[Guide] How to install Android 2.3.7 on the HP TouchPad (CyanogenMod 7.1 - Alpha 03)

The CyanogenMod team has released the alpha 3 build of CyanogenMod 7.1 which is based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Android 2.3.7) for the HP TouchPad.

The following step by step guide will show you how to install CyanogenMod 7.1 on your HP TouchPad.

NOTE - This is an alpha release of the CyanogenMod. Please note that an alpha release could be unstable and cause issues with using your device. Things like power management and app compatibility will continue to improve in future builds so do not install unless you are sure of what you are doing.


Following is the official change-log in the alpha 3 build

• Last prominent form of "sleep of death" fixed
• Webkit backing store (smoother scrolling)
• Minor improvements to 2D/3D performance in some apps
• Bluetooth DPad/arrows do not rotate with screen
• Battery stats now available to Android
• Serial# now populated
• Shorter hostname as a result of serial#
• General wifi fixes
• Preliminary Touchpad 4G support(no radio)
• Status bar should take less resources after an app goes full screen
• Possible fix for A2DP and wifi interference
• Possible fix for SD card not mounting
• Camera FPS improved but still nearly nonfunctional

DISCLAIMER - This website or the creators of this mod are not responsible for any issues which may occur from installing this custom ROM. Modding your device may void your warranty and render your device unusable. Please do not attempt this unless you are aware of the consequences of what you are doing.


NOTE - If you have previously installed alpha 1 or alpha 2 you can update to alpha 3 by following the steps below. 


If you have not installed CyanogenMod on your TouchPad before simply download the alpha 3 file from below and follow this guide

Step by step guide

1. Download update-cm-7.1.0-tenderloin-a3-fullofbugs-signed.zip
   
   • If you are updating you can download the file directly from your TouchPad.
   • Note the file location as you will need it in Step 4
2. Hold the Power button and select Reboot > Reboot to Recovery
3. Your TouchPad will now boot into ClockworkMod Recovery
4. From the main menu
   
   • install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard >  update-cm-7.1.0-tenderloin-a3-fullofbugs-signed.zip

• Reboot your device

Thats it your device is now updated with the latest version of CyanogenMod. If you have any questions or comments you can address them here.