THIS IS FOR 1.4.1, 1.4.2, and 1.4.3 ONLY - Please don't quote the first post.
As of October 31 2013, the Nook Color with Froyo is dead in the water, as far as the Google Play store is concerned. Google updated to Google Play Services 4.0, and with it killed off the API support for Android 2.2 Froyo. That means that almost all apps being produced or updated since then will not support Froyo. If you look up Angry Birds on the Play Store website, you will see that the minimum system requirements are Android 2.3 and up.
What it does:
Permanently Enable ADB via uRamdisk
Installs adbWireless
Installs su and Superuser.apk
Installs Busybox
Installs Softkeys
Installs Zeam Launcher
Installs B&N HomeLauncher
Installs HomeCatcher
Installs NookColor Tools (To Enable Non-Market Installs)
Installs Live Wallpapers
Installs Custom Boot Animation
Fix to Allow update to Adobe Flash and Air
App Auto Install (Open up manualnooter-5.xx.xx.zip from sdcard drop in /data/app)
System Files that get Modified:
uRamdisk - Enable permanent ADB Access
/system/build.prop - Fingerprint change
download.db - Fixes Market "Download Unsuccessful" issues
services.jar - Fixes apps2sd
Changes:
August 20, 2012 -
Updated Adobe Flash to version 11.1.111.10
Moved Adobe Air from the Data partition, to the System partition. This is to fix the "Read-To-Me" playback error.
Fixed the missing text in the "NookColor Tools" app
Introduced versions that disable B&N updates, by utilizing the SQLite method
Introduced incremental updates, so that you can flash only the changes that were made in the upgrade
manualnooter-5.08.20.incremental.zip - This will make the changes from manualnooter-5.02.19 to manualnooter-5.08.20. It doesn't block B&N updates.
manualnooter-5.08.20.incremental_block_updates.zip - This will make the changes from manualnooter-5.02-19 to manualnooter-5.08.20. It will Block B&N updates
February 19, 2012 - Fixed script that deleted the kernel image, and left you stuck at "Read Forever"
February 12, 2012 - Initial release
Before you begin:
You must do a complete wipe before installing this package.
If you want to update to 1.4.3 - Instructions HERE
You must already have a registered Nook Color
YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ALL YOUR B&N CONTENT BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, OR YOU RUN THE RISK OF LOSING ALL ACCESS TO B&N CONTENT
You must have a Google Account, for Gmail, Market, Etc. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration use that one for this process.
You must have a bootable ClockWorkMod version 3.2.0.1 SD card: HERE - Use Win32DiskImager to flash this image to your SD card LINK
OR emmc CWM Recovery Installed
You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.
If you don't have enough posts to post in the development section, please go post in the Q&A section, and post with "MN5" in the heading. I don't read every post on this board, so I can get to you a little easier if you follow these guidelines.
Let's get started:
If you're running a previous MN 5, you do not need to do a complete wipe.
Download one of the Following ManualNooter 5 files based on your needs:
manualnooter-5.08.20.basic.zip - It doesn't include apps2sd support, and doesn't block B&N updates. Doesn't replace any system files
manualnooter-5.08.20.basic.block_updates.zip - It doesn't include apps2sd support, but has B&N updates blocked. Doesn't replace any system files
manualnooter-5.08.20.apps2sd.zip - Includes apps2sd support, but doesn't block B&N updates. It will replace a system file, making it firmware version specific
manualnooter-5.08.20.apps2sd.block_updates.zip - Includes apps2sd support, and has B&N updates blocked. It will replace a system file, making it firmware version specific.
If you will be flashing with apps2sd support, you will also need to download one of the following kernel images to fully utilize apps2sd support.
Dalingrin OC kernel - Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel
OR Stock kernel - Stock. kernel with apps2sd support
Copy above file(s) onto your bootable CWM SD card using Windows Explorer, OS X Finder, etc.
DO NOT extract the zip file. It MUST be left as-is
DO NOT copy the zip file into a folder. Leave it at the top directory of your card.
Unplug your Nook Color from computer. (If plugged in)
Turn off your Nook Color. (If turned on)
Insert bootable CWM SD card with ManualNooter into your Nook Color.
Turn on your Nook Color
If using bootable CWM SD card this should boot you directly into recovery
If using emmc CWM Recovery instead of SD card CWM Recovery, boot to recovery.
When CWM boots select:
install zip from sdcard (Volume down 4 times, then n)
choose zip from sdcard (Volume down 1 time, then n)
manualnooter-5.xx.xx.zip (Hit volume up until you get to it, then n)
Confirm that you really want to run the update
Selecting this indicates that you take responsibility for your own actions.
Wait patiently and follow onscreen directions
If you flashed apps2sd file, now would be the time to flash the kernel for full support.
Remove bootable CWM card from Nook Color and select reboot
If you get "Install Failed" after rebooting out of CWM this can be normal. Just reboot again.
After reboot and unlocking your device select Zeam Launcher.
Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service/Sign In.
Exit out of the market, wait a couple minutes for Gapps to sync everything up, and market to update
When the market icon has changes, open it again to accept terms of conditions again for the updated market.
You may not have to Accept Terms and Service or Sign In if you're updating from a previous MN version.
If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted.
Enable Non-Market Installs by running the Nook Color Tools App.
Uncheck the top box, then recheck the box again
(OPTIONAL) To restore the SD card to a "usable" state
Insert bootable CWM card into Nook Color
Go to Settings > Device Info > SD card > UnMount > Format
This will wipe your SD card of all MN/CWM bootable abilities. If you use this you will have to reflash the SD card for future MN releases if you don't flash CWM to your emmc.
If you are upgrading from manualnooter-5.01.21, or earlier:
You need to perform the market limited visibility steps found below
If the market dies on you after performing those steps:
Go into manage applications
Select Market
Uninstall updates
Open market and accept user agreement
Exit market to let it update itself
Open market and accept user agreement
How-To Video
Known issues without solutions:
Network Location isn't enabled -
Signature Issue -
News and Weather app/widget -
Reliant on network location -
Known issues and solutions:
Google Search widget crashes - This is an issue with the NC network location
Start the Google Search app
Press the "Menu" button
Select "Search settings"
Uncheck the box next to "Use My Location"
Read-To-Me playback problem -
If you have upgraded to manualnooter-5.08.20
Open Manage Applications
Select "All"
Locate and select "Adobe AIR"
Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner
Exit back to the launcher, and select the "Play Store"
Search for "Adobe AIR"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating" box
If you have not upgraded to manualnooter-5.08.20
Flash one of the incremental update files with CWM to update to manualnooter-5.08.20
Open the "Play Store"
Search for "Adobe AIR"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating" box
ROM Manager file selection -
After selecting "Install ROM from SD Card" you can't select a file to flash
Open "Manage Application"
Select "All"
Locate "ROM Manager"
Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner
Exit back to your launcher, and select "Play Store"
Search for "ROM Manager"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating"
YouTube won't play HD files
Older versions of YouTube allowed you to select "HQ" High Quality playback
Open "Manage Application"
Select "All"
Locate "YouTube"
Select "Uninstall Updates" from the upper right corner
Exit back to your launcher, and select "Play Store"
Search for "YouTube"
Uncheck the "Allow automatic updating"
IMEI Force Close -
There is no randomly generated IMEI in this version - This can be fixed by using the IMEI Generator HERE
Calendar sync -
Calendar does not sync properly with multiple calenders linked to your google account. Simply use one of the many free alternative calendar apps.
Market has limited visibility - This is a known tablet issue, not just a Nook Color one.
Start Nook Color Tools
Select the "All Settings" button
Unplug your Nook Color from computer. (If Plugged in.)
Choose "Manage Applications" from the list
Select the "All" tab
Scroll down to "Market" and select it
Tap "Force stop"
Tap "Clear cache"
Tap the back button if you have SoftKeys running, else swipe right to left on the status bar at the bottom of the screen (from the clock to the book icon)
Scroll up to "Google Services Framework" and select it
Tap "Clear data"
Tap "OK"
Tap "Force stop"
Press the n button to return to your launcher
Start Market
At the "An error has occurred" message, tap "OK"
Hold your power button to turn off your Nook Color from the menu
Turn your Nook Color back on and give it a moment to find your WiFi connection
Start Market again, and the problem is resolved
Complete Wipe:
Flash back to clean stock rom
This will not work if you're using emmc ClockWorkMod Recovery
You must do both parts to completely wipe clean your Nook Color
Thanks To:
thespotlite from Android Creative Syndicate - How-To Video
bpk - SoftKeys
MrSiir - adbWireless
Gojimi - HomeCatcher
Suteru - Boot Animation
Ben74 - NookColor Tools
HamNCheese - B&N HomeLauncher
Michael Bentz - Zeam Launcher
pokey9000 - Original Nooter that started the AutoNooter and ManualNooter projects.
GabrialDestruir - Borrowed install instructions
Dalingrin - OC kernel
Please Note: If I'm using your app within ManualNooter or AutoNooter and you'd like it removed please send me a PM stating so and I will do so for future versions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can i update Adobe Flash and Air -
Yes, the Adobe boot loop fix is applied with MN 5
Does this block OTA updates -
Starting with ManualNooter-5.08.20 you now have the option to flash a package that will block B&N updates by using the SQLite method
update_disable.zip - You can also download, and flash this using CWM at any time to block B&N updates.
update_enable.zip - If you need to unblock B&N updates at any time, you can flash this file using CWM to restore the update function.
Can I change the stock keyboard -
Yes, some of the best known keyboard apps have all been tested to work. Just follow these directions to install the keyboard.
If you don't have the paid app "Root Explorer," you can download the free app "ES File Explorer." Once you open "ES File Explorer," you will need to go into settings to set root access, mount file system, and change the home directory to "/"
Download/Install the keyboard that you want to use from the market or Amazon Appstore
Open your explorer app, and navigate to /data/app
Locate the apk file for the keyboard that you just installed
Examples: com.touchtype.swiftkey-1.apk or com.swype.android.inputmethod-1.apk
Long press on the apk file, and select "Move" or "Cut"
Navigate to /system/app
If using Root Explorer, select "Mount R/W"
Now select paste to move the apk file into the /system/app folder
Exit your explorer app, and reboot the device
After the device reboots, open the app "NookColor Tools"
Select "Choose Keyboard" and select the keyboard that you just installed
If installing Swiftkey or Swype, you can now open the app to finish the install process
I did this mod from a request in another thread, LINK. It is a port of “revcompgeek’s” work under the Nook tablet section, HERE. The mod removes the QuickNav bar when you presss the n button, making it like a standard home button, and makes the back and menu buttons permanent.
I did not include it in the MN package because I am not sure how many people would want it, and it has not been tested long enough. Just simply flash the Statusbar_mod.zip file with CWM, it will take about 5 minutes to boot back up after flashing since it is a framework file. You will need to use the app “AnyCut” or “BetterCut” to create a link to the “Shop” and “Library.” If you don’t like it, simply flash the Statusbar_stock.zip file to return to stock. If you flash a new version of MN 5 after applying the Statusbar_mod.zip, you will need to reapply the Statusbar_mod.zip file again to regain it.
*UPDATE*
I noticed that "AnyCut" is currently missing from the market, and since the app was free in the market, I have attached it below.
Great!
Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
MassiveAttack said:
Great!
Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
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Around 4,000 people have kindly tested different versions over the last two months, and everything should be working properly. The key step to follow in the directions, is step 4 under “Before you begin,” You must download all your B&N content before you continue, or you run the risk of losing all access to B&N content.
I don’t remember there ever being an issue with read-to-me, I remember there being touchscreen issues with kids books in the early versions of MN 4. A handful of people did test the in-store reading function, and reported that it worked fine.
Absolutly amazing! Thank you!
Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel with manualnooter-5.02.12.zip
I don't need apps2sd. Can I use manualnooter-5.02.12.zip and then install Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel?
fpga_guy said:
I don't need apps2sd. Can I use manualnooter-5.02.12.zip and then install Dalingrin 090111 OC kernel?
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That should work fine, it's what I had before the apps2sd release.
MassiveAttack said:
[...] Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
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I haven't tried read-to-me, but free in-store reading works fine.
MassiveAttack said:
Great!
Are there any of the limitations I've read about (read-to-me, free in-store reading) with regards to rooting 1.4.1, or are those now worked around?
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I tested read to me this morning using Tales of Peter Rabbit. It worked just fine.
success!
This is how I got 1.4.1 going from BN1.3 with MN:
I am running BN1.3 with MN4.6.16. I have CWM 3.0.2.8 on a bootable sd and have made a backup.
Instead of restoring to stock and then upgrading to 1.4.1, I I used the 1.4.1 image from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21203895&postcount=129 and then apply MN5.02.12
Before install 1.4.1, I wipe/data and /cache then install 1.4.1.
Did another wipe/data.
Since I have an old NC with the 5gb partition, I can continue to use CWM 3.0.2.8.
After rooting BN1.4.1, if I am unhappy, I can just restore my old BN1.3 backup.
GMPOWER said:
Around 4,000 people have kindly tested different versions over the last two months, and everything should be working properly. The key step to follow in the directions, is step 4 under “Before you begin,” You must download all your B&N content before you continue, or you run the risk of losing all access to B&N content.
I don’t remember there ever being an issue with read-to-me, I remember there being touchscreen issues with kids books in the early versions of MN 4. A handful of people did test the in-store reading function, and reported that it worked fine.
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I had been following the thread about the 1.3 firmware, and I saw the pre-releases for the 1.4.1 firmware had some issues. I'm thrilled this will work--maybe my wife will let me "borrow" her nook now
fpga_guy said:
So let see if I have this correct:
I am running BN1.3 with MN4.6.16. I have CWM 3.0.2.8 on a bootable sd and have made a backup.
Instead of restoring to stock and then upgrading to 1.4.1, I want to use the 1.4.1 image from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21203895&postcount=129 and then apply MN5.02.12
Since I have an old NC with the 16gb partition, I assume that I can continue to use CWM 3.0.2.8.
After rooting BN1.4.1, if I am unhappy, I can just restore my old BN1.3 backup. Do I have everything correct?
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Probably want to get the multiupload mirror in this post instead... rapidshare has gone horrible as of late... IMHO of course.
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
iraqmilner said:
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
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I'm not a guy, but here's what I used. I should add, I used it to stay on 1.3. It tells whoever is looking that you're on 1.4.1. I guess it'll have to be updated if B & N comes out with another update.
Market Not Loading
Everything went perfectly with the MN'ing, but when I try to go to Market, Gmail, Talk, etc, the NC tries to open Market or Google service but then immediately closes. Many attempts yield same results. Any ideas are welcomed.
iraqmilner said:
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
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To block OTA updates, I used SQLite Editor with the instructions below from "Mark"
I can't find this post anywhere and have no idea where I got it, if you are Mark..THANK YOU! and post a link to the original so we can find you! <G>
Worked perfectly for me. I've attached the text file so you can save it instead of trying to read the forum, it takes a bit but not as much time as you'd think.
The $3 is well worth it!
:::This is a one-time thing, and doesn't require revising it as new updates come out, as some other methods do (e.g., pushing modified build.props files down). Those are completely free, but a fair bit more complicated, and have to be redone every time a new update is released by B&N.
1) Go to Extras, open the Android Market, tap on the magnifying glass, and search for SQLite Editor. It will cost you <$3.
You don't need the companion product, Root Explorer, at all, that others have mentioned, so you can save some $$$ if you want (4 bucks, I think). It's actually quicker not to even use Root Explorer.
2) Buy and install SQLite. If you're running auto-nootered, you'll need to shut your Nook off and restart it afterwards. That's because the Extras screen info is cached, and not updated dynamically, so you'll never see any newly loaded Apps until you reboot.
3) After powering back up, go to Extras and click on SQLite. It will scan your entire Nook and find every SQL database file there. Even the hidden ones. It only takes ~10 seconds.
4) Scroll down to DeviceManagerService, and tap on it. Then tap on devicemanager.db.
5) Tap on the "registry" entry. It's easier now if you rotate to landscape, so you can see more of the fields in each entry.
6) All the entries in this table start with "com.bn.device....". Look for the one that's labeled '...fota.mode" at the end.
7) In the far right Value column, you'll see "Auto". Tap on that to select it. Then go down to the Status Bar at the bottom, and tap the Menu button (3 horizontal lines), and pick Edit Field.
8) You'll then see a black screen with one entry, the field editing form. You should see the field name of "value" there, and its contents will be "auto". If it turned out that your selection picked some other field (they are pretty small!), don't panic! :smileywink: Just go back and retry until you get the right one.
9) Tap on "auto" and the keyboard will come up. Backspace to delete the current contents, and enter "manual" in its place. Then tap Done. Then tap Save. Until you tap Save, you've changed nothing, so poking about is fairly safe. You may see a message about granting super-user permissions, which is normal.
10) You can now exit out of SQLite if you like (it's not necessary), but you're not quite done yet, so don't enable WiFi immediately. To make sure that the system is using the settings you just modified, you need to force it to reload and "see" them. So just power you Nook off and back on. After it reboots, it will use your new settings from then on. That's it.
Walla! You're all set. Auto-updates will no longer be pushed down to your Nook. However, updates you manually sideload wll still work. If you decide at some point you'd like auto-updating to work again, just go back in and re-enable it by changing "manual" to "auto".
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While the length and detail of the instructions above may make this look like it's more complicated than it really is, I'd rather err of the side of accuracy than leave something "obvious" out. It really doesn't take more than 2 minutes to do, and most could probably figure it out on their own, if they really needed to. The one thing they might overlook is the need to reboot afterwards, which isn't necessarily obvious.
- Mark
free sql editor
There is an open source free sql editor. The link is posted in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11038175&postcount=23
Very easy to use.
iraqmilner said:
Works like a charm!! Thanks very much! Question for you guys: In your opinion what is the best way to block OTA updates?
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I flashed CWM to internal memory once I had everything to my liking.
From past experience this will block the OTA update.
It is a minor issue to flash back to stock in order to upgrade the next time B&N does an update.
This may not be the right way, but it is easy, a lot easier than other methods IMHO.
i upgraded to 1.4.1 but after i run manualnooter 5.02.12 i am just stuck at read forever screen on reboot.
Watching ABC.com show problems
Running BN1.4.1 with MN5 latest. The show NCIS comes through fine. But the ABC shows (eg Castle) causes the browser Dolphin HD to FC.
Any idea what is causing it?
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I hope this helps everyone! I followed the directions for Auto-Nooter particularly the part where it tells you to De-Register your device with B&N. After auto-nootering there did not seem to be a way to relaunch the app that allows you to sync with B&N. Here is how I get re-registered:
Open NookColor Tools
Tap All Settings
Find the options listed "Wireless"
There is 3 options for Wireless, choose the second one in the list.
This will open up the Barnes and Noble starting wizard.
Press Continue with setup, and it will ask you to login to B&N or Create a new account.
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I hope this helps everyone! I followed the directions for Auto-Nooter particularly the part where it tells you to De-Register your device with B&N. After auto-nootering there did not seem to be a way to relaunch the app that allows you to sync with B&N. Here is how I get re-registered:
Open NookColor Tools
Tap All Settings
Find the options listed "Wireless"
There is 3 options for Wireless, choose the second one in the list.
This will open up the Barnes and Noble starting wizard.
Press Continue with setup, and it will ask you to login to B&N or Create a new account.
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I stumbled upon this today too, can vouch that it does work.
Does anyone know why there are multiple "Wireless" entries listed after autonootering in the NookColor Tools?? BTW, there are multiples of some others too.....Thks
If you try each one, they open up different wifi settings menus, one for the quick access from the notification bar, one for the actually settings menu wifi access, and one for the wizard at the beginning.
Does this fix the auto restore that keeps happening ?
If you reregister the device, will it prevent the nook color from auto restoring the software as it randomly seems to do ?
nmhusa said:
If you reregister the device, will it prevent the nook color from auto restoring the software as it randomly seems to do ?
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????? Care to elaborate? I dont have this problem.
After rooting my nook, I've registered it to my B&N account like normal, but none of my past purchases show up. It just shows 2 books, the 2 nook manuals. Do I need to refresh the list or something?
Congratulations self, you're blind. Just noticed the refresh icon on the Library screen.
Main Target said:
I followed the directions for Auto-Nooter particularly the part where it tells you to De-Register your device with B&N.
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I'm a little confused, I do not see any mention of de-registering my nook in the auto-nooter instructions.
How to Use:
Before you begin:
* To update to 1.0.1 you must do a complete wipe.
* You must update to 1.0.1 to use AutoNooter 2.12.25 Instructions Here.
1 You must already have a registered NOOKcolor
2 You must have a Gmail/Youtube linked Account. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration you should use that one for this process.
3 You must either have dd (Linux) or WinImage (Windows) software.
4 You must have an external microSDCard reader or this will not work. Do NOT use the NC.
5 You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.
Let's get started:
1 Download Auto-Nooter from here: auto-nooter-2-12-25.img.zip
2 Linux: Unzip and use dd if=auto-nooter-2-12-25.img of=/dev/sdcard
2 Windows: Unzip and use WinImage to "Restore Virtual Hard Disk Image" to your SDcard.
2 Windows Alternative: https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+download
3 Unplug your NOOKcolor from computer. (If Plugged in.)
4 Insert AutoNooter SDcard into your NOOKcolor.
5 Plug the USB cable into your computer and your NOOKcolor. (This will boot up the NOOKcolor.)
6 Your NookColor will reboot when it's done.
That was the hard part, now to the simple stuff.
7 Upon boot unlock your screen.
8 At the Android Welcome Screen skip Sign In.
9 Enable Location Services when given the option.
10 Connect to Wifi and launch Youtube from "Extras".
11 Click the Menu button (The one RIGHT of the Up Arrow).
12 Select "My Channel" and Login using your Gmail Account.
13 Exit Youtube and Launch Gmail from "Extras".
14 Sync your Gmail Account and Exit. (If it fails to sync that is fine.)
15 Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service.
If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted. Go Download an App to make sure.
16 Enable Non-Market Installs by running the NookColor Tools App.
17 If your Youtube fails to launch Uninstall and Reinstall Youtube from /data/app
18 Go to Settings > Device Info > SdCard > UnMount > Format
Complete Wipe:
1 8 Failed Boots > Wipes /system
2 Factory Reset > Wipes /data
You must do both of these to completely wipe clean your NOOKcolor.
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From this thread.
Are you referring to a different set of instructions?
thanks!
idburns said:
I'm a little confused, I do not see any mention of de-registering my nook in the auto-nooter instructions.
From this thread.
Are you referring to a different set of instructions?
thanks!
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Quick question. I have a NC autorooted and its working great. I'd like to give to my GF so I need to remove my gmail/BN account information and setup one for her. Do I need to de-register with B&N and wipe the NC to be able to reregister it with her gmail/youtube/BN account info?
Thanks.
suzook said:
????? Care to elaborate? I dont have this problem.
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I have this problem as well. Almost immediately after updating and booting into the pre-rooted 1.1 V2, the Nook reboots and loads the regular 1.0.1 software. None of my previously installed apps show up, but I still have Market (non-working), Rom Manager, and Root. Luckily, I made a recent backup and can get my stuff back, but it's on the 1.0.1 software. I still haven't figured out how to keep 1.1 V2 installed, and I'm not sure if my 950MHz UV/OC kernal 'stuck' either. Someone suggested 'Freezing' Device Manager in Rom Manager, so I'm going to give that a shot.
craigeryjohn said:
I have this problem as well. Almost immediately after updating and booting into the pre-rooted 1.1 V2, the Nook reboots and loads the regular 1.0.1 software. None of my previously installed apps show up, but I still have Market (non-working), Rom Manager, and Root. Luckily, I made a recent backup and can get my stuff back, but it's on the 1.0.1 software. I still haven't figured out how to keep 1.1 V2 installed, and I'm not sure if my 950MHz UV/OC kernal 'stuck' either. Someone suggested 'Freezing' Device Manager in Rom Manager, so I'm going to give that a shot.
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I have the same problem. Its SO annoying. Constantly back and forth with the resets. I was the one who suggested "freezing" device manager but this is not an acceptable solution. I want to be able to use the B&N store also =/
I've actually decided to give up on this update for now. I'm staying on the 1.0.1 rooted software. Every time I upgrade to 1.1v2 it auto defaults to an older version. "Freezing" device manager did not help.
[UPDATE] So I gave it one more shot. This time I removed all the permissions of any file in system/app that seemed B&N related. Rebooted. Then I used Rom Manager to update to 1.1V2. So far no issues, and I can use the Library feature. I'm still afraid to click the "lend book" and I think I will completely remove it as soon as I figure out how (there doesn't seem to be a matching apk in system/app).
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I've actually decided to give up on this update for now. I'm staying on the 1.0.1 rooted software. Every time I upgrade to 1.1v2 it auto defaults to an older version. "Freezing" device manager did not help.
[UPDATE] So I gave it one more shot. This time I removed all the permissions of any file in system/app that seemed B&N related. Rebooted. Then I used Rom Manager to update to 1.1V2. So far no issues, and I can use the Library feature. I'm still afraid to click the "lend book" and I think I will completely remove it as soon as I figure out how (there doesn't seem to be a matching apk in system/app).
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How did this work out for you? Did you try the Shop button?
Everything works that i need. The Shop icon says application not installed but i can use the library, reader, and accidentally hit the lend book feature without the dreaded reboot.
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FYI, I found out the random resets are caused by Titanium Backup. When you restore system settings with it, I think the AndroidID gets changed and then it resets. I restored from stock, installed Titanium Backup, restored ONLY the apps NOT data and I'm set.
I can goto the shop or use Lend Me with no issues.
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Quick question. I have a NC autorooted and its working great. I'd like to give to my GF so I need to remove my gmail/BN account information and setup one for her. Do I need to de-register with B&N and wipe the NC to be able to reregister it with her gmail/youtube/BN account info?
Thanks.
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I have the same question - this ever get answered? (I couldn't come up w/ the right search string :/
spyz88 said:
FYI, I found out the random resets are caused by Titanium Backup. When you restore system settings with it, I think the AndroidID gets changed and then it resets. I restored from stock, installed Titanium Backup, restored ONLY the apps NOT data and I'm set.
I can goto the shop or use Lend Me with no issues.
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Somehow I do not think this is the issue... Since this is happening to me and I do not even have Titanium Backup. Everytime I turn on Wifi it reregisters my Nook... So frustrating.
I am thinking of purchasing a used NC @ v1.1
Do I simply create or new B&N account? Or is there a de-register -> re-register process? Or is this something that the seller needs to do?
TIA
I installed vegantab and followed the directions to get the full marketplace on my gtab. However when i search for certain app they do not show up. At first i just thought they were apps that weren't compatible with android tablets but this does not seem to be the case. A couple of the apps are facebook and twitdroid. I know facebook came preinstalled on tap n tap so it should not be a compatability issue. Can someone please tell me what may be causing this?
Thanks in advance
Have you tried this post? It worked for me when I thought I had the full market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
This happened to me too. Even after I did the market fix as described in the ROM install thread. The previous poster has pointed you in the right direction, but more specifically these are the exact steps that fixed me. I take no credit for this other than finding it and passing it along.
Step 4.
Go into Settings - Applications - Manage Applications - Market - Clear CACHE - Force Stop
(For TnT/TnT Lite... Settings - Applications - System Applications)
Step 5.
Press back once - Google Services Framework - Clear DATA - Force Stop
Step 6.
Go back to your home screen and open up the market. You should get an error. If not, redo steps 4 and 5 until you do.
Step 7.
Reboot your device. After it starts back up let it sit for a minute or two to let things in the operating system normalize. Open the Market. Reboot your device.
Step 8.
Open the market again and enjoy. You should now have Flash and the Android Market.
I've always thought that "Full Market" didn't mean everything available in the market, but everything that the market believes it can install on your device. I've always double-checked by going to the web market and trying to "push" the app to my device to see if it is compatible.
Or is there something on the device that identifies itself on the market as to what it can have installed?
I wish there was a tablet market separate from phones. It would make things much easier.
MechAniX.one said:
I wish there was a tablet market separate from phones. It would make things much easier.
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but then you wouldn't be able to see the phone apps that work well on tablets. I would assume that most widgets are cross compatible. Even when going to iTunes from an iPad, they have the 'iphone apps available for you.
in the infancy of android tablets, if we could ONLY see tablet only apps, we'd all be limited to about 50-100 apps, most of which not all of us would have a purpose for.
I'm having a similar problem, even after following the steps outlined in the Clockwork/ROM thread. Not sure if it varies with the rom as I was able to get Zeam Launcher with the Adam rom, but not with TNT lite.
Following along to see if there are other suggestions...
So I had followed the steps when I originally flashed Vegan 5.1.1 and the Market didn't show up Apps, like Facebook for example.
For the heck of it I tried it again just now, after I've been using my tablet for a while, and now the Market works fully! I still can't see tablet Apps like the CNN one, but now I have access to lots of Apps I didn't before.
Another resource you could check would be 4shared.com. Search for cnn.apk or just .apk and you will see lots of other apps, not sure if they will all work, but its worth a shot.
FWIW... I ran the steps again last night (for the second time since flashing TNT lite) and got access to more apps. I was able to find zeam, but I still can't find ADW. Might try it again tonight just to see what happens.
Seems odd, but that's been my experience so far.
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FWIW... I ran the steps again last night (for the second time since flashing TNT lite) and got access to more apps. I was able to find zeam, but I still can't find ADW. Might try it again tonight just to see what happens.
Seems odd, but that's been my experience so far.
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From my experience with three/four different ROMs is that it shows up for certain ROMs(like VeganGinger and not for others like VeganTab)
couchmonkey said:
From my experience with three/four different ROMs is that it shows up for certain ROMs(like VeganGinger and not for others like VeganTab)
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I'm noticing that as well as I flip back and forth between adam and TNT lite.
Is there any setting that can be changed without switching ROMs that will fool the market into thinking the device is compatible with more applications?
sedrikk said:
Is there any setting that can be changed without switching ROMs that will fool the market into thinking the device is compatible with more applications?
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If you have Root Explorer you can alter your build.prop file to set your device as olympus and that gives you a full market, or at least the fullest I've seen. The following apps show up with this change:
firefox, adw, facebook, cnn, zeam, launcher pro, dolphin hd, flash 10.2, samurai vengeance, etc.
This has worked on Vegan 5.1.1, TNT Lite 4.4, G-Harmony 2.3.3, CM7, & Calkulin's v1.1 for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1020130
I used astro file manager to change that file and then reapply the market fix. Still no apps like google docs on the market. Would this be an immediate fix or will it take some time for the market to register the change?
nvm: astro didnt actually save the modified file after editing it
Using root explorer now i guess the correct procedures would be
1) change the mount to r/w from r/o
2) modify the permissions of the build.prop to allow write access
3) modify build.prop
4) restore original permisions
5) change mount back to r/o from r/w
6) rerun market fix
Am i missing anything?
Read through the linked thread a bit more and seems that is all that is needed. Thanks for the point in the right direction.
This is what I do. Using Root Explorer I change the mount from R/W to R/O then alter the build.prop from Vega to olympus on that one line & then switch back to R/W. I don't change permissions. Then I go to settings>applications>market to clear market cache & then force stop. Next I go to settings>applications>google services framework to clear data & then force stop. Reboot. Then have full market. Always works for me.
Just purchased a Nook from B&N, unit shows version 1.40, tried following rooting instructiins and unit does not recognize apks. Tried loading update from other thread. Still no success.
Has anyone else experienced new units blocking sideloading that are not 1.41?
I was worried about something like this happening so I've decided to get it from Best Buy instead assuming that newest units would hit B&N and may even be updated to 1.40. I'm just hoping that it will be old stock after christmas since I've been given the choice of B&N gift cards or Best Buy ones.
You have to enabled unknown sources with the tps launcher.
Sorry, I wasn't clear earlier. I was trying to type on the Nook and was frustrated.
OK, So followed the link to install the apk. The Nook comes up with a menu about installing using the Application Installer or Package Installer. Selecting the Application Installer comes up with an Error about not being a recognized file type. Selecting the Package Installer comes up with an error about there being an problem with a package. Neither case comes up with the option to install unrecognized files. (I can't get the exact messages because I don't have it handy right this moment.)
I thought that perhaps they had the updated software just tagged as 1.40, so I downloaded the acclaim_update.zip and placed it on the sd card. Restarted the Nook and it came up showing that it was installing the update. But after the install it restarts and still has my details, thus it did not appear to do the update as expected.
I went through the process several times and experienced the same results.
succulent said:
You have to enabled unknown sources with the tps launcher.
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Pretty sure succulent nailed this one. Don't forget to thank him.
Need to open the .apk from the notification bar from the bottom of the screen to get it to ask you to go the settings to enable option.
also i believe you have to use package installer, instead of just app installer.
Montisaquadeis said:
Need to open the .apk from the notification bar from the bottom of the screen to get it to ask you to go the settings to enable option.
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rvr350 said:
also i believe you have to use package installer, instead of just app installer.
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My wife has a new Nook Tablet. We have opened the .apk from the notification bar at the bottom of the screen, we do not get prompted to allow unknown sources.
We get the same message the other poster is getting about the file being corrupted or not a valid package.
Col.Kernel said:
My wife has a new Nook Tablet. We have opened the .apk from the notification bar at the bottom of the screen, we do not get prompted to allow unknown sources.
We get the same message the other poster is getting about the file being corrupted or not a valid package.
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If you miss it once, it seems to be gone forever. Very strange, had the same experience and wasted a few hours.
Do this:
1. Wipe the device and start fresh to get the one time setting back.
a) hit the N button and go to "Settings"
b) select "Device Info"
c) select "Erase & Deregister Device"
This will guide you through wiping the entire device.
Once complete, restart, and it will be like it is out of the box again, fully wiped.
2. Complete the initial setup and when you get to the home screen again, go straight to the browser, then get on over to the thread to download the tgps app again.
a) suggest going to google.com and searching "xda forum nook table root"
b) select the "[Blocks OTA's!] Full root for Nook Tablet. [11/20/11] [Permanent root!]" thread from the search results
c) scroll down and select the tgps app to download.
d) go to the notification window and click on tgps_launcher.apk download complete.
e) from the pop up, select "Package Installer" from the two options. The next screen should have the "Settings" button there that was missing before when it errors out.
Note: writing this all up from memory, so pay close attention to all steps after you click the notification window to use Package Installer. That setting will pop up, and if you miss it, it tends to not pop up again until you clean wipe (in my case).
Hope that helped!
Col.Kernel said:
My wife has a new Nook Tablet. We have opened the .apk from the notification bar at the bottom of the screen, we do not get prompted to allow unknown sources.
We get the same message the other poster is getting about the file being corrupted or not a valid package.
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I thought the trick was that you had to sideload using the nook browser? Download the tps launcher apk thru the nook browser then try installing it.
yes, if you use the wrong app installer the first time it is gone forever, use power and N factory restore to restore back to factory and then try sideloading again with the right apk installer the first time.
You don´t have to factory restore your device!!!
Just download the .apk again and open it with "package installer" the first time!
This error occurs only if you try to open it with the app installer first.
Download unsuccessful
I am in pretty much the same situation. When I try to download the apk from http://comptonsoft.com/test/ the download starts but when I click the notification it says "Download unsuccessful". If I tap that, it takes me to the downloads page which is blank. What should I do next?
just purchased a nook tablet for my dad today. will test this out in a couple of days when he roots it. let see if it is 1.4.1 or 1.4.0 and if anything is blocked.
ok i had the system rooted and i had updated to indirects 9.9.9 ota blocker though i had the devise manager frozen in titanium... my software version comes back unavailable
fast forward to yesterday, for some reason it went back to not allowing go launcher to work,(my kids were playing with the tablet) so i am like crap maybe the i got pushed to 1.4.1 though my software version still says unavailable....
so i toss the 1.4.0 restore on my sd card and restore in that way, runs fine, try to run the latest nook zergy script and it seemed to work fine except i saw a bunch of errors which said to me system is read only, though i can access all my stuff again with homecatcher... software says unavailable - device manager is still frozen and i cannot unfreeze it without root.....
so i check the system folder and it is read only, es file explore Cannot change the chmod to rw. adb shell cannot change via chmod 770 system "permission denied", trying to set super user gets permission denied. mounting rw does not work either.....
any answers or should i try the factory restore option with my sd card out of the system to preven my backups from being lost
Do a factory reset and factory restore, and then re-root. To block OTA, all I had to do is skip registration, delete all the bn* apps, and rename otacert. My NT settings still says 1.4.0 and not 9.9.9 because I used an earlier version of indirect's NookandZergy.
RESET AND restore tonight after i get the kids from work, the good news is, even as it is- without root status- it still lets me do most of what i wanted to do, watch netflix, sideload and watch movies, run the amazon video player, get the amazon app of the day if i want it, etc. i did lose android market.
i just want "more"
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Do a factory reset and factory restore, and then re-root. To block OTA, all I had to do is skip registration, delete all the bn* apps, and rename otacert. My NT settings still says 1.4.0 and not 9.9.9 because I used an earlier version of indirect's NookandZergy.
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How did you skip registration? I don't remember having an option to do this.
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How did you skip registration? I don't remember having an option to do this.
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At the intro video, hold the Volume Up button and then tap the bottom corners of the screen. I found that bottom right, bottom left, and bottom right work best. A green "Factory" button appears. Tap that, and you're brought to a "this is the device information screen" with only two options and conspicuous open space in the bottom right. Hold the Volume Up button, and click in that space, and a button appears that says "Skip Oobe", and there you go. No registration required.
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At the intro video, hold the Volume Up button and then tap the bottom corners of the screen. I found that bottom right, bottom left, and bottom right work best. A green "Factory" button appears. Tap that, and you're brought to a "this is the device information screen" with only two options and conspicuous open space in the bottom right. Hold the Volume Up button, and click in that space, and a button appears that says "Skip Oobe", and there you go. No registration required.
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Now, that is too cool
thanks on how to skip registration - though i am registered from the previous running. i was successful and doing the factory restore (home and power button pressed at same time with the system off) and was successful on re-rooting my tablet. now to reinstall all the stuff i had on it...
edit: followup questions, since i bypassed system registration, ....what app is required to register the tablet or will i have to do it all over again.....
This is my first attempt of creating any Android Rom myself, so don't expect too much.
Changes to the original OTA update which was the base for all:
Removed Superuser in favour for a fully integrated SuperSU by Chainfire.
Changed some root related settings in the kernel to allow a full root instead of factory default.
Keyboard bug fixed for all included keyboards and added a definition for those cheap wireless keyboards with touchpad you often get with the box.
This means pressing ENTER or OK really does just that instead of only producing unwanted characters.
Several versions for download (once I managed to test and upload all), all include a power menu for Kodi to shut down the box without the need for the IR remote.
General instructions:
Download the RAR archive of your choice and unpack the contents to a micro SD formatted in FAT32.
Insert SD into box and press the little button inside the AV port while you power the box up.
Once the logo appears release the button.
TWRP recovery will start and you should do a full backup of your box first!
I do recommend a full wipe after the backup to avoid conflicts after the firmware installation.
Install the ZIP and reboot once done.
Take your time as the initial boot will take quite some time, especially for the versions with more added programs.
Just the recovery image - for those who need it.
X96 stripped down...
In this version I removed all content from the OTA update that might be considered to be a concern in legal terms.
So no Kodi addons, no streaming apps, just a naked system with the standard Google apps and a modified Kodi.
The crappy file browser was replaced by the FX filebrowser.
For those with the need for more than the Media Box Launcher I added the ADW Launcher as well as the XMBC Launcher to have Kodi as the homescreen.
After the boot is finnished I strongly recommend to update the SuperSU binary.
I left this part manual as a confirmation that the first boot and setup really completed.
Only then can SuperSU update the binary in normal mode with success.
After that reboot to clear the memory and all leftovers.
Once you are done with all modifications and app installations you might need do a full backup trough TWRP again to safe you the time if something goes wrong.
Download RAR
After a lot of swearing, flashing, more swearing and flashing I finally managed to create a fully unbranded system that can be installed through TWRP.
If you still know how the original X96 looks with the original firmware you will be surprised
What has changed from the branded firmware:
Bootlogo original S905X.
Google bootanimation - that was the hardest part, allowing for a custom animation...
Media Box Launcher unbranded and with unbranded theme.
Unbranded Kodi completely removed so the rom will comply with all piracy laws and restrictions - more in the added apps section.
OTA updater removed.
All programs from the branded version removed, so no social media, Chrome, Netflix and so on.
Apart from the naked system with Google apps I included:
AdAway
ADW Launcher
XMBC Laucher for Kodi
File browser replaced by FX filemanager
Power Menu added - still requires to root the box! More under added apps.
Added apps and modifications:
Kodi was removed, but the install script for the addon packs is still valid.
The script no longer refers to the system folder but to /sdcard/apps
This means if you decide to install Kodi you can place the tar.gz archive for the addons in the apps folder of the internal SD.
Kodi itself is not included.
The additional apps I thought to be of use will be in the apps folder of the internal SD.
In FX file explorer it is called "Main Storage".
Here you will find:
Chrome
Facebook
Film On (from the branded firmware)
Lucky Patcher
Mobdro (from the branded firmware)
Netflix (from the branded firmware)
Showbox (from the branded firmware)
Skype
SuperSU by Chainfire
Twitter
VLC for Android
Three different Youtube apps to choose from, including a TV version.
How to install SuperSU:
All modifications to the boot image, scripts, libraries and so on are done and included.
This means the system is rooted except for the actual Superuser app.
Install from the apps folder and let the binary update, once done reboot and enjoy.
Ads...
Not all ads in programs or while surfing can be disabled by AdBlock.
For example everything coming from "trusted sources" like Google will still be allowed.
This is the only reason I included Lucky Patcher as it can be of use for some apps to enjoy without ads.
Install and use at your own risk!
Installation of the ROM:
As before wipe all through TWRP then install the ZIP file from extracted RAR archive - so unpack the RAR first to your SD card.
Installation through TWRP does take a few minutes due to the hash verification.
Since all included apps are integrated into the system the first boot is a bit faster compared to the above ROM.
And the additional apps land on the internal SD for everyone to choose or delete if not wanted.
Please allow about 5 minutes after after the launcher selection appeared before you actually start using the apps - some things are still installing in the background!
Once you finnished the network and personal setup of accounts and such bott into TWRP and make a full backup in case you need it.
A factory reset will set you back to the point of the installation of the rom - so no SuperSU and the added apps folder might be gone too.
Known bugs:
Just noticed the WiFi is not available at first activation.
As the chipset is identified during activation you might have to select the network twice until you see WiFi available.
Watch the boot on Youtube
Download from Filefactory
Beta2 with shutdown using F12 on the Wifi Keyboard and some other fixes. - This is just with the most basic apps.
I finally found a neat way to use the WiFi remote to shut down the box the same way the power button on the IR does.
Just press F12 and you will be asked if you want to power down
Will upload the Beta2 with this fix soon.
What's left to do?
Well, now that there is an unbranded and working S905x system out there it means someone could use it to make a ROM that works on all S905X systems out there...
Just needs including WiFi and where existant BT drivers, libraries and calls....
And of course a recovery capable of working on all boxes but that should not be too hard actually
Update: 12/05/2017:
Beta 3 and a Fully Naked Rom is available now.
The Fully Naked Rom has the FX File Explorer and SuperSU included, apart from that it is a naked Android without any Google apps left - great if you want to play around with different GAPPS packages.
The Beta 3 has some minor fixes and most apps moved into the system area instead of the user space.
If you need more apps or launchers then please check the Playstore.
Both have a system partition inflated to 1536mb, which is the same size as the factory OTA update.
On the Fully Naked Rom you can only install apps through the filemanager as no store of any kind is included.
Update 17/07/2017:
A new firmware was released and finally we have a navbar and notification shade "out of the box".
Other changes include the launcher and Kodi, now you find KD Launcher and KD Player...
The OTA can be found here, just unpack to the SD and use as usual, either with the supplied original recovery or your favourite TWRP.
Only downside is we have a locked bootanimation again
A cleaned rom with the usual fixes for keyboard and root can be found here as my Beta 4.
All removed and some additional apps can be found in this archive, just unpack to your SD and install with FX.
Those with just 1GB system memory or wanting to customise all themself can try the Beta 5, which is made small enough to fit on 1GB systems.
Use the above archive to add the programs you need.
Libreelec for SD or USB install.
Unpack the archive to your PC and use Rufus to get the tar.gz image to your SD/USB stick - all existing data will be wiped.
Copy the dtb.img to the SD, overwriting the existing file.
Plug in the box and boot using a toothpick.
Once Libreelec is set up it will work with the SD/USB inserted without you boot the normal Android from the internal memory.
Videoboot
With this version you can use a MP4 video file instead of a bootanimation.
Works with sound of course and should support every MP4 video the normal video player can play.
For your own video simply replace the bootvideo.mp4 in the systems media folder.
Update 04/06/2017: Finally with Open GAPPS!
The X96 showed some real resistance to overcome the chinese limitations and to allow a working installation of updated Google Apps.
As I already spent a lot of days trying to get it to work I only focussed on Open GAPPS but no manual install or the XIAOMI Gapps installer.
With the troubles in the beginning I created a way of installing it all that worked with no errors for me - I suggest to follow it before you try other ways.
This Beta is right now considered to be in an experimental stage until users provided enough feedback to confirm it indeed works fine.
All is based on a naked and slightly modified Beta 5.
The system itself is pretty much naked except for the usual fixes, everything that could make troubles was removed, this includes:
Camera, video and music, wallpapers and so on - install what you want and need through the playstore once all is working.
Main reason for this was to avoid problems with the GAPPS package and to allow the use on 1GB systems as well.
How to install:
Unpack the RAR archive to your favourite SD card or USB stick.
Plug into the box and start with a toothpick - TWRP will show up.
Go to Wipe, Advanced Wipe and wipe Dalvik/Art cache, Data, Internal Storage and Cache.
Go back and install the X96-no-gapps archive and add the opend gapps archive into the line.
Upgrading the neural network takes a few minutes, once the AI is fully operational the GAPPS package will install.
Simply ignore the fact that some of the listed apps will not be available, like Faceunlock - this is due to the removed camera and other things but also because of our harware platform.
After that reboot.
If all goes well and the intial boot goes well you can simply follow the on screen instructions from the wizard.
In case after 10 minutes the Google animation is still going you have to try again but with a different approach (50/50 chance for the first to work).
Start over with a another wipe as above, then install only the X96-no-gapps firmware.
Reboot and do your usual setup of network and screen settings - don't start any apps or mess with SuperSu yet!
Once all is good reboot into the TWRP recovery and install the Open GAPPS package.
Reboot.
Now all should go according to plan.
Troubleshooting and additional infos:
If neither the first nor the second way of installing works for I suspect that your previous ROM was not based on mine or the OTA firmware.
In this case try one of my other beta firmwares if the included firmware itself already failed to boot.
The initial connection to Google can take 4-5 minutes instead of the advertised 2 minutes, so please allow 5 minutes before you panic.
The additional Google apps are not available at this stage and the loading will stay on the screen until you click next - simply add whatever Google app you need from the playstore.
This included Google Music and Google Play TV.
Again: no additional apps of any kind are included, I suggest to use VLC for audio and video or simply whatever you prefer.
Oh, before you ask: Navbar and notification shade are active and working.
Allow some time and check the notification shade for the updates once the system is running, I did not include all updated versions at this stage.
Download the new Beta 6 - Open Gapps version.
Update 15/11/2017:
They finally released another update, got available two days ago but file date is a bit older.
You can check on the Baidu servers yourself if you like Baidu X96 Downloads
Password there is: hp7u
Download as a RAR from Filefactory.
Once I find some time I will check if and what fixes are needed that I can do.
My new x96 arrived yesterday also I found this thread and instructables yesterday. I'm really glad that you take care of this little machine.:good:
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Guess I was just in the same boat as everyone else with these noname things.
Figured almost everything out I need, ecxept how to change the bootloader/kernel to allow for a custom bootanimation.
Main thing though was to have a working recovery to avoid weird UBS cables and manual flashing.
I wish I was 2 weeks further so I could test your build but I have to look through these things atm. Its interesting that the youtube tv app hasn't changed for a while.
Too many boxes available but I do think x96 is a solid little machine.
There's also opportunity to work with libreelec.
On my s4mini I have a dolby atmos app running modded by ahrion here on xda. Maybe it would be interesting.,wheather it runs on our little devices or not.
I am working on a fully unbranded firmware for the X96 atm.
The problem of converting USB burn images into flashable ZIP was one problem to get the "unbranded" original firmware to at least install another.
They really don't like you messing with their toys in china LOL
If I can't solve the bootanimation problem I will at least upload the otherwise unbranded version with a choice of launchers and updated apps.
Chinese toys. LOL.
Who has made the custom rom from February 16th. Rar @entertainmentbox?
No clue as I did not do it and did not check either.
But the fully unbranded firmware is on the way to upload
Finally custom bootanimations are possible
The pictures I've seen on instructables are awesome. Nice launcher.
Hope you're having fun tuning these Chinese toys.
Sent from my I9195I using XDA Labs
Congrats to your unbranded system. Hope there will be soon more users for testing and enjoying your work
Fixed the shutdown through WiFi remote problem
Is it possible to have look like the normal android tablet/phone?
Hey Downunder35m http://www.tvboxforum.com/archive/index.php?thread-671.html
Just curious is the remote working? I btw changed the keyboard layout so the annoying enter key is fix as well as added the F1 = Power function
Nevermind I fixed my issues with the remote too. Now it is 100% working.
Wasn't aware that the keyboard needs fixing as it works fine here, including powering down the box
I didn't upgrade to the Beta2
Hello!
I have the X96 box mentioned here. Exactly this 2GB model: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot...32779857015.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.dF9x4G
The problem is... No matter what i do, i get the error 7 in TWRP. I tried beta1 and beta2, but same error.
I have tried retrying, rebooting, but no effect.
Any suggestions?
What i did was;
-backup files (to internal memory)
-wipe all (byebye backup )
-try to install image from sd-card or usb-stick (both fat32)
-installed TWRP recovery (which caused SD card not to be recognized anymore)
The recovery is specifically for the X96, I had no time to make a generic recovery for all S905X boxes, but seems it should be the next step here.
The error 7 through TWRP is caused by two things (at least during all my tests):
a) The system is totally wiped and the updater script is unable to find the correct hardware info as the build.prop is no longer present.
For this problem and during my tests it just works if you flash again without a wipe.
So right after the error 7 go back and install the firmware again without any reboot or anything else and it should flash successfully.
b) Your system uses different space allocations for the boot, bootloader and recovery partitions.
For this problem the only real cure is to first use the OTA installer for the genuine firmware to get the system working again.
Then only wipe Dalvik, cache and data - the system partition will be overwritten once the update starts but then the installer can find the build prop and if compatible will continue.
If you have a download for the original firmware I will try to incule your system stuff into the next recovery I make.
Otherwise you can always try the hard way if the system is currently toast anyway:
Open the updater script in the META-INFO folder (down in the last subdirectory) and remove the device check for the X96.
That would be the first two lines of the script- everything before th OTA check.
Downside of this approach is that your entire system will be replaced by mine and if your hardware is differernt or the partition sizes won't match then it still won't boot.
Let me know how you go and I will see that by tomorrow evening I have a universal TWRP for all S905X ready.