Some unanswered post root questions.

jtpryan · 01-26-2011, 01:16 PM

If I root my NC:

1 Will the B&N interface be gone?
2 If it is, do I need to install the nook app (like on my droid) to buy books?
3 When I install apps, where do they go? My Droid has the app library, will something similar show up?
4 There is no hardware back button, how do apps deal with this?
5 Will books still sync with the store so I can pick up reading them on my phone?
6 If I don't like it and do the "8 times" startup thing, am I then back to what I had when I bought the device?

At this point I am kind of waiting for Froyo to see what that is like first, is there any place to track when that will get pushed out?

I guess I am sort of looking for a comparison between the NC rooted and my (already) rooted Droid so I can see what to expect.

Thanks,
Jim

SCION · 01-26-2011, 01:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jtpryan

If I root my NC:

1 Will the B&N interface be gone? No
2 If it is, do I need to install the nook app (like on my droid) to buy books? N/A
3 When I install apps, where do they go? My Droid has the app library, will something similar show up? They'll be in the Extras screen or if you install a launcher they'll be in the app drawer of that launcher.
4 There is no hardware back button, how do apps deal with this? There's a SoftKeys app that's installed as part of the auto process. Many remove it and replace it with Button Savior.
5 Will books still sync with the store so I can pick up reading them on my phone? Yes
6 If I don't like it and do the "8 times" startup thing, am I then back to what I had when I bought the device? There are steps to be followed to return to stock. That's one of the steps

At this point I am kind of waiting for Froyo to see what that is like first, is there any place to track when that will get pushed out? I've seen no announcements from B&N. It's speculative at this point.

I guess I am sort of looking for a comparison between the NC rooted and my (already) rooted Droid so I can see what to expect. If you have an Android phone you know what apps are available. Some have no interest in duplicating what's on their phone. Others use their rooted NC to do what they did previously on their phone, others have a list of shortcomings with the stock device and look to root in order to overcome those shortcomings.

Thanks,
Jim

jtpryan · 01-26-2011, 03:01 PM

Thank you for the quick reply. I think rooting might be the way to go. Tell me, can you put the regular gmail app on the NC? It comes with my phone, so I have never had to go look for it. I use Touchdown for corporate (exchange) mail, so I can probably install that. The only other apps that really interest me off the top of my head is the calendar and a full contacts list.

How exactly are the apps installed and can I install them to the SD card?

-Jim

SCION · 01-26-2011, 03:19 PM

The Gmail app is automatically installed when you root. It's not available in the Market. The apps are installed via Market or you can sideload them. The NC has Android 2.1 and there's no option to install apps to SD card. App data is placed on the storage card.

jtpryan · 01-26-2011, 03:53 PM

Oh, I see, so if I understand you correctly, after I root I will have a gmail icon and a market icon in my "extras" folder and can install things via the market. Nice.

I have Barnacle (makes it a hot spot) on my phone. But it uses ad-hoc, will I be able to get that to work after rooting? Right now my CN does not see the Barnacle AP when I run it. This would officially be the balls...
'
-Jim

SCION · 01-26-2011, 03:59 PM

I believe the consensus is that it works when using Infrastructure Mode. Perhaps someone will chime in.

zartemis · 01-26-2011, 04:17 PM

There is this page describing how to make the rooted NookColor connect to adhoc wifi.

jtpryan · 01-26-2011, 04:57 PM

Great. One more (hopefully last) question. Where do I turn off auto update?

SCION · 01-26-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtpryan

Great. One more (hopefully last) question. Where do I turn off auto update?

You have to be rooted to disable auto updates.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...37&postcount=7

jenniren · 01-26-2011, 05:31 PM

To those who haven't yet rooted, it sounds complicated but when you get in and start doing stuff, it all starts making sense. Believe me! And with all the helpful people here, you will not go wrong!

Best thing I ever did! A rooted NC is awesome!

gtriever · 01-27-2011, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtpryan

Oh, I see, so if I understand you correctly, after I root I will have a gmail icon and a market icon in my "extras" folder and can install things via the market. Nice.

I have Barnacle (makes it a hot spot) on my phone. But it uses ad-hoc, will I be able to get that to work after rooting? Right now my CN does not see the Barnacle AP when I run it. This would officially be the balls...
'
-Jim

Tethering mode can depend on the phone and the application. For example, Droid X plus Wireless Tether for Root Users runs in Infrastructure mode, and the NOOKcolor works just fine. And as zartemis said, there is a fix over at xda for ad-hoc mode, if you still need it.

AzB · 01-27-2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtpryan

If I root my NC:

4 There is no hardware back button, how do apps deal with this?

As has been mentioned, the autonooter installs softkeys.

You can also swipe left on the notification bar at the bottom. This will also take you back when there is no back button.

Az

jtpryan · 01-27-2011, 08:22 AM

Well, I was all set to root this weekend, and last night I got 1.1. Anyway, will I have to wait for another autonooter to do it?

-Jim

volwrath · 01-27-2011, 08:55 AM

Possibly. It may be possible to reload 1.0.1 on top of 1.1.0. I havent heard of anyone trying that

01-26-2011, 01:16 PM	#1
jtpryan Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: color nook	Some unanswered post root questions. If I root my NC: 1 Will the B&N interface be gone? 2 If it is, do I need to install the nook app (like on my droid) to buy books? 3 When I install apps, where do they go? My Droid has the app library, will something similar show up? 4 There is no hardware back button, how do apps deal with this? 5 Will books still sync with the store so I can pick up reading them on my phone? 6 If I don't like it and do the "8 times" startup thing, am I then back to what I had when I bought the device? At this point I am kind of waiting for Froyo to see what that is like first, is there any place to track when that will get pushed out? I guess I am sort of looking for a comparison between the NC rooted and my (already) rooted Droid so I can see what to expect. Thanks, Jim

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01-26-2011, 03:01 PM	#3
jtpryan Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: color nook	Thank you for the quick reply. I think rooting might be the way to go. Tell me, can you put the regular gmail app on the NC? It comes with my phone, so I have never had to go look for it. I use Touchdown for corporate (exchange) mail, so I can probably install that. The only other apps that really interest me off the top of my head is the calendar and a full contacts list. How exactly are the apps installed and can I install them to the SD card? -Jim

01-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#4
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	The Gmail app is automatically installed when you root. It's not available in the Market. The apps are installed via Market or you can sideload them. The NC has Android 2.1 and there's no option to install apps to SD card. App data is placed on the storage card.

01-26-2011, 03:53 PM	#5
jtpryan Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: color nook	Oh, I see, so if I understand you correctly, after I root I will have a gmail icon and a market icon in my "extras" folder and can install things via the market. Nice. I have Barnacle (makes it a hot spot) on my phone. But it uses ad-hoc, will I be able to get that to work after rooting? Right now my CN does not see the Barnacle AP when I run it. This would officially be the balls... ' -Jim

01-26-2011, 03:59 PM	#6
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 believe the consensus is that it works when using Infrastructure Mode. Perhaps someone will chime in.

01-26-2011, 04:17 PM	#7
zartemis Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 2002 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle3, Kindle2, Nook, NookColor	There is this page describing how to make the rooted NookColor connect to adhoc wifi.

01-26-2011, 04:57 PM	#8
jtpryan Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: color nook	Great. One more (hopefully last) question. Where do I turn off auto update?

01-26-2011, 05:31 PM	#10
jenniren Nook Newb Posts: 72 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny So Cal Device: Alienware MX11, Droid 2, Nook Color	To those who haven't yet rooted, it sounds complicated but when you get in and start doing stuff, it all starts making sense. Believe me! And with all the helpful people here, you will not go wrong! Best thing I ever did! A rooted NC is awesome!

01-27-2011, 08:22 AM	#13
jtpryan Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: color nook	Well, I was all set to root this weekend, and last night I got 1.1. Anyway, will I have to wait for another autonooter to do it? -Jim

01-27-2011, 08:55 AM	#14
volwrath Guru Posts: 713 Karma: 1001739 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Device: SGS3/PW2/Nexus72	Possibly. It may be possible to reload 1.0.1 on top of 1.1.0. I havent heard of anyone trying that

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