yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
I really do not understand why you are having all those issues.

If the ROM is not installed properly no ROM will perform as intended.

Before you install any new ROM you must be using TWRP 3.1 and do the following.

Wipe >>> Advance Wipe >>>> Select all the Partitions to Wipe

Format Data >>> type YES to confirm

A reboot is require

Also checking the partitions for errors will avoid problems.

Advance wipe >> Select Partition >> Repair or change file system >> Repair File System

A reboot is require

Then install any ROM
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
when I downgraded I only wipped system, did a complete wipe and going to try it again, yesterday I had the com.phone stopped error as well, so from 4.4 to evervovl 7.1.2 4g what should I wipe? using ev_tenderloin4g-7.1.2-nightly-2017.11.03.zip but downloading the testing 4g "ev_tenderloin4g-7.0-testing-2016.10.27.zip" right now.

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Also, I guess I am following direction from another post, someone with evervovl I guess, where I wipe device install 4.4 the upgrade to 7.1.2 evervovl 4g model, but could I do a dual boot with 4.4 and 7.1.2 4g or even a triple boot 4.4 7.1.2 and 8.1 DU all using the same DATA partition?
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
If you are following directions from another post, I suggest for you to ask in that Thread the errors that you are having as the user is giving advice on how to do it.

I do have my own philosophy, start completely clean and rebuild it without taking shortcuts or the easy way.

This is my guide on how to get it working, if you have any specific issues regarding Dirty Unicorns or Evervolv then I can provide help.

HP TOUCHPAD Optimize for Android with Swap Partition and SKZ Kernel_ Flash Files_
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
HP_TOUCHPAD,

at first let me thank you for your work on this and the new life you breath into our lovely touchpads! :highfive:

My first impression over this in your thread when I first came to it last week (have had a little less usage of my Touchpads in the last monthes and did not track all the threads on all the different communities) was: why he has linked a 4G ROM in his OP for the Evervolv 7.1.2? Most of the TP users out there use only a wifi device. I remember I also have had this force close with the 4G 7.1.2 ROM on my several 4G TPs, whereas the wifi TPs do not have this fc with the wifi ROMs. But this has also been true with EV's 6.x.x ROMs and it is not a real problem since this fc occurs only once after boot, then you can see the radio in the status bar graying out and came back after some seconds and all is good. Seems the radio module crashes and respawns. But no serious problem, really.

The much bigger problem for me is, that DU has not ever released a 4G build of their 12.5.3 ROM. :rolleyes:

But: I did not manage to try your new setup as of now - neither on my wifi TPs or on the 4G TPs. But I will do it in the run of this week. I will report back if I run into any troubles. Did you linked the 4G ROM for EVs 7.1.2 accidently or it there a specific reason for it?

And for the records: OF COURSE, I would like to get a 4G version of the 8.1 ROM! :D I am running actually 2 of EVs 7.1.2 4G ROMs with Shumashs excellent SKZ kernels and both of them perform really good. I would love to try a 8.1 4G ROM from you! :fingers-crossed:

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That's so true! Nothing else left to say! :good:
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
I wish I knew what it is I'm doing wrong, the device is unusable for me, the errors don't end for me, even after many reboots...
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
Hmm... then... there must be something wrong with your hardware or something you are not aware of atm. Please use TPToolbox, make your TP completely blank and start from scratch using the downloads and instructions given in HP_TOUCHPADs OP.

As I mentioned I didn't tried this new kind of setup and kernel as of now, but I will test it the next days and report back. But as of my experience and believe me - I wiped so many TPs already in my life, reflashed a dozend debricked ones (except one) and got everyone back to life with the newest ROMs available and everytime it worked. With or without WebOS side by side, Android 5, 6, 7, 8, WiFi, 4G, 16G, 32G, 64G - EVERYONE worked. If your specific device does not have a hardware failure, it MUST be something in the kind you do the setup process.

Let us know how you end up. Try to get it managed! DO IT!!! :fingers-crossed:
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
@ BGrosse

I was not aware that I provided the 4g version, now that I looked closely I see the difference.

I selected the last one (below ) of the wifi version thinking it was the last build, but not!

The link will be updated now.

Also if you would like to transform your 4G Touchpads into Genie Pigs for Dirty Unicorns 8.1 4G Kernel module testing, I can send you the boot images to see if it works.

Once testing is over I promised your 4G Touchpads will look and act just as before and not as Genie Pigs

If it works then I will post Kernels to the Evervolv and Dirty Unicorns 4G models.

Thank you for the tip!

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How are you flashing the ROM?

Do you have WebOS and Android?
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
Thank you for the offer. I will get back to you once I am used to your new setup procedure and all is running fine for me. I already got a new TP on my side (32G wifi model) for testing this. Just need a little amount of time now... :fingers-crossed:

This TP had never android on it, just WebOS. Just started it and wow - no lagging, no double taps - ok, no internet also. But smoothly so far! ;)

Just for a sidenote: I am fully satisfied with the 7.1.2 EV builds except the lagging every here and then. This seemed to be better in the beginning of DU 8.1 builds. But they are not as stable as the EV 7.1.2 builds. The only reason to switch to Oreo builds is - for me - the newer security patches. But also these are outdated as of now. Therefore I have one question: is it possible for you to build a new 7 or 8 ROM with updated security patches?
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
OK, I got a little confused between this and another post, but using HP toolbox v4.2 and a bat file to do a temp twrp install worked for me with evervolv 7.1.2 and kernel to enable 4g, thanks everyone for the help.

I can help, send me the files. : )
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
I have not created any of the ROM listed on my guide or Kernels.

All I have done is created a swap partition and made modifications to the Kernel and Ramdisk to optimized the Tablet for better performance using swap.

I personally do not see the Tablet as a security risk, there is nothing secure in any OS now days. My use of the tablet is for entertainment use only (a toy), it can easily be back up and restore any time, if you think you something is not right.
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
Thanks for the help 7.1.2 evervolv 4G with SKZ Kernel is working for me with clean install, and seems to be working very well.... : )
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Ok so to make it clear, you have a 4G model and installed the evervolv 7.1.2 4G ROM ( the link that I provided by mistake on my guide that BGrosse detected) it is now fix.

Your tablet is working and you are able to use the 4G Modem and have no errors.

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Did you Flashed TWRP 3.1 as well when you install the Evervolv 7.1.2 ROM?

You have to have TWRP in the boot menu to flash other Kernels.
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
Yes, Now I am good, but willing to test DU 8.1 with a 4G kernel if needed, I may have downloaded from another post maybe from a dev named roland??? not sure where I got it in all fairness, But I was following a video where I used tp toolbox 4.2, installed 4.4 then upgraded to DU 8.1 which didn't work well for me, then I did the same process and used 7.1.2 4g Evervolv rom, still didn't work well, then did the same again and added skz kernel, still didn't work well for me, but Clean install using tp toolbox 4.2 with doubleStuff_v03.zip and bat file for windows to do temp twrp, then installing twrp 3.1 form there then using 3 files to finish clean install 4g rom, gapps 7.1 pico, and skz Kernel, which work really well.

Thanks for all the help. : )
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
You have done a lot to just get 7.1.2 4G working. You will need to completely wipe all and then Flash Dirty Unicorns 8.1 and (if) the kernel that I will recompile will work, no clue about that. But I do not want to get your tablet mess up. At end a 4G model will work just as well as a Wifi version but with out the modem.
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
Yeah, you're right! I also use it mainly for smarthome purposes, weather monitor, and other TPs while I'am traveling for surfing and audio/video playing. So far, I am fine with them. Therefore many of the TPs at my side are wall-plugged long term runners with the benefit of the wireless docking station. I don't know any other tablet with that comfort except the google nexus. But they're also old pigs and when it came to the price tag, nothing beats out TPs!

I am really curious about your work! Maybe I can manage to have a look tomorrow! :fingers-crossed:
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
The best Device to use anywhere without thinking of security issues! I not even store contacts info. Use it anywhere for anything!

My guide is to set it up as a Tablet with a swap partition, just as it was shipped with WebOS.

But this time will be 100% Android and optimize. If done exactly as the guide you will have a brand new tablet with great performance!

Have fun flashing !
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
I don't mind to try it, I have many devices for serious thing, the touchpad is just a toy at this time, really wish someone would do some dev work on the HP Slate 17 cause HP's rom sucks bad... You build it and I will test it for those of us who have 4G models.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Ok I will recompile a 4G Kernel for Dirty Unicorns. But I am guessing some app needs to be install on the ROM to access the modem. Dirty Unicorns does not have any build in like Evervolv has the Sim Toolkit.

If the module is added to the kernel (driver) then an app to communicate with the module must be available.

Otherwise there is no way it can be use. Is there anything available in the play store as an universal Sim Toolkit or something?

I guess the first thing to try is to get another Sim app working in Evervolv and if it does it should work with DU.
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
There are some for dual sims, not sure about single sims?
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Here is the 4G Kernel ( The Sierra Wireless module was added ). It boots on a WiFi model.

Flash the zip in TWRP and the Tablet should recognize the modem as a new hardware. I am guessing you may need to install the Open Gapps full for extra functionality that is not provided with the basic DU ROM. Hopefully it will work!

Click here for 4G DU Kernel

Some links that provide good tweaks for the 4G:

The search for real 4G on the TouchPad

Touchpad 4G UNLOCKED!!
[TouchPad General] Kevinreid1:
There are some for dual sims, not sure about single sims?

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THANK YOU, I will try and test this week sometime and get back to you and post my results. : )
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
One suggestion to all: let us discuss the further testing results and opinions in HP_TOUCHPADs thread over there. This thread was for the original DU 8.1 ROM with standard setup and partitioning. Just to keep both threads clear for everyone. :cool:
[TouchPad General] middle_road:
Does anyone know how to set the 'hostname' on/in this ROM?

I can't find an entry or option anywhere.

- Dirty Tweaks

- Developer Options

I tried to use ADB shell to set it but it didn't take.

su -c "setprop net.hostname touchpad-name"

After a reboot

"getprop net.hostname" is empty.

Thx.
[TouchPad General] larrywilson:
what good rom I'm downloading the update through the RC option updater already downloaded from v12 2018 3 18, I confirm that it works fine to see if the wifi signal returned and if the poton power issue improved, thank you for such a good job without palbras just thank so much talent improving the rom it is a pride to have you

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excelent https://download.dirtyunicorns.com/?dir=tenderloin/Rc
[TouchPad General] nullb:
Has anybody managed to get Plex to work with this ROM just crashes for me
[TouchPad General] joshua764:
can you help me. I install in tp android 7.0, 7.1.2 or 8.1 and I never have audio. I install 4.4.4 and if there is audio. Any suggestions?

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[TouchPad General] anonxlg:
is there any reason why this in the general and not in the development section?
[TouchPad General] shumash:
Only the developer starts a thread in that section. They've abandoned XDA because of all the useless chatter in the development section that belongs in the general or Q&A sections.
[TouchPad General] johnbelloh:
How have you been able to root this ROM. I flashed the latest version of SU and get a binary needs to be updated message. When I execute super SU I get SU Binary occupied. Any suggestions welcome.
[TouchPad General] shumash:
flintman describes a method in his Google + post. Installing my kernel enables permanent root.
[TouchPad General] korporalkarotte:
New RC build out. Head over to the dirtyunicorns.com

s://download.dirtyunicorns.com/tenderloin/Rc/du_tenderloin-v12.0-20180328-2145-RC.zip
[TouchPad General] korporalkarotte:
wrong link

here is new from today

(s means https)

s://download.dirtyunicorns.com/tenderloin/Rc/du_tenderloin-v12.0-20180328-2145-RC.zip
[TouchPad General] joshua764:
I just installed Pity that for some reason I do not know I never get audio

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[TouchPad General] johnbelloh:
Will doubling cache from 200 MB to 400 MB improve performance or am I just wasting memory that won't be used. I have most of my touchpads set as follows: media 1000 MB. cache 400 MB. System 1312 MB. Data the remainder of memory. I don't see any difference. I am also running this ROM on one of my Touchpads that is a 4G. I noticed the no service message displaying after a boot. Does that indicate that you are now using a common ROM for both models? Thanks for keeping these old work horses alive.
[TouchPad General] shumash:
No, the 4G version hasn't been updated to DU yet. Go into Settings->Dirty Tweaks->Statusbar->Carrier Label and disable it.
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Nope, Quick System Info Pro shows that not even all the allotted 200mb is being used. Not sure why you have the /media volume set to 1 gb, but if you run into a shortage of memory, you could shrink /media down to the recommended 800mb without issue. The only reason /media exists is TPTB needs the space to allow it to install Android. Once Android is installed, /media serves no useful purpose other than a little external SD card.

NT
[TouchPad General] Geomatic:
This ROM is so much better than any MM / N / O Evervolv release before.

I recommend installing it, regardless of missing BT / camera and broken WIFI icon.

Performance is impressive and even can be improved with Shumash's SKZ kernel.

Also rooting is easy with this kernel.

Thanks to Flintman and all the other guys for making this happen!

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[TouchPad General] BinkXDA:
Evervolv Lag Comparison

Anyone compare this to the latest Evervolv? I don’t need Bluetooth or the camera, but the Evervolv lag has been killing me (and the device’s usability) for as long as I’ve used it. So, lag comparison? While Sullins is a god and his last ROM is awesome, I don’t care to run a legacy unmaintained ROM.
[TouchPad General] awaraarawa:
Call me sentimental but I have still kept WebOS on my touchpad. My last stable and very usable Evervolv rom was the Nov 2017 release. Everything I needed worked well. Took the plunge into the DU world today with the latest RC version. First two attempts failed with an error code 007. Figured, I could not do a dirty install on the Evervolv ROM and therefore went through the process to clean and resize cache, media and other size allocations. Followed install instructions listed in this thread but I am missing something. Everything installs fine i.e no error messages. This goes for the DU ROM, GApps and TWRP. But when I reboot, I end up in WebOS and do not see the moboot option ever.

Thought I must have missed something and went through the process a second time. Same end result i.e. no error messages during install but still no moboot and end up in WebOS after reboot. The third time, I installed only the ROM but no change in the outcome. No error message after install of the DU ROM but no moboot and end up in WebOS. Could some kind soul clue me into what I am missing? Thanks.

PS: There was one item that talked about SUSuperUser for root access which I could not figure out what it was and how it needs to be done. Perhaps, that is the issue and the cause for my problem. If so, please point me to information on how I flash this. Thanks.
[TouchPad General] DoubleStuff:
OK I will call you "sentimental" for keeping WebOS, thats fine...not sure why moboot is not coming up for you....but you must not be following the ALT METHOD exactly because in there is a "complete data reset" which would delete the WebOS....call me non-sentimental but I trashed my WebOS and never looked back...

ROOTING DU:

After you flash the ROM, GApps and TWRP you can try to Root by flashing this.....

SUSuperUser

and this Kernel by SHUMASHG

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/kernel-skz-custom-kernel-dirty-unicorns-t3767337

Although I have to say as per my experience on 2 different tablets, when I try to root using Kernel SKZ, my YouTube videos and my podcast don't play, its almost like it freezes my WiFi....but you mileage may vary. When I unflash them, my YouTube and Podcast work again!!!

Please let us know if you get a successful root.....For now I keep my unrooted.
[TouchPad General] joshua764:
Can someone tell me why I always have clean audio? with 4.4.4 if there is audio but I do not have audio in 8.1, 7.1.2

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[TouchPad General] awaraarawa:
Thanks for the sentiments, DoubleStuff! :)

Yes, the Alt method defaults to kicking out WebOS completely. But then RolandDeschain79 has a method to keep WebOS which is what I did (otherwise you cannot call me sentimental!). Maybe that is where the problem lies? I tried to copy the DU ROM into the ttinstall folder and go down that path. No luck with that option. So came back to the alt method.

Tried to flash SuperSU....no luck. Starts to work its way and fails at 'Extracting Ramdisk' or something similar to that message.

Tried to do a clean install again. Resized individual elements to different sizes to wipe out any remnants from prior attempts. Flashed the following in sequence:

Tried to flash SU as the first item but same error message. Reboot to TWRP

DU Rom followed by clean dalvik/cache and then reboot to TWRP

GApps followed by clean dalvik/cache and then reboot to TWRP

TWRP install followed by clean dalvik/cache. Reboot.

Back to where I started as the touchpad still boots to WebOS. Moboot and/or DU ROM nowhere in sight. I am surely missing some small tiny step somewhere. Is there a dirty install option from Evervolv 7.1.2 that would work? I am game to try that path
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Just to satisfy mine and probably a few others curiosity, explain why you keep WebOS on your TP. If you really love WebOS that much, you could just purchase a LG television. :p Seriously, unless you have some particular app that only runs on WebOS, why keep it? I know, there is a group of hardcore WebOS on the TouchPad users who go to extreme lengths to stay true to the original OS that came installed on the TP, but it really is IMHO, keeping you from enjoying Android on your tablet. I will admit I really liked WebOS on the TP, but when HP abandoned it, I was happy to move on to Android. Maintaining WebOS with no support from the company that made the TP and the manufacturers who built the hardware in the tablet is just too much work. The only question is how much functionality you want from your beloved tablet. Sullin's KK, CM11 gives you the best experience. This DU Rom gives you the most recent version of Android, but you will have to live with certain limitations and issues. I choose functionality. But my hat is off to all the developers who have kept the TP running while other hardware is sitting in desk drawers collecting dust. Keep in mind, there is a method to reinstall WebOS after doing a complete data reset. The fact that you have lost access to Moboot puts you between a rock and a hard spot. The only option that comes to mind that might work would be to find a copy of ACMEUninstaller2 to completely remove the Android partition. Just remember why DoubleStuff created his alternate method. Because TPTB will not correctly install these newest Roms. Sullins never updated TPTB to handle the requirements of these newest Roms. DoubleStuff will have to address whether his method will work once the Android partition is removed with ACMEUninstaller and WebOS is still installed. His method is really the only one that will work in this situation.

Good luck,

NT
[TouchPad General] awaraarawa:
Doublestuff, now that is a fun name! Double the fun, eh?! All is well at this end. As mentioned in my last note, I went a bit back in time and installed Evervolv circa 2015 - v4.0 which restored the moboot function. The new TWRP image still has some problems with an error message of bad image. The package you put together for temporary TWRP got me working. I gave up on installing TWRP and moved to install the latest RC of DU and GApps pico. Both worked out well. The machines sings, atleast for me and for what I use/need it for.

I am going to try out a few things tomorrow to see why TWRP does not install. I downloaded the ZIP file again and that did not do the trick either. So, chances are the source file is bad? Cannot have corrupted three times during the transfer process or did I just hit the jackpot three times?

NeverTells2, if you are not going to tell, should I? ;)

No absolute requirement to keep WebOS. I have been tinkering with this tablet and various ROMS over time and it has not bothered/got in the way so far. Kids like the UI and I do not mind keeping it around either. If push comes to shove, it will go. The one single reason I keep it around is for 'security by obscurity'. If I am at a location without access to a secure connectiony, I fall back to WebOS to get urgent matters taken care of while keeping fingers crossed that the latest malware will not go back into WebOS time and figure out a way to get me. Good news is that I am a bit comfortable tinkering with tech and bits and bytes. So, troubleshooting turns out to be 'learning in disguise' which I do not mind one bit. Certainly understand your point of view but what is life without some pain, some fond memories and a lot of excitement in between the two ends. Ciao.
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Where are you downloading TWRP from? If there is a MD5 checksum available, I would run that against the file to see what you get. Are you using the unofficial TWRP builds from Flintman? I've never heard anyone mention they had problems with them.

NT
[TouchPad General] awaraarawa:
Source is from link on ALT install method page

Downloadable zip file is located on Evervolv site.

SHA1 for the downloaded file is 1c41369dfe87ffff46587484eca34d6e9fa1d2d8

Open to suggestions on another location for this. TIA.
[TouchPad General] nevertells2:
Just for grins try this one: http://evervolv.com/get/FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.2.0-09-11-16.zip

NT