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[TouchPad Development] y2imm:
I tried to do an install to a clean Touchpad ie nothing, no recovery even. So I had to backtrack, and installed KitKat. Then I used the TWRP app to install TWRP 3.0.0-0 and from there I followed the OP instructions, but I got consistent errors mounting /system, and the tablet black screened on reboot. I also had errors with unrecognized/unsupported files in previous attempts at 6.0.0p1, and I think it is the filenames, I remember having had this issue before with TPTB, but I could not find the information I needed on renaming conventions despite searching.

These are the files I am attempting to install:

FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.0.0-2-07-15.zip

ev_tenderloin-6.0.1-nightly-2016.03.19.zip

open_gapps-arm-6.0-nano-20160328.zip

So, from a blank Touchpad, are there any suggestions as to how I might install 6.0.0p1?
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
You didn't mention what size you made the /system volume. It needs to be at least 1GB for the open gapps to fit into (barely). Use tptb to resize the volumes. If you use a gapps kit bigger than nano, the system volume should be bigger also.

The open gapps kit from 3/28 is seeing a variety of errors today on many platforms. Go back to 3/18 or earlier and let the Google play store refresh any later releases (although those will go into the user data volume and not the preferred system volume).
[TouchPad Development] y2imm:
I didn't resize the volume at all, I didn't read enough I think...so, does 2GB sound reasonable for /system?...I don't worry about storage...and the filenames for the zips, do they have to follow a naming convention to work together?...I am still getting an unrecognized/unsupported error, with Flintman TWRP...

Edit:

Wow, just wow, three files...three files that won't play with each other...can anyone post the full filenames of a FLINTMAN-TWRP zip, an ev_tenderloin 6.0 zip, and a GAPPS zip, that will just install under TPTB...

Reinstalling KitKat...

Works! Rolled back to KiKat, installed TWRP 3.0 through Play...then the 3.19 nightly and the 3.18 gapps...acts peculiar, very sluggish, glitchy...I'll let it settle in...
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
Mine just did this with Philz clockword mod recovery, then all of a sudden the progress meter moved, and it worked. Just wait I guess. Took me 5 minutes for any activity at all.
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
NT, thanks for sharing your historical wisdom of this situation. What I gleaned from the message is that there is data and then there are data. The big data volume in the vicinity the of 22-24GB size is where apps are installed, personal data stored and some app configuration files go hiding.

Now, the other data area is located somewhere else and seems to hold a variety of system configuration details. So when I tell TWRP to wipe data, it is this nebulous area that is cleared, and not my big personal data and apps that are purged. Am I right?

Please confirm or correct me. Thanks again.

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HP TouchPad toolbox is effect mostly for resizing the volumes. It doesn't play nice with Evervolv. TWRP is used for similar flashing operations. I think you can flash TWRP using tptb, which itself can be stored in the boot directory if you rename it uImage.TPtoolbox (it should fit with the other boot images). Read through this forum for many great nuggets of brilliance.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Please go back and read post #897 on page 90 where I explain how I installed Evervolv Marshmallow using TPTB v.42 and what other files I used. You do not have to rename anything, just use the correct files. After you get it installed, you can use recovery to install a different version of TWRP like version 3.0.0.0. Just make sure that you carefully follow Sullin's TPTB v.42 instructions. In particular, when prompted, increase the /system volume to 1gb before proceeding with the install or it will fail.

And for the record, you guys have got to start reading more than the last couple of pages of this thread. There is lots of useful info if you would just read. You would probably find answers so you would not have to ask the same questions that have already been asked and answered already.

NT

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A little disclaimer here, I am not a developer nor an expert on TouchPad technical information. I read a lot and try to pass on the information I learn from reading. That being said, starting with your second paragraph, you have to do a full install using TPTB, that means all three files, the Rom, your chosen recovery and Gapps. Like I just suggested to [MENTION=223409]y2imm[/MENTION], go read post #897 and you will know how to install Evervolv MM with TPTB v.42 and what files to use with it to be successful.

As to your question about TWRP and the TouchPad data. If you read the instructions on the Factory Data Reset page of TWRP, a factory data reset wipes Data, Cache and Dalvik and leaves internal storage alone. If you select Format Data, that that wipes everything. Or you can select Advanced Wipe and wipe whichever partitions you choose. To so called clean install, I would select Dalvik/ART Cache, Cache, Data, and System. I honestly think that just a Factory Data Reset is sufficient because during the install of a new Rom, the script wipes /system anyway. You can also learn a lot about TWRP by going to their website here:

http://teamw.in/

Read the release notes about the different versions as well as the FAQ's. A lot of good stuff there.

I personally think that a Complete Data Reset using TPTB is the cleanest, best way to start fresh with the least chance of running into issues. And if you have been reading the thread, one guy has been making data only backups using TWRP and after using TPTB to completely wipe the old install and install this Rom, he restores the data only backup and everything is as it was. Note, he has been doing this with backups made with TWRP from his previous version of Evervolv. I could never get it to work. My backups were made from a CM Rom, and they just would not work restoring to an Evervolv Rom. In trying to get a data only restore to work, I lost track of how many times I used TPTB to install this Rom after a Complete Data Reset, so I know that works flawlessly.

NT
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
Just wanted to report that the latest nightly (6.0.1.-2016.03.19) works quite well. Bluetooth audio worked for me, even though this is reported as not working. The audio streaming is very choppy, but it works! Kind of!

The ROM is very very slow though, even on performance governor.

Took all night (8 hours) to install 97 apps!
[TouchPad Development] Hikikomorikruge:
From this post from flintman. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=65303700

FIOPS and SMARTMAX combo has been working well for me.
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
Problem with Google Play Store for past few days

In the last three days I've been unable to perform upgrades and installs of new apps. App deletions seem to progress normally, but not sure. The install/upgrade begins, saying it is downloading, but no progress is seen nor the download arrow in the upper left corner. After many minutes the download process fails with a notice seen in the second screenshot.

Any advice? I've tried rebooting several times and am about ready to refresh the whole thing.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
You did not specifically say that Play Store worked before this started or that since you installed this Rom and Gapps that the problem has existed. I would start by going to settings/apps/all and find Play Store and clear data and cache, reboot and see if that gets you going. You also have the option to uninstall updates. You can also try clearing data and cache for Google services.

I've also seen it suggested to remove one's Google account, clear Google Services data and cache and add your account again.

Last resort should be to clean house and start over. If this has existed since installing this Rom, I think the Gapps package you used would be suspect. Try a different one like the Delta Gapps I have suggested to use when first installing this Rom.

NT
[TouchPad Development] gary93:
Tried to flash xposed for marshmallow, stuck in boot animation.
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
Sorry, NT, I did have the play store working right just after flashing the rom until three days ago. It had installed 76 apps from the store as part of the clean flash and subsequently upgraded 6 or eight apps after that. It started giving the error message three days back for three apps. It seems to Uninstall apps OK and can browse the store. Following your instructions, I cleared the play store cache with no improvement. With some more experimenting I noticed that after a reboot, one app update is successfully processed, then it begins failing again as noted above. While inconvenient, this rebooting method can work if I'm patient enough to repeatedly reboot several times a day.

A careful observation of a single app update request shows briefly the download service arrow in the upper left corner for a second or two, then it goes away. The error message next appears many long minutes later. Log attached...

I'll try to clear all the play store settings next to see if that repairs it. Otherwise, a full clean flash is on the menu today

Update: clearing all play service data and cache made no difference. As one last attempt before refreshing the device I triple checked the firewall settings (since one update happens right after booting). May have found the culprit one of the Google download services did not have Wan access. I turned off the firewall and the two pending updates ran through normally. After restarting the firewall with download service set properly, I'll have to await another app update to appear to see if that fixed this matter. [emoji120]
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Didn't even realize there was a firewall for Android devices. Interesting that when you disable the firewall that you can communicate with Play Store. You may have to figure out how to set the firewall to allow your TP to communicate with the Play Store. You also might want to let the developer of the app know your issue. He may have a fix already in the works.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
Oh, and yes, Linux has a very workable firewall, but configuring it sucks. I found an app (AFWALL) that makes a quite passable user interface. It is geared to app-centric view. But it works if you understand the names of Google Apps to choose. I use the firewall to reduce the amount of ads fetching data from everywhere.

I'm still awaiting another app to offer an update to verify if this firewall setting resolves my problem. This is the first time I've experienced an issue with the Play Store. It usually just works.

Update: bingo! My bad. I just watched Kindle update go through normal and successful. It was the firewall setting. Corrected now. Local issue and not a problem for anyone else. [emoji57]
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Good, problem solved just as I was about to ask you if you had problems just downloading new apps instead of waiting for one to update itself. :p

NT
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
WiFi failure resolved (for me at least)

Flintman, et al who are experiencing WiFi failures, I may have observed a work around method to fix this. On 3/19 I flashed two TouchPads with the latest release using different procedures. First off, both devices are the same model 32gb device and both are experiencing the WiFi linkage dropping often and have to be manually reconnected. This has been going on since last Oct 2015.

Device one was flashed via the system updater app with the OTA method, keeping the /data contents. This resulted in the newest rom flash behaving the same as previously seen... WiFi connection lost often, guaranteed to drop over night. I used the same WiFi router I've been using for years.

Device two was flashed manually, wiping /system, /data, /cache and /dalvik. No recovery performed on /data. Instead, I allowed the system to reinstall all 76 apps from Google play store right after initial boot. That took a long time via WiFi speeds. Then I manually configured all apps and the system. This took a couple of days to bring everything up to my standard configuration preferences. RESULT: WiFi automatically connected and maintained the link without fail for five days, when I had to reboot for another reason.

So back to device one... Refreshed the device in similar way as device two, no recover of /data and manually loading all apps/configuration preferences. This took several days. RESULT: WiFi automatically connected and maintained the link without fail for at least three days and counting.

I'm really happy with both devices now. It remains to be seen what will happen with the next round of flash events from Flintman. If you are currently experiencing WiFi connect drops, you might consider trying this technique on your next flash and invest the extra time if there's a possibility of resolving your network issue. No guarantee, but it works on two systems here.

I still don't know what /data configuration setting(s) are being propagated across flash events. Maybe flintman can clarify and explain what's going on from a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Marshmallow.

Good luck!
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I can confirm this as I did a complete data reset with TPTB and installed this Rom and no problems with WiFi dropouts or reconnecting after extended sleep periods.

I do continue to have the mic issue. I recently installed the Google search app and can use the mic to search things as well as make recordings with Easy Voice Recorder. But if I try to use the mic in any app to dictate text for an email or forum post, it does not work. Tapping on the mic icon from the keyboard won't even launch the ability to dictate text. It's like Android does not even see the icon. This is really weird!!!! :(

NT
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
Move to the UK and stop tipping? Just a joke of course to lighten the day.

I expect you've tried clearing Play Services and aero mode on/off? That usually works for me on all androids.

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Trying FIOPS and SMARTMAX now. Thanks.

UPDATE...

Been on it nearly an hour and it's like a different device! FIOPS and SMARTMAX combo rocks! :)
[TouchPad Development] ZeroZorro:
I experience a complete stop of sound when using a wired headphone. I have to complete shut down the TP and restart to get (any) sound to work again. BT works fine for me but when I insert the jack it shuts the sound down till I shutdown/start.

For me it happens with spotify, kodi, plex, DSvideo so I think it's not app related...can it be ROM or more likely hardware?

Strange thing is that some apps don't tricker this making me think it may be ROM-related (or pure coincidence)
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Try plugging in the headphones first and then start the app. I'll be testing mine to see what I get

NT
[TouchPad Development] ZeroZorro:
That did work once....unplugging and insert again=sound gone
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Depending on the app, unplugging the headphones stops the sound playing. You just have to start it playing again. However, I just tried mine with the following results, playing music from YouTube or a file on my Dropbox account, unplugging the headphones pauses the playback, tapping play starts the music again. Once the music is started over the TP speakers I can plug in the headphones and it continues to play until I unplug them again. Watched a video on Netflix and FoxNow and the sound does not pause, just keeps playing when I unplug and replug the headphones. So mine is working as it should. The sound pausing when you unplug the headphones has been that way even when I used WebOS.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
Bluetooth working for keyboards

I've tried two different Bluetooth keyboard manufacturer on two different TP with complete success. Paired easily and worked well with no double tap keystrokes yet. I have no audio output speakers to test with Bluetooth, so on to testing microphone actions next.
[TouchPad Development] ZeroZorro:
Thanks NT for responding, I,'m familiar with the unplug/sound stops behaviour.

I will do some extra tests do report more precisely, maybe there is more wrong with my setup cause playing some HD1080 videos shows only a green screen with some artifacts.

A complete clean install first when a new ROM version is released I guess ;)
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
I'm getting problems (unresponsive / freezing) particularly with Google Now launcher and search at the top. Running FIOPS and SMARTMAX, which helps, but still grinds tk s halt every so often, then I get random screen flashing as it seems to try and switch to a background app!
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I would try a different launcher like ADW or Nova. I tried GNL once and did not like it.

NT
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
I agree with NT. I use Nova Launcher with great success. The stock app launcher that comes with the rom don't care for very much.
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
I love GNL...have it on all my devices. Just saying. I've disabled it for now anyway...more resources available. Seems to help until a fix comes.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
Have you ever tried Nova Launcher? It is so much more configurable than GNL, IMHO of course. :p

NT
[TouchPad Development] Nomad1600:
I use Nova Prime on all my devices, including stock Samsung S6. Seems a benefit of Google Now launcher is Google Now but it is easy to assign and launch from Nova.
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
Oh yes, many many launchers...I just like Google Now (stock feel) and OOTB integration with other Google stuff, coupled with App Swap Lite for a nice clean home screen.
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
More news, on my TP at least, with recommend twrp 3, Hot Reboot (power menu) causes a boot loop / freezing on Evervolv logo. Wiping cache and dalvik doesn't fix it. Having to restore from backup.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
So I am sitting here looking at TWRP 3.0 and do not see anything called Hot Reboot. From the main menu, if I tap on Reboot, I see System, Power Off and Recovery. Tapping on System of course reboots and takes me to the Moboot menu. I select Evervolv and after the normal amount of time, I'm up and running. So I reboot back to TWRP and select Recovery and it reboots and takes me right back to TWRP. So after rebooting back to Everolv, paying more attention to the reboot option when I press and hold the power button I notice the Hot Reboot option and upon selecting it, I see a message saying " Rebooting Android Framework". I wait and it seems to take a bit longer, but I am now back in Evervolv. I did not see the Moboot menu or the HP pulsing logo. It just rebooted right to the Evervolv boot animation and then back to Evervolv.

I use an app called Rom Toolbox Lite. It provides a widget simply titled Rebooter. Placed on the desktop, when tapped I get the following options:

Reboot

Fast Reboot

Reboot Recovery

Reboot Bootloader

Power Off

Restart System UI

Fast Reboot seems to behave the same as Hot Reboot. The rest are self explanatory. And they all work correctly. I like the fact I don't have to touch the power button to reboot, get to recover or turn my device off.

I've used Hot Reboot twice now and other than the longer boot time, I am not ending up in a boot loop frozen on the Evervolv boot animation. Sorry you are having this problem, but it does not appear to be a Rom issue, at least not on my TouchPad.

NT
[TouchPad Development] tedrogers61:
It's a shame because I find MM on my TP very unusable, and I've gone back to KK now. For others it seems to work well. No idea why.
[TouchPad Development] nevertells2:
I apologize, I've lost track of your situation. How did you install Evervolv MM on your TouchPad? What did you have installed previously?

NT
[TouchPad Development] Globaltraveler5565:
OK, let's techy talk a bit

One of my TouchPad devices recently did a spontaneous reboot for no observable reason. This the first time this has happened. After the device got going again, I couldnt find a way to capture the end of the log from before the crash. Can anyone explain or guide me in how to extract the logs from the prior session before a recent reboot? Thanks if you can shed some light on this small question.
[TouchPad Development] tpuserhp:
Ive found the answer in the following post. It clears up my confusion a bit. For those who are intersted:

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=492514

Not sure others are having gmail crashes problem. Ill post a logcat later.
[TouchPad Development] tpuserhp:
Hi flintman. The logcat is attached. You can search for "webview version" which is right before the crash. Not sure if there's a newer version of webview that might help. Thanks.
[TouchPad Development] Steelskinz:
I was asking myself.. it is possible to use thumbdrive via OTG with Evervolv ? I tried yesterday but no success..

Someone ?
[TouchPad Development] suzib6sw:
It has been covered on multiple occasions, but the TP doesnt supply power to the USB port.. you need to use a separately powered USB hub.. Earlier versions of the rom worked but Im for sure if it works for L, and I doubt for this current release of M
[TouchPad Development] schwatter:
@ flintman

no marshmallow setting in airaudio. It's build in.
[TouchPad Development] flintman:
Was thinking app on play store
[TouchPad Development] Johnvgt:
Dirty install of new build. Facebook app works didnt with previous build. Wifi wouldnt turn on initially. Rebooted and it worked. When i wake TP wifi network is saved but i have to manually hook up. Everything else is fast and smooth.
[TouchPad Development] chmcarro:
It's crazy to think this device has marshmallow. Just a real minor issue to report. The updater tabs across the top are a different dark color harder to see than the rest of the Evervolv tabs.
[TouchPad Development] schwatter:
when you can't solve it and you think it is app related i will talk to the airaudio guy.

He is also smart like you. Solved together some probs in the past.
[TouchPad Development] Chevyguy85:
Works well enough for me. Only problem I have is wifi and I had that with your 5.1.1 builds as well. Somehow the PAC-Rom's wifi worked. I don't know what the differences are between the two but I guess I'll have to go back to PAC since I need reliably working wifi. Great job on getting 6.0 out though!
[TouchPad Development] Trainer_H:
how is the power consumption? Wifi has some problems?
[TouchPad Development] racenrich:
Whoa, took some time to load this bad boy up, did a complete format and install via TP Toolbox (awesome utility), not a hiccup..wow!

Loaded this ROM and specified gapps and used non-f2 recovery, TWRP.

Going to give a day or two of usage and report back! Wifi working fine thus far.

WANT to say Im turly amazed at the talent this place has, running 6.0 on my 4yr old tablet! Heck my 2yr old phone cant even get lollipop!

Great job and keep up the fantastic work!

Cheers,

Rich K.
[TouchPad Development] googlephone:
Just clean installed the 1109 ROM. It runs faster than lollipop and the WiFi is actually also much better than lollipop. I had to switch back from lollipop to cm11 because of WiFi issues and now I can use marshmallow as daily driver.

Rotation still has issues. Sometimes it just stops rotating until rebooting.
[TouchPad Development] flintman:
Just finishing up getting r26 merged in then ill be looking at the rotation issue. 8)
[TouchPad Development] firepower9966:
Was 1109 a silent release, did not see it announced in forum post that i check daily, so I missed it until i saw comment above with date code. DL and testing soon.

Thanks for your great work flintman we all dont mind testing your build we all know this is alpha, and can restore backup.
[TouchPad Development] Johnvgt:
Using this as my daily and have had the rotation issue only once and not on the new build.