[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 4.4.x Data Media builds on the HP TP(Non-TPToolbox)

Additional resources:

Touchpad Toolbox(Easy DM install tool) By Jcsullins

Rootzwiki Version of this thread (Noobs can post here):

My HP TP Data/Media Recovery, Rom Notes + Install Guide (4-08-14) by mpgrimm2

[ROM GUIDE] How to install Android on the HP TouchPad "The Easy Way"

[ROM GUIDE]How to use the TouchPad Toolbox to install Android "The Super Easy Way"(DM + Non-DM)

[ROM GUIDE] How to Update/Install Android 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.2 Builds on the HP TouchPad(Non-DM)

News and Updates

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New Super Easy Way Guide and video available Featuring Jcsullins TPToolbox

Note: This method greatly simplifies the process of installing DM builds on the HP TP

[ROM GUIDE]How to use the TouchPad Toolbox to install Android "The Super Easy Way"(DM & Non-DM)

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[font=georgia, serif]Data Media Q & A:[/font]

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What is a data media build?

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Previously on the HP Touchpad Android and WebOS shared SDcard space in the media partition. This was the space you saw when transferring data via the USB cable. It stored all your media like music, pictures and movies. Data media builds separate the Android and WebOS space by emulating a 2nd ext4 SDcard in the data partition. The place where your app data was stored, separate from the SDcard media partition. You will need to move the majority of your free space from the media partition to the data partition, by using flashable zips, Tailor or android apps. With this setup the data partition now becomes the main place where your apps and users files(Music, pictures, movies, ect) are stored. The left over space in the media partition is now separate and only used by WebOS. WebOS will be left with just a small amount of free space and the majority will be given to the Android Data partition. You will need to boot into WebOS to access its media SDcard space or use the Evervolv build which allows you to see both partitions from Android. Following these instructions will leave WebOS perfectly intact and it can be used for useful things like flashing the A6firmware[Fix Guide] How to Reflash the A6 Firmware.

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What are the Advantages and Changes for Data Media Builds?

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New data media builds change the default partition layout to more efficiently use the available space. You get a larger area for storing apps and mount an emulated ext4 SDcard all on the Data partition. The ext4 doesn't suffer from the 4GB file size limit that the older Fat partition had and gives you more space for large apps. In additon there is no longer a limit of 50+ apps like some users experienced with the non data media roms.“Performance on ext4 in Android is also probably better than FAT.”*The next advantage for HP TouchPad users is the updated 3.x Kernels all the new Android 4.4.2 builds use. The updated Kernel's more efficiently communicates and allocates resources between the hardware and software. However data media Roms require newer data media recoveries to accommodate the new partition format and selinux support.

What is a data media device?(TeamWin)

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Do I really need to do all this, how can I go back to my old setup?

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If you’re happy with your current setup and Android version there is no urgent need to upgrade. However this is the direction that future builds will take and if you understand the basic concepts of flashing rom's and have previously installed android with the ACMEInstaller, then you should be ready to test these new builds. Experienced users should backup all their data before trying out these new builds. If you wish to go back to your previous setup you can use the new Jcsullins and Philz Touch DM-CWM recoveries to restore your older nandroid backups. Jcsullins and Philz DM-CWM recoveries can see both SDcards while restoring your backups. The Data partition will show up as SDcard and the Media Partition as SDcard1. When restoring a backup it would be best to uninstall android install just moboot and CWM then restore your backup. Note that due to the larger size of data media, backups you cannot advanced restore the data partition of a data media back up on a non data media rom. Please leave our talented developers some feedback in their respective threads. Reporting problems in the developer’s threads and submitting alogcats can help to move development along and fix bugs.

HP TouchPad non Data Media build guide threads:

(Recommended for first time installers to intermediate users)

[ROM GUIDE] How to install Android on the HP TouchPad "The Easy Way"

[ROM GUIDE] How to Update/Install Android 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 Builds on the HP TouchPad

Additional Data Media Info by Mpgrimm2 here:

[INFO] My HP TP Data/Media Recovery, Rom Notes + Install Guide

[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 5.x.x/4.4.x Data Media builds on the HP TouchPad(Non-TPToolbox)

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Video Timecode:

Data Media Q & A (What is a data media build?) @ 1:40

What are the Advantages/Changes for Data Media Builds? @ 3:18

How can I go back to my old setup? @ 4:41

1)Uninstall Android and Clean up your SDcard @ 6:45

2)Run the ACMEInstaller5, Install CWM and Moboot @ 8:57

3)Switching your free space from Media to Data @ 11:39

4)How to Install Android 4.4.2 Data Media Builds @ 15:52

Flashing zips, Rom and Gapps with JCS DM CWM @ 18:00

Flashing zips, Rom and Gapps with Philz DM CWM @ 20:25

Troubleshooting @ 22:00

1)Uninstall Android and Clean up your SDcard:

A]Uninstall Android completely by using the ACMEUinstaller2, watch the instructional video here: Next you will need to cleanup your SDcard before we can change our partition sizes. After uninstalling Android you will automatically reboot to WebOS.

Note: I would highly recommend making a backup and transferring it to your PC before removing Android. If you decide to go back to your old setup this will make things easier.

B]Now from WebOS you must clear enough free space on the media partition in order to add that space to the data partition. You can do this quickly and easily by wiping all your SDcard data from the rest options in WebOS. You could also manually delete files to clear up the space but wiping all your data is highly recommend and ensures that the flashable zips will work correctly in step # 3. If you encounter errors or issues during the install process be sure to redo this step.

Completely wipe your SDcard by booting into WebOS and going to, settings/device info/reset options/erase USB drive.

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Note(Important): Backup, Backup, Backup, This will delete absolutely everything on your SDcard so make sure you have your personal data files backed up on your computer. Don’t forget to move your Nandroid backups onto your PC. By default CWM backups are located in SDcard/clockworkmod/backup/

Note:This will not affect your WebOS setup, apps or Preware and is highly recommended. The Touchpad will then reboot itself and the data will be erased.

Note:You could also manually delete files you have added onto your Touchpad but I would recommend cleaning off your SDcard from WebOS or the flashable zips to resize the partitions may not work correctly.

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2)Run the ACMEInstaller5, Install CWM and Moboot:

Now its time to install moboot, CWM and set your system partition to 600MB by running the ACMEInstaller5. Download CWM and Moboot*then place the zipped files into the cminstall folder on your HP TouchPad. Reboot the device into WebOS recovery mode and run the ACMEInstaller5 from your PC. Watch*the full instructional video here if you're unfamillar with the process but only use the files provided here for installing data media builds.

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Download Jcsullins DM-CWM recovery and moboot:

A]update-CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140317.zip

Note: Normal DM-CWM that you navigate with the volume and home buttons. Both SDcards are accessible see picture.

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B]moboot_038-tenderloin.zip*

Or

(Optional) Download Philz Touch DM-CWM and Moboot:

A]Download PhilZ_CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140317.zip

Note: Jcsullins has modified Philz touch recovery to support the HP Touchpad. Philz is a touch interface version of the DM-CWM that still works the same as non-touch based recoveries. Both SDcards are accessible plus you can still use the volume and home buttons to navigate and select options if desired. Philz touch also supports TWRP backup formats, so TWRP users making the switch can still restore their backups. Scroll down in the menu and select TWRP mode to switch to TWRP formats.

-Read more about Philz CWM here:

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B]moboot_038-tenderloin.zip*

3)Switching the majority of your free space from Media to Data:

With the basic partition layout setup(System Partition=600MB), recovery and Moboot installed, we can now move your free SDcard space from the Media partition to the Data partition. Here are a few different methods that we can accomplish this with, the Flashable zips are recommended.

[font=georgia, serif]Recommended Data Media setup:[/font]

Before Data Media setup

system= 600MB

cache= 200MB

media(16GB TouchPads) = 11.5GB

media(32GB TouchPads) = 28GB

data= 1.5GB

After Data Media setup

system = 600MB

cache= 200MB

media = 400MB-2.8GB (depends on methods, 3GB recommended)

data =(16GB TouchPads) = 11.5GB

data =(32GB TouchPads) = 24.5GB

A] Flashable zips(Recommended): Advanced users Gradular and The Ape have both created zips you can flash through recovery that can make the partition changes quick and easy. Download the desired .zips either directly to your TouchPad or to your PC and then transfer them to the Touchpad with the USB cable. There are several flashable zips available but you must choose one that best accommodates your TouchPad model 16GB or 32GB. It’s recommended to use the largest possible zips for your TouchPad model, a 32GB TouchPad could use this 24576 zip*and 16GB HP Touchpad would use this 10752-0.1.zip. Flashing these zips will leave about 2.5GB of space on the Media partition for WebOS and move the majority of space to the Data partition for Android apps and file storage. If you use WebOS often, then you might wish to leave more space on the media partition.

Download Flashable zips to move your free space from Media to Data:

*[Thread]How to guide for changing your system, data, and cache partition sizes to whatever you want By Gradular

16gbTP_Gradular_data_resize_10752-0.1.zip for 16GB Touchpads

32gbTP_and_up_ONLY_Gradular_data_resize_24576-0.1.zip for 32GB Touchpads

64gbTP_ONLY_Gradular_data_resize_56320-0.1.zip for 64GB Touchpads

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[Thread]Data Partition Size Changer CWM ZIPS*By*The_Ape

data_plus_12288mb-signed.zip for 16GB Touchpads

data_plus_24576mb-signed.zipf or 32GB Touchpads

Note: Before changing your partition size you must have enough free space on the media partition in order to add that space to the data partition. If the zips fail to flash make sure that you have previously wiped your USB drive via the instructions in step #1

Note(Important):When flashing files from Jcsullins DM-CWM you will be able to choose between installing zips from both SDcards. The Data partition will show up as SDcard and the Media Partition as SDcard1, see below picture:

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B]Tailor: The WebOS Preware app Tailor can be used to make the necessary partition changes. This method also works well but can take longer to setup and complete. Note: Make sure your HP Touchpad is fully charged before making changes with tailor. Checking the file system and resizing the partition can take some time, so be patient. If you get an error during the file system check, run it again. Do Not restart or shutdown the device until it completes. Read all about using tailor by watching*my video*and reading the OP in Gradular’s thread below.

Note(Important):If you have accidentally interrupt tailor you may need to run the WebOS Doctor, See the Troubleshooting section*Video Here:

How to guide for changing your system, data, and cache partition sizes to whatever you want.by*Gradular

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C]Android Partition changing apps: There are a number of apps in the Play Store that could help you change the partitions sizes. However the success rate of using these apps is questionable and some require you to get a paid version. If you wish to try using apps make sure you have a full backup before proceeding.*A Parted ( Sd card Partition )*Android Partition Manager Pro

4)How to Install Android 4.4.x Data Media Builds :

Now its time to install android by flashing the rom and gapps package through recovery. If you've chosen to use the flashable zips to change your partition size, then do that first and reboot before flashing the rom and gapps package. Consult the Android 4.4.2 guide below and download anyone of the 5 available Data Media roms by visiting their corresponding threads. Just below the roms you will find the available 4.4.x gapps packages. Download your selected Android 4.4.2 rom, and 4.4.x gapps package directly to the tablet or transfer these files over to the Touchpad with the USB cable from your PC. Once the files are located on the tablet you can flash them through recovery to complete the install. Refer to the full video to see the step by step flashing process with both Jcsullins DM-CWM @ 18:00 and Philz-DM-CWM @ 20:25.

Note(Important):When flashing files from Jcsullins DM-CWM you will be able to choose between installing zips from both SDcards. The Data partition will show up as SDcard and the Media Partition as SDcard1, see below picture:

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Philz Touch DM-CWM(Optional):

Download PhilZ_CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140317.zip Note: Jcsullins has modified Philz touch recovery to support the HP Touchpad. Philz is a touch interface version of the DM-CWM that still works the same as non-touch based recoveries. You can still use the volume and home button to navigate and select options if desired. Philz touch also supports TWRP backup formats, so TWRP user making the switch can still restore their backups. Scroll down in the menu and select TWRP mode to switch to TWRP formats.

-Read more about Philz CWM here:

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DM-TWRP(Optional): DM-TWRP(Optional): If you'd prefer to use TWRP then you can get Jcsullin DM-TWRP below. Flash the DM-TWRP.zip through your current CWM recovery to install it.

Download update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140512.zip

Note:The Evervolv and CM10.2 Roms will show two SDcards when accessing the tablet from the PC. You can also use a the ES file explore to see both SDcards from Android. One partition will be for Android and the other for WebOS (Evervolv 4.4.2(DM) and Milaqs CM10.2).If you will be unable to see the media partition, then reboot to WebOS in order to access it. ie sdcard0 = emulated android /data/sdcard, and sdcard1 = webos /media/sdcard.

Android 5.0.x Lollipop Data Media Rom Videos:

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

[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

Android 5.0 CM12 Gapps:

Android 4.4.x Kitkat Data Media Rom Videos:

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

[ROM][OFFICIAL][KitKat 4.4.4][TENDERLOIN] PAC-man KK RELEASE [DEV] By Shumash

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:

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[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:

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[ROM] [4.4.4][3.0 Kernel][CyanogenMod 11 by Jcsullins] [DM] By Jcsullins

Rom Details: Low to medium battery drain (-6mA 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:

[YOUTUBE]CQCrm-Otxmw[/YOUTUBE]

[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:

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[ROM] [NIGHTLY] [KitKat] [4.4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 nightlies [3.0 Kernel] By Milaq

Rom Details: Low to medium battery drain (-6mA to -20mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Inverted volume controls, Performance OC tab.

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

Rom Details: Medium battery drain drain(-30mA to -60mA), h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth, Automated Updater(Use TWRP).

Note:This Rom can see both SDcards

[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.

4.4.x Gapps Downloads:

gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip Standard KK Gapps

gapps-kk-20140105.zip Invisiblek's Standard KK Gapps

Data Media Recoveries Downloads:

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Download Philz Touch CWM Recovery:

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

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

Download TWRP Touch Recovery:

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

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

Download flintman's Dec. 23, 2014 build of TWRP (DM):

Download Traditional Non-Touch CWM Recovery:

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

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

Android 4.4.2 Kitkat 4G Data Media Guide and Links:

[ROM] Evervolv | 4.0.0p1 [AOSP 4.4.2] [3.4 kernel] [TESTING] With /data/media 4G By Flintman

Android 4.3.1 Data Media Guide and Links:

[ROM] [NIGHTLY] [JB] [4.3] CyanogenMod 10.2 nightliesByMilaq*

Notes:Low battery drain*(-4mA to -10mA), h/w video, Audio & Mic, Nightly Builds,Most mature data/media build available, Pie Controls, Inverted Volume controls, Camera, Bluetooth.

Gapps Downloads & Extras:

Main Gapps page @ Goo.im

Android 4.4.x Gapps:

Android 4.4 Kitkat Gapps:

Android 4.4 Kitkat Gapps:

Android 4.4 Kitkat Gapps(Micro or Mini):

Android 4.3 Gapps:

Android 4.3 20130813 CM10.2 Gapps:

Android 4.3 20130813 CM10.2 Lite Gapps: