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Ubuntu for Android?

http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android/features-and-specs
The G2x meets the Hardware requirements. Is this something that is doable, or is this targeted towards OEMs? This would be awesome to have :laugh:

We don't have USB host.

This would be handle. For now, you can setup a chroot.

http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
Wonder if faux50 kernel has support for loop devices. I'm about to try this.

So I have been trying to figure this out and no luck. I have tried a hand full of kernels. Anyone know of a g2x kernel that has loop device support?
Edit I was only trying GB rom/kernels. Just found (via search...wawa) ics harsh kernel that supports loop device support, and i got root in the terminal so I'm on track. A bunch of the packages were giving me 404 errors on apt-get update and other apt-get's though, tired, so looing into it more tomorrow.

Did it. : ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsfJ1KAppss&feature=plcp
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If you want any intel reply here or pm me. I used the phone without adb for the entire setup. If you don't have a bluetooth keyboard, you can download hacker keyboard from the market that will let you do the ctrl+d parts.

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Did it. : ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsfJ1KAppss&feature=plcp
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If you want any intel reply here or pm me. I used the phone without adb for the entire setup. If you don't have a bluetooth keyboard, you can download hacker keyboard from the market that will let you do the ctrl+d parts.
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Would you please post a sequential list of the installation steps.
EDIT:
I viewed the video and read the steps. Just post whatever you did that's different.

Only things I did different was used Google drive to move the Ubuntu files to the ubuntu directory on my SD card and use the Bluetooth keyboard and the terminal emulator on the phone to do all the commands
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Actually I also had it HDMI to my TV ; )
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sbcdave said:
Only things I did different was used Google drive to move the Ubuntu files to the ubuntu directory on my SD card and use the Bluetooth keyboard and the terminal emulator on the phone to do all the commands
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Actually I also had it HDMI to my TV ; )
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Does Ubuntu provide usb host mode: http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/usb/host.html#api

I'm not sure about the usb support. I breezed over that link but still don't even know what usb support is. I have a feeling your just messing with me because I was giving you **** about constantly bringing it up instead of answering peoples questions. I know that ubuntu works on my lg-p999 with ics and harsh kernel, and you don't need cables or adb, you can do it all via terminal.

sbcdave said:
I'm not sure about the usb support. I breezed over that link but still don't even know what usb support is. I have a feeling your just messing with me because I was giving you **** about constantly bringing it up instead of answering peoples questions. I know that ubuntu works on my lg-p999 with ics and harsh kernel, and you don't need cables or adb, you can do it all via terminal.
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I'm not messing with you. USB Host/OTG (On The Go) enables the phone to be used as a controller of other USB devices such as USB flash drives, mice, keyboards, etc. It requires that the phone is able to supply 5V @ 500mA, if needed, to whatever it is host to or be able to support a USB hub which does. A USB Host/OTG cable is required which has an additional pin connected to the phone which are expensive and not easy to find but there is a mod for a converter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092493
Here's information about USB Host/OTG
http://www.usb.org/developers/onthego
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go

[App]monect (controll ur pc games with ur android phone)

Monect is the app that allows u to controll all kinda pc games with ur android phone wirelessly.
It is having 2 type of connection 1) with bluetooth and 2) with wifi
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This is not only the game controller bt it can also control the computer as some screenies...
playstore link
original site link
only gyroscope based games can not be controlled with our pico other all r working......tested personally.....g sensor based car racing also works....
It worth a try................

nice info

It is only good for touch pad controller is not good I tried it last week
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Add name of some working game too mate...

Pee_kee said:
Add name of some working game too mate...
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Only games based on guyroscope is not working all the other games working perfectly.....

keval_104 said:
Only games based on guyroscope is not working all the other games working perfectly.....
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hey bro ,great share, but wouldn't this heat up our pico ?

ayushrox said:
hey bro ,great share, but wouldn't this heat up our pico ?
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Nothing bro....no heat bro.....i m using it till i shared....

keval_104 said:
Nothing bro....no heat bro.....i m using it till i shared....
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that's awesome mate , you made my day !!

It's awesome, now I can watch movie without hiccups of changing volume or forward while sitting on sofa....
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In platstore its saying ur device isn't compatible
From hell

nilesmon said:
In platstore its saying ur device isn't compatible
From hell
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Download apk from.anywhere
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I am trying to connect to my pc but its not working
From hell

keval_104 said:
Download apk from.anywhere
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Steer left and right are not working and in g sensor we can't year is there any way to fix it, nfs 12 recognizes it as monect hid device and we can't change the unbounnds

to make it work
HTC.EXPLORER said:
Steer left and right are not working and in g sensor we can't year is there any way to fix it, nfs 12 recognizes it as monect hid device and we can't change the unbounnds
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To make it work u only have to click on middle button on the steering to turn on g-sensor......

keval_104 said:
To make it work u only have to click on middle button on the steering to turn on g-sensor......
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I know that after turning it on I can only accelerate or brake steering is not working can you please tell me the keys to put in nfs 12 for steering to work.. Manual d-pad is working flawlessly but by using sensor I Can't steer by using g sensor or steer left right buttons

USB OTG is supported now

After the update to MHA-L29C432B138 USB OTG also seems to work fine.
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I am on 126 and USB OTG works just fine
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calinormy said:
I am on 126 and USB OTG works just fine
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For me it didn't. Only now it does.
Addition:
Just now I realize that I didn't check with B126 update. It didn't work when I bought my phone though.
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Also with the Release Firmware OTG has worked for me.

I am on B126 and OTG does not work.
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What for a Cust do you have? Perhaps it is a regional Problem!?

For those in need . The USB STICK plugin from playstore may be helpful. For me it was.
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talpur1 said:
I am on B126 and OTG does not work.
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Mine also doesnt work on B126, here in Saudi Arabia. When I plug in it automatically goes to 'reverse charging' and I am unable to select other options.

Mine also goes to reversed charging but shows up after few seconds.
Before it was fixed I needed a plug-in from playstore.
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deaad said:
Mine also goes to reversed charging but shows up after few seconds.
Before it was fixed I needed a plug-in from playstore.
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Are you using default 'files' file manager? Do I need to use anything like es file? Which plug in did you use btw?

vipivj said:
Are you using default 'files' file manager? Do I need to use anything like es file? Which plug in did you use btw?
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Sinds I'm user of TotalCommander for Android, I also used a plug-in for that.
Usb stick plugin-Tc. There's a trial and paid version. Back In The Days I already purchased it.
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deaad said:
Sinds I'm user of TotalCommander for Android, I also used a plug-in for that.
Usb stick plugin-Tc. There's a trial and paid version. Back In The Days I already purchased it.
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Thanks for the info. One thing I don't understand is how. OTG is working for some and for someone don't while running the same firmware?

Perhaps it's got something to do with the otg device. I've never had a problem using an otg drive. In my case, I use the usb-c adapter included with the mate 9, along with an otg adapter that came with a galaxy s7.

duraaraa said:
Perhaps it's got something to do with the otg device. I've never had a problem using an otg drive. In my case, I use the usb-c adapter included with the mate 9, along with an otg adapter that came with a galaxy s7.
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I have tried with usb that's formatted in both exFat and Fat32. As I am a macbook user I used to use exfat as my preferred option for formatting. Any suggestions?

vipivj said:
I have tried with usb that's formatted in both exFat and Fat32. As I am a macbook user I used to use exfat as my preferred option for formatting. Any suggestions?
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Format should not matter. The phone will let you format it once you put it in. I'm thinking the problem might lie with your adapter?

duraaraa said:
Format should not matter. The phone will let you format it once you put it in. I'm thinking the problem might lie with your adapter?
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The adapter I use with provided convertor is a generic one. It might be the issue. I'll confirm., thank you.
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vipivj said:
The adapter I use with provided convertor is a generic one. It might be the issue. I'll confirm., thank you.
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Just tried with dual usb drive and the provided convertor and it worked. Seems the adapter is in fault. But it still works with samsung phones.

I still use the same usb devices and adapters. So I'm sure that's not the problem.
At first it didn't work for me without the plug-in and with later firmware I needed to get rid of the plug-in to get it to work.
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You can use these cables ?

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This cable can use otg and charging same time, but in my moto g is not work.
i think problem not in the cable, because i have 3 :silly:

Mister Muscle said:
This cable can use otg and charging same time, but in my moto g is not work.
i think problem not in the cable, because i have 3 :silly:
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Probably it's because the moto g is not capable of that because of the software. Have you tried this cable on another device?
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Mister Muscle said:
This cable can use otg and charging same time, but in my moto g is not work.
i think problem not in the cable, because i have 3 :silly:
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Probably it won't work, because the moto g is not hardware capable or software ready.

Last time I tried mine, it did work.

Mister Muscle said:
This cable can use otg and charging same time, but in my moto g is not work.
i think problem not in the cable, because i have 3 :silly:
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What OS are you using currently and what model number is your Moto G?

_that said:
Last time I tried mine, it did work.
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Flash drive ?
aha360 said:
What OS are you using currently and what model number is your Moto G?
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Cm 12 and XT1033

Mister Muscle said:
Flash drive ?
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Now I tested it again with a flash drive and a mouse. Apparently it can either use the USB device or charge, but not both at the same time. The external power input does provide power to the USB device though - even a 2.5" hard drive works (pulling 0.25 to 0.35 A from the power input according to my USB meter).

SPMC External HDD without Root

Just wondering if anyone could verify this for me or not.
Currently running 6.0 on Nexus Player with Root and stickmount to access 5TB external powered HDD (NTFS).
I've read somewhere that with SPMC you don't need root and stickmount to access the HDD with the latest Nexus Player updates.
Can anyone confirm or deny? I really don't want to upgrade and lose root just to try and have it fail.

LloydShow said:
Just wondering if anyone could verify this for me or not.
Currently running 6.0 on Nexus Player with Root and stickmount to access 5TB external powered HDD (NTFS).
I've read somewhere that with SPMC you don't need root and stickmount to access the HDD with the latest Nexus Player updates.
Can anyone confirm or deny? I really don't want to upgrade and lose root just to try and have it fail.
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I use the official Kodi app on Nexus player with no issues and connect it to my 16 tb Nas.
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Andebad said:
I use the official Kodi app on Nexus player with no issues and connect it to my 16 tb Nas.
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Couple questions if I could.
What format nas? Do you connect via USB OTG cable?
What version nexus player are you running?
So no root or stick mount needed?
Where does your nas show up under Kodi's files for video files?

LloydShow said:
Couple questions if I could.
What format nas? Do you connect via USB OTG cable?
What version nexus player are you running?
So no root or stick mount needed?
Where does your nas show up under Kodi's files for video files?
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I use 2x 8tb Western digital my clouds as they use red drives and have a quad core could and 1gb of RAM and are fairly cheap.
Stock Nexus player running Oreo.
I have a tri band Asus ac5300 router and dedicate a 5ghz band just for media streaming.
Connect to drives via WiFi using SMB in Kodi.
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