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Rooting your Nook Color will allow you more control over the device and its functions. Essentially, “rooting it” lets you put a different OS on it, that removes the limitations put in place by Barnes and Noble, and allows it to run like any other Android tablet. So if you want a cheap tablet that will run full blown Android OS, grab yourself a Barnes and Noble Coupon, pick up a Nook color and root it. Be aware that rooting your device, while allowing you complete control, can damage your device and void your warranty. With that being said, rooting can be completed in just ten simple steps:

Step #1: Make sure that your nook is fully registered with Barnes and Noble.

This is essential, because it will not be able to communicate with the Barnes and Noble site for ebook downloads after you root it unless you’ve registered and set up that aspect of the device before completing rooting. During this process, you should also upgrade your Nook’s operating system to the newest available version.

Step # 2: Connect the Mini-SD card to the computer.

The micro SD chip must have at least 128 MB of memory to complete the rooting process. Using a larger SD chip will give your tablet an expanded memory for storage of apps and other data after the rooting is complete. Slide the chip into the bottom right hand corner on the back of the Nook, and then hook the Nook to a Windows-enabled computer by a USB connection.

Step # 3: Copy the image for your card/download the img file for your card.

You will need the clockwork image file for your sized SD card. Image files can be found here. Once downloaded it will be in the image or zip directory and will look something like *gb_clockwork-0.1-ext4.tar.gz. Write the image to your card. This is done with Win32-image-writer (file, and instructions can also found here), though other firmware like Auto-Nooter can also be used. From the image writing program of your choice, select “write” to transfer the image onto the card. For an 8 GB card, this will take approximately a half-hour. The larger the mini-SD card, the longer the image writing will take.

Step # 4: Allow the overwrite.

Most image write programs will signal Windows to issue a warning. The warning will say “Writing to a physical device can corrupt the device. Are you sure you want to continue?” Answer Yes.

Step # 5: Download the latest signed version of Cyanogen Mod ROM for Nook Color.

This is available from http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/nook-color, among other Cyanogen Mod distributors. It is essential that you download a signed version, otherwise your device may become unstable and certain functions will fail.

Step # 6: Copy the ROM to the SD card for operation.

Copy the Mod ROM to the micro SD card. For example, if your computer is recognizing the card as drive F:, then place the ROM in F:/ in the computer view, and not inside a folder within F:/. It is essential that F have full access to the ROM, and that there not be folders to penetrate.

Step # 7: Download the Google Apps zip file.

Look for one that is signed. Just like the ROM file, an unsigned version may create instability. Place it in the main root directory, beside the ROM. Avoid placing it inside a folder. Disconnect the tablet from the computer after this download is complete.

Step # 8: Reboot your device and delete all data.

When rebooting your device, you should see the Mod Recovery come up. Select “Wipe data/ Factory Settings reset” from the menu and press n. Confirm the selection by scrolling down to “Yes – Delete all user data,” and press n.

Step # 9: Clear the partitions and install new data.

Wipe the cache partition. Scroll down until “wipe cache” is highlighted and then press n. Then select “Install from SD card” from the menu and press n.

Step #10: Install the Google Apps file.

Select “choose zip from SD card” from the menu and press n. Select the Google Apps file you downloaded and press n. Confirm you want to use the selected file by pressing n again. Once the Google Apps file has fully downloaded you are done. Power off the device and restart it. You may have to power it off and on once or twice before the new programming takes effect and the tablet runs correctly. This is a common glitch and is not a major cause for concern.

What do you do with your games when you’ve beaten them or you upgrade to a different console? In the past, I’ve found myself making my way up to the game shop to get their trade-in value or sometimes have my older games turned away completely. Then there’s eBay, where I’ve been known to take my chances on it selling at all. But now I’ve found a new way to sell old games. Some ex-eBay employees have harnessed their knowledge about online markets and user experience into Glyde, a site made specifically for buying and selling things like your games.

Sell Old Games Online

Glyde’s selling process is a little different from what I’m used to. To sell your old video games, you just have to start typing in the name of a game, select it when Glyde finds it for you, and click the Sell button. Then you tell Glyde the condition of your game and it will auto-set the market price for you. You can raise or lower the price and then list the item. Although you have to fill out some required information for your first listing, the process is a lot faster and easier than most sites.

To review this site, I figured the best thing to do would be to create an account and start selling. In a test scenario where I might sell the Halo 2 XBOX game in Excellent condition gave me a suggested selling price of $2.25. After the $0.27 transaction fee and $1.25 mailer cost, the total money made from the sale comes out to $0.73. My first thought was that this seems like a pretty low price to let go of my game for. Despite it being an older game, I found it to be a bit low compared to other online shopping sources, as well. I next checked out how much I’d get for Halo Reach, which fell a lot more in line with the average selling price on other sites at $11.51 after fees.

The thing that I found most appealing about the selling process is the shipping procedure. Once someone has purchased your game, Glyde sends you a pre-addressed mailing envelope to ship your game in. All you have to do is pop it back in the mail and you’re done. This is a vast convenience over the way I have to ship things I sell elsewhere, which usually includes a lunch hour wasted at the post office.

Buy and Sell Anything Online

While Glyde may be well-suited for selling old games, you can buy, too, and they don’t stop at just games. I found the iPad, iPhone, Nook, Kindle, and even books. The selling process is pretty similar throughout, but the questions displayed on the selling page are geared towards what you’re selling. When selling an iPhone, for example, you’re asked about if it works and the amount of scratches on it. With a game, you’re asked more generally about the condition of the game.

Buying is pretty straight forward, but the feature that stands out is that Glyde shows you the item that is closest and cheapest for your search. This seems like it would be a no-brainer, but sadly, eBay, Amazon, and Google don’t default to such a listing. In addition, I like that the packaging isn’t suspect to the whim of the seller. You can pretty well expect your item to be delivered in what Glyde deems adequate packaging.

Conclusions

Where Glyde may occasionally fall short in seller earnings on a sale, it doubles up on convenience and ease of use over all. The shipping system stands out in a way that promises to quietly eliminate the usual shipping concerns most buyers and sellers face on other platforms. Personally, I will definitely look to Glyde when it comes time to sell games or some of the books I have sitting around here.

Although the preceding was a sponsored review, as always I strive to provide an honest opinion of the product or site reviewed.

Tag: nook

How To: Root Your Nook Color

How To Sell Your Old Video Games Online

Sell Old Games Online

Buy and Sell Anything Online

Conclusions