Root for Glowlight 4 Plus?

downeaster59 · 04-17-2024, 02:41 PM

I've been looking for ways that the GL4+ could be rooted, but have not had any success thus far. I had managed to access developer options and USB debugging before the 'wise ones' at B&N decided to add a password to keep people from doing that. As a result, I still have access, but anyone who buys a GL4+ now won't have access without the password.

My main purpose for rooting is to see if I can locate said password in the system files and then let people know what it is. Even if B&N changes the password again, once you activate USB debugging, you're in (unless you choose to turn it off).

One bonus with root is that I should be able to remap the page turn buttons as desired. This isn't a big priority for me, but it's nice to have access.

Any help is appreciated!!!

downeaster59 · 04-25-2024, 01:21 PM

Okay. Ready for Step 2. Due to someone's kindness, I was able to find the update.zip for the GL4+. I found boot.img and processed it in the Magisk app. I ran adb reboot bootloader in Terminal. But when I tried to use fastboot, Terminal gave me this - fastboot: usage: no command. When I tried again, I tried the command fastboot devices. That got nothing. I tried adb reboot recovery. I was taken to the factory reset page. Fastboot commands were still unrecognized.

I haven't used fastboot for a little while, so I could be missing something basic. Any ideas?

downeaster59 · 04-25-2024, 06:23 PM

Next chapter...

Using a Linux system, I was able to use fastboot. I tried "fastboot boot magisk_etc.". The terminal indicated that the operation was a success, but the GL4+ would not reboot afterwards until I did so manually. But then, the device used the stock boot.img, not the magisk-altered one. So, I tried "fastboot flash boot magisk_etc." Again, the Linux terminal indicated that the operation was a success. Again, the GL4+ didn't reboot on its own. But now, I have not been able to get it to reboot at all so far. And, I can't connect through adb so far.

I'll get back to it later. This is where my root project is as of now!

04-17-2024, 02:41 PM	#1
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	Root for Glowlight 4 Plus? I've been looking for ways that the GL4+ could be rooted, but have not had any success thus far. I had managed to access developer options and USB debugging before the 'wise ones' at B&N decided to add a password to keep people from doing that. As a result, I still have access, but anyone who buys a GL4+ now won't have access without the password. My main purpose for rooting is to see if I can locate said password in the system files and then let people know what it is. Even if B&N changes the password again, once you activate USB debugging, you're in (unless you choose to turn it off). One bonus with root is that I should be able to remap the page turn buttons as desired. This isn't a big priority for me, but it's nice to have access. Any help is appreciated!!!

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04-25-2024, 01:21 PM	#2
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	Okay. Ready for Step 2. Due to someone's kindness, I was able to find the update.zip for the GL4+. I found boot.img and processed it in the Magisk app. I ran adb reboot bootloader in Terminal. But when I tried to use fastboot, Terminal gave me this - fastboot: usage: no command. When I tried again, I tried the command fastboot devices. That got nothing. I tried adb reboot recovery. I was taken to the factory reset page. Fastboot commands were still unrecognized. I haven't used fastboot for a little while, so I could be missing something basic. Any ideas?

04-25-2024, 06:23 PM	#3
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	Next chapter... Using a Linux system, I was able to use fastboot. I tried "fastboot boot magisk_etc.". The terminal indicated that the operation was a success, but the GL4+ would not reboot afterwards until I did so manually. But then, the device used the stock boot.img, not the magisk-altered one. So, I tried "fastboot flash boot magisk_etc." Again, the Linux terminal indicated that the operation was a success. Again, the GL4+ didn't reboot on its own. But now, I have not been able to get it to reboot at all so far. And, I can't connect through adb so far. I'll get back to it later. This is where my root project is as of now!

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