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How do I find the right GApps for my CM?

I've chosen https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?ty...&device=encore (cm-11-20160815-NIGHTLY-encore.zip) What GApps should I download? PS: I've tried a random one (Gapps file), and it didn't work.
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Can I copy/paste cyanogen files to another SD card, plug it into a rooted tablet, and expect it to work?

Long story short: I've got 10 Nook Colors, each of which has previously been rooted, but of which 6 of the 10 SD cards have gone missing (don't ask me how). I've also got 3 non-rooted nook colors ...
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How can I load a Video Player App on my Nook Color without google play?

My son's nook color is incompatible with google play, and the default video player app wont play local video files I've uploaded to his nook's harddrive via usb-cable. How can I download a new video ...
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How to put android 4.1 (jelly bean) on nook color [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: When will my device get the Android 4.1 update (Jelly Bean)? I am running CM9, just so you know that it's been flashed before. My question has 2 parts: Will the nexus 7 rom ...
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How to fix the infamous Nook Color / Nook Tablet charging USB cable for good?

The Barnes&Noble Nook Color / Nook Tablet have a proprietary micro USB charging port which is longer than normal and allows power charging with 2Amps. The charging/data cable from BN is infamous ...
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Root Nook Color without removing Nook OS

I have a Nook Color 1.3.0 and a Mac OS X computer. I have a microSD card with ClockworkMod and such for installing the Android OS, but I would like a solution that would allow me to root so that I don'...
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Use Nook Tablet in the UK

I will be visiting the U.S. this month and I was thinking about buying the Nook Tablet from Barnes and Noble whilst over there as I am looking for a Tablet to primarily read books on but also browser ...
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Switching to TouchNooter home from Stock Home

So I have just rooted my Nook with TouchNooter. When I press the home button it asked me which I want to set as the default GO Launcher or Home. I chose Home as the default. Now, I can't figure out ...
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Can I use an Android OS card on the new Nook Tablet?

I am debating between purchasing the Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet for my son. My main concern with the Kindle is the limited memory. I love the fact that the Nook has the slot for an SD card. ...
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Nook Color with CyanogenMod7 is not visible via ADB over USB

I recently bought a Nook Color. My intentions from day 1 was to install CyanogenMod7 on the device to get a full Android experience. That process worked just fine, and the device is now running CM7. I ...
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Nook Color - Honeycomb ROM [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device? Is there a stable Honeycomb ROM for the Nook Color that can be installed on the phone's memory and not ...
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Where are apps natively stored on a Nook running CM7 off a micro SD

I have a Nook running cm7 off a class 2 4gb sandisk. I've installed a couple of Apps on my device. I've noticed, after going to managing apps, that some apps are actually being installed internally ...
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What is the difference between running/installing cm7 off SD and EMMC for Nook Color?

I'm trying to decide whether I want to run CM7 off a SD card or run it off the EMMC (internal memory) for my Nook Color. I'm just not getting what is happening when I run off an SD card and when I run ...
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Gingerbread ROM for Nook Color?

Does anyone know a good place to get a Gingerbread mod for Nook Color?
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No Market on Honeycomb for NOOKcolor

I put Honeycomb on my NOOKcolor and the app market is not on it. Does anyone know how to fix it?
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Installing the official Froyo for Nook Color on a rooted device

Last week I installed Honeycomb on my Nook Color, and today I found out that B&N released an official Froyo build for it, which I would like to try. I downloaded the update from here, and put the ...
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How to change default PDF viewer on Nook Color?

I just upgraded my Nook Color to the new 1.2 version that supports apps. I purchased the ezPDF Reader app which supports bookmarks and other advanced features for PDFs which the default Nook Color PDF ...
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Some questions regarding apps on a rooted Nook Color

This is basically a follow-up to my previous question regarding the Nook Color. While my first question was regarding some of the specifics of the root process, I also have two questions about ...
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Technical questions about the Nook Color rooting process

I've been considering getting a Nook Color with the intention of rooting it for use as an inexpensive general purpose Android tablet. Before I decide either way or dive into one I went and read a ...
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Wifi turns off on NookColor when put to sleep. How can I prevent this?

I have a rooted NookColor. Everytime I put the device to sleep and then unlock the device on the next use, I have to disable the wifi and re-enable it in order to get wifi working again. I've tried ...
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How can I change LauncherPro shortcut intents without using the Shortcut option on my NookColor?

I have a rooted NookColor and am using launcherpro as my home app. I would like to change the dock's shortcuts to different applications but the problem is a rooted nookcolor does not support the ...
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Is there a way to sync my personal files to my Nook Color & G2 phone?

I just got a Nook Color which runs on Android. I also have an Android G2 phone with the Nook app running on it. If I purchase a book from Barnes & Nobles I see the book online in my "My NOOK ...
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