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The Nook Color and its new brother The Nook Tablet have been more or less locked down in the Barnes and Noble provided interface. That says nothing of custom ROMs and the like, but for user that don’t want to go so far there is another option on the new Tablet. According to some industrious users, the web browser can be used to download apps. The process is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.
The option to install third-part apps is initially hidden, but attempting to install an app will bring it up. After that, users are able to grab APK packages from the web to install. Adding the Amazon Appstore makes the whole process easier, and as a bonus it is an affront to everything the Nook stands for.
Most third-party apps won’t show up on the home screen, but can be searched for with the “n” hardware button. Users report varying levels of success with third-party apps, but getting a custom home screen on the Tablet apparently makes the things easier and faster. Hit the link above for full instructions.
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