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Originally Posted by thecdn
I'm starting to understand (I think) now. So the autonooter sort of installed parallel to the existing B&N software as evidenced by still booting into the B&N system with the marketplace and installed apps available through extras.
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Bingo that is exactly it. To "Root" an android device really just means gaining adminstration rights on that device.
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Originally Posted by thecdn
The 'custom rom' method you are talking about replaces the B&N software altogether. Would you need to install a B&N app of some kind to access their store and/or read the books you have already purchased from them? What about resetting it to stock? I've seen the video where you unregister it and wipe it before doing the 8 failed boots.
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Yes you can get th B&N for Android app, which in my opinion is better than the nook stock reader.
There are ways you can restore the stock OS, I've never looked into them because I know I will never restore the stock OS.
If you have a desire to go back and forth, I recommend you install as a dual boot or install the custom ROM on an SD card.
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Originally Posted by thecdn
If a type of custom rom is installed, is it updatable, as in applying windows updates, or is a new install required?
Thanks for all the help.
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Most ROMs are build require the use of "ROM Manager" aka Clock Works Recover Manager (CWR/CWM) to install. That is a good thing since all you have to do is place the ROM on the sdcard and boot into recovery mode. Then you apply your ROM and go on your way.
Updates are usually provided as zip files and are installed almost in the same way, requires CWR. So there is no data loss and updates are painless.
No problem.
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Originally Posted by twobits
... CM7 on theirs and was wondering if I would like it better then the off contract hero I have been using as a wifi VoIP phone. I have been meaning to look up if you could hook a wired headset up to it. I did see you can use a bluetooth one with it at least. ....
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Yes I've heard of folks using the BT audio to make calls. I haven't tried making calls on my device, but I do know my BT headset does work.
Also from the XDA forums I've heard of folks soldering on a mic.