Sunday, January 29, 2012

WebOS Quick Install

WebOS Quick Install can be used to install applications not included in the official HP Catalog. It can be used for HP TouchPad or any other WebOS devices. WebOS Quick Install is developed by Jason Robitaille. The latest version of WebOS Quick Install along with the installation requirements and instructions can be found here.


Before launching WebOS Quick Install, the device needs to be connected to the laptop/desktop via USB cable in Developer Mode.

Activate Develop Mode in HP TouchPad
Turn on your Touchpad and press the home button. Tap the "just type" area and enter webos20090606


Tap the "Developer Mode" icon that appears. Tap the "on/off" slider in the top right corner of the next screen, but leave the "DEVELOPER MODE PASSWORD" field blank. Tap "Submit".

TODO: Screenshot of Dev Mode Window

Launch WebOS Quick Install
WebOS Quick Install is a Java application. Try to have a latest version of Java installed on your laptop/desktop. Execute the WebOSQuickInstall-xxx.jar as a Java application. The first time it's launched, it installs some drivers.




Any *.ipk files can be chosen and installed on the HP Touch Pad.

References : http://lifehacker.com/5836294/supercharge-your-new-hp-touchpad-with-preware