Below is a step-by-step tutorial that includes a video walkthrough on how to root the Nook Tablet, install the Android Market, block OTA firmware updates, and other goodies—everything you need to turn it into a proper Android tablet not controlled by Barnes and Noble. Plus you can choose to keep the Nook’s regular features too, […]
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Tutorial: Sony Reader PRS-T1 Gets Android Market Hack
If you’ve got a rooted Sony Reader PRS-T1 in hand, you can now add the Android Market to it in just a few minutes. And if your Sony PRS-T1 isn’t rooted yet, that takes just a few quick minutes as well, if you’ve got the need for it. I just tested this out, and even […]
Nook Touch: How To Access the Web Browser After 1.1 Update Without Rooting
For those of you that miss the web browser on the Nook Touch since Barnes and Noble updated the firmware to 1.1, there’s still a way to access it. Before the update you could just type a url into the search bar and it would automatically launch a hidden Android web browser. It’s not an […]
Kindle Fire: How To Install a New Homescreen and Bypass Carousel Without Rooting
I mentioned installing a new homescreen on the Kindle Fire to bypass the default homescreen and carousel in the Kindle Fire tips and tricks post, but I don’t think most people understand how easy it is and how it doesn’t require rooting or any technical work whatsoever. The number one biggest complaint I’m seeing about […]
Kindle eBooks Can Be Returned Up to 7 Days After Purchase, Here’s How
Did you know that you can return Kindle ebooks you’ve purchased up to seven days after the transaction date? Considering that I just recently found out about this, I’m guessing the typical Kindle owner is unaware of that fact. I’m not sure if it is something new that Amazon just started doing or if it […]
Sony Reader PRS-T1 Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts, and How To’s
This post consists of a list of shortcuts for the Sony PRS-T1 ebook reader, along with helpful tips and tricks and how to tutorials. It covers the basics for those just getting started as well as more complex details for advanced users, and includes a list of places to get free ebooks and where to […]
Kindle Fire Tips, Tricks, and How To Tutorials (Video)
Below is a list of tips and tricks for the Kindle Fire. It includes tips for the beginner just getting started to advanced users looking to install alternate versions of Android such as Ice Cream Sandwich (mmm, yummy). These types of posts work best when you add your own Kindle Fire tips and tricks and […]
How to Restore Nook Tablet to 1.4.0 and Block OTA Firmware Updates
Since Barnes and Noble decided to issue a firmware update for the Nook Tablet, version 1.4.1, that disables the ability to install non-B&N apps from 3rd party sources and kills root, here’s how to revert the Nook Tablet back to the original 1.4.0 firmware and block the firmware update from happening. Unfortunately firmware updates install […]