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jasoraso · 01-05-2011, 03:12 PM

---what is ADW and do i need it? how do i get it?
ADW is a "launcher" or homescreen program that replaces the B&N homescreen. It can be downloaded from the Market. It allows you to have shortcuts to apps right on the screen, as well as widgets like weather or a clock. It is a bit more difficult, but you can also put links to books on your "homescreen". I personally use Zeam instead of ADW. If you decide you want try another launcher, you will also want to download "home switcher" from the market. This will allow you to switch back to the B&N home screen if you want to; or change the default home screen.

---i have the soft keys app. what is it? i read alot about soft keys but don't know what it is.

Soft keys app displays an overlay button that when pressed brings up the standard 4 android buttons. This is needed because the Nook lacks the 4 buttons as hardware buttons. Some prefer to remove SoftKeys and download "Button Savior" from the Market (that's what I did).

---how can i set up the nook with apps on the initial screen, like my HTC evo?
ADW or Zeam

---when the bn update comes out and after i update, can i use the same microsd card with autonooter to root again?

probably not - the last update broke the original autonooter; Autonooter was updated about 12 hours later ...

---do i need a different micro sd card to transfer pics to the nook? i assume using the autonooter one for anything other than rooting purposes is not a good idea?
yes - you will either want to format the SD card you used for rooting in the Nook (make sure you don't boot with it or it will re-root) or use a different card for daily use. Once your are rooted, you shouldn't need the card again - so I would format it using your Nook AFTER it has booted - don't boot with it installed!)

01-05-2011, 03:12 PM	#39
jasoraso Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1212418 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Nook Touch, Nook Color (rooted) and Samsung Galaxy Nexus	---what is ADW and do i need it? how do i get it? ADW is a "launcher" or homescreen program that replaces the B&N homescreen. It can be downloaded from the Market. It allows you to have shortcuts to apps right on the screen, as well as widgets like weather or a clock. It is a bit more difficult, but you can also put links to books on your "homescreen". I personally use Zeam instead of ADW. If you decide you want try another launcher, you will also want to download "home switcher" from the market. This will allow you to switch back to the B&N home screen if you want to; or change the default home screen. ---i have the soft keys app. what is it? i read alot about soft keys but don't know what it is. Soft keys app displays an overlay button that when pressed brings up the standard 4 android buttons. This is needed because the Nook lacks the 4 buttons as hardware buttons. Some prefer to remove SoftKeys and download "Button Savior" from the Market (that's what I did). ---how can i set up the nook with apps on the initial screen, like my HTC evo? ADW or Zeam ---when the bn update comes out and after i update, can i use the same microsd card with autonooter to root again? probably not - the last update broke the original autonooter; Autonooter was updated about 12 hours later ... ---do i need a different micro sd card to transfer pics to the nook? i assume using the autonooter one for anything other than rooting purposes is not a good idea? yes - you will either want to format the SD card you used for rooting in the Nook (make sure you don't boot with it or it will re-root) or use a different card for daily use. Once your are rooted, you shouldn't need the card again - so I would format it using your Nook AFTER it has booted - don't boot with it installed!)