[freakshow]

I decided to branch the TouchPad thread into buying vs modding/apps/accessories since, as underscore (http://www.revscene.net/forums/651772-hp-touchpad-thread-27.html#post7560923) said, its a bit of a pain to have to search through 27 pages to find one link on preware, or OCing.

So, if you guys don't mind, can you repost the useful OCing, modding, android port/app stuff in here instead?

[Gh0stRider]

TouchPadPlus.com -- The Leading Step By step Instruction to Jailbreak, Boost Up and Overclock TouchPad (http://www.touchpadplus.com/)


i can't seem to get my TP to update to the latest version. anyone have this?

[Ch28]

HP Touchpad Setup/Tweaks/Aps Guide




So you just got your Touchpad after refreshing slickdeals for 20 hours until you finally were able to buy one and wait 3 weeks for it to come to you...

The first things you should do when you first start up your touchpad...

Visit this thread and do the shit in it :

New Touchpad? Here's your "Get Started" guide - PreCentral Forums (http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/293028-new-touchpad-heres-your-get-started-guide.html)


1. Upgrade WebOS to the most recent version. Click the arrow on your bar in the bottom right and go to "Settings -> System Updates"

2. Install Preware (which is sort of like Installous for iOS but without all the illegal apps). Guide to do this here :
How to Use Preware for Homebrew Apps, Patches, and Themes | The #1 HP webOS, TouchPad, Pre, and Veer Community | PreCentral.net (http://www.precentral.net/how-use-preware-homebrew-apps-patches-and-themes)

3. Overclock your touchpad if you like. Stock speed is 1.2ghz. You can overclock the touchpad to either 1.5 or 1.7ghz. This required preware and a couple other apps. Guide here :
How to: Overclock the HP TouchPad to 1.5GHz (http://www.webosbuzz.com/hp-touchpad/694-how-overclock-hp-touchpad-1-5ghz.html)

4. Now you need to disable system logging and install some patches via preware. Guide here :
How to improve the performance of your new HP TouchPad | ZDNet (http://m.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/how-to-improve-the-performance-of-your-new-hp-touchpad/3866)


Your touchpad should now be running faster than a car with a stripped out interior


- The best website for finding cracked/illegal apps and games is :
Mobilism • View forum - WebOS (http://forum.mobilism.org/viewforum.php?f=555)

the cracked apps come in .ipk format and can be installed via the webOSquickinstall that you downloaded when you put preware onto your touchpad.

- There is a different browser that I like much more than the vanilla one. Download it here :
Download webosbuzz.com.maklesoft.browser_1.1.0_all.ipk for free on Filesonic.com (http://www.filesonic.com/file/1682796264)

- You can install Ubuntu on your touchpad. There is a guide here but it's pretty time-consuming:
TUTORIAL: How to get Ubuntu on the TouchPad - PreCentral Forums (http://forums.precentral.net/webos-development/292457-tutorial-how-get-ubuntu-touchpad.html)


Posted from my HP™ Touchpad™

[Gh0stRider]

gonna use webOS Doctor to get 3.0.2


edit: what app are you guys running?

[LiquidTurbo]

Another mod I found useful was the one to remove the annoying 'ripple' when you tap something.

[willystyle]

gonna use webOS Doctor to get 3.0.2


edit: what app are you guys running?
That's the only way I was able to update mine.

[LiquidTurbo]

Apparently new webOS update on it's way.

HP update to boost TouchPad 'functionality' | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20099049-64/hp-update-to-boost-touchpad-functionality/)

[willystyle]

is HP still supporting webOS? I thought they wanted to abandon it?

[LiquidTurbo]

the death of the Touchpad caused a rebirth in webOS.

Now, rumors swirling of Samsung possibly picking up webOS to use for future devices.. now that would be sweet!

[Levitron]

is HP still supporting webOS? I thought they wanted to abandon it?
webOS is still alive. It's the hardware (i.e. Pre and Touchpad) that died.

[Gh0stRider]

50gb online storage from box. Suck that dropbox lol
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[LiquidTurbo]

Only thing that sucks with box is no windows shell integration. And if you upload a birch of photos you can't view them except one by one, downloaded
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[freakshow]

50gb online storage from box. Suck that dropbox lol
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The Box website says that a free personal account only gets you 5GB.. and 50GB will cost you $20?

edit: desktop sync integration is a premium service?? lol.. i'll stick to dropbox..

[Gh0stRider]

Through hp app store it says 50gb
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[LiquidTurbo]

HP touchpad signups get 50gb
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[SkinnyPupp]

CM7 first boot on HP Touchpad - YouTube

[Levitron]

^ not too interested in having Android on my Touchpad. Other than for the fact that "hey that's cool".

webOS is pretty good once you apply the patches. UX-wise, the design is much better.

[Jmac]

Yeah, I'll only use Android as a last resort, but it's always good to have choices.

I finally got around to overclocking my Touchpad today. Anyone else find it performs worse overclocked than stock ?

[Ch28]

I'm overclocked at 1.7ghz using the f15c kernel with no issues whatsoever. It's when you start overclocking it at anything over that speed that makes the touchpad unstable
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[LiquidTurbo]

dual boot with android is the way to go.

[willystyle]

I'm overclocked at 1.7ghz using the f15c kernel with no issues whatsoever. It's when you start overclocking it at anything over that speed that makes the touchpad unstable
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some people are getting 1.9ghz now.. Stable..

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah, I'll only use Android as a last resort, but it's always good to have choices.

I finally got around to overclocking my Touchpad today. Anyone else find it performs worse overclocked than stock ?

It all depends on personal preference imo. I'm used to Android and know what the good apps are, and know that it's still the #2 platform.

Plus heavy Google integration is so much win.
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[nushy]

does anyone know if there's is any app on preware similar to ComicShelf HD?

[Ch28]

does anyone know if there's is any app on preware similar to ComicShelf HD?

Just get it off webosbuzz

[LiquidTurbo]

Can't seem to switch to 1.9ghz, TP instantly crashes.
How did you guys get stable 1.9ghz?

[Levitron]

RedFlagDeals Exclusive @ Dell: Targus Truss Leather Case for HP TouchPad $12.99 + Free Ship (Hot!) - Posted Sep. 6, 2011 - RedFlagDeals.com (http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/redflagdeals_exclusive_dell_targus_truss_leather_c ase_for_hp_touchpad_1299/)

Good deal.

[Levitron]

And for those of you who are interested, I saw a lot of Touchpad chargers at Lansdowne FS for $14.99. Probably over 10 available since yesterday.

My HP.ca order for the dock and case had been ordered ages ago but never came in.

[Gh0stRider]

HP TouchPad gets multitouch drivers for Android courtesy of Team-Touchdroid -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/hp-touchpad-gets-multitouch-drivers-for-android-courtesy-of-team/)

[way2quik]

Anyone able to play 720p videos on the fly? In particular, .mp4.
I am using TouchPlayer and it plays .avi flawlessly, youtube plays 720p perfectly, as well as the TP overclocked to 1.5Ghz

[Gh0stRider]

any good video players?

[Ch28]

any good video players?

The newest Kalemsoft beta video player is pretty good.

[way2quik]

Was just going to recommend that. Apparently the new v037 plays 720p videos flawlessly. TouchPlayer is good for your basic SD quality videos (.avi, and low quality .mp4).

[ninjai123]

it steams 1080p perfectly too...

[Levitron]

it steams 1080p perfectly too...

What about fish? :troll:

[ImportXxX]

RedFlagDeals Exclusive @ Dell: Targus Truss Leather Case for HP TouchPad $12.99 + Free Ship (Hot!) - Posted Sep. 6, 2011 - RedFlagDeals.com (http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/redflagdeals_exclusive_dell_targus_truss_leather_c ase_for_hp_touchpad_1299/)

Good deal.

not really liking the design though..

i went to bb today to look for one and everything is sold out, anyone know where they sell these locally? something similar to this on ebay, just don't wanna wait


New Black Leather Case Cover With Stand for HP TouchPad | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-Leather-Case-Cover-Stand-HP-TouchPad-/220840778703?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item336b22dbcf)

[ninjai123]

What about fish? :troll:

that too! :okay:

[ImportXxX]

i'm installing hp webos 3.0.2 and it saids installation will take about 15 mins..so far it's been over half an hour and it's not done yet..Does anyone have this problem?? i can't do anything else cus it won't let me

[way2quik]

The latest update took 5 minutes roughly.

[ninjai123]

i'm installing hp webos 3.0.2 and it saids installation will take about 15 mins..so far it's been over half an hour and it's not done yet..Does anyone have this problem?? i can't do anything else cus it won't let me

close the update then re open it up!

[LiquidTurbo]

Anyone have any issues with their Photo app? The photo app is definitely not on the level as the iPads..

Loaded a bunch of photos on the touchpad, but when view the big versions, they're always heavily pixelated, as if it's viewing the thumb.

[!MiKrofT]

TouchDroid team disbanded apparently. Hope Cyanogen comes through for you guys.

[k2_alpha]

Has anyone overclock to 1.9 yet? I'm thinking of doing it but scared...... lol

[SkinnyPupp]

It's really easy to hit diminishing returns with tablets and smartphones. IMO there is no reason to overclock so far, other than e-peen cred.

[k2_alpha]

Are you guys experiencing laggy play for movies? I'm using kalemsoft media player on overclock 1.5 any ideas on how to fix?

[way2quik]

Nope. I had problems with v034. v0.4.0 seem to have fixed HD video playback.

[Cassijon]

k im having probs with the touchpad this morning. followed all the steps from touchpadplus.com.

trying to install kalemsoft media player on overclock 1.5 and i get this msg

failed
-1: unable to run command: /usr/bin/curl --user-agent preware --create-dirs --insecure --location --fail -- show-error --output .media/internal/.developer/com ........
curl: (6) could not resolve host:cdn.precentral.net (could not contact DNS servers)

anyone have advice on how to fix this?

TIA

[ShyGuy]

I have mine running very stable and consistent with the F4 Phantom kernel at 1.836GHz. I think it's absolutely essential to overclock the touchpad. It's unable to play 720p videos smoothly at stock speeds.

[parm104]

Cyanogen Mod 7 Brings Wifi, Sound and Accelerometer (http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/cyanogenmod-7-update-brings-wifi-sound-and-accelerometer-suppor/)

More progress for Android port!

[LiquidTurbo]

My touchpad doesn't display photos properly anymore, always crazy blurry, like it's the thumbnail blownup to size.

What's the deal?

[Ch28]

My touchpad doesn't display photos properly anymore, always crazy blurry, like it's the thumbnail blownup to size.

What's the deal?


I had that happen once so I shut it off. I turned it on the next day and it was fine

[LiquidTurbo]

^ Damn. Tried that many times, and still no workie. Man the native photo app sucks so hard compared to iPad.

[jing]

Anyone know how to block the playlist bar on Youtube from appearing? Pretty damn annoying..

[wasabisashimi]

I found touchpad quite picky about internet connection. Youtube, facebook, or even yahoo.ca and revscene frequently does not load when using a "G" router at work. It gets stuck and shows error message after awhile of loading nothing (circular icon spinning)
It however runs smoothly with "N" router at home.

Weird!

PS. Any input keyboard app for asian language? I cant type emails in korean , chinese, or japanese.

[wasabisashimi]

I have mine running very stable and consistent with the F4 Phantom kernel at 1.836GHz. I think it's absolutely essential to overclock the touchpad. It's unable to play 720p videos smoothly at stock speeds.

Can not add or update feeds to obtain F4 kernel or F15C kernels anymore. They seem to have shut beta testing down. You have to create a linux command line to unlock the feed update.

I am a noob and it all seems too complicated, so I can only OC with uberkernel to 1.5ghz. Didnt really feel any different.

[Levitron]

Can not add or update feeds to obtain F4 kernel or F15C kernels anymore. They seem to have shut beta testing down. You have to create a linux command line to unlock the feed update.

I am a noob and it all seems too complicated, so I can only OC with uberkernel to 1.5ghz. Didnt really feel any different.

And that's exactly why Uberkernel exists on the public feeds and they locked down the beta/testing feeds. If you feel uncomfortable "hacking" away on the command prompt then you shouldn't be messing around with the other kernels that are a bit more unstable than Uberkernel....and like you said, 1.5ghz doesn't feel much different than running it at the higher clock speeds anyways.

[underscore]

Just did all the stuff in the link on page 1, damn that feels nice. I just jumped it up to 1.5 GHz as well and I'm loving it.

[Vansterdam]

anyone have trouble connecting the touchpad to their wifi?

all my devices can connect fine except for the touchpad

my touchpad can detect my wifi and but it wont connect when i enter my password

[wasabisashimi]

Wifi Issues on Touchpad? - Page 7 - PreCentral Forums (http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/287224-wifi-issues-touchpad-7.html)

could be your password encryption type ie wap,wep,wap2 .. Check that link and see what people do. Mine is disconnects on some wifi router. Just switch wifi off and on fixes it

[Vansterdam]

had to unplug my router and change some settings all good :)

[Vansterdam]

anyone got the .ipk file for oregon trail and find the differences game?

[Vansterdam]

also whats the best converter to shrink .mkv files to watch on the touchpad?

i have a 7gb bluray that i want to watch on my touchpad but i think file size limit is 4gb

i want to shrink down the file while still keeping it 720p quality, should i convert into a different format or should i use a program to shrink it? i heard .mp4 is the best next to mkv is that right?

found this guide looking for a free program similar to this

http://bluraymovieshare.com/1080p-full-hd-playback-tips/1080p-mkv-on-hp-touchpad-converttransfer-1080p-720p-mkv-files-to-mp4-h-264-video-to-hp-tocuhpad.html

[SkinnyPupp]

Use Handbrake. There's no reason for it to be a bigger res than the screen, and also you can lower the quality and set the sound to stereo to save space.

7GB for 720p that must be a 2 part movie right?

[Vansterdam]

scarface 720p :fullofwin: took me 4.5 hours to convert with that program i posted lol

trying to OC to 1.7 or 1.9 seems like best one right now is kernel eagle F15 but its not available no more? wtf?


only phantom or warthog hmm

[Jmac]

anyone got the .ipk file for oregon trail and find the differences game? I bought it for my Palm phone, so it automatically downloaded to my Touchpad when I set it up.

The new version of The Oregon Trail sucks, though; nowhere near as good as it was in the 90s or even the 80s (on the old Black & Green Macs). Too much stupid shit you need to do now and too many damn history lessons. Also, it's damn near impossible for anyone in your party to die now.

[Vansterdam]

only 2 good games i seen so far is find the differences and angry birds lol

oh and the snes/n64 emulator

would be soo epic if they can get the ps3/wii bluetooth controllers to work

any other games you guys recommend?

[Cman333]

Does anyone know if you can save pictures onto the TP while surfing?

Or do I have to upload from PC?

[DC2aDDicT]

Screenshot just like iphones; power button + home button
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[underscore]

or press on the pic and hold, wait for the menu

[Vansterdam]

im hoping for a app to let you save password/usernames for certain sites

as well as a save youtube video to your touchpad hd option


anyone got a site for apps?

im looking for find the differences and comic shelf HD

[b0unce. [?]]

is it possible to get icefilms to run?

[Manic!]

Anyone know hot to stop it from locking when the screen turns off. I want to be able to just touch the screen to turn it back on.

[Jmac]

Anyone know hot to stop it from locking when the screen turns off. I want to be able to just touch the screen to turn it back on. I'm pretty sure there's a patch for that in Preware ...

[DanHibiki]

Which folder do I transfer video files to?

[Vansterdam]

i created my own and named it -AVIDEO so it goes to the top of the list lol

[xxxrsxxx]

i created my own and named it -AVIDEO so it goes to the top of the list lol

Are you playing AVI files? If so, what player/app are you using?

[Vansterdam]

im playing avi/mp4/mkv files using kalemsoft media player

just finished scarface and pulp fiction in 720p on my touchpad

fucken epic!


for music im using the app music(Remix)

both work preety dam well compared to the apps you originally get

your suppose to pay for these apps but i found them from the first page if you search hard enough lol

Mobilism • View forum - WebOS (http://forum.mobilism.org/viewforum.php?f=555)

i usually convert my mkv/bluray files to mp4 to save size.. you could also do this with other video formats

HP TouchPad supported Video formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264

took me awhile to find the perfect settings but this is what i use

HD MPEG-4 Video(*.mp4)” .

set video resolution to 1024*768 for enjoy movies on HP TouchPad in full screen

set video bitrate to 3000kbps

[b0unce. [?]]

Android, Coming Soon To Your HP Touchpad | Gizmodo Australia (http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/10/android-coming-soon-to-your-hp-touchpad/)

Android, Coming Soon To Your HP Touchpad
http://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2011/10/cmod.jpg
Snagged a HP Touchpad (or seven) during its $98 fire sale in August? Either you’ve come to terms with what webOS offers and its decidedly terminal fate, or, you’ve been hanging out for CyanogenMod to get Android onto the hardware. It looks like CM are getting closer to making this reality, judging by their latest video.

CM has put together an experimental installer, called ACME, to automate the process as much as possible. There are a few steps you need to do beforehand, as shown in the clip, but it’s by no means a laborious task. You can even set it up to have Android and webOS running in a dual-boot configuration.

Sadly, the installer hasn’t been made available and no date is forthcoming — not even an alpha — but I’m sure Touchpad owners are happy to know a bright, Android-shaped future awaits them.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2zWiftfwIk

[ImportXxX]

okay need some help here, for the people that overclocked it to 1.5. I've used the feed and the url that is posted on page 1 but when i go and add feed. It saids "the instructions you are following are abosolete. See Http://testing.preware.org/"

anyone experience with this? or does the link no longer support it...

thanks

[b0unce. [?]]

okay need some help here, for the people that overclocked it to 1.5. I've used the feed and the url that is posted on page 1 but when i go and add feed. It saids "the instructions you are following are abosolete. See Http://testing.preware.org/"

anyone experience with this? or does the link no longer support it...

thanks

If you download govnah, there's a preset setting for 1.5. 1.7 + requires more work.

I'm excited for android to be ported over soon ^^

[ImportXxX]

thanks, so the url and the feed name is not necessary for 1.5? that was easyy..lol

[parm104]

So I've officially installed Android of my touch pad. Works like a charm, no problems or glitches!

[SumAznGuy]

There is one glitch. Don't let your TP run out of power. I was using it on sunday and forgot to charge it. This morning, the device wouldn't turn on when after charging it for a while, the only thing it does is show the CM7 logo cycling. I can hard restart and go to WebOS no problems but android will not load.

Only fix for this is to delete and reinstall CM7.

This time around, I might wait for Beta to come out before I install it.

[underscore]

install guide for Android?

[k2_alpha]

^+1
please please please!!!

[Vansterdam]

im gonna wait till beta is officially out before i install android

[Gh0stRider]

WebOS 3.0.4 77 is officially out!

[b0unce. [?]]

any updates regarding android port? for some reason after updating to webos 3.0.4 77, speed got reverted back to 1.2 and it's having issues loading pages like rs

[underscore]

you have to update/reinstall govnuh and the oc thing to get it back

[threezero]

anybody havning trouble with netflix in cm7? mine keep freezing up every 15 mins or so and i have to force quite it and restart it to get it working again

[parm104]

For those still wondering, here are details, necessary install files and instructions:

How to Install Android (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/370558/how-to-install-android-on-the-hp-touchpad/2)

[wasabisashimi]

For those still wondering, here are details, necessary install files and instructions:

How to Install Android (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/370558/how-to-install-android-on-the-hp-touchpad/2)

any idea when the official CM7 version will be released? Isnt current one alpha 2?

[Rated_R]

Any thoughts on Android? has it been stable

[SumAznGuy]

Co-worker said his keeps crashing while mine has been problem free. Even the dead battery crashing issue is gone with the last install.

In sleep mode, the wifi turns off and battery conservation is pretty good.

[wasabisashimi]

Co-worker said his keeps crashing while mine has been problem free. Even the dead battery crashing issue is gone with the last install.

In sleep mode, the wifi turns off and battery conservation is pretty good.

what version android is it now? Its still in alpha2?

[SumAznGuy]

I am running alpha2.
Haven't been following the threads anymore so I am not sure what versions is available now.

[threezero]

I'm on alpha 3 still have wifi issue but Netflix works fine now. The video go really pixelly though

[threezero]

In case any body is looking for a way to input chinese in webos here a patch that adds baidu pinyin and chinese handwriting. FOR 3.0.4 ONLY i'm been using this for a few days very stable and the text prediction is very good. There seems to be a minor bug where it doesn't remember that you left that keyboard on eng, next time you bring up the keyboard it forgets and default to chinese. nothing major only one click to change it back. It does both simplify and traditional chinese

to install either:
1. open link through touchpad and download/install directly via preware
2. download to desktop than install with webosquikinstall

http://hotfile.com/dl/136851658/0586543/com.mporting.ime.zh-cn.patch_3.0.4_all.ipk.html

[HonestTea]

Any updates on putting Android on the HP?

[b0unce. [?]]

Any updates on putting Android on the HP?

+1 to that. im waiting to ACTUALLY do something with my touchpad. i hate webos so much.

[HonestTea]

;7741341']+1 to that. im waiting to ACTUALLY do something with my touchpad. i hate webos so much.

I took the plunge and put Android on it. It's the Alpha 3.5 build.

[Chronix]

anybody still selling it for 99

[underscore]

...you're kidding right?

[Rated_R]

I took the plunge and put Android on it. It's the Alpha 3.5 build.

Any instructions? Hows it working?

[SumAznGuy]

I took the plunge and put Android on it. It's the Alpha 3.5 build.

How are you liking 3.5?

My brother in-law says his works fine but his GF's crashes quite a bit.

I am still using an older version mostly problem free.

[b0unce. [?]]

i wouldn't even mind paying a fellow rs'er to help me install android for me. i'm not too confident when it comes to stuff im not too familiar with. i'm mostly afraid of bricking my touchpad.

[HonestTea]

Any instructions? Hows it working?

Here you go. [Release][Alpha3.5]Cyanogenmod Touchpad - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10121-releasealpha35cyanogenmod-touchpad/)

How are you liking 3.5?

My brother in-law says his works fine but his GF's crashes quite a bit.

I am still using an older version mostly problem free.


It's pretty good. Although I went from WebOS directly to 3.5 without trying the other builds. It's stable, however whenever I stream a video. The screen is filled with lines of purple and green.

However, I just restarted my Touchpad and it works fine now.

[underscore]

;7749237']i wouldn't even mind paying a fellow rs'er to help me install android for me. i'm not too confident when it comes to stuff im not too familiar with. i'm mostly afraid of bricking my touchpad.

Apparently it's very difficult to brick a Touchpad thanks to WebOS Doctor or some such computer program that you can use for recovery.

[HonestTea]

;7749237']i wouldn't even mind paying a fellow rs'er to help me install android for me. i'm not too confident when it comes to stuff im not too familiar with. i'm mostly afraid of bricking my touchpad.

Yeah, I just read [Release][Alpha3.5]Cyanogenmod Touchpad - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10121-releasealpha35cyanogenmod-touchpad/) a few times and I was still confused LOL :(

A) Made the cminstall folder in the wrong section
B) novacom was giving me issues when installing

And installed it twice without doing it properly, I just turned it off and turned it back on. Tried again and on the 3rd time it finally worked. Pretty idiot proof, although it took me like 2 hours since I had to install Java SDK etc.

[xxxrsxxx]

Anyone else having problems connecting to wifi after installing alpha 3.5?
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[HonestTea]

I've heard lots of people are having problems with their Wi-Fi. I haven't experienced it yet.. *knock on wood*

[xxxrsxxx]

So I'm a total noob with android. I know with iPad you download apps from iTunes. What is the equivalent for android? I don't have any apps right now....
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[Gh0stRider]

So I'm a total noob with android. I know with iPad you download apps from iTunes. What is the equivalent for android? I don't have any apps right now....
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android market

[Gh0stRider]

still haven't installed android. Dont wanna fuck it up

[b0unce. [?]]

offer is on the table still! haha

[Hondaracer]

as far as that post near the top, from what i remember basically there is no way to brick it overclocking it etc.

but by puting android on people HAVE bricked them i belive

[Gh0stRider]

Yeah, I just read [Release][Alpha3.5]Cyanogenmod Touchpad - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10121-releasealpha35cyanogenmod-touchpad/) a few times and I was still confused LOL :(

A) Made the cminstall folder in the wrong section
B) novacom was giving me issues when installing

And installed it twice without doing it properly, I just turned it off and turned it back on. Tried again and on the 3rd time it finally worked. Pretty idiot proof, although it took me like 2 hours since I had to install Java SDK etc.

wanna install it for me? lol

[HonestTea]

;7751931']offer is on the table still! haha

wanna install it for me? lol

Possibly.. lol but you guys might want to hold on a bit longer. Alpha 3.5 has some bugs still, the Wi-Fi issue seems to be most common(cannot connect to Wi-Fi) and some video issues(green/purple bars across videos)

[Gh0stRider]

Possibly.. lol but you guys might want to hold on a bit longer. Alpha 3.5 has some bugs still, the Wi-Fi issue seems to be most common(cannot connect to Wi-Fi) and some video issues(green/purple bars across videos)

whats the best build so far? 2 or 3?

[HonestTea]

I think Alpha 3 is most stable although theirs some video issues regarding it.

[Gh0stRider]

https://twitter.com/#!/dalingrin/status/154492186031947776

[jing]

Woot, successfully installed! Time to figure out how to use Android..

[xxxrsxxx]

Woot, successfully installed! Time to figure out how to use Android..

What version did you install? Can you connect to wifi and do you have the andriod market app installed?

[bobola]

I have wifi problem with all verison on my end ;c..!!
Able to connect once, but after that it never connects to it anymore..

[jing]

I think I installed Alpha 3.5, the latest build. No wifi problems and I have nothing installed right now.
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[jing]

The only gripe I have with it so far is that everything loads up as the mobile version. I'm guessing that has to do with the fact that this Android port seems to be from a phone? No idea lol
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[Gh0stRider]

^^ damn...that sucks. Anyone know if all builds are like that?

[SumAznGuy]

I have wifi problem with all verison on my end ;c..!!
Able to connect once, but after that it never connects to it anymore..

Just noticed I am having the wifi issue on mine. Rebooting the TP twice in a row fixes it.

[Rated_R]

just updated to 3.5, having wi-fi issues even after rebooting few times.

[Rated_R]

just updated to 3.5, having wi-fi issues even after rebooting few times.

After changing my wireless network from "auto" to ch8 wi-fi works great regardless if it goes into standby or turning it off. :)

[Gh0stRider]

http://youtu.be/-UX0LHg2QlU

[Ch28]

Sold mine for $200 today FTW!
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[dton13]

CM9 Alpha 0 is out now! [Release][Alpha0] CyanogenMod 9 Touchpad - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15509-releasealpha0-cyanogenmod-9-touchpad/)

Just installed and it is suhweet!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/125871/Photo%202012-01-18%208%2007%2031%20PM.jpg

[Gh0stRider]

how is it?

[dton13]

Just working out some quirks. Decided to do a reformat and start fresh because my GMail wasn't working. Will keep you updated

[HonestTea]

NICEEEEEE!

Their might be a few bugs since it's so new, gonna wait til the next update to get CM9. Can't wait!

[b0unce. [?]]

Would someone help me install it? ><

[dton13]

I'd stay away from this Alpha for now, its really quite buggy as I can't even get my google account on it properly (YMMV). Third time reinstalling here goes!

[dton13]

Okay, I got it working. FYI

When I initially updated using novacom and ACMEInstaller2, my Google account wasn't work and numerous data/wipes/fixes/etc didn't solve the problem.

I just wiped and reinstalled directly from CWM (contrary to what they suggested initially) and so far so good!

Used these fixes in addition to the cm9 update

edit: i've run into more bugs so i'll post a successful combo when I can more thoroughly confirm

[Gh0stRider]

;7766680']Would someone help me install it? ><

http://youtu.be/IGY4gpsDPD8

[Gh0stRider]

anyone try cm7 xron?

[vB2.9.1 Odexed][CM7 XRON-ified][Super Tweaked][Updated 01/03/2012] - xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321335)

i took the plunge and installed cm7 xron last night...woohoo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/MISC/20120119_135742.jpg

[dton13]

Well finally got everything up and running like I want it to.

What ended up working for me (a lot of similar setups from rootzwiki)
- format data/system/cache directly from CWM
- flash force close fix
- flash gapps v8 (for some reason this didn't work with ACMEInstaller or without the format of system)
- flash gapps fixer

Verdict : Amazing. Finally having a tablet based OS is miles better. I'm glad I didn't sell it because once they've worked out the quirks, this will fly.

[Gh0stRider]

Well finally got everything up and running like I want it to.

What ended up working for me (a lot of similar setups from rootzwiki)
- format data/system/cache directly from CWM
- flash force close fix
- flash gapps v8 (for some reason this didn't work with ACMEInstaller or without the format of system)
- flash gapps fixer

Verdict : Amazing. Finally having a tablet based OS is miles better. I'm glad I didn't sell it because once they've worked out the quirks, this will fly.

got a guide for the cm9 install? give us your version vs rootwiki

[dton13]

got a guide for the cm9 install? give us your version vs rootwiki

It's pretty much what I posted above but I'll try to provide more detail to get you started.

D/L and copy to your TP the following files (can provide links tonight after work):

Alpha 0.5
Forceclosefix
gapps v8
gapps fixer

1. Boot to CWM

2. Format system/data/partition (in mounts & storage)

3. Flash Alpha0.5

4. Flash forceclose fix (not sure if necessary anymore with 0.5)

5. Flash gapps v8

6. Flash gapps fixer

7. Reboot


*this should work, mind you I did use ACMEInstaller2 several times at first before just simply installing through CWM. I'm going to take a stab and say completely bypassing ACMEInstaller2 should also work, but don't hold me to it.

**This is for a clean install (backup your important stuff lol)

[bobola]

Alpha0.6 is out!!!


I upgrade from CM7 to CM9 just last night.
And then 0.6 came out today :suspicious:

The wifi works for me now!!!
Some HD stuff doesnt work like YouTube HD.
So much smoothier.. and nicer.. maybe that due to ICS UI ;D!

Everything I use seems to be working .. for now at least..!
But the main issue for me on CM7 was the wifi, but now is working so I'm happy with it!

[dton13]

Upgrading once you're on cm9 is just a matter of running the new zip package. I noticed they've put in preliminary support for ROM manager meaning even easier updates and backups!
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[Gh0stRider]

0.6 with gapps, gapps fixer and update-charger_systemui_fix-alpha0 gave me boot loop
0.6 with gapps, gapps fixer worked.
0.5 with gapps,gapps fixer worked worked for me

[ecchiecchi]

0.6 w/ gapps from CM7 was flawless!

Loving how it feels like a tablet compared to CM7 Alpha3

[Vansterdam]

any new news in the hp touchpad modding world

[Gh0stRider]

not since 0.6

[Gh0stRider]

UNOFFICIAL CM9 Nightly Builds - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18442-unofficial-cm9-nightly-builds/)

[Gh0stRider]

[Release][Alpha2] CyanogenMod 9 Touchpad - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18843-releasealpha2-cyanogenmod-9-touchpad/)

Alpha 2 Release notes:

This is for video playback fixes only, no other changes.
Fix netflix and other apps that rely on http live streaming
Fix blocky video due to bad scaling





Alpha 1 Release notes:

We finally have hardware video decode working largely thanks to some help from yjwong. This release is primarily just to get hardware decoding out for folks to enjoy while other work continues. This build does not work with Netflix yet. However, hardware accelerated video decoding does work for Youtube HD and playback of local media. This build still uses the 2.6.35 kernel. The 3.0 kernel is still being heavily worked on and is also the primary focus for development. Don't expect hardware video decoding to be perfect yet. Its half a miracle it works at all on our current kernel.

Similar to the last build I will provide flashable zips to make it easier to switch to lcd density 120 with proper launcher layout. The hardware video decoding will not make it into the nightlies for a few days. There is still some work to do in order to get it merged into repositories and ensure it doesn't break other devices.
Hardware video decoding support. As a result, Youtube HD and 720p and 1080p local media will now be playable. Netflix does not work yet.
Includes touchscreen improvements by Dees_Troy
Now able to enable use of 2D companion core to offload composition

[dton13]

[Release][Alpha2] CyanogenMod 9 Touchpad - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18843-releasealpha2-cyanogenmod-9-touchpad/)

Alpha 2 Release notes:

This is for video playback fixes only, no other changes.
Fix netflix and other apps that rely on http live streaming
Fix blocky video due to bad scaling


A2 has been great so far for me (with my limited use). Anyone venture into nightlys??
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[Gh0stRider]

im still on 0.6

anyone try 120 lcd density update.zip?

[dton13]

im still on 0.6

anyone try 120 lcd density update.zip?

I've played around with LCD density's and 120 was nice but i found 132 to be the best (also recommended by dalingrin) but it broke the Market. I think there's a LCD Density changer that lets you access the Market but I haven't personally tried.

[Gh0stRider]

I've played around with LCD density's and 120 was nice but i found 132 to be the best (also recommended by dalingrin) but it broke the Market. I think there's a LCD Density changer that lets you access the Market but I haven't personally tried.

ahh ok.

hey do you have issues with usb debugging? my computer wont recognize it when i plug it in. it doesn't install the drivers.

i have to go into webos and then it works.

[dton13]

ahh ok.

hey do you have issues with usb debugging? my computer wont recognize it when i plug it in. it doesn't install the drivers.

i have to go into webos and then it works.

Hmm USB debugging? I'm only familiar with enabling that if you're rooting or for developing (or debugging haha).

If you just want access to your files you can just enable MTP mode and it shows up fine on my computer. Mind you MTP is probably a little bit fussier when it comes to connections. I'm using Windows 7 with no problems, I know Mac is a different story.

As well if you don't want to boot into webOS you can also boot into CWM recovery and mount USB storage from there

[Gh0stRider]

my TP shows usb debugging enabled. then my win7 shows MTP but it doesn't install the drivers.

[dton13]

Okay just so I can make sure we're on the same page.

In Settings under Storage. Hit the three dots on the top right and tap USB computer connection and you've enabled MTP there? I'm a bit confused because MTP and debugging are separate.
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[dton13]

And I didn't install any additional drivers other than the ones needed for WebOS. Just for reference if that doesn't solve your issue.
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[Gh0stRider]

LOL

got it working. went into settings>storage then saw usb computer connection. i said mtp with a unchecked checkbox, so i checked the box it and works.


never had to do that with my phone, so i didn't know thats where i had to go.

THANKS!

[dton13]

Haha no problem. Ya they've really confused a lot of people moving to MTP-only in 4.0. Not only that, but they've buried the menu in settings and not enabled by default lol.
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[dton13]

Official Nightlys are out for anyone still interested

[ROM] Official CyanogenMod 9 Nightly Build Discussion - CyanogenMod [HP Touchpad] - RootzWiki (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21871-rom-official-cyanogenmod-9-nightly-build-discussion/)

Objective: For those that Flash the official nightlies to post questions, concerns and up dates.

For the latest Official Nightly: CyanogenMod Downloads (http://get.cm/?device=tenderloin)
For the latest GApps: Goo.im Downloads - Browsing gapps (http://goo-inside.me/gapps)
For the latest Merge: http://review.cyanog...*kernel.*)),n,z

Flash instruction (running CM9 based ROMs, including unofficial nightlies)
Reverend Kyle's video post http://rootzwiki.com...he-hp-touchpad/ (Thank you Rev for all of your great tutorials)

Do a Nandriod Backup with your recovery, such as CWM.
1. Flash current nightly CyanogenMod Downloads (http://get.cm/?device=tenderloin)
2. Flash current GApps Goo.im Downloads - Browsing gapps (http://goo-inside.me/gapps)
3. Wipe cache and dalvik with your recovery.
4. Reboot and enjoy.

Please add to this post to keep all informed with current events.

Know issues:
Camera is broken
Microphone is broken

Thanks and enjoy.

Credits
I would like to thank first and foremost the CyangenMod team for making this possible. Without the hard work of Dalingrin and all of the devs that have put their talents into this ROM we wouldn't have ICS. Thank you.

I would also like to thank Eyeballer for his unofficial nightlys for keeping us on the bleeding edge. Thank you.

[Gh0stRider]

gonna give the official nightly a try

[G]

Hi, is there a tutorial on how to switch my touchpad OS into Android icecreamsandwhich?

I am very noob >_<

TY :D

[Cman333]

Man this looks complicated.... Totally detouring me from wanting to do it. I tried to watch the youtube vid but the guy goes on for like 30+ mins. FML.

Gonna try this tn during the game lol....

Wish me luck lol

[Gh0stRider]

its a long tutorial but i followed that one and it worked fine. after that initial install the later roms are easier to flash and it takes less than 5-10 mins.

[wasabisashimi]

you guys talking about the reverenkyle idiots guide for Android on youtube right? its like a 32 min video for noobs.

PS: how do you backup your webOS before proceeding to setup android CM9?

[Gh0stRider]

i dont think i backup webos. i just did a factory reset of webos and installed.

i went to cm7 then to cm9 since there was no cm9 at that time.

[dton13]

gonna give the official nightly a try

I had to start fresh for it to work properly. But it's been smooth sailing since then. The nightlies have been awesome for me.

Man this looks complicated.... Totally detouring me from wanting to do it. I tried to watch the youtube vid but the guy goes on for like 30+ mins. FML.

Gonna try this tn during the game lol....

Wish me luck lol

lol GL its pretty easy to do, post here if you run into issues

you guys talking about the reverenkyle idiots guide for Android on youtube right? its like a 32 min video for noobs.

PS: how do you backup your webOS before proceeding to setup android CM9?

You don't really need to back up webOS as android is on a separate partition? or something along those lines.

[Gh0stRider]

im on todays nightly. no issues so far

[wasabisashimi]

im on todays nightly. no issues so far

do you have fear that one day the battery drains too low and touchpad won't boot?... Or have they fixed that issue on the CM9 nightly and are 100% reliable-meaning you can just plug wall charger and initiate reboot and charging?

Thats my only fear.

[Gh0stRider]

do you have fear that one day the battery drains too low and touchpad won't boot?... Or have they fixed that issue on the CM9 nightly and are 100% reliable-meaning you can just plug wall charger and initiate reboot and charging?

Thats my only fear.

its gone to where it wont turn on, but thats cuz the battery was dead. i plugged it in the wall and all is good.