I'm attempting to install an older version of Ubuntu on my HP Touchpad following the instructions from WebOS Internals for UbuntuChroot and I get stuck at the part where I'm supposed to install the novacom drivers. I've tried all sorts of tools, file downloads, etc. to get it to work, and nothing will. Any ideas?
Alternatively, if there's a way to get a Linux distro on the Touchpad using Windows 10, directions to instructions for that would be appreciated as well. I'm able to connect it to my Win10 PC (though novaterm doesn't seem to want to work properly) but the instructions I'm following specify that Linux is needed.
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I've been trying to uninstall Android from my touchpad so as to give Ubuntu a go using the SmackMe installer. I can't get either to work correctly with Novacom and Novaterm. I've followed RolandDeschain's instructions to a T, and still can't get past the Novacom command line. It seems to be unresponsive, and the touchpad never leaves the WebOS recovery USB connector screen (no two penguins) .
Any ideas?
I was resizing the partitions for the 4.4.2 install following Roland's youtube instructions. I placed the zip package in the cminstall folder and than ran the installcm5 bat file and let the tp do it's thing but it farted out after a few minutes and was non responsive. Now it won't even turn on to be recognized by WebOS Doctor. Is TPDebrick my only option and if so, is there a noob friendly run through of how to use it in windows?
X-Nemesis said:
I was resizing the partitions for the 4.4.2 install following Roland's youtube instructions. I placed the zip package in the cminstall folder and than ran the installcm5 bat file and let the tp do it's thing but it farted out after a few minutes and was non responsive. Now it won't even turn on to be recognized by WebOS Doctor. Is TPDebrick my only option and if so, is there a noob friendly run through of how to use it in windows?
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TPDebrick requires Ubuntu. It's unlikely your pad is completely fried though. TPDebrick works miracles.
So if I don't have access to an Ubuntu machine than it's pretty much bricked
You can download the version of Ubuntu required for free, download software that turns it into a Live USB (runs off a jump drive) version for free, and run Ubuntu and TPDebrick for free. The only roadblock is your own time and ability to read/comprehend the instructions. It really comes down to whether or not you want to fix it.
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X-Nemesis said:
So if I don't have access to an Ubuntu machine than it's pretty much bricked
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You can download Ubuntu 12.04 and burn a CD/DVD and run it without installing Ubuntu.
Here is a link with instructions for TBDebrick: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/38786-tpdebrick-v004/
Also, if you are unfamiliar with Linux and Ubuntu in particular, the Ubuntu forums are willing to help.
Hi there, so I saw that you do a lot of videos about the HP touchpad, Basically I decided to delete android off my touchpad and I did but in the process I also deleted webos. Only thing that comes up is the webOS logo and that's it...I've tried to use webOS doctor and WebOS quick installer but for some reason these programs refuse to pick up the device. All my computers are seeing my device as "palm" and "unidentified" I tried looking for the drivers but because it's such a out dated I couldn't find anything...please help me get webOS back!!
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Hi there, so I saw that you do a lot of videos about the HP touchpad, Basically I decided to delete android off my touchpad and I did but in the process I also deleted webos. Only thing that comes up is the webOS logo and that's it...I've tried to use webOS doctor and WebOS quick installer but for some reason these programs refuse to pick up the device. All my computers are seeing my device as "palm" and "unidentified" I tried looking for the drivers but because it's such a out dated I couldn't find anything...please help me get webOS back!!
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Do you have novacom and novaterm installed, including Java Runtime Environment? hope it helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-...roid-4-4-x-t2912820/post56167358#post56167358
A)You must have the novacom software installed on your PC before running Jcsullins Touchpad Toolbox.
Download and run the Universal Novacom Installer 1.4.1. Click here:
Note:You will need to have Java installed to run the Universal installer. Click here:
Note: You may need to reboot after installing this software.
Or
Download, extract and install the appropriate version of Novacom for your OS. Click here:
Note: Under Linux the Novacom driver is installed at /opt/Palm run it from this location.
ashTP88 said:
Do you have novacom and novaterm installed, including Java Runtime Environment? hope it helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-...roid-4-4-x-t2912820/post56167358#post56167358
A)You must have the novacom software installed on your PC before running Jcsullins Touchpad Toolbox.
Download and run the Universal Novacom Installer 1.4.1. Click here:
Note:You will need to have Java installed to run the Universal installer. Click here:
Note: You may need to reboot after installing this software.
Or
Download, extract and install the appropriate version of Novacom for your OS. Click here:
Note: Under Linux the Novacom driver is installed at /opt/Palm run it from this location.
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Err I'm confused Sorry, I'm so new to all this. So I have Novcom, Novaterm and JRE(Java Run time environment) Do I now just run the WebOS Doctor?
EDIT: I tried that and still it WebOS Doctor does not work.
Read my Super Easy way thread for full details on everything
coolzab123 said:
Hi there, so I saw that you do a lot of videos about the HP touchpad, Basically I decided to delete android off my touchpad and I did but in the process I also deleted webos. Only thing that comes up is the webOS logo and that's it...I've tried to use webOS doctor and WebOS quick installer but for some reason these programs refuse to pick up the device. All my computers are seeing my device as "palm" and "unidentified" I tried looking for the drivers but because it's such a out dated I couldn't find anything...please help me get webOS back!!
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So you did a complete data reset and you want to reininstall WebOS. You've already run the TPtoolbox from your PC so you must already have the novacom software installed. You just need to read the last two lines in my thread info to find the detailed instructions you'll need.
A)(Optional) Complete Data Reset, Completely Removes WebOS and Android
-The procedure will completely remove WebOS and Android from the device. The partitions/volumes will be rebuilt new and boot will be remade with a minimal amount of programs provided by the TPToolbox.
-Scroll down to Complete Data Reset and select it with the home button and choose yes to begin the process.
-If you previously did step number 3 then skip this step and proceed to step B.
-If you previously removed WebOS but want to add it back use Jcsullins instructions click here:
-If you need to bypass the WebOS activation get the tool and instructions click here:
Read this thread.
[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 5.x.x/4.4.x with Jcsullins TPtoolbox Super Easy Way
RolandDeschain79 said:
So you did a complete data reset and you want to reininstall WebOS. You've already run the TPtoolbox from your PC so you must already have the novacom software installed. You just need to read the last two lines in my thread info to find the detailed instructions you'll need.
A)(Optional) Complete Data Reset, Completely Removes WebOS and Android
-The procedure will completely remove WebOS and Android from the device. The partitions/volumes will be rebuilt new and boot will be remade with a minimal amount of programs provided by the TPToolbox.
-Scroll down to Complete Data Reset and select it with the home button and choose yes to begin the process.
-If you previously did step number 3 then skip this step and proceed to step B.
-If you previously removed WebOS but want to add it back use Jcsullins instructions click here:
-If you need to bypass the WebOS activation get the tool and instructions click here:
Read this thread.
[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 5.x.x/4.4.x with Jcsullins TPtoolbox Super Easy Way
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Hey thanks! Everything has been fixed
This is the full message I get when I try to run the TPToolbox as one of the steps to install Android on my HP TouchPad.
Code:
Setting Palm path ...
Checking novacom service ...
'novacom' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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Cannot find novacom program. Try re-installing novacomd.
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Press any key to continue . . .
I've checked multiple times that Novacomd is installed, I've uninstalled and reinstalled more than a dozen times from different sources (auto-installer is dead so that's out), I've restarted my computer, I don't honestly know what else to do. I'm sorry if this doesn't belong on here, but I'm trying to set this thing up and found out the official servers are dead.
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This is the full message I get when I try to run the TPToolbox as one of the steps to install Android on my HP TouchPad.
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The TPToolbox can only be use to install specific Android ROM and Recovery. It will not install or flash any other ROM; like Lollipop, Nougat, Oreo and Pie.
If the Tablet has only WebOS and the user wants to make it a pure Android device and flash any ROM then follow this guide:
Click HERE for HP TOUCHPAD Novacom Repair Android
Is a Linux live OS that has the novacom drivers built it and works 100% with no modification to the PC.
After the Wipe_All has been flash the Tablet is all set up and will boot into TWRP Recovery to flash any Android ROM follow this guide:
Click HERE for HP TOUCHPAD Optimize for All Android ROMs with Swap Partition
I only use the Touchpad very infrequently, the last version update was Android 5.0.2 and I now want to update it to Android 9 and am coming across a problem.
I have got all the files downloaded and am trying to reinstall the Novacom driver. I want to make sure I have everything in place as its been a while since the 5 update.
I'm running Windows 10 64 bit on an HP PC, the same PC that I did the Android 5 install from.
I run the Novacom installer Novacominstaller_x64.msi the Windows installer comes up and I select to run it and then off it goes but no splash screen to say competed or failed or anything
I then go to run TP toolbox v42 and get the following message "cannot find novacom service. Try rebooting or re-installing novacom." and I have tried both so am now stuck.
Probably something very simple but out of my scope.
Thanks in advance