$99 HP Touchpad Sale: How to Install Android-Based CyanogenMod 7.1 on HP Touchpad (VIDEO)
The $99 price tag on the HP TouchPad might be off limits at the moment, but Hewlett-Packard's new device can now operate on Android. The Christian Post has put together a thorough guide on how to install the trial version of the new operating system.
The alpha version of Android-based CyanogenMod 7.1 operating sustem for HP TouchPad has just been released. CyanogenMod for TouchPad is an aftermarket version of Google's Android. It has been designed to replace the previous version of Android, which still occurs on several smartphones and tablets, according to Tech Gadgets Web.
Below is a guide on how to install the CyanogenMod 7.1 OS on your device.
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PC Pro, a tech publication, has published complete instructions as far as the installation of this prototype software goes. It gives a detailed, tech-heavy description of all actions you need to take, and tricks you can perform, like downloading external programs necessary for smoother installation proces (the article includes links).
PC Pro recommends to begin the installation by clearing the data already stored on the TouchPad, or by making sure there is at least 2GB of free space on the device.
Liliputing.com offers a series of videos showing how the CyanogenMod 7.1 works on TouchPad. The publication's Brad Linder describes some of the best features and shows how to install the software step by step, including all downloads and tackling potential glitches.
In case of questions, there is always the official CyanogenMod 7.1 forum that crowdsources answers to issueas ranging from running apps to hardware problems.
CyanogenMod 7.1 is known to contain Android Debug Bridge, Vibration, Backlight, LED, Fast Switch Boot, Fake SD card Mount, Light Sensor, Touchstone Support, Softkeys GPU Acceleration, Power Management, Touchscreen support, Accelerometer, Dual core processing, Bluetooth, Sound, Camera, Wifi and more.
The developper makes does not deny that the alpha version still has a way to go, as not all the aspects of the new operating system are working soundly just yet.
