Nook HD/HD+ Update Adds Google Play - Page 2

Apache · 05-03-2013, 09:52 AM

I have downloaded it twice and dragged it into my root folder and it still will not update. And the Check For Update on the device still shows No Update Available.

Apache

ucfgrad93 · 05-03-2013, 10:39 AM

Very surprising move by B&N, however, it is a good one. It will only help them.

=X= · 05-03-2013, 11:03 AM

Brilliant move by B&N. They make excellent hardware at a great price but lacking access to Google Play is the very reason why I avoided the nook. It's also the reason why I avoid the kindle.

Their tablets just went from a corner market to a game player.

jocampo · 05-03-2013, 11:06 AM

Very happy with this move. Actually, I may buy one today. This is the bold move B&N was needing to stay alive and be competitive.

I actually like the current hardware, but with not enough apps, it was a waste of money and I am tired of rooting stuff to get what I need.

:-)

AnemicOak · 05-03-2013, 11:10 AM

Great news for me. This means I'll actually use the HD+ I have, it's been sitting pretty much since I did a review when it came out. I find the HD+ hardware great, the screen is excellent, but felt so limited I always reach for my Nexus 7 instead because I don't have to jump through hoops to access the apps I want. Good move B&N.

Fbone · 05-03-2013, 12:47 PM

B&N has updated their website.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208/

For those who found the HD+ for $149 must be feeling very good.

jocampo · 05-03-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

B&N has updated their website.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208/

For those who found the HD+ for $149 must be feeling very good.

I just bought the 7 inches one during lunch time ... ;-)

And there were people asking for the same one. I think this move will temporarily boost sales.

I will finish setup at home and of course, add Kindle app to it.

Kurt · 05-03-2013, 01:18 PM

WOW!

A smart move by B&N
Who woulda thunk it

My HD+ - which i was only using for reading as i have been too lazy to CM10 it - has been gathering dust since i got the Aura
A new life

fbrII · 05-03-2013, 01:40 PM

Well I was very happy before this move, so I guess I am just going to have to move on up to ecstatic!

Great move B&N

tomsem · 05-03-2013, 01:47 PM

Do you purchase the apps from B&N, or from Google? I would prefer to buy from Google so I can use them on other Android devices.

Also does the update add ability to install 3rd party apps (without Android SDK tools)?

fbrII · 05-03-2013, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Do you purchase the apps from B&N, or from Google? I would prefer to buy from Google so I can use them on other Android devices.

You can purchase from either. Barnes and Noble will remain open as well.

Xanthe · 05-03-2013, 02:46 PM

I picked up the 16GB Nook HD for $169 during the QVC sale this past weekend. It came in on Wednesday and I was just trying to decide between the N2A and RootMyNook SD cards to get the full Android access, so this solves the issue for me.

Purple Lady · 05-03-2013, 04:05 PM

Has anyone tried to install a launcher to see if that works? Do all Google services like calendar sync work? I think I remember that sync does not work on Kindle Fire.

Apache · 05-03-2013, 04:11 PM

I have been unable to get the new update it install. It just disappears after trying to install. There seems to be a number of people having this problem on the Nook Forums. I just checked mu HD+ again and the update finally showed up as available. I downloaded it directly to the HD+ and it installed fine.
Apache

auntykatkat · 05-03-2013, 04:12 PM

I just bought an HD+, and have been waiting as it is on backorder. I think this is the reason why. I am very glad that this has been added. I love the chrome browser on my computer, and hated the browser on my tablet. I look forward to seeing my new nook, when I do get it.

I had heard that they were planning an anouncement on Monday as well. Wonder what that could be????

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05-03-2013, 09:52 AM	#16
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,140 Karma: 90000000 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I have downloaded it twice and dragged it into my root folder and it still will not update. And the Check For Update on the device still shows No Update Available. Apache

05-03-2013, 10:39 AM	#17
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,360 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	Very surprising move by B&N, however, it is a good one. It will only help them.

05-03-2013, 11:03 AM	#18
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Brilliant move by B&N. They make excellent hardware at a great price but lacking access to Google Play is the very reason why I avoided the nook. It's also the reason why I avoid the kindle. Their tablets just went from a corner market to a game player.

05-03-2013, 11:06 AM	#19
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	Very happy with this move. Actually, I may buy one today. This is the bold move B&N was needing to stay alive and be competitive. I actually like the current hardware, but with not enough apps, it was a waste of money and I am tired of rooting stuff to get what I need. :-)

05-03-2013, 11:10 AM	#20
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Great news for me. This means I'll actually use the HD+ I have, it's been sitting pretty much since I did a review when it came out. I find the HD+ hardware great, the screen is excellent, but felt so limited I always reach for my Nexus 7 instead because I don't have to jump through hoops to access the apps I want. Good move B&N.

05-03-2013, 12:47 PM	#21
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	B&N has updated their website. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208/ For those who found the HD+ for $149 must be feeling very good.

05-03-2013, 01:18 PM	#23
Kurt Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 500000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook Color, Nook HD+, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura One	WOW! A smart move by B&N Who woulda thunk it My HD+ - which i was only using for reading as i have been too lazy to CM10 it - has been gathering dust since i got the Aura A new life

05-03-2013, 01:40 PM	#24
fbrII F. BluDevil Posts: 428 Karma: 1152548 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis Missouri Device: Pocketbook Inkpad3 pro, Kobo Libra, Kindle Paperwhite	Well I was very happy before this move, so I guess I am just going to have to move on up to ecstatic! Great move B&N

05-03-2013, 01:47 PM	#25
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,480 Karma: 26425959 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Do you purchase the apps from B&N, or from Google? I would prefer to buy from Google so I can use them on other Android devices. Also does the update add ability to install 3rd party apps (without Android SDK tools)?

05-03-2013, 02:46 PM	#27
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	I picked up the 16GB Nook HD for $169 during the QVC sale this past weekend. It came in on Wednesday and I was just trying to decide between the N2A and RootMyNook SD cards to get the full Android access, so this solves the issue for me.

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05-03-2013, 04:05 PM	#28
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	Has anyone tried to install a launcher to see if that works? Do all Google services like calendar sync work? I think I remember that sync does not work on Kindle Fire.

05-03-2013, 04:11 PM	#29
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,140 Karma: 90000000 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I have been unable to get the new update it install. It just disappears after trying to install. There seems to be a number of people having this problem on the Nook Forums. I just checked mu HD+ again and the update finally showed up as available. I downloaded it directly to the HD+ and it installed fine. Apache

05-03-2013, 04:12 PM	#30
auntykatkat Evangelist Posts: 439 Karma: 2218026 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Device: Nook/Nook Color	I just bought an HD+, and have been waiting as it is on backorder. I think this is the reason why. I am very glad that this has been added. I love the chrome browser on my computer, and hated the browser on my tablet. I look forward to seeing my new nook, when I do get it. I had heard that they were planning an anouncement on Monday as well. Wonder what that could be????