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HP Touchpad tips and tricks

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  • #202
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Tinie wrote: »
    Anyone else have this problem: Say when I open the browser and load up like boards.ie or bbc.co.uk, it shows me what was on the page the last time I loaded the page, be it an hour ago or more for example. Then when I reload the page, it shows me the up to date version of the page, for if I loaded it on my laptop like normal. Do you get what I mean? Its doing my head in.

    It appears the only way to solve this problem is by disabling the cache.

    http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/298215-disable-weboss-flawed-browser-cache.html


  • #203
    donnacha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭donnacha


    baldshin wrote: »
    Anyone else tried using flashsportstreams.tv on this? When I go to play a video using flash, I get a triangle with an exclamation mark??
    fdevine wrote: »
    LOF streaming won't work either.

    Can log in, view available streams and select them, but then get a 'connection failed' message.

    Anyone got it working?

    having the same trouble myself with flashsportstreams - anyone got a solution?


  • #204
    Doirtybirdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 140 ✭✭Doirtybirdy


    Ongoing progress with getting android working on the touch pad.
    It's only a matter of time before a full working version is there with dual boot ie you can switch between Web OS which you have now and Android :)

    (I'm becoming a fan of the card system)

    http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?4260-Touchdroid-Preview-Video-Current-progress


  • #205
    Doirtybirdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 140 ✭✭Doirtybirdy


    Also

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIRRhbh2UXs

    (If you don't mind the adds)


  • #206
    Doirtybirdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 140 ✭✭Doirtybirdy


    and the piece de resistance apparently :)

    http://www.androidcentral.com/hp-touchpad-now-runs-android-235-working-touchscreen-drivers?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter


  • #207
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,821 ✭✭✭phill106


    Has anyone bought a 3rd party case, or even the standard hp one?
    Looking at this one

    Has anyone gotten this yet, how does it feel/look?


  • #208
    EI_Flyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭EI_Flyboy


    phill106 wrote: »
    Has anyone bought a 3rd party case, or even the standard hp one?
    Looking at this one

    Has anyone gotten this yet, how does it feel/look?

    It's not bad, it says it's not specifically designed for the Tpad but it does fit pretty well. It's not as versitile as HP's case but you do get a screen protector, a couple of cleaning cloths and a stylus. It works with the touchstone dock but how efficiently I don't know. It does come out easily enough to not make it much of a hassle if you prefer to charge it out of the case.


  • #209
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,821 ✭✭✭phill106


    Found a very good forum about the touchpad and software for it.

    http://www.webosbuzz.com/forum.php


  • #210
    jemmyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭jemmyboy


    how can I get kindle on my touchpad or is it possible???


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  • #211
    celj
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭celj


    jemmyboy wrote: »
    how can I get kindle on my touchpad or is it possible???

    You'll find it in the post just above yours.;)


  • #212
    viboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭viboy


    Any one else not seeing some apps in the HP App Store - I see reviews of BHomePro - but can't seem to find it in the store - regional app store perhaps ?


  • #213
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,821 ✭✭✭phill106


    viboy wrote: »
    Any one else not seeing some apps in the HP App Store - I see reviews of BHomePro - but can't seem to find it in the store - regional app store perhaps ?

    I just found it there when i looked, just opened hp app store, clicked on search and looked for bhome.
    Shows 2 results, the standard bhome and the pro. .Standard is free, pro is 3.99.
    My location is set as ireland.


  • #214
    Sconsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭Sconsey


    Anyone know how to upgrade Kalemsoft media player?...I had the demo (version 0.3.0) installed and purchased the app today, the current version is 0.4.0 but don't know how to get it installed? I purchased through the Kalemsoft website by the way and activated the installed version.

    Thanks.


  • #215
    viboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭viboy


    Indeed there it is - must have been blind or suffering from a serious case of fat fingers.

    Cheers.
    phill106 wrote: »
    I just found it there when i looked, just opened hp app store, clicked on search and looked for bhome.
    Shows 2 results, the standard bhome and the pro. .Standard is free, pro is 3.99.
    My location is set as ireland.


  • #216
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,821 ✭✭✭phill106


    Sconsey wrote: »
    Anyone know how to upgrade Kalemsoft media player?...I had the demo (version 0.3.0) installed and purchased the app today, the current version is 0.4.0 but don't know how to get it installed? I purchased through the Kalemsoft website by the way and activated the installed version.

    Thanks.
    if you go into options, there is a section about activation in there


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  • #217
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Hi all,

    I got a 32GB TP from the US which a cousin dropped off this morning.

    I'm going to read the preceding 15 pages later today to load preware etc but I have an immediate problem which I'd appreciate some thoughts on.

    My TP came with a US (two prong) charger (obviously) which I don't have an adapter for. I've tried charging it with a standard micro usb charger from a Samsung phone but when I connect it I get the following error message

    "Device may not charge. Your device is connected to a charging source that provides less than the recommended voltage or current. To reliably charge, use the power adapter and USB cable for your device"

    I also tried plugging the USB cable which came with the TP into my laptop but whilst it recognises it as connected and offers to transfer files it doesn't charge it. It says "To charge your device, use the power supply that came with it"

    WTF???? Does the USB cable not charge the device? Why on earth not?

    Any ideas on what I can do to sort this? I'm running out of juice and beginning to panic :eek:

    Ben


  • #218
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    BenEadir wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I got a 32GB TP from the US which a cousin dropped off this morning.

    I'm going to read the preceding 15 pages later today to load preware etc but I have an immediate problem which I'd appreciate some thoughts on.

    My TP came with a US (two prong) charger (obviously) which I don't have an adapter for. I've tried charging it with a standard micro usb charger from a Samsung phone but when I connect it I get the following error message

    "Device may not charge. Your device is connected to a charging source that provides less than the recommended voltage or current. To reliably charge, use the power adapter and USB cable for your device"

    I also tried plugging the USB cable which came with the TP into my laptop but whilst it recognises it as connected and offers to transfer files it doesn't charge it. It says "To charge your device, use the power supply that came with it"

    WTF???? Does the USB cable not charge the device? Why on earth not?

    Any ideas on what I can do to sort this? I'm running out of juice and beginning to panic :eek:

    Ben

    It will charge, just very slowly.

    Have a look here:

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/post/74446072


  • #219
    cianr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭cianr


    BenEadir wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I got a 32GB TP from the US which a cousin dropped off this morning.

    I'm going to read the preceding 15 pages later today to load preware etc but I have an immediate problem which I'd appreciate some thoughts on.

    My TP came with a US (two prong) charger (obviously) which I don't have an adapter for. I've tried charging it with a standard micro usb charger from a Samsung phone but when I connect it I get the following error message

    "Device may not charge. Your device is connected to a charging source that provides less than the recommended voltage or current. To reliably charge, use the power adapter and USB cable for your device"

    I also tried plugging the USB cable which came with the TP into my laptop but whilst it recognises it as connected and offers to transfer files it doesn't charge it. It says "To charge your device, use the power supply that came with it"

    WTF???? Does the USB cable not charge the device? Why on earth not?

    Any ideas on what I can do to sort this? I'm running out of juice and beginning to panic :eek:

    Ben

    Ben, i was in the same position. You'll have to get a plug adapter as your mobile charger and even your computers USB (im fairly sure) are not powerful enough to charge the TP.


  • #220
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Thanks Kenny,

    Can I ask you a couple of more questions?

    1. Will this Touchstone work with my US device or do I need to order one from the US?? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hewlett-Packard-FB340AA-ABB-Touchstone/dp/B0056OWBRK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1316256718&sr=8-13

    2. Is this the best case to get to a) protect it and b) facilitate easy typing/web surfing and multi angle screen/movie viewing? http://www.amazon.co.uk/LuvTab-Touchpad-Tablet-Genius-Typing/dp/B005FSGMLI/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_4

    3. Is there a case which incorporates a keyboard of some sort, possibly bluetooth?

    4. Will the Touchstone charge the TP if it has the above case wrapped around it???

    5. Should I invest in this adapter to make sure I don't have any charging problems or slow charging??? http://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-TouchPad-International-Travel-Kit/dp/B0058CZX7U/ref=lh_ni_t

    Appreciate the input Kenny and I look forward to making a positive contribution on here in due course.

    Ben


  • #221
    blankblank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 614 ✭✭✭blankblank


    I got a third party case and it charges away on the touchstone with no problems at all! And the one I got is pretty thick !

    Around page 15 theres a discussion on bluetooth case/keyboard combinations!
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74432947


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  • #222
    acalmenvoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭acalmenvoy


    Not long now for Android port...

    http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?5602-Video-Update-on-Cyanogenmod-Port

    Check out the cool wallpaper..


  • #223
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Have the Kindle IPK file now guys, is it just a matter of installing it using the WebOSQuickInstaller?

    Also, anyone used the guide here to overclock to 1.7GHz? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230912


  • #224
    loopymum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭loopymum


    madmoe, did you follow the steps and install impostah?

    I have overclocked to 1.5ghz but I was reading somewhere that someone overclocked but didn't find much difference with all the logging removed, only that battery life was life so I'm considering going back to the 1.2 ghz as I use mine for watching movies alot and that is eating battery.


  • #225
    Agent_47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭Agent_47


    Question: Regarding Skype, used this for the first time while setting up the HP and rang a moby number, great feature, what call costs are involved?
    If none, seems a great way of getting cheap calls?


  • #226
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,317 ✭✭✭emo72


    Agent_47 wrote: »
    Question: Regarding Skype, used this for the first time while setting up the HP and rang a moby number, great feature, what call costs are involved?
    If none, seems a great way of getting cheap calls?

    now I'm curious. But i think Skype give you a few cents credit when you set up. Of course I could be wrong.


  • #227
    Agent_47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭Agent_47


    Was no mention of Skype credit, no request for credit card details so unless Eircom will detail a call on the bill and it is charged that way?


  • #228
    blankblank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 614 ✭✭✭blankblank


    You get a ten minute free call from skype to a mobile/landline number when you first join. This counts for only one call though .i.e you cant make five 2 minute calls. If you dont use the ten minutes in your first call thats it. Have you tried to ring somebody again??


  • #229
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Hi lads,
    How long does the trIal of Kamelsoft Player last? How much is it to buy after that? Ye reckon it's worth it?

    Just noticed the HP TP is formatted with FAT32 when I tried to copy a 720p movie over and it would not transfer :-( It was 4.36GB in size.....


  • #230
    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Davie89 wrote: »
    You get a ten minute free call from skype to a mobile/landline number when you first join. This counts for only one call though .i.e you cant make five 2 minute calls. If you dont use the ten minutes in your first call thats it. Have you tried to ring somebody again??


    What are the rates after that?


  • #231
    chris1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭chris1970


    madmoe wrote: »
    Hi lads,
    How long does the trIal of Kamelsoft Player last? How much is it to buy after that? Ye reckon it's worth it?

    Just noticed the HP TP is formatted with FAT32 when I tried to copy a 720p movie over and it would not transfer :-( It was 4.36GB in size.....


    kamelsoft about a week, another player 'touchplayer' via precentral free not as good but does the trick till android port get here


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  • #232
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    chris1970 wrote: »
    madmoe wrote: »
    Hi lads,
    How long does the trIal of Kamelsoft Player last? How much is it to buy after that? Ye reckon it's worth it?

    Just noticed the HP TP is formatted with FAT32 when I tried to copy a 720p movie over and it would not transfer :-( It was 4.36GB in size.....


    kamelsoft about a week, another player 'touchplayer' via precentral free not as good but does the trick till android port get here

    Kamelsoft is much more polished and plays 720p no probs, unlike Touchplayer. Kamelsoft could not play a 1080p music video I threw at it!


  • #233
    mcko
    Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭mcko


    Hi,
    I got a pad a few weeks ago and only now starting to look at it, I have a question that someone here might be able to help with.
    I copied some movies from my lap top to the pad but when I go to play them they are no in the video file. When I hook the pad up to the lap top and explore the pad the movies are there but not appearing on the pad whenI disconnect it.
    I followed all the steps which the pad tells me in tips.
    Am I doing something wrong.
    Any advice please.

    Mcko


  • #234
    BuzzFish
    Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭BuzzFish


    mcko wrote: »
    Hi,
    I got a pad a few weeks ago and only now starting to look at it, I have a question that someone here might be able to help with.
    I copied some movies from my lap top to the pad but when I go to play them they are no in the video file. When I hook the pad up to the lap top and explore the pad the movies are there but not appearing on the pad whenI disconnect it.
    I followed all the steps which the pad tells me in tips.
    Am I doing something wrong.
    Any advice please.

    Mcko

    You'll need a better media player than the standard one. I use KalemSoft Media Player and it works a treat and worth the €5 or so that it costs


  • #235
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Hey Buzz,
    Does 1080p\1080i content play perfectly for you using KalemSoft? You know if there is a way around the 4 GB MKV limit??


  • #236
    BuzzFish
    Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭BuzzFish


    madmoe wrote: »
    Hey Buzz,
    Does 1080p\1080i content play perfectly for you using KalemSoft? You know if there is a way around the 4 GB MKV limit??

    TBH I haven't tried. 720p is perfectly fine and the biggest file I have on there is only 2 odd gig.

    Maybe contact the authors? http://www.kalemsoft.com/site/products-WebOS-KSMPlayer.html


  • #237
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    BuzzFish wrote: »
    TBH I haven't tried. 720p is perfectly fine and the biggest file I have on there is only 2 odd gig.

    Maybe contact the authors? http://www.kalemsoft.com/site/products-WebOS-KSMPlayer.html

    Cheers mate. 720p plays perfectly for me too it's just the 1080i\p plays put is SO SO slow.....


  • #238
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    madmoe wrote: »
    BuzzFish wrote: »
    TBH I haven't tried. 720p is perfectly fine and the biggest file I have on there is only 2 odd gig.

    Maybe contact the authors? http://www.kalemsoft.com/site/products-WebOS-KSMPlayer.html

    Cheers mate. 720p plays perfectly for me too it's just the 1080i\p plays put is SO SO slow.....
    Why would you play a 1080p 4gb mkv on a tablet running on a battery and an ARM CPU with 16/32gb of storage space anyway? That's not even taking into account the screen resolution of the tablet which isn't even 720p.


  • #239
    BuzzFish
    Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭BuzzFish


    I'll test 1080 tonight with the faster processor profile enabled and the logging pulled back to minimal and let ye know.


  • #240
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    Why would you play a 1080p 4gb mkv on a tablet running on a battery and an ARM CPU with 16/32gb of storage space anyway? That's not even taking into account the screen resolution of the tablet which isn't even 720p.

    True but ones does love fiddling ;-)


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  • #241
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Has anyone been able to get the flash player on www.liveonlinefooty.com working? I've been able to get flash working on you tube etc but liveonlinefooty aways fails to load :mad:


  • #242
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    BenEadir wrote: »
    Has anyone been able to get the flash player on www.liveonlinefooty.com working? I've been able to get flash working on you tube etc but liveonlinefooty aways fails to load :mad:

    Bump ^^^

    Also,

    Is there a way to set up users with separate profiles and login's for the TP? I've set up my email accounts etc but my kids also use the TP for games and web surfing etc. I'd prefer if they didn't have unhindered access to my email accounts and calendar when they are using it but at the moment all I can find is a PIN/Password code for generally unlocking the screen but not the ability to set up different users a la Windows.

    Ben


  • #243
    I love Joan Burton
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 248 ✭✭I love Joan Burton


    madmoe wrote: »
    True but ones does love fiddling ;-)

    Ah partyatmygaff we meet again, hows that android port you were working on coming along?


  • #244
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    BenEadir wrote: »
    BenEadir wrote: »
    Has anyone been able to get the flash player on www.liveonlinefooty.com working? I've been able to get flash working on you tube etc but liveonlinefooty aways fails to load :mad:

    Bump ^^^

    Also,

    Is there a way to set up users with separate profiles and login's for the TP? I've set up my email accounts etc but my kids also use the TP for games and web surfing etc. I'd prefer if they didn't have unhindered access to my email accounts and calendar when they are using it but at the moment all I can find is a PIN/Password code for generally unlocking the screen but not the ability to set up different users a la Windows.

    Ben

    This should be the next step for tablets but I believe its not easy to implement. I would like to see user accounts too.


  • #245
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Just downloaded the Stuff app and for all us geeks in the house it's pretty cool!


  • #246
    EI_Flyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭EI_Flyboy


    BenEadir wrote: »
    Bump ^^^

    Also,

    Is there a way to set up users with separate profiles and login's for the TP? I've set up my email accounts etc but my kids also use the TP for games and web surfing etc. I'd prefer if they didn't have unhindered access to my email accounts and calendar when they are using it but at the moment all I can find is a PIN/Password code for generally unlocking the screen but not the ability to set up different users a la Windows.

    Ben

    Just came across Gauth in the app catalogue, not too sure if it's what you're looking for though but it seems it adds an extra layer of protection to your gmail, that is if you use gmail... I've just installed it myself, shall see how it goes.


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  • #247
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,821 ✭✭✭phill106


    Anyone find a better pdf reader? Font seems very blurry using adobe.


  • #248
    jemmyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭jemmyboy


    madmoe wrote: »
    Have the Kindle IPK file now guys, is it just a matter of installing it using the WebOSQuickInstaller?

    Also, anyone used the guide here to overclock to 1.7GHz? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230912

    can I get the kindle thing off you please ???:-)


  • #249
    iPhone.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭iPhone.


    Nifty workaround in this thread on precentral to enable printing from the touchpad to a non-HP printer

    http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad-homebrew/299119-printing-any-printer-using-touchpad-solution.html

    still a work in progress but gets the job done for now.


  • #250
    ullickmagee
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭ullickmagee


    Side loading of Ebooks for the kindle app now working, Just follow the steps on the first page update on post no 1.

    Got over 1000 books onto my touchpad in less than 1 hour yesterday.:D

    http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad-homebrew/297377-real-kindle-sideloading-solution.html

    Just make sure you follow the steps to the letter.


  • #251
    Karlie Scarce Telecommunications
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Karlie Scarce Telecommunications


    Tinie wrote: »
    Top 5 tips for tweaking, tuning and speeding up your HP Touchpad

    http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/267962,top-5-tips-for-tweaking-tuning-and-speeding-up-your-hp-touchpad.aspx

    I'm trying to overclock my touchpad as per the instructions in tip 3 of the above guide. However I keep getting the following message:
    "The instructions you are following are obsolete. See http//testing.preware.org/"

    Help! :)


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