Rooted BN Nook Thread ... Yup, 85% more awesome

Bad Noodle · 03-19-2011, 11:13 PM

Just thought I'd share my experience and maybe exchange some tips and tricks.

First, rooting was easy. Really easy. Just read everything 3 times, follow instructions slowly, and done. Took about a half hour.After that, you download a new loader and app killer and this thing is ready to rock.

The loader gets rid of the BN interface and turns it into a regular tablet ala the ipad. The app killer lets you turn off the apps running in the background so the ones you do want to run, run smoother.

From there, the android market is open...
Google maps, google sky map, angry birds, eve angleina strip poker... it's all available and it works. The only apps that have crashed on me are the ones that need some hardware that the nook doesn't have. Like a microphone, camera, or gps.

Oh and you can still read books on it.

So it's 85% of the ipad at 50% the cost and no itunes.

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flampy · 03-19-2011, 11:45 PM

my wife has a nook color and I was wanting to do this. did you use a specific guide?

Bad Noodle · 03-19-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flampy

my wife has a nook color and I was wanting to do this. did you use a specific guide?

just the main sight:
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting

07Wagon · 03-20-2011, 12:08 AM

Xda has most of the action as far as ROM development.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=860

TDQuiksilver · 03-20-2011, 12:13 AM

Why the **** are we even relating it to the iPad? It's nothing like the iPad nor does it need to be. I think the better comparison would be to a Xoom, Galaxy Tab, etc.

pityr · 03-20-2011, 01:08 AM

I'm posting from mine

nookie froyo runs pretty well.

Androidtablets.net is a good resource as well. Only downside is that the Android app can't view magazine subscriptions.

mnrstrider · 03-20-2011, 03:52 AM

I just rooted ours runs great angrybirds in 7inches of glory, and I installed kindle, which has a much much better store. Pretty darn sweet. I play with a custom rom someday. Now if they get blue tooth really working..... Plain awesome.

XanRules · 03-20-2011, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnrstrider

and I installed kindle

:headexplode:

Stickee · 03-20-2011, 05:55 AM

Posting from it now. Hada few problems with my wireless but I think I got it sorted now. I'm using phiremod 5.1. Similar experience as my wife's galaxy tab but without the camera or 3g.

SCMedic · 03-20-2011, 08:18 AM

General Android thread?

Nah, that doesn't exist!

scaryfastskier · 03-20-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnrstrider

I installed kindle

I wanted to buy a Nook and do the same thing a year ago, but ended up falling in love with a real Kindle. It's an excellent single-purpose device.

IMO, the functionality after rooting it is lacking a bit given the fairly high entry cost. It's more than I would spend anyway.

SCMedic · 03-20-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaryfastskier

I wanted to buy a Nook and do the same thing a year ago, but ended up falling in love with a real Kindle. It's an excellent single-purpose device.

IMO, the functionality after rooting it is lacking a bit given the fairly high entry cost. It's more than I would spend anyway.

This is exactly why I don't get the point. It's not an impressive tablet experience either way. Sure, modding anything and increasing functionality is fun, but the end result is meh.

Bad Noodle · 03-20-2011, 08:47 AM

How would you go about installing a newer version of android.... like honeycomb?

SCMedic · 03-20-2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Noodle

How would you go about installing a newer version of android.... like honeycomb?

I'm actually being serious this time:

This belongs in the Android thread, where it has been covered, and really didn't need it's own thread.

Answer: cyanogenmod

Bad Noodle · 03-20-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCMedic

This is exactly why I don't get the point. It's not an impressive tablet experience either way. Sure, modding anything and increasing functionality is fun, but the end result is meh.

That's true, but when when you consider how disappointing it is out of the box, after rooting it's worth keeping around.

And for $250 compared to a $500 ipad, $500 galaxy tab, or $900 Xoom... it's not a bad deal.

SCMedic · 03-20-2011, 09:06 AM

I'd rather spend 500 on an iPad 2, personally.

scaryfastskier · 03-20-2011, 09:20 AM

I spent $350 on a refurb iPad one direct from Apple for my GF. IMO the +$100 would be worth the full functionality. On the other hand, I think the Nook would have to be $150 or less before I'd start to consider going your route, and thats only because I love tinkering with things.

Stickee · 03-20-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaryfastskier

I spent $350 on a refurb iPad one direct from Apple for my GF. IMO the +$100 would be worth the full functionality. On the other hand, I think the Nook would have to be $150 or less before I'd start to consider going your route, and thats only because I love tinkering with things.

Agree with you there. It's fun for me but if it was my wife's she'd be way less forgiving than me with it.

mnrstrider · 03-21-2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaryfastskier

I wanted to buy a Nook and do the same thing a year ago, but ended up falling in love with a real Kindle. It's an excellent single-purpose device.

IMO, the functionality after rooting it is lacking a bit given the fairly high entry cost. It's more than I would spend anyway.

They are still different creatures, imho the Kindle is a far superior reader, the eink is fantastic, and easy on they eyes. In short we have both, and like the both for different reasons. The sheer lightness and battery are reasons enough to love the kindle.

ImprezaRSinCT · 03-21-2011, 03:38 PM

my rooted NC is basically a $200 Angry Birds player. Other than that, it just collects dust.

Indocti Discant · 04-13-2011, 09:38 AM

FWIW the eink 3G+WIFI is available at woot for $105 + tax.

Fubar'D · 06-20-2012, 02:23 PM

BUMP

I just picked one up for my wife and her biggest peeve is that she can't copy and paste anything (links or pictures). I did some reading online and it appears she's not the only one griping about this. Is there anything that can be done? Is there some way to copy and paste things? Will rooting the nook help? Are there any risks to rooting, aside from the warranty being voided?

Thanks in advance.

CalcVictim · 06-20-2012, 02:52 PM

had one, it was slow even overclocked....sold it

Fubar'D · 06-20-2012, 02:55 PM

It's not slow that I can tell, but th c/p thing is a bitch.

CalcVictim · 06-20-2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubar'D

It's not slow that I can tell, but th c/p thing is a bitch.

no hardware acceleration for movies means no hd capability, also homerun battle 3d plays like crap on it.

If it could play movies at bitrates above 1500k then I might have kept mine.

03-19-2011, 11:13 PM	#1
Bad Noodle Scooby Specialist Member#: 174442 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ Vehicle: 2007 SuperWagon I don't spell well	Rooted BN Nook Thread ... Yup, 85% more awesome Just thought I'd share my experience and maybe exchange some tips and tricks. First, rooting was easy. Really easy. Just read everything 3 times, follow instructions slowly, and done. Took about a half hour.After that, you download a new loader and app killer and this thing is ready to rock. The loader gets rid of the BN interface and turns it into a regular tablet ala the ipad. The app killer lets you turn off the apps running in the background so the ones you do want to run, run smoother. From there, the android market is open... Google maps, google sky map, angry birds, eve angleina strip poker... it's all available and it works. The only apps that have crashed on me are the ones that need some hardware that the nook doesn't have. Like a microphone, camera, or gps. Oh and you can still read books on it. So it's 85% of the ipad at 50% the cost and no itunes. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Bad Noodle; 03-19-2011 at 11:48 PM.

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03-19-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
flampy Scooby Newbie Member#: 87410 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2005 STI CGM	my wife has a nook color and I was wanting to do this. did you use a specific guide?

03-20-2011, 12:08 AM	#4
07Wagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 152718 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Citrus Heights, CA Vehicle: 2005 CTS-V	Xda has most of the action as far as ROM development. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=860

03-20-2011, 12:13 AM	#5
TDQuiksilver Scooby Newbie Member#: 80774 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC	Why the **** are we even relating it to the iPad? It's nothing like the iPad nor does it need to be. I think the better comparison would be to a Xoom, Galaxy Tab, etc.

03-20-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
pityr Scooby Specialist Member#: 31719 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland	I'm posting from mine nookie froyo runs pretty well. Androidtablets.net is a good resource as well. Only downside is that the Android app can't view magazine subscriptions.

03-20-2011, 03:52 AM	#7
mnrstrider Scooby Newbie Member#: 75876 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MN	I just rooted ours runs great angrybirds in 7inches of glory, and I installed kindle, which has a much much better store. Pretty darn sweet. I play with a custom rom someday. Now if they get blue tooth really working..... Plain awesome.

03-20-2011, 05:55 AM	#9
Stickee NASIOC Supporter Member#: 530 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: I wonder how long you could ma Vehicle: 2005 9-2x Aero FastAr Red	Posting from it now. Hada few problems with my wireless but I think I got it sorted now. I'm using phiremod 5.1. Similar experience as my wife's galaxy tab but without the camera or 3g.

03-20-2011, 08:18 AM	#10
SCMedic Scooby Newbie Member#: 148369 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2011 STi Sedan www.gregfmoore.com	General Android thread? Nah, that doesn't exist!

03-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#13
Bad Noodle Scooby Specialist Member#: 174442 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ Vehicle: 2007 SuperWagon I don't spell well	How would you go about installing a newer version of android.... like honeycomb?

03-20-2011, 09:06 AM	#16
SCMedic Scooby Newbie Member#: 148369 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2011 STi Sedan www.gregfmoore.com	I'd rather spend 500 on an iPad 2, personally.

03-20-2011, 09:20 AM	#17
scaryfastskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis Vehicle: 2010 F150 & Iron883 Husky TE449 + TXC250	I spent $350 on a refurb iPad one direct from Apple for my GF. IMO the +$100 would be worth the full functionality. On the other hand, I think the Nook would have to be $150 or less before I'd start to consider going your route, and thats only because I love tinkering with things.

03-21-2011, 03:38 PM	#20
ImprezaRSinCT Scooby Newbie Member#: 1810 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Milford, CT USA Vehicle: 11 Wrangler 08 Subaru Tribeca Limited	my rooted NC is basically a $200 Angry Birds player. Other than that, it just collects dust.

04-13-2011, 09:38 AM	#21
Indocti Discant Scooby Specialist Member#: 138000 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco Vehicle: Teri Ma	FWIW the eink 3G+WIFI is available at woot for $105 + tax.

06-20-2012, 02:23 PM	#22
Fubar'D Scooby Newbie Member#: 109493 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Blunt Force Karma	BUMP I just picked one up for my wife and her biggest peeve is that she can't copy and paste anything (links or pictures). I did some reading online and it appears she's not the only one griping about this. Is there anything that can be done? Is there some way to copy and paste things? Will rooting the nook help? Are there any risks to rooting, aside from the warranty being voided? Thanks in advance.

06-20-2012, 02:52 PM	#23
CalcVictim Scooby Specialist Member#: 57056 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brighton, MA Vehicle: 2006 Miata Copper Red	had one, it was slow even overclocked....sold it

06-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#24
Fubar'D Scooby Newbie Member#: 109493 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Blunt Force Karma	It's not slow that I can tell, but th c/p thing is a bitch.