Nook HD+ App Compatibility?

Sregener · 09-04-2013, 02:25 PM

I have a few must-have apps. If someone can verify that these apps work on the Nook HD+ now that it has the Google Play store, I'd appreciate it:

- Kindle
- Zinio
- Overdrive
- ScribD
- Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop
- Saint Paul Pioneer Press

Jonah K · 09-04-2013, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sregener

I have a few must-have apps. If someone can verify that these apps work on the Nook HD+ now that it has the Google Play store, I'd appreciate it:

- Kindle
- Zinio
- Overdrive
- ScribD
- Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop
- Saint Paul Pioneer Press

All of the apps mentioned above work on the Nook HD+.

AnemicOak · 09-04-2013, 02:33 PM

I can verify Kindle & Zinio work fine on my HD+.

According to the Play Store website all of the others are compatible too, but I'm not near my HD+ to confirm personally.

Sregener · 09-04-2013, 02:42 PM

That's all I needed! Thanks guys!

Lutraa · 09-04-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sregener

That's all I needed! Thanks guys!

My understanding is that pretty much any Google Play app works on the HD+ except for those requiring GPS. There are workarounds for that, though, if you want to expend the effort.

fredlave · 09-04-2013, 09:54 PM

Weatherbug app and Nook app (go figure!) will not install on my HD+ running CM10.1 July102013.

jgaiser · 09-04-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fredlave

Weatherbug app and Nook app (go figure!) will not install on my HD+ running CM10.1 July102013.

Yep... Don't know about Weatherbug, but the Nook app can be sideloaded and works just fine.

bfollowell · 09-05-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lutraa

My understanding is that pretty much any Google Play app works on the HD+ except for those requiring GPS. There are workarounds for that, though, if you want to expend the effort.

That is definitely not the case. I've ran into several (which ones escapes me at the moment) aren't compatible. The one I can recall is the Swype keyboard app.

- Byron

Apache · 09-05-2013, 01:46 PM

Swype works on my HD+.
Apache

bfollowell · 09-05-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache

Swype works on my HD+.
Apache

Hey that's great news and I'd love to put it on mine. One question though. How and where did you purchase it? As of just a few days ago, the Play store said it's not compatible with my HD+ and won't give me the option to purchase. I'm not really sure where to go from there.

- Byron

bfollowell · 09-05-2013, 08:01 PM

OK, I just went and looked again. I could've sworn I didn't have a purchase option but I was mistaken. It does say "This app is incompatible with all of your devices.", and the only two devices I have are a Nook Tablet and a Nook HD+, but there is definitely a purchase option. If you say it works, I think I'll pick it up. It'll be 99 cents well spent.

Thanks for correcting me Apache.

- Byron

bfollowell · 09-05-2013, 08:19 PM

OK, now I need to correct yet again. I cannot purchase Swype. My devices show up as BN LLC BNTV600 and Barnes&Noble BNTV250 and it shows as incompatible with both. If I click on the purchase link it says "No eligible devices for app install." and my only option is to cancel. So, from what I can see, there is no legal way for me to acquire the app, even though I suspect it would work just fine.

So, I guess I'm back to asking, where and how were you able to purchase this for your Nook HD+?

Thanks.

- Byron

Apache · 09-05-2013, 10:01 PM

Yep, it is official, I am an idiot. I thought it was on my HD+, but it is only on my Asus Transformer and my Galaxy S4. Old age is a pitiful thing.

Apache

kevinp · 09-05-2013, 10:07 PM

I had installed Swype on my HD+ also. The Smithsonian app that worked on my Nook Tablet isn't compatible with my HD+. I also have an Audubon Insect program on my phone that won't install on my HD+.

I've since installed CM10.1 on my HD+. You're right jgaiser, I can manually install the Nook app, but it won't update itself (or even let me know an update is available).

PatNY · 09-05-2013, 11:39 PM

Kevin, which Smithsonian app are you referring to? The Smithsonian Mobile app that gives a schedule of events, exhibits, plus maps and floor plans? I have that app on my Nook HD.

And I used to have Weatherbug but I uninstalled it.

I still have the stock Nook HD firmware installed and all I did was use leapinlar's tweak over at sdx to allow the sideloading of apps. The tweak has the added benefit of making your device appear compatible with more apps in the Play store. It takes a few days for this to happen, but eventually apps that wouldn't even appear on a search before will show up for download after the fix is applied.

About the only apps I can't download now are ones requiring a camera. The xda fix doesn't address that.

--Pat

09-04-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
Sregener Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1664052 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 4NT	Nook HD+ App Compatibility? I have a few must-have apps. If someone can verify that these apps work on the Nook HD+ now that it has the Google Play store, I'd appreciate it: - Kindle - Zinio - Overdrive - ScribD - Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop - Saint Paul Pioneer Press

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09-04-2013, 02:33 PM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I can verify Kindle & Zinio work fine on my HD+. According to the Play Store website all of the others are compatible too, but I'm not near my HD+ to confirm personally.

09-04-2013, 02:42 PM	#4
Sregener Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1664052 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 4NT	That's all I needed! Thanks guys!

09-04-2013, 09:54 PM	#6
fredlave Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 510748 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	Weatherbug app and Nook app (go figure!) will not install on my HD+ running CM10.1 July102013.

09-05-2013, 01:46 PM	#9
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,306 Karma: 90981752 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	Swype works on my HD+. Apache

09-05-2013, 08:01 PM	#11
bfollowell Fanatic Posts: 541 Karma: 1152752 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Evansville, IN, USA Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook & Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5	OK, I just went and looked again. I could've sworn I didn't have a purchase option but I was mistaken. It does say "This app is incompatible with all of your devices.", and the only two devices I have are a Nook Tablet and a Nook HD+, but there is definitely a purchase option. If you say it works, I think I'll pick it up. It'll be 99 cents well spent. Thanks for correcting me Apache. - Byron

09-05-2013, 08:19 PM	#12
bfollowell Fanatic Posts: 541 Karma: 1152752 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Evansville, IN, USA Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook & Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5	OK, now I need to correct yet again. I cannot purchase Swype. My devices show up as BN LLC BNTV600 and Barnes&Noble BNTV250 and it shows as incompatible with both. If I click on the purchase link it says "No eligible devices for app install." and my only option is to cancel. So, from what I can see, there is no legal way for me to acquire the app, even though I suspect it would work just fine. So, I guess I'm back to asking, where and how were you able to purchase this for your Nook HD+? Thanks. - Byron

09-05-2013, 10:01 PM	#13
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,306 Karma: 90981752 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	Yep, it is official, I am an idiot. I thought it was on my HD+, but it is only on my Asus Transformer and my Galaxy S4. Old age is a pitiful thing. Apache

09-05-2013, 10:07 PM	#14
kevinp Fanatic Posts: 583 Karma: 3549018 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle PW (10th & 11th gen); Fire HD 10	I had installed Swype on my HD+ also. The Smithsonian app that worked on my Nook Tablet isn't compatible with my HD+. I also have an Audubon Insect program on my phone that won't install on my HD+. I've since installed CM10.1 on my HD+. You're right jgaiser, I can manually install the Nook app, but it won't update itself (or even let me know an update is available).

09-05-2013, 11:39 PM	#15
PatNY Zennist Posts: 1,022 Karma: 47809468 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPod Touch, Sony PRS-350, Nook HD+ & HD	Kevin, which Smithsonian app are you referring to? The Smithsonian Mobile app that gives a schedule of events, exhibits, plus maps and floor plans? I have that app on my Nook HD. And I used to have Weatherbug but I uninstalled it. I still have the stock Nook HD firmware installed and all I did was use leapinlar's tweak over at sdx to allow the sideloading of apps. The tweak has the added benefit of making your device appear compatible with more apps in the Play store. It takes a few days for this to happen, but eventually apps that wouldn't even appear on a search before will show up for download after the fix is applied. About the only apps I can't download now are ones requiring a camera. The xda fix doesn't address that. --Pat

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