yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Yup, I think they are taking down support stuff sooner than they said. Install J.C. Sullins latest 10/15 Rom and the 01/05 gapps. That is what I have installed and it's rock solid. I think that anyone who buys your TouchPad at this point is not going to care about WebOS being installed. With TouchPad Toolbox, it's as about as easy to install whatever version of Android one wants now. What are you asking for it? PM me if you want, since the "For Sale" trolls will eat you for mentioning it here. :D

NT
[TouchPad Development] jaggrey:
Yup, that's exactly what I did. The issue I was having was that after a while the tablet will lock up or not turn on (and then discharge itself) unless I leave it on the charger. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the version of Android I put on, since an older Jellybean build didn't do that. Guess I should have left well enough alone :p

And sure, I'll send you a PM :D
[TouchPad Development] eigerzoom:
Anyone have the novacomd installer?

Apparently the webos platform has gone down early, i had received email saying it was going down Jan 2015.

Anyways, i wasn't sure if the .exe files from the Palm folder in program files was all that was needed, or if the installer itself is actually needed.

Here's all the files i currently have (palm folder)

http://eigerzoom.com/TP/
[TouchPad Development] shumash:
The installer is in your novacomd folder. You've got everything I've got.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
You will find the latest efforts of RolandDeschain79 here, scroll down, you will see the links:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/179730-r...-with-jcsullins-tptoolbox-the-super-easy-way/

NT
[TouchPad Development] mschumacher69:
I have the win-64 one if that helps.
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
This seems to be a good site: https://code.google.com/p/universal-novacom-installer/downloads/list
[TouchPad Development] cleverdicky:
Except that no longer works either.
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
I tried it before I made the recommendation and just now after reading your post. Both times the site worked and the universal Novacom file is there. Don't know what to tell you it is there and it can be downloaded.
[TouchPad Development] theronkinator:
Nocacom 32bit & 64bit installers here:

http://d-h.st/guV

WebOS Doctor 3.0.2:

http://d-h.st/xkZ
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Just to help clarity, I just downloaded from your link and it worked.

NT
[TouchPad Development] cleverdicky:
Yes nevertells2 & gtallmadge it IS there, and yes it downloads. But it DOESN'T work.

A little box opens and it starts to downloads drivers, and then stops with error.

Seems the files which ever method to download them, just aren't there (or anywhere) any more.

Edit: after scouring thousands of pages and searching google, I decided to use an old laptop I had with it already installed. Worked a treat :)

But anyone else still looking there is this very informative guide page. I stumbled upon. Never got to try them but links look to be indepoendant hosts so worth a shot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2147284
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
I am baffled. The link is what I used recently to install the universal novacom drivers on a reinstall of Ubuntu 14.04. Could it a problem with Java on your system? Do you have the latest version? What OS are you using?
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Let's be clear, you did not say any of the above in your first post(#473), just, "Except that no longer works either."

Did you read the past few pages? Others including myself have posted links to the novacom drivers.

Are you referring to J.C. Sullins as "matey boy"? Are you frickin' serious?!!! That's not his responsibility to provide you with drivers for your PC. I personally find your inference about an extremely talented developer OFFENSIVE!

Now I know you are not reading posts in this thread! One page back in post #470 I said:

You will find the latest efforts of RolandDeschain79 here, scroll down, you will see the links:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/179730-r...-with-jcsullins-tptoolbox-the-super-easy-way/

He put up those files because it had already been discovered that most links to the novacom drivers were not working.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Moody66:
CLEAR violation of XDA rules to insult and such. I have reported it to moderators. I suggest more do it as well as this is totally not acceptable. Furthermore it can violate usage terms to include someone else drivers software or other intellectual properties in your own work.
[TouchPad Development] eigerzoom:
Normally i would agree with you moody66, however i had a run in with cleverdicky on irc and he was the rudest person I have ever dealt with in a chat. After asking everyone in the channel for help, and then ultimately finding the novacomd files on his older laptop, decided to ignore my plea to share the drivers....f that kid, he should be banned from a forum that is based on the notion of share and share alike, where he has come back almost a week later from his conundrum in IRC and post hate towards a developer.
[TouchPad Development] MIKEYSAKZ:
I have a quick question I would like to reflash the a6 firmware so do I have to download it or is it built in to the toolbox v40 I have installed on my computer.

And is it just plug and play cause I watched Roland's video but as informative as it is it only touches on that aspect of the toolbox
[TouchPad Development] sstar:
You can run A6 firmware from webos if you still have it or via your computer with TP Toolbox and if you have uninstalled webos you can copy TP Toolbox to your boot folder and run it from recovery. What is your preference?
[TouchPad Development] MIKEYSAKZ:
I would just like to run it as the touchpad Toolbox had intended cuz I'm real comfortable with using the touch pad tool box and there is a thing that says on the options for the toolbox that says reflash a6 firmware. I kind of just would like to know the steps is it just connect to the toolbox press run a6 firmware and let it do its thing

---------- Post added at 01:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 PM ----------

And webOS is gone for me I never wanted it
[TouchPad Development] sstar:
Yes just run from Toolbox, it takes less than a minute. There is nothing further to do, it will tell you what it is doing and say when it's done.

I have renamed it and put it into my boot folder so that I can run it from my tablet without having to connect to a pc.

All the best.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Well, Moody66, I think your definition of what is an insult and mine differ. That being said, you should be reporting cleverdicky for his attack on developer J.C. Sullin's. And as for the rest of your post, I don't have a clue what you are talking about. "violate usage terms to include someone else drivers software". Huh!

I'll take my chances with the moderator. I hope he deletes and bans cleverdicky for his CLEAR violation of the rules. I'll be happy to address the rest of your post if you will explain what the heck you are talking about.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Moody66:
If you post your software combined with someone elses proprietary software....aka drivers... You can be sued.
[TouchPad Development] gradular:
Sir you need to get your facts straight. He never once posted software himself, just links to others who have posted FREEWARE that is shared under general use licenses and can be shared or posted by anyone as long as that don't try to profit off of it. Further more to defend a newbie who insults a great developer for not doing that same thing is highly hypocritical. Watch who you defend and learn the facts first before assuming you know everything. BTW my old easy touchpad installer had a full version of the novacom drivers as well as java. I never got sued because they are shareable software. Insulting contributors and developers hurts Touchpad users more as they do this for free in their free time. Some of us, like JCsullins and myself lead very busy lives and can't spend the time we would like to make it a cakewalk for those who don't contribute anything yet demand everything. Things like this is why people stop developing. End of rant.
[TouchPad Development] rrrrrrredbelly:
I know we're getting OT, but this post makes much more sense if you read it as him quoting cleverdicky and not NT
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Hey Gradular. nice to see you are still in the fray. :good: The boy is confused, but now I see what he was trying to say even if he missed the target by a mile. I think your post puts a nice end to a waste of words. Subject closed! :D

NT
[TouchPad Development] Divine_Madcat:
OK, lets get this back on topic guys. How moderation deals with users is not subject to discussion here; lets get it back to the topic please...
[TouchPad Development] Moody66:
Lol confused. Yes him and you are confused. Reading comprehension failure there. If jc tried to babysit for clever and include drivers and such WITH his toolbox he would leave himself up to copyright violation. He did not do that. He's to intelligent for that. As jc said himself once you are argumentative.

---------- Post added at 10:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:06 AM ----------

Apologies for going OT. I am curious to see how Toolbox does with lollipop. Or our current recovery. I know some have had issues on other devices. Optimus G for one.
[TouchPad Development] nikos5800:
I have finally say good buy on webos install jcsullin cm11 and everything look smoother and faster
[TouchPad Development] ANUBIS1975:
I followed all the steps but I get an error saying "No supported GAPPS file found. Aborting".

Is there a solution?:(
[TouchPad Development] gradular:
What filenames exactly did you copy over to your touchpad?
[TouchPad Development] ANUBIS1975:
these..

[IMG="archives"]http://i60.tinypic.com/15fgbco.jpg[/IMG]
[TouchPad Development] mschumacher69:
Depending on the toolbox version that u're running, there are specific gapps packages that are compatible with it.
[TouchPad Development] ANUBIS1975:
I'm using TPToolbox-2014-05-18-v40..
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
Use version v41 and you will not have to rename the gapps. Otherwise, with v40 it was necessary to rename the gapps files to the conventions that was originally used by Sullins.
[TouchPad Development] darkintragedy:
Just wanted to give a shout out and say thanks! Worked beautifully the first time through. No hiccups or problems.
[TouchPad Development] theronkinator:
It will work fine, just rename the 4.4.4 in gapps to 4.4.2, or use TPToolbox-2014-08-10-v41
[TouchPad Development] ANUBIS1975:
everything perfect, solved. :o:o

thank you very much. :good::good:
[TouchPad Development] ranjib:
TPToolbox aborts while checking update-CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140317.zip...?

Its the same with the other CWM shown in OP...

What to do?

I see. It works with that recovery....

Please update OP!!
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Which version of Toolbox are you using?

NT
[TouchPad Development] ranjib:
I'm using TPToolbox-2014-08-10-v41. Everything worked fine.

Edith:

After down listed hint from nevertells2 I'd better read here....
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Please thoroughly read the post in which Sullins announced v41 and provided the link to it, you will know why he has not updated the OP.

NT
[TouchPad Development] greenzellybean:
I am trying to use Toolbox v41 to Install Android and when I get to sharing "Media" volume, my computer asks if I want to format the drive...

I am using Windows 7 and have Novacomd and Palm webOS SDK installed.Everything seems to be working fine...except it doesn't install Android.

I already have CyanogenMod 9 installed back in 2013 and it still works...and I have TWRP v2.6.0.0.

Iwant to use this toolbox to wipe webOS and change volume sizes etc.

I guess I can still use TWRP to install newer version on CyanogenMod but this toolbox seems a better way to go about.

thanks for all your help
[TouchPad Development] Moody66:
You dont format anything android using windows.. Just follow the directions.
[TouchPad Development] mschumacher69:
U can't use twrp to install the newer DM builds if u're still on CM9 which is a non-DM build. U have to use the Toolbox (or other tools) to re-partition...
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Try v40 from the OP.

NT
[TouchPad Development] jdcrutch:
Toolbox can't find novacomd

Thanks to JCSullins and to all who've posted helpful answers here.

I'm trying to run the Toolbox in hopes that it will help me fix the dreaded read-only bug, but I can't even get the Toolbox to recognize my ThinkPad.

My PC is an Alienware Aurora running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bits.

I've installed the latest Novacom drivers I could find (thanks to a post by JCSullins on another forum), and the installer says that the drivers installed correctly. Windows Device Manager recognizes the ThinkPad as "Palm Novacom Module/Palm Novacom (bootie)", but the Windows Explorer doesn't see the ThinkPad, even after rebooting.

I can see the USB icon on the TP's screen, and I've connected it to my PC with the original HP USB cable.

When I run tptb_v41_win.bat, it tells me, "Cannot find novacomd service. Try rebooting or re-installing novacomd." I've rebooted and reinstalled, but to no avail.

What do I need to do, to make the Toolbox run on my computer?
[TouchPad Development] synchron50:
That happened to me once. As I recall, I needed to modify the bat file to point to where novacomd actually is, i.e. C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc. Then it worked like a charm.
[TouchPad Development] jdcrutch:
Thanks for the suggestion, but unfortunately it didn't work. On my computer, the path to novacomd is C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc\novacomd

The batch file already had

path %ProgramFiles%\Palm, Inc;%PATH%

which should have worked, as far as I can tell.

I changed it to

path C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc\;%PATH%

but that made no discernible difference.

Thanks again, though. Any other ideas?
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Don't know why you should have to modify the path, but try this. Put the script file and .bin file in the Palm,Inc folder. That puts the files sitting right next to each other.

NT
[TouchPad Development] jdcrutch:
Thanks for the suggestion, but it didn't work.
[TouchPad Development] garux:
Did you try to go into Control Panel, un-install Novacomd, then run the UniversalNovacomInstaller to re-install Novacomd?

This is what I do every time i need to connect TP to my PC.

Just my 2-cents.
[TouchPad Development] gradular:
Toolbox is not made to fix severe issues like a bricked tablet. Your best bet to get it working is tpdebrick 0.4 but even after 3 years and numerous dedicated devs no one has solved the read only issue by using software.
[TouchPad Development] jdcrutch:
Thanks, Gradular. My TP isn't bricked, but it is read-only. I got the Toolbox to run (I had to start the Palm Novacom service manually), and tried to run the complete wipe. It failed, and told me I had a possible read-only problem.

Has anybody solved the read-only problem in any way? A guy on here named Nathan (nlra) seemed to be getting close to a software solution a while ago, but I guess he gave up.
[TouchPad Development] overflyer:
Hey jcsullins,

thanks for your hard work and constant support of our beloved HP Touchpad.

I'd like to ask 2 questions:

1) What changed in v41d concerning the filenames zips (ROM, Recovery, gapps) have to have? After copying to ttinstall folder and choosing "Install Android" the HP Toolbox does not recognize your TWRP zip nor CWM nor Philz.

2) Will support for Lollipop ROMs be added soon? I tried installing Evervolv 5.0.1 by faking the zip name in combination with Flintmans TWRP 2.7.1.0 but installation gets stuck afer "setting tp_path to sdcard/"

thanks a lot

over
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
1) Where did you get the recovery zips that you say are not recognized?

2) Instead of renaming the Rom, use TPTB to install Evervolv KitKat. Then use the recovery that was installed with that to flash Flintman's TWRP and then after a factory data reset and formatting system, flash Evervolv 5.0.1.

NT
[TouchPad Development] fraydz:
TPTB v41 looks inside the zips, so renaming doesn't work. You can still use v40 to flash lollipop roms by renaming the zips.
[TouchPad Development] overflyer:
Worked like a charm. My Touchpad is now running Evervolv 5 based on Android 5.0.1 :)
[TouchPad Development] jrockie:
Hello, guys. I am getting this: http://i.imgur.com/thPPoLL.png

I have no idea how to fix it. The tablet its on Dev mode idk if it matters or not.

I have it on recovery mode (WebOS)

Using Windows 8.

Edit: Tried a different cable and it worked.
[TouchPad Development] edprice:
Cert-fix won't work? Guess I'm a nob!

After the language screen appears... from the cmd prompt "device not found"

so I got the large usb symbol back using power/volume buttons

palmenv.bat sets the path, but the command line "novacom run file:///bin/sh < fix-webOS-certs.sh" bombs out!

command not found about 20 times, FAILED: rc=$rc: <<create /t1/pssb.crt>>

What stupid thing am I doing wrong? :confused:
[TouchPad Development] Moody66:
You are trying to flash kitkat gapps with lollipop rom.
[TouchPad Development] Jinjur:
I thought the 22/11 build was still KitKat?

A
[TouchPad Development] jerryatherton:
The last kitkat was 11/22. I think his problem is the toolbox version.
[TouchPad Development] Jinjur:
Hi bud, should have included that i was using v41 of the app

:/

A
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
[MENTION=4301156]Jinjur[/MENTION], you need to use v40 from the OP of the thread. Secondly, try rereading the third post and you will see that the required naming of the files is very specific. I would just rename the gapps and TWRP files to match what Sullins suggests. V40 does not care which gapps or recovery you are using, just as long as the names are what it wants to see. I would recommend that you download and use the suggested TWRP file.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Rolfsted:
I'll tell you what....this is the most amazing thing ever. My touch pad was stuck at the triangle of death for weeks. I kept it on the charger figuring if the triangle was there so was the battery charge. Then I discovered jc's tool box and read how to get to USB mode. And now all is right with the TouchPad universe. I'll be donating.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Yeah!!!! I would also suggest that you run the A6 firmware flash from TouchPad Toolbox if you haven't already.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Rolfsted:
Yeah!!!! I would also suggest that you run the A6 firmware flash from TouchPad Toolbox if you haven't already.

NT

What does it do? Is it in the toolbox or need to be downloaded?
[TouchPad Development] a in yul:
it reflashes your battery to a as new state;
[TouchPad Development] sstar:
It's in the Toolbox, it reflashes 2 types of firmware that enhances the battery function That was built into the the tablet by hp.

Hope this helps.
[TouchPad Development] bryyando:
OMFG just ran this and I can't believe how easy this is compared to the beginning of the fire sale days. You are a touchpad god. Hitting the thanks button is seriously not enough.
[TouchPad Development] Shad0wguy:
I can't believe how far Touchpad development has come in a year. I handed my TP to my fiance last year when she got me a windows tablet, and I got her a new android tablet for her birthday yesterday, so I got my old TP back and immediately came here to see if there was anything new in development for this device. The level and quality of development for this old device is amazing.
[TouchPad Development] zero_x3:
Many Thanks!

My 32GB touchpad went from 4.2 and being able to only utilize about half of the capacity and store 30-ish apps on the SD card to 4.4.4 and utilizing close to 30GB! I'm finally able to load all of my son's favorite apps without having to uninstall others first. The amount of documentation was intimidating at first. I read and downloaded everything I needed at work. When I got home, the only hiccup I had was having to place all the novacom files/folders into the toolbox directory so toolbox would run. Other than that, installation was a breeze and took less than five minutes.
[TouchPad Development] Mchasard:
Please i'm interesting to remove webos and let only android at last on the Hp touchpad ...

the tutorial is working with the last version of evervold lollipop and twrp recovery ?

Thanks in advance
[TouchPad Development] hamlet2000:
Hey guys. Does anyone have the novacom driver cause all server seem to be down and installation failed.
[TouchPad Development] mschumacher69:
Try here:

https://web.archive.org/web/20141031211619/http://www.openwebosproject.org/opensource/packages.html
[TouchPad Development] hamlet2000:
Thank you. Tryed it but win32 is not available and universal failed Installation on Windows 7
[TouchPad Development] mschumacher69:
Try this:

http://d-h.st/guV
[TouchPad Development] jerryatherton:
No, use toolbox to install one of the 4.4.4 ROMs with one of the twrp recoveries given in toolbox. Then flash Flintmans recovery, reboot then reboot into the new recovery, factory reset and then install 5.0 and Gapps.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Read the OP of this thread: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/2871641-universal-novacom-installer/

NT
[TouchPad Development] firepower9966:
where is the thread about TPtoolbox41* search is giving no results.
[TouchPad Development] sstar:
It's here :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54986968&postcount=293

AAll the best.
[TouchPad Development] hamlet2000:
Hey guys. Tryed to install ev_tenderloin-testing-2014.12.18 (lollipop) via toolbox coming from a 4.1... rom. Always getting message: no supported rom file found. Also tryed a 4.4.4. rom- Same problem. What am i doing wrong?!
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
First question, did you thoroughly read the Op of the TouchPad Toolbox thread?

Second question, did you thoroughly read the entire evervolv thread about installing Android 5.0?

Third question, which version of TPTB were you trying to use?

The answers to all your questions are in those two threads. Seriously, it's all been asked and answered more than once. :good:

NT
[TouchPad Development] Mchasard:
Due to space trouble I just would like to remove webos with toolbox and reinstall lollipop evervold... With macos I succeed to run toolbox but when I want to install android 5.0 I have failure.... Is it necessary to install novacom driver cause no way to install it on macos ...I have an error
[TouchPad Development] gradular:
Reread this thread. It has been said multiple times toolbox doesn't recognize lollipop zips at this time. You have to install a kitkat ROM with toolbox then copy the lollipop zip and gapps. Then do a full wipe in recovery and install lollipop.
[TouchPad Development] glomerulus:
touchpad not charging

I am actually facing an issue where I wiped the WebOS using tptoolbox and installed the cm11. It was working like a charm and for the first time my webcam and microphone were working in android. But then few days ago I accidently left the TP on over night and the battery completely drained and no amount of charging (tried even 3 days) is doing anything.. I have seen this issue before but earlier was able to revive it using different techniques.. none of them working now..

Can some one please help me with this?
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I have lost count of the hundreds if not thousands of times that people have been warned NOT to let the TouchPad battery drain down to zero. There are programs like Automatit and Llama that you can install that will prevent that from happening. Did you have either one of those installed? Some lucky folks are able to get their TouchPad back by just letting it charge for whatever time is needed. Others are not so lucky. Guess it's time for you to visit the debricking thread. Hope you find something there that helps you.

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/38786-tpdebrick-v004/

NT