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1) Lingo....there's so much! What are some key terms I should understand to root? I often see clockworkmod, adb/adb failure, XDA and have no idea what they are.
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Do not worry too much about the lingo, the process is pretty simply, read the instructions and come back if you have specific questions.
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4) SD card honeycomb booting option?
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Don't worry about that for now. Honeycomb is the latest Android release, it is not fully baked for the NC. You can try it later on a SD if you wish.
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5) Class 6 card?
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This indicates the speed (usually write speed) of your card. Although recommended to have a class 6, you can use a lower class one. The class is indicated in a number within a circle on the front of the card.
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6) I know .apk is a file extension but what does it apply to?
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APKs are Android's applications. They are distributed as an APK (think of it as an .exe on Windows).
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7) What is ROM Manager and do I need it?
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It is a replacement for the bootloader that gives you additional options, like nandroid backups (so you can restore a previous state of your NC). You do not need this to root initially, you may consider it later if you fancy playing with your NC and trying new apps and ROMs.
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8) My NC software shows 1.0.1 but is there a newer one I should be worried about whether I root or not? I don't live near a B&N store so reading there is not a concern for me, but are there other issues with the update?
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Update first to 1.1.0 and then user the autonooter for 1.1.0. There are some improvements for Wifi as well. There is no reason not to update to 1.1.0, especially since you have not rooted first.
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9) Do software updates install automatically (kinda like on Android or BB)? Or do I need to check for them?
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Yes, you can only check for NC software updates by visiting B&N's website.
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10) Terrified of bricking my new best friend......words of advice?
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Don't worry, you can't possibly brick it. The process is simple and painless, and you can come back and ask for advice anytime.
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11) Purchased 2 yr protection through Best Buy for NC. If there's a problem after rooting, can it be restored to factory root settings so I can have it repaired if I need it?
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It is easy to restore to factory default, it simply requires 8 failed boots in sequence. There are fancier ways to restore to factory, but they require root access.