Classic softroot Nook Wifi

flyash · 06-27-2010, 12:55 PM

Would love to hear from folks who've softrooted their Nook Wifi.

Did you follow the regular Nook softroot procedure?

JazzFlight · 06-27-2010, 01:20 PM

Yes, just do the exact same thing you would do for a 3G version. It worked for me. I did need to uninstall and reinstall the included nookLauncher app with the latest version (.7 or something like that) in order for the wifi button to work, but that's the case with either version of the hardware at the moment.

flyash · 06-27-2010, 03:12 PM

Does the software for the rooted Nook include the ability to delete books directly from the device (another glaring shortcoming of the Nook firmware, in addition to the lack of collections/folders)?

Jeff_R · 06-28-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyash

Does the software for the rooted Nook include the ability to delete books directly from the device (another glaring shortcoming of the Nook firmware, in addition to the lack of collections/folders)?

Sort of, yes. One of the apps is a file viewer, that lets you browse the directory structure of the nook, and you can remove files that way if you want. It's not the easiest way it could be done, but it's not that difficult, either.

nook12 · 06-28-2010, 10:54 PM

Does it add any functionality for viewing .doc or .pdf's better?

Jeff_R · 06-29-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nook12

Does it add any functionality for viewing .doc or .pdf's better?

Not that I've seen. I'm not really happy with the way PDF's display, and try to convert to epub whenever I can.

Astro · 06-29-2010, 07:30 PM

My new wifi nook arrived on Saturday. I loaded 1.4 up on Sunday and have been very pleased by it. I followed the directions on the wiki EXAXCTLY and it works fine. The only extra steps I needed to do was to add the applications.

I'm 1/2 happy with the PDF reader. I love the way the flow works. I have a number of PDF books that allow me to change the font size on.

I'm unhappy that there isn't a zoom. I have some PDFs that are fixed in size (like MAKE magazine on PDF) so I'm trying to read a 3*5" inch copy. I've been looking for a PDF image splitter with no success.

flyash · 06-29-2010, 07:46 PM

Are any of you using your rooted Nook with Calibre? If so, are you having an issue where your Calibre tags are not all showing up in the MyBooks app on the Nook?

LoganK · 06-29-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro

I'm unhappy that there isn't a zoom. I have some PDFs that are fixed in size (like MAKE magazine on PDF) so I'm trying to read a 3*5" inch copy. I've been looking for a PDF image splitter with no success.

I'm not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for, but take a look for a tool called sopdf (which, I believe, only works on Windows).

Astro · 06-30-2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganK

I'm not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for, but take a look for a tool called sopdf (which, I believe, only works on Windows).

I looked at it and it doesn't seem to do what I want. I have the same problem with maritime charts. I posted a longer post (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88892) on how I'd like to split the images up.

A better solution (yes, B&N, I'm looking at you) would be to have the PDF reader default to the flow mode it does so well, but have an option to zoom/pan a PDF. This would open up a whole new world of books that could be used.

elsuave · 07-01-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro

A better solution (yes, B&N, I'm looking at you) would be to have the PDF reader default to the flow mode it does so well, but have an option to zoom/pan a PDF. This would open up a whole new world of books that could be used.

I couldn't agree more: Zoom on PDF should undoubtedly be included (even if it is slow and taxing on the processor -- those that need it will be willing to cope).

The inability to transfer highlighting from the Nook to a PC is also something I cannot comprehend. If the Nook can interpret the highlighting instructions, there's absolutely no reason for their PC software to be unable to replicate the function.

WJMuldowney · 09-13-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyash

Are any of you using your rooted Nook with Calibre? If so, are you having an issue where your Calibre tags are not all showing up in the MyBooks app on the Nook?

yes, I have the same issue.

06-27-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
flyash Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 1003498 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	softroot Nook Wifi Would love to hear from folks who've softrooted their Nook Wifi. Did you follow the regular Nook softroot procedure?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Classic Collections, tags, etc with current softroot 1.3 nook	DuncanWatson	Nook Developer's Corner	4	08-28-2010 03:58 PM
Buy nook wifi/kindle wifi	nelson7lim	Flea Market	1	08-15-2010 04:32 PM
NOOK wifi? or KINDLE 3 wifi?	nelson7lim	Which one should I buy?	28	08-15-2010 10:38 AM
should I get nook 3g or wifi	puckstopper29	Which one should I buy?	8	08-06-2010 02:03 AM
Classic ADB cannot connect to Nook with softroot 1.3?	hanuman38	Nook Developer's Corner	11	05-14-2010 07:40 PM

06-27-2010, 01:20 PM	#2
JazzFlight Super Furry Animal Posts: 4 Karma: 14 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Device: iPad, nook wifi	Yes, just do the exact same thing you would do for a 3G version. It worked for me. I did need to uninstall and reinstall the included nookLauncher app with the latest version (.7 or something like that) in order for the wifi button to work, but that's the case with either version of the hardware at the moment.

06-27-2010, 03:12 PM	#3
flyash Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 1003498 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Does the software for the rooted Nook include the ability to delete books directly from the device (another glaring shortcoming of the Nook firmware, in addition to the lack of collections/folders)?

06-28-2010, 10:54 PM	#5
nook12 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: nook	Does it add any functionality for viewing .doc or .pdf's better?

06-29-2010, 07:30 PM	#7
Astro Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook	My new wifi nook arrived on Saturday. I loaded 1.4 up on Sunday and have been very pleased by it. I followed the directions on the wiki EXAXCTLY and it works fine. The only extra steps I needed to do was to add the applications. I'm 1/2 happy with the PDF reader. I love the way the flow works. I have a number of PDF books that allow me to change the font size on. I'm unhappy that there isn't a zoom. I have some PDFs that are fixed in size (like MAKE magazine on PDF) so I'm trying to read a 3*5" inch copy. I've been looking for a PDF image splitter with no success.

06-29-2010, 07:46 PM	#8
flyash Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 1003498 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Are any of you using your rooted Nook with Calibre? If so, are you having an issue where your Calibre tags are not all showing up in the MyBooks app on the Nook?

Advert

Advert