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kalwisti · 04-19-2016, 10:55 PM

Hi, MichaelH,

It is possible to skip the "required" step of setting up a Barnes & Noble account before a Nook Simple Touch will function. Using the method described below will bypass the B&N registration; it is quick, easy and no hacking is required.

I have an older Nook ST (purchased in 2011) which I was using infrequently, so I decided to get it ready as a giveaway for one of our neighbors. Since I wasn't sure whether he had a credit card, I thought it would be easiest to try Terence's method and avoid B&N registration. Everything worked perfectly, and afterwards I used Calibre to load some sci-fi books on the Nook.

I'm not sure if you would want to try this, but I'll mention it, so that you're aware it's an option:

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2013/05/gui...ount-pictures/
Eden, Terence. "Guide to Using the Nook STR / Glow Without a B&N Account (Pictures!)." 12 May 2013.

IMHO, you wouldn't lose out on anything by being unable to purchase eBooks from B&N. I stopped buying from B&N a while back, when they changed the DRM scheme on their books, but I still enjoy reading on my Nook Glowlight.

HTH and Good luck with your decision.

04-19-2016, 10:55 PM	#2
kalwisti Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 262454 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Texas Device: Nook Glowlight	Hi, MichaelH, It is possible to skip the "required" step of setting up a Barnes & Noble account before a Nook Simple Touch will function. Using the method described below will bypass the B&N registration; it is quick, easy and no hacking is required. I have an older Nook ST (purchased in 2011) which I was using infrequently, so I decided to get it ready as a giveaway for one of our neighbors. Since I wasn't sure whether he had a credit card, I thought it would be easiest to try Terence's method and avoid B&N registration. Everything worked perfectly, and afterwards I used Calibre to load some sci-fi books on the Nook. I'm not sure if you would want to try this, but I'll mention it, so that you're aware it's an option: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2013/05/gui...ount-pictures/ Eden, Terence. "Guide to Using the Nook STR / Glow Without a B&N Account (Pictures!)." 12 May 2013. IMHO, you wouldn't lose out on anything by being unable to purchase eBooks from B&N. I stopped buying from B&N a while back, when they changed the DRM scheme on their books, but I still enjoy reading on my Nook Glowlight. HTH and Good luck with your decision.