Preparing to Root question

roger_15 · 01-09-2011, 01:08 PM

I seem to have all I need to root my NC except I'm not sure about my microSD
card. In the instructions, it suggest a class 6 SD card. It states that anything
less may not work.

What are your experiences in this matter?

My card is a Sandisk 8gb HC unit. It has a semi-circle with a 2 inside so I
assume it is a class 2. I didn't even see any at the BB site quoting anything
higher than a 4.

I will not go out and spend a lot of money for a class 6 card if it proves to be
necessary.

Thanks.

dthmj · 01-09-2011, 02:10 PM

I am getting ready to root my NC as well. And I too only had a Class 2 card - but I didn't want to risk any frustration.

I went to 4 stores yesterday - found one Class 6 card at Office Max - it was $44, but included a reader (and was 8GB).

But I found what I think is a Class 6 4GB at Staples.com for $18 (no reader though)
http://www.staples.com/Staples-Relay...P1987:CL163931

The description doesn't include what class it is - but image clearly shows a circle with a 6 on the actual card.

Also, I think Amazon has some Class 6 cards that are in the $20 range.

The Joker · 01-09-2011, 02:57 PM

I have no idea what class card I used....it's very old, I used the 1GB card from my phone....It doesn't say what class it is....unless you can tell by these numbers (these are imprinted on the card)

1GB
MicroSD
0809CA9719A
SD-C01G Taiwain

Since rooting, I bought a 8GB card, from Walmart.....I don't even see where it states what class that card is.....on the card or the packaging.....I haven't had to re-root with it.....

afv011 · 01-09-2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

I have no idea what class card I used....it's very old, I used the 1GB card from my phone....It doesn't say what class it is....unless you can tell by these numbers (these are imprinted on the card)

1GB
MicroSD
0809CA9719A
SD-C01G Taiwain

Since rooting, I bought a 8GB card, from Walmart.....I don't even see where it states what class that card is.....on the card or the packaging.....I haven't had to re-root with it.....

If it doesn't specify the class, it is most likely class 2. I rooted mine with a class 4. Personally, I do not see how the class could affect the rooting, at worst it would take longer to finish the process.

The Joker · 01-09-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afv011

If it doesn't specify the class, it is most likely class 2. I rooted mine with a class 4. Personally, I do not see how the class could affect the rooting, at worst it would take longer to finish the process.

I didn't seem to have any major issues when rooting.....if it took longer than usual, I wouldn't know.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger_15

In the instructions, it suggest a class 6 SD card. It states that anything less may not work.
Thanks.

I guess I missed that suggestion, I'd have probably went out searching for a class 6 card before rooting, had I noticed it.....(same as your doing)

roger_15 · 01-09-2011, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I was hoping to hear from people that had used something less than class 6.
I'll assume I have.

After pulling out half my hair and carving pretty pictures on my forearm, I have
given up my local phone search. No one out there understands what "class 6"
even means. They are nice enough people so I won't rag on them, but I do wish
the stores that sell these products would give their sales people a little training
about what they're selling; albeit most shoppers don't know or care how fast the
cards read or write.

roger_15 · 01-09-2011, 03:52 PM

Oops, I didn't notice the new sub forum. Sorry.

ShadowDragon · 01-09-2011, 08:43 PM

I used and older 256MB micro sd card and it rooted fine. Of course now I want a bigger card, but for the purposes of rooting, I don't think class number is a big deal.

SCION · 01-09-2011, 08:45 PM

I used a class 2.

Noah98 · 01-09-2011, 09:02 PM

I used a class 2, and had no problems.

roger_15 · 01-09-2011, 10:19 PM

Thanks all, and welcome back SCION.

The card worked fine but earlier I was unable to download the auto-rooter file.
I guess it was bogged down; maybe a lot of new Nooks exploring new possibilities.

So I decided to use the "bare bones" file. That didn't seem to do anything
except make my screen flicker. Not bad but I noticed it. Then I just did a hard
reset and took it back to basics. Later I was able to get the auto and that worked flawlessly. The first thing I did was get Angry Birds. Foolish I guess
but it did prove to me all was working.

At least I can say for a fact, that my class 2 card worked fine.

leday · 01-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthmj

But I found what I think is a Class 6 4GB at Staples.com for $18 (no reader though)
http://www.staples.com/Staples-Relay...P1987:CL163931

The description doesn't include what class it is - but image clearly shows a circle with a 6 on the actual card.

If you Zoom View the picture, it does say the word "Class" right before the 6-in-a-circle.......

01-09-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
roger_15 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook 3G/NookColor	Preparing to Root question I seem to have all I need to root my NC except I'm not sure about my microSD card. In the instructions, it suggest a class 6 SD card. It states that anything less may not work. What are your experiences in this matter? My card is a Sandisk 8gb HC unit. It has a semi-circle with a 2 inside so I assume it is a class 2. I didn't even see any at the BB site quoting anything higher than a 4. I will not go out and spend a lot of money for a class 6 card if it proves to be necessary. Thanks.

01-09-2011, 10:19 PM	#11
roger_15 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook 3G/NookColor	I was successful Thanks all, and welcome back SCION. The card worked fine but earlier I was unable to download the auto-rooter file. I guess it was bogged down; maybe a lot of new Nooks exploring new possibilities. So I decided to use the "bare bones" file. That didn't seem to do anything except make my screen flicker. Not bad but I noticed it. Then I just did a hard reset and took it back to basics. Later I was able to get the auto and that worked flawlessly. The first thing I did was get Angry Birds. Foolish I guess but it did prove to me all was working. At least I can say for a fact, that my class 2 card worked fine.

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01-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#2
dthmj Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Nook Color	I am getting ready to root my NC as well. And I too only had a Class 2 card - but I didn't want to risk any frustration. I went to 4 stores yesterday - found one Class 6 card at Office Max - it was $44, but included a reader (and was 8GB). But I found what I think is a Class 6 4GB at Staples.com for $18 (no reader though) http://www.staples.com/Staples-Relay...P1987:CL163931 The description doesn't include what class it is - but image clearly shows a circle with a 6 on the actual card. Also, I think Amazon has some Class 6 cards that are in the $20 range.

01-09-2011, 02:57 PM	#3
The Joker Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 882 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: NookColor.........rooted	I have no idea what class card I used....it's very old, I used the 1GB card from my phone....It doesn't say what class it is....unless you can tell by these numbers (these are imprinted on the card) 1GB MicroSD 0809CA9719A SD-C01G Taiwain Since rooting, I bought a 8GB card, from Walmart.....I don't even see where it states what class that card is.....on the card or the packaging.....I haven't had to re-root with it.....

01-09-2011, 03:35 PM	#6
roger_15 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook 3G/NookColor	Thanks for the replies. I was hoping to hear from people that had used something less than class 6. I'll assume I have. After pulling out half my hair and carving pretty pictures on my forearm, I have given up my local phone search. No one out there understands what "class 6" even means. They are nice enough people so I won't rag on them, but I do wish the stores that sell these products would give their sales people a little training about what they're selling; albeit most shoppers don't know or care how fast the cards read or write.

01-09-2011, 03:52 PM	#7
roger_15 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook 3G/NookColor	Oops, I didn't notice the new sub forum. Sorry.

01-09-2011, 08:43 PM	#8
ShadowDragon Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 88 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Nook, Kobo Aura HD	I used and older 256MB micro sd card and it rooted fine. Of course now I want a bigger card, but for the purposes of rooting, I don't think class number is a big deal.

01-09-2011, 08:45 PM	#9
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	I used a class 2.

01-09-2011, 09:02 PM	#10
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	I used a class 2, and had no problems.