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Drakosha said:
How to install Android x86
(Sony Vaio Tap 11)
GPT, UEFI, working ARM translator
Hi.
This guide is written for "[FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT]" (all versions), but it should work for most, if not all UEFI computers with GPT hard drives. However, on "[FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT]", Android 4.4 RC1 works perfectly. EVERYTHING is functional, including ARM translator, both cameras, Wi-Fi, touchscreen, Bluetooth etc. Therefore, this tablet is an ideal choice for running Windows 8.1 together with Android.
First, download all the required files & software in one package:
What you need:
One USB flash drive (16GB minimum) for installation
Minitool Partition Wizard 8.1.1 (included)
Notepad++ 6.5.5 (included)
Android 4.4 RC1 with libhoudini, GAPPS, Root & UEFI-patched kernel (included)
GRUB from Ubuntu 13 (included)
Working UEFI Windows 8.x with GPT hard drive, on the computer where you are going to install Android to.
The installation is very simple, however if you do not know what is "partition" or how to enter BIOS – Please DO NOT TRY THIS. Ask someone for help.
YES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO RUIN YOUR WINDOWS INSTALLATION AND LOOSE ALL OF YOUR DATA IF YOU MAKE MISTAKE DURING PARTITIONING,
so please be careful.
Let us begin then! Everything is going to be done on the same Windows 8 PC you are installing Android to.
[FONT="]0) [/FONT]Go to your PC BIOS and turn OFF "Secure boot" (it will not affect Windows 8). On "[FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT]" it is ALSO required to "Clear all secure boot keys" in BIOS setup and reboot once. Leave UEFI boot turned on.
[FONT="]1) [/FONT]Start Windows & install Minitool Partition Wizard 8.1.1 (pwhe8.exe).
[FONT="]2) [/FONT]Insert 16 GB USB drive. Format it with regular Windows Explorer, use FAT32.
[FONT="]3) [/FONT]Run Minitool Partition Wizard. BE CAREFUL! CHOOSE YOUR USB DRIVE, NOT YOUR HDD! Resize the main partition of your USB drive so that there is 7.9GB of free space left AT THE END. Do not exceed 8GB.
[FONT="]4) [/FONT]Not closing Minitool Partition Wizard, create PRIMARY EXT2 partition to the extent of that 7.9GB of the empty space on your USB drive. Name it "Android".
[FONT="]5) [/FONT]Close Minitool Partition Wizard. Go to Windows Explorer and copy everything FROM the folder "[FONT="]Install USB[/FONT]" (not the folder itself!) to your USB drive, so that you have "[FONT="]EFI[/FONT]", "[FONT="]boot[/FONT]" and "[FONT="]android[/FONT]" folders in the USB drive's root.
[FONT="]6) [/FONT]Press "Shift" on the keyboard, and while holding it choose "Restart" from Windows 8 charm bar (that annoying vertical stripe to the right). "Advanced Reboot" menu appears, choose "Use device" -> "UEFI USB drive"
Now, if you are using Sony Vaio Tap 11, there is everything already set in config files & you do not need to edit them. However, if your PC is different, now it's a good time to test if it can run Android x86 at all. So:
[FONT="]7) [/FONT]a) - ([FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT]) - When black GRUB startup screen appears, choose "Install Android" -> wait for installation screen -> Select partition "sdb2 (linux)" -> Select "Do not format" -> Select "Yes, install GRUB" -> Select "Yes, install system r\w" -> Wait -> Select "Reboot".
[FONT="]7) [/FONT]b) - (NOT [FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT]) - When black GRUB startup screen appears, choose "Live Android 4.4" and TEST EVERYTHING. Don't worry if ARM translator doesn't work - it will, after you install Android to HDD. If everything seems fine, choose "Power Off" from Android (NOT “REBOOT”!), start Windows again and repeat steps 6) & 7a).
[FONT="]8) [/FONT]Now that you have installed Android to EXT2 partition on your USB drive, it is time to move it to HDD. Remove USB drive. Start Windows and launch Minitool Partition Wizard.
[FONT="]9) [/FONT]THIS IS THE PART WHERE YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL. Select your main computer's HDD. Find Windows partition (disk C:). If C: is your PC's only drive (like on [FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT] and most Ultrabooks) - carefully resize it with Minitool Partition Wizard, leaving ~8.5GB of free space AFTER it. WARNING! DRIVE C: IS NOT ALWAYS THE "LAST" PARTITION ON YOUR HDD - SOMETIMES THERE ARE ADDITIONAL RECOVERY & OEM PARTITIONS AFTER IT, WHICH YOU CAN'T SEE UNDER WINDOWS, BUT CAN IN Minitool Partition Wizard. DO NOT TOUCH THEM! RESIZE JUST THE DRIVE C:! If there are additional (logical) drives in your PC (D:, E: etc.) - resize the last one that you can see under Windows explorer, but, I repeat, DO NOT TOUCH ANY PARTITION BEFORE OR AFTER IT!
[FONT="]10) [/FONT]Close Minitool Partition Wizard. Insert your 16GB USB drive, where Android was just installed. Launch Minitool Partition Wizard again.
[FONT="]11) [/FONT]Select your USB drive. Choose EXT2 partition and COPYit to the free space of your main HDD, but position it AT THE END OF FREE SPACE - remember, we created EXT2 with the size of 7.9GB, but resized C: to free 8.5GB? Therefore, there will be ~500-600MB of free space left BETWEEN YOUR RESIZED DRIVE C: & EXT2 PARTITION. That's exactly what we need.
[FONT="]12) [/FONT]When copying of EXT2 partition finishes, create new PRIMARY FAT32 partition in that 500-600MB of remaining free space. Name it "GRUB" and let Minitool Partition Wizard assign some drive letter to it (don't worry, it is all temporary). Let's assume that the letter assigned was "E:"
[FONT="]13) [/FONT]Now the fun part COUNT (literally, with your finger) ALL PARTITIONS ON YOUR HARD DRIVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT - count every single one, including the just created "GRUB". Write down (on a sheet of paper) the position of your just copied EXT2 partition - on [FONT="]Sony Vaio Tap 11[/FONT], it will be number 7, on other GPT computers - likely 6 (or 7). Close Minitool Partition Wizard.
[FONT="]14) [/FONT]Go to Windows Explorer and copy everything FROM the folder "Copy to GRUB HDD Partition" (not the folder itself!) to your newly created "E:" drive ("GRUB"), so that you have "EFI" and "boot" folders in "E:" drive's root.
[FONT="]15) [/FONT]Go to "E:" drive's root and edit the file "boot" -> "grub" -> "grub.cfg". Do NOT use Windows' "Notepad" for that, use included "Notepad++"
[FONT="]16) [/FONT]Find this:
Code:
menuentry "Run Android x86" {
set root=(hd0,gpt7)
linux /android-4.4-RC1/kernel root=/dev/sda7 androidboot.hardware=android_x86 SRC=/android-4.4-RC1
initrd /android-4.4-RC1/initrd.img
}
CHANGE "root=(hd0,gpt7)" & "root=/dev/sda7" TO THAT NUMBER YOU'VE WRTITTEN ON A SHEET OF PAPER - for example, if your EXT2 partition was 6th from the left, change "root=(hd0,gpt7)" to "root=(hd0,gpt6)" & "root=/dev/sda7" to "root=/dev/sda6". DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE. DO NOT ADD SPACES. Save the file.
[FONT="]17) [/FONT]Edit the file "boot" -> "grub" -> "loopback.cfg" in exactly the same way as in the previous step. Save the file. Close editor.
[FONT="]18) [/FONT]Remove USB drive if you had not already. That is important – if USB is inserted, then ITwill become “hd0” for grub & Android would fail to load.
[FONT="]19) [/FONT]Reboot your PC. It will start Windows as usual. Wait until it booted completely and go to Desktop (from Windows 8 Metro screen)
[FONT="]20) [/FONT]Move your mouse to the very bottom-left corner & press RIGHT button. Choose "Disk Management". Find your little ~500-600MB "GRUB" partition (disk "E:" in this guide), press right mouse button & pick "Change drive letters & paths". Press "Remove" button. No more useless disk "E:" in Explorer
[FONT="]21) [/FONT]At last, press "Shift" on the keyboard and, while holding it, choose "Restart" from Windows 8 charm bar (that annoying vertical stripe to the right). "Advanced Reboot" menu appears, choose "Use device" -> and surprise! New choice appears there - "UEFI HDD drive"! That is your Android. This is how you will access it every time (reboot Windows with "Shift").
To return to Windows from Android, just select "Power Off" from drop-down, & then simply start your PC again. Do NOT use terminal command "Reboot" - if PC is rebooted from Android to Windows without proper shutdown, Bluetooth will not work under Windows until switched on\off in Android.
In a rare case when GRUB becomes the default UEFI loader, not letting you to start Windows – there’s an entry in it to chainload UEFI Windows 8 boot manager. You have 5 seconds on every boot to select this entry. Then your PC will boot Windows normally, & Windows should automatically correct its loading sequence. Android will still be accessible in a usual way.
That's it Happy hacking!
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I have tried following your instructions to put android on my sony Vaio tap 11, but I cant even get past step 5
Ive followed each step to the letter, but once ive created the 'Primary EXT2' partition, I cant see the usb drive in my computer to copy over the 'Install USB' files
Have you got any idea where im going wrong?
smash monkey said:
I have tried following your instructions to put android on my sony Vaio tap 11, but I cant even get past step 5
Ive followed each step to the letter, but once ive created the 'Primary EXT2' partition, I cant see the usb drive in my computer to copy over the 'Install USB' files
Have you got any idea where im going wrong?
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Once you perform step 2, (Format it with regular Windows Explorer, use FAT32) you should be able to copy the files to the USB drive. If not, there could be an issue with your USB drive. You won't be able to see the EXT2 filesystem on Windows, this is just for OS installation later.
Ok il try transferring the files then doing step 3, 4 (not 5 because weve already copied it) then 6 onwards. Thanks
The USB drive itself is fine, I use it everyday
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bitpushr said:
Once you perform step 2, (Format it with regular Windows Explorer, use FAT32) you should be able to copy the files to the USB drive. If not, there could be an issue with your USB drive. You won't be able to see the EXT2 filesystem on Windows, this is just for OS installation later.
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I tried this, and when I reboot using the advanced reboot, use device, UEFI USB drive, it just reboots and goes to windows.
Oh and also my sony vaio tap 11 in advanced reboot > usb device > it doesnt say 'UEFI USB Drive', it just says 'EFI USB Drive'
now when I was doing step 0, there wasnt anything in my bios that said 'Clear all secure boot keys'
Not sure why this wont work for me, im usually quite good with following these sort of things.
Anymore tips?
Ok a bit of an update,
If i boot from the USB stick (this is a second usb stick im trying now)
I get: Could not open "\EFI\BOOT\fallback.efi": 14
error: variable 'root' isn't set.
Any ideas?
smash monkey said:
Ok a bit of an update,
If i boot from the USB stick (this is a second usb stick im trying now)
I get: Could not open "\EFI\BOOT\fallback.efi": 14
error: variable 'root' isn't set.
Any ideas?
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ok so i only have the error "error: variable root isnt set" if anyone can help please??
Anyone got any ideas on this issue please?
How to install Android x86 (Sony Vaio Tap 11)
Hello, Android 4.4 KitKat is working perfect on my Sony Vaio Tap11, but i have not enough disk space to be able install Apps on the partion that i create for Android. could you please help.
where to get android-x86 system files tool?
Can not distinguish partitions during x86 install on a win7 notebook
Sda 1
Sda 2
Sda 3 . . . And 2 more even though i have only 3 partitions.
There is no other information , and I do not want to instal Android in the Windows C volume. The only recognisable item from that list is the flash drive containing the Android installation Files. This is the very first day on this forum and the very first question, Im yet to find my way around this site.
Thank you
Hello guys
it will be helpfull if anybody will port android x86 L to 32 bit......
installed and used once. Reboot fails as the grub config hasnt been written. " error - variable root hasnt been set." system is read only so I guess the grub file will never get written. The installer needs option to write a grub config or installer generates its own. Im sick of reinstalling this thing through all install options. maybe in a year or two I'll try again.
Specifically attempting to install it on an HP Envy Note 8 with an Atom x5 processor and 2GB of RAM. It originally had Windows 10 on it but I've pretty much wiped it out (formatted the entire SSD including recovery partitions).
I have an 8GB flashdrive formatted to FAT32. I run the 32 bit Remix OS installer and once it finishes I use a micro USB to USB adapter to insert the flash drive. When running the 64 bit installer the Flash Drive shows up as a bootable device and up on selecting I get an error with a memory location (ex)0x8XXXXXX something.
I tried the 32 bit installer (probably should have used that in the first place) I do the same steps use the Remix OS installer Tool and start up the tablet. However this time the tablet does not recognize the flash drive as a bootable device (literally just does not show up in the list of bootable devices have re-run the installer 3-4 times with no change). I have tried it with and without virtualization enabled and with and without secure boot enabled and get the same problem.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
update: I got it to boot 64 with secure boot disabled. How do actually install the files to the local drive?
Update 2: Was able to install to the local hard drive by hitting e on the selection screen (Guest or Resident) and adding INSTALL=1 DEBUG= to the end of the parameters section but above the existing new line.
It's working and running well however the touchscreen is unresponsive any way to get that working? Right now I'm using a micro USB splitter and a keyboard/mouse plugged into the USB ports.
Im in, I'll recieve my mi Pad 2 soon (same cpu) I'll try to get it working too when I rcieve it is there a working Android solution for ur envy?
bomblord said:
Update 2: Was able to install to the local hard drive by hitting e on the selection screen (Guest or Resident) and adding INSTALL=1 DEBUG= to the end of the parameters section but above the existing new line.
It's working and running well however the touchscreen is unresponsive any way to get that working? Right now I'm using a micro USB splitter and a keyboard/mouse plugged into the USB ports.
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Check if reloading the modules helps.
Either #rmmod i2c_hid && modprobe i2c_hid
Or start RemixOS from fully off i.e. don't reboot from Windows
Nailyouh said:
Im in, I'll recieve my mi Pad 2 soon (same cpu) I'll try to get it working too when I rcieve it is there a working Android solution for ur envy?
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I was able to get it installed however it doesn't appear to have touchscreen support
bomblord said:
I was able to get it installed however it doesn't appear to have touchscreen support
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That sucks! I hope we will be able to use another Kernel compiled with tsdrivers im really looking forward to recieve my tablet
HypoTurtle said:
Check if reloading the modules helps.
Either #rmmod i2c_hid && modprobe i2c_hid
Or start RemixOS from fully off i.e. don't reboot from Windows
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Remix OS is the only OS on my tab I did a complete re-install and disconnected the Keyboard and Mouse before boot (didn't actually do that intentionally as a troubleshooting tip I just needed to attach the charger). It's working now!
One issue after the next~ but im excited so far. Touch screen is working OS is installed.
Now I can't get the screen to rotate though. I double checked auto rotate is on and I also attempted to double tap F11 to get it to manually rotate but neither seems to work
Edit: On top of that I get stuck at a flashing Remix OS screen after reboot now that doesn't go away even after around 20 minutes of waiting.
bomblord said:
One issue after the next~ but im excited so far. Touch screen is working OS is installed.
Now I can't get the screen to rotate though. I double checked auto rotate is on and I also attempted to double tap F11 to get it to manually rotate but neither seems to work
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Yes it's force locked by default (think of it in terms of a PC and that makes sense)
Have a look at one of my threads; either Overlay Apps, etc.. Or systemless root
Personally I'd try the systemless root (if you are running 64bit which I guess you are); it has rotation enabled and has that touchscreen 'fix' as a su.d (init.d) script.
So after restarting the system I'm stuck at a flashing Remix OS (Remix OS is installed to my hard drive after using the installer I removed the USB drive and my initial boot was from the hard drive not a USB) any way to get around this?! Persists even after multiple reboots. I've let it sit for around 20 minutes on this one now.
HypoTurtle said:
Yes it's force locked by default (think of it in terms of a PC and that makes sense)
Have a look at one of my threads; either Overlay Apps etc. Or systemless root.
Personally I'd try the systemless root (if you are running 64bit which I guess you are); it has rotation enabled and has that touchscreen 'fix' as a su.d (init.d) script.
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Thanks I'll look into it once I figure out how to get back into the OS...
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So after restarting the system I'm stuck at a flashing Remix OS (Remix OS is installed to my hard drive after using the installer I removed the USB drive and my initial boot was from the hard drive not a USB) any way to get around this?! Persists even after multiple reboots. I've let it sit for around 20 minutes on this one now.
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Can you press ALT&F1 and check logcat?
Or tried removing quiet from grub and seeing what is 'looping'
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Can you press ALT&F1 and check logcat?
Or tried removing quiet from grub and seeing what is 'looping'
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logcat says installid fs upgrade not yet complete Waiting...
Failed to read /data/ .layout_version: No such file or directory followed by skipping tombstone a bunch of gibberish and it then repeats
bomblord said:
logcat says installid fs upgrade not yet complete Waiting...
Failed to read /data/ .layout_version: No such file or directory followed by skipping tombstone a bunch of gibberish and it then repeats
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Does mount show that /data is mounted? It could be that data.img has corrupted like from a bad unmount. Not sure if you have access to it; but to confirm modify grub to use guest mode (data in ram) by adding/changing DATA_IN_MEM=1
I tried add DATA_IN_MEM=1 to the boot but it didn't seem to make a difference (although it did notably restart on it's own instead of just staying at the flashing screen) where do I need to type "mount"?
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I tried add DATA_IN_MEM=1 to the boot but it didn't seem to make a difference (although it did notably restart on it's own instead of just staying at the flashing screen) where do I need to type "mount"?
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mount from same place as 'logcat' (ALT&F1)
just to check; you added the the DATA_... to the same line as linux... if so also add a DATA=
please help to fix CH tablet wifi problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/supported-devices/remix-os-v820w-ch-wifibt-t3382047
So after an attempted reinstall i get the same issue anytime I shut down and restart. The only way i can boot is from the installer screen by choosing "Run Android x86" the grub boot doesn't work
edit: using the data_in_mem and data= parameters it launches in guest mode
edit 2: guest mode keeps restarting itself and doesnt respond to keyboard input
edit 3: i had plugged in a flash drive unplugging it made it go back to the remixos logo and not boot
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So after an attempted reinstall i get the same issue anytime I shut down and restart. The only way i can boot is from the installer screen by choosing "Run Android x86" the grub boot doesn't work
edit: using the data_in_mem and data= parameters it launches in guest mode
edit 2: guest mode keeps restarting itself and doesnt respond to keyboard input
edit 3: i had plugged in a flash drive unplugging it made it go back to the remixos logo and not boot
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Can you run through your install procedure, as your installing from a wiped SSD right?
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Can you run through your install procedure, as your installing from a wiped SSD right?
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Sure
I run the "Remix OS for PC Installation Tool" from a separate windows PC and use the "USB DRIVE" option to put the 64 bit remix os files on my flash drive
I then use a powered USB HUB and a Micro USB to USB converter to plug in a keyboard and the flash drive. I hold down the volume down key on my tablet to get the boot options and then choose the flash drive as the boot drive
From there I'm given the option of "resident mode" and "guest mode" I hit "e" on the resident mode and add the lines INSTALL=1 and DEBUG= to the second from last line in the grub commands.
I then get a blue screen I choose my hard drive as the install location and choose to format it to ext4, I allow grub and grub 2 to install, and install it as "read/write". It then says "expecting to write" and then runs from 0 to 100% and says syncing to disk. From there I have the option to "Boot to Android X86" or "Restart" and I remove the flash drive.
If I choose "Boot to Android X86" it boots into remix OS and I can use it until I restart. After restart I get the flashing white Remix OS logo and it never finishes booting (just to be certain it wasn't an issue with it taking a while I literally let it sit over night for about 10 hours to see if it ever finished and it did not).
If I choose "Restart" I get the flashing white Remix OS logo after the grub screen and it never loads.
I think that should cover it.
I've done it successful install Sony Bravia graphics engine the photos look awesome and the movies have a nice completion to the eye. I read the install script in the zip file I downloaded from XDA did it all in terminal same thing for Numbers. That builds a pretty kickin system.img wait till you listen to music of your choice. If you want to install as a single boot operating system you can the only thing is it's not rooted but performance makes up for it. I think the only reason why it's rooted for Windows is because Android system needs to write log files to an ext4 partition and the system image is the only place for them. It needs to be mounted rw to do this and that is why they don't last. Now to install as single boot first make a bootable USB drive with Rufus or Unetbootin. Then disconnect all USB drives but if you would like to install it on a external hard drive too leave it plugged in you can create a USB external hard drive install post install and it will not effect the computer installation and if you have multiple drives disconnect all but target drive. Now boot the USB drive we just made and when the boot menu is on the screen press e. Where it says DATA= USB_.BLAH_BLAH_BLAH delete the everything thing on that line past DATA= then add INSTALL=2 . It should look like this DATA= INSTALL=2 this will install RemixOS press F10 to boot. The install goes quick and the modified menu entries for grub will also be installed. There is support for 4k monitors and external monitors for laptops and Surface pro 3. In all there is 6 different menu entries you should find what you're looking for. I also noticed Google has removed gapps from Remix Hacked this ISO has gapps installed. Its still the same Remix Hacked so it has just got better. Download is on MEGA link is in the attachment.. Thanks again.
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tv install?
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tv install?
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Its x86_64 sorry no TV install if you install iso with INSTALL=2 you will get updated grub for external monitors for laptop and surface pro 3 as well as desktop 1080p for displays over 55 inches.
Hello All,
Years ago, I installed CyanogenMod 10.1. The TP works OK. Here's the info:
- Android version: 4.2.2
- Kernel version: 2.6.35-cyanogenmod [email protected] #1 Tue Dec 10 17:10:10 CST 2013
- CPU: ARMv7 Processor rev 2 (v7l)
- CyanogenMod version: 10.1-20131210-SNAPSHOT-VPN-tenderloin
- Build date: Tue Dec 10 17:05:54 CST 2013
- Build number: cm_tenderloin-userdebug 4.2.2 JDQ39E 8d5ffaac34 test-keys
From what I know, external USB can be connected to HP TP via OTG cable and external power. So in an effort to use this HP TP (which has been collecting dust) as a digital frame, I follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc7tlPwFQpg&t=198s
The guy has links to buy OTG cable and Y adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QX7KYU/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041CFFBM/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
So I bought (2) OTG cables and (2) Y adapters from the above links.
The power adapter I use is a working 2A one (brand name: Amazon). I formatted the USB thumb drive. Then loaded a few jpeg files to the thumb drive.
When I followed the above Youtube video to plug the USB drive, the app 'ES Explorer' does recognize the USB drive but it shows 'Empty folder'. I changed out OTG and Y cables but still the same: the HP Touchpad won't recognize the jpeg files on the thumb drive.
Please tell me what I did wrong and show me how to fix it.
I'm open to two solutions:
1) Open the HP TP up and solder a SD/micro SD module (I'm a circuit technician and have no problems doing that).
2) Wipe out the HP TP and install another Android version newer and/or capable of reading external thumb drives (I hate wasting a nostalgic HP TP).
Thank you very much for your help.
quangmsc said:
1) Open the HP TP up and solder a SD/micro SD module (I'm a circuit technician and have no problems doing that).
2) Wipe out the HP TP and install another Android version newer and/or capable of reading external thumb drives (I hate wasting a nostalgic HP TP).
Thank you very much for your help.
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This is the OTG cable that I use and another one that could not find on line:
Click HERE for 4 Port Micro USB
I had use it with a 16GB USB drive on Evervolv 7.1.2 for curiosity to see how it works and I was very impress with the speed. I was able to play movies from the USB drive and at the same time also connected an USB Ethernet ( I had to incorporate the driver into the kernel ).
It is possible to have more than one USB device connected at same time, like USB drive, Keyboard, mouse and wire Ethernet. The tablet is like a laptop with connections by wire.
If ES Explore recognize the USB drive then the OTG cables is good, but you need another software to be able to read the files. I tried it Total Commander and there was another software to mount the partition, I think it was Paragon:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paragon.tcplugins_ntfs_ro&hl=en_US
Install that to mount the USB drive and then the files should be available in ES Explore if not then try Total Commander and use the plug in for it.
Thanks but unfortunately none of those work because those methods only work for at least Android 4.4. Please let me know how to 1) wipe the TP and 2) find a stable and newer Android OS / CyanogenMod to install on the TP which will only be used as a digital frame and not anything else (no internet browsing, games, etc.).
All I see is this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-hp-touchpad-t3923512
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-7-0-0p1-wifi-t3456292
but both don't have step by step installation guides.
Thanks @HP_TOUCHPAD
quangmsc said:
Thanks but unfortunately none of those work because those methods only work for at least Android 4.4. Please let me know how to 1) wipe the TP and 2) find a stable and newer Android OS / CyanogenMod to install on the TP which will only be used as a digital frame and not anything else (no internet browsing, games, etc.).
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If you want to easily wipe the tablet and make it a 100 % Android device and install any ROM then follow this guide.
There is a lot to read, but very simple, flash Automatic_Wipe_ALL and it does everything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
The Tablet can read and write up to FOUR USB drive connected at the same time, attached are screenshots using Evervolv 7.1.2 with Total Commander and the plug in for the USB.
https://www.ghisler.com/android.htm
USB drive tested: 16G SandDisk, 16G Lexar, 8G Patriot
All three USB can be connected at the same time and be access using total commander file manager.
Also I plug in the MicroUSB Ethernet and works with the USB connected.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
If you want to easily wipe the tablet and make it a 100 % Android device and install any ROM then follow this guide.
There is a lot to read, but very simple, flash Automatic_Wipe_ALL and it does everything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
The Tablet can read and write up to FOUR USB drive connected at the same time, attached are screenshots using Evervolv 7.1.2 with Total Commander and the plug in for the USB.
https://www.ghisler.com/android.htm
USB drive tested: 16G SandDisk, 16G Lexar, 8G Patriot
All three USB can be connected at the same time and be access using total commander file manager.
Also I plug in the MicroUSB Ethernet and works with the USB connected.
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Thanks. I downloaded 'TWRP Recovery Version 3.2' to my computer, unzip and copy the files to the HP TP root directory. Unplug the TP from computer. Turn off the TP completely then boot it up again. No recovery menu to choose other than WebOS Recovery and some other menu options unrelated to automatic wipe out. So I'm stuck there.
Can I use this one instead?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP-FH6fS2GI
He basically shows step by step how to uninstall everything by plugging the TP to a computer which already has Nova installed.
Part 2: Let's say everything is wiped out, which android version would you recommend given my simple use of the TP? This is Android Pie 9.0 on Youtube (same instructor): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAuNSoe6euI
Thanks again.
quangmsc said:
Thanks. I downloaded 'TWRP Recovery Version 3.2' to my computer, unzip and copy the files to the HP TP root directory.
TWRP 3.2.1 needs to be flash using another recovery, if the uImage.Recovery is copy into boot then the file moboot.default needs to be edited and add uImage.Recovery to show in the moboot menu. It is best to flash it as it will create the entry for moboot menu. But now there is a copy there and the /boot maybe full and it needs to be clean.
Unplug the TP from computer. Turn off the TP completely then boot it up again. No recovery menu to choose other than WebOS Recovery and some other menu options unrelated to automatic wipe out. So I'm stuck there.
As mentioned the entry uImage.Recovery must be add to a file in the /boot partition.
Can I use this one instead?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP-FH6fS2GI
He basically shows step by step how to uninstall everything by plugging the TP to a computer which already has Nova installed.
Part 2: Let's say everything is wiped out, which android version would you recommend given my simple use of the TP? This is Android Pie 9.0 on Youtube (same instructor): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAuNSoe6euI
Thanks again.
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Follow this guide to Wipe it all, the only thing to do is one click and is done.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-novacom-repair-android-t3960435
boot the Linux ISO file into a PC or virtual machine, place the tablet in WebOS recovery mode connect the tablet to PC and click on Wipe ALL, then install any ROM.
I recommend Evervolv 7.1.2 as that is the one that I used for the screenshots with the USB connected.
Then go to this guide and install the ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
To flash a ROM, copy the zip files to the Tablet and using TWRP select and flash.
If you have novacom install on your PC and know how to use it then follow this guide to wipe all.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/rom-guide-alternative-method-to-install-t3575861
All those options allows to load Wipe_All to have everything done automatically. Select the best option for you but the outcome is the same.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
Follow this guide to Wipe it all, the only thing to do is one click and is done.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-novacom-repair-android-t3960435
boot the Linux ISO file into a PC or virtual machine, place the tablet in WebOS recovery mode connect the tablet to PC and click on Wipe ALL, then install any ROM.
I recommend Evervolv 7.1.2 as that is the one that I used for the screenshots with the USB connected.
Then go to this guide and install the ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
To flash a ROM, copy the zip files to the Tablet and using TWRP select and flash.
If you have novacom install on your PC and know how to use it then follow this guide to wipe all.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/rom-guide-alternative-method-to-install-t3575861
All those options allows to load Wipe_All to have everything done automatically. Select the best option for you but the outcome is the same.
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So I created a bootable USB drive having 'HP_Touchpad_Novacom_Repair_Android'. Change my laptop boot priority to USB and used 'unetbootin-windows-677' to 'Wipe All' the Android version. After that, every time the HP TP is booted, only a moboot 0.3.8 menu appears with these options:
- boot Recovery
- boot webOS recovery
- reboot
- shutdown
Now, I have downloaded these zip files:
- ev_tenderloin-7.1.2-nightly-2017.11.03
- HpTp_MaXtreme_1674_CPU_Universal_Optimize_Swap_Evervolv_7_1_2_Nougat
- open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20200520
I need to copy these zip files to the tablet but I don't know how: Turn the tablet on and select 'boot webOS recovery' and the white USB logo appears. Then connect the tablet to a laptop with Windows 10 running Then a message pops up 'We're setting up Palm device'. I open Windows Explorer to copy the zip files to the tablet but there's no 'Palm' folder (before Android was wiped out, I do see 'Palm' folder in Windows Explorer). Can you tell me how to copy the zip files to the table then? Should I copy those zip files to the bootable usb thumb drive then run unetbootin-windows-677 on the laptopn and copy the zip files over to the tablet?
quangmsc said:
So I created a bootable USB drive having 'HP_Touchpad_Novacom_Repair_Android'. Change my laptop boot priority to USB and used 'unetbootin-windows-677' to 'Wipe All' the Android version. After that, every time the HP TP is booted, only a moboot 0.3.8 menu appears with these options:
Great Job! now you have a Linux OS with built in Novacom drivers that will always work no matter what.
- boot Recovery
- boot webOS recovery
- reboot
- shutdown
The tablet has been completely wipe and only the Android partitions were created.
boot Recovery is TWRP 3.2..1 by @flitman that allows to flash any Android ROM and works 100 % all the time.
Now, I have downloaded these zip files:
- ev_tenderloin-7.1.2-nightly-2017.11.03
- HpTp_MaXtreme_1674_CPU_Universal_Optimize_Swap_Evervolv_7_1_2_Nougat
- open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20200520
I need to copy these zip files to the tablet but I don't know how: Turn the tablet on and select 'boot webOS recovery' and the white USB logo appears. Then connect the tablet to a laptop with Windows 10 running Then a message pops up 'We're setting up Palm device'. I open Windows Explorer to copy the zip files to the tablet but there's no 'Palm' folder (before Android was wiped out, I do see 'Palm' folder in Windows Explorer). Can you tell me how to copy the zip files to the table then? Should I copy those zip files to the bootable usb thumb drive then run unetbootin-windows-677 on the laptopn and copy the zip files over to the tablet?
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WebOS Recovery is only use to repair the Tablet ( troubleshooting )
Recovery TWRP is the App that is use to flash any ROM.
Boot into TWRP connect the Tablet to any PC, Micro SD will show ( is like a portable USB storage ) It works on any PC there is no need to have the novacom drivers install.
Copy all the zip files to the Micro SD card or USB ( it has different names )
Go to TWRP on the Tablet and select the zip files to flash, when done reboot.
It is very simple the only thing to do is select and flash that is it.
Here are some youtube videos about HP Touchpad Novacom Repair for Android, that shows how is use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKNPYKGp-o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9M-peqf45I
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
WebOS Recovery is only use to repair the Tablet ( troubleshooting )
Recovery TWRP is the App that is use to flash any ROM.
Boot into TWRP connect the Tablet to any PC, Micro SD will show ( is like a portable USB storage ) It works on any PC there is no need to have the novacom drivers install.
Copy all the zip files to the Micro SD card or USB ( it has different names )
Go to TWRP on the Tablet and select the zip files to flash, when done reboot.
It is very simple the only thing to do is select and flash that is it.
Here are some youtube videos about HP Touchpad Novacom Repair for Android, that shows how is use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKNPYKGp-o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9M-peqf45I
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Thanks a lot. I was able to installed Nougat on TP. Try to install Paragon exfat/ntfs software but the software shows it's not compatible with HP TP Nougat 7. Installed Total Commander then install the plug-in (USB Stick, free trial btw) then the tablet restarted by itself. As it turns out, the battery drained from 50% to 0% right after installing the plug-in.
So now I'm monitoring the tablet to see if there are problems.
Also, System Storage and (Android Stock) Gallery both don't see the pictures of the usb thumb drive. The only one app can see the usb drive is Total Commander. I clicked on the pictures but there's no photo browsing app associated with Total Commander so I can't see the photo slides. If you happen to know such a photo viewing app compatible with Total Commander, please let me know.
quangmsc said:
Thanks a lot. I was able to installed Nougat on TP. Try to install Paragon exfat/ntfs software but the software shows it's not compatible with HP TP Nougat 7. Installed Total Commander then install the plug-in (USB Stick, free trial btw) then the tablet restarted by itself. As it turns out, the battery drained from 50% to 0% right after installing the plug-in.
So now I'm monitoring the tablet to see if there are problems.
Always keep the tablet charging, it will prolong the battery life.
Also, System Storage and (Android Stock) Gallery both don't see the pictures of the usb thumb drive. The only one app can see the usb drive is Total Commander. I clicked on the pictures but there's no photo browsing app associated with Total Commander so I can't see the photo slides. If you happen to know such a photo viewing app compatible with Total Commander, please let me know.
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That is a limitation of Android but some apps would be able to read the USB, to look here:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-10-5/563616-possible-view-videos-photo-slide-show-usb-connected-flash-drive-card-reader.html
I know that using a USB stick is the most cost effective and easy way to set up, but also keep in mind a wireless hard drive, of you can set up a share folder from a PC and connect the Tablet and show all the photos from a network location. There are many ways the tablet can produce a slide show.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
That is a limitation of Android but some apps would be able to read the USB, to look here:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-10-5/563616-possible-view-videos-photo-slide-show-usb-connected-flash-drive-card-reader.html
I know that using a USB stick is the most cost effective and easy way to set up, but also keep in mind a wireless hard drive, of you can set up a share folder from a PC and connect the Tablet and show all the photos from a network location. There are many ways the tablet can produce a slide show.
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When I click on a photo on USB stick in Total Commander, a menu pops up 'with 2 options:
- Download+Open with
- Download+Edit
But whatever option you choose, nothing happens. It can't even view a photo. So I guess Total Commander is trying to associate a photo with an photo viewing app but it can't find such an app.
For ES Explorer, it can open a photo but no slideshow ( I heard that previous version of ES Explorer had that feature) so you have to manually click on the next photo.
Don't bother with Google Photos because it can't detect photos on the USB stick. So for now, I copy some of my pictures on the HP TP internal storage and play the slideshow by running Google Photos.
Hoping one day either ES Explorer or Total Commander can do slideshows.
Thanks for all your tremendous help.
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Step by Step Guide to Install Windows 11+Bypass TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and Ram Check
Hello everyone! This guide will explain how you can get a copy of Windows 11 Insider Preview without having to deal with enrolling your Microsoft account via the Windows Insider Program! This is a UUP dump copy of Windows 11 ISO file. You do not need to have a Activated Windows 10 copy to do this! There is a lot of debate and speculation going around dealing with Windows 11 not running on a older PC without TPM 2.0, Secure boot, and 4GB ram. This method / fix is a registry edit that injects bypass code that will overlook TPM, Ram, and Secure Boot into the registry " IF " you get the infamous "Windows 11 cannot be installed on this PC" . This is a temporary fix and I assume this will be patched upon first non-developer release of windows 11 arrives! If you want to use this guide to just get a stand alone copy of Windows 11, go ahead.
How do I get the copy of Windows 11?
1. Open your favorite browser and navigate to
( www.uupdump.net )
2. Click on Dev Channel.
3. Find ( Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.22000..51 (co_release) amd64 ) and click the link.
4. Pick your Language.
5. Choose the version of Windows 11 you want to download and DE-select the other versions.
6. On the next page, go ahead and click " Create Download Package "
7. Open the file after it has finished downloading.
8. Open a NEW folder and Navigate to the Local Disk C Folder.
9. Once you are inside Local Disk C, create a NEW folder and name it ( Win11 )
10. Open up the file you downloaded from uupdump again and copy and paste all the files to the brand new folder you created inside the C directory.
11. Run the Windows Command File named ( uup_download_windows )
12. Congrats! Windows 11 is now downloading.... This will take a little bit of time
13. Once the command prompt is done downloading and compiling, you will be prompted to close the command prompt... The Windows 11 ISO file will now be inside the folder you created inside the C Directory.!
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Now that you have yourself a copy of Windows 11, we can now explore the different options of installing. You can actually take the ISO file and mount it to your PC and install Windows 11 right from your Desktop, you can choose the route of using a USB Drive to install, or you can use a CD but lets be honest.. a CD?
Method #1 USB 8GB / Clean Install
1. Grab another device such as a phone, tablet, or another PC and bring this guide up on that device.
2. Shut Down your PC and boot into your BIOS.
3. Load Setup Defaults and Exit Saving Changes. ( You might have to thumb around for a minute to find some of these options in future steps ).
4. Your PC will restart and Boot into BIOS again.
5. If you have option to Enable TPM, do it. If you don't have this option, do not worry. Continue to the next step...
6. Set the boot mode to UEFI. If you have option for both UEFI and LEGACY, choose UEFI.
7. Enable Secure Boot if you have the option.. If you don't have the ability to change, don't worry. Continue to the next step...
8. Exit BIOS and save changes. Your PC will boot up to OS now.
9. Open your browser and navigate to https://rufus.ie and download.
10. Plug in your USB Drive and open Rufus.
11. Inside Rufus, select your USB drive you want to use for installing Windows 11 and then find the Windows 11 ISO file that you downloaded and let Rufus create the install drive..!
12. Keep your USB Drive plugged into your PC and turn off the power then boot into BIOS again.
13. Find the Boot Menu inside of your BIOS and select the USB drive to boot first.
14. You should boot to the Windows Installer now. Choose your Language and continue.
15. Select " I don't have product key " and continue.
OK, so If you made it to this point and you are faced with the message of " Windows 11 cant be installed on this computer " don't freak. This portion of the guide is only for the people who are stuck with the message above.. If you don't see this message, continue to step #16 please..!
How do I Bypass the Windows 11 TPM 2.0, Ram, and Secure Boot check?
1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing SHIFT and F10 Key at the same time..
2. Now type " Notepad " inside of the CMD and press enter.
3. Now copy and paste or type out the following text once the notepad loads in...
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\LabConfig]
"BypassTPMCheck"=dword:00000001
"BypassSecureBootCheck"=dword:00000001
4. Now, click on file at the top left and select save as and click on This PC and find the USB drive or any other internal drive and make sure to click save as type (all files) at the bottom of the window and name the file
" Bypass TPM, Secure Boot & RAM Check.reg " then click on save.
( When you save this file, make sure you are able to access again. I don't care where you save it but it needs to be accessible )
5. Once you saved, click on file again, click on This PC, and browse to the registry file you just created. Once you are in the directory where the registry file was saved, find the drop down menu at the bottom and select All Files again and you will see the newly created Bypass registry file you created.
6. Right click on the Bypass Registry file and choose the " Merge " option and click OK on the following prompts then close all the windows except the install window. Click the back arrow button inside the install window, and continue the setup from step #15 please.
16. Select Windows Version you want and click next.
17. Accept the EULA and continue... Now you select Custom Install and you will see all of your drives on your computer. With this being a clean install, we will want to delete each drive partitions ( Make sure you double check what you are deleting and understand whats happening ), then click on Unallocated space and click next.
18. Now, Windows 11 will install and you go about your way!
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Method #2 : Install inside of Windows 10 OS
1. Make sure you already have followed the steps to download a copy of Windows 11 before we continue.
2. Right click on the Windows 11 ISO file inside of the ( Win11 ) folder and click mount.
3. Navigate to This PC and you will see a DVD Drive named ( CPRA_X64FRE_EN-US_DV5 ) . This is the Windows 11 ISO file mounted to your system now.
4. Open up the Local Disk C directory and create a new folder named ( Win11Install )
5. Go back to where the ( CPRA_X64FRE_EN-US_DV5 ) mounted drive is, right click, and open the folder. Copy and paste all files into the new ( Win11Install ) folder you created inside of the Local Disk C directory.
6. Once the files are done copying into the ( Win11Install ) folder, open the folder, right click setup.exe, and run as administrator.
7. Installer will open, It will say " Checking for Update & Checking your PC "
Intermission
Some of you will slide through with no issues and others will be faced with
" Windows 11 can't be installed on this PC "
If you receive this message, the installer will tell you what you are missing
TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or RAM Requirements
If you don't see this message, continue onto step #8 please...
My computer is telling me I don't meet the requirements!
What do I do?1. Open your browser and go to the following link. MEGA Download Link
2. Once downloaded, find the file, extract to your desktop or wherever you like.
3. Open the ( Win11Install ) folder located inside the Local Disk C directory, find the sources folder and open that.
4. Once you are inside the sources folder, you will need to replace the old " appraiserres.dll " with the new one you just downloaded.
5. Copy the new .dll file and paste into the sources folder. You will get a message asking to replace and replace file in destination.
6. Close all folder and right click on Desktop and refresh the system.
7. Open up folder and navigate to This PC and EJECT the Windows 11 ISO file.
8. Now open Local Disk C directory and navigate once more to the ( Win11Install ) folder, open, and right click setup.exe & run as administrator.
8. Continue to follow the installer and Install!! Everything is straight forward from here as long as you know how to use a PC
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Windows 11 Drivers
1. Navigate to setting and select Update and Security.
2. Click on check for updates
3. Look under where the pending update are and you will see the option to view addition updates... Click..
4. There will be an arrow point towards Driver Updates.. Click...
5. Choose all the drivers you want to update, let them download, and restart your pc.Cheers
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One more thing to keep in mind everyone...Windows 11 is obviously in Developer mode and Microsoft will be pushing these cumulative updates out frequently. Hopefully we will be getting a new solid build soon and I will adjust the means of upgrading to them if needed.For now, these are the 2 best ways to use Windows 11 if you don't choose to enroll in the Windows Insider Program, don't have a genuine copy of Windows 10, and/or your PC doesn't meet the new" Requirements" for TPM 2.0, Ram Check, and Secure Boot Microsoft has laid upon everyone...
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R U damn sure that Windows 11 being installed this way will be fast on PC's with less than 4GB of ram?
Finally! Installed without issue. My machine meet all the requirements except for the cpu, which is a intel 6th gen.
WZ_DroidMaster said:
R U damn sure that Windows 11 being installed this way will be fast on PC's with less than 4GB of ram?
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OK so I can't promise it will be buttery smooth...
This is a developer build and there is more updates to come soon!
This method will ensure you can run the OS thanks to the registry edit
Let me know how it runs
UncolourTV said:
Finally! Installed without issue. My machine meet all the requirements except for the cpu, which is a intel 6th gen.
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Glad to hear. I will be updating this post with new methods and different ways to install Windows 11 also
UncolourTV said:
Finally! Installed without issue. My machine meet all the requirements except for the cpu, which is a intel 6th gen.
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I asked this question, bcoz I m running windows 10 on a first gen core i3 330M, and had a doubt whether it cud handle windows 11 or not
WZ_DroidMaster said:
I asked this question, bcoz I m running windows 10 on a first gen core i3 330M, and had a doubt whether it cud handle windows 11 or not
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I understand what you mean..
Depending on how big of a HDD you have, I could make a step by step guide on how to dual boot Win10 and Win11 if you want to try it out. And another thing is that Windows 11 is in Developer Mode now so there will be things that don't seem as good and polished quite yet
You can run it no problem but I cant promise you it will be everything you hope a dream about
What about the beta build released hours ago?
BitcoinMineAds said:
What about the beta build released hours ago?
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I need to update this. This was posted when the windows 11 build was leaked
Install at window 11 because I need them more flexible work and advance because I am running a beauty salon so that's why I need a best features best colours and best camera also so that's why I am shoes in window 11 and system change call operation of of
Nameless Foe said:
OK so I can't promise it will be buttery smooth...
This is a developer build and there is more updates to come soon!
This method will ensure you can run the OS thanks to the registry edit
Let me know how it runs
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I got the message this pc can’t run Windows 11. Said not the right processor. No TPM. No legacy boot. Wrong motherboard. I am using SDD drive for Windows. I know this can cause installation issues with Windows. Usually there is a serial boot driver for Windows.Swapped with the Mega file. Then followed the steps given. Message was gone. Windows installer completed the check up then asked how to install. I chose to keep all files and apps. The install began. After a few seconds pop up said install failed. Progress never changed. Stayed at 0. Is there an explanation for this?
win Health check says i cant run win 11, but when i go to system - about this is what i see.
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 21H2
Installed on 06/30/2021
OS build 22000.258
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.258.0
Im totally at a loss. 2600k on a H70 PP, 16 gb ram, evga gtx1060 6gb which they say won't run it, but proof is in the pudding. It runs fine better than 10 did for sure.