Touch Hacking or Rooting the new nook simple touch reader

[Dopedangel]

As far as I know market is not working with touch nooter 1.1 so far


If you want to install non market apps after root the first thing you should do is open nookcolor tools from the apps see if allow non market apps is ticked or not even if it is enabled I would recommend disabling it and then enabling it. Then copy any app you want to the nook from your computer use root explorer to install it. I would recommend installing and using dropbox as it allows to transfer files easily between nook and your computer without wires.
If you don't have a dropbox account use my referral link at it will extra 250Mb free to both of us http://db.tt/aaaPuoc

[language gamer]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

As far as I know market is not working with touch nooter 1.1 so far


If you want to install non market apps after root the first thing you should do is open nookcolor tools from the apps see if allow non market apps is ticked or not even if it is enabled I would recommend disabling it and then enabling it. Then copy any app you want to the nook from your computer use root explorer to install it. I would recommend installing and using dropbox as it allows to transfer files easily between nook and your computer without wires.
If you don't have a dropbox account use my referral link at it will extra 250Mb free to both of us http://db.tt/aaaPuoc

I guess I jumped the gun there.
Where I'm stuck is installing these apps. I can't find root explorer anywhere on the device, and I can't figure out how to install an apk with the tools available in touchnooter 1.11

[Dopedangel]

You are correct I had already rooted and installed root explorer before I upgraded to the latest version so already had root explorer when I use touch nooter 1.1.
You will need to use adb wireless to install root explorer or another file explorer.

You have to do step 11 from this page
http://reviewhorizon.com/2011/06/how...uncher-review/

[language gamer]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

You are correct I had already rooted and installed root explorer before I upgraded to the latest version so already had root explorer when I use touch nooter 1.1.
You will need to use adb wireless to install root explorer or another file explorer.

You have to do step 11 from this page
http://reviewhorizon.com/2011/06/how...uncher-review/

Thanks! That took care of my problem completely.

On reasons to root:
The Nook reader looks and works great, but has a very limited feature set. If you really want control over your reading experience, want to fill in the Nook's major omissions (landscape mode, exporting notes), or want to do more than read books, rooting is worth it (even though it can be difficult if you don't know what you are doing; thanks again Dopedangel!)

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by language gamer

Thanks! That took care of my problem completely.

On reasons to root:
The Nook reader looks and works great, but has a very limited feature set. If you really want control over your reading experience, want to fill in the Nook's major omissions (landscape mode, exporting notes), or want to do more than read books, rooting is worth it (even though it can be difficult if you don't know what you are doing; thanks again Dopedangel!)

If you want to install market and other google apps try this thread. If you can use adb wireless it should be easy for you

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346748

[NicholasV]

I have a question about the Nook Touch. Is rooting win-win-win or is more like win-lose? Do you lose anything by rooting besides the warranty?

Also I see some posts on other sites mentioning that with newer software updates B&N has closed off the previous exploits that allowed rooting.

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by NicholasV

I have a question about the Nook Touch. Is rooting win-win-win or is more like win-lose? Do you lose anything by rooting besides the warranty?

Also I see some posts on other sites mentioning that with newer software updates B&N has closed off the previous exploits that allowed rooting.

Its win win you don't loose nook original functionality. But are able to do more the latest firmware has been rooted and its very easy to root with the touchnooter available on xda nook touch forums.

[garion]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

Its win win you don't loose nook original functionality. But are able to do more the latest firmware has been rooted and its very easy to root with the touchnooter available on xda nook touch forums.

that was my concern. I just got the Nook Touch and did the update to 1.1. But was wondering if the 1.1 affects how one roots it or if it could be rooted at all. My thinking that the rooting is only for the version 1.0.

[language gamer]

Originally Posted by garion

that was my concern. I just got the Nook Touch and did the update to 1.1. But was wondering if the 1.1 affects how one roots it or if it could be rooted at all. My thinking that the rooting is only for the version 1.0.

When I used touchnooter to root 1.1, I had problems because gapps was not included. Thanks to Dopedangel, I was able to get it working, so I can definitely say it's possible to root with 1.1.

Right now it looks like there is a new touchnooter with gapps support. I haven't tried it, but you can find it here

There's always some level of difficulty and risk in rooting a device, but once it's operational, it's definitely a win-win.

[garion]

Originally Posted by language gamer

When I used touchnooter to root 1.1, I had problems because gapps was not included. Thanks to Dopedangel, I was able to get it working, so I can definitely say it's possible to root with 1.1.

Right now it looks like there is a new touchnooter with gapps support. I haven't tried it, but you can find it here

There's always some level of difficulty and risk in rooting a device, but once it's operational, it's definitely a win-win.

Thanks!!! I'll work up the nerve and try to root it and report back.

Those warnings in the instructions at xda, where you can wipe your own hard-drive, that's the one that throws me. I feel like I really need to bone up on the line command prompts for Mac before I root it. I'm just a nervous nelly. LOL.