Touch new firmware

asmltl · 12-28-2011, 10:03 AM

i am planning to buy NOOK TOUCH but i have read somewhere that for it to function i must install new firmware 1.1?? will it already be installed if i buy it now or i must do it myself,,if yes then how to do it???

Gotadimple · 12-28-2011, 10:42 AM

I bought a Nook before Christmas and it had the newest version of software. If you happened to buy one with the old version, as soon as you registered it, the new file will download (probably not going to happen in your case).

VicLavigne · 12-28-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by asmltl

i am planning to buy NOOK TOUCH but i have read somewhere that for it to function i must install new firmware 1.1?? will it already be installed if i buy it now or i must do it myself,,if yes then how to do it???

That would be news to me. I bought my Nook STR within a few months of its release, with the original firmware, and it worked just fine. Upgraded to current firmware after its release.

Vic

pillacd · 12-28-2011, 01:39 PM

I bought a STR from a local store in December, it had 1.0.0 on it. Putting the new firmware on is pretty simple, though, as others have pointed out.

mlewis78 · 12-29-2011, 03:14 PM

Mine is new this week and didn't come with the new firmware. I tried to add it last night, but it said my hard drive was full (can't be, as I only have 161 books on it). It said need to add another drive, such as an SD card. Not sure when I will get around to buying the micro SDHC card, but I'll have to wait until then to get the update.

I think this is strange, as well as the fact that it won't connect to my home wifi network (won't accept the password that my other devices accepted). So I rely on wifi at work or out in stores or cafes if need it.

Never have had any problems like this with my wi-fi kindles.

afv011 · 12-29-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mlewis78

Mine is new this week and didn't come with the new firmware. I tried to add it last night, but it said my hard drive was full (can't be, as I only have 161 books on it)

It could be. You only have about 240MB for sideloaded storage and, assuming your books are sideloaded, and knowing that the udpate is about 100MB, you may not have enough space to copy the update package.

If that's the case, simply move some of your sideloaded books to your PC, apply the update, and then move the books back to your nook.

pillacd · 12-30-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mlewis78

... it won't connect to my home wifi network (won't accept the password that my other devices accepted). So I rely on wifi at work or out in stores or cafes if need it.

Never have had any problems like this with my wi-fi kindles.

I've run into this on a few devices, including my Nook STR. In each case I got it to accept the password by clearing the password field, backing completely out of the WiFi set up, and then getting back in and entering the password. I have no idea why this happens.

mlewis78 · 12-30-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by afv011

It could be. You only have about 240MB for sideloaded storage and, assuming your books are sideloaded, and knowing that the udpate is about 100MB, you may not have enough space to copy the update package.

If that's the case, simply move some of your sideloaded books to your PC, apply the update, and then move the books back to your nook.

Thanks for suggestion. I'd thought of it but now that you mention it, I'll do that. I can buy a micro sdhc card later when I really need it for more books.

Pillacd, I'll try that to see if I can get it to accept my wifi at home. I was quite frustrated the first night, since it kept me from registering the device while I was home. Thanks.

mlewis78 · 01-06-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pillacd

I've run into this on a few devices, including my Nook STR. In each case I got it to accept the password by clearing the password field, backing completely out of the WiFi set up, and then getting back in and entering the password. I have no idea why this happens.

I'd lost track of this thread. I tried this and it worked (my Nook was then 5 days old). Too bad their customer service didn't know how to do this the first day I got it. Thanks for suggesting.

Tabatha · 01-06-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mlewis78

Not sure when I will get around to buying the micro SDHC card, but I'll have to wait until then to get the update.

Never have had any problems like this with my wi-fi kindles.

DailySteals has a Sandisk 16gb class 4 on sale today for $7.99 free s/h. This is a great card for these android devices, recommended by XDA devs.

6charlong · 01-06-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tabatha

DailySteals has a Sandisk 16gb class 4 on sale today for $7.99 free s/h. This is a great card for these android devices, recommended by XDA devs.

Thanks for the tip tabatha. I like to watch videos on my NC and I'm not always where WiFi is available. I can use the additional storage.

12-28-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
asmltl Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: NOOK Touch	new firmware i am planning to buy NOOK TOUCH but i have read somewhere that for it to function i must install new firmware 1.1?? will it already be installed if i buy it now or i must do it myself,,if yes then how to do it???

12-28-2011, 01:39 PM	#4
pillacd Member Posts: 12 Karma: 480132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Device: Nook HD+, Nook STR	Still stock w/ 1.0.0 I bought a STR from a local store in December, it had 1.0.0 on it. Putting the new firmware on is pretty simple, though, as others have pointed out.

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12-28-2011, 10:42 AM	#2
Gotadimple Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 1129486 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Nook Simple Touch, Nvidia Shield	I bought a Nook before Christmas and it had the newest version of software. If you happened to buy one with the old version, as soon as you registered it, the new file will download (probably not going to happen in your case).

12-29-2011, 03:14 PM	#5
mlewis78 Guru Posts: 859 Karma: 6449772 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Device: Kindle Oasis 2 (7"); HDX 8.9"; Ipad2	Mine is new this week and didn't come with the new firmware. I tried to add it last night, but it said my hard drive was full (can't be, as I only have 161 books on it). It said need to add another drive, such as an SD card. Not sure when I will get around to buying the micro SDHC card, but I'll have to wait until then to get the update. I think this is strange, as well as the fact that it won't connect to my home wifi network (won't accept the password that my other devices accepted). So I rely on wifi at work or out in stores or cafes if need it. Never have had any problems like this with my wi-fi kindles.

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