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Monday, October 17, 2011

Howto add alternative keyboard to rooted Nook Color

We shall install Gingerbread Keyboard for this example. This is especially for those using Manualnooter from xda-developers but should apply to any replacement ROM.
1. Download Gingerbread Keyboard apk.
2. Install File Expert from Android Market.
3. Run ES File Explorer, a free app.
3a. Enable "Root Explorer" and "Mount File System" in Settings.
3b. Copy apk to \data\app (Use copy and paste icons from "Oper" in bottom toolbar)
3c. Copy apk to \system\app (Use copy and paste icons from "Oper" in bottom toolbar)
4. Restart / Off and On Nook Color
5. Run NookColor Tools and Choose Keyboard. The keyboard should be there.
5a. If keyboard doesn't show up, run the keyboard apk from file explorer.

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