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Just saw this on the official Nubia page, appears to be android 5.0 with split partitions for Nubia Z7 mini dual sim:
http://www.nubia.cn/service.php?sid=5
(use translate)
Has anyone tried this? or seen it before?
I am rooted and gapped so I am a few versions behind as I lost OTA abilities, has anyone got this OTA? Would prefer to do it via this method than using their tool.
EDIT:
Looks like tomorrow is the day:
Dear Cowboys: Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for the concern and support of Nubia. We have been trying to improve the user experience of the system, but also endeavor to provide stable version, on Friday, we will publish Z7, Z7mini, Z7Max, the official version Z9mini and X6, the beta version Z9Max and subsequent versions will continue to update . We will soon open Z9Max, Z9mini recruiting closed beta, so stay tuned Oh! For nubia UI you have any questions and suggestions are welcome to nubia UI area or issue recommendations section exchanges. Once again, thank you for your patience. Nubian because you have more exciting! nubia team 2015-7-8
new stable Lollipop for mini's been officially released
link( in Chinese): http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hqGSezy (password:5mpy , MD5: 2651F3539381AA0B12A21B54729E2EBD )
Above rom can only be upgraded via official upgrade software: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bnc0J1d (password: 2mua)
Be warned if u choose this one u must use the upgrade software I gave in the link, because there's some changes to the software, using old ones will cause boot loop.
Be warned using this method will lose all ur personal data and apps. U can only upgrade using this method if ur current rom is official 1.82 (4.4 Kitkat) or 2.03, 3.01 (5.0 Lollipop), if using other roms, CM or YIOS for example, the upgrade software will refuse to continue >_<. However, using MIUI6 is OK, because it is based on official 1.82.
recovery zip ROM: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1pJxaYM3 (passowrd:el1j, MD5: 4C409536B1124A86E65F1B66E94E0C2C)
This zip file can be flashed using both official and CM based recovery, provided ur current ROM is official 3.01, otherwise boot loop is also expected
As the files are too large, the only way to download them is by install a clound file management program issued by Baidu. Blame Nubia for not using cloud disk with English support
download link of Baidu cloud file manager:http://bcscdn.baidu.com/netdisk/BaiduYunGuanjia_5.2.7.exe
Just an FYI for other users lookign to upgrade.
My update went well. I installed 1.82 via custom reocvery method. This lost all data but thats what i wanted, to start fresh.
the I used the nubia updater tool to flash the 3.12 rom.
Once the rom is loaded, you will find a lot of junk chinese apps so you will want to clear those out and of course no root or google apps.
here is how to achieve this:
Root - download kingroot pak file from google, run it and you will have root. Its a bit bloaty, you can uninstall all the apps it creates except kinguser (this is the equivalent of superSu) - would be interested to now if anyone else has found a root method that works.
Install custom recovery:
https://mega.co.nz/#!fsMXSC6A!2Vpqy2SGIC_WbFAqNgzE6WgArW2vaWha-zwp_o7yvqE
Enable USB debugging
extract nx507j_twrp_2_8_5_0_NEW archive
connect phone via usb
run recovery.bat
(thanks to another xda user for this)
Boot into the recovery, and install:
pa_gapps-modular-mini-5.0.1-20150418-signed.zip
(google for that file, others may work but this is minimal and does what you need)
Once rebooted, open playstore, enter your gmail, then your contacts and calendar will be synced!
install an app like links2sd or root uninstall and start clearing out all of the garbage apps.
That should be enough to get you started. I will attempt to install xposed tomorrow.
Xposed:
see my other thread for xposed
So I seem to be stuck. I had used the nubia updater to get to 2.03 and rooted and dropped in TWRP. After that I did a TWRP backup. Next I did the usual steps and flashed CM12. Now I want to update again; but, my backup file of 2.03 is corrupted and won't boot. When I try to use the nubia update tool it doesn't see the phone even though it says the driver is installed correctly. I have also tried the steps that @rx1 posted on 7 May, but that hasn't worked yet. In my device manager settings it has Android Phone with a dropdown that says Android Composite ADB Interface and the driver is installed correctly. However, a little further in the list it says Other Devices and lists Android with the yellow exclamation. Despite what I try it won't find the driver for that one. It's confusing because one says it is correctly installed (as does the Qualcomm Drivers installer) and the other does not. Ohh, and when I look at my computer (sorry not a PC guy, borrowing from a friend) under Devices with Removable Storage, the phone shows as a DVD player. Any ideas or help out here?
Sorry, posted in wrong thread.
I think you wiped system when you installed CM 12 or later . Your phone has already merged partitions and you don't need Nubia Tools anymore.
- Go to TWRP
- Downlod form PC a 3.01 or 3.12 ROM , preferable rooted .
- install it after wipe only " factory reset " .
If your PC can't see the phone ( only as DVD ) ....try to re-install CM 12 from phone .
The only driver that works:
uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone
download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM
run it and select option 1 install drivers
reconnect phone
(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.
Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
flamery said:
The only driver that works:
uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone
download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM
run it and select option 1 install drivers
reconnect phone
(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.
Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
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Thanks for your help. Although, I will say that I used TWRP to flash CM12, not the nubia updater. I do know that much. Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but it seems one of you is saying that I should use the update tool to get to 3.01 or 3.12 and the other seems to say flash it with TWRP; am I misunderstanding something here?
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The package says Z7Max? Is it actually for the mini?
Yes, as I said above only use this tool to install drivers. They are the same. Don't use it for anything else on a mini.
flamery said:
The only driver that works:
uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone
download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM
run it and select option 1 install drivers
reconnect phone
(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.
Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
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Thanks. That was my only problem. I had been using the wrong drivers. It worked quick and simple, just like it did before.
First of all hello everyone since this is my 1st post
I upgraded to official 3.01 Lollipop and I want to ask if it is possible to install playstore without root since I want to run an app that won't work if the phone is rooted and I can't find it anywhere else other than playstore, otherwise I would be just fine without all the google apps.
Alternatively would it work if I installed a pre rooted ROM and then unroot it, is that possible?
Hope this thread is suitable for these questions and thanx in advance to anyone that can help.
What app is it called? Maybe I can find it on play store then send you the apk install file.
It's called OTE TV GO but from what I've read even if you can find the apk it will not work unless you have downloaded it from your device.
Well I don't know how much luck you will have because it shows as incompatible with my device. (maybe because Im root?)
Anyways the way to do it is, either from chrome or firefrox install this extension on your PC
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/.../cgihflhdpokeobcfimliamffejfnmfii?hl=en&gl=VN
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/apk-downloader/
go into the options and enter your device ID and email etc. then yeah just do as it says, go to the playstore then the extension will allow you to directly download the apk file then copy it and then install to your device.
Second option is, there is a app called "rootcloak" that will hide the fact you are rooted from any apps you choose to, so in theory the playstore and ota thing wont know you have root.
I tried the firefox extension but when I try to download any app I get "Cannot download this app.
Login session has expired or your email and device ID are incorrect/not activated on Google Play app"
Will try second option as soon as possible. Thanx anyway
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
Sent from my on Z00A using XDA Labs
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?
Sent from my on Z00A using XDA Labs
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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
lollyjay said:
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*
Hi,
I've been trying to find a custom recovery for the new Asus Tinkerboard, which is based on a RK3288 chipset, running Android 6.0.1, so I can install zip files from sdcard etc.
The generic CWM 6.0.5.1 by @Oma7144 *almost* works, but it usually hangs after saying can't open /dev/block/...../misc (no such file or directory).
The one time it got past this it gave me the menu option for reboot/install zip etc, but I couldn't move up and down the menu with my USB-attached keyboard.
Does anyone know if there's a later build, or a tinkerboard-specific one anywhere?
Thanks,
Iain
iainfm said:
Hi,
I've been trying to find a custom recovery for the new Asus Tinkerboard, which is based on a RK3288 chipset, running Android 6.0.1, so I can install zip files from sdcard etc.
The generic CWM 6.0.5.1 by @Oma7144 *almost* works, but it usually hangs after saying can't open /dev/block/...../misc (no such file or directory).
The one time it got past this it gave me the menu option for reboot/install zip etc, but I couldn't move up and down the menu with my USB-attached keyboard.
Does anyone know if there's a later build, or a tinkerboard-specific one anywhere?
Thanks,
Iain
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Hey lain,
Did you solved your problem till now?
i think the big problem is that the Tinker board is not so popolar at the moment and you see this specialy on xda that there are not much to find about it.
I have the TB too and i am actually very active at the Tinker board community Forum but also there are not much solutions for some things i need or want for example bluetooth functions to use it as a headset.
But try your luck there and ask your question.
Greets
Check out TWRP Builder
iainfm said:
Hi,
I've been trying to find a custom recovery for the new Asus Tinkerboard, which is based on a RK3288 chipset, running Android 6.0.1, so I can install zip files from sdcard etc.
The generic CWM 6.0.5.1 by @Oma7144 *almost* works, but it usually hangs after saying can't open /dev/block/...../misc (no such file or directory).
The one time it got past this it gave me the menu option for reboot/install zip etc, but I couldn't move up and down the menu with my USB-attached keyboard.
Does anyone know if there's a later build, or a tinkerboard-specific one anywhere?
Thanks,
Iain
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They already compiled a working I'm going of TWRP and it can be downloaded thru the site or app. Heads up thou, I have a TB S with 7.1.2 and it would not work, just bootlooped or wouldn't return to recovery at all. Let me know if that works for you, the img number is 630 I believe, just follow the instructions, I already rooted and installed play on mine before doing this
supasleeze said:
They already compiled a working I'm going of TWRP and it can be downloaded thru the site or app. Heads up thou, I have a TB S with 7.1.2 and it would not work, just bootlooped or wouldn't return to recovery at all. Let me know if that works for you, the img number is 630 I believe, just follow the instructions, I already rooted and installed play on mine before doing this
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had same issue, not sure if mine is s or not, i think it's just the regular TB.
the port poorly ported or it's just intentional anti-leech. if you look in the fstab files, you'll see it...
honestly, the best way would be to port it by yourself. i'm gonna try doing that sometime this month, no guarantees though
Hey everyone!
I know that one of the biggest barriers for completely ditching my MacBook Pro for my Pixelbook was the ability to use ADB and fastboot (upgrading Android versions, flashing TWRP, factory resetting). ADB and fastboot are installed on later versions of Chrome OS; unfortunately, these versions are too old for devices like the Pixel 2 (XL) and there isn't a ton of information on how to get them updated and working properly.
As such, I created an installation script that will push the latest versions of the platform tools to the local binary directory and install a small wrapper script so you can use the commands as you normally would. The scripts should be fairly easy to read if you have a basic understanding of the command line, I have commented them so it's clear what is going on.
The installation script can be used to install the tools for the first time as well as upgrading to newer version as they come out. The changelog for each version can be found here.
Please see the README for the full instructions and let me know if you have any questions, enjoy!
On Chrome OS Canary version 69 on an ARM CPU, ADB and Fastboot are both installed by default.
zarthan said:
On Chrome OS Canary version 69 on an ARM CPU, ADB and Fastboot are both installed by default.
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Do they actually work? They were installed on my Chromebook Plus out of the box but they are too outdated for my Pixel 2 XL.
Will this work in Acer c720p, or is it too old? If not what about Samsung Chromebook pro? Would it have to be in developer mode?
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Will this work in Acer c720p, or is it too old? If not what about Samsung Chromebook pro? Would it have to be in developer mode?
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In theory, it should work for both.
Please see the README as it answers the second question.
nathanchance said:
In theory, it should work for both.
Please see the README as it answers the second question.
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Dear lord my c720p has a purpose now. Thank you! ChromeOS ftw
nathanchance said:
In theory, it should work for both.
Please see the README as it answers the second question.
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Do you know if there is anyway to run a shell directly from the downloads folder in ChromeOS? I couldn't get fastboot to function properly.
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Do you know if there is anyway to run a shell directly from the downloads folder in ChromeOS? I couldn't get fastboot to function properly.
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Going to have to give me more details, like the stuff I request in the README.
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Do they actually work? They were installed on my Chromebook Plus out of the box but they are too outdated for my Pixel 2 XL.
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fastboot doesn't report version but adb is 1.32 which is old. I don't know how recent adb was added to Chrome OS but I am sure I have used them in the past. I have lived in Canary for the last 2 years so I have no idea whether it was a Canary thing or widely available within developer mode.
Another option since you are in developer mode is Crouton and install a fullish version of Linux. adb does work within a Crouton session. Even if I was to update the version installed in Chrome OS, I would need to reinstall it every day since Canary is updated daily and sometimes two or three times a day. Even stable can be updated mid-cycle so you could get caught with the outdated one at an inopportune time.
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fastboot doesn't report version but adb is 1.32 which is old. I don't know how recent adb was added to Chrome OS but I am sure I have used them in the past. I have lived in Canary for the last 2 years so I have no idea whether it was a Canary thing or widely available within developer mode.
Another option since you are in developer mode is Crouton and install a fullish version of Linux. adb does work within a Crouton session. Even if I was to update the version installed in Chrome OS, I would need to reinstall it every day since Canary is updated daily and sometimes two or three times a day. Even stable can be updated mid-cycle so you could get caught with the outdated one at an inopportune time.
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For me personally, I bought a Chromebook for Chrome OS, not the hardware, so Crouton wasn't really an option.
You don't need to reinstall these as they are in /usr/local/bin so they're not touched during a Chrome OS upgrade.
I don't think I understand "Crouton wasn't really an option". Crouton is a simple script that installs various versions of Linux desktops that run alongside Chrome in a chroot. Probably any Chromebook made can install Crouton. The only thing required is to be in developer mode, which you are. I choose to run my sessions in a tab but it can be a separate window. Not much you can't install and run in these sessions.
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I don't think I understand "Crouton wasn't really an option". Crouton is a simple script that installs various versions of Linux desktops that run alongside Chrome in a chroot. Probably any Chromebook made can install Crouton. The only thing required is to be in developer mode, which you are. I choose to run my sessions in a tab but it can be a separate window. Not much you can't install and run in these sessions.
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Would help if I actually did proper research into Crouton :silly:thanks for the clarification, I'll have to check it out soon
Crouton was developed by a Google employee. You can create a pretty complete development environment. An i7 and 16 GB RAM are becoming more and more appealing.
zarthan said:
Crouton was developed by a Google employee. You can create a pretty complete development environment. An i7 and 16 GB RAM are becoming more and more appealing.
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Ended up trying it yesterday, I'm a big fan so far. Will continue to explore it, thanks for the tip!
nathanchance said:
Ended up trying it yesterday, I'm a big fan so far. Will continue to explore it, thanks for the tip!
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http://skycocker.github.io/chromebrew/
If you mainly just want command line to install packages.
There is also chromebrew, almost a chromeos version of homebrew on mac.
Hello!
First off I would like to thank you very much for making this installation script! I've been waiting the whole time since I bought my Chromebook about 3 weeks ago for somebody to post a script to install ADB/fastboot since the recent added support of the 2 to ChromeOS. ADB/fastboot support is the entire reason why I bought this Chromebook, if it did not have it, I would of been stuck buying a Windows laptop. I was really excited when I read they just added support recently for ADB/fastboot! I have a couple of small problems and if anybody can help me out, it will be greatly appreciated.
1. I cannot get ADB to work yet on my Pixel 2 XL, but fastboot works no problem. When I try to use ADB, it says device is "offline". Sometimes it says "unauthorized" when I've accepted permissions and click 'always allow from this computer' etc etc. Do I have to use a root shell to run adb/fastboot or can i use a regular shell like on my old windows laptop? Do i have to use sudo before every single command as well or just 'adb devices' like I would on a windows. I know these are noob questions but it is because I am a noob and have only used ADB/fastboot on a WIndows 7 laptop before this.
2. My other question is when I powerwashed and it booted to the user sign in screen, I tried to click enable debugging features but it said not all of the features could of been enabled. Wth does that mean? How can I fix it? Does the chromebook stay in developer mode after I powerwash it if it was in dev mode before I powerwashed it? I did return it back to the dev channel after the powerwash bc I noticed it was back on stable.
Do I have to install a custom version of Chromium OS before this will work?
Thank you guys so much, and thanks again @nathanchance for making this script. Also thanks for your Pixel 2 XL kernel, I use that as well. Cheers!
My device is the Acer Chromebook R11 .. 32 GB HD / 4 GB RAM with a 64 GB sdcard in it .. 2 in 1 tablet/laptop .. x86_64
ok so how do I copy the files I downloaded to another directory? The chrome files explorer only shows drive and downloads
Nathan
Will you be building your own kernel and or system images for pixelbook?
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Nathan
Will you be building your own kernel and or system images for pixelbook?
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No. The entire reason I got a Pixelbook is so that I could have a super stable local device and do all my heavy computing on a remote server.
nathanchance said:
Hey everyone!
I know that one of the biggest barriers for completely ditching my MacBook Pro for my Pixelbook was the ability to use ADB and fastboot (upgrading Android versions, flashing TWRP, factory resetting). ADB and fastboot are installed on later versions of Chrome OS; unfortunately, these versions are too old for devices like the Pixel 2 (XL) and there isn't a ton of information on how to get them updated and working properly.
As such, I created an installation script that will push the latest versions of the platform tools to the local binary directory and install a small wrapper script so you can use the commands as you normally would. The scripts should be fairly easy to read if you have a basic understanding of the command line, I have commented them so it's clear what is going on.
The installation script can be used to install the tools for the first time as well as upgrading to newer version as they come out. The changelog for each version can be found here.
Please see the README for the full instructions and let me know if you have any questions, enjoy!
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Hi Nathan,
I also have a Chromebook plus which is not x86_64. Have you written a script compatible with the Chromebook plus?
Thank you for all your contributions to the community!
-Dan
Hi,
I want to root my xiaomi mi box 3
Do you have a tutorial to do this?
I don't find it....
No you can't. Xiaomi does not provide the bootloader private key unlock. As referenced here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an.../to-root-xiaomi-mi-box-s-info-please-t3876822
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Yes
I've done it before , but it was more of a tethered root for say , I used a raspberry pi to get around the selinux , make sure adb was on , downgraded to the userdebug rooted , got the pi to disable selinux when it detected the box over adb , then after you have that accomplished update the box and there you go , I'd have to do it again and wipey box if you wanted me to try it again , and get another pi for it to bypass that little annoyance of a bootloop (caused by selinux) your not changing the ROM just modding your current system and getting around your selinux so no your bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked , like someone else said but it's tethered for say
coffenat said:
I've done it before , but it was more of a tethered root for say , I used a raspberry pi to get around the selinux , make sure adb was on , downgraded to the userdebug rooted , got the pi to disable selinux when it detected the box over adb , then after you have that accomplished update the box and there you go , I'd have to do it again and wipey box if you wanted me to try it again , and get another pi for it to bypass that little annoyance of a bootloop (caused by selinux) your not changing the ROM just modding your current system and getting around your selinux so no your bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked , like someone else said but it's tethered for say
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You are playing with semantics. What you described is a system that allows temporary admin access via userdebug firmware. This will not allow you to install any apk that requires administrative access and goes away on reboot.
Unfortunately, there has been no userdebug version for either Android 8 or Android 8.1, so none of the international official AndroidTV boxes can support this method.
Only hope is to find a factory fresh MiBox 3 (MDZ16AB) that is still running MM version, 4.54 then flash a Nougat userdebug firmware, build 1028.
Had apks supersu installed
Had super su installed the only thing wrong with the set up was after I updated the firmware , it was still rooted but if I didnt tether something to it to disable selinux on boot itd hit a boot loop , but if you downgraded with the update.zip file , did the adb root , uploaded su , installed supersu , set up the outside device with adb to disable selinux, upgraded, youd have an updated mibox 3 , I'd have to go through google but I used a modified version of someone's script for the root and some udev rules on a rpi0 , and posted somewhere the instructions I'd just have to find it again if I do I'll share the link or re duplicate and share
Just read a tool exploiting a new 0-day exploit may be able to root and disable the selinux (making it untethered) called quickr00t if anybody wants to give it a shot thinking I will my next day off it's a poc code right now you'll have to compile it yourself , thinking I may try my next day off , so Friday I may give it a shot
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https://www-zdnet-com.cdn.ampprojec...-of-concept-code-for-recent-android-zero-day/
Since this comes up first in google when searching for mi bix 3 root. I would like to inform all that the mi box 3 source code has been released by xiaomi as claimed by this link https://piunikaweb.com/2019/02/28/x...bal-kernel-source-codes-3-years-after-launch/
I have MI Box 3, with pre installed Netflix TV application i can play upto 1080p resolution. Problem is when i install mobile apk to MI Box 3 i can only play upto 540p (960×540) resolution. (Checked with the test pattern episode in Netflix). MI Box is DRM L1 certified. I wanted to play mobile Netflix Application since i want to play US contents using smartdns and use my netflix content based internet package ( With latest version of netflix tv app doesn't support smartdns properly, when i enable smartdns with Netflix TV Application it start to bypass my content based internet plan). All things work fine with Netflix mobile application except the resolution. How can i fix that? Any ideas?
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I have MI Box 3, with pre installed Netflix TV application i can play upto 1080p resolution. Problem is when i install mobile apk to MI Box 3 i can only play upto 540p (960×540) resolution. (Checked with the test pattern episode in Netflix). MI Box is DRM L1 certified. I wanted to play mobile Netflix Application since i want to play US contents using smartdns and use my netflix content based internet package ( With latest version of netflix tv app doesn't support smartdns properly, when i enable smartdns with Netflix TV Application it start to bypass my content based internet plan). All things work fine with Netflix mobile application except the resolution. How can i fix that? Any ideas?
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Mobile apk is not designed to validate presence of DRM as it is not allowed to exceed 480/540 resolution.
You could search for earlier versions of Netflix Ninja (AndroidTV version) which may be more tolerant of VPN trickery...
You may be able to extract it from some of the older Nougat or MM builds here or in /r/Androidtv on Reddit.
Good luck
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Mobile apk is not designed to validate presence of DRM as it is not allowed to exceed 480/540 resolution.
You could search for earlier versions of Netflix Ninja (AndroidTV version) which may be more tolerant of VPN trickery...
You may be able to extract it from some of the older Nougat or MM builds here or in /r/Androidtv on Reddit.
Good luck
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I had to downgrade the MI Box 3 to old Oreo update and it works. But don't know how long i can use Netflix Ninja 5.4.1 version in there. Even when we have paid for Netflix UHD Subscription and Pay for Data bills why Netflix bother to give us 1080p support? I do not see reason behind it.