have an idea of why?

Dahl77 said:
Hello
I tried to add my Broadlink RM Mini3 to Google Assistant....
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I don't have this device nor use Broadlink but, you may be able to locate what you are looking for on the following thread that's specific to Broadlink.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3594714
Good Luck!
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Yup
Yep I'm having the same error msg about having no permission :/

Sorry, but that thread doesn't mention that app at all.
Thinking about flashig back stock image.
Having issues with the marine navigation app 88sea to.
It says there is no space for the maps (there is plenty).
Sent from my Xperia Z4 Tablet using Tapatalk

I solved it. The problem is the rights to the data partition.
Here’s how to do it:
Root the tablet/phone
Get a root filemanager from play store.
Go to the root directory
Edit the rights for /data
Then IHC will allow you to select your region.