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This GUIDE was originally made for those with a 64-bit processor but 32-bit UEFI Windows installation. But it didn't work for any of them. However, those who don't like to make changes to their Windows Bootloader may follow this guide now, since this method enables you to use a CD or DVD too!
This guide is divided into two parts -
1. grub4dos guide using EasyBCD
2. Super GRUB2 Disk Guide
Using Super Grub2 Disk-
*Create a folder named "RemixOS" in the root directory of any of your partitions. If you had used the Official RemixOS Installation Tool before this guide, the directory may already be created. Important: Backup your data.img by moving to some other directory. Use UninstallRemixOS.exe to remove the current installtion.
1. Copy and paste the folder efi and the the following files from your RemixOS ISO to "RemixOS" folder you created earlier-
-initrd.img
-install.img
-kernel
-ramdisk.img
-system.img
*data.img, if you had installed RemixOS previously.
2. Now in the root of any of your partition, create a folder named grub2. Download the appropriate zip file from my this post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/dual-boot-remixos-windows-usb-drive-t3324359/
3. Now, extract grub.cfg inside this zip to the grub2 you just created.
4. Download Super Grub2 Disk (CD & USB in one) 2.02s3 (ISO). If that doesn't work for you, you may try Super Grub2 Disk (Floppy, CD & USB in one) 2.02s3 [x86_64-efi] (ISO). Make a bootable USB of the ISO you downloaded or if you have a CD-Drive, you may burn the ISO to a CD and boot from it too!
*See second post for downloads and How to make bootable USB and boot RemixOS.
Recommended download (Floppy, CD & USB in one) (Valid for i386, x86_64, and x86_64-efi):
Super Grub2 Disk (CD & USB in one) 2.02s3 (ISO)
CD & USB version, (valid for x86_64-efi only):
Super Grub2 Disk (Floppy, CD & USB in one) 2.02s3 [x86_64-efi] (ISO)
How to make bootable USB:
1. Download Rufus. Rufus 2.7
2. Run it.
3. Select Device as your USB drive. Partition scheme and target system type as MBR partition scheme for UEFI. File system as FAT32. Under Format Options, create a bootable disk using ISO Image. Click the CD-ROM icon to browse the ISO file. Select ISO image as the one you downloaded. (If it changes to DD Image, don't worry. Proceed anyway). Click on Start.
4. Close application and restart Windows after your USB is ready. Boot from USB. (Key to enter Boot Options Menu is usually Esc or F12)
5. In boot menu, select Detect and show boot methods.
6. After you enter, choose RemixOS - Resident Mode.
Neogrub is not available in EasyBCD in EFI mode. Install and configure is greyed out!
joakimbo said:
Neogrub is not available in EasyBCD in EFI mode. Install and configure is greyed out!
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It's like all the powers of the universe are against UEFI systems
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I'll update the post
Update : Post Updated, last hope for 32-bit UEFI Windows users.
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When trying to flash the ISO image it won't let me change it to mbr for uefi. Instead it changes the image type from ISO to DD. After flashing it that way the drive won't boot. I went to the super grub website and redownloaded the image from there, but it was indeed the same ISO and it did the same thing.
Darrian said:
When trying to flash the ISO image it won't let me change it to mbr for uefi. Instead it changes the image type from ISO to DD. After flashing it that way the drive won't boot. I went to the super grub website and redownloaded the image from there, but it was indeed the same ISO and it did the same thing.
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Try using another pendrive. Or if your bios supports booting efi files, try that.
See next post.
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Post Updated. Check first post-
1. Hybrid ISO link added.
2. EFI file link removed.
I have tried with 2 different USB/Pen Drives either way it will not boot to the the grub/USB/device when selected. Would we not need a x86_32-efi grub or equivalent to make this work? not the x86_64-efi version?
meebner said:
I have tried with 2 different USB/Pen Drives either way it will not boot to the the grub/USB/device when selected. Would we not need a x86_32-efi grub or equivalent to make this work? not the x86_64-efi version?
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Did you try both the recommended download and the other below it?
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Did you try both the recommended download and the other below it?
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Yes, and in both cases I booted F12 and pointed it (Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet) to the USB drives (again tried 2 different) and both times it just skipped the USB drive and went into windows 10.... I am open to more ideas if you have any?
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Yes, and in both cases I booted F12 and pointed it (Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet) to the USB drives (again tried 2 different) and both times it just skipped the USB drive and went into windows 10.... I am open to more ideas if you have any?
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Maybe the tablet lacks support for booting the ISO...
I'm working on other method, but you'll have to wait for that
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Maybe the tablet lacks support for booting the ISO...
I'm working on other method, but you'll have to wait for that
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Hint : Try adding the "Recommend download" ISO via EasyBCD to your Windows boot menu (if that's supported)
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Select Device as your USB drive. Partition scheme and target system type as MBR partition scheme for UEFI. File system as FAT32. Under Format Options, create a bootable disk using ISO Image. Click the CD-ROM icon to browse the ISO file. Select ISO image as the one you downloaded. (If it changes to DD Image, don't worry. Proceed anyway). Click on Start.
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Try changing various setting combinations. May some combination work for you.
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Try changing various setting combinations. May some combination work for you.
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I thought Of that as well, and tried it, no success. Next idea?????
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SalarX said:
Hint : Try adding the "Recommend download" ISO via EasyBCD to your Windows boot menu (if that's supported)
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Since this is UEFI the boot ISO image option is locked/greyed out.....
meebner said:
I thought Of that as well, and tried it, no success. Next idea?????
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Since this is UEFI the boot ISO image option is locked/greyed out.....
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I have the same problem as you... Last I tried was trying to format the USB with different partition scheme etc.. ended up with a non-working USB stick that won't format anymore. Guess RemixOS on 32bit UEFI is a lost case.. maybe I'll try cloudready instead.
joakimbo said:
I have the same problem as you... Last I tried was trying to format the USB with different partition scheme etc.. ended up with a non-working USB stick that won't format anymore. Guess RemixOS on 32bit UEFI is a lost case.. maybe I'll try cloudready instead.
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I can help with your corrupted pendrive at least
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joakimbo said:
I have the same problem as you... Last I tried was trying to format the USB with different partition scheme etc.. ended up with a non-working USB stick that won't format anymore. Guess RemixOS on 32bit UEFI is a lost case.. maybe I'll try cloudready instead.
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ChromeOS? Nice
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The same here. Tested with 2 different usb sticks and different combinations, they just don't boot.
For the guy with the corrupted usb stick, try this:
winkey + r
cmd
diskpart
list disk
select disk * ('*' as the number of your pendrive)
list partition
clean
list partition
create partition primary
list partition
format fs=fat32 quick
list partition
exit
In the OP, I've mentioned URL to a new thread by @TP4LG (maybe he has been able to achieve something)
You may try that
Update : Thread title changed. It is confirmed that this guide doesn't work for 32-bit UEFI users.
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I have a Asus t100 I'm trying to install remix os on without a windows os. I used pmagic since I'm not that good at coding, I tried coping all the files from release_Remix_OS_for_PC_32-bit_Beta_Version_Package
to a new partition then when I try to boot from it my computer just goes straight to bios because theres nothing to boot. I also tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/how-to-install-remix-os-virtualbox-to-t3301160 with no luck can someone help me I just want remix os installed on this computer with no other OS
Asus T100 uses Intel Atom Z3740, a 64bit processor. So use the 64-bit version of Remix OS. The 64-bit version of Remix OS also has UEFI, which makes making the drive easier, and booting faster. Make the bootable USB as per instructions, and disable secure boot in your BIOS. You should then be able to boot from the USB.
it won't work. T100 has 64bit processor but a 32bit system
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go here for T100
scottyost said:
I have a Asus t100 I'm trying to install remix os on without a windows os. I used pmagic since I'm not that good at coding, I tried coping all the files from release_Remix_OS_for_PC_32-bit_Beta_Version_Package
to a new partition then when I try to boot from it my computer just goes straight to bios because theres nothing to boot. I also tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/how-to-install-remix-os-virtualbox-to-t3301160 with no luck can someone help me I just want remix os installed on this computer with no other OS
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Ok I just did it so, here is how I did it. Use gparted, from gparted.org, booted up, partitioned, small 500MB FAT32 formated partition, second partition EXT4 the rest, 58GB+. Then took 32bit beta using JIDE's tool to put on a USB stick. Booted the stick and when it came up, entered e, to enter grub boot config. On the second line removed the part after and put INSTALL=1. Installed android to the larger partition, then installed grub, grub efi, formated, then rebooted. Side loaded google services from this forum and it works. Bugs, biggest issue is no audio. Let me know if you have any luck.
V/R,
Gary
libergm said:
Ok I just did it so, here is how I did it. Use gparted, from gparted.org, booted up, partitioned, small 500MB FAT32 formated partition, second partition EXT4 the rest, 58GB+. Then took 32bit beta using JIDE's tool to put on a USB stick. Booted the stick and when it came up, entered e, to enter grub boot config. On the second line removed the part after and put INSTALL=1. Installed android to the larger partition, then installed grub, grub efi, formated, then rebooted. Side loaded google services from this forum and it works. Bugs, biggest issue is no audio. Let me know if you have any luck.
V/R,
Gary
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Ok so I'm new at this. I booted gparted and started with a unalloted partition and made 1 primary 500mb FAT32 and the second one EXT4 for 57gb then I shut it down put the 32 bit thumb drive in and hit e I saw the all the coding and this is where you lost me u said on the second line removed the part after and put INSTALL=1 did u mean removed PARTITION=1 and in INSTALL in its place? well I tried that and it booted up not sure if it installed to the thumb drive or hard drive the my remix folder says it has 592mb and my 2 Partition says it has 816mb and I have no clue how to install "grub, grub efi, formatted" I just want one Partition with Remix os running full hard drive space please help
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Ok so I'm new at this. I booted gparted and started with a unalloted partition and made 1 primary 500mb FAT32 and the second one EXT4 for 57gb then I shut it down put the 32 bit thumb drive in and hit e I saw the all the coding and this is where you lost me u said on the second line removed the part after and put INSTALL=1 did u mean removed PARTITION=1 and in INSTALL in its place? well I tried that and it booted up not sure if it installed to the thumb drive or hard drive the my remix folder says it has 592mb and my 2 Partition says it has 816mb and I have no clue how to install "grub, grub efi, formatted" I just want one Partition with Remix os running full hard drive space please help
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Sorry. To be specific will boot with a stick and write up correctly with more detail later today
libergm said:
Sorry. To be specific will boot with a stick and write up correctly with more detail later today
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Are you going to have time to make a full tutorial today I wanted to mess with this tonight and hopefully get it running?
AmoraRei said:
it won't work. T100 has 64bit processor but a 32bit system
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go here for T100
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Use RMX Installer. Fast and easy.
matiaspar said:
Use RMX Installer. Fast and easy.
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If I use that to put it on the USB when I put the USB in and boot it will it install to the HDD or is it going to run from USB?
scottyost said:
If I use that to put it on the USB when I put the USB in and boot it will it install to the HDD or is it going to run from USB?
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From windows:
1) Dowmload and unpack RMX installer everywere you want (you will have a folder called RMX installer).
2) enter on RMX installer folder and execute the .EXE file.
3) Browse for the Remix OS .ISO file (use the 64 bits one, works like a charm for me )and choose the Data size (will create the data.img file).
4) disable secure boot and fast boot in your BIOS.
5) Boot and you will see the grub menu with Remix OS and Windows options.
matiaspar said:
From windows:
1) Dowmload and unpack RMX installer everywere you want (you will have a folder called RMX installer).
2) enter on RMX installer folder and execute the .EXE file.
3) Browse for the Remix OS .ISO file (use the 64 bits one, works like a charm for me )and choose the Data size (will create the data.img file).
4) disable secure boot and fast boot in your BIOS.
5) Boot and you will see the grub menu with Remix OS and Windows options.
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OK but Asus t100 only uses 32bit which isn't a problem. And I don't have windows on it I have anot her computer that has windows on it but the Asus t100 has no OS at the moment I'm trying to install remix on it without installing windows so if the RMX Installer only works with a Windows installed then I have no use for it
Yes I'm having the same problem, with the new T100 that has both OS and CPU 64 bit.
The thing is, whatever you do grub won't detect either an external SD card or the keyboard dock's HDD as a boot option. They don't even show up in BIOS ! The only possibility seems to be booting from internal storage, which is too limited to dual boot Windows + Remix OS.
Anyone has tips for this ?
Thanks
MrEnderkiller said:
Yes I'm having the same problem, with the new T100 that has both OS and CPU 64 bit.
The thing is, whatever you do grub won't detect either an external SD card or the keyboard dock's HDD as a boot option. They don't even show up in BIOS ! The only possibility seems to be booting from internal storage, which is too limited to dual boot Windows + Remix OS.
Anyone has tips for this ?
Thanks
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When installing Ubuntu on a Surface Pro I had to use a USB-keyboard as the BIOS didn't recognise the original one. If you have one laying around you should try.
scottyost said:
Are you going to have time to make a full tutorial today I wanted to mess with this tonight and hopefully get it running?
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Sorry went on travel will have to wait till this weekend.
GRUB
libergm said:
Ok I just did it so, here is how I did it. Use gparted, from gparted.org, booted up, partitioned, small 500MB FAT32 formated partition, second partition EXT4 the rest, 58GB+. Then took 32bit beta using JIDE's tool to put on a USB stick. Booted the stick and when it came up, entered e, to enter grub boot config. On the second line removed the part after and put INSTALL=1. Installed android to the larger partition, then installed grub, grub efi, formated, then rebooted. Side loaded google services from this forum and it works. Bugs, biggest issue is no audio. Let me know if you have any luck.
V/R,
Gary
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how can i install grub? i tried every method found in the internet but non of them worked.
please help
My idea is to install the Remix OS on a USB stick or a SD card, so i can use it on PC and on my Tablet.
Is that possible? Or are the versions very different?
My Tablet is the Chuwi HI8 with dual os, but i want a thrid OS, which could be booted by USB oder SD Card.
I tried a little, but can you tell me how to start from USB oder SD Card? Is it only possible to start from BIOS or is there any other solution?
Or is it even possible to boot from Chuwi HI8 tablet on sd card? I know that there is OTG function, but i dont know if it is possible to boot from SD card.
The same on PC, do i have to start from BIOS or are there settings to from a operating system like Windows 10?
I'm on teclast x98 plus. Would also like to know thanks!
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manuelbvb said:
My idea is to install the Remix OS on a USB stick or a SD card, so i can use it on PC and on my Tablet.
Is that possible? Or are the versions very different?
My Tablet is the Chuwi HI8 with dual os, but i want a thrid OS, which could be booted by USB oder SD Card.
I tried a little, but can you tell me how to start from USB oder SD Card? Is it only possible to start from BIOS or is there any other solution?
Or is it even possible to boot from Chuwi HI8 tablet on sd card? I know that there is OTG function, but i dont know if it is possible to boot from SD card.
The same on PC, do i have to start from BIOS or are there settings to from a operating system like Windows 10?
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Two ways, 1. You can add an entry to windows bootloader
2. Use EasyUEFI, which you can use to change the boot order like you would in BIOS/UEFI.
Booting from sdcard woukd be conditional on the device; from usb should be fine. My i7 stylus for example won't boot from sdcard.
All that being said the hi8 is baytrail right? I think support and drivers for baytrail isn't 100% with Androidx86/RemixOS
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Two ways, 1. You can add an entry to windows bootloader
2. Use EasyUEFI, which you can use to change the boot order like you would in BIOS/UEFI.
Booting from sdcard woukd be conditional on the device; from usb should be fine. My i7 stylus for example won't boot from sdcard.
All that being said the hi8 is baytrail right? I think support and drivers for baytrail isn't 100% with Androidx86/RemixOS
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Ok thank you, and how to add an entry to windows bootloader?
i am not so familiar with BIOS settings.
So i can use the same Remix Os on tablet and on PC? I only have to install it on the USB?
And because my tablet is 32bit i have to use the 32bit version of Remix OS right?
manuelbvb said:
Ok thank you, and how to add an entry to windows bootloader?
i am not so familiar with BIOS settings.
So i can use the same Remix Os on tablet and on PC? I only have to install it on the USB?
And because my tablet is 32bit i have to use the 32bit version of Remix OS right?
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Personally it's easier just using EasyUefi especially with a usb install, and yea 1 usb should work on both, but what hardware works will depend on support for it...
Ok thanks, what does it mean EasyUefi? It is the 64bit version right?
Does the 64bit version work on a 32bit Tablet?
manuelbvb said:
Ok thanks, what does it mean EasyUefi? It is the 64bit version right?
Does the 64bit version work on a 32bit Tablet?
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EasyUEFI it's a windows exe to change boot order etc. so you don't have to go into bios.
Ok thank you, i will try
but can i take the 64bit version on my 32bit tablet?
My problem:
So i have a 64 Bit PC but a 32 Bit Tablet. But i want to use the Stick with Remix os on both. so which should i take? The 32bit or?
And can i use easyUEFI with the 32bit version too?
Ok, i cant install EasyUEFI on my Windows PC. It gives an error.
So what are my options than?
And should i take 64bit or 32bit? See previous post
manuelbvb said:
Ok, i cant install EasyUEFI on my Windows PC. It gives an error.
So what are my options than?
And should i take 64bit or 32bit? See previous post
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32bit should work on both. I guess your PC is using legacy bios; so EasyBCD might be what you need. But I don't know too much about legacy bios.
Yes you are right. it is a legacy bios.
But i switched the boot options, so it will boot from usb at first. So perfect for me. If USB is in it will boot Remix OS, if not, Windows.
Thank you very much.
Another question about Remix OS. Does it have a automatic update function?
manuelbvb said:
Yes you are right. it is a legacy bios.
But i switched the boot options, so it will boot from usb at first. So perfect for me. If USB is in it will boot Remix OS, if not, Windows.
Thank you very much.
Another question about Remix OS. Does it have a automatic update function?
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Yes there's an OTA update that works as long as you don't alter system.img, initrd.img, ramdisk.img and kernel.
I dont know if you know anything about Chuwi HI8, but du you know how to boot from USB?
I was in the BIOS Menu but i could not find how to boot from USB.
manuelbvb said:
I dont know if you know anything about Chuwi HI8, but du you know how to boot from USB?
I was in the BIOS Menu but i could not find how to boot from USB.
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Try EasyUefi on that; I have a vi10 -- I think they're similar.
Should i install it on Windows on Tablet? And then i get the settings or how to try EasyUefi?
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manuelbvb said:
Should i install it on Windows on Tablet? And then i get the settings or how to try EasyUefi?
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Yes. Install in Windows. I'll have a look at vi10 uefi/bios as well
Ok once it has worked, but when i open the program easyuefi again, the boot options are the same as in the beginning. Is there a option to save the boot settings?
manuelbvb said:
Ok once it has worked, but when i open the program easyuefi again, the boot options are the same as in the beginning. Is there a option to save the boot settings?
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I think I know what you mean...
i.e. when you remove the usb it gets taken of the list and re-added to the bottom?
I don't think UEFI keeps the device if it's removed; I had the same issue, unfortunately no real way around it.
There is a sort of workaround; but takes a bit of work. i.e. install grub onto tablet harddrive and have that as primary bootloader
Ok thank you, but than it will be the best way to do the setting every boot again. That is ok for me.
manuelbvb said:
Ok thank you, but than it will be the best way to do the setting every boot again. That is ok for me.
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My thinking was something like copying the attached to C:/efi/... ; rebooting and checking EasyUEFI picks up the .efi's. One of which should load fine.
It should boot RemixOS if usb is installed and fallback to Windows if it isn't.
You will probably have to change the path= in grub.cfg or remove it. Depending on how your usb is setup...
I have a few PCs and Laptops with no OS currently installed plus the HD has limited space so I don't want to waste time and HD space by first installing Windows or Linux and then installing Remix in dual-boot configuration.
There should be a way to install Remix OS on PC with Fresh/Clean Install in Single Boot Configuration
Install as Android-x86
surfturtle said:
I have a few PCs and Laptops with no OS currently installed plus the HD has limited space so I don't want to waste time and HD space by first installing Windows or Linux and then installing Remix in dual-boot configuration.
There should be a way to install Remix OS on PC with Fresh/Clean Install in Single Boot Configuration
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Burn ISO with any tool, the boot to resident mode, before selecting Resident Mode press TAB and delete (SRC= DATA=) to end, then type INSTALL=1
YSH ALSAGER said:
Burn ISO with any tool, the boot to resident mode, before selecting Resident Mode press TAB and delete (SRC= DATA=) to end, then type INSTALL=1
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I have a ASUS T100 tablet PC and it has a x86 uefi bootloader. im trying to install remixOS as a standalone OS. after I do your instructions do you need to edit the grub file so it boots (not sure how to do this) and which OS should I use 32 bit or 64 bit? last time I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...nt/winapp-android-x86-installer-uefi-t3225748 to install the 64 bit version on my tablet but the new 3.0 OS doesn't work with this tool.
YSH ALSAGER said:
Burn ISO with any tool, the boot to resident mode, before selecting Resident Mode press TAB and delete (SRC= DATA=) to end, then type INSTALL=1
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Thanks for the info, I tried this and it installed and booted from the installer menu however when I reboot the PC I find that the Android-x86 installer fails to create a boot partition.
I tried all possible combinations, Grub without EFI, Grub with EFI, both varitions on MBR and GPT, etc. nothing works. Even tried x86 and x64 installations
surfturtle said:
Thanks for the info, I tried this and it installed and booted from the installer menu however when I reboot the PC I find that the Android-x86 installer fails to create a boot partition.
I tried all possible combinations, Grub without EFI, Grub with EFI, both varitions on MBR and GPT, etc. nothing works. Even tried x86 and x64 installations
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You Must continue setup as android x86 - i mean creating partition + make it bootable
look at this guide
YSH ALSAGER said:
You Must continue setup as android x86 - i mean creating partition + make it bootable
look at this guide
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thanks it works now
i think i was not creating the linux swap partition
surfturtle said:
I have a few PCs and Laptops with no OS currently installed plus the HD has limited space so I don't want to waste time and HD space by first installing Windows or Linux and then installing Remix in dual-boot configuration.
There should be a way to install Remix OS on PC with Fresh/Clean Install in Single Boot Configuration
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Try hitting tab
then the spacebar, then put INSTALL=1 press enter it will bring up Android X86 installer for you to format the hard drive and install on to it. This will allow it to boot without the USB drive
When I hit TAB, nothing happens. ;-/
AS WE ALL KNOW THAT YOGA BOOK CAME WITH WINDOWS OR ANDROID BUT NONE OF THEM CAME WITH DUALBOOTING OPTION SO HOW COULD WE BOOT BOTH OF THEM (ANDROID AND WINDWS) ON OUR DEVICE; WELL THERE IS A LOT OF DEVICES SUPPORT DUAL BOOTING LIKE CHUWI.
SO HERE IS THE TUTORIAL
http://forum.chuwi.com/thread-2254-1-1.html
SO I THINK THIS TUTORIAL FR CHUWI 10 PLUS WILL HELP US AS YOGA BOOK USERS (WIN AND ANDROID) FOR DUAL BOOTING
I DIDNT TRY IT YET, BUT IAM SURE ITS WORKING
WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER GUYS TO MAKE THIS DREAM CAME TRUE
Good Luck. Hope you enjoy your exclusive cutting board afterwards. :fingers-crossed:
Honestly, it doesn't really help because they use a custom bios, which we don' t have and won't jave without any experienced developer around here. And if I'm not mistaken, it has been designed for dual boot even before.
Chuwi uses an AMI Bios...
Lenovo two DIFFERENT Insyde bios'es. Furthermore, it looks like the Android Version Bios is not even from Insyde...
danjac said:
Good Luck. Hope you enjoy your exclusive cutting board afterwards. :fingers-crossed:
Honestly, it doesn't really help because they use a custom bios, which we don' t have and won't jave without any experienced developer around here. And if I'm not mistaken, it has been designed for dual boot even before.
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That's mean we need a custom bios, but how could we do that
jamespmi said:
Chuwi uses an AMI Bios...
Lenovo two DIFFERENT Insyde bios'es. Furthermore, it looks like the Android Version Bios is not even from Insyde...
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Thank you for this Infos I didn't realize that Lenovo used an bios that locked dual booting, iam gonna try to reach Lenovo devs and tell them to make an bios that allow us to dual booting
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
AS WE ALL KNOW THAT YOGA BOOK CAME WITH WINDOWS OR ANDROID BUT NONE OF THEM CAME WITH DUALBOOTING OPTION SO HOW COULD WE BOOT BOTH OF THEM (ANDROID AND WINDWS) ON OUR DEVICE; WELL THERE IS A LOT OF DEVICES SUPPORT DUAL BOOTING LIKE CHUWI.
SO HERE IS THE TUTORIAL
http://forum.chuwi.com/thread-2254-1-1.html
SO I THINK THIS TUTORIAL FR CHUWI 10 PLUS WILL HELP US AS YOGA BOOK USERS (WIN AND ANDROID) FOR DUAL BOOTING
I DIDNT TRY IT YET, BUT IAM SURE ITS WORKING
WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER GUYS TO MAKE THIS DREAM CAME TRUE
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News: I tried to booting Remix OS but it booted just one time with alot of bugs I've made a screenshot s because I've knew that will boot just ONE time, the last photo show how Remix faules at the second booting:
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
AS WE ALL KNOW THAT YOGA BOOK CAME WITH WINDOWS OR ANDROID BUT NONE OF THEM CAME WITH DUALBOOTING OPTION SO HOW COULD WE BOOT BOTH OF THEM (ANDROID AND WINDWS) ON OUR DEVICE; WELL THERE IS A LOT OF DEVICES SUPPORT DUAL BOOTING LIKE CHUWI.
SO HERE IS THE TUTORIAL
http://forum.chuwi.com/thread-2254-1-1.html
SO I THINK THIS TUTORIAL FR CHUWI 10 PLUS WILL HELP US AS YOGA BOOK USERS (WIN AND ANDROID) FOR DUAL BOOTING
I DIDNT TRY IT YET, BUT IAM SURE ITS WORKING
WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER GUYS TO MAKE THIS DREAM CAME TRUE
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https://www.insyde.com/tags/dual-os-switching take a look about that
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
https://www.insyde.com/tags/dual-os-switching take a look about that
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Cool, but nor the Windows nor Android Bios'es are made for InsydeQ2S. Lenovo uses a custom made BIOS...
Folks, Lenovo used on purpose different bios'es. The Android Version will never understand ACPI, UEFI, Bitlock etc... it's cropped EEPROM is just not meant for it. I know it's a frustration, but it won't happen. The Windows Version will "maybe" be able to load some kind of x86 Android, but what about display, halo, wifi, anypen, wacom, dolby etc drivers?
jamespmi said:
Cool, but nor the Windows nor Android Bios'es are made for InsydeQ2S. Lenovo uses a custom made BIOS...
Folks, Lenovo used on purpose different bios'es. The Android Version will never understand ACPI, UEFI, Bitlock etc... it's cropped EEPROM is just not meant for it. I know it's a frustration, but it won't happen. The Windows Version will "maybe" be able to load some kind of x86 Android, but what about display, halo, wifi, anypen, wacom, dolby etc drivers?
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Actually I've booted successfully Remix OS on my Xbox win version it booted successfully just one time then I wasn't be able to boot again, this problem in one hand, in the other hand as you said Halo keyboard, Wacom, Dolby, seems seems no place for them in Remix OS
jamespmi said:
Cool, but nor the Windows nor Android Bios'es are made for InsydeQ2S. Lenovo uses a custom made BIOS...
Folks, Lenovo used on purpose different bios'es. The Android Version will never understand ACPI, UEFI, Bitlock etc... it's cropped EEPROM is just not meant for it. I know it's a frustration, but it won't happen. The Windows Version will "maybe" be able to load some kind of x86 Android, but what about display, halo, wifi, anypen, wacom, dolby etc drivers?
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i don't have device in my hands now
but i have a little hope
at least we can boot windows or android from USB/microSD
hmm
for windows version it must be easy
we can keep windows on primary disk
and install android on external drive
* :|||| then how this s**t can boot it?
hmm, we need to disable secure boot
then add grub to bcd with easybcd
* :\ android need system/boot/data/cache... !!
yep, we need to partition usb drive like official android disk
same sizes for system, cache, ...
not userdata
then we need to edit ramdisk
we need to edit fstab(and init.r2_cht_ffd.rc) to mount system and other partitions from /dev/sdb(c) [instead of /dev/block/by-name/]
* what about other partitions like keymaster?
i'm not sure it's needed but we can symlink it on init scripts
but for android version i'm not sure what i have to do
first i downloaded android firmware zip and there was file called "bootloader"
Code:
/Volumes/ExFAT 1/YB1-X90L_USR_S000155_1609272258_WW06_BP_ROW-flashfiles/bootloader: DOS/MBR boot sector, code offset 0x3c+2, OEM-ID "mkfs.fat", sectors/cluster 4, root entries 512, Media descriptor 0xf8, sectors/FAT 200, sectors/track 32, heads 64, sectors 204800 (volumes > 32 MB) , serial number 0x786ce839, label: "ANDROIDIA ", FAT (16 bit)
so it's fat image
and i was able to mount it
BINGO
volume label is ANDROIDIA just like what i saw in chawe boot option photos in OP guide
well on bootloader i can see \EFI\BOOT\bootx64.efi
:good: :good: :good:
now i'm sure android version yoga can also boot (any)efi file
* but who dare to touch it?
noone, we have tool called efidroid : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/efidroid-t3447466
this guy can boot efi files for us
someone have to port efidroid for yoga (thats why i asked for device tree on TWRP thread)
now we need windows boot manager efi files (uefi boot partition) and windows system files to boot windows
ok, i'm not sure how to install windows on usb at this stage
but for example we can boot windows setup usb
(we need to find a way)
like install windows by virtualbox with PC on USB, then try to boot it on yoga (not sure)
or took backup of windows version and restore on USB :\
my friend wants to buy windows version (right now we have shipping problem from amazon) and i will try to install android on it
then if anyone wants to work, i hope can help
erfanoabdi said:
i don't have device in my hands now
but i have a little hope
at least we can boot windows or android from USB/microSD
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That sounds everything so amazing and specially: Easy Peasy
And once you boot Android: Tataaa! No drivers for Screen-Rotation, Wifi, Touch, Holo etc etc...
But hey, hope dies last. Good luck
jamespmi said:
That sounds everything so amazing and specially: Easy Peasy
And once you boot Android: Tataaa! No drivers for Screen-Rotation, Wifi, Touch, Holo etc etc...
But hey, hope dies last. Good luck
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But absulutly we have drivers
1) i want to boot stock Android
2) drivers are on kernel and kernel source is available on Lenovo site (only for custom rom purposes)
erfanoabdi said:
But absulutly we have drivers
1) i want to boot stock Android
2) drivers are on kernel and kernel source is available on Lenovo site (only for custom rom purposes)
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Where exactly are they?
jamespmi said:
Where exactly are they?
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https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/tr/en/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-book/downloads
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/tr/en/products/TABLETS/YOGA-SERIES/YOGA-BOOK/downloads/DS118515
contains some libs and files from android source + kernel + gpt partition creation/info python script
Hi guys!
So I just got an Android YogaBook and the "bios" (actually UEFI) is a standard Intel made UEFI loaded with tons of options.
Android is loaded as any standard UEFI OS using a bootloader called KernelFlinger.
This means that we can boot Android, Linux, Windows and in theory also macOS (LOL).
I'll try to install Windows in the next few days, should not be hard (except for finding and usb adapter LOL) and will report back
P.s. I believe the Windows version uses the same UEFI but is locked in a user friendly "basic mode". This makes sense as they are supposed to be able to get into the UEFI while we're not
windserfer said:
Hi guys!
So I just got an Android YogaBook and the "bios" (actually UEFI) is a standard Intel made UEFI loaded with tons of options.
Android is loaded as any standard UEFI OS using a bootloader called KernelFlinger.
This means that we can boot Android, Linux, Windows and in theory also macOS (LOL).
I'll try to install Windows in the next few days, should not be hard (except for finding and usb adapter LOL) and will report back
P.s. I believe the Windows version uses the same UEFI but is locked in a user friendly "basic mode". This makes sense as they are supposed to be able to get into the UEFI while we're not
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Nice! Hopefully it works out
windserfer said:
Hi guys!
So I just got an Android YogaBook and the "bios" (actually UEFI) is a standard Intel made UEFI loaded with tons of options.
Android is loaded as any standard UEFI OS using a bootloader called KernelFlinger.
This means that we can boot Android, Linux, Windows and in theory also macOS (LOL).
I'll try to install Windows in the next few days, should not be hard (except for finding and usb adapter LOL) and will report back
P.s. I believe the Windows version uses the same UEFI but is locked in a user friendly "basic mode". This makes sense as they are supposed to be able to get into the UEFI while we're not
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Hi, any news from your project?
ox_eye said:
Hi, any news from your project?
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Had to send back my Yoga for a screen problem and got the replacement only this evening
I hope to have time to try this weekend
windserfer said:
Had to send back my Yoga for a screen problem and got the replacement only this evening
I hope to have time to try this weekend
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Any news? I have a working Windows To Go usb. I would love to boot my yogabook from that.
erfanoabdi said:
i don't have device in my hands now
but i have a little hope
at least we can boot windows or android from USB/microSD
hmm
for windows version it must be easy
we can keep windows on primary disk
and install android on external drive
* :|||| then how this s**t can boot it?
hmm, we need to disable secure boot
then add grub to bcd with easybcd
* :\ android need system/boot/data/cache... !!
yep, we need to partition usb drive like official android disk
same sizes for system, cache, ...
not userdata
then we need to edit ramdisk
we need to edit fstab(and init.r2_cht_ffd.rc) to mount system and other partitions from /dev/sdb(c) [instead of /dev/block/by-name/]
* what about other partitions like keymaster?
i'm not sure it's needed but we can symlink it on init scripts
but for android version i'm not sure what i have to do
first i downloaded android firmware zip and there was file called "bootloader"
Code:
/Volumes/ExFAT 1/YB1-X90L_USR_S000155_1609272258_WW06_BP_ROW-flashfiles/bootloader: DOS/MBR boot sector, code offset 0x3c+2, OEM-ID "mkfs.fat", sectors/cluster 4, root entries 512, Media descriptor 0xf8, sectors/FAT 200, sectors/track 32, heads 64, sectors 204800 (volumes > 32 MB) , serial number 0x786ce839, label: "ANDROIDIA ", FAT (16 bit)
so it's fat image
and i was able to mount it
BINGO
volume label is ANDROIDIA just like what i saw in chawe boot option photos in OP guide
well on bootloader i can see \EFI\BOOT\bootx64.efi
:good: :good: :good:
now i'm sure android version yoga can also boot (any)efi file
* but who dare to touch it?
noone, we have tool called efidroid : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/efidroid-t3447466
this guy can boot efi files for us
someone have to port efidroid for yoga (thats why i asked for device tree on TWRP thread)
now we need windows boot manager efi files (uefi boot partition) and windows system files to boot windows
ok, i'm not sure how to install windows on usb at this stage
but for example we can boot windows setup usb
(we need to find a way)
like install windows by virtualbox with PC on USB, then try to boot it on yoga (not sure)
or took backup of windows version and restore on USB :\
my friend wants to buy windows version (right now we have shipping problem from amazon) and i will try to install android on it
then if anyone wants to work, i hope can help
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hii, did i get it? I have the android version and I am stuck because I cannot find how to update the android or how to pass it in a stable way that the keyboard works to windows.