I there a linux distro for tabs that will install on this galaxy tab 7 plus? I like to find one that is always kept up to date. I like arch Linux on my PC because you always get to update to the latest packages and desktops. I thought i heard of a Linux for tablets. This is a nice tablet but i'm very disappointed because we was promised ICS and that's why i purchased it but we are still running honeycomb. That not good!
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid
You have to access the GUI using a VNC client, so is a little bit slow, but fully functional. The app will help you with all proper instructions.
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Im curious wether or not there is a way for me to have a chrooted ubuntu on my transformer...? I saw something on youtube where they did it on a galaxy 10.1, and in the comments the maker of the video said it does work on the transformer.
But i am curious if anyone has tried it and is certain whether or not it work.
if this method is not possible, are there any other methods with similar results...?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145601
mrevankyle said:
... really? search before you post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145601
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i read that, but dont completely able to understand it... could someone help me out with installing it?
The easist thing is to download Linux Installer off the market. I found that Debian (ARMv5) offers better package choices than Ubuntu (ARMv7) in that case. I have mine running off /data/local/mnt/Linux with Debian stable.
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The easist thing is to download Linux Installer off the market. I found that Debian (ARMv5) offers better package choices than Ubuntu (ARMv7) in that case. I have mine running off /data/local/mnt/Linux with Debian stable.
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i attempted this, i managed to get debian but it did not have a gui.... How would i go about installing one.?
To get a GUI going that route you basically set it up to use VNC for running X stuff and then connect via an Android VNC client; I don't recall the name of the server but there were multple links on Google when I searched back in September.
I don't personally need X along side Android and the chroot, so I don't have it set up.
The guys over at Ubuntu are developing something REALLY nice for the Android that are able to support both HDMI and USB, which I think the PLAY is capable of. This is some legit stuff guys! Time to revolutionize!
http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android
It says that it's for multi-core phones, but maybe this could be ported to work on the PLAY in the long run? Discuss here!
EDIT: Something already popped into my head, since other Ubuntu distros can already be merged with the original Ubuntu itself, do you think removing the Android Ubuntu elements and adding them to a desktop Ubuntu system, then connecting the phone via USB with Debugging enabled would do the trick?
I'd love it if someone ported it to the Play, but I doubt it will happen... I guess they say it's for dual core phones for a reason (performance!)
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The guys over at Ubuntu are developing something REALLY nice for the Android that are able to support both HDMI and USB, which I think the PLAY is capable of. This is some legit stuff guys! Time to revolutionize!
http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android
It says that it's for multi-core phones, but maybe this could be ported to work on the PLAY in the long run? Discuss here!
EDIT: Something already popped into my head, since other Ubuntu distros can already be merged with the original Ubuntu itself, do you think removing the Android Ubuntu elements and adding them to a desktop Ubuntu system, then connecting the phone via USB with Debugging enabled would do the trick?
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From what info i have got about the system it really is much like my project but tailer made to the tes device (atrix 2) with extra goodness that a team working hard have come up with...and not just me lol.
But if they release source it should let us come up with a installer that does everything they show for a much larger range of devices...we are already working on some of the features just a big 'watch this space'
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It's already possible to run a full linux distro under Android. Bit hacky though. It runs in the background and you have to VNC into it to use the GUI. Works pretty nicely however. There are a few apps which automate the process, including this free one which works pretty well now:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galoula.LinuxInstall&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5nYWxvdWxhLkxpbnV4SW5zdGFsbCJd
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It's already possible to run a full linux distro under Android. Bit hacky though. It runs in the background and you have to VNC into it to use the GUI. Works pretty nicely however. There are a few apps which automate the process, including this free one which works pretty well now:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galoula.LinuxInstall&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5nYWxvdWxhLkxpbnV4SW5zdGFsbCJd
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He knows this hence the (Note Ubuntu Installer) referring to one of my apps
Still no news here looks like its not running inside android like a vmware. Needs a dual core so that each core runs a different os. Ubuntu is utilizing one of the cores so would be worth while overclocking where possible. The host core still runs android so that they run together on the oppisite clocks
Has anyone been able to install Ubuntu 12.04 natively on the Motorola Xoom along with GNOME Shell running?
I'd love to have a full fledged OS running at maximum possible speed on the Xoom with a fairly tablety friendly interface, GNOME Shell.
What would be awesome is if someone could do that, but have Ubuntu on an sdcard and have an option to boot into Ubuntu or android each time the Xoom starts.
I am aware that user "LIV2" has been able to successfully run debian natively on the Xoom. There is also "Linux for Tegra" headed by Nvidia, but I have had no luck building that or Ubuntu myself for the Xoom.
That sucks. I really wanted Ubuntu on my tablet with this theme: http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/06/google-plus-gnome-shell-theme.html
imo it is only a matter of time - i have tried myself and failed so now i am just going to wait - for now though go check this out http://goo.gl/TdQxp
I have seen it done on a Hannspree Hannspad which is Tegra 2 based so im sure its possible. As has already been said here its only a matter of time.
possible may be
it may be possible to run ubuntu for tegra devices but manufacture specific drivers may cause problem. the wifi only xoom may be possible but without camera. however no 3g/4g xoom firmware are available...thats sad
Hi.
This problem has been posted many times with no answer provided by anybody.
I'm not allowed to reply to the relevant threads as my post count is too low.
Here are the details of my tablet:
ainol Novo7 Venus running Android 4.2.2, Kernel 3.4.0
Latest version of Complete Linux Installer.
Currently writing this message using Ubuntu 10.10 on the tablet with USB keyboard & mouse using a 3.6 version of Firefox.
Works great, but Firefox is old, and I can't upgrade it on Ubuntu 10.10, so I thought I'd try a newer version of the OS.
I had reservations about how this would go as I've had major problems running anything newer on my desktop machine. I've run Ubuntu 10.10 on that for many years and was very happy with it. That's now running 12.10, using gnome-session-fallback. Unity sucks, and it simply won't work on my desktop.
Back to the Anal; sorry, ainol.
I've tried Archlinux, Debian, Fedora, and they all work to some extent, but the sotware is old. I've tried Ubuntu 12.04, and it appears to work on the surface, but Firefox crashes (Reported by others, but no cure).
I've also tried Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04 and al of them result in the blank gray screen as reported by many others.
I've managed to get around that and solve the gray screen problem on all of them.
The trick is to change the window manager. KDE is the default on all these, as obviously theyv'e discovered that unity doesn't work on tablets. However, KDE doesn't seem to work on a lot of them also judging by the number of people reporting this error.
The best window manager I have found to work is xfce4. It's not installed by default, and neither is my favourite terminal, or text editor.
Amazingly, none of these distributions even have a web browser installed.
If anyone needs help getting xfce4 installed, I'll be happy to provide instructions
In the meantime, good luck
Geoff
Grey screen issue on Ubuntu 13.10
Hi there !
I have Grey screen issue during ubuntu boot up
I'm using android vnc and complet linux installer on my karbonn a9
small and core image works great but in case of large image I have Grey screen issue
need your help how to resolve this issue !!
please reply asap....
thnx and regards,
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Hi.
This problem has been posted many times with no answer provided by anybody.
I'm not allowed to reply to the relevant threads as my post count is too low.
Here are the details of my tablet:
ainol Novo7 Venus running Android 4.2.2, Kernel 3.4.0
Latest version of Complete Linux Installer.
Currently writing this message using Ubuntu 10.10 on the tablet with USB keyboard & mouse using a 3.6 version of Firefox.
Works great, but Firefox is old, and I can't upgrade it on Ubuntu 10.10, so I thought I'd try a newer version of the OS.
I had reservations about how this would go as I've had major problems running anything newer on my desktop machine. I've run Ubuntu 10.10 on that for many years and was very happy with it. That's now running 12.10, using gnome-session-fallback. Unity sucks, and it simply won't work on my desktop.
Back to the Anal; sorry, ainol.
I've tried Archlinux, Debian, Fedora, and they all work to some extent, but the sotware is old. I've tried Ubuntu 12.04, and it appears to work on the surface, but Firefox crashes (Reported by others, but no cure).
I've also tried Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04 and al of them result in the blank gray screen as reported by many others.
I've managed to get around that and solve the gray screen problem on all of them.
The trick is to change the window manager. KDE is the default on all these, as obviously theyv'e discovered that unity doesn't work on tablets. However, KDE doesn't seem to work on a lot of them also judging by the number of people reporting this error.
The best window manager I have found to work is xfce4. It's not installed by default, and neither is my favourite terminal, or text editor.
Amazingly, none of these distributions even have a web browser installed.
If anyone needs help getting xfce4 installed, I'll be happy to provide instructions
In the meantime, good luck
Geoff
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Hi @coopergl, i've got that grey screen issue, with the debian Image, and i don't know how to change the window manager, could you help me with it?
Thanks a lot !
Hi all, newbie.
Is there a ROM/image, pref linux that can run on these older donated units.
sm-t113 4.4.4 Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite 8 GB 7"
sm-t230nu 4.4.2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Edition 8GB 7"
(sort of a thin client project)
Just need them to have wifi, touch, screen, audio and a browser.
Goal is kiosk mode browser with duplex audio streams to a PI4.
Alternative is to lock it into VNC of the PI4. but would really like audio.
Ken, KN4MDJ
RadioScoutingUS said:
Hi all, newbie.
Is there a ROM/image, pref linux that can run on these older donated units.
sm-t113 4.4.4 Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite 8 GB 7"
sm-t230nu 4.4.2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Edition 8GB 7"
(sort of a thin client project)
Just need them to have wifi, touch, screen, audio and a browser.
Goal is kiosk mode browser with duplex audio streams to a PI4.
Alternative is to lock it into VNC of the PI4. but would really like audio.
Ken, KN4MDJ
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Hi, it isn't that easy to use linux on these tablets. You should try to port halium (https://halium.org/), but I think it's very difficult. Not impossible, anyway. I've never tried it.
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Hi, it isn't that easy to use linux on these tablets. You should try to port halium, but I think it's very difficult. Not impossible, anyway. I've never tried it.
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Thank you.
I was able to root one of them (Tab4), can't get the Tab3 to root. (I think MDM/odin is locked, comp doesn't even see it as a device both in linux or windows. It's like the USB port is just a power charger..tried different cords, ports, even os's.)
Anyways I was about to put linux on the one and it appears that it runs the linux like a virtual machine, [like a hyperv/virtualbox] using VNC to see the virtual computer... in my case I have a Pi4 that it's getting data from, so can just go direct vnc to it and skip linux on tab. I really wish there as a VNC with full duplex audio (mic sent to host, and host sound to client speakers)...or full android vnc/audio thin-client project.
RadioScoutingUS said:
Thank you.
I was able to root one of them (Tab4), can't get the Tab3 to root. (I think MDM/odin is locked, comp doesn't even see it as a device both in linux or windows. It's like the USB port is just a power charger..tried different cords, ports, even os's.)
Anyways I was about to put linux on the one and it appears that it runs the linux like a virtual machine, [like a hyperv/virtualbox] using VNC to see the virtual computer... in my case I have a Pi4 that it's getting data from, so can just go direct vnc to it and skip linux on tab. I really wish there as a VNC with full duplex audio (mic sent to host, and host sound to client speakers)...or full android vnc/audio thin-client project.
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To be honest, I'm not really knowledged in that. I just told you the way to run linux natively. But I think it's way better to use old laptops to run pure Linux.
Halium is a mainstream kernel project, and that would be too difficult as we dont have that much kernel support. Our best bet would be postmarketOS as someone booted it on the 10.1 (VERY broken. not even a working display) and the 7.0(not as broken, but has more to fix)
You can set up your USB for File exchange on Lineage OS 14, I will check which version I have , but I can confirm that the OS Lineage 14 that works for Samsung Galaxy Tab E-Lite T113SU works perfectly on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E-Lite T113. Everything works for the Tablet except for offline charging and the camera. If you are getting a red exclamation mark in the upper left corner and it wont boot , this means that your battery if totally flat. To get around this use the TWRP recovery after it has been plugged in for 5 minutes , then go into recovery mode, don't do anything but let it sit and it will charge right up to 100 percent, then reboot. This fixed everything on mine. Note to the developer of this kernel, I can load you mine and a Galaxy S4 plus a Galaxy Grad Prime for development work. I don't often use them, I also have an HP ElitePad 900 for loaner (Those I can get lots of with power supplies, batteries are shot but they work). I do have a contact that has lots of phone, tablets etc, I can get most of the older stuff for development work. Russ Campbell.