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Touchpad Toolbox Main Thread By Jcsullins

[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 5.x.x/4.4.x with Jcsullins TPtoolbox Super Easy Way

[ROM GUIDE] How to Install Android 8.1.x/7.1.2 builds on the HP TouchPad

How to Flash Install Android 7.x/6.x/5.x/4.4x Builds on the HP TouchPad(Data Media)

Note(Important): If you have not installed Android before or are using a version older than 4.4.4(CM11), then start by using the [ROM GUIDE] How to Install Android 8.1.x/7.1.2 builds on the HP TouchPad guide here. My guide will teach you everything you need to know about using Jcsullins TPtoolbox to install a variety of Android 7.1.1/4.4x(Lineage14.1/CM11) Roms. The TPtoolbox is a dynamic tool and gives us the option to remove, restore or keep the tablets original OS WebOS. The guide on this page will instruct you in updating and installing Roms by flashing them through recovery. This is how you can install and update the latest DirtyUnicorns 8.1 builds.

How can I check my current Android version and System Partition size?

-Get the free app,Quick System Info PRO, to check the size of your partitions and remaining free space.

-Check your version of Android by going to settings/About Tablet/Android Version.

How to make a Nandroid backup:

I highly recommend you make a Nandroid backup after installing and setting up Android on your HP TouchPad. This perfectly preserves your current configuration and can easily be restored through CWM, Philz CWM, or TWRP Recovery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuhGcXSoXjc

[YOUTUBE]zuhGcXSoXjc[/YOUTUBE]

Clean install:

"Clean installing" a Rom means you format 3 basic partitions, system, data and cache before flashing the Rom and gapps package. This erases all user data and ensures a smooth install.

When updating your version of Android its recommended to do a clean install. You can do this by either using TPtoolbox to install android with your chosen files placed in the ttinstall folder or by flashing the Rom and Gapps package directly using your recovery (CWM, Philz CWM, or TWRP).

How to do a clean install with the TPtoolbox:

After installing a data media Rom you can do a clean install of another Rom listed in the guide by again using the TPtoolbox. Return to step 5 B) and install a different Rom. The TPtoolbox will wipe the system, data and cache partitions/volumes and do a clean install, WebOS will not be changed. Your apps and user data will be lost but your media content on the SDcard1 remains the same. If you wish to completely remove WebOS, Android and all data on the device return to step 5 A) and do a complete data reset.

How to do a clean install from Recovery:

Reboot into recovery (CWM, Philz CWM, or TWRP) to Format/Wipe the system data and the cache partitions. You will find a full step by step instructional video below. First choose an Android 4.4.x or 5.0.x Rom and Gapps package from the detailed guide. Next transfer the two .zip files to your Android device with the USB or directly download them. Watch the how to update video below for step by step instructions. Note that you must have the correct Gapps package for your version of Android or you may experience errors or missing apps like the Play Store.

Clean install Step Summary:

-Reboot into recovery

-Select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset", choose "Yes delete all user data"(CWM) or "Clean install a New Rom"(Philz CWM)

-Select "Install Zip", "Choose zip from /sdcard", Locate and select your ROM, then choose "yes install CM-XX-"

-Select "Install Zip", "Choose zip from /sdcard", Locate and select your Gapps package, then choose "yes install gapps-xx-"

-Once complete select "Reboot system Now" to reboot into android.

How to backup and install Android from TWRP recovery Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U1bF2-RJ24

[YOUTUBE]0U1bF2-RJ24[/YOUTUBE]

How to Clean Install Android from CWM recovery Video

[YOUTUBE]U4-UuzlFgGs[/YOUTUBE]

How to clean Install Android from Philz CWM recovery Video

[youtube]s7vLuQGjptI[/youtube]

Note(Optional): After a clean install you can attempt to use CWM, Philz CWM, or TWRP recovery to advanced restore the data Partition from a backup. This will restore your Android apps and users data but could cause errors, so its considered an optional step. Click here to learn how to do an advanced restore after a clean install with CWM:

Clean install Step Summary with Advanced restore:

-Reboot into recovery

-Select "Wipe Cache Partition", choose "Yes - Wipe Cache"

-Select "Advanced", choose "Wipe Dalvik Cache", "Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache"

-Select "Install Zip", "Choose zip from /sdcard", Locate and select your ROM, then choose "yes install CM- XX-"

-Select "Backup and Restore", "Custom Restore from /sdcard", Restore just the data partition "Start Custom Restore Job"

-Once complete select "Reboot system Now" to reboot into android.

Dirty Flash:

"Dirty Flashing" a Rom involves formatting the system & cache partitions before the install. This preserves your user data and setup, all your apps and system layout will remain the same. However dirty flashing incompatible Roms could cause boot loops or errors, if this happens you'll need to do a clean install or restore a Nandroid backup(See Troubleshooting section).

-Dirty flash installs are only recommended when updating the same or similar Rom. If nightly builds are available, updating in this manner would be acceptable. Going from one CM11 nightly Rom to another is generally recommended but if you wish to change your type of Rom or version of Android a clean install would be best to avoid issues. Download your selected Rom and gapps zips and flash them through your chosen recovery. Don't forget to wipe your caches.

Click here to watch a video clip of a dirty flash with CWM..

Dirty Flash install Step Summary:

-Reboot into recovery

-Select "Wipe Cache Partition", choose "Yes - Wipe Cache"

-Select "Advanced", choose "Wipe Dalvik Cache", "Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache"

-Select "Install Zip", "Choose zip from /sdcard", Locate and select your ROM, then choose "yes install CM- XX-"

-Once complete select "Reboot system Now" to reboot into android.

Rom Guide and Videos:

Select

One of each

, Rom and Gapps .zip files to download and install from CWM, Philz CWM or TWRP recovery:

Or

Select

One of each

, Rom, Recovery, Gapps, .zip files to download and install with the TPtoolbox:

-Scroll down to see the supported Rom, Gapps and Recovery files available for the HP Touchpad.

-Each Rom requires a corresponding Gapps package for its version of Android. 4.4.x Roms need 4.4 Gapps, or 5.0.x. Roms need 5.0 Gapps.

-Each Rom has notes about its details and a rating for the battery drain during deep sleep.

-Three recovery types are available to choose from; each does the same tasks but the interface is different, CWM, Philz CWM, TWRP.

-I prefer the Philz CWM but its personal preference, unless otherwise specified.

-Check the Rom Developers thread for their recommended Recovery file downloads.

Which Rom should I choose?

-Currently the Android 4.4.x Kitkat Roms are the most mature, stable and fully functional. I would recommend them as your daily driver.

-Android 7.x Nougat Roms are in developmental but aren't as fully functional as 4.4.x Roms. The battery life is shorter, the camera is currently inverted and Bluetooth is less stable.

-The latest Android 7.1 Nougat recovery and gapps packages may not be fully compatible with the current TPtoobox version42 and will need to be installed by flashing through recovery using Flintmans TWRP.

-It takes several months after the initial release of a new android version for it to become mature and stable. Please see the developers threads for the latest details about their Roms, Happy Flashing.

Download Recommended default setup

Rom:Download the latest Lineage11 build

Recovery:TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b.zip

Gapps:gapps-base-arm-4.4.4-20170902-1-signed.zip

Note: Do Not unzip the files.

Data Media Recoveries Download:

View attachment 3183564

Download TWRP Touch Recovery(android 4.x-5.x):

TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b via mediafire:

TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b via androidfilehost:

Download Philz Touch CWM Recovery(android 4.x-5.x):

Philz-CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612 via mediafire:

Philz-CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612 via androidfilehost:

Download Traditional Non-Touch CWM Recovery(android 4.x-5.x):

CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20141231 via mediafire:

CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20141231 via androidfilehost:

Download TWRP Flintmans modified Touch Recovery **Required for Android 7.x

9/11/16 TWRP 3.0.2.0

Note: Not compatible to flash with the touchpad Toolbox.

Android 7.x Nougat Data Media Rom Guide and Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBQsOXTYoG0

[YOUTUBE]MBQsOXTYoG0[/YOUTUBE]

[ROM] Evervolv | 7.0.0p1 [AOSP Nougat 7.0.0] [3.4 kernel] [ALPHA] WIFI & 4G

Rom Details: Medium battery drain (-22mA to -25mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera(inverted), Bluetooth.

Note: This rom **REQUIRES a minimum of 1312MB System Partition. Change the size with Jcsullins TPtoolbox after selecting to install android.

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1] CyanogenMod 14.1 Unofficial (Invisiblek)

Rom Details: Medium battery drain (-22mA to -25mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera(doesn't work), Bluetooth.

Note: This rom **REQUIRES a minimum of 1312MB System Partition. Change the size with Jcsullins TPtoolbox after selecting to install android

7.x Gapps Downloads:

OpenGaps7.1 pico

7.x Required TWRP recovery

1/23/17 TWRP 3.0.3.0

Android 6.x Marshmallow Data Media Rom Guide and Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjQ-dJxn8NU

[youtube]xjQ-dJxn8NU[/youtube]

[ROM] Evervolv | 6.0.0p1 [AOSP Marshmallow 6.0.1] [3.4 kernel] [nightlies] With DM

[ROM][OFFICIAL][Marshmallow 6.0][TENDERLOIN] PAC-ROM MM Beta

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][6.0] CyanogenMod 13.0 Unofficial (tenderloin)

6.0.x Gapps Downloads:

gapps-601-base-20160606-1-signed.zip

Delta Gapps

Android 5.1.x Lollipop Data Media Rom Guide and Links:

[ROM] [5.1.x] [CyanogenMod 12.1 by Jcsullins] [DM]

Rom Details: Low to medium battery drain (-6mA to -20mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth.

-Note: use this TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b recovery

[ROM] Evervolv | 5.0.0p1 [AOSP Lollipop 5.1.1] [3.4 kernel] [TESTING] With DM

[ROM][OFFICIAL][Lollipop 5.1][TENDERLOIN] PAC-ROM LP-MR1 Beta-1

[ROM] [EXPERIMENTAL] [Lollipop] [5.1] CyanogenMod 12.1 nightlies [3.0 kernel]

5.1.x Gapps Downloads:

gapps-511-base-20160602-1-signed.zip

Android 5.0.x Lollipop Data Media Rom Guide and Links:

[ROM][OFFICIAL][Lollipop 5.0][TENDERLOIN] PAC-ROM LP Beta-1

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][5.0.2][3.4 Kernel] CyanogenMod 12.0 Nightlies (tenderloin)

[ROM] [NIGHTLY] [Lollipop] [5.0] CyanogenMod 12.0 nightlies [3.0 kernel]

[ROM] Evervolv | 5.0.0p1 [AOSP 5.0] [3.4 kernel] [PREVIEW] With /data/media

5.0.x Gapps Downloads:

Milaqs 5.0 CM12 Gapps

Delta Gapps:

Android 4.4.x Kitkat Data Media Rom Guide and Links:

[ROM] [NIGHTLY] [KitKat] [4.4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 nightlies [3.0 Kernel] By Milaq(Roland Recommended)

Rom Details: Low to medium battery drain (-5mA to -20mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Inverted volume controls, Performance OC tab, Milaq Update app.

Note:This Rom still gets regular updates

Note: Automated Milaq updater app (downloads and installs new builds for you)

Note:Increased default CPU clock from 1188Mhz-1512Mhz,

[ROM] [4.4.4][3.0 Kernel][CyanogenMod 11 by Jcsullins] [DM] By Jcsullins(Roland Recommended)

Rom Details: Low to medium battery drain (-5mA to -20mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Inverted volume controls, Performance OC tab.

Note:This Rom can see both SDcards

Click Here to watch the [ROM] [4.4.4][3.0 Kernel][CyanogenMod 11 by Jcsullins] [DM] video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQCrm-Otxmw[YOUTUBE]CQCrm-Otxmw[/YOUTUBE]

[ROM][OFFICIAL][KitKat 4.4.4][TENDERLOIN] PAC-man KK RELEASE [DEV] By Shumash(Roland Recommended 4 Gamers)

Note: Kernel 3.0 and 3.4 builds are available

Kernel 3.0: Low to medium battery drain(-5mA to -20mA), Antutu Score=12000+

Kernel 3.4: Medium battery drain (-30mA to -60mA), Antutu Score=13000+

Rom Details: h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Inverted volume controls, PAC Console (OTA updates), PAC Performance settings (overclocking), Increased 2D & 3D GPU clocks up to 320Mhz, Increased default CPU clock from 1188Mhz-1512Mhz, overclocks up to 1782Mhz(3.4 Kernel), 1890Mhz(3.0 Kernel) Great for Gamers.

Note: The Pac Performance app is missing from newer builds install the free Kernel Adiutor app here

Note:Using the lock screen may cause SOD(sleep-of-death), disable it by going to Settings->Security->Screen Security->screen lock=none.

Note:Hold down power and home together if the screen is black(SOD) and you need to reboot.

Note:This Rom can see both SDcards

Click Here to watch the [ROM][OFFICIAL][KitKat 4.4.4][TENDERLOIN] PAC-man KK RELEASE [DEV] video:

[youtube]Y3B0nU8Ld2Y[/youtube]

[ROM] Evervolv | 4.0.0p1 [AOSP 4.4.2] [3.4 kernel] [Nightlies] With /data/media By Flintman

Rom Details: Medium battery drain drain(-20mA to -30mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Automated Updater

Note:This Rom can see both SDcards

[ROM] [Tenderloin] [4.4.4] [DATA/MEDIA] TeamEOS - The Revival || Nightlies By Team EOS

Rom Details:Low to medium battery drain (-5mA to -20mA), h/w video, Audio, Bluetooth, No Camera

Note:If you can't connect the USB in Win7/8.1 go to settings/Developer options/USB debugging and (Uncheck the box)

Note: Enable the developers tab by going to "About tablet" and clicking on the "Build number" 7 times.

Click Here to watch the [ROM] [Tenderloin] [4.4.4] [DATA/MEDIA] TeamEOS - The Revival || Nightlies video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRnDTJJRCJo[YOUTUBE]pRnDTJJRCJo[/YOUTUBE]

[ROM] [UNOFFICIAL][4.4.2][3.4 Kernel] CyanogenMod 11.0 Nightlies By Invisiblek

Rom Details: Medium battery drain (-20mA to -40mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Inverted volume controls, Performance OC tab.

[ROM] [AOKP 4.4.2 kitkat][Kernel3.0] for the HP Touchpad By Sixohtew

Rom Details: Low battery drain (-5mA to -20mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Inverted volume controls, Full screen (No nav bar)

Note:To add the navigation bar got to settings/ROM Control/(Swipe left)navigation bar/settings/Enable navigation bar(Check the box)

Note:If you can't connect the USB in Win7/8.1 go to settings/Developer options/USB debugging and (Uncheck the box)

Click Here to watch the [ROM] [AOKP 4.4.2 kitkat][Kernel3.0] video:

[YOUTUBE]5VYNoYacqGE[/YOUTUBE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYNoYacqGE

4.4.x Gapps Downloads:

gapps-444-base-20160602-1-signed.zip