Ubuntu for the PC and Windows can be installed on almost any PC provided it has the compatible hardware. Is it possible to create a Ubuntu touch ROM that can be installed on any phone with the right hardware? I always wondered why this hasn't been attempted or done.
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'Murica said:
Ubuntu for the PC and Windows can be installed on almost any PC provided it has the compatible hardware. Is it possible to create a Ubuntu touch ROM that can be installed on any phone with the right hardware? I always wondered why this hasn't been attempted or done.
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Ubuntu Touch is precisely that. A single unified image that with a couple of prerequisites relative to 'YOUR' device. Its not possible to just create a single flashable .zip of Ubuntu because of all the Android libs being used, it needs CM10 as a base but each device has different base code.
I thought Ubuntu touch was it's own operating system, I didn't know it relied on android for it to run a on mobile device that isn't specifically made for it.
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I thought Ubuntu touch was it's own operating system, I didn't know it relied on android for it to run a on mobile device that isn't specifically made for it.
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Ubuntu Touch is a new operating system. But in the current state it uses Android libs to make porting easier. An Ubuntu Touch device won't use those libs.
It will be like this once manufacturers start building ubuntu "certified" or "compatible" devices, but regarding the devices in the market right now it's technically not possible
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ubuntu can be designed from the scratch for any arm based device .
this is just a humble request to senior devs to check it out and try to port it on our wave.
even if modem would not work for arm ubuntu it would be useful in other aspects like usb hosting, full pc based firefox experience,full doc editing,and something new that our wave would have.
htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Ubuntu/Leo
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/RootStock/RunNative
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/RootfsFromScratch
even android porting is on half stage. I think dev's are gonna handle the android thing. Maybe they will after android but Android has priority
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even android porting is on half stage. I think dev's are gonna handle the android thing. Maybe they will after android but Android has priority
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Well, a working Ubuntu port can be easier than the Android, as one don't have to pay attention to the modem (however determining the battery level still would be a problem...). But I run some rounds with the current kernel to make console available and all my atepts failed, I was not able to get it work... What would you do without console?
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Well, a working Ubuntu port can be easier than the Android, as one don't have to pay attention to the modem (however determining the battery level still would be a problem...). But I run some rounds with the current kernel to make console available and all my atepts failed, I was not able to get it work... What would you do without console?
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may be this may help you
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/n900
Hmmm i think all guys are busy in porting android and making voluntas browser etc also they have their own life so let them work on other things first.
Also did u tried ubuntu through badadroid ?? Did it worked.??
I made an app for Android targeting phones. I am working with Eclipse and using "Android Virtual Devices" (developer.android.com/guide/developing/devices/index.html) to test the app on all sorts of phones.
Is it possible to use the CM7 Alpha12 ROM and load it into an Android Virtual device?
I know this is hardly NOOK specific but then again, I'd like to test my app as close as possible to the CM7 ROM for the NOOK.
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I made an app for Android targeting phones. I am working with Eclipse and using "Android Virtual Devices" (developer.android.com/guide/developing/devices/index.html) to test the app on all sorts of phones.
Is it possible to use the CM7 Alpha12 ROM and load it into an Android Virtual device?
I know this is hardly NOOK specific but then again, I'd like to test my app as close as possible to the CM7 ROM for the NOOK.
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It's based on the same version of Android as any other CM 7 build, including phone versions; that is, it's based on Gingerbread. So.. probably.
I recommend a "try first" attitude with this sort of thing. There's no harm in attempting it first and then asking if it's doable if you have trouble getting it done.
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.
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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.
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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.
This is just a general question. I dont have the know how or skill to create a port like this. Maybe DZK could use his CM10 A3 base and move from there otherwise just build from scratch. It would be nice to see Ubuntu on our device.
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It depends on the structure of the files, Ubuntu moblie itself isnt running on a Jb base. The ubuntu moblie OS isnt a ROM Its an entire system its self. If someone along the line were to create some CM10 ROM that look and or acts like Ubuntu mobile then someone could port it over. But that is about all we could see on that.
P.S. it is very likely that someone will create a Ubuntu ROM on top of CM10
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It depends on the structure of the files, Ubuntu moblie itself isnt running on a Jb base. The ubuntu moblie OS isnt a ROM Its an entire system its self. If someone along the line were to create some CM10 ROM that look and or acts like Ubuntu mobile then someone could port it over. But that is about all we could see on that.
P.S. it is very likely that someone will create a Ubuntu ROM on top of CM10
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not exactly the code with in ubuntu touch is a lot like cm10.1. in fact it is the same just modified some with the ubuntu ui skined over it. it also uses a chroot process like you would if you felt like running full ubuntu virtually on the phone. making it slow and ineffecient. it can be done if someone is determined enough but i really see no point it doesnt support over 95% of apps and it does not support 3g data. it most likely will not be any reason to port it to the dx2/mx2 because by the time ubuntu touch be comes stable enough to use as a daily driver most developers will have stopped working on these devices and most people whod use it will have upgraded to a new phone.
Its extraordinarily hard since we have a locked boot loader and cannot flash a new kernel. SO it would have to run on top of GB 2.3.4 and have a monster set of patches just to get partial function. Not worth the effort for this phone.
For the Droid X2, it's probably unlikely you will ever see Ubuntu OS on your device. Like what was said above, the bootloader is locked so you can't simply install it like you would for phones that it is intended for (unlocked phones). Ubuntu OS is also not something just running on top of android. The only android stuff that is used is android kernel and services. They do this so they can support a variety of android phones and allow Ubuntu to run natively on a phone made for Android. But Ubuntu OS is its own OS and not a skin on top of android. But the biggest thing right now is that the version they released is not a full OS. Its a developer tool so developers can have something to test their apps and develop for. You dont want this on your device right now unless you plan on doing some development for Ubuntu. The OS is not functional as a daily driver as it is right now.
Yeah. I saw the xda developers YouTube. I was wrong. I didn't really expect the code to be like that.
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Hi guys! I have an android kitkat 4.2.2 on my computer and it's in an .iso format. I was just wondering if you could teach me how to run that kitkat on my alcatel one touch t10? thanks guys
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Hi guys! I have an android kitkat 4.2.2 on my computer and it's in an .iso format. I was just wondering if you could teach me how to run that kitkat on my alcatel one touch t10? thanks guys
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iso format for android...? I don't believe there are any iso formats for android phones or tablets. Maybe a version of x86 for the PC or something perhaps. Anyway, don't think there are any options for KK for it, as without source, it would be a HUGE undertaking, even for a skilled developer, to be able to get all the drivers and stuff updated without the source code from the manufacturers. I suggest to read through this thread for info on available versions of CyanogenMod that are compatible as well as tools and files to install a custom recovery or to return to stock if needed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016643
hey! thanks for the reply but i already did that thing above. Anyway, I just figured out that i really can't do the thing. thanks