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So I just picked up a nook simple touch and am eager to root it, I've done plenty with Android on phones, never an ebook though. I've been reading the material here and had a couple questions.
1.) It looks like 1.1 firmware is needed for most of the roots here, however B&N only lists 1.2 currently. Does anyone have a mirror to 1.1 or tell me how to get that, currently I'm on 1.0.1
2.) If I can't get 1.1 are there any roots that will work for 1.2? I've been following the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346748 and it looks like it only works from 1.1 by the sound of it.
3.) Is everyone or anyone using the NoRefreshToggle? If so what do you think? Is it worth trying it out? Dangers of using it? When you toggle it off do you get greyscale back? From the sounds of the post, it's pure black and white with it on which is fine if when I disable it, it goes back to normal greyscale images.
4.) Did anyone find out how to turn off page animations in the kindle app? not a big deal, just wondering.
Thanks a lot, look forward to trying this out.
Here's a copy of nook_1_1_update.zip I pulled down from B&N a few weeks ago: http://www.mediafire.com/?h5kn1214gfjhkcg In the end I didn't need it, so I can't confirm how the upgrade works (the instructions said just put the file within the zip on an SD card and reboot)
dobbing said:
Here's a copy of nook_1_1_update.zip I pulled down from B&N a few weeks ago: http://www.mediafire.com/?h5kn1214gfjhkcg In the end I didn't need it, so I can't confirm how the upgrade works (the instructions said just put the file within the zip on an SD card and reboot)
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Thanks for the link
Thanks for the 1.1 post link, however I updated to 1.1.2 and followed the instructions and everything seems to be ok, I can get email, install from the market place, only thing I can't do is search the market. A search just lists a blank page and doesn't find any apps, any ideas.
As for the Kindle question, after installing kindle app and seeing the performance, this isn't a big deal at all.
Still curious on the refresh toggle however, any ideas on that, have you guys tried it out? I may post there if I don't hear back.
Thanks
RubenRybnik said:
Thanks for the 1.1 post link, however I updated to 1.1.2 and followed the instructions and everything seems to be ok, I can get email, install from the market place, only thing I can't do is search the market. A search just lists a blank page and doesn't find any apps, any ideas.
As for the Kindle question, after installing kindle app and seeing the performance, this isn't a big deal at all.
Still curious on the refresh toggle however, any ideas on that, have you guys tried it out? I may post there if I don't hear back.
Thanks
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I have checked and as you said market search functionality is absent, it seems to be broken since the Googleplay thing.
As a way to regain it, in the mean time we get an updated market working, install Searchmarket.
The NorefreshToggle is still in early stages, but works quite well for webpages, etc.
Try it, there are no risks on it, on any program when you enable the app it will work, and when you go into a menu it will return to normal grayscale.
eded333 said:
I have checked and as you said market search functionality is absent, it seems to be broken since the Googleplay thing.
As a way to regain it, in the mean time we get an updated market working, install Searchmarket.
The NorefreshToggle is still in early stages, but works quite well for webpages, etc.
Try it, there are no risks on it, on any program when you enable the app it will work, and when you go into a menu it will return to normal grayscale.
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How do I install Searchmarket if I can't search the market for it lol ... Do I have to install it on my phone first, then transfer the apk over to the NST, then file browse and install it from /system/app ?
I tried NoRefreshToggle, it's interesting, like you said a work in progress ... Tried it with GReader unfortunatly it shuts off between Feed view and Article view which is a pain, but I think that's probably to avoid ghosting.
As for web page viewing, Opera Mini FCs on me everytime I open it, as does the stock browser, so I haven't been able to try browsing as of yet Still looking for a solution to that one.
Thanks for all the info, really enjoying the NST if NoRefreshToggle keeps getting better this could really be a killer device
RubenRybnik said:
How do I install Searchmarket if I can't search the market for it lol ... Do I have to install it on my phone first, then transfer the apk over to the NST, then file browse and install it from /system/app ?
I tried NoRefreshToggle, it's interesting, like you said a work in progress ... Tried it with GReader unfortunatly it shuts off between Feed view and Article view which is a pain, but I think that's probably to avoid ghosting.
As for web page viewing, Opera Mini FCs on me everytime I open it, as does the stock browser, so I haven't been able to try browsing as of yet Still looking for a solution to that one.
Thanks for all the info, really enjoying the NST if NoRefreshToggle keeps getting better this could really be a killer device
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I just use the Google Play website to initiate installs to the nook (it appears in my device list as "phone")
The included Opera Mini installation never worked for me (no FC nothing). In the end I fixed it by uninstalling and reinstalling.
dobbing said:
I just use the Google Play website to initiate installs to the nook (it appears in my device list as "phone")
The included Opera Mini installation never worked for me (no FC nothing). In the end I fixed it by uninstalling and reinstalling.
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Didn't even know you could send apps like that to your devices, never had a need to try it before. Worked like a charm ... Opera is working now as well, thanks for the tips Really enjoying Android on the NST
So are you saying you are on 1.1.2 rooted and enjoying it?
Should I downgrade to 1.1.1 and root or just go ahead with 1.1.2?
I can't wait to try this out.
Guyman2 said:
So are you saying you are on 1.1.2 rooted and enjoying it?
Should I downgrade to 1.1.1 and root or just go ahead with 1.1.2?
I can't wait to try this out.
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I can't speak to the upgrade patch from 1.1.1, I bought my NST yesterday, it had 1.0.1 on it, I upgraded to 1.1.2 then followed the rooting instructions for 1.1.0 or was it 1.1.1 can't remember, in any case, after rooting everything seems to be working just fine
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...for 1.1.0 or was it 1.1.1 can't remember...
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It was 1.1.0, there was no 1.1.1
Is there any risk upgrading to 1.1.2 from 1.1.0? Would I have to reinstall google apps &c? Did anything change in between 1.1.0 and 1.1.2? (I have heard that they may have fixed the WiFi issues that were plaguing me a few months ago.)
Hi,
Sorry I post my question here, but my post count is too low to post to development threads.
My problem: I can't open any shortened links (from any twitter client) in any browser. Is there some setting or something that prevents short link opening? Every browser says "web page not available". With normal urls browsers work fine...
My setup now: HyperdroidJBX 2.5 with clean install (Megawipe before flashing). After install I restored apps from Titanium backup. I had this same problem once before and that time I got it to work with re-install.
I tried clearing app-cache and re-installing apps. No help.
With search I found few similar threads, but not any solutions.
ookkeri said:
Hi,
Sorry I post my question here, but my post count is too low to post to development threads.
My problem: I can't open any shortened links (from any twitter client) in any browser. Is there some setting or something that prevents short link opening? Every browser says "web page not available". With normal urls browsers work fine...
My setup now: HyperdroidJBX 2.5 with clean install (Megawipe before flashing). After install I restored apps from Titanium backup. I had this same problem once before and that time I got it to work with re-install.
I tried clearing app-cache and re-installing apps. No help.
With search I found few similar threads, but not any solutions.
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Do you have AdFree installed? If so, please open it and click on revert, that might help?
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Do you have AdFree installed? If so, please open it and click on revert, that might help?
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Thanks! That did it! I actually found that out 5min before you posted. Thanks anyway!
You can add them to the white list...:good:
Is there a sticky or a centralized location which shows the current status of development? e.g. Root, bootloader, recovery, apps, sideloading, and so on?
I have my OUYA on the way and wanted to see how far it has come in the forums.
This is what I found
-Recovery/Root/ROMs
[RECOVERY] Ouya CWM Recovery
The CWM for Ouya project
[HOWTO] Installing Superuser/busybox for Mac
OUYA ROM and other question
[WIP] Building CM 10.1
-Sideloading/Apps/ADB
[HOWTO] adb / sideloading / superuser access
[APP] Google Play Store fix
Sideloaded working apps for OUYA
This is just a quick rundown of what I found that seemed most useful for starting. Anyone else have anything they would like to add?
V3TTOO said:
Is there a sticky or a centralized location which shows the current status of development? e.g. Root, bootloader, recovery, apps, sideloading, and so on?
I have my OUYA on the way and wanted to see how far it has come in the forums.
This is what I found
-Recovery/Root/ROMs
[RECOVERY] Ouya CWM Recovery
The CWM for Ouya project
[HOWTO] Installing Superuser/busybox for Mac
OUYA ROM and other question
[WIP] Building CM 10.1
-Sideloading/Apps/ADB
[HOWTO] adb / sideloading / superuser access
[APP] Google Play Store fix
Sideloaded working apps for OUYA
This is just a quick rundown of what I found that seemed most useful for starting. Anyone else have anything they would like to add?
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Nope, but this should be stickied. Thanks for makign it easy.
I suggest also creating a list of introductory resources about adb, superuser, clockwork mod and custom rooms. Since OUYA is so inexpensive, a lot of noobs (myself included) are messing around with this stuff for the first time. Unfortunately some people can't be bothered to find this stuff on their own. I have some bookmarked and will post them tomorrow from my PC.
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TadeoNYC said:
I suggest also creating a list of introductory resources about adb, superuser, clockwork mod and custom rooms. Since OUYA is so inexpensive, a lot of noobs (myself included) are messing around with this stuff for the first time. Unfortunately some people can't be bothered to find this stuff on their own. I have some bookmarked and will post them tomorrow from my PC.
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+1 Great idea.
Before anyone asks any questions about rooting their OUYA, reading these is mandatory. The burning questions that aren't answered there are. Yes, the OUYA is already rooted, and no installing superuser will not keep you from accessing the OUYA store.
[GUIDE][ADB]Easiest How to use adb, logcat, etc for noobs and newbies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/all-in-one-guide-to-adb/
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/need-some-help-getting-started-with-the-android-sdk-and-adt/
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/guide-on-using-adb-logcat-and-ddms/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ClockworkMod_Recovery
This is a great resource, but the thread needs a better title reflecting the info included.
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TadeoNYC said:
Before anyone asks any questions about rooting their OUYA, reading these is mandatory. The burning questions that aren't answered there are. Yes, the OUYA is already rooted, and no installing superuser will not keep you from accessing the OUYA store.
[GUIDE][ADB]Easiest How to use adb, logcat, etc for noobs and newbies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/all-in-one-guide-to-adb/
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/need-some-help-getting-started-with-the-android-sdk-and-adt/
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/guide-on-using-adb-logcat-and-ddms/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ClockworkMod_Recovery
This is a great resource, but the thread needs a better title reflecting the info included.
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I was not looking to start it, but I put up some resources I found as examples. I do not have the time or patience to update this as thing come up. I received my OUYA last week and still have not opened the box.
V3TTOO said:
I was not looking to start it, but I put up some resources I found as examples. I do not have the time or patience to update this as thing come up. I received my OUYA last week and still have not opened the box.
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I'll see if it seems worthwhile to create my own thread in upcoming days. I'm in a similar situation with my free time and priorities. Summer means the beach for me, and stolen moments on the forums.
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I have a bookmark to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1662&page=1 that I've been using successfully for a while.
When I tried to use it today, my browser reported a redirect loop.
I'm sure I can figure out what to update the bookmark to, so this is just an FYI.
This should work http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/general
It gave you a loop because your bookmark had '&page=1'. Site now uses the forum name instead of the forum id in the url.
bsammon said:
I have a bookmark to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1662&page=1 that I've been using successfully for a while.
When I tried to use it today, my browser reported a redirect loop.
I'm sure I can figure out what to update the bookmark to, so this is just an FYI.
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This is a bug with our new url structure - will get this fixed up. For now @roofrider is right, the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/general should work for you.
I am ecstatic to announce that I have found a solution as of 2016! Please visit my thread describing the tutorial on how to remove firelauncher and use any launcher you choose without rooting your Fire HD device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
I have been reading a lot of forum posts and decided to make an account here in order to communicate with you guys. I see you are all interested in possible modifications to the Kindle Fire, and as you must know the HD 8 & 10 models do not have a root currently.
I am relatively new to Android but I am really enjoying working with it. The only thing I do not like about the FireOS is the firelauncher (com.amazon.firelauncher), and I have been looking for a working way to remove, replace, or modify it without rooting (unless there is a way).
I found two methods to accomplish this, however it needs some tweaking. I think someone as experienced as you might be able to perfect it.
Method 1:
I noticed that the stock APK file, ("/system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher/com.amazon.firelauncher.apk") cannot be touched as it is a read-only filesystem, but I can reinstall it. (I was able to reinstall a slightly older version of firelauncher successfully using "adb install -r -d firelauncher.apk" successfully by the way). During the installation there is a brief moment where it is deleted, and the prompt to select a different default launcher is presented, and works. Sadly I have no clue on how to prevent firelauncher from finishing its installation. I tried "reboot -p" to kill the device in the middle of an installation and various other things but nothing worked.
Method 2:
Like I mentioned previously, I was able to reinstall any version or a modified version of the APK. This allowed me to edit the contents of the APK and delete some important resources, causing the launcher to crash and switch over to the last opened window, I think there is potential in here if classes.dex could be modified somehow.
Method 3:
I was able to take a different launcher and decompile it, edit the package name from net.example.testlauncher to com.amazon.firelauncher, however I don't know how to sign it properly and the mismatch caused the tablet to reject the apk. This has REAL potential as a method, but it may be impossible to forge a certificate signature.
Edit: It may be possible to disable the certificate checking,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352
If anyone is able to collaborate with me on this, we may be able to finally get rid of the horrendous firelauncher. Additionally, anyone who would like to remotely test things on my Fire HD 8 let me know and I'll setup a console or something for you.
I am attatching a previous version of firelauncher.apk, to install it (which there is no real reason to do so) type adb install -r -d firelauncher.apk
I have been experimenting with modified backup and restore files, no luck there. I have also worked with sideloading certain files, and of course no luck there either. There might be some potential in the fastboot screen, but I am not sure which command to use to unlock the kernal. I will post a list of all the getvars if anyone will find them useful. I remember unlock_status: false but that is about it. fastboot oem unlock does nothing as it is an invalid command.
I am ecstatic to announce that a temporary fix for this has been found! Please visit my thread describing the tutorial on how to remove firelauncher and use any launcher you choose without rooting your Fire HD device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
Either deal with the quick delay of the fire launcher, or just don't use a different launcher.
Launcher Hijack works flawlessly if you delete the firelauncher. The home button will still work, but there are other side affects.
If you don't delete firelauncher, and I sincerely hope you haven't, then you still get the occasional delay like normal.
Provided said:
I GOT IT TO WORK!
After my latest failures, I got the bright idea to try something that has never worked for me before: LauncherHijack
I downloaded LauncherHijackV3 from GitHub(mod please help with the link ) and sideloaded it onto my kindle and installed.
I opened it and selected ADW Launcher (the only one on the list), and now the home button works beautifully, with no lag at all.
I'm so happy im gonna make a new thread!:laugh: :laugh: :victory: :good: :victory: :laugh: :laugh:
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Well... but there is the problem that whenever you go home, sometimes, you see for a brief period the amazon launcher, making it confusing and weird. That thing made me return to the amazon launcher due to the trouble it gave me.
So.. lag or no lag? Do you still see the fire launcher when using adw?
Provided said:
I GOT IT TO WORK!
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Have you tried to read FAQ first, before "inventing a bicycle"? :laugh: This is well known trick for a loooong time, and discussed here, in Fire HD 8/10 forums many-many times...
sensboston said:
Have you tried to read FAQ first, before "inventing a bicycle"? :laugh: This is well known trick for a loooong time, and discussed here, in Fire HD 8/10 forums many-many times...
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Yes I am aware of that now. At first I had deleted firelauncher and then installed LauncherHijack. This completely erased any lag or glitches with the main fire launcher, but had some other side effects not related to the launcher or the home button.
So my statement is now outdated and i will be editing it now.
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mrchrister said:
So.. lag or no lag? Do you still see the fire launcher when using adw?
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Yes. I believe there is no way around this as of now without root.