To Root or not to Root?

[nabour]

Originally Posted by SCION

You can disable auto updates. My updates have been disabled since 12/17. I'm still on version 1.0.0.

I think I disabled my auto updates -- used script in the nookdevs page and did it using adb. Would you please verify the correct way to disable those updates - want to make sure I did it right. (I love the color root, but don't think I want to go through the whole experience of setting everything up again!)

[SCION]

Originally Posted by nabour

I think I disabled my auto updates -- used script in the nookdevs page and did it using adb. Would you please verify the correct way to disable those updates - want to make sure I did it right. (I love the color root, but don't think I want to go through the whole experience of setting everything up again!)

You want to rename the otacerts.zip file which is located in /etc/security. You can use Root Explorer or ADB.

adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system

adb shell mv /etc/security/otacerts.zip /etc/security/otacerts.zip_DISABLED_OTA_UPDATES

adb reboot

[Driaz]

Originally Posted by BarryR

I had mine for a few weeks before I rooted and I love it. Although I had a few glitches when rooting. Autonooter makes it quite easy. I also had a weird occurrence a week ago where it suddenly unrooted itselft and I had to do a factory reset and reroot.

I was happy with the color nook before rooting but absolutely love it now.
Amongst the improvements:

1) Set up my home page with shortcuts to side-loaded content on it
2) Use the free New York Times app
3) Check my email
4) Read Kindle files.
5) Use a dimmer app to get the screen much dimmer than the stock lowest setting (I read in the dark often and was not happy with the dimmest level previously).
6) My son can play Angry Birds
7) Use weather apps.
8) Use the Netflix app
9) Use Moviefon or similar
10) Access my ewallet passwords

In short, if you're a little bit technically adept and find the idea of a rooted nook appealing, I'd suggest doing it. You can always revert to stock (I think it's close to impossible to brick a nook). Technically, it may void the warranty, but in reality I'm not sure if this would actually be the case.

If you're technically totally naive and don't want to do any troubleshooting ever, want the highest reliability and lowest effort, you may want to stick with the unrooted nook (particularly if the above benefits are not appealing).

One final thought, an update soon is supposed to allow limited access to android apps. This may bring the unrooted nook up a notch though I'm pretty sure free New York Times and the ability to read Kindle won't be part of the deal.

Hey Barry,

When you say use the netflix app, are you talking about actually watching netflix movies?

[BarryR]

Originally Posted by Driaz

Hey Barry,

When you say use the netflix app, are you talking about actually watching netflix movies?

No, just managing my cue.

[AzB]

Originally Posted by Driaz

Hey Barry,

When you say use the netflix app, are you talking about actually watching netflix movies?

Soon...

Hopfully.

Az