From f40e593038f712e1bfdd53fcdea846ea2e9dfd94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Potter Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:02:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: simplify web tool reference, note rooting prerequisite before WebUSB --- README.md | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 49af9b6..341e37d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Questions or feedback? Please [open an issue](https://github.com/bpmct/trmnl-noo - [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) @@ -35,12 +35,14 @@ Questions or feedback? Please [open an issue](https://github.com/bpmct/trmnl-noo ## 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: @@ -51,7 +53,7 @@ The wizard walks you through five steps: 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. --- @@ -71,7 +73,7 @@ After installing manually, you'll also need to configure [Device Settings](#devi 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 | |---------|-------|---------|