I have working on a project in the form of an app, which guides you through the installation of Ubuntu within android via chroot. It includes a ubuntu 10.10 image I have been working on which includes lots of program to allow users to develop program/scripts etc within Ubuntu on there phone/tablet.
However I have I have yet to get much testing on this device and would like more feedback from users!
Please post your device/kernel/rom along with what did and didn't work, so I can draw up what I need to change in the next release of the app/ubuntu build.
Website
http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCqzs8yQTM8
App Download
Free App
Paid App
Boot Script
ubuntu.sh(V5)
Full Image
This image is 1.5GB to download, once extracted 3.5GB, and include alot of programs like openoffice, thunderbird, firefox and over programs for 'developing' - Also allows you to switch between the LXDE and Gnome desktops, and you can define screen size on boot!
ubuntuV5-image.zip
Lightweight Image - This is yet to be included in an app, will be included in the next release (aka 2.0 ), so get it now before anyone else!
This image is just under 500MB to download, once extracted 2.5GB, and include only programs needed (LXDE desktop, web browser, + other basic programs) also allows you to define screen size on boot
ubuntuV5-sm-image.zip
12.04 images
I have now started work on building new 12.04 images these come in core (just the bear-bones ubuntu) and full (ubuntu with GUI and other programs) and will be updated as 12.04 moves through its milestones (and when I make new updates to the mods I make from the main stream arm port).
These are for testing ONLY until 12.04 reaches stable release.
You can view the images here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/12.04/
I also want to build up a small group of testers who I can email with new images and scripts, these will include all future distros that I do. If you are interested in joining this test group please PM me or send a email to [email protected]
The only requirement is that your willing to test and send feedback along with screen shoots etc where required, it would also be good if your willing to try different roms and kernels for your device!
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Other Guides
Like this guide? want to try something different? then check out my other guides for different distro's
Backtrack - This is a distro that is based around security testing, it also includes the Gnome desktop environment and a range of other programs.
Updates
18/02/12
*New 12.04 images started building, for now not included in the app but once a bit more stable will be included
29/01/12
*New V5 small image, featuring fixed Java, even more lightweight (now around 1.2GB free) and user can set screen size on boot
*PAID New Build guide which shows you how to build your own Ubuntu images
*Brand new UI To make the whole thing more useable
*PAID new 'one click boot' feature to allow quick booting from either the widget or inside the app
*PAID new widget to activate the one click boot
*PAID app install guide changed in light of 'one click boot'
*Fixed keyboard mapping of random letters in Gnome
18/01/12
*Large ubuntu image now allows user to set screen size on boot!
*Large Ubuntu image now lets you select between LXDE and Gnome desktops
*Large Ubuntu image has been recompiled to fix the likes of Java (note some of the above changes will be included in the small image in the future)
*FAQ section updated with more answers to questions I have been getting
*Install guide updated in light of the new large image
06/01/12
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
28/12/11
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easier updating
19/12/11
New 'lighter' ubuntu image options for all resolutions already supported
15/12/11
New ubuntu images with all updates up to 15/11/11
FREE app ubuntu image resized to fit 800x480 resolution
PAID app ubuntu images now includes 4 images for 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20598548&postcount=83
Samsung Galaxy Note G7000
FM 1.5 Kernel
RocketRom V10 (14Toggle, smoothnessupdate, addperformance, stock theme)
Note freezes after executing ubuntu.sh, only restarting by holding powerbutton helps...
It's a pity, I thought booting ubuntu is only possible on a Rom with loop devices capabilities and now I read that only the stock rom is working
tried ubuntuv3.sh see picture:
http://imageshack.us/f/808/sc20111223042953.png/
Allamann said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20598548&postcount=83
Samsung Galaxy Note G7000
FM 1.5 Kernel
RocketRom V10 (14Toggle, smoothnessupdate, addperformance, stock theme)
Note freezes after executing ubuntu.sh, only restarting by holding powerbutton helps...
It's a pity, I thought booting ubuntu is only possible on a Rom with loop devices capabilities and now I read that only the stock rom is working
tried ubuntuv3.sh see picture:
http://imageshack.us/f/808/sc20111223042953.png/
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Indeed its VERY odd that stock works but custom roms do not work...should really be the other way round, perhaps something to do with how the device file system in custom roms is different or something?
I don't know, this is the problem trying to support as many devices as possible, I don't have the device to test and work out what's wrong, just got to keep basically stabbing into the dark until I hit something
Change log for new release (release will be in the next few days for paid end of next week for free) - all new images etc will be added to the first post as they are finished and uploaded!
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easy updating of the script
*+more likely before release
Allamann said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20598548&postcount=83
Samsung Galaxy Note G7000
FM 1.5 Kernel
RocketRom V10 (14Toggle, smoothnessupdate, addperformance, stock theme)
Note freezes after executing ubuntu.sh, only restarting by holding powerbutton helps...
It's a pity, I thought booting ubuntu is only possible on a Rom with loop devices capabilities and now I read that only the stock rom is working
tried ubuntuv3.sh see picture:
http://imageshack.us/f/808/sc20111223042953.png/
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+1 I got it to boot with cf kernel but not with fm or abyss kernel.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
timstanley1985 said:
+1 I got it to boot with cf kernel but not with fm or abyss kernel.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Odd so I'm guessing the two kernels that don't work don't have loop support...best talk with the kernel developer
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
timstanley1985 said:
+1 I got it to boot with cf kernel but not with fm or abyss kernel.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Yep, I was really enjoying - had PHP and mysql installed and working as a wee test environment, then flashed FM and no more Ubuntu.
Thanks for the work - appreciated
If I manually downloaded the script and the image, where do I put
the extracted content of the zip, and the script ? on the root of external SD or phone storage ?
lucid said:
If I manually downloaded the script and the image, where do I put
the extracted content of the zip, and the script ? on the root of external SD or phone storage ?
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Place them in a folder called ubuntu on either your sdcard or internal memory as you have both either should work
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Thanks, by pressing ahead without knowing I put the files there, however, in terminal emulator, after aquiring superuser persmissions, changing to the ubuntu folder wont work. I must be doing something wrong. I came as far as cd /sdcard but /sdcard/ubuntu fails. Asking ls -a says dir is empty ? Linux noob
lucid said:
Thanks, by pressing ahead without knowing I put the files there, however, in terminal emulator, after aquiring superuser persmissions, changing to the ubuntu folder wont work. I must be doing something wrong. I came as far as cd /sdcard but /sdcard/ubuntu fails. Asking ls -a says dir is empty ? Linux noob
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check in a file explorer where the sdcard is mounted, sometimes the internal memory is mounted as the sdcard directory and then the sdcard itself is mounted in another directory within that.
Once you work out where its mounted then just cd to that location
Got it to work. Copied the ubuntu folder to /
Pretty responsive in 24bit colour. Working with cassies ultralight v4.
lucid said:
Got it to work. Copied the ubuntu folder to /
Pretty responsive in 24bit colour. Working with cassies ultralight v4.
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which Kernel/Rom?
Hi
Before run ubuntu.sh check if loop inst bussy with other kind of programs who use it.
try losetup will show you how many loop you have used and edit ubuntu.sh to get 1 free
like last 1 user will be 10 then line with busybox mknod /dev/loop11 b 7 11
and wher you see loop0 change to loop11 or any free number.
Hope will works for you.
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Hi,
Nice work but you forgot something.
Your image wont work on many device since the /sdcard partition if VFAT who limit the file to 2G.
converting /sdcard to ext2 or ext4 is the way to work with files larger than 2G.
B.
dahas said:
Hi
Before run ubuntu.sh check if loop inst bussy with other kind of programs who use it.
try losetup will show you how many loop you have used and edit ubuntu.sh to get 1 free
like last 1 user will be 10 then line with busybox mknod /dev/loop11 b 7 11
and wher you see loop0 change to loop11 or any free number.
Hope will works for you.
---------- Post added at 12:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ----------
Hi,
Nice work but you forgot something.
Your image wont work on many device since the /sdcard partition if VFAT who limit the file to 2G.
converting /sdcard to ext2 or ext4 is the way to work with files larger than 2G.
B.
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Thank you very much I will integrate these changes in the next version of the script
you can also change de fstab line where root partition is mount by uuid and replace by name
losetup returns nothing...
I also asked the dev of FM kernel and he told me that it has loop capabilities
if losetup show nothing then or you dont have loop set or you not root.
for see if you r root type id and the have to show your id. If is not root type su -
For the no loop set then the original ubuntu.sh have to work.
Runs perfectly on my Note
Had rooted it yesterday with CFRootFlasher
Kernel is "KK9" (Android 2.3.6)
Tested the V3 800 first, and now running with the V4 1280 image
Btw I´m an Android noob, came from Ios 2 weeks ago, so i dont really know what is important for you to know. But if you want to know something, just ask
kevinturbo said:
Runs perfectly on my Note
Had rooted it yesterday with CFRootFlasher
Kernel is "KK9" (Android 2.3.6)
Tested the V3 800 first, and now running with the V4 1280 image
Btw I´m an Android noob, came from Ios 2 weeks ago, so i dont really know what is important for you to know. But if you want to know something, just ask
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Thank you very much, glad to hear you have it working!
And welcome to the dark side
Related
This script has 2 main uses:
1. Modify an update.zip
2. Create an update.zip
For #1 - You just extract the contents of an update.zip into the placehere folder, modify its contents, and run the script stating to create an update.zip
For #2 - So far these are the options i have in there for create the update-script
1. Copy directories
2. Copy files
3. Create Symlinks
4. Delete file
5. Delete directory
6. Flash boot image
7. Set permissions for file
8. Set permissions for directory
New Features in 2.0 :
- Set java heap size / compression level for zip
- New drag/drop mode.
>>> - If you drag a folder onto the script's icon (as in Script.bat) it will compress the contents of the folder into a zip and sign it.
>>> - If u drag a zip onto the script's icon (as in Script.bat) it will sign the zip for you.
So this script guides u as u select each option, and adds the appropriate command to the update-script file. Then u exit that sub-menu and create update.zip
Heres a video for a better explanation:
This script is a result of me constantly wanting to modify roms before i flash them & users who are unaware/lost as to creating/modifying update.zips.
Download : [Windows]
Awesome Gotta try it out.
I tried using this to just push a single app into /system/app just to see if it would work, but when I try to flash from recovery I get E:Syntax error in update script
when I open my update script it reads thus:
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk")
Do you know what the issue might be?
marsevern said:
I tried using this to just push a single app into /system/app just to see if it would work, but when I try to flash from recovery I get E:Syntax error in update script
when I open my update script it reads thus:
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk")
Do you know what the issue might be?
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Hmm thats wierd. Can u try placing the file inside a folder withing the placehere folder? N then try it. Tell me if tht works, in meantime ill try a example, perhaps the new changes i made broke something
K i figured it out, i forgot to place a ; after the line. Try placing it and then flashing. Ill fix it.
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
Hmm so something seems wrong with my package_extract_file syntax
Even though ive compared it to online update-script samples. Regardless, for now use the copy directories option instead.
marsevern said:
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
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Retry, cuz i just did it and it works fine.
Created a folder app inside placehere folder
placed my apk inside it
Ran the script, chose option 1
Then chose option 1
Then typed DATA
Then typed app
Then typed app
Then typed 9
Then typed 2
Then flashed the update.zip
Letter Casing matters, if it says SYSTEM or DATA , do that dont do data or system.
Btw, first clear out using the script. So when u run it. type y to clear ur previous work.
marsevern said:
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
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K i uploaded a fixed one. No file option for now just directory. And added a push to sdcard option. I think wht u were doing was putting it inside a folder and still using the file option.
Yay, it works now. Thank you for creating this and for helping me.
marsevern said:
Yay, it works now. Thank you for creating this and for helping me.
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Cool, glad to help. Let me know if i can make it more user-friendly
Daneshm90 said:
This script has 2 main uses:
1. Modify an update.zip
2. Create an update.zip
For #1 - You just extract the contents of an update.zip into the placehere folder, modify its contents, and run the script stating to create an update.zip
For #2 - So far these are the options i have in there for create the update-script
1. Copy directories
2. Copy files
3. Create Symlinks
4. Delete file
5. Delete directory
6. Flash boot image
7. Set permissions for file
8. Set permissions for directory
So this script guides u as u select each option, and adds the appropriate command to the update-script file. Then u exit that sub-menu and create update.zip
Heres a video for a better explanation:
This script is a result of me constantly wanting to modify roms before i flash them & users who are unaware/lost as to creating/modifying update.zips.
Download : [Windows]
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It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
sparksco said:
It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
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the link works. it's hosted on mediafire and sometime ad page pops up.
sparksco said:
It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
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sunzoje said:
the link works. it's hosted on mediafire and sometime ad page pops up.
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Well the reason i do it on something like mediafire is cuz its not xda dependant and that its one of the few sites with no waiting time for downloads. Plus i get to monitor # of downloads, in order to know if something is in demand, hence ill work on improving that.
Daneshm90 said:
Well the reason i do it on something like mediafire is cuz its not xda dependant and that its one of the few sites with no waiting time for downloads. Plus i get to monitor # of downloads, in order to know if something is in demand, hence ill work on improving that.
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Ok, well I've tried both firefox and IE and they both do the same thing. Can you post a mirror because I've never had any problems with mediafire downloads before? I even logged into mediafire and it still gives me this error:
The website declined to show this webpage
HTTP 403
Most likely causes:
•This website requires you to log in.
What you can try:
Go back to the previous page.
This error (HTTP 403 Forbidden) means that Internet Explorer was able to connect to the website, but it does not have permission to view the webpage.
For more information about HTTP errors, see Help.
sparksco said:
Ok, well I've tried both firefox and IE and they both do the same thing. Can you post a mirror because I've never had any problems with mediafire downloads before? Do I have to log in to mediafire? It gives me this error:
The website declined to show this webpage
HTTP 403
Most likely causes:
•This website requires you to log in.
What you can try:
Go back to the previous page.
This error (HTTP 403 Forbidden) means that Internet Explorer was able to connect to the website, but it does not have permission to view the webpage.
For more information about HTTP errors, see Help.
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Hmm k sure. Heres an xda attachment.
Did you know you are awesome?
You are awesome
Daneshm90 said:
Retry, cuz i just did it and it works fine.
Created a folder app inside placehere folder
placed my apk inside it
Ran the script, chose option 1
Then chose option 1
Then typed DATA
Then typed app
Then typed app
Then typed 9
Then typed 2
Then flashed the update.zip
Letter Casing matters, if it says SYSTEM or DATA , do that dont do data or system.
Btw, first clear out using the script. So when u run it. type y to clear ur previous work.
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It works just fine for me too. I just combined Chromatic3.7 rom with httclay's theme by changing the framework.apk and the services.jar files. I also deleted some system apps as well as added a couple of my own. I also put my own bootanimation.zip on there and it works fine.
My first successfull update.zip
Ok so I have messed around with this a lot and I have successfully created a update.zip rom that runs stable. I decided to go with the Chromatic 3.7 rom based off of cm-5.0.8-DS Stable. Feel free to download this and give me your feedback. I take no credit for this rom what so ever. All of the credit goes to Chromersmith and the other devs that made this, not me! This rom is only 1mb larger than the original, about 59mb. What this rom includes:
-reverse nexus style bootanimation (added by me)
-Stock ADWLauncher.apk from cm-5.0.8-DS Stable (has the nexus style launcher, but isn't all themed up. It runs smoother because it isn't as much of a system hog. Added by me)
-apps: Mytouch Music (came with rom not added), 3D Gallery (removed Gallery for same reason), cachecleaner (great for freeing up internal memory), Wireless Tether v2.0.2 for eclair, and of course all the regular stock system apps like YouTube, etc.
And of course you can modify this and re-post your own results as well the same way I did. Isn't that the whole point of this thread?
IMPORTANT! Make sure you read the Chromatic 3.7 thread to get all of the requirements and settings correct after flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679135
I take no responsibility for anyone that breaks their phone because they don't know what their doing!
And of course enjoy:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1zzhoj32oqw
I just finished my second update.zip
Ok so I put a lot more work into this one than I did the first one. This is based off of the CM-5.0.8-DS Stable rom+gapps. I got sick of having to flash the gapps seperatly after flashing the rom, so I just added them in.
-Added the Multitasking OC Kernel and a lot of other things like a black status bar mod, and a custom ADWLauncher icon.
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"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"
}
-Added other icons to stock apps like music and a few others that I can't remember right now lol.
-Removed the stock Cyanogenmod boot animation and replaced it with the reverse nexus style one (takes up less memory and boots faster, really fast!). Once you get it flashed and get everything set up, reboot your phone and watch how fast it boots up. Mine boots in about a 30 seconds once the boot animation comes on.
Apps included:
-3DGallery (Default Gallery, removed Gallery to save on internal space)
-CacheCleaner (Good system cache cleaner to free up that internal memory!)
-New Phone.apk added from Chromatic3.7 rom (looks very nice btw)
-Wireless Tether v2.0.2 for Eclair roms.
Requirements:
-Danger SPL or Engineering SPL:
If you do not have these or know what they are then do not flash!
-I highly recommend that you have a swap partition of at least 32mb:
If you want this rom to run smoothly, or enable compcache under spare parts app.
Instructions:
-Do Nandroid backup!!!
-I recommend a wipe if your coming from anything other than cm5.0.8-DS based rom, otherwise, just flash it, and then run fix permissions!
-Download and flash as normal:
It will say welcome to cyanogenmod 5.0.8 DS! Do not be alarmed, this is not a stock version of his rom! I did not want to take the credit away from Cyanogenmod and his team for this rom, since I am using so much of it!
-SetCpu:
Install SetCpu. Run app and select auto detect speeds. The kernel on this rom will allow you to overclock way faster than you should. I can run this stably at 614MHz max, and 245MHz min on ondemand. If you go more than this, your phone will probably lock up, and you will have to pull the battery out just to reboot.
-SpareParts:
After Flashing you must change the clock and date color under spare parts found in the settings menu. I changed everything to white because it's a black status bar, but change to whatever color you wish. Also change the Carrier PLMN label color, and the Carrier SPN label color. The only color I change under the notification settings is the Notifications ticker color. Set window animations and transition animations to fast! Check fancy input animations and launcher in memory.
-ADW settings:
Under sreen preferences set Desktop scrolling speed to 0, it's silly fast! Set Desktop overshoot to 50. Select orientation sensor and auto stretch.
Under UI settings check Hide AllApps Bg and Hide AB Bg, and this will make your launcher look much better. Uncheck scrollable widgets unless you use them. Select whatever else you want, I like to select Hide icon labels and closing dockbar as well. The only one I don't check is the tint ab.
Run Firerats Patch:
Download and run Firerats Patch. This will patch things like facebook sync, enable swap partition, and a lot of other things. Dowload and place the fr-patch133.txt file on the root of your sd card. Go to terminal emulator and type "su" and press enter. Type "sh /sdcard/fr-patch133.txt" and press enter. This will bring up a list of commands for the script, along with an example of how the script works. Everything should install correctly unless your don't have a swap partition on your sdcard then it will not install swap. Everything else should install just fine. Once it finishes type "reboot" and your all done! It will take a long time to boot as it is finishing up all of the installations. Be patient and do not interrupt it by rebooting or powering off your phone!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=348484&d=1277328643
Make sure swap or compache is working in terminal emulator. Type "su" and press enter. Type "free" and enter.
I have put a lot of work into this, so that I can use this as a daily driver rom, until a stable froyo release comes out. This rom is really fast once you get it set up correctly. I mean let's face it, we have no idea how long it will take for froyo 2.2 to be realeased. So until then, let's keep on modding!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you break you phone because you did not read the requirements or follow the instructions correctly!
Download Link:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b27a6g7/n/CM-5.0.8-DS-Black-OC-Mod.zip
if we have a lot of files, do we have to write them manually into cmd one by one?
Discontinuation Notice + Source Opened!
This project is now discontinued, as I have moved on to Android 4.X (ICS) which has perfect built-in RTL support.
I will still provide basic support as much as I can, but if your device has it, I recommend you move on to ICS as well.
If you wish to continue working on this project and improving, you have my blessing (as long as you credit me, of course).
Source code is available here, but be-ware: it's an undocumented, unorganized mess.
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Android RTL Auto-Patcher
Version 1.5
The Problem
It's a well known fact that while Android has Hebrew and Arabic fonts, it has a problem with Right-To-Left alignment. The problem: It doesn't exist.
Sure, MOST programs display text correctly, but mix text and numbers in the same line and you'll get reverse numbers (123 appears as 321), and in SOME Google apps (like Gmail and Maps) the words themselves are reverse (so 'apple' appears as 'elppa').
The Old Solution
There is a solution for this, however you have to create a separate patch for every build, because the patch changes files in the build's framework. It's a relatively easy process, but for people who change builds constantly, it can get tiresome.
This Program
This program detects if a build is compatible with the patch, and if so - creates it almost automatically and install it back to the phone. A process that took about 10 minutes to complete before and required some knowhow, now takes only seconds and requires almost no prior experience!
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ProTools
The ProTools are a collection of tools that will allow you to patch ROMs manually either directly to ZIP files, to the phone, or to framework files. It will also allow you to push, pull, extract and manipulate files to and from ROMs of all kinds, with great flexibility and ease!
Compatibility
This program is intended for use with custom DEODEXED roms of Android versions 2.1 and above. The program will inform you if your build is not deodexed.
The program will allow you to either push the fix directly to the device or flash via recovery.
WARNING: Some 'squashedFS' builds have been reported not to be compatible, and the program can not - at the moment - detect those!
Warnings
This program is in Beta stage!
Many features have not been thoroughly tested and error handling is far from perfect.
It may give some errors, crash or stall - at which point I ask that you please send me your log.txt (to find it, click 'About' and then 'Locate Log') or as an upload in this thread.
I do request - however - that you try to be as specific as possible regarding your build, your computer, and what caused the problem.
Also, if you include the log here, please enclose it in 'code' tags.
Requirements
You MUST have Microsoft .Net Framework 4 installed for this to work.
You will also need the latest Java Runtime Environment
You must also have the ADB drivers already installed:
In Windows Vista/7, just connect the phone and let Windows Update do it's thing.
In Windows XP, you need to manually install the drivers available here.
ADB itself comes with the program, so you don't need that.
How to use
If available, boot into recovery (recommended for non-rooted devices!)
Connect your phone to USB and make sure the computer recognizes it
Run the program, and select 'Test Connection'
After connection has been made, if the build is compatible - select the correct Sense version. The program WILL attempt to auto-detect, but it's not 100% reliable, so please confirm that the program detected correctly
Select distribution method:
Push to Device (Recommended) - does simply that, the program will attempt to automatically patch the phone for you.
Create ZIP - creates a ZIP file that's flashable through Recovery (Clockwork Recovery Mod). Will also offer you to save the ZIP on the SD card (doesn't even require mounting USB).
Show File - will just show you the patched 'framework.jar' so you can do whatever you want with it.
Select any additional options you might be interested in (Gingerbread keyboard, for example - is a fixed Gingerbread keyboard with fixed Hebrew RTL that is compatible with the patch the program installs. It should work on 2.2 devices as well, and replaces the stock Android keyboard).
GO GO GO!
Reporting bugs
Please be sure to provide the name and type of your build when giving feedback or reporting bugs. For better bug-squashing, please also provide your log.txt file, which you will find in the application's directory.
Also, even if you experienced no bugs, your logs will be appreciated.
Finally, if you put the the log content in your post, PLEASE encode it with 'code' tags.
If you have any additional non-bug-related questions, feel free to ask them in this thread. I will do my best to improve this program as time goes by.
Thank you, and good luck!
Download
Always available here:
Changelog, Known Issues and Planned Features
Changelog
1.5 - 14/08/2011
Advanced build numbers to 1.5 due to massive advances in the program.
Added global error handling - might not solve ALL problems, but will hopefully help avoid unlogged crashes.
When "Install Gingerbread Keyboard" and "Create Zip" are both selected, it will now also install the keyboard on the Zip.
The program will now also try to mount sd-ext in addition to system before patching (as will the flashable Zip).
When patching fails, the program will offer you to save the patched file to your computer for use with ProTools.
In the 'About' window, added the option to find the log file on your computer (for easier error reports).
Other minor undocumented improvements.
Completely overhauled the ProTools:
Offline Patching: Allows patching ROM Zips or 'framework.jar' files directly.
Manual Operations: Pretty much what ProTools was before, except with an easier straight-forward interface and with the option to operate on a ROM Zip file, from your phone, or directly from a 'framework.jar' file.
Added the option to manually push or pull anything to or from anywhere (with specific buttons for 'framework.jar', 'framework-res.apk' (for theming) and 'build.prop'.
Added the option to manually patch the Keyboard to the phone or the a ROM Zip.
1.1.2 - 20/07/2011 - minor update
Improved Sense 3.0 Detection
Updated build detection strings
1.1.0 - 14/06/2011
Fixed critical interface bug that caused the operation compelte / restart prompt not to appear if 'Push' was selected.
1.1.0 - 14/06/2011
Removed support for SD/SDRAM based builds
Instead, created three distribution methods: Push file, Create flashable zip or just Display file
Flashable zip will be flashable via recovery, and will attempt to push itself to the device's SD card.
Version 1.0.0 Beta
Build Detection:
Improved build properties detection
Vastly improved Sense detection mechanism
Sense versions now distinct by Sense version
Added Sense 2.1 (Gingerbread) support
'Pro Tools' (Beta) - Every single function of the patcher can now be called on seperately and manually.
Changed versioning scheme. Version 1.0.0 to be assigned.
Updated core framework files (fixed a lot of stability issues in Sense2.0 builds)
Planned Features
I plan to seriously improve the RTL fix itself in the near future, but since I lack the knowledge to do so myself, I'm waiting for some new methods currently under development by the excellent devs at iAndroid.co.il to be released.
I do plan to release to program's source code eventually, it's just such a mess at this point that I'm more ashamed of it than anything else.
I also plan to include a logcat monitor. Because the patch causes the phone to rebuild dalvik cache, first boot after patching often takes a VERY LONG time, and some users wrongfully assume their phone is frozen. I plan to include a logcat monitor that will hopefully know to differentiate between bootloops, errors, and dalvik rebuilding, so users can tell if their phone is actually frozen or just working. If this works, I might release this as an actual separate program.
Known Issues
Build 1.1.0 - If 'Push' is selected, when patching process finishes, no message is displayed and the program doesn't prompt to restart. - fixed in 1.1.1
There is hardly any error handling in the ProTools section. If they are called with no device available, it MAY freeze/crash the program. Will be fixed in upcoming release.
Fixes for Squashed filesystem roms do not work! Mostly.
Error handling is STILL utter ****e, may give unexpected errors (or not at all and just fail altogether).
If HTC Sync is installed and active, stuff may go nuts all around (as of 0.0.5 this is detected by the program and warns user).
Credits
Program and Graphics created by Elad Avron using Visual Studio 2010 Express.
ZIP Functions created by Elad Avron using free libraries from the IC#Code group, available at http://www.icsharpcode.net/opensource/sharpziplib/
Special thanks:
From HTCAddicts.com: Ronenpg, Ohect.
From XDA-Developers.com: TheAgent1982, silverbluem, mdeejay and the entire HD2 dev crew
From iAndroid.co.il: Classicaldude (Original fix, the hero of RTL!), Dudyk (Original fix), rasmux (Modified fix), Liavk1 (partial SenseHD fix), Avicohh (Gingerbread Keyboard), N1Man (RTL fix for Gingerbread Keyboard).
Keyboard fix by Avicohh and N1Man (from iAndoird.co.il)
If it will work man i'll give you a real big THANKS!
Just tried it V 001 , successfully connected + fetched framework+modified then pushed classes back....
log attached
PC - Win7 + net 4
LeoAndroid - Desire Z ....
Device restarted, passed the first splash (hTC) screen, took very long on the animation one, then started !
Changes :
1-No right side line alignement..
2-Numbers are still wrongly placed..
Tested and it workes!
Got an error in middle of the prosses but in the end it did what it was supposed to do.
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congratulation
Congratz of your new Project!
I will give it a shot as soon as i can
my teset here ..
this is my test in the log file attached
thx
I appreciate your efforts
reverse numbers problem still exits
big thanks
Voffchik said:
Tested and it workes!
Got an error in middle of the prosses but in the end it did what it was supposed to do.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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Thanks
Can you send me your log.txt?
I'd like to see what the error was.
Sup3r said:
I appreciate your efforts
reverse numbers problem still exits
big thanks
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Can I get build type and log file please?
Thank you
jaguaralani said:
Just tried it V 001 , successfully connected + fetched framework+modified then pushed classes back....
log attached
PC - Win7 + net 4
LeoAndroid - Desire Z ....
Device restarted, passed the first splash (hTC) screen, took very long on the animation one, then started !
Changes :
1-No right side line alignement..
2-Numbers are still wrongly placed..
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The log indicates that you did everything right and experienced no errors, so there are two things I'd like you to try:
In the 'Toolbox' dir in the app dir, the leftover files from the creation process are left. Try pushing framework.jar manually to the device.
If that doesn't work, try putting 'classes_new.dex' in 'framework.jar', renaming it to 'classes.dex' (thus replacing the old one), and repeat step 1.
If that doesn't work something went wrong in the patching process itself, i.e. my source files aren't good for your build (they should be), the compression failed, or any step in between. Let me know if the leftover framework.jar and classes_new.dex solve the problem, and we'll try to isolate the problem from there.
Thank you all for helping
Thank you
Thank you very much for your great work.
The alignment works great for Arabic, but the thing with Arabic is that letters need to be connected with each other when they are in one word. From what I gather, this means needing to change stuff in libskia.so and libwebcore.so (both in /system/lib/).
For more info, you can check out the efforts to add Arabic support for many Android devices at http://ardoid.com/
NSider said:
The alignment works great for Arabic, but the thing with Arabic is that letters need to be connected with each other when they are in one word. From what I gather, this means needing to change stuff in libskia.so and libwebcore.so (both in /system/lib/).
For more info, you can check out the efforts to add Arabic support for many Android devices at http://ardoid.com/
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Yes, I understand it's a problem with a lot of software, not only Android.
I will try to implement patching of Arabic characters in the future, once the program has a more solid base.
this is my log
my build is : MDJ's gingerbread CyanogenMod 7 v. 2.1 [A2SD+][GRH78][RMNET][Kernel: MDJ S10.2 OC
wating the Arabic characters fix
thanks :0
Ambious said:
Thanks
Can you send me your log.txt?
I'd like to see what the error was.
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I sent it yesterday via PM
I sent the log file + screenshot
U said u'll look in to it
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Voffchik said:
I sent it yesterday via PM
I sent the log file + screenshot
U said u'll look in to it
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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Right, sorry, my bad
I worked around your reported error in v.0.0.2, it was a little oversight I had in interface design.
Thank you for the report
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Sup3r said:
my build is : MDJ's gingerbread CyanogenMod 7 v. 2.1 [A2SD+][GRH78][RMNET][Kernel: MDJ S10.2 OC
wating the Arabic characters fix
thanks :0
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Thank you for the log.
From the log it seems like there were no errors and that everything went as planned. I'm using the same build as you, so I know it's compatible.
What I'd like you to try, if it's not too much hassle, is this:
In the 'toolbox' dir in the app dir, there are leftover files from the process. Push 'frameowkr.jar' to your device's "/system/framework/" using:
Code:
adb push framework.jar /system/framework/
and reboot.
If that solves it, the issue was with the push command (I currently have no method to actually detect if it was successful or not, I hope to fix that in future version).
If even that doesn't solve it, open 'framework.jar' using any zip/rar program, delete 'classes.dex' from it, insert 'classes_new.dex' (from the toolbox dir) into the 'framework.jar' file, and rename to 'classes.dex'. Push to the device, restart, and try again.
If you don't mind doing those things, it would help me greatly to detect where the patching process failed.
Thank you so much, and I promise to include Arabic fix as soon as the program structure is solid enough!
Tried V 002
PC - Win7 + net 4
LeoAndroid - Desire Z ....
Log attached
changes
Nothing
jaguaralani said:
Tried V 002
PC - Win7 + net 4
LeoAndroid - Desire Z ....
Log attached
changes
Nothing
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Yeah, well, v002 changes nothing in the process, only the interface.
I'd like you to try, if not too much hassle - to push the framework file manually and reboot.
If that doesn't work, try to put 'classes_new.dex' into 'framework.jar' and rename it to 'classes.dex' and push framework.jar again.
If any of that works then I can narrow down the issue.
On another note, I got reports from other people using DesireZ that the process worked for them, so I know it's compatible, it's just a localized issue.
This doesn't specifically belong to NAND development.
Moved.
(Regardless of that, it's a wonderful project).
RETIRED: Since I no longer own this device I am unable to update/maintain this any further! Furthermore it was only designed to support certain models that are no longer sold so to answer all questions NO it won't work on the new ones. As of Dec 20th, 2014 all downloads have been removed (Sorry for the inconvenience)
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Rooted and Google Apps enabled rom for late generation Nextbook Premium 7 tablets. Now based on the recently released ota that runs faster and enables setup wizard support.
Screenshots
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"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"
}
Setup Wizard
Homescreen
Notifications
Apps
Storage
Accounts & Sync
About
Play Store
Network Location
Supported
Any Nextbook Premium 7 in the YF1011XXXXX serial number Series (May work on newer models)
Download
Discontinued (Sorry for the inconvenience)
Extra Apps
None currenty
Features
Rooted (su,Superuser,Busybox), Google Apps (Including setup wizard), Custom boot animation, Google Calendar, Google Play Store, Zeam as launcher, most of the default apps removed,Titanium Backup, Quick Sync Settings (allows access to accounts and sync), OI File Manager, and 1gb userdata partition
Install/Upgrade
Download and extract the folder fromKustom-Ginger_n7p-v5.zip to any folder of your choice
Reboot device using paper clip then quickly press and hold reset until you get black screen with usb plugged in
When windows wants driver give it the respective folder for your os (32bit or 64bit) from Drivers folder
Run RK29update.exe if status bar on bottom reads Found RKAndroid rock usb you are good but if it shows
No Found RKAndroid rock usb repeat steps 2-3
Leave the default selected items if you are doing fresh install or just select Boot,Kernel,and System if it is upgrade
f you are doing fresh install Select Loader and Click EraseIDB after it finishes then click Run otherwise JUST do Run
if you are upgrading
If there was no errors your device now is on my Kustom-Ginger_n7p-v5 rom
WARNING: Installing this will remove all your data & apps if you select more than Boot,Kernel,and System!!!
Factory Restore
Reboot device using paper clip then quickly press and hold reset until you get black screen with usb plugged in
When windows wants driver give it the respective folder for your os (32bit or 64bit) from Drivers folder
Run RK29update.exe if status bar on bottom reads Found RKAndroid rock usb you are good but if it shows
No Found RKAndroid rock usb repeat steps 1-3
Select Loader and Click EraseIDB after it finishes then click Run
If there was no errors your device now is on stock v2.0.30 rom
WARNING: Restoring factory default will remove all your data & apps!!!
Version History
v1 ~ Inital fully rooted ext3 read/write /system build, Updated to latest* Google Play Store
v2 ~ Fully deodexed, Latest* Google Play Store, Latest* Gmail, Latest* Titanium Backup, Removed rom built in flash!
v3 - v4 ~ Unreleased builds
v5 ~ Rebased from recent ota (version v2.0.30), discontinued cramfs version
Credit
Google: For their work on Android and the related apps
ChainsDD: Superuser/SU
Michael Bentz: Zeam Launcher
CyanogenMod: disclaimer
Titanium Track: Titanium Backup
Shantanu Goel: Quick Sync Settings
finlessbob: 1gb userdata partition
OpenIntents: OI File Manager
wendal: ext3 system
Notes
All builds from now on are ext3 only.
Key
* ~ Latest as of the time of post
! ~ Removed due to future of flash for android (and rom version was majorly out of date)
another rom for my np7.... awesome ill try it soon and get back to you
is your rom ro or rw as well?
demkantor said:
another rom for my np7.... awesome ill try it soon and get back to you
is your rom ro or rw as well?
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Sadly only RO like the rest... as far as i know there is no proven method to gain on the fly write access.
Again thanks for all the hard work. I have a few requests. first since we cant change the Adhoc ( using wifi from another android device) on the fly with out RW access can you please add the ability to connect to adhoc wifi in the next build? Also i love google currents app but we cant use is on our device because we don't have map's installed. can that be added as well?
fireproof34 said:
Again thanks for all the hard work. I have a few requests. first since we cant change the Adhoc ( using wifi from another android device) on the fly with out RW access can you please add the ability to connect to adhoc wifi in the next build? Also i love google currents app but we cant use is on our device because we don't have map's installed. can that be added as well?
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Will need to look into the adhoc wifi thing... but Google Currents is now attached to first post .
kibmcz said:
Will need to look into the adhoc wifi thing... but Google Currents is now attached to first post .
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Sorry I didn't explain well enough. Maps and Google framework have to be installed with the rom for currents to install. If you try to install currents currently it fails.
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fireproof34 said:
Sorry I didn't explain well enough. Maps and Google framework have to be installed with the rom for currents to install. If you try to install currents currently it fails.
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I installed currents via adb to my next7p without maps installed and it it worked properly.
kibmcz said:
I installed currents via adb to my next7p without maps installed and it it worked properly.
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O my bad I didn't relize I had to install I through adb. Ill give that a shot. Thsnks!
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kibmcz said:
I installed currents via adb to my next7p without maps installed and it it worked properly.
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Flashed the latest rom and was ableto get current s to run! Thanks for that ! The one thing I am see ing thogh is Google framework keeps wanting to force close every half hour or so. With that it seems auto sync is not syncing (Gmail). Any one else seeing this? Any one flashed a rom this the wpa-suplicant file changed so we can connect to ad hockey WiFi networks?
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Syncs to gmail just fine. Every network i have saved is found as soon as i enter that house or business. Wifi and syn are perfect. Havent tried to tether my phone yet (no need) but i will try it out and let you know if i can get it to work. (Not one forced close)
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demkantor said:
Syncs to gmail just fine. Every network i have saved is found as soon as i enter that house or business. Wifi and syn are perfect. Havent tried to tether my phone yet (no need) but i will try it out and let you know if i can get it to work. (Not one forced close)
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Figured out the sync problem was just a WiFi power setting . Set it to not turn off when the screen goes off and it seems to be working perfect now . Tether is the only thing missing now .and I'm sure that will be solved soon . Thanks for all the work .
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fireproof34 said:
Figured out the sync problem was just a WiFi power setting . Set it to not turn off when the screen goes off and it seems to be working perfect now . Tether is the only thing missing now .and I'm sure that will be solved soon . Thanks for all the work .
Sent from my NXM726HN using XDA App
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The ability to connected to phone tether works on any tether app (including official built into android) app that uses access point mode (Tested and working when connected to my ICS powered nexus s tether).
If i knew what was needed to enable/test adhoc mode i could look into adding it.
Also i really should look into updating the build.prop to have more cleaner names LOL (eg Nextbook Premium 7 instead of NXM726HN).
kibmcz said:
The ability to connected to phone tether works on any tether app (including official built into android) app that uses access point mode (Tested and working when connected to my ICS powered nexus s tether).
If i knew what was needed to enable/test adhoc mode i could look into adding it.
Also i really should look into updating the build.prop to have more cleaner names LOL (eg Nextbook Premium 7 instead of NXM726HN).
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ro.product.model or Ro.Product.name look like the ones that would need changed in Build Prop i like Next7p.(That's whats on the back as Model NO. but its your rom so you do what you like.)
Here is the link to the instruction on how to make this work on a "rooted' tab. http://androidtablethacks.com/android-tablet-hacks/how-to-enable-adhoc-wifi-on-android-tablets/
Here are the instructions as well.
For those of you who want to connect/tether your Android tablet to your Adhoc Wifi such as your smartphone, you can do it by enabling Adhoc on your tablet device.
In this example, I will use my Galaxy Tab 10.1 but should work on any Android tablet device.
Step 1. Download adhoctablets.zip and unzip to the root folder of your hard disk such as c:\adhoctablets.
Step 2. Put your Android tablet into USB Debugging Mode by going to Settings->Applications->Development.
Step 3. Open up a command prompt by typing “cmd” under Start->Search for Windows or open up a shell in Linux or Mac.
Step 4. Browse to the directory you unzipped adhoctablets.zip. For Windows, type:
cd \adhoctablets
Then type this to enter shell:
adb shell
For Linux:
adb-linux shell
For Mac:
adb-mac shell
Then type:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cp /system/bin/wpa_supplicant /sdcard/wpa_supplicant.original
cp /sdcard/wpa_supplicant /system/bin/.
chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
chown system.wifi /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
exit
Reboot your tablet and you should now be able to connect to Adhoc wireless devices.
If something goes wrong, you can get back into adb shell and type the following to revert:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cp /sdcard/wpa_supplicant.original /system/bin/.
chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
chown system.wifi /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
exit
Hey....nice rom man, thanks alot! if you want to get adhoc working you will need to add/modify wpa_supplicant. i tether with a hot spot so no problems but i used to tether with ad hoc on my a100. thanks again!
but no one has made a rom for the np7 that is writable... so it wont work
demkantor said:
but no one has made a rom for the np7 that is writable... so it wont work
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There was some experimental write support by the creator of the unpacking/packing tool but its either hacky (earlier one) or risky (newest one).
In theroy if the adhoc stuff is integrated at rom level it should work.
demkantor said:
but no one has made a rom for the np7 that is writable... so it wont work
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That is the point. That's why I have asked him to cook it in to the rom.
fireproof34 said:
That is the point. That's why I have asked him to cook it in to the rom.
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In looking at the other post the supplicant config may be a issue with the read only file system.
Ill dig up one of my old zydas wifi b usb sticks/old xp machine and so some testing.
Sent from my Kustom Ginger powered Nextbook Premium 7
FYI
Originally Posted by Dochoppy
OK HEADS UP! Watch the first post for changes.
1st off. With the new Rom You will need to learn how to put your tablet into flash mode.
I will be posting 2 Roms from here on out.
1 will be based off of the existing cramfs.system file Rom.
2 Rom will be based off of COMPLETELY ROOTED Rom with ext3 file system.
So All in All, With help from Finless Bob! (Great guy!) I figured out what the issue was I was having. Finless Is also going to be creating a Rom for this tablet. Both Finless's Rooted Rom and Mine will have to be flashed the same way! Stay Tuned for an update.
But here is just a taste.
891MB of internal storage free with all apps that are currently loaded in the Cramfs version of the Rom. Fully RW System. Stay Tuned!
http://http://www.freaktab.com/forum.php
fireproof34 said:
FYI
Originally Posted by Dochoppy
OK HEADS UP! Watch the first post for changes.
1st off. With the new Rom You will need to learn how to put your tablet into flash mode.
I will be posting 2 Roms from here on out.
1 will be based off of the existing cramfs.system file Rom.
2 Rom will be based off of COMPLETELY ROOTED Rom with ext3 file system.
So All in All, With help from Finless Bob! (Great guy!) I figured out what the issue was I was having. Finless Is also going to be creating a Rom for this tablet. Both Finless's Rooted Rom and Mine will have to be flashed the same way! Stay Tuned for an update.
But here is just a taste.
891MB of internal storage free with all apps that are currently loaded in the Cramfs version of the Rom. Fully RW System. Stay Tuned!
http://http://www.freaktab.com/forum.php
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I know of the ext3 method it is using... wendel (creator of the tool that was used to make all the custom roms for this device) posted it up on slatedroid a while back but no tool to automate it. Early results were hit and miss but im sure its been stabilzed.
It consists of 3 tasks:
1. Flashing ext3 enabled bootloader (usually handled by the upadate image)
2. Modifying the ramdisk in boot.img to mount system as ext3 (handled by rom maker)
3. Converting system.img to ext3 (handled by rom maker)
That being said 1 is a unknown risk and 2 & 3 due to my distance from linux for years are not really easy but im getting a friend to help.
Thats all for now
Sent from my Kustom Ginger powered Nextbook Premium 7
[Win32/64][Dual Boot][Mount-Loop] Tubuntu - 1 click installer SBK1 & SBK2! *2/1/2013*
* ADDED Ubuntu Raring(13.04) *
* ADDED ARCH Linux *
Tubuntu - One Click Installer for Windows
Hi, i recently been seeing myself flashing my tf101 a lot using OLiFE2. yes my main os is linux but i also use windows and came across a lot of people asking about windows verison SBK2 for ubuntu installer. I found modified version of Frankc123 tools http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760513 but it's down. so i created a new one from scratch.
thanks
lilstevie for his OLiFE scripts
wheelie app
Frankc123
kenshin1388
and a few more. (i will find there names and edit this post again)
*Name is still Pending. couldn't think of a good name when i was making this tool. suggestions are welcomed!
Disclaimer:
you know the usual stuff. use are your own risk blah blah might brick.. will not help your become rocket scientest... yea that stuff.
Note:
this was made using VS2010. package needed to run will be dot net 4.0. google is your friend
this is very alpha not all the features are implemented yet
Code:
v0.4.7:
fixed sbk1 device flashing.
v0.4.6beta:
reworked the code for loading into sync mode for sbk1 devices
basically wasted my time with version 0.4.4b & 0.4.5b due to this new update =P
v0.4.5beta:
removed --setbct parameter for sbk1 devices
v0.4.4beta:
fixed bct loader for sbk1 devices
v0.4.3beta:
fix bootloader injection for sbk1 devices
v0.4.2beta:
fixed more bugs not initiating wheelie when needed to for sbk2 devices
v0.4.1beta:
fixed syntax error for flashing kernels
v0.4beta:
added sbk1 support(not tested nor confirmed yet)
re coded flashing method
fixed kernel flashing
fixed only ubuntu boot
fixed only ubuntu/android boot
v0.3alpha:
added RootFS install only option to selected partition
added 2.6x x3maniac kernel to the mix
removed uboot kernel image.( i will not be developing on uboot yet)
reduces zip from 80mb to 50mb. quicker download for faster hacking =)
v0.2.2alpha:
fixed ubuntu/android flash.(ubuntu as default was not booting)
fixed timing issue caused with apx mode detection.
v0.2.1alpha:
added APX mode detection.(now this app will let you know if you are really in apx mode, using drivers i provided)
v0.2alpha:
added logo
added ability to for different flashes and restore back to stock
added different recovery CWM and TWRP
added kernel flashing for chromium or jhanti
fix textbox not updating with console
few bug fixes in program
v0.1a:
initial release
Known bugs:
Code:
[strike]when flashing with Ubuntu Only. kernel panic and keeps rebooting. i am working on a fix.[/strike]
program appears to not be doing anything while flashing device. if it's not frozen and window can be dragged
around it's working. wait for device to reboot. usually 15 - 20 mins to upload 1gb
Not my program bug. but should be mentioned. After you flash your device the 1st time. let Prime run until welcome
screen. then you can flash twrp to flash custom rom. Failure to do so and flashing custom rom without letting prime
run will cause boot loop in newly flashed custom rom. i havn't looked into the logcat but i'm pretty sure that the data
partion don't match or something.
if you run into any problems and you feel it might be bricked.( haven't happen to be at all using this tool) you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012 easy flasher to fix.
Instructions:
MOUNT-LOOP now possible! * 2/1/2013 *
I have now made my new kernel which supports Mount-Loop!! thanks to transformador for the suggestion.
http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac
what does this mean?
this means that you can now just place the ubuntu.img in your internal sdcard and boot the image.
How it works?
i have turned this into a blob file(can be flash with cwm or twrp). which mean you can boot into your recovery flash ubuntu-mountloop.zip. To go back to your android you would need the kernel blob that goes along with the rom your are using. http://www.mediafire.com/?labcx60jowrdx which can be found here. (this is not my link)
Need more information?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537566
**Useful posts**information regards to partition size
Thanks again to TomTcom for putting together instruction to get BLUETOOTH working!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128080
**FOR SBK1 devices**Follow this guide TomTcom has created! don't forget to thank him!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041030
**FOR SBK2 devices**
FOLLOW THIS UPDATED GUIDE [GUIDE][Win32/64][Dual Boot] For SBK2 Install of TFUbuntu for x3Maniac Thread by Kingzak34 & don't forget to thank him!!
download the prime image and have it named system.img(if not so already) and place it in the /images folder
download the ubuntu image of your choice and name it ubuntu.img and plce it in the images folder.
go into APX mode. (press volumn up & power at the same time until screen goes black) for windows try to listen for a usb connected sound( for linux type lsusb and look for nvidia(not asus))
Dual Boot A/U:
use flash from dual boot a/u option and wait for device to reboot.
Flash Recovery for Custom rom:
to flash custom rom. goto advanced option and use "flash TWRP recovery" and click "flash". the button will now say "reflash" to reflash the kernel back into the recovery partition.
Drivers:
this option is to install the drivers for APX mode.
(¯`'•.¸//( Using Custom ROM(cm, aosp, etc......))\\¸.•'´¯)this app will re-partition the file system adding a new ubuntu partition on block 16 (mmcblk0p8). this mean it will erase everything. keep the CustomRom.ZIP in your external sdcard. (flash/dual boot a/u) wait till that finishes then let prime Rom boot fully till you get "welcome" screen. reboot into APX mode and use (advanced/flash twrp recovery).. goto recovery(volume down & power) to boot into twrp and flash your CustomRom.ZIP. when done flashing custom rom. go back into tubuntu app and click "ReFlash" in (advanced/flash TWRP recovery) to flash the recovery back to booting ubuntu.
Screens
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"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"
}
tubuntu v0.4.7 [1mb] Executable ONLY - download v0.4.2b and replace the tubuntu.exe with this one
download v0.4.7 (jan, 3 2013)
tubuntu v0.4.6beta [1mb] Executable ONLY - download v0.4.2b and replace the tubuntu.exe with this one
download v0.4.6b (dec, 10 2012)
tubuntu v0.4.2beta [78mb] without Prime(system.img) or ubuntu.img
download v0.4.2b (dec, 7 2012)
tubuntu v0.3alpha [57mb] without Prime(system.img) or ubuntu.img
download v0.3a
Prime ROM[stock hc w/ root](system.img)
download
lilstevies Prime
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191141
Tubuntu Image - lightweight ubuntu
Tubuntu In Action! video submitted by hugantic
Ubuntu Raring Ringtail (13.04) is up on goo.im
This is a ubuntu-core image.(this mean it has nothing)
for a quick and dirty howto check post #652
password: family
added Nano
added WPA_SUPPLICANT
added kernel supplicants(2.6.36-12.10+)
added wifi modules on boot
Image is 200M
this is a nightly development from http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/daily/20130201/
i have this up cause when 13.04 does launch i know what i'm dealing with =)
ARCH Linux for ARM (alarm)
Arch Linux - http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac 151M
More Details for How To
this is a build it yourself system.
It Boots
root password: family
Ubuntu(ubuntu.img)
Lubuntu v1.2 (12.10) - http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac 496.01 MB
only added support for 2.6.36 kernel.(if you want to use newer kernels must installed kernel and supplements)
please review all change log from previous version to see what and how much i have done
zram is broken with kernel 2.6.36 (I am working on patching this up to new zram variation)
added multi-touch support
minimize - three finger down swipe
scroll - two finger up or down
maximize - three finger up swipe
move window - 3 finger drag
right click - two finger tap
fixed boot loop when using "reboot to recovery" from android space
fixed typos on applations not starting
updated a few program forked from "raring" 13.04
removed unnecessary boot up bloat
fixed conky from dissappearing when clicking on desktop
sound works (must use alsamixer and enable DACL & DACR)
Hot plugging works!
DO NOT INSTALL NVIDIA DRIVERS!!(2.6.36.4 does not have hw acceleration)
Lubuntu V1.1-rc1 (12.10)- [download] -382mb 1.4G unrar (wip)(i don't have dock yet so some stuff can't be tested. but it's stable @ 1.2ghz)
Don't forget to download and flash the new kernel below
lots of fixes read post #236 remember to thank Serkenar!!
changed swappiness to 10
now will start on performance mode on boot(had to recompile the kernel for that)
added script in rc.local to fix sound on boot up(you will now hear a slight click noise on boot, means sound should be working)
added scripts to brighten and darken screen(can't test yet but should would with function keys on keyboard)
using newest 3.1.10 kernel forked from jhinta(i just overclocked it)
added script to turn off backlight completely when xscreensaver "blanks" screen
added initial firstboot script to re-partition file system broken: run "sudo resize2fs /dev/mmcblk0p8" (in terminal for now until i get it working again)
sound is working
added cpufreq goverenor controller(located in menu/preferences/cpu-goverenor)
added conky (auto starts with session)
changed XF86poweroff button to disable screen(instead of logoff-selection)
added adb support(jhinta kernel break it, do doesn't work. i'm looking for a fix)
removed programs that our tablet can't use(example: xbacklight)
added zram support
added cifs support(to mount window shares install cifs-utils)
fixed nvidia tegra headers(now can be installed via "software sources" and disabled if needed)
added support for ntfs read and write support
chromium fixed
added some what of a patching system. to upgrade my builds without having to reflash.
added default user "user" (password family)
fixed "waiting for network". no more waiting
removed option with onbaord on boot in favor or default user
added gnome-system-manager (much better i think)
removed extra /lib/modules/ not needed
fixed apparmor complaining issues on boot.
added kernel boot to show everything(easier to debug for me, will be removed in future release when i know it's stable)
some more stuff i can't seem to think of( just bug fixes).
kernel issue: usb stuff gotta be plugged in before you turn on device
kernel issue: touch pad not working(look at post #154 & #206 for fix)
Discussion starts from page 13: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995157&page=13
Lubuntu (12.10)- download - 448mb zip 1.5gb unzipped -now its working, but still don't have my dock =(
version 1.0
removed ubiquity
removed oem-config-firstinstall
removed wpa-supplicant on boot in flavor of network manager(much easier)
pre-installed all packages needed to startup and run
added support for kernel 2.6x and 3.1x
hardware accereration fully working
(not working :cryingadded onboard support for login(people without dock)
added resize2fs on boot (first time) to resize ubuntu image to fill partition (6gb)
pre-installed openssh
more stuff like bug fixes.
what's not working yet:
**do not use android os to reboot to recovery - you will be stuck in recovery boot loop!**
if you happen to be stuck in recovery loop type this in terminal
Code:
sudo echo boot | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=1 seek=0
sound
zram
aircrack
webcam(don't think this will ever work)
chromium-browser (use firefox instead for now)
this is a LXDE destop version of ubuntu http://lubuntu.net/ light weight and works pretty fast with our devices. i have not been able to fully test if this linux image is stable. currently still waiting for my keyboard to arrive. i will be making this lubuntu image better as i go.
(root password is family i changed it due to hurricane Sandy, yes i'm from NYC)
i'm in the works for my own Lubuntu Image and Arch linux. (waiting for my keyboard dock to arrive but i do have both os booted)
I use netinstaller v0.5 (smaller file size) v0.6(more bug fixes and better support for no dock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852702
lilstevies ubuntu.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191141
shaola Debian image
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476835
Kernels
#470 Controlling your CPU for stability
Stable kernels (use with care for OC version)
[extreme]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.6 ghz] [gpu 400mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 30
glxgear - 70 fps
[good]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.4 ghz] [gpu 300mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 36
glxgear - 59 fps
[stock]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.2 ghz] [gpu 300mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 40
glxgear - 50 fps
kernel supplement - 2.6.36.4-1210.zip
extract and copy the kernel suppliment to /lib/modules/ then use tubuntu tool to flash new kernel
[whats up with 2.6.x]
clocked at 1.2ghz (for now)
hot plugging works
sound works
chrome works (enable CONFIG_SYSVIPC & CONFIG_SHMEM)
STABLE. does not have freezing issues
lid patch
hardware acceleration (not working)
** experimental NOT Stable! **
compiled with gcc 4.7
3.1.10 - xlinux.img
source - http://github.com/novaspirit
*kernel Instructions*
download kernel unzip and place in \tubuntu\images folder
copy the xlinux.img over linux.img(temp fix to load new kernel until i get the program fixed)
flash using "x3maniac 2.6 kernel" (even tho it says 2.6, your acutally uploading the new xlinux.img, which is 3.1.10)
*updated kernel 12/10/2012*
kernel image - 3.1.10-g6e2783c
kernel supplement - kernel_sup.tar.gz
download the kernel supplement file and place it on the root of the drive.
you can also wget the file
Code:
sudo wget http://novaspirit.com/tubuntu/kernel_sup.tar.gz /
unzip using root
Code:
sudo tar zxvf /kernel_sup.tar.gz
this will extract the new firmware and modules to the correct location(/lib/modules, lib/firmware)
now use my tubuntu tool copy the linux3.img to the \images\ folder and rename to xlinux.img
now flash using "x3maniac kernel" option in the advanced section.
** I will be making a tutorial when i get around to it **
*linux version*
as per a few request in this thread about a linux version. i will not be creating a linux version for there is one that works perfect!
OLiFE by lilstevie
someone then has modified the version and made it compatible with SBK2 devices using wheelie. due to OLiFE sbk2 is hard to find on this forum i have uploaded the version to my own server
OLiFE sbk2
I did not create this program so support for it will be limited.
*i don't remember where i found the thread nor who modified it. if someone knows the orginal creator please pm me and i will update to apply credit to the dev. the orginal creator contacted me josteink. thanks for his amazing work on updating oLiFe to support sbk2
Source Codes - http://www.github.com/novaspirit/
Downloads - http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac
I am very interested in this!
However, I do not want to spend time tweaking a whole bunch of stuff and there seems to be conflicting and outdated info on how linux/ubuntu runs on the tf101
Would you summarize what bugs you've noticed with both your tool and using ubuntu on the tf101? I'd really appreciate it as its been hard to get a good picture.
LeoBloom. said:
I am very interested in this!
However, I do not want to spend time tweaking a whole bunch of stuff and there seems to be conflicting and outdated info on how linux/ubuntu runs on the tf101
Would you summarize what bugs you've noticed with both your tool and using ubuntu on the tf101? I'd really appreciate it as its been hard to get a good picture.
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give me a few more days and i'll come up with a good summary for you(waiting for my dock). but as for a brief one. it works really well on minimal install like lxde or gnome classic. everything does work except webcam. it's pretty stable but i've been flashing my device so much i havn't stayed on one os that long(1 day max). hardware acceleration does work on certain kernel (will be updating my programs to inject new kernels later). my goal for this program in general is to keep my transformer as a fully functional 2nd laptop and being able to swap between / backup my ubuntu as i go along trying to find the perfect build.
Definitely man, take your time. I really appreciate you doing this!
I too wanna convert the transformer into a laptop because I am sick of android honestly, but the transformer is a pretty sweet piece of hardware.
I'll try it out now
LeoBloom. said:
Definitely man, take your time. I really appreciate you doing this!
I too wanna convert the transformer into a laptop because I am sick of android honestly, but the transformer is a pretty sweet piece of hardware.
I'll try it out now
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i have flashed my own device at least 10x working on this program. so i know it works. thanks for trying it out let me know if you have any bugs or features you want to see
x3maniac said:
i have flashed my own device at least 10x working on this program. so i know it works. thanks for trying it out let me know if you have any bugs or features you want to see
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I must be a complete noob.
For the life of me I can't figure out where to find a system.img or ubuntu.img
The link to lilstevie's ubuntu.img doesn't seem to be pulling anything up, and I thought that the system.img is somehow extracted from the android update zip file but I can't figure that out either. The link that you posted for the system.img didn't seem to mention it, but I'll look a little deeper.
LeoBloom. said:
I must be a complete noob.
For the life of me I can't figure out where to find a system.img or ubuntu.img
The link to lilstevie's ubuntu.img doesn't seem to be pulling anything up, and I thought that the system.img is somehow extracted from the android update zip file but I can't figure that out either. The link that you posted for the system.img didn't seem to mention it, but I'll look a little deeper.
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look in post #3 of lilstevies thread. OLiFE with prime. pull the system.img from there. it's going to be a bit before i get mine up on my website. 500mb
Hi!
Hi!
Thanks for the great and awsome work!
I just used ur tool but when i boot to ubuntu i get this screen:
I have no idea what to do....
Hi,
Why prime name? it's for TF101 or TF2 Prime?
Envoyé depuis mon Transformer avec Tapatalk
billouetaudrey said:
Hi,
Why prime name? it's for TF101 or TF2 Prime?
Envoyé depuis mon Transformer avec Tapatalk
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well "prime" is the ROM stock from asus.
x3maniac said:
well "prime" is the ROM stock from asus.
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Oh ok, I am on PA Rom, so I need PA.zip or It's work only with stock rom ?
billouetaudrey said:
Oh ok, I am on PA Rom, so I need PA.zip or It's work only with stock rom ?
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for now you have to flash with stock rom. then install custom rom later using advanced/twrp recovery.
this app will repartition the file system adding a new ubuntu partition on block 16 (mmcblk0p8). this mean it will erase everything. keep the pa.zip in your external sdcard. (flash/dual boot a/u) wait till that finishes then let prime Rom boot fully till you get "welcome" screen. reboot into APX mode and use (advanced/flash twrp recovery).. goto recovery(volume down & power) to boot into twrp and flash your custom rom.
hope this helps
thxxxxxx
x3maniac said:
for now you have to flash with stock rom. then install custom rom later using advanced/twrp recovery.
this app will repartition the file system adding a new ubuntu partition on block 16 (mmcblk0p8). this mean it will erase everything. keep the pa.zip in your external sdcard. (flash/dual boot a/u) wait till that finishes then let prime Rom boot fully till you get "welcome" screen. reboot into APX mode and use (advanced/flash twrp recovery).. goto recovery(volume down & power) to boot into twrp and flash your custom rom.
hope this helps
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OK Thx I will try tommorow Thx !
Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
i9apps said:
Hi!
Thanks for the great and awsome work!
I just used ur tool but when i boot to ubuntu i get this screen:
I have no idea what to do....
Click to expand...
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follow the instructions on screen to finish the installtion process. head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852702 post #1
Other question... Any possibility to use it on linux ? Because I don't have windows...
Manually maybe by command... Thx
Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
billouetaudrey said:
Other question... Any possibility to use it on linux ? Because I don't have windows...
Manually maybe by command... Thx
Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
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my main os is linux also. but i use windows a lot also. this is what i use when in linux
Modified OLifE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1872229
x3maniac said:
my main os is linux also. but i use windows a lot also. this is what i use when in linux
Modified OLifE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1872229
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Okey Thx if I want remove dual boot, what need I do ?
Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
billouetaudrey said:
Okey Thx if I want remove dual boot, what need I do ?
Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
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i have not implemented in my app yet... soon to come(working on it as we speak) but now you can use OLiFE to return to stock android.
x3maniac said:
i have not implemented in my app yet... soon to come(working on it as we speak) but now you can use OLiFE to return to stock android.
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OK so I wait because I'm not expert and don't all understand... And I'm french and it's not easy...
Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
(DISCLAIMER: Only for Windows 7 and Vista)
Things you will need
----------------------------
1- EasyBCD (to create boot configuration) - http://neosmart.net/Download/Register/1
2- Android x86 iso - http://android-x86.googlecode.com/files/android-x86-4.3-20130725.iso
3- My MBR files http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2203408&stc=1&d=1377076042
4- iso extracting software (WinRAR or 7zip)
5- Paragon partition viewer (optional to view contents of ext3/2 partition) - http://www.paragon-software.com/home/pm-personal/
Steps
----------
1-Download all the files and install them.
2-Next you need to create a new partition for android installation if you don't already have one.
3-Go to device manager
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4-Then go to disk management
5-Create a new partition 2-5 GB recommended
6-Once you've finished creating the partition open EasyBCD > Add new entry > ISO > Choose the Android x86 iso path, and select load from memory.
7-Now you want to extract all the files in the Android x86 iso using 7zip or WinRAR to the hard drive C:/ or D:/ so it can boot.
8-When you're done you can now reboot your computer, the iso entry would show up in boot menu. boot up the Android x86 iso.
9-Choose 'installation - Install Android to hard disk'
10-Choose the new partition that you made it will always be the last one.
11-Now choose the filesystem, ext3 is recommended as it doesn't have maximum hard drive size like fat32 and it's the fastest.
12-Next question is whether to install boot loader Grub, (If you install this it would remove windows master boot record, but you can later install it if you want using EasyBCD)You need grub bootloader to boot android so Choose yes.
13-Now it will detect windows is already installed and add the boot entry to the grub bootloader so you can boot into windows. and it will start the installation.
14-When the installation is complete you will see a message to run android or reboot.
15-choose reboot and boot into windows.
16-Now open EasyBCD again > BCD Deployment > Install Windows vista/7 boot loader to the MBR > Write MBR (This will install windows master boot record again)
17-Then go to Edit Boot Menu, here you can change the boot entry name and count down time.
18-When you are done Click save settings and close EasyBCD
19-Then go to My MBR files(NST and ANG0) and extract them to C:/ (your system drive)
You have successfully dual booted Android x86 and Windows
Nice tutorial. But why would anyone install android on their computer? Installing it in a virtual machine would be safer and less troublesome.
lzk123 said:
Nice tutorial. But why would anyone install android on their computer? Installing it in a virtual machine would be safer and less troublesome.
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Virtual machines run slower and have does not support some hardware . it would run extremely fast and smooth natively rather than an emulated one.
I booted it on my broken laptop(some keys didn't work on it) .. now I can use the android keyboard instead of my broken keyboard which is really useful.
it is as good as any other operating system for a computer you should definitely try it. It's can run all apps including ARM apps. the only problem I had with it was the portrait screen. I had to use a third party screen orientation changing app to lock it on landscape.
Will this method work for the latest 4.4 RC2?
karan128 said:
Will this method work for the latest 4.4 RC2?
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Yes, this method should work with all the x86 iso.
Keyboard not detected during install
karan128 said:
Will this method work for the latest 4.4 RC2?
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I'm trying to install 4.4RC2 on my PC but when I get to install to harddisk my wireless keyboard stops being detected. WHen I run the Live CD the keyboard runs just fine, alonge with the mouse, any ideas?
idk..use a wired keyboard
bethnesbitt said:
I'm trying to install 4.4RC2 on my PC but when I get to install to harddisk my wireless keyboard stops being detected. WHen I run the Live CD the keyboard runs just fine, alonge with the mouse, any ideas?
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Did you try going to input methods and choosing the keyboard from the setting?
Fixed
Sippay said:
Did you try going to input methods and choosing the keyboard from the setting?
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Fixed:
Had partitioned a section of my HD to install 4.4. Reading on android-x86.org found out that it wasn't even necessary to install if already using Linux, which I am. All I had to do was copy initrd.img, system.cfg kernel and ramdisk.img, created an empty directory called data to that partition that was manually formatted to an ext4. Edited my 40_custom menuentry to show 4.4 during bootup menu and it did the rest for me. Just for fun, also partitioned off another part of my drive called downloads so that I could have a emulated sdcard to share between linux and android-x86.
If anybody is interested in a more detailed explanation, they can check out my tut on my blog, not sure if I will get in trouble for posting the link, so.... I don't know, message me I guess, unless the moderator doesn't care.
Please help me!
after reaching the reboot/run android option , first i have chosen the run item and followed any other instructions you gave. but after restarting machine , i couldn't find the android to enter the OS again. the second time i have started every thing from zero and i have chosen the reboot option. but nothing changed. this time even my drive is still empty. how can i boot the previous installed android. please help me.:crying:
Backup?
okaye said:
after reaching the reboot/run android option , first i have chosen the run item and followed any other instructions you gave. but after restarting machine , i couldn't find the android to enter the OS again. the second time i have started every thing from zero and i have chosen the reboot option. but nothing changed. this time even my drive is still empty. how can i boot the previous installed android. please help me.:crying:
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Not sure what you mean? Did the hack work? Is it booting but all your previous userdata/apps missing? Did you do a backup of your system/userdata/cache with MTK Droid Tools or andoid back up manager from the play store?
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okaye said:
after reaching the reboot/run android option , first i have chosen the run item and followed any other instructions you gave. but after restarting machine , i couldn't find the android to enter the OS again. the second time i have started every thing from zero and i have chosen the reboot option. but nothing changed. this time even my drive is still empty. how can i boot the previous installed android. please help me.:crying:
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Not sure what you mean? Did the hack work? Is it booting but all your previous userdata/apps missing? Did you do a backup of your system/userdata/cache with MTK Droid Tools or andoid back up manager from the play store?
FOr future referance, I suggest anybody doing this hack to use this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.bkrestore&hl=en
it is easy, you can backup to your sdcard and restore, make sure that your device is rooted and CWM is installed, this can be done with MTK Droid tools.
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In point 7 what is the specifical hard drive; C:/ or D:/??
Thanks for nice guide, but it works only on systems which allow old way of booting (MBR).
Today I tried to do this on an ASUS UX31A, which only support UEFI and sadly even the newest beta of EasyBCD doesn't support grub booting on UEFI only system.
Issue is not only with EasyBCD, but also with Android-x86 itself. The installer doesn't support UEFI either. But I checked the iso and it contains EFI files, so I guess, there would be some manual way how to make it boot on EUFI only system.
Any idea how to do this? Manual install of Grub2 and copying of the ISO content to ext3 partition from some live Linux distro?
johny.mnemonic said:
Thanks for nice guide, but it works only on systems which allow old way of booting (MBR).
Today I tried to do this on an ASUS UX31A, which only support UEFI and sadly even the newest beta of EasyBCD doesn't support grub booting on UEFI only system.
Issue is not only with EasyBCD, but also with Android-x86 itself. The installer doesn't support UEFI either. But I checked the iso and it contains EFI files, so I guess, there would be some manual way how to make it boot on EUFI only system.
Any idea how to do this? Manual install of Grub2 and copying of the ISO content to ext3 partition from some live Linux distro?
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This is what you looking for:
Sombody used rewrote an Linux EFI Bootloader to Boot Androidx86 with UEFI
groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-x86/D85Jq02cLrE/RhTWtOjH3H0J
what's the difference between installing and live CD?
thanks
I don't really know but u could install it on a completely wiped HDD then enter the portion manager and format it as primary and set as boot then wright and volia! U may have it if u don't don't blame me
Detecting Android x86...
I followed all the steps, but when I choose the installation option in step 9, I get stuck on "Detecting Android-x86 message.
Any idea how to fix this?
This tutorial is not working...
(W10 x64, Android x86 5.1)
It is not problem when using included GRUB, but I can't make it running with Windows boot menu.
Any suggestions?
I think the problem is with GRUB, we need to put it at the partition with Android itself, not to the Windows boot partition. I'm running Win 10 + KALI linux this way and it is working perfectly.
Just wanna throw this out here:
Followed this tutorial using Windows 10 and Android x86 9.0 rc1, worked like a charm.
Bios was set to legacy with safe mode off.
marinovanec said:
Detecting Android x86...
I followed all the steps, but when I choose the installation option in step 9, I get stuck on "Detecting Android-x86 message.
Any idea how to fix this?
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Yes for me also!!!
What is the problem