Can I Root Without Removing the MicroSD Card?

[FergatROn]

Hi,

I've got a NC with software version 1.0.1. I see on NookColor Rooting - nookDevs and the YouTube video below that my computer needs an SD card reader. My computer does NOT have such a reader. Is there a way of rooting without the need for removing the MicroSD card I already have in it? Thanks.

 

[darmeen]

You need something other than your NC that reads an mSD card. I used my cellphone with success.

 

[Stelv]

I used the mSD slot on my printer. Nooter needs to be burned to an sdcard. Walmart has some pretty cheap standalone readers.

 

[darmeen]

I bought a Transcend 8GB mSD and it came with this little bitty reader...it works perfectly though.

Amazon.com: Transcend 8 GB Class 6 microSDHC Flash Memory Card with USB 2.0 Card Reader TS8GUSDHC6-P3: Electronics

 

[FergatROn]

You need something other than your NC that reads an mSD card. I used my cellphone with success.

Excellent! I thought of using my phone, but then I wondered if I'm still using another device to transfer the data why can't I simply keep the mSD in my NC and continue with the process. Either way I'll use my Droid. Thanks.

 

[FergatROn]

Success! I'm writing you guys from my recently rooted book. The mSD through my cell phone worked just fine. Next mystery to solve is tethering. Thanks again.

 

[Stelv]

I am glad it is working! For tethering with a Droid you will have to look for the instructions for Adhoc (in useful links thread) and your Droid will need to be rooted I believe.