The action of loading a modified operating system, specifically a Google-developed mobile platform, onto a discontinued tablet computer manufactured by Hewlett-Packard. This process replaces the device’s original webOS with a different software environment. A practical illustration would be downloading custom ROM images and using specialized software to overwrite the existing operating system on the tablet’s internal storage.
Undertaking this modification allows users to extend the lifespan and functionality of a device that is no longer supported by its original manufacturer. It provides access to a wider range of applications and features available within the Android ecosystem. Historically, this practice arose from a desire to overcome the limitations imposed by the device’s end-of-life status and to leverage its hardware capabilities with a more actively developed and supported operating system.