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Originally Posted by Pajamaman
Can you describe the steps you followed to get it to work please?
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Sure. Root is not needed. The only tricky part is getting ADB authorized.
This thread is where I got most of my information, but the guys over at XDA didn't really give a clear explanation for getting it authorized, so I'll try to simplify it and let you know what worked for me. If my steps don't work, read that thread to see the troubles they were having.
The first thing I did with my Nook GL3 is install the
firmware beta 48.3.20 from the Nook forums here. I'm sure it doesn't matter to relaunchx, but I wanted to get rid of the partition before I did anything else.
Next, set up ADB on your PC with these
instructions. There is a link on that page to download what you need.
Getting ADB authorization:
1. Go to Nook>Settings>About. You should see the serial number, app version, etc. At the top of that page, there is a nook icon. Tap that icon rapidly until the developer menu opens.
2. Tap "Android Development Settings" and check the box for "USB debugging".
This is where it gets tricky. I'm not sure how much of this is necessary, but it works and is easier than the "just keep trying it" method from XDA, lol.
3. At the Developer options screen you are on (where you checked the box), hit the back arrow at the top-left of the screen to go back. But do not exit the developer menu.
4. Launch ADB Terminal and plug the USB in to the nook. Activate file sharing mode on the nook. At the Terminal command prompt, type "./adb devices". ADB should recognize the nook, but say that it is unauthorized.
5. From windows, eject the nook to disconnect the file sharing. Once the nook's USB file sharing screen goes away, you should be able to see the developer menu again. Tap "Allow Debugging" one time! There will be no confirmation, just do it one time.
6. Unplug the USB, plug it back in, activate file sharing. Back in Terminal, type "./adb devices" again. This time it should see the device and simply say "device" where it used to say "unauthorized". Congratulations! You can now install a launcher.
If this worked, the hard part is over. If it didn't work, check out the XDA forum linked above and see if anything there helps.
7. In Terminal, type "./adb install <filelocation>", where filelocation is the complete address of the apk. If you have file explorer open, you can just type "./adb install" then drag the file in to the terminal and it will copy the location for you. (Make sure there is a space betwee "install" and the path.
8. ADB should do it's thing and you will get a "success" message in Terminal.
9. Eject the nook from the PC. Shortly after the connection is cut, a window should open on the nook allowing you to select either the nook launcher or relaunchx.