I'm wondering about buying a Nook Color, but I don't want it unless I can write and install my own apps for it. I don't qualify for the Nook Color development program; I just want to noodle around. Do I have to root it and install another version of Android first?
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My understanding is that you can root the Nooks and put stock Android on them, so yes. – ceejayoz Sep 18 '11 at 17:12
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1Okay, I'm missing something. In what way is "Can I develop on this platform" not related to software development? – David Thornley Sep 19 '11 at 12:20
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SO is generally for specific programming questions. – ceejayoz Sep 19 '11 at 13:10
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It looks like the stock Color Nook does not allow you to enable loading APKs from "Unknown Sources", however, there's an article here that shows you how to make a bootable SD card to enable loading apps without rooting.
I have sent my own APKs to a friend who has a rooted color nook, which work fine (I've even got an emulator with the same resolution as his nook to preview what they look like on his device before I send them to him).
Mark Fisher
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