yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazyates:
Was that error message from TP Toolbox, or from TWRP? TP Toolbox won't recognize the newer TWRP images, nor will it recognize any 7.1 ROM/Gapps, so you need to use an older version to get things started. Once the older TWRP is installed, then you can use it to update to a newer version.

All in all, I had 8 ZIP files on my HP Touchpad to get a complete 7.1.1 install, but you can do it with as few as 6:

OLD ROM: CM 12.1

OLD Gapps: 5.1

OLD TWRP: 2.8.3.0

NEW ROM: Evervolv Nightly

NEW Gapps: 7.1

NEW TWRP: 3.0.3.0 F2FS

SKZ Kernel (Optional)

SuperSU (Optional)
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] incog99:
All is well.

I was able to complete the installation of Nougat due to the wonderful youtube by Roland Deschain. I had to return to Android 4.x.x to put the 7.x.x install into the download folder to get the TWRP file and install the Android 7 ROM. It was the install tool that was not compatible with the TWRP file. I should have read the XDA site closer. It said that the Android 7.x.x TWRP file was not compatible with the install tool or TouchPad Toolbox. Without the Deschain video I would have not known to resize the system partition or known how to do that at all. Now that Nougat is running on my Touchpad, all is well and this durable little device has more years of flawless use in it I am sure! Thanks again.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazyates:
I'm glad you got it working. Yes, looking around the forums for knowledge is very helpful. For example, a lot of what you commented about learning in the youtube video can be found right on the forums. I had actually cronicaled my experiences with all of that information Here.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] padla2017:
Microphone not working after 7.1.1 install

First, Kudo's to Roland for a great video, worked very well and Kudo's to the various developers who do the work! After doing the complete reset, load of 4.x.x, and subsequently the latest 7.1.1 the TP works well except the microphone does not function. Also the Search bar across the top of the screen does not bring up a keyboard(and no microphone shown on the right of the bar). Tried the install on 2 different TP's, same result. Hardware should be ok, microphones were working on a prior build. I used ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017-03.13, FLINTMAN-TWRP....3.0.3.0-1-23-17, and open-gapps-arm-7.1-pico. On one of the TP's I also retried using the nightly from .03.08. Same result on that also. Has anyone seen issues with the microphone or have an idea on how to remedy? Thanks!
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
Stuck installing novacom with Windows 10

Hi,

I'm trying to install Android on my Touchpad using a Lenovo computer with Windows 10. I downloaded the Universal Novacom Installer and it hung up trying to install. I'm actually a Mac user but saw some people had trouble installing from a Mac so I borrowed a Windows machine. What could be the problem and what's the best way of overcoming it?

Thanks,

as613
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Well are you running the program as administrator? Which installer are you using? The online or offline? I can give you a link to a all in one tool that will do a lot for you.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop

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Have you tried it without installing 4.x.x since your doing complete data reset via tptb? You don't need anything else IMO on tptb except for complete reset, android volume resize for a 5.0+ install. If you need further info let me know.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] padla2017:
I just tried the full reset and the three 7.1.1 files. Tp toolbox checks the 3 zips as ok but then declares an unsupported zip for the TWRP. I think Roland has us put on the 4 stream so then we can subsequently load that TWRP and then load this as an update. Appears that the direct 7.1.1 load is not supported. Possibly an updated tp toolbox that supports the 7.1.1 TWRP would allow direct load of the newer build. Probably isn't one of those. Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has used this procedure using the latest 7.1.1 files and had the microphone work? For me other than the microphone this 7.1.1 build seems to run very well. Thx.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
I doubt we will see a tptb update. But yes newer builds are not allowed. There is an easier way, load up tptb, complete data reset, resize android volumes accordingly, reboot, temp boot twrp, flash twrp, reboot recovery (twrp), flash ROM and gapps, reboot system, setup initial settings. Next you could flash kernel of desired choice, remove unformatable SD card volume (media volume to be exact), so on and so forth.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
Thanks: I'm logged in as administrator, and I downloaded UniversalNovacomInstaller-1.4.1.jar from github. It hung up and never installed.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Here are some offline ones, pick 32 or 64 bit if in windows, if not windows let me know and I'll upload different ones. This also has tptb42 and others. Feel free to use it if you like.

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

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop

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Haven't tried the mic yet, but with the kernel shumash has, this thing flies.

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Hmm I can see if I have Mac novacom, definitely have it for Linux. Are you running bootcamp?

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
No bootcamp, just Mac 10.11.xx
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
I forget about Mac, lol sorry I wish I did have some. Do you have java installed on the Mac?

Sent from my Nexus 6 with Pixel XL build.prop
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheHawk82:
Recovery:TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b.zip has no file to download from this link, and I'm at this point in the process. Anyway I can get this file?

Thank you for all that you're doing for the HP Touchpad.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8jky1gdmf41yt97/update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b.zip?dl=0
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nevertells2:
Let me offer up a different solution to this discussion. One of our users, DoubleStuff, has created a way to install newer versions of Android, Gapps and recovery that TouchPad Toolbox does not handle at all. That is why you are getting the "unrecognized zip" errors. And what's nice, you can actually use his method to install any version of Android, Gapps and recovery, but it is really intended for the newer versions. TouchPad Toolbox does a really nice job as long as you follow Sullin's instructions in his thread and use the files he suggests. Go read DoubleStuff's thread here and watch the video as well: https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/rom-guide-alternative-method-to-install-t3575861

As far as installing Novacom on a Windows 10 PC, all you should need is the 64 bit version of the installer. From Windows Explorer, find the novacominstaller_x64.msi file and right click on it and select "Install". Here is a link to that file:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p48176ojadowxzh/NovacomInstaller_x64.msi?dl=0

Wish I could help you out on installing Novacom on a Mac, but don't own one. If a Google search does not find you some answers or in some Mac forum, I would try the Novaxominstaller_x64.msi and see if your Mac will install that. I checked Sullin's TPTB thread and other than providing the tptb_v42_mac.command file, he does not provide much guidance on how to install Novacom on a Mac.

Good luck,

NT
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Try this one

TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140612b via mediafire:
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] padla2017:
Mic issue resolved

NT and DoubleStuff,

DoubleStuff method works well. Using this install resolved the issue with the microphone not working.

Another HPTP brought back to life. The nightly build 03_29 has the Mic/Audio/BT/WiFI functioning. The Search bar on the main screen isn't tied to a browser. Overall, this build seems very much functional. Wow and Thanks.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rolfsted:
When the nightlies come out, what is the best way to flash them? I have been wiping cache, dalvik and system then flash the nightly and gapps. Is that correct?

Never mind.....Google helped me figure this out.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colida:
Hi,

sorry to ask, but how can I enable root in evervolv 7.1.1.? There should be a superuser menu under settings, but there is none. I flashed SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip and even installed SuperSU from Playstore. But nothing helps. SU Binary can not be installed

I made a complete wipe (twice) and even tried it with LineageOS.

What am I doing wrong?

Can somebody confirm that there is a SuperUser Menu under Settings?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dellboy17:
Big issues with Nougat

Hi

I've recently upgraded my wife's 32GB HP Touchpad to Nougat, however whilst its installed OK & I'm downloading nightly updates its still incredibly slow on any app you care to mention, rendering it virtually unusable.

Judging by other comments on this forum thats not the experience other users are getting. This is the 2nd time I've installed Nougat as I thought I must have done something wrong the first time but its still no better that the 1st install.

I just need to find out if I'm being unrealistic in my expectations or should I be expecting a much better performance?

Thanks

Steve
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Try using the kernel for this ROM. It helped me.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dellboy17:
Sorry - which kernel is that please?

Where can I download it?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colida:
Despite the performance issues you have, do you have root?

I can't get it to work......

Cheers
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Sorry forgot the link

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3513534&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

[KERNEL]SKZ Overclock Kernel for Evervolv 7.1.1 [1890KHz CPU/320MHz GPU]

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Did you try flashing root again?

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[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colida:
Yes, flashed SuUser several times. Even different Versions.

Started again from scratch, but didn't help. Back on 4.4 now :(
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dellboy67:
Thanks. I'm going to give it a try this evening....
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
So now I can't get into Web Recovery mode to get started. I'm using a borrowed PC. The other day I downloaded your SAUCE zip, put the TP into Web Recovery, attached to PC, and ran the TPTB v42 .exe file. I wasn't sure what to do next and had to give back the PC, so I exited the .exe file, shut down the PC and then the TP, searched the forum and posted another question. Today I tried getting back into Web Recovery mode and can't. I shut down the TP, hold the power and home buttons until the hp symbol appears, quickly hold down Volume Up and wait. After about a minute the normal startup screen appears, no large USB symbol. I tried it a few times. Have I made it impossible at this point??
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
From powered off use volume up and power it will automatically go to the USB symbol
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
That worked. I ran step 1 in tptb_v42. It created HP TOUCHPAD as an F: drive on the PC and asked me to copy ROM etc. zip files into the ttinstall directory. But I don't have those files and Android wasn't installed to start with so I couldn't resize the android partitions first. Are those files separate downloads or are they included in tptb_sauce?? Sorry about this -- maybe I need to give up on it.

Step 1. Start tptb_v42 from my tptb_sauce and go through the normal steps of setting up a data/media rom using tptb_v42 and resize the android partitions to were the media volume is the smallest volume.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
No you need to download what android you want. Evervolv is pretty popular and what I use. Its super easy to use. Watch a YouTube video its super easy

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Don't give up
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
Thanks for the encouragement! I think I'm better off with a stable version rather than the latest. I downloaded the latest Evervolv release version (ev_tenderloin-4.0.0p-1queo.zip), gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip, and update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140512.zip. I copied them to the ttinstall folder in the F drive that was created on the PC, ejected the F drive, and unmounted the media volume. The TWRP file was "unrecognized/unsupported zip" and Install Android failed. Is this TWRP incompatible with the Evervolv version and if so what do you suggest?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
You would need jcsullins version.

This should work

https://www.mediafire.com/download/op1z1bs0o9y5a1l
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] as613:
SUCCESS!!! I got through enough to load Evervolv, sign in to my network and Google account and get to the Internet. I'm not sure where I am in your writeup because after I resized the partitions rebooting and TWRP happened automatically. I don't know your time zone but for mine I'll continue in the morning. Where do I need to start?

Thanks again for sticking with me. The proof of whether I've learned something will be if I can get my wife's TP on Android as well without asking for help, and if I want to get beyond version 4.0.

reboot via tptb_v42

Step 1.1 After reboot via tptb_v42 select webos recovery in moboot

Step 2. Start twrp temp and transfer over twrp zip file and flash twrp.

Step 3. Reboot recovery into the newest flashed twrp

Step 4. Load roms and gapps to drive

Step 5. Flash roms and gapps

Step 6. Boot into new rom and setup

Step 6.1 Flash kernel (IMO its needed for 7.1)

Step 7. Boot back into rom.

Step 8. Boot back to webos recovery

Step 9. From my tptb_sauce v1 run nova installer image (option 9)

Step 10. When you see the hp symbol after its load and your pc loads all the driver run novaterm (option 10)
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
The last options 8-? Is not needed unless you want.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] longknives:
I got 7.1.2 up and running and installed the lastest nightly, now my touchpad is no longer rooted. Anyone no what might have happened?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
You would have to use the older root i believe. Seen some others talking about it. Maybe v2.46 or 2.49
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] longknives:
I'm unsure what you mean by version 2.46 or 2.49 but I was running 4.4.4 on the note 2 when I went to 7.1.2.

Do I need to go back to Web OS and re-root or can I get root again from 7.1.2 ?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Flash supersu v2.46. I'll see if I can find the thread and post.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] longknives:
Ok, I have v2.79 now, I'll see if I can find v2.46

Got v2.46, should I uninstall 2.79 next? and then...I believe I made the error by uninstalling Super SU improperly and therefore lost root however I'm not really sure that is how it happened.

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Got root! I'm guessing I should just stay with v2.46 and not update for now.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] W_three:
Hi folks, I have a couple of these old touchpads that have sat for a few years of non use. Decided to see if I could fire one up for use in the garden and one charged up and came on. Started following the instructions at the beginning of this thread and got to the part of downloading files from Mediafire to set up KitKat and am stumped.

Every time I click the download link at mediafire for the tenderloin files it just refreshes the page and pops more spam windows. Have spent a couple of hours searching and trying different things to no avail. I have the toolbox installed on the touchpad and its waiting for the files to install KitKat then Nougat but I am at a complete loss as to how to get those files.

Is there some trick or special steps to download from Mediafire or is there an optional location to get those files? I have tried on 2 different computers and get the same result.

Thanks.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
Would you be able to post the links? I'm not familiar with those older links.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] W_three:
They are in section 6) in the first post in this thread. Three files for installing KitKat which I am understanding by those intructions is needed before installing Nougat.

I get this trying to post links

To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!

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The Rom, Recovery and Gapps files all point to Mediafire as the download location.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
You don't have to install KitKat before nougat. After data reset and android partition sizing, temp boot twrp then install gapps,ROM, and twrp. Use my tool to help. https://www.mediafire.com/download/lue5ool8pbasr1w

It's a menu based tool
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] W_three:
I get the same thing with that. When I click the big green download button at mediafire it just pops spam windows and starts all over with no download starting. I tried this on 2 computers and get the same thing. I dont know if might be my firewall or something with my Satellite provider???

I did download the Nougat files in step 8) of the first post in this thread with no problem but they were not on Mediafire.

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Also tried firefox, chrome and IE. I think Mediafire doesnt like me. Is there someplace else to get the needed files? A google search does not help much and I would be concerned about just grabbing something elsewhere.

Is there instructions somewhere for installing as you have suggested without installing KitKat? I was just following what was in this thread until I got to the point where I could not download the files for the next step.

I had wiped webos and had toolbox on the touchpad but thats as far as I had gotten.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoubleStuff:
I am sorry you are having problems with bryantjopplins method....

If your ready to try another method, there is an alternate method of installing Nougat with only 3 zip files, there is some instructions and also a nice video at the link below.

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

We have to remember this is RolandD's thread, and he, BryantJopplin, Nevertells2, DoubleStuff and many others are committed to the quick and seamless install of Nougat.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryantjopplin:
I'll upload one to drive as my drop box is crap.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9vl5hI5a0d5eTQtZlVLWkQ2V3M/view?usp=drivesdk
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] W_three:
Thanks Bryantjopplin and Doublestuff.

I follow Doublestuffs instructions and it cycled for awhile through the Evervovle colored logo then to the welcome screen. Set up as new keeps stopping so I am off to research something else now I suppose :)

I appreciate all the help folks, hopefully this will come to life soon. The other one I get no joy on... not a spark of life there with any combination of button pushing. Will be digging into that one later but at least I have gotten this one showing some signs of life.

Thanks again.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoubleStuff:
I am assuming you used the 4-13 ROM, which is the latest one, but I have been reading on devs-base website that its a little buggy. Just for kicks and giggles maybe you want to try the 4-10 or 4-6 ROM, or wait for a few days and Evervolv may come out with another Nightly ROM...its up to you.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] W_three:
I reflashed and now waiting for the setup to com back up. Was just looking at the ROMs and thinking of trying a different one if this one doesnt fly.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chieh:
Sudo menu is missing after flashing Evervolv Android 7.1.2 (ev_tenderloin-7.1.2-nightly-2017.04.19.zip). Do we need to re-root it ourself ?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] longknives:
Yes, you will. I found that after downloading and installing a nightly you have to download and re-flash the SuperSu zip as well. I used v2.46 and then updated that to v2.79
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmorte01:
Camera not working

Thanks for the guide. The camera app does not work. I've increased my system partition size and even downloaded the Open Camera app and it doesn't work. Any other suggestions?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Camera Issues

NP glad it helped you update your HP TP. Please clarify which Rom and build you're using Evervolv or Lineage14.1. I can confirm the camera does/should work with Evervolv but not with Lineage14.1. However some users have reported issues with the newer Evervolv builds and it might be worth trying and earlier build, if that's your rom.

Edit: ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.03
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmorte01:
Camera Issues
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Old Camera Trick

Very glad to hear you followed that part of the guide and kept WebOS:highfive: WebOS is your diagnostic tool, if it doesn't work there then we have a problem. I seem to recall people having similar camera issues way back in the day. Try getting a soft cloth and applying light pressure to the surface of the camera. If that doesn't help you could always dissemble it, here's some info.

Ifixit repair guide

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[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pug_ster:
For the life of me, I can't get one of the 7.1.x roms working. I followed the steps and installed 4.4.4 rom which worked fine. Afterwards, I followed the steps to install the evervolv 7.1.2 rom, after click on "set up as new", it says "setup wizard keeps stopping." When I installed Linage OS, on the setup page, it keeps saying "Trebuchet keeps stopping" I'm not sure how to bypass this error the message to fix this problem, thanks.

Edit: never mind. Got it resolved. I was resigned in the 4.4 rom. So I have all the apps set up, then upgraded to the evervolv 3/25 rom and then was able to update to 5/23 rom. Thanks everyone.