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Nook firmware version 1.5 released no comments
Barnes & Noble has released the new firmware update for the Nook ereader. Version 1.5 includes a lot of new features:
- Sync last page read across devices enabled with Nook ereading apps.
- My Shelves lets you organize your library.
- Password protection option for purchases made on a Nook device. You can now require that your B&N account password be entered before NOOK authorizes any content download (purchases, samples and free books). This is helpful for all of you’ll who share NOOKS with family members, friends, and colleagues.
- Pass code security for the Nook ereader. You can configure NOOK to lock the screen after a certain number of minutes and then require a pass code to unlock it. The pass code security feature will activate each time the NOOK does powers on, awakens form Sleep Mode.
- Faster page turns. Up to 50 percent faster page turns than the previous version.
- Improved search feature that includes My Documents in the results.
- Additional battery and other performance enhancements.
The new firmware is available via Wi-Fi or you can manually download it at the Nook support page.
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Nook Gets Update V 1.2 no comments
Yesterday Barnes & Noble started sending out firmware update V 1.2 OTA. Some of the issues that the update addresses:
- 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(TM) eBooks in My Library include a LendMe(TM) 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
There are reports that in some cases the update has corrupted contents of the My Documents folder. This glitch seems in particular to be affecting PDF files. It would probably be a good idea to back this folder up onto your computer if you have not received the update already – just in case.
B & N says that it will take around a week for the update to reach all nook ereaders, but you can also do a manual download if you can’t wait.
