FAQs
While on the first setup screen, hold down the Volume Up button, tap the lower left of the screen, and then the lower right. A green Factory button will appear in the lower left corner. Tap it to get to the factory screen.
How do I get to my Nook factory screen? ›
While on the first setup screen, hold down the Volume Up button, tap the lower left of the screen, and then the lower right. A green Factory button will appear in the lower left corner. Tap it to get to the factory screen.
What is a factory reset on Nook? ›
An Erase and Deregister reboots your device and deletes all of your personal data, restoring the device to the state it was in when it left the factory. This is also known as a factory reset. Your device will be deregistered and your NOOK profile will be erased from the device.
How do you reset a Nook that won't turn on? ›
If the device does not power on, press and hold the power button and the NOOK button at the same time for 20 seconds.
How do I force a reset on my NOOK? ›
However, all your unsaved work will be lost when you force a reboot on the Nook.
- Locate the "Power" button on the top panel of your Nook.
- Press and hold the "Power" button for approximately 20 seconds to force the Nook to turn off. ...
- Press and hold the "Power" button for at least two seconds to reboot the Nook.
If for some reason your NOOK becomes unresponsive, you can perform a soft reset to restart the device. 1. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release the power button.
Why is my NOOK touch screen not working? ›
Make sure your Nook is fully charged. Mine was probably below 10% charge when the screen stopped responding. Dust the screen and make sure there are no hairs, grains of sand or anything else that could potentially cause interference.
How do I reset my NOOK that won't connect to Wi-Fi? ›
1) Turn off Wi-Fi, and turn it back on. This will refresh your wireless connectivity to your device. 2) Turn off the device by holding the power button for 7 seconds and select Power off from the pop up. After waiting a couple of seconds, power on your NOOK again by holding the power button for 2 seconds.
What does erase and deregister a NOOK mean? ›
Erase and Deregister. Performing an Erase & Deregister on your NOOK GlowLight Plus will delete all settings, including the NOOK account and all files saved on the device memory, as well as any Shelves, Highlights, and Notes that have been created.
Is the NOOK Tablet discontinued? ›
The line of tablets and e-readers isn't done yet.
The last new Nook device overall was the GlowLight Plus it released in 2019, but Good E-Reader notes that device and the Nook Glowlight 3 are sold out as the company focuses on reshaping its retail footprint from large mall locations to small boutique-style shops.
b) Tap on Settings. c) Tap on Device Info. d) Tap on About Your NOOK. You'll see a screen listing the version number of the software installed on your NOOK Tablet.
How do you open an old NOOK? ›
Use the prying tool provided with your Nook, or a flat plastic tool. Do not use a metal tool as you could break the nook. Carefully insert the tool between the back cover and the Nook Color's main body and begin prying the cover off. Separate the back cover completely.
How do I skip the NOOK setup? ›
While on the Factory screen, tap the lower right corner of the screen while holding the Volume Up button. A grey "Skip Oobe" button will now appear. Tap the button to completely bypass the video, time zone, Wi-Fi and Barnes & Noble Registration process.
Can you trade in your NOOK for an upgrade? ›
NOOK devices eligible for trade-in include NOOK 1st Edition®, NOOK Color®, NOOK Tablet®, NOOK Simple Touch®, NOOK Simple Touch® with GlowLight®, NOOK® HD, NOOK® HD+ and NOOK GlowLight®. NOOK devices not eligible for trade-in include NOOK GlowLight Plus™ and any NOOK by Samsung device.
What went wrong with NOOK? ›
The Kindle was much more cost-effective and cost almost half what the Nook's $349 price point. There was no App Store, and in a time when Apps were blowing up on any device and platform you could get your hands on, Nook fell flat on it's face by missing the boat on the trend, which is now essential for existence.
