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[TouchPad General] Redmanuy:
So fresh reinstall done. Checked on TWRP the SD mount and was always on. Rebooted, finished installing Android. Connected to PC, removed the USB debug option...

PC sees the touchpad but nothing inside. You cant copy and paste any files.

Rebooted tablet on TWRP. SD cannot be selected to be mounted.

Didnt mess with virtual USB storage, should I?

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TWRP sees the internal storage. Android shows the internal storage. But PC cannot send files to it.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Boot into Android

Enabled Developer Options

Go to system

Advanced

Developer options

Default USB configuration ( usb symbol is shown on the left )

Select File Transfer

Connect Tablet to PC, only the internal Storage shows under Dirty Unicorn on PC but shows in FIles as Virtual USB drive
[TouchPad General] Redmanuy:
That did the trick! many thanks again! you rock!
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Is a basic Android "trick". The Tablet and PC are working.

When using TWRP there is nothing to do, just connect the Tablet to PC and both storage will be available as the first time the files for installation where copied, that will never changed.

If you experience problems copying files under Android, try booting into TWRP and copy the files there.
[TouchPad General] sunnylai01:
It looks great and smooth!

BTW,when I try to install APPS from Play store

it keeps showing DOWNLOAD PENDING

is there anything i missing?
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Did you install a kernel with the optimize settings?

Check to see if is connected to the WiFi

I do not have any issues downloading app..
[TouchPad General] sunnylai01:
i hv tried 1782/1863

Network should be no problem as i can search Apps in Play Store
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Did you do the setup again inside Android after the first boot?

Make sure the WiFi setting is Treat as unmetered in the settings.

I do not have problem with play store, I have download HearthStone and also downloaded the almost 2 GB extra files.

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/how-to-play-hearthstone-blizzard-t3924170
[TouchPad General] capdcanoa:
Thank you so much for this job. I have recovered my touchpad from the dust and now it is working so good again. Your job is wonderful and amazing.

The only problem I found it is with the WiFi. It disconnects from time to time and I can't see the network it was previously connected.
[TouchPad General] Geomatic:
I'm facing the same problem!

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[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Did you flash the Kernel provided and what frequency?

Check your router settings and select a channel manually, prevent the router from changing channels.
[TouchPad General] capdcanoa:
Yes. I did. I'm using 1836 pie boost optimize.

It happens at home and work, while mobile and laptop connect properly
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Your Tablet connect to both home and work, but when it goes to sleep it can not connect again?
[TouchPad General] capdcanoa:
Not exactly. I'm working with it and suddenly it disconnects and I can not see the WiFi I was connected again. I can see many WiFi signals but not the one I was previously connected

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[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
It only take one setting or one step in the wrong direction to not get it working properly.
[TouchPad General] nickoh35:
Widevine support ?

Hi all,

Have been following JCsullins', Flintman's and other's great efforts on this venerable tablet since the awesome KitKat (JCsullins I think it was) and now after a while running Evervolv Nougat (globally OK but some lockups and lag especially with web browsers) I wiped everything out to try DU13 (swap partition procedure, ROM, optimized 1728 kernel, pico apps).

Seems a bit less stable than EV Nougat, but it's an early release, still seeing lockups with browsers (FFox, Chrome, Dolphin Jetpack) and it's still very usable for such an old device.

What is really missing for me is working Widevine DRM support. It worked fine with EV Nougat, with DU13 when I start (french streaming app) myCANAL or even just "DRM info" I get a blank screen, nothing happens.

Is this normal ? Anyone else using DRM apps with DU13 ?

I don't know which security level (L1/L2/L3) is required by myCANAL and don't remember what DRM info returned with Nougat.

Still, it's crazy to think we're running the latest Android code on a device bought in 2011. For 100€ ;)

Cheers.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
If you want to experiment, you can Flash Evervolv 9 but to use the Play store, install Pico and use the keyboard fix I provided with the optimized settings:

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-hp-touchpad-t3923512

The fix and settings:

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/kpe9x1k5d41hf/

If you want to use Evervolv 7.1.2 then install it from here, as is optimized with the same settings as PIE from this guide.

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
[TouchPad General] nickoh35:
myCANAL and DRM

Hi,

Thanks for the reply and tests. Yes, when I say "swap partition procedure" I mean using the Wipe_all thing.

Weird, this DRM Info you've got from EV Pie (with just Google CRM), I'm quite sure I saw Widevine as well when using EV Nougat and also that myCANAL requires Widevine support to work, so I would have expected some error message instead of that "welcome" screen you've got.

Some googling indicates that it can work with "only" Widevine L3 security, but in that case the display will be limited to 576p (not a big issue on the TP, mind). For 720p it requires L1 (link, in French, sorry).

Now that I think of it I seem to recall that when running EV Nougat in the beginning when launching myCANAL I had an explicit error message about the fact Widevine was not supported and the app could not run. But I can't remember how I got it to work eventually.

The fact you've got at least a login screen with EV Pie while DU13 just shows a blank screen (as well as with DRM Info) could indicate some bigger problem with DRM management and DU13 than just the support of Widevine or not and the security level.

I can of course go back to EV 7.1, but is there a way to ask Flintman about this for DU13 ?

Side question : if I want to downgrade to EV 7.1.2 should I use Wipe_all again, or just flash the EV ROM from TWRP ?

Cheers.
[TouchPad General] gavinjai:
I have the same wifi problem with the oreo build. I will try setting wifi channel manually before wiping my touchpad to install the latest build. Thanks!
[TouchPad General] Geomatic:
Regarding Widevine read this thread:

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3582683&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

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[TouchPad General] nickoh35:
Thanks, I did find that topic, but it mentions 4.x and 7.x so I thought it may not be relevant to Pie. Will it work with DU13 as well ? That would be awesome. I'd rather have feedback from others before trying to install it and possibly mess with the tablet ;)

Regards.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
If you did the Wipe_all, I strongly recommend to do the Automatic_Wipe_all. If you did the Automatic_Wipe, there is no need to do the process again ever.

The Automatic_Wipe process is only required once. Is the same as partitioning your PC hard drive to install the OS.

If you want to use the Tablet as a TV, you can and it can easily stream HD 1080.

Go to the guide and follow exactly the process to flash 7.1.2 and also flash the highest frequency the Tablet can handle.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Router setting can definitely improve the WiFi connection. It all depends on the quality of the router and the signal, I highly recommend to use only Frequency of 5 GHz.

Make sure the router is not automatically changing settings and select the best channel with less interference.
[TouchPad General] GreatCaesar:
Hi all,

Just flashed the latest after coming from Evervolv, I believe it was the same build that OP posted a while back. After clean flashing DU, using the provided zip in the OP, I am unable to connect to my home Wifi. It's on 5ghz, but it's a hidden network, which I would assume is the reason it will not connect. If anyone has a solution please let me know! Thanks
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Not all routers work the same and the results can vary, this is working with mine, try this:

I use MAC address for access control ( but it should work with other security )

On Wireless setting Enable Broadcast SSID

Also Enable Guest Network ( give it a name )

Reboot Tablet

Connect only to primary wireless Network

On the router disable SSID ( it becomes hidden )

The Tablet will keep the connection to the network.

Reboot Tablet, It won't be able to connect to primary network as is hidden.

But the Guest Network is available ( connect to guest network )

The Tablet connects to the Guest Network and after rebooting keeps the connection.

Primary is hidden and the Guest is only available to the Tablet, no other device can see the guest network.
[TouchPad General] EpicPotatohead:
I installed Pie on my old TouchPad and it's working great! Very smooth, I can't believe how well this runs on this 8 year old tablet. Cheers and many thanks to all who made this possible!

However, I have one problem. The Play Store is not showing my paid apps as being paid for. For example, I'm trying to install Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition. The Play Store wants me to pay $9.99 even though I bought it years ago. I can install it on my other Android devices without any problem. Other apps I've paid for are doing the same thing.

Has anyone else seen this? Forgive me if this has been addressed. I searched the thread and didn't find anything about this. I am using the same Google account on all my devices.

Thanks!
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
Hi Potatoe,

I never had a problem like yours with the PIE builds. Neither with EV's Pie nor with the latest DU's Pie build. And also I canNOT confirm any issues with paid apps when using the original kernel from DU with their Pie ROM and also not with the kernels from HP_TOUCHPAD with the DU Pie ROM. At least I have no problem with my paid apps. For the my Pie test I use ES file explorer pro, 3C All-in-o9ne Toolbox Pro and eWeather HD as paid apps and they all work great.

I would suggest you start again from scratch, using the Automatic Wipe All from HP_TOUCHPAD, install the DU ROM, install gapps pico, install the keyboard fix from HP_TOUCHPAD and see how it goes. Please report back if you run again into any issues.
[TouchPad General] EpicPotatohead:
I've started from scratch several times, doing all those steps, but I never tried the keyboard fix as I never had issues with the keyboard. It's a strange problem. I've never seen this on any of my other Android devices. It was not an issue on my TouchPad when it was on previous Android versions.

I'll try the keyboard fix and report back.

Cheers!
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
The Keyboard fix is not need it for DU Pie, but is need it for Evervolv Pie. I can not make comments on paid apps using the play store as I do not use it, but the free apps works. Try the Evervolv Pie ROM and see if paid apps works:

The ROM: https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-hp-touchpad-t3923512/page4

Flash only the Keyboard FIX: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/kpe9x1k5d41hf/
[TouchPad General] wpgtkd:
Does it matter if the ROM, Kernal and Gapps are in the touchpad partition and not the USB_Media partition when installing PIE? I put them in the Touchpad partition and it seemed to install fine although I had to reconnect to the computer via TWRP and copy the files again after the auto wipe was completed.

Also, I have the message to setup virtual drive. What do I select? tablet storage or portable storage?

I loaded pico gapps and the only icons on the tablet were play store, settings, files and updater. Is that correct? I have to load the apps I want individually as needed?
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
That is correct, the Pico Gapps is the minimal install that allows access to the Play Store. Now you can add new ones or from your library (previous installed)
[TouchPad General] wpgtkd:
Thanks for the reply.......I moved the ROM, Kernal and Gapps files to the USB_Media partition. Show 192MB free.

After initial install, setup and adding the youtube app, videos would not play. I had to shutdown, wait and power back up. After everything booted up, Youtube played videos just fine. I will try streaming music tonight. So far with only a few apps loaded, this thing is running smooth. The best in a long time. Thanks to all......great job.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
That is correct, youtube will not play after the first run, the Tablet must be reboot it then it will play.

From my testing Android settings does not take effect right away, it takes some time. The best is to reboot and works. The Tablet will also take time to completely finish the Android set up, the best to do is keep it always on connected to WiFi and charging, the next time you need to use it all the apps will be up to date and ready to work.

Make sure to flash the highest Kernel speed the Tablet can handle. If it reboots then flash a lower frequency, having the highest frequency working will provide with optimum performance. Keep youtube playing at 480, it will play non stop with no issues.
[TouchPad General] EpicPotatohead:
Fixed! It is a weird GAPPS issue. I tried evervolv and it still showed prices for apps I bought, but it let me install them (without charging me again). Evervolv seems sluggish, tho, so I gave this ROM another try. I can't believe how snappy it is.

On both DU and Evervolv I used GAPPS 9.0 pico 20190504. It sort of worked in evervolv and not at all (for paid apps) in DU. I tried a couple newer versions on DU (20190508 and 20190509) and had the same problem.

Then I tried an older one, 20190423, and that works! I can install apps I paid for without a problem. They must have removed something in the newer version. 20190423 is 110 MB and 20190504 is 87 MB.

Thanks for looking at my problem. All is well now. Cheers!
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Are you using this website to download the Gapps?

https://opengapps.org/

Just want to make sure, for any other users that may have the same issue.

Great to know that you found the issue and took the time to post the fix.

The Kernel flash files have settings to optimize the Tablet, I have done it for DU and have been waiting for Evervolv to fix youtube as it does not play. If the developer can fix it, then I will provide the flash files and the Evervolv Pie will run the same as DU. Also working on CM 12.1 with the same optimize settings.
[TouchPad General] EpicPotatohead:
That's awesome! I love my ancient TouchPad. It's great to see people still working to support it. I appreciate your efforts.

Also, yes, I'm using opengapps.org.
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
The variation in size was something that I regularly noticed. Sometimes gapps full have had more than 560MB (not fitting in the USB media partition!) and some days later it was much smaller (460MB)!

I will test this with a new setup of DU 9 and my older gapps - which worked and are of that 04-20 build - and also will test an actual package of today or tomorrow. Just to verify. Will report back!
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
OK [MENTION=8274856]EpicPotatohead[/MENTION]: here are my testing results - especially for you:

1.) Wiped everything within TWRP 3.2.1-0 (data, cache, dalvik, system)

2.) Installed DU9 28-03 ROM with my old gapps (which already worked until today) as of 31-03

3.) Setup the ROM and let if finish the setup for at least 30 mins... noticed a forced update of google support libraries

4.) Setup google account and installed several of my paid apps - NO PROBLEM (as ever before on any TP with DU or EV pie ROM)

THEN...

1.) Wiped everything again within TWRP 3.2.1-0 (data, cache, dalvik, system)

2.) Installed DU9 28-03 ROM with gapps as of 11-05

3.) Setup the ROM and let if finish the setup for at least 30 mins... no forced update of google support libraries (OK, they should be up to date with that gapps!)

4.) Setup google account and installed several of my paid apps - NO PROBLEM!!!

So, I CAN NOT confirm that there are problems with the latest gapps and installing/using paid apps. Your problems must have something to do with your specific installation.
[TouchPad General] Gil1957:
Error on TWRP

I keep getting an error message in my toolbox when I try to install the TWRP zipped file.

Thanks

H
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
The Toolbox can not be use to Install TWRP 3.1 or any different ROM from what it was made for.

Do you have any other Recovery install in the moboot menu?

I can help you, if you describe your set up.

If you go to this section a user [MENTION=9898795]Redmanuy[/MENTION] had the same issue as yours and was resolved:

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/android-9-pie-dirty-unicorns-v13-0-t3911621/page8
[TouchPad General] mritsch:
Hi I have one problem after installing DU. No one of my installed apps (e.g. udemy, youtube, local gallery apps like Quick pic or Pictures) plays back a video. The screen does not change although the play button is pushed. Internet access is given. Is there any hint (e.g. missing codecs)? Thank you for any advise.
[TouchPad General] eKeith:
I had the same issue. Another reboot did the trick for me...
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
As [MENTION=1047065]eKeith[/MENTION] suggested a reboot will finalized the settings and video playback works.

It takes time for all Android services to get updated and finalize settings, that is why is recommended to installed the up to date Open Gapps Pico, finish the setup process " Twice", wait some time and reboot.

To keep using the Tablet is best to always leave it ON connected by WiFi and also charging. It will ensure that all apps are updated and the services finished the synchronization. Then when it needs to be use is all ready with a full charge battery.
[TouchPad General] mritsch:
Okay, thank you for the hint. I will try that.
[TouchPad General] mritsch:
Well, it worked partially. Sometimes video playback of remote or local video footage succeeds, and a couple of minutes later the playback does not start (Internet access always given). A reboot often fixes the issue (for a certain time frame or multimedia executions)... not very reliable, but its OK.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Questions:

1. What version of Open Gapps did you installed?

2. What Kernel speed did you flashed?
[TouchPad General] capdcanoa:
I don't think it's a good idea to have the tablet always charging. This way battery, that it is quite old right now, will fail soon.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
When the Tablet is all time ON and connected to WiFi is constantly using power, Android is very active and almost everyday there are Apps updates. This is keeping the Tablet updated and ready to use, instead of waiting 30 minutes for everything to get up to speed. I use my Tablet that way placed on the wireless charger. Laptops needs to be connected to the outlet and only disconnected when portability is need it. This is the same, batteries will last longer when are constantly been use and charge. If is placed away the battery cells will deteriorated and the infamous battery symbol will show and the user think is Brick. This is an all time ON device that is discharging and charging all time.
[TouchPad General] _dave:
OK HP_,TOUCHPAD you got me, please tell me more. I would like to know "...

I use my Tablet that way placed on the wireless charger

..." what type (make) and wattage/amps etc... It's hard enough to get a "good" fast charger that plugs into the tablet, let alone flat bed wireless charger. I can't wait to hear more.

Thanks,
[TouchPad General] mritsch:
find the answers inline
[TouchPad General] BGrosse:
[MENTION=4623028]_dave[/MENTION]: you have to get the original HP TOUCHSTONE with the original charger for our TPs. Like this one here: click. It's not charging as fast as with USB (max. 1.5A instead of 1.8-2.0A with USB) but for an "always-on" device, that sits most of it's time on the docking, there is no problem with it.

Unfortunately the wireless charging of the HP TP is proprietary (remember: this device is from 2011!), so no other "actual wireless charging device" which follows the Qi standard is usable with the HP TP. You HAVE TO USE the TOUCHSTONE from HP.
[TouchPad General] _dave:
Thanks a lot, I'll order one now.

UPDATE:

That was May 21st, I got the TOUCHSTONE wireless charger today and BOY! am I pleased with it. It works perfectly with no problems at all. Even with the original HP TouchPad cover it is charging. Thanks to both HP_TOUCHPAD and to BGrosse for their information and knowledge about the HPTP.
[TouchPad General] javidw21:
hi, I am trying to update ... from 4.4.2 but with twrp 3.2 it appears error 7 when flash teh rom, allways the same error whit twrp 3.1 and others olders roms, i try edit the file updater-script but no there is the line "assert..............."

any idea pls!!!

Regards
[TouchPad General] DoubleStuff:
You can try my "new" updated ROM guide, I updated the thread below with the "new" ideas

as per the changing landscape of the HP Touchpad's development and optimizations the last few months.

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/rom-guide-alternative-method-to-install-t3575861
[TouchPad General] javidw21:
yessss!!!! perfect, but my first step was burn android oreo whith your guide.... tks:good:
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
@_dave, sorry for the late reply but is good to know that BGrosse gave you the specifics as he is the only one than can!

Yes the Touchstone will charge the Tablet even with a cover on ! but I do not recommend to do it that way. There is one thing to think about and is heat, for any device the hotter it gets the slower it works. Is best to use the Tablet without a cover and place it on the Touchstone and keep it on, showing the animated clock " screen saver". Is better to have something active, using energy as is charging (keeping the constant flow of energy), it will keep charge 100 % even with WiFi on and streaming, it will always be 100 % charge. If you need to use it for extend period of time or take it with you outside then you may want to use the cover to prevent anything from happening. But always try to keep it charge and cool.
[TouchPad General] HP_TOUCHPAD:
@mritsch I am still testing for the new settings, youtube plays better and it works as if the video file is store locally, but after over 5 hours of playing youtube videos, stop and no video will play even using the browser, that is using DU 9. It may not be related to the settings but it could be something in the ROM that I do not have any control over it, but I am still finding the best setting that would work for any use.
[TouchPad General] _dave:
HP_TOUCHPAD, I cannot get the screen saver to stay on, so how do I go about that? I did remove my cover (thanks for the heads up). I'm guessing I am not really using a true "screen saver" but just a clock app. So, I guess my real question is - how do I keep the screen from going blank? Thanks again for the support.:cool: