OK, I screwed the pooch on this one and if I'm correct, I'll have to undo everything and start over. I used DeanGibson's directions for rooting to 1.4.1. I could never get sideloading to work, so in a moment of dumb, I uninstalled NThiddensettings so I could reinstall a newer version. When I did that, I guess I lost USB debugging and enabled automount. So now, all Windows will do is add Nook Tablet as a device. If I'm correct, since I can't sideload, the only thing I can do to get it back USB debugging is undo everything and start over. Of course, I could wait until NThiddensettings is on Android Market, but that will probably never happen.
I feel for ya Tel.
I may find myself in your shoes before all is said & done.
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Just go to http://li362-167.members.linode.com/...s_launcher.apk in your browser and install. You will be able to activate usb debugging at that point.
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rodorr said:
Just go to http://li362-167.members.linode.com/...s_launcher.apk in your browser and install. You will be able to activate usb debugging at that point.
rodorr
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I'm was blocked from sideloading anything since I couldn't enable USB debugging. I have just fixed it though. I looked in my Apps and saw an app titled AppMenu. That let me get to my development settings and turn off auto mount and enable usb debugging. I still can't get NThiddensettings to let me install from unknown sources like it should, but at least I can sideload now.
I'm glad you got it working, although downloading from a link on a web page does not require side loading, as does downloading from another local computer using a usb connection.
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rodorr said:
I'm glad you got it working, although downloading from a link on a web page does not require side loading, as does downloading from another local computer using a usb connection.
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Oh, I can download all I want, but without being able to enable usb debugging and disabling automount, I couldn't install anything. In fact, I'm still being blocked from installing any apps directly, they have to be installed via adb or Sideload Wonder Machine. I can live without that now that I've gotten usb debugging enabled again.
I guess I'm missing something. Which program enables the ability to install an apk file? I thought an apk file was self installing.
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I guess I'm missing something. Which program enables the ability to install an apk file? I thought an apk file was self installing.
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Just because you download an .apk file, doesn't mean it will self install.
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Yeah, but doesn't the "tgps_launcher1.0.apk" file self install?
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Yeah, but doesn't the "tgps_launcher1.0.apk" file self install?
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Only apps downloaded through the Google Market will self install.
Well all I know is that the "tgps_launcher 1.0 apk" file I downloaded form the "How to root your Nook Tablet" link installed no problem. Maybe it was from the Google Market, I don't remember.
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ok, i just rooted, havn't flashed a rom yet, and i can't cause when i plug my phone up to my computer, it won't bring up the "mount" option. I went into my phone settings and turned on usb debugging, then it would bring up the mount option, but wouldn't show up on my computer. help please?
Are you using the cable that came with the phone?
Have you tried another USB outlet?
Have you updated the drivers?
Root would not affect this, at all.
From the home screen:
Menu>Settings>Applications>USB settings> now select "ask on connection"
Let me know if that helps
Also make sure the phone's drive letter that the system assigns isn't being hung up by another drive. You can check this by right-clicking the My Computer icon in Windows -> Manage -> Disk Management and make sure it's there. If it is, click on the drive and then right-click -> Change Drive Letter & Paths.
Hope this helps,
~SB
and of course make sure debugging is on, forever and always
TopShelf10 said:
and of course make sure debugging is on, forever and always
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curious to know, why do you need debugging on? I keep it off myself.
ok i've tried all of these things and nothing works, the only thing i havn't tried is updating the drivers, how do i do that?
vballrkc said:
ok i've tried all of these things and nothing works, the only thing i havn't tried is updating the drivers, how do i do that?
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Go to the sticky vibrant Bible topic. There should be a link there.
Sir Incognito said:
curious to know, why do you need debugging on? I keep it off myself.
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If you use adb or any rooted apps that requires it. For example, titanium backup requires you to have USB debugging on from what i remember. Oh, and if you're a developer.
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vibrant, unrooted (trying to root using the method in sticky with update.zip). I follow the instructions to enable mass storage device, then plug into usb/laptop. i see that it recognizes 2 new drives, but both cannot be accessed (insert a disc in removable drive K).
does anyone know how to fix this?
Try this...
From the home screen hit the menu>settings>applications>usb settings...
Make sure you have the "mass storage" or "ask on connection" radio button checked.
also make sure you have usb debugging turned on
......AND, it never hurts to just reinstall your Samsung USB drivers...what youre experiencing happens to me every once in a while, and i just reinstall the drivers and everything is good
i have the usb drivers installed on my comp-same issue.
i could not have debugging and mass storage on at teh same time. it always asked me to turn the other off when i wanted to do the other.
of course this was all on stock.
drcrappants said:
i have the usb drivers installed on my comp-same issue.
i could not have debugging and mass storage on at teh same time. it always asked me to turn the other off when i wanted to do the other.
of course this was all on stock.
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i realize you have the drivers.....but just reinstall them. just run the .exe and it will say something like "these drivers are already installed. would you like to proceed?" then just say yes
its fixed this exact issue with me several times...just try it out, it cant hurt
Thanks!
Thanks guys, I tried those already. I'm thinking it's the drivers which I just tried to load but my computer cannot locate them. Any links or suggestions?
Vibrantnew-b said:
Thanks guys, I tried those already. I'm thinking it's the drivers which I just tried to load but my computer cannot locate them. Any links or suggestions?
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drivers
just download them, and reinstall
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drivers
just download them, and reinstall
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I don't mean to sound like an idiot but I'm really feeling like one right now. When I follow your link to the drivers I end up having to install Driver Genius or Driver Boost and of course they tell me I've got multiple driver issues and want me to register and pay. Where am I going wrong? Thanks for your help.
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I don't mean to sound like an idiot but I'm really feeling like one right now. When I follow your link to the drivers I end up having to install Driver Genius or Driver Boost and of course they tell me I've got multiple driver issues and want me to register and pay. Where am I going wrong? Thanks for your help.
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HAHA i know there are a lot of confusing links. its setup like that on purpose for advertising, its supposed to screw you up
see where it says "click here to download drivers"? click on the button directly below that
then on the next page, under where it says "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" click on "Softpedia Secure Download (US) [EXE]" ---> thats your download link
for some reason the cards are locked for me. i did find a way to open them but it really is a hassle: after the mass storage click, plugging it into laptop, i open voice dialer and say "open sd card" and click ok. then i click "enable mass usb storage device" on the top of the next screen and then my computer gains access to it.
WEIRD! but works. if anyone knows how to fix without using voice dialer, please let me know.
you have to enable USB debugging before you plug in your USB cord.
lol are you running custom kernel like test 14 ? due to bug? i dunno , u wont find anty storage .
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you have to enable USB debugging before you plug in your USB cord.
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yes, i tried that. still same thing "Please insert disk"...
i guess its certain hardware then!
works after switching to bionix rom though, it gives me a little button to press "connect usb storage" after clicking enable mass usb storage. now i dont have to do voice dialer.
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HAHA i know there are a lot of confusing links. its setup like that on purpose for advertising, its supposed to screw you up
see where it says "click here to download drivers"? click on the button directly below that
then on the next page, under where it says "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" click on "Softpedia Secure Download (US) [EXE]" ---> thats your download link
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Thanks for your help with the drivers yesterday! Got all squared away.
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Thanks for your help with the drivers yesterday! Got all squared away.
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yup, it always works for me, just remember to do that whenever you have trouble accessing your phone via PC....sometimes its the smallest solutions we never think of
Hello im trying to use my tbolt as a mas storage device but my computer wont recognize my phone but when i try using the htc sync it will work any ideas tried uninstalling htc sync and the drivers but no luck any ideas on how i can get my computer recognize my phone as a mass storage by the way im using xp sp 3.
No guarantees, but have you tried downloading the android sdk and choosing to install the usb drivers?
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No guarantees, but have you tried downloading the android sdk and choosing to install the usb drivers?
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i think i tried already but not sure ill try with the android sdk again.
Did you install all the drivers that are on the cdfs partition when you plugged in the phone?
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You need to download the sync drivers.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/thunderbolt-verizon/downloads/
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You need to download the sync drivers.
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Those are the sync drivers im using but no luck yet tried to uninstall and reinstall but no luck.
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Did you install all the drivers that are on the cdfs partition when you plugged in the phone?
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On this one i think i installed all them the issue here is that when i plug my phone it let me know that new hardware has been found then it starts with the installation some will install but i think there is one or two the just sit searching but nothing happens and then i try to closed out but it freezes up on me and when i turn off debugging then it closes out but if i try to install them with debugging off nothing comes up.
another thing i used my phone with acomputer runnig windows 7 and it worked so im guessing its a prblem with xp
I think pdanet has the drivers when you install it if you don't know how to manually add them.
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I don't know if this will work for you, but it worked for me...
When you plug your phone in via a usb cable, you will see a Verizon Mobile drive pop up on under "My Computer"
If you open it, there is a folder in there called DRV. There is a file called something like WM_driver installer. I installed that.
Then I go to my phone chose to connect as a disk drive (I have mine set to charge only by default).
Then I click on my removable disk and I can see my phone's data then.
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I don't know if this will work for you, but it worked for me...
When you plug your phone in via a usb cable, you will see a Verizon Mobile drive pop up on under "My Computer"
If you open it, there is a folder in there called DRV. There is a file called something like WM_driver installer. I installed that.
Then I go to my phone chose to connect as a disk drive (I have mine set to charge only by default).
Then I click on my removable disk and I can see my phone's data then.
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ill try it tonight lets see if it work
I have a non-rooted, running CM7 from an SD card. I have the USB drivers from xboxexpert. My nook is in debug mode. I've tried both USB storage on and off. I used Droid Explorer and Sideload Wonder Machine 1.2 and neither will recognize the nook. I can't get any combination of the above items to side load apps.
I can see the proper USB show up in device manager. I've tried different cables and ports on the PC. Tried multiple PCs. If I had any hair it would've fallen out. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Will
just tried this and still doesn't recognize nook.
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_USB_ADB
What is it exactly that you are trying to accomplish? It doesn't sound like you are trying to side load an app.
Side loading an app is the easiest thing to do in the world and you don't need ADB to do so. Just make sure the install from "unknown sources" is checked under the applications settings page and install away.
Just use Dropbox to transfer the apk over... no need for adb... And fyi CM is rooted.
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I guess I was trying to do it the hard way. I got it now.
Use Windows file explorer to drop APK file to Nook. Use File manager on Nook to find APK file and click it. Install app.
Yes, like another posting says, "small kids are pointing at me and laughing".
Thanks guys
Will
Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)
Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.
Script download:
here
I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.
Manual instructions:
All you need to do is use adb install appname.apk
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Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)
Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.
Script download:
here
I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.
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Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.
~Leko
gameman733 said:
Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
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They would have to maintain two versions of their software if they blocked adb install. How are they going to test the apps going into their market.
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xdahgary said:
so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
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Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
Hey all, I cannot get his to work because I no longer have usb debugging. I should say I am on a Nook Color not tab. I just thought it would be nice to try non-rooted for a while. I guess I will just re root.
~Leko
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In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.
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I have AnyCut installed and created a shortcut to app settings. I reset the "Install from unknown sources" to be checked and then tried installing an app from the Amazon Market. When the package manager ran I got the new will not install dialog. Dang! So I launched the app settings again and noticed that the unknown sources box was unchecked. I checked it again, closed, and relaunched the settings window. The option is unchecked again. Grr....
Installing apps from the Android Market works just fine though, as it does not require the package installer to install an app.
Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
I have been unable to clear and reset my drivers for the NOOK Tablet.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled but I must not have the right drivers.\
I'm running Win 7 64bit.
Any link would be appreciated.
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Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
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BUMP, as I was wondering this myself.
I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
Ugh, my Nook just updated to the dreaded 1.4.1 version. I tried the script from XDA and ran it with the command prompt, but it says "error no decide found", even though my Nook Tablet is plugged into my Windows XP Machine. Any ideas why this is happening?
I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Also, I got the script from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407023 . I run the Sideload.bat file which usually doesn't run until an Android device has been found, and in MS Dos it says: C:\Sideload>adb wait-for-device . And yet when if I were to install an apk residing in the Sideload folder via Command Prompt, it says no device found.
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I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
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Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.
Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
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Is there something available for Mac users? I don't have access to any Windows system for over a week.
Also, I was wondering if anyone out there has had success access the Android Market after using this new script? Hopefully some of the root teams/specialists out there can find use a better answer that going by to sideloading.
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Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.
Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
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Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
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Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
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If you rooted 1.4.0, you would have used tgps launcher downloaded over the air. Once you run (install) the tgps launcher, it remains in your android apps installed on the Nook tablet after the 1.4.1 is installed by B&N. Just unplug your USB cable, run tgps launcher, go into te development settings, enable two debugging options, disable auto mount. Then when you plug in USB it should pop up a notification that you are in debugging mode.
Do "adb devices" from a command prompt. If your device is found, you can adb install apps.
so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
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so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
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Looks like your only option will be to manually downgrade to 1.4.0 and load all the apps you want. You can also prevent OTA update to 1.4.1. Search the forums for the instructions. That sucks.
Alternatively, wait and see if a 1.4.1 root comes out.
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Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
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Thanks, this works great. I know there is a way to root and install google apps on 1.4.1 now, but I'm fine with this since I don't have to go through the process of losing and then restoring all the apps and books I have loaded.
Just like another person mentioned, all one has to do is have NT Hidden Settings or tgps_launcher installed prior to the upgrade to be able to enable USB debugging.