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erk · 01-03-2015, 12:17 PM

Has anyone successfully modified the NST/NSTG to defang the spyware (aka Nook analytics) while still allowing it to be used in-store.
(Reporting click-by-click behavior in-store is acceptable and considered part of the price for reading in-store titles; although I'd like to block library reporting)

What i've found so far in searching:
A. NST "Rooting" which changes some of the system software on flash - this apparently prevents in-store capability. Using the original reader maintains click-by-click spyware. Syncing with the server for titles still would report library contents.

B. The ability to modify the entire NST file system

C. The ability to attach to the NST with 'adb'

I am looking for:
#1. A bootable microSD image that supports a separate reader and sideloaded titles, that when removed allows booting of unmodified Nook software.

#2. Modifications to the Nook filesystem that would remove the spying capability.

#3. A mechanism to install and run a different reader app without changing enough of the system software to prevent RIS from working. App would need to use a distinct directory to store titles to disable library reporting. (Theoretically I could install with adb, but I wouldn't want to have to run the app with adb every time)

Are any of these three options practical?

01-03-2015, 12:17 PM	#1
erk Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 6042 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: SONY PRS505	NST - Remove spying but keep Read-in-Store? Has anyone successfully modified the NST/NSTG to defang the spyware (aka Nook analytics) while still allowing it to be used in-store. (Reporting click-by-click behavior in-store is acceptable and considered part of the price for reading in-store titles; although I'd like to block library reporting) What i've found so far in searching: A. NST "Rooting" which changes some of the system software on flash - this apparently prevents in-store capability. Using the original reader maintains click-by-click spyware. Syncing with the server for titles still would report library contents. B. The ability to modify the entire NST file system C. The ability to attach to the NST with 'adb' I am looking for: #1. A bootable microSD image that supports a separate reader and sideloaded titles, that when removed allows booting of unmodified Nook software. #2. Modifications to the Nook filesystem that would remove the spying capability. #3. A mechanism to install and run a different reader app without changing enough of the system software to prevent RIS from working. App would need to use a distinct directory to store titles to disable library reporting. (Theoretically I could install with adb, but I wouldn't want to have to run the app with adb every time) Are any of these three options practical?