Software Updates
We continue to optimize nook software to give our customers a great reading experience. In this, our second software update since we shipped nook in early December 2009, we are providing an improved reading and in-store experience, all key areas that our customers noted. nook v 1.2 will be made available to customers in a seamless over the air (OTA) update over approximately the next week, beginning February 5, and immediately by
manual download.
To get the new software manually, follow the steps below:
- Connect your nook using the USB cable in the package to your computer. A new, removable nook drive should show up in My Computer. You should also see a "USB Mode" image on your nook's E Ink® display.
- Make sure your nook battery charge is at 20% or more.
- Download the software update file to your computer.
- Drag and drop the downloaded file onto the main directory of the nook drive. You do not need to create a new folder or add the file to an existing folder.
- Eject or Safely Remove the nook drive after the file transfer is complete.
- Your nook will recognize the file and proceed to prepare and install the updates.
- Please do not power off your nook during the installation process.
- Once the installation is completed, your nook will automatically go to the Home screen.
- Congratulations, your nook has been updated!
For additional help, please call Customer Service nook support at 1-800-843-2665. If you'd like more help, see our video on "
Sideloading content onto your nook".
- Q. What's new in V1.2?
- X nook V1.2 continues to improve nook performance to provide enhanced overall reading experience and in-store connectivity for nook customers to enjoy exclusive content and promotions in Barnes & Noble stores. Key updates include:
- Enhanced in-store seamless connectivity to enjoy free Wi-Fi, with our More In Store content and promotions exclusively for nook owners.
- Improved opening of eBooks and periodicals
- Improved response to Reading Now & Settings buttons
- Current reading page and bookmarks on all eBooks is properly saved when your nook is powered off
- Bookmarks display page number
- Eligible LendMe™ eBooks in My Library include a LendMe™ flag
- Easier navigation of daily subscription with issues rolled into one folder
- Improved "back" button functionality for navigating eBooks and periodicals
- Personal files downloaded onto nook and displayed in My Documents can be sorted by author & title
- Overall system improvements and battery optimization
- Q. How do I get nook software V1.2?
- X The V1.2 update will be distributed Over the Air (OTA) via B&N's Fast & Free wireless service and Wi-Fi or if you want it right now you can get it as a manual download. Beginning February 5th, we are sending OTA over the next week. If you want to get V1.2 immediately, follow the instructions above for manual download. If your nook is registered and has connectivity, it will automatically download the software and install it on your device, during the next week. Depending on your connection, the whole process takes 10-15 minutes via Fast & Free wireless and 5-7 minutes via Wi-Fi or 4-5 minutes for the manual download, during which time you should NOT turn your nook off. Once the software update is completed, your nook will automatically restart and display the Home screen. The software update will preserve your personal settings, including your registered account information, content, display settings, and Wi-Fi settings.
- Q. How do I force a wireless update?
- X If you would like update your device immediately, please follow the above directions for manual download. Only registered devices will receive the automatic OTA software update during the next week. On a registered nook, make sure you have wireless connectivity. For example, Airplane mode should be OFF.
- Q. How do I know I have received the update?
- X To verify you have the latest update, go to Settings and check to see that your Software version is 1.2.0.