Ububtu for you HTC Desire HD
In June 2010, XDA zedomax got Ubuntu 9.04 running on Nexus One, tutorial is available at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718952
[email protected] then continued studying the tutorial and worked out a way to make Ubuntu 9.04 running better, smoother and cause less errors, here's hes post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=815532
Recently HTC_Linux team has released version 0.3 of their Ubuntu image, compare to the original guide provided by zedomax, the v0.3 release is based on the latest Ubuntu 10.10 and is a WIP, V0.4 is currently undergiong testing.
What benefits will you get from running Ubuntu 10.10 on your DHD (at least):
1. Fully functional Linux terminal, with all standard Linux command line utilities
2. Fully functional desktop browser Firefox 3.6.13
3. Ability to compile and run native Linux applications
4. Bunch of graphical Internet and utility applications as shown in the screenshots
As promised, here is a little guide to get Ubuntu Desktop running on you DHD, The image used is a WIP and has been built for use with the HTC HD2. the scripts, from the above threads modified by my self to work with the DHD
Credits:
Thanks to the great XDA-developers community.
Thanks to Zedomax for providing the original tutorial of running Ubuntu on Nexus One.
Thanks to HTC_Linux team for creating the optimised Ubuntu 10.10 image file.
Basic requirements
A Rooted HTC Desire HD (Ace)
A MicroSD with minimum 3GB free space
A Custom kernel wit LoopBack support (I have attatched mine )
The Below Ubuntu.rar which contains ubuntu.img & the required scripts (modified by my self)
An android terminal emulator -from the market
Android VNC - from the market
If you're using Froyo App2SD, move all your applications which are on SD card back to Internal Storage and ensure FroYo A2SD install location is set to internal(1) by typing #"pm setInstallLocation 1" into your android terminal. If you fail to do so, you won't be able to enter Ubuntu.
LeeDrOiD V2.0.6 custom Kernel - 21/02/11 5:25pm GMT(MultiUpload)(2.46mb)
MD5# ba511a40ef17352b9a8a35013eb16674
Ubuntu.rar (Torrent)
How to
1. Extract the Ubuntu.rar that you have just downloaded to an "ubuntu" folder on the root of your SD card.
2. Open your Android Terminal Emulator
3. Type “cd sdcard/ubuntu” (enter)
4. Type su to go to superuser mode
3. Type “sh ubuntu.sh
4. If you see “Type 'bootubuntu' to boot Ubuntu”, then you're almost there!
5. Type “bootubuntu” (enter)
6. You should now see “"[email protected]:/#"” Congratulations! Now you're running Ubuntu 10.10
Whenever you want to enter Ubuntu again, simply cd to the ubuntu directory and type “bootubuntu” (enter) in your Android Terminal.
To properly exit Ubuntu, you must type exit from the Ubuntu terminal.
If your Android terminal application gets killed by Android system (i.e. you lost Ubuntu terminal), you need to go back to Android terminal, type “exit” (enter), that will properly unmount Ubuntu.
Very often you can get “loop device busy” error when exiting from Ubuntu, in that case, type “exit” (enter) multiple times (it's harmless to run the“exit” script multiple times, don't worry). If still you get “loop device busy”error, don't worry, just ignore it.
Loading the GUI (Gnome desktop) 1. Install “android-vnc-viewer” from Market (free)
2. Enter Ubuntu terminal
3. Make sure that you have network connection (Wi-fi recommended)
4. type “apt-get update” (enter), and wait till it finishes
5. type “apt-get install tightvncserver” (enter) and answer “y” to the question
6. After you have installed tightvncserver, type “cd /bin” (enter)
7. Type the following commands (all are case-sensitive!):
“cat > x” (enter)
“rm -r -f /tmp” (enter)
“mkdir /tmp” (enter)
“chmod 777 /tmp” (enter)
“export USER=root” (enter)
“export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1” (enter)
“vncserver -geometry 1024x800” (enter)
(enter)
(At this point you will need to configure "vol-" as Ctrl in Android terminal emulator preferences)
(Now hold volume down and press D on your keypad)
“chmod 777 x” (enter)
8. The above procedure makes a script named “x”, whenever you want to start GUI, you need to type “x” (enter).
Notice that the first time (only the first time) you run “x” script you'll be prompt to enter a password for VNC connection, then you'll be asked whether to create a “view-only” password, since it is not necessary, answer “n” to the question.
9. Start “android-vnc-viewer”, create a new connection with the following settings:
Nickname: (anything you like to identify the connection)
Password: the VNC connection password that you created when ran the “x”script
Address: localhost
Port: 5901
Color format: 24-bit color (4 bpp)
Click “Connect” button, and in about a minute, you'll see your Ubuntu 10.10 desktop!
10. We still need to create one final script called “s”, now go back to your Ubuntu terminal and type:
“cd /bin” (enter)
“cat > s” (enter)
“export USER=root” (enter)
“vncserver -kill :1” (enter)
“vncserver -kill :2” (enter)
“sudo reboot” (enter)
“sudo halt” (enter)
(enter)
(press and hold Vol- & click “D” on keyboard)
“chmod 777 s” (enter)
11. If you have GUI running, you * MUST * type “s” (enter) to stop VNC server before you exit from Ubuntu terminal!
In case that your Android kills your Android Terminal application and you still have VNC server running, do the following steps:
a. Start Android Terminal
b. type “bootubuntu” (enter) to bring back Ubuntu terminal
c. type “s” (enter) to stop VNC server
d. type “exit” (enter) to exit from Ubuntu terminal
Fail to do so you will have problem with VNC connection next time you use it.
What's not currently working in Ubuntu:
1. Sound
2. Some applications may not run (I guess, due to Android memory management mechanism)
A little trick to access SD card from your Ubuntu:
1. Install “SwiFTP” from Market (freeware)
2. Set up FTP server using SwiFTP
3. In Ubuntu, “Places → Connect to Server” then:
Service type: FTP (with login)
Server: localhost
Port: (port number specified in SwiFTP, default is 2121)
Folder: /
User Name: (user name specified in SwiFTP)
Then press “Connect” and enter your password specified in SwiFTP. Now feel free to access your phone's file system!
This is a rough guide for the time being, I will hopefully continue work on this in the future (time permitting of course)
ENJOY!!
Thank you Lee!
I'll try this ASAP.
we needed a DHD specific guide written by a reliable and trusted member.
YEAH Lee! THANKS!
Downloading atm, but only one seed, guess its you? But 2.0kb/s and 3 days...hm...
Looking good so far, hoepfully this works, running linux is far better than android!!!
Yeah man this looks pretty cool!
It's cool, but a little fiddly..
Would recommend grabbing virtual tracked from the market, makes it a little easier.. I'm egarly awaiting the new .4 image, ill keep yall posted if I hear anything
P s... please help seed the torrent
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Il be playing with the honeycomb Rom next
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LeeDroid said:
Il be playing with the honeycomb Rom next
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That'll be great!! greater than great.
your awesome mate!
Nice. Was just downloading something like this from Demonoid.
LeeDroid said:
Il be playing with the honeycomb Rom next
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THAT... would be totally awesome.
awesome lee i really wanted to try this but i dont have 3gb free need to save for a 16gb damn
downloading now will seed as soon as it has
finished downloading now seeding not to fast though 5kb/s
A5J4DX said:
awesome lee i really wanted to try this but i dont have 3gb free need to save for a 16gb damn
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same here.. bummer.
Yes! Downloading using swarm on my phone now
Hm, weird...everything is fine until i write bootubuntu after i get a wall of text with many errors consisting of "Device or resource busy" for example "mount: mounting /dev/block/loop1 on /data/local/ubuntu failed: device or resource busy"
or
mounting sysfs on /data/local/ubuntu/sys failed: no such file or directory
any ideea?
You have apps installed to the fat 32 partition as per FroYo A2SD.
Go to settings - applications - manage applications - select the sd tab, and move them to internal
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Damn you are right, my bad for not reading everything, was too excited , thanks.
robE9 said:
Damn you are right, my bad for not reading everything, was too excited , thanks.
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ordered a 16micro sd card today and i see this
now the delivery date seems very far i really want to try ubuntu this is another sucker punch to the iphone user
sounds like fun downloading just now will seed with my seedbox
"exit" wont work. Your file is named "exitu"
one other question...i had ubuntu launched, but then i messed up with the CTRL and so on, tried to "exit" ubuntu, rebootet phone, but now i cant "bootubuntu" gives me the error " cannot create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: directory nonexistent" and two other directories
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Found an easy way to install Debian, resize the debian.img, and run a desktop on your rooted G1!
1. Installing Debain - has an installer.
For step 6. Do this instead:
Code:
# su
# ./installer.sh
OR
# su ./installer.sh
2. Resize debain.img
3. Installing Desktop
For those who run into problems or errors while installing/downloading tightvncserver and/or LXDE follow these modifications:
1. type:
Code:
cd /etc/apt
nano sources.list
2. add after the first one:
Code:
deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian lenny main contrib non-free
deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian lenny main contrib non-free
3. Hold down the trackball and hit o
4. Hit return (to save the new sources.list)
5. Hold the trackball and hit x (to exit nano)
6. Type (enter after each one):
Code:
apt-get update
apt-get install tightvncserver
apt-get install lxde
For Haykuro's builds [Thanks to buttkicker!]:
The procedure is same for 5.0.2H versions as well.
However, some files need to be modified.
I am attaching two sets of files.
Use as needed.
1: debian_v21-sdcard.zip
extract to /sdcard/debian
2: debian_v21-system-sd.zip
extract to /system/sd/debian (ext2 partition)
Replace the files in the original downloaded package with the ones in this post.
If you chose option 2, remember to type
Code:
cd /system/sd/debian
in step 4
Mirrors of Installer & debian.img:
Code:
http://mindsofwisemen.com/fileso/other/debian_v21.zip
http://www.filedropper.com/debianv21
Mirrors of Attached:
Code:
http://www.filedropper.com/debianv21-sdcard
http://www.filedropper.com/debianv21-system-sd
Thanks for this info, I'd also like to know if anyone hs tried it using the H build roms .... as apposed to JF's rom ... as stated in the instructions!
Thanks will try this on my G1 verry nice.
does this make a dual boot option? or how does it work?
no it doesn't. you run debian via the terminal emulator, then you run the Desktop app through a VNC viewer (i think, something like that anyway)
also this has been around for ages and doesn't have much use as all of them run stupidly slowly. (that being said, now we can get the processor running faster it might be better)
n1 on the guides though, much more helpful than trawling through countless threads
joeydsmith said:
does this make a dual boot option? or how does it work?
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This is not dual boot. This runs Debian "like" an app running in the android Shell. Calls and everything will still work while in the debian.
Meltus said:
no it doesn't. you run debian via the terminal emulator, then you run the Desktop app through a VNC viewer (i think, something like that anyway)
also this has been around for ages and doesn't have much use as all of them run stupidly slowly. (that being said, now we can get the processor running faster it might be better)
n1 on the guides though, much more helpful than trawling through countless threads
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Actually it isnt that "laggy" nor slow. Practical for developing code on the go. (you can have the gcc on here )
SatanR1 said:
Thanks for this info, I'd also like to know if anyone hs tried it using the H build roms .... as apposed to JF's rom ... as stated in the instructions!
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I just finished installing on 5.0.2Gr3
The procedure is same for 5.0.2H versions as well.
However, some files need to be modified.
I am attaching two sets of files.
Use as needed.
1: debian_v21-sdcard.zip
extract to /sdcard/debian
2: debian_v21-system-sd.zip
extract to /system/sd/debian (ext2 partition)
Replace the files in the original downloaded package with the ones in this post.
If you chose option 2, remember to type
Code:
cd /system/sd/debian
in step 4.
buttkicker said:
I just finished installing on 5.0.2Gr3
The procedure is same for 5.0.2H versions as well.
However, some files need to be modified.
I am attaching two sets of files.
Use as needed.
1: debian_v21-sdcard.zip
extract to /sdcard/debian
2: debian_v21-system-sd.zip
extract to /system/sd/debian (ext2 partition)
Replace the files in the original downloaded package with the ones in this post.
If you chose option 2, remember to type
Code:
cd /system/sd/debian
in step 4.
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Awesome...now everyone has instruction on how to acheive this
Everytime i do this when it comes to the bit of typing
su (hit return)
chmod 4755 *
UPDATED! 6.as root (or su) run the installer like this:
installer.sh
It says unable to chmod bootdeb: operation not permited when i do the 1st
then that means i cant install the last one
Anyhelp guys? i would really appreciate it please im not sure whether i should Downgraid back to JF? Ill miss the pros of Haykuros H build but if i can get debian workn then its worth it
Does anyone have a youtube video running debian with kde or gnome on their g1?
Oh my...zeezee, you are a girl and you know more about computer stuffs more than i do, it's a shame for me, so embarrassing, but anyways i'm stuck at installing LXDE, could you help me out? I have debian and vncserver installed but when i run this command, i got an error msg
localhost:/# vncserver -geometry 480x320
vncserver -geometry 480x320
bash: vncserver: command not found
Do you have idea how to solve this problem? i've been hours try to figure it out but i'm totally clueless.
phuthanvinh said:
Oh my...zeezee, you are a girl and you know more about computer stuffs more than i do, it's a shame for me, so embarrassing, but anyways i'm stuck at installing LXDE, could you help me out? I have debian and vncserver installed but when i run this command, i got an error msg
localhost:/# vncserver -geometry 480x320
vncserver -geometry 480x320
bash: vncserver: command not found
Do you have idea how to solve this problem? i've been hours try to figure it out but i'm totally clueless.
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Did you install vnc server by running this?
Code:
apt-get install tightvncserver
and, did the installation finish without errors.
buttkicker said:
Did you install vnc server by running this?
Code:
apt-get install tightvncserver
and, did the installation finish without errors.
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yes i did, but everytime i run a command to install something, there were always errors that the links are not valid (404). However I run get update fix missing file command afterward.
Still no reply then? hmmmm...
ben29pickett said:
Everytime i do this when it comes to the bit of typing
su (hit return)
chmod 4755 *
UPDATED! 6.as root (or su) run the installer like this:
installer.sh
It says unable to chmod bootdeb: operation not permited when i do the 1st
then that means i cant install the last one
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can you try
Code:
su ./installer.sh
For those (like me) who get errors when apt-get'ing thightvncserver and/or lxde:
(from the thread at androidfanatic.com)
instructions
cd /etc/apt
nano sources.list
now add
deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian lenny main contrib non-free
deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian lenny main contrib non-free
after the first one
then hold down the trackball and hit o
then hit return (to save the new sources.list)
then hold the trackball and hit x (to exit nano)
then type
apt-get update
apt-get install tightvncserver
apt-get install lxde
That did the trick for me at least.
/Mats
its actually the seccond part i get an error on chmod 4755 * saying something not permited bla bla bla lol
Hay there. ok i have debian setup and lxde but when i got to the vnc and connect all i get is a gray screen can any body help?
i know this has already been adressed but i cant find the thread again.
Nice howto. Cheers
Good news for this guide:
I've done it already so you just need to download the files and follow these simple instructions:
YouTube Video of earlier stages of me running Fedora 12
0) make sure your Android Device is rooted (added so I get less nonsensical "It doesn't work!!!!!" and more "I followed everything I get an <insert error here> error! HELP!"
1) download files from http://zornco.net/androfedora/
2) extract fedora_scripts.rar and place all four files (bootfedora, unmountfedora, fedora.sh, fedora.img) in /sdcard/fedora/
3) open android terminal emulator
4) run command "su" (you might have to press allow in the Superuser App)
5) run command "cd /sdcard/fedora"
6) run command "sh fedora.sh"
7) run command "bootfedora" If that returns "not found" run "sh /sdcard/fedora/bootfedora"
8) now you're in fedora (should now see [[email protected] /]#)
OPTIONAL:
9) run "service sshd start" - to run an SSH server
P.S.: I set the root password to password
P.S.S.: I'm pretty sure it's impossible to screw up your Android OS doing this unless you terribly, terribly mess up this guide
Run the scripts and post your errors <- this will help me immensely to make this available on all Android Devices! please, thank you, and have fun!
N4melessS0ldier said:
Good news for this guide:
I've done it already so you just need to download the files and follow these simple instructions:
0) make sure your SGS4G is rooted (added so I get less nonsensical "It doesn't work!!!!!" and more "I followed everything I get an <insert error here> error! HELP!"
1) download files from http://anonymouslyacquired.info/fedoraonsgs4g/
2) place all three files in /sdcard/fedora/
3) open android terminal emulator
4) run command "su" (you might have to press allow in the Superuser App)
5) run command "sh /sdcard/fedora/fedora.sh"
6) run command "bootfedora" If that returns "not found" run "sh /sdcard/fedora/bootfedora"
7) now you're in fedora (should now see [[email protected] /]#)
8) run "startvnc" (my automated vncserver script)
AND/OR
9) run "service sshd start"
If you want to see your newly installed Fedora 12 OS:
android-vnc-client to localhost:5901 with password = password
P.S.: I set the root password to password
P.S.S.: I'm pretty sure it's impossible to screw up your Android OS doing this unless you teriibly, terribly mess up this guide
P.S.S.S: I'm running a rooted Bionix Frost SGS4G ROM with Bali KERNEL (don't think that matters but I do know being rooted matters!)
edit: apparently this isn't working for anyone but myself so far sooooo:
To Moderators: You may delete this thread and move the thread in Galaxy S 4G General: [Guide] Installing Fedora 12 on SGS4G to Galaxy S 4G Android Development (I only posted in General because I didn't have permissions to post here yet and posting here (I hope) will increase my ability to make this available to all SGS4G owners!)
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forgive me for asking because im usually one to read to learn, but since you made this
what BENEFITS are gained from fedora?
i just dont know exactly what it is? thank you
I suppose mainly for developing. If you have fedora installed on a phone with a kernel that supports adding kernel modules and the kernel headers then you can build new modules for your phone on your phone. Also, it's sortof fun to show off, and it can potentially do some neat things (potentially aircrack-ng if it supports the WiFi device - maybe unlocking some features by allowing you to add linux tools and binaries - adding new media players - converting different media files to things accessible by Android Apps (or just playing them from Fedora) - extracting weird archives - and I'm sure if you take them time you can probably think of cool things you can do with an extremely portable, extremely customizable Linux Operating System Distribution (whether "legit" or less than))
edit: also, most things are already precompiled on a Fedora 12 ARM repo but if they aren't you can easily compile them from your phone (I suggest plugging it in and compiling/installing so you don't waste battery life (also I suggest doing that from your computer to your phone through SSH for easier typing, quicker command entering, etc.) and it may take some time depending on how overclocked the phone is)
Thanks for the explanation brotha!
sent from my sgs4g 2.3.3, finally
So I would be able to modify the frameworkres.apk and other things of that nature?
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I got it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8755526&postcount=7
If bootubuntu gets executed before Android loads all app2sd applications, it is possible solves the loop device busy error even with App2SD applications installed. It requires a very perfect timing, today after few experiments on my phone, I worked out a process which can always boot up Ubuntu on my phone:
1. Reboot phone
2. as soon as you enter lock screen, unlock screen
3. quickly go to terminal emulator
4. become su by typing su and enter
5. type bootubuntu and wait (type it fast... practice )
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So apparently it's apps2sd causing this problem. I used the ubuntu guide but I'm sure fedora will work now, since it was just a mounting issue.
What I did to type this quickly was change the bootubuntu (or bootfedora in this case) script to just b so i could just do su, press enter, then b, press enter
EDIT
This means that it's possible to boot it as an init.d script to make sure it loads before the phone is done scanning the SD card. I think I'll wind up doing that... It's easier to kill the script when you don't need it than boot it when you want it.
Oh gosh, thank you so much I was just about to give up on public releases. Now that I know the problem I can fix my scripts to get arpund it. Thanks so much!
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Just wanted to post again to express my gratitude I will definitely post a new script that will mount regardless of app2sd. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Hey man I'm as happy as you are... Just spent the last few hours messing with ubuntu on the phone. Piece of work that is. You said fedora has sound support when booting on the phone?
Yeah I managed to get sound working.... sad part is my (granted I forgot to make a backup) version of the filesystem image became corrupt.... oops. Well, I'm buying a larger sd card in about 30 mins and I'm going to redo it so soon I'll upload the new img and scripts aswell as a kernel module for you and others using a different linux distro than fedora
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Sounds great. Just a heads up, I was messing with the bootscript and I added the lines that mount the sdcard to the other OS's filesystem. Twice I got the phone freezing up so I did a hard reboot (battery pull) and when the phone rebooted it seems as if the /data partition got wiped (except for my background image which got saved, go figure). Weird, not even sure how that could've happened.
Very odd. If this forum has private messaging, PM me exactly what you added so I can make sure that or something more serious doesn't happen to others. Thanks
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I just updated the script to mount whether or not you have App2SD installed on your phone.
It turns out App2SD uses a separate loop device for each app you have moved to your SD Card.
I've set the script "bootfedora" to create a "/dev/loop99"
So, unless you have 99 or more Apps moved to your SD Card it should work!
Re-download "bootfedora" from:
http://anonymouslyacquired.info/fedoraonsgs4g/
edit: currently working on new version of my Fedora 12 filesystem (should include a lot more (including working sound for a "nicer" feel) but it sucks if you have less than 2GB of freespace on your SD Card)
I'm completely in the dark when it comes to Fedora but I find it very interesting. It is going to be a Big Development for our phone I'm sure.
Wish I could help you but this is way out of my league.
I'm definitely following your progresses closely. Keep up the Great Work fellas!
Thanks
N4melessS0ldier said:
I just updated the script to mount whether or not you have App2SD installed on your phone.
It turns out App2SD uses a separate loop device for each app you have moved to your SD Card.
I've set the script "bootfedora" to create a "/dev/loop99"
So, unless you have 99 or more Apps moved to your SD Card it should work!
Re-download "bootfedora" from:
http://anonymouslyacquired.info/fedoraonsgs4g/
edit: currently working on new version of my Fedora 12 filesystem (should include a lot more (including working sound for a "nicer" feel) but it sucks if you have less than 2GB of freespace on your SD Card)
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Alright man, I got it to boot perfectly without doing this at boot startup! Aww yeah, it's on!
One thing though, the scripts you've been posting lately have windows line endings insteads of Unix, so I had to convert them before they worked.
FBis251 said:
Alright man, I got it to boot perfectly without doing this at boot startup! Aww yeah, it's on!
One thing though, the scripts you've been posting lately have windows line endings insteads of Unix, so I had to convert them before they worked.
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I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I keep getting the error
chroot: notfound
: not found
Shutting down Fedora
: not found
glt0404 said:
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I keep getting the error
chroot: notfound
: not found
Shutting down Fedora
: not found
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What rom/kernel are you using?
FBis251 said:
What rom/kernel are you using?
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Stock rom with Bali 3.3UV
I'm pretty sure that's not the problem cause I've successfully booted Ubuntu (without gui).
Post up the whole list of commands you ran, plus the errors. Just copy the whole command line text
FBis251 said:
Post up the whole list of commands you ran, plus the errors. Just copy the whole command line text
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This is what I got.
Code:
export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
# #cd /sdcard/fedora/
# su
# sh fedora.sh
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
rm failed for -f, No such file or directory
: not found
: not found
: not found
: not found
: not found
: not found
Fedora Chroot Bootloader v0.1
Fedora Bootloader is now installed!
This process does NOT damage Android OS!
Original Installer by Charan Singh
Modified for Fedora Chroot by N4melessS0ldier
To enter the Fedora Linux console just type 'bootfedora'
: not found
: not found
# sh bootfedora
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
: No such file or directoryxtcard2
': Read-only file systemctory '/mnt/extcard2
'knod: invalid number '0
losetup: not found
failed: No such file or directory/extcard2
': No such file or directoryy '/mnt/extcard2/rootfs-f12
failed: No such file or directoryp1 on /mnt/extcard2/rootfs-f12
': No such file or directoryy '/mnt/extcard2/rootfs-f12
failed: No such file or directoryard2/rootfs-f12
': No such file or directoryrd2/rootfs-f12
': No such file or directoryrd2/rootfs-f12
failed: No such file or directoryrd2/rootfs-f12
failed: No such file or directoryxtcard2/rootfs-f12
failed: No such file or directoryrd2/rootfs-f12
failed: No such file or directoryrd2/rootfs-f12
Setting /etc/resolv.conf to Google Open DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
: directory nonexistentte /mnt/extcard2/rootfs-f12
: directory nonexistentte /mnt/extcard2/rootfs-f12
Setting localhost on /etc/hosts
: directory nonexistentte /mnt/extcard2/rootfs-f12
Operation complete!
Courtesy N4melessS0ldier!
chroot: not found
: not found
Shutting down Fedora
: not found
#
This guide had been on the Thunderbolt forum for quite some time and I decided it was time to share with the rest of the community
Having reviewed almost every other option I can safely and honestly say this is the most simplified, thorough, and customizable install available since its original launch. I will gladly retract this statement when it becomes false, but until then...
Installing Ubuntu onto Thunderbolt/Droid/Droid2/Etc:
Create a folder on the sdcard named ext2ubuntu, which is /sdcard/ext2ubuntu when listed in terminal or adb
Required files for Ubuntu install:
Ubuntu.sh http://db.tt/KgDNlMtb
Custom Packages for AutoConfig:
Coming soon
You will also want to download either an ubuntu image or archive. The major difference is that the image must be the same size as your ubuntu installation, so they are larger downloads, or need to be resized before you use them.
Ubuntu Prebuilt tar and img downloads:
(img: Extract only ubuntu.img and place in /sdcard/ext2ubuntu)
(tar: Rename, if desired, and put archive in /sdcard/ext2ubuntu)
10.04: http://android-cruft.googlecode.com/files/lucid-on-android-0.1.tar
(This image DOES need to be resized, see next post)
10.10 img: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=56AT71WD
(This image file does NOT need to be resized)
11.04 tar: http://db.tt/fuzoy8Te
Backtrack img: http://bit.ly/kJweA9
Borrowed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146255
(This image file does NOT need to be resized)
How to build your own Ubuntu Image:
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-build-chroot-arm-ubuntu-images-for-android/
Notice:
The ubuntu mount folder is symlinked to /system/sd-ext allowing access to it there also.
First off you should have a running ubuntu install on your computer or at least a live cd running to create the ext2 partition.
Use gparted to add a 4gb (or whatever size you want) ext2 partition to your sdcard. I did this while the phone was mounted in disk drive mode, so you dont need to take the card out.
Ubuntu: Get gparted in synaptics or in terminal enter:
Code:
sudo apt-get install gparted
Widows: *Paragon Partition Manager*
If you do not need to partition, skip this step.
Use adb to run /sdcard/ext2ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
Code:
adb shell
su
sh /sdcard/ext2ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
Or from terminal (only supported on some ROMs)
Code:
su
bash /sdcard/ext2ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
All required scripts will download and install themselves automatically. Currently only ubuntu.sh and the chosen ubuntu image need to be placed in /sdcard/ext2ubuntu for proper install. Scripts include an autoupdate feature that will also keep them current.
Follow the instructions and select the appropriate options for your system configuration and download choices.
You can now open terminal and type "bootubuntu" to test install
A new Sdcard Direct option was added allowing user to replace the installed scripts with a unified "ubuntu" command that runs the scripts directly from the sdcard. This option was offered due to the frequency of updates to allow the user to simply replace the files in /sdcard/ext2ubuntu with newer versions that would run without any further steps.
If you get a localhost prompt, you are in but still need a couple things to move past command line.
Here is where we part from borrowed and modified instructions that recommend lxde and ice and all the dinky handheld ubuntu shells, and move to the Thunderbolt method.
Update vs Restore scripts: Update will base what scripts are put in system on the ones currently there, while restore determines what scripts are currently available on the sdcard.
For automatic installation of ubuntu applications, you will want to enter these commands next:
Code:
su
backubuntu
4
Choose your options
To view your ubuntu desktop, you will want a vnc viewer for android. I use real vnc, but android-vnc-viewer is free and has all the same features (i just liked the layout of realvnc)
The address for ubuntu is 127.0.0.1
The port is 5901
The password is the tightvncserver one you set.
i recommend making a folder named android in "your mounted ubuntu folder"/home/ for your personal files since /root is your local folder, but causes permission issues.
From your new ubuntu you can use synaptics and download eclipse there, but it can also be downloaded from the localhost prompt using "apt-get install eclipse" I also recommend downloading the android-sdk. To run the sdk from the localhost prompt, simply cd to the android-sdk directory and issue the command:
Code:
tools/android update sdk -u -s
and if you want to specify the downloads performed add
Code:
-t [specific items such as platform, platform-tool]
If you need help with any commands you can add
Code:
-h
to your existing command
The htc kitchen can be downloaded from ubuntu using the same instructions found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
After it is installed, you have the option to launch this kitchen either from inside your ubuntu install, or from the localhost prompt, which avoids having to run vnc to use it.
A compiler toolchain is available http://www.codesourcery.com/sgpp/lite/arm by choosing download the latest release. I use gnu/linux even though it seems to be eabi included in the android source, but I have never used it to be sure. I have been told this one is a lot easier to use anyway.
I recommend backing up the ext2 once everything is done. This can be done by (entering "exit" at the localhost prompt and then) entering "backubuntu" in terminal.
backubuntu can also update newly downloaded scripts without having to use root explorer or worry about permissions. Just put any new versions in your sdcard/ubuntu folder and select the update option.
This replaces the ubuntu2.img with your backup so you dont have to "apt-get" everything over again. This will also save your tightvnc password so make sure you remember it.
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Screenshots:
https://picasaweb.google.com/110545...authkey=Gv1sRgCLDd48n2oMWzpAE&feat=directlink
References:
Personal insanity and the inability to accept whats already available
http://code.google.com/p/android-cruft/wiki/LucidWithAndroid
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
http://nexusonehacks.net/nexus-one-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-your-android/
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15702-ubuntu-on-your-g2-anyone/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
http://www.codesourcery.com/sgpp/lite/arm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987740
http://androidclone.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=23
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(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
airfluip1 said:
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?
Hello everyone! This is a simple guide on how to run a Minecraft Server on your Xperia Play. Note that this is not a Minecraft Pocket Edition server, it is a server for the full version of Minecraft for computers!
This is my first guide ever, so if something isn't clear or is missing because I thought it was obvious, ask me!
Why do this?
I did this to see if I could get it running. If you do it, you will be able to carry your Minecraft world with you whenever you go! You could run the server on the computer that you're using to connect to the server, but what if you only have your Xperia Play and a friend's laptop with you?
What you will need:
- Your phone
- Root access to your phone
- Working Busybox on your phone
- A kernel that supports loop devices (I am using the stock GB rom and DooMKerneL and it works fine)
The limitations that the server will have:
- It will be creative mode, because survival mode makes it crash more
- It will only be able to handle 1-2 players because it's a phone
- It will be slow (especially with redstone) because it's a phone
- The world will be flat because it crashes a lot less if the world is flat
- There won't be any mobs, npcs or monsters.
But it will work!!!
So, let's start!
1. Download the "Ubuntu Installer Free" app on your phone
2. In the app, press Install Guides > Ubuntu 12 Install Guide > Next
3. Say "Unicorn" three times (this step is optional)
4. Download the Boot Script and the Core Ubuntu Image with the two buttons that you see in the app. It is important to download the core image, and not the small or large images.
5. Also download the Terminal app on your phone if you don't have it already. (the app has a button for that, too!)
6. Close the Ubuntu Installer app, and make a folder on your SD card named "ubuntu" without the quotes. Then decompress the files that you downloaded (the script and the core image) and put their contents in that folder. Your "ubuntu" folder should now have these files inside it: ubuntu.sh, ubuntu.img
7. Open the Terminal that you downloaded in step 5 and write these commands:
Code:
su
cd sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
Because this is the first time you are running it, it will ask you for a password. Enter one and remember it or write it somewhere in case you need it later. Then it will ask you for a resolution, but this doesn't do anything since you won't have a GUI so enter "800x480" and then enter "y" to make this the default.
If Ubuntu doesn't boot, try updating your busy box. If you don't get Ubuntu working, you won't be able to continue from here. You will know it has booted when you see [email protected]:/#
8. Now you have to install Java, nano and wget. To install these enter these commands:
Code:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-7-jre
sudo apt-get install icedtea6-plugin
sudo apt-get install wget
sudo apt-get install nano
you can also enter this to install cowsay because it is epic but this is completely unrelated to this guide:
Code:
sudo apt-get install cowsay
9. Now that you have Java and the other things installed, you have to download the minecraft server and put it in a folder of your sdcard. First, go to your sdcard with the command:
Code:
cd sdcard
Then create a folder to put the server in and go to it with the commands:
Code:
mkdir mcserver
cd mcserver
Now you have to download the file minecraft_server.jar and put it in the folder that you created (mcserver for me)
You can do this with a browser and a file manager, or with the command:
Code:
wget https://s3.amazonaws.com/MinecraftDownload/launcher/minecraft_server.jar
10. It's time to configure the server! To do this, we will create the file server.properties by running the command:
Code:
nano server.properties
then copy this and paste it into nano:
Code:
#Minecraft server properties
#Tue Jun 26 14:43:57 EEST 2012
allow-nether=false
level-name=world
enable-query=false
allow-flight=false
server-port=25565
level-type=FLAT
enable-rcon=false
level-seed=
server-ip=
max-build-height=64
spawn-npcs=false
white-list=false
spawn-animals=false
online-mode=false
pvp=false
difficulty=0
gamemode=1
max-players=2
spawn-monsters=false
generate-structures=false
view-distance=3
motd=Minecraft Server on a phone!
(as you can see, this puts the server into offline mode. I did this because when it is in online mode it has to check the username online and you are likely to get a time out error)
Then you have to press CTRL + O to save the file. This is very easy to do if you have installed the Hacker's Keyboard from Google Play (it's free). If you don't have it and don't want to install it you can use a file manager like Root Explorer to create the file, or press menu > special keys in the Terminal and figure out how to press CTRL with a hardware button. After you press CTRL + O press the enter key and then CTRL + X to close nano.
11. You should now be able to start the server! Do this with the command
Code:
java -Xms512M -Xmx512M -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui
It will create a flat world and start. Then you should be able to connect to it from Minecraft on your computer.
Yay! You got it running! A server on your phone! :good:
To stop the server enter the command "stop" and then to shutdown Ubuntu enter "exit", all without quotes.
I guess that if you got it running, you'll be able to figure out how to start it again the second time so I won't cover that.
I was actually wondering if something like this was possible. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
There's an easy way to connect to a server...
Get pocket tool from the play tore and change the server ip to one of the pocket edition specialized minecraft servers.
look at this link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1284148-minecraft-pe-mcpe-fan-mulltiplayer-server-closed/
only problem, the server is currently offline, you need to find another one
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
I've searched something like this for a while, but i ain't successful in finding this.
Thank you!:highfive: