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Debian on Haykuro ADP 1.5
I have seen people running into issues getting Debian running on cupcake builds so I decided to post a guide on how I did it. It's important to note that I got this information from http://www.saurik.com/id/10 and http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Haykuro_Apps_to_SD. I have simply made some changes for it to applicable to the current setup and to use the native ext2 partition instead of mounting an image like people have been doing with Debian. I would also like to say thanks to everyone in the community for their continued hard work putting out this builds etc.
1.) Get Haykuro ADP 1.5 Apps2SD up and running.
A. Check if your phone is recognised.
adb devices
B. Mount the phone into ADB.
adb remount
C. Bring up the shell.
adb shell
D. Check if /system/sd is visible.
df
E. Skip this step if you already have your apps on SD.
cp -a /data/app /system/sd
F. Skip this step if you already have your app-private on SD.
cp -a /data/app-private /system/sd
G. Remove the current apps folder on device.
rm -r /data/app
H. Remove the current app-private folder on device.
rm -r /data/app-private
I. Link the app folder on sd to the one on device.
ln -s /system/sd/app /data/app
J. Link the app-private folder on sd to the one on device.
ln -s /system/sd/app-private /data/app-private
K. Finally Reboot.
reboot
*You should now have a fully functioning apps2sd build running. We are now going to start getting the files for Debian.
2.) We need to get debbootstrap on the system you are working from. Hopefully you are running a debian based distribution.
apt-get install debootstrap
3.) Next we need to create a folder to mount the ext2 partition of the card to. This is fine being on for instance your desktop.
mkdir sd
4.) Plug in your phone and make sure you choose the mount option.
5.) If your system auto-mounts the drive you will need to unmount it as it is probably mounted with noexec. (This is where mine was mounted for example.)
umount /media/disk1
6.) Now lets mount the ext2 partition on your sdcard. (Note your drive and partition may differ from mine.)
mount /dev/sdb2 sd
7.) At this point I created a folder as I didnt want debian cluttering my partition but this is up to you.
cd sd
mkdir debian
8.) Next lets actually get some files on there.
debootstrap --verbose --arch armel --foreign lenny debian http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian
9.) Now we can unmount the partition.
umount debian
10.) For the next steps we need to get into adb shell again. (See above for getting into shell.)
11.) Now we need to set a couple variables. (Note the mnt variable is set to where you placed your debian files Haykuro Apps2SD mounts the ext2 partition at /system/sd from there we have my debian folder I created.)
export mnt=/system/sd/debian
export PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
12.) Now we just have to have debbootstrap extract and configure everything. (This is gonna take 10-15 minutes.)
chroot $mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
13.) From here we have a couple fixes to make.
A.) We need to fix the sources.list for apt.
echo 'deb http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian lenny main' >$mnt/etc/apt/sources.list
B.) We need to fix the resolv.conf
echo 'nameserver 4.2.2.2' >$mnt/etc/resolv.conf
14.) Now we are ready to go into Debian.
chroot $mnt /bin/bash
15.) Let's tidy up mtab.
rm -f /etc/mtab
ln -s /proc/mounts /etc/mtab
15.) And get everything mounted.
mount -t devpts devpts /dev/pts
mount -t proc proc /proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs /sys
16.) Don't forget to set a password for root.
passwd root
You know have a fully functioning Debian in a chrooted environment on a cupcake build. Now you can install OpenSSH or whatever else from here using apt-get. I haven't covered unionfs or various scrip
When you restart your phone will need to resetup some items. You can create a shell script with the commands listed below.
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export mnt=/system/sd/debian
export PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
mount -t devpts devpts $mnt/dev/pts
mount -t proc proc $mnt/proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs $mnt/sys
chroot $mnt /bin/bash
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Here is the script for those that would prefer to download it.
Debian Boot Script
How much space does this take in the ext2 partition?
What would you need to do to add a GUI such as Gnome?
Nice work.
Wow. THANKS!!!! I've been trying to figure out how to do this FOREVER.
How do you completely remove debian off your phone, not just your sdcard, so you can reinstall.
could you place a better explanation on step 2?
2.) We need to get debbootstrap on the system you are working from. Hopefully you are running a debian based distribution.
apt-get install debootstrap
I dont know what is debootstrap or where to run this commands
Thanks
P.S I am running a Mac
My ext2 partition currently has 163 MB used between the debian install and some apps I have on it. The size of the partition all depends on what you want to do with it. I gave myself 500 MB.
juangil said:
could you place a better explanation on step 2?
2.) We need to get debbootstrap on the system you are working from. Hopefully you are running a debian based distribution.
apt-get install debootstrap
I dont know what is debootstrap or where to run this commands
Thanks
P.S I am running a Mac
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What I mean is for this to work you need to be running Debian Linux or a derivative thereof. I for instance did this from Kubuntu 9.04. These instructions wouldn't work from a Mac as you wouldn't have apt-get etc.
whoaaa
first post, omg.
great guide, dude.
kronarq said:
What I mean is for this to work you need to be running Debian Linux or a derivative thereof. I for instance did this from Kubuntu 9.04. These instructions wouldn't work from a Mac as you wouldn't have apt-get etc.
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Thanks I appreciated your explanation, I have ubuntu installed but no experience at all with it, I'll try to follow your instructions
one more question, on step 12..
10.) For the next steps we need to get into adb shell again. (See above for getting into shell.)
11.) Now we need to set a couple variables. (Note the mnt variable is set to where you placed your debian files Haykuro Apps2SD mounts the ext2 partition at /system/sd from there we have my debian folder I created.)
export mnt=/system/sd/debian
export PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
12.) Now we just have to have debbootstrap extract and configure everything. (This is gonna take 10-15 minutes.)
chroot $mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
do I continue in adb or where do I go to do step 12? and, after I type whats in step 12 should I expect something to happen?
Thanks
juangil said:
one more question, on step 12..
12.) Now we just have to have debbootstrap extract and configure everything. (This is gonna take 10-15 minutes.)
chroot $mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
do I continue in adb or where do I go to do step 12? and, after I type whats in step 12 should I expect something to happen?
Thanks
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This step should be done in adb shell. This is what unpacks everything and sets it up on the ext2 partition. Before this the files are all packed up and nothing will run. You should see quite a few things happening at this stage. What are you getting?
Can I use debootstrap on pc and then copy the debian folder into the phone sd card? Don't have an usb cable with me, but wanna try this...
Just did it - it works. Downloaded files from pc then continue with terminal application.
Nice guide - thank you!
Question. Does it make the phone run slower or decrease battery life?
kronarq said:
This step should be done in adb shell. This is what unpacks everything and sets it up on the ext2 partition. Before this the files are all packed up and nothing will run. You should see quite a few things happening at this stage. What are you getting?
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I'm getting this:
Code:
chroot $mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
chroot: cannot execute /debootstrap/debootstrap: No such file or directory
MorphWVUtuba said:
I'm getting this:
Code:
chroot $mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
chroot: cannot execute /debootstrap/debootstrap: No such file or directory
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Did you set the variables?
Code:
export mnt=/system/sd/debian
export PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
You can check it:
Code:
# echo $mnt
/system/sd/debian
Okay, I must've typo'd. I ran those commands again & this time it's installing/unpacking stuff. Thanks for the help.
how do i get those files (debootstrap, verbose, arch armel, and foreign lenny?
I go to the site linked there, but I do not see them listed.
Hi. I was just install debian, but i have problem with apt-get.
I want use
Code:
apt-get install icewm
but it results is
Code:
apt-get install icewm
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
E: Couldn't find package icewm
Any ideas
You probably need to add repo's to /etc/apt/sources.list
I think I'm missing something obvious.
I got through every step of this tutorial, and I can't boot Debian.
If I go to a term and $bootdeb, I get 'permission denied.' So I $su and #bootdeb and I get 'not found.' I've tried cd'ing to /system/sd/debian and get the same results. Any ideas?
I followed all of the steps very carefully and had no troubles. I'm running the latest JF, 1.43 w/ 1.5 ADP. But I was using Haykuro 1.5 before this - so no flash. Is that what's preventing me from running?
Thanks
I have been following the unlock instructions on these posts on how to unlock the Hero, but I am having some trouble. When to comes to making the adb shell, it just doesn't do it. It shows a dollar sign and says that the request is denied. I just don't get what I'm doing wrong. Are there extra steps for me because there are x86 files? If I have to put the android sdk into the program files x86 folder, how would I enter that into the commander? Any help would be appreciated guys, this is driving me crazy.
OK so you get to the dollar sign. What do you do then?
Kamar234 said:
I have been following the unlock instructions on these posts on how to unlock the Hero, but I am having some trouble. When to comes to making the adb shell, it just doesn't do it. It shows a dollar sign and says that the request is denied. I just don't get what I'm doing wrong. Are there extra steps for me because there are x86 files? If I have to put the android sdk into the program files x86 folder, how would I enter that into the commander? Any help would be appreciated guys, this is driving me crazy.
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Just extract the sdk so its a folder. Then go to Start->Run-> type cmd.exe in the box that opens. Now navigate to where you extracted the sdk folder. If you extracted it straight onto the c:\ drive at top level, you'd do something like this:
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk\tools
That will get you into the directory that has adb.exe
Now follow the instructions in the "how to root" thread.
I can get down to the point where I execute the adp push and all the lines come up saying that the adp is restarted and there is obviously a command that is executed.
adb shell
chmod 0755 /data/local/asroot2
this part is when it says access is denied. I follow everything perfectly, but I just don't get it.
Oh, easy.
Type "su" and hit enter.
The dollar sign prompt indicates you are running as a regular user. Run su and it will give you a # prompt indicating you are running as root.
Then do the chmod.
It specifically says after entering this line
/data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
system cannot find the path specified. Any ideas?
so when the dollar sign comes up, just type su and hit enter, that's it?
Kamar234 said:
It specifically says after entering this line
/data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
system cannot find the path specified. Any ideas?
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Are you sure the asroot2 file has been copied over to your phone? What I did is extract asroot2 into the tools folder, so that I could just say adb push asroot2 /data/local/
My suggestion is to make sure the file is in /data/local/
Also, here is the full thing taken from the other thread:
Code:
adb push /directory_you_placed_asroot2/asroot2 /data/local/
adb shell
chmod 0755 /data/local/asroot2
/data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/bin
cat sh > su
chmod 4755 su
Yup, I put it in the tool folder within the android sdk. I am using the 1.5 sdk as well.
I just really can't understand what I'm doing wrong
Do:
ls -al /data/local
Do you see asroot there?
it says not found. I entered it by the dollar sign
Kamar234 said:
it says not found. I entered it by the dollar sign
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That means the file isn't copied over. You need to do the adb push line again, and make sure it copies the file over.
how do I do that? Is there a something that it does or says to let you know it has copied over?
Kamar234 said:
how do I do that? Is there a something that it does or says to let you know it has copied over?
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The first line here:
Code:
adb push /directory_you_placed_asroot2/asroot2 /data/local/
That puts the asroot2 file into your phone's /data/local/ directory.
This line gets you into your phone's shell:
Code:
adb shell
AT THIS POINT, you should see a $ dollar sign. This means you are in your phone.
This line will let you check that asroot2 has been copied over:
Code:
ls -al /data/local
This line gives the file you just copied over, permission to execute/run:
Code:
chmod 0755 /data/local/asroot2
This line runs the file you copied over:
Code:
/data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
This line mounts your file system on your phone as writable:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
I am also running windows 7 through vmware fusion, do you think that would make a difference.
Kamar234 said:
I am also running windows 7 through vmware fusion, do you think that would make a difference.
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I don't know, I don't think it should. Can you type everything in and then paste us your results?
Type pwd and hit enter.
What do you see?
Thank you so much for all your help everyone. I think I may have finally gotten it. If I am installing an app that needs root access, will it install at all if the phone isn't rooted?
YOUR PHONE WILL STILL WORK DOING THIS.. ITS ALMOST LIKE RUNNING AN APP ON YOUR PHONE
I got most of my information from this site here.. I only rewrote it and shared to get it working on our cdma hero.
http://www.androidfanatic.com/component/fireboard/?func=view&id=1615&catid=9
I also use files from different sources and combined them to work with our phone.
As of right now this method seems to only work with DarchDroid aosp rom. Not any htc sense roms.
Also make a ext partition and dont use apps2sd, darchdroid is set by default not to use it, only if enabled in spare parts app
If you want to try and get both debian and apps2sd to work.. Try this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=509943.
First download is the files you will need OTHER then the debian.img
The main files
This one will be a big download. It contains the most important part.
The debian.img from here
Once download, open it up and only take the "debian.img" out of it.
This will put a 1.4gb file on your sdcard used for running debian not including the other files it uses to install and run it (they are very small). If you have a small sdcard and want the image smaller or want to enlarge the .img for more room. Use this tutorial here.
TO CHANGE FILE SIZE OF debian.img
Im going to be using adb on the computer. Much easy then typing commands into the phone terminal.
Put the all the files into a folder on your sdcard named debian.
First downloaded files and the debian.img from the 2nd download.
/sdcard/debian
Next you will need to make the directory it uses. For some reason its not creating it on the install
Code:
adb shell
su
mkdir /data/local/mnt
Next you need to install the debian.
Code:
cd /sdcard/debian
sh installer.sh
reboot
Then it should work after this. When your phone boots back up you need to install this APK here. This is what will actually run the desktop "lxde" or whatever you choose to install after this.
*****View attachment vnc.apk*****
To install put it in your android-sdk/tools folder.. where ever it may be installed and type...
Code:
adb remount
adb push vnc.apk /system/app
Or put it on your sdcard and install it using Astro or any other app installing app
Then run the debian you just installed by doing this
Code:
adb shell
cd /sdcard/debian
sh bootdeb
Then you need to run this script only once.
It will look like this
localhost:/#
type
Code:
cd /scripts/
sh onetime.sh
When it ask for password. Just type "android"
Open the vnc app
Fill out the information like so...
connection: just dont touch
Nickname: can leave blank
Password: android
Address: LocalHost
Port: 5901
Color: I used 24-bit, you can pick whatever you want. Its changeable from within the running desktop
Then click on Connect at the top. And everything should work.
TO USE TOUCH SCREEN.. DO THIS
click our menu button on our phone.
then click "Scaling" and select 1.1..
Then push the trackball 1 time and touch screen mouse will work
To run without using your computer. Download a terminal from the market and type this...
Code:
su
cd /sdcard/debian
sh bootdeb
Then open up your vnc app and press connect.
To use icewm.. more simple looking desktop. Runs smoother
First you need icewm while running bootdeb
Code:
localhost:/# apt-get install icewm
Then to switch between ice and ldxe do this in terminal on your phone. This is actually easy do to using the trackball
Code:
localhost:/# nano /root/.vnc/xstartup
Scroll down to lxsession and delete it.. then type xterm
Save changes by pressing track ball once and the letter o. Then press enter. Exit out by pressing the track ball once again and type the letter x.
Then connect using VNC.apk and it will load the new desktop.
Delete xterm and type lxsession to change back.
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omfg thank you so much. I'll try this as soon as I get home <33333
edit: I assume this fixes the permission errors I was getting on the thread I created about running the full de on the hero.
Thanks dude, thats awesome! I will have to take a look at it when I get home as well
Linux Rules!
good one jus debian on a hero classic
Jus FTW! Now I wonder if we can start doing the same for other linux distros.
Re: Install debian and use lxde
This is pretty geek-chic, I love it.
Actually, I do have a question about it. Anyway to boot and use Deb without VNC?
It sounds like it's an ARM compiled, headless Debian install running in the background, which is why you need VNC to access it, correct?
Is it network aware? How fast is it?
no way...RAD!!!
I have tried to install following instructions using terminal on he phone......seems like I get through the install.sh ok then after reboot try to run the bootdeb and it says not found.? also I get the vnc fails when trying to connect?
I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
any suggestions?
I forgot to say THANKS Jus!
i get "bootdeb not found" when i know i copied it over.. i'm going to try again.
alright, copied the files again the same thing. i'm interested in this! it's just something else i can do my iphone friends can't lol
snip3rm00n said:
Actually, I do have a question about it. Anyway to boot and use Deb without VNC?
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yes, if you have ssh running on it, im sure you could ssh into the system. the reason for vnc is to have a gui.
hurrah. this is pretty slick, if i had a larger sd card id do this
thedudejdog said:
i get "bootdeb not found" when i know i copied it over.. i'm going to try again.
alright, copied the files again the same thing. i'm interested in this! it's just something else i can do my iphone friends can't lol
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I get the same thing. I know its there, I checked.
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb remount
remount succeeded
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
# cd /sdcard/debian
cd /sdcard/debian
# ls
ls
unionfs
bootdeb
fsrw
installer.sh
mountonly
debian.tar.bz2
# bootdeb
bootdeb
bootdeb: not found
#
This is the exact same issue I used to have, and I've never been able to get it to work. I read someplace that I should try "sh bootdeb", but here's the output on that:
Code:
# sh bootdeb
sh bootdeb
uid=0(root) gid=0(root)
[H[J
a888a
d888888b
8P YP Y88
8|o||o|88
8. .88
8 ._. Y8.
d/ 8b.
.dP . Y8b.
d8: ::88b.
d8 Y88b
:8P :888
8a. : _a88P
._/ Yaa_ : .| 88P|
\ YP | 8P \.
/ \._____.d| .|
--..__)888888P ._.|
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
Type EXIT to end session
Make sure you do a proper EXIT for a clean kill of Debian!
chroot: can't change root directory to /data/local/mnt: No such file or directory
Shutting down Debian........
#
Any ideas?
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I also tried:
Code:
#su bootdeb
gave no output and seemed to go fine, but upon trying to connect through vnc, said vnc connection failed. So the I tried:
Code:
#./bootdeb
and got "permission denied". So THEN I tried:
Code:
#su ./bootdeb
And again seemed like everything was cool, but VNC still said connection failed. I've tried connecting using both LocalHost and 127.0.0.1, still nada.
how come the graphics look so ****ty? i mean tp2 users can run ubuntu and it looks perfect.
thedudejdog said:
i get "bootdeb not found" when i know i copied it over.. i'm going to try again.
alright, copied the files again the same thing. i'm interested in this! it's just something else i can do my iphone friends can't lol
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Try to type
sh bootdeb
And make sure you
cd /sdcard/debian
drummingfool said:
I get the same thing. I know its there, I checked.
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb remount
remount succeeded
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
# cd /sdcard/debian
cd /sdcard/debian
# ls
ls
unionfs
bootdeb
fsrw
installer.sh
mountonly
debian.tar.bz2
# bootdeb
bootdeb
bootdeb: not found
#
This is the exact same issue I used to have, and I've never been able to get it to work. I read someplace that I should try "sh bootdeb", but here's the output on that:
Code:
# sh bootdeb
sh bootdeb
uid=0(root) gid=0(root)
[H[J
a888a
d888888b
8P YP Y88
8|o||o|88
8. .88
8 ._. Y8.
d/ 8b.
.dP . Y8b.
d8: ::88b.
d8 Y88b
:8P :888
8a. : _a88P
._/ Yaa_ : .| 88P|
\ YP | 8P \.
/ \._____.d| .|
--..__)888888P ._.|
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
Type EXIT to end session
Make sure you do a proper EXIT for a clean kill of Debian!
chroot: can't change root directory to /data/local/mnt: No such file or directory
Shutting down Debian........
#
Any ideas?
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I also tried:
Code:
#su bootdeb
gave no output and seemed to go fine, but upon trying to connect through vnc, said vnc connection failed. So the I tried:
Code:
#./bootdeb
and got "permission denied". So THEN I tried:
Code:
#su ./bootdeb
And again seemed like everything was cool, but VNC still said connection failed. I've tried connecting using both LocalHost and 127.0.0.1, still nada.
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Same problem i had... You have to do
mkdir /data/local/mnt
and then cd /sdcard/debian and run it again
Also to everyone
Read the instructions again.. I added
how to use touch screen and how to fix the mounting problem
fixxxer2008 said:
how come the graphics look so ****ty? i mean tp2 users can run ubuntu and it looks perfect.
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The graphics are also pretty nice.. I used 256 color for the first screen shot. If you use 24bit it cleans it up really nicely.
I did everything per new instructions and all was good up to the sh bootdeb part, I get a readout of a bunch of crap then: chroot: cant execute '/bin/bash': No such file or directory.
But i am closer than last time and getting anxious
beerock said:
I did everything per new instructions and all was good up to the sh bootdeb part, I get a readout of a bunch of crap then: chroot: cant execute '/bin/bash': No such file or directory.
But i am closer than last time and getting anxious
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Do
adb shell
cd /sdcard/debian
sh installer.sh
sh bootdeb
cd /scripts/
sh onetime.sh
if it ask for password.. just type android
First off i wanna say i take know credit at all for this i did not write the commands and i did not figure out how to do it i found this in the Desire HD thread and figured i would share it with all the HTC Inspire 4G people. This is a very simple process and within minutes your up and running Linux Ubuntu 10.10. Below i will post all the requirements, the steps, and the commands. Enjoy guys and girls and if you need any help with this just post to the Thread. Thanks Donny
Requirements:
*A rooted HTC Desire HD. For rooting instructions, see how to permanently root HTC Inspire 4G.
*A microSD card with 3 GB or more free space.
*Other custom kernel with LoopBack support
*Ubuntu image and required scripts
*Android Terminal Emulator app (install from the Android Market)
*Android VNC Viewer app (install from the Android Market)
*Before proceeding, move all your apps back to Internal Storage if you have moved them to SD using App2SD.
*An active internet connection on your phone (Wi-Fi is recommended).
Procedure:
1 – Installing Ubuntu:
*Create a folder called ‘ubuntu’ on the root of your SD card.
Extract the contents of the downloaded Ubuntu.tar file and transfer them to the folder from Step 2.
*Launch Terminal Emulator and enter these commands:
su
pm setInstallLocation 1
cd sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
bootubuntu
If all goes well, you should see “[email protected]:/#” now, indicating you are now running Ubuntu.
Entering Ubuntu at any time:
*To enter Ubuntu terminal at any time from now onwards, you only have to launch Terminal Emulator, get su privileges, cd to the ubuntu directory and type ‘bootubuntu’:
su
cd sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
bootubuntu
Configuring the Gnome Desktop GUI:
*Now that you have Ubuntu 10.10 running, the next step would be enabling the Gnome Desktop GUI.
*If you aren’t already in the Ubuntu terminal, enter it using the above-mentioned instructions.
*Make sure that your phone’s internet connection is active and enter the following commands. Wait till each one finishes and enter ‘y’ (for yes) to confirm any prompt that you get:
apt-get update
apt-get install tightvncserver
cd /bin
cat >x
rm –r –f /tmp
mkdir /tmp
chmod 777 /tmp
export USER=root
export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
vncserver –geometry 1024x800
Press Enter once more after entering the last command.
*Now you must configure your volume-down key as Ctrl in Terminal Emulator. Simply go to Menu > Preferences > Control Key and select Volume-Down key.
*Go back to the command line once done.
*Hold the Volume-Down key and press ‘d’. (This will basically enter Ctrl+D.)
Now enter these commands:
chmod 777 x
x
*This ‘x’ script basically lets you start the Gnome GUI. As this is the first time you are running this script, it will ask you to set a password for the VNC connection. Set a password of your choice.
*It will also ask you to set a password for “view-only” mode, which isn’t required so answer ‘n’ for no.
*Now launch Android VNC Viewer and create a new connection with the following settings:
*Nickname: Anything of your choice.
*Password: The password you set in Step 6.
*Address: localhost
*Port: 5901
*Color format: 24-bit color (4bpp)
*Now click ‘Connect’. In a minute or so, you should see your Ubuntu 10.10 Gnome desktop!!!
Links
*Get the Ubuntu Files from the link below and install in Utorent
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-on-htc-desire-hd/
Sounds funny！But I won't try it now. maybe latter...
Haha...，Up you!
Ice done this already and its definitely cool yo have and could come in useful. Its similar to having what the atrix has.
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We need w7 ROM port yo inspire.
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Any phones with.the same hardware currently running it?
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I've followed this guide to the letter and I can't seem to get past the "cat >x" command. I even tried it using ADB remote from my computer, I get the exact same results as when I use the terminal emu.
*Other custom kernel with LoopBack support
How do we find out if the kernel has loopback support?
Can someone get a alternate mirror for the ubuntu image and scripts? the torrent is dead.
I made a quick torrent and i'll seed a bit.
I too wonder about loopback support, how do we find out if our kernel has it (aside from checking the thread, since it didnt come up)
tried with cm7 stock kernel, didn't work
will try with lordmod hd 4.5
download the zip, extract, load torrent.
EDIT:
Okay, it worked with LORDMOD HD 4.5, may work on CM7 also, not sure,
what i did was: (taken from androlinux.com)
root explorer to sdcard/ubuntu
open the bootubuntu script
change the loop1 to loop7 (should be 3 of them to change)
save and exit
su
cd sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh (not sure if thats needed again, but just to be safe, i did it again)
bootubuntu
Also, gnome is nice, but why not run lxde?
sudo apt-get install lxde
etc etc: here: lol http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
The only way to check for loop support is to check config.gz
adb shell
cp /proc/config.gz /data/config.gz
busybox gunzip /data/config.gz
grep CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP /data/config
It will either say y or is not set.
If you are using terminal emulator, you will need to su before typing in the commands.
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dacket84 said:
I've followed this guide to the letter and I can't seem to get past the "cat >x" command. I even tried it using ADB remote from my computer, I get the exact same results as when I use the terminal emu.
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no space cat>x
then follow the directions.
what if it does not ask for a password i followed all of the steps and when i typed x at the end it never asked me to create a password
Is there a mirror for this file? I'm getting at the most about 10 kbps down and that is just taking forever...
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Psionfenix said:
I made a quick torrent and i'll seed a bit.
I too wonder about loopback support, how do we find out if our kernel has it (aside from checking the thread, since it didnt come up)
tried with cm7 stock kernel, didn't work
will try with lordmod hd 4.5
download the zip, extract, load torrent.
EDIT:
Okay, it worked with LORDMOD HD 4.5, may work on CM7 also, not sure,
what i did was: (taken from androlinux.com)
root explorer to sdcard/ubuntu
open the bootubuntu script
change the loop1 to loop7 (should be 3 of them to change)
save and exit
su
cd sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh (not sure if thats needed again, but just to be safe, i did it again)
bootubuntu
Also, gnome is nice, but why not run lxde?
sudo apt-get install lxde
etc etc: here: lol http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
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I tried "sudo apt-get install lxde". It appears that the source files are no longer available. "apt-get update" fails also.
any screenshots?
justFaisal said:
any screenshots?
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+1
justFaisal said:
any screenshots?
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^^^ what he said...
The code doesn't work for Jellytime?
unCoRrUpTeD said:
The only way to check for loop support is to check config.gz
adb shell
cp /proc/config.gz /data/config.gz
busybox gunzip /data/config.gz
grep CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP /data/config
It will either say y or is not set.
If you are using terminal emulator, you will need to su before typing in the commands.
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I checked for loop and am using JellyTime 4.2 R2 from this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778202
I also checked the loopback support and it said yes. I tried changing the loop in the script firl to loop7, but it never generated the file folders. As you can see I did this multiple times to no avail.
Here is the script that was Generated by CMD under ADB Shell:
Code:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
# cp /proc/config.gz /data/config.gz
cp /proc/config.gz /data/config.gz
# busybox gunzip /data/config.gz
busybox gunzip /data/config.gz
# grep CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP /data/config
grep CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP /data/config
CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP=y
# su
su
[email protected]:/ # cd /sdcard
cd /sdcard
[email protected]:/sdcard # cd ubuntu
cd ubuntu
[email protected]:/sdcard/ubuntu # sh ubuntu.sh
sh ubuntu.sh
modprobe: module 'ext2' not found
←[H←[Jmkdir failed for /data/local/mnt, File exists
←[H←[JUnable to chmod bootubuntu: Operation not permitted
←[H←[J
Ubuntu Chroot Bootloader v0.1
Ubuntu Bootloader is now installed!
This process does NOT damage Android OS!
Original Installer by Charan Singh
Modified for Ubuntu Chroot by Max Lee at AndroLinux.com ,G2Hacks.com and NexusOn
eHacks.net
To enter the Ubuntu Linux console just type 'bootubuntu'
[email protected]:/sdcard/ubuntu # bootubuntu
bootubuntu
mknod: /dev/loop1: File exists
losetup: /dev/block/loop1
mount: Device or resource busy
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
Setting /etc/resolv.conf to Google Open DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
/system/bin/bootubuntu[22]: can't create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: No
such file or directory
/system/bin/bootubuntu[23]: can't create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: No
such file or directory
Setting localhost on /etc/hosts
/system/bin/bootubuntu[25]: can't create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/hosts: No such f
ile or directory
READY TO ROCK AND ROLL BABY!
Brought to you by NexusOneHacks.net and the open source community!
chroot: can't execute '/bin/bash': No such file or directory
Shutting down Ubuntu
failed: No such file or directory
failed: No such file or directory
failed: No such file or directory
failed: Invalid argument
losetup: /dev/block/loop1: Device or resource busy
127|[email protected]:/sdcard/ubuntu # bootubuntu
bootubuntu
mknod: /dev/loop1: File exists
losetup: /dev/block/loop1
mount: Device or resource busy
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
Setting /etc/resolv.conf to Google Open DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
/system/bin/bootubuntu[22]: can't create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: No
such file or directory
/system/bin/bootubuntu[23]: can't create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: No
such file or directory
Setting localhost on /etc/hosts
/system/bin/bootubuntu[25]: can't create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/hosts: No such f
ile or directory
READY TO ROCK AND ROLL BABY!
Brought to you by NexusOneHacks.net and the open source community!
chroot: can't execute '/bin/bash': No such file or directory
Shutting down Ubuntu
failed: No such file or directory
failed: No such file or directory
failed: No such file or directory
failed: Invalid argument
losetup: /dev/block/loop1: Device or resource busy
A Little progress...
I was able to initialize the Ubuntu.sh by granting SU in Terminal Emulator. Now the When I go to update with apt-get update i receive error 404: url not found. This is getting frustrating.
I think I found a fix for the image file because the one that was loaded into the Ubuntu.zip had broken links for the apt-get command on the package links. Here is the link to the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223128
After i get off of work tonight I will upload a hybrid of the two if it works.
As it is my first message, I have permissions only to post messages here.
I want to run Backtrack 5 on my Gratia. I installed Debdroid as written at gitbrew's website[/url]
I use oririnal BT image from this website.
I renamed btandr35.img to debian.img to make no changes to .conf file.
After "mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system", "export ...", "su", "bash" I've got this error
localhost / # debshell bash
/system/bin/debshell: line 17: /data/local/debian/etc/hostname: No such file or directory
Opening debdroid chroot on loop255
chroot: can't execute 'bash' No such file or directory
Exiting debdroid chroot - System is still running
localhost / #
Anybody knows solution?
Syavick said:
As it is my first message, I have permissions only to post messages here.
I want to run Backtrack 5 on my Gratia. I installed Debdroid as written at gitbrew's website[/url]
I use oririnal BT image from this website.
I renamed btandr35.img to debian.img to make no changes to .conf file.
After "mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system", "export ...", "su", "bash" I've got this error
localhost / # debshell bash
/system/bin/debshell: line 17: /data/local/debian/etc/hostname: No such file or directory
Opening debdroid chroot on loop255
chroot: can't execute 'bash' No such file or directory
Exiting debdroid chroot - System is still running
localhost / #
Anybody knows solution?
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I have the exact same problem as you, I am running the Droid 2 CM 7 Nightly build (latest). I have bash, etc. Bash exists in two places: /system/xbin and /etc/bash, but even using the command (after you are in bash) "chroot /data/local/debian /system/xbin/bash" (chroot command goes: "chroot directory [FILE ARGS]") and still got the same exact error: chroot: can't execute 'bash': No such file or directory.
I have used two different GB roms (leaked motorola stock and CM 7). I must have spent over a hundred hours this week looking for and testing out possible solutions, to no avail.
What are we missing?
/system/bin/debshell: line 17: /data/local/debian/etc/hostname: No such file or directory
I fixed this error by creating empty file "hostname" in "etc" directory. But I still have chroot error. I made some experiments with copying bash to different folders - no results.
Yeah that part of the problem was an easy fix, and even though I can use the bash command wherever I am in my filesystem as well as when I am using bash, it seems that chroot cannot find the bash command. Trouble is, I can't find chroot, and I would assume that chroot would be in the same directories as bash. Even using the command ls /*/chroot gives me nothing.
Nothing works as before!