Color Nook Color: Suggested Apps For Your Rooted NOOKcolor - Page 25

slayda · 12-26-2010, 12:53 PM

Now if I just new what I was doing with ADW launcher, but it's coming.

Driaz · 12-26-2010, 03:42 PM

Sorry if already mentioned. I haven't been following the thread as closely, but I just rooted the NC a couple days ago and need to re-read the thread.

I got both SiriusXM and Rhapsody to work on my NC. Both apps are free, but require subscriptions to each service. That's about all I've done so far other than angry birds and tried out a couple solitaire games.

I need to figure out what launchers do and are recommended and a file manager...consensus on that is astro? This is my first android device so sorry if I sound or ask rather dumb questions about android terminology/interface stuff.

Wanted to add a thanks for the kind folks on here for sharing pointers/help with rooting and apps and what not. The autonooter was slick and worked easy enough. Now I just have to get familiar with everything I can do now.

SCION · 12-26-2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driaz

Sorry if already mentioned. I haven't been following the thread as closely, but I just rooted the NC a couple days ago and need to re-read the thread.

I got both SiriusXM and Rhapsody to work on my NC. Both apps are free, but require subscriptions to each service. That's about all I've done so far other than angry birds and tried out a couple solitaire games.

I need to figure out what launchers do and are recommended and a file manager...consensus on that is astro? This is my first android device so sorry if I sound or ask rather dumb questions about android terminology/interface stuff.

Wanted to add a thanks for the kind folks on here for sharing pointers/help with rooting and apps and what not. The autonooter was slick and worked easy enough. Now I just have to get familiar with everything I can do now.

Launchers are stock home screen replacements. You don't need one if you just want the default B&N home screen and only want to access your apps through the "Extras" screen. AWD Launcher and Zeam are widely suggested because Launcher Pro has a set of dock icons that are not replaceable. You're stuck with a phone icon in the dock.

Many people use Astro as a file manager. (download that). I would suggest downloading Root Explorer and ES File Explorer as well. They'll come in handy.

aruangra · 12-26-2010, 08:49 PM

I followed the instruction here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882352

I could get a clean LauncherPro with only a home button. LauncherPro is faster then ADW.

SCION · 12-26-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aruangra

I followed the instruction here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882352

I could get a clean LauncherPro with only a home button. LauncherPro is faster then ADW.

Fab! Thanks for sharing. Great for those who prefer Launcher Pro. Those irrelevant dock icons were annoying.

aruangra · 12-26-2010, 09:04 PM

Please try "Screen Filter" from Market. It is even better than AdjBrightness because it can override the value set in some programs (for example Kindle).

If I set AdjBrightness to take control over apps, the screen doesn't turn off in a sleep mode.

SCION · 12-26-2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aruangra

Please try "Screen Filter" from Market. It is even better than AdjBrightness because it can override the value set in some programs (for example Kindle).

If I set AdjBrightness to take control over apps, the screen doesn't turn off in a sleep mode.

Will try it now. You're right about the screen issue with AdjBrightness when you lock the brightness (other apps can't change it). That is definitely a feature I would like to use.

Thanks again.

Edit: Had a chance to play with it while reading a book. Very nice experience! Definitely a filter not just a lowering of brightness. Very easy on the eyes.

gtriever · 12-27-2010, 07:43 AM

Also working on NC:

iBird Pro

Documents to Go 3.0 (hint: you don't have to repurchase. Obtain the registration info from your Dataviz account and paste it in the 'Activate' screen)

volwrath · 12-27-2010, 11:15 AM

radiotime, squeezecommander works. Remember the Milk wont let me log in.

TheJohnNewton · 12-27-2010, 11:46 AM

So Google Books works now but I can't get the menu to come up (tried using soft keys) so I can't get to the table of contents or display changes. Anyone get this to work?

SCION · 12-27-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJohnNewton

So Google Books works now but I can't get the menu to come up (tried using soft keys) so I can't get to the table of contents or display changes. Anyone get this to work?

Google Books should work. When you say Google Books "works now" what was it doing before, and what did you do to get it to "work"?

Avenarius · 12-27-2010, 02:27 PM

This may be a dumb question - especially for a first post - but how exactly do you get files to open with a specific app? I haven't downloaded a launcher yet, so I select files using Astro File Manager, which asks which app to use. Surely there must be some way of linking a specific file type with a particular app - e.g., selecting a pdf file always opens Adobe Reader.

I bought a NC specifically in order to read pdfs, but as yet, I haven't found a satisfactory viewer.

The Quickoffice app is terrible, as it can't read most of my pdf files, and doesn't allow page turns with a tap.

This led me to root the device and download some Market apps. After installing Astro File Manager, I found I could use the built-in B&N reader to view pdfs, but that reader also has trouble displaying files properly.

Adobe Reader, on the other hand, displays every file perfectly, but it doesn't have a go-to-page function, and I can't figure out how to load pdfs into its pdf list.

EzPDF Reader won't load at all, as it keeps trying to access the SD Card, which I've removed from the Nook.

One would think B&N would've put a better pdf viewer in a device marketed as a dedicated reader. It would appear they're being serious in their attempt to limit the NC to items purchased from B&N. My opinion is that the NC won't be a success unless they drop the Quickoffice Lite viewer and include Adobe Reader or some other usable reading app.

RoboRay · 12-27-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenarius

This may be a dumb question - especially for a first post - but how exactly do you get files to open with a specific app? I haven't downloaded a launcher yet, so I select files using Astro File Manager, which asks which app to use. Surely there must be some way of linking a specific file type with a particular app - e.g., selecting a pdf file always opens Adobe Reader.

It works the same way with whatever launcher you decide to use... Selecting the file in your file manager, or however else, should pop up a list of programs that are able to open the file. If you want to make the association permanent so that it doesn't ask you any more, you click the check-box below the list to do that.

TheJohnNewton · 12-27-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

Google Books should work. When you say Google Books "works now" what was it doing before, and what did you do to get it to "work"?

It didn't work when it first came out as apparently you had to have all the Google bits in place. Now that the rooting folks have Google and the Android market working (and I installed them) Google Books also works. I installed it right from the Android Market. I just can't figure out how to bring up the menu while reading a book.

TheJohnNewton · 12-27-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenarius

EzPDF Reader won't load at all, as it keeps trying to access the SD Card, which I've removed from the Nook.

EzPDF Reader is pretty good. It seems a lot of apps want an SD card to be available so I'd say put an SD card in

12-26-2010, 12:53 PM	#361
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Now if I just new what I was doing with ADW launcher, but it's coming. Last edited by slayda; 12-26-2010 at 02:56 PM.

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12-26-2010, 03:42 PM	#362
Driaz Next Big Nothing Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Device: nook, nook color(rooted)	Sorry if already mentioned. I haven't been following the thread as closely, but I just rooted the NC a couple days ago and need to re-read the thread. I got both SiriusXM and Rhapsody to work on my NC. Both apps are free, but require subscriptions to each service. That's about all I've done so far other than angry birds and tried out a couple solitaire games. I need to figure out what launchers do and are recommended and a file manager...consensus on that is astro? This is my first android device so sorry if I sound or ask rather dumb questions about android terminology/interface stuff. Wanted to add a thanks for the kind folks on here for sharing pointers/help with rooting and apps and what not. The autonooter was slick and worked easy enough. Now I just have to get familiar with everything I can do now.

12-26-2010, 08:49 PM	#364
aruangra Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 888 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Nook Touch, iPad1, iPad2, iPod Touch 4G, Pixel Qi	I followed the instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882352 I could get a clean LauncherPro with only a home button. LauncherPro is faster then ADW.

12-26-2010, 09:04 PM	#366
aruangra Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 888 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Nook Touch, iPad1, iPad2, iPod Touch 4G, Pixel Qi	Please try "Screen Filter" from Market. It is even better than AdjBrightness because it can override the value set in some programs (for example Kindle). If I set AdjBrightness to take control over apps, the screen doesn't turn off in a sleep mode.

12-27-2010, 07:43 AM	#368
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12-27-2010, 11:15 AM	#369
volwrath Guru Posts: 713 Karma: 1001739 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Device: SGS3/PW2/Nexus72	radiotime, squeezecommander works. Remember the Milk wont let me log in.

12-27-2010, 11:46 AM	#370
TheJohnNewton Addict Posts: 256 Karma: 144599 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Boox Nova 2	So Google Books works now but I can't get the menu to come up (tried using soft keys) so I can't get to the table of contents or display changes. Anyone get this to work?

12-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#372
Avenarius Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color	This may be a dumb question - especially for a first post - but how exactly do you get files to open with a specific app? I haven't downloaded a launcher yet, so I select files using Astro File Manager, which asks which app to use. Surely there must be some way of linking a specific file type with a particular app - e.g., selecting a pdf file always opens Adobe Reader. I bought a NC specifically in order to read pdfs, but as yet, I haven't found a satisfactory viewer. The Quickoffice app is terrible, as it can't read most of my pdf files, and doesn't allow page turns with a tap. This led me to root the device and download some Market apps. After installing Astro File Manager, I found I could use the built-in B&N reader to view pdfs, but that reader also has trouble displaying files properly. Adobe Reader, on the other hand, displays every file perfectly, but it doesn't have a go-to-page function, and I can't figure out how to load pdfs into its pdf list. EzPDF Reader won't load at all, as it keeps trying to access the SD Card, which I've removed from the Nook. One would think B&N would've put a better pdf viewer in a device marketed as a dedicated reader. It would appear they're being serious in their attempt to limit the NC to items purchased from B&N. My opinion is that the NC won't be a success unless they drop the Quickoffice Lite viewer and include Adobe Reader or some other usable reading app.