[webOS] The HP Touchpad Guide (to homebrew/overclocking) [Mac/Windows/Linux]

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As many of you know, there is a way to install Preware which is not unlike Cydia on the iPad. WebOS has a great homebrew community that is supported by HP. Perks include Overclocking to 1.5+Ghz, free homebrew apps, and many great tweaks. Try it out by following the directions below.


If your TouchPad isn't seen by the PC your using, download and install the WebOS SDK here.

-Download WebOS Quick install to your computer HERE

-Put your Touchpad into development mode by:
Launching Device Info and tap its top-left menu.
Selecting "Custom Application..." and typing in: ##3386633#
In the application, move the Developer Mode slider to the On position.
Tap Reset the Device.
When reset is complete, Developer mode is enabled.

IMPORTANT : DONT MAKE A PASSWORD ON DEVELOPMENT MODE OR YOU'LL HAVE TO WIPE YOUR ENTIRE PAD.

-Plug in your pad and tap charge only on the prompt (in the corner).

-Now go to quick install on your computer, launch it (you may have to update Java)

-Hit the little globe button, and wait for things to load.

-Scroll down to Preware and install it. (Your device might reboot after installation.)

-You can now install things from preware, like Uberkernel that overclocks the processor to 1.5ghz (under Kernels)
Note : to Oc, you must download the app govnah from preware.

This was done on my MacBook pro, should work with windows or anything really, as long as Java works.

To sideloade apps, install Internalz pro and you can install .ipk files, which are the same as .apk and .ipa files for android and ios.

For more info until this community grows, go to Precentral, its like XDA for webOS. Tons of good people over there. Thanks to Rootzwiki and Precentral for helping me out too.

Feel free to hit the Thanks button if I helped!

-andrewxu

NOTE
See POST 16 by Nburnes for a more detailed guide if this isn't enough.

Originally Posted by andrewxu

As most of you know there is a way to install preware, which is not unlike cydia on the ipad.

To do so, download webos quick install, and put your pad into development mode. (Google both)

Plug in your pad and tap charge only.

Now go to quick install on your computer, launch it (you may have to update Java)

Hit the little globe button, wait for things to load.

Scroll to preware and install it.

Your device might reboot

You can now install things from preware, like uberkernel that overclocks the processor to 1.5ghz

Note : to Oc, you must download the app govnah from preware.

This is meant to be a quick outline, a Google search will speed things up, and will find files to download.

Links etc will be added.

This was done on my MacBook pro, should work with windows or anything really, as long as Java works.

Hit thanks if I helped.

-andrewxu :l

thanks! nice guide

Is it possible to sideload the US only Kindle app via preware?

Easy as pie, thank you!

Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App

Awesome write up thanks..still waiting for mine in mail,ugh :0)

Originally Posted by Inquitus

Is it possible to sideload the US only Kindle app via preware?

After installing Preware download and install Internalz Pro. Internalz is a file explorer that will install .ipk files. Just put the Amazon app on your internal storage and install.

Originally Posted by chadillac0000

After installing Preware download and install Internalz Pro. Internalz is a file explorer that will install .ipk files. Just put the Amazon app on your internal storage and install.

Aye ipk is available here for anyone who wants the kindle beta

The most important thing to know about installing PreWare is that when you put your phone into development mode NEVER CREATE A PASSWORD. Leave it blank, keep it blank. If you create a password you won't be able to install anything, you'll have to erase your device and start from scratch. Found this by luck on a forum post over at PreCentral - it doesn't seem to be in any of the FAQ posts around the web.

That uberkernel has me interested. How much of a noticeable performance change does it offer? Is it stable? How much of a battery life decrease can you expect? How much of a concern is overheating?

Thank you.