11-03-2012, 07:17 PM | #121 | |
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It seems at least some stores got it on the 1st. I could have bought one on the spot without a reservation but I prefer the 7". I posted a link to a B&N nook board forum earlier as well that showed chatter about the HD+ and some of those folks got one as well. |
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11-03-2012, 07:22 PM | #122 | |
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Elsewhere I remember reading in my travels that an SD card was needed and Android SDK or some such is necessary to sideload without rooting. Maybe that helps in how it can be done. Hope that isn't too hard to accomplish for most. I just poke around and bring info I find and let the seasoned vets knowledgable with this kind of stuff figure it out! Last edited by robertc88; 11-03-2012 at 07:26 PM. |
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11-03-2012, 10:05 PM | #123 | |
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I will try to upload the kindle apk from my phone to dropbox and see if I can install it on the HD+. Will report back here with results later. Forgive typos...this is a lot to type on my phone |
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On the HD+, I was NOT able to install an apk by downloading it to the device via dropbox. I will try it via adb at work tomorrow. I love the size, weight and how crisp text looks on this device, but it does still feel a bit laggy. And a couple of times when i have changed the brightness setting while reading, the next page in the book was blank. I had to exit to the home screen and jump back into the book to resume reading. Despite the issues, i am likely to keep this, as i think it will be excellent for reading. I cant wait to see how a technical book looks on it.
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Not surprising. The same applied to the previous models (though there was a SNAFU on the Tablet with the original software), sideloading is blocked. But, if you have adb on the developer settings, you should be able to sideload when the device is connected to a PC, "adb install myapp.apk".
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11-04-2012, 03:21 PM | #126 | |
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The Nook I tried in the store today had the latest software update. It was very laggy. I think it may be because of weak wi-fi though so more experiences with the device are necessary to narrow down the issue. |
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11-04-2012, 08:41 PM | #127 |
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So I WAS able to install the Kindle apk via adb. Luckily I'm an Android developer, so I am familiar with some of this stuff. I had to sign up for the Nook Developer program, and install their SDK and adb drivers. I could not install the adb drivers per their instructions..kept getting an unsigned driver error. I finally switched the HD+ to connect as a camera instead of MTP. I had the htc drivers on my computer for my old android phone, and tried using those for the Nook. For some reason, that worked (after an hour of trying to follow the Nook Developer directions). So it involves a lot of work if you dont know much about adb, but if you are familiar with using adb and installing android sdk's and device drivers, you can get sideloading to work without root access. Unfortunately, the sideloaded apps do not show up in your app list (ever, apparently), so anytime you want to access sideloaded apps, you have to press the app button to show the currently installed apps, hold down the volume + button, and tap the Apps header at the top of the screen for 2 seconds. This brings up a screen called Extras, which will let you see your sideloaded apks.
So this process probably is not for the layman, but at least it can be done. Maybe someone will figure out how to make this more accessible to non-developers. |
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Looks like I'll be passing on it then regardless how good the screen I have Nexus 7 with full market access. Too bad, I don't need lots of apps but want access to more than what is in their store
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11-05-2012, 01:49 PM | #129 |
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No. You simply enable ADB on the debugging section and type the command I set earlier. A requirement though is to have the Android SDK installed on your machine. There are plenty of tutorials and videos that show how to do so.
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Once the device is rooted it will be possible to change this setting and hence allow sideload from the device itself. |
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This is what needs to be done to side load? Ouch!
https://nookdeveloper.zendesk.com/en...start-up-guide |
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https://nookdeveloper.zendesk.com/en...or-android-sdk Maybe it isn't too tough for some but I'm thinking it would be for most laymen. |
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1.- install the android SDK (here). Truth be told you don't need the full SDK, you only need a few binaries 2.- connect your nook to the PC 3.- type "adb install <myapp.apk>" You have to ensure the SDK tools are on the path. When people start getting their nook HD(+) we'll confirm whether this works, but it should, as long as you can enable ADB on the settings screen. |
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