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[TouchPad General] BinkXDA:
I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade here, but my TouchPad is reborn, again. I happily wiped WebOS a long time ago for jcs’s CM ROM and thought I couldn’t be happier. I had the latest Android goodness for 99 bucks (via the fire sale)! However, not all was well. While I had Android, it/jcs’s CM 5.1.1 was slow. It was unbearably slow at times and, lately, some of my favorite apps stopped working. I decided to do something about this and grabbed the latest EV 7.1.1 ROM.

Wow. WOW! My TouchPad is faster, all my apps work again and this legacy hardware is running the same version of Android as my Nexus 5x. Yay!

In the hope this helps another jcs CM user, here’s a quick rundown on how I quickly did it (assumes you are running jcs’s CWM):

Load TPToolbox (thank you again jcs!), update system size to 1312MB and copy over legacy TWRP, modern TWRP, EV and open gapps

Boot into CWM and install legacy TWRP (Is this step required? I took some guidance from https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68557244&postcount=3.)

Boot into TWRP and install modern TWRP

Boot into TWRP, wipe system, data, cache and ART cache, and install EV and open gapps

Reboot, see lengthy, but colorful, EVERVOLV animation and continue to take advantage of the best $99 you ever spent!

I encourage those still running this ROM/jcs’s CM 5.1.1 to try the latest EV ROM.

I might come back and update this OP with my first impressions and related.
[TouchPad General] ipguy:
I really have no idea where people are getting the idea that EVERVOLV is better than cm11 for our TV TPs

I've installed both and EVERVOLV is considerably laggier than cm11

I'm confused
[TouchPad General] shumash:
Read carefully. cm11 (KitKat 4.4.4) .NE. Lollipop 5.1.1 (cm12.1)
[TouchPad General] BinkXDA:
While I never compared EV to CM11 (I was running CM12.1), CM11 is VERY old and riddled with major security issues. All my other regular-use Android devices run modern versions of Android so I’m amazed to see I can still run the very latest Android on my legacy fire sale TouchPad, even with some minor warts!
[TouchPad General] ipguy:
So are you saying not to install cm12 and stick with cm11 because it's more stable ?
[TouchPad General] BinkXDA:
I'm saying stick to CM11 if you like legacy things and never plan to use the Internet with your TouchPad.
[TouchPad General] ipguy:
Lol, ok, thanks
[TouchPad General] ipguy:
Is there an over clock kernel for this ROM ?
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
What are you currently running your tablet at?

NT

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Well, today I have something new to report. One of our users has created a method of installing newer versions of Android, Gapps and recovery that J.C. Sullin's TouchPad Toolbox can't do. I'm not going to explain how it works here, you are just going to have to go to the link below and read for yourself, OH, there is a video too!!!!

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

And be sure to thank DoubleStuff for his hard work!

NT
[TouchPad General] WolfLion98:
I have also tried upgrading from CM11 (very stable and well done) to 12.1 using the same ROM, GApps and CWM versions as most. Although the install went nearly perfectly, booting to the main home screen was quite a pain. It did boot seemingly without trouble, but Trebuchet kept stopping and I couldn't​ do anything. I eventually fell back to CM11 but I kept wondering if there was something I could do to get Lollipop to work. I have not tried resizing cache or any other partition. Let me know if there is anything I can do to get Lollipop to work.
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
How much of this thread did you read? You don't explain how you installed this Rom. What other threads that discuss installing newer versions of Android have you read? IMHO, Trebuchet is a piece of crap. I prefer Nova Launcher or ADW. Resizing /system in particular is generally a must when moving from an older Android build to a newer one.

The more detail you provide, the easier it is to determine what help/suggestions you need.

NT
[TouchPad General] Globaltraveler5565:
JC, will you please re-release this edition with the revised WPA2 logic? I'm still using this on one tablet. Since these Old TouchPads depend largely on Wi-Fi connections and I use this device multiple times a day, I'd appreciate the spot update. Thanks!
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
If you have not figured it out, Sullins has not supported the Touchpad for years.

NT
[TouchPad General] Blubster:
Aaaand you replied to a post that was over a year old... ? Time flies!

I think we can all agree that the old TouchPad can rest in peace, it has had a tumultuous life, especially thanks to guys like jcsullins. Thank you too [MENTION=4396896]nevertells2[/MENTION] for helping everyone and keeping these threads alive. ?
[TouchPad General] shumash:
You can try flashing the attached zip. No guarantees.
[TouchPad General] deafasheck:
My TP still kicking

Thanks goes out to so many here esspecially JC, you , Nevertell and DoubleStuff.. I am flashing the zip in hopes to Improve wifi, sometimes it cuts its self off.. hadn't had that before.. I have so many ROMs from here I have gotten that part down good, now to master Debricking... have two that are... currently runnig Milaq
[TouchPad General] GnatGoSplat:
I did use it to manually resize the partitions, but was afraid to use it to install the ROM because everything I read implied it does a clean install and I wanted to keep my apps and settings.
[TouchPad General] FishDoc:
My apologies. I always do a clean install since forever (or since I almost bricked the TP early on with a dirty install). Just seems to eliminate some carry over problems for me. But you're correct toolbox does a clean install.
[TouchPad General] db_white:
support forum?

My apologies if I've missed it but is there a support forum for this ROM anywhere? I've got some rough edges to report.

Thanks!
[TouchPad General] garux:
The camera in CM12.1 is more fuller than in CM11. View is much wider. Thanks JCS.
[TouchPad General] activ64:
How responsive and stable is JCS?

I have been running Milaq and it is VERY SLOW (lag), with lockups and reboots often if you load the cpu too much.
[TouchPad General] kyzerdroid:
there no mirrors to download from...can anyone post a new link for the file? thanks k

edit: found the link:)
[TouchPad General] yoruuba2:
Xposed V78

For those interested in Xposed, I'm currently running Xposed V78 with this ROM and it runs fine with no FC or reboot.
[TouchPad General] Nomad1600:
I had been having a bit of lag on my TP, running both of the last two CM11 versions. Finally pulled out TPToolbox (I hadn't even used it on this laptop) and reflashed A6, it resized System to 960 but I bumped it over 1,000 and uninstalled and reinstalled the latest CM11, and as soon as it finishes the install I will try CM12. I am guessing you need 2.8.4.0 for the latest ROMs and I am guessing update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b.zip isn't that so I will update using Flashify before proceeding further.

Those already running CM12... any issues with Netflix, Youtube, or any other video?
[TouchPad General] yoruuba2:
Since I was already running Flintman's MM 6.0, and using the TWRP from that thread, I did not use the one from JCSullins.

I just wiped from recovery and installed JCSullins 12.1 ROM and the recommended Gapps.

No lag at all, the HpTp is overclocked at 1.674MHz and the GPU is set to performance using Kernel Adiutor .

I'm quite pleased with the performance so far.

Out of all the apps you've mentioned, I only use Youtube with no issues at all.
[TouchPad General] ralbuz:
Did a clean install. A lot is working, incuding Wifi and a good power consumption. But: Rom is not very stable: Frequent crashes including restarts. Some apps doen't load at all. Seams to have a problem with ART.
[TouchPad General] Mazdav1:
just installed over Evervolv 5.1.1 with :

update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b.zip

and OpenGapps.

Smooth !
[TouchPad General] middle_road:
I installed this over pac__KK.RC-3.dev_20141204 two day ago and it seems to have resolved a bunch

of problems that I was have with this problem child tablet. It was constantly blue-screening and freezing up.

It's been up now for over two days without a burp.

If this holds I'm going to do a complete wipe on it with TB4.2 and install from scratch with the proper GApps.

_mr
[TouchPad General] shumash:
The latest PAC KK is a release version dated 6/29/2015. Six months of updates fixes lots of things ...
[TouchPad General] middle_road:
Pheeew, has it been (6) months since I last messed with them?! D*mn where did the time go?

Yeah, the PACROM LP running on #5 is going strong. I guess I'd better go check and make sure that's up to date...
[TouchPad General] Do Not Touch:
Thanks, I'm glad somebody takes the time to read posts in the training wheels section, but I'm sure you're in the minority. I don't recall seeing many posts by jcsullins in this thread, which happens to be about one of his own ROMs.
[TouchPad General] jcollins311:
anyone having trouble with it recognizing touches on the top and bottom, left and right on landscape?
[TouchPad General] GnatGoSplat:
Yes, actually I do. I thought it was just being really sluggish and unresponsive, but maybe it is a touch issue.
[TouchPad General] crutzulee:
Got this up and running but lost root and can't seem to get it back..
[TouchPad General] shumash:
Settings->Developer options->Root->Apps & adb
[TouchPad General] Tracks650:
Installed cm-12-20151110. Has worked great. Battery life is good, speed is good. Only problems I have had are camera doesn't work and wifi cuts in and out at random.

Was hoping the latest build would be better. Used the built in CM System Updater but it gets to the reboot point and hangs.

Tried the manual update but can't find where the updater downloaded the latest build to? Anyone?

Tx
[TouchPad General] omoiyume:
Tried two different roms, i cant see the MTP device, checked the settings, its activated, using cm-12.1-20151226-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip

Edit: nevermind, the device was being detected as adb even though it is disabled, i manually change the driver to "MTP Device" and it worked
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
I installed cm-12.1-20151223-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin over the Christmas holiday and I'm very pleased with the results. Seems that other people have been having issues with the installation, but my install was flawless moving from PACROM 5.1 3.0/3.4 with a Clean Install and reset of all my applications.

Couple notes:

Bluetooth - Keyboard and Headset (Working)

Camera (Working...not very pretty, but works)

WiFi (Working and haven't noticed any problems with drops)

Haven't checked since last year to see if there is something new, but I'm impressed and very happy with my initial success! Sorli...
[TouchPad General] picassokat:
+1

After using with a few roms, I had just put it on the shelf. This was a nice surprise. Breathed life back into the TP. Thankyou
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
Update 1: Just received a WiFi error message

"You are not currently connected to the Internet. The video you attempted to play requires WiFi or cellular data. Please check your connection & try again. "

Yes I've had these problems before, but my quick fix is simply to move to another Access Point (x3 in my home) and continue chugging.

Update 2: Bootloop

System locked up last night and is now in Bootloop. Tried the usual, cleared Cache and Dalvik Cache, but suspect I'll need to whip system or recover from my nand backup made last week. Plan to check the archives and see if there are new updates.

Recovery - per mpgrimm2 request for additional information

I'm using TWRP 2.7.1.0 (jcsullins 2014-06-12b) with no issues to report.

Either way, there are still issues with WiFi and now Bootloop people and the developers should be aware of! Sorli...
[TouchPad General] mpgrimm2:
[MENTION=2724524]googlephone[/MENTION] ,

Since you started the thread, can you update your Op with a link to jcsullins recommended gapps thread by Deltadroid?

and possibly link his recommended recoveries and/or the ones that users have shown work with it and jc's Tptoolbox v42 thread and possibly RolandDeschain79's easy way reference thread? Should help people get up and running without a lot of repeat questions.

Thanks for starting the thread to separate it from the cm11 discussion. Not sure if Jcsullins will start a thread in the developer section at this point but like others I'm glad he put the rom out there.

PS: As a non dev, I have had to post threads like this in the general section as well. It's worth it in the long run to help everyone out if there is nothing else out there. People will find the thread, even if by word of mouth.

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Just an FYI. Data restore MAY work between the same ROM family/updates ie within CM (I've done this too within CM), but don't expect it to work and especially not going back and fourth between CM and Evervolv (and possibly PAC roms), screwy things happen. Expect a clean install moving b/w different ROM 'brands' and restore APPs via Ti Backup.
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
You might want to try reinstalling the Rom via recovery. Something might have become corrupted. Reinstalling the Rom will put everything back as it should be. Otherwise, at least you made a backup to recover from if installing the Rom does not help.

NT
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
Thanks for the suggestion and yes that worked perfectly!

Actually, I downloaded the latest cm-12.1-20151226-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip, installed that over my Bootlooping TP, and cleared cache/dalvik. System is presently rebuilding my app list (86 out of 91) and I should be good to go!

Update: Kinda worked...many of my apps did not return and will have to be reinstalled or restored from Titanium Backup. Either way, my TP is back with Jcsullins last 12/26 release and I'll let you know if it makes any improvement (WiFi, otherwise).

Thanks again! Sorli...
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Hey Grimm, Googlephone has not been on the forum for a week. I sent him a message to check his thread so he will hopefully see your post. I did not realize you could not start a thread in the developer's forum if you were not a developer. Roland has threads there, and I don't think he is a dev. Big Simon is not a dev to the best of my knowledge and he has started threads. Anyway, I suggested to Googlephone(GP) that he contact a mod named KennyG123 who has helped me out with certain issues here. Maybe KennyG123 can move it to the developer forum. That is really where it needs to be. Mr. Sullins said he was going to start one, but to date has not and we really need a place to discuss CM Lollipop issues. I have mentioned it's existence in a couple of places, so hopefully that will push some users here. If GP does not show up, maybe you and I can solicit KennyG123's assistance.

NT

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Not quite sure why any apps would disappear with just reinstalling the Rom and clearing both caches. Did you check your app drawer to see if they are still installed and just need to be dragged back to a home screen? I've had icons disappear before, but never apps.

What is your complaint with WiFi? I've got the 12/26 Rom installed and WiFi has been rock solid.

NT
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
Titanium Backup reported my ID changing and switched back, so maybe something to do with that. Probably not since I've dumped cache and Salvia many times losing no apps or data. Either way, my app backup was restored and just finished the newer updates.

WiFi was an issue with 12/23 update and my latest install is also 12/26 so hopefully these problems go away.

Another issue found relates to TB requesting I enable "ADB USB Debugging" and this option is grayed out in Developer and won't allow changes. Been this way for last two updates and not sure why this option is not available.

Sorli...
[TouchPad General] jcsullins:
I guess you missed my update?

"""Well, perhaps I was a bit hasty in giving an ETA for the 5.1 thread. I had some things I wanted to get sorted out before creating the thread and thought it'd only take a day or so, but for a few reasons, it's taking much longer.

Also, quite frankly, I'm trying to decide if I want to continue discussing my work on XDA at all. There is one bad apple on here that insists on making this a very unpleasant place for me."""

from this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64226373&postcount=1415

Please read the last paragraph carefully, nevertells2

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Go to Settings, Storage, ..., USB Computer connection and set it to "MTP" or "PTP" and then you should

be able to enable ADB.
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
USB Computer Connection under storage only provides connect or disconnect toggling between setting, and no usual MTP and OTA options. Probably a different way to get back to these options (plugging into computer) that I'll try later, but no worries for now and thanks for the reply! Sorli...
[TouchPad General] jcsullins:
Oh, right. Connect USB cable to computer first.
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
Jcsullins, now that this test build is cranking and making headway (working Bluetooth, Camera, WiFi) with what looks like 3.0.1, does anyone have plans to update the build notes...setup a Q&A thread?

I'd be happy to help, though I haven't done this on XDA forum and anything to continue smooth progress! Love a solid and usable project, especially since I've used so many not so great efforts (mostly useless Bluetooth integration). Sorli...
[TouchPad General] mpgrimm2:
'Frankly' many are aware of who you are referring to and there was not a reason to re-post that as he appears to be going out of the way to avoid an issue.

As said before, many of us appreciate the development work you do, but it is up to you what you choose to do and I would hope you would choose to ignore individual users you don't agree with.

I hope you choose to continue here because Rootz frankly is a recurring nightmare of spam, account lockouts, absent admins and an unreliable place to participate and host any work. It's clear that lack of member participation has effectively crippled that site.

Hasty really isn't the issue.

There is simply a need for a separate thread thread to allow the community of users to help each other better since the previous cm11 thread (started but bigsimon) was beginning to get too many CM12.1 comments.

No single person has the time to help everyone that has support issues or even simple issues because of their skill level which is why members step up to help out where they can and fill in the gaps.

Hopefully it's clear that the community did indeed wait appropriately for a thread (over a month), but things happen, we all get busy (I'm about to relocate for the 2nd time in 8mos) and ETA's shouldn't be expected, but it came back to needing one.

Personally, I would still like to see a proper Jcsullins Cm12.1 thread (dev section?) with an OP linking all the required & correct info: ROM, Gapps, Recoveries, install steps written for average user, possible issues, TpToolBox, etc.

Hopefully you will choose to create one, if not, that's OK also.

Sent from my LG G4 on Tapatalk.
[TouchPad General] theechap:
Has anyone successfully installed the Facebook app on this? I'm running the 12/26 build.
[TouchPad General] scifan:
Here here... I second this... Thanks much Sir Sullins!

Looks like I need to invest a little time and update the touchpad... :D
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Speaking of Rootzwiki, we now have contact with a very nice fellow who is a moderator there. He has straightened out everything we have asked him to do and then some. He is working particularly hard to make sure no more spam gets into the forum. If anyone still has a problem logging in, please let me know and we will get the word to him. Be sure to mentioned the name you use on Rootzwiki so he will know exactly what to look for. And please pass on to anyone you know who uses Rootz that as of right now, it is healthy and open for business.

NT
[TouchPad General] KennyG123:
Can we please keep this thread on topic and in the spirit of XDA towards development and helping each other?

There is no need for calling members out and for the tension or drama that is apparent in this thread

To coin a phrase "can't we all just get along?"

Thank you for your help and cooperation

Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
[TouchPad General] picassokat:
There may be a problem with FB. I'm not a believer in having FB on mobile devices (having google follow me around is bad enough ;)) I was going to install it to give you an answer and then uninstall it. I installed it, was able to sign in but then had 3 random reboots in a row and quickly uninstalled it on third reboot. Whether reboots were related to FB I don't know, but that was the first time I had problems with this rom, and after uninstalling FB, TP seems to be back to normal.
[TouchPad General] theechap:
I couldn't even get it to install. I kept getting a Play Store error 504. Looking up that error came up with a few generic solutions but nothing has worked yet. I even downloaded an apk from apkmirror to try to install it outside of the Play Store but it wouldn't install either. As of right now, Facebook is the only app that won't install for me. I don't use it that often so it isn't a deal breaker but it would be nice to have every now and then.
[TouchPad General] garux:
Here's how I resolve the 504 problem.

Method-1:

First of all go to Setting>Apps>Google Play Store. Now tap on Force Stop. Then tap on Clear Data and at last tap on Clear Cache. Now try to install that app again. Most probably you won’t face error 504 again.

Method-2:

These are most successful trick to solve this error 504. But you also can follow this trick. Turn off your data connection for a moment approximately 80 Seconds. Now turn your data connection On. And now try to install the app again.

Hope this helps.
[TouchPad General] bsorli:
Yes I've installed it, but it has been sluggish though it does work (including video). Please also note that I probably pulled my Titanium backup archive originally to restore the app and play store then provided the update (that took forever to complete). Sorli...
[TouchPad General] theechap:
Those are the tips I found online that I tried but I still get the error. I'll try again when I get home just because I'm out of ideas.
[TouchPad General] Max Pa:
Why just chromecast visible

I made clean install, and have noted any probs with wifi or when streaming movies on xfinity.* I know I am crossing threads with asking about mirroring, but the 12.1 rom detects chromecast, but does not detect my miracast dongle.* Tp notifies me that it is not configured optimally to cast chromecast.* I read that jcsullins responded to a 9 rom that he was sorry that a user was having hdmi out* issues and posted some cmd line code, I think, but I did see answer to whether code was applicable to future builds.* Since tp casts chromecast, I think tp/ s3 snapdragon chip has this capability.* Tp recognizes dongle wifi for dlna, though I can't get it to work.* Does anyone have hdmi out working for mirroring?
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Don't know if this helps. I can stream Netflix to my Chomecast dongle on my TV and also YouTube videos via the app. However, I don't see a way to screencast from the Chrome browser. I can screencast with my Asus TF700 running a version of KitKat.

NT
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
All of you early adopters, listen up! Mr. Sullins released a new cm 12.1 build early this morning. it has already been downloaded 35 times as of this post. So you guys who have already installed it, let us know what you think.

NT
[TouchPad General] wingerxda:
The screen mirroring on TP to chromecast is somewhat working but has issues to be actually functional. The screen displayed on TV will become distorted after a few minutes and requires disconnect and reconnect.