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[TouchPad Development] trevor4706:
Renamed TPToolbox .bin file to uImage.TPToolBoxv42. Pasted it to /boot using ROM Toolbox. It showed up in Moboot but, when selected, I got a Boot Failed message. Is this an indication the file was corrupted, or have I made an error?
[TouchPad Development] ecac:
First time using this. Great tool so far. I have completed a data reset and have copied files into the media mount - ev_tenderloin-6.0.1-nightly-2016.08.22.zip, open_gapps-arm-6.0-pico-20161004.zip, and update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b.zip. I keep getting an error: ERROR: incompatible GAPPS/ROM versions None/6.0

Anyone know what I am doing wrong or how to fix? Thanks!
[TouchPad Development] jerryatherton:
use the files listed by the OP. then update the the new level using the TWRP. it will save you a lot of time looking for GAPPS that work.
[TouchPad Development] exProphecy:
I'm having trouble getting my Windows 10 laptop to recognize my Touchpad in WebOS recovery mode.. I tried installing the Novacom again but it still doesn't work. It used to work when I had Windows 8.. Any ideas?

EDIT: I can see when I plug in my Touchpad, it comes up as "Palm" in there. I tried automatically finding drivers online but nothing..
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Try a different computer. Sometimes, it's just not worth fighting with a PC that does not want to work with a TouchPad. And just for the

record, my laptop was running Windows 7 and worked fine with TouchPads. After installing Windows 10, it still works fine with them. Why

mine works fine and yours doesn't, anyone's guess.

NT
[TouchPad Development] deftoner:
That is how It apear to mee as palm novacom modules.

The driver instalator (a jar file) its failing to download the drivers (server its down) but here you have the drivers for 7, 8 and 10 x64 http://www.mediafire.com/file/dmyy3d3fd3p6xh9/Novacom+driver+package.zip

hope it helps
[TouchPad Development] jrathod007:
Any MAC experts...Please Help.

I have been working on this for last three days!!

Using TPToolBox v42 and files..

cm-12-20161101-NIGHTLY-tenderloin

gapps-5

update-CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20141231

I can't use TPToolBox v40 or v41 it won't recognize TP or I don't know how to run the scrip.

Please Help.. Thanks!!
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Have you read through this thread? I'm not a Mac person, and I doubt you will find many here. You might find a few

posts discussing using a Mac. Sullins does not say much about it except which script to run

if you are using a Mac. Only other thing I can offer is if you have access to a PC, use that instead.

NT
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
This is the script you run in your terminal for OS X or Linux.

./tptb_v42_nix.sh
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Why does it say in the OP to run tptb_v42_mac.command on a MAC?

Can you help @ jrathod007 out? Like I said, I don't do MAC's, so I have offered

about all that I can on that subject.

NT
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
Open up the terminal and move location to the tptoolbox_42 directory. CD is the command to change directory, then enter tptb_v42_mac.command in the terminal and press the enter key. That should start the script and the process. Sorry, my first response was the Linux command which is what I use.
[TouchPad Development] Fancellu:
Problems installing eversolv on v42

Did a full wipe, loaded below files, then did install android.

ev_tenderloin-7.1-nightly-2016.11.22.zip

open_gapps-arm-7.1-full-20161123.zip

FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-2.8.3.0-12-23-14.zip

but it complains about incompatibility

Any idea why?

What files should work together?

Thanks.
[TouchPad Development] gtallmadge:
You cannot use Touchpad Toolbox to install 7.1. Please read the Evervolv 7.0 forum, pay special attention to post #3 as it outlines what to use.
[TouchPad Development] jrathod007:
Mac getting unrecognized/unsupported zip

Thanks guys for all your help..!

Mac is recognizing TP however I am getting unrecognized/unsupported zip. ERROR.
[TouchPad Development] rockstar13992:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I'm getting the following error when i select "Install Android"

>>> checking install files ....

1 logical volume(s) in volume group "store" now active

No supported recovery file found. Aborting.

I have used the following files:

cm-12.1-20160109-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip

FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-2.8.3.0-12-23-14.zip

gapps-511-base-20161007-1-signed.gzip

can you please let me know what could be the issue or where have i gone wrong?
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
You don't say which files you are trying to install. TPTB v.42 only supports certain versions of CWM, TWRP and Gapps. A thorough read of the OP should enlighten you. I would strongly suggest you use a Delta Gapps from here:

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368

and one of the suggested recoveries from the OP. Also, if you are trying to install an Evervolv Rom, you need to read up on how to install one as v.42 may or may not support the particular Rom you are trying to install.

NT

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TPTB v.42 does not support the version of TWRP you are using. Try using one of the suggested ones from the OP.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Trainer_H:
where can i find the download link for the latest version?
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=14848

NT
[TouchPad Development] cfeuz:
Hi all. I'm late to the party here, but the key ROM, Gaaps and Recovery files seem to be missing or corrupt. Extensive searches (via Google) aren't yielding positive results. Is there any update on where the most recent, (stable) versions of these files may be???

cf
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
So you are in the TPTB thread. Are you saying that all the links in the OP are dead? Don't know exactly what you are Goggling for, but you might want to start at this link and see if that gets you going:

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/help/rom-guide-how-to-install-android-4-4-x-t2912820 Notice the "Additional Recources" at the top of the OP for more useful threads.

As far as anything considered stable, anything beyond KitKat is going have bug of various sorts. J.C. Sullin's CM11, KitKat, is by far the most mature, stable Rom available.

NT
[TouchPad Development] eagleskier:
bad link

No, I was not saying that all the links are dead. The problem was that the ROM, Gapps and Recovery files were referenced in the documentation, but no links for these were provided in the OP, or at least I never found them.

Subsequently I did find them here: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2321397. The bad URL is for the 4.4 ROM. It is this link, that leads to a 404 error when you try to download, https://milaq.net/downloads/tenderloin/cm-11.0/cm-11-20161128-NIGHTLY-MLQ-tenderloin.zip. It was in this list:

Download Recommended default setup

Rom:cm-11-20161128-NIGHTLY-MLQ-tenderloin.zip

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

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

Note: Do Not unzip the files.

Subsequently I scrolled further down in the page and found the 5.x (Lollipop) set of files. I downloaded them and completed the install. Today, everything is working on the tablet with the Lollipop version, except Chrome. Even after uninstalling/reinstalling it crashes. Not a big deal. I'm just using another Browser.

Thanks for the response.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Like I started out in my reply, you are in the TouchPad Toolbox thread. The OP has links to files needed to get TPTB installed and ready to install whatever version of Android you find in the appropriate threads for those Roms. At the time TPTB came into existence, there were a variety of Android Roms available, so it's understandable that Sullins did not try to provide links to them. But as you stated, you did find a source for a Rom and installed it. Depending on how much of the TPTB thread you read, you would discover that most of the latest Roms, recoveries and Gapps files are not compatible with TPTB. How to get around that is discussed in post # 933 here: https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-7-0-0p1-wifi-t3456292/page94 and I'm pretty sure several times here in this thread. Plus, you did find one of RolandDeschain79's threads which has all the information needed to get the task done. Roland has done great work making it easier for users to install Android on their TouchPads.

The sad part is we are almost 6 years into the life cycle of the TouchPad and except for Evervolv, no other developers are working on builds for this great tablet. Well, there is one other, but I don't consider his builds a serious contender. I believe if you read Roland's thread, he does mention it and provides a link to download it. (yup, I just checked, it's there, but it may be dead)

NT

Turns out those links are dead. He gave no reason why he took them down.
[TouchPad Development] jojo2017:
HELP

Hi trying to install tptoolbox on my windows 10 but with VLC keep getting codec error and UNDF files not supported even tried with CCCP media player and cannot render file either??? Need a little help so i can finally use my touchpad with android thank you kindly

Jo
[TouchPad Development] shumash:
Double posting is considered bad form.
[TouchPad Development] jojo2017:
Bad form? Don't understand what that means but i must of made a mistake by posting twice aorry about that
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Did you by any chance post the same question in two different threads? It's not against the rules that I am aware of, it's just considered annoying by

XDA folks, ie., bad form. If you ask a question in one thread and don't get an answer, then no harm asking in a different thread. You might want to

mention you tried elsewhere and got no answer. BTW, did you resolve your problem and get Android installed?

NT
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Vlc and any other media players do not open this file. It is as simple as following the first two post. Its a batch file that is ran.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] Flexmaen:
Hi! TPToolbox is great. But is it difficult to keep it up to date? For installing Android 7, it seems I'l have to install Android 5 first and then add some files for later install that are not recognized by TPToolbox.
[TouchPad Development] RolandDeschain79:
How to install Android 7.1.1 with TPtoolbox

As the threads title implies the TPtoolbox has not been updated since 2015 and will likely not get any future support.

However there is an alternate set of instructions here by Doublestuff that only requires you install android 7.1.1.

If you need a more step by step guide checkout my video and guide here.
[TouchPad Development] Flexmaen:
Why not releasing the source so that someone else could maintain ist?
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Because I can guarantee that you won't find anyone. What jcsullins has done with his tpdebrick and his tptoolbox is one of a kind.

Also all you need is what is here. Twrp will do everything that is needed after you setup in tptoolbox the first time.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] RolandDeschain79:
It's very unfortunate that the talented Jcsullins is no longer supporting the HP TouchPad, he has not released the source code to the public or other developers. I read over at Devs Base that the Evervolv team has requested the source code from Jcsullins but wasn't able to get a response from him.

If anyone knows Jcsullins or has contact with him please request that he release the source code to the Evervolv team. They would be happy to update and maintain the TPtoolbox but it cannot be done without his approval and code.
[TouchPad Development] [XP1]:
No need to download old ROM. Here is how I clean install 7.1.1 Nougat without complete data reset:

# Copy moboot to "cminstall" folder on TouchPad.
copy "moboot_038-tenderloin.zip" "E:\cminstall"

# Copy ROM, Google Apps, and custom recovery to a different folder on TouchPad.
copy "ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.13.zip" "E:\Installers"
copy "open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20170315.zip" "E:\Installers"
copy "FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.3.0-1-23-17.zip" "E:\Installers"

# Remove old Android volumes.
novacom boot mem:// < ACMEUninstaller

# Create new Android volumes, and install moboot.
novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller3

# Temp boot TWRP.
novacom boot mem:// < uImage.TWRP

# Using TWRP, install TWRP ZIP file.

# Boot TPToolbox.
"tptb_v42_win.bat"

# Using TPToolbox, "Resize Android Volumes" > Set volume sizes > Apply.

# From moboot, boot TWRP.
# Wipe everything except SD cards.
# Install ROM and Google Apps. May need to rewipe and reinstall again after ROM formats a different file system to install Google Apps.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Sorry guy, your method is way too involved considering all the tools you need to install Nougat are in TouchPad Toolbox. Only difference is you have to install an older version of Evervolv first then use recovery to update to Nougat. Have a look here, I don't think you have seen or read this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/h...p-touchpad-t3512182/post69912613#post69912613

And another XDA member has created another method using a script he created that allows you to install Nougat without all the extra steps. You can read about that on page 96, post # 956 here: https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-7-0-0p1-wifi-t3456292/page96

NT
[TouchPad Development] [XP1]:
Both of those linked procedures do a "complete data reset", which removes webOS.

My procedure does not do a "complete data reset" and keeps webOS intact.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
You are preaching to a very small group who wish to keep WebOS on their TP. If you only use Install Android, that leaves WebOS intact. There is no app store left, little or no support and the HP servers were taken down like two years ago. You don't need the ACME stuff to get Android 7.1 installed. Reread my first reply please. And try reading RolandDeschain's thread. He does discuss the option to leave WebOS intact. You might want to read Sullin's TPTB thread too.

NT
[TouchPad Development] [XP1]:
I read [MENTION=4597570]RolandDeschain79[/MENTION]'s thread that you linked. In step 2, it says to keep webOS, but in step 5, it does a "complete data reset".

I don't understand how step 2 keeps webOS intact in step 5.

EDIT: I see now that it says to skip step 5.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
I believe there is a way that one could use a batch file to use novacom to reset the lvm partion/volumes and use a automated process. I can not remember what they are.

Something silimar to this but not this. lol

lvm.static vgscan --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static vgchange -ay --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static vgremove store

lvm.static vgscan --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static vgchange -ay --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static vgcreate -s 8M store /dev/mmcblk0p14

lvm.static vgscan --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static vgchange -ay --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static lvcreate -l 71 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 0 -n root store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 8 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 1 -n var store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 2 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 2 -n update store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 3 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 3 -n log store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 32 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 4 -n mojodb store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 17 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 5 -n filecache store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 3523 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 6 -n media store

lvm.static lvcreate -l 64 -i 1 -M y --major 254 --minor 7 -n swap store

lvm.static vgscan --ignorelockingfailure

lvm.static vgchange -ay --ignorelockingfailure

mkdosfs -f 1 -s 64 /dev/store/media
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Have you had a look at Sullin's script? The problem we are discussing is the fact that TPTB v.042 is not compatible with newer versions of Android, Gapps and recoveries. To work around that, one has to install older versions first and then use recovery to flash the newer versions. You seem to have a grasp of this, why don't you look at his script and see if you can modify it to accept newer versions. One user has come up with a novel idea to use novacom to load the recovery TWRP directly into the TP memory and thus allow the direct flashing of the Roms, Gapps and recoveries that TPTB does not work well with. His method bypasses all the extra steps of installing old versions. You only have to use TPTB to set the correct volume sizes and then run his batch file to get TWRP up and running, it does the rest.

NT
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Well the bin files are not modifiable. I have use an ssh shell while using tp toolbox and can pull out the information of how it is doing everything I believe. There is a special way to boot into the special mode to allow this. I'm not sure how many know about this as JCSullins has specifically helped me with a dying emmc on one of my touchpads and I saved all conversations and screenshot everything. I can upload a putty log for more information. http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58cd74daa3a85/putty.txt

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
I see that some have viewed and downloaded the log. Just to be aware, this is from a non working touchpad due to dying emmc. I can run the same thing on my working touchpad if needed. Only problem is getting into this mode is tricky sometimes. If any dev would like a transcript of our conversation on how to perform this, let me know.

Thanks
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
This got me thinking, why not just get an updated acmeinstaller that resizes the lvm partitions to the higher 1800+mb partitions needs?
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Hey here is an all-in-one batch file that combines JCSullins, Doublestuff, and some little nifty extras so one doesn't have to switch between multiple bat files and other stuff. If there is anything anyone would like added to it let me know. If there is no use for this then oh well, I had fun making it. If there are any questions about it, please ask. Its to large to upload to xda.

Thanks

PS Follow same rules as doublestuff here without going to different batch files.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71286376&postcount=956

https://www.dropbox.com/s/linplzkxwgdkel4/TPTB_SAUCE.zip?dl=0

EDIT: Picture uploaded to show menu of batch.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
You should pitch this to DS in a PM. He is probably going to create a seperate thread just for his method, so any refinements would be helpful.

NT
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Have you looked at it? Just wondering if it works on yours as good as mine. I actually use this same method for ones I made for the s4, n6, and just random things for work.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
It's my understanding that the Evervolv folks tried to get Sullins to release his source code to TPTB, by he would never reply to them. Sad

NT
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
I actually got in touch with imarck90 to see if he could make a new acmeinstaller that is for complete data reset and then make 2gb system partition, 1gb cache, and the rest on data. He literally said "he was out of the game" haha. If a new one could be made, then a new batch file to initiate it would be simple as well.

Also I have ran into some flashable zip files that resize as well and I have been working on getting those setup as well. But not as lucky.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Just another update/question does your tp show a media volume on tptb42? Also does it show up as a sd card in the evervolv rom that is not usable? Mine did and it was bugging me. After tptbv42 complete data reset and android volume resize with 2048mb cm-system, 1024 cm-cache, the 264mb leftover on media, and the full 26712mb on cm-data; I loaded up the nova installer image and jumped into novaterm and deleted that media volume. Then jumped back in tptb42 and assigned the 264mb to cm-data. Running test now on how it operates.

EDIT: Everything seems fine with the deletion and no more annoying notification.
[TouchPad Development] bakerpa:
I tried to install Android on my HPTouchpad but there was an error it does not work. Now that HP servers is not available how can I install Android over the not working version I have to be able to use my touchpad? Any help is appreciated.
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Follow first post and this https://youtu.be/MBQsOXTYoG0

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I'm guessing that you know story of the /media volume. When Sullins created TPTB, he needed /media so there was a location for the ttinstall folder to place the installation files in. So everyone who has used TPTB has /media on their tablet. But except for what I just explained, I am not aware of any other logical reason for /media to exist except for those who have chosen to keep WebOS installed. Once "Complete Data Reset" is run and Android successfully installed, then I see no reason to keep it. You have all the tools installed to maintain Android on the TP including TPTB in /boot if you choose. Even DoubleStuff figured out a way to run TWRP from his PC using novacom. With his method, one is able to install all needed files and whatever version of Android without having to install an older version to get around TPTB's inability to deal with newer versions of Android, Gapps and recovery. You have to keep in mind that most folks who frequent these forums don't know how to use ADB, so removing /media is probably over their heads. Plus, one can always use TPTB to shrink /media down and free up most of the memory that TPTB puts there, around 800mb. BTW, what annoying notification are you talking about?

So, with the fact that the TouchPad is pushing 6 years old and the user base is rapidly shrinking, you guys are putting in a lot of effort on something pretty late in the game. I got out of the testing game a while ago, so I'm just around to offer help and suggestions when I can. I am perfectly happy with the CM11 I have installed which works perfectly for me. All these newer versions of Android are just an invitation for bugs and headaches IMHO.

NT

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You have to explain in detail what you tried to do and what the error you got said. Who's instructions were you following? The more information you supply, the more help that can be provided.

NT
[TouchPad Development] bryantjopplin:
Yeah I knew what media was for. The notification was on evervolv nougat telling me to format SD card (media) about 26mb, then would not format. And removing the volume was not done though adb, that was novacom booting the nova installer image then using novaterm to remove it. I have actually been here from the beginning as well, just got bored lately and dug out my older devices. That's why I know how to ssh into tptb and how I have tp toolbox_0.0.1 that I have not seen mentioned anywhere else. I'm just offering help for others. Also looking for a way to modify the toolbox to allow any zips. Also novacom will basically boot any uImage. All recoveries were made in that format.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Even using novaterm to remove the /media volume , is still talking way over the heads of most of the people that frequent these forums. If they don't understand how to use ATB, how do you expect them to be able to use Nova term. Taking from what you say here, you are obviously much more advanced in your skills than most. I also find it interesting that I have not seen anyone else complaining about the notifications that you were talking about. And like I said previously, you can move most of all available memory in /media to /data if you so choose without actually removing the /media volume. I understand what you did and why you did it, I'm just saying that for most here it's not really a viable solution for anything.

NT