The Nook Tablet has become notoriously difficult to mod, thanks in no small part to Barnes & Noble’s decision to ship it with a locked bootloader. Various software updates have closed root methods already in use, making it more and more difficult for modders to do what they wish with they hardware they bought. Thankfully, XDA member Indirect has combined a series of hacks to create a root method that launches directly from a MicroSD card, which boots directly into ClockworkMod Recovery.
The process brings back memories of the original Nook Color, which was a breeze to modify thanks to relatively open software and a boot priority that looked to the SD card storage first. All you have to do to get the custom recovery files to boot is copy the files provided to a card, insert it into the tablet and reboot. (You don’t even have to format the card, unlike some Nook Color methods.) Once inside ClockworkMod Recovery, you can flash custom software or use another hack to get ADB file pushing from your computer. Flash the root ZIP file and you’re done.
This method works on Nook Tablet software versions 1.4.1 and previous, according to the XDA post. IT doesn’t do anything about the locked bootloader, so basic modifications of the stock software are still the best you’re going to get on the Nook Tablet, while the Nook Color enjoys ports and ROMs galore. Recent mod chip-style hardware modifications may lead to a breakthorough on the bootloader front, but that will require time, skill and – the tough one – patience.
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Two typos in the first two sentences? You fail at spell check.
Can anyone put XDA’s Indirect directions into easier instructions?
why does Barnes & Noble keep updating the Nook to kill roots and 3rd party apps. I was just in Best Buy about to purchase one and the sales rep informed me I could not get android apps because of this. I’m not so sure I want to purchase the Nook now without a way to root and keep the Android Market.
ok now I see, B&N are trying to bring purchases of their content back alive. The Nook as hardware does not bring much profit. got it, pardon the interruption. lol
ok now I see, B&N are trying to bring purchases of their content back alive. The Nook as hardware does not bring much profit. got it, pardon the interruption. lol
why does Barnes & Noble keep updating the Nook to kill roots and 3rd party apps. I was just in Best Buy about to purchase one and the sales rep informed me I could not get android apps because of this. I’m not so sure I want to purchase the Nook now without a way to root and keep the Android Market.
Can anyone explain breifly what rooting does? Does it change the way the device works? Will it operate like an Android tablet and can I install any Android app?
http://www.youtube.com/user/albertcwertz?feature=mheeI demonstrate all the mods for nook tablet and roots, I even show you how to make your own, and for those that dont, I sell the cards 😉