Is it possible to run Linux on low-end android phones?
Possibly a method that does not need loop device support.
I'm talking about 600Mhz processor and 256mb RAM
And Damn Small Linux as the linux distro.
Is there any method to do this? I have seen methods for Ubuntu and backtrack but they require better hardware.
Thanks
Have you tried the Ubuntu Installer from market? Give it a try, you may be surprised.
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Ubuntu Installer says,
Kernel with Loop device support REQUIRED!! and
1GHZ processor (recommended)
which I am pretty sure i do not have. And kernel source is not available.
So, including support is out of the question.
Anyway, thanks for your reply
Well, attempt the download?
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Hey there,
I just read the article here.
One of the prerequisites is a kernel with loop device support. Does such a kernel for the View exist?
Is there any other possiblity to run LINUX on the View?
Thanks for your answers.
If there is a compiler for the processor, you can run Linux. Its just a matter of someone sorting out the drivers for the view's hardware. The problem with devices with a small following is that even if someone does manage to port over a distribution there will be very few apps for the device. You will have to compile all your apps from source code. Tracking down dependancies and compiling is a real drag. Doing it for a few apps is fine but having to do it for everything sucks. Welcome to Linux circa 95. All those awesome dpks and rpms that are so easy to install are all precompiled and configured by thousands of users.
Thanks for the good explanation.
Hello guys, before the question, i am sorry if i am little english. i look some website that running Ubuntu on Android Device.
I am sorry i am new user in this site, so i can't using outside links in this posting, but you will find if you search on google about this.
i have some question about this case:
1. i am using Samsung Galaxy S Wifi 4.0 a.k.a Samsung YP-G1CW/XSE what ubuntu can running on my device?
2. How with OS Windows? what windows can running on my Device? Windows XP may be, or Windows 7..
Please Help me, i need to running other OS on my Android Device.. Thank's Before for your answer
There are two ways to run another OS on your device: chroot and qemu. You can run Ubuntu (or any Linux distribution that supports ARM processors) with little effort using the chroot method. Look up "Ubuntu installer free" in the store and it will walk you through. It may not work on the stock kernel, so make sure you have the kernel from these forums that fits your device.
The only way to run an OS like Windows is by virtualization through qemu, because it doesn't natively support the chip in your Galaxy S Wifi. This method requires a version of qemu compiled for ARM and additional libraries, which I have not gotten to work successfully on this device. (Anyone else?)
So I'd suggest just trying to get Ubuntu running. It won't be very fast or easy to use on a device that small, but it will work.
Sent from my YP-G70
Mevordel said:
There are two ways to run another OS on your device: chroot and qemu. You can run Ubuntu (or any Linux distribution that supports ARM processors) with little effort using the chroot method. Look up "Ubuntu installer free" in the store and it will walk you through. It may not work on the stock kernel, so make sure you have the kernel from these forums that fits your device.
The only way to run an OS like Windows is by virtualization through qemu, because it doesn't natively support the chip in your Galaxy S Wifi. This method requires a version of qemu compiled for ARM and additional libraries, which I have not gotten to work successfully on this device. (Anyone else?)
So I'd suggest just trying to get Ubuntu running. It won't be very fast or easy to use on a device that small, but it will work.
Sent from my YP-G70
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Thanks Very much for your solution, i will try search, qemu method or chroot methode.. hope i will can do it, because i am new for it. i am not a developer, or programmer. i just want to know more about gad-get
so thanks a lot.
A bit about me:
Hey guys, I have a huge interest in hardware and software. I know about hardware and how it works at an intermediate level, but my software understanding is very basic. I'm going to teach myself how to develop apps on Android, and other OS's once I actually know what I'm doing. (Nexus 5, and Oneplus One owner)
Actual question:
I'm assuming that a Linux based operating system is the best way to go about doing this, correct me if I'm wrong. I currently run Windows 8.1, what Linux based OS do you guys think I should dual boot alongside it? Does it matter? A lot of people recommend Debian, but from what I read, Google actually does their 4.4 KitKat development on Ubuntu LTS 10, I believe.
Thanks.
Is there a plan of releasing a Version for x86 cpu?
I have an older netbook where the cpu is not x64 compatible, is there maybe a way to make it work there .
Because windows is very slow on it and i can`t find the right linux disto for me.
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Is there a plan of releasing a Version for x86 cpu?
I have an older netbook where the cpu is not x64 compatible, is there maybe a way to make it work there .
Because windows is very slow on it and i can`t find the right linux disto for me.
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Simple answer is no. You cannot.
As far as linux is concerned, go to sourceforge and get a slimmed down linux iso. There are so many wonderful ones, even I use it. Slimmed linux distros are very light on the system, with all useless apps removed.
There will be a 32bit version released soon.
See this post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/remix-os-pc-update-version-2016012301-t3300940
Is possible to install Linux on Galaxy View SM-T667?
I am trying use it as work computer, with linux on board it will be better
I guess there is not been such a topic, so my question is it possible at all? CPU is Samsung Equinox, can Linux run on this processor?
If yes, please give some links to articles that i should read for do some experiments youself?
I know Ubuntu make cell phones and tablets maybe you can try to port to View Ubuntu also allow you porting to a new device here https://developer.ubuntu.com/en/phone/devices/porting-new-device/ seems like someone has try to porting to samsung tablets before but abandoned it under here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices