mclaren777
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The Official HP Touchpad Thread of $100 Digital Picture Frames
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webOS or Android version?
Metalmurphy
Member
Not sure about WebOS but Android version works great.
Been playing Civilization 5 with it.
Great King Bowser
Property of Kaz Harai
Yeah. Neither the mic nor the camera work.
Doh! Best android video player?
MX or Dice.
Metalmurphy
Member
MX hands down, only downside is that it doesn't work properly with 6 channels audio. But I tried all of them and none worked except for KalemSoft for WebOS.
Definitely in for some chargers. Fit both my phone and my wife's phone, plus the USB cable seems to just fit very nicely. ice for some cheap cables from Monoprice.com that are loose when plugged into my Touchpads or our phones but the cables that came with the Touchpads are rock solid.
Metalmurphy
Member
King Of Fuh
Member
Woohoo! I did it!
Got the ICS android on there. Relatively painless. I was really surprised to discover that my touchpad docking station still works. Bonus.
I have never in my life used anything android, so I'm really fumbling around with it. So far all I got from the app store was netflix, temple runner, and draw something.
Can anybody recommend me some essential android tablet apps, that are preferably free, and not games? Games seem easy to find, but I'm having trouble navigating the store and knowing what is meant for tablets and what is meant for all platforms. There is a massive list of recommended tablet apps in the store, but it seems unsortable, and is just an endless brick of icons that I am uninterested in poring over. Is there a way to sort these things that I'm missing?
Very early observations are that it works nice, but I personally prefer WebOS navigation. A lot of people complained about the web browser in WebOS. I have loved it, and don't know what the huge advantage is with the android browser (besides the cache problem, which was easily fixed by pushing refresh). Other observation is things seem to run fine for the most part, but it does seem to be a little choppy/sluggish now and then, with the occasional hiccup. It would be nice if they got the mic working so I could use the voice commands.
Edit: Also, haha, I just noticed a new release came out today, 4/30, for ICS. What is the process to update to the latest version? Do I have to do a clean install, or is it easier than that?
Got the ICS android on there. Relatively painless. I was really surprised to discover that my touchpad docking station still works. Bonus.
I have never in my life used anything android, so I'm really fumbling around with it. So far all I got from the app store was netflix, temple runner, and draw something.
Can anybody recommend me some essential android tablet apps, that are preferably free, and not games? Games seem easy to find, but I'm having trouble navigating the store and knowing what is meant for tablets and what is meant for all platforms. There is a massive list of recommended tablet apps in the store, but it seems unsortable, and is just an endless brick of icons that I am uninterested in poring over. Is there a way to sort these things that I'm missing?
Very early observations are that it works nice, but I personally prefer WebOS navigation. A lot of people complained about the web browser in WebOS. I have loved it, and don't know what the huge advantage is with the android browser (besides the cache problem, which was easily fixed by pushing refresh). Other observation is things seem to run fine for the most part, but it does seem to be a little choppy/sluggish now and then, with the occasional hiccup. It would be nice if they got the mic working so I could use the voice commands.
Edit: Also, haha, I just noticed a new release came out today, 4/30, for ICS. What is the process to update to the latest version? Do I have to do a clean install, or is it easier than that?
lunarworks
Member
King Of Fuh
Member
After having my touchpad docked all day with the clock displaying, I see my battery is at less than half power. Apparently it doesn't work, it just pretends it does
After having my touchpad docked all day with the clock displaying, I see my battery is at less than half power. Apparently it doesn't work, it just pretends it does
You gotta make sure it's positioned correctly or else it won't charge on the touchstone dock.
King Of Fuh
Member
Dock was plugged into a wall, and no case.
It charges fine when running WebOS, but when it was running ICS it didn't work. Placing the tablet on the dock made it instantly go to clock mode. Also, when I lifted it off I noticed the back was quite warm...
However the battery indication was only halfway up, so it didn't seem to retain any juice.
Just to backtrack a bit, I just noticed a new release came out on 4/30, for ICS. What is the process to update to the latest version? Do I have to do a clean install, or is it easier than that?
They're nightly releases, so there's going to be a new one nearly every day. Unless you have issues on your current install or know of any particular changes that you need/want, probably not worthwhile to update it that frequently.
To update, see the instructions here. It includes a nice Youtube video too.
Naked Snake
Member
It looks like I fixed the wifi issues in Android simply by changing the wireless mode on the router from "Mixed g/n" to the default setting "Mixed" (which is a/b/g/n)...It was the first thing I tried and it seems to have done the trick, been connected nonstop for two days or more now.
Also I'm very impressed how little to no battery does the thing consume in sleep mode even with wifi on.
Also I'm very impressed how little to no battery does the thing consume in sleep mode even with wifi on.
Dreams-Visions
Member
It's kinda relative, I guess. If I leave it in sleep mode for a couple of days, it will be dead.
mclaren777
Member
I doubt I'll ever use Splashtop HD, but at least I have it now.
mclaren777
Member
Update: I figured it out – Open the HP App Catalog and go to Preferences and Accounts
No wonder the TouchPad failed – HP doesn't know how to take my money.
Apparently HP gave me Splashtop HD without first charging my account. I think the card they have on file is expired so they got zero dollars and I got the software. The e-mail below told me to update my account, but I can't find a place on the TP to edit my billing info. So I tried the website – no luck there either.
What gives?
No wonder the TouchPad failed – HP doesn't know how to take my money.
Apparently HP gave me Splashtop HD without first charging my account. I think the card they have on file is expired so they got zero dollars and I got the software. The e-mail below told me to update my account, but I can't find a place on the TP to edit my billing info. So I tried the website – no luck there either.
What gives?
br0ken_shad0w
Member
Two days top for me. If on WebOS, I could *probably* have it last up to a week. Small price to pay, I bring my charger with me at all times.
crazy monkey
Banned
No wonder the TouchPad failed HP doesn't know how to take my money.
Apparently HP gave me Splashtop HD without first charging my account. I think the card they have on file is expired so they got zero dollars and I got the software. The e-mail below told me to update my account, but I can't find a place on the TP to edit my billing info. So I tried the website no luck there either.
What gives?
I bought it lond time ago. It was fine back than. I use this a LOT. Works great too.I have not bought any new apps though for quite a while.
That's not annoying or anything? Sitting back while playing Civ sounds really addicting...
Metalmurphy
Member
No, it works fantastically well. The only problem is that if u want to read the tooltips for something u need to start dragging ur finger from somewhere else and end up on where u want to read the tooltip, because if u simply tap it it works as a mouse click and it just makes the selection.
Heres a screen I took a couple of days ago:
And also, one of aion, I use it to manage the auction house:
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Just got my HP case. Feels much sleeker than the 3rd party case I had, but what the hell is up with the flimsy front case that doesn't fully close? They couldnt put a tiny strap on it or something
Yeah I got mine today too and notice that instantly lol
lunarworks
Member
When I'm in Andorid on this thing, the battery is gone in a day or two while idle.
When I'm in WebOS, the battery lasts a really, really long time while idle.
*shakes head at Android*
When I'm in WebOS, the battery lasts a really, really long time while idle.
*shakes head at Android*
Metalmurphy
Member
I don't think it's Android it self, just this version of CM. It's not fully optimized for the Touchpad yet.
Yeah, the battery is usable, but nowhere near where it is on WebOS. I've just learned to live without my GMail auto-syncing (non issue given that my phone is synced), and I've also gotten used to turning off WiFi whenever it's un-docked and not in use.
crazy monkey
Banned
both zite and facebook app are more responsive and beautiful in webos.
polyh3dron
Banned
Yeah the HP Folio case is the only way to go.. Just got me a crisp replacement case for my first one that got scuffed up a bit. Now that I have an iPad, my touchpad is strictly a classic gaming machine and flash video streamer, but it serves those two purposes quite well.
Yeah. It's not debatable which has better battery life. WebOS shuts things down in sleep. CM9 simply turns the screen off. You can occassionally get really good battery life when asleep in CM9, but nothing can beat the system that WebOS employs.
Not even going to try and install Zite until they release a tablet version. Not surprising in the least.
Naked Snake
Member
It's strange, I personally haven't noticed a difference in battery usage (including while idle/sleep) in CM9. Maybe it's a mental trick since the battery indicator is small and does not show a numerical percentage like WebOS does, so it's harder to visually gauge how much battery has been spent at a glance.
And while I do like the official folio case, mine has quickly deformed out of shape around two places; the power button and the USB opening. They're bulging out and look ugly.
And while I do like the official folio case, mine has quickly deformed out of shape around two places; the power button and the USB opening. They're bulging out and look ugly.
Credit where credit's due, HP's operating system performs brilliantly when the screen is turned off.
Metalmurphy
Member
Has anyone gotten the Android SDK to work with the Touchpad? I can't seem to get it to recognize the device.
magnificent83
Member
I got the touchpad case and it feels pretty flimsy compared to the case (the iPad 1 case from Verizon suggested early on in the thread) I had before. The case feels like its barely going to offer the protection that my older case seemed to provide.
Still, it looks pretty good now, now that the case fits.
Still, it looks pretty good now, now that the case fits.
Naked Snake
Member
I actually removed the TP from the case yesterday for the first time since I got it, and I was very surprised at how much nicer it looks and feels without the case!
Since I only use the tablet at home, I think I'm going to continue using it without the case. The TP is already a bulky tablet compared to modern iPads, the folio case adds insult to injury in that department. Plus it sits more securely and conveniently in the Touchstone charger without the case.
Also, shouldn't this thread have moved to Community sub forum by now?
Since I only use the tablet at home, I think I'm going to continue using it without the case. The TP is already a bulky tablet compared to modern iPads, the folio case adds insult to injury in that department. Plus it sits more securely and conveniently in the Touchstone charger without the case.
Also, shouldn't this thread have moved to Community sub forum by now?
Yeah. I think I have made the same switch you describe. I had the Griffin case, which was really just an iPad1 case which fit it OK. The new case seems a bit lighter and more snug, but you're right that it doesn't really look as nice or feel like it would provide much protection. I like having a bit of a thinner case at least though.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
I actually had this problem the other day but gave up. Figured it had something to do with the drivers?
-COOLIO-
The Everyman
there's is something you can download that someone told me about it earlier in the thread but i forgot the method. a cyanogenmod dl.
Metalmurphy
Member
Theres no need for that. All you need is to add 4 lines to the google_usb.inf file and update the drivers with it. Ill post them here once I get back to my PC.
*edit*
android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf
Add these lines:
; HP TouchPad
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_6860&REV_0227&MI_01
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_6860&MI_01
to both the [Google.NTamd64] and [Google.NTx86] sections and then update the drivers with that file.
Great King Bowser
Property of Kaz Harai
Is there any way to have it auto boot android instead of webos?
Dreams-Visions
Member
It does that by default if you have Android properly. At least, that's how it is on mine.
crazy monkey
Banned
IT does. It is by default on android with 5 sec wait if you want to change to webos.
BigJonsson
Member
Crap, I can't remember the program I used to use to convert videos to MP4 to be used with webos........
My TP has ICS on it now though, can it handle .avi's?
My TP has ICS on it now though, can it handle .avi's?
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
MX Player.
BigJonsson
Member
MX player on ICS or WebOS?
Edit - ICS it is..........
Edit - ICS it is..........
Naked Snake
Member
Is there a way to disable the clock from automatically displaying in full screen every time I put the TP on the touchstone dock (in ICS)? Annoys the hell out of me.
I used this app since I got my touchstone.
Dock no-op
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.megagram.docknoop&hl=en
Or you could use this
Dock Nothingness
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.geekherd.docknothingness&hl=en
Great King Bowser
Property of Kaz Harai
My one defaults to WebOS and I have 5 seconds to choose Android. What did I do wrong?