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[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Another Amazing ROM from Evervolv
[MENTION=2219132]elginsk8r[/MENTION]:

In my search to learn and using the HP Touchpad as the Device to practice, I applied settings to get the most out of the Tablet.

I did not made the settings, are just the standard and recommend for an Android Device of 1 GB of RAM.

Changing the Tablet from been use as a phone to a laptop with a swap partition same as how it was with WebOS, provides more available RAM.

To test the concept the same settings were applied to KitKat, Lollipop, Nougat, Oreo and Pie.

Not only swap settings but others as well plus the most important the Dalvik VM.

All the details are on this guide:

Click HERE for HP TOUCHPAD Optimize for All Android ROMs with Swap Partition

The test is verified to work by flashing the Open Gapps Varient SUPER, a 905MB and also by Running the Game HearthStone. The current build is able to do both perfectly with no issues, a detail post will be below.

The main purpose of the Tablet at this moment is to be use for streaming media and internet, which it works amazingly. The issues with the Camera and Bluetooth are understood to be hardware related and due it's limitations is not even consider. If it did work, it can not provide the quality or usability of today's standard due to the old technology.

Attached is a zip file with the changes applied to Evervolv PIE, it could be incorporated into any future build and " IF " the next Android version is able to boot using the current Kernel then there is nothing to worry about the extra memory need it, the settings will work.

Thanks again !
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Evervolv 9 and Open Gapps Variant Super 905MB

The following was done as a performance test using the following guide:

Click HERE for the Guide

Files flash using TWRP Recovery 3.2.1

1. ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30.zip

2 .Click_Here_for _more Frequencies_HpTp_1782_CPU_Universal_Optimize_Swap_Evervolv_v9_elginsk8r_Pie.zip

3. ROM_Reducer_Evervolv_v9_elginsk8r_Pie.zip

4. Open Gapps Variant SUPER 905 MB

It is not recommend to flash Super as there are too many apps that will not be use, but this is to test the maximum capabilities.

Time to flash:

TWRP Recovery flashing time: 12 minutes

Time to boot into Welcome Screen ( Setup Device ) 19 Minutes

To get updates: 4 Minutes

Don't copy apps and data: 8 Minutes to boot into the Home screen.

Plus more time to finish set up again in Android.

Total time of about 45 Minutes.

All Apps are usable, Chrome, youtube, Earth, Maps, Street view etc..

[IMG="Evervolv 9"]https://i.imgur.com/8eKCToF.gif[/IMG]

The attached screenshots shows the amount of memory that it took to be set up:

584 MB

The ROM is not set up as a Low RAM device, but as a regular normal Tablet.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
HearthStone

The following was done as a performance test using the following guide:

Click HERE for the Guide

Files flash using TWRP Recovery 3.2.1

1. ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30.zip

2 .Click_Here_for _more Frequencies_HpTp_1782_CPU_Universal_Optimize_Swap_Evervolv_v9_elginsk8r_Pie.zip

3. ROM_Reducer_Evervolv_v9_elginsk8r_Pie.zip

App downloaded to PC, transfer to Tablet and Installed in Android

Hearthstone 15.0.33157 (3315700)

The game plays with no issues, but due to the RAM limitations is guarantee to always work with just the HearthStone App installed.

[IMG="HearthStone"]https://i.imgur.com/dWETb9a.gif[/IMG]
[TouchPad Development] Steelskinz:
Big up for elginsk8r for those builds ! It make my tablet revive once again ! :)

I have DRM issue with molotov tv app.

@HP TOUCHPAD : 1782 is too high for some CPU here. Could you provide us 1620 as you did for flintman rom ? I will try to play Dragalia lost on it.. :o
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
If you click on the HpTp_1782_, it points to different preset frequencies 1674 , 1728 and 1782.

I mentioned 1782 as the frequency I ran the test.

I posted all ROM with the same frequencies on my guide:

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773

But if anyone's Tablet will not work at the 1674, I can provide a lower preset frequency.

Even at 1512, youtube videos HD 720 will play just fine.
[TouchPad Development] johnbelloh:
I just clean installed 8/30 on all my touchpads. They work better than they have ever since their inception. Thank you for moving this workhorse into the modern world.
[TouchPad Development] elginsk8r:
if you want those settings applied, you can always make the adjustments to the device tree on github and send me a pull request, with android 10 being here and me prepping evervolv for 10.0 goodies I have very limited time to make the changes myself at this moment. I do plan on giving 10 a go with the tp but, i am unsure as to what will be needed or if it will be possible to run smooth...ish with our hardware.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
I am aware that the source code of Android 10 just became available and that there are already custom ROMs running with no issues and label as stable.

That is a very good sign, probably the main Operating System does not have major changes but you will find out !

Keep in mind the settings in the build.prop for the Dalvik Virtual Machine and also the Swap settings.

If any help is need it just ask, the HP Touchpad users will try to help the best they can.

My suggestion is, " IF " Android 10 boots into the Home screen just post the build to download. We will try to look at around for suggestions or even came up with a fix.

The Tablet will not get brick no matter what, so there is nothing to worry about.

I am trying to find out how to get an extra 120 MB of RAM allocated back to low memory in the Kernel and have audio playing.

The attached screenshot is from Evervolv 9 8-30 build using the full 1 GB as WebOS did. The only issue is the Low RAM available, the swap helps and remapping the memory in the kernel could provide some extra, if possible.

Thanks for all your time !
[TouchPad Development] adwd3509:
Running the new system. Running great. Using rom reducer, and 1782 kernel. Fast and smooth. Thanks for hard work.
[TouchPad Development] dizzymon:
Got the spare 16GB HP touchpad I gave to someone and it's back in my hands to test this. So far youtube is a no go after rebooting. Anyone else have the issue? I get a quick step crash after rebooting. After rebooting the youtube videos seem to be playing now. Not sure why the initial restart didn't work after installing youtube. It is playing youtube videos flawlessly. This is a great rom but not sure how gaming is. The table I have is pretty beaten up as the bezel is broken and the vibration on it sounds like a wire spark. I'm sure the previous owner dropped it or something since it was put in the ewaste bin.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
On Android PIE a reboot is required to get youtube to play the videos.

All the Apps works perfectly on this ROM, flash the files I posted on this post and the Tablet works like new !

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80172770&postcount=94
[TouchPad Development] dizzymon:
Mine shows 100% for the battery all the time.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
On my end it works with the wireless charger and original HP USB charger. The battery does shows charging and discharging.

To test if is the battery, boot into TWRP Recovery and see how much battery level is available. If is the same as in Android then is working. If it does not discharge in one hour, then use the Toolbox to re-flash the A6 firmware.
[TouchPad Development] dizzymon:
Booted into TWRP and it's been off the charging stone for 40 mins and still shows 100%. I've flashed it before doing the boot into TWRP with the A6 firmware. So not sure what is going on.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
If the Tablet was left on charging for a long time and the battery is in good state ,completely charge, it could take some time to drop a percentage. Load the ToolBox and only flash the A6 firmware and reboot into TWRP or Android.

But as you can see the ROM and TWRP reports the same, meaning there is no issues with this ROM.
[TouchPad Development] dizzymon:
After watching some youtube videos for about a good 15-30 mins the % went down. So looks like it's draining normally! The tablet is working great! Anyone tested Netflix on it?
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Netflix will work on 7.1.2 and 5.1, it can perfectly work on 8.1 and 9 but is block by Netflix.

Click HERE for Netflix confirms it is blocking rooted/unlocked devices, app itself is still working (for now)

Take a look at this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79961420&postcount=171
[TouchPad Development] chenj16:
flashed exactly the above, mine is stuck at Checking for updates... the spinner freezes so does the entire screen, nothing is responsive unless I cold boot with power, volume up, home...

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actually i flashed gapps pico instead. should i reboot after flashing each zip? i flashed them all at once with adding multiple zips in sequence.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Flash all the zip files in the listed order and boot to set up Android.

Is best to flashed Pico and build the system as need it, I used Super as an example of the maximum the Tablet can handle.

For details instructions follow this guide:

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
[TouchPad Development] chenj16:
thank you so much, i switched to 1728 and it has not given me any freeze. once all updates and apps installed, should i flash back to 1782? thanks
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
If 1782 was used to set up and froze then the Tablet can not handle that frequency and when performing a demanding task it will freeze and a hard reset must be done.

Probably that Tablet can go as high as 1728, but 1782 can be flash and see how it goes if it freeze then flash the 1728 is as easy as that, nothing else needs to be done and no corruptions will happen.

With the HpTp Universal settings all Tablets will perform perfectly even at 1512, but some work up to 1836 with no issues. I will be posting soon new settings that will greatly improve the user experience of this ROM and all others to performance never seen before even with the native WebOS. Full use of the 1 GB RAM with enhancement to the kernel that makes the Tablet perform as a device from 2020 !

Take a look at this post for the screenshot.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80248984&postcount=485
[TouchPad Development] chenj16:
was able to install youtube, however a few issues, it loads content and search queries ok, but won't start playing the video, stuck at before playing Ads, another video it's saying Google Local services etc at the Ads screen..

there is also no sound... although the volume buttons work, but no sound whatsoever.. i'm not sure where to troubleshoot now..
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
After the Tablet finished the set up in Android a reboot is required for youtube to play.

Finished setting up the Tablet in Android, open youtube ( it won't play )

Reboot Tablet

Youtube works.
[TouchPad Development] PlebMaster:
What happened to your Evervolv site? There are no nightlies there anymore, and I'm also looking for nougat downloads.
[TouchPad Development] Beckiphd:
Hi I followed every step and saw this message, tried several times, still cant install GAPPS

Updater process ended with error:64

Incompatible device detected.

I used the latest Gapps, do you know how would I be able to fix it? Thank you so much
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Form the Open Gapps Web Site you have to select Platform ( ARM ) from the top left side.

It is set to default to ARM64, and does not work with the Tablet.
[TouchPad Development] Beckiphd:
Thank you , I can install it now. But after I have installed, no APP icon shows up on the homepage,except the setting, wonder whether that's normal or not..
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
What Variant of Open Gapps did you installed?

Everything on the Tablet works exactly as any Android device. there is no difference.
[TouchPad Development] Beckiphd:
this one: open_gapps-arm-9.0-stock-20190921

with ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30

Original_Settings_Evervolv_v9_elginsk8r_Pie
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
The Original_Settings is the same as the Stock ROM, is not optimize and it won't perform the same or may not even work.

Also PIE ROMs use the swap partition and that must be done before flashing the ROM:

Follow this guide and flash the HpTp frequency as high as your Tablet can handle.

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
[TouchPad Development] Beckiphd:
Thank you, it works now, extremely slow but works!
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
I will be posting new settings that will make it work better.

The Kernel has been optimized and also more RAM is available almost the full 1GB.

It takes time for Android to finish setting up the Tablet, leave it on, charging with WiFi and it will settle when is all done.

Make sure to use the fastest frequency your Tablet can handle, in the next setting 1836 is added.
[TouchPad Development] Beckiphd:
Thank you for all the hard work! It is slow (I think I messed up something) but no longer a brick:laugh:
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
The Tablet can play youtube videos in HD 720 with no issues and also do other task. Is not going to be as fast as the latest devices. It is best to flash the Pico variant and build the system with the apps that are only important to be use. The HP Touchpad is un-brickable, there is no way it can be brick, unless is not charge for years and the battery gets permanently damage. But it can also be replace.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
HP TOUCHPAD - MAX 1GB RAM - MAX 1836 Frequency - For All ROMs

New settings are posted, with an optimized Kernel providing more free RAM to the full 1GB and a faster frequency.

Click HERE for the Details

Click HERE for the Guide and Flash Files

Click HERE for the Master Files, Download All_Files_Evervolv_v9_elginsk8r_Pie.zip

After flashing the new settings on an existing ROM, in TWRP Recovery select wipe Dalvik /Art Cache and Cache (only). Two reboots maybe required for the settings to take effect.

Attached are screenshot for this ROM.
[TouchPad Development] SpEnTBoY:
I have to have missed something

I've gone through the thread a few times and diverted to other threads as well but I can't seem to get this to flash. I installed TWRP 3.2.1-0 and tried flashing but got the dreaded error 7. For posterity I tried removing the assert lines (yeah yeah I know) but either way I still get an error 7. Something makes me think I'm missing a set up step or have some CM "ghosts" tripping me up. Any ideas on what I'm missing or missed reading somewhere? Attached is the output (img)
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Is very simple and basic, the only thing to do is flash the zip files.

The Tablet must be setup properly.

Did you follow this guide?

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
[TouchPad Development] SpEnTBoY:
For posterity I'll try grabbing all the files again. I flashed the 'Automatic_Wipe_all" etc and let it do it's thing which is how I got TWRP 3.2.1-0 but as soon as I try to flash the rom I still get an error 7. I'll grab the rom again and make sure I have a known good copy. Will post an update in a bit ... thanks for the reply

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Third time is the charm! Just had to have been some ghosts in the machine. After the third time I must have done it properly lol ... it's booting now as I type although I may flash the larger swap file so far it's looking a lot more promising :)
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
It has been tested many times and it will work, if there are no hardware issues.

If the user is not aware of the highest frequency the Tablet can handle, use 1674 to set up.

The Tablet will only freeze if the frequency is too high and flashing a lower fix it.

Even at the lowest frequency everything works, use the HpTp_MAX for best results.
[TouchPad Development] dizzymon:
I usually just wipe everything from TWRP checking all the boxes to wipe it all out then use the wipe file to build it from scratch again. It hasn't failed me yet.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
The Automatic_Wipe_All ( That creates Android with a Swap file ) only needs to be flash ONE time.

TWRP Recovery needs to be use to Wipe (removed files or format the following partitions ) before using a different ROM.

Dalvik / ARTCache

Cache

Data

Internal Storage

System

Micro SD card ( Optional ) The ROM files can be place on this partition and be use as the installation media.

It is best in TWRP Settings to select:

Use rm -rf instead of formatting

There is no need to reformat the partitions every time a different ROM will be flash, deleting the files is best.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Open Gapps builds after Ocober 7, 2019 does not work

For some reason the Open Gapps build after October 7, of 2019 does not finish the installation and never boots into Android.

Select to flash an older build and select October 1 of 2019.

The issue may get fix later on, or it could be permanent.

Attached is a video with the following:

1. Evervolv PIE

2. ROM Reducer

3. HpTp_MaXtreme_1836

4. open_gapps-arm-9.0-super-20191006.zip ( 884 MB )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9G_nrLR0hc&feature=youtu.be
[TouchPad Development] subaron:
---Update

Nevermind, I was able to boot in.

I did a manual wipe instead of factory reset and installed again, this time the Tablet was able to boot :)

New question. Is there anything I can do to get a little more performance out of this? Would installing the Swapfile help?

https://xdaforums.com/hp-touchpad/general/skz-easy-swapfile-t3925659

Many Thanks.

----------Old question below that was resolved.

I had the Android Pie Dirty Unicorns installed on the touchpad.

- I have moboot 0.3.8 on the HP Touchpad

- I upgraded to flintman TWRP 3.2.1-0 from this thread

Then I installed this ROM from the TWRP recovery. The tablet got stuck at Evervolv bootup screen.

I tried this step again after doing the factory reset and still got stuck at Evervolv bootup screen.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
This guide shows a way to get the most of out it for all the ROMs.

Click HERE for HP TOUCHPAD Optimize for All Android ROMs with Swap Partition
[TouchPad Development] subaron:
Only Android. No webos.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Android PIE for the HP Touchpad is setup to use a swap partition.

Follow the previously posted guide for instructions.
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Open Gapps working again on October 17, 2019

Update:

The issue got resolved with Open Gapps, the build from October 17, 2019 is working.
[TouchPad Development] monfiston:
Hello

I am looking to use the wifi-direct function, to transfer video files from a phone to the tablet

I activated the function on this rom, but the tablet is invisible

is this function functional?

if not, do you know a rom that function wi-direct functional, the rom of milaq does not have it either!
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
File Transfer using WiFi for ALL ROMs

Droid Over WiFi can be use on all ROMs to transfer files from any device to the HP Touchpad. It can even be setup to transfer files from any location in the planet.

Click HERE for Droid Over WiFi

Thread on XDA:

Click HERE for the Thread on XDA

Also an FTP Server can be use:

Click HERE for Tiny FTP Server
[TouchPad Development] monfiston:
thank you for your reply

but for your solutions to work, both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network?

because in my case, when I'm traveling, on vacation in a train / car, I would like to transfer video files from a phone to the tablet without going through the 4G ?,

nor in USB

it's possible?
[TouchPad Development] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Everything is possible, the concept is the same and there are many options to choose from. It all depends on the user preference and necessity while traveling.

I will give you some ideas:

If the Smartphone can be use as a hotspot, then Tablet can connect to it. The 4G Data can be disable to only use the WiFi for transfer.

Creating a Mobile WiFi and connect all devices regardless of each device's WiFi features ( WiFi Direct )

Instead of having a regular WiFi router plug in to the AC outlet, use a WiFi Wireless Router:

It could be a product like this one:

4G LTE Wifi Wireless Router Unlocked Cat4 Mobile Hotspot Modem Sim Card Portable

I use the following as an emergency backup to communicate and it offers everything with no need to install any extra App to share files and provide internet access to all devices on the go. ( hotspot )

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot (GSM)

The attached screenshot are of the HP Touchpad flash with Evervovl Pie, connected to the Novatel using Bromite Web Browser.

Other option is using OTG USB connection:

4 in 1 Micro USB Hub OTG Charging Cable Extension Adapter Android Samsung Tablet
[TouchPad Development] martintanaka:
Failed to install unrecognized/unsupported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018'

Hello ,

I got the following error msg:

>>>checking install files...

checking zip 'ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30.zip'

checking zip 'open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026'

ERROR : unrecognized/unsupported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018'

ERROR: checking Install ZIP files.Aborting.

But if I removed the file "'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018', it also will

give me error msg complaining the files are not completed.

I downloaded the following 3 files.

1) ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30

2)open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026

3)FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018

---------- Post added at 08:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ----------

Hello ,

I got the following error msg:

>>>checking install files...

checking zip 'ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30.zip'

checking zip 'open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026'

ERROR : unrecognized/unsupported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018'

ERROR: checking Install ZIP files.Aborting.

But if I removed the file "'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018', it also will

give me error msg complaining the files are not completed.

I downloaded the following 3 files.

1) ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30

2)open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026

3)FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018

---------- Post added at 08:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:00 PM ----------

Hello ,

I got the following error msg:

>>>checking install files...

checking zip 'ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30.zip'

checking zip 'open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026'

ERROR : unrecognized/unsupported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018'

ERROR: checking Install ZIP files.Aborting.

But if I removed the file "'FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018', it also will

give me error msg complaining the files are not completed.

I downloaded the following 3 files.

1) ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30

2)open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026

3)FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018

I follow the guid you mentioned under youtube .

[ROM][OFFICIAL][9.0] Evervolv for HP Touchpad

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

and go to the website'

https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=293204

which posted by elginsk8r,

downloaded different version and try :

ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.04.29.zip

ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.04.24.zip

ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.05.06.zip

ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30.zip

Download Android 9.x or 8.1.x or 7.1.2 install files(Recovery, Rom, Gapps):

Recovery:FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018

Rom: Download the Final Dirty Unicorns 9.x build here(RC tab) or here

Gapps:Download Open gapps 9.x Pico

1) ev_tenderloin-9-userbuild-2019.08.30

2)open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20191026

3)FLINTMAN-TWRP-3.2.1-0-03-15-2018

Thank you for your help.