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I want to mount some cifs or even better nfs mounts. I Found the cool cifs app, but I'm having no luck loading the cifs driver.
I have a rooted x10a
firmware 1.6
Kernel 2.6.29-rel semc-android semc 2
Build r1fa014
so what do I have to do? I have looked high and low for a x10 cifs.ko, and tried a ton of others with the app and insmod. Do I need to upgrde the kernel? build?
Current links to what I have to do would be apreciated.
Thanks
check the kernel compiling topic, I posted cifs kernel module for X10 there.
Thanks for the info
I have found your main post: # 716360, Compiling X10 kernel sources.
And I have downloaded your cifs.zip, put it on my x10. I can insmod or use the cifsmanager gui to load the module, and it appears to be running with no errors, lsmod even shows it.
But when I go to mount I still get the "No Such Device" error. Do i need to upgrade my phone first from the above specs?
I don't want to hijack the other post, so ill reply here.
Thanks
bango123 said:
Thanks for the info
I have found your main post: # 716360, Compiling X10 kernel sources.
And I have downloaded your cifs.zip, put it on my x10. I can insmod or use the cifsmanager gui to load the module, and it appears to be running with no errors, lsmod even shows it.
But when I go to mount I still get the "No Such Device" error. Do i need to upgrade my phone first from the above specs?
I don't want to hijack the other post, so ill reply here.
Thanks
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use the same command line i used on the kernel topic,
also the destination directory must exists.
last but not least, busybox mount instead of the native android mount
if you succeed, please provide compiled module
After some work, I got it to work, and in the end it was not to complicated at all.
1. Get the CIFS module (driver) for the X10, I have attached a copy I am now using for version 1.6. It was compiled by alx5962 and put on these forums in another thread "Compiling X10 kernel sources". There is more info there. I just added "X10" to the name of his file to avoid confusion and posted it here in case of a search engine brought others here for help.
Unpack and save the file somewhere on your SD card, write down where it is at.
2. Install the CIFS Manager from apps, it will need root access to load the cifs module ("Superuser Permissions" app manages this very well), there is lots of info and this is a easy fix. Should be easy to find.
In settings:
Check "Load cifs module"
Check "Load via insmod"
the under path point it to where you saves the cifs modile (something like /sdcard/cifsx10/cifs.ko)
Then setup your share, for example:
Share Path:
192.168.0.1/Share
Mount Point:
/mnt/cifs/Share
Username"
me
Password:
mepassword
Don't worry about any of the options
And that should do it. I did try the command line mounting in the shell, that worked well too, I even made some scripts with a script app. But the CIFS Manager once i figured out my problem(read my note below), worked very well and very easy.
*NOTE* My big problem was an error when mounting "invalid argument". What I found is even if I have the share open to anyone with no password, it will spit out an error if you leave the username and password blank. I just put in "me" and "pw" (or anything really) and i was up and running in one foul swoop!
can i ask what is the point to all this?
mootmaina said:
can i ask what is the point to all this?
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CIFS also called SMB is the network file sharing used by windows mostly, this would then let you share a folder on you sdcard over you wifi to your home pc leting you copy files to and from your phone without connectinig USB
I haven't tried to share any folders on the sdcard, but I use it to mount shares that are on the network on my pc. ES File Explorer is a nice app to browse the network, but some files wont open well using this.
My main use is to play media, mainly DIVX movies that are stored on my pc. By mounting a share on cifs ( smb - samba, or windows file sharing, both more or less same thing) I can open my DIVX movies with rockplayer and they play like a charm. I have heard of some other apps that have the same issue.
But now I can have access to all of my media stuff when i want.
you can also use webdrive - windows program for mounting ssh filesystems, and launch ssh daemon on android.
Anyone tried this on 2.1? Do we need a new cifs.ko?
Bump.
Anyone got any info on cifs and 2.1? Id like to upgrade but don't want to lose this use.
[sorry] Bump [/sorry]
I tries some of the cifs.ko files i found trying to use the same kernel version (2.6.29), but insmod gave me errors.
Please, if anyone found a working version of cifs.ko for X10 2.1 kernel, post it - or give us a hint ...
(yes i know, compiling it myself would be a way, ... - i promise i will try, but why reinvent the wheel?)
THANKS,
Bax
Bumpito
Still no news about the new cifs.ko ?
Thanks !
Sony Ericsson haven't released the sources for 2.1 yet, so no "cifs.ko" until then. (It seems SE are breaking the GPL license by not releasing their Linux kernel source code)
And is there a way without using cifs.to to play files (such as mp3 or avi) directly from a samba share on 2.1 or we have to wait ?
Bump
Anyone have any luck with 2.1 yet?
hhave we gotten this yet?
cifs.ko experia x10 2.1 rooted
dutchschultz said:
hhave we gotten this yet?
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In this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716360&highlight=cifs&page=12
Many thanks to alx5962
goto page 1 for instruction, or just use cifsmanager for market
Hi i was just looking for some quick clarification if anyone is willing.
Boot into Clockwork Recovery. -DONE
Navigate to "mounts and storage". -DONE
Select "mount USB storage". -DONE
Copy /usr/src/tegratab/boot-custom-kernel.zip to the mounted filesystem. -HOW?
I tried adb push /usr/src/tegratab/boot-custom-kernel.zip /sdcard I dont believe it worked since nothing actually happened. I didnt even get my command line back. Im just waiting though, its been about 10 minutes though, I really dont think anything is happening. Actually it just finished, and now my tab is locked up. After I fix this I hope someone will be able to tell me how to properly install this. Also when I go into the android system then turn on usb storage device and try and drag and drop it says its going to take 3 hours?
I cant seem to figure out how to copy my file to "the mounted filesystem" I dont get a filesystem that I can drag and drop my zip into, I dont see or know of a command to do it through the terminal. So how can I accomplish this?
Thanks!
DKS1282 said:
Hi i was just looking for some quick clarification if anyone is willing.
Boot into Clockwork Recovery. -DONE
Navigate to "mounts and storage". -DONE
Select "mount USB storage". -DONE
Copy /usr/src/tegratab/boot-custom-kernel.zip to the mounted filesystem. -HOW?
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Need details--
Whose kernel is this? Is it for the gTab? Where was it compiled from (source)? Is it stable? Has it been tested? Why is the guy telling you to copy the zip file onto the internal SD via ClockworkMod when you can do it more easily by other means? Can I have a look at the contents of the zip file?
really? in order to install it you have to know all that? The zip file is over 1.5 gigs.. How do you propose I get it to you?
DKS1282 said:
really? in order to install it you have to know all that? The zip file is over 1.5 gigs.. How do you propose I get it to you?
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This kernel better be able to sing and dance for you if it's that big. What the hell is in there? I want to see what's in there now.
DKS1282 said:
really? in order to install it you have to know all that? The zip file is over 1.5 gigs.. How do you propose I get it to you?
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This is why I asked you for the details. A compiled kernel for the gTab, along with the most useful modules, plus the installer program, is about 3MB, max.
The complete Linux kernel source, uncompressed, is around 450MB. Compressed, it is ~100MB. A compressed 1.5GB file would therefore contain a heck of a lot more than just the kernel sources. What were you expecting to happen here? Ram a boat-load of source into the tablet and it should automatically compile and install everything for you?
Actually no... I followed a link and followed directions and I actually thought I was doing well till I saw the size of the file... Im actually going to work on recompiling the kernel again. It was a version of pershoots but I think the tutorial I was working off of is incorrect as are most of them on the net. Im learning but sadly not at the pace I would like, Im new to linux and android. Thank you all for the help so far. I'll post what ive done here in a lil bit and I was wondering if I would be able to get advice on how to install it... Ill even link the tutorial I follow. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916198
Now that Ive gone over it again its an issue in the zipping... For some reason my 28.7M file zips to 1.6gb WTF? Here is the command I used
From inside the file where the contents is to be zipped zip -r /usr/src/tegratab/boot-custom-kernel *
Yes evey time I zip it it comes out to 1.6 gigs. The system file is is pretty small but after its been ziped it actually takes most of the 1.6gb... Could I possible send the meta file, kernel file, and system file? Or maybe someone could tell me how to correctly do this? Ive followed the directions in that link and thought I was getting a legit output but I guess that im not even close.
GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY! I can save you 15% on car insurance...
Actually I was able to figure out what has happened... There were some symlinks that didnt get removed so it grabbed everything in that link and zipped it as well... after I fixed the issue it zipped correctly and I was even able to get it to install... Sadly the prolific driver for the 2303 is still not included even though it shows on the kernel menuconfig as being included, I guess Im going to try again and make it modular and see if I can get the driver file to install that way.. Ill let you know how it goes and also upload and link it if I can get it to work in case someone else wants to grab it and build off it. Im also planning on helping out the forums a little bit...
Thank you again.
DKS1282 said:
Sadly the prolific driver for the 2303 is still not included even though it shows on the kernel menuconfig as being included...
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Attach the .config (kernel configuration file) so I can look at it.
Does running dmesg on the new kernel show the driver loading/initializing?
Are the /dev/ttyUSB* device files present? Are the permissions for those serial devices correct? I'm not sure what they ought to be, but try making them read+write for all--at least while you are testing things: chmod 666 /dev/ttyUSB* as root.
Here is actually the zipped kernel file. When it compiles it does show the drivers being installed, I just cant get the device to recognize the Prolific cable. Ive tried including them, Ive tried modular, im not sure how to make it work, or if there is something im missing entirely. Thanks again.
http://www.mediafire.com/?nil9bh3spu6sp78
DKS1282 said:
Here is actually the zipped kernel file.
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The binary is no use to me--I don't have your hardware. The .config file is what I need.
When it compiles it does show the drivers being installed, I just cant get the device to recognize the Prolific cable.
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The real test is the dmesg output, not whether the driver is being compiled in.
However, I think your problem is that you've compiled the wrong driver. What you need is the driver for "Prolific PL-2301/2302 based cables" which is included by enabling:
config USB_NET_PLUSB
which depends on
config USB_USBNET and
config EXPERIMENTAL
The module will be called plusb.ko, I think.
Sorry for being really uneducated on this. But I can not find any of thoes that you listed in the kernel. Also I cant even find the config file. I know where im targeting it from command line but if I try to move it it says file not found, and if I try and go there visually the file isnt there.
Id love to be able to upload what you want to see, and Id love to be able to add in the items you just suggested. But alas. neither seems possible.
Its honestly odd to me.. Ive been reading a couple different posts on the net that say you install this driver for the Prolific 2303. But not the PL2303.... So why is it included when it doesn't do what its supposed to do? Ive tried a lot of different methods and none of them work. It sucks cause I see people using it. Maybe Its not the kernel and its the android OS? I really have 0 clue at this point and about to just give my resignation at my employment.
The .config file will be present in the kernel's main directory (/usr/src/tegratab/gtab-2632/.config) if you have already built a kernel.
It looks like there are 2 drivers for Prolific hardware in the source tree. One is for host-to-host cables with Prolific chips (which is not enabled by default, and which, I think, is what you want), and the other for a Prolific USB serial port adapter (which is already enabled by default).
To build the module for the first, do a make menuconfig, then select:
Device Drivers > Network device support > USB Network Adapters > Prolific PL-2301/2302 based cables
However, you should verify what you have before you build the module. Do a "lsusb" then check the USB device IDs against the USB ID database in /var/lib/usbutils/usb.ids on a regular Linux machine.
Hints:
0. See pershoot's hints to another user here and further along in the same thread.
1. Make sure that you have downloaded the correct pershoot kernel: froyo or gingerbread.
2. You don't need to include all the modules in your kernel zip file. Just overwrite the kernel proper (zImage), the wireless driver (bcm4329.ko) and then add only the prolific driver module. Otherwise you're just wasting space on the /system partition.
3. Sign the zip file after creating it.
Thank you so much for the attempt.
But my .config file is not located where you have directed me. I checked there before, I could send you a screen shot showing you this.
Thank you for showing me where the driver for the cables where, I would not have checked network adapters looking for USB.... Alas, this has not solved my problem. The cable is still undetected by the OS. Although almost EVERY other usb is detected.
Im really not sure why this wont work. It installs 100% fine I have 0 issues on this, but the Prolific 2303 usb to serial cable will not show up in log cat or anything.. Although when i adb shell and do lsusb I see it and it has a device ID and everything.
Thank you again for the help..
DKS1282 said:
But my .config file is not located where you have directed me.
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It is created in the kernel's top-level directory (ie. the same directory as the file REPORTING-BUGS) after you do "make menuconfig".
If you still can't find it, do,
find /some/path/ -name .config
after you've finished "make menuconfig". Replace /some/path/ with your kernel source dir (or / to search everything that is mounted).
Alas, this has not solved my problem. The cable is still undetected by the OS. Although almost EVERY other usb is detected.
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If the driver is built as a module then the kernel will recognize it only after you have loaded the module. Load the correct module first, either plusb.ko or pl2303.ko, depending on your hardware, then check for detection/initialization messages from the module by issuing a "dmesg" command immediately after the "insmod /some/path/driver.ko" command.
Im really not sure why this wont work. It installs 100% fine I have 0 issues on this, but the Prolific 2303 usb to serial cable will not show up in log cat or anything.. Although when i adb shell and do lsusb I see it and it has a device ID and everything.
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Still lacking details:
1. Did you download the correct kernel--Froyo/GB?
2. Are you sure you're running the new kernel after flashing the zip file?
3. Did you insmod the correct module?
4. What is the USB device ID shown?
5. Did you run dmesg--not logcat--after you insmod'ed the correct module? Can I see that dmesg output?
I can not find a .config file anywhere on this computer. it just does not exist.
Yes I am using a gingerbread version.
Insmod does not install anything for me. Although I installed the modules before even packaging the kernel. Ive verified this by checking in the the correct driver files once installed.
I dont remember the device Id exactly but its something similar to 067b:2303
I didnt run dmesg, honestly, this is way beyond me. I have absolutely no clue what im doing at all... I wasnt even hired for this job.. I was supposed to create an app that will use this specific cable on this specific device, although they did not give me the device able to use the cable... So now I have to figure out how to do this, and im just going to resign and tell them im not a hacker im a developer. Thank you very much for your effort but I am turning in my resignation here now at the end of the day. Thank you again and I'll give you thanks.
You had asked a while back if dev/ttyUSBx has shown, and I did get that to show last night. its dev/ttyUSB0 Ive tried to use a usb to serial api but the app couldn't open the serial port... Im guessing because android does not support that (since they dont really support anything) I personally dont even understand why these things sell... Its a giant useless phone that can not make phone calls. Im in the wrong business I need to sell useless products to consumers.
DKS1282 said:
I can not find a .config file anywhere on this computer. it just does not exist.
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You a) didn't search correctly, b) haven't built the kernel yet, or, c) done a "make mrproper" and cleaned up.
Yes I am using a gingerbread version.
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Which ROM?
I dont remember the device Id exactly but its something similar to 067b:2303
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You cannot be vague about this. Run a Terminal emulator on the gTablet (download one from Market if needed), then type in the command in bold:
Code:
$ [B]lsusb[/B]
Send me the output of lsusb.
I didnt run dmesg,...Thank you very much for your effort but I am turning in my resignation here now at the end of the day.
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Steady on, mate--we'll get you sorted: Just send me the lsusb output and I'll build a kernel for you--if the current kernel sources include the driver code.
You had asked a while back if dev/ttyUSBx has shown, and I did get that to show last night. its dev/ttyUSB0 Ive tried to use a usb to serial api but the app couldn't open the serial port...
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Does the app have permissions to read/write the device? Use the chmod command I gave in an earlier post to give permissions.
Next: once the actual hardware is connected to the Prolific cable, is data appearing on /dev/ttyUSB0? Run,
Code:
$ [B]hexdump -C /dev/ttyUSB0[/B]
to see if any data appears.
But, this depends on the device. Some devices need to be triggered, either electrically or by sending commands to the port, before they will send anything back. Other devices will spit data out as soon as power is applied to them.
Which kind is yours?
lsusb returns 067b:2303
My device needs to have data sent to it in order for it to start spitting out data. Otherwise there is nothing happening. It requires a 16bit hex "Start Command". So of course $ hexdump -C /dev/ttyUSB0 returns nothing.
I have the kernel I built here, as well as the gingerbread 2.3.4 rom i am using, and Ive also included the Gaps I needed to install into 2.3.4 to activate the USB feature. (why isnt that feature standard since its really the only difference for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4?
http://www.mediafire.com/?1phzkmvhtr0li
Thank you again.
Honestly you know what would fix all of this... Being able to install windows 7 on this tablet. I know the viewsonic view pad has a dual boot android / windows 7 how cool is that?
DKS1282 said:
lsusb returns 067b:2303
My device needs to have data sent to it in order for it to start spitting out data. Otherwise there is nothing happening. It requires a 16bit hex "Start Command". So of course $ hexdump -C /dev/ttyUSB0 returns nothing.
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That's assuming that /dev/ttyUSB0 is the correct port, which may not be the case.
Right after the tablet has booted, load both the Prolific kernel modules (or only plusb.ko, if the other is built into the kernel--you still haven't sent me your .config file), attach the Prolific cable to the tablet, then attach the actual device to the cable, then run a
Code:
$ [B]dmesg > /mnt/sdcard/dmesg.txt[/B]
command. Attach the dmesg.txt so I can look at it.
Couldnt do it. Lost the job. Thanks anyway.
Ok, so I have been using linux since long and I managed to write many scripts for my personal management, using crontabs for auto-execute etc. I also played with rc.local in linux. Fortunately It was all easy to find the relevant info whenever I want. But not with Android. I have been searching but no exact solution so far.
I want to know how to auto-execute script on start up? I have put script in /system/etc/init.d changed its permission to 755. Made chown to root, but Fail.
Also tried to use "Script Manager" but that force closes everytime. I switched to Cm7.2 Sedan yesterday and same case with this ROM too. (So I don't think Its a ROM related). This the same ROM Turbo-boost or other scripts works fine.. What is it that I'm missing here?
Afaik userinit script at /data/local/userinit.d
Rushyang said:
What is it that I'm missing here?
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Since you're saying that other scripts get properly executed, than it must be your custom script itself, which poses some problems here? Btw, nobody is right in your head or is a visionary and able to give you some help, if you don't give some bits of code to tell, what might be basically wrong with it. ...
Just jump over to slaid's scripting threads. There are some hints and tips how to log and debug initd scripts. Or you can just strip from g_BonE's script the debugging code and apply it to your own script.
Happy scripting! ...
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As a matter of fact, iandol was so kind enough and did already strip the necessary code for you. ...
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I'm trying to get together all the files I need to have a go at getting a DVB-T tuner working with the Tablet S - I have all the DVB-T modules, but for a lower kernel revision, and from what I've read they probably wont work with this kernel.
I'm really not looking forward to compiling these myself as I use Windows 7 and am aware that there are issues with compiling Linux on a Windows system and being new to Android/Linux cross compiling I could cause myself more problems than I solve.
So the question is, has anyone got info on a repository for these modules compiled for ICS at our kernel revision?
Have you seen this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870077
TUN, NTFS, CIFS, usbserial, fuse kernel modules for 2.6.39.4, attached
You could post your request there. And if you manage to get it working could youshare a solution please?
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could you please explain what is needed to make this work?
post some links perhaps.
Hi there,
I've uploaded a bunch of dvb files to forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870077 for you.
I'm not sure if those are the ones you need, but if you post there what you are trying to do and what specific modules you need, then perhaps I can help further.
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praed0r said:
I'm trying to get together all the files I need to have a go at getting a DVB-T tuner working with the Tablet S - I have all the DVB-T modules, but for a lower kernel revision, and from what I've read they probably wont work with this kernel.
I'm really not looking forward to compiling these myself as I use Windows 7 and am aware that there are issues with compiling Linux on a Windows system and being new to Android/Linux cross compiling I could cause myself more problems than I solve.
So the question is, has anyone got info on a repository for these modules compiled for ICS at our kernel revision?
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@abactor_xda: your link directs to general section of tablet s forum. I guess you should put a link to your modules post.
could you, please provide more information about those files you uploaded.
where did you get them from? what software is used with? do I insmod them the same way as other kernel modules?
this is what I find promising, but development seems to be stopped: https://github.com/chrulri/droidtv
when I install this app it says something about needing kernel modules and drivers or something like that. are this those modules and drivers. how do I chose which of them I need?
I have this usb tuner: http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Support/Download.aspx?Type=Software&id=31&tab=APDriver
Can somebody please help me or point me in right direction
thank you
Hi Kulen,
Thanks, I'll fix that link. The files i uploaded are just more compiled kernel modules, you'll need to use the tar -xvzf flag to unzip them as it was a bigger tar file than xda would allow. They're compiled from the kernel sources available from Sony...I don't have the link to the sources at the moment, but if you search the forums you'll be able to find it. The modules are loaded with insmod, the same way as before, yes. I have no idea how one would go about putting these to use but it seems like in addition to the kernel module you'll need a driver and perhaps more kernel modules for an ARM architecture that will work with the 2.6.39.4 kernel version. Looking at the avermedia's website, the support they give is for an x86 architecture so you may be out of luck unless somebody can help you out over here:
linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/AVerMedia_A828
Have you ever gotten this usb tuner to work with a real linux box?
Good luck,
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kulen said:
@abactor_xda: your link directs to general section of tablet s forum. I guess you should put a link to your modules post.
could you, please provide more information about those files you uploaded.
where did you get them from? what software is used with? do I insmod them the same way as other kernel modules?
this is what I find promising, but development seems to be stopped: https://github.com/chrulri/droidtv
when I install this app it says something about needing kernel modules and drivers or something like that. are this those modules and drivers. how do I chose which of them I need?
I have this usb tuner: http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Support/Download.aspx?Type=Software&id=31&tab=APDriver
Can somebody please help me or point me in right direction
thank you
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Well, thank you.
You are really fast and willing to help.
I did make this tuner work with linux mint on x86. Actually my friend Google did it mostly, so I'm not sure what I did any more. It was a long time before and I'm not very familiar with linux.
This is what Avermedia site says for both x86 and x64 driver:
"The following distributions, with their stock kernel, are officially tested and supported:
1. Open SuSE Linux 10.3
2. Mandriva Linux 2008
3. Fedora Core Release 6
4. Fedora Core Release 7
5. Ubuntu 7.10
6. Ubuntu 8.10
7. Ubuntu 9.04
8. Ubuntu 9.10
9. Mandriva Linux 2009
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I guess I should find some generic ARM driver that works with my tuner?
Is there a way to batch insmod (all at once) all this modules? something like insmod *.ko?
Do I need all those modules? How do I find that out?
Hi there,
You're welcome, I'm happy to help.
In order to load all modules within a directory (and its respective sub-directories), try:
Code:
su
cd /data/local/kmods
find . -name "*.ko" -exec insmod {} \;
[\CODE]
Or just
[CODE]
su
find /data/local/kmods/ -name "*.ko" -exec insmod {} \;
[\CODE]
I'm not sure what kernel modules you'll need, but I would look at the #include files in the driver and/or ask the people over in the forum that you listed who work on these tuners specifically. Perhaps some people from the arm-based rasperry pi community might be working on this type of thing too.
Good luck,
A
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Thanks for answer, again!
I already solved problem "insmoding" them all at once by making a script for them all as you showed me in your kernel modules thread.
At first it seems not all of them are insmoded. "no such file or directory" error. But at second script run it seems they are insmoded. I guess they are dependent on each other and need to be insmoded at right order? I also guess "file exists" means it's already insmoded?
Some of them return "exec format error" which, Google suggests, mean they are not for ARM?
anyhow nothing happens when I plug in my tuner.
I'll have to do a research starting where you sugessted but I'm setting my expectations low.
Terminal transcript of running script 3 times is in attachment. (I'll upload it later, can't do it from xda app - DONE)
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Hey there,
maybe we can get DVB-T-Sticks working on Tablet S. Some devs got the "WinTV Nova-T"-stick working on Odys Loox. Kernel modules they used were:
dib0070.ko
dib3000.ko
dib7000m.ko
dib7000p.ko
dib8000.ko
dibx000_common.ko
dvb-core.ko
dvb-usb.ko
dvb-usb-dib0700.ko
If abactor can provide us these files we're maybe able to get it working. But I don't know if other sticks are working, too.
kulen said:
Thanks for answer, again!
I already solved problem "insmoding" them all at once by making a script for them all as you showed me in your kernel modules thread.
At first it seems not all of them are insmoded. "no such file or directory" error. But at second script run it seems they are insmoded. I guess they are dependent on each other and need to be insmoded at right order? I also guess "file exists" means it's already insmoded?
Some of them return "exec format error" which, Google suggests, mean they are not for ARM?
anyhow nothing happens when I plug in my tuner.
I'll have to do a research starting where you sugessted but I'm setting my expectations low.
Terminal transcript of running script 3 times is in attachment. (I'll upload it later, can't do it from xda app - DONE)
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some of them have dependencies and others may not be compatible with our hardware even if we can build them. all of the modules are built in the same way but there may be issues due to some modules being built-in to the kernel - I don't know how those sorts of conflicts are resolved. another way to go would be to build the whole kernel again.
I would keep loading the modules until the output from insmod stops changing as you've done...or look up the dependency tree and load them in order. your way is easier.
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djlars said:
Hey there,
maybe we can get DVB-T-Sticks working on Tablet S. Some devs got the "WinTV Nova-T"-stick working on Odys Loox. Kernel modules they used were:
dib0070.ko
dib3000.ko
dib7000m.ko
dib7000p.ko
dib8000.ko
dibx000_common.ko
dvb-core.ko
dvb-usb.ko
dvb-usb-dib0700.ko
If abactor can provide us these files we're maybe able to get it working. But I don't know if other sticks are working, too.
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I finally managed to get the dvb-usb.ko built with some manual editing. I'm going to post them to the other thread with all the other kernel modules. The link is posted above. let me know if this does or does not work for you guys.
If you guys are having trouble loading the dvb-usb.ko module, it may be contained within the dvb-core.ko module it seems...
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could you please explain what is needed to make this work?
post some links perhaps.
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Hi Kulen,
I managed to get my dongle working in Ubuntu with the correct kernel revision after a lot of hair pulling - when i tried to cross compile the modules for ARM, the compiler crashed and trashed my Linux installation, after trying for days to restore my system, i had to resort to a re-install and have not attempted anything since.
I got all my info here :-
http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Sorry I can not be more helpful, but I see a lot of guys on here chipping in with very useful information - hopefully you'll succeed where I failed.
PS - I might just get back into this again.
I can't say thanks enough for all help I got here.
@abactor_xda
I tried all modules you posted. since some of them are in both archives I tried first those from one archive, then from another. I extracted all and then I copied ones and other over them, and then the other way. I wanted to be sure they all are there. And then I used commands you taught me. I insmoded them 5-6 times to be sure, but some modules were not insmoded. some with that exec error and some with no file error.
and nothing happened in any case.
but here we come to another problem. I'm not sure how to check it. I use Droid TV app and it says:
" Sorry, no device found or device acces denied. This application NEEDS a working DVB device, plugged into your Android device and set up with drivers, firmware and correct permissions. Make sure that these prerequirements are met and try again."
I also get some massage from android system that connected USB device is unsupported or unreckognized or something like that.
any idea how could I see which modules are/are not activated when I plug DVB tuner?
and thanks for your help again.
@praed0r
which DVB tuner do you have?
compiling and all the other programming stuff is, unfortunately, way too much for me, so I have to rely to help from good people.
Hey Kulen,
I'm sorry to hear that didn't work. Though I had a feeling that would be the case as I also had issues trying to load those modules.
I have a feeling the modules need to be adapted somewhat before being compiled or a special driver written.
Otherwise run "dmesg" from the terminal after you plug in the device. Maybe this info would be useful to someone who knows about this stuff (unfortunately that's not me
If you do find out how to adapt these modules, I can try to compile them.
A
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well thanks again.
I can make dmesg by help of google. but that's about maximum of my developing competence.
I guess I have to give up on this, unless some "good soul" shows up here and give us a solution.
I will post dmesg in cca. 10 days, cause I don't have tablet with me now and wait...
it'll be a pity if all abactor_xda's unselfish work was for nothing
Information and Modules description
I was in the need to add some missing kernel modules to my Xperia Mini Pro sk17i with v4.0.2.A.0.58, but I could only find modules compiled form ICS sources, so I decided to build them myself.
All modules have been compiled from official sony Xperia v4.0.2.A.0.58 kernel sources, using Android NDK r5, and they should be fine with any GB based Xperia 2011 device (with that kernel version at least).
This is the list of modules, with some interesting programs using them:
fuse.ko: Cryptonite (used to create encrypted EncFS or Truecrypt volumes, adds support to mount drives so that are visibile to the whole Android system. Note: Cryptonite is not currently able to load the module automatically, you need to load it from Terminal Emulator..se more below)
usb-storage.ko, nls_utf8.ko, ntfs.ko (compiled with write support, currently untested): USB OTG Helper (used to mount external USB drives with USB On The Go cables).
cifs.ko, slow-work.ko, md4.ko: CifsManager (used to mount network shares)
ext4.ko, jbd2.ko: if you wish to use the EXT4 filesystem
tun.ko: needed by VPN clients, like OpenVPN or DroidVPN
Installation Instructions
Attached to this post you will find a ZIP that can be used along with CWM Recovery to install the modules in system.
Download the module, put it inside you SD card, reboot your phone in CWM (which you can install with the Xperia CWM Auto-Installer) and select install zip from sdcard, and browsed to the ZIP. Reboot your phone when install finishes.
Loading Modules
No module is automatically loaded at system startup: this saves your memory and battery (some of those modules are known to drain your battery if always loaded).
To manually load a module you have to open the Android Terminal Emulator and tap:
Code:
su
insmod /system/lib/modules/MODULENAME.ko
where MODULENAME is the name of the module you want to load.
Other useful commands:
Code:
lsmod
to see currently running commands
Code:
rmmod MODULENAME.ko
to unload a module.
If you wish to manually load a module at phone startup you should use init.rd or any other method (?) to run custom scripts at startup.
Load Order
Some modules need to be loaded in a specific order:
slow-work.ko must be loaded before cisf.ko
jbd2.ko must be loaded before ext4.ko
Other Firmware Versions
I've released the same package for other firmware versions, click on the firmware version to go to the specific thread:
ICS v4.1.B.0.587 Kernel Modules package by zxp
Changes
v2 - 2012.07.19
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- customized, built and added slow-work.ko, which is needed to load cifs.ko
- added jbd2.ko, which is needed to load ext4.ko
v1 - 2012.07.12
===========
- First release
Thanks for this..
Fuse, and the rest as required, are automatically loaded as required by USB OTG Helper if found in /system/lib/modules.
shardul_seth said:
Thanks for this..
Fuse, and the rest as required, are automatically loaded as required by USB OTG Helper if found in /system/lib/modules.
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Yes, the same applies to CifsManager, even if it requires some fiddling in options, while your USB OTG Helper does it automagically...by the way, it would be really nice of you if you could add the same auto-load code to Cryptonite, which is open source somewhat related to your work! :good:
zxp said:
Yes, the same applies to CifsManager, even if it requires some fiddling in options, while your USB OTG Helper does it automagically...by the way, it would be really nice of you if you could add the same auto-load code to Cryptonite, which is open source somewhat related to your work! :good:
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I have my own encryption script, and I am happy with it.. So no fiddling with cryptonite for me
Updated both install and uninstall packages to fix cifs.ko and ext4.ko that couldn't be loaded because of missing dependencies (slow-work.ko and jbd2.ko).
You can find the updated zips in the first post.
where i can find the ext4.ko module for Xperia 2011 ICS?, i can't find it nowhere, can you help me with it?
sorry for my bad english
lightdesiny said:
where i can find the ext4.ko module for Xperia 2011 ICS?, i can't find it nowhere, can you help me with it?
sorry for my bad english
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I don't know where to find it, I don't have upgraded to ICS yet, sorry.
If you are sure that no one have released it I may build a package similar to this one once I upgrade to ICS, in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on this forum :cyclops:
hi when I type the cod say me that not found that I istall it with recovery please help me
my phone xperia ray
my rome is 2.3.4 - 4.0.2.A.0.58 GB
hadics1 said:
hi when I type the cod say me that not found that I istall it with recovery please help me
my phone xperia ray
my rome is 2.3.4 - 4.0.2.A.0.58 GB
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Don't complain if none will answer you.
hadics1 said:
hi when I type the cod say me that not found that I istall it with recovery please help me
my phone xperia ray
my rome is 2.3.4 - 4.0.2.A.0.58 GB
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Can you please explain your problem better?
I can't understand your post.
zxp said:
lightdesiny said:
where i can find the ext4.ko module for Xperia 2011 ICS?, i can't find it nowhere, can you help me with it?
sorry for my bad english
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I don't know where to find it, I don't have upgraded to ICS yet, sorry.
If you are sure that no one have released it I may build a package similar to this one once I upgrade to ICS, in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on this forum :cyclops:
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I've just released the same package as this for Xperia ICS v4.1.B.0.587, you can now use ext4 on the latest ICS firmware
This is great
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mount nfs share works with busybox - but won't with cifsmanager
Hello folks,
as this is my first post here, i'd like to thank all of the contributors for the excellent Guides and Howtos on this platform. Based on the instructions in this forums i was able to root my Xperia Mini Pro sk17i and greatly expand my devices applicability. Thanks to all of you!
Sorry, that the post got that long - hope that someone is still so kind to read and answer to it. I just wanted to be as precise as possible in the desription of my problem.
And here it comes. As the title of my post already implies, my ultimate goal is to mount nfs shares of my NAS and Router in my private network as user-friendly and simple as possible.
So far, I tried the following to achieve this goal:
Install busybox to generally expand linux capabilities of the device
install the Android Terminal emulator also from Google play
as previuosly mentioned, the device is rooted and Super user capabilities are set
created a mount-point for the nfs share
installed cifsmanager for mounting/unmounting with one click later
I tried to manually mount the share in the terminal. Without busybox i had no luck, but actually that was not sursprising at all. With busybox however, it worked instantly - what indeed surprised me, because this thread here implied somehow the kernel, as is, wasn't even capable to do it without additional modules. I could easily browse the share with ES file manager etc. and make use of my shares. So far, so great. :good:
But opening a terminal, get super user rights and mount manually by typing the whole sequence of
Code:
busybox mount -o nolock,vers=3 -t nfs 192.xxx.xxx.x.x:/my/nfs/share /mnt/MyLocalFolder
is not what you'd call simple or user-friendly at all.
So i aimed to improve the mount procedure with cifsmanager, but I always fail. And do no not understand what i am doing wrong. Initially i tried it without further kernel modules, encouraged by the success i had with busybox. But i always got a "Invalid argument" reply.
During the troubleshooting I stumbled upon this post, and thx to zxp's files, i managed to add the kernel modules to my /system/lib/modules folder (and yes, I have the exact same original/stock GB kernel version they are intended for).
But still no luck - even after i added slow-work.ko to the list of modules loaded by cifsmanager in the properties (placed before cifs.ko as it was suggested by another thread found somewhere in the forum). The info tab states the modules are loaded, but i still receive the same crooked "Invalid argument" message. What the heck am I doing wrong?
Seems to me there is some sort of general syntax issue - here is what info I give the app:
Share: 192.xxx.xxx.x.x:/my/nfs/share
Mount Point: /mnt/MyLocalFolder (tested with and without the mount point prefix in properties)
User: guest (default - without it, it wont work,app description states it will be ignored for nfs shares anyway)
Pwd: left empty
Options:nolock, vers=3 (tested with and without these - but where generally considered essential in some threads + my shares are nfs_v3)
Does somebody have an idea what is going wrong and might point me in some useful direction?
Thanks and Cheers to you all,
Nix
Use script manager and create a script!
Nixblicker said:
Hello folks,
as this is my first post here, i'd like to thank all of the contributors for the excellent Guides and Howtos on this platform. Based on the instructions in this forums i was able to root my Xperia Mini Pro sk17i and greatly expand my devices applicability. Thanks to all of you!
Sorry, that the post got that long - hope that someone is still so kind to read and answer to it. I just wanted to be as precise as possible in the desription of my problem.
And here it comes. As the title of my post already implies, my ultimate goal is to mount nfs shares of my NAS and Router in my private network as user-friendly and simple as possible.
So far, I tried the following to achieve this goal:
Install busybox to generally expand linux capabilities of the device
install the Android Terminal emulator also from Google play
as previuosly mentioned, the device is rooted and Super user capabilities are set
created a mount-point for the nfs share
installed cifsmanager for mounting/unmounting with one click later
I tried to manually mount the share in the terminal. Without busybox i had no luck, but actually that was not sursprising at all. With busybox however, it worked instantly - what indeed surprised me, because this thread here implied somehow the kernel, as is, wasn't even capable to do it without additional modules. I could easily browse the share with ES file manager etc. and make use of my shares. So far, so great. :good:
But opening a terminal, get super user rights and mount manually by typing the whole sequence of
Code:
busybox mount -o nolock,vers=3 -t nfs 192.xxx.xxx.x.x:/my/nfs/share /mnt/MyLocalFolder
is not what you'd call simple or user-friendly at all.
So i aimed to improve the mount procedure with cifsmanager, but I always fail. And do no not understand what i am doing wrong. Initially i tried it without further kernel modules, encouraged by the success i had with busybox. But i always got a "Invalid argument" reply.
During the troubleshooting I stumbled upon this post, and thx to zxp's files, i managed to add the kernel modules to my /system/lib/modules folder (and yes, I have the exact same original/stock GB kernel version they are intended for).
But still no luck - even after i added slow-work.ko to the list of modules loaded by cifsmanager in the properties (placed before cifs.ko as it was suggested by another thread found somewhere in the forum). The info tab states the modules are loaded, but i still receive the same crooked "Invalid argument" message. What the heck am I doing wrong?
Seems to me there is some sort of general syntax issue - here is what info I give the app:
Share: 192.xxx.xxx.x.x:/my/nfs/share
Mount Point: /mnt/MyLocalFolder (tested with and without the mount point prefix in properties)
User: guest (default - without it, it wont work,app description states it will be ignored for nfs shares anyway)
Pwd: left empty
Options:nolock, vers=3 (tested with and without these - but where generally considered essential in some threads + my shares are nfs_v3)
Does somebody have an idea what is going wrong and might point me in some useful direction?
Thanks and Cheers to you all,
Nix
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that works, but...
Well, yeah - that was an option. I already did, and it works with the busybx mount as stated.
But i would have to write another to mount another share, unmount them, and one to prevent ES file manager to somehow occupy the mount to make it busy before unmounting etc.
I hoped that cifsmanager would smooth and ease the mounting/unmounting.
Thank you for your suggestion, anyway!
Cheers, Nix
shardul_seth said:
Use script manager and create a script!
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