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[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hrpanjwani:
I realized my error. I was downloading the stock gapps which is much larger than pico and the TP was facing storage issues.

Downloaded pico and the flashing went perfectly. However, facing an issue with Google play store now. First I had to install play services as for some reason it was not installed during the flash. Even after doing that when I try to sign in to the play store it gives a sign-in error saying “there was a problem communicating with Google servers.” And there are pop ups saying Google play store has crashed as well.

Kit Kat is definitely more stable than Pie. I might give Oreo a whirl but if it is also full of headaches I will just use my KitKat backup to restore the device to functionality.

Thanks for info on SuperSU and Maxtreme. I assume they have to be flashed just like the gapps zip?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gborg3:
Yes they get flashed like that too. I would try downloading GApps freshly and flashing it with the issues you are experiencing. I am using Evervolv 7.1.2 and it is great for playing Pixel Dungeon and media consumption.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hrpanjwani:
Will give it a shot.

The problem with KitKat is that so many apps are not available for it. No Netflix, No AppleTV. Even Google has dropped support, no YouTube, no Googler Docs. Price of progress I guess.

Hopefully Android 10 will have the stability of KitKat and we can enjoy a new era with the TP, the device that refuses to die.

Edit: I tried searching for Maxtreme but could not find the zip. Can you share the link for kitkat and evervolv?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hrpanjwani:
I tried flashing Evervolv 7.1.2 again and while google play services were installed by default the play store refuses to work saying it can't communicate with googles servers.

Flashed dirty unicorn Oreo and it is even worse. Com.google.process.gapps keeps stopping so play store won't work, chrome browser keeps crashing, systemUI has crashed a couple of times.

I wish we could install multiple Android versions at once so I wouldn't have to wipe things and go back to KItKat everytime.

Anyways hoping for a response from you or someone else that shows a path to fixing these problems. Gonna wait for a few days on that and then restore the KitKat backup over the weekend.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gborg3:
Which exact gapps are you using for each of these installs? When is the last time you repartitioned your TouchPad and which method was used? Are you importing anything from TWRP backups? None of these problems are occurring with my 32Gb TouchPad. The quick clean install method I have been using works phenomenally as long as you have TWRP functioning on the tablet already. And I have not had any unexpected problems or pop up messages with errors using my method. Download everything fresh then try my method. Start with the wipe_all zip, transfer the new files to the tablet at USB_media if ttinstal is not there, flash the rom, gapps, Maxstreme zip if available, SuperSU and then reboot. If things are still not working as they should be then, this could get more fun.

-Edit was to add one file mention
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hrpanjwani:
Using pico from opengapps for KitKat, Nougat (evervolv) and Oreo(dirty Unicorns. It works perfectly for KitKat but causes issues on evervolv and Oreo.

I flash a newer rom + pico gapps and if it does not work I use TWRP to wipe system and data, then use restore to reinstall a KitKat backup.

The latest Oreo flash comes up with a new problem. At first boot it lets me select language, connect to WiFi and then keeps searching for updates forever with no option to skip updates and boot into the system.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gborg3:
My files/steps -

1- TWRP 3.2 by Flintman

Automatic_Wipe_All_and_Create_Android_with_1GB_Swap_Partition.zip

boot into TWRP and flash Automatic_Wipe.. . (This also makes your partition sizes correct for newer roms/gapps and does a full wipe. This is extremely important)

2- Once complete and back in TWRP plug TouchPad into computer USB and transfer the following files to USB_Media. (There was no ttinstall folder when I did this.)

3- Flash the files in TWRP

ev_tenderloin-7.1.2-nightly-2017.11.03.zip

HpTp_Maxtreme_ALL_CPU_Universal_Optimize_Swap_Evervolv_7_1_2_Nougat.zip (Select which speed your hardware works with and unzip it. I am using 1836.)

open_gapps_arm-7.1-pico-20211120.zip

SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip

Flash the files starting with the rom

reboot

And this should leave you with a functional TouchPad like mine. This is exactly what I did and I am having no problems. EV 7.1.2was used for a balance of function and speed. I had tried EV9 and it was doing alright too. For whichever one you try next, find and check its forum for anything specific needed for it.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hrpanjwani:
Hallelujah! Nougat has finally been installed without any errors.

Thanks a lot for your help mate!
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cschaaf:
Where can I download these files?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gborg3:
Most of everything should be available in the first post or two in this thread. I am currently using the Evervolv build with added WiFi capabilities available here https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-7-1-2-evervolv-7-1-2-unofficial-with-wi-fi-fixes-2021-12-11.4362689/
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cschaaf:
Thank you!

I found everything except HpTp_Maxtreme_ALL_CPU_Universal_Optimize_Swap_Evervolv_7_1_2_Nougat.zip

I installed without and everything is very slow. Tap on something and it takes 5-10 seconds to open. And I get the 'not responding' message a lot. The 4.4.4 install was also very slow.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gborg3:
I found eveything you found and did not find everything you did not find. Luckily I have the file on my computer. The zip I am attaching needs unzipped and you pick one of the available speeds. I use the 1836 with my TouchPad. If you can function without Gapps your TouchPad will noticeably improve but remember this is a decade old not originally android device. It not exploding is already reason for applause. Once MaxXtreme is flashed make sure to set your CPU to Performance too.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cschaaf:
Thank you! I'll give this a shot.

I didn't expect much out of this, but as I have it right now, it's not even usable.

In the end, I'm just hoping to use this as a Home Assistant dashboard.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michael330:
adjust volume sizes--- system--- 2048MB--- reinstall--- fix this
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Comraddm:
Hello. I've tried Android 7 and 9.

With Gapps this tablet is very, very, very slow!

I press a button and wait two minutes for any response, all applications often get stuck and the system prompts to close them.

Without Gapps system runs much better.

Is it ok?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flfishing:
No clue if anyone is out there still looking at this post. I followed the first post and when I get to extract all files and unmount I get a "no zips found, aborting" message. I've downloaded the zips multiple times, tried extracting to a different file and then copying to ttinstall and nothing is working. I do have to replace or skip 6 duplicated files in the zips, tried both methods and neither worked. any help out there for a noob?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gborg3:
You are extracting the zips? If so, stop doing that. They are supposed to be zip files for flashing. Give detailed exact steps of your process and I will get you where you mean to be.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flfishing:
Yes, I was extracting. Won't be able to access the touchpad until Wesnesday but will try without extracting. Thanks!
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] middle_road:
That should be fine. Did you verify them against their md5's?

If it is not a physical hardware fault we should be able to track it down.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garux:
Hello Roland,

I just went through your nougat 7.1.1 video (really GREAT video). After the install, I went to Setting, Evervolv, Toolbox and I don't see Superuser as an option. I must have done something wrong. Could you please tell me know to get the Superuser option under Evervolv?

Thanks in advance for your response.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Superuser now located @ settings/#Sudo

Hey thanks for watching, the superuser location seems to have migrated since I made the video and is now located @ settings/#Sudo. Sorry for the confusion, I plan to make an Evervolv update video with info on the new forum and rom changes(auto updates now works) in a week or so.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Thanks and welcome to the forum. That's some odd behavior I haven't heard before, might be good to add a post in the new forum. < Mod Edit: Link removed. Please don't divert members to other mobile development forums. Thanks! >

As Dan has rightly suggested it could be a software issue related to a corrupt download of either the rom or gapps, checking the md5s will verify the integrity of the download. Try redownloading both files and flashing them through recovery, be sure to wipe your caches as well.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew'sAndroid:
Thank you for your suggestions, I had another strange fault tonight: the tablet kept on rebooting in a cycle. Even shutting down wouldn't sort it. So I am going to re-download and re-install everything. I will let you know how I get on. I am going to use the 2017-01-01 Evervolv nightly build.

Andrew
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew'sAndroid:
All reinstalled and I am pleased to report it is much better. The Android Navigation buttons work, the clock app works, emails work and it no longer gets stuck in a reboot loop. I downloaded everything again and took the 1 Jan 2017 nightly build. The only issue I can see now is that the camera is still round the wrong way, not a big issue as I don't plan to use the camera. For a 5 year old tablet it is fantastic! Thank you all for your help, Andrew.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Doing a full install is a wise move when having issues, good luck with it. Let me just ask did you get stuck in the bootloop after doing the auto update procedure from the updater menu? I've had some hit or miss results with that. Flintman has posted an updated TWRP 3.0.3.0 in his thread here. I'm testing out this new version and will add it to the op, try it and see if that makes any difference.

Edit: I see you got it all sorted out, great work and thanks for reporting in with your success :victory:
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garux:
Thanks for getting back to me.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew'sAndroid:
Unfortunately I think something has broken tonight. I couldn't get the tablet to successfully load up, it kept crashing and getting stuck on the Android is starting screen. I had to restart the tablet as nothing else would respond (I used power button, volume up and middle button).

It did restart but got stuck again and then the screen went blank. I cannot get the tablet to even turn on now and I have tried plugging in the mains but even then it doesn't respond, usually you get a battery symbol in the display even when the tablet is powered down.

Can you please help?

Thanks, Andrew
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Hey Andrew, I've had some unresponsive tablet issues as well. For me one of three following key combos always brings it back on but you might need to try them all. Of course make sure the tablets charged and get right into TWRP so you can reflash the Rom or restore a backup. Which TWRP recovery are you using? I found issues when using 3.0.3.0 and went back to 3.0.2.0. Are you doing auto updates from updater tab? I've experienced some issues using that to update my builds.

Troubleshooting

My HP TouchPad won't turn on is it bricked?

-If your battery has been fully drained, then you may need to leave it charging for a full day

-When the battery is fully drained it can take the TouchPad a longtime to reach even the lowest battery level

-The USB cable does not transfer enough power to effectively charge the tablet

-You must use the wall plug when charging the HP TouchPad

-After charging the HP TouchPad try the following key combinations:

-Hold down the Power and Home buttons together for 30sec

-Hold down the Power button and click the Home key 14 times

-hold down, home + power + volume down for 30+ seconds

-If the tablet does not turn on after the previous steps it may be bricked and you will need to run the TPDebrick procedure found in the thread below:

TPDebrick v0.4 Jcsullins dedicated TPDebrick thread(Rootzwiki)

TPDebrick v0.4 Jcsullins TPDebrick thread(XDA)

Download Jcsullins tpdebrick v004 and v005

Note: Run the 32bit version of Linux
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew'sAndroid:
Thank you for getting back to me. I have been able to get the tablet to switch on (I think it had a low battery before) but it gets stuck on the home screen saying 'Android is starting'. I am reinstalling everything again tonight, using the latest nightly build, 3.0.2.0, and gapps 20170106. Hopefully this works. This is a great forum, thank you for all your help, Andrew
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crawford69:
Went Back to CM12.1

I installed Evervolv AOSP Nougat 7.0.0 ROM a few weeks ago and really liked it. I couldn't keep myself from wanting to install every nightly that came out. Most of them would cause my Touchpad to freeze when it restarted after installation. Other times the nightly would cause random reboots. I started having so many problems that I went back to JC Sullins' CM12.1 ROM. I'd really like to install a Nougat ROM, but I guess I'll wait until there is a more stable one.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mhmtbck:
Thanks for all hard work and effort you put on it. I succesfully installed 7.1 but i do have a problem with play store. It is there but when i launch it it shuts down and i do get a notification says google service is missing. Can someone tell me which version of google play services i need to install? I have tried some versions but no luck. Without it play store, gmakl and hangout not working.

Thanks in advance
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Reflash the Gapps package

Thanks glad to help, sorry to hear you're having issues. I would recommend reflashing the gapps package as this usually ifxes issues with the play store, download it here
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Lineage OS builds by InvisibleK

Lineage OS 7.1.1 Nougat Builds are now available and have been added to the Rom Guide. I've made a thread about the builds below.

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1.1] Lineage OS [3.4 KERNEL](Invisiblek)

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1.1] Lineage OS [3.4 KERNEL](Invisiblek)

Rom Details: Very low deep sleep battery drain (-2mA to -15mA) Working: h/w Video, Audio, Bluetooth. Not Working: Camera.

Note: This rom **REQUIRES you to increase the System Partition to 1312-1824MB. Change the size with Jcsullins TPtoolbox after selecting to install android

Note: You may need to install another keyboard app with an apk (here) if the AOSP one crashes at start

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[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Htuna2:
After installing Evervolv and tablet reboot, I get the following:

BOOT FAILED

Press SELECT to continue.

What did I do wrong?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Sorry to hear you're having problems, could be a corrupt download or maybe a missed step in the guide. I recommend freshly downloading the files and carefully reviewing the guide. Let me know if there's any steps that you'd like further explanation for.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SensSensSens:
I mainly use my Touchpad as a second screen, to watch hockey on the NHL app and the Jays on the At Bat (MLB) app, as well as browsing on reddit. Would I benefit by upgrading to Nougat or should I update to the latest KitKat ROM? I often get "Network Error" while using Relay for Reddit. Not sure if the problem is with the app or wifi, the problem comes and goes.

I'm currently running 20151116-SNAPSHOT-jcsulling-tenderloin so I could definitely use an update.

Thanks in advance for your help.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Hi sounds like your HP TouchPad runs fine for the most part, hard to say if the WiFi issue is the rom or local WiFi. First off I'd make a backup, just in case. To make things easy I'd dirty flash Milaqs latest CM11 build here, then test out your apps and see if you get any network errors or issues. Sometimes the Nougat WiFi fails to reconnect and you have to manually do it, so if WiFi is your main problem stick with CM11 for now. Milaq is continuing CM11 with his new Lineage11 builds too. More info about new Lineage builds in the below video.

[YOUTUBE]6zDQHvC0y9Q[/YOUTUBE]
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cool bean:
I just got into AOSP Nougat 7.1.1 nightly. Do I just dirty flash with TWRP the nightly ROM and Gapps everytime when there is a new update? What do I need to clean first ie dalvik cache, system or anything?

Thanks in advance.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Evervol Auto Updater

Actually there's an updater that you can use to automatically install the rom, you won't need to reflash the gapps each time. Go to Setting/about tablet/ Evervolv updates. Click the latest build and then the download icon in the upper right hand corner. Once the download is complete you'll see a lighting icon in the upper right click that to flash the rom. Put a check beside the cache/dalvik and then click reboot to start the process. Its very convenient way to update
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
new version of Flintmans TWRP (1/23/17)

There's a new version of Flintmans TWRP available at their Devs Base forum threads threads "[TESTING BUILD] [AOSP Nougat 7.1.0] [3.4 kernel]" or "[NIGHTLIES] Evervolv 7.1". Links in this thread are now updated, download and flash it through your current recovery.

Flintmans TWRP 3.0.3.0(1/23/17)

Notes: Elginsk8r fixed up the color issue and also updated to newest source and shrunk it back down to 9.2 mb
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SensSensSens:
I followed your suggestion and go with Milaq's final CM11 build following your instructions for installing Nougat. Strangely, the NHL app didn't work on it at all. While the Kitkat ROM I had before would would sometimes pause and start with the video, Milaq's was not working at all. Wish I took a screenshot. Oh well. Continued with Nougat installation (unintentionally a dirty flash, I guess) and the NHL app video is so smooth! I thought the app upgrades year after year was finally getting beyond the abilities of the Touchpad but not so! I did a clean install and I can't complain. Hope the occasional lag in response to screen touches will be sorted out eventually but it does what I need very well.

Thank you very much, Roland, for your excellent installation guide. Your hard work is much appreciated.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X-Nemesis:
Thanks Roland, followed your guide to the letter and 7.1.1 is installed. One problem I'm having is that the only tablet key working is the back button, the home button and open apps button don't register when I touch them.

Any thoughts on how to fix this?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Very happy to hear you got it all working perfectly, thanks for sharing your experience:highfive:

That's a new one, did you try freshly downloading and flashing the latest rom? It could be a corrupt download, which rom are you using?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X-Nemesis:
Yep, fresh as a newborn's bottom. Flashed ok and booted up no problems but the same issue occurred as the first time I installed it. The Back key is the only key that responds to touch.

I just tried installing the LineageOS ROM but that one has a wonderful little issue of the AOSP keyboard crashing so I can't actually download another keyboard to get the system up and running. Tried to transfer via bluetooth and by connecting directly to a pc but both failed.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
That's odd might try an older build or the Evervolv rom, I haven't experienced this issue before. It does sound like something is wrong with the software. For connecting the tablet to the PC you'll need to swipe down the notifications, select USB charging this device and change it to Transfer files. That should get the PC seeing it.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mooseluv:
Change camera to back-facing?

This guide to installing worked perfectly! thank you so much. Is there a way to change the camera to back-facing so that apps looking only for this will find and use the camera?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hemster7:
Stuck at the Evervolv logo after install

So I installed Android Nougat-ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.01.29 and all went well. Except at the end when it reboots, It gets stuck with the colourful EVERVOLV logo. I left it patiently for 5 hours before shutting it down and restarting with pressing the power+home button for 30 seconds. Still the same issue. Any suggestions? :(

Thanks to all the developers for keeping this wonderful device going and to Roland for the most excellent documentation, videos and help. :good:

Edit: I reinstalled the ROM and gapps and all is working fine now.

However, if I Auto update the rom from Setting/about tablet/ Evervolv updates, does it wipe out my installed apps and settings?

Edit: I tried and and it works! Did not lose any data or apps.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
I replied to your PM but it looks like you figured it out good work:good:
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jojo2017:
HELP

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

Jo
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
On Windows, run the batch file named tptb_v42_win.bat

Sounds like you're trying to open the .bin file with vlc?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1sharpguy:
Unable to mount Touchpad USB to PC after installing Android 4.4.4

I am unable to mount the USB to my PC using Touchpad from Android 4.4.4. Was able to do so with WebOS. When connecting Touchpad to PC using usb cable, icon in tray on PC shows Palm connection. How can I connect my Touchpad using a usb cable to my PC? PC is a Gateway Notebook running Windows 7 Starter version.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RolandDeschain79:
Thread for this issue here (Please reframe from double posting)

Entry added to Troubleshooting section here

Can't mount USB drive with CM11 and Windows 7

-Plug the HP TouchPad into your PC with the USB cable

-Go into Device manager. You will see "MTP USB Device" under portable devices.

-Right Click it and select update driver software

-Select Browse my computer for driver software

-Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

-Select USB Mass Storage Device then click next to install the driver
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] incog99:
Required TWRP zip file is not compatible with Touchpad Toolbox v42

I downloaded both TWRP recovery zip files and tried them with the Touchpad Toolbox. I downloaded the older one twice and still got the following error: "unrecognized/unsupported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-F2FS-3.0.2.0-09-11-16.ZIP'" "1 UNRECOGNIZED/UNSUPPORTED ZIP FILES" "Checking Install ZIP files. Aborting."

Is there another zip file I can use or do I need a newer version of TPToolbox? I believe I downloaded the latest version.. Currently, I am stuck with an erased TouchPad. Should I install Android 6.x.x instead?