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Hello,
THBK1-10 is a cheap dual system (Android 4.2.2 /Windows 8.1) tablet based on Bay Trail (Intel Atom Z3740D). More details http://www.thomsoncomputing.eu/dualboot.html
I'm trying to hack it, and especially get root and use non-signed zip in recovery. Basically i'm stuck at theses points, and i'm requesting directions to continue the work.
I have posted in W8 section, but obviously, this is no longer the place
General
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* i can use a work-around to write system (/system, /data) partitions
* i can flash signed updates via recovery
* google apps are working flawesly. Only thing is to keep original files (stock keyboard and layout)
-> i would like to flash non-signed zip via recovery, but i guess i have to build a custom recovery, or can i exploit something else ?
Root:
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* no auto root is working (z4root, towelRoot). Regarding towelRoot, i tryed each 8 common parameters, and i don't really know how to do others. I have also heard this is only working in 4.4.2+
* pushing su is not working. When i'm launching it, let's say from terminal, i have a code 255 return (-1). Tested with both arm and x86 version (i'm still wondering why arm su is also returning -1, i would have expect a non valid binary. Or perhaps my x86 version is bad ?
-> i'm still trying to dig this issue, and idea on how i could do ? i believe running SU was enough... but it seems not. Any idea ?
Many thanks !
Bump. the way it is booting is based on ramdisk images (one for normal android boot, one for android recovery).
I have acces to theses img, and i can, with hexedit (perhaps mounting them directly at a filesystem), view the whole init sequence.
My question is : what triggers the root invalidation ? AFAIK, everything is done as root (mounting FS, updating permissions, etc....). Basically i can't really figure how it is handled.
Thank you !
Solved !
Graveen said:
Solved !
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Woaw ! I'm very happy to see that somebody tried and succeed to root the THBK1 ! Please can you share your method in a tutorial when you'll have time ? :laugh:
Hello, yes !
I'm actually writing a GAPPS tuto, which is intensively tested by Zeksaine. Root will be added, as this is only a simple step inside the whole process.
This is a bit technical (read boring), but it worths the try. My TODO list is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799404 , and while i'll take a little break, i hope soon to have custom recovery allowing you to directly flash gapps or supersu.
Yes ! I confirm ! Graveen has installed GAPPS on Thomoson THBK1 / Danew Dualboot tablet with sucess ! I'm not familiarised with linux environnement and realize it, but it requires some knowledges of linux command (coLinux especially)
Graveen is the only one users identified that it can put GAPPS on android environnement concerning this tablet.
Big thanks to him !
Graveen said:
Hello, yes !
I'm actually writing a GAPPS tuto, which is intensively tested by Zeksaine. Root will be added, as this is only a simple step inside the whole process.
This is a bit technical (read boring), but it worths the try. My TODO list is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799404 , and while i'll take a little break, i hope soon to have custom recovery allowing you to directly flash gapps or supersu.
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I own a Cube U100GT and it's one of the many Chinese brothers of your THBK1-10. But mine came only with W 8.1.
I just start looking for a dual boot solution and I'm happy to know that it's is possible.
I don't need root for while, just play some games and apps.
So the original Android "ROM" of the tablet can do the job.
My version have 64Gb SSD and I've already resize the Win partition to make room for a new system.
Where can I look for a dual boot tuto and find this Android version?
Heya, can you post your partition list ?
What is the bios of your tablet ? Can you wire an USB keyboard to see this at boot ?
Basically, they effectively seems identical.
For partial update, you can find one here: http://www.danew.com/support-pilotes-manuels.php?type=218&produit=219 but it relies on existing android partitions i still have not dumped.
Android-x86 could worth a try also, although i doubt you will have all drivers (touch, gyro, etc..)
Graveen said:
Heya, can you post your partition list ?
What is the bios of your tablet ? Can you wire an USB keyboard to see this at boot ?
Basically, they effectively seems identical.
For partial update, you can find one here: but it relies on existing android partitions i still have not dumped.
Android-x86 could worth a try also, although i doubt you will have all drivers (touch, gyro, etc..)
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The partition list is the standard for a windows installation (but no windows image on the end):
1: 300 Mb (Windows RE)
2: 100 Mb (System)
3: The rest (Windows). My SSD is 64Gb.
My tablet already comes with a dedicated keyboard cover, so I have full access to to UEFI Bios.
There's a lot of numbers:
Aptio Setup Utility Version 2.16.1242
Vendor - AMI
Core Version - 5.008
Project Version - 3BAGR 0.03
EC FW Version - 201401101A
Intel GOP driver - 7.0.1029
Sec RC Version - 00.05.00.00
TXE FW Version - 01.00.02.1060
I found the drivers pack for windows 8 and so I could install my PT-BR edition of W81. And reserve 20Gb at the end for another OS.
It's my first UEFI machine and I'm completely lost. There's a lot of options and I can't understand a quarter of that.
On the Tabletrepublic forum someone said that my bios recuse everything except a Windows pendrive. If is true, there's no way to put Android but changing/patching the UEFI.
Android x86 is for desktops right? And the Intel site, can I find Android images there?
Thank you. What i'll do is to check if my bios is identical to yours, because there are effectively numerous options. Then, i could finsh to dump my android partitions and let you play with them.
Honestly, the trick is the OS selection system, which is bring by the EFI bootloader (and certainly a dedicated partition). Once selection is done, another EFI bootloader (windows only) is called.
let's continue here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799404
When OTA update released I downloaded and try to install it but it didn't install the update , I was disappointed . after lot of research I findout the the reason behind it -
1. You need to install remix os via the remix installer app ( provided by jide )
2. Rooted user can't install update.
Now get back to update procedure. Its super easy guys. I install the update and rooted the remix successfully.
STEP
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1. create a partition any size you want ( 20gb ,40gb, etc..)
2. Format it to NTFS ( I did ).
3. Install remix os in that partition using remix USB installer tool provided by jide. Then restart , select remix on boot.
4. Follow the steps ( wait 20-30 mint )
5. Connect wifi ,after succesfull install , you will see desktop as usual.
6. Go to setting --> update . it will automatically start updating .( that what happen with my device ) . if you can't see update then go to option and select the experimental option and check auto update .
7. After downloading update it will show reboot and install. Press it
8. It will install the update ( I hope for all device ) . wait 5-10 mint .
9. After succesfull update installation . restart PC or laptop , open windows , copy the system.img file inside remix os folder ( that's the updated system.img ) . Root that system.img file like we did earlier using RMX tool 1.5 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/rmxtools-remix-os-data-img-t3308158
Thanks to imadlatch ( senior xda member )for this awsome tool.
10. After go throw all the rooting process , open remix os , install binaries in super su . restart remix again .
11. open windows os , replace the data.img with any size you like . here is the link of data.img ------>
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7FVb6PLKRERMXZpUnBZX1kweU0#
Thanks to that guy ( idk who uploaded those file).
12. Now its time to install Google play service and play store. Thanks to the reeddit guy who made it possible install this with some simple commands .
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Important note ::::: check your date and time before start this.
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Here is the link ----->
https://www.reddit.com/r/RemixOS/comments/48puc4/gapps_are_preinstalled_but_hidden_heres_how_to/
Enjoy play store guys.
I HOPE EVERYONE WILL FIND THIS HELPFULL .
ENJOY REMIX OS
THANKS TO REMIX OS TEAM.
Hit thanks if it help
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Don't forget to make a copy of system.img before start rooting. That's the updated system.img . if anything goes wrong you can use that system.img no need to do all the steps again
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Could you upload system.img updated and rooted?
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lucasdeeiroz said:
Could you upload system.img updated and rooted?
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Sorry I can't upload big file my connection too slow .
You can easily do that just follow the steps
mdezazrock said:
When OTA update released I downloaded and try to install it but it didn't install the update , I was disappointed . after lot of research I findout the the reason behind it -
1. You need to install remix os via the remix installer app ( provided by jide )
2. Rooted user can't install update.
Now get back to update procedure. Its super easy guys. I install the update and rooted the remix successfully.
STEP
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1. create a partition any size you want ( 20gb ,40gb, etc..)
2. Format it to NTFS ( I did ).
3. Install remix os in that partition using remix USB installer tool provided by jide. Then restart , select remix on boot.
4. Follow the steps ( wait 20-30 mint )
5. Connect wifi ,after succesfull install , you will see desktop as usual.
6. Go to setting --> update . it will automatically start updating .( that what happen with my device ) . if you can't see update then go to option and select the experimental option and check auto update .
7. After downloading update it will show reboot and install. Press it
8. It will install the update ( I hope for all device ) . wait 5-10 mint .
9. After succesfull update installation . restart PC or laptop , open windows , copy the system.img file inside remix os folder ( that's the updated system.img ) . Root that system.img file like we did earlier using RMX tool 1.5 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/rmxtools-remix-os-data-img-t3308158
Thanks to imadlatch ( senior xda member )for this awsome tool.
10. After go throw all the rooting process , open remix os , install binaries in super su . restart remix again .
11. open windows os , replace the data.img with any size you like . here is the link of data.img ------>
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7FVb6PLKRERMXZpUnBZX1kweU0#
Thanks to that guy ( idk who uploaded those file).
12. Now its time to install Google play service and play store. Thanks to the reeddit guy who made it possible install this with some simple commands .
#######
Important note ::::: check your date and time before start this.
#######
Here is the link ----->
https://www.reddit.com/r/RemixOS/comments/48puc4/gapps_are_preinstalled_but_hidden_heres_how_to/
Enjoy play store guys.
I HOPE EVERYONE WILL FIND THIS HELPFULL .
ENJOY REMIX OS
THANKS TO REMIX OS TEAM.
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Don't forget to make a copy of system.img before start rooting. That's the updated system.img . if anything goes wrong you can use that system.img no need to do all the steps again
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What do you mean? Step 2 format to ntfs, remix installation tool won't work unless its fat32
maverickmarc said:
What do you mean? Step 2 format to ntfs, remix installation tool won't work unless its fat32
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ntfs is work, 100% work
FYI the ota package updates more than just the system.img
Yeah,you heard it right!
The long awaited feature,ability to map keys for games that are originally developed for touchscreen enabled devices are coming to RemixOs.
The chinese version of RemixOs has a new version (2.0.401) dated 27th June 2016,which claims to support keymapping.
You can check the changelog at https://bbs.jide.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7351
I wanted to give it a try.but the download was stucked due to the low bandwith offered by server,unfortunately.
If you are brave enough to take a early look,or can't wait for the global release. here are the download links.
1) http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bpibhZT
Code: gbku
2) https://yunpan.cn/OcRUtwhPNKenuX
Code: 938d
PS: Those files are hosted in chinese servers,so the bandwith is not super high. You're on your own,and ask google translate for help
Thisu said:
Yeah,you heard it right!
The long awaited feature,ability to map keys for games that are originally developed for touchscreen enabled devices are coming to RemixOs.
The chinese version of RemixOs has a new version (2.0.401) dated 27th June 2016,which claims to support keymapping.
You can check the changelog at https://bbs.jide.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7351
I wanted to give it a try.but the download was stucked due to the low bandwith offered by server,unfortunately.
If you are brave enough to take a early look,or can't wait for the global release. here are the download links.
1) http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bpibhZT
Code: gbku
2) https://yunpan.cn/OcRUtwhPNKenuX
Code: 938d
PS: Those files are hosted in chinese servers,so the bandwith is not super high. You're on your own,and ask google translate for help
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use the baidu link . download speed is ok
enter the code :gbku in the box before 提取文件. press enter.
click the file Remix OS PC版(64位). then put a tick on the box for the zip file and md5 file . now click on 下载 to download.
if you want to use alt+f1 , you need to go to setting , then experimental , you can enable alt+f1 there .
you need this to enable google play store
if you want root just replace the su file under system/xbin
tested working in virtualbox and harddisk
Ok, very nice and all but...will it support my nvidia card with the official nvidia driver?
or29544 said:
Ok, very nice and all but...will it support my nvidia card with the official nvidia driver?
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it work fine on gtx 750 ti. there is only the open source driver no official nvidia driver.
I thought the next update would be 3.0......
The forum link isn't opening.. can u copy th changelog here?
modaifallah said:
The forum link isn't opening.. can u copy th changelog here?
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Google Translate version of this page - https://bbs.jide.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7351
Remix OS PC version added a keyboard mapping is user long-awaited things, a lot of people pretending Remix OS PC version of the original intention is to play the game, because they can not stand the card slow performance and poor compatibility simulator.
Last week, Remix OS PC version beta version added a keyboard mapping function to obtain beta users, no longer afraid of playing the game is not compatible.
Yes, today's main event is the keyboard mapping update was added, and now only for "vanity" and "human resource" adaptation keyboard mapping, follow-up will add more and more optimized game adaptation.
Upgrade:
You can check the OTA update system update
Download the full amount of the package
Baidu network disk || Click here to visit
the extraction code: gbku
360 cloud disk || Click to Visit
extraction code: 938d
Detailed update log:
new function:
Added "Apply recommendation", it recommended more suitable Remix OS applications
New image output, support output HDMI, DP and VGA interfaces, etc.
New settings - restore factory settings function
Add a button to switch your phone browser / computer mode functions
Added latest official recommended wallpaper
Latest update Remix OS boot animation
New low battery alerts
Optimize video playback, video playback support more formats
New gaming keyboard mapping support, recommend games to "vanity" and "human resource" can be installed in the application of Recommendation
Bug fix:
Enhance the stability of the system, the use of traditional mechanical hard disk, the system will be more fluent
Improve application compatibility, support for more applications running on the x86 platform, such as: Youku / Taobao / JX / Implosion / Yahoo Mail
Increased portion laptop touchpad right support
Improve Wi-Fi instability, adding support for more wireless network card, including Realtek / Broadcom / MediaTek
Optimization Nvidia graphics adapter problem
Optimization of temperature control notebook, laptop or tablet according to the temperature control system to prevent system crashes
When optimizing hard disk partition read, repair hard disk partition to mount, resulting in system issues Caton
Repair in some graphics cards cause the taskbar can display problems
Progress is inseparable from the system for your feedback, in order to better optimize Remix OS PC version, please stop for a moment, fill in the following three questionnaire to help us do a better Remix OS PC.
Remix OS PC version of the keyboard mapping gathering feedback || Click to Visit
Remix OS PC version of the perfect run hardware collection || Click to Visit
Applications Recommended || Click to Visit
Regnas said:
I thought the next update would be 3.0......
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There're few bugs that stop Android-x86 6.0 from daily use. For example,Google play services always crash on Intel Gen8+ GPUs,which is not fixed yet.
But the devs at Jide are actively contributing to Android-x86 6.0 and you'll be able to see the results in near future. For instance,the issue of Time being reset in Windows is fixed
in the latest commit, Check the marshmallow-x86 branch at https://github.com/android-x86-mirror
Hmm...seems like a solid release. I will wait for the official announcement and update though. If it fixes my nvidia/wifi/sound issues I might actually start using this
Regnas said:
I thought the next update would be 3.0......
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I think there is no remix os 3.0 for PC(x86) :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
I downloaded and installed it. My impression :
1 Locked DOWN, no more root command line
2 No Play Store option
3 Does include keymapping
4 Stock file manager can no longer read the partition on which Remix OS is installed
5 Maybe a little more quick because of changes to disk partition access
This may be because it is currently for Chinese users, hopefully there will be more flexibility with the release
EDIT 2016/07/01: After solving problems of getting into root command line, was able to deactivate jide app policy and then went on to install nova launcher, etc. Then using help from @HypoTurtle I was able to do systemless root. Everything now operating well. I will continue testing this 2.0.401 over the next few days for stability.
Summary:
1 No longer locked down
2 Play Store is activated
3 keymapping confirmed
4 Solid Explorer can read all disk partitions by using Stickmount
5 So far seems quicker than 2.0.205
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Latest version is dated 29 June 2016..
For root , you need to replace the su file at system/xbin.
For play store option you need to got to setting , click on experimental ,on the alt+f1 option . You can active play store option .
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have anyone a working link/mirror to the new beta?
scanja500 said:
have anyone a working link/mirror to the new beta?
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I have already posted this in two different threads, but here is a faster mirror, if anyone wishes to download.
https://mega.nz/#!9lkTWDiI!as99QTFGw2UYkFkHQWBVCX-pKpxkT7McLs27t-wfVHM
pengkoh1 said:
Latest version is dated 29 June 2016..
For root , you need to replace the su file at system/xbin.
For play store option you need to got to setting , click on experimental ,on the alt+f1 option . You can active play store option .
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Thanks for explaining the experimental settings.
Was able to activate the Play Store
Pardon the noob question: where do I get the si file to replace the stock one?
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lollyjay said:
Thanks for explaining the experimental settings.
Was able to activate the Play Store
Pardon the noob question: where do I get the si file to replace the stock one?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/remix-os-installation-rooting-t3293769
I used the remixroot.zip from here. I choose to install remix os in read write mode thus I can replaced the su file at system/xbin directly.
You have to follow the method describe in that thread if you install remix os in read only mode
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pengkoh1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/remix-os-installation-rooting-t3293769
I used the remixroot.zip from here. I choose to install remix os in read write mode thus I can replaced the su file at system/xbin directly.
You have to follow the method describe in that thread if you install remix os in read only mode
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Thanks. I installed Remix on a Windows computer so I cannot use Ubuntu method. Also I used the Remix installation tool so everything is stock install. Guess I will have to wait for a systemless root. @HypoTurtle are you onto this yet? (lol)
lollyjay said:
Thanks. I installed Remix on a Windows computer so I cannot use Ubuntu method. Also I used the Remix installation tool so everything is stock install. Guess I will have to wait for a systemless root. @HypoTurtle are you onto this yet? (lol)
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If someone can post the ramdisk I'll compare to the previous version but regardless the current systemless root su/ramdisk.img should work fine; unless it's drastically different.
HypoTurtle said:
If someone can post the ramdisk I'll compare to the previous version but regardless the current systemless root su/ramdisk.img should work fine; unless it's drastically different.
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I thought so too. But when I substitute the ramdisk.img I get to the RemixOS splashscreen and never boots further
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I thought so too. But when I substitute the ramdisk.img I get to the RemixOS splashscreen and never boots further
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In that case attach the ramdisk.img to a post here and I'll take a look.
edit. @lollyjay on your edit above -- you shouldn't need stickmount... check if the partitions are mounted to /mnt/media_rw/hdd*
Why another tutorial?
As I searched the net and XDA for a guide to actually install Remix OS and found nothing that worked for me I decided to share with you guys how I managed to install it in Resident Mode. Writing this from XDA Labs on my PC now... For me I found out that the Remix OS installer is totally useless - with some copying from Remix OS folder to root folder of the created partition and manually adding UEFI entry I managed it to boot in Guest Mode but Resident Mode was still not working (bootloop). This started to make me mad as I tried so many tutorials already...
So I tried Phoenix OS and it seemed at first that this one was much better - no need for adding UEFI boot entry or experiencing Windows boot entry problems and such as it installs GRUB and boots the OS just fine. First entry in GRUB is Windows, second one Phoenix OS. Well, started it and it booted up... finally! Used it, wanted to install an app and ran into a random reboot. After a while I recognized that these random reboots happened quite often and the system was unusable for me. So my idea was just to replace Phoenix OS files with Remix OS files as the booting part was already working... and guess... it worked! You can't choose Guest Mode though, but I think you won't need that at all on your PC.
Best one on this: you won't need to open your BIOS start-menu and can boot up normally, just choose your system in GRUB bootloader which appears automatically without the need to do anything before. I find it quite annoying to hit BIOS button to start Remix OS, don't you too? So if you are able to install but don't like that behaviour this tutorial is also for you!
So here it is...
On which machines does this work?
Should be working on all PCs / Laptops running Windows 10 with GPT and UEFI BIOS. Probably also works on machines with MBR instead of GPT partition table and legacy Bios, quite sure this works also on older Windows versions (7/8/8.1). Just let me know if it works for you or doesn't.
How to install
(1)
- Create an NTFS partition on which you want to install it (right, no FAT32 crap!). It should be at least 32 GB.
If you don't know how just search XDA or Google. There are several Remix OS installing tutorials on YouTube which show how to do that in Windows.
(2)
- Download Phoenix OS 1.0.9 RC
- Download Remix OS or Remix OS Hacked Edition if you like to have root and some tweaks for it.
I used Hacked Edition.
(3)
- Use Phoenix OS installer and install it on your created partition (make sure you got the correct drive letter! I'm not responsible if you don't and lose your data...), don't reboot.
- Open the created partition in Explorer.
Create a folder named RemixOS, move all files from PhoenixOS to RemixOS.
(Obviously Phoenix is based on Remix and expects it's data to be in RemixOS folder. Funny bug. ;D)
- Reboot. Choose Remix OS.
Enjoy the nice, buggy OS. For some this may be just everthing they need. If you're happy and experience no reboots or other bugs you should be just fine and don't have to follow the next steps.
(4)
- Reboot to Windows.
- Unzip Remix OS archive - should be 2 files: Remix OS image and installer. You could safely delete the installer as you won't need it.
Use 7zip or Winrar (or whatever) to extract the Remix OS image file into a folder.
- Move the contents of that extracted folder into the RemixOS folder on your created partition. Overwrite everything. You could also extract the image file directly into RemixOS folder.
(5)
- Reboot. Choose Remix OS.
- Done.
You now should be running a working Remix OS in Resident Mode. Works fine here.
Be nice and hit thanks if I could help you.
Zwulf said:
Why another tutorial?
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(3)
- Use Phoenix OS installer and install it on your created partition (make sure you got the correct drive letter! I'm not responsible if you don't and lose your data...), don't reboot.
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Hi.
Does that mean that the installation of Phoenix OS erase all the data in that partition?
Regards.
jocaferlo said:
Hi.
Does that mean that the installation of Phoenix OS erase all the data in that partition?
Regards.
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I'm not sure about that, only used it on a freshly formatted partition. Mentioned this just to make sure not to be blamed if it should do so.
There's a few things off with these instructions:
1. PhoenixOS does not use a RemixOS folder
2. PhoenixOS's grub.cfg won't boot any RemixOS version especially x64 - as PhoenixOS is 32bit only.
stock phoenixos grub.cfg
Code:
menuentry 'Phoenix OS' --class android-x86 {
search --set=root --file /efi/PhoenixOS/kernel
linux /efi/PhoenixOS/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=android_x86 SRC=/PhoenixOS vga=788
initrd /efi/PhoenixOS/initrd.img
}
Something else is going on here. Perhaps the phoenixOS's grub.efi is being used; but it's using the RemixOS grub.cfg. But I think it's just the RemixOS .efi/.cfg and something just switched the default bootloader to grub2 from WBM
HypoTurtle said:
There's a few things off with these instructions:
1. PhoenixOS does not use a RemixOS folder
2. PhoenixOS's grub.cfg won't boot any RemixOS version especially x64 - as PhoenixOS is 32bit only.
stock phoenixos grub.cfg
Something else is going on here. Perhaps the phoenixOS's grub.efi is being used; but it's using the RemixOS grub.cfg. But I think it's just the RemixOS .efi/.cfg and something just switched the default bootloader to grub2 from WBM
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Maybe, my deeper technical know-how about that is very limited, but I know that it works for me - reproducible. This is just for those like me who tried literally every guide on the net and still none worked. This one probably will. Myself, I find that kind of strange, too and I'm not able to explain why, but it does work. It's just a try and error thing, but for me it works - as already mentioned: reproducible. Got an i7 2nd gen and a X79 Gigabyte Mainboard.
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Maybe, my deeper technical know-how about that is very limited, but I know that it works for me - reproducible. This is just for those like me who tried literally every guide on the net and still none worked. This one probably will. Myself, I find that kind of strange, too and I'm not able to explain why, but it does work. It's just a try and error thing, but for me it works - as already mentioned: reproducible. Got an i7 2nd gen and a X79 Gigabyte Mainboard.
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I'm not saying it doesn't work; but what appears to be happening is that the first 'failed' RemixOS installation added things [to efi/esp partition]. And the PhoenixOS install added or replaced something that made the first install work correctly - it could be either the PhOS grub.efi [although that's 32bit] or as simple as it changing your default bootloader.
Download EasyUEFI if you can and see what's in the first partition - I'm just personally curious as to what is going on here.
I'm also using a non-Jide released grub [like Ubuntu users would be - but with a different setup]
HypoTurtle said:
I'm not saying it doesn't work; but what appears to be happening is that the first 'failed' RemixOS installation added things [to efi/esp partition]. And the PhoenixOS install added or replaced something that made the first install work correctly - it could be either the PhOS grub.efi [although that's 32bit] or as simple as it changing your default bootloader.
Download EasyUEFI if you can and see what's in the first partition - I'm just personally curious as to what is going on here.
I'm also using a non-Jide released grub [like Ubuntu users would be - but with a different setup]
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Sounds very possible... Got EasyUEFI installed but I'm at work atm. Will tell/show you what's in there later this evening when I'm home. The strangest thing I didn't get: original RemixOS booted fine after copying RemixOS folder content to root - but only guest mode worked, not resident. But I mentioned that already in OP. The whole thing would have been a lot easier if I didn't ditch my Arch Linux for RemixOS (for GRUB's sake... ;D), but there were less things to learn...
These instructions didn't work for me, except for the fact that I didn't create a partition. Phoenix would come up as a boot choice but would boot loop.
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Hi,
I recently installed Remix OS on an Acer Switch Alpha 12, which runs perfectly including gapps. Netflix is also running fine, but without the possibility to download videos for offline usage (for example while on the go). It's there a way to modify the build.prop that Netflix download will work? I know how to modify build.prop, I just need working settings. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
dansou901
dansou901 said:
Hi,
I recently installed Remix OS on an Acer Switch Alpha 12, which runs perfectly including gapps. Netflix is also running fine, but without the possibility to download videos for offline usage (for example while on the go). It's there a way to modify the build.prop that Netflix download will work? I know how to modify build.prop, I just need working settings. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
dansou901
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It's probably not working because the build.prop specifies a device that isn't well supported or even supported at all. But, I'm pretty sure Remix OS is based of the Nexus 7 (2013) firmwares... I will need to confim that with Google's firmware listing
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EDIT: I have confirmed that Remix OS 3.0.207 is either based on the Nexus 6/ 9 LTE/ or 5 GSM/LTE MOB31E Firmware.
These devices should be supported by the Netflix App...
Even this listing by Netflix shows that the Nexus 6 / 7 (2013) and 9 should work with the new download feature: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939#netflix-in-hd3
EDIT 2: Try changing the following lines:
ro.product.model=Remix OS For PC
ro.product.brand=Jide
ro.product.name=remix_x86
ro.product.device=remix_x86
ro.product.board=
(lower down) ro.product.manufacturer=unknown
to
ro.product.model=Nexus 6
ro.product.brand=google
ro.product.name=shamu
ro.product.device=shamu
ro.product.board=shamu
(lower down) ro.product.manufacturer=motorola
moman2000 said:
It's probably not working because the build.prop specifies a device that isn't well supported or even supported at all. But, I'm pretty sure Remix OS is based of the Nexus 7 (2013) firmwares... I will need to confim that with Google's firmware listing
.
EDIT: I have confirmed that Remix OS 3.0.207 is either based on the Nexus 6/ 9 LTE/ or 5 GSM/LTE MOB31E Firmware.
These devices should be supported by the Netflix App...
Even this listing by Netflix shows that the Nexus 6 / 7 (2013) and 9 should work with the new download feature: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939#netflix-in-hd3
EDIT 2: Try changing the following lines:
ro.product.model=Remix OS For PC
ro.product.brand=Jide
ro.product.name=remix_x86
ro.product.device=remix_x86
ro.product.board=
(lower down) ro.product.manufacturer=unknown
to
ro.product.model=Nexus 6
ro.product.brand=google
ro.product.name=shamu
ro.product.device=shamu
ro.product.board=shamu
(lower down) ro.product.manufacturer=motorola
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Just tried exactly that. Doesn't work, settings still show the device it really is.
I changed build.prop by unpacking system.sfs, mounting system.img, editing build.prop, umounting system.img and repacking it with mksquashfs. After that I replaced system.sfs in the RemixOS folder on the Remix OS partition. Did I miss something?
dansou901 said:
Just tried exactly that. Doesn't work, settings still show the device it really is.
I changed build.prop by unpacking system.sfs, mounting system.img, editing build.prop, umounting system.img and repacking it with mksquashfs. After that I replaced system.sfs in the RemixOS folder on the Remix OS partition. Did I miss something?
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No you didn't miss anything :good:
I would also recommend that you add the "REMOUNT_RW=1" parameter to your menu.lst/grub configuration file. This will allow Remix OS to boot in R/W mode by converting the sfs into img at boot time (this will only happen once, unless you delete the img file).
It is strange that it didn't work. I suggest that you try editing the prop after adding the REMOUNT_RW=1" parameter. If it doesn't stick then it is being replaced at boot time with the original file from either the ramdisk or initrd, not sure...
Do you found a soloution for the problem?
I did the same, unpacking the sfs, editing the build.pro, then packing the sfs.
But no way, it dont work. I also added RW at the boot sequence.
Any idea?
jofischer97 said:
Do you found a soloution for the problem?
I did the same, unpacking the sfs, editing the build.pro, then packing the sfs.
But no way, it dont work. I also added RW at the boot sequence.
Any idea?
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No, didn't find a solution yet. Seems not to work for Remix OS atm...
dansou901 said:
No, didn't find a solution yet. Seems not to work for Remix OS atm...
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any update on this? I am also willig to install remixos to my switch alpha 12 and have netflix offline
usisseven said:
any update on this? I am also willig to install remixos to my switch alpha 12 and have netflix offline
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Did not pursue this further. If you find something, let me know.
dansou901 said:
Did not pursue this further. If you find something, let me know.
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finally windows also has the offline mode. you can download the netflix app from microsoft store and also watch offline content!
usisseven said:
finally windows also has the offline mode. you can download the netflix app from microsoft store and also watch offline content!
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Good to know, thanks!
dansou901 said:
Hi,
I recently installed Remix OS on an Acer Switch Alpha 12, which runs perfectly including gapps. Netflix is also running fine, but without the possibility to download videos for offline usage (for example while on the go). It's there a way to modify the build.prop that Netflix download will work? I know how to modify build.prop, I just need working settings. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
dansou901
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I could install NETFLIX in Remix OS 3.0.207 Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
This are the steps
1º - Go to apkmirror web site (search it with Google)
2º - Search "Netflix"
3º - Find January 2017 release and download it
4º - Install
5º - Login
6º - Enjoy
lucasgabmoreno said:
I could install NETFLIX in Remix OS 3.0.207 Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
This are the steps
1º - Go to apkmirror web site (search it with Google)
2º - Search "Netflix"
3º - Find January 2017 release and download it
4º - Install
5º - Login
6º - Enjoy
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This wasn't about installing Netflix itself, but to use the Netflix Download function in Remix OS (for downloading episodes for offline watching, like possible on smartphones, tablets and in Windows).