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[ROM GUIDE] How to Install Android 7.x Nougat builds on the HP TouchPadhttp://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/he...p-touchpad-t3512182/post69912613#post69912613http://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/he...p-touchpad-t3512182/post69912613#post69912613

[ROM GUIDE] How to Flash Install Android 7.x/6.x/5.x.x/4.4.x HP TouchPad Roms(How to update your Roms)

Video Guide for this thread:

How to install Android 5.0.x/4.4.x on the HP TouchPad Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysii0DBQ7V4

[youtube]Ysii0DBQ7V4[/youtube]

Video Timecode:

Data Media Q & A (What's the TP Toolbox?) @ 1:30

What is a data media build?@ 2:38

What are the Advantages/Changes for Data Media Builds? @ 4:14

How can I go back to my old setup? @ 5:15

How can I check my current Android version and System Partition size? @ 5:40

1)Getting started, Requirements and Preparation: @ 6:07

2)(Optional)Time to Choose the Fate of WebOS: @ 7:40

3)Enter webOS recovery mode and connect the Touchpad to your PC with the USB cable: @ 12:36

4)Download, extract and run the latest version of Jcsullins Touchpad Toolbox on your PC: @ 13:52

5)Using the TouchPad Toolbox to install Android: @ 15:05

Extra uses for the Touchpad Toolbox: @ 22:55

Q & A:

Read all the background information about The TPtoolbox and Data Media builds here:

What is the TouchPad Toolbox?

The Touchpad Toolbox(TPToolbox) is an easy to use and reliable tool that replaces previous methods of installing Android onto the HP Touchpad. This excellent tool created by Jcsullins has dramatically simplified the installation of the latest Lollipop and Kitkat Data Media builds onto the Touchpad. The TP Toolbox can also install a few non data media roms, which will be listed in the guide below. In addition it gives users the ability to completely remove WebOS if desired.

It replaces the following procedures and tools:

-ACMEInstallers

-ACMEUninstallers*

-Various methods of resizing partitions/volumes (erroneously called partitions)

-Various methods of reflashing the A6 battery monitoring chip

-Various methods of completely wiping/recreating volumes

What is a data media build?

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. 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 by TP Toolbox or WebOS. The media partition/volume will only be left with a small amount of free space and the majority will be given to the Android Data partition. If you keep WebOS the space will be around 1.17GB with V3.0.5 and lots of apps/preware, if you remove WebOS it will be around 600-800MB, so the total cost for WebOS is about 500-600MB.

What are the Advantages and Changes for Data Media Builds?

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 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. “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.x/5.x.x builds use. The updated Kernel's more efficiently communicates and allocates resources between the hardware and software.

What is a data media device?(TeamWin)

How can I go back to my old setup?

I don't want to keep WebOS installed:

Use the TPToolbox to do a complete data rest on your tablet. Install an android 4.2.2 roms, gaps, and recovery. Transfer your backup onto the touchpad, reboot into recovery and restore it. Note: You will need to make sure you have a compatible recovery installed to restore your backup.

Or

I want to keep WebOS installed:

If you wish to go back to your previous setup you can run the ACMEUninstaller2 then install just CWM and moboot with the ACMEInstaller5. You can now Boot into recovery and restore your older backup. Note: That you can use Jcsullins and Philz Touch DM-CWM recoveries to restore your older nandroid backups. Data media recoveries can see both SDcards while restoring your backups. The Data partition will show up as SDcard and the Media Partition as SDcard1.

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

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

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

1)Getting started, Requirements and Preparation:

A)You must have Java and the novacom software installed on your PC before running Jcsullins Touchpad Toolbox.

You will need to have Java installed to run the Universal installer. Click here:

Download and run the Universal Novacom Installer 1.4.1. Click here:

OR

Download the Novacom files and manually install them here or here

Note: You may need to reboot after installing this software.

Note: If you're having issues getting the Novacom drivers installed disable any antivirus or spyware protection that might be preventing the app from downloading the correct drivers for your system.

B)Backup, Backup, Backup, Using the "Complete Data Reset" feature of the TPtoolbox or the "Erase USB drive" from WebOS, will delete absolutely everything on your HP TouchPad including the SDcard! So you will want to make sure you have your personal data files(music, pictures, videos, etc.) 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.

NoteMake sure your tablet is fully charged before starting any install procedure on the HP TouchPad. Running out of batteries during an install procedure will ruin the process and possibly damage the device.

2)(Optional)Time to Choose the Fate of WebOS:

Note: If you wish to remove WebOS, or have already removed it, just skip to step # 3

Before running the Touchpad Toolbox you should decide whether or not you wish to completely remove WebOS. Even if you remove WebOS there will still be around 600-800MB of space left where it used to be on the media partition/volume. That extra space will only be used for the initial install of your roms via the TouchPad Toolbox. This space will not be accessible from some roms and will only be used by the TPToolbox or WebOS. So you must make a personal decision about WebOS’s usefulness to you. Would you rather have extra free space or a second OS that is unique but not well supported?

On my 32GB Touchpad I have a maximum of 27.5GB available. With Android, WebOS(V3.0.5) lots of apps/preware and the free space required to use the TPToolbox(600MB+) it takes up around 1.17GB. If you remove WebOS the remaining media space will be around 600-800MB, so the total cost for WebOS is only about 500-600MB Click here. You will need to boot into WebOS to access its media SDcard space or use either the Jcsullins CM11 or Evervolv DM Kikat roms. Personally I like WebOS and think having a dual boot device is one of the unique and intriguing features of owning an HP TouchPad, the choice is yours.

Note: Official WebOS support ends March, 15, 2015 see video below.

-If you previously removed WebOS but want to add it back use Jcsullins instructions click here:

-If you need to bypass the WebOS activation get the tool and instructions click here:

[youtube]p6tyuqiqlAs[/youtube]

If you wish to keep WebOS then do the following steps:

Uninstall Android and Clean up your SDcard:

A]Uninstall Android completely by using the ACMEUinstaller2, watch the instructional video below. After uninstalling Android you will automatically reboot to WebOS.

How to use the ACMEUninstaller2 (Short Version)

[youtube]VP-FH6fS2GI[/youtube]

1)Install the Novacom software(You installed this in step 1)

2)Next place this ACMEUninstaller2 file into the Novacom folder.

-By default this folder will be located on your PC @ C:/Program Files/ Palm, Inc. Mac OS X users will find this folder @ /opt/nova/bin.

-Download the ACMEUninstaller2 file and copy and paste it right into either of those directories.

3)Boot the tablet into WebOS recovery mode and attach it with the USB cable to your PC.

Download and extract these ACME5 batch files and run the "removecm2.bat" file to uninstall Android.

Or

Open a command prompt and type the following:

On Your PC

cd c:\Program Files\Palm, Inc (enter)

novacom.exe boot mem:// < ACMEUninstaller2 (enter)

On your Mac

cd /opt/nova/bin (enter)

./novacom boot mem:// < ACMEUninstaller2 (enter)

How to enter WebOS recovery mode from Android:

-If you currently have Android installed you can hold down the power button choose reboot and select "webOS recovery mode" from the moboot menu.

Connect the HP Touchpad to your PC via the USB cable.

Or

How to enter WebOS recovery mode from WebOS:

-Reboot the HP Touchpad via WebOS rest options menu located @ launcher/settings/device info/reset options/restart.

-Hold down the volume up button while the Touchpad reboots. Once you see the large USB symbol on the screen release the volume button.

Connect the HP Touchpad to your PC via the USB cable.

B]Now from WebOS we will wipe our SDcard before the TPtoolbox can setup our partition/volumes. Completely wipe your SDcard by booting into WebOS and going to, launcher/settings/device info/reset options/erase USB drive. The Touchpad will then reboot itself and the data will be completely erased. Note:This will not affect your WebOS setup, apps or Preware.

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3)Enter webOS recovery mode and connect the Touchpad to your PC with the USB cable:

Note: Even if you choose to remove WebOS, the WebOS recovery mode will still exist as it's part of the bootloader.

How to enter WebOS recovery mode from Android:

If you currently have Android installed you can hold down the power button choose reboot and select "webOS recovery mode" from the moboot menu.

Connect the HP Touchpad to your PC via the USB cable.

Or

How to enter WebOS recovery mode from WebOS:

Reboot the HP Touchpad via WebOS rest options menu located @ launcher/settings/device info/reset options/restart.

Hold down the volume up button while the Touchpad reboots. Once you see the large USB symbol on the screen release the volume button.

Connect the HP Touchpad to your PC via the USB cable.

4)Download, extract and run the latest version of Jcsullins Touchpad Toolbox on your PC

-Download Jcsullins latest Toolbox v42 below(replaces v40, v41x)

Download TPtoolbox v42 mirror

Download TPtoolbox v42 mirror

-Extract the TPToolbox v42 zip file and open the folder.

On Windows, run the batch file named tptb_v42_win.bat

On Linux, run the script named tptb_v42_nix.sh

On Mac, run the script named tptb_v42_mac.command

5)Using the TPtoolbox to install Android

-The TPToolbox consists of 3 different panels, 1 menu, 2 help, and 3 output, see picture.

-Use the volume button to navigate the menu and the home button to make selections.

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A)(Optional) Complete Data Reset, Completely Removes WebOS and Android

-The procedure will completely remove WebOS and Android from the device. The partitions/volumes will be rebuilt new and boot will be remade with a minimal amount of programs provided by the TPToolbox.

-Scroll down to Complete Data Reset and select it with the home button and choose yes to begin the process.

-If you previously did step number 3 then skip this step and proceed to step B.

-If you previously removed WebOS but want to add it back use Jcsullins instructions click here:

-If you need to bypass the WebOS activation get the tool and instructions click here:

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B)Installing Android onto the HP TouchPad

-scroll down to Install Android from the menu and select it with the home button.

-The TP Toolbox will mount the media partition/volume to your PC. Open the Touchpads Media partition/volume and look for the “ttinstall” folder. Place the Rom, Recovery and Gapps zips into the “ttinstall” folder.

-The Rom contains the Android operating system, the Gapps package contains all your Google apps and the Recovery allows for installation, restoration, and maintenance operations on your Android device.

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Download Recommended default setup

Rom:Download the latest Lineage11 build

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

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

Note: Do Not unzip the files.

TPToolbox checks your File's

-The TPtoolbox will now check the files for compatibility then begin to set your partitions/volumes based on the type of Rom you’ve selected. If it fails to run it will display which file is incompatible, start the install again and replace the offending file(s).

TPToolbox creates your Volume/Partition layout

-The output window will display the Pending Android Installation details; the partitions/volumes resize details that are about to be setup on your HP Touchpad. Review this information and confirm the layout by selecting yes. This starts the partitions/volumes resizing, followed by the Auto Android installation from your chosen recovery.

Note: All HP Touchpad sizes are supported, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB.

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Lollipop/Kitkat DataMedia Volume (re)sizing criteria

system: MIN_SIZE: 700-800MB

cache: MIN_SIZE: 200MB

data: MIN_SIZE: 1500MB

data: also takes any free-space "media" has over 600MB

Legacy Non Data Media Volume (re)sizing criteria

system: MIN_SIZE: 600M

cache: MIN_SIZE: 200MB

data: MIN_SIZE: 1500MB

TPToolbox Auto Installs your Rom, Gapps and Recovery(Please stand by..)

-The details of partition/volume resizing will scroll across the Toolboxes bottom output window(Bottom) and the device will auto reboot into your chosen recovery. The Rom and Gapps package will now be installed automatically, this may take a few muintes, Please stand by..... Once complete the Touchpad will restart and boot into Android. Be patient, it my take several minutes before the HP Touchpad completes it first boot into Android.

Note(Important): If the TP Toolbox fails to run several times you may get an error message when trying to mount the volume during the install. To fix this rerun the complete data reset or wipe the USB drive from WebOS.

How to change Roms or update your version of Android:

TPToolbox Method:

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

Note: When installing new roms the TPtoolbox will automatically prompt you to adjust smaller system partitions/volumes from older versions of the TPtoolbox(v40, v41x). For example a 700MB Kikat install will be increased to 800MB for Lollipop or a new Kitkat Rom install.

Recovery Method:

Updating your current Rom with a newer build can be done using your recovery and will keep your current setup and apps. However, this can't be done from the TPtoolbox and will require learning about a few Rom flashing techniques from my instructional update guide below.

How to Flash Install Android 6.0.1/5.x.x/4.4x Builds on the HP TouchPad

Using this Rom Guide:

-Select

One of each

, Rom, Gapps, and Recovery .zip files to download and install with the TPtoolbox(Do Not unzip the files).

-The Rom contains the Android operating system, the Gapps package contains all your Google apps and the Recovery allows for installation, restoration, and maintenance operations on your Android device.

-Each Rom requires a corresponding Gapps package for its version of Android. 4.4.x Roms need 4.4.x Gapps, or 5.x.x. Roms need 5.x Gapps.

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

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

-For some Roms one of the recoveries may be recommended by the developers, always check their threads and read all notes.

Which Rom should I choose?

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

-Android 5.x.x Lollipop Roms are in developmental but aren't as fully functional as 4.4.x Roms. The battery life is shorter and more bugs have been reported.

-Some Android 5.1.x Lollipop Roms and No Android 6.0.1 Roms may not be fully compatible with the current TPtoobox version42 and may need to be installed by flashing through recovery.

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

Compatible Data Media Recoveries (TPtoolbox v42):

Note: These recoveries are meant to be used with TPtoolbox v42 and v41x

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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 standard Non-Touch CWM Recovery:

update-CWM-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20150703 via androidfilehost:

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

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

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

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

Note:This Rom still gets regular updates

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

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

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

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

Note:This Rom can see both SDcards

Note:This is the most popular Rom

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

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

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

Note: Download the Final stable PAC-man build here:

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3B0nU8Ld2Y[youtube]Y3B0nU8Ld2Y[/youtube]

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

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

Note:This Rom can see both SDcards

[ROM] [Tenderloin] [4.4.4] [DATA/MEDIA] TeamEOS - The Revival || Nightlies By Team EOShttp://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-teameos-revival-nightlies-t2829311http://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-teameos-revival-nightlies-t2829311http://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-teameos-revival-nightlies-t2829311

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.

Note: Download the Final build here:

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

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

4.4.x Gapps Downloads:

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

Android 5.x.x Lollipop Data Media Rom Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7vLuQGjptI

[youtube]s7vLuQGjptI[/youtube]

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

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

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

Rom Details: h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth.

[ROM][OFFICIAL][Lollipop 5.1.1][TENDERLOIN] PAC-ROM LP-MR1

Rom Details: h/w video, Audio, Camera, Bluetooth.

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

5.1.x Gapps Downloads:

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

Gapps Downloads all versions:

OpenGapps

CM Gapps downloads

Delta Gapps Downloads