So ultimately I'd prefer not to root the nook tablet, but my end goal is to be able to use hulu.com's browser based flash video.
Does anyone know if this method works for the NT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193538&page=4
Is there a better, more simple way, to get around hulu.com seeing the NT as a mobile device? Any web browsers I could just side load and that would be it?
Nope it doesnt work on the tablet just tried on Dolphin HD set to desktop mode instead of android and it tells me its not supported on my platform.
When I first got my smartphone, I bought a subscription to PlayOn.com and downloaded its android app so I could watch shows from Hulu, Netflix, and some other sites if I wanted. When I got my NT, I wondered if the app would work on it too so I copied the files from my phone and sideloaded them onto it. So far it works just fine.
Rooted method works though, if you're willing to go that route. Libflashplayer.so file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15120307&postcount=65 plus easier instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15326553&postcount=89
Then set Opera user agent to desktop. I'm watching hulu on my NT right now.
You can with this $.99 app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.danielhlockard.flashbrowser
yumms said:
You can with this $.99 app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.danielhlockard.flashbrowser
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That app is listed as not compatible with the NT (Barnes&Noble BNTV250) so it might have to be sideloaded.
Thanks for this suggestion - Do you know if it works as a sideloaded app?
It can be done by buying it on a compatible device (I did it on a HP touchpad with cm7). Then back it up with Titanium Backup, transfer backup files to same folders on NT, and restore using Titanium backup on NT.
The app works pretty well on the NT.
Edit: Oops, just realized Titanium backup requires root also. I did try using ES file explorer, which doesn't require root, but it wouldn't backup that way on my Touchpad.
thatdude90210 said:
It can be done by buying it on a compatible device (I did it on a HP touchpad with cm7). Then back it up with Titanium Backup, transfer backup files to same folders on NT, and restore using Titanium backup on NT.
The app works pretty well on the NT.
Edit: Oops, just realized Titanium backup requires root also. I did try using ES file explorer, which doesn't require root, but it wouldn't backup that way on my Touchpad.
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Its aviable and compatable on amazon app store just search flash browser. This is still $.99 purchase no root required thanks for the tip on the app.
Is this confirmed to be working on the NT? The hacked flash players (from the Nook Color thread/Xoom forum and others) do not work on the NT.
edit: The app that is. I haven't tried messing with the posted libplayer.so replacements, but that's next
Flash Web Browser
I can verify that it does work. I just purchased the app, and it works very well. I'm not going to use it as a default browser, but it's a great browser for streaming flash videos.
Nook Tablet comes with Hulu-plus application and can play movies right out of the box. You don't need to buy or install anything else.
It works also after rooting provided you reject "debloating" option while proceeding with the rooting.
It is not speculations or assumptions but an actual experience.
I'd rather
I don't have a Hulu-Plus subscription... and at $8/mo I'd rather not have a subscription.
Thus the need for a browser that will allow you to browse sites in the same manner as a desktop, including flash.
yumms said:
You can with this $.99 app market.android.flashbrowser
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rynek said:
I can verify that it does work. I just purchased the app, and it works very well. I'm not going to use it as a default browser, but it's a great browser for streaming flash videos.
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I don't have a Hulu-Plus subscription... and at $8/mo I'd rather not have a subscription.
Thus the need for a browser that will allow you to browse sites in the same manner as a desktop, including flash.
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I second the need for such a browser. So can I purchase the app mentioned above and install it on my NT without rooting? Or do I need to root and install Android Market first?
No need for root
I purchased the app from the amazon app store unrooted, and installed it and it works fine. No need for rooting.
I've noticed a few videos on Youtube that won't run on the browser, but have had no problem with hulu.com.
Can someone post a link for the app? I don't want to root my nook (sounds dirty) I also need help installing. Thanks
Jimmy -
You'll probably get some heckling for not looking around for directions on sideloading apps, but here is a quick review. So I assume if you're asking for help on installation, then you haven't sideloaded ANY apps yet.
If this is the case, you can sideload apps, without rooting, with some simple instructions. The directions I used are found here: http://liliputing.com/2011/11/how-t...ok-tablet-amazon-appstore-go-launcher-ex.html Worked on the first time for me, but you do need to have a micro-sdcard.
Once you've installed your first app you can get a few more (you can find some good apps to install here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351951&highlight=side-load). YOU NEED TO INSTALL AMAZON APP MARKET. After that is installed and you have an account, go to this url on your nook tablet and purchase the flash web browser app: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IHK9PK
You can install it when prompted, and it should work no problem.
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Rooted method works though, if you're willing to go that route. Libflashplayer.so file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15120307&postcount=65 plus easier instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15326553&postcount=89
Then set Opera user agent to desktop. I'm watching hulu on my NT right now.
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I tried this method with the latest adobe flash player 11 with the Libflashplayer.so file from above. And I am still being blocked by hulu. Im guessing that this is because the modified Libflashplayer.so from above is too old. So, how does one go about modifying the ".AND" to "WIN" ?
I get the problem parsing package. Did everything else right
Got a working solution for Hulu.com and flash 11.0 on a rooted nook tablet; it's not the latest version, but at least it works.
Need to be rooted and have some form of Root enabled file manager.
Uninstall flash and remove flash_player from /system/app
Grab the apk from this post (flash111_work.apk):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19123868&postcount=221
Drop it into /system/app and reboot. Done!
Works on mine with hulu.com through Opera mobile and Dolphin HD, watched a few different clips with great performance, plays 480p rather nicely.
Related
Here is the Amazon Video APK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352694
This is really the last piece that the Kindle has over the Nook Tablet... and now that is solved.
Notes
There is some preventative code in the Amazon Video Player that stops it from playing if you are rooted, but just get the "OTA RootKeeper" app from the Google Market (or search the apk) and install that. That lets you temporarily unroot with a single click. Then restore root with another. All right from your device! No need for PC connection. Now you can watch your prime shows without losing root!
There is no menu option to login to your prime account through the app. Some people claim that if you have Amazon MP3 installed and login there, then install the Amazon Video app, it will use the same login info. But if that doesn't work, you can simply click on a prime video, click the buy button, it will take you to a login screen, then login and it should recognize your prime access and let you watch.
Won't save login
Amazon Video apk installs and runs beautifully but I can't sign in. I selected a movie to purchase, was taken to the login screen, entered login info (I'm a Prime member.) but then it kicks me back to the movie screen and starts the cycle all over again. After re-entering my login several times it never gets past the loop. Is there a trick to having it remember the login?
Try and reboot the nook after logging in, worked for me.
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Worked!
Worked like a charm and I'm embarrassed that I didn't try this first! Thanks for your reply.
Looks like it doesn't work if you are rooted.
Worked before rooting, no longer working after rooting. I am a sad panda.
The work around is to use OTA RootKeeper, a free app on the Market that will backup your "root files" (I'm guessing su) and restore when you need it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
Unfortunately, I can't test this since I don't yet have the Nook or any other Android tablet. Hope it helps you guys out though!
Credit where credit is due:
http://phandroid.com/2011/11/16/rooting-kindle-fire-breaks-amazon-video-and-how-to-make-it-work/
mercado79 said:
The work around is to use OTA RootKeeper, a free app on the Market that will backup your "root files" (I'm guessing su) and restore when you need it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
Unfortunately, I can't test this since I don't yet have the Nook or any other Android tablet. Hope it helps you guys out though!
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Thanks! Worked like a champ. Just install, then click 'Temporary Un-Root'. All of my launcher buttons and everything else work just fine.
rlefranc said:
Amazon Video apk installs and runs beautifully but I can't sign in. I selected a movie to purchase, was taken to the login screen, entered login info (I'm a Prime member.) but then it kicks me back to the movie screen and starts the cycle all over again. After re-entering my login several times it never gets past the loop. Is there a trick to having it remember the login?
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If I'm already an Amazon Prime member and can access streaming video from the Browser, which I tested, then what does installing this apk do?
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If I'm already an Amazon Prime member and can access streaming video from the Browser, which I tested, then what does installing this apk do?
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It's a better layout, and the video plays faster since it's all native.
Didn't work for me. I think because my NT is now rooted. Got a "cannot open file" when I tried to launch the apk.
about streaming videos...
Can anyone check how these stream on NT:
http://vimeo.com/hd
http://veetle.com/index.php/listing#all/quality/1 (highest playable bitrates?)
Revision3 apk (available at Market) when on "HD" ?
any other online HD streaming video content you know of and able to watch and report/demonstrate?
Thank you
Can NON Prime members at least rent movies? No free streaming right? I have the Amazon player on my NT but afraid to login to my Amazon account because I dont't want to be charged $80 lol
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The Vimeo video link played perfectly on my Nook Tab
*Normal* Veetle channels work fine but not HD channels
aludal said:
about streaming videos...
Can anyone check how these stream on NT:
Revision3 apk (available at Market) when on "HD" ?
any other online HD streaming video content you know of and able to watch and report/demonstrate?
Thank you
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CandyNJ66 said:
Can NON Prime members at least rent movies? No free streaming right? I have the Amazon player on my NT but afraid to login to my Amazon account because I dont't want to be charged $80 lol
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Prime membership just gives you a subset available to stream for free. It is not a requirement for accessing the video service.
mercado79 said:
Prime membership just gives you a subset available to stream for free. It is not a requirement for accessing the video service.
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On the page for the video, it shows the different options available to watch (Streaming, Download to PC, Portable Device, etc...). Can you download the portable device version and transfer it to the NT to play in the app?
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Didn't work for me. I think because my NT is now rooted. Got a "cannot open file" when I tried to launch the apk.
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You shouldn't get that error if you are rooted. It should let you do everything but give you a warning when you try to watch. But see the first post again for notes on how to easily bypass this.
works perfect! Thanks!
DssTrainer said:
You shouldn't get that error if you are rooted. It should let you do everything but give you a warning when you try to watch. But see the first post again for notes on how to easily bypass this.
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I've gotta use this OTA app even if I'm rooted? (which I am)
I installed the ATVAndroidClient apk. In GOLauncher what is the name of the app? I can't seem to find it.
tonyp22 said:
I've gotta use this OTA app even if I'm rooted? (which I am)
I installed the ATVAndroidClient apk. In GOLauncher what is the name of the app? I can't seem to find it.
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Amazon video
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downsay said:
Amazon video
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Hmm. I installed the package twice and it's nowhere to be found, even with ES File Explorer.
These are the steps I used to set up my Nook Tablet and get it set up the way I wanted it. I have tweaked it even more but this is how I got to where I am now. I hope this collection of links to information may help others be as happy with their Nooks as I am with mine.
I am happy to have access to the Amazon ecosystem including buying apps from their app store and watching Amazon's instant streaming video as well as the Google Market and B&N Store. All this with the ability to access Netflix's HD content, an MicroSD slot, beautiful screen, sufficient processor & RAM leads me to feel that this is the best tablet for the money on the market today.
I would like to also thank Indirect, anlog, Loglud, gojimi, romified, t-r-i-c-k, robertely, Brad Linder and all of the other developers and XDA members that have worked on Nook tweaks and/or shared information for the benefit of others.
Just to be clear, I am nobody, I haven't created or worked on anything. I just mined all of this information for my own benefit and I thought I would post a copy of what I have found in a single post for those that follow. All of the credit should go to the people who created the posts that I am linking to.
My Nook Tablet Setup
Rooted and installed Gapps:
Video - http://youtu.be/1zbT1Fj38nE
Thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354487
Installed Go Launcher & Amazon App Store: http://liliputing.com/2011/11/how-to-sideload-apps-on-the-nook-tablet-amazon-appstore-go-launcher-ex.html
How to Check “Install from unknown sources” in settings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19421107&postcount=18 & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19423821&postcount=34
Remapped “n” button to Go Launcher or other with HomeCatcher2_1.apk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19551713#post19551713
Installed BN Home app to get back to stock launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19651917&postcount=40
Installed Any Cut to create shortcuts to settings:http://liliputing.com/2011/11/rooted-nook-tablet-tweaks-adding-buttons-shortcuts.html & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19633964&postcount=9
Installed Button Savior to always have access to Home & Back buttons: http://liliputing.com/2011/11/rooted-nook-tablet-tweaks-adding-buttons-shortcuts.html
Installed Amazon Video APK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352905
*********A video I made to demonstrate what these customizations look like applied to my Nook Tablet.*********
http://youtu.be/9qC7Kdqszgw
Some apps I think are must have apps:
Dolphin HD
Gmail
Amazon App store
Amazon Video
VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper
Kindle
Pulse
ES File Manager
Home Switcher
Button Savior
Root Explorer
Zedge
More to follow...
What a beautifully accurate description of how I am feeling about the nook tablet. Thanks for putting all of the time and effort into this post to direct everyone to the needed threads.
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How did you get Dolphin HD on it? I cant access it in the Market.
thanks for button savior
mebizzle said:
How did you get Dolphin HD on it? I cant access it in the Market.
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You can get it from slideme market for free and without changing the displays dpi.
150pilot, I'm rooted as well, and have many of the same apps that you are running. But for the life of me I cannot get the Amazon Video APK installed. Would you be able to detail out exactly how you got this to install and run?
tonyp22 said:
150pilot, I'm rooted as well, and have many of the same apps that you are running. But for the life of me I cannot get the Amazon Video APK installed. Would you be able to detail out exactly how you got this to install and run?
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On an unrooted tablet (not sure if it makes a difference), I just downloaded the APK and ran it like the others. Installed and ran without issue.
Thanks for taking the time to put all this info in one place. Great help for a Nook noob like myself.
tonyp22 said:
150pilot, I'm rooted as well, and have many of the same apps that you are running. But for the life of me I cannot get the Amazon Video APK installed. Would you be able to detail out exactly how you got this to install and run?
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This is what I did & it worked for me.
1. Download & install the Amazon .apk from the link.
2. Download & install OTA Rootkeeper from the Market.
3. Run OTA Rootkeeper to temporarily unroot.
4. Run Amazon Video.
5. Click on a video to rent & a request to login will pop up.
6. Log in with your Amazon account info.
7. That is it, now just use the service as you'd expect.
Good Luck.
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This is what I did & it worked for me.
1. Download & install the Amazon .apk from the link.
2. Download & install OTA Rootkeeper from the Market.
3. Run OTA Rootkeeper to temporarily unroot.
4. Run Amazon Video.
5. Click on a video to rent & a request to login will pop up.
6. Log in with your Amazon account info.
7. That is it, now just use the service as you'd expect.
Good Luck.
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I'm pretty sure that's what I did too, but I'll try it again.
mebizzle said:
How did you get Dolphin HD on it? I cant access it in the Market.
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As yaggermr said, it is available in the SlideMe Market. Here is a link, install SAM v4.3 and then do a search for it.
http://slideme.org
Thanks a million for sharing your list.
A few others apps that I have working:
250+ Solitaire
2player
alarmKlock
Amazon Kindle
Android Assistant
Angry Birds
AnTuTu Benchmark and Tester
AnyCut
Amazon Appstore
Google Books
Busybox Installer
CF-Bench
ChromMarksLite
ClipBoardEverywhere
CPU Spy
DI Radio
Google Docs
Document to Go main and apps
Dolphin Browser HD
File Expert
GMail
Go Launcher
Goodreads
Google Reader
Google +
Hacker's Keyboard
Jorte
Google Latitude
Google Maps
Market
G+ Messenger
MX Video
NE GDocs and Note Everything
Office Suite Pro
PDF Viewer
Power Schedule
Pulse
QuickOffice Pro
ReadItLater
Root Explorer
SDCardTester
Softkeys
Speed Test
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
TuneInRadio
Viaway
Voodo OTA Root
Wifi Analyzer
WritePad
YouTube
New&Weather
Google Search
Flash Player Settings
I have been unable to install OS Monitor.
I still have a lot to install that I have on my Nook Color CM7 sd card.
I have been trying to get voice to text to work also.
Happy Nooking...
I've been saying this a lot, but swipepad turns this into a different device. I find it so much more useable now. Thanks for pulling this info together. Thanks button pressed.
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150pilot said:
This is what I did & it worked for me.
1. Download & install the Amazon .apk from the link.
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Done. I hit "DONE" instead of "OPEN" when the package installation was complete.
150pilot said:
2. Download & install OTA Rootkeeper from the Market.
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Good here since it was already installed.
150pilot said:
3. Run OTA Rootkeeper to temporarily unroot.
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Done.
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4. Run Amazon Video.
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And here's the problem. I have no icon in my GoLauncer Apps area that I could even identify as the Amazon Video app!
tonyp22 said:
And here's the problem. I have no icon in my GoLauncer Apps area that I could even identify as the Amazon Video app!
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Reboot or use the search.
xdahgary said:
Reboot or use the search.
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Tried both. I'm assuming I have to look for something that has the word Amazon in it. So I just looked for every app with a word that starts with "a". No luck. Then I tried "v" thinking maybe the word Video was in there somewhere. No luck.
tonyp22 said:
Tried both. I'm assuming I have to look for something that has the word Amazon in it. So I just looked for every app with a word that starts with "a". No luck. Then I tried "v" thinking maybe the word Video was in there somewhere. No luck.
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You installing this apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19409230&postcount=10
xdahgary said:
You installing this apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19409230&postcount=10
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That's the one.
tonyp22 said:
And here's the problem. I have no icon in my GoLauncer Apps area that I could even identify as the Amazon Video app!
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I think I had to reboot but I have a green & white icon called Amazon Video in my app drawer which I've pulled out onto a homepage. Do you see Amazon Video in Settings under "Manage Applications"?
Link to apk?
oldsmobuick said:
I've been saying this a lot, but swipepad turns this into a different device. I find it so much more useable now. Thanks for pulling this info together. Thanks button pressed.
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
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Does anybody have a link to the SWIPEPAD apk file by any chance? Unfortunately I am only side-loading, hence my problem getting it via the traditional market.
I really have tried to get this a number of ways, and in a number of locations, but have kind of hit a roadblock! What's ironic is that it would have been quicker for me to ROOT my device and load it via google, rather than waste the time I put into trying to side-load it LOL!!!
http://blogs.adobe.com/flashplayer/2012/06/flash-player-and-android-update.html
I love Flash Player on the Nook and can't believe Android is Taking Out features!?
A quick search shows my Nook on 11.1.111.10, yet it's not listed on Adobe's archive page. I'd like to offline the apk installer so I can reinstall to any Nook OS that comes around, esp. since it's not part of CM7 MicroSD card image for the Nook, and want the 'original' installer.
Various versions are on 3rd party links when searching, but none from reputable sites - don't know if they're virus infected.
So what's the best way to offline the apk to ensure I've got the original installer for the Nook after Winter?
Are you using stock?
adorable said:
http://blogs.adobe.com/flashplayer/2012/06/flash-player-and-android-update.html
I love Flash Player on the Nook and can't believe Android is Taking Out features!?
A quick search shows my Nook on 11.1.111.10, yet it's not listed on Adobe's archive page. I'd like to offline the apk installer so I can reinstall to any Nook OS that comes around, esp. since it's not part of CM7 MicroSD card image for the Nook, and want the 'original' installer.
Various versions are on 3rd party links when searching, but none from reputable sites - don't know if they're virus infected.
So what's the best way to offline the apk to ensure I've got the original installer for the Nook after Winter?
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Android Market (Play Store) has it for download. I use ES File Explorer to backup all the apps I install so I can reinstall at will.
Lars for tobdaryl
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Are you using stock?
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Sorry! I didn't mean to horn in. I didn't realize this was a new post.
Lars for tobdaryl
I am sorry.
I'm on CM7 on a MicroSD card on a NT 8GB.
I know I can image the whole setup, but that won't help when cm9/etc rolls around, so I wanted to dl the original apk myself for reinstalls.
I've read that long multistep Chrome browser + apk saving plugin trick, but that seems a bit overboard for this - plus, another Q: if the browser is dl'ing the apk with one Google account, will that saved apk work on the tablet with any account? Or is the apk locked to one G account?
But, if that is the best way short of risking a virus with 3rd party apk dl sites....
Have you tried titanium backup from app store?
No. Haven't thought of using Titanium due to the huge number of threads here and on the Net from users that encounter issues restoring an app from backup.
My goal isn't to play a guessing game with the backup - it's to get the working apk archived on my pc so I'll always be able to reinstall it.
Just trying to find the best way to get the authentic, unaltered apk for Flash Player.
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No. Haven't thought of using Titanium due to the huge number of threads here and on the Net from users that encounter issues restoring an app from backup.
My goal isn't to play a guessing game with the backup - it's to get the working apk archived on my pc so I'll always be able to reinstall it.
Just trying to find the best way to get the authentic, unaltered apk for Flash Player.
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So the Google play store has the same version as you do. So you are okay and no worries ( I believe ). I am a big flash fan too and am sad they are phasing it out. I can remember building whole flash websites ten years ago. It was hard. A real strain on my brain ( but totally cool )...
I personally can't wait for flash to go. Its a dinosaur in the development world and its time for it to go.
With that said, simply search for an app backup and restore app on the play store and you'll find an app that will save the app for you. Alternatively, if you're rooted, navigate to /data/apps and you should see the .apk file there.
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Thanks for the apk file path method! just what I needed and will be better for me to manually save tested apk's that work. =D
Hey,
I just tried to make Hulu work on my Nexus Q and I had a wonderful success!
So, if you want it running in your browser, just follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427095
I unzipped the file and copied the content to the /data/flash directory. Be sure to read all the thread cause there is 2 ways to do it, I decided to not flash, since it's just to files to copy. In the end there is also a video to show how to do.
I'm using Firefox with the Phony pluggin to emulate a Desktop Browser, in that case Hulu allow me to watch the video, if you don't change your User Agent it will offer you the Hulu Plus, and all the reason for that is to not have to subscribe...
Have fun!
auad said:
Hey,
I just tried to make Hulu work on my Nexus Q and I had a wonderful success!
So, if you want it running in your browser, just follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427095
I unzipped the file and copied the content to the /data/flash directory. Be sure to read all the thread cause there is 2 ways to do it, I decided to not flash, since it's just to files to copy. In the end there is also a video to show how to do.
I'm using Firefox with the Phony pluggin to emulate a Desktop Browser, in that case Hulu allow me to watch the video, if you don't change your User Agent it will offer you the Hulu Plus, and all the reason for that is to not have to subscribe...
Have fun!
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Cool! Fantastic to know, because I tried the Hulu app downloaded directly from the Play Store onto my Q (not sideloaded) and it didn't work (it crashed on startup screen).
By which I mean, I sideloaded google play, spoofed google play into thinking I was a tablet using the method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784644, and then downloaded Hulu, and it crashes. In my experience, 90%+ of the apps you'd expect to work DO work on the Q (excepting of course the apps that use GPS, gyro, microphone, or some other hardware that obviously doesn't work on Q). However Hulu fails, so this is great info as it provides a way to get it working.
I'm frustrated with Google Market because a decent handful of apps that I want to download show incompatible with my device. But I can't seem to find anywhere to download the apks now either to side load them. I used to use an apk downloader extension with Chrome but that no longer works and I can't get sites like Appbrain, Getjar etc to download the file either. I'm looking for apps like ticketmaster, cvs, target etc which are all free apps.
Any way around the Market issue or a good site without warez to get these apps?
Amazon?
Apps outside of Google Market
rlefranc said:
I'm frustrated with Google Market because a decent handful of apps that I want to download show incompatible with my device. But I can't seem to find anywhere to download the apks now either to side load them. I used to use an apk downloader extension with Chrome but that no longer works and I can't get sites like Appbrain, Getjar etc to download the file either. I'm looking for apps like ticketmaster, cvs, target etc which are all free apps.
Any way around the Market issue or a good site without warez to get these apps?
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I have been playing with a Kindle Fire and have(had) the same issue. I have used 1Mobile Market for most of the apps I previously got from the Play Store (Market). To install the Mobile market app, use the browser and go to their site (1mobile.com/). From their you can download their app with needed installer. After that, a huge variety of apps are available.
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I have been playing with a Kindle Fire and have(had) the same issue. I have used 1Mobile Market for most of the apps I previously got from the Play Store (Market). To install the Mobile market app, use the browser and go to their site (1mobile.com/). From their you can download their app with needed installer. After that, a huge variety of apps are available.
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That site worked great, thanks!
rlefranc said:
That site worked great, thanks!
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I also found a lot of 'uncompatible' apps, but sideloading copies from my phone worked fine...
dbh369 said:
I also found a lot of 'uncompatible' apps, but sideloading copies from my phone worked fine...
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Indeed, but I tried one which checks for root access after I side loaded it. It wants unrooted devices only. Still hoping for a temp unroot option.
you dudes can use modified play store to access all the apps (not paid app for free indeed)
hamed334 said:
you dudes can use modified play store to access all the apps (not paid app for free indeed)
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Like where? Thanks
Don't forget that if you have the apps on another device, you can use a backup app like astro file manager to make an apk of any app.
Sent from my Barnes & Noble Nook HD using xda premium
Gapps, and flash
Flash player works when you install from a download. You can get the most current version by googling flash player versions. adobe has all Android versions on their website. Here's the website to download the most current Version of Adobe Flashplayer I also provided a download below.
K just unzip the app file and install the apk with es file manager that works I have confirmed that flash works on my daughters tablet. Adobe Flash Player works just fine when installed normally.
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Indeed, but I tried one which checks for root access after I side loaded it. It wants unrooted devices only. Still hoping for a temp unroot option.
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Voodoo OTA rootkeeper does not work for stock nook? I'm getting the 7'' HD soon but I would like to have Amazon Video installed on it. It checks for root but I used Voodoo for that on my phone
koreanschoolkid said:
Voodoo OTA rootkeeper does not work for stock nook? I'm getting the 7'' HD soon but I would like to have Amazon Video installed on it. It checks for root but I used Voodoo for that on my phone
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Voodoo programs are usually reliant on Voodoo compatible customized kernels, not stock non altered kernels.
For download apk's from PlayStore I use Real APK Leecher.
And how Real APK Leecher OP proposed i created new gmail account only for this necessity. Device ID i just got at my SGS II. All works like charm. Later i can install it to my phone or rooted Nook HD+ with Android Commander (very handy and great tool).
Amazon app store works ironically just fine.
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Voodoo programs are usually reliant on Voodoo compatible customized kernels, not stock non altered kernels.
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Not true at all. Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper works on almost every single device running Android.
I should be getting my Nook HD this Wednesday so expect some themes to come sometime next weekend.
spc_hicks09 said:
Not true at all. Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper works on almost every single device running Android.
I should be getting my Nook HD this Wednesday so expect some themes to come sometime next weekend.
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You don't want to be using this app on the HD/HD+ since it modifies /system and you will end up getting reset.
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six-guns
Will any version of six-guns run on nook hd
bot42 said:
Flash player works when you install from a download. You can get the most current version by googling flash player versions. adobe has all Android versions on their website. Here's the website to download the most current Version of Adobe Flashplayer I also provided a download below.
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Oh my man, thank you so much! I can't believe I have amazon video working on my Nook now with that little download. I couldn't even install flash before
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