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I was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to get HULU to work. Thanks!
For WebOS there is a work around, search from it. For CM7, just as simple as downloading the app
erick161 said:
For WebOS there is a work around, search from it. For CM7, just as simple as downloading the app
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Hulu does not work in webOS.
Nburnes said:
Hulu does not work in webOS.
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they blocked the new method too?
both WebOS and Cm7 works with Hulu....same method (mod flash and change user agent)
Nburnes said:
Hulu does not work in webOS.
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There was a recent work around after the patch failed, never tried it, never cared enough too.
As for CM7, why flash anything? There's an app. Granted you must be a subscriber..
erick161 said:
There was a recent work around after the patch failed, never tried it, never cared enough too.
As for CM7, why flash anything? There's an app. Granted you must be a subscriber..
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Ahh never knew there was a fix for the fix.
Edit: Mind linking?
was working till the webOS upgrade to 3.0.4
this workaround was working until the new webos 3.0.4 the new update...the patch says ” could not find area to patch (unknown file version)
claptop dot com/2011/08/make-hulu-work-on-hp-touchpad/comment-page-1
I fixed hulu with a patch for 3.0.4...
It's an alpha, it's quick and dirty, but it works. Find the patch itself here:
forums DOT precentral DOT net/3218146-post139.html
For some reason I can't upload it here (maybe not enough posts or something).
Ok, after much annoyance and a couple webOS doctors, I think I FINALLY have an all-in-one fairly idiotproof patch...
WARNING!!!!!! If you have already done this patching process manually, this patch MAY NOT WORK! You may break your flash player if you run this patch after having performed the manual work and require a visit to the webOS doctor! DO NOT RUN THIS PATCH UNLESS YOUR TOUCHPAD IS COMPLETELY BACK TO STOCK ON IT'S USER AGENT AND FLASH IDENTIFIER STRING.
Please note, this is an ALPHA patch. It will likely throw an error or two but it should work. You should be able to run this patch and it will install the hulu user agent fix AND the flash fix without requiring a reboot. Again, this is an ALPHA patch and I am not responsible if you install it and it magically borks your touchpad. This will do nothing a webOS doctor won't fix, so gauge your willingness to test this patch on whether or not you'd be ok running a doctor if things go wrong.
To install:
Step one: Download the file attached to THIS post and EXTRACT (unzip) it to an easy to find spot (like your desktop).
Step two: "send" this file (tools > send file) using webosquickinstall to /media/internal
OR: put the touchpad into USB mode and drag/drop this EXTRACTED file to your touchpad (that will automatically put it in the /media/internal directory)
Step three: open a linux command line (tools > linux commandline) in webosquickinstall
OR: open a terminal window on the touchpad itself in xterm (you will need to install xecutah, xserver, and xterm from preware to do this).
Step four: type this exactly into the terminal window:
/media/internal/hulu
The device will very likely pop an error or two (again this is an ALPHA patch), but it should finish up without any real trouble in under 30 seconds. There is NO reboot required.
TADA, HULU works once more! Your app catalog is now broken.
If it's still not working (black screen on videos) you need to remove any adblocking patches you have (adblock or max blocker), delete cache/history/cookies in the browser, and reboot the touchpad. Now Hulu will work.
When you want to fix your app catalog so you can download new programs, go back to the linux command line again (in webosquickinstall) and type:
/media/internal/hulu uninstall.
This will break hulu and fix your app catalog. It'll take 30 seconds or less to complete and you're back in business.
The patch will stay on the device, so you can easily flip back and forth from hulu installed and uninstalled.
Perhaps he doesn't want to subscribe??
There are patches and fixes etc etc for other phones, and I'm sure ultimately its all the same.. its just like the WebOS packages.. Im sure you can apply it on the touchpad, but I haven't done it or anything.. this is to allow you to watch it within a browser of course.. app is great if you pay for it..
Ya Im a poor college kid so I was really wondering what was the latest and greatest modded flash zip file. There are a few million online and I didnt want to have to flash 20 before I got one that worked. In the end I was able to find one that works like a charm so thanks guys!
Hulu!
Uninstall what ever version of adobe flash (if any). Search Vgeezyflash 74 in google, it should be the first post on a "toshiba Thrive" forum. Download the modified adobe flash 11 .apk ("apk" is file for you noobs. Install, and reboot for good luck. Then open the android stock browser (i could never get it to work right on any other), change the user agent to IE6 and delete all cookies, etc. This process worked for me on the Touchpad and on my Nook Color.
or...just go to
Code:
http://download.hulu.com/huludesktop.swf
tested...working on webos
Hulu working
Have you hit the upgrade prompt?
it seems to work better if you click ignore...but still works either way
hulu on WebOS
takes a few tries but it will go eventually - I've tried either way as well - sometimes shows crash in the middle of the episode and you have to start over - as well as restarting the instance randomly - hit Menu and select TV - starts to spool and eventually will take you to start again
This is a compilation, some of my own thoughts combined with ideas from others scattered throughout this forum... I really can't credit anyone other than who has already been credited above because it's just standard ideas.
Please feel free to add legitimate tips and tweaks to this thread so everyone can have a better TP experience! If it's noteworthy and people say it's helpful, I will add it to this OP!
1. Download the proper GAPPS and GAPPS fix to get Calendar working (thanks Stroid01, I borrowed your links from the original install thread)
2. Download the Charging and SystemUI fix from Dalingrin
3. Download Chainfire3D and install the Beta EGL drivers. Why? They fixed a lot of visual glitches that came with the stock ones.
4. Download and install the latest Adobe Flash 11.1 from the Market to enable Flash video, otherwise it won't work right out of the gate.
5. Enable USB transfer: Settings -> Storage -> Advanced (the 3 little dots in the top right corner) -> USB computer connection, then check the box next to "Media Device (MTP)"
6. It was in my best interest to change the DPI of the LCD, it'll look much better and the icons won't be so huge, my favorite has been 132 (though others have reported 145 to be good as well): Edit the build.prop in Root Explorer (mount R/W first) and change the line "ro.sf.lcd_density = 160" to "ro.sf.lcd_density = 132"
7. Install the cracked Market to fix any issues with your new DPI settings (Thanks, marios96)
8. To run Gamelot games edit your build.prop (it's located in your /system directory) to say this (I changed mine to XOOM instead of DROIDX but the idea is the same, thanks ssconceptziew):
ro.product.model=DROIDX
manufacturer=motorola
I guess this could be moved to the Development forum, I just thought this would be appropriate here since it's not actually involving developing something, just tweaks.
thanks, guess i will try the chainfire thing
How did you install chainfire. Tells me my device isnt compatible. And where do i find the drivers. Thanks in advance
Tapatalkin in from my ICS equipped Touchpad
When I try to install an app in the market, it gets stuck at the downloading stage. Is there a way to fix this? I've tried doing a fresh wipe and install of CM9 but nothing has worked! Also, I'm having problems downloading the UI fix. The countdown keeps on repeating.
Thanks. Looks much better now.
On WinXP I could not get MTP to work until I disabled debugging. Once I did that it showed up on my computer as a media device.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/
Also install the cracked market from above to fix any compability issues with the new DPI.
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When I try to install an app in the market, it gets stuck at the downloading stage. Is there a way to fix this? I've tried doing a fresh wipe and install of CM9 but nothing has worked! Also, I'm having problems downloading the UI fix. The countdown keeps on repeating.
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I have the same problem. If I figure it out I'll post it here as well.
jok3sta said:
How did you install chainfire. Tells me my device isnt compatible. And where do i find the drivers. Thanks in advance
Tapatalkin in from my ICS equipped Touchpad
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Find an APK online. I'm not telling you to go get warez and download the pro version, I'm saying go get a free version.
And Chainfire is a driver program. That's what it's for, installing new drivers
I already got the pro version . The free version dosnt have the driver
Tapatalkin it from my Epic 3g Touch
You can also mention changing the kernel so you can get voltage control.
Samsung Galaxy S Captivate ICS CM9, Glitch Kernel | HP TouchPad CM9
iamsamsamiam said:
You can also mention changing the kernel so you can get voltage control.
Samsung Galaxy S Captivate ICS CM9, Glitch Kernel | HP TouchPad CM9
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Flashing the new kernel didn't give me any voltage control in SetCPU.
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Flashing the new kernel didn't give me any voltage control in SetCPU.
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Yeah, there's no voltage control in SetCPU even though he states it in his change logs. It does work in System Tuner though.
Tried, and you're right. The different kernel is a bit more unstable at this point in time, however. I am using it, but it's not for those that don't mind more frequent reboots (what's funny is that this is also my primary work device.... lol).
I have a tweak.
To run Gameloft Games edit your build.prop to say this:
ro.product.model=DROIDX
manufacturer=motorola
ssconceptz said:
I have a tweak.
To run Gameloft Games edit your build.prop to say this:
ro.product.model=DROIDX
manufacturer=motorola
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Doesn't work for me. I still cant play modern combat 3
Tapatalkin in from my ICS equipped Touchpad
Did you copy the build.prop to your internal, edit then replace and restart. You can't edit it in place.
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ssconceptz said:
Did you copy the build.prop to your internal, edit then replace and restart. You can't edit it in place.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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I used root explorer to edit it.. changing it dis something because before I did I couldn't even download the game from the market. But now I can't download the data file
Tapatalkin it from my Epic 3g Touch
Use the method I described
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Hi
Sorry I maybe missing something basic.
I wanted to be able to use Linux Ubunto on my Atrix 4g webtop
I installed webtop2sd according to your post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15109355#post15109355
I get my old webtop with the addition of 3 icons:
- Awn manager
- webtop configurator
- LXTerminal
I run the webtop configurator It says : Not implemented yet
I enter Administration and after I answer yes to update the APT sources list and a second question (that I don't remember exactly)
Then I successfully (I think) install LXTerminal (It runs a prompt : [email protected]:/data/home/adas$)
Then I install Synaptic , I can't tell if it works or not since I don't get any feedback.
As in your post [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119557] I can tell you that I am booted from the SD card
However I do not see any means to get the GUI of ubunto
The only side issue is that now the webtop file manager can't access the sdcard-ext . In fact under sources does not display nothing more than Phone Images Phone Music Phone Video and Downloads.
However the SD is mounted and I can access it trough ESfile manager on the Mobile view
What I am missing, or what I need to do in order to get Linox Ubunto GUI ?
Thanks
Eli
No response on full ubuntu
elijacob said:
Hi
Sorry I maybe missing something basic.
I wanted to be able to use Linux Ubunto on my Atrix 4g webtop
I installed webtop2sd according to your post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15109355#post15109355
I get my old webtop with the addition of 3 icons:
- Awn manager
- webtop configurator
- LXTerminal
I run the webtop configurator It says : Not implemented yet
I enter Administration and after I answer yes to update the APT sources list and a second question (that I don't remember exactly)
Then I successfully (I think) install LXTerminal (It runs a prompt : [email protected]:/data/home/adas$)
Then I install Synaptic , I can't tell if it works or not since I don't get any feedback.
As in your post [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119557] I can tell you that I am booted from the SD card
However I do not see any means to get the GUI of ubunto
The only side issue is that now the webtop file manager can't access the sdcard-ext . In fact under sources does not display nothing more than Phone Images Phone Music Phone Video and Downloads.
However the SD is mounted and I can access it trough ESfile manager on the Mobile view
What I am missing, or what I need to do in order to get Linox Ubunto GUI ?
Thanks
Eli
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I found that I can run synaptic, but it warns me "without administrative privileges".
Also what I should do with the 24 broken packages?
If I mark them to re-install is needs to remove a lot (hundreds) of other packages. Should I agree?
Still no help
elijacob said:
I found that I can run synaptic, but it warns me "without administrative privileges".
Also what I should do with the 24 broken packages?
If I mark them to re-install is needs to remove a lot (hundreds) of other packages. Should I agree?
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I corrected 23 broken packages using WebTopScropts-1.7 and the remaining one manually after running
sudo synaptic
What I need to do/install in order to get the clasic full ubunto desktop instead of the default webtop screan?
Just installed JCSullins KitKat ROM using his fantastic TPToolbox. Whole process was very straightforward and worked a breeze. Would have written to thank him in his thread about it but haven't enough posts yet to do so. Made an intimidating process straightforward.
Thanks to JCSullins !
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Just installed JCSullins KitKat ROM using his fantastic TPToolbox. Whole process was very straightforward and worked a breeze. Would have written to thank him in his thread about it but haven't enough posts yet to do so. Made an intimidating process straightforward.
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Same from my side. I'm new here and I like it a lot. Seems to be the best place for technical webos / TP users.
I agree. It seems like an excellent tool. I'm about to sit down and put in my touchpad, hopefully it's smooth sailing. Have you reinstalled android or anything like that? If so, is android smoother or faster for you?
dwalk51 said:
I agree. It seems like an excellent tool. I'm about to sit down and put in my touchpad, hopefully it's smooth sailing. Have you reinstalled android or anything like that? If so, is android smoother or faster for you?
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I used the toolbox yesterday to blow away WebOS and an old CM install from last year. Used it to flash latest CWM and CM11, easy as pie. I would definitely say it's smoother than my previous install.
seboj said:
I used the toolbox yesterday to blow away WebOS and an old CM install from last year. Used it to flash latest CWM and CM11, easy as pie. I would definitely say it's smoother than my previous install.
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I agree, my experience was similar. I saw an increase in performance. That being said, I'm still playing around with different gapps installs. For me, the smoothest has been the stock, latest, kk-gapps that's like 200+ Mb. Have you found anything better?
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I agree, my experience was similar. I saw an increase in performance. That being said, I'm still playing around with different gapps installs. For me, the smoothest has been the stock, latest, kk-gapps that's like 200+ Mb. Have you found anything better?
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I'm just using the gapps from the CM11 nightly thread, only about 85mb I believe. No issues yet.
Quick n easy installs with TT!
Touchpad
Very slick!
Can't believe it was so easy to get kitkat on my Touchpad.
Touchpad Toolbox-recovery issue?
Hi, all. After unmounting the media volume (post copy of recovery, gapps and rom to ttinstall folder) I see the following: Checking Install files...
1 logical volume (s) in volume group "store" now active
No supported recovery file found. Aborting.
My ttinstall folder contains:
cm-11-20140705-UNOFFICIAL-3.4_kernel-tenderloin.zip
gapps-kk-20140105.zip
update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140512.zip
I'm assuming the last is my recovery. I've done the complete data reset three times, with the same issue. If I choose reboot, I get:
Selected: 'boot'
Loading ' /boot/uImage-2.6.35-palm-tenderloin'...FAILED
BOOT FAILED!
Any idea on what's going on? Is there a "standard" recovery file I should try instead to make this work? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Agreed, excellent tool - just a note about re-installing WebOS
Just finished installing the Toolbox (way to go JCS!!), just wanted to note that I received a "NOT COMPATIBLE DEVICE" error when following the instructions from JCS Post #64. When I used a WebOS doctor that I already had, there was no problem.
The doctor listed in post #64 is "webosdoctorp305hstnhatt.jar" which gave me the error
The doctor I used is "webosdoctorp305hstnhatt.jar" which worked fine
not sure what the difference is, but wanted to post this for non-devs like me.
Well, thanks to JCsullins !! (and all the others...)
I just used tptoolbox to resuscitate my TP which was sleeping with android 4.0 for a while in a desk...
I now use it as a "media solution" to stream Google Music and my movies (bubbleupnp/ or plex) from the NAS to my TV and my stereo... awesome ! (i prefer having a device at home dedicated to that job than using my phone...)
i wouldn't have done it without tptoolbox, it was boring and time-consuming before that ...
I couldn't get the HP toolbox to recognize the novacom driver / service, even though I could run acme and communicate / query the TP.
Anyways, was running 4.4.2 can't remember which build. Updated to the jscullin 4.4.4 6/25?
Reading through the forums I didn't really see many instructions for this update path. Ended up copying the install .zip to the TP and ran install .zip from clockworkmod in the boot menu. Figured they were both 4.4.x and this shouldn't be an issue.
After the .zip load the TP booted and updated android with no problems. Optimized apps ect. When I logged in I had a few app updates but nothing major.
Impressed with 4.4.4 so far. I use chromecast to watch football (american), and it works flawless. Not a Netflix fan so no comment, although I think it would work fine since watchespn / YouTube cast w/o issue.
I don't use Bluetooth so...
Seems stable, not a single freeze or anything like that.
Just wanted to say that a "dirty" flash from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 works fine, at least for me and I didn't need to restore all my apps etc.
Been running android on this puppy for a few years now. Had access to an "early" device.
Kindly,
Tpnsd.
[email protected] said:
Just finished installing the Toolbox (way to go JCS!!), just wanted to note that I received a "NOT COMPATIBLE DEVICE" error when following the instructions from JCS Post #64. When I used a WebOS doctor that I already had, there was no problem.
The doctor listed in post #64 is "webosdoctorp305hstnhatt.jar" which gave me the error
The doctor I used is "webosdoctorp305hstnhatt.jar" which worked fine
not sure what the difference is, but wanted to post this for non-devs like me.
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Oops, I used the link for the Touchpad 4G instead of Touchpad Wifi. Corrected to include both appropriately labelled.
Thanks.
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shumad1 said:
Hi, all. After unmounting the media volume (post copy of recovery, gapps and rom to ttinstall folder) I see the following: Checking Install files...
1 logical volume (s) in volume group "store" now active
No supported recovery file found. Aborting.
My ttinstall folder contains:
cm-11-20140705-UNOFFICIAL-3.4_kernel-tenderloin.zip
gapps-kk-20140105.zip
update-TWRP-jcs-dm-tenderloin-20140512.zip
I'm assuming the last is my recovery. I've done the complete data reset three times, with the same issue. If I choose reboot, I get:
Selected: 'boot'
Loading ' /boot/uImage-2.6.35-palm-tenderloin'...FAILED
BOOT FAILED!
Any idea on what's going on? Is there a "standard" recovery file I should try instead to make this work? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Please try the version of Touchpad Toolbox (v41) I just released in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=293
Note that you will need to use one of the new Recoveries linked from that post.
If you still have problems with that version of TPToolbox, let me know in this thread.
jcsullins said:
Oops, I used the link for the Touchpad 4G instead of Touchpad Wifi. Corrected to include both appropriately labelled.
Thanks.
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Please try the version of Touchpad Toolbox (v41) I just released in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=293
Note that you will need to use one of the new Recoveries linked from that post.
If you still have problems with that version of TPToolbox, let me know in this thread.
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No worries.......you did an awesome job on this project........just wanted to help where I could. BTW, what is your background that makes it possible to create these projects? I am a mechanical engineer with some programming experience in visual basic, C, FORTRAN 77 (yeah, I know pretty old). Where should I start training myself to be able to help the community (and, of course, have some fun)? Thanks again for your hard.......donation is on the way......
Sent from my TouchPad using Tapatalk
I also have a low post count but I'd like to say thank you for the tool. It's worked flawlessly for me a couple times so far.
Error using hp toolbox v41
Hello;
I am completely new here and was trying to repair my 16 GB HP TP via other JCS post and forums on youtube, rootzwiki etc. but no success get my touchpad repairs.
recently I found JCS new toolbox v41. and downloaded it. it looks very awesome and easy to use. Thanks JCS for making it easy for people with little tech background......
However, when I run new toolbox v41 on my tp. I got following errors.
1) When I tried to use complete data reset option I get following error
Error: Invalid partition info: end-gap greater than 1 percent of mmc
2) When I tried to use Create WebOS Volume option, It failed again with following error:
>>> Obtaining existing Volume size….
Determining volume size….
Problem w/ vgchange –ay
Error: volsize all failed rc=1
I downloaded CWM DM and Non DM ...and copy files on Palm, Inc. Folder and re-run the toolbox again...but got the same error as above.
can someone help, what should I do next? or if someone direct me which thread I should have to follow?
I had read many many thread on rootzwiki ..still no success yet.... thought HP toolbox v41 can assist me... but still need guidance..
mgul said:
Hello;
I am completely new here and was trying to repair my 16 GB HP TP via other JCS post and forums on youtube, rootzwiki etc. but no success get my touchpad repairs.
recently I found JCS new toolbox v41. and downloaded it. it looks very awesome and easy to use. Thanks JCS for making it easy for people with little tech background......
However, when I run new toolbox v41 on my tp. I got following errors.
1) When I tried to use complete data reset option I get following error
Error: Invalid partition info: end-gap greater than 1 percent of mmc
2) When I tried to use Create WebOS Volume option, It failed again with following error:
>>> Obtaining existing Volume size….
Determining volume size….
Problem w/ vgchange –ay
Error: volsize all failed rc=1
I downloaded CWM DM and Non DM ...and copy files on Palm, Inc. Folder and re-run the toolbox again...but got the same error as above.
can someone help, what should I do next? or if someone direct me which thread I should have to follow?
I had read many many thread on rootzwiki ..still no success yet.... thought HP toolbox v41 can assist me... but still need guidance..
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Go back to the OP for touchpad toolbox and load that version. V41 is experimental and not for nube's like us. The version in the OP should work fine for you.
Sent from my TouchPad using Tapatalk
Just used this works great Thanks for all the hard work .
Anyone experienced the tp toolbox completely ignoring vol up/down and home button input? It loads up fine but i cant use it...
einstein910 said:
Anyone experienced the tp toolbox completely ignoring vol up/down and home button input? It loads up fine but i cant use it...
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Nope, have used it a couple of times now and no volume button issues. Are you running it from your PC or the standalone version bootable from MoBoot?
Hello,
I have acquired an Acer tablet that we used for my grandparents called GrandPad by Consumer Cellular. There is a really stripped down software/OS on it that is more "elderly friendly". I know the user interface is built on top of Android (maybe 6.0-6.1). My question is how to I find a custom ROM and installation instructions on this so I can make this thing a decent functioning tablet? I'm having a hard time finding anything about this. Not sure if Acer took another variant of their tablet and made it exclusive to Consumer Cellular.
Here's all the info I have on it. Not sure how to access the Android info on top of the current software.
Model: A6201
SNID: 81790091576
S/N: FFHZ8AA008817DBF337602
Hi there , I would try to look if theres any rom for it , can you upload screenshots of the ui? Also , please remove the IMEI part as it is not necessary and it is a potential security risk for you if someone uses it .
ThatLatinGuy said:
Hi there , I would try to look if theres any rom for it , can you upload screenshots of the ui? Also , please remove the IMEI part as it is not necessary and it is a potential security risk for you if someone uses it .
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Hello ThatLatinGuy,
I have tried endlessly searching for a ROM. I just can't find much info at all on ACER Android tablets in general, and much less on this specific model they made for a cellular company.
As far as the stock UI, you can do a web search for GrandPad Consumer Cellular. Apparently I can't give the link because I don't have 10 post yet.
After posting this, I did hold down the (power and +- volume) button and got to the Android recovery screen to do a factory reset thinking it would reset back to Android 6.0.1. I did work....sort of. The "grandpad" UI is no longer there, but it does boot up to some application called "GrandPad Eagle". I assume this is some kind of software they ran on top of Android when developing the tablet's interface??? There is an option on that screen to do a hardware test. When I touch on that it opens some Android app called Alpaca. From there I can swipe down from the top screen and access the Android settings menu. There's no launcher and I've even tried to sideload .apk apps (with unknown sources turned on) but gives me an error about it can't read file. It let me turn on developer options in the settings.
I can try to upload some images, but every time I go to insert image it wants a link and not a location on this site. Tried Google photos link and that didn't work apparently. Anyway, any settings specifically might help just let me know and I'll try to get it on here somehow...maybe.
Well this sounds really familiar , I was in the same boat a few years ago with a 2012 kindle fire HD so I will try to apply the same principle here . I have also tried to look for information about this tablet and only got the specs , wich are actually pretty good , but anyway does the tablet have an internet browser? if so type fdroid an download the app install it and open it , search for a launcher so you can atleast use the tablet .
If not , how are you sideloading it? with adb ? or does this tablet support mtp?
You can try to upload the pictures to google photos and upload the link with some characters in between (something like : www----photoservice_x2323-com)
Havent found anything about the Granpad Eagle app, although Im pretty sure that your assumptionis correct , and the Alpaca app is equally obscure , so please try to upload the picture of those .
Cheers
ThatLatinGuy said:
Well this sounds really familiar , I was in the same boat a few years ago with a 2012 kindle fire HD so I will try to apply the same principle here . I have also tried to look for information about this tablet and only got the specs , wich are actually pretty good , but anyway does the tablet have an internet browser? if so type fdroid an download the app install it and open it , search for a launcher so you can atleast use the tablet .
If not , how are you sideloading it? with adb ? or does this tablet support mtp?
You can try to upload the pictures to google photos and upload the link with some characters in between (something like : www----photoservice_x2323-com)
Havent found anything about the Granpad Eagle app, although Im pretty sure that your assumptionis correct , and the Alpaca app is equally obscure , so please try to upload the picture of those .
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The tablet has no browser. Very very limited apps in general. I tried to download the apk apps for chrome and nova launcher. I can push them from my computer to the tablet . But when I touch to install it, I get an error saying it can't read the APK file. Don't know why it would say that. I do have trust unknown sources checked.
I'll see what I can do about the pics.
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The tablet has no browser. Very very limited apps in general. I tried to download the apk apps for chrome and nova launcher. I can push them from my computer to the tablet . But when I touch to install it, I get an error saying it can't read the APK file. Don't know why it would say that. I do have trust unknown sources checked.
I'll see what I can do about the pics.
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I managed to install new apps via ADB. I was able to remove the grandpad eagle from ADB as well. I rebooted the tablet and the Nova Launcher (app I installed) settings came up.
Main problem now is that there is no navigation buttons on the bottom. There's no way I can go back or home. Not sure yet how to enable them. It's a bit annoying when you can't go back to the home screen or switch apps.
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Update...
I managed to install new apps via ADB. I was able to remove the grandpad eagle from ADB as well. I rebooted the tablet and the Nova Launcher (app I installed) settings came up.
Main problem now is that there is no navigation buttons on the bottom. There's no way I can go back or home. Not sure yet how to enable them. It's a bit annoying when you can't go back to the home screen or switch apps.
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Gotcha , download this apk and push it , its like that floating button in the iphone it is not a perfect solution but it works .
https://home-button.uptodown.com/android
For a cleaner solution , try this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5qcD8t0o2M
its gesture based , but it looks better .
Thanks,
Even though the OEM stuff is off...the Android OS is still a little quirky. For example, there is no way to put it to sleep with the hardware buttons. And I have to hit the power and volume up button to power it off. Just random stuff like that.
Oh well, it's better than it was. Just wish I could do a fresh restore without the OEM stuff. Or better yet, a custom ROM. Which seems like is impossible since this tablet is so unique.
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Has anyone found a ROM or a solution to remove the Grandpad software and install a normal Android OS?
chris_w_y said:
Has anyone found a ROM or a solution to remove the Grandpad software and install a normal Android OS?
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I would also like to know if anyone has accessed more of the GrandPad. I have the Acer 8202.
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Hello,
I have acquired an Acer tablet that we used for my grandparents called GrandPad by Consumer Cellular. There is a really stripped down software/OS on it that is more "elderly friendly". I know the user interface is built on top of Android (maybe 6.0-6.1). My question is how to I find a custom ROM and installation instructions on this so I can make this thing a decent functioning tablet? I'm having a hard time finding anything about this. Not sure if Acer took another variant of their tablet and made it exclusive to Consumer Cellular.
Here's all the info I have on it. Not sure how to access the Android info on top of the current software.
Model: A6201
SNID: 81790091576
S/N: FFHZ8AA008817DBF337602
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hI , did you resolve this problem ?
Hey y'all,
I've been lurking here for quite some time, so it's nice to finally register and become a part of the forums here! At any rate, here goes my first post...
I have this exact tablet and I thought maybe it would be a good starting point for me to try working with ADB and all that. The Acer A6201 I was given appears to have no OS on it, as when booting it I am met with a screen displaying the 'GrandPad Eagle' logo with the Identifier, Serial #, Telephony, and SIM # with barcodes. Also displayed are the buttons: Install, Shutdown, Pick WiFi, About, and Hardware Test. LTE is on (I put my Cricket SIM in it), as well as WiFi. It reads Eagle vc21618-b356. Upon connecting to LTE, it reads:
SyncManager: Sync Device...
RegisterManager: Registering...
EagleAPI: Starting Register...
RegisterManager: Register Success
EagleAPI: Starting Sync...
AutoWIFIManager: doGiraffeWIFISearch >> no matches
That's pretty much it. If I click Hardware Test, it goes to something called Alpaca, which runs through all hardware tests with no issues. From Alpaca I can also pull down the drop down menu which allows me into settings and all that. From there, I've enabled developer mode and USB debugging, as well as install from unknown sources.
As the OP originally stated, there is no web browser and I've had zero luck installing any APKs or anything; I can't even get Chrome on there via ADB.
Any thoughts or advice?
Just wanted to update this thread and see if anyone else has made any progress. I have the Acer A8202 model.
Grandpad apps removed. (until factory reset) use a usb keyboard and hit escape to get access to the system menu then enable developer and adb. Nav bar is under Display. I installed a browser, Aptoide and a launcher via adb. I am still working on the status bar(working in settings but not in all other apps) I believe there is a full screen mode system wide setting on in the build.prop file. temp solution is "Material Status bar" and "Mi control center" for a status bar. Google play services install but constantly crash. I was also able to unlock the bootloader. but to edit the system files will need root and a Twrp img file that doesn't give black screen.
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Just wanted to update this thread and see if anyone else has made any progress. I have the Acer A8202 model.
Grandpad apps removed. (until factory reset) use a usb keyboard and hit escape to get access to the system menu then enable developer and adb. Nav bar is under Display. I installed a browser, Aptoide and a launcher via adb. I am still working on the status bar(working in settings but not in all other apps) I believe there is a full screen mode system wide setting on in the build.prop file. temp solution is "Material Status bar" and "Mi control center" for a status bar. Google play services install but constantly crash. I was also able to unlock the bootloader. but to edit the system files will need root and a Twrp img file that doesn't give black screen.
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I got the exact same model A8202. I am trying to "Apply update from ADB" and it says to "send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>" Where do I find the package (OTA update ?)
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Has anyone found a ROM or a solution to remove the Grandpad software and install a normal Android OS?
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I am looking for it too. There's got to be somebody out there who can provide an OTA package to upload via ADB.
ThatLatinGuy said:
Gotcha , download this apk and push it , its like that floating button in the iphone it is not a perfect solution but it works .
https://home-button.uptodown.com/android
For a cleaner solution , try this
its gesture based , but it looks better .
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How did you "manage to push new apps via adb"? for me "adb devices" shows nothing...
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Hey y'all,
I've been lurking here for quite some time, so it's nice to finally register and become a part of the forums here! At any rate, here goes my first post...
I have this exact tablet and I thought maybe it would be a good starting point for me to try working with ADB and all that. The Acer A6201 I was given appears to have no OS on it, as when booting it I am met with a screen displaying the 'GrandPad Eagle' logo with the Identifier, Serial #, Telephony, and SIM # with barcodes. Also displayed are the buttons: Install, Shutdown, Pick WiFi, About, and Hardware Test. LTE is on (I put my Cricket SIM in it), as well as WiFi. It reads Eagle vc21618-b356. Upon connecting to LTE, it reads:
SyncManager: Sync Device...
RegisterManager: Registering...
EagleAPI: Starting Register...
RegisterManager: Register Success
EagleAPI: Starting Sync...
AutoWIFIManager: doGiraffeWIFISearch >> no matches
That's pretty much it. If I click Hardware Test, it goes to something called Alpaca, which runs through all hardware tests with no issues. From Alpaca I can also pull down the drop down menu which allows me into settings and all that. From there, I've enabled developer mode and USB debugging, as well as install from unknown sources.
As the OP originally stated, there is no web browser and I've had zero luck installing any APKs or anything; I can't even get Chrome on there via ADB.
Any thoughts or advice?
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"From Alpaca I can also pull down the drop down menu which allows me into settings" I can see Alpaca but I can't get to the settings. Mine is A8202. Is that why it's missing?
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I got the exact same model A8202. I am trying to "Apply update from ADB" and it says to "send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>" Where do I find the package (OTA update ?)
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Hrprada, there isn't a Stock package/rom that we can use. In order to side load apps you will need to make sure developer and adb are enabled. Google is your friend to get those. All i did was use a usb keyboard to show the menu. then swipe down.
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"From Alpaca I can also pull down the drop down menu which allows me into settings" I can see Alpaca but I can't get to the settings. Mine is A8202. Is that why it's missing?
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hrprada, maybe send me a dm and i might be able to help you out