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Okay so after owning this tablet for a few days and running CM I wanted to install a Linux distribution on my Nexus 7 ( grouper) so I could use some Ubuntu image editing programs. So I installed Ubuntu and Ubuntu touch and found them extremely slow for a quad core tablet and the old always have to force reboot my device all the time. And so I decided to sit down today and work on Ubuntu 13.04 base and tweak it and make it run better on this amazing 2012 device.!!! And since I been a Ubuntu person since the 8.0.x days and having all the experience I have with Ubuntu I finally got it to a state were it runs beautifully on our nexus 7. And am going to share how to do so today.. Guide will be quite lengthy because I will describe step by step on how I got to the point with my Nexus 7.
Requirements :
- Nexus 7 (grouper)
- Fully charged device
- OTG cable
- Wired or Bluetooth mouse
Step 1 : Getting Multirom
First thing you want to do is install multirom, probably the most genius idea for this device yet.
1. Download MultiRom from Here.!!
2. Open the app and highlight these 3 options and install them and proceed to follow the apps directions. After that proceed to step 2.
Step 2 - Installing Ubuntu 13.04 via MultiRom
The reason I choose this method is so you can always return back to Android at the end of the day. And can easily remove Linux without the assistance of a computer.
1. Download Ubuntu 13.04 image for nexus 7 from Here.!!
2.*Place the image as it is in the internal memory of N7 or to USB flash drive
3. Reboot to recovery and choose Advance>Multirom>Add Rom*and choose Ubuntu*as ROM type.
4.*Then select the Ubuntu's image and confirm. Clean installation of Ubuntu is 1.5gb big, and takes a while (10 minutes?) to install.
5. Once complete boot Ubuntu by choosing it in MultiRom boot up manager and proceed to finish the installation.
Step 3 : Installing KDE Kubuntu Active Desktop
The reason we want to install KDE Kubuntu Active Desktop is because Unity in Ubuntu is definitely not ready for optimized use on a tablet. Where in my opinion KDE is optimized for tablets. Plus to me KDE is more easier for a new Linux user to understand than how unity is set up.
1. This command installs the basic minimal files to run the newer desktop. Download 200+mb
Code:
sudo apt-get install kde-plasma-desktop kubuntu-default-settings kde-config-gtk-style gtk3-engines-oxygen
2. Eventually, halfway through the installation, the program will ask you whether you want to change display managers. It is recommended that you stick with Lightdm, so that the onscreen keyboard remains the same.
Next, configure Lightdm to start KDE by default instead of Unity:
Code:
sudo /usr/lib/lightdm/lightdm-set-defaults -s kde-plasma
3. Finally, log out (rather than restarting or turning off), tap the Ubuntu icon next to the user name, and choose*KDE Plasma Workspaces. Then type in your password and log in. If you need an onscreen keyboard to type, tap the Accessibility Icon (a spread eagled man in a circle), and click*Show Onboard.
KDE will now be started. However, it probably needs to be configured for optimal performance.
Step 4 : Removing Ubuntu's Unity & Desktop
The reason why we would want to remove unity is because once your on KDE Kubuntu Active why would you still want Ubuntu's desktop that's slow as hell. so enter these commands 1 by 1 to free up disk space and remove un-needed files.
1.
Code:
sudo apt-get remove unity unity-2d unity-2d-panel unity-2d-spread unity-asset-pool unity-services unity-lens-files unity-lens-music unity-lens-applications gir1.2-unity-5.0 unity-common indicator-sound indicator-power indicator-appmenu libindicator7 indicator-application indicator-datetime indicator-messages libnux-2.0-0 nux-tools libunity-misc4 unity-2d-common
2.
Code:
sudo apt-get autoremove --purge unity unity-common unity-services unity-lens-\* unity-scope-\* unity-webapps-\* gnome-control-center-unity hud libunity-core-6\* libunity-misc4 libunity-webapps\* appmenu-gtk appmenu-gtk3 appmenu-qt\* overlay-scrollbar\* activity-log-manager-control-center firefox-globalmenu thunderbird-globalmenu libufe-xidgetter0 xul-ext-unity xul-ext-webaccounts webaccounts-extension-common xul-ext-websites-integration gnome-control-center gnome-session
3.
Code:
sudo rm /usr/lib/thunderbird-addons/extensions/[email protected]
Step 5 : Removing Un-Needed Apps [OPTIONAL]
Once done removing ubuntu unity and desktop you may want to remove some ubuntu apps like I did, helps remove some UN-needed apps that you should be using on a tablet PC.
1. Firefox Web Browser
Code:
sudo apt-get remove firefox
2. IM client - Empathy
Code:
sudo apt-get remove empathy
3. Disk Burner - Brasero
Code:
sudo apt-get remove brasero
4. Torrent Client - Transmissions
Code:
sudo apt-get remove transmissions-gtk
5. Scanner
Code:
sudo apt-get remove simple-scan
6. Mines - game
Code:
sudo apt-get remove gnomine
7. Sudoku - game
Code:
sudo apt-get remove gnome-sudoku
8. Text editor - gedit ( roaming cause we have kwrite )
Code:
sudo apt-get remove gedit
9. Document Viewer
Code:
sudo apt-get remove evince
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References and Q&A :
Coming Soon
Credits :
Coming Soon
Nice, very useful.
Thanks! I will follow up when I get WiFi at my house and share stuff on tips keeping things running fast
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Thanks for the tutorial.
Does this work on f2fs formatted storage ?
Because I get an error when booting ubuntu:
Code:
mounting dev/mmcblk0p9 on /root failed: no such device
darkchazz said:
Thanks for the tutorial.
Does this work on f2fs formatted storage ?
Because I get an error when booting ubuntu:
Code:
mounting dev/mmcblk0p9 on /root failed: no such device
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Idk I run a ext4 file syste!
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xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
Idk I run a ext4 file syste!
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Never mind, I got it working.
It's not usable without a physical mouse though. Because there is a bug where the left mouse button gets permanently stuck pressed down until you restart.
darkchazz said:
Never mind, I got it working.
It's not usable without a physical mouse though. Because there is a bug where the left mouse button gets permanently stuck pressed down until you restart.
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on f2fs partition... how?
wejgomi said:
on f2fs partition... how?
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no. I reformatted to ext4
darkchazz said:
no. I reformatted to ext4
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Plan to add more to the guide, just keep breaking the OS when I start removing some u core files, trying to slim core down so it's less on battery and a lot smoother... Have figure out how to Fox rotation but screen cordinates dont change so your forced to use a mouse
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not working i get only 404 not found.
Gothic4 said:
not working i get only 404 not found.
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I believe Ubuntu 13.04 has been moved to the old-releases repo. Because of that you get 404 error
From terminal type
sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
Tap Search, Replace
For "Search for" enter http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/
For "Replace with" enter http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/
Tap Replace, tap Save.
From terminal refresh new repos
sudo apt-get update
I have another question. How to make Onscreen keyboard to run automatically in KDE? And how to rotate screen to landscape?
Thanks
So.. is no way to get it working on f2fs? is a pain to reformat the whole tablet again
i've installed Kubuntu as written but now i can't login to my account!!
only guests account can be accessed even tho the screem is only portrait
now i wonder if it's possible to delete ubuntu without tripping anything to start over
Please close.! As I no longer have my nexus 7.
xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
Please close.! As I no longer have my nexus 7.
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I just saw this 3d and wanted to try...bad news
Hope someone will continue this 3d
alematt said:
I just saw this 3d and wanted to try...bad news
Hope someone will continue this 3d
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https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Community_Workspace/Tegra3/Nexus7/PA_installation
That's the official guide
matyhew said:
https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Community_Workspace/Tegra3/Nexus7/PA_installation
That's the official guide
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That's for plasma active. Isn't this thread for Ubuntu?
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I tried to do what's the op says. Updated repositories n ****. But I can see the console with the keyboard open. So I can't see what I'm typing to install the last few steps lol. I may not be clear in describing but I'm stuck and its frustrating to type.
Thanks for your time though op
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Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223128
^Original thread in the I9100 forum by: Jdouce^
Should work on SGH-i777 as well... Just thought I'd share.
(edit) TESTED -and this does in fact work. You can even access the Linux UI via any VNC viewer as long as you're on the same network as your phone or tethered. I have added to the tutorial below to specify. You can also access your Android file system and access everything via this image. I leave you to drool.
***(edit 2) If you can't figure it out, I have found Ubuntu installers available on the Market, but they require you to use your internal storage space. This version can be installed on either internal OR external memory. The performance and UI of this version is better too. The versions available via app are not optimized as well as this one. =) - Just know that there is a foolproof way to accomplish this if you can't read directions... Just search "ubuntu" in the Market.
-----Original Post (with clarifications and additions by Monsieurtalbot)-----
DO NOT UPDATE UBUNTU TO 11.04/11.10 IT'S HORRIBLY SLOW AND BREAKS THE .IMG! -
YOU CAN HOWEVER INSTALL ANY OTHER UPDATES AND APPS JUST FINE.
1. Download the Ubuntu files (2 part .rar)
File sizes should be;
Part1 = 900 MB
Part2 = 572 MB
Part1 Download
Part2 Download
2. Open Part1 and unrar the folder and copy to your internal sdcard (/sdcard) OR external SD card (/sdcard/external_sd) - this unrar's both parts.
**there should be 2 files - "ubuntu.img" & "ubuntu.sh" - these go into an "ubuntu" folder in one of these locations.
3. Open the Market (now Play Store) - download and install terminal emulator and Android VNC viewer - Both free.
4. Open Terminal emulator. Depending on where you copied the files mentioned in step 1/2, enter ONE of the following sets of commands.
**Remember. Commands and directories are case sensitive, so make sure everything (including the file names and folder title) is lowercase to make it work.
(if you copied to the INTERNAL sdcard)
Code:
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
su
sh ubuntu.sh
(if you copied to the EXTERNAL sdcard)
Code:
cd /sdcard/external_sd/ubuntu
su
sh ubuntu.sh
press home - and DO NOT CLOSE the terminal. You need to keep this shell open.
(you can also get an app called "Script Manager" from the Play Store to make re-entering these commands simple later.)
5. Open the Android VNC viewer and connect using the following settings.
Code:
address: localhost
port: 5900
password: ubuntu
set color to 24 bit
You can also use a VNC viewer on a PC or tablet to access the Linux UI, and use the keyboard and mouse using your favorite VNC viewer (I was using TightVNC on Windows) with the following settings while both devices are connected to the same WIFI (or tethered to the phone)
Code:
address: (your phone's local IP address here)
port: 5900
password: ubuntu
set color to 24 bit
VOILA - You now have Ubuntu 10.10 running on your device.
6. WHEN FINISHED- Shut down Ubuntu in the UI, disconnect VNC, then in the Terminal Shell type: "exit" without quotes and press <enter> to clean up the Linux image mount for next boot. Failure to do this may result in a corrupt install. Once you see a "#" with no commands, it is safe to close the terminal window.
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Whats Working?
USB Host - Using adapter cable available online to attach keyboard, mouse, or Flash drives.
WiFi
3G
Browsers- any of them... I suggest Chromium over Firefox, but they both do the trick.
Installing Applications
Updating (NOT UPGRADING to 11.04/.10)
Its pretty much working, let the OP (linked above) know if you have issues.
***HELP! UBUNTU WORKED BEFORE, BUT NOW IT WON'T BOOT-
The image creates a new folder to mount the Linux files at "data/local/mnt"... Connecting USB to a PC, unmounting the storage device the image is stored to, a forced shut down, or unexpected occurance in the shut down procedure CAN cause this. It's due to "stuck" files in that directory. -Attempt to clear the contents of this folder - followed by a reboot if you have any issues. You can do this using root explorer, or with the following terminal commands.
Code:
su
rm r /data/local/mnt
GOOD LUCK!
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Downloading now. I would love a great workiing version of this os on my sgs2
May I ask what kernel you use? I get a "VNC connection failed" when trying to connect, on Siyah 2.6.12.
Fallen Advocate said:
May I ask what kernel you use? I get a "VNC connection failed" when trying to connect, on Siyah 2.6.12.
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Entropy's Daily... Latest always... Although it shouldn't matter.
How do you clear the memory?
Interesting tweak, thanks for sharing.
Very interesting will definitely try this out. Has anyone got.it running yet?
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What does an OS do on android? Does it make it like a PC? Hows it look/interact on the screen?
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IVIadness said:
How do you clear the memory?
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By shutting down, disconnecting VNC, and closing the terminal window.
Edgarhighman said:
What does an OS do on android? Does it make it like a PC? Hows it look/interact on the screen?
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It is a FULL version of Ubuntu 10.10.
Google, FOOL! ;-)
Nizda1 said:
Very interesting will definitely try this out. Has anyone got.it running yet?
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If you can copy 2 files to an ubuntu folder on the root of your SD, install 2 apps in the market, and type in 3 commands, you can get this running.
Simple, eh?
What happens if I want to go back to android os?
EDIT: Sorry, I skipped the part that said that it was an emulator.
EDIT 2: I didn't know anything about Android back then...
Having problems running this past terminal. What Kernels can be used with this? NEAK? Siyah? I get this in terminal.
a/local/bin: $PATH
[email protected]:/ $
What am I doing wrong?
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I'm on ICS 4.0.3 XWLPD (Shostock)
lolol i'm gonna build cm10 with this on my GS2. I'll see you guys in a few weeks.
The download links aren't working :/
I know this is an older post but can we get the links working again?
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Video-Tutorial:
http://bit.ly/HzzmUn
Step 1. Install JDK
Open Terminal and enter the following command(s), then enter your ubuntu login password followed by ‘y’ when prompted for yes/no.
Code:
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jdk
Step 2. Install 32 bit libraries - Only for 64 bit users
On x64 systems you are required to install some 32-bit libraries or the android toolkit will not work. In a terminal write:
Code:
$ sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
Step 3. Download and Install Android SDK
Download the Android SDK. Choose the one for linux: android-sdk_r16-linux.tgz
Extract android-sdk_r16-linux.tgz and put the folder in your desired location. I recommend to put it under home/username/ | When using the terminal the same path is described as ~/
Step 4. Choose packages to install
First of all go to ~/android-sdk-linux/tools/
Right clic to android >> Properties >> Permissions
Make sure "allow executing file as a program" it's checked
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Once done close that window and doble click on the Android file, select Run in Terminal.
Download the tools as shown in the following picture:
Step 5. Check your device's permission
Now head over to the platform-tools directory
Code:
$ cd ~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
Check if you have permission for your device
Code:
$ ./adb devices
If you're getting the following, go on to Step 6.
Code:
List of devices attached
OR
List of devices attached
???????????? no permissions
If you're getting something like shown below or other random numbers with the word device next to it, congrats! You can now use ADB. Now go on to Step 7.
Code:
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
Step 6. Adding USB Vendor ID of your device
Open HOME folder and enable Show Hidden Files:
Open .android folder >> right click >> Create New Document >> Empty Document, name it adb_usb.ini and open it. Put the following on it:
Save & close the window
Then unplug your NT and plug it again (From the NT usb port, not PC). Now to check if it works...
Code:
$ ./adb devices
You should be getting something similar to the following line:
Code:
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
Congrats! Now you can use ADB in Ubuntu! Now hop on to Step 7!
Step 7. Create path for ADB
NOTE: while using adb on Linux you'll need to type ./adb to execute adb commands unless you create a path in ~/.bashrc. In a terminal write:
Code:
$ sudo gedit ~/.bashrc
Add the following line at the very end of the file. Once you're done, save and exit.
Code:
# Android tools
export PATH=~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools:~/android-sdk-linux/tools:$PATH
Then in a Terminal run this command to reload your .bashrc:
Code:
source ~/.bashrc
Now you can just run adb without put ./ before every command.
~ Veronica
great
thank you very much!!!
Can this help with porting and building from source
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Can this help with porting and building from source
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this helps partly it just gives you the basics to make adb work but if you want to develop then you will need other tools, to setup ubuntu for development/theming then use this script.
~ Veronica
lavero.burgos said:
this helps partly it just gives you the basics to make adb work but if you want to develop then you will need other tools, to setup ubuntu for development/theming then use this script.
~ Veronica
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O ok thanks ill check it out
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Update april/10
Added Video-Tutorial
~ Veronica
Followed your video tutorial, but ubuntu adb still doesn`t see my device, while at the very same time it perfectly works under windows. The only step i missed is step 2, terminal is saying ia32-libs no candidate for installation(translating from russian, might be smth different)
PS: USB debugging is enabled in my nook settings dev
Devol said:
Followed your video tutorial, but ubuntu adb still doesn`t see my device, while at the very same time it perfectly works under windows. The only step i missed is step 2, terminal is saying ia32-libs no candidate for installation(translating from russian, might be smth different)
PS: USB debugging is enabled in my nook settings dev
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cd to the folder where adb is located and type:
$ sudo ./adb devices
~ Veronica
I followed your video, so i`ve tried sudo aswell...may be i can just go on with windows adb?
Actually i`ve tried it already, there are only 7 files for 8gb partitions, i`ve copied one of them to my 4th big sdcard partition, and tried to dd if...bla bla bla... = writes error: no space left on device
Devol said:
I followed your video, so i`ve tried sudo aswell...may be i can just go on with windows adb?
Actually i`ve tried it already, there are only 7 files for 8gb partitions, i`ve copied one of them to my 4th big sdcard partition, and tried to dd if...bla bla bla... = writes error: no space left on device
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hmm did you mount /sdcard in CWM? the cwm recovery by @meghd00t works now for 8GB NT... anyways that's ok you can copy it to /data instead of sdcard go one by one, i don't know what exactly you have done to your device but i recommend to just use the necessary partitions.
~ Veronica
No, i`m booting of cm7 sd card, used a file manager to go to internal emmc, looks like alot of files there...most 0kb, my mmc0p7 is in dev\block, but not copied fully, only around 208mb(full size is 300mb somthing)...file manager doesn`t allow to delete anything...
Devol said:
No, i`m booting of cm7 sd card, used a file manager to go to internal emmc, looks like alot of files there...most 0kb, my mmc0p7 is in dev\block, but not copied fully, only around 208mb(full size is 300mb somthing)...file manager doesn`t allow to delete anything...
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no, you can't copy from a file manager the partition images neither remove them for security it is why you use dd from CWM to copy the partition images while non of them are IN USE!!!
advice don't be playing around with the partition table, please use @meghd00t recovery he has posted zip with all you need. Boot into CWM from sdcard run the commands.
PS: we're going offtopic in this thread
~ Veronica
Nope, it(meghd00t Repartition, Reformat, Restore and Rescue SDcard) also stops at 25% while restoring factory defaults at the last step...(
Ok, my actions that lead to this situation: rooted nook with sd card method for 8gb, installed recovery flasher apk, flashed cwm, followed steps(wiping data, daviks - here it hang up, then rebooted, after that tried flashing cm7 which was a big mistake, wish guys had a word in the topic that it`s not meant for 8gb...and the result is i cant boot from internal mem, only sd. btw, cwm acted strangly, it could hang on all of a sudden, or work for a while, cwm was internally installed, now i`ve removed it)
If we are offtoping, lets move to some other thread...
PS: for some reason nook doesn`t boot from cwm sd(cable plugged, part active fat32)...basicly it will boot only from cm7 rom and meghd00t recovery images.
@Devol i replied to you here
~ Veronica
Great Work!
Thanks a lots for such a detailed guide.
You can also drop the adb and fastboot binaries into /usr/bin and use both commands without needing to CD to the /tools folder in the SDK. Just don't forget to change the permissions.
cant get past the checking phone permission stage! keeps saying no permissions. if it helps any, im using ubuntu 12.04. im gonna reboot and try in windows. is there any benefit to using adb in linux over windows anyway?
ridleyj329 said:
cant get past the checking phone permission stage! keeps saying no permissions. if it helps any, im using ubuntu 12.04. im gonna reboot and try in windows. is there any benefit to using adb in linux over windows anyway?
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For when you hard brick your device your device yes, you need linux and adb working or for those like me that prefer to use linux over windows daily.
~ Veronica
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/05/...m=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+d0od+(OMG!+Ubuntu!)
A little off topic but awesome. Any one know how to switch between java 6 and 7 on ubuntu? I need 7 for minecraft and 6 for android sdk. Im on 12.04.
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Thanks alot just got this working on ubuntu 12.04 with no issues. Just make sure you complete a:
apt-get update && apt-get upgrade
apt-get dist upgrade prior to any of the steps
This is a Tutorial to install either Ubuntu or Debian in any Android mobile without using any app
* Installing Ubuntu or Debian Linux does not format your Android OS or change anything to your phone.
The Operating Systems run over the underlying Android OS which continues to function as normal
Choosing your Linux OS:
There are few things you must be aware of before installing Ubuntu/Debian on youe Android Phone
Ubuntu does not support earlier ARM CPUs like the ones used in the Motorola Cliq. Samsung Galaxy Fit (ARMv6), Samsung Galaxy Y, etc.
( Reason behind this is , Your Android OS Kernel must support loop devices. Most newer Android smartphones/tablets come with this support so we can mount our Ubuntu image as a loop device. If not, you will either have to build your own kernel with support for loop devices or you can try an aftermarket ROM for your phone as most aftermarket ROMs come with support for it. )
You need at least an ARMv7 CPU like the kind found in the Motorola Droid, Samsung Galaxy S,HTC EVO 3D, Sony Experia Play, etc. most newer phones (Hummingbird, Snapdragon, Tegra2, etc.).So you can Install Ubuntu if you have ARMv7 or newer Processor.
If you have ARMV6 or any other moderate Processor don't be sad, because Debian supports the CPU on practically all Android devices, so if you prefer Debian, or you can't run Ubuntu, choose the Debian download link.
* If you're not sure what CPU your device has, look up your device on http://pdadb.net/, click the link under CPU, and read the line for "Supported Instruction Set(s)".
e.g. : My Phone which is a " Samsung Galaxy Fit" uses ARMV6 Instruction Sets.
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Hardware Required:
an Android Phone
SD Card with more than 2GB of free Space
Android root environment:
Most important! Your Android device should be “rooted” because you need root access to run Ubuntu/Debian off your Android. If your device is not rooted you have to root your device.
Linux Operating System:
Download suitable OS from the following Link:
Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal)
linux.ubuntu-natty.tar.bz2 Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty)
Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot
linux.ubuntu-oneiric.tar.bz2 Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric)
Debian 6.0 Squeeze
linux.debian-squeeze.tar.bz2 Debian 6.0 (Squeeze)
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Applications Required:
BusyBox Installer
A terminal emulator like Better Terminal Emulator ( Recommended ) or Terminal Emulator.
Optional Apllications:
androidVNC
Or
ConnectBot
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Procedure ----------------------------------------------->
Step 1:
(Mount the SD card on your computer.)
Extract the .tar.bz2 file you downloaded to your SD card. You should now have a folder named "linux" on the root of your card.
(Unmount the SD card.)
Open Busybox Installer, and install Busybox.
Open Better Terminal Emulator, and install Better Terminal Emulator.
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Step 2:
Open your terminal emulator. (If using ConnectBot, connect to 'local', not 'ssh'.)
Run the following commands:
Code:
[B]su[/B]
( If Prompt for Superuser Request then allow )
Code:
cd /sdcard/linux
sh install.sh
If you don't see any errors, Linux is now installed.
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Step 3:
Open your terminal emulator.
To start a chroot session
Code:
su
linux
To start the SSH server
Code:
su
linux ssh
You can then use ConnectBot (SSH: [email protected]) on your device, or any SSH client to connect to your device. See Login Information, below.
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To start a VNC session
( Firest you need androidVNC to be installed , then type the following in terminal )
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Code:
su
linux vnc
The first time you run VNC, it will prompt you to create a VNC password.
You can then use androidVNC (host: localhost port: 5901), or any VNC client to connect to your device.
Configure The VNC App as follows:
Note: The default desktop environment is icewm. If you wish to replace it, for example, with LXDE:
Run the following as root in Linux:
Code:
apt-get autoremove icewm- lxde+
Secure your Log in Password:
Please remember to change these passwords if you are planning on using the SSH server. Malicious people can do Very Bad things to your device if you don't.
There are two accounts included in the images:
root
Password:cheesecake
user
Password:dessert
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After a successful connection to host you will be able to use Ubuntu / Debian in graphical interface just like in your PC ! It will keep your Android OS as it is and just run in the upper layer over it
These are some of the screen shots taken from my Samsung Galaxy Fit!
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Linux vs Linux Terminal Emulator :
Terminal Emulator only Emulates Linux terminal, but after Linux Installation you can get full features; more than just the limited commands which runs on Android shell rather than Linux Shell.
Please Leave your Feedback and Queries below. Thank You
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riddz17 said:
This is a Tutorial to install either Ubuntu or Debian in any Android mobile without using any app
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Nice, i have tried for my Galaxy Ace so with ARM V6 too, but the terminal emulator gave me error in the step 3 and 4
error not working
I'm getting about a dozen errors in the install process, all of which seem to relate to file permissions.
G.Galante said:
Nice, i have tried for my Galaxy Ace so with ARM V6 too, but the terminal emulator gave me error in the step 3 and 4
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what kind of error could you please specify??
First of all check is your phone rooted?
when I type su
sh install.sh
there are many error like dir.. not found help me...
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sateesh907 said:
when I type su
sh install.sh
there are many error like dir.. not found help me...
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worked for me. I tried to install from the microsd card (sdcard-ext) but i got errors. Once i moved the files to the phones memory (sdcard) it worked like a charm.
note: I am using Debian 6.0 Squeeze
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ivke101 said:
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I get the same error. Anyone know how to fix it?
hey guys
Thanx to the author of this forum on debian on android. I had the same problem you see in the error logs above. the problem is between regular "mount" command and busybox "mount". you need to use the busybox mount. so I added the word busybox infront of every mount word in the script. eg. busybox mount -o , rw /system remount. the alternative is to delete the mount found on /system/bin so that the terminal will use the busybox one automatically on /system/xbin.
Thanks, I found that the version of busybox I had didn't install the mount comand. I had to use the smart installer and manually check the box to overwrite the mount command then it worked.
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Nice work. I've been experimenting with Ubuntu some so I can run side by side w/windows.
Does anyone know if You can connect to the the ubuntu instance on your phone from a computer through vnc? I would like to be able to use a bigger keyboard and mouse to control it.
Edit: If I make changes to the Linux.img on my phone and just copy the whole folder to my tablet will it still keep all of the changes? (I will try it tonight if know one knows).
---------- Post added at 10:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:36 AM ----------
Ok you can connect to the phone from a computer. I used wifi tether and then just put the phones ip and the port into tightvnc and it connected. It took a minute to recognized the phone the first time though.
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riddz17 said:
This is a Tutorial to install either Ubuntu or Debian in any Android mobile without using any app
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HI , THANKS
for your work..i have galaxy ace plus [armv7] ,i tired installing linux on my phone, when i type "sh install.sh "then ,,,such dir not found like error
appears, i am new for linux command [ my dir . /sdcard/external_sd/linux ].what can i do for this? plz help me .
patilsb said:
HI , THANKS
for your work..i have galaxy ace plus [armv7] ,i tired installing linux on my phone, when i type "sh install.sh "then ,,,such dir not found like error
appears, i am new for linux command [ my dir . /sdcard/external_sd/linux ].what can i do for this? plz help me .
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- try to install "busybox installer" first..
- when you open the app, it will ask to install busybox..
pay attention to "Advanced install" checkbox.. be sure to have it checked..
- you will found so many applets.. try to find named "MOUNT"..
- when you found them, see the triangle sign on the right-side.. click it..
- there are 3 options: symlink applet / remove symlink / skip symlink
pick symlink applet..
- press install
- after it's done, get ou of busy box
- back to terminal, repeat the step "sh install.sh"
i got stuck @ step 2 " please wait while booting ubuntu.img.. this may take some time ,,. "
i installed busy box , i got my device root
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itzwood said:
i got stuck @ step 2 " please wait while booting ubuntu.img.. this may take some time ,,. "
i installed busy box , i got my device root
sent from my Arc S
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How long did you wait? Mine took about 15 minutes the first time after the first its just is there.
i left it before i go to sleep .. waked up nothing "ABOUT 8hours "
scientist343 said:
How long did you wait? Mine took about 15 minutes the first time after the first its just is there.
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itzwood said:
i left it before i go to sleep .. waked up nothing "ABOUT 8hours "
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Try redownloading it to make sure it isn't corrupt.
You can also try a reboot, then try starting at the top again. I had it do that on my old phone and after a reboot it worked.
Also which version of ubuntu did you download 11.04 or 11.10?
no such file or directory errors
Hi I'm getting "no such file or directory" errors when I try the step "sh install.sh"
can't post pictures yet so I'll type up the short version
# sh install.sh
remounting /system rw ...
mount: no such file or directory
installing scripts in /system/bin ...
mounting the linux image ...
mounting prepwork...
mounting: loopback mount ...
mknod /dev/block/loop254: file exists
mount: invalid argument
mounting: setting up chroot environment ...
mount: no such file or directory
mkdir failed for /data/local/mnt/media/sdcard, no such file....
[done]
then the rest is no such file or directory
I'm on an Epic 4g touch rooted obviously
I tried putting busybox in front of mount in the script as suggested before
I moved all the files from /mnt/sdcard/external_sd to /sdcard
made sure mount is installed in busybox
Not sure what to try next. Guess I could make the folders manually and see what happens.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Please OP remove my old post about Ubuntu on Tab 3...
T3buntu (Had to call it something...)
Disclaimer:
What you do with this information is up to you. If your device breaks while trying anything in here you do that at your own risc.
I cant be held responsible for anything that happens to your device.
Everything in here was tested on a Samsung Galaxy Tab3 10.1(5210) if you try anything in here on any other device thats up to you.
Most of the work is made by the Linux on Android team i have just tested and fixed some stuff.
The image is ext2, x86 but im working on a ext4, AMD64 image.
”Changelog”
1. Replaced lxde with KDE Plasma
2. Added entryś in etc/fstab for int/ext SdCards
3. Edited bootscript from the Linux on Android team so that the SdCards in the Tab is correcly mounted and works with fstab.
4. Installed "missing" packages to minimize errors.
Works:
Wifi
Battery indicator
Int/Ext SdCard
Most of the stuff in Ubuntu.
Issues:
Leftpanel is black
Slow startup, but can be fixed. I will add that later.
Some apps dont work if you start them as root.
Couldnt make jpg work as wallpaper so using png at the moment.
Rotation isnt setup since we cant use xrandr to rotate the screen..
Not tested:
GPS
ToDo
Streamline startup
Add init.d support on the Tab
Tweaking were ever possible.
Fix sound
Now for the fun stuff.
Installation:
1. Root your device. I used this Guide.
2. Install Busybox.
3. Install Linux on Android.
4. Install a VNC client of your shoice, i preferr Jump Desktop free.
5. Copy bootscript.sh to /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/ overwrite the old file.
6. Unpack and Copy the t3buntuv1.2_20131216.img to a place of your choosing on either internal or external sdcard.
7. Make a Linux on Android widget and point it to the img file you copied in 6.
OBS !! This image is preconfigured with the user ubuntu and psw t3buntu..
8. Now click on the LOA widget you made in 7 and let linux ”bootup”
9. In your VNC client connect to localhost.
DONE ! Your now in Ubuntu..
If you want more screenspace you can uncomment
# service call activity 42 s16 com.android.systemui
In bootscript.sh this will remove the android panel. The problem with this at the moment is that to
get it back you have to restart the Tab becourse the ´am´ command to get it back ”Seg faults” on
my tab and i havnt figured out why yet.
Consider this image as alpha...
OBS !! The image file is BIG 1.4GB compressed and 4GB decompressed. Will try and make it smaller not sure how the Linux on Android team made there images so small...
LINK to imagefile
LINK to bootscript
Credits
Linux on Android team
The one that made the scripts from the start. Not sure who made them...
How about a link to get 3. Linux on Android.
I know I'm top lazy to Google.
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Awesome! Glad to see something! And having Ubuntu is a very cool os to have! Good work and thank you!
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Added links to Linux on Android and Busybox in first post.
Nice, but there are a few things...
The bootscript.sh contains one little, but crucial error.
At line 172, character 44, you forgot one space, which makes the mount procedure unusable:
Code:
$bbox mount -o bind /storage/extSdCard $mnt/extSdCard
Which should be:
Code:
$bbox mount -o bind /storage/extSdCard $mnt/extSdCard
Without this (for me) it failes while it's starting up.
And, another thing, my tablet reboots at the moment I have to run VNC to start the X server, even though I'm not doing or touching anything.
After reboot it doesn't start up t3buntu either.
But, very good work !!
And yes, I do have Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210...
RubenStauttener;48606882]Nice, but there are a few things...
The bootscript.sh contains one little, but crucial error.
At line 172, character 44, you forgot one space, which makes the mount procedure unusable:
Code:
$bbox mount -o bind /storage/extSdCard $mnt/extSdCard
Which should be:
Code:
$bbox mount -o bind /storage/extSdCard $mnt/extSdCard
Without this (for me) it failes while it's starting up.
Havnt noticed any problems here but i have added the space and updated the script since both versions works for me.
And, another thing, my tablet reboots at the moment I have to run VNC to start the X server, even though I'm not doing or touching anything.
After reboot it doesn't start up t3buntu either.
Does it reboot during script execution ? It do sound like a mem issue. Do you have widgets and such running in android ?
You can try with enabling the swapfile in bootscript.sh .
But, very good work !!
And yes, I do have Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210...
I've got the terminal up and running fine. But I can't VNC into it. What settings are you using for you VNC viewer?
How about native graphic support using libhybris? Or since this device use PowerVR SGX 544, is native X11 possible? Reference: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Intel_GMA3600
EDIT: https://github.com/trevd/android_kernel_samsung_santos10/tree/cm-10.2/drivers/staging/mrst/pvr and https://github.com/thomas001/cedarview-drm/tree/master/staging/cdv/pvr looks similar
Thanks for sharing but it's not working
VNC: autentification failed !
Jump Desktop: It ask a password, and I don't have this password !
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Nonta72 said:
Thanks for sharing but it's not working
VNC: autentification failed !
Jump Desktop: It ask a password, and I don't have this password !
Sent from Gallifrey using TARDIS
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Test password: ubuntu
When run script say mnt error =/
zorrigas said:
Test password: ubuntu
When run script say mnt error =/
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Thanks, but I already solved it :good:
Sent from my GT-5210 powered by AmatROM HD
Hi, I posted a question in the Q&A forum (them 10 posts), but I guess it really belongs here.
Tried this on my TWRP rooted UANB4 stock rom P5210, stock kernel. And I get the following with your script and image:
Code:
[email protected]:/ $
[email protected]:/ $ cd /storage/extSdCard/Img
[email protected]:/storage/extSdCard/Img $ su
[email protected]:/storage/extSdCard/Img # sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /storage/extSdCard/Img/t3buntuv1.2_20131216.img
Checking loop device... FOUND
mount: mounting /dev/block/loop255 on /data/local/mnt failed: Invalid argument
Error: Unable to mount the loop device!
1|[email protected]:/storage/extSdCard/Img #
Line : $bbox mount -t ext2 /dev/block/loop255 $mnt
Do I tell busybox to overwrite the mount command?
Otherwise, excellent work, cant wait till I have it running.
*EDIT*
Turns out I just had to copy the image again, I guess my first transfer got cut off.
Totally works, thx
hey. i noticed that the last update was in April of 2014. i was wondering if there was any updates on this.
getting linux on my tablit was the #1 reason i chose to root my GT-P5210 in the first place.
Homage said:
hey. i noticed that the last update was in April of 2014. i was wondering if there was any updates on this.
getting linux on my tablit was the #1 reason i chose to root my GT-P5210 in the first place.
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I did not try this one. I bet itworks in VNC as it tell us. Instead i did
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58175673&postcount=54
I guess I can say it work aceptable in VNC mode, definitly work nice in comand mode. I been working in a native solution but it is a hard bone for my teeth. Look in the general area.
Download link is down
I would like to run Ubuntu on my Tab 3 but the link doesn't work. Could some upload a working link please?
Hi Guys,
Anyona has this .sh script and the t3buntuv1.2_20131216.img file? if you send me im hosting and distributing free as i live i want to use for my home automatization.
THX
G
jorgen_gustavsson said:
Please OP remove my old post about Ubuntu on Tab 3...
T3buntu (Had to call it something...)
Disclaimer:
What you do with this information is up to you. If your device breaks while trying anything in here you do that at your own risc.
I cant be held responsible for anything that happens to your device.
Everything in here was tested on a Samsung Galaxy Tab3 10.1(5210) if you try anything in here on any other device thats up to you.
Most of the work is made by the Linux on Android team i have just tested and fixed some stuff.
The image is ext2, x86 but im working on a ext4, AMD64 image.
”Changelog”
1. Replaced lxde with KDE Plasma
2. Added entryś in etc/fstab for int/ext SdCards
3. Edited bootscript from the Linux on Android team so that the SdCards in the Tab is correcly mounted and works with fstab.
4. Installed "missing" packages to minimize errors.
Works:
Wifi
Battery indicator
Int/Ext SdCard
Most of the stuff in Ubuntu.
Issues:
Leftpanel is black
Slow startup, but can be fixed. I will add that later.
Some apps dont work if you start them as root.
Couldnt make jpg work as wallpaper so using png at the moment.
Rotation isnt setup since we cant use xrandr to rotate the screen..
Not tested:
GPS
ToDo
Streamline startup
Add init.d support on the Tab
Tweaking were ever possible.
Fix sound
Now for the fun stuff.
Installation:
1. Root your device. I used this Guide.
2. Install Busybox.
3. Install Linux on Android.
4. Install a VNC client of your choice, i preferr Jump Desktop free.
5. Copy bootscript.sh to /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/ overwrite the old file.
6. Unpack and Copy the t3buntuv1.2_20131216.img to a place of your choosing on either internal or external sdcard.
7. Make a Linux on Android widget and point it to the img file you copied in 6.
OBS !! This image is preconfigured with the user ubuntu and psw t3buntu..
8. Now click on the LOA widget you made in 7 and let linux ”bootup”
9. In your VNC client connect to localhost.
DONE ! Your now in Ubuntu..
If you want more screenspace you can uncomment
# service call activity 42 s16 com.android.systemui
In bootscript.sh this will remove the android panel. The problem with this at the moment is that to
get it back you have to restart the Tab becourse the ´am´ command to get it back ”Seg faults” on
my tab and i havnt figured out why yet.
Consider this image as alpha...
OBS !! The image file is BIG 1.4GB compressed and 4GB decompressed. Will try and make it smaller not sure how the Linux on Android team made there images so small...
LINK to imagefile <===== this URL broken
LINK to bootscript <===== this URL broken
Credits
Linux on Android team
The one that made the scripts from the start. Not sure who made them...
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--- copied with permission from nathanpfry.com ---
Builduntu is a custom branch of the Ubuntu operating system, based on my guide here for preparing Ubuntu 16.04 to compile Android ROMs from source. It includes everything you need to sync with the repository of your choice (Cyanogenmod, AOKP, AOSP, etc) and start building.
I am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your system/files while trying to install Builduntu. This has been tested and verified working by me, so if you break Windows or your system won't boot, it's your fault.
This thread is not the place to ask how to install Linux or Dual Boot!!! These topics are well documented elsewhere and can be easily found in a few seconds on Google.
Thanks to Canonical, Google and me.
Features:
- Xubuntu 16.04 LTS base system
- Installed all necessary packages for compiling (list available in the guide link above)
- Unnecessary junk removed (media players, games etc.)
All you have to do is download the source!
The only requirement is that your host machine supports a 64 bit OS. 32 bit systems will not work!
Instructions:
1. Use your favorite image burning software to write the builduntu ISO to a blank DVD. Will not fit on a CD
2. Boot the disc. When the graphical installer starts, click "Install Xubuntu"
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select language, username, etc. * Note * When setting up partitions, I recommend doing it yourself if you know how. If not, that's fine, let Ubuntu decide for you.
4. When the installation finishes, reboot and eject the installation media.
5. Sync the Android source locally:
~ A program called "repo" lets you communicate with git repositories and download source code. The following command will install it:
Code:
mkdir ~/bin && curl http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/git-repo-downloads/repo > ~/bin/repo && chmod a+x ~/bin/repo
~ Use nano to edit ~/.bashrc
Code:
sudo nano ~/.bashrc
~ At the very bottom (use the Page Down key) paste this code to a new (empty) line:
Code:
export PATH=~/bin:$PATH
~ Save it. In nano that would be Ctrl-O and then Enter. Then Ctrl-X to exit back to a prompt. Restart bash:
Code:
source ~/.bashrc
~ In the terminal, navigate to where you would like to download the Android source code. The command below will make it in your home folder, but if you have limited space you may want to create it somewhere else. Faster is better, i.e. SSD would be best, USB external is basically unusable.
Code:
mkdir ~/android
cd ~/android
~ Now to initialize the repo. Decide the flavor of Android to build, i.e. AOKP, CyanogenMod, AOSP etc.
For the purposes of the tutorial, here's the command for CyanogenMod 13:
Code:
repo init -u https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android.git -b cm-13.0
repo sync
When that is finished downloading, you're ready to start compiling ROMs!
Download Builduntu ISO:
Click here for mirrors!
Let me know how it works for you!
Feel free to buy me a Zico (donate) if you like my work. It would be greatly appreciated!
Please hit the "Thanks" button if this project helps you out!
Code:
[U][B]Changelog:[/B][/U]
v1.0 - First Release Mar 05 2014
v1.1 - Rebuilt from scratch the hard way
v1.2 - 4/20 Release - Update to 14.04 LTS Official
v2.0 - Update to 16.04 LTS with OpenJDK 8 for Android M builds
This is just awesome +1
This is Xubuntu 13.10...
I burned image on DVD using Brasero (ubuntu program) and run installation process from that DVD.
And before the end of installation I got this error:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Of course "buildbuntu" doesn't boot, some errors with reading/writing sda partition.
Luckly I installed it on my test drive so my workspace isn't damaged.
lozohcum said:
This is Xubuntu 13.10...
I burned image on DVD using Brasero (ubuntu program) and run installation process from that DVD.
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I installed it to a fresh system just fine yesterday, not sure what your issue could be from. Could you post an installation log? Did you verify the md5sum of your downloaded file?
It is in fact Xubuntu 14.04. Canonical hasn't bothered changing the initial splash screen yet because it's still in beta. If you run the Live instance and check the version of ubuntu it correctly identifies as Trusty Tahr.
sylentprofet said:
I installed it to a fresh system just fine yesterday, not sure what your issue could be from. Could you post an installation log? Did you verify the md5sum of your downloaded file?
It is in fact Xubuntu 14.04. Canonical hasn't bothered changing the initial splash screen yet because it's still in beta. If you run the Live instance and check the version of ubuntu it correctly identifies as Trusty Tahr.
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How to take installation log?
lozohcum said:
How to take installation log?
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After the error appears it should load you into a live desktop session. The install log will be located there, perhaps in /var/log, /var/log/installer or the guest session home directory. Look around for .log files
edit : delete
I was hoping for a ubuntu base same as your virtual os..xubuntu ui is different and difficult
Ccahe error
Im trying to compile tihe ccache and when i set it up i recieve this error
bash: prebuilts/misc/linux-x86/ccache/ccache: No such file or directory
any ideas on how i can fix this would be appreciated
thanks
perfectpitch said:
Im trying to compile tihe ccache and when i set it up i recieve this error
bash: prebuilts/misc/linux-x86/ccache/ccache: No such file or directory
any ideas on how i can fix this would be appreciated
thanks
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First, make sure ccache is installed (I'm reasonably sure it is out of the box)
Code:
sudo apt-get install ccache
If that's ok, check this link below and scroll down to Step 4a (optional).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506695
Ccache is not necessary and not ideal for all systems, so you may just want to disable it in your build process. Hope this helps.
Thanks I'll check it out
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so i dual booted ubuntu 13.10 on my laptop... but i couldn't build on it due to some stupidity... anyway, if someone could answer me some questions, maybe I'll uninstall ubuntu and switch to this since it's way easier for me.
1) did anyone successfully dual boot it? even with UEFI on?
2) can we transfer the source codes from an OS to another by packaging them and then extracting them in the new xubuntu? will it work that way?
Sent from my Nexus 4
lozohcum said:
This is Xubuntu 13.10...
I burned image on DVD using Brasero (ubuntu program) and run installation process from that DVD.
And before the end of installation I got this error:
Of course "buildbuntu" doesn't boot, some errors with reading/writing sda partition.
Luckly I installed it on my test drive so my workspace isn't damaged.
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Hello, have you already solved that problem? Because since hours, even days I try to install builduntu on my notebook, but always got that error too!. I have usb legacy enabled, raid disabled and uefi boot enabled. I have a small ssd and a normal hdd. What am I doing wrong. I cannot get it to work, neither with manual editing the moint points, nor with automatically install through the system.
Many thanks!!
rodman01 said:
Hello, have you already solved that problem? Because since hours, even days I try to install builduntu on my notebook, but always got that error too!. I have usb legacy enabled, raid disabled and uefi boot enabled. I have a small ssd and a normal hdd. What am I doing wrong. I cannot get it to work, neither with manual editing the moint points, nor with automatically install through the system.
Many thanks!!
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I never received an installation log from anyone so I have no way to start to figure out what went wrong.
It seems like many users have installed successfully, but a few are encountering errors like the one mentioned above.
I don't know how to help you without more information about the problem and your system. It could be a million things with how vague the descriptions are.
rodman01 said:
Hello, have you already solved that problem? Because since hours, even days I try to install builduntu on my notebook, but always got that error too!. I have usb legacy enabled, raid disabled and uefi boot enabled. I have a small ssd and a normal hdd. What am I doing wrong. I cannot get it to work, neither with manual editing the moint points, nor with automatically install through the system.
Many thanks!!
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I haven't fixed it. I installed xubuntu and ocnfigured it on my own.
I wasted two DVDs for that Builduntu :/
i installed xubuntu today, it boots without a CD (just to confirm it's installed)
inside settings there's a button called "Install RELEASE", should i? i mean... it's already installed :S
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sylentprofet said:
I never received an installation log from anyone so I have no way to start to figure out what went wrong.
It seems like many users have installed successfully, but a few are encountering errors like the one mentioned above.
I don't know how to help you without more information about the problem and your system. It could be a million things with how vague the descriptions are.
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Yes sure can be many things....but here attached are some log files one/two from my try a couple of minutes ago. Problem is, that I already tried so many things and absolutely not sure whether it is my fault, my hardware or perhaps a bad download, in short where I have to look for the solution? Perhaps the log files give some useful information to you :fingers-crossed:
lozohcum said:
I haven't fixed it. I installed xubuntu and ocnfigured it on my own.
I wasted two DVDs for that Builduntu :/
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Thanks for the info...can you pass me the download link? Haven't found it after a first and quick search ...
Edit: found it in the meantime....
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In the meantime, I have also downloaded the "pure" Xubuntu and got it installed with the very first try. Exact with the same settings as last tries with builduntu. Dev environment is installed and source codes downloaded. At the moment I am building my first rom with this software. Hopefully it finishes without errors :fingers-crossed: .
i downloaded the sources on a VM, but couldn't make it work on my secondary OS after compression, tranfser, and extraction of the sources...
now redownloading from scratch on a 1Mbps (that's 128KB/s max) speed
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