IMPORTANT INFO
First I gotta give a shoutout to KellyLewis3985 because he's helped so much with modding the script to need less work for install, run faster, and have more programs work.
NEEDED!
Must Be ROOTED
1. Busybox (Preferrably the most updated version).
2. Superuser.
3. Android SDK (With knowledge on how to use it).
4. AndroidVNC (Search exactly that in the market. It will say "Android VNC Viewer").
5. Terminal Emulator (Also available in the market).
6. Patience when working with this.
UPDATE!!
Thanks to the persistance of urboy4mbx, we now know a little more information to get it working. While both KellyLewis3985 and myself were running custom ROMS, we didn't think about testing it for the stock build. So due to urboy4mbx's will to get this installed, we now know you MUST have a custom ROM installed. There's probably ways to get it to work on the stock build, but it's going to take a little more work. For now, make sure you have a custom ROM, download, and install the files, and if we got our scripts right, it should boot right up for you.
DOWNLOAD FILE!
NOTE: When you download this zip, you will need to extract it, and inside the extracted folder will be the folder "sdcard", DO NOT!! Place this entire folder in your "ubuntu" folder, simply open it and copy all the files from it to your "ubuntu" folder on your sd card.
Download File...
Ubuntu: Epic Edition v1.2 <---These are the files you will need to run Ubuntu. It will come with "bootlinux", "fsrw", "mountonly", "ubuntu.img", "ubuntu.sh", and "unionfs".
INSTRUCTIONS!
Options For Transferring Files To Phone
First Option...
Your first option of course is the easiest. Simply connect your phone to the computer, and mount your sd card. Once on the sd card, you are going to create a new folder labeled "ubuntu". Open this folder and transfer all the files from the downloaded zip file into this folder. After you have transferred the files to your "ubuntu" folder on the sd card, unmount the sd card, but leave the phone plugged in.
Second Option...
Your second option is "adb push". Here is the command for "adb push" if you cant, or don't feel like mounting your sd card.
First you need to create your destination folder. Do so with this set of commands.
cd C:/sdk/tools (Of course you might have your sdk folder in a different location, just cd to that location)
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/
mkdir ubuntu
exit
Now you should be back at "C:/sdk/tools", or wherever you have your sdk folder located. Next, you push the files to your folder. In order to push the files, you first need to open the zip folder, and copy all the files into your tools subfolder in the sdk folder. Then push the files with this set of commands.
adb push bootlinux /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push fsrw /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push mountonly /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push ubuntu.sh /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push unionfs /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push ubuntu.img /sdcard/ubuntu
The "ubuntu.img" file may take a little longer, as it is the largest file that needs to be transferred.
NOTE: You cannot have your sd card mounted to use adb. You must be unmounted.
INSTALLATION
1. Ok, first thing you have to do is make sure you're still cd'd to "C:/sdk/tools". Now you need to type "adb shell". You will then most likely be prompted with the symbol "$". To continue, type "su" and the symbol should then change to a "#". NOTE!!!! After adb shell, YOU MUST TYPE "su", or the program will not boot!!!
2. Next you are going to cd into the Ubuntu folder on your sd card. (cd /sdcard/ubuntu) Once in, you're going to type the command "sh ./ubuntu.sh".
After that runs through, the next thing you're going to enter is "bootlinux". Once you get the prompt "[email protected]" you have successfully installed ubuntu on the Epic.
With this new update, there is no need to install any other files, as we have added them into the image file for you so it should do so automatically. If you have issues, let us know and we will try to fix it.
PREPARING YOUR VNC TO LOAD UBUNTU!
NOTE: There is no need to type this into your adb shell. This is for information purposes only, i've displayed the code and it's position at the bottom of this post along with screen shots to show you what it should look like.
With our new update, it's a lot easier to get everything up and running, but we don't have the capability of storing the vnc server to start every time we start up ubuntu, as it was causing issues. Until we get this issue fixed, you have to start the vnc server like this:
rm -rf /tmp/.X*
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1280x800 (Or whatever you would like your resolution to be. We have found this to be the nicest so far.)
Ok, at this point, everything should be set up to run.
NOTE: After the initial install of ubuntu on your phone, when you want to get it to start again, all you have to do is go into the terminal emulator, first type "su" to give it superuser permissions, then type "bootlinux", it will run through it's script and give you the "[email protected]" prompt. After you get that prompt, simply type the "rm -rf /tmp/.X*", "export USER=root", and "vncserver -geometry 1280x800" prompts and you can then start vnc again.
All the info you need for vnc will be as follows.
Nickname: "root"
Password: "ubuntu" (This is a set password, so it will be the same for everyone.)
Address: "localhost"
Port: "5901"
Change Log
Version 1.2
-Modified to make it ext4 compatible.
-Modified img to make it a little faster and more stable.
That's really all I had to do for this version, as it was working before.
Version 1.1
-Modified the scripts to run smoother, faster and use less memory while running.
-Added some custom wallpapers.
-Mozilla Firefox now works.
-Modified scripts to make Ubuntu more interactive.
-Modified the .img to install everything needed instead of you having to do it.
Issues
-Firefox randomly closes. Just reopen and restore.
-After using the vncserver Ubuntu doesn't truly shutdown without a reboot. Fix in progress.
-When wanting to start Ubuntu, after initial install, you have to go into the terminal emulator and type "su", then "bootlinux", allow that to complete giving you the "[email protected]" prompt. Then type "rm -rf /tmp/.X*", "export USER=root", and "vncserver -geometry 1280x800" to start the vnc server. After that you can go right into vnc and start Ubuntu up. We ARE currently working on a fix for this issue.
If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.
Here's a couple tricks we picked up.
1. You can use the arrow pad on your keyboard to direct the mouse.
2. If you long press on the screen and keep your finger on it, you can slide the mouse with your finger.
3. Long press on something, is a left click.
4. Double tap on something, is a right click.
5. To get symbols to appear, such as "-", you have to HOLD the function key while hitting the symbol.
And i'm sure there's more, but there's a couple for now.
After the installation and the first time you setup the vncserver. You have to use this command everytime to start the vncserver again.
rm -rf /tmp/.X*
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1280x800
New links.
Ubuntu
http://db.tt/4z8uDst
New Scripts.
http://db.tt/lDjNNQn
Were working on a fix for this.
Here is the latest update. I dont know if its going to work for everyone. I suggest creating a folder inside the ubuntu folder to put the scripts you have in. Unzip this and replace the scripts in the ubuntu folder.
Please make a backup.
If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.
Yeah I'm on this as soon as I leave buffalo wild wings.
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going to sleep soon for school in the morning, also will try tomorrow. naaao this is epic!
Since this is a full operating system, what are the chances or installing silverlight and being able to stream netflix?
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As Of Right Now, The Internet Is Having Issues On This One, But Kellylewis And I Have Already Scripted Another Version Of Ubuntu And It Is Internet Compatible . We're Running It Now To Get The Bugs Worked Out And Will Have It Up Soon. After That, You Can Try To Download Whatever You Want, Considering It's An OS, And See If It Works... I Have Not Tested Downloading Anything.
The New Ubuntu Will Come As A Update, So Install This One The Way I've Instructed, And The Update Will Simply Replace The Files. The New One Is Faster, Internet Compatible, And Nicer Looking All Together. This One Still Works, But Please Be Patient For The Update. Thanks Everyone.
No matter what I do Im stuck here...
Also, If You Change The Port And It Says "VNC Cannot Connect" Or Something Like That, Back Out To The Terminal Emulator, And Hit "Exit" And "bootubuntu" Again And Change The "localhost" Number Again. Whatever The "localhost" Number, Change The Port Number To Match. Ex: "localhost:4" > "5904", "localhost:7" "5907".
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I get "VNC connection failed!" on any port.
TIA for any help! thanks.
First, Exit From The Terminal Emulator, And Open It Back Up. Type "su" Then "Bootubuntu" Without Any Other Commands. It Should Boot It Up Still And Then When You Get The Localhost Prompt, Type "Exit" And "Bootubuntu" Again. This Time It Should Come Up Localhost:2 ...As Long As You Copied My Code, It Should Have Put The VNC Server In The Boot File So When Ubuntu Was Booted Up, It Would Automatically Start The Server. Anyways, When You Get "localhost:2" Change Your Port To 5902. Do That And Let Me Know What Happens.
Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
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Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
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Because That's How I Type... You Aren't Required To Look At This Thread, So If It Bothers You, Just Hit The Back Button. Otherwise, How I Type Should Be Of No Importance, So If You Want Ubuntu, Run The Script To Get It And You'll Never Have To Worry About How I Type Ever Again. It's Completely Up To You.
most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!
is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!
so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?
newkidd said:
most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!
is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!
so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?
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If you like this one YOUR gonna love the next one. Its so much faster and looks amazing.
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Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.
Here Are Some Screen Shots From The Next Ubuntu Version We're Working On ...Isn't It Gorgeous??
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This guy mr im going to bed. Lol wait until you see what im doing.
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I figured for all the skeptics I would put a bad pick up of the next update. Especially when it says drocap2 in it.
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Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.
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SERIOUSLY? THAT IS NOT BASHING HIM. WHEN PEOPLE YELL AND SCREAM BY TYPING IN ALL CAPS IT IS JUST AS ANNOYING, DON'T YOU AGREE? HE WAS JUST POINTING OUT THAT TYPING THE WAY HE DOES IS A PAIN IN THE ASS TO READ. IF YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEN YOU MAY BE RETARDED. JUST LIKE PEOPLE WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS. THANK YOU.
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Because it legitimately detracts from the quality of an otherwise fine thread.
Also, it would be helpful if the landscape screenshots could be rotated so the text is right-side up. Thanks!
Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!
wjsmaggle said:
Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!
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yeah it pretty much runs as a virtual machine on top of android...i only tested it and everything but android is always running...it grabs data and internet from the phones 3g/4g connection.
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After two days of fumbling around with adb, numerous nandroid backups, and ultimately wiping my system, I, with the help of my friend Kiraly (his xda username), have successfully installed the stock Messaging, Clock, Calculator and Browser apps onto my phone.
The Messaging app was of particular interest to me because I hate how the HTC Sense Messaging app always loads briefly when you enter a thread of messages, no matter how many messages are in the actual thread. Also, the stock Android Messaging app has a feature similar to BBM in that an icon within the thread notifies you when a message has actually sent.
By following the instructions contained hereunder, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the original poster (the "OP"). I hereby disclaim all warranties and liability for any harm that may result by following the aforementioned instructions.
Installing these apps was fairly easy once we found out how it needed to be done. You will need the following:
A. Minimal knowledge of adb, or rather knowledge of how to copy and paste adb commands.
B. You will need full root (root and nand unlocked)
C. 1.47 kernel with the modified default.prop file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7138666
D. The Root Explorer app (this can be purchased in the Android Market)
E. You will need the following .apk files from BuglessBeast. They are the only apps that I have been able to successfully install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700175
-Mms.apk
-Browser.apk
-DeskClock.apk
-Calculator.apk
STEP 1
Perform a nandroid backup.
STEP 2
Plug your phone into your computer via USB and mount the sd card.
STEP 3
Download the 1.47 kernel with the modified default.prop file. The stock kernel is also contained in the following link, and you can always revert back to it if need be. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7138666
STEP 4
Flash the modified 1.47 kernel .zip file to the root of your sd card (for all you rookies out there, simply drag the .zip file onto your sd card).
STEP 5
Reboot into recovery and install the kernel you just flashed. Then, reboot the phone.
STEP 6
Download the BuglessBeast ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700175
STEP 7
Unzip the BuglessBeast file. Open the unzipped file. Find the folder labeled "System", and open it. Then, find the folder labeled "App", and open it. Find the files labeled Mms.apk, Browser.apk, DeskClock.apk and Calculator.apk. Drag those files to your desktop.
STEP 8
Download and open the Root Explorer app. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the folder labeled "System." Then, at the top of the app, click "Mount R/W." After you click that, open the "app" folder. Each application has two files you need to delete. Do not delete any of the clock files. You will need to delete the following files and then quit the application when you have finished:
-Browser.apk
-Browser.odex
-Mms.apk
-Mms.odex
-Calculator.apk
-Calculator.odex
STEP 9
Open the Command Prompt if you are a Windows user or the Terminal application if you are a Mac user and navigate to the tools folder of the Android SDK. Do not boot into recovery.
STEP 10
Type the following commands in order. We will use the Browser.apk as an example, and I will assume the file is on your desktop:
Code:
adb shell
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Code:
exit
Code:
adb push C:\Users\YourUserName\Browser.apk /system/app
Code:
adb shell
Code:
chmod 6755 /system/app/Browser.apk
Code:
exit
Code:
adb reboot
STEP 11
Rinse and repeat!
Thanks to frankenstein\ for the kenel, laydros for getting me started in the right direction, BuglessPete for the .apk files, and most importantly to Kiraly for all his assistance.
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I hope the push command is correct. On my Mac, when the files is on my desktop, the command is:
/adb push /Users/kpoz/Desktop/Browser.apk /system/app
Someone please let me know if the push command is not correct for Windows.
kpoz said:
I hope the push command is correct. On my Mac, when the files is on my desktop, the command is:
/adb push /Users/kpoz/Desktop/Browser.apk /system/app
Someone please let me know if the push command is not correct for Windows.
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I'm using Ubuntu but I have a Windows lappy around with adb setup, I'll test it out and let you know.
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I'm using Ubuntu but I have a Windows lappy around with adb setup, I'll test it out and let you know.
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Great, thanks. I almost forgot to delete the "./" before "adb" when I was writing the tutorial. For whatever reason, on a Mac the command is ./adb, and on Windows it is simply adb.
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Great, thanks. I almost forgot to delete the "./" before "adb" when I was writing the tutorial. For whatever reason, on a Mac the command is ./adb, and on Windows it is simply adb.
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Yup, same with Linux.
Just replaced the Sense Mms app with the stock one using this technique and it worked perfectly. Only thing I did differently was rather than deleting the stock files I just renamed them with a *.bak for easy restoring in case I ever need to.
Also I'm using Netarchy's kernel [FPS fix] and I did not need to do all the steps with the default.prop, I was able to mount the system folder with write permission.
And in case anyone is like me and just wants to replace the messaging app rather than all of them, I'll attach the apk for much quicker downloading. Its the apk straight out of the BuglessBeast ROM.
kpoz said:
I hope the push command is correct. On my Mac, when the files is on my desktop, the command is:
/adb push /Users/kpoz/Desktop/Browser.apk /system/app
Someone please let me know if the push command is not correct for Windows.
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Push command is correct for windows. It may vary slightly depending on where you placed the apk files.
tehpsyc said:
Just replaced the Sense Mms app with the stock one using this technique and it worked perfectly. Only thing I did differently was rather than deleting the stock files I just renamed them with a *.bak for easy restoring in case I ever need to.
Also I'm using Netarchy's kernel [FPS fix] and I did not need to do all the steps with the default.prop, I was able to mount the system folder with write permission.
And in case anyone is like me and just wants to replace the messaging app rather than all of them, I'll attach the apk for much quicker downloading. Its the apk straight out of the BuglessBeast ROM.
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Glad it worked for you! Thanks for attaching the Mms.apk.
I'm glad that slow, unresponsive Sense Messages app is long gone. You know there is something wrong with your app (*cough, HTC, *cough) when you get a "Loading" message when opening a thread, regardless of how many messages are in said thread.
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Push command is correct for windows. It may vary slightly depending on where you placed the apk files.
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Thanks for confirming.
tehpsyc said:
Just replaced the Sense Mms app with the stock one using this technique and it worked perfectly. Only thing I did differently was rather than deleting the stock files I just renamed them with a *.bak for easy restoring in case I ever need to.
Also I'm using Netarchy's kernel [FPS fix] and I did not need to do all the steps with the default.prop, I was able to mount the system folder with write permission.
And in case anyone is like me and just wants to replace the messaging app rather than all of them, I'll attach the apk for much quicker downloading. Its the apk straight out of the BuglessBeast ROM.
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What is the sense messenger app called? I can't find anything resembling it.
Here's a list of my HTC programs.
Code:
# ls /system/app/*htc*
/system/app/com.htc.MusicWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.TwitterWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.WeatherWidget.apk
/system/app/htcbookmarkwidget.apk
/system/app/htccalendarwidgets.apk
/system/app/htccontactwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmailwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmsgwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsearchwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsettingwidgets.apk
I see the htc messenger widget but do I have to get rid of that? I don't think that's the messenger application file.
initial said:
What is the sense messenger app called? I can't find anything resembling it.
Here's a list of my HTC programs.
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# ls /system/app/*htc*
/system/app/com.htc.MusicWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.TwitterWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.WeatherWidget.apk
/system/app/htcbookmarkwidget.apk
/system/app/htccalendarwidgets.apk
/system/app/htccontactwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmailwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmsgwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsearchwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsettingwidgets.apk
I see the htc messenger widget but do I have to get rid of that? I don't think that's the messenger application file.
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The Sense Messenger app is called Mms.apk. Delete the Mms.apk and Mms.odex files. It's in the OP
Do not delete htcmessengeruploader.
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The Sense Messenger app is called Mms.apk. Delete the Mms.apk and Mms.odex files. It's in the OP
Do not delete htcmessengeruploader.
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Oh didn't realize it was the same. I'm using DamageControl's ROM and assumed HTC had a different label for some reason. Thanks for clearing that up.
In any case, I got a few FCs here and there and MMS is failing to send on the DC ROM. I'll tinker with it some more and see if I can figure something out.
btw, if anyone is doing this on DC's ROMs then don't bother looking for any *.odex files since his rom is de'odexed.
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Oh didn't realize it was the same. I'm using DamageControl's ROM and assumed HTC had a different label for some reason. Thanks for clearing that up.
In any case, I got a few FCs here and there and MMS is failing to send on the DC ROM. I'll tinker with it some more and see if I can figure something out.
btw, if anyone is doing this on DC's ROMs then don't bother looking for any *.odex files since his rom is de'odexed.
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Originally, Kiraly and I tried pushing these files and then using a shell to install them, but it resulting in a ton of force closes. We couldn't open any of the apps.
Regrettably, I'm not savvy enough to attempt to fix this issue for you if you are running a ROM like DC, especially a deodexed ROM. Best of luck to you.
Maybe the install command will work for you where it failed for me.
Try the following:
Code:
adb shell
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
exit
adb push :\Users\YourUserName\Browser.apk /sdcard
adb shell
install /sdcard/Browser.apk /system/app
exit
adb reboot
This all started out as an experiment to get my nandroid system.img file running in the adb emulator. Well sadly I haven't been able to do that (yet) but I have found something useful. I've Seen several people all over asking how to get a working marketplace app in 2.2 on the adb emulator. After a lot of researching (and trial and error) I've managed to get one. Here are the steps I've taken. (Steps 5 and 6 optional, you can just use the included build.prop if you prefer)
1) Create an avd running 2.2 (froyo,plenty of places explain how to do this so I won't)
2) Download the file (attached below, root files included)
3) Unzip to a location that's easy to remember and find.
4) Load your emulated phone (allow it to load fully)
5) enter this command in a command prompt/terminal window (make sure you "cd" to the directory where you extracted the files)
Code:
adb pull /system/build.prop
6) Remove or comment "ro.config.nocheckin=yes" (no quotes, might be able to just change it to "no" but I haven't tried it that way)
7) enter these commands
Winblows (I mean windows)
Code:
adb remount
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb install GoogleServicesFramework.apk
adb install Vending.apk
adb install Gmail.apk (optional but sometimes signing in here lets the market sign in)
adb shell rm /system/app/SdkSetup.apk
Linux
Code:
adb remount
adb push ./build.prop /system/build.prop
adb install ./GoogleServicesFramework.apk
adb install ./Vending.apk
adb install ./Gmail.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/SdkSetup.apk
8) Sign in. If it works you're done if not reboot and try again, sometimes it takes 3 or 4 reboots to set. If your emulated phone has a data signal from your computer (you'll see a 3G and network icon in the notification area) just wait for it to sign in. The cancel button should grey out within a minute. If it says it can't connect restart the emulator and try again, be patient.
There is a known bug that not all apps show up in the marketplace. I'm not sure why so if someone here knows how to fix that by all means leave a post and let me know. If I see it I'll add it to the first post (provided it works of course )
Edit: Working on getting root on the emulator (just for the hell of it). So far I have su in the xbin directory and superuser.apk installed. Not 100% sure what else I need to do to get the su requests to go through though, I'll probably PM a more experienced member and post back when I have more. Got root? I do (got it working.) Here are the steps you need to take.
Rooting the standard android image on the emulator
1) Open a command prompt (cd to the directoy where you extracted the files)
2) enter these commands
Code:
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock03 /system
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb install superuser.apk
That's it! You now have a rooted, market-enabled android emulator.
New! N00b-friendly method
1) create your avd
2) download the emulator files archive attached to this post
3) extract somewhere easy to find
4) open command prompt/terminal and cd to the extracted location
5) start your avd
6) Run your script (windows.bat or linux.sh)
7) sign into market and enjoy root!
Note:
You may have to chmod su again upon restarting the emulator.
To get root back simply run the re-root script for your OS (bat for windows,sh for linux)
To install busybox simply run the re-root script, it will automatically install if you're using the script to install on a new avd.
Post 2
[reserved for updates, explanations, pictures, present/future tweaks in progress, etc]
Pictures:
Superuser list,Marketplace (I like solitaire><), Terminal with su permissions, and re-rooted Terminal
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1: root (done!)
2: busybox (done!)
Wow nice....
Thank you the root resets after reboot, working on making it stick but its not hard to do it again, just start with the "-wipe-data" command and redo the root, market works after reboot though. Still working on getting a dumped system.img to boot, ill post that in its own thread when i get it. Glad you like this.
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Edit: see first post on how to get root back,no data-wipe!
so cool!! Good job man!
Thanks ^_^ let me know if you find any problems that I haven't already mentioned and I'll see if I can fix them or if they're just an emulator quirk.
Sorry for the double post but I wanted to let you all know busybox is now included! Installation can be performed through scripts (included in the "Emulator Files.rar" archive) or manually. If you wish to do it manually simply open the script in a text editor to see what's going on and enter the commands in a command prompt/terminal window.
I'm not able to make this work, not with a toolkit downloaded yesterday anyway.
Pulling of build.prop works, but pushing fails with a directory related error.
"adb shell" followed by "cd /system" and "ls -l" gives a list of files that does not include build.prop, neither as a file nor as a directory.
"ls -l build.prop" works though, and lists a file with 0644 permissions.
Install of all apks different from Gmail fails, with an error that says that those apks are already installed. Uninstalling them through adb doesn't work, netting instead a simple generic error.
Does anyone know whether I'm doing something wrong or Google has modified the emulator images so to render the Market workaround unusable? If so, where could I download an earlier version of the 2.2 system image?
Many thanks
Rocco
I actually had this issue as well. Try re-making the avd, worked for me. You could also try running the scripts to install, might work. If it doesnt post back and ill post the system.img from my sdk.
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I have the same problem as ropi. Remade the avd several times with different properties, still no go.
I would really appreciate it if someone could upload a fully set-up avd somewhere.
I'll try again late this afternoon (I'm on CEST). Hope it works. If not, I'd be happy too if some kind soul would upload a link to a working avd
Thanks for the kind help
Rocco
I have no idea why people are having so many problems :/. I had the problem and once I remade the avd it went away. Try starting with the -partition-size 96 option and see if that helps. If not here are the files, just extract to your avd directory, it has the ini and img files you need and it's already setup. Just run re-root to get root back and sign into market and you're good to go.
http://hotfile.com/dl/79959332/3efbade/froyo-avd.rar.html
Edit: I just downloaded the latest revision and everything seems to be working fine :/ As I've said before try starting with -partition-size 96 and also try using the scripts I've provided. That should fix the issues, but if it doesn't there's always the hotfile link I've provided (or if you're just lazy lol)
Edit 2: also,just thought of this, make sure before you push the build.prop you adb remount. Pulling will work fine without doing that but pushing won't. No one said if they had done this and still received the errors so I'm trying to cover all bases. If remount fails try the adb shell mount command posted on the first page.
Thanks dbzfanatic, that avd worked great.
Glad it worked for ya. Let us know how everything works.
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A lot of apps can not be found in the Market ... I cannot find Lookout....
Yeah, I've mentioned that,firs post. It's a known bug. Nothing I can do to fix it at the moment. You could download the apk on your phone then pull it then install it in the emulator. Bit of a roundabout way of doing things but it's all we can do on the emulator for the time being, at least from what I know.
Ok after a bit of poking around (sorry it took so long) I found out a bit about the market. It seems it's not just your region that it uses to show apps but things like your carrier, presence/absence of a SIM card, Android version, etc. It uses the filters to choose which apps to show and which to exclude (not showing an American user Japanese apps, not showing someone on Verizon T-Mobile apps, etc) so this explains part of the problem. I also found out that the SIM card and IMEI numbers were(are?) hard-coded into the emulator binary, changing these may allow us to see a few more apps. I looked through the binary file a bit and didn't find anything but I'll look more closely in a bit (new job, yay <- read as "groan"). I don't know how to emulate or spoof a carrier so that will still cut us back on some of the apps being seen. If anyone knows how to do this please post here and let us know! It would also be beneficial if a user who has already modified their IMEI and SIM numbers in the emulator to compare the apps list to the one you see in the standard, non-modded emulator binary and let us know if there is a difference or not. The more apps we can see in the marketplace the better!
Just wanted to confirm that I've tried Market Enabler a few days ago and it doesn't seem to work.
Alright thanks for the feedback. Ill keep working on it.
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Despite several tries, I've so far been unsuccessful in using this method to install the marketplace on a 2.2 avd. Many thanks for having provided ready-made avds, then!
I've been able to install marketplace on the Galaxy Tab images provided by Samsung, though!
Keep up the good work
The Andrinux-Project - bringing GNU/Linuxux to your phone
I've put the whole thing onto github because it's too much for me alone. I need your help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30207959
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At first big thanks to dudumomo for hosting the project! I can't thank you enough!
Then big thanks to TylerDurben for the awesome picture work!
Please: Learn to read the whole opening post!
I won't help in cases like this anymore! All informations are given!
Thanks!
Note: it doesn't boot a phony-Linux! This Linux runs on top of Android!
"Hey Nerds!" would Sassibo(o)b say.
But I'll say:
Hey dudes!
Welcome to the Andrinux-Project.
What the heck is Andrinux?!
Andrinux is a project (inspired by LeeDroid) to bring GNU/Linux to your phone!
Started in summer 2011 I now got the first running build for you.
Why should I use Andrinux?
Why are you thinking I can answer this question for you?!
It's your decision!
I use it for things like git and office apps.
trh1341 said:
Just want to prove that this is awesome...the ics rom by me and Jcmaddox...most of that was done using this because my computer has a broken screen
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Why are you posting it here and not in the general Android development?
Because I only tested it on the Desire HD and on no other device. But maybe later.
Why aren't you coming to the interesting thing - the download?
Ok, ok. I'm gonna hurry.
Disclaimer:
If something goes wrong or if something gets broken I'm not responsible for this!
Pay for it on your own!
What you'll need:
-phone
-PC or Mac
-unpacker for 7z-archives
-root
-S-OFF
-system read/write enabled (with newest update not needed anymore. If the script fails your should use this app)
-busybox
-SD-Card
-3 GB of free space on the SD-Card
-kernel with loop-support
-time
How to:
Let's get to the real thing.
First download the desired distribution.
Unpack the whole thing to your SD-Card and put it in your phone.
When you got there open a terminal emulator and switch to root mode.
Then you could follow the README-file but I made a little mistake while saving.
Please make sure to mount the system read/write!
So here the instructions:
Type in:
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/???
sh prepare.sh
boot-???
Codes for the ???:
cd-codes:
debian
fedora
slack
ubuntu
boot-codes
sque- Debian Squeeze- available
whe- Debian Wheezy- not available
fed13- Fedora 13- not available
fed14- Fedora 14- not available
slack- Slackware- not available
nat- Ubuntu Natty- not available
one- Ubuntu Oneiric- available
What you'll get:
The distribution, in most cases with xfce 4 and VNC server.
What you should do after entering GNU/Linux:
Update your distribution and install wanted software like a browser.
I suggest Midori, which you can see in the pictures.
It's pretty fast on a phone.
What you shouldn't do:
rm -r /
Tips:
More than 255 apps on SD aren't possible on our phone in combination with Andrinux, sorry.
If you want an other resolution you can edit the xstart-file in your andrinux/debian-folder.
Then run sh prepare.sh again.
I already added the locate-command and updated the database. So you can simply use it.
For more details see the tutorial in the next post.
Please, don't use the xterm.
Use the terminal emulator which you're running in the background instead. xterm is full of errors on the phone cause it uses the wrong scripts/files/programs.
You don't need to put "sudo" in front of a command. You are always logged in as root.
The browser I use can be installed with
Code:
apt-get install midori
You may use Iceweasel, the Debian-Firefox (better compatibility). Install it with
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
Use your volume keys to scroll faster on GUI with Android VNC.
You're an Andrinux-User?
Show it to others!
Take this link:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/img/user.png
Want the official Andrinux wallpaper?
Look here!
How it works:
First, it sets the img-file located in the folder andrinux/??? on your SD-Card as a device.
Then it mounts the device.
After that we enter the environment of your distribution.
As this happens, we also switch to the distribution-bash and viola - we got GNU/Linux.
Cause every change is made like in a virtual machine, everything will be saved to your img-file on your SD-Card and your ROM files won't get touched.
The thanks-button is often overlooked.
Please use it if you like Andrinux.
Thanks.
Download section
Please no mirrors! I want to see how many downloads which one gets and want to earn a little amount of money! Thank you!
Everythings right now, have fun.
Debian Squeeze - 12.12.2011:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/debian/deb-sque.7z - size: 456,7 MB
Mirror (Multiupload):
http://www.multiupload.com/K244AYLM7Q
Debian Squeeze update - 09.02.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/debian/update090212.zip
Ubuntu Oneiric - 02.01.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/ubuntu/ubu-one.7z - size: 540,2 MB
Mirror (Multiupload):
http://www.multiupload.com/TEH2Q1JHRH
Ubuntu Oneiric update - 09.02.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/ubuntu/update090212.zip
Changelog section
Debian Squeeze:
14.12.2011:
-got it working with App2SD up to 99 apps
-SD-Card bind in Linux environment
-no more fail-mounts (mounting / instead of the image)
-tutorial added
-changed resolution for VNC to 800x480
15.12.2011:
-little ad-remove-correction
-added shortcut for SD-Card to Desktop
-corrected nameserver-problem ("couldn't resolve ...) - thx to Floep
24.12.2011:
-new script created from scratch
-up to 255 apps on SD-Card possible
01.01.2012:
-better script structure
-fixed a big which shouldn't appear
04.01.2012:
-more customizable xstart-script (run "xstart 800x600 for example to get this resolution)
-some tests whether mounting was successful
08.01.12:
-corrected the if-conditions
-added /system read-write to script, no app needed anymore
09.02.12
-added ICS-support - thanks to craigkal
-added some things to make it easier for me to edit the script
-added something which should help to get this working on every device (inspired by adwinp)
-added a hidden feature - to find it, you have to use an option.
Ubuntu Oneiric:
24.12.2011:
-initial release
-added Firefox, Midori and Nautilus as Christmas-special
-new method to install the system: when you run the prepare.sh it'll create the image for you and unpack the system - less to upload, less to download.
29.12.2011:
-biggest problem (creation of image failed) fixed
-script is now more friendly for the ones who want to adjust it.
-big security hole (filing your /data partition when the image isn't mounted) got fixed
02.01.2012:
-new release (should now really work for everyone )
04.01.2012:
-more customizable xstart-script (run "xstart 800x600 for example to get this resolution)
-some tests whether mounting was successful
08.01.2012
-corrected the if-conditions
-added /system read-write to script, no app needed anymore
09.02.12
-added ICS-support - thanks to craigkal
-added some things to make it easier for me to edit the script
-added something which should help to get this working on every device (inspired by adwinp)
-added a hidden feature - to find it, you have to use an option.
-new script for Ubuntu by adwinp. Take this for it. https://www.box.net/shared/ncrs2o8i5lc6vj7pgpxy
Credits:
Code:
echo "I: New script from scratch. So only credits to me. :P"
echo "I: Already ad-cleaned by the Andrinux-Project. ;)"
Troubleshooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20733038&postcount=107
Any more questions?
Post them here.
If you want the latest updates you can follow me on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/Ditti4
If you have problems and need help:
Gtalk - [email protected]
Please tell me your XDA-username so I can identify you.
Step-by-step guides
Video tutorials:
Debian Squeeze
(Thanks, Peat. )
Written tutorials:
Debian Squeeze:
1. Step:
Download the two files from the download section and unpack them.
2. Step:
You'll see a folder named andrinux and four new files (xstart,xexit, prepare.sh and boot-sque).
Put these four files into the debian-folder in the andrinux-folder by replacing the existing ones.
3. Step:
Put the andrinux-folder to the root of your SD-Card.
To do so: plug in your phone and switch to Mass-Storage-Mode.
Then copy and paste it to the SD-Card.
4. Step:
Let's switch to the phone.
Got busybox installed? If not, look into the requirements.
Got a terminal emulator installed? If not install one from the Market.
5. Step:
Open terminal emulator and type in
Code:
su
to switch to root mode.
Now type in
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/debian
to change to the Debian directory.
Then type
Code:
sh prepare.sh
to prepare your system.
Got this? Perfect!
6. Step:
Type in
Code:
boot-sque
to power Debian up.
You'll see
Code:
[email protected]
at the beginning of the line.
7. Step:
Wanna see something graphical?
Install "Android VNC" from the Market.
Then go back to terminal and type in
Code:
xstart
and now launch Android VNC.
Now the connect settings:
Code:
Server: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: andrinux
Now the desktop should appear.
Tip:
Want a web browser?
Code:
apt-get install midori
for a lightweight one and
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
for something Firefox-like (Ubuntu installs the original Firefox with this command).
8. Step:
Want to end your season?
Choose the disconnect-option in Android VNC and switch back to the terminal.
Now type in
Code:
xexit
to stop the desktop and then
Code:
exit
to shut down Debian.
Ubuntu Oneiric:
1. Step:
Download the file from the download section and unpack it.
2. Step:
You'll see a folder named andrinux and four new files (xstart,xexit, prepare.sh and boot-one).
Put these four files into the ubuntu-folder in the andrinux-folder by replacing the existing ones.
3. Step:
Put the andrinux-folder to the root of your SD-Card.
To do so: plug in your phone and switch to Mass-Storage-Mode.
Then copy and paste it to the SD-Card.
4. Step:
Let's switch to the phone.
Got busybox installed? If not, look into the requirements.
Got a terminal emulator installed? If not install one from the Market.
5. Step:
Open terminal emulator and type in
Code:
su
to switch to root mode.
Now type in
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/ubuntu
to change to the Ubuntu directory.
Then type
Code:
sh prepare.sh
to prepare your system.
6. Step:
Type in
Code:
boot-one
to power Ubuntu up.
You'll see
Code:
[email protected]
at the beginning of the line.
7. Step:
Wanna see something graphical?
Install "Android VNC" from the Market.
Then go back to terminal and type in
Code:
xstart
and now launch Android VNC.
Now the connect settings:
Code:
Server: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: andrinux
Now the desktop should appear.
Tip:
Want a web browser?
Code:
apt-get install midori
for a lightweight one and
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
for Firefox.
8. Step:
Want to end your season?
Choose the disconnect-option in Android VNC and switch back to the terminal.
Now type in
Code:
xexit
to stop the desktop and then
Code:
exit
to shut down Ubuntu.
Any problems?
Ask me!
Dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, neat stuff. I might try it when i have the time to
great job,just in time,i am bored ,what distribution do u prefer ?
evanbigfan said:
what distribution do u prefer ?
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Cause I'm addicted to Ubuntu/Debian and the Ubuntu-arm-port isn't the best I'm using Debian.
But that's totally personal.
And what you see above is the Debian build.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
Ditti4 said:
Cause I'm addicted to Ubuntu/Debian and the Ubuntu-arm-port isn't the best I'm using Debian.
But that's totally personal.
And what you see above is the Debian build.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
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thanks,it will be the first then,another thing,when i reboot the device i'll went back to my rom right,and any changes i made to the linux will go or remain ?
evanbigfan said:
thanks,it will be the first then,another thing,when i reboot the device i'll went back to my rom right,and any changes i made to the linux will go or remain ?
Click to expand...
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The Linux is on a external virtual partition on your SD-Card. So any change will remain until you delete the .img-file.
And yes, you'll went back to your ROM. Gonna add some more info to the opening post.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
Great job, I'm waiting for test it.
one question: all part of device ( camera wifi blue 3g) work's or booting only?
Doesn't this open opportunities for other OS's like WP7?
Correct me if I am wrong.
BTW: Amazing job man
homerino85 said:
Great job, I'm waiting for test it.
one question: all part of device ( camera wifi blue 3g) work's or booting only?
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I think you misunderstood me.
It's running on top of Android.
You'll get a fully working Android and on top of it a nearly fully working GNU/Linux.
H-Streety said:
Doesn't this open opportunities for other OS's like WP7?
Correct me if I am wrong.
BTW: Amazing job man
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Nope, cause it runs on top of Android.
Added a note to the top to avoid questions like this.
But as the time goes by and we'll get a Windows 8 ARM version, we can maybe run this on our phones.
But since Windows Phone 7 isn't open source, we'll never be able to run it on an Android phone...
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany
Ditti4 said:
The Linux is on a external virtual partition on your SD-Card. So any change will remain until you delete the .img-file.
And yes, you'll went back to your ROM. Gonna add some more info to the opening post.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
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that what i thought ,thanks
Just added Debian Squeeze.
Have fun!
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
All those sounds to good to be true
Hope i get some time in this evening to test it.
Is it possible to start backtrack with andrinux?
Did it work with all android roms?
What about ICS?
Cant wait for testing ...... big thx for.making this possible
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TylerDurben said:
All those sounds to good to be true
Hope i get some time in this evening to test it.
Is it possible to start backtrack with andrinux?
Did it work with all android roms?
What about ICS?
Cant wait for testing ...... big thx for.making this possible
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Backtrack should be possible, give me some time.
Haven't got the fastest internet.
ICS... Good question.
If I get a running Terminal Emulator for ICS I'm gonna test it.
Ditti4 said:
Backtrack should be possible, give me some time.
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It's probably worth mentioning here that even if Backtrack works (and I think it should) it won't be possible to use something like aircrack-ng or anything that needs Promiscuous/Monitor Mode and/or Injection.
This is awesome! I assume it will work on the Inspire 4G as well? If so I can't wait to try it out!
MusikMonk said:
It's probably worth mentioning here that even if Backtrack works (and I think it should) it won't be possible to use something like aircrack-ng or anything that needs Promiscuous/Monitor Mode and/or Injection.
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This should be worth a try.
gtalum said:
This is awesome! I assume it will work on the Inspire 4G as well? If so I can't wait to try it out!
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Should also work on it but I can't prove it cause I only got the DHD.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
Ditti4 said:
Should also work on it but I can't prove it cause I only got the DHD.
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I'll give it a try soon and let you know.
m getting an error in terminal emulator ..
here is what i did
su
cd /sdcard/andrinux/debian
sh prepare.sh
then got an error (screenshot attached)
riteshbendre said:
m getting an error in terminal emulator ..
here is what i did
su
cd /sdcard/andrinux/debian
sh prepare.sh
then got an error (screenshot attached)
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Please always read the opening post carefully.
From "What you'll need":
Ditti4 said:
-/system read/write
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There are some apps out there to do this. Search on the Market for "remount".
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany
(I'm reposting this under a different title so web searches will bring it up)
I can get Ubuntu 11.04, 11.10 & Debian 6 to mount repeatedly in all sorts of ui updatable configurations using this information:
http://www.nerd65536.com/2011/07/ins...version-2.html
It's a friggin Christmas Miracle! Can't tell you how much time I've wasted working this out, and it all boils down to the sh and run scripts.
So, without further ado, here goes.
!!Make sure you're rooted!!
!!The quotes just tell you what to type. Don't type them!!
1.
Download one of the three builds on the website listed above (or build your own, it should work fine). Extract it from tar.bz2, they should all extract to a linux file, this includes the necessary scripts. Put it on the sd-card on your phone.
2.
Download the new scripts that (Nerd) listed found here: http://ohm.nerd65536.com/android-lin...latest.tar.bz2
And extract them. You'll have another file that says linux. Open it, take the three files inside (install.sh, root-scripts & scripts) and paste them in the linux folder you moved to your sd-card. They will overwrite the ones currently there. These scripts work for sgs4g, the originals did not.
3.
Install the latest BusyBox in both xbin and .bin if it's not already installed (must be rooted), Latest is 1.19.3. Make sure Outside Sources and USB debugging are both enabled in your settings menu. Open your Superuser App and update binaries.
4.
Download a terminal client, like Better Terminal Emulator or Android Terminal Emulator. I use the first. The terminal needs to run the commands as root, especially the linux vnc command as it didn't want to work for me no matter if I started by typing su. Better Terminal Emulator has a check box to always start in root.
5.
Open up your terminal emulator and type su if you are not rooted there. Then change directory to the linux file on the sd-card. run the sh file there.
Like this:
"su"
"cd /sdcard/linux"
"sh install.sh"
If it works, the resulting dialog in terminal won't throw up any problems.
6.
Get back to / on sd by typing in terminal:
"cd /"
You should then have a: / # prompt, which means you are still rooted.
Enter:
"linux"
Which should result in a: [email protected]:/#
This means Linux is running. Congratulations. It should continue to run unless you shut down your phone.
7.
Download a VNC client, like Android VNC Viewer (free) or Remote VNC Pro, which I use. Add a new entry in it, with the following settings:
Host: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: cheesecake
Color: 24-bit
Name: Linux
When that's done save if you can or back out if you can't, and go back to your terminal emulator.
8.
It should still say: [email protected]:/#
If it doesn't, fine, if it does, just go back to root prompt by typing:
"exit"
Which should get you: / #. Then type:
"linux vnc"
Which should run itself and mount the chroot environment. It should tell you your new 'X' desktop is localhost:1, and have a: / # prompt again.
It might also ask you for a password, if so then put whatever password you'll remember in that's longer than 6 characters and verify it. This only happens once.
9.
Go back to your VNC client and if you entered a password in step 8. then edit your listing to your password instead of cheesecake, if not then don't.
Click on the Linux link and BAM! (shameless Emerilism), you're at your Linux desktop which should be running a iceWM desktop interface, which is fast. The LXDE desktop is nicer and if you want that then go into you're terminal and get into the linux shell by typing:
"linux"
And then switch to LXDE by typing:
"apt-get autoremove icewm- lxde+"
Which will run through the removal/ installation, and verify you want to download the <400mb files. Type:
"y"
And give it time to finish. When finished, just go back to your VNC client and hit Linux again, and you will have a nice looking functional desktop, with a cpu load graph on the bottom. I tried using Gnome desktop and Unity 2d, but both of these would install and not fully run with all options. They are heavier and slower, but cool non-the-less. Let me know if anyone has luck with these on Android.
Notes-
You only have to type "linux vnc" once in terminal to start linux every time you boot your phone. Otherwise, just open your VNC client and click on Linux to use it. Easy!
You will want to update and upgrade your linux after install, do so by typing in terminal:
"apt-get update"
"apt-get upgrade"
Also, you might run across a problem if you try to add-apt-repository, that's because that python command is not present. To use it, enable by typing:
"apt-get install python-software-properties"
Also of note, the downloadable linux builds are sized to about 2.15gig on your sd, which is big enough for most. There is a way to resize them which I tried but it gave me trouble in loading. I will try again and see if I can get it to work.
Here's the link from Dangermouse:
http://www.androidfanatic.com/commun...atid=9&id=1610
Thanks to Nerd65536 for the info, write-up and files. He fixed my problem.
You might want to put quote or code tags around all the commands to make them easier to see and read, but good guide! I'll try it out soon since I haven't gotten any linux build to run on my phone in a good while.
Thanks for the post!
I wrote the post noob-style to make it easy for beginners to follow, as I've had to search and test forever to find information that works.
Let me know if you have any problems, I'd be happy to assist. Don't expect you'll have any issues with your knowledge of the os. It works pretty well on the Android system, fun to use.
wasn't this posted ages ago?
No, it's a bleed over from a question post I made under Q&A a week or so ago. I threaded this because I had such a hard time finding a thread with working steps for the Galaxy S under google search. There's not that much new from this post http://www.nerd65536.com/2011/07/in...showComment=1323566336074#c553594301247543088 by Nerd65536 (which took me forever to find and was the only one that worked). Other than that, just a few of my own thoughts and hints on the process.
krylon360 said:
wasn't this posted ages ago?
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meant to quote not thanks, but anyways, to answer.
There has been a few times this has been posted, but its been many months and this seems like the first the issues have been sorted.
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Ok, a little more use of Linux builds on my phone and I'm starting to understand why it does or does not work.
Certain kernel builds seem to work well, others not at all. Most of the kernel's I've tried have been problematic, and trying to install the .sh file will fail.
When you install your new kernel (or on your existing one) you need to open your Superuser app which should be there if your phone is rooted. There is a button to update binaries, and they need to be updated. Some builds don't seem to let this work easily and give failure notifications.
Make sure Outside Sources is enabled and USB debugging is too, both are in the settings menu.
Use BusyBox installer to install in both the .bin and .xbin directories, this will not cause any conflicts (or hasn't yet . If this gives you an error, and it will if Superuser did, then either usb debugging has not been selected or the kernel is not playing nice.
Ok, so this kernel by RaverX3X will work for linux, I'm on it now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305145
(Thanks for this)
Oh yeah, and Back|Track5 Linux is working too
Fixing the packet injection for the Broadcom now.
sconsylman said:
Oh yeah, and Back|Track5 Linux is working too
Fixing the packet injection for the Broadcom now.
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. Keep us posted on that. Should be pretty handy.
Wait. why do we need LInux to run on our phone?
Can someone explain?
Android doesn't come with most of what this has:
http://www.backtrack-linux.org/
I know, but why do we need it?
Enlighten me
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Wait. why do we need LInux to run on our phone?
Can someone explain?
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I've seen this comment on every single thread online regarding Linux on Android. It's a joke right?
Here's a couple alterations to the quickpanel toggles in the dropdown of Supercharged V4 (the 3rd one is the original if you want to revert back).
You need to replace your SystemUI.apk found in /system/app/
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Here's everything you need to do, make sure you follow the directions exactly (especially with renaming)
-Download one of the .apk's
-Rename it to "SystemUI.apk" without the quotes. Note that .apk is the file extension, and on windows by default you can't change the file extension just by a simple right click->rename, so just make sure that the file is called "SystemUI.apk" and not "SystemUI.apk.apk"
-Connect your phone to your computer. Select any type of USB Connection other than "Charge Only."
-Drag and drop the "SystemUI.apk" directly into your phone's storage "In "My Computer" or "Computer)
-You can change the connection type to "charge only" now
-Open up a command prompt (Start->Search/Run->cmd.exe
-Make sure you have the android SDK set up and you have adb in your PATH... or you have a functioning method to access adb
-Now inside the command prompt, type:
adb shell
su
cp /sdcard/SystemUI.apk /system/app/
reboot
-Your phone will reboot and the notification toggles should be installed!
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Let me know how you all like it and if I should change them. I was going for toggles that were more distinct from their on/off states. Hit the "thanks" if you like 'em and enjoy!
First:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Second:
No Bars:
Thanks to lfaber06 for the great ROM we have available to us.
Hey so i was jw... will this be on supercharged v5? Either way. Nice job!
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Hey so i was jw... will this be on supercharged v5? Either way. Nice job!
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I have no idea if lfaber06 will include it. I'm perfectly fine with that if he chooses so. Thanks for the compliment!
Is he working on a v5? Jw. I guess I should of asked him. But still to new for the development section. Lol
Looks great. Was wondering if it was possible to remove the blue indicator line all together since its not really needed now. Would clean it up some and go better theme-wise for those who have different colors in their status bar icons.
Thanks a lot if you can do it!
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Looks great. Was wondering if it was possible to remove the blue indicator line all together since its not really needed now. Would clean it up some and go better theme-wise for those who have different colors in their status bar icons.
Thanks a lot if you can do it!
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I can do that this evening when I get back home. Shouldn't be too hard (just set full transparency to 3 images).
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loderjm said:
Looks great. Was wondering if it was possible to remove the blue indicator line all together since its not really needed now. Would clean it up some and go better theme-wise for those who have different colors in their status bar icons.
Thanks a lot if you can do it!
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It's up now. There is a way to get rid of the padding under the icons (since the bars are no longer there--well, they're actually there, but invisible), but I'd rather not tackle that right now. It involves xml edits that I've done before (back in my Captivate days ), but I don't remember exactly and would rather not spend the time right now (sorry).
I hope it's what you had in mind.
Awesome. Looks great. Thanks for the quick turnaround!
so i dont know what im doing wrong but when i put the file in the root of my sd and do all the adb shell stuff. IDK but it reads everything but the file?
what am i doing wrong?
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so i dont know what im doing wrong but when i put the file in the root of my sd and do all the adb shell stuff. IDK but it reads everything but the file?
what am i doing wrong?
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Do you mean you do the
cp /sdcard/SystemUI.apk /system/app/
but it doesn't actually copy it over? Do you get an error when you try this? If you do this with your phone on, you will get a force close right away and then you need to type "reboot" while still in the adb shell and then your phone will reboot and everything is cool.
Could you explain a little more of what you did? I'll try to help, but I'm not very experienced with adb yet (Jim or lfaber06 among others and tutorials can help better with this).
Ya i put adb shell
Su
Then that code and it said there was no such file. I renamed it though
Do you see the file on your sdcard as "SystemUI.apk" without the quotes? This is what it needs to be (I assumed that's what you mean when you renamed it, but just making sure). If it's not that exact name, it won't overwrite the old one in /system/app/. Also make sure you have permissions set to write to /system/ (I actually would just use rom toolbox or something and use the script in there).
If nothing else, have you tried to reboot both your phone and computer? Sorry I can't be more help. I personally had the files named on my computer to "SystemUI.apk" before putting it on my sdcard (instead of renaming it after it's already on the phone). That might be something else to try, but I doubt that would be the reason. Someone smarter than I could probably figure it out.
Ya im not so good with adb... and also is it possible to do this with the phone off? If so how? Thank u for your reply by the way!
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Ya im not so good with adb... and also is it possible to do this with the phone off? If so how? Thank u for your reply by the way!
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I'm in the same boat with you on the adb thing . I'm making guesses on what it might be without truly understanding how to efficiently use adb. I believe you can use it with the phone off, but I haven't tried yet. Ultimately, I hope to get around to making a flashable zip for things like this. However, I need to spend a little less time tinkering for right now (and I brought my phone back to stock in preparation/hope of the pre-release soak). Let me know if you figure anything out (I'd like to learn as well).
I tried renameing it from my computer and from my phone and it still didnt work. How do u set the permissions from adb? Sorry for so many questions. I just really suck at adb.
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Ya i will for sure. Prerelease soak? Are u gonna be one of the update testers? Has that been decided yet?
I used this to mount it as write (after "adb shell" and "su"):
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system
I found this thread useful for adb:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872128
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I tried renameing it from my computer and from my phone and it still didnt work. How do u set the permissions from adb? Sorry for so many questions. I just really suck at adb.
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Ya i will for sure. Prerelease soak? Are u gonna be one of the update testers? Has that been decided yet?
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I hope I will be...I filled out the survey pretty quick after getting the email [fingers-crossed]. I haven't heard anything since (Sunday).
One other thought I just had:
When you rename the file, did it show the extension (.apk) or just SystemUI_second (or whichever one you're trying to use)? I'm wondering if by renaming it "SystemUI.apk" that it's actually seeing "SystemUI.apk.apk" or something. Doubtful, but just another thing to check.
No i wonderd that 2 so i tried SystemUI without anything and it still didnt work. Idk. Thanks for all your help though and good luck with the soak!
Oops sorry forgot to turn the page, didn't see the whole next page of replies XD
Anyways... just making sure, when you say you did "Su" did you type in "su" or "Su"?
Here's everything you need to do, make sure you follow the directions exactly (especially with renaming)
-Download one of the .apk's
-Rename it to "SystemUI.apk" without the quotes. Note that .apk is the file extension, and on windows by default you can't change the file extension just by a simple right click->rename, so just make sure that the file is called "SystemUI.apk" and not "SystemUI.apk.apk"
-Connect your phone to your computer. Select any type of USB Connection other than "Charge Only."
-Drag and drop the "SystemUI.apk" directly into your phone's storage "In "My Computer" or "Computer)
-You can change the connection type to "charge only" now
-Open up a command prompt (Start->Search/Run->cmd.exe
-Make sure you have the android SDK set up and you have adb in your PATH... or you have a functioning method to access adb
-Now inside the command prompt, type:
adb shell
su
cp /sdcard/SystemUI.apk /system/app/
reboot
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-Your phone will reboot and the notification toggles should be installed!