Hi,
I searched the web for a tcsh port to Android, but came up empty. So I ported it
myself today. I've sent the required patches (not many, actually) upstream a couple of
minutes ago. You can also find them attached as file tcsh-android.diff.
There's one problem. Since $HOME isn't set by default, tcsh can't load the user
profiles (.login/.cshrc). My patch tweaks tcsh so that it sets the home directory to
/sdcard on Android if $HOME doesn't exist in the environment.
Does that make sense? On my Samsung i5800, there's an environment variable
EXTERNAL_STORAGE, which is set to /scard. Does this environment variable
exist on all Android platforms or is that a Samsung invention? If it's generically
available it would probably make sense to default the home dir to the content of
EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Is there another, better alternative?
I also made an arm binary available (see attached file tcsh.zip). Sha1sum of the
unzipped binary is 5b19a3de76c0caf20b3d7f5d1ae1e9b9427d7ef4. Tested on
Samsung i5800 w/ 2.1 via `adb shell' and local ConnectBot sessions.
It has been build like this:
configure --host=arm-linux-androideabi --prefix=/system
make
Have fun,
Corinna
cvxda said:
It has been build like this:
configure --host=arm-linux-androideabi --prefix=/system
make
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I forgot to mention that you have to run `autoreconf' first. The patch file
doesn't include a new configure, only configure.in.
Corinna
Thanks for this! Just got it working on my Samsung Galaxy S. Good to have a decent shell.
How do you installl the shell and run it on the device?
Installing tcsh
sillyfunnypedro said:
How do you installl the shell and run it on the device?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used root file explorer but you can do it with sh/busybox
Steps I under took
Unzip
Mount /system/ read write
copy to /system/xbin/
Change permissions to rwx-rx-rx
Mount /system read only again
The reason I put it in /system/xbin is the sdcards are mounted -noexec this prevents any linux executables from running from anywhere but the write protected system partitions.
To be totally correct I feel I should have used a bin directory in a new read only yafs partition mounted on /opt/
BusyBox Aliases
Attached is a complete list of aliases to busybox suitable for tcsh
add/append to your .cshrc
Or type source shell.aliases.txt just to load them.
Traditional method with busybox is to use links as in
ln -s /system/bin/busybox /somepath/more
I want to modify /system/ as little as possible and am yet to create a separate partition for /opt/. So I am using Aliases.
Hi,
for some reason this breaks resolv.conf. any ideas?
# busybox nslookup google.com
busybox nslookup google.com
Server: 192.168.2.1
Address 1: 192.168.2.1 router
Name: google.com
Address 1: 74.125.73.147 tul01m01-in-f147.1e100.net
Address 2: 74.125.73.99 tul01m01-in-f99.1e100.net
Address 3: 74.125.73.103 tul01m01-in-f103.1e100.net
Address 4: 74.125.73.104 tul01m01-in-f104.1e100.net
Address 5: 74.125.73.105 tul01m01-in-f105.1e100.net
Address 6: 74.125.73.106 tul01m01-in-f106.1e100.net
# tcsh
tcsh
localhost/# busybox nslookup google.com
busybox nslookup google.com
Server: 0.0.0.0
Address 1: 0.0.0.0
nslookup: can't resolve 'google.com'
cvxda said:
Hi,
I searched the web for a tcsh port to Android, but came up empty. So I ported it
myself today... [etc.]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
At long last I updated the Android port in the upstream tcsh repository to support latest Android. The patches are backward incompatible with Android versions prior to 4.1.
The tcsh repo can be accessed via Github, the patchset is in commits c09b305 and 47ac106.
I attached a new arm version of tcsh to this thread for convenience. It's a zip file which can be installed from recovery mode. It installs tcsh into /system/xbin and default .cshrc and .login files to /sdcard.
Have fun,
Corinna
Hi,
I download backtrack-v10-image and I used the Linux Installer from linuxonandroid to launch it, but when I want to install anything, it's shows me "permission denied" in terminal emulator :crying: as well as in console of backtrack "requested operation requires superusers privilege" and when i tape Vnc password's it's show me "authentications failure" .
So I try to start the image manually using the bootbt provided by the website of backtrack. this faith it, the console shows me backtrack
[email protected] by red, against the keys of keyboard are completely messed up, whether in the physical or virtual keyboard.
Sorry if I'm not in the right section .... thank you
tf300t , ww_epad -10.6.1.15.3-20130416, rooted
ps: I can't post any link, you have to google it (To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!) as you can see that I'm noob here .
solved by my self, i was able to do it by modifying the directory of the image and using linuxonandroid launcher, but i took precaution to note the password now, like this:
[email protected]:/ $
[email protected]:/ $ cd /sdcard/BT5
[email protected]:/sdcard/BT5 $ su
[email protected]:/storage/emulated/legacy/BT5 # sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/BT5/backtrack.img
Checking loop device... MISSING
Creating loop device... OK
mount: mounting /storage on /data/local/mnt/external_sd failed: Invalid argument
No user defined mount points
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
Config file not found, using defaults!(/root/cfg/backtrack.img.config)
Starting first boot setup.......
Creating User account (named backtrack)
Enter new UNIX password: <you have to note this password to use it in backtrack console after sudo su
Retype new UNIX password:
passwd: password updated successfully
The user `backtrack' is already a member of `tty'.
Please enter a password for VNC (must be between 6 and 8 characters long
Using password file /home/backtrack/.vnc/passwd
Password:
Password too short
groupadd: group 'sdcard-rw' already exists
Start VNC server? (y/n)
y
Start SSH server? (y/n)
y
Now enter the screen size you want in pixels (e.g. 800x480), followed by [ENTER]:
1280x752
New 'X' desktop is localhost:0
Starting applications specified in /home/backtrack/.vnc/xstartup
Log file is /home/backtrack/.vnc/localhost:0.log
If you see the message 'New 'X' Desktop is localhost:0' then you are ready to VNC into your backtrack OS..
If connection from a different machine on the same network as the android device use the address below:
eth0: error fetching interface information: Device not found
If using androidVNC, change the 'Color Format' setting to 24-bit colour, and once you've VNC'd in, change the 'input mode' to touchpad (in settings)
* Starting OpenBSD Secure Shell server sshd [ OK ]
Save settings as defaults? (y/n) (You can always change it later in the app)
y
Config saved to /root/cfg/backtrack.img.config
To shut down the Linux environment, just enter 'exit' at this terminal - and WAIT for all shutdown routines to finish!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just want to know how to clean the installation of the "chroot"
without move / rename the image in android to return to the initial state of "chroot"
(without the files are installed in the backtrack)
NOTICE:
THIS METHOD IS ONLY FOR NON ROOTED DEVICES
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PROOT-DISTRO GITHUB PAGE
Hello Friends!
Today I wanted to start a thread that will house prebuilt Linux environments, as well as instructions for building the Linux environments yourself. These "environments" theoretically can be run on any non-rooted Android Device.
The first premade being released is an Ubuntu (Jammy) environment with a GUI that I built from scratch and will show you how to build as well! It is as bare bones as I could get with just xfce4 for the gui and it's goodies package. Tightvncserver is installed as well so we can remote into the environment.
(If you would rather use windows RDC then do not install tightvncserver)
Spoiler: WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
UBUNTU THEMED VERSION:
BASIC 'BUNTU VERSION:
Spoiler: PREMADE UBUNTU ENVIRONMENT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Download and install Termux on your Android Device: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Download the Premade Ubuntu Backup of your choice on your Android Device.
JAMMY JELLYFISH ENVIRONMENTS:
Spoiler: BASIC
Basic Ubuntu Environment (xfce4, xfce4-goodies, tightvncserver) with no additional programs: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (394MB)
You are able to set your own user name and root password for the premade environment.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Now run:
Code:
vncstart
You will be asked to set a password for your vnc. Then you will be told which port number to use in your vnc.
Now you need to connect to the vnc server by using an app on your phone or by remotely connecting with your pc, both instructions are provided below. Then as soon as you connect, you will be done! Your Ubuntu Environment is now fully setup with a GUI, working internet, and root access.
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
Spoiler: BASIC WITH CHROMIUM AND FIREFOX
Same as above, but with Chromium and Firefox installed: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (625MB)
You need to open chromium and then close it the very first time, it opens to a blank screen the first run for whatever reason.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce2-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Now run:
Code:
vncstart
You will be asked to set a password for your vnc. Then you will be told which port number to use in your vnc.
Now you need to connect to the vnc server by using an app on your phone or by remotely connecting with your pc, both instructions are provided below. Then as soon as you connect, you will be done! Your Ubuntu Environment is now fully setup with a GUI, working internet, and root access.
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
Spoiler: BASIC WITH BROWSERS RDP VERSION
RDP Version for use with Windows Remote Desktop Connection on PC: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (626MB)
OR you can use an RDP app on your phone.
Firefox and chromium are preinstalled. Xrdp is used instead of tightvncserver.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce3-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
service xrdp restart
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
lastly run ifconfig
Take note of your ip address and make sure you have setup a user with a password or a password for root, then open RDC on your PC or Phone and connect to this IP address. You will then need to type in your user name and password to connect.
Spoiler: UBUNTU THEMED RDP VERSION
Customized to look more like Ubuntu, built for Windows RDC DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (804MB)
OR you can use an RDP app on your phone.
Sudo has been added to this machine. Thus it will come with a user this time.
USERNAME PASSWORD
root root
zero zero
Chromium asks for a key, it is 1111.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce4-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
service xrdp restart
ifconfig
Take note of your ip address and open RDC on your PC or Phone and connect to this IP address. You will then need to type in either root root for the username and password or use the username zero password zero.
LUNAR LOBSTER ENVIRONMENTS:
Spoiler: BASIC
For use with TightVNC or other VNC apps: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./lunar.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
vncpasswd
#set your password
vncserver
Built per this guide with no browsers or other programs installed : SEE GUIDE
Spoiler: BASIC WITH FIREFOX
For use with TightVNC or other VNC apps: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./lunar2.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
vncpasswd
#set your password
vncserver
Spoiler: RDP VERSION WITH FIREFOX
For use with Windows RDC or other RDC / RDP apps: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./lunar3.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
service xrdp restart
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Spoiler: BUILD YOUR OWN FROM SCRATCH
There are many ways to do this, the first way being demonstrated today is using the gui package "xfce4" which will install a desktop environment for us, along with other features added from the "xfce4-goodies" package. Lastly tightvncserver is installed so we are able to remote into the distro. Takes 30 mins to an hour to install.
If you would rather use RDC, do not install tightvncserver, use the package xrdp instead. You would then skip the vncserver step below.
Lastly, it is possible to upgrade the distro's file system from Jammy Jellyfish, to Lunar Lobster. See the Customize spoiler below for more details. OR SEE THIS POST FOR A FULL LUNAR BUILD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Download and install Termux on your Android Device: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu
apt update -y
apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tightvncserver -y
Spoiler: OPTIONAL -- BACKUP YOUR DISTRO
You can backup your Distro at this point prior to adding any passwords or users, or you may do this step later to backup your customizations to ubuntu with all the programs you have installed.
To backup your distro, type:
Code:
exit
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro backup --output ubxfce-backup.tar.gz ubuntu
#run this command on your pc
adb pull sdcard/Download/ubxfce-backup.tar.gz
#Return to Ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Lastly run:
Code:
vncstart
You will be asked to set a password for your vnc. Then you will be told which port number to use in your vnc.
Now you need to connect to the vnc server by using an app on your phone or by remotely connecting with your pc, both instructions are provided below. Then as soon as you connect, you will be done! Your Ubuntu Environment is fully setup with a GUI, working internet, and root access.
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
Spoiler: REMOTE CONNECT WITH A PC OR PHONE
If you are going to be connecting to your Ubuntu Environment using only your phone, you will need a Vnc Viewing App.
Spoiler: VNC VIEWER FOR ANDROID
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop - Apps on Google Play
Remotely control a desktop anywhere in the world from your Android device!
play.google.com
Type our local ip address of "127.0.0.1:" then add your port number after the :
You can name the connection whatever you like, then save and connect. You should be asked for your vnc server password now.
Spoiler: REMOTE DESKTOP APP FOR ANDROID
Remote Desktop – Apps on Google Play
Remote Desktop allows you to connect to remote PCs and apps.
play.google.com
Run ifconfig
Note your ip address next to wlan0.
Then connect to the ip address in the app with your user name and password.
If you know of a better RDC app please let us know in the comments below. I do not use these apps regularly. (personally use the PC RDC) Only verified it could run in the app.
If you want to be able to remote connect using your pc, decide if you want to use TightVNC or Windows Remote Desktop Connection.
Spoiler: TIGHTVNC FOR PC
Run ifconfig
Note your ip address next to wlan0.
Now open TightVNC for Windows - DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Enter your local ip address: and the port number provided to us earlier.
Then enter your vnc password.
Now you are all set!
Spoiler: WINDOWS REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION
So, the package "xrdp" in this Ubuntu port cannot run with tightvncserver installed. Idk why. It took me 3 days to learn this... x.x but yay here we go!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Code:
apt purge tightvncserver
apt install xrdp
service xrdp start
ifconfig
Grab your ip address and make sure you have setup at least a root password, or a user.
then login to windows remote desktop connection with your ip address and type either root and your root password or the username and user password you set.
If you get disconnected and are unable to reconnect in RDC, run this command:
Code:
service xrdp restart
It is also possible to remote into your phone without installing proot-distro.
Spoiler: CUSTOMIZE YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Spoiler: CHANGE UBUNTU VERSION
OPTIONAL STEP!!
You are able to change your Ubuntu file system version by updating the repository sources.
Code:
nano /etc/apt/sources.list
Then edit jammy to lunar or whatever version you want and save. (ctrl + o and enter, then ctrl +x to exit)
TIMESTAMPED VIDEO OF THIS PART (earlier versions are likely not to work but it doesn't hurt to try. confirmed bionic beaver is not working)
Lastly run:
Code:
apt update
apt upgrade -y
Spoiler: MANUALLY INSTALL FIREFOX & CHROMIUM
This is for the Jammy Jellyfish version, since the snaps wont work. It is being determined now if Lunar is still having these troubles
Code:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stable main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 648ACFD622F3D138
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 0E98404D386FA1D9
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 605C66F00D6C9793
apt update
apt install firefox-esr
apt install chromium
nano /usr/share/applications/chromium.desktop
press ctrl + w and search for "exec"
then add --no-sandbox after chromium
press ctrl + o to save and ctrl + x to exit
Spoiler: ADD SUDO PACKAGE
This port does not come with sudo natively installed. We are able to install it and add any users to the sudoers file.
Code:
apt install sudo
nano /etc/sudoers
Now scroll down to where you see Root, and add your username below. Then copy the ALL=(ALL:ALL) ALL and paste it next to your username.
TIMESTAMPED VIDEO OF THIS PART
Spoiler: EDIT THE LOOK OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT
This is how the ubxfce4 environment was built. This is a write up of the video below with some modifications and is easier to go through if you watch the video with it.
Code:
apt install ubuntu-wallpapers gedit plank yaru-theme-gtk yaru-theme-icon xfce4-appmenu-plugin rofi git -y
Right click on your desktop and select desktop settings.
In desktop settings, select Folder, then select Other.
This should open you into the xfce backgrounds folder, at the top left, click on the "share" tab. Now highlight the backgrounds folder and select open at the top right.
This will load our wallpapers into settings, make a selection!
Now go into settings > appearance and select the color you would like for your windows.
Next go into settings > windows manager and select your theme, yaru-dark is what is used in the premade.
Now go into settings > default applications and you can change the file manager and terminal emulator.
Now go into settings > window manager tweaks and uncheck Draw frame around selected window while cycling.
Now select the Placement tab and move the ball to the middle.
Now right click on your panel and highlight panel, then select panel preferences.
Switch to panel 2 and select the minus button to remove it.
Switch back to panel 1, You may edit your icon size if you like under Appearance, then switch to the items menu and select applications menu.
You can select any icon you would like by hitting "select icons from" and then the "image file" tab
Apps Start Here Ubuntu Icon | Flatwoken Iconpack | alecive
Click to download App, Application, Software, Apps, Start, Here, Ubuntu icon from Flatwoken Iconpack by alecive
www.iconarchive.com
(I downloaded the SVG file and placed it into usr/share/icons)
You can remove the workgroup, notifications, and windows button panel options if you would like.
You can double click on the clock option to edit the time to look how you want.
You can move the clock in between the separators and expand the separators to change the clock's placement.
Now we can click on action buttons and take the check off everything except logout.
pling.com/p/1463576
Now open a terminal
Code:
cd ~/Downloads
mv Azeny.tar.gz /usr/share/plank/themes
cd /usr/share/plank/themes
tar -xvf Azeny.tar.gz
rm Azeny.tar.gz
Now right click on desktop and go into desktop settings.
Click on the icons tab and change icon type to none.
Now run:
plank --preferences
Turn on Icon Zoom then change position to the left and switch the theme to Azeny.
Go back into panel preferences, click on items, and add a new item. Select App menu plugin.
Shift the app menu plugin's position to second from the top to fix the panel.
Click on app menu and select use CompactMode.
Now go into settings > session and startup session, switch to application autostart and select add.
Name it plank and set the command to plank.
Now exit the ubuntu session and restart.
Now you can add more applications to the plank menu by running them then right clicking their icons to dock them.
Code:
git clone https://github.com/adi1090x/rofi
cd rofi
./setup.sh
cd
cd .config/rofi
rm config.rasi
cd launchers/type-3
nano launcher.sh
change the theme number from 10 to 1
Code:
nano style-1.rasi
Under fullscreen false, change the width to: 1400
Add a line beneath width called height and set it to: 650
Edit background-color to black / 10% --- you can set this to what you like
Scroll down to input bar and change margin to 0% 25%
Scroll down to list view and set scrollbar to true;
pling.com/p/1529470
https://www.iconarchive.com/download/i124716/pictogrammers/material/dots-square.svg
Code:
cd ~/Downloads
unzip xpple_menu.zip
rm xpple_menu.zip
mkdir ~/local/share
mv applications ~/local/share/
mv Pictogrammers-Material-Dots-square.svg ~/local/share/applications
mkdir -p ~/local/share/menu
mv xpple.menu ~/local/share/menu
cd ~/local/share/applications
nano Launchpad.desktop
change Exec=sh -c ~/.config/rofi/launchers/misc/launcher.sh
to Exec=sh -c ~/.config/rofi/launchers/type-3/launcher.sh
Then in applications, drag and drop rofi to your panel and open panel prefs. We can change the icon in here like before.
(/local/share/applications/Pictogrammers-Material-Dots-square.svg)
Spoiler: IF TERMUX KEEPS FORCE CLOSING
Only if you need!
There are / were problems with Android 12 and force closing Termux. To fix this you can run this adb command:
Code:
adb shell device_config put activity_manager max_phantom_processes 2147483647
TERMUX'S KNOWN ISSUES GITHUB LINK
Spoiler: SOURCES
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WINDOWS MANAGER AND A DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT GUI
Differences in vnc xrdp and gnome desktop:
Some xrdp knowledge, the installer script does not work for this distro:
Ranking linux desktops:
How to use the GNOME Desktop Environment:
How to install gnome in ubuntu --not working:
How to install Gnome on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish
In this tutorial, we show how to install the GNOME desktop environment as a GUI on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish Linux.
linuxconfig.org
How to make tasksel work (^):
sudo tasksel install ubuntu-desktop doesn't work
After I type this command and the password nothing happens.
askubuntu.com
A good writeup on gui environments usable in Ubuntu:
ServerGUI - Community Help Wiki
What is the xserver
What is the X server?
I have been using Ubuntu for quite some time but, I have no idea what the X server is? I hear it quite often. I would like to know what the X Server is and what it does. How ~/.xinitrc file is use...
askubuntu.com
Wild tangent on proot-distro origins and one of the devs
Explains ppa repository:
What does "Package <package> has no installation candidate" mean?
What does the above Error mean? What is an installation candidate? I was trying to do sudo apt-get install munin-memcached and I get this message: Reading package lists... Done Building depen...
askubuntu.com
Fix apt-get update “the following signatures couldn’t be verified because the public key is not available”:
Fix apt-get update “the following signatures couldn’t be verified because the public key is not available” :: Chris Jean
chrisjean.com
How to manually add repositories:
How to Fix 'add-apt-repository command not found' on Ubuntu / Debian
How to fix the add-apt-repository command not found error on Ubuntu or Debian in 2 SIMPLE COMMANDS. Learn about Package Management and Software Repositories.
phoenixnap.com
Step by step guide installing xfce:
Install Xfce VNC remote desktop on Ubuntu – ServerOK
XFCE is a lightweight Desktop Environment for Linux. XFCE + vnc allows you to set up a remote desktop on a VPS or dedicated server located in a remote data center or cloud. You can connect to remote…
serverok.in
How to add or delete users in Ubuntu:
How to Add and Remove Users on Ubuntu 20.04
Knowing how to add and remove users is one of the basic skills a Linux user should know. This article explains how to add and remove user accounts on Ubuntu 18.04.
linuxize.com
Make the Ubuntu port look like a traditional ubuntu desktop environment:
Sysv way to get around sysd things (in comments)
How to check processes:
How to Solve libvirt Error Message : Failed to connect socket to '/var/run/libvirt/virtlogd-sock' : No such file or directory - Just Another Sharing Site ...
Having an Ubuntu Linux operating system installed with libvirt daemon or KVM-based virtualization, there is an error suddenly triggered. So, […]
www.dark-hamster.com
How to check if your device supports kvm and other kvm knowledge:
KVM/Installation - Community Help Wiki
Building Android for Qemu -- saving for me
Building Android for Qemu: A Step-by-Step Guide
Developing Linux for Android on Qemu allows you to do some things that are not necessarily possible using the stock emulator.
www.collabora.com
How to list all installed packages:
How to list all installed packages
I'd like to output a list of all installed packages into a text file so that I can review it and bulk-install on another system. How would I do this?
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Build Your Own Distro With Archiso:
How to edit Tightvncserver password:
TightVNC: Manual Page for vncpasswd(1)
TightVNC - VNC-Compatible Remote Desktop Software
www.tightvnc.com
Showed where xrdp config files are located:
Xrdp - ArchWiki
wiki.archlinux.org
Please note the environments aren't perfect, there's a lot to be discovered and learned here. The way this is built, as improvements are made, the backups can be updated to reflect those changes. Please please do share if you understand how to improve anything or if you know anything about this stuff you want to share. I love learning from you all!
A Very Special Thank You to @ze7zez for taking the time to test the prebuilt, as well as educate us!!
PS I made a mistake in referring to these "Environments" as "Virtual Machines" They are not vms. They share the same kernel as our phone, and therefore are not as secure as a VM. THANKS!
The next "Premade" is a Debian Environment built from scratch with all code provided. It's gui environment is provided by gnome, which I haven't been successful installing in ubuntu
Spoiler: WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Spoiler: DEBIAN PREMADE AND BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO INSTALL THE PREMADE:
First Download the Debian Backup: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Then run this code:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install debian
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./debian-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login debian
vncserver
HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN:
You can select your native language this way. It will take 30 mins - an hour to setup
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install debian
proot-distro login debian
apt update -y
apt install task-gnome-desktop -y
apt install gnome-session-flashback tightvncserver vim -y
vncserver
vi .vnc/xstartup
Press the letter "i" and then erase everything on screen and paste all of the code below
Code:
#!/bin/sh
autocutsel -fork
xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
gnome-control-center "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
xsetroot -solid grey
export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
export XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP="GNOME-Flashback:Unity"
export XDG_MENU_PREFIX="gnome-flashback-"
unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
gnome-session --session=gnome-flashback-metacity --disable-acceleration-check --debug &
When done, press ESC and type :wq to save and exit vim
Now type vncserver and connect to your machine using the port number provided
Source:
Very correctly written instructions.
I don't know if it's Nethunter Kex or Ubuntu's fault, but after logging out of Ubuntu there is some crash with a message about "Connection failed". Restarting Nethunter Kex ends with a java error message and you have to restart the phone.
ze7zez said:
Very correctly written instructions.
I don't know if it's Nethunter Kex or Ubuntu's fault, but after logging out of Ubuntu there is some crash with a message about "Connection failed". Restarting Nethunter Kex ends with a java error message and you have to restart the phone.
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Thank you for reporting this. I am unsure which it would be, or if it is due to how the distro was backed up and restored, but will see if it can be fixed somehow. This is the first day with the backups, had always just ran it off the scripts and didn't experience that error running it that way. So interesting!
It would be extremely interesting if you described how to open a connection on the local network from a larger PC screen, for example.
The operation of the interface on a smartphone is smooth and efficient, but still, the virtualization of the desktop size is not what is easy to use.
Spoiler: USB HUB / CHROMECAST KNOWLEDGE
@ze7zez
Hi, I know of two ways to achieve this. One requires the use of a usbc hub with an hdmi port, the other uses a tv or device with chromecast built in support.
Using a usbc hub:
This video illustrates that any generic usbc hub with the hdmi port can be attached to your phone and then your tv or monitor and function just like a pc!
I have one from walmart, its super old but it works, cannot find the link but something like this bestbuy one would work
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/belkin-usb-c-hub-4-in-1-multi-port-laptop-dock-with-4k-hdmi-docking-station-with-100w-power-delivery-for-mac-pc-and-more-gray/6452574.p?skuId=6452574
Chromecast mirroring:
Otherwise it is possible if you have a chromecast or a tv / screen with chromecast built in, you could use the "mirroring" feature.
I didn't mean imaging the smartphone screen on a larger screen, because that drains the battery, but using, for example, TightVNC Viewer on a PC.
Spoiler: PROGRESS REMOTING INTO TERMUX
ze7zez said:
I didn't mean imaging the smartphone screen on a larger screen, because that drains the battery, but using, for example, TightVNC Viewer on a PC.
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Hi it took me all day but I figured it out! We have to do it through termux first. I will explain in full details how to do it tomorrow, have run out of play time for today. This is what termux with a gui looks like and then we can proot into any of our machines like ubuntu
as an edit before i have to go, we can proot in, but it is still just the terminal, so maybe we can install a viewer in this environment to see that machine, not sure!
Spoiler: REMOTING INTO TERMUX WITH RDC
@ze7zez Was able to get free and figured out how to setup tightvncserver in the ubuntu machine, vnc connect to it using the termux package tigervnc-viewer, whilest rdp'd into that termux session with my windows pc.
Here's how:
Okay so in termux we need to install these packages:
Code:
pkg install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tigervnc tigervnc-viewer xrdp vim
Then we need to run this code to be able to edit the rdp init port:
Code:
vim ../usr/etc/xrdp/xrdp.ini
Scroll to the bottom, press the letter "i" and set to port 5901 (change the -1 to 5901)
Now we need to press the ESC key and type :wq to write or save the changes and quit out of vim.
Spoiler: SHOW PIC
Now run:
Code:
xrdp
vncserver -xstartup ../usr/bin/startxfce4 -listen tcp :1
ifconfig
And look for your local ip address
Spoiler: SHOW EXAMPLE
We will use this ip address in windows rdp client. Search in windows for "RDP" and open the Remote Desktop Connection App. type in your local IP address. If you did everything correctly you will be presented with the xrdp login screen and need to enter your vnc password. Then you will be all set!
Then if you want to connect to a premade machine, open a new terminal window and type in:
Code:
proot-distro login ubuntu
Do not change user yet.
Code:
apt install tightvncserver
Change user now
Code:
su zero
tightvncserver
Set a password again and note the port number it tells you.
Now open a new terminal in termux and type:
vncviewer
This will open a new window, type in:
127.0.0.1: and add the port number tightvncserver told you after the :
(mine was 127.0.0.1:2)
Crappy video example I took of the rdps
PS Thank You so much for asking about this x.x my gosh this will make playing with these things so much easier now.
Spoiler: SOURCE
Source where I learned some of this stuff:
pkg install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tigervnc tigervnc-viewer xrdp vim requires another 1271 MB of disk space, unfortunately. Currently, since the beginning of the installation of the components, it already occupies 2980 MB. I think that it is not necessary to add another desktop environment, but to use the existing one and pkg install x11vnc. I will test it this coming weekend.
ze7zez said:
pkg install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tigervnc tigervnc-viewer xrdp vim requires another 1271 MB of disk space, unfortunately. Currently, since the beginning of the installation of the components, it already occupies 2980 MB. I think that it is not necessary to add another desktop environment, but to use the existing one and pkg install x11vnc. I will test it this coming weekend.
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Thank you so much! I didn't even think about how much storage it was using, if you could reduce that, that would help folks a lot! I appreciate you taking the time and look forward to anything you share. I had no idea any of this existed until now (or yesterday haha) so... yay!
It is worth doing in ubuntu apt install net-tools
So far I'm trying, but x11vnc doesn't start properly.
I prepared x11vnc configuration for later for easy session opening in TightVNC Viewer on PC. The session password is zero.
Code:
echo "zero" > /home/zero/.vnc/passvnc
echo "-forever" > /home/zero/.x11vncrc
echo "-shared" >> /home/zero/.x11vncrc
echo "-passwdfile /home/zero/.vnc/passvnc" >> /home/zero/.x11vncrc
There is no need to install anything else.
I used >this< help.
USB debugging should be enabled on the phone.
On the smartphone in termux I typed:
proot-distro login ubuntu (I used history. Execute the history command and read the command number, type the command number e.g. !11)
su zero
vncstart
and read the VNC server's assigned port 5904.
After connecting the smartphone to USB (you can also connect the phone to a local WiFi router), I typed adb forward tcp:5904 tcp:5904 in the terminal on the PC and opened the connection on the PC via TightVNC Viewer.
The PC mouse and keyboard work smoothly.
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There is no error after logging out ubuntu in TightVNC Viewer that occurred after logging out in Nethunter Kex.
In order to easily use commands in termux in android, it is useful to install a simple GUI fluxbox environment with a terminal:
pkg install aterm fluxbox
Once fluxbox& is running, you can open a termux session in TightVNC Viewer and you will see a gray fluxbox desktop. Use the right mouse button to open the terminal and type commands in termux, for example by pasting them (middle mouse button) from the Windows clipboard.
@ze7zez Thank You sosososo much for these shares. I finally have time to work through all this and will try to get the guide and machine updated in the next day or two with the steps you shared and credits to you. I really appreciate your time and most especially how you explained what fluxbox actually is. I had read that page before but I didn't understand fully what it was telling us. Thank you so much.
jenneh said:
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The machines are built from user submitted scripts that use proot. I am not the Author of the script that built this machine. The Honor lies HERE ( Source - Github)
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It is worth building a new ubuntu.tar.gz from scratch, because of the audio output repair. I made one unsuccessful attempt, but ended up with no root access on the phone.
I thought about creating a proot-distro for another linux distribution since there are not many on https://github.com/termux/proot-distro
However, the above problem showed me that I don't have enough time to do that.
ze7zez said:
It is worth building a new ubuntu.tar.gz from scratch, because of the audio output repair. I made one unsuccessful attempt, but ended up with no root access on the phone.
I thought about creating a proot-distro for another linux distribution since there are not many on https://github.com/termux/proot-distro
However, the above problem showed me that I don't have enough time to do that.
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Oh goodness I had read about root users having trouble with these things, because of the shared kernel, I am going to add a warning to the thread to help warn others about this. I'm sorry for your trouble on that front but I am glad you reported it. Thank you for suggesting to build a new ubuntu from scratch, I agree. I finally finished writing up a guide that will show the remoting part separately from this thread, so I don't confuse new users too much... So expect an @ later on when it's published. Then I'll do my best to build a new ubuntu machine with the steps now that we kinda understand whats going on here a little better.
Hello the thread has been completely reworked with a new ubuntu vm built from scratch, that is half the size of the original share (394MB)
The build instructions were provided as well, so now anyone can make a distro in their preferred language. (after running the apt install xfce4 command, at some point you will be able to set this up)
Spoiler: BROWSERS FIX
Hi There! The Ubuntu distro poses some problems when trying to install certain packages like firefox or chromium due to snapd and it's inability to operate correctly in android. Therefore we have to manually add the repositories so apt install will fetch the right repository and not the silly snap. (I may or may not be explaining that correctly, feel free to correct me if you know)
Here is how to fix the problem and install your browsers:
Code:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stable main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 648ACFD622F3D138
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 0E98404D386FA1D9
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 605C66F00D6C9793
apt update
apt install firefox-esr
apt install chromium
nano /usr/share/applications/chromium.desktop
press ctrl + w and search for "exec"
then add --no-sandbox after chromium
SOURCE
As an edit, another premade has been added to the OP with Chromium and Firefox preinstalled.
The guide has been updated with steps how to connect to the ubuntu environment with windows remote desktop connection. A new premade has been added as well with the RDP already setup.