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Android x86 4.4 KitKat available and working (except for WiFi)

EDIT 2: See post #21 for an update. From my research, it appears that WiFi will never work in Android on the Surface Pro.
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EDIT 1: See post #13 for an update.
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Looks like it has some WiFi fixes for tablets. And since I'm hating the Win8 OS (for my purposes), I'm going to give this a shot.
Don't see anyone else on the forum that has tried this new 4.4.
I'm downloading it now.
http://www.android-x86.org/releases/releasenote-4-4-rc1
Key Features
The 4.4-RC1 release is based on the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat-MR1 release). We have fixed and added x86 specified code to let the system runs smoothly on x86 platforms, especially for netbooks or tablets. The key features contain
Integrate the ffmpeg as the stagefright-plugins to support much more multimedia files. Now we can play HD and full HD videos in apps.
Use the latest longterm stable kernel 3.10.30 with more drivers enabled. Most netbooks can run Android-x86 in the native resolution.
OpenGL ES hardware acceleration for AMD Radeon and Intel chipsets (not include the PowerVR chips).
Enhance the installer to support upgrade from previous versions (since ics-x86). The text based GUI installer supports ext3/ext2/ntfs/fat32 filesystems.
KitKat style lanucher (Launcher3).
Support Multi-touch, Wifi, Audio, Bluetooth, G-sensor and Camera.
Simulate sdcard by internal storage.
External usb drive and sdcard are auto mounted to /storage/usbX on plugging.
Support hybrid mode of iso images.
Multi-user support (max 8).
Support Ethernet (DHCP only).
Support VM like Qemu and VMware
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CZ Eddie said:
Looks like it has some WiFi fixes for tablets. And since I'm hating the Win8 OS (for my purposes), I'm going to give this a shot.
Don't see anyone else on the forum that has tried this new 4.4.
I'm downloading it now.
http://www.android-x86.org/releases/releasenote-4-4-rc1
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what version i have to download for surface?

icedzed said:
what version i have to download for surface?
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4.4.

hmmm ok, are you sure this is working for the microsoft surface? the RT one? and can i make a dual boot?

icedzed said:
hmmm ok, are you sure this is working for the microsoft surface? the RT one? and can i make a dual boot?
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I didn't say it worked on anything.
And RT is a definite "no". If it does work, it's Surface Pro only.

Bummer, 4.4 doesn't work for me.
I can run the Androidx86 4.3 without any problems.
But the 4.4 just does a kernel panic whenever I try to boot to it.
And there is no use running 4.3 since WiFi doesn't work on it.

icedzed said:
hmmm ok, are you sure this is working for the microsoft surface? the RT one? and can i make a dual boot?
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Surface RT cannot boot any alternative operating system besides Windows RT and its 8.1 update.

Looks like the problem may be fixed with the next release.
2014-03-06 10:17 GMT+08:00 <>:
>
> Hi, I have a Surface Pro that I'm trying to install Android on to. I am able to install Android-x86 4.3 onto it without any problem at all.
> But when I use the same installation method for the Android-x86 4.4, I get an error immediately upon attempting the installation.
> The error is:
>
> "BUG: unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereferences at (null)"
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>
> AFAIK, this is a kernel issue?
Probably.
Looks like an efivar issue.
I also encountered efivar issue on other device.
It's probably buggy.
The option is not enabled in 4.3 kernel.
Will disable it in next release.
Thank you for the report.
--
Chih-Wei
Android-x86 project
http://www.android-x86.org
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Maybe if a developer here knows how to disable this "efivar" in the kernel, they could recompile the kernel for us Surface Pro users.
Do not know how long it will be before Android-x86 releases the next version.

Eddie, which installation tut did you use to get 4.3 running on the Pro? I looked at the Android-x86 EFI post and there seems to be a couple on there.
Also have had you boticed any sluggishness when running apps? I'm specifically interested in MCPE to play with my kids, but any info would be great.
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iceflow420 said:
Eddie, which installation tut did you use to get 4.3 running on the Pro? I looked at the Android-x86 EFI post and there seems to be a couple on there.
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I got it installed but did not use any of the guides.
I'd already wiped all original partitions from my hard disk.
So I was booting directly from USB stick.
I created an Ubuntu USB stick using the latest nightly of Ubuntu.
Then added an android folder and tossed all the Android 4.3 files into it.
And then modified the grub file using one online method or another. Don't remember which.
I didn't stick with it though because WiFi doesn't work (known issue) and therefore it's useless to me.
So, I can't help with any usage reports. Sorry.

Can we install the latest Android X86 on the Surface Pro 1?

Sony Vaio Flip 14A
I have installed newest version on vaio 14A and almost it is working perfectly . I installed it Sandisk mini usb 16GB .Graphic performance is better than Note 3 ( I have used several benchmark ) . I couldn't installed it on the device's SSD disk . Because it didn't see it . Biggest problem is power consumption and it is very high . Touch screen is very responsive . Auto rotation is not working ( I am using manual rotation) .

Okay, Android 4.4 is now "working" on the Surface Pro thanks to this thread:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/GrPdnpa6XBM
BUT,,,, WiFi is still not working. Bummer.
Anyone know how to get a WiFi driver for the Surface Pro to work in Android? We could always recompile now that this is really the only outstanding issue.

I remembered that Android-IA 4.2.2 has working WiFi on the Surface Pro.
But I can't find the source for it, only the install files.
We can try to get the WiFi driver from it for the 4.4.
https://01.org/android-ia/downloads/2013/android-4.2.2r1-ia3
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/52445-Android-IA-4-2-2-For-Surface-Pro-(with-WiFi-support)

CZ Eddie said:
I remembered that Android-IA 4.2.2 has working WiFi on the Surface Pro.
But I can't find the source for it, only the install files.
We can try to get the WiFi driver from it for the 4.4.
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since i'm new user, can not post with url,so the following url are deleted with http
4.2.2 WITH WIFI WORKING
DOWNLOAD ISO URL ( unzip password is rerede.com)
rerede.com/surface.android-ia.rerede.com.vPRC2.zip
ORIGINAL URL:
rerede.com/thread-12041-1-1.html
CAN ANY ONE EXTRACT THE WIFI DRIVER FROM THIS VERSION?
THE PAGE IS ALL CHINESE, IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM,I CAN HELP TRANSLATE。

uasudoasuod said:
since i'm new user, can not post with url,so the following url are deleted with http
4.2.2 WITH WIFI WORKING
DOWNLOAD ISO URL ( unzip password is rerede.com)
rerede.com/surface.android-ia.rerede.com.vPRC2.zip
ORIGINAL URL:
rerede.com/thread-12041-1-1.html
CAN ANY ONE EXTRACT THE WIFI DRIVER FROM THIS VERSION?
THE PAGE IS ALL CHINESE, IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM,I CAN HELP TRANSLATE。
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Rather than trying to extract the driver from the rerede build, why not just use the driver from the official linux kernel (kernel.org) located in drivers\net\wireless\mwifiex. Im a bit of a noob so I don't know how to do this or if it would even work or not.
Also, I tested out the rerede build and it is quite unstable. Wifi/sound doesn't work half the time, freezes after going in standby mode.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/android-x86/UEFI/android-x86/D85Jq02cLrE/RhTWtOjH3H0J
How to install Android x86
GPT, UEFI, working ARM translator

futaris said:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/android-x86/UEFI/android-x86/D85Jq02cLrE/RhTWtOjH3H0J
How to install Android x86
GPT, UEFI, working ARM translator
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have you tried this on a surface pro?

julz said:
have you tried this on a surface pro?
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Yeah, it works fine on my surface pro (1).

futaris said:
Yeah, it works fine on my surface pro (1).
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Does it work with WiFi?

[Q&A] [GUIDE] Convert Your Nexus into KaliPwn Phone

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could u please demonstrate with a video tutorial

working!
Hi, thanks a lot for that nice post, I managed to connect the wn722n. I can capture handshakes, and at least aircrack-ng works flawlessly. Although I don't have a decent wordlist yet, which wouldn't make much sense on a smartphone anyway...
So I messed around with reaver quite a lot, but it doesn't seem to work that well. On occasion it managed to try maybe 20 or 30 different pins, then ran into a loop with the ap detecting some possible attack. On the other ap's it would not associate or simply loop one pin. I use linux deploy with kali, and all the kali components are installed. someone said in order to fix the 0x04 code error, which I frequently get, it is required to downgrade the libpcat* to 1.4.0. could that have to do with a kernel issue?! (of course I use 'wash' to get the bssid's of compatible routers...)
Any hints on this? Would backtrack or nh be a solution?! Backtrack is discontinued, i just found out... jep, i'm a noob

kali nethunter and tp link
can someone make a kernel compatible with kali nethunter and tp-link tl wr725n v2 pls?
i've aready tried with franco kernel dragon but nothing... pls

Can somebody compile ElementalX kernel for TP-LINK TL-WN722N?

It is possible to do it on a galaxy s4?
I currently have a galaxy s4 rooted with android 5.0.1, linux deploy kali linux working and an alfa network awus036h, I would appreciate if you can help me on building the kernel for my phone because I'm still trying to find someone who has done that yet. Thanks

Hello!
I'm having Galaxy s2 and Mini USB WiFi Wireless Adapter Atheros AR9271 (802.11n/g/b), Could maybe someone help with making drivers for this so I can have it with linux deploy - kali linux?

compiling error
getting an error at "gcc mkbootfs.c -o mkbootfs -I../include". Anyone else running into this problem?

ncvbhjncjhn said:
Hi, thanks a lot for that nice post, I managed to connect the wn722n. I can capture handshakes, and at least aircrack-ng works flawlessly. Although I don't have a decent wordlist yet, which wouldn't make much sense on a smartphone anyway...
So I messed around with reaver quite a lot, but it doesn't seem to work that well. On occasion it managed to try maybe 20 or 30 different pins, then ran into a loop with the ap detecting some possible attack. On the other ap's it would not associate or simply loop one pin. I use linux deploy with kali, and all the kali components are installed. someone said in order to fix the 0x04 code error, which I frequently get, it is required to downgrade the libpcat* to 1.4.0. could that have to do with a kernel issue?! (of course I use 'wash' to get the bssid's of compatible routers...)
Any hints on this? Would backtrack or nh be a solution?! Backtrack is discontinued, i just found out... jep, i'm a noob
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I have the exact same problem with Wi-Fi card and phone and I can't seem to get any power to the device. How exactly did you get power to it so I can actually be detected?
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twitchy1373 said:
getting an error at "gcc mkbootfs.c -o mkbootfs -I../include". Anyone else running into this problem?
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Is this the part where you get to the make utils or whatever it's called? If so then I do have the same problem keeps complaining about the way that it's actually linking the modules together.

Symbol MC7090 Need Android ROM

Hi All,
I have a Symbol/Motorola MC7090 it's currently running Windows Mobile 5.0 with messaging and security feature pack.
I cannot connect via Wifi and I cannot get the barcode scanner to work.
It was used by a developer to test there apps, I was told that it was reset back to factory specs.
Has anyone got a ROM so that I can put Android on this??
Best Regards
slyfoxbrewery

I hate to revive this post, but I have the same sort of question. Please let me know if I need to start a new thread. In my case, I have two ROMs from "Zebra" (who seems to have taken over this part of that company). Mine is also the MC40, but the question I have is what do I need to do to essentially convert this from a Windows 7 CE device, to an Android device. I have the drivers for both the Win version and the Android version. I also have 3 of the Android devices and 2 of the Win devices. The model numbers are exactly the same, only the OS is different. Im doing this for the company I work for. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

What am I missing?

Hello...I'm trying to get Android working on an older tablet/laptop (Dell Venue 11 Pro i3). No matter which distro/version I try (and I've tried lots, both custom releases and the Android-x86 project), I always end up with no wif or bluetoothi. Android installs and runs no problem every time, but without connectivity...
I'm a newb with this but not with PC tech in general. I assume I am missing a fundamental step in how to install and configure/add wifi support but I can't find a comprehensive set of instructions or even some rough steps as to how I can add support for my wifi chip (Intel).
Can anyone point me to some good reading that will educate me on how to do this? (...or just tell me I'm SOL if it doesn't work after installing)
Thanks much. I've been trying to find this information for many days now for fear of it being something that's obvious to everyone else.
Kevin

hulakai said:
Hello...I'm trying to get Android working on an older tablet/laptop (Dell Venue 11 Pro i3). No matter which distro/version I try (and I've tried lots, both custom releases and the Android-x86 project), I always end up with no wif or bluetoothi. Android installs and runs no problem every time, but without connectivity...
I'm a newb with this but not with PC tech in general. I assume I am missing a fundamental step in how to install and configure/add wifi support but I can't find a comprehensive set of instructions or even some rough steps as to how I can add support for my wifi chip (Intel).
Can anyone point me to some good reading that will educate me on how to do this? (...or just tell me I'm SOL if it doesn't work after installing)
Thanks much. I've been trying to find this information for many days now for fear of it being something that's obvious to everyone else.
Kevin
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You need to make sure that whatever OS you are installing has the correct OS and correct kernel that is built specifically for your device's model number. The kernel is what allows the software to use your hardware, kinda like drivers on PC, if the kernel isn't correct, your hardware doesn't work correctly, regardless of whether the OS works or not.
You need to be using your specific model number to find a compatible ROM/OS for your device.
What is your device's specific model number?
What android version are you trying to install?
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Droidriven said:
You need to make sure that whatever OS you are installing has the correct OS and correct kernel that is built specifically for your device's model number. The kernel is what allows the software to use your hardware, kinda like drivers on PC, if the kernel isn't correct, your hardware doesn't work correctly, regardless of whether the OS works or not.
You need to be using your specific model number to find a compatible ROM/OS for your device.
What is your device's specific model number?
What android version are you trying to install?
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I realize now that I've posted in the wrong place....but I'm referring specifically to Android-x86 and the many variations out there (Remix, Prime, Android x86 Project, another whose name escapes me right now).
I've never seen hardware specific versions of Android x86, but I've always wondered if users need to recompile the kernel for their specific hardware...yet I've never seen that mentioned anywhere.
I don't think I have hardware that's super obscure. Dell Venue Pro 11 (7130 MS)...i3, Intel HD4000 graphics, Qualcomm/Atheros/Dell 1537 wifi/bt. The most recent version I tried was 8.1 from the Android-x86 project site. Each variation I try runs fine in every other way, but without connectivity.

Salfish OS or Ubuntu touch port for Mi Pad 1

Hello developers,
I am using Mi pad 1 since its release and noticed one thing that is the manufacturer just launched the device and then forgot about it, the hardware of this devices was beastly at its time of launch but because of lack of good software and software optimisation most of people just forgot this device. There are several custom ROMs for this device and most of them are good but non of them is perfect. Every custom ROM has several bugs which make me feel to go and use the stock ROM which is based on android 4.4 and very laggy.
I think this can be changed if a Linux ROM will be ported for this device because Linux ROM are light and i think a big 8 inch display can be best used by these ROM.
Kindly think about this and do something, once I tried by myself to port the Ubuntu touch by watching some tutorials but i don't know about coding and several other things which i think are necessary for it.
(Sorry for grammatical mistakes or bad English)

You can install Ubuntu 14.04 with Smoke 24.1 kernel. Only Bluetooth, synaptic touch doesn't work.

mybharathraj said:
You can install Ubuntu 14.04 with Smoke 24.1 kernel. Only Bluetooth, synaptic touch doesn't work.
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Can u please send me its link i want to test it.

Aman meena the don said:
Can u please send me its link i want to test it.
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Linux4Tegra R23.1/R24.1 beta for the Shield Tablet
Stuff that doesn't work: 3G/LTE, accelerometer, GPS, camera, and maybe some other stuff that I'm not remembering Stuff that does work: GPU (full OpenGL 4.5 and Vulkan), sound, USB device and host, WiFi, Bluetooth, touchscreen (including stylus)...
forum.xda-developers.com
I THINK we could use this.. With the twrp multirom.