Hey guys,
I came across this thread in the android devolepment section and was quite interested at the prospect of running ubuntu on my phone. Although, I am a massive noob so i was wondering, once you follow the instructions on the thread and u are using ubuntu:
1. Can you use ur phone to call people?
2. If you're done with ubuntu do you just close it or how do you stop using it and go back to your normal phone OS?
3. What is the risk involved (if any) with running ubuntu?
I appreciate any input u guys have,
Thanks in advance!
xRipleyx said:
Hey guys,
I came across this thread in the android devolepment section and was quite interested at the prospect of running ubuntu on my phone. Although, I am a massive noob so i was wondering, once you follow the instructions on the thread and u are using ubuntu:
1. Can you use ur phone to call people?
2. If you're done with ubuntu do you just close it or how do you stop using it and go back to your normal phone OS?
3. What is the risk involved (if any) with running ubuntu?
I appreciate any input u guys have,
Thanks in advance!
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1. Yes, Its a phone........
2. Ubuntu Phone OS takes over android, sort of like dual boot or just ubuntu OS no android
3. why is there risk?
also Nexus users will be able to get Ubuntu Phone OS in 1-3 weeks (17 January 2013)
http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/phone
First thing you need to do is ask yourself (especially so given by your own admission you're a 'massive n00b'), why do you want to run Ubuntu ?
If the answer is something vague like 'cos it would be cool', don't do it. If you don't have any previous experience with Linux on PC, don't do it.
In other words, unless you have a specific reason for doing it, don't. The instructions on how to install it/get it up & running are very clear/concise for those who have a reason/know what they're doing.
If they're not to you, best you keep enjoying using your phone as it is now.
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Dear all
i would like to known if a possible to install linux OSn on my device phone and if we can install linux OS on the device we can use it to cell phone send SMS MMS ...ect.
would you like please how i can do it and where i can to download it if possible with a faq .
thanks
Best regard
Maybe, you 'll find answers here.
thanks you but i am not expert to changing os this topic i know it but i can't understant what i should to do the first
thnaks a lot but i think i will keep my os windows on my device
best regard
well you know I think, that linux os on the PDA is only for enthusiasts and people, who know how to use it, how to configure it, and what is an advantage of it. if you are standard user, and have no linux administrative skills, then I cannot recommend this for you. even though it is possible to run linux on some devices. it is nice POC (proof of concept), that it is possible to run linux on such devices, but it is not usable by standard users. yet. maybe after few years... maybe the Android project is the answer - here and here.
angelus_kit said:
thanks you but i am not expert to changing os this topic i know it but i can't understant what i should to do the first
thnaks a lot but i think i will keep my os windows on my device
best regard
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Hi Master and TW!
I wanted to know what is the first step for building my own ROM from scratch? Do you have any literature about Linux OS and kernel that you have learned from in order to get where you are today? I'm willing to take the time to learn this. I have basic knowledge about Linux and and computer hardware (I'm a computer engineering student).
Thanks
shaiu22 said:
Hi Master and TW!
I wanted to know what is the first step for building my own ROM from scratch? Do you have any literature about Linux OS and kernel that you have learned from in order to get where you are today? I'm willing to take the time to learn this. I have basic knowledge about Linux and and computer hardware (I'm a computer engineering student).
Thanks
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oh if i had a dollar for everytime i've seen this question...
from what i understand...advanced knowledge is required for android development...but if you're willing....here's a link to get your workspace set up on Ubuntu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10635918
Thanks a lot!!
Guys,
I'm sorry. I'm not sure if I'm re-posting a topic which has already been answered but couldn't quite find a similar match.
I'm a newbie to the Android world and have just managed to get my hands on Streak 5.
There are few things which I would like this community to help me with
1. What is the difference between upgrading and rooting?
2. Does these two (Rooting and Upgrading) have any inter-dependencies; example - One cannot be completed without the other?
3. I'd like to upgrade/update to Gingerstreak. For a newbie like me, what are the steps of upgrading?
Any help will be highly appreciated.
Cheers
Nick
Rooting
Changing/Upgrading ROM
You DON'T need root to upgrade the ROM on the Streak.
Id recommend trying dsc rom first, gingerstreak has been quiet for a while (development wise) dsc is being worked on everyday and constantly being updated , also in my experience gingerstreak was no good for me and others due to random reboots etc, but its upto you, have fun! Happy streaking!!
Sent from my Dell Streak using xda premium
nick_shire said:
Guys,
I'm sorry. I'm not sure if I'm re-posting a topic which has already been answered but couldn't quite find a similar match.
I'm a newbie to the Android world and have just managed to get my hands on Streak 5.
There are few things which I would like this community to help me with
1. What is the difference between upgrading and rooting?
2. Does these two (Rooting and Upgrading) have any inter-dependencies; example - One cannot be completed without the other?
3. I'd like to upgrade/update to Gingerstreak. For a newbie like me, what are the steps of upgrading?
Any help will be highly appreciated.
Cheers
Nick
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1. upgrading is like windows xp to windows7, for android its from version 2.1 > 2.2 > 2.3 and rooting is you got access to locked system files, which could be harm to your device if you don't know what are you doing.
2. no both are different.
3. there are so many guides but i recommend you to google yourself for desired result / process, otherwise you may brick the phone.
Hi Guys, can you please help me updating my Samsung Fascinate Verizon phone, it's currently running @
Firmware version : 2.1-update1
Basband version : S:i500.04 V.EA28
Kernel version: 2.6.29
I really need help badly, since i'm not located in US, and everytime i try to update it, it says Check for software update when service is available.
but i can't get the service since it's a verizon phone and im not in use, and it's not activated anymore, i'm just bypassing the activation screen by pressing *83786633..
Please help me update the phone w/ the complete instruction, i want to have at least 2.2, so that many apps would work cause lot of apps work w/ 2.2 or higher.
Please someone help me, i really don't know what to do and i'm having a hard time understanding the forum post since im not that aware w/ the abbrivation thats being used.
Help me please.
Thanks a lot.
**if you are willing to help me "mam,sir"
kindly provide me a detailed instruction. and the apps or software that i need to download to do the instruction that you will give me..
i will surely appreciate your help and i will never forget it.. please help me tnx. anyone please.
- also i tried kies but phone it self does not have kies option im so out now idk what to do.
Why can't you just use droidstyles guide on here. I don't think you need anyone to walk you through it step by step when he has already done that .
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
and dont forget to look at jawmans noob glossary aswell.
Are you rooted?
@droidstyle i saw your post. so neat. i was about to try it, but im not sure which one should i do first, since your instruction is like for those who have 2.2 or froyo, i only have 2.1(eclair), i want to get atleast froyo for now, or maybe ginger bread but i dont know which one should i use first?
i saw your psot in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
please response..
You can use any of sections 1,2,3, or 4 as it doesn't matter what you start with but rather what you want to end up with. For example, if you want to end up on Ice Cream Sandwich (newest OS) use section4. If you want EH03 Touchwiz Gingerbread (last version officially release by Samsung) then use section 2.
Again, use the section that says the ROM you want your phone to run. They aren't meant to be followed in sequence. Just choose the section that names the ROM you want to end up on.
Follow the steps word for word. I have a feeling English may be your second language, though you do speak it very well. This guide puts the steps in very simple terms. If you don't understand you probably should seek a guide in your native language or someone who can translate for you.
Best of luck.
step 5 actually worked fine, i tried the froyo 1. thanks droidstyle
i actually want to ask some follow up question..
Does android phone have adobe flash player, cant find it in store, but it is a required file to run some applications.
Also i want to ask your honest opinion guys, which among this software should i use? which is stable have long battery life and good for games. as of right now im using the froyo that can be found in Section 5.
Last question, is there a way to download apps, for free instead, i mean full version for free, cause i tried using my CC and it's not working wonder why.. its always declined.
Thanks so much anyway for all the answers i got from you guys. appreciate it so much.. kindly answer my other questions please Thankyou so much
-- Also i want to ask, cause i really can't understand the advantage of having the phone rooted or what. kindly please tell me the advantage please if you have time.. appreciate it so much!!! rock on!!
treborjac said:
step 5 actually worked fine, i tried the froyo 1. thanks droidstyle
i actually want to ask some follow up question..
Does android phone have adobe flash player, cant find it in store, but it is a required file to run some applications.
Also i want to ask your honest opinion guys, which among this software should i use? which is stable have long battery life and good for games. as of right now im using the froyo that can be found in Section 5.
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You should create a nandroid backup as soon as you finish a good enough config as a base line to return to.
Last question, is there a way to download apps, for free instead, i mean full version for free, cause i tried using my CC and it's not working wonder why.. its always declined.
Thanks so much anyway for all the answers i got from you guys. appreciate it so much.. kindly answer my other questions please Thankyou so much
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Try to google for "blackmart", it'll let you install anything even things which should never be installed hence the need for nandroid backup.
-- Also i want to ask, cause i really can't understand the advantage of having the phone rooted or what. kindly please tell me the advantage please if you have time.. appreciate it so much!!! rock on!!
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A rooted phone let you have more options to decide what you want to do to your phone. For example Droidwall only works on rooted phone, the firewall will let you block all apps which wanted net access for ads which nearly all of them do and bogged down your data bandwidth if too many of them were installed.
Hi guys,
Im really new to android and linux, yet i want to install ubuntu on my device.
I got it as a gift and would like to make it a netbook like.
Anyway, as far as i know i have the latest JB bootloader, unlocked, also i have the hairybean rom, and OCed to 1.7Ghz, I also have TWRP recovery...
Now, i saw this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603921k i understood that it installs ubuntu on my device completely, without any need of VNC.
Yet the thread is a bit outdated i guess, from reading a bit i ubderstood that the sound has been fixed, and they had worked on a whole new kernel to fix everything up...
Now, can please somebody guide me, and give me the newest files (kernel and OS)?
Thanks alot and sorry for being such a noob!!
PS any way to install the OS directly on the SSD, and not on an external SD, also, anyway to remove android (if ubuntu is stable enough?)
Come on people, 90 views and no replies?
100 views and no replies?
Can someone atleast put this thread in the Ubuntu installation how-to, so people can refer to this thread and help me?
Is prime helping forum dead?
GummyGum173 said:
Is prime helping forum dead?
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Dude you seriously need to chill out. Ubuntu is not officially running yet, It is only out on the Nexus devices and their kernels, file systems, boot loaders, etc... are apples to oranges compared to the prime. It is still in heavy development in trying to make it so it actually runs smooth and dual boots android. The developers in the Ubuntu thread have been busting their ass to make it happen and there are multiple developers working together to get to happen. There are still a whole bunch of bugs that need to be worked out. I have been following the thread from day 1 so you can do the same here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603921. By saying you are new to linux/ubuntu then I would sit back for a bit and follow the tread before you brick your tablet. Things seem like they are going very well in the thread so sit back and read 60+ pages of posts to catch up and have a coke and a smile.