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You have to find a stud and if there's not one where you need it you need to put a piece of backing between the studs that are there . Unfortunately that requires a lot of time and work . There is however another solution which is to put that backing on the exterior of the drywall and connect it to the studs, but that won't look as finished. For a TV that will end up hiding it, it's a good solution, but for a toilet paper dispenser it's a little bit harder to blend it in. Also look for alternative location such as a close by cabinet that's little more solid than drywall to put your screws into. But if nothing else, then the screw-in anchors do hold a lot of weight . They make them both out of plastic and metal and claim they can hold up to 60 pounds . Available at Home Depot and other outlets .
Check these links out . . .
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/wall-stud-stud-finder-31167.html
https://www.lowes.com/projects/decorate-and-entertain/how-to-find-studs-in-walls/project
https://dengarden.com/home-improvement/How-to-Install-a-Toilet-Paper-Holder-in-a-Bathroom