Root Ordered a 32 gb microSDHC to install CM7

[jbenham]

Thanks for this thread. It should be interesting. I have ordered a 32 gb microSDHC to install CM7 on.

 

[colchiro]

I like your avatar.

 

[jbenham]

Thanks! What is WinRar?

 

[colchiro]

WinRar, like WinZip, is used to extract files from compressed files. Winzip can't extract from rar files, but WinRar can extract from zip or rar files. Zip and rar are two of the most common web archives.

 

[jbenham]

Got it, thanks! Downloaded the 64 bit version. Will I need this to unzip the CM7 files?

 

[colchiro]

Nope. You only need it to create a bootable sdcard.

 

[jbenham]

Okay, now I am just waiting for everything to get here.

 

[colchiro]

Sooooo, what's the plan?

 

[jbenham]

The Nook should get here in the next day or two. The card should be here shortly thereafter. Plan is to see if I can install CM7 on the card so Android will run on the Nook. Since the Tablet is for granddaughter for her birthday I would like to download some good kid stuff onto it. I watched a youtube video that said to remove the card after everything is set up, but that doesn't make much sense. How much memory does CM7 take up?

 

[colchiro]

Ideally you have a small, cheap sdcard you use to install cm7 on your NC.

You remove it and replace it with a larger one that stays installed for data for installed apps.

If you only have the one card, you have to wipe it so it's ready to use for data. Some apps will not install or work properly without a sdcard.

 

[jbenham]

The SD adapter I ordered comes with 2 2gb microSD cards.

 

[colchiro]

I used a 16 gb card for my NC, but I made lots of backups. My wife had a 8 gb.

I think it won't take long and you'll fill up your 2 gb.

Backup your rom in recovery just once (something you should do) and you'll use up about 1 gb.

 

[jbenham]

Well the card for the NC is 32gb. The 2gb would be just for installing the CM7, or am I just not getting something?

 

[colchiro]

I have ordered a 32 gb microSDHC to install CM7 on.

I forgot about this ^^^^ and instead saw this:

The SD adapter I ordered comes with 2 2gb microSD cards.

You'll be good. Just set aside the bootable card in a safe place. You might try the TWRP (touchscreen) version. The menus are similar to the guides and a lot more fun to use.

 

[jbenham]

Got everything but the 32 gb card today! Daughter said making it an Android wasn't necessary. What does she know, it isn't her granddaughter that is getting it!

 

[colchiro]

It's worth changing to CM7 right away. Many more free apps (and more apps) in Google's store than B&N's and they aren't transferable.

 

[jbenham]

Okay, this is what my pea brain is picking up. I can use the 2 gig to download the CM7 and related files and install onto the NC. Then that card can be removed and kept like a restore disk for a pc. Then I can transfer the data to the 32 gig and use that to boot. Is that right?

 

[colchiro]

I assumed you were going to boot off the bootable card and use that to install CM7 on your NC, boot off your NC with the 32 gb card used for data. This is fastest and most dependable way to use it, but CM7 replaces your stock rom.

The 32 gb card is only used for data with this scenario and it's the easiest to maintain and use.

 

[jbenham]

Okay, I will print your instructions and wait for the card to arrive. Thanks for your patience.

 

[colchiro]

I moved your posts to a new thread, since it was getting quite lengthy.

 

[jbenham]

Cool, thanks. Probably won't post any more on this topic until I have a chance give it a shot.