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tigerszheng · 06-17-2011, 06:01 AM

I should note that the links listed in this guide are come from other sites and thanks for their effort. and I suppose you guys can use "adb" command to commnicate with Android-based device(including Nook STR).

Prerequisite :
Android SDK, specially working adb program which used to connect your computer to the Nook STR, Nook STR doesn't support directly apk installation even you installed file manager on it.

Working WIFI networking

STEP:

Step 1: Rooting

Please refer to http://nookdevs.com/NookTouch_Rooting, follow the instruction, you will have a rooted Nook STR.

Step 2: Install adwlauncher and softkey(optional)

Since now , you can use adb to connect your Nook STR. It's time to change the default laucher to adwlauncher. After you install the adwlauncher, you'd better to reboot Nook STR, then will be ask for which launcher as default laucher, select adwlauncher as default launcher.

I recommend to delete the docking in adwlauncher which will make you have a more usable space on screen, before do delete in settings, remember to drag "Launcher Actions" icon from dock to screen.

Optionally you can install softkey to active on-screen key emulation. after installation, you should reboot again to choose softkey.(may active softkey in the later)

Step 3:

You can install the software you like, I install evernote, dropbox, k9 mail client , es file explorer, terminal emulation, connectbolt ssh client, greader pro, colordict, advanced task manager, thinkfree office, fbreader, amazon kindle, ireader, ezpdf reader, all these softs have been working flawlessly in Nook STR under adwlauncher.

Step 4: ( optional) install Nook Color Tools

Nook Color Tools give more capacity to check and change setting than the default "setting" in Nook STR and can be used to switch input IME.

Please download it on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366

Step 5: ( optional) change 4 page turn key into the key what you want.

Please refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1124160.

I change my left 2 page turn keys into "Menu" and "Back" key.

Step 6: ( optional) install third-party IME

Please check http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Replac...fault_Keyboard.

After installation, you can use Nook Color Tools to change IME.

So, that's all.

Still have a problem, I can't type in chinese even I switch default IME to google pinyin. issues in third-party IME input(Simple Chinese)

Thanks.

06-17-2011, 06:01 AM	#1
tigerszheng Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 1054 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: 800sg	Steps to turn Nook STR into usable android device I should note that the links listed in this guide are come from other sites and thanks for their effort. and I suppose you guys can use "adb" command to commnicate with Android-based device(including Nook STR). Prerequisite : Android SDK, specially working adb program which used to connect your computer to the Nook STR, Nook STR doesn't support directly apk installation even you installed file manager on it. Working WIFI networking STEP: Step 1: Rooting Please refer to http://nookdevs.com/NookTouch_Rooting, follow the instruction, you will have a rooted Nook STR. Step 2: Install adwlauncher and softkey(optional) Since now , you can use adb to connect your Nook STR. It's time to change the default laucher to adwlauncher. After you install the adwlauncher, you'd better to reboot Nook STR, then will be ask for which launcher as default laucher, select adwlauncher as default launcher. I recommend to delete the docking in adwlauncher which will make you have a more usable space on screen, before do delete in settings, remember to drag "Launcher Actions" icon from dock to screen. Optionally you can install softkey to active on-screen key emulation. after installation, you should reboot again to choose softkey.(may active softkey in the later) Step 3: You can install the software you like, I install evernote, dropbox, k9 mail client , es file explorer, terminal emulation, connectbolt ssh client, greader pro, colordict, advanced task manager, thinkfree office, fbreader, amazon kindle, ireader, ezpdf reader, all these softs have been working flawlessly in Nook STR under adwlauncher. Step 4: ( optional) install Nook Color Tools Nook Color Tools give more capacity to check and change setting than the default "setting" in Nook STR and can be used to switch input IME. Please download it on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366 Step 5: ( optional) change 4 page turn key into the key what you want. Please refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1124160. I change my left 2 page turn keys into "Menu" and "Back" key. Step 6: ( optional) install third-party IME Please check http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Replac...fault_Keyboard. After installation, you can use Nook Color Tools to change IME. So, that's all. Still have a problem, I can't type in chinese even I switch default IME to google pinyin. issues in third-party IME input(Simple Chinese) Thanks. Last edited by tigerszheng; 06-17-2011 at 06:03 AM.