06-15-2011, 10:53 AM | #61 | |
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06-18-2011, 08:08 PM | #63 |
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Okay, first off thanks to the community for keeping this thread alive. I am very pleased with the progress thus far. I'm also happy to announce that I too have entered the fray. I used the nookdev instructions to gain access via adb. Then, I used slm's walkthrough for gaining superuser, installing launcher, soft keys, etc. I took emt's suggestion for the Zeam 2.88 launcher and I'm pretty happy with that too.
I've got the Amazon appstore, Root Explorer, and Dolphin Browser HD apps running via adb install. I then used the Amazon appstore to successfully install Docs to Go and the Kindle app. I also tried to install tweetdeck and the official twitter app via Amazon and neither of those apps would install successfully. I was able to install Google Reader and Google Books apks via adb. Those apps install successfully. But when you launch them for the first time, they are looking for account sync information and I can't seem to get past the prompts. I saw the Books app running in one of the videos. So, there must be a way. Via adb, I also tried to install 2 different versions of the Gmail apk. One of the apks looked kind of janky. But the other, Gmail.v.2.2.1.apk, was from a reputable source. The adb shell returns the following error message. Anybody know what this means? Code:
scott@gun-2:~$ adb install /home/scott/nook-touch/apk/Gmail.v.2.2.1.apk 517 KB/s (1166400 bytes in 2.202s) pkg: /data/local/tmp/Gmail.v.2.2.1.apk Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK] |
06-18-2011, 09:52 PM | #64 |
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I'm pretty sure it means you are trying to install the version of the apps for Android 2.2 (Froyo) into a system running Android 2.1 (Eclair).
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06-19-2011, 09:33 PM | #65 |
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So, I found the 2.1 version of the Gmail apk and I installed that via adb. Gmail then shows up but when you try to launch it, nothing happens. From my perspective, Gmail is a secondary concern.
I want to get Google Reader and Google Books running. I have installed these apps and they both startup with a prompt for account information. In Reader, at the top of the screen it says 'Google Reader Accounts', in the middle of the screen, it says 'No accounts', and at the bottom there is a button that says 'add account'. When I click that button, a pop-up dialog comes up that says 'sign-in failed'. The books screen is similar but there is no button and no way to move forward. I believe these apps are dependent on other apks that handle google accounts and sync data. Any insight would be appreciated. |
06-20-2011, 12:48 AM | #66 |
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That's correct, if you look at the instructions for the Nook Color, one of the steps is to install GApps, that's a bunch of libraries plus the APKs for Gmail, Maps and such. The nook touch most likely does not have the libraries (like the NC), so installing the APKs alone won't work.
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06-20-2011, 10:57 AM | #67 |
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I'm not sure about Google Books, but K-9 Mail handles Gmail excellently and NewsRob is ,in my opinion, better than the default Google RSS Reader.
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06-20-2011, 12:58 PM | #68 |
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I used the Amazon Appstore to install the Dolphin mini browser. I like it way better than the Dolphin HD. It crashes way less often. I also like the speed dial home page. I wouldn't use it for mobile banking or anything mission critical but I'm fairly pleased with the performance on these mobile websites:
-Google Reader -Gmail Taken with these 3 and the Kindle app, I am declaring personal victory. I'll be content, until such a time as a full mod is available. Last edited by scottgun; 06-20-2011 at 02:35 PM. Reason: typos |
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06-20-2011, 11:45 PM | #70 |
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I hope BN is successful for many years to come, but I would love to have access to my kindle titles. How well does the kindle app work on your rooted touch?
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06-21-2011, 04:24 PM | #71 |
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In my opinion Opera Mini is the benefit. The included hidden browser aborts too often. (I don't like the softkeys / ADW launcher interface I've installed for getting to Opera, but it works.) The ultimate e-reader with a good internet browser. Pretty cool.
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06-23-2011, 11:00 AM | #73 | |
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The reviews I have read of the STR said that if you sideload books onto the internal memory, they show up together with your B&N content. If you put in a memory card and then side-load on that, it shows up as "documents" and is not mixed with B&N content. On my wife's nook, I moved ALL her content onto the SD card because of the page turn button crack issue. After 3 swap outs, it was just easier to simply move the card onto the new nook and off she went. This is the one thing I find better about the Kindle and Sony eReader. One list of everything. The device doesn't care where the book came from. |
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