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[TouchPad Development] DoubleStuff:
Yes when you download and unzip the TPTB it creates a folder /tptoolbox_v42 and inside this folder is the said .bin file then you will have to plug your USB cable from your PC to your Touchpad and then copy the said file via the cable connection. Sometimes the Touchpad will ask you what your want to use your USB for, like charging, copying files ect...So you might have to click the copying files button.

I have not done this in quite a while, but I think I actually make a copy of the .bin file in the /tptoolbox_v42 folder on the PC and rename it at that time to uImage.TP_Toolbox, then using the cable you can copy that file directly into "download" directory using the drag and drop method, and then back to your Touchpad use "Rom Toolbox Lite" ( rooted ) and copy said file finally to /boot.

Let us know how it goes, and thats what you call a wrap....
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
I am not able to see the /boot directory on the Hp TouchPad while using the cable. I can see the Download and other directories, but I suspect you can't see boot and other deeper directories. I do have Rom Toolbox Pro (or whatever the paid for version). I ried a few times to copy and paste into the /boot file but not successfully (says "Failed"). Do I need to rename it on the PC first, then move to the Download file folder, then usie the Romm Toolkit to move to /boot?
[TouchPad Development] DoubleStuff:
Ok I dusted off the old tablet which has ( 4.4.4 JCSullins loaded ) and your right you have to copy it first via cable to a directory like "download", then your have to use the "rooted" Rom Toolkit Lite app, to copy that file to the /boot directory. Its easier in my opinion to copy and rename the .bin file while its on your PC to uImage.TPToolbox first.

I just used this method, and was able to add TPTB to my moboot mean, and I just did a Reflash A6 Firmware to renew the battery. I will change my previous posts to be more accurate.
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
Thanks for the patient advice, but I must be doing something wrong still. using my PC, I renamed the file to uImage.TPToolbox and then drag/dropped to my Downloads file in my TouchPad. I then tried to copy and paste that renamed file to the /boot using Rom Toolbox Pro and it just says "Operation Failed".

Do I need to somehow change permissions of that file first? Some other step I am neglecting. At one point years ago I was able to do this... used the same laptop so I am scratching my head.
[TouchPad Development] DoubleStuff:
Did your ROM Toolbox Pro ask you if you want to be "root" either for 1) this time only 2) for the next 10 minutes or 3) Forever?? Because that might be the issue, you have to be "rooted"

Another issue is do you have enough space in /boot? You will need 12 MB's. You can use your ROM Toolbox Pro to determine that too.

Just an FYI when I tried to use Rom Toolbox Lite, to copy said file to /boot on my new Oreo Build 8.1 it said

"Operation failed" because Oreo 8.1 still dont have root, so I can't run ROm Toolbox lite as Root....
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
My TP must be haunted. I verified root using Root Checker (plus, I couldn't use Tom Toolbox Pro to see my Boot partition if I didn't have root I believe). So I don't think root (or absence of) is the problem

Next, I used Rom Toolbox Pro and determined my boot partition used 13 MB and has 19 MB free. So I think I have enough space in the boot partition.

And I am using JC Sullins CM11 ROM, so definitely not an Oreo Rom.

Any other ideas or possibilities? :confused:
[TouchPad Development] DoubleStuff:
I am just guessing now but....

Did you do this:

Go to settings->About Tablet

Tab build number seven times rapidly ( This turns on Dev Options )

Go to developer options

Scroll halfway down until you see "Root Access"

Change it to Apps Only
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
I hadn't turned developer options on, just did that, then checked and it was already set to Apps Only. I am wondering if its a problem with the .bat file?

BTW, I really appreciate your help.
[TouchPad Development] hparsons:
I had the same problem. Go back and look at (what should be) the uImage.TPToolbox file. In my case, copying it somehow renamed it to Image.TPToolbox (I used ROM Toolbox Lite to move the file around).

Again using Rom Toolbox Lite to rename it, putting the "u" back in the filename fixed the issue for me.

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BTW, thanks to all those that contributed to helping me dust off the cobwebs. The granddaughter's TP is now working quite nicely.
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
Unfortunately, it is uImage.TPToolbox (lowercase u uppercase I lowercase mage)both saved in my Downloads file folder. I even tried using Root Browser to transfer the file. No dice. The only think I can think is the actual file is bad. I will need to start from scratch?
[TouchPad Development] synchron50:
That happened to me but that was because I was trying to put TPTB on a TP sharing Android and WebOS on it. That breaks the 30MB limit for the boot drive. Make sure your total bytes does not exceed 30MB on the boot drive.
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
I've long since wiped away webOS. I have been running various Androids including Evervolv.
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
I'm not able to get the Novacom Drivers installed on my Win10 64-bit machine. I have Java 1.8 installed. I keep getting the attached error message when running the Universal Novacom Installer 1.41 jar file. I've also downloaded the zip file for Novacom files and tried running the Novacominstaller_x64 msi file and I guess that is having an error too. The install file opens really quickly and then closes about a second later, so I don't really see what it says. I've been reading from page 101 on where someone else had the same error (tptb couldn't connect to the Touchpad) and I haven't found an answer to that issue.

Any help would be appreciated.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Try this. It's got multiple options built in. Download the zip and then extract. Run the batch file. If you have questions, ask. This was put together by me and works in Windows 10 for me.

https://www.mediafire.com/download/lue5ool8pbasr1w
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
Thanks. I tried option 8 Novacom Installer and it didn't work. But option 8 is listed twice for both the online download and the offline x86, so on a whim I entered 9, and then it worked!! Thanks so much!! I saw a post somewhere on these boards about tptb_sauce, but could never figure out what it was. Hopefully I can now get my TP up and running again. You have saved me so much frustration. Thanks for your help.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Ooh poop, that's a mistake on my end lol. I'll upload a new one soon. Haha thanks for catching the typo. Glad it worked out for you.

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Ooh also it will load the toolbox then boot the twrp image for you as well.
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
I was able to get KitKat installed, and even though my TP is still attached to my PC via the USB cable, it's not showing up in my devices. And the Wi-Fi isn't working, but I remember seeing something about that somewhere.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Mount it I believe.
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
Here is the error that I'm getting. Windows is telling me that the TP malfunctioned and it won't recognize it. This happened as soon as KitKat was up and running on the TP. I still can't get WiFi to turn on. I've used two different USB cables in two different ports and get the same message each time.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Need to get the device manager screenshot to tell more. Look at the driver it's using
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
Oh, yn what, I did delete a novacom file from my programs last night because I thought that's why I couldn't load the novacom drivers. That program was from 2014.
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
Yeah, there is no driver. Here is the screenshot.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
It might need something different. I don't think the novacom has anything to do with it

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I think I have a solution. Only reason is at work for something specific it shows the USB the same as this. This is probably due to Microsoft loading it's only USB controller driver FYI. If you look at the controller it shows Microsoft in (Microsoft) doesn't it?

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Check this site. Follow the instructions for the Intel USB driver. I'm assuming your using Intel USB as well.

https://www.win-raid.com/t834f25-USB-Drivers-original-and-modded.html
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
Yes, you are correct. Here is the screemshot.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
I meant the actual it USB controller
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
I tried plugging the TP into another computer that has USB3.0 and that computer didn't recognize the TP either. I'm thinking something on the TP is not communicating with Windows. Going to try it on an older netbook in a few minutes.
[TouchPad Development] kmcoch:
I was able to get my TP to communicate and am going to try reinstalling KK.
[TouchPad Development] quass:
mac user here

[IMG="screenshot"]https://i.imgur.com/aPqTzTl.png[/IMG]

I have dug out my old Touchpad and decided to give it a go.

Found this helpful thread (among others) and followed to the letter but I think I have reached a dead end and need your help.

I have:

reset data, resized volumes, downloaded a package(tested seveal different packag o no avail): ROM, GApps and TWRP.

Almost every instruction includes 'Run TWRP_TmpLoad_v03_win.bat'

but... I am using a Mac

Please advise
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I'm not going to go back and look for the specific posts, but I'm pretty sure it's been discussed in this thread that TPTB does not handle these newer files and builds. That is why TPTB is saying it can't install unrecognized/unsupported zips. The link I'm including will give you the ability to install any build of Android. You should be able to use the same files you have downloaded using the instructions DoubleStuff created. He even provided a video.

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/rom-guide-alternative-method-to-install-t3575861

NT
[TouchPad Development] quass:
I have already tried the post/video instructions you linked to.

I may work... if you have a Windows PC available.:
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
You mean you don't know anyone with a Windows PC?

NT
[TouchPad Development] quass:
I know few guys with windows but I wouldn’t feel comfortable installing something I don’t fully understand and they could find dodgy on their machine.

Received a mac version so I’m going to try it tonight on mine :)
[TouchPad Development] RolandDeschain79:
It works for mac too

That recovery file is not compatible with the TPtoolbox. Looks like you've almost got it no need to use the 'Run TWRP_TmpLoad_v03_win.bat' if it doesn't work on mac. Just take a look at my instructions you'll need to install Lineage 11(best all-around rom) then flash your way to the newer builds and recovery if desired.:cowboy:

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

Success! Installed Lineage11

I'll try to work out upgrades to newer builds now
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I'm not a mac person, but I understand there is a way to run Windows on a Mac. Also, there is nothing dodgy about installing Novacom drivers on a Windows PC. You do it on your Mac, what's the difference. Installing Novacom just allows you to execute the necessary scripts to install Android on your TP. It's been done for years and I haven't heard of any ill effects on anyone's PC. You are not actually installing any kind of executable, just the framework to support the scripts that need to be run. Also, I think you are going to find that Lineage and Dirty Unicorn builds don't play well together the same way folks have problems when trying to install Cyanogenmod and Evervolv versions of Android over one another. Do keep us informed on how things go.

NT

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Having a nice winter? 82 degrees today in sunny central Florida. :p

NT
[TouchPad Development] DoubleStuff:
Hello Nevertells2,

Quass was also on the Alternate Method thread asking about a MAC version of the TWRP_TmpLoad_v03_win.bat ( Windows only ) script. So like you I don't have a MAC, the last time I seen a MAC was in Jerry Seinfeld's apartment in 1995 on TV. But without testing it I created a MAC script because essentially it was in Bourne shell UNIX, and Shumash gave Quass a command to change permissions so the user can execute it. But also RolandD told Quass to load Lineage then eventually can flash Oreo from there, but like you said they may not play well together from your experience on these boards, because of Evervolv vs. Cyanogenmod....so anyway the beat go on....
[TouchPad Development] quass:
The difference is my vs their machine ;)

my windows friends would not understand words such us framework, script, executable ;)

As Doublestuff mentioned I managed to install Lineage and I am not sure there is a point upgrading. It works. Good enough for me to test some apps.

I have found an old laptop and installed win 10 so I am self sufficient OS-wise
[TouchPad Development] mojonba:
Hello,

I am trying to reinstall CM11 / Lineage on my Touchpad which suddenly started having android system errors messages pop up constantly. I have tried using TPToolbox Complete Data Reset but I am getting the following error "Error:LVM config erase check FAILED. Possible read only failure." WebOs doctor 3.0 and 3.05 fail as well. How can I reset this TP so I can install a fresh copy of CM11 / Lineage on it?

Thx,
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
If Sullin's TPTB "Complete Data Reset" can't do it, then IMHO you're done. Sounds like you have a hardware failure. What do you want for an 8 year old tablet. It's been a good run, give the old girl a nice burial (trash can) and move on.

NT
[TouchPad Development] rjs987:
Can i use this toolkit if my usb port is not working?

I am currently runing 4.1.2 cyanogenmod 10-20121216 build. Haven't turned on my touchpad in a while, but wanted to use for netflix. But it appears netflix is not working on this build. So i was going to update but found my USB port doesnt appear to be working. Wireless charging works.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Have you tried a different USB cable? Otherwise, not much you can do.

NT
[TouchPad Development] hayken32:
Is this still valid?? I have attempted this but am unable to locate the 3 files to copy to the ttinstall. Looking for Gapps, Recovery, and ROm files.
[TouchPad Development] shumash:
It is, but it's limited. Us this instead.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
HP TOUCHPAD DEBRICK Linux Live CD built in TP Debrick v005 by jcsullins

I have created an Ubuntu Live CD with all the necessary files to Debrick the Tablet from TP Debrick v005 by jcsullins.

If there is any Tablet that did not finished the flash process, run this Live CD and perform the Debrick again.

If you do not know the Tablet model do the following:

Flash using the 16 GB, then connect to charger. If the home LED does not come on after some time then.

Flash using the 32 GB, then connect to charger. If no LED light then

Flash using the 64 GB.

All process must finish in " ALL DONE "

Click HERE for the HP TOUCHPAD DEBRICK LIVE CD

For information about charging a Tablet after been store for 9 years go here:

https://forums.webosnation.com/hp-touchpad/332615-hp-touchpad-won-t-turn-brand-new-never-opened.html

The Hp Touchpad is UN-brick-ABLE, thanks to the Godfather of the Tablet "jcsullins"

The reason why a WebOS device can not be brick:

https://webos-internals.org/wiki/Last_Resort_Emergency_BootLoader_Recovery
[TouchPad Development] gevans01:
Thanks John for the link. I will wait for your CM11 update supporting TP 4G.
[TouchPad Development] Keland44:
man this is awesome i've been trying to get 4.4 setup on my touchpad and this worked really really well

great job!!

i had to run the install option a few times for it to go through fully but other than that it worked out pretty well
[TouchPad Development] johnsmith33584:
Please explain why you had to run it several times. Were you doing something wrong or was the toolbox having problems?
[TouchPad Development] theechap:
This is great! I've been waiting to give 4.4 a go but this made me finally try it out. I wiped all the data (RIP WebOS) and installed the latest Milaq nightly. Everything worked quickly and flawlessly. Thanks for keeping our TouchPads alive and well!
[TouchPad Development] Keland44:
i wanna say i was doing something wrong i didn't know when you go to install the rom it will ask you fix the partitions

i had to run the install a few times for it to take the partitions but other than that it worked pretty well
[TouchPad Development] everythingsablur:
Amazing. Simply amazing. Thanks JCSullins for keeping my old Tenderloin going! That was really the simplest and easiest flashing kit I think I've ever used for any devices (it's even more straightforward than flashing Nexus partitions!).

I'll have to dig up some beer money for you... :) CHEERS! :highfive:

Edit: SENT!
[TouchPad Development] chris5s:
Superb tool. Many thanks for the time and effort spent on this.

Toolbox ran smoothly and installed all files effortlessly, surely the only true "easy way" to install Android ;)

Peace
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Something to be said for a utility that has been downloaded almost 2000 times along with over 8000 downloads of the 20140409 CM11 Rom and nary a comment here positive or negative. On the negative, awesome. The toolbox must be easy to use and works good. On the positive, where are the 8000+ thanks for a well written Rom? It works great for me, so here is mine.
[TouchPad Development] gaww:
Good points.

I have downloaded and tested the tool by booting it up and going through the options on my TP, which is already running Evervol data medial 4.4.3 on it. I clicked on thanks, and will donate if I actually use it (I have already tweaked my partitions with Taylor).

I have a lady friend coming from CA nest week, and her's still has CM9 on it. I am going to resize /system and try Evervol non-datamedia on it for starters after adjusting /system. Will set it all up and see if she prefers it (sure she will as long as it is working OK).

Then I may or may not move her TP on to data media with the tool. She resists me messing with her devices (S3 also), but I may convince her to let me totally update her TP (she knows I like to play - so not a slam dunk on her OK'ing the upgrade - lol). I accidentally KNOX'ed her S3 (hand-me-down from me) when updating and not paying full attention (I am on a S4), but she doesn't know it.

In any case - tool looks really good and wish it was there when I first messed with mine. Nice going OP.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
A couple of things to keep in mind. Make a nandroid backup of her current setup using CWM6. Copy to a PC. You can always try a data media install using J.C.'s toolbox, you don't have to remove WebOS if that's an issue. I suggest after backing up, use ACMEInstaller2 to remove Android and then use the toolbox to install the data/media Rom. If she does not like it, just run ACMEUninstaller2 again, install her Rom the old fashioned way and then restore her back up. If she likes the data/media Rom, use CWM to restore just data as johnsmith did.

I think after she sees how smooth J.C.'s data/media Rom runs, that is what she will want.
[TouchPad Development] synchron50:
I'm kind of unclear about something. You first use JCSullins toolbox to start fresh, that is, 'Complete Data Reset', 'Install Android' (cm-11-20140409-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip). If you then copy your music, videos, pictures from your PC via USB (or wirelessly) and then try to get your apps/settings back from a backed up CM9/CM10/10.1 'data.ext4.tar' partition, will this essentially now wipe out all of your media files you just previously copied?

Also, what are the consequences when restoring any pre 4.4 data partitions onto a new system with KitKat? Won't you lose a lot of free space or do the newer versions of CWM/TWRP take this into account and just extract the tar contents onto the new data/media partition without effecting its size?
[TouchPad Development] BIGSimon:
I understand your concerns but when restoring just the app/settings in CWM or TWRP you are restoring to /data and not /sdcard so it doesn't delete any photos, videos or any other media on the sdcard, think of it as just another folder on a flash drive that you are copying from one place to another. But a better option is to use an app like titanium backup or esfile explorer to backup app settings and data, because restoring data from a Nandroid backup is almost like doing a dirty flash and can sometimes conflict with the new rom, so you don't get a true clean install.
[TouchPad Development] johnsmith33584:
Hey Big,

Just for the record, I have done this method of just restoring /data on more than one TouchPad and it has worked flawlessly. That is why I mention in my post that you must uncheck restoring /boot and /system so only /data gets restored. I have no issue with using TB or ES File Explorer, in fact I was not aware that ES File Explorer could do what TB does with restoring user apps and data. The one thing that I believe TB and ESFE do not do is restore all your desktop settings and icons. Even the desktop background gets restored if you have one. I would consider it a dirty flash if you restore the entire nandroid backup. And you are right on the money about nothing happening to the files on the SD card.

Edit: just finished checking out ES File Explorer and from what I can tell, it only backs up the .apk's, no settings or data. Am I correct on that?
[TouchPad Development] BIGSimon:
I have restored app data that way too and most of the time it works no problem, but I've had FC's when going from one rom to another ie cm9 - CM10, AOSP - CM etc, but that's usually because of apps that aren't compatible or system settings that have changed or moved plus you also carry over any remnants of apps that haven't uninstalled correctly, so when testing different roms's I prefer a clean fresh install so that any problems can be identified easier. In ES File Explorer make sure Root Explorer is on then there is a check box in settings/tool settings/app manager/backup data that needs to be checked, you can also have it backup automatically when you uninstall an app. But I'm getting a little off topic with this post so sorry for that.
[TouchPad Development] fatboyslimerr:
jcsullins your talents are probably wasted on this aging tablet but thank you so much for making such an excellent toolkit.

I have had many problems with recent 4.4 ROMs but after a complete wipe and removing the webOS partition, I'm up and running again with more storage space and a smoother experience. Thanks a lot!
[TouchPad Development] synchron50:
Ok, thanks for your answers (including BIGSimon) but I'm still confused. I've done a Data restore lots of times when going back and forth from CM9 to CM10 but with the new partition structure in CM11 it seems like some settings would get lost. I'm about to try this on my backup TP so I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Going back to JC's toolbox, whether you do a Complete Data Reset followed by installing a new CM11 Android, won't your SD Card media files be wiped out? My understanding is this is NOT backed up in the Data partition.
[TouchPad Development] BIGSimon:
Yes when you do a Complete Data Reset everything is wiped including WebOS and the SDcard, this is why you need to backup all your media files onto your PC, just drag and drop in windows explorer everything that you want to keep including CWM/TWRP nandroid backups, just follow JC's instructions in the OP and you will be fine. When restoring just the data volume CWM/TWRP knows exactly where to put it whichever volume structure you are using.