B&N removed download option on all books in "My Nook" library - Page 58

Difflugia · 03-02-2015, 10:56 AM

While we're discussing WINE and faffing about and such, has anyone managed to get NOOK for PC to run in WINE? NOOK Study runs for me, but NOOK for PC gives me an error on login. If anyone knows what configuration steps I need to take to get the login accepted, I'd appreciate some pointers.

Brownskins · 03-02-2015, 12:32 PM

HarryT · 03-02-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brownskins

I have NookStudy - where do I find info on the the new key?

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Please do not ask for information on using DRM-removal tools. It's fine to discuss DRM removal in the abstract, but providing detailed instructions is against MR's policies.

Thanks.

olderTechnology · 03-02-2015, 12:56 PM

I am so glad I finally found this thread! My B&N account was giving me fits after the middle of February. Back in the saddle now, thanks to you folks!

Fbone · 03-02-2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownskins

I have NookStudy - where do I find info on the the new key?

Post #834 has the info.

Brownskins · 03-02-2015, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Please do not ask for information on using DRM-removal tools. It's fine to discuss DRM removal in the abstract, but providing detailed instructions is against MR's policies.

Thanks.

Hi Harry. Note that the question is on the key info that is avaialable as info from NookStudy (official BN software), not on any third party unofficial DRM-removal tools. So I would say this falls under "abstract". Thanks for moderating anyway.... I did consider your thought before I placed my question. I will refer to post #834 which refers to a separate comment on a separate webpage. At least that is friend of a friend of a friend (3rd degree of separation).

Froide · 03-03-2015, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Post #834 has the info.

Froide · 03-03-2015, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownskins

Hi Harry. Note that the question is on the key info that is avaialable as info from NookStudy (official BN software), not on any third party unofficial DRM-removal tools. So I would say this falls under "abstract". Thanks for moderating anyway.... I did consider your thought before I placed my question. I will refer to post #834 which refers to a separate comment on a separate webpage. At least that is friend of a friend of a friend (3rd degree of separation).

Froide · 03-03-2015, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Post #834 has the info.

Terisa de morgan · 03-03-2015, 05:43 AM

Perhaps we could read the help for the plugins we install

Difflugia · 03-03-2015, 03:22 PM

Thanks to a tip-off from Nate, I downloaded the new NOOK app for Android.

From a few minutes of playing with it, it looks like B&N made some minor updates to the reader that came installed on the NOOK HD and released it for general Android use.

So far, the two big things for me are:

The DRM hasn't changed
NOOK-only titles (like children's books) can be downloaded with this app

You need a rooted device to retrieve the book files (stored in "/data/data/bn.ereader/files/B&N Downloads/Books"), but I was able to download books and import them into Calibre. I was also able to download books that wouldn't download to the previous app (like these free kids' books with audio), which was the only reason I ever booted my NOOK HD to its stock OS.

Also, B&N is giving a $5 credit to new Android customers that sign into the Android app for the first time before the end of March. I assume that this includes prior customers that had never downloaded NOOK for Android, but I can't check since it doesn't apply to me in any way.

Purple Lady · 03-03-2015, 05:54 PM

Before I installed the new app I downloaded a book using the existing app. I've also been converted to the new drm like a bunch of other people here. I tried to read the downloaded book in Mantano and it asked for the user and password. I was able to open a book previously downloaded in Mantano so I know it's set up. Oh well, I wouldn't buy anything from them anymore anyway.

The old app also downloads to my internal sdcard, so I guess them downloading to an area only accessible to root users is just another way they are trying to rid themselves of those pesky customers.

lkmiller · 03-03-2015, 08:51 PM

Ah, just as I suspected. I saw there was a new Nook Android app, and I figured they would move where it stores the books: from a user accessible area to a user restricted area.

Jane12 · 03-04-2015, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

... I've also been converted to the new drm like a bunch of other people here. I tried to read the downloaded book in Mantano and it asked for the user and password. I was able to open a book previously downloaded in Mantano so I know it's set up. Oh well, I wouldn't buy anything from them anymore anyway.

Yup, same here. B&N's previously social DRM just turned anti-social on me. I used to be able to read DRMed Nookbooks on Bluefire Reader (I usually switch to BookMaster or Marvin with DRM-free books). But now the username/CC passcode combo no longer works. I am so disappointed with B&N. I know many here are comfortable messing with DRM, but I'm not. I'm done buying DRMed ebooks. If a publisher insists on using it with a book I want to read, I'll borrow it from the library.

Difflugia · 03-04-2015, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane12

Yup, same here. B&N's previously social DRM just turned anti-social on me. I used to be able to read DRMed Nookbooks on Bluefire Reader (I usually switch to BookMaster or Marvin with DRM-free books). But now the username/CC passcode combo no longer works. I am so disappointed with B&N. I know many here are comfortable messing with DRM, but I'm not. I'm done buying DRMed ebooks. If a publisher insists on using it with a book I want to read, I'll borrow it from the library.

To add insult to injury, B&N doesn't indicate which titles have DRM and which don't. Even Kobo tells you that.

03-02-2015, 12:32 PM	#857
Brownskins Fascinated Reader Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: K3, K4, Iliad IRex, Voyage, Nook Classic and Sony Daily Edition	Last edited by Brownskins; 03-02-2015 at 03:19 PM.

03-03-2015, 03:22 PM	#866
Difflugia Testate Amoeba Posts: 3,049 Karma: 27300000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Many Android devices, Kindle 2, Toshiba e755 PocketPC	Thanks to a tip-off from Nate, I downloaded the new NOOK app for Android. From a few minutes of playing with it, it looks like B&N made some minor updates to the reader that came installed on the NOOK HD and released it for general Android use. So far, the two big things for me are: The DRM hasn't changed NOOK-only titles (like children's books) can be downloaded with this app You need a rooted device to retrieve the book files (stored in "/data/data/bn.ereader/files/B&N Downloads/Books"), but I was able to download books and import them into Calibre. I was also able to download books that wouldn't download to the previous app (like these free kids' books with audio), which was the only reason I ever booted my NOOK HD to its stock OS. Also, B&N is giving a $5 credit to new Android customers that sign into the Android app for the first time before the end of March. I assume that this includes prior customers that had never downloaded NOOK for Android, but I can't check since it doesn't apply to me in any way.

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03-02-2015, 10:56 AM	#856
Difflugia Testate Amoeba Posts: 3,049 Karma: 27300000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Many Android devices, Kindle 2, Toshiba e755 PocketPC	While we're discussing WINE and faffing about and such, has anyone managed to get NOOK for PC to run in WINE? NOOK Study runs for me, but NOOK for PC gives me an error on login. If anyone knows what configuration steps I need to take to get the login accepted, I'd appreciate some pointers.

03-02-2015, 12:56 PM	#859
olderTechnology Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 3926764 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I am so glad I finally found this thread! My B&N account was giving me fits after the middle of February. Back in the saddle now, thanks to you folks!

03-03-2015, 05:43 AM	#865
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,635 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Perhaps we could read the help for the plugins we install

03-03-2015, 05:54 PM	#867
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	Before I installed the new app I downloaded a book using the existing app. I've also been converted to the new drm like a bunch of other people here. I tried to read the downloaded book in Mantano and it asked for the user and password. I was able to open a book previously downloaded in Mantano so I know it's set up. Oh well, I wouldn't buy anything from them anymore anyway. The old app also downloads to my internal sdcard, so I guess them downloading to an area only accessible to root users is just another way they are trying to rid themselves of those pesky customers.

03-03-2015, 08:51 PM	#868
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,529 Karma: 23597272 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus, Kindle Oasis 2	Ah, just as I suspected. I saw there was a new Nook Android app, and I figured they would move where it stores the books: from a user accessible area to a user restricted area.

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