To check the firmware version go to settings device info about your nook. Hello, this instructable will show you how to turn your nook color into an android tablet. For more information about a device, such as manuals, software updates, and more. Turn your nook color or nook tablet into an android 4. Flashing the nook rom and moving to gingerbread is something that anyone comfortable with installing an operating system on a. Root the nook color and add the android market youtube. In this case, well be using the adb the android loader from the android sdk to install apps on the nook color. David from shows you how to root your barnes and noble nook color and add the android market. To learn which software release your nook is running, see viewing device information. The easy way to turn your nook color into an android tablet. Nook color and nook tablet have received a security update to bring our devices to industry standard compliance. Sideload apk on nook without rooting march, 20 infinite loop development ltd leave a comment go to comments these instructions are for a nook color 1.
Nookcolor tools manual root process nookcolor tools gained my interest because of the manage application function that was touted by some here. Use nookcolor tools application to uncheck automount on usb. Just pop in a special microsd card or download the os to your own card and you can transform your nook into a fullblown android tablet. There are lots of rooting tools available for various android mobile devices and now there is an autonooter for the nook color. Or you can check what devices are registered to your account. After the installation is finished your nook will automatically reboot. I dont know how those who used autonooter access nookcolor tools.
Use the night mode feature for seamless daytonight reading, plus pageturning buttons for a faster reading experience. Sideload apk on nook without rooting network programming in. Connect your nook color to your computer via the usb cord. Older nooks and nook tablets require security update to keep. Nookcolor tools manual root process mobileread forums. Clockworkmod recovery is a utility that allows android phone and tablet users to completely backup or restore their device, erase data, or install custom software.
Free download top popular app for android root how to root your nook color into an android tablet withwithout pc mac ios or windows 10, 8. Rooting is one of the first things that comes to the mind of users after purchasing a new android device and while rooting normal android smartphones is really popular, a lot of people dont know how they can root the nook color tablet or amazons kindle fire as they come preloaded with a modded version of the android os. If you need speed but dont mind old software, install cm7 instead on the nook color. Nookdevs provides a clear explanation of what the purpose of the root is. Download the autonooter file for your software version.
This user guide assumes that your nook color is running software release 1. Jul 20, 2011 by kevin parrish 20 july 2011 heres a way to safely convert the nook color into an android tablet without having to root the device. A 7inch 18 cm tablet with multitouch touchscreen input, it is the first device in the nook line to feature a full color screen. At the time of this writing, the nook color is officially supported and there are release candidate releases available for it. Guide how to root your nook color android forums at. The really, really cool thing about this is that you can load android onto your sd card and have a fully operational android tablet. Then, when you want to switch back to the nook ui, you just turn off the nook color, remove the sd card, and then boot it up. Lockergnomes jake ludington walks you through the process of rooting a. Rooting your nook color power down your nook color, if you havent already. If your nook is running an early version youll need to make sure its updated before june 30th. But the full power of android was never officially unleashed, which prompted some gutsy nook owners to hack their nook color into a fully functional and cheap android tablet.
To root a nook color, you have to download the autonooter system image, write it to a microsd card, and then boot the nook color with the sd card inserted. How to upgrade your nook colors software to android 2. In this article, we will explain how to root the nook color so that its software environment can be customized. Our helpful nook video tutorials give you easytofollow instructions so you can enjoy all the great features of your nook in no time. To confirm that your device has received this update, ensure that your software version is 1. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Instructions to root the nook color on software version 1. Coming from the xda forums, this method should work fine with firmware versions 1. How to root a nook color to transform it into an android.
How to hack your nook color into a full but cheap android. Clockworkmod recovery for the nook tablet backup, restore. Easily turn your nook color into a full android tablet. Android vnc viewer app installed on your nook color for the ubuntu gui. Android root download apk for how to root your nook color. Be sure to download the software update for your device if you are experiencing issues, even with the correct software version number. Its surprising that development on the nook color is still active. By kevin parrish 20 july 2011 heres a way to safely convert the nook color into an android tablet without having to root the device. Feb 23, 2011 there are two different approaches to turning the nook color into a tablet. How to turn your nook color into an android tablet. Turn nook color into android nook2android sd toms guide. Its first of the nook line of products to feature a color display.
How to unlock extra settings on your nook color connect your nook color to your computer via usb. Please note that once you root, the warranty will get void. Apr 24, 2011 our helpful nook video tutorials give you easytofollow instructions so you can enjoy all the great features of your nook in no time. Flashing the nook rom and moving to gingerbread is something that anyone comfortable with installing an. Free download top popular app for android root how to root your nook color into an android tablet withwithout. Mar, 20 sideload apk on nook without rooting march, 20 infinite loop development ltd leave a comment go to comments these instructions are for a nook color 1. Assuming you followed the steps up to this point, you are ready to root your nook color. A nook color which has been rooted can run apps and programs that are otherwise incompatible with its system on the stock rom. The software update will be automatically downloaded to devices that are registered and connected to wifi, beginning january 14th and over the coming weeks. You must have an external sd card reader, do not use the nookcolor instead. Its all softwarebased, requiring you to first connect your nook to your computer via usb, downgrade your firmware to. Once the update is complete, and the device has restarted, you should see an n on the lower left status bar, which gives you more information about the update when pressed.
I also tried a card from root my nook color, which offers a choice of three android roms. How to unbrick your nook color, or restore it to factory. Best of allyour nook warranty remains unharmed because you didnt root your os. As you know, rooting is a risky process and it will void the warranty of your device. The device is powered by an 800mhz ti omap3621 and 512mb ram. The process while looking long is very easy if you follow all directions exactly.
Now with the waterproof nook glowlight plus, you can read worryfree in more places. Just pop in a special microsd card or download the os to your own card and you can transform your nook into a. Rooting the tablet gives you access to the underlying operating system android 2. Its all software based, requiring you to first connect your nook to your computer via usb, downgrade your firmware to. A 7inch 18 cm tablet with multitouch touchscreen input, it is the first device in the nook line to. Download winimage the program we will use to write the img file to the sd card from here. Auto nooter is possibly the easiest and most used rooting method for the nook color. How to root a nook color to transform it into an android tablet ars. Sdk you can now install apps directly using the adb program in the sdk once you. Of course, hacking or rooting the nook color will void your warranty and should only be done by those who are very comfortable fiddling with. To verify you have the latest software version for your nook color or nook tablet. In order to turn your nook color into a powerful android tablet, you have to root it, which means youll be gaining access to the the operating system and making unauthorized changes.
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