How to Flash the A6 Firmware with the TPtoolbox
HP Touchpad Reflash the A6 Firmware Guide:
Timecode:
Intro and background info
How to test for issues with battery monitor widget @ 0:59
Install Novacom drivers @ 2:13
Put the Touchpad into WebOS recovery mode @ 3:25
Download, unzip and run the TPtoolbox @ 2:49
How to flash the A6 Firmware @ 4:05
The Problem:
HP Touchpad developer Jcsullins, has informed HP TouchPads users that there's a problem with our HP Touchpas A6 Firmware. This issue can cause an usually high battery drain during sleep. This problem occurs overtime while running both Android and WebOS. As a result the Touchpads battery drains more quickly with daily use and the overall life span is reduced. If your battery drain seems to be much higher on average, then flash the A6 Firmware to bring it back down. Users experiencing sudden drops in battery life should run this as well.
Full Guides for the TPtoolbox:
[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 5.0.x/4.4.x with Jcsullins TPtoolbox "The Super Easy Way"(XDA)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/help/rom-guide-how-to-install-android-4-4-x-t2912820
[ROM GUIDE]How to install Android 5.0.x & 4.4.x with Jcsullins TPtoolbox "The Super Easy Way"(Rootzwiki)
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/179730-rom-guidehow-to-install-android-50x-44x-with-jcsullins-tptoolbox-the-super-easy-way/
How to test:
To monitor your battery drain history during sleep install the free app Battery Monitor Widget:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.bmw&hl=en
1) Use the Novacom Universal installer or manual Novacom links for your OS below:
Automatic Universal Novacom Installer 1.4.1:
https://github.com/123Haynes/universal-novacom-installer/releases/download/v1.4.1/UniversalNovacomInstaller-1.4.1.jar
Or
Manual download unzip and install the manual Novacom drivers for your OS below:
Here
http://downloads.codefi.re/jcsullins/webos/novacom
or
Here
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jpuke6we3et2sjb/Novacom+files.zip
2)Place the tablet into WebOS recovery mode and run the TPtoolbox
3)Download, unzip and run the TPtoolbox
TPToolbox-2015-01-08-v42.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/kuz6e3itpudl9q2/TPToolbox-2015-01-08-v42.zip
4)From the HP Touchpad use the volume button to select reflash A6 firmware from the list and use home to select it.