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[Q] In what Heroic direction do I go?

Hi guys... I have a few questions for you about my Hero. Forgive me for not yet having the same level of knowledge that many of you guys have. I am certain that I can contribute in some way, as well. My phone details:
Firmware version: 1.5
Baseband version: 1.04.01.09.21
Kernel version: 2.6.27-533ce29d
Build number: 1.56.651.2 CL5027
Software version: 1.56.651.2
Hardware version: 0002
1. I've read several stories where a number of phones were returned because they couldn't be updated when the new update was released. Is this an absolute fact, that it can't be updated, or is there an error in code somewhere that made it reject the update and there is a known workaround? The answer to this question obviously dictates my forward motion.
I have the typical problem apps, and am getting no joy from youtube. Presently, I'm surfing with good speeds, but market is non-existent.
I like having Sprint tv, when I'm having to sit and wait somewhere.
I have time today and tomorrow to get things ironed out, but will be extrmemly busy after that, like 20 hours a day studying. I'm hoping to get some direction that will give me complete functionality, but will require the least setup. I am quite computer savy, and repaired this phone, to this point, in a day or 2, without asking a single question of anyone. I traced down problems, and solved issues. Seen APN, and TCP errors (don't believe it completely, since I can authenticate on the web). Know that some issues are url problems, etc.
The following questions are based upon the answer to question number 1.
2. Can this phone be updated?
2a. If yes, What do you recommend... 2.1? What rom do you suggest, for full stock-like functionality? Will I lose Sprint tv? Pointers/direction? (pancake??, superhero??)
2b. If no, What rom do you suggest, for full stock-like functionality? Will I lose Sprint tv? Pointers/direction?
Before repairing the phone, I actually tried to update it from my computer, but it was rejected. I turned off my security software and tried again. I noticed that while using XP sp2, a windows program that was incorporated starting with sp2, DEP (data execution prevention) didn't like the actions that the update was taking, and arrested it very shortly after starting (yet the window cycled forever). I assume that many people wouldn't be this observative, and recognize that this was happening. It was halting an HTC file that utilized storage memory (similar to buffer overrun exploits - the reason DEP halted it), for temporary storage of the files to be used for the update. That file was as follows:
C:\Program Files\HTC\HTC Sync\Mobile Phone Monitor\FsyncServer.exe
And the way to prevent it from continuing to do so is:
1. Click Start
2. Select Control Panel
3. Select System
4. Click the Advanced tab
5. In the Performance region select Settings
6. Click the Data Execute tab in the dialog box that opens
7. Select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except for those I select
8. Click Add.
9. The open dialog box will open. Browse and select your application.
10. Click Open
11. Click Apply
12. Click Ok
I guess what I'm sort of suggesting, is that this might be why anyone ever had problems updating, with the exception that OTA also said there wasn't an update.
So, back to the original question. Is it true that some Heros can't be updated? I don't want to force something, and brick, if you know what I mean. I completed the setting that will allow it to go forward (listed above), but haven't tried to update since. I felt that I really needed to ask you guys first, before I made a mistake that I'd regret. Should I try again? Before I started working on the phone I did try OTA and it said there wasn't an update. Now I don't have that option anymore. After repairing the phone, I've lost updates. Am I stuck with 1.5? With my run of the mill phone desires (except that it be fully functional), should I keep 1.5?
I did see gmail 2.3 apk, but is that compatible with 1.5? This looks like is would solve the market issue, if I could use it.
I did read about gscript and addressing mms (although I'm sure that's very old news to you guys), but if in fact I can't update this phone, it might be one of my only alternatives. If that is my only choice, are their also additional scripts to address everything I need to fix (all the normal issues)?
Additionally, it seems that many apps register with the phone/user. So, when you are using a used phone, many apps are still registered as functional. Does flashing a new rom affect the OS and apps? Will I loose the already registered/functioning apps? With a complete upgrade, will I gain functionality of some key features, but lose all other previously enabled apps? In other words, will I gain update, and market, and lose sprint tv?
I have read a lot. With things the way they should be, I've not been able to quite determine what I need to do. With all this being said, How do I go forward and achieve a fully functioning phone? What is the best choice of path's to take for me?
Rooting? I have seen the one-click, and think I'd be correct in that I need something containing Sense UI. Forgive me for asking a stupid question... but the rom is only the menu accessibility, correct? Is there something straight out of the box setup, or do all roms contain configuration notes?
I'm satisfied with stock features, if they work, and adding other useful things like tethering. Since I'll be so busy, I'll have little time to do much else. But don't get me wrong. I have 10 PC's in my house, with only 2 people living here. I'd love to customize the crap out of it. It's just not going to happen any time soon, due to my brutal study schedule. So for now, I just want it to work like it should, on a B mvno.
Do I go north, south, east, or west????
Could someone chime in that can give me direction, based on everything I've stated. Your response is so graciously appreciated.
Cheers!

Umm well I'm not sure why you're having problems with any update, someone who's far more experienced can maybe tell you but as far as roms I think it depends on whether you like sense or wanna go froyo. Cyanogen mod 6.1 stable (2.2) is nice & highly customizable however there's also AOSP roms (2.2) that some people feel is quicker than cyanogen however they aren't as customizable as cyanogen, in addition there are tons of GREAT themes for both. Also we've had a ton of work on an odex AOSP gingerbread rom (2.3) not yet stable but works good for most & on that note a great themer also put together a themed AOSP gingerbread rom (2.3) that looks good & about stability I'm not so sure on but I would recommend those roms. Although with these roms YES you will lose sprint apps like TV & vvm etc. However people have posted these apks in the theme thread section to work on roms like cyanogen & AOSP. If you do like sense roms there's a couple that are still live in the development section like nfinite & nfx I believe. Hope some of that info helps

Thanks so much for your response. So Cyanogen mod 6.1 stable (2.2) is highly customizable... That's good.
So let me get this straight. I need to:
root (is one-click OS version specific? Can it be used on 1.5?)
backup
save to pc
update to 2.1 (if I can, and it needs to be the rootable version found here)
re-root
and flash Cyanogen
and setup
Is this correct?

inkblots said:
Thanks so much for your response. So Cyanogen mod 6.1 stable (2.2) is highly customizable... That's good.
So let me get this straight. I need to:
root (is one-click OS version specific? Can it be used on 1.5?)
backup
save to pc
update to 2.1 (if I can, and it needs to be the rootable version found here)
re-root
and flash Cyanogen
and setup
Is this correct?
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Sort of. I can't remember which version I was at when I rooted but I remember I downgraded to do it. But if you go in the development section you will find a thread that shows & gives you what you need to root. So you should root. Then flash a recovery image such as clockwork mod or amon ra. When I rooted I used the recovery from the downloadable app (Rom manager) in the market & that one was clockdwork mod. It's worked great for me so I've been using it ever since. Then backup whatever you are running currently. Then flash whatever rom you want. I'm about to see if I can link you to a root thread then once you do so I can give you a dl link to cm 6.1 stable. Will you be able to root on 1.5?? I don't completely know...
Edit: Ok this is the way I rooted mine, hopefully this will work for you
http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/27/how-to-root-the-htc-hero-androot-method/

[Q] Need some good pointers as to how to root and update a S7 to 3.2.

Ok first off. I am going to buy this Dell Streak 7 Wi-Fi Tablet from Amazon. this coming Monday.
What I was needing cleared up for me is 2 things.
1: When I get this do I want run the Clockwork Mod 3 and then root it. Then do the update to 3.2? If so will I still have SU or will I lose that?
2nd Thing is that I have been reading here that there is no know way to root a 3.2 android phone / tab as the code has not been made open as of yet.
So here what I would like to have cleared up for me. In this post [Guide]New HC Rom: 506/507 + Installation Instructions [Including US 4G]. He talks about 2 ways of going about doing the rooting and Moding. But the 2nd one and the end of the 1st part he acts as if rooting the S7 after updating it to 3.2 is a cake walk. I would like to know a blow by blow of the best way once I get my S7 from the listed 2.2 that Amazon list it as coming per loaded with to 3.2 and to get SU ie root on it and working. With out turning an all most 300 buck toy into a doorstoper.
Thanks for all your time and work,
Michael
Oh as a side note I am not new to android or moding or rooting. As I have a T-Mobile Mythouch 3G 32B that is rooted and runs ginger yoshi 1.5. So I hope you can see that I read more that I ask. But in this case I thinks asking for some clearing up on this matter might not just help me but other users as well.
And yes I have looked for the info before I asked here.

michaelcrossland said:
Ok first off. I am going to buy this Dell Streak 7 Wi-Fi Tablet from Amazon. this coming Monday.
What I was needing cleared up for me is 2 things.
1: When I get this do I want run the Clockwork Mod 3 and then root it. Then do the update to 3.2? If so will I still have SU or will I lose that?
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To keep things simple, do not install clockwork mod or root your DS7 when you first get it. Don't even set it up or install any app, they will all be wiped after the honeycomb update. If you root it first, after the update it will be unrooted. Go straight to your settings, about phone, system updates to start downloading the Honeycomb update. When it finish download, the notification bar will notify you, drag down the notification bar and tap on the finished download notice. It will ask you if you want to run the update, answer yes and let it update. If after you download the update package and for some reason it does not start updating, follow the instruction here: http://streakblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-update-to-honeycomb-32.html
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michaelcrossland said:
2nd Thing is that I have been reading here that there is no know way to root a 3.2 android phone / tab as the code has not been made open as of yet.
So here what I would like to have cleared up for me. In this post [Guide]New HC Rom: 506/507 + Installation Instructions [Including US 4G]. He talks about 2 ways of going about doing the rooting and Moding. But the 2nd one and the end of the 1st part he acts as if rooting the S7 after updating it to 3.2 is a cake walk. I would like to know a blow by blow of the best way once I get my S7 from the listed 2.2 that Amazon list it as coming per loaded with to 3.2 and to get SU ie root on it and working. With out turning an all most 300 buck toy into a doorstoper.
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You got this wrong, the only way to root Honeycomb 3.2 is with clockwork mod recovery. To root your DS7 with Honeycomb, follow TheManii's post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288348

Thank you for that info. I now have a better understanding of it. And with fingers crossed I think should be able to do it with out making a doorstop out of my S7

I would not go to settings.
Instead, I would do the initial setup (language, timezone), setup wifi, and go use the link in this thread for downloading the update file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293441
Once the file is downloaded, slide down the notification bar and select the file. It'll launch...reboot and load HC.
Make sure you charge your Streak first.
NOTE: You might want to play with FROYO first to see how you like that. Then update. If you don't like HC, you can always use NVFlash to go back to stock.
Loving HC. Haven't found too many apps that do not work. I prefer Dolphin browser, but the stock is not bad. Youtube works great. I haven't tried HULU yet.
Movies work and look awesome, too, after changing the specs with HANDBRAKE.

Thanks but I know what throw up is like on a phone and there os no way I would use it on a tab. That I have played with HC on the Acer 7" tab in walmart and loved it on there the best part of that is was just 3.2 now added anything from acer.

[Q] CWM 3.0.2.8 + manualnooter-4-6-16 issues

So I decided to root the nook this weekend and I'm having some issues that I can't get around.
I've rooted and ROM'd a few droids so far without an issue. I'm not an expert but I'm also not a noob.
I built up a bootable 1gb CWM and loaded up manualnooter-4-5-18 and manualnooter-4-6-16. CWM was pretty simple, and allowed me to load both of them up without an issue. (I've done both with and without a full wipe)
Once it reboots, it's perfect. market works, web works, rom manager permission fixes..everything works well.
The issue is once I power it off and back on, it's done. It hangs at the "Nook Color" splash screen (After the Read Everywhere and big grey N) and refuses to power up the OS. The onyl way i can get it back is to do a complete factory restore (power+vol button+N)
What am I doing wrong?

It sounds like you are suffering from the Flash / Air lockup problem. If you search the forums, there are links to download the zips that fix the issue.
I would also go to CWM 3.2.0.1 2.8 is rather old and 0.1 is a much easier experience especially on the new nooks.
I rooted two new nooks for my friend's kids Christmas presents last week. I used 3.2.0.1, Nooter 4-6-16 and used the adobe flash and air fixes and it went smooth.
Check this thread concerning the flash fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208896
Props to GMPOWER for his published answer.
Hope it works for you.

Ok cool, thanks OrionLTD. That sounds like my EXACT issue.

“jaromrnelson” continued the project, and has a more up to date version at the link below. His updated one will fix Adobe flash and Adobe Air. Once the fix has been applied, you should not have a problem whenever they update again.
LINK

Thanks GMPOWER, I'll try that one tonight.

Well... I tried these methods and I'm still boot looping as soon as Adobe updates from the Market.

el_bobbo said:
Well... I tried these methods and I'm still boot looping as soon as Adobe updates from the Market.
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Take a look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20456719&postcount=1631
Wiping and updating to 1.4.1 followed by the above should do nicely. It's working beyond expectations for me and some others.

That worked for me as well!
Although I had the old market at first after root.
I erased and deregistered and registered again and then applied the root 5-12-20 again and have newest market and so far so good, all is well

I might give that one a whirl, thanks guys.
The issue I had is that a newer version of Adobe had come out since GMPOWER's zip was released. There was another link in that thread to a newer zip (From another member) that ultimately resolved the issue.

There was one fix for boot loop involving Titanium backup, I used that one and never had the problem again.
I think that may be the one you are referring to?

[ROM][GB][2.3.6]...OG Revolution (Stock based rom) formerly OG_ZVB

Well, well, well.
Here we go!
This here is OG Revolution. A light weight rom for the LG Revolution VS910.
What's under the hood:
--Based off the ZVB update
--Debloated
--Deodexed
--SuperSU
--Ultimate Multi-tasking MOD from Zeppelinrox
--Stock ZVB kernel w/ init.d support
--Custom build.prop tweaks
--Super ad blocking host file
--Custom OG theme
--CRT-off (screen off animation)
--Rooted
--Unsecure kernel
--Custom OG tweaks
--Sysctl support/tweaks
--Beats Audio
--Sony Xloud
--1% low batt notification
--Accurate batt mod (1% increments)
--Custom boot animation
--Direct Injection Entropy booster - by Exit_Only
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Instructions:
1 Download ROM
2 Reboot into recovery
3 Backup device
4 WIPE DATA (before flashing OG)
5 Flash OG (after DATA WIPE)
6 Reboot system
7 Wait. Check out the custom OG Revolution kernel splash
8 Wait some more while watching custom boot animation
9 Proceed with sim activation
10 (android phone will FC on first boot. Otherwise, works fine)
11 Press home key (initial setup will FC)
12 When fully booted, log into play store.
13 Start downloading your apps.
**Swype must be enabled in Settings. LG keyboard is default.
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****IMPORTANT****
If you do not wipe data, you will run into a lot of quirks.
Also, if you have issues with super user, just download SuperSU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Get the flashable zip.
If, you flash and are not rooted, just re-root the device.
About phone will not show ZVB. It only shows the latest ota/tot you've installed. For proof, check build.prop or check your download speed (wifi or mobile )
Quickboot has been provided for boot options. Power menu is completely stock.
I am not responsible for any damage to your device. Use at your own risk.
Step 3 clearly states to backup device.
If there are any kwirks, like no status bar or missing images within the UI, just reboot. IDK why this happens but it does. Just reboot and things should be OK.
Also, pls be weary of any tweaks or addons you install. Examine the OG Tweaks script in the init.d folder for any conflicts first. If you don't know, ask.
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Finally 1.0
OK, OK. Enough BS.
DOWNLOAD
OG Revolution 1.0
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Coming soon: Power menu mod, Porting of themes to OG, and anything else I or anyone else can come up with.
Thank you's:
Zepplinrox
MT
Exit_Only
LDrifta (over @ AF)
PlayfulGod
"I'm sure there are more"
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
Well, well, well.
Here we go!
This here is OG ZVB. A light weight rom for the LG Revolution VS910.
What's under the hood:
Instructions:
****IMPORTANT****
If you do not wipe data, you will run into a lot of quirks.
Also, if you have issues with super user, just download SuperSU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Get the flashable zip.
If, you flash and are not rooted, just re-root the device. I think it might be the SU 3.2. idk just yet. Next version might have SuperSU instead.
About phone will not show ZVB. It only shows the latest ota/tot you've installed. For proof, check build.prop or check your download speed (wifi or mobile )
You will need to use an app or the power button combo to boot to recovery. Power menu is completely stock.
This is a beta
OK, OK. Enough BS.
DOWNLOAD
Coming soon: OG ZVB Pure
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Well Done. Downloading it now.

Let me know what you think ppl. Feedback is great.
Next I'm working on adding or trying to add custom boot ani to the zvb stock kernel. Idk maybe I'll try to compile one. We will see.
And thanks to all who have dl'd it and are willing to give it a try. :beer:
<"I aM famous">
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda app-developers app

Sweet. Will have to give it a go.
I just finished getting the Fascinatemtd ported to Ubuntu Touch. Need to complete my repo and get it out there.
Haven't gotten a new phone, yet. Still looking forward to doing something with this little old Revo when I do, though.

Flashed the ROM this morning. I am setting up my phone right now. So far everything seems good. Runs great thus far. I will run it for a few days and post back.

Haxcid said:
Flashed the ROM this morning. I am setting up my phone right now. So far everything seems good. Runs great thus far. I will run it for a few days and post back.
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Appreciate it.
One thing, my wife's revo prompted her for the zvb update. I believe i forgot to disable the updater. My bad y'all. You can manually fix it or just wait a bit. I will post a patch to disable the verizon updater; makes it simple if you don't know how.

I went from ZVB stock to OG and so far it has been pretty seamless. I have all my apps installed again and everything configured. Everything appears to work great. Nice debloated base ROM with a few tweaks is exactly what I was looking for in a ROM.
Great Work.
My recommendation to those who are still here, Use the TOT and take the phone to ZV9, update to ZVB, root/cwm, back it up, and make the switch from BO...
The problem I fill with BO was there was to much done to it and that between the Kernal and the overclocking it just makes the phone unstable for many. I know I could not run it.
It would be nice if we could get the ZVB TOT and get the firmware ripped out.
Great work I.M.

Good to hear. And about the firmware, I'm working on that. I'm seem to be stuck on v8.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Really dumb question but....what link to I click to download the file from the download site? I clicked download and it brought me to a site that tries to sign me up for Netball???
Edit: Found the link. Buried between a bunch of ads towards the bottom of the page....

Just flashed OG ZVB, looks like you removed the Bing APK because when I hit the search button on the bottom right I get an error message. Any way to rewire that so it launches google search?

Never noticed that. I'll look into it and see what's up.
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda app-developers app

Also, I am having issues with Internet Connectivity. Web browsing seems to be fine but the Play Store is almost completely nonresponsive as well as downloading themes from within Beautiful Widgets. I am not sure why the internet works in one place but not another. Thought I would report this nonetheless however.

dbeauch said:
Also, I am having issues with Internet Connectivity. Web browsing seems to be fine but the Play Store is almost completely nonresponsive as well as downloading themes from within Beautiful Widgets. I am not sure why the internet works in one place but not another. Thought I would report this nonetheless however.
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the connectivity issue 'could' be caused by the ad blocking host file. There should be 2 host files within the rom. One of them is a backup of the stock host file. Just swap em and reboot. also, vzw dns servers have always seemed a little slow to me. try changing them to google's dns servers. Rom toolbox can do it for you. I'm also gonna check and see if it is something on my end.
And as to the search issue, mine goes to google. Maybe try installing google search from the playstore and let us know.

I.M.famous XMAN said:
the connectivity issue 'could' be caused by the ad blocking host file. There should be 2 host files within the rom. One of them is a backup of the stock host file. Just swap em and reboot. also, vzw dns servers have always seemed a little slow to me. try changing them to google's dns servers. Rom toolbox can do it for you. I'm also gonna check and see if it is something on my end.
And as to the search issue, mine goes to google. Maybe try installing google search from the playstore and let us know.
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How do I swap the host files?

dbeauch said:
How do I swap the host files?
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Rename "hosts" to "hosts.bak" or whatever you prefer. Then rename the other host file to just "hosts"
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betatest3 said:
Ok well.... bye guys, I will no longer be developing for this phone(publicly).
I built a ZVB ROM based on OG, it flashes, it boots, it is very slow, did not make it into the setup screen, it restarts.
Could it be made not to do this?
If so I will continue making ROMS.
But for now TestROM will just be getting bug fixes, and tweaks no ZVB.
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Send me a link the your rom. I'll take a look and see if there is something I can do to help.

ok so I have been running this for about a day now. Initially it was very slow and internet connectivity was intermittant. I downloaded a third party ad blocking app and redid the hosts file and that seemed to fix it. But another part of the prob I was having was that it turns out that I DID in fact lose root access. So I rerooted and re-CWMed and now its running flawlessly.
Here are some suggstions for next release:
1) Remove even more bloat (DeskHome for example)
2) Replace Launcher with something better. LG Home sucks!
3) Add in Google Maps, Quick Boot or similar (or mod Power Menu to include same functionality incl screencap feature), and add the latest Swype as default keyboard (LG ZVB preinstalled Swype is terrible).
4) Replace Superuser with SuperSU and fix this whole losing root on flash thing.
5) Update all preinstalled apps with latest version.
6) Update About Phone to include all relevant info for ROM and underlying firmware.
7) update default Browser homepage to Google.com or something (really anything other than the LG default...terrible)
8) enable non market apps and usb debugging by default
9) update with a cool boot ani (like the android peeing on the apple, I love that one!)
OK this is all I can think of for now. Thanks so much for your work here! It's way more than anything I could do! Now that I have fixed the hosts issue and root issue this ROM is working great. Although I am still having intermittant occasional data connectivity issues. I will continue to monitor.

betatest3 said:
OK I will follow your suggestions later, after some stuff gets done.
Thanks guys
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I'm on the sidelines now since this phone is no longer activated and is a lonely server sitting at home. Going to see if I can get the official OTA to ZVB and try your next release. Great going for keeping some air in this old tire
...not sure if ZVB will OTA to a phone that's not active. Will see.
Edit: Nope. The OTA has to come over the air. Seems obvious, eh? I had to fit the active micro SIM card from the GS4 into the Revo to get the update OTA.

dbeauch said:
ok so I have been running this for about a day now. Initially it was very slow and internet connectivity was intermittant. I downloaded a third party ad blocking app and redid the hosts file and that seemed to fix it. But another part of the prob I was having was that it turns out that I DID in fact lose root access. So I rerooted and re-CWMed and now its running flawlessly.
Here are some suggstions for next release:
1) Remove even more bloat (DeskHome for example)
2) Replace Launcher with something better. LG Home sucks!
3) Add in Google Maps, Quick Boot or similar (or mod Power Menu to include same functionality incl screencap feature), and add the latest Swype as default keyboard (LG ZVB preinstalled Swype is terrible).
4) Replace Superuser with SuperSU and fix this whole losing root on flash thing.
5) Update all preinstalled apps with latest version.
6) Update About Phone to include all relevant info for ROM and underlying firmware.
7) update default Browser homepage to Google.com or something (really anything other than the LG default...terrible)
8) enable non market apps and usb debugging by default
9) update with a cool boot ani (like the android peeing on the apple, I love that one!)
OK this is all I can think of for now. Thanks so much for your work here! It's way more than anything I could do! Now that I have fixed the hosts issue and root issue this ROM is working great. Although I am still having intermittant occasional data connectivity issues. I will continue to monitor.
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I agree pretty much. I would leave home but convert it to a non system app. I would add another launcher. Home is not normally laggy for me but it is in this rom. Updated swipe would be ok.
I prefer the stock boot animation vs. animations like the android peeing on an apple do no interest me what so ever.
As for overall performance... Today it really seems very very slow. For now I am going to have to restore my back up. It is really really dragging ass.

Ok guys, I've almost got custom boot animations to work with the stock kernel and I think I got the lag figured out. Testing out a few things, so be looking for an update shortly.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Problem when initially installing Android on HP Touchpad

Late last night I went to fix a touchpad that was handed to me, was told that the Android install was started, but had messed up. If I fixed it I could keep the touchpad.
So, i wandered over here and followed RolandDeschain79's how to install android thread, using the novacom,exe route with ACMEUninstaller2 and ACMEInstaller5. After running both of these (and placing the Cyanogen9 Mod on the tablet... i followed the instructions to the T). I got Android to run on it. BUT there was a problem! I got a bunch of notices @ initial startup, (Like 3). I don't remember what the other 2 were, but the biggest problem was the android keyboard would not function. Thinking that it would fix it, I went ahead and re-did what I had already done, running ACMEUninstaller2 and ACMEInstaller5. When I was in the middle of doing this the battery died (wish the stupid thing would just feed off power from my PC when it's plugged into it but apparently not). Now, I'm stuck in a bootloop (i think).
what does it do?:
The WEBOS boot screen, the little circle w/ HP in it? It just sits there. Sat there the entire time it was plugged in, didn't show me it was charging or anything. When I force it to shut off (hold power button and home key) it'll sit there 4 10 seconds or so, then turn itself right back on. I CAN GET INTO RECOVERY MODE however.
What I have done since then:
1. left it sit on the charger for about 7 hours... should be fully charged I hope.
2. Re-ran ACMEUninstaller2
3. Re-ran ACMEInstaller5
my thoughts were that if I can get an older ROM to work on it, I can upgrade to the most current from there.
HELP!!!!
Any ideas would be appreciated. This is the first tablet I've messed with, actually the first tablet I've owned and I'd really like to fix it...
Thanks in advance!

The easiest and most simple means of installing Android is with TP Toolbox. Follow the advice and instructions in the developers forum, you will have to do some reading to understand what you are doing.
I also am listing a link that I think is clear on the install:http://liliputing.com/2014/06/use-touchpad-toolbox-install-android-erase-webos-hp-touchpad.html
As for the ROMS, there are a number to choose from. I have jcsullins installed on several TP's as well as pac-man ROM on another. Please take your time to read and decide.
Also, using toolbox will require that you use the naming convention for gapps as outlined in the toolbox thread.

Thank you. I followed the instructions on that site and the touchpad is working excellent.... Minus one glitch thus far: the camera works on boot, but as soon as you go to take a photo the whole screen digitizes and the touchpad loses connectivity with the camera. Is there an easy fix for this?

What ROM are you using? Also, which gapps did you install? Please be as specific as possible.

The ROM I am using is cyanogen 11 and I downloaded the gapps from the same page. The tablet upgraded itself last night and after that everything works great. It said something like upgrading apps, and reinstalled all the apps I had put on it. I'm playing with it as much as possible, making sure it acts like it should.
Thanks 4 all the help thus far

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okay guys I am using invisiblek's cyanogen 11 and gapps... still have an issue with the camera I randomly acting up. it will work and then it won't. I have no clue where to even start with this. the build is from June of 2014. I do have an update available, I don't know if that will fix it but I do not have my laptop available at this current moment, so I cannot try it. Any ideas?

Are you reading the posts in the forum thread for that particular ROM? Other people using it may have encountered and fixed the issue.
I would invite you to read information about the various ROMS in the developer section as issues such as you are describing are
usually addressed and fixes or work arounds are presented.
I do not use the particular ROM you have installed but run other ROMS on several touchpads and do not have the problem you describe.

like an idiot I have not read the other threads regarding this particular CyanogenMod... I will look into them.
Thank you.

OK... I'm a dufus sometimes... what's the easiest way to get this thing to simply boot CM? Without going to moboot. Id like this thing to act like it had android on it from the factory. Would it cause a problem if I didn't put the ClockWorkMod on it?? I plan on using TPToolbox any time I need to do something, I have a PC around 90% of the time.
Is this even possible?
Thanks for the help thus far.

Greasemonkey50701 said:
OK... I'm a dufus sometimes... what's the easiest way to get this thing to simply boot CM? Without going to moboot. Id like this thing to act like it had android on it from the factory. Would it cause a problem if I didn't put the ClockWorkMod on it?? I plan on using TPToolbox any time I need to do something, I have a PC around 90% of the time.
Is this even possible?
Thanks for the help thus far.
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You can't bypass moboot, and what you're proposing is going to ultimately cause you problems. But if you must, the easiest way to do what you want is to reduce the moboot timeout so that it goes directly to boot quickly. Create (if it's not already there) or edit (if it is) a file named moboot.timeout and put the number of seconds you want moboot to wait before booting CM. You can do that with a root browser like ROM ToolBox lite, or you can do a terminal session and type in:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /boot
cd /boot
echo "1" >/boot/moboot.timeout # will set timeout to 1 sec (defaults to 5)
sync

What problems would this cause? Call me stupid (and I am sometimes) but i really don't forsee any problems caused by doing this...

I think Shumash already answered your question.
You need moboot to boot into Android.
Android is Linux based and Linux requires the use of a bootloader.
The best you can do is to shorten the time out before it boots.
In spite of the best advice given to you...it is your touchpad and you are free to do what you choose.
Even if that means borking it for good.

OK. I just re-read my initial post with this idea, and am thinking I wasn't clear enough. What my goal here is is to have my touchpad simply boot straight into Android without going into the moboot list to select whether Android, WebOSRecovery, CWM, etc. boots. What I am wondering is if I take CWM off of it, will it set Android as it's default OS and simply boot that, just like a PC does when it has only one OS on it and like our touchpads did from the factory with WebOS. I'm not looking to brick my tablet otherwise I'd just do it and see what happens.
Thank you for your time and assistance thus far.

Greasemonkey50701 said:
OK. I just re-read my initial post with this idea, and am thinking I wasn't clear enough. What my goal here is is to have my touchpad simply boot straight into Android without going into the moboot list to select whether Android, WebOSRecovery, CWM, etc. boots. What I am wondering is if I take CWM off of it, will it set Android as it's default OS and simply boot that, just like a PC does when it has only one OS on it and like our touchpads did from the factory with WebOS. I'm not looking to brick my tablet otherwise I'd just do it and see what happens.
Thank you for your time and assistance thus far.
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You were clear enough, but seem to have some misunderstanding of what the sequence is. On boot, moboot times for a default 5 seconds and then automatically boots into Android, unless you screw with it by touching buttons or making selections. If you want it to do that faster, change the timeout as I suggested. You do not need to take anything off of it, and in fact, doing so will cause you grief eventually. If you take CWM off, and want to update your ROM, create a nandroid backup, clear the caches, or do any other low level stuff, you won't be able to. If it's booting into CWM (which you haven't said it does yet), then the moboot.default file has been changed. It should contain the word "CyanogenMod" (w/o the quotes) to boot directly to CM/Android. Use a root browser to edit or recreate it.