Color Nook Color: Suggested Apps For Your Rooted NOOKcolor - Page 22

SCION · 12-16-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KryptoNyte

I guess this wouldn't work on the Nook, unless bluetooth connectivity gives us a microphone option, but wouldn't it be slick if someone wrote an app that could listen for, and scroll your sheet music as you play an instrument?

Indeed.

slayda · 12-16-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

Thank you so much for the kind words! I think you're doing awesome at helping with the rooted NC's. I am learning a lot from you (and everyone else too) just by following this thread, even if I haven't decided to root yet.

I agree. I've collected a whole folder of apps, instructions, etc. for when I root. But since it'll be Christmas before I see my NC again, I may wait until the 2.2 update in January. However with my luck it'll be delayed several months.

Thanks everyone for your tips & sharing your experiences & your problems.

s52m3 · 12-16-2010, 09:49 PM

Can someone clear up a few things for me. So those that have rooted, why can't you just put the latest Android OS on it? Or can you? Because those that are not rooting are waiting for the 2.2 update. I would have thought a rooted system could be updated to whatever version is the latest without having to wait for B&N to push it out.

gabryael · 12-16-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KryptoNyte

Anyone tried any of the apps yet that allows you to move files between the Nook and your PC through wi-fi so you don't have to plug this puppy in all the time? I've been eyeballing a couple, just not sure which one works best.

KryptoNyte,
I downloaded Wifi File Explorer and have used it with no issues:
http://dooblou.blogspot.com/p/wifi-file-explorer.html
Hope this helps.

KryptoNyte · 12-16-2010, 10:46 PM

Gabryael, are you able to move files from the PC to the NC, or can you only pull files from the NC to the PC?

KryptoNyte · 12-16-2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s52m3

Can someone clear up a few things for me. So those that have rooted, why can't you just put the latest Android OS on it? Or can you? Because those that are not rooting are waiting for the 2.2 update. I would have thought a rooted system could be updated to whatever version is the latest without having to wait for B&N to push it out.

Don't quote me on this, but a few folks have already done this. I think there might be a couple issues with this:

- Android 2.2 ability to recognize the hardware in the NC properly
- Licensing issues

I'm just waiting to see how this pans out when B&N releases their own 2.2 update. The more I read about the about, the more leary I am of when and what's coming.

KryptoNyte · 12-16-2010, 11:34 PM

Okay, grabbed the Pro version of Wifi File Explorer, cost a little over a dollar. Definitely better than having to plug in the cord!

SCION · 12-16-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KryptoNyte

Okay, grabbed the Pro version of Wifi File Explorer, cost a little over a dollar. Definitely better than having to plug in the cord!

I'll give it a shot.

KryptoNyte · 12-16-2010, 11:47 PM

Just uploaded an encoded movie file to the NC using the WiFi File Explorer. Exactly 1 gigabyte in about 8 mins - that's faster than I had anticipated.

A couple tips:

After firing the software up, it mentions that you should use the "home" button to continue working with it running in the background, as the "back" button actually turns the connection off.

If you want to move multiple files, you need to zip on the sending end, and then unzip on the receiving end (and then delete the zip files on both ends), a bit clunky, but after you figure it out, it works fairly well.

SCION · 12-16-2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KryptoNyte

Just uploaded an encoded movie file to the NC using the WiFi File Explorer. Exactly 1 gigabyte in about 8 mins - that's faster than I had anticipated.

A couple tips:

After firing the software up, it mentions that you should use the "home" button to continue working with it running in the background, as the "back" button actually turns the connection off.

If you want to move multiple files, you need to zip on the sending end, and then unzip on the receiving end (and then delete the zip files on both ends), a bit clunky, but after you figure it out, it works fairly well.

Wow, sounds fab!

KryptoNyte · 12-16-2010, 11:57 PM

It's working very well. Thanks for the heads up, Gabryael!

gabryael · 12-17-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KryptoNyte

It's working very well. Thanks for the heads up, Gabryael!

You can also password protect the connection and have the option to change the port for the transfer. Glad it came in handy!

SCION · 12-18-2010, 08:15 PM

If you've been unsuccessful installing Google Earth from the Market try this .apk in my public DropBox.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5210431/google_earth.apk

Install it using your file explorer. Then immediately reboot. Otherwise you'll get the message about not enough storage space.

SCION · 12-19-2010, 06:53 PM

Anyone successful in getting Google Talk to work? I thought it would be working as part of the Android Market enabling process.

jasoraso · 12-20-2010, 01:27 PM

After reading about WiFi File Explorer - I would mention one of the most used apps on my Android devices (NC and Droid Incredible): The Dropbox app

set up a dropbox account (free at dropbox.com) and then install the app on your NookColor and your desktop computer.

Drop files into your dropbox folder on your computer (apps, ebooks, mp3's, videos); and they automatically get synced your dropbox account on the dropbox server. When you run dropbox on your NC, all of your files are available (to download). I actually set my calibre library up inside my dropbox folder on my desktop, so now my calibre library is available on my NC.

The android app also allows you to share files from your dropbox (email a link for someone to download directly from the dropbox); upload to the dropbox from the app; stream m3ps or videos etc.

As you can probably tell from my glowing review of dropbox, I really like it!

Note: shameless plug: if you aren't a user of dropbox - if you use this link to sign up, I get a little extra free space (hope that's ok to post here):
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NT...A5?src=global0

12-18-2010, 08:15 PM	#328
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Google Earth If you've been unsuccessful installing Google Earth from the Market try this .apk in my public DropBox. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5210431/google_earth.apk Install it using your file explorer. Then immediately reboot. Otherwise you'll get the message about not enough storage space.

12-19-2010, 06:53 PM	#329
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Google Talk Anyone successful in getting Google Talk to work? I thought it would be working as part of the Android Market enabling process.

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12-16-2010, 09:49 PM	#318
s52m3 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Can someone clear up a few things for me. So those that have rooted, why can't you just put the latest Android OS on it? Or can you? Because those that are not rooting are waiting for the 2.2 update. I would have thought a rooted system could be updated to whatever version is the latest without having to wait for B&N to push it out.

12-16-2010, 10:46 PM	#320
KryptoNyte Shepherd Posts: 313 Karma: 663 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color, LG Optimus V	Gabryael, are you able to move files from the PC to the NC, or can you only pull files from the NC to the PC?

12-16-2010, 11:34 PM	#322
KryptoNyte Shepherd Posts: 313 Karma: 663 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color, LG Optimus V	Okay, grabbed the Pro version of Wifi File Explorer, cost a little over a dollar. Definitely better than having to plug in the cord!

12-16-2010, 11:47 PM	#324
KryptoNyte Shepherd Posts: 313 Karma: 663 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color, LG Optimus V	Just uploaded an encoded movie file to the NC using the WiFi File Explorer. Exactly 1 gigabyte in about 8 mins - that's faster than I had anticipated. A couple tips: After firing the software up, it mentions that you should use the "home" button to continue working with it running in the background, as the "back" button actually turns the connection off. If you want to move multiple files, you need to zip on the sending end, and then unzip on the receiving end (and then delete the zip files on both ends), a bit clunky, but after you figure it out, it works fairly well.

12-16-2010, 11:57 PM	#326
KryptoNyte Shepherd Posts: 313 Karma: 663 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color, LG Optimus V	It's working very well. Thanks for the heads up, Gabryael!

12-20-2010, 01:27 PM	#330
jasoraso Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1212418 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Nook Touch, Nook Color (rooted) and Samsung Galaxy Nexus	After reading about WiFi File Explorer - I would mention one of the most used apps on my Android devices (NC and Droid Incredible): The Dropbox app set up a dropbox account (free at dropbox.com) and then install the app on your NookColor and your desktop computer. Drop files into your dropbox folder on your computer (apps, ebooks, mp3's, videos); and they automatically get synced your dropbox account on the dropbox server. When you run dropbox on your NC, all of your files are available (to download). I actually set my calibre library up inside my dropbox folder on my desktop, so now my calibre library is available on my NC. The android app also allows you to share files from your dropbox (email a link for someone to download directly from the dropbox); upload to the dropbox from the app; stream m3ps or videos etc. As you can probably tell from my glowing review of dropbox, I really like it! Note: shameless plug: if you aren't a user of dropbox - if you use this link to sign up, I get a little extra free space (hope that's ok to post here): https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NT...A5?src=global0