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docs: simplify web tool reference, note rooting prerequisite before WebUSB

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- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Install](#install)
- [Easy Setup via nooks.bpmct.net](#easy-setup-via-nooksbpmctnet-recommended)
- [Easy Setup](#easy-setup-recommended)
- [Manual Setup](#manual-setup)
- [Device Settings](#device-settings)
- [Features](#features)
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## Install
### Easy Setup via nooks.bpmct.net (recommended)
### Easy Setup (recommended)
**[nooks.bpmct.net/manage/](https://nooks.bpmct.net/manage/)** is a browser-based setup wizard that installs the app and configures your NOOK over USB — no ADB installation required.
The [web tool](https://nooks.bpmct.net/manage/) is a browser-based setup wizard that installs the app and configures your NOOK over USB — no ADB installation required.
> **Requires Chrome or Edge.** WebUSB is not supported in Firefox or Safari.
> **Prerequisites:** Your NOOK must be rooted first — see [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) above. Rooting via the [Phoenix Project](https://xdaforums.com/t/nst-g-the-phoenix-project.4673934/) (phase 4) and [ClockworkMod recovery](https://xdaforums.com/t/nst-g-the-phoenix-project.4673934/) is required before the web tool can connect.
[![nooks.bpmct.net setup wizard](images/nooks-webapp.png)](https://nooks.bpmct.net/manage/)
The wizard walks you through five steps:
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4. **WiFi** — Scan for and connect to a WiFi network
5. **Done** — Your NOOK is ready
The webapp configures all required device settings automatically, including those listed in [Device Settings](#device-settings) below.
The web tool configures all required device settings automatically, including those listed in [Device Settings](#device-settings) below.
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In the TRMNL Device settings, set the device type to "Nook Simple Touch" as the TRMNL team was nice enough to add support for this device!
The app and [nooks.bpmct.net](https://nooks.bpmct.net/manage/) both configure several Android system settings for the best experience. These are applied automatically by the setup wizard, but if you're setting up manually, here's what they do:
The app and the [web tool](https://nooks.bpmct.net/manage/) both configure several Android system settings for the best experience. These are applied automatically by the setup wizard, but if you're setting up manually, here's what they do:
| Setting | Value | Purpose |
|---------|-------|---------|