I've been using Vegan and have Clockwork Recovery on my system, but when I wipe my data, Vegan's still the default browser. What do I need to do to put Tap n Tap back on the system - I'm taking it back tomorrow.
Thanks in advance.
Click on this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950
myadidas1981 said:
I've been using Vegan and have Clockwork Recovery on my system, but when I wipe my data, Vegan's still the default browser. What do I need to do to put Tap n Tap back on the system - I'm taking it back tomorrow.
Thanks in advance.
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1) remove an external SDcard
2) delete contents of '/sdcard'
3) Download an official update (roebeet has a repository of them, I'd say '3385'
is a safe bet)
4) put ROM into '/sdcard'
5) Reboot into CWM
6) wipe data/ factory reset
7) Load TnT ROM
8) Reboot
9) Delete ROM from 'sdcard'
This will remove Vega and CWM. For the truely paranoid you can also repartion in CWM before loading TnT ROM.
Hope this helps
MarkF001 said:
1) remove an external SDcard
2) delete contents of '/sdcard'
3) Download an official update (roebeet has a repository of them, I'd say '3385'
is a safe bet)
4) put ROM into '/sdcard'
5) Reboot into CWM
6) wipe data/ factory reset
7) Load TnT ROM
8) Reboot
9) Delete ROM from 'sdcard'
This will remove Vega and CWM. For the truely paranoid you can also repartion in CWM before loading TnT ROM.
Hope this helps
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so you don't need all that nvflash bekit stuff then?
No, you don't. Download any of the OTA updates and put the zip files in /sdcard. Then use your CWM to install it. The regular updates install and replace CWM with standard recovery.
Main thing is to go in with one of the file management programs and make sure your "personal" files which you would not want some one else to have are erased and deleted.
Sorry to hear you are taking it back. From the prices I am hearing on other tablets -- I am thrilled with my G-Tabs even though they are not perfect!
Rev
butchconner said:
No, you don't. Download any of the OTA updates and put the zip files in /sdcard. Then use your CWM to install it. The regular updates install and replace CWM with standard recovery.
Main thing is to go in with one of the file management programs and make sure your "personal" files which you would not want some one else to have are erased and deleted.
Sorry to hear you are taking it back. From the prices I am hearing on other tablets -- I am thrilled with my G-Tabs even though they are not perfect!
Rev
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Thanks for this info also. I am debating on taking mine back, not because I don't like it, but because I have a dead pixel and it really irritates me so I want to exchange it before I have it too long.
I used nvflash
I went on IRC and got instructions there to use nvflash. I was running CWM and Vegan-Ginger so I used CWM to repartition and clear all user data. Then I nvflashed to bekit and it was like fresh out of the box.
Seems there are a couple of ways to get it back to stock.
Related
I was in Clockwork Recovery after backing up my stock system (this is my first time) it gave me the options in green text: Reboot, reinstall update.zip, etc.
I chose reboot and everything loaded up fine and after checking in Rom Manager I have a backup of my system. I just want to know if that was the right choice. or should I have reinstalled update.zip
I guess my question revolves around update.zip.
What is that file? I know I originally used it to gain root access but do I need to reinstall it from clockwork recovery everytime before rebooting? and when should I delete it? and are there any negative consequences for not doing either?
As you can tell I'm a noob....but hey I can't believe I'm rooted and backed up at the moment. I'm gonna stop here before flashing any custonm roms and get this question answered first.
I think you are fine. I would not worry so much, i have deleted the update.zip, but since you booted up into ClockWork Recovery you are most likely fine.
I am booted back up completely and the stock os is running and I'm still rooted. I just want to know what that option inside of clockwork recovery means. What is the reason to reinstall update.zip from clockwork recovery and what is the reason to reboot? And once I'm booted back up and running when/why do I go into my files and delete update.zip?
It's not that I'm worried...I just want to know why I'm doing what I'm doing.
I would keep the file. Less chance of failure.
You are only going to use cwr for this:
Backup/restore system
Wipe cache, factory wipe, etc
Flashing rom's (install from sd card)
Don't worry about the other stuff.
I'm confused by the op, not sure how you made a backup from how it reads.
I think I made the backup by flashing into clockwork recovery from rom manager. It started with the purple text recovery mode and I hit reinstall packets. Then it went into the green text clockwork recovery....I think. I've only done it once.
So in clockwork recovery I choose the backup/restore option and then the backup option. So then the phone I assume began the backup process and displayed many lines of white text. At the very end it said something about not being able to mount my ext sd card (which) had me worried.....but then it brought up the menu again. The top option was reboot, the second was reinstall update.zip and I didn't pay attention to the rest because I was pretty sure I needed one of the first two....I just didn't know which one. I selected reboot and the phone then booted into the stock os and was still rooted. Is the fact that it wasn't able to mount my ext sd card at the end of the backup process an issue? I'm able to find a backup in rom manager. Also, if the backup process works correctly should the phone reboot by itself?
What I'm asking is what am I booting from when I choose "reboot" from clockwork recovery and what does it mean to choose "reinstall (packet?) update.zip"? I thought update.zip was what I needed to root.
This last step wasn't in your tutorial (purple text menu) so maybe something didn't go as it should have.
I'm not sure.
Thanks s15274n for the tutorial btw. Its by far the most helpful concise instructions I've found and is really appreciated.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
The update.zip in the root of the internal SD card is clockwork recovery (CR). When you install CR it does not overwrite your phone's recovery. What it does is install that update.zip in the root of the SD card. When you want to use CR, you need to "update packages" which will flash that update.zip which contains the CR package. That will load CR into memory only and still does not overwrite the original recovery on the phone. When you reboot into recovery from ROM Manager, it automatically reboots and applies the update.zip and places you into CR. If you enter recovery manually (via buttons on boot), you will need to "re-install packages" from the stock recovery to get CR.
So if you want to use CR, keep that update.zip in the root of the SD card. If you erase it, you will need to re-install it (using ROM Manager) before you can use CR instead of the stock recovery. I hope that makes sense. If not, here is the explanation straight from Koush on how it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734164&highlight=clockwork
^^ You are all good then.
The SD-EXT is not going to backup, because you do not have a partiotion on your external SD card (no need for one, like some other phones require). This is normal from what you described.
You will never use the apply update.zip option in CWR... just dont pay any mind to it.
When you select reboot system now, that is all it is.... you are basically saying "Cool, I did everything I needed to do (backup/flash a rom/wipe, etc)... and now I am ready to reboot my phone... ie, you are basically cutting your phone on.
Positive you did, but you can open rom manager, click on manage backups and you should see a file there that has a format kinda like YYYYMMDDTIME, that is the backup you made... no action needed, just an easy way to verify you made a backup of your system.
s15274n said:
I would keep the file. Less chance of failure.
You are only going to use cwr for this:
Backup/restore system
Wipe cache, factory wipe, etc
Flashing rom's (install from sd card)
Don't worry about the other stuff.
I'm confused by the op, not sure how you made a backup from how it reads.
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Thanks s15274n
i have been wondering the same thing about the update.zip file whether to keep it or not.
Thanks s15274n for the tutorial btw. Its by far the most helpful concise instructions I've found and is really appreciated.
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Also wanted to say i feel the same way. Appreciate the guide so much!
Thanks guys. I'm glad to have that cleared up so I understand it. Gives me more confidence to do the other things I want to do.
I got confused with the fact that I need to delete the update.zip file after rooting and the fact thats its there again after flashing cw and backing up.
Sometimes I need things spelled out for me. Makes complete sense now.
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Hi,
I'm noob that got Vibrant phone (from EBAY) that already ROOTED & ClockWorldMod Recovery V2.5.1.3 - Voodoo Lagfix (I don't how...)
With :
KERNEL : 2.6.32.9
BASEBAND : T959UVKB1
BUILD : BIONIX-V 1.3.1
SUPERUSER V2.3.6
SU BINARY V2.3.1-EF
VOODOO LAGFIX
In recovery I see :
ClockWorldMod Recovery V2.5.1.3 - Voodoo Lagfix (ALL IN RED)
apply sdcard update.zip
wipe data \ factory reset
wipe cache partition
install zip from sdcard
backup and restore
mounts and storage
advanced
voodoo
+++++Go Back+++++
I don't have any backups so I want to install ROM MANAGER from market, I read HERE that if i want to upgrade I need to go go back to stock (I'm really don't know how this version get to the phone and somehow the ROM MANAGER not there...)
Do I must go back to stock or I can download ROM MANAGER, Install it and make something like "Upgrade" - I don't know what is the voodoo lagfix and do I need to uninstall it if I want to:
1. install ROM MANAGER and preform Backup & Restore (most important how to verify my backup OK )
2. Move to Trigger 3.2
Can some guide me with simple steps about how to start (I know that I'm not starting for 0 ether in the phone and ether in my knowledge)
Thanks.
Download Trigger
Install titanium backup, backup all of your apps
Move to internal, /sdcard
Reboot to red recovery
Make a backup
Wipe
Flash, instal from sd
Reboot
Wait
Reboot
Restore
Reboot
this says it all
s15274n said:
Download Trigger
Install titanium backup, backup all of your apps
Move to internal, /sdcard
Reboot to red recovery
Make a backup
Wipe
Flash, instal from sd
Reboot
Wait
Reboot
Restore
Reboot
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This says it all, but since you are a noob
by wipe, he means to wipe everything (data(factory reset), cache, delvik cache(thats on the advanced options)
As for the titanium backup if you dont know how to use it, just youtube it or go over the threads here
Finally when doing the flash, make sure the trigger 3.2 file is on the sd card
And NO you dont have to go back to stock
1. Do all this without using the Rom Manager?!?!?!? - If I want to install it just download & Install, no any pre-requisit ?
2. when you say Wipe - you mean to "wipe data \ factory reset" or "wipe cache partition" ?
3. Flash, instal from sd = "install zip from sdcard" ?
4. Wait = how much time
5. Restore = Restore what?
Can you direct me to step by step guide for this or input some details?
Thanks alot
Check my signature links.
My steps will do what you need. Nothing more is needed/required.
s15274n said:
Check my signature links.
My steps will do what you need. Nothing more is needed/required.
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Hi,
I checked your guide and even see the video and I have Q, about the "Rom Manager", I saw In your video that you Use it...
Someone told me that my current ClockWorldMod Recovery is old and I should upgrade it... (I couldn't find in the net \ this forum how to upgrade my current version...).
Someone told me:
1. download from market
2. install it with ROOT
3. click "Flash Clockwork Recovery" and boot to recovery
4. Re-install Packages - I DON'T HAVE THIS OPTION NOW
and from there like in your guide: backup,make all the Wipe, place rom on sd and choose "install zip from sd card"
1. Is it true and should work?
2. should I follow those steps (in this order)
3. should I make a backup before and after I download and "Flash Clockwork Recovery"
4. If I follow this orders should I see the "Re-install Packages" that I don't see now and should I need to use it ?
Sorry for all the questions but I want to "understand" (as much as can) what I'm doing.
Thanks Again
Earlier I was sending you messages from my phone while waiting for an appointment... let me try again...
You have the red voodoo recovery. You do not need anything else. Ignore Rom Manager and all that, you really do not need it, because your ROM replaced this recovery with the stock one. You are good.
Just download the rom
make backups
go flash the rom
enjoy
If you have a specific question or want a better explanation, just let me know.
responses in red.
asher_pa said:
1. Do all this without using the Rom Manager?!?!?!? - If I want to install it just download & Install, no any pre-requisit ? No, you have a recovery that allows you to make backups and flash roms already. Because of this, you can use the step by step guide I gave in post 2 and just be merry.
2. when you say Wipe - you mean to "wipe data \ factory reset" or "wipe cache partition" ?
Yes, and dalvik in advanced like another pointed out.
3. Flash, instal from sd = "install zip from sdcard" ?
Yes
4. Wait = how much time
After you flash the rom, let it just sit for about 10 minutes, then reboot, don't mess with the phone.
5. Restore = Restore what?Your apps if you backed them up... restore your launcher, contacts if you dont use google.. whatever you want to restore, just not system apps (green system apps like wifi and bookmarks should be okay though, exception to the rule for 2.2 > 2.2)
Can you direct me to step by step guide for this or input some details?
Thanks alot
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when you say: "your ROM replaced this recovery with the stock one." do you mean that after install the new rom I need to make ROOT again? (sorry for my noob)
I make all install (without SIM on the phone).
after the reboot I saw the Android and after few scondes he say to inset sim....
Do I was have to install the new rom with the SIM in it?
PLEASE HELP? (for now I don't know what to do so I'll wait the 15 min)...
ANY SUPPORT? - is it OK?
thanks.
1. Install the ROM with a SIM card in...or if you didn't, insert it like it asks you to.
2. ROM Manager IS clockwork recovery. It is that menu you went into to flash the rom (can be green or red depending on your kernel installed). You don't need ROM Manager because whoever had the phone before you already installed ROM Manager at some point and hence, you have the Clockwork Recovery now as you saw.
3. After you install the new ROM, the boot up will take a long time. It is setting up all the system and configuring the operating system. After it finally boots, leave your phone for 10 minutes and just don't touch it. This gives it time to do a lot of configuration stuff it needs to do when it first starts up. After the 10 minutes are up, restart it. It will now start a lot quicker (like normal) and when its up, you can use it anyway you want. Hence, some first things to do would be to restore your contacts, programs (if you backed them up, settings, etc)
3. I really recommend you read a little bit more before you do flashing like this next time because if people here are not nice and don't lead you by the nose (or if you follow a step wrong), you can **** your phone. The procedure is easy. It is fairly foolproof but it is still advised that you have basic knowledge of what you are doing.
There are a lot of sticky threads on the forums that explain what things are. I recommend you have a look.
Thanks It look like everything is OK now (I read about 15 post before done this...)
Now my Phone Setting look like this:
FW : 2.2
Build : FROYO.UVKB5
KERNEL : 2.6.32.9
TRIGGER VERSION : 3.2- FINAL
BTW:
I'm still see "ClockWorldMod Recovery V2.5.1.3 - Voodoo Lagfix (ALL IN RED)"
1. Does my CWR was needed to be updated too - because its not ?
2. Should I update my kernel too ? - Is there any guide fort this?
Thanks.
SomeOne
I just want to be sure that everything is OK, and find out why my CWR didn't upgrade as well...
Thanks.
OMG!!!!!! Just follow the instructions! It's not rocket science; geez. I know of most noobs who wouldn't even ask this many questions even AFTER the guide/tutorial/step-by-step instructions are in front of them. I give you my word that you WILL NOT brick your Vibrant just by trial and error.
asher_pa said:
I just want to be sure that everything is OK, and find out why my CWR didn't upgrade as well...
Thanks.
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I don't understand why you are so set on the CWR upgrading.... and just an FYI, the red recovery (.3) is a higher version than via Rom Manager (.2).
Be happy. Move on to something else now that YOUR PHONE IS FINE
(meant in the nicest way possible, hard to understand text via Internet).
Ok. i followed the guide at the top of this forum to root my device. Everything seemed to work peachy. No errors, no nothing. I then attempted to use CWR to install Cyanogenmod 7.1. I used the guide on the Cyanogenmod wiki ***Link removed because of posting rules***
Because I rooted from here and installed CWR, I started at the part near the bottom.
Download the latest version of CyanogenMod.
Optional: Download the Google Apps for the device.
Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Optional: Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and either the power button or the trackball to select.
Optional: Select backup and restore to create a backup of current installation on the Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T).
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T) should now boot into CyanogenMod.
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The problem i have though is that when my device boots, it goes to the Samsung Splash screen and sits there with a yellow exclamation point. Does nothing else.
i did boot back into CWR and run my backup, so my phone is back, but I'm still clueless as to what would cause this. Any help please.
you need to go into CWM...format system and cashe, factory reset/data wipe....then install CM7, try it like that it should work.....some people have said to flash the CM7zip twice!
I did just notice something. The Zip for Cyan is titled "Update-cm-7.1.0-Galaxys2ATT-signed.zip". Does that mean it's an update and not the full install?
stalked_r/t said:
I did just notice something. The Zip for Cyan is titled "Update-cm-7.1.0-Galaxys2ATT-signed.zip". Does that mean it's an update and not the full install?
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no. its the full install.
Boobie Watcher said:
you need to go into CWM...format system and cashe, factory reset/data wipe....then install CM7, try it like that it should work.....some people have said to flash the CM7zip twice!
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Big thanks to you! I did the double install and it's working great (as far as I can tell). Thank you a ton!
Due to the number of people not reading the below instuctions, I am putting this annoyingly large font right here.
NOT A FLASHABLE ZIP. MUST EXTRACT Clockworkmod Folder to SD and recovery from CWM. Watch the video...
I pay to host these files. Donations are greatly appreciated if these have helped you.
This is a Backup Image of a stock BN NOOK Tablet after just flashing NT16or8gbV4.6 Root to it.
Demo of 8gb use of this hack! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HC9XL_9aXk
Do not Mirror files.
16gb 1.4.0(NT250)Download Rom file:CWMrestore_1_4_0_ plus NTV16gbV4_6
MD5 Sums: Soon
8gb 1.4.2(NT250A)Download Rom file:CWMrestore_1_4_2_plus NTV8gbv4_6
MD5 Sums: Soon
Apps included in Root Process:
1. ADW
2. Amazon Appstore
3. Anycut
4. Home Manager
5. ES File Explorer
6. Spare parts
7. Homecatcher
8. NT Hidden Settings app
9. Titanium backup
10. Custom Keyboard
11. Live wallpaper
12. 3d Gallery
13. Nook Recovery Flasher
14. Nook Unrooter
This ROM can Also be used to easily restore back to FACTORY STOCK
How:
1. Extract Clockworkmod folder from zip file to root directory of SD card
2. Boot into CWM
3. Flash Rom w/ CWM Recovery
4. Use recovery flasher to flash stock recovery (16gb ONLY, skip this step for 8gb)
5. Run Unrooter
6. Bam!= Factory stock
This ROM can also be used to restore from a bootloop or bricked device
1. Use Root SD card to boot into CWM from SD Card
2. Flash Recovery
3. Bam!= Stock +NT16or8gbV4.6 Root
Video Demonstration- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQfOswBrXIg
Video on how to restore to stock from CM7 using this file: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mMj67tgGlew
Donate ;P and hit thanks
reserved for future use
people have been asking so i did it, made a video on how this can be used to restore back from CM7
This saved the day, after I restored my nandoid of rooted stock I lost all access to the barnes noble shop and could not access anything related to barnes and noble. I read of other people restoring there's back to stock and re rooting after experiencing the same issues as I to fix that issue. I knew there was an easier way and restoring this nand was it, seeing your back up was never registered in the first place. Your the man and I will be donating!
Sent from my BNTV250 saved by Albert's recovery rom.
Not working. Nothing working.
Ooo
Will you make one for 1.4.1? Or is there that much of a difference? Thanks for your work man!
jenuhferr said:
Trying very very very hard to do a factory restore but don't know how to do this:
3. Flash Rom w/ CWM Recovery
4. Use recovery flasher to flash stock recovery
5. Run Unrooter
Put file:CWMrestore_1_4_0_ plus NTV16gbV4_6 in sd card, booted into cwm. In video you have two cards. Not sure which card this one is and what to put on other card. Assume that this file is an update or something and now doesn't require two?
Trying to do factory restore and don't know how to do above. Chose zip from sd card, chose cwmrestore zip file and then it finds and starts to install then it is aborted. I have no idea if I'm even supposed to be doing this but there it is.
I have tried so many things from simple (the simple failed reboots method to very complex methods that I tried to follow very closely) and read so many threads and watched so many you tube videos that I can't even tell you how many things I've tried. Nothing works at least the way I'm doing it. I need to get this back to stock and start over because it is really f'd up. I think it was due to a bad sd card I used from the beginning.
Thanks for any help.
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Can you access clockwork?
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
I can't get this to work with CM7. After choosing the zip file it goes through, but ends up with "Installation aborted."
I also tried wiping dalvik, cache, and format system, but nothing will wipe CM7 and return to stock.
What I when I select update from .zip file:
-- Installing: /sdcard/CWMrestore_1_4_0_plusNTV16gbV4_6.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
you have to unzip and extract the clockworkmod recovery folder to your root sd card...
albertwertz said:
you have to unzip and extract the clockworkmod recovery folder to your root sd card...
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Not quite sure how. The recovery folder consisting of the etc folder and one file, recovery-from-boot.p, goes to the root and the rest of the zip goes to the recovery folder and renamed to factory.zip?
When I do that, it still brings up Cynaboot and I'm presented with the menu. Choosing zip from card and trying to update by choosing factory.zip still goes to the previous Installation aborted error.
---Update--
Wait, I'm mixing up restore methods, as I've tried a number of ways to restore to stock.
I'm in the process of trying to restore by copying to the root of the sd as you recommended.
Not sure what to do next
I decided to use the CM7 from the sd. I worked through this restore, however, I got the following message after it processed through restring .android_secure:
Error while restoring /sdcard/.android_secure!
I tried it again and keep getting the message:
Checking MD5 sums...
MD5 mismatch!
Not sure what to do next...any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
sangahm said:
Not quite sure how. The recovery folder consisting of the etc folder and one file, recovery-from-boot.p, goes to the root and the rest of the zip goes to the recovery folder and renamed to factory.zip?
When I do that, it still brings up Cynaboot and I'm presented with the menu. Choosing zip from card and trying to update by choosing factory.zip still goes to the previous Installation aborted error.
---Update--
Wait, I'm mixing up restore methods, as I've tried a number of ways to restore to stock.
I'm in the process of trying to restore by copying to the root of the sd as you recommended.
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It worked beautifully. I had to Backup using CWM first to check on the folder structure, and saw that it was all neatly placed as-is in the zip folder. Restored and am now back on stock (and using CM7 on SD card).
Thanks!
new 8gb rom recovery on OP
NT8 recovery will not boot
albertwertz said:
new 8gb rom recovery on OP
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I am EXTREMELY sad to report that the new "backup" image will not boot on my NT8.
I went through all the steps and CWM flashed the backup without any errors. It then returned to the main menu and I hit "Reboot System."
It just turns off (or goes into a sleep mode.) Nothing but a black screen. The Nook Power cable displays the yellow-red that seems to suggest that it is in a SOD.
I have tried every iteration of powering off for 30 secs and then trying, with/without the SDCard, with/without the Nook Power adapter, and nothing will turn it on.
However, as soon as I put either @meghd00t's NEW recovery SD or my CM7Alpha SD, they boot up without problems.
I CAN do ADB if there is a command that I need to issue to clear some register on the device? Anyone know what I should do?
Ray
After rooting with your sd i can`t access settings-keyboard, error: The aplication Settings has stoped bla bla bla...i wouldn`t bother, but i really need russian keys sometimes...(
btw, thanks a lot for booting cwm img and for recovery zip for sure too, saved me from brain damage)
PS: Nevermind fixed that by running any cut, creating shortcut and adding russian
i have a 8gb nt and i tried unbricking using this method... flashed recovery... and still stuck at the n screen. does not move past it.
Do I flash the rom or put the folder on sd card and restore if I am trying to do the unbrick process on my 8gb nt? I tried the restore but still just get stuck at the n screen.
any help would be appreciated.
mak0305 said:
Do I flash the rom or put the folder on sd card and restore if I am trying to do the unbrick process on my 8gb nt? I tried the restore but still just get stuck at the n screen.
any help would be appreciated.
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Unzip the file and use clockworkmod to do a restore..
Thats what I have already tried... But im gonna try again, maybe I messed something up...
after flashing recovery, try clearing cache and devlik while in CWM, then reboot.
Long story short, I installed this root on my 16gb nook tablet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439630
I was unable to use the hack for unknown sources for apps in settings with NT Hidden Settings, this app would stop. I had no "marketplace" or "google play" app.
I decided to use the option in the SD card boot menu to restore to factory settings/wipe user info. 'Brought my nook back to no-user-info land, but kept root keyboard, a few apps (gallery), but no app launcher. I am stuck in BN nook home and cannot find my app launcher in the search function.
I can't install APKS. So no luck just getting an app launcher. Still unable to get apps from unknown sources. No idea what to do.
Wondering- can I root over a root? I was thinking of using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583
Is there anything special I need to do? What are my options? I really just want to be able to sideload apps.
My firmware is 1.4.1.
Aije said:
Long story short, I installed this root on my 16gb nook tablet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439630
I was unable to use the hack for unknown sources for apps in settings with NT Hidden Settings, this app would stop. I had no "marketplace" or "google play" app.
I decided to use the option in the SD card boot menu to restore to factory settings/wipe user info. 'Brought my nook back to no-user-info land, but kept root keyboard, a few apps (gallery), but no app launcher. I am stuck in BN nook home and cannot find my app launcher in the search function.
I can't install APKS. So no luck just getting an app launcher. Still unable to get apps from unknown sources. No idea what to do.
Wondering- can I root over a root? I was thinking of using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466583
Is there anything special I need to do? What are my options? I really just want to be able to sideload apps.
My firmware is 1.4.1.
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i would not recommend you 1.4.1 better upgrade to 1.4.2 i have 16gb NT aswell and the nt hidden setting was working well. I would recommend you (as i suspect you don't have a backup of your entire system made in cwm) to get cwm (ClockworkMod recovery) if you haven't already, if you don't have it installed internal then get the one you boot from sdcard i posted yesterday the new recovery in development section. Once booted into cwm wipe data/factory reset, that will wipe properly your device and all installed apps with data and settings will be gone. Then flash 1.4.2 you can use albert's or my modified version of 1.4.2 rom.
Better start from scratch in that situation than leave peaces of a bad wipe.
There is another option but i really recommend the one above, you could sideload a launcher using adb that will push the launcher to your device no need to have unknown sources enabled for that. then once is pushed you can search it, open it and start from there.
Up to you!
~ Veronica
Thank you for the response! I have decided to use your recommend method with Clockwork Mod. The only thing I need to know before I begin is, what does it mean to "flash" a firmware? If you could provide me a link with the instructions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Aije said:
Thank you for the response! I have decided to use your recommend method with Clockwork Mod. The only thing I need to know before I begin is, what does it mean to "flash" a firmware? If you could provide me a link with the instructions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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flash is a term you can say install a rom as well does not matter lol and firmware is is the combination of read-only memory ( what we call ROM) , program code and data stored in it, hmmm think about chips like bios chip that is hardware and have software embedded you can find it in computers, cellphones > smartphones, tablets, remote controls, etc.
Here developers, hackers,etc you name it work in software (code, programming) basing on the hardware... (compatibility stuff) so the device can work properly.
Sometimes it gets complex and they have to figure it out when for example B&N did not release the source of their stock 1.4.0, so there was missing drivers or incomplete i think for volume buttons for example and is why in cyanoboot the volume buttons does not work, because of the lack of drivers.
So depending of the experienced devs they sometimes can patch drivers or work in a different level than "code" for example: binary level that is very complex.
By the other hand Android provided by google has complete source out (standard) so developers can download it and start working on it for their repective android devices, fixing what it needs to be fixed, solving compatibility problems, adding new features, addons, etc. so users like us can flash it in our devices and be .
Android terms:
developer: chef
building a ROM: cooking
Meh... hopes it gets clear now
~ Veronica
Okay, so I have CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640958) on my SD card, used the img with the img writer and have it now in my nook. The instructions on the link say to not press anything and well yeah-
What do I do?
My options are:
reboot system now
apple update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
install zip from sdcard
backup and restore
mounts and storage
advanced
EDIT EDIT EDIT: Wow, I feel dumb, right there you say to use data/factory reset. Doing that now.
Aije said:
Okay, so I have CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640958) on my SD card, used the img with the img writer and have it now in my nook. The instructions on the link say to not press anything and well yeah-
What do I do?
My options are:
reboot system now
apple update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
install zip from sdcard
backup and restore
mounts and storage
advanced
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Do wipe data/factory reset then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache. Then you're good to flash a rom.
Go to mount & storage them select last option mount USB mass storage so you can copy the rom to your sdcard, then in your PC safely eject your sdcard then in cwm unmount mass storage too. Go back with power button and go to install zip from sdcard > choose .zip file from sdcard> select the rom you want to flash > select yes and the installation will start, once done you will see Installation complete!. Wipe data/factory reset again and then reboot device.
~ Veronica
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lavero.burgos said:
Do wipe data/factory reset then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache. Then you're good to flash a rom.
Go to mount & storage them select last option mount USB mass storage so you can copy the rom to your sdcard, then in your PC safely eject your sdcard then in cwm unmount mass storage too. Go back with power button and go to install zip from sdcard > choose .zip file from sdcard> select the rom you want to flash > select yes and the installation will start, once done you will see Installation complete!. Wipe data/factory reset again and then reboot device.
~ Veronica
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
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(Thank you so much helping still lol)
Okay, I have entered the "mount USB mass storage" area where my option is to unmount. I can see my device in my windows explorer now. Exactly where inside the SD do I place the .zip file from the new rom? Also, which one is best?
Also, where can I get a copy of your 1.4.2?