HP Touchpad tips and tricks

Inquitus

Ok so a number of us are picking these up. Here's what i have learnt so far.

Install WebOSQuickInstall from this guide
Then also install preware as per the guide.
The Kindle beta ipk is here in this thread and can be installed from preware.
The best media player seems to be this free beta in that post by the dev. PC Streaming software also available here, not tried it yet

Preware is much like cydia for iOS

Pls add useful titbits as and when you find them.

Inquitus

Can confirm the media streaming from PC seems to work flawlessly, very similar to AirVideo on iOS if not quite as polished in the UI dept. I only tested SD Avis, but quality was excellent and scanning back and forward didn't desync audio which is usually the main issue with this type of thing.

oliver29

Hey.

Haven't tried the latest version currently in beta but got the paid version ... wud have gotten the beta if i'd seen it : ) and it's pretty good.

From my experience if you're using the RTE Player ( full screen flash so heavy on the processor ) rather than pinching to zoom just go full screen or watch in the default size and it works a treat.

Been running on the 'Uberkernel' for a while ( use it on my phone too ) and it's been very stable.

There's a patch to muffle system logging and one to unthrottle download manager availabe through preware, both help you get that little bit more out of your tp

s8n

thanks for the tips so far, I've installed the Kindle Beta App but it wont let me load my existing .mobi books, any ideas how I can do this ?

oliver29

Check out pReaer Native Alpha pretty sure it does this format

oliver29

Sorry - Called pReader on the tablet

spiderjazz

pReader won't load some of my files, and it looks like the Kindle IPK file is gone from that thread, is there any chance someone could email on the Kindle ipk to me?

Owen

Anyone figure out what the little slot is for?

Inquitus

Owen wrote: »

Anyone figure out what the little slot is for?

Its for nothing, if they had made the 3G version that's where your microsim would have gone, all it does on these wifi yolks is tell you your Serial Number.

JAMM222

cant seem to find the kindle ipk anywhere can anyone help?

ravydavygravy

If you are looking for a nice RSS reader for your new touchpad, try mosaic: http://www.mosaicreader.com/ - its in the app store, looks good.

Tweaky

Found the following online last night.
hold the tablet in landscape with the camera hole to the right.
Minimize the app you have open and rather than flicking it upwards to close it. Pull it downwards and release.

It gives a sound effect which may be familiar to some of you

blankblank

Anyone tried to install this PreWare app to get various tweaks etc?

Ruby_Woo

anyone know of any free apps/media players that can play .avi's ?

Inquitus

Inquitus wrote: »

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The best media player seems to be this free beta in that post by the dev.

Ruby_Woo wrote: »

anyone know of any free apps/media players that can play .avi's ?

^^

blankblank

Did anyone buy the touchstone? Is it worth it??

JAMM222

Hi mate,
Any chance you can help me get the kindle app onto my touchpad? I followed the link u had in your post, installed preware but can't find the kindle app
Cheers

Jamm

Inquitus wrote: »

Ok so a number of us are picking these up. Here's what i have learnt so far.

Install WebOSQuickInstall from this guide
Then also install preware as per the guide.
The Kindle beta ipk is here in this thread and can be installed from preware.
The best media player seems to be this free beta in that post by the dev. PC Streaming software also available here, not tried it yet

Preware is much like cydia for iOS

Pls add useful titbits as and when you find them.

Fiskar

Davie89 wrote: »

Did anyone buy the touchstone? Is it worth it??

Watching for its price to drop on Amazon, 55 stg at the mo

will be good for speaker use, charging and obviously to take the weight off your hands!

blankblank

Fiskar wrote: »

Watching for its price to drop on Amazon, 55 stg at the mo

will be good for speaker use, charging and obviously to take the weight off your hands!

39 euro in PCworld!

blankblank

installed preware and went through all the recommended patches to fully disable the touchpad background logging! Have noticed its much snappy-ier! Its worth a look and you dont need to be any bit tech savy:-)

podge3

Will the iPad Bluetooth keyboard cases work with the Thinkpad?

Both are pretty much the same size but will the keyboard work?

Kenny Logins

I've figured out screen grabs (tap home and power) but when in the browser or gallery app can't find any way to upload images, has anyone discovered how?

acalmenvoy

Great guide for new users here:
http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/293028-new-touchpad-heres-your-get-started-guide.html

Kenny Logins

The Touchpad that was said to have shipped running Android is now on Ebay,

Pl note that the winner of this sale can use this to apply for the $1500 bounty this touchpad will be eligible for (last link)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-TouchPad-32GB-running-Android-/230664585087?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item35b4ae3f7f

Yeah, right.

EI_Flyboy

Kenny Logins wrote: »

The Touchpad that was said to have shipped running Android is now on Ebay,



http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-TouchPad-32GB-running-Android-/230664585087?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item35b4ae3f7f

Yeah, right.

It violates ebays chance listings policy so i doubt it'll be up for much longer.

EI_Flyboy

Well if HP won't help, you'll have to help yourselves:

http://www.ifixit.com/blog/blog/2011/08/20/ifixit-announces-the-worlds-cheapest-repair-manual-the-hp-touchpad/

Kenny Logins

20 best apps for Touchpad -

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/266394/the-20-best-apps-for-the-hp-touchpad

Tinie

Everytime I got to the app store on the touchpad it says "This action could not be completed. Please try again later".

Any ideas?

Also is there a thread for general touchpad discussion or is this it?

Kenny Logins

It seems the Android Touchpad was legit, system dump has been made vailable -

http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?t=3692

Soarer

Quick silly question.
Is there any difference in setting the English on Startup to Ireland/UK/USA? Are they liable to release stuff just for the USA and if your unit is IRE registered you miss out?

Kenny Logins

Soarer wrote: »

Quick silly question.
Is there any difference in setting the English on Startup to Ireland/UK/USA? Are they liable to release stuff just for the USA and if your unit is IRE registered you miss out?

Good question, worth a try I suppose. I wiped mine last night and it automatically re-installed tmy apps and settings etc. If you do that and look for Kindle you'll know.

cactus10

Whats the deal with charging & battery life? It comes charged so im not sure what i do to preserve battery life.

Tweaky

Tinie wrote: »

Everytime I got to the app store on the touchpad it says "This action could not be completed. Please try again later".

Any ideas?

Also is there a thread for general touchpad discussion or is this it?

Did you click the link in the mail you got from HPWeb OS ? Somethings wont work until you validate - personal experience :rolleyes:

EI_Flyboy

Did any body here get their hands on a Pre3? This may be of interest:

EI_Flyboy wrote: »

I just wondering about which service provider would give us the best deal for our brand new unlocked smartphones... We're gonna need a decent amount internet gigs, especially for those who also have a Touchpad and tether them to use the Pre3 as a mobile hotspot. I have about 1gig a month as is and in 20 months I've only busted that a couple of times but, like I said, if we use the thing as a mobile hotspot, we might find ourselves drinking up a lot more than that! Anybody any ideas?


I'm thinking it might be possible to do a deal with them if we have a large enough number of people interested, we may possibly be able to have some say in the terms we get... Anybody interested in pooling their purchasing power to this end?



P.s. Maybe this should be in it's own thread...?

Tinie

Anywhere you can read on the best tips to get the best battery life and any guides on what the best apps are?

Kenny Logins

Tinie wrote: »

Anywhere you can read on the best tips to get the best battery life and any guides on what the best apps are?

I wouldn't be worried about battery life this early on, where are planning on taking it?

http://www.webosroundup.com/

blankblank

Tinie wrote: »

Anywhere you can read on the best tips to get the best battery life and any guides on what the best apps are?

as far as i know you just let it run dead completely the first time you get it , then charge it to 100% and let it go dead again, and repeat this pattern! Isnt that the general accepted pattern to maximise battery?

Tinie

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I wouldn't be worried about battery life this early on, where are planning on taking it?

http://www.webosroundup.com/

Well whenever I get like a phone or ipod, I always try to get the best battery life from it, as I often forget to charge things for a few days on end.

Cheers for the link though.

missingtime

I have one waiting for me at home, cannot wait to pick it up. From looking at the videos and the preware, i dont think i'll even bother with any android ports.

Kenny Logins

Touchplayer, plays almost all video formats. I tried with a couple of HD files but it struggled...

http://www.precentral.net/touchplayer

Kenny Logins

This is excellent, map your 50gb Box.net account as a network drive on your PC -

http://www.precentral.net/map-box-net-network-drive-your-computer

BuzzFish

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/alleged-hp-touchpad-running-android-appears-can-be-yours-on-eba/

Android is coming!! Happy Days!

Kenny Logins

Free '6 pack' (of apps) from HP -

http://www.webosroundup.com/2011/08/hp-giving-out-free-6-packs-of-apps-to-all-touchpad-owners/

EDIT: Sorry, US only.

Tinie

Where do you enter in the promo code? I cant find it.

Kenny Logins

Not sure, I don't have mine with me.

This was in the comments -

DO NOT USE THEIR LINKS FROM YOUR TOUCHPAD!! It'll take the money from
your $50 early-adopter promo if you still have it. Instead use these
links:
Glimpse https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?promocode=injoj55410gavxv
Panda https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?promocode=eotss76676jjzqr
Big Boss https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?promocode=vfimk09918lngoz
Sparkle HD https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?promocode=pweuq32135vrbhx
Camera https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?promocode=rijon62171nhvtu
Birds https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?promocode=jjiox66488ddnik

EDIT: Sorry, US only.

Tinie

Its USA Only it seems

Kenny Logins

Tinie wrote: »

Its USA Only it seems

Ah ****e. Thanks.

rocky

Does Android have 'proper' multitasking yet? If not, I won't bother porting...

Brian

EI_Flyboy wrote: »

Did any body here get their hands on a Pre3? This may be of interest:

Meteor do 10 GB for €15, more than you will ever need.

On topic: anyone got a working link for the Kindle IPK?

Motjida

rocky wrote: »

Does Android have 'proper' multitasking yet? If not, I won't bother porting...

Android has been sporting proper multitasking since birth

Dermot2468

Does anyone know how to connect to a wifi network with a proxy server if I select the network and turn off auto IP settings it still doesn't come up