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[Script][Linux]Push files or folders with right-click in nautilus

Code:
#!/bin/bash
# Script for adb push file or contents of directory to /sdcard/ with
# right-click in nautilus.
# Requires adb to be in PATH and gdialog from gnome-utils or Xdialog for dialogs.
# Place this script in ~/.gnome2/nautilus-scripts/
# Can also be used without nautilus.
# Made by Tomasz Cielecki (tomasz [at] ostebaronen.dk)
# Feel free to edit and distribute as much as you want.
# if you want dialogs set dialog_enable=1 else dialog_enable=0
dialog_enable=1
# Write the entire path to adb here
adbPath="/home/tomasz/AndroidSDK/tools/adb"
function dialogs {
if [ $dialog_enable = 1 ]; then
if [ -e "/usr/bin/gdialog" ]; then
gdialog --title "adb push" --msgbox "$1" 200 200
elif [ -e "/usr/bin/Xdialog" ]; then
Xdialog --title "adb push" --msgbox "$1" 0 0
else
echo "No dialog program present"
fi
fi
}
if [ $# -ne 1 ]; then # If arguments not equal 1, complain!
echo "Usage - $0 file"
echo "or - $0 directory"
exit 1
fi
if [ -d "$1" ]; then
$adbPath shell mkdir "/sdcard/`basename "$1"`" # Create the directory on SDcard
$adbPath push "$1" "/sdcard/`basename "$1"`" # Push files in the folder to folder on SDcard
dialogs "Folder $1 was pushed"
elif [ -e "$1" ]; then
$adbPath push "$1" /sdcard/ # Push single file to SDcard
dialogs "$1 was pushed"
else
echo "Gurumeditation!" # Oops!
fi
Get it here: http://ostebaronen.dk/android/adbpush.sh
Remember to chmod u+x
Place it in ~/.gnome2/nautilus-scripts/
And write the full path to the adb tool in the adbPath variable.
Remember to have permissions to access the file or folder you are pushing

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! i've needed this for sooooo long this is the best ever. thanks man you get mad props.

i should really learn sh/bash...

I'm not sure what will happen if there is a folder inside the folder you are trying to push.
And i think it will crash if you are trying to push something with an absolute path.
Will look into this!

wouldn't that be up to adb?

yes, but for instance if you are trying to push the folder /home/user/test then the script will try to make the exact same folder name on the SDcard. But i have a sollution for that
For the folder in a folder thing I will probably have to make a recursive function.

Cheesebaron said:
yes, but for instance if you are trying to push the folder /home/user/test then the script will try to make the exact same folder name on the SDcard. But i have a sollution for that
For the folder in a folder thing I will probably have to make a recursive function.
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If you fix it or improve it that would be nice. I am using it now and like it.....thanks

I've been testing it some now and it seems to behave correctly.
made a file structure that looks like this:
test
  test1 (file)
  test2 (file)
  a (folder)
   hest(file)
  test2_dir (folder)
   prut
And it creates the folder test on the SDcard with the correct sub folders. So I guess it is ok. Could you guys please test this for me and give me feedback?

Works great from the terminal for me but not from Nautilus. I get the dialog that the correct file was pushed, but the file is not on the sdcard. Very weird.

Was it a single file or a folder?

Silly me, I wasn't aware of adb being able to push entire folders...
Should work now!

Cheesebaron said:
Was it a single file or a folder?
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Just a single file. Adb is in the path, and it worked fine from the terminal.
I also had to change the crunch-bang to bash, doesn't work with sh.
Edit: I put the entire path to adb in the script and it is working. I can type adb from any directory and it works. I don't know why it doesn't in this script.

[HOW TO] Install Debian with GUI on any G1 (Any ROM!) ☻☻☻

Okay installing Debian on G1 was a pain in the ass when people make auto installers and never update them -_- I had so much problem trying to use the bootdeb script so heres a manual way to do it and should take like 10 minutes and when done, like 3minutes to start it up.
Feel free to PM me if you get stuck!
What you need:
A Debian Image (debian.img)
Get it here.
ext2.ko
Get it here. If dead, from this page.
unionfs.ko
Get it here. If dead, from this page.
busybox
Get it here. If dead, from this page.
Android Apps you'll need:
Terminal Emulator (Get the free one, even if you have a terminal app!)
VNC Viewer (Free or Paid, anything should work)
Initial Setup
Stuff you need to put in SD card and where.
Put all the files (debian.img, ext2.ko, unionfs.ko & busybox) in one folder named kit and put kit in the root of your SD Card.
Before we start please note this may look looong but Part 1 takes like 10 minutes and Part 2 like 5 mins. So try it out, its worth it!
​Part 1
We will install the base system in this part.
Please Note
You can run the commands below on your computer via ADB Shell but you may have trouble doing Part 2 on your computer. If you understand what you do in Part 1 you may proceed in ADB Shell.​
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Step One
Open Terminal paste these in order:
Code:
export kit=/sdcard/kit
Press Enter​
Code:
export bin=/data/local/bin
Press Enter​
Code:
export mnt=/data/local/mnt
Press Enter​
Code:
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
Press Enter​
Code:
export TERM=linux
Press Enter​
Code:
export HOME=/root
Press Enter​
Code:
insmod $kit/ext2.ko
If this gives you a error, ignore it!
Press Enter​
Code:
mkdir $bin #-p
Press Enter​
Code:
cat $kit/busybox >$bin/busybox
Press Enter​
Code:
chmod 755 $bin/busybox
Press Enter​
Code:
alias _=busybox
Press Enter​
Code:
_ mknod /dev/loop0 b 7 0
Press Enter​
Code:
_ mkdir -p $mnt
Press Enter​
Code:
echo 'nameserver 4.2.2.2' >$mnt/etc/resolv.conf
Press Enter​
Code:
_ chroot $mnt /bin/bash
Part 1 Done​
It shoud now say #localhost: || If not then something went wrong...
Part 2
Installing the GUI.
In your Debian Shell (#localhost) type this:
Code:
cd /etc/apt
Press Enter​
Code:
nano sources.list
Press Enter​Now add these two lines below the 1st source:
deb-src ftp://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/ lenny main contrib non-free
deb ftp://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/ lenny main contrib non-free
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Hit Trackball+O to save and then Trackball+X to exit.
Now type:
Code:
apt-get install tightvncserver
After its done type:
Code:
apt-get install icewm
After its done type:
Code:
export USER=root
After its done type:
Code:
vncserver -geometry 480x320
You will be asked to setup the VNC Password after this. Set it and remember it!
Now type:
Code:
cd /root
then
Code:
cd .vnc
then
Code:
nano xstartup
Now edit out the file to look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Hit Trackball+O and Trackball+X to exit
Now type:
Code:
cd /root
then
Code:
nano .bashrc
And add these lines to it:
Code:
export USER=root
cd /
rm -r -f tmp
mkdir tmp
cd /
vncserver -geometry 480x320
It should look like this:
Now go to Terminal Setting and type this in the Initial Command:
Code:
su
export kit=/sdcard/kit
export bin=/data/local/bin
export mnt=/data/local/mnt
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
alias _=busybox
_ mknod /dev/loop0 b 7 0
_ mount -o loop $kit/debian.img $mnt
_ chroot $mnt /bin/bash
mount -t devpts devpts /dev/pts
mount -t proc proc /proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs /sys
Heres a screenshot:
We use this to save time and boot Debian swiftly!
Now reboot the phone!
After its rebooted, just open Terminal and let it do its thing. If it did it right you should see the Debian Shell launched...
Part 3
Playing around in the GUI!
Go to androidVNC (or any VNC client you have)
Enter the floowing details:
Address: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: the one you set while setting up tightvncserver...
Press connect!
Troubleshoot
If you get a blank window and a X on VNC Connection, goto terminal emulator>settings>reset term. And then reopen terminal. Now goto your VNC Viewer and change the port to 5902 and hit connect!
You should now be in the GUI!! Video of the whole thing coming up soon!​
Stuff you may wanna note!
You may not be able to mount your SD Card while Debian is running so you have to restart your phone to mount your SD Card!
Every time you wanna boot debian just open terminal Emulator and install it as a Debian Boot App or something!
There are a few flaws and I am a design guy and not a coder, if you find something wrong or wanna revise anything PM me or reply. I know its not perfect!
Nothing was done by me I just copyed and pasted stuff from sources. Special Thanks to Jay Freeman (saurik) for coming up with Part 1 and dangermouse over at AndroidFanatic for coming up with Part 2!​

Nice! I'm so excited to see that.

if you are trying this reply! I wanna know how it goes!

its the same thing i did months ago! it works fine but too slow :/ on g1

this thread is very organized, great job

aBsolutex3 said:
this thread is very organized, great job
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Thanks, wanted it to be user friendly as its not that easy to understand

try it.Do‘’t know to ask you

mkdir $bin #-p
Gives me an error.

cctv35 said:
try it.Do‘’t know to ask you
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Ummm what?
jatokor said:
mkdir $bin #-p
Gives me an error.
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Are you sure you entered this:
Code:
export bin=/data/local/bin
Should work

Thank you for this thread
aBsolutex3 said:
this thread is very organized, great job
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+1
got debian on my g1 for the first time using this walk-through.

Wait, so how do I run this within my mod? will everything on my phone be intact?

ForTehWolf said:
Wait, so how do I run this within my mod? will everything on my phone be intact?
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Saurik on his website said:
This does not replace Android. This also gives you access to the full plethora of programs available in Debian and let's you continue using your phone as it was intended to be: as an Android device with all the capabilities thereof.
Please note that this is not a "port": Debian already supports ARM EABI, which is the underlying architecture of Android.
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Its completely safe

error
echo 'nameserver 4.2.2.2' >$mnt/etc/resolv.conf
gives me this error: cannot create datalocalmntetcresolv.conf: directory non existent
sorry for my English i'm spanish boy

s0e0r0a said:
echo 'nameserver 4.2.2.2' >$mnt/etc/resolv.conf
gives me this error: cannot create datalocalmntetcresolv.conf: directory non existent
sorry for my English i'm spanish boy
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check in /data/local/bin ... is bin a file or a folder? if a file delete it and make a folder manually...

SilentRazor said:
check in /data/local/bin ... is bin a file or a folder? if a file delete it and make a folder manually...
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theres a busybox file in there, and thats it

echo 'nameserver 4.2.2.2' >$mnt/etc/resolv.conf
no such file or directory

chmod 755 $bin/busybox
gives me:
chmod: not found
and I can't go forward.

sickleman said:
chmod 755 $bin/busybox
gives me:
chmod: not found
and I can't go forward.
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umm are u rooted?

_ chroot $mnt /bin/bash
gives cannot execute /bin/bash: No such file or directory

Well I dont have my G1 as its gone 4 repairing so... well wait up 4 a few days...

[experimental] Debian running like a charm on Defy!!!

Hi. Well, I've researched a lot to get to this. For now, I haven't used the mount commands (because there isn't support for loop devices, or at least, that I think; in my stock rom). Because of that, the files are in a folder in the Filesystem of android.
There are Screenshots at the end of my post.​
The steps are a little bit long, but I assure you, that LXDE running on VNC + debian applications (like amsn, ice weasel, etc) is f*cking amazing.
Revision of the Tutorial: 3. Date: 14/feb/2011.
What you need:
A PC with Debian (lenny or squeeze) or a VM with that OS (you can use Ubuntu too) with 2GB or more disk free space
A internet connection (or packages of Debian armel locally downloaded)
A rooted Motorola Defy (requiered to run some commands later)
Overclocked Motorola Defy (optional, but increases the performance) (find "SetVsel" on market)
At least 300MB (for "console only") or 750MB (for "console" and graphical stuff) on the /data/local of the internal phone memory (I'm not using mount points, for some software issues with the kernel)
Same amount of free space on your SD (to copy files from PC to Internal storage. you could use adb, but I like the SD method, as you don't need any drivers)
A lot of time to do this (optional hehehe)
As I don't like to use "su" or "sudo" commands, I use a Root Terminal.
(sudo su)
Well, create a directory in your account folder, I mean if you're the user "cocus", create a folder called /home/cocus/debian
You could use any other folder, but take care in the scripts, and replace with the one that you're using.
We have to be in the parent folder, so make a cd to /home/cocus/
Next, get the packages to create the deboostrap, and run the chroot.
To do this, if you're on Debian run the following:
Code:
apt-get install qemu-user-static debootstrap
But if you're on Ubuntu, use this:
Code:
apt-get install qemu-arm-static debootstrap
Then, we have to get the armel files, using deboostrap:
If you want to install Debian Lenny (5.0, tested by me)
Code:
debootstrap --verbose --arch=armel --foreign lenny debian http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian
And for Debian Squeeze (6.0, tested by johnw.xda without the graphical stuff)
Code:
debootstrap --verbose --arch=armel --foreign squeeze debian http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian
In fact, we could use a Ubuntu distro, like karmic. But I recommend debian, because it has more support for armel.
Ok, that will be at least 5 mins downloading data and unpacking other stuff. When that finishes, we have to tweak the system to run without errors.
First thing, is to create the mount point of the sdcard (in fact, is a system link).
Code:
mkdir debian/sdcard
Second thing, is to run the chroot and configure some things:
Code:
cp /usr/bin/qemu-arm-static debian/usr/bin
chroot debian /bin/bash
If succed, you will have a # (root) shell, then put the following:
Code:
/debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
adduser
Then provide a username and password.
Now run the following, to fix some configs:
Code:
echo 'nameserver 8.8.8.8' > /etc/resolv.conf
rm -f /etc/mtab
ln -s /proc/mounts /etc/mtab
If you're installing Debian Lenny, then run this:
Code:
echo 'deb http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian lenny main contrib non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get update
But if you're installing Debian Squeeze, then run this:
Code:
echo 'deb http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian squeeze main contrib non-free' > /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get update
With that, the system will run ok in the Defy, but I would like to add the x11, lxde, vnc packages (because installing on the chroot in pc is more faster than in the phone).
If you want LXDE, then do:
Code:
apt-get install lxde tightvncserver
But if you prefer IceWM instead LXDE, then:
Code:
apt-get install icewm tightvncserver
Ok, I really dont remember, but that stuff cost about 350MB more of disk. By the way, while installing the packages, it might ask something, you just say Ok on all messages and complete if it requieres.
Once finished, type
Code:
exit
Well, now we have to fix the "LC_LOCALE" error, and the "HOME=/root" for conveinence. To do that, in your local Debian (not the chroot), add the following lines to the file
/home/cocus/debian/etc/init.d/rc.
Code:
PATH=/sbin:/usr/sbin:/bin:/usr/bin
export $PATH
export HOME=/root
export LC_ALL=C
Add these lines replacing the original PATH.
After that, we have to move the files to internal storage, so, to do that, I've used tar bzip2 to compress all the files and saving the attributes too.
Code:
tar -cjf /home/cocus/debian.tar.bz2 /home/cocus/debian/*
That command will generate a file in /home/cocus called debian.tar.bz2. Once you've got this, copy to your SD.
By the way, create a file called bootdeb in the SD root, with the following contents:
Code:
echo " "
echo " a888a "
echo " d888888b "
echo " 8P YP Y88 "
echo " 8|o||o|88 "
echo " 8. .88 "
echo " 8 ._. Y8. "
echo " d/ 8b. "
echo " .dP . Y8b. "
echo " d8: ::88b. "
echo " d8 Y88b "
echo " :8P :888 "
echo " 8a. : _a88P "
echo " ._/ Yaa_ : .| 88P| "
echo " \ YP | 8P \. "
echo " / \._____.d| .| "
echo " --..__)888888P ._.|"
echo " "
echo " COCUS WAS HERE (I hate JAVA) "
export mnt=/data/local/debian
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export OLDPATH=$PATH
echo "mnt: $mnt"
echo "PATH: $PATH"
echo "TERM: $TERM"
echo "HOME: $HOME"
busybox mount -o bind /dev $mnt/dev
busybox mount -o bind /sys $mnt/sys
busybox mount -o bind /proc $mnt/proc
busybox mount -o bind /sdcard $mnt/sdcard
busybox mount -t devpts devpts $mnt/dev/pts
echo "Type EXIT to end session"
echo "Make sure you do a proper EXIT for a clean kill of Debian!"
echo " "
export PATH=$PATH:/bin:/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/local/sbin
busybox chroot $mnt /bin/bash
#After exit command is executed clear it all up
busybox umount -f /data/local/debian/dev/pts /data/local/debian/proc /data/local/debian/sys /data/local/debian/sdcard /data/local/debian/dev
export PATH=$OLDPATH
echo "Filesystems have unmounted"
Create another file, called vnc with the following contents:
Code:
export USER=root
cd /
rm -r -f tmp
mkdir tmp
cd /
vncserver -geometry 1280x720
(you could change the resolution of the X11 desktop there )
And at last, create the last file called xstartup. Take care here, if you have choosed LXDE, use the following:
Code:
#!/bin/sh
xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
xsetroot -solid grey
icewm &
lxsession
But if you've choosed IceWM, then use:
Code:
#!/bin/sh
xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
xsetroot -solid grey
icewm &
xterm
Here, we have to run commands, but in the phones shell (adb, ssh, terminal emulator).
Remember to mount the SD again (in the case that youre using USB SD Massive storage).
Well, we have to get root access in the shell, so you have to root your Defy first. If you have root acces, then run the following in your mobile:
Code:
mkdir /data/local/debian
cp /sdcard/bootdeb /data/local
busybox tar -xvf /sdcard/debian.tar.bz2 -C /data/local
rm /data/local/debian/root/.vnc/xstartup
cp /sdcard/xstartup /data/local/debian/root/.vnc/xstartup
cp /sdcard/vnc /data/local/debian/bin/vnc
ln -s /data/local/bootdeb /system/bin/bootdeb
chmod 0755 /data/local/bootdeb
chmod 0755 /data/local/debian/bin/vnc
If everything worked and no errors appeared, then you can run debian via your Terminal Emulator:
Code:
bootdeb
And you should get the debian shell, and then run:
Code:
vnc
to start vnc server on localhost. Take note of the localhost:x (where x is a number). That number is what you have to use to connect, I mean:
If the number is 1:
the port is 5901
If the number is 9:
the port is 5909
Thats all!
I will try to make a yaffs2 image to mount, but I really dont trust on the mount command, because it gives me a lot of errors, even with correct stuff.
Some Screenshots:

pictures are 403 Otherwise great stuff dude!

Did you tried Debian 6.0?
Lenny = 5.0
Squeeze = 6.0
Code:
build-arm-chroot --verbose --arch=armel --foreign squeeze debian http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian

For the dumb ppl here, the second screenshot is of your phone running an OS?
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

bash: build-arm-chroot： command not found
which package.deb include build-arm-chroot?

To see the pics : right-clic => open image in new tab

DrogenDiego said:
pictures are 403 Otherwise great stuff dude!
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Don't work for me to

mick711 said:
Don't work for me to
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DONT click on the link. Copy the link location or the url and then paste in url browser.

Echo " COCUS WAS HERE (I hate JAVA) ".... nevertheless well done. I will try it with squeeze.

I was wondering what exactly is the final result here, maybe a REMOTE lxde (GUI for debian) for my defy running on PC or something like that..
well i got my answer here:
http://www.androidfanatic.com/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=9&id=1615
So, if you have the same doubt, NO, it's not a remote desktop, it is debian + lxde (or IceWm) running directly on your defy.
The connection through vnc is just a workaround to make it working.
Thanks Cocus for your nice step-by-step guide.

Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I've reuploaded the images to imageshack, now you can see them without any 403.
johnw.xda said:
bash: build-arm-chroot： command not found
which package.deb include build-arm-chroot?
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Hi john, are you running the command in Debian or Ubutnu?
Did you run the command of debootstrap?
Code:
# apt-get install debootstrap
walter79 said:
Did you tried Debian 6.0?
Lenny = 5.0
Squeeze = 6.0
Code:
build-arm-chroot --verbose --arch=armel --foreign squeeze debian http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian
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Nope, I haven't tryied it. In fact, I was trying to get it working. Now I would try to do some interesting things.
chaihg said:
For the dumb ppl here, the second screenshot is of your phone running an OS?
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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In fact, the kernel is the one that the phone booted. The only thing that I've done, is changing the root (/) path to another one, that is like swap the filesystem to another one. The other path, contains the debian root, so you will have a debian root, instead the default of your phone. With that, we can use the debian (armel) features, like aptitude (apt-get install) and such.
If anyone knowns how to mount images on loop or any thing like, please feel free to comment. I'm running out of space in my device (almost 10mb left). So, the image mount could be the best option, but I can't figure how to do that in the stock kernel.

cocus said:
Hi. Thanks for the feedback....
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Hi cocus,
is there any way to get it working without the vnc part? I mean, it would be great if we could load debian and lxde from our defy regardless of the vnc connection.
If i'm not wrong, to boot propely it needs to load some drivers from PC, that's why we need the vnc. Is it correct?

xdaid said:
Hi cocus,
is there any way to get it working without the vnc part? I mean, it would be great if we could load debian and lxde from our defy regardless of the vnc connection.
If i'm not wrong, to boot propely it needs to load some drivers from PC, that's why we need the vnc. Is it correct?
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The fact is, debian doesn't have access to the display. I really don't know why, because I'm kinda dumb on linux stuff.
If somebody knowns how to add graphical support (display), and/or mouse (touchscreen), it would be great. And, we could just close the dalvik and run the debian (a lot of ram would be free to use).
Now im trying to use the camera, audio and mic. They appears in /dev/, so the drivers are working fine, but I don't know with application to use.

If you can install Debian on a Defy, why isn't it possible to install Gingerbread ? :/

geecko said:
If you can install Debian on a Defy, why isn't it possible to install Gingerbread ? :/
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Not exactly installed. Let me clarify it.
The linux file system consists of directories and start at the root directory. (/). Imagine the Windows95 directory, and change the boot to the path of Windows98. Technically what boots (in this case the kernel) is the same, but what changes is the directory. So you'll have a working Debian, as if it were actually installed, but it really is not.
Debian can not access the screen (at least I do not know how to set it up) so you have to use VNC server locally to access the X11 (display manager).
Take into account that anything here is emulated at all, is running all native.
I really don't known nothing about Gingerbread.

cocus said:
Hi john, are you running the command in Debian or Ubutnu?
Did you run the command of debootstrap?
Code:
# apt-get install debootstrap
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hi cocus, yes i did install debootstrap, on my debian/and64.
dpkg -L debootstrap can not found build-arm-chroot too
which debian are you using? mine is unstable + testing.
thank you.

johnw.xda said:
hi cocus, yes i did install debootstrap, on my debian/and64.
dpkg -L debootstrap can not found build-arm-chroot too
which debian are you using? mine is unstable + testing.
thank you.
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Hi, I'm using Lenny on x86. (VM is VMWare Workstation).
You could download the netinstall iso, and install on a new VM.
It might be a problem with your AMD64. Thus I don't really know. Try installing x86 on a VM.

cocus said:
Hi, I'm using Lenny on x86. (VM is VMWare Workstation).
You could download the netinstall iso, and install on a new VM.
It might be a problem with your AMD64. Thus I don't really know. Try installing x86 on a VM.
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can you show me the output?
shell$ dpkg -S build-arm-chroot
also
shell$ which build-arm-chroot
and
shell$ dpkg -L debootstrap | grep build-arm-chroot
thank you.

johnw.xda said:
can you show me the output?
shell$ dpkg -S build-arm-chroot
also
shell$ which build-arm-chroot
and
shell$ dpkg -L debootstrap | grep build-arm-chroot
thank you.
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Hi. I've done all of that, but without any outputs, and a lot of errors. I've researched, and I've made a mistake in my info.
Replace build-arm-chroot with debootstrap. Its the same.
(now edited on the main post)
Sorry for the inconvenience.

cocus said:
Hi. I've done all of that, but without any outputs, and a lot of errors. I've researched, and I've made a mistake in my info.
Replace build-arm-chroot with debootstrap. Its the same.
(now edited on the main post)
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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ok. i will retry it, when i back to home.
thank you.
can you run vim on your defy?
i really miss it, when i want to edit plain text file.

[UBUNTU][DEBIAN]Common Commands used in Linux

Common Commands used in Linux.
Since, Android is based on Linux, there is much possibility that there is a need to use a Linux based OS. For such use, UBUNTU
is favoured, for its easy and more user friendly.
Today, I am going to Post a few commands that are very useful to the newbies to development
I myself am new, and have faced many problems with this, so I am posting a this thread, to help all the noobs/newbies find what they need in a single place
Okay so, lets start with some basic commands, which can be classified as general commands, and each Linux user MUST KNOW ALL OF THEM !!
Code:
sudo
It simply means "Superuser do". It requires password.
Code:
sudo apt-get install APPLICATION_name
This installs the application finding it on the internet, and gives you the suitable output(If the app exists or not).
Code:
sudo apt-get remove APPLICATION_name
It Removes the application
Code:
sudo apt-get update
it updates the repositories
Code:
sudo apt-get upgrade
upgrades your installed application with their latest versions from Ubuntu repositories
Code:
killall APPLICATION_NAME
kills (terminates) an application
Code:
ps -e
displays currently running processes
Code:
kill APPLICATION_PID
kills an application; where APPLICATION_PID.
NOTE: YOU CAN FIND "PID" USING EARLIER CODE.
Code:
wget http://path_to_file.com
downloads a file from the web to current directory
Code:
cd /PATH/TO/DIR
changes current directory to DIR. Use cd to change the current directory into any dir
Code:
cd ..
Like ms-dos, goes up one directory
Code:
dir
OR
Code:
ls
lists directory content
Code:
man COMMAND
Displays manual for command.
eg: man sudo
Code:
cp ORIGINALFILE NEWFILE
Copy a file
Code:
mv SOURCE DESTINATION
Moves a file
NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO RENAME A FILE WITH THIS.
EG: mv old_filename new_filename
Code:
mkdir FOLDERNAME
Make a directory/folder
Miscellaneous: Level 2
Code:
du -sh folder name
This calculates the size of the folder
Code:
ps -aux
This shows all the running processes
Code:
chown -R User:User dir
Change owner of files and directories
Code:
chmod 777 yourScript
This makes a shell script ".sh" extension
Code:
netstat -anltp | grep "LISTEN"
See all open ports on your machine
Code:
sudo apt-get install ufw
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw allow 22/tcp
sudo ufw allow 443/tcp
sudo ufw allow 21/tcp
sudo ufw enable
Ubuntu provides a uncomplicated firewall (ufw). To install it and only allow SSH, FTP, and webtraffic use the following command.
Network Commands
Code:
ifconfig
Shows the network connections
WILL UPDATE REGULARLY AS MUCH I COULD.

Code:
passwd
Run after installing Linux when you see "[email protected]:~$" to set your root pass word
Code:
adduser
Replace and run to add a new user
Code:
adduser sudo
Replace and run to add that user to sudo
Code:
sudo apt-get purge
Replace and run to purge your system of that package
Code:
apt-cache search
Replace and run to search for new packages to install
Note: "wild cards" eg "*" are acceptable
Code:
find -type f -iname 'some-compressed-file*' -print0 | xargs -0 sudo tar -vxpzf
Replace with at least the "root" directory you want to search through and Replace " some-compressed-file " (leave the single quotes ' ' and the wild card *) and run to find every file under the given directory that has that name and the pipe " | " it out to tar so that'll extract to your current directory
Note: "find" does the finding, the "-type -f" tells find to only look for files, the "-iname" tells find to search parts of file names, the ' ' around "some-compressed-file" keeps the * from doing bad things, the "print0" tells find to "scrub" for spaces and such before outputting a result, the " | " pipes the results of find to xargs, the "-0" is because of "print0" in the find side of the pipe, and "sudo tar - vxpzf" is where tar extracts the findings of find.
Code:
find $HOME -type f -iname '*zip' -print0 | xargs -0 ls
Run to find and list every zip file under the home folder
Say you want to make a file to contain some notes wile in the command line
Code:
sudo cat > $HOME/someNotes.txt <<EOF
# place a command here
echo "hello world, I update aptget"
sudo apt-get update -q
EOF
Try editing the part after $HOME; type it in or write a file that contains the combo of " cat > $HOME/someNotes.txt <<EOF " some text or commands " EOF " and you'll find making custom scripts of varying complexity to be easy.
.......
Hope some of these are also found to be useful for others.
Thanks for starting this here thread.
Hit the link in my signature for more help with Linux for new and seasoned users
Edit 08082013- added another useful tip and reformatted commands to better fit the OP's formatting.
Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs
Debian Kit/QEMU Linux Install guide for all android devices that I'm writing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240397
Now have working Installers for ARM Java 7 JDK + Maptools + jMonkey

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To delete contents of a large text file ..
Code:
cat /dev/null > NameOfTheFile

Useful variations of ls command :
Show dir content in a list
Code:
ls -l
Show dir content in a list sorted by modification time (newer first)
Code:
ls -lt
Show dir content in a list sorted by modification time (older first)
Code:
ls -lrt
Show subdirectories recursively
Code:
ls -R
If you want to show files starting with . (hidden file), you can add -a option.
More options with command :
Code:
man ls
Useful variations of grep command :
grep is used to print lines matching a pattern.
Find the entry for current user in file /etc/passwd :
Code:
cat /etc/passwd | grep $USER
Find all the entry except current user entry in file /etc/passwd :
Code:
cat /etc/passwd | grep -v $USER
Find all the numbers in file /etc/passwd :
Code:
cat /etc/passwd|grep '[0-9]*'
Add color to grep command :
Code:
cat /etc/passwd | grep --color $USER
(You can add
Code:
alias grep='grep --color=auto'
in ~/.bashrc to always have colored grep)
Useful variations of tar command :
Create archive_name.tar from dirname :
Code:
tar cvf archive_name.tar dirname/
Create archive_name.tar.gz (compressed) from dirname :
Code:
tar zcvf archive_name.tar.gz dirname/
Extract archive_name.tar.gz :
Code:
tar zxvf archive_name.tar.gz
Useful variations of mkdir command :
Create directory and subdirectories if not existing :
Code:
mkdir -p /tmp/a/b/c
(mkdir /tmp/a/b/c will fail if /tmp/a and /tmp/a/b don't exist)

Useful tip :
Use bash variable "!$" to get the value of the last argument of the last command interpreted.
For example :
Code:
mkdir /tmp/test_a
cd !$ (equivalent cd /tmp/test_a)
or,
Code:
mv /tmp/a /tmp/b
ls !$ (equivalent ls /tmp/b)

Restore your Baseband in MT65XX Devices

HOW TO RESTORE YOUR BASEBAND IF YOU LOST IT DURING A FORMAT - MT65XX DEVICES
Thanks go to abdullahi_ for this solution. His original post from another forum can be found below:
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-116-post-376.html#pid376
Prequisites
Phone Rooted
Smart Phone Flash Tool Backup - Specifically protect_f file (for a Dual SIM phone, maybe different for a single SIM phone)
Linux OS - I used Ubuntu in a virtual machine
Android SDK platform tools for ADB access
From a terminal (CTRL + ALT + T)
Code:
mkdir -p ~/protect_f/f
cd ~/protect_f
At this point copy the file "protect_f" in the ~/protect_f
then continue:
Code:
sudo mount -t ext4 -o loop protect_f f/
Enter your password
then continue:
Code:
cd f
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER *
Copy the files in the f/md folder to a folder on your phone and using a file manager with root access copy the two files into the /protect_f folder or any toher means
NOTE: You will probably get back your cell access immediately. However, please continue to make the permissions and ownership are the same as the original.
Also if you have a dual SIM, one of the files from the protect_f folder will automatically be created in the protect_s folder
To clean up the files on the Linux OS:
Code:
cd ~/protect_f
sudo umount f/
cd ~
rm -rf protect_f
To change permissions and ownership on the files
From an adb shell for your phone:
Code:
su
cd /protect_f
ls -l
Take note of the ownership of the md folder, on the phone I used they were ccci & nvram, in Linux the ownership was 9996 & 9997.
At this point I put the phone in airplane mode, just as a precaution to make sure the rest went smoothly
Code:
cd md
chown ccci:nvram *
chmod 660 *
If you have a DUAL SIM phone, for the second folder....
Code:
cd /protect_s/md
chown ccci:nvram *
chmod 660 *
You can now take the phone off of airplane mode and reboot your phone to be sure it is working,
ALL DONE!

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