[twack]

Welcome to the Android on 4G TouchPad thread.

This thread was started to allow forum users to have one place to get the latest on the 4G TouchPad running Android. A couple of pointers to help keep the thread useful and enjoyable:

1. Do not start a "Which OS is better debate" Talk to your cat or something else, just don't bring it here.
2. We're about the 4G TouchPad running Android, but will allow a question or two about the HP 4G Go (unicorn) running Android to keep it interesting.
3. Make sure to post your Android build when posting questions. AKA "Nightly_6-2-2012" or something like that. Otherwise you'll get a question as a response instead of an answer.
4. There are not many of us 4G'rs out there and "we are our own IT support". Help each other!

Link to the webOS 4G TouchPad Lounge in case you're here on accident or were "dual boot curious"
LINK

[NewbyJE]

News Update:
02 November 2014

I have developed a new release of CM11 (KitKat) for the HP TouchPad 4G. I am finally comfortable enough with this release to make it a general release -- it seems pretty stable. However, testing is limited and this release does not include Bluetooth Tethering or Wi-Fi Hotspot support. Please provide feed back in this forum with any issues.

This release is based on the Linux 3.0 kernel for the TouchPad developed by jcsullins and various Cyanogenmod code patches incorporated in his 15 October 2014 CM11 build for the HP TouchPad Wi-Fi version. It also incorporates the latest version of MBM HAL 4.0.0 BETA along with kernel drivers updated to support the MBM.

Note!!!: This release is a datamedia build. Be sure you understand the requirements before attempting to install this ROM.

Build downloads, support files, documentation, etc. are available here:

Android for the HP TouchPad 4G

Starting with this release, I have also produced a set of Release Notes. Please refer to these notes for full documentation and installation instructions.

Two versions of this release are available:

• One built for the HP TouchPad in native landscape mode (same as prior CM releases)
• One built for the HP TouchPad in native portrait mode (same as WebOS)

Acknowledgements:
Special thanks to those that made this possible: James Sullins for all his work on the TouchPad (and supporting everone else developing for the TP), flintman for his help with the device and kernel modifications necessary for the 4G platform, Dorregaray for the camea and sensor (gyroscope) development, gamer765 for testing 4G builds, numerous other HP TouchPad developers, and the MBM HAL developers. This build would not be possible without their efforts.

The TouchPad 4G F5521gw Mobile Broadband Module (MBM) supports:

GSM/GPRS: max d/l 85.6 kbps, max u/l 42.8 kbps, symbol "G"
EDGE Evol: max d/l 1,894 kbps, max u/l 947 kbps, symbol "E"
WCDMA (UMTS): max d/l 384 kbps, max u/l 384 kbps, symbol "3G"
HSDPA: max d/l 14,400 kbps, max u/l 384 kbps, symbol "H"
HSDPA+HSUPA: max d/l 14,400 kbps, max u/l 5,760 kbps, symbol "H"
HSPA Evol: max d/l 21,000 kbps, max u/l 5,760 kbps, symbol "H+"

Feedback
These releases include a shell script that will produce log dumps for debugging. To use the script, you need Android Terminal with superuser support (or equivalent) installed. Open the terminal, type 'su' and enter, then type 'aldtf.sh' and enter. The logs will be created in /sdcard/logs (as a compressed file).

-- John

[jcsullins]

reserved

[yorxs]

Just reading the good news on the RC1 release. Does anybody know if the 4G build has been updated as well? Also looking for a guide on how to update from an Alpha nightly already installed on a TP to a newer build such as RC1? Mainly how to perform a NANDroid and if the flashing process is the same as a first time install of CM9.

[NewbyJE]

yorxs:

See the FAQs/Notes link in the second post for installation help. It is essentially the same as any other nightly build.

The only significant change in the 'RC1' build is the mic addition and it still has some bugs. Next release of the CM9 4G build will be as soon as the mic is fixed. Two weeks

John

[bulls96]

which gapps file is compatible with the latest build?

[NewbyJE]

which gapps file is compatible with the latest build?

See FAQs/Notes for link to goo.im site for the latest gapps. It is the same as any CM9 build - 20120429.

[ceejayr]

cant wait for RC1-4G build, its coming out in 2 weeks!

[jbates]

Just got my 4G. It conveniently has an Android build on it and the boot menu times out quickly into Android. I managed to get it to start in webOS as well. Where do I start with updating to the 4G alpha? Pointers for reading up on the process would be helpful. Any different from the WiFi installs?

[bulls96]

Just updated mine. Works well so far. Definitely less signal drops. Thanks for your efforts!

- Sent from my Touchpad 4G CM9 edition using Tapatalk

[NewbyJE]

Just got my 4G. It conveniently has an Android build on it and the boot menu times out quickly into Android. I managed to get it to start in webOS as well. Where do I start with updating to the 4G alpha? Pointers for reading up on the process would be helpful. Any different from the WiFi installs?

jbates:

Welcome as a new 4G TouchPad owner.

You can read up here: CM9 on the Touchpad? Here's your "Get Started" Guide

There is a companion "Get Started" for WebOS here: New Touchpad? Here's your "Get Started" guide

Links to the 4g_alpha release and FAQs/Notes are here: CyanogenMod 9 - TouchPad 4G Release

Briefly, if the version of Android already installed is CM9:

1. Download the current 4g_alpha release zip file to a directory on your sdcard.
2. If not already installed, download current GApps (Goo.im Downloads - Browsing gapps) to the same directory.
3. Reboot into your mod program (CWM or TWRP).
4. If desired, perform a Nandriod backup with with CWM or TWRP.
5. Install the 4g_alpha and GApps zip files while in CWM or TWRP.
6. Wipe cache and Dalvik while in CWM or TWRP.
7. Restart System.

If the version is CM7, you probably should do a clean CM9 install as described in the "Get Started" guide.

John

[bulls96]

I cannot buy apps on Google Play with the latest build. Anyone else having problems?

- Sent from my Touchpad 4G CM9 edition using Tapatalk

[NewbyJE]

I cannot buy apps on Google Play with the latest build. Anyone else having problems?

I do not have this problem.

Did you try flashing the latest gapps (20120429) followed by wipe cache and Dalvik?

Also, make sure you Google account is setup and you are signed in with a valid payment method.

John

[bulls96]

When you say flash you mean overwrite? I did install the gaps file again after installing the latest build. Do I do another wipe after that?

- Sent from my Touchpad 4G CM9 edition using Tapatalk

[NewbyJE]

When you say flash you mean overwrite? I did install the gaps file again after installing the latest build. Do I do another wipe after that?

Yes, I meant to reinstall. Just in case, you should wipe after installing gapps. If you already did that, then it must be something else.

[bulls96]

I just did another dalik and cache wipe and still it won't let me buy

- Sent from my Touchpad 4G CM9 edition using Tapatalk

[NewbyJE]

I just did another dalik and cache wipe and still it won't let me buy

You might want to try loading Play Store by itself from an apk file.

Video instructions and links are here: Play Store APK

John

[paulieesther]

I wish I had known the 4g model existed. I totally would have bought this instead.

[bulls96]

For some reason it won't let me install it. It says a conflicting package w the same name is installed and has conflicting signatures.

- Sent from my Touchpad 4G CM9 edition using Tapatalk

[NewbyJE]

For some reason it won't let me install it. It says a conflicting package w the same name is installed and has conflicting signatures

Arghhh!

Try going to Settings/Apps/All/Google Play Store and then clearinging cache, clearing data, uniinstall, etc. Once you have done all you can, then try installing the APK again.

John