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[MOD] Ubuntu *Working On Epic!!* NOW UPDATED TO V1.2 (03/13/2011)

IMPORTANT INFO
First I gotta give a shoutout to KellyLewis3985 because he's helped so much with modding the script to need less work for install, run faster, and have more programs work.
NEEDED!
Must Be ROOTED
1. Busybox (Preferrably the most updated version).
2. Superuser.
3. Android SDK (With knowledge on how to use it).
4. AndroidVNC (Search exactly that in the market. It will say "Android VNC Viewer").
5. Terminal Emulator (Also available in the market).
6. Patience when working with this.
UPDATE!!
Thanks to the persistance of urboy4mbx, we now know a little more information to get it working. While both KellyLewis3985 and myself were running custom ROMS, we didn't think about testing it for the stock build. So due to urboy4mbx's will to get this installed, we now know you MUST have a custom ROM installed. There's probably ways to get it to work on the stock build, but it's going to take a little more work. For now, make sure you have a custom ROM, download, and install the files, and if we got our scripts right, it should boot right up for you.
DOWNLOAD FILE!
NOTE: When you download this zip, you will need to extract it, and inside the extracted folder will be the folder "sdcard", DO NOT!! Place this entire folder in your "ubuntu" folder, simply open it and copy all the files from it to your "ubuntu" folder on your sd card.
Download File...
Ubuntu: Epic Edition v1.2 <---These are the files you will need to run Ubuntu. It will come with "bootlinux", "fsrw", "mountonly", "ubuntu.img", "ubuntu.sh", and "unionfs".
INSTRUCTIONS!
Options For Transferring Files To Phone
First Option...
Your first option of course is the easiest. Simply connect your phone to the computer, and mount your sd card. Once on the sd card, you are going to create a new folder labeled "ubuntu". Open this folder and transfer all the files from the downloaded zip file into this folder. After you have transferred the files to your "ubuntu" folder on the sd card, unmount the sd card, but leave the phone plugged in.
Second Option...
Your second option is "adb push". Here is the command for "adb push" if you cant, or don't feel like mounting your sd card.
First you need to create your destination folder. Do so with this set of commands.
cd C:/sdk/tools (Of course you might have your sdk folder in a different location, just cd to that location)
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/
mkdir ubuntu
exit
Now you should be back at "C:/sdk/tools", or wherever you have your sdk folder located. Next, you push the files to your folder. In order to push the files, you first need to open the zip folder, and copy all the files into your tools subfolder in the sdk folder. Then push the files with this set of commands.
adb push bootlinux /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push fsrw /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push mountonly /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push ubuntu.sh /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push unionfs /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push ubuntu.img /sdcard/ubuntu
The "ubuntu.img" file may take a little longer, as it is the largest file that needs to be transferred.
NOTE: You cannot have your sd card mounted to use adb. You must be unmounted.
INSTALLATION
1. Ok, first thing you have to do is make sure you're still cd'd to "C:/sdk/tools". Now you need to type "adb shell". You will then most likely be prompted with the symbol "$". To continue, type "su" and the symbol should then change to a "#". NOTE!!!! After adb shell, YOU MUST TYPE "su", or the program will not boot!!!
2. Next you are going to cd into the Ubuntu folder on your sd card. (cd /sdcard/ubuntu) Once in, you're going to type the command "sh ./ubuntu.sh".
After that runs through, the next thing you're going to enter is "bootlinux". Once you get the prompt "[email protected]" you have successfully installed ubuntu on the Epic.
With this new update, there is no need to install any other files, as we have added them into the image file for you so it should do so automatically. If you have issues, let us know and we will try to fix it.
PREPARING YOUR VNC TO LOAD UBUNTU!
NOTE: There is no need to type this into your adb shell. This is for information purposes only, i've displayed the code and it's position at the bottom of this post along with screen shots to show you what it should look like.
With our new update, it's a lot easier to get everything up and running, but we don't have the capability of storing the vnc server to start every time we start up ubuntu, as it was causing issues. Until we get this issue fixed, you have to start the vnc server like this:
rm -rf /tmp/.X*
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1280x800 (Or whatever you would like your resolution to be. We have found this to be the nicest so far.)
Ok, at this point, everything should be set up to run.
NOTE: After the initial install of ubuntu on your phone, when you want to get it to start again, all you have to do is go into the terminal emulator, first type "su" to give it superuser permissions, then type "bootlinux", it will run through it's script and give you the "[email protected]" prompt. After you get that prompt, simply type the "rm -rf /tmp/.X*", "export USER=root", and "vncserver -geometry 1280x800" prompts and you can then start vnc again.
All the info you need for vnc will be as follows.
Nickname: "root"
Password: "ubuntu" (This is a set password, so it will be the same for everyone.)
Address: "localhost"
Port: "5901"
Change Log
Version 1.2
-Modified to make it ext4 compatible.
-Modified img to make it a little faster and more stable.
That's really all I had to do for this version, as it was working before.
Version 1.1
-Modified the scripts to run smoother, faster and use less memory while running.
-Added some custom wallpapers.
-Mozilla Firefox now works.
-Modified scripts to make Ubuntu more interactive.
-Modified the .img to install everything needed instead of you having to do it.
Issues
-Firefox randomly closes. Just reopen and restore.
-After using the vncserver Ubuntu doesn't truly shutdown without a reboot. Fix in progress.
-When wanting to start Ubuntu, after initial install, you have to go into the terminal emulator and type "su", then "bootlinux", allow that to complete giving you the "[email protected]" prompt. Then type "rm -rf /tmp/.X*", "export USER=root", and "vncserver -geometry 1280x800" to start the vnc server. After that you can go right into vnc and start Ubuntu up. We ARE currently working on a fix for this issue.
If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.
Here's a couple tricks we picked up.
1. You can use the arrow pad on your keyboard to direct the mouse.
2. If you long press on the screen and keep your finger on it, you can slide the mouse with your finger.
3. Long press on something, is a left click.
4. Double tap on something, is a right click.
5. To get symbols to appear, such as "-", you have to HOLD the function key while hitting the symbol.
And i'm sure there's more, but there's a couple for now.

After the installation and the first time you setup the vncserver. You have to use this command everytime to start the vncserver again.
rm -rf /tmp/.X*
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1280x800
New links.
Ubuntu
http://db.tt/4z8uDst
New Scripts.
http://db.tt/lDjNNQn
Were working on a fix for this.
Here is the latest update. I dont know if its going to work for everyone. I suggest creating a folder inside the ubuntu folder to put the scripts you have in. Unzip this and replace the scripts in the ubuntu folder.
Please make a backup.
If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.

Yeah I'm on this as soon as I leave buffalo wild wings.
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going to sleep soon for school in the morning, also will try tomorrow. naaao this is epic!

Since this is a full operating system, what are the chances or installing silverlight and being able to stream netflix?
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As Of Right Now, The Internet Is Having Issues On This One, But Kellylewis And I Have Already Scripted Another Version Of Ubuntu And It Is Internet Compatible . We're Running It Now To Get The Bugs Worked Out And Will Have It Up Soon. After That, You Can Try To Download Whatever You Want, Considering It's An OS, And See If It Works... I Have Not Tested Downloading Anything.
The New Ubuntu Will Come As A Update, So Install This One The Way I've Instructed, And The Update Will Simply Replace The Files. The New One Is Faster, Internet Compatible, And Nicer Looking All Together. This One Still Works, But Please Be Patient For The Update. Thanks Everyone.

No matter what I do Im stuck here...
Also, If You Change The Port And It Says "VNC Cannot Connect" Or Something Like That, Back Out To The Terminal Emulator, And Hit "Exit" And "bootubuntu" Again And Change The "localhost" Number Again. Whatever The "localhost" Number, Change The Port Number To Match. Ex: "localhost:4" > "5904", "localhost:7" "5907".
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I get "VNC connection failed!" on any port.
TIA for any help! thanks.

First, Exit From The Terminal Emulator, And Open It Back Up. Type "su" Then "Bootubuntu" Without Any Other Commands. It Should Boot It Up Still And Then When You Get The Localhost Prompt, Type "Exit" And "Bootubuntu" Again. This Time It Should Come Up Localhost:2 ...As Long As You Copied My Code, It Should Have Put The VNC Server In The Boot File So When Ubuntu Was Booted Up, It Would Automatically Start The Server. Anyways, When You Get "localhost:2" Change Your Port To 5902. Do That And Let Me Know What Happens.

Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!

infamousjax said:
Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
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Because That's How I Type... You Aren't Required To Look At This Thread, So If It Bothers You, Just Hit The Back Button. Otherwise, How I Type Should Be Of No Importance, So If You Want Ubuntu, Run The Script To Get It And You'll Never Have To Worry About How I Type Ever Again. It's Completely Up To You.

most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!
is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!
so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?

newkidd said:
most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!
is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!
so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?
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If you like this one YOUR gonna love the next one. Its so much faster and looks amazing.

infamousjax said:
Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
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Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.

Here Are Some Screen Shots From The Next Ubuntu Version We're Working On ...Isn't It Gorgeous??
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This guy mr im going to bed. Lol wait until you see what im doing.
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I figured for all the skeptics I would put a bad pick up of the next update. Especially when it says drocap2 in it.
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KellyLewis3985 said:
Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.
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SERIOUSLY? THAT IS NOT BASHING HIM. WHEN PEOPLE YELL AND SCREAM BY TYPING IN ALL CAPS IT IS JUST AS ANNOYING, DON'T YOU AGREE? HE WAS JUST POINTING OUT THAT TYPING THE WAY HE DOES IS A PAIN IN THE ASS TO READ. IF YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEN YOU MAY BE RETARDED. JUST LIKE PEOPLE WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS. THANK YOU.
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KellyLewis3985 said:
Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them?
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Because it legitimately detracts from the quality of an otherwise fine thread.
Also, it would be helpful if the landscape screenshots could be rotated so the text is right-side up. Thanks!

Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!

wjsmaggle said:
Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!
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yeah it pretty much runs as a virtual machine on top of android...i only tested it and everything but android is always running...it grabs data and internet from the phones 3g/4g connection.

[14.08.2012] [GIT|I NEED YOU!] Andrinux - Bringing GNU/Linux to your Phone!

The Andrinux-Project - bringing GNU/Linuxux to your phone
I've put the whole thing onto github because it's too much for me alone. I need your help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30207959​
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At first big thanks to dudumomo for hosting the project! I can't thank you enough!
Then big thanks to TylerDurben for the awesome picture work!​
Please: Learn to read the whole opening post!
I won't help in cases like this anymore! All informations are given!
Thanks!
Note: it doesn't boot a phony-Linux! This Linux runs on top of Android!
"Hey Nerds!" would Sassibo(o)b say.
But I'll say:
Hey dudes!
Welcome to the Andrinux-Project.
What the heck is Andrinux?!
Andrinux is a project (inspired by LeeDroid) to bring GNU/Linux to your phone!
Started in summer 2011 I now got the first running build for you.
Why should I use Andrinux?
Why are you thinking I can answer this question for you?!
It's your decision!
I use it for things like git and office apps.
trh1341 said:
Just want to prove that this is awesome...the ics rom by me and Jcmaddox...most of that was done using this because my computer has a broken screen
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Why are you posting it here and not in the general Android development?
Because I only tested it on the Desire HD and on no other device. But maybe later.
Why aren't you coming to the interesting thing - the download?
Ok, ok. I'm gonna hurry.
Disclaimer:
If something goes wrong or if something gets broken I'm not responsible for this!
Pay for it on your own!
What you'll need:
-phone
-PC or Mac
-unpacker for 7z-archives
-root
-S-OFF
-system read/write enabled (with newest update not needed anymore. If the script fails your should use this app)
-busybox
-SD-Card
-3 GB of free space on the SD-Card
-kernel with loop-support
-time
How to:
Let's get to the real thing.
First download the desired distribution.
Unpack the whole thing to your SD-Card and put it in your phone.
When you got there open a terminal emulator and switch to root mode.
Then you could follow the README-file but I made a little mistake while saving.
Please make sure to mount the system read/write!
So here the instructions:
Type in:
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/???
sh prepare.sh
boot-???
Codes for the ???:
cd-codes:
debian
fedora
slack
ubuntu
boot-codes
sque- Debian Squeeze- available
whe- Debian Wheezy- not available
fed13- Fedora 13- not available
fed14- Fedora 14- not available
slack- Slackware- not available
nat- Ubuntu Natty- not available
one- Ubuntu Oneiric- available
What you'll get:
The distribution, in most cases with xfce 4 and VNC server.
What you should do after entering GNU/Linux:
Update your distribution and install wanted software like a browser.
I suggest Midori, which you can see in the pictures.
It's pretty fast on a phone.
What you shouldn't do:
rm -r /
Tips:
More than 255 apps on SD aren't possible on our phone in combination with Andrinux, sorry.
If you want an other resolution you can edit the xstart-file in your andrinux/debian-folder.
Then run sh prepare.sh again.
I already added the locate-command and updated the database. So you can simply use it.
For more details see the tutorial in the next post.
Please, don't use the xterm.
Use the terminal emulator which you're running in the background instead. xterm is full of errors on the phone cause it uses the wrong scripts/files/programs.
You don't need to put "sudo" in front of a command. You are always logged in as root.
The browser I use can be installed with
Code:
apt-get install midori
You may use Iceweasel, the Debian-Firefox (better compatibility). Install it with
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
Use your volume keys to scroll faster on GUI with Android VNC.
You're an Andrinux-User?
Show it to others!
Take this link:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/img/user.png
Want the official Andrinux wallpaper?
Look here!
How it works:
First, it sets the img-file located in the folder andrinux/??? on your SD-Card as a device.
Then it mounts the device.
After that we enter the environment of your distribution.
As this happens, we also switch to the distribution-bash and viola - we got GNU/Linux.
Cause every change is made like in a virtual machine, everything will be saved to your img-file on your SD-Card and your ROM files won't get touched.
The thanks-button is often overlooked.
Please use it if you like Andrinux.
Thanks.
Download section
Please no mirrors! I want to see how many downloads which one gets and want to earn a little amount of money! Thank you!
Everythings right now, have fun.
Debian Squeeze - 12.12.2011:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/debian/deb-sque.7z - size: 456,7 MB
Mirror (Multiupload):
http://www.multiupload.com/K244AYLM7Q
Debian Squeeze update - 09.02.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/debian/update090212.zip
Ubuntu Oneiric - 02.01.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/ubuntu/ubu-one.7z - size: 540,2 MB
Mirror (Multiupload):
http://www.multiupload.com/TEH2Q1JHRH
Ubuntu Oneiric update - 09.02.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/ubuntu/update090212.zip
Changelog section
Debian Squeeze:
14.12.2011:
-got it working with App2SD up to 99 apps
-SD-Card bind in Linux environment
-no more fail-mounts (mounting / instead of the image)
-tutorial added
-changed resolution for VNC to 800x480
15.12.2011:
-little ad-remove-correction
-added shortcut for SD-Card to Desktop
-corrected nameserver-problem ("couldn't resolve ...) - thx to Floep
24.12.2011:
-new script created from scratch
-up to 255 apps on SD-Card possible
01.01.2012:
-better script structure
-fixed a big which shouldn't appear
04.01.2012:
-more customizable xstart-script (run "xstart 800x600 for example to get this resolution)
-some tests whether mounting was successful
08.01.12:
-corrected the if-conditions
-added /system read-write to script, no app needed anymore
09.02.12
-added ICS-support - thanks to craigkal
-added some things to make it easier for me to edit the script
-added something which should help to get this working on every device (inspired by adwinp)
-added a hidden feature - to find it, you have to use an option.
Ubuntu Oneiric:
24.12.2011:
-initial release
-added Firefox, Midori and Nautilus as Christmas-special
-new method to install the system: when you run the prepare.sh it'll create the image for you and unpack the system - less to upload, less to download.
29.12.2011:
-biggest problem (creation of image failed) fixed
-script is now more friendly for the ones who want to adjust it.
-big security hole (filing your /data partition when the image isn't mounted) got fixed
02.01.2012:
-new release (should now really work for everyone )
04.01.2012:
-more customizable xstart-script (run "xstart 800x600 for example to get this resolution)
-some tests whether mounting was successful
08.01.2012
-corrected the if-conditions
-added /system read-write to script, no app needed anymore
09.02.12
-added ICS-support - thanks to craigkal
-added some things to make it easier for me to edit the script
-added something which should help to get this working on every device (inspired by adwinp)
-added a hidden feature - to find it, you have to use an option.
-new script for Ubuntu by adwinp. Take this for it. https://www.box.net/shared/ncrs2o8i5lc6vj7pgpxy
Credits:
Code:
echo "I: New script from scratch. So only credits to me. :P"
echo "I: Already ad-cleaned by the Andrinux-Project. ;)"
Troubleshooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20733038&postcount=107
Any more questions?
Post them here.
If you want the latest updates you can follow me on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/Ditti4
If you have problems and need help:
Gtalk - [email protected]
Please tell me your XDA-username so I can identify you.

Step-by-step guides
Video tutorials:
Debian Squeeze
(Thanks, Peat. )
Written tutorials:
Debian Squeeze:
1. Step:
Download the two files from the download section and unpack them.
2. Step:
You'll see a folder named andrinux and four new files (xstart,xexit, prepare.sh and boot-sque).
Put these four files into the debian-folder in the andrinux-folder by replacing the existing ones.
3. Step:
Put the andrinux-folder to the root of your SD-Card.
To do so: plug in your phone and switch to Mass-Storage-Mode.
Then copy and paste it to the SD-Card.
4. Step:
Let's switch to the phone.
Got busybox installed? If not, look into the requirements.
Got a terminal emulator installed? If not install one from the Market.
5. Step:
Open terminal emulator and type in
Code:
su
to switch to root mode.
Now type in
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/debian
to change to the Debian directory.
Then type
Code:
sh prepare.sh
to prepare your system.
Got this? Perfect!
6. Step:
Type in
Code:
boot-sque
to power Debian up.
You'll see
Code:
[email protected]
at the beginning of the line.
7. Step:
Wanna see something graphical?
Install "Android VNC" from the Market.
Then go back to terminal and type in
Code:
xstart
and now launch Android VNC.
Now the connect settings:
Code:
Server: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: andrinux
Now the desktop should appear.
Tip:
Want a web browser?
Code:
apt-get install midori
for a lightweight one and
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
for something Firefox-like (Ubuntu installs the original Firefox with this command).
8. Step:
Want to end your season?
Choose the disconnect-option in Android VNC and switch back to the terminal.
Now type in
Code:
xexit
to stop the desktop and then
Code:
exit
to shut down Debian.
Ubuntu Oneiric:
1. Step:
Download the file from the download section and unpack it.
2. Step:
You'll see a folder named andrinux and four new files (xstart,xexit, prepare.sh and boot-one).
Put these four files into the ubuntu-folder in the andrinux-folder by replacing the existing ones.
3. Step:
Put the andrinux-folder to the root of your SD-Card.
To do so: plug in your phone and switch to Mass-Storage-Mode.
Then copy and paste it to the SD-Card.
4. Step:
Let's switch to the phone.
Got busybox installed? If not, look into the requirements.
Got a terminal emulator installed? If not install one from the Market.
5. Step:
Open terminal emulator and type in
Code:
su
to switch to root mode.
Now type in
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/ubuntu
to change to the Ubuntu directory.
Then type
Code:
sh prepare.sh
to prepare your system.
6. Step:
Type in
Code:
boot-one
to power Ubuntu up.
You'll see
Code:
[email protected]
at the beginning of the line.
7. Step:
Wanna see something graphical?
Install "Android VNC" from the Market.
Then go back to terminal and type in
Code:
xstart
and now launch Android VNC.
Now the connect settings:
Code:
Server: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: andrinux
Now the desktop should appear.
Tip:
Want a web browser?
Code:
apt-get install midori
for a lightweight one and
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
for Firefox.
8. Step:
Want to end your season?
Choose the disconnect-option in Android VNC and switch back to the terminal.
Now type in
Code:
xexit
to stop the desktop and then
Code:
exit
to shut down Ubuntu.
Any problems?
Ask me!

Dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, neat stuff. I might try it when i have the time to

great job,just in time,i am bored ,what distribution do u prefer ?

evanbigfan said:
what distribution do u prefer ?
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Cause I'm addicted to Ubuntu/Debian and the Ubuntu-arm-port isn't the best I'm using Debian.
But that's totally personal.
And what you see above is the Debian build.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

Ditti4 said:
Cause I'm addicted to Ubuntu/Debian and the Ubuntu-arm-port isn't the best I'm using Debian.
But that's totally personal.
And what you see above is the Debian build.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
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thanks,it will be the first then,another thing,when i reboot the device i'll went back to my rom right,and any changes i made to the linux will go or remain ?

evanbigfan said:
thanks,it will be the first then,another thing,when i reboot the device i'll went back to my rom right,and any changes i made to the linux will go or remain ?
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The Linux is on a external virtual partition on your SD-Card. So any change will remain until you delete the .img-file.
And yes, you'll went back to your ROM. Gonna add some more info to the opening post.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

Great job, I'm waiting for test it.
one question: all part of device ( camera wifi blue 3g) work's or booting only?

Doesn't this open opportunities for other OS's like WP7?
Correct me if I am wrong.
BTW: Amazing job man

homerino85 said:
Great job, I'm waiting for test it.
one question: all part of device ( camera wifi blue 3g) work's or booting only?
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I think you misunderstood me.
It's running on top of Android.
You'll get a fully working Android and on top of it a nearly fully working GNU/Linux.
H-Streety said:
Doesn't this open opportunities for other OS's like WP7?
Correct me if I am wrong.
BTW: Amazing job man
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Nope, cause it runs on top of Android.
Added a note to the top to avoid questions like this.
But as the time goes by and we'll get a Windows 8 ARM version, we can maybe run this on our phones.
But since Windows Phone 7 isn't open source, we'll never be able to run it on an Android phone...
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany

Ditti4 said:
The Linux is on a external virtual partition on your SD-Card. So any change will remain until you delete the .img-file.
And yes, you'll went back to your ROM. Gonna add some more info to the opening post.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
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that what i thought ,thanks

Just added Debian Squeeze.
Have fun!
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

All those sounds to good to be true
Hope i get some time in this evening to test it.
Is it possible to start backtrack with andrinux?
Did it work with all android roms?
What about ICS?
Cant wait for testing ...... big thx for.making this possible
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

TylerDurben said:
All those sounds to good to be true
Hope i get some time in this evening to test it.
Is it possible to start backtrack with andrinux?
Did it work with all android roms?
What about ICS?
Cant wait for testing ...... big thx for.making this possible
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Backtrack should be possible, give me some time.
Haven't got the fastest internet.
ICS... Good question.
If I get a running Terminal Emulator for ICS I'm gonna test it.

Ditti4 said:
Backtrack should be possible, give me some time.
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It's probably worth mentioning here that even if Backtrack works (and I think it should) it won't be possible to use something like aircrack-ng or anything that needs Promiscuous/Monitor Mode and/or Injection.

This is awesome! I assume it will work on the Inspire 4G as well? If so I can't wait to try it out!

MusikMonk said:
It's probably worth mentioning here that even if Backtrack works (and I think it should) it won't be possible to use something like aircrack-ng or anything that needs Promiscuous/Monitor Mode and/or Injection.
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This should be worth a try.
gtalum said:
This is awesome! I assume it will work on the Inspire 4G as well? If so I can't wait to try it out!
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Should also work on it but I can't prove it cause I only got the DHD.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

Ditti4 said:
Should also work on it but I can't prove it cause I only got the DHD.
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I'll give it a try soon and let you know.

m getting an error in terminal emulator ..
here is what i did
su
cd /sdcard/andrinux/debian
sh prepare.sh
then got an error (screenshot attached)

riteshbendre said:
m getting an error in terminal emulator ..
here is what i did
su
cd /sdcard/andrinux/debian
sh prepare.sh
then got an error (screenshot attached)
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Please always read the opening post carefully.
From "What you'll need":
Ditti4 said:
-/system read/write
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There are some apps out there to do this. Search on the Market for "remount".
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany

[CLOSED][DISCONTINUED/ARCHIVE] Super ADB Tool Reborn [SATR] - No more command lines!

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Here I present you my newly created tool where you can simply do mostly anything without the use of the command line.
In times where you need to push only a few files and need to wait for the windows-file-manager to load, you loose some great time, and that's now over! Plug & Drag. That's all you need to do.
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This tool have some nice capabilities which goes much further, than the standard ADB command-line version.
The first thing that you can do easily is drag files in the "Push" button, as much as you want at once, and those will be sorted and transfered one-per-one safely.
This tool has online powers too, that means, you can download scripts and micro-plugins from the database and apply it to your program. Scripts help you improve you cellphone with help of other users. Micro-Plugins help you to keep track of your phone in realtime. If you need specific informations which only your device have, make one yourself and then apply it. If you want to help the community, upload it, there's a button too for it.
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Windows and .Net Framework 3.5 (Most computers with Windows XP and above had this)
(If anyone could make it run on Wine on Linux, let me know :fingers-crossed: )
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Super ADB Tool Reborn 1.1.0.0
Super ADB Tool Reborn 1.0.0.0
Aaand for paranoics:
Virustotal Scan Result for 1.1.0.0
Virustotal Scan Result for 1.0.0.0
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Thanks for everyone to incentivating me to continue. I love this community here :victory:
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[DISCONTINUED/ARCHIVE] Super ADB Tool Reborn [SATR] - No more command lines!, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Fusseldieb
Version Information
Status: Abandoned
Created 2015-10-10
Last Updated 2019-07-13
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About Plugins and Scripts
For those who want make their own plugin, here's an advice:
The plugin files look like batch files but they aren't actually. I in fact do take advantage of the batch interpreter from windows, but this doesn't mean that you can put whatever you want in that file in the order that you want. If you miss one lettercase, it will fail.
For example each file must begin with [SATRPlugin] or [SATRScript] which indentifies if it is a Script or a Plugin.
After that line, you must put the plugin name with [PluginName=Name of the plugin here] and your username with [PluginAuthor=Nickname here]. After that, we begin the plugin with [BeginPlugin] and say to the program, that he should take advantage fro the Batch interpreter after this line.
After that stuff, print a section out with echo [Section]. Each value from your phone, must be within ONE section parameter alone.
Now we display the name of the information we will retrieve with echo Battery Remaining: and in the next line we specify the full command, for example: adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/capacity". The next what's coming is optional, you can determine a Prefix and a Suffix for the information retrieved. You give the Prefix or Suffix like so:
Code:
echo [Prefix=Prefix here]
echo [Suffix=Suffix here]
If the value retrieved needs to be converted, you could use:
Code:
echo [Add=123]
echo [Subtract=123]
echo [Multiply=123]
echo [Divide=123]
The value displayed with all the parameters given above, will now go through all of these before being displayed. I works best if you only use one.
If you want to show the number graphically, you could add a progressbar to it, with:
Code:
echo [EnableBar=100]
which 100 is the maximum of the bar. If the maximum is exceeded, the application may crash, be careful. (I don't know if it crashs, I'm only theoretical supposing it. )
To finish the current section, add another echo [Section] to it. To begin one more information, you don't need to put the section tag twice. Just continue normally with the next title.
If you want to finish your script, use [EndPlugin] on the end of the file.
If you made it all correctly, it will load correctly in your tool and displaying all information that you need.
An example is below:
Code:
[SATRPlugin]
[PluginName=Battery Monitor for S6]
[PluginAuthor=Fusseldieb]
[BeginPlugin]
echo [Section]
echo Battery Remaining:
adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/capacity"
echo [Suffix=%%]
echo [EnableBar=100]
echo [Section]
echo Battery Technology:
adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/technology"
echo [Section]
echo Time until full:
adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/time_to_full_now"
echo [Divide=3600]
echo [Suffix= Hours]
echo [Section]
[EndPlugin]
If you need assistance, feel free to post here, I will help you. I'm online practically all day with my phone, so don't bother. Post your code here and ask for help
Scripts are almost the same, but without the parameters and sections.
They have a fix header:
Code:
[SATRScript]
[ScriptName=Purge Internal SD Card]
[ScriptAuthor=Fusseldieb]
[BeginScript]
After that, it is a normal batch file. So be carefully what you do.
Code:
adb rm /mnt/sdcard/ -r
After all the codes you need, you finish the script with:
Code:
[ShowOutput]
[EndScript]
If you put [ShowOutput], the tool will show a message box after it's done with all the outputs that this script gave. If you don't want this, just don't write it there.
As you see, adb is written without any paths, that's good so. Just write adb, the tool will add the full path to the file later.
As you see too, that's nearly a normal batch file, so be careful what you download from the database! I check it every day, but be careful. Before downloading, it's recommended scrolling through the Previewer and look for strage codes. You can report these scripts too, just hit the report button and I will see that malicious script imediately. For plugins I say the same: Don't trust everybody! Nicknames are NOT authenticated. There could be another Fusseldieb! Be careful.
Happy pushing & pulling & coding & monitoring with my tool

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Reserved for future use.

No one?

How is reborn different from the original ?

this looks good, i will try it!
Sent from my Elephone P8000 using Tapatalk

kirito9 said:
How is reborn different from the original ?
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It works totally diferent and it should be a lot faster than the 'Original'.
I have rewritten the whole application.
Btw, thanks for posting the error. I will be looking at that now.
I can see part of the error log in your image and that's good
I have made a lot of unreleased bug fixes until now and I will try to correct this error too.
I will release the next version of this tool today.
Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I just realized, that those are two errors!
One seems to occurr in the APK Manager and another by trying to push a file to the root of the Android File System.
Be sure to push the file into /sdcard/<here> or then /emulated/0/<here> or /mnt/sdcard/<here>.
How do you pushed the file to the phone? You dragged it or you manually clicked the button?
EDIT2: APK Manager Bug fixed. Sorry about that! I will release the fix as soon as possible.
EDIT3: Fix posted. Btw, I included some more fixed there.

Fusseldieb said:
It works totally diferent and it should be a lot faster than the 'Original'.
I have rewritten the whole application.
Btw, thanks for posting the error. I will be looking at that now.
I can see part of the error log in your image and that's good
I have made a lot of unreleased bug fixes until now and I will try to correct this error too.
I will release the next version of this tool today.
Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I just realized, that those are two errors!
One seems to occurr in the APK Manager and another by trying to push a file to the root of the Android File System.
Be sure to push the file into /sdcard/<here> or then /emulated/0/<here> or /mnt/sdcard/<here>.
How do you pushed the file to the phone? You dragged it or you manually clicked the button?
EDIT2: APK Manager Bug fixed. Sorry about that! I will release the fix as soon as possible.
EDIT3: Fix posted. Btw, I included some more fixed there.
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It looks the same to me but that's just the GUI huh. I hope to see the update soon to fix the APK MANAGER problem. The other problem though was an error on my part. I didn't know you had to double click /sdcard :silly:. So that was never a problem sorry!! :highfive:
BTW can you pull folders? I tried but i can only pull single files
Downloading scripts is not possible. Seems antivirus blocks it. I will try by disabling antivirus. See attached photo. After disabling antivirus i can now download scripts :laugh:

kirito9 said:
I hope to see the update soon to fix the APK MANAGER problem.
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I released the fix hours ago, check it out
Version 1.1.0.0
EDIT: Folders not yet, but I will implement it soon.

Fusseldieb said:
I released the fix hours ago, check it out
Version 1.1.0.0
EDIT: Folders not yet, but I will implement it soon.
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Awesome bro :laugh::laugh: Downloading now :victory:
EDIT: APK MANAGER working perfectly :laugh:

kirito9 said:
Awesome bro :laugh::laugh: Downloading now :victory:
EDIT: APK MANAGER working perfectly :laugh:
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Thanks
I will release the next version with including online-package-checker, which checks if a package is safe to remove.
And I will add a drag area to the APK Manager Button too, so that you only need to drag the apk there and it will install.

Fusseldieb said:
Thanks
I will release the next version with including online-package-checker, which checks if a package is safe to remove.
And I will add a drag area to the APK Manager Button too, so that you only need to drag the apk there and it will install.
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Where was this tool all along????? Best APK tool i've used so far and those new features. Cannot wait XD!!

kirito9 said:
Where was this tool all along????? Best APK tool i've used so far and those new features. Cannot wait XD!!
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Oh, thanks for considering my tool so much. ^^
I released the next version (1.2.0.1). Now with all these features that I've said on the last post (And a bit more) :highfive:

Fusseldieb said:
Oh, thanks for considering my tool so much. ^^
I released the next version (1.2.0.1). Now with all these features that I've said on the last post (And a bit more) :highfive:
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I can't seem to get that drag feature to work I've tried dragging to the Manage APK button, opening Manage APK and drag it there. Just won't work and it fails to remove system apps even with partitions remounted and adb insecure.

kirito9 said:
I can't seem to get that drag feature to work I've tried dragging to the Manage APK button, opening Manage APK and drag it there. Just won't work and it fails to remove system apps even with partitions remounted and adb insecure.
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Sorry, I haven't tested this feature before releasing this version. Now I see that it doesn't work, I have wrongplaced some code. I have fixed it here, but before I release the next version, I will make the APK Manager 'a better place' .
The APK Manager doesn't remove system apps.....yet. It uses the normal "adb.exe uninstall com.android.xxxx" command in order to uninstall apps. I will implement root-app-removing for the next version.
And as always, thanks for the bug reports. They are really helpful to me
EDIT: I am thinking to re-planning the UI like that...
I'm not sure if I let it be simplistic or having a more 'profissional' look.

Fusseldieb said:
Sorry, I haven't tested this feature before releasing this version. Now I see that it doesn't work, I have wrongplaced some code. I have fixed it here, but before I release the next version, I will make the APK Manager 'a better place' .
The APK Manager doesn't remove system apps.....yet. It uses the normal "adb.exe uninstall com.android.xxxx" command in order to uninstall apps. I will implement root-app-removing for the next version.
And as always, thanks for the bug reports. They are really helpful to me
EDIT: I am thinking to re-planning the UI like that...
I'm not sure if I let it be simplistic or having a more 'profissional' look.
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No problem, and that UI . Please add that UI and always subscribed for updates :highfive:

mirrors please

biggiebro said:
mirrors please
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Is MEGA not good enough?

Fusseldieb said:
Is MEGA not good enough?
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Mega worked for me in a Web browser . My virus program, Avast did quarantine it as a malware stop it from running because of its update something or other. I had to white list it to with Avast and then it ran.

thank you, i got my mega problem sorted

[Utility] Odin for Linux !!! (JOdin3 CASUAL)

I have finally found a working version of Odin for Linux!
JOdin 3 Casual powered by Heimdall
You need at least Java 8, if you don't have it already:
To see the java version type:
Code:
java -version
Aptitude Package Manager:
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo apt update
sudo apt install oracle-java9-installer
If necessary change the java environment to the new one(this should be changed automatically by the installer of the new package):
Code:
sudo update-alternatives --config java
JOdin3 Mirrors:
mega.nz
androidfilehost.com
FYI:
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Thanks I am new to this and not a developer. I have downloaded Jodin3 files but how do I install please? Thanks Hugo

iamhugo said:
Thanks I am new to this and not a developer. I have downloaded Jodin3 files but how do I install please? Thanks Hugo
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Download jdoin .gz file, decompress it to your directory you want e.g /home/username/programs/jodin/
than right click on the file "JOdin3CASUAL" and open it, if you have installed java 8.

i need take smilock this program will be good?

Okay, so, I have to ask. Why does this program need super user authentication? I don't understand why it needs that level of access if it's just for flashing the ROM on a cellphone. I'm just saying that's unrelated to needing root access on my computer, I think.

Zakku said:
Okay, so, I have to ask. Why does this program need super user authentication? I don't understand why it needs that level of access if it's just for flashing the ROM on a cellphone. I'm just saying that's unrelated to needing root access on my computer, I think.
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I am not 100% shure but I think it has something to do with access to the usb port... Odin needs permission to use the port for other things than mounting a flash drive... Again im not shure, haven't looked into it much. Since the adb cli also need root permissions I think that odin also really needs higher permissions.

Toby4213 said:
I am not 100% shure but I think it has something to do with access to the usb port... Odin needs permission to use the port for other things than mounting a flash drive... Again im not shure, haven't looked into it much. Since the adb cli also need root permissions I think that odin also really needs higher permissions.
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IT is quite common, Xiaomi also needs sudo to work
.

Looks like Oracle not supporting Java 9 through PPA
I downloaded files and it looks like "old" version
Can someone explain to me how to get "new" version because I am trying to install firmware on Note9
I just spent 4 hours looking through youtube and the web trying to get the "new" version of jodin.
ty for any help given.

Why odin needs su access
Odin needs su access because the underlying adb shell needs root to execute programs on the device itself, which Odin will need to do in order to perform the update/root procedure. I'm not an advanced android engineer, but I know linux well enough to know running arbitrary code on an attached peripheral is a security hole and should not be run unless one knows what they are doing (hence needing su, since admins are the ones that should know if a program is malicious)

Hi! Can this be installed on Arm64, specifically through a containerized instance of linux? Asking for a friend!
[UPDATE]
OK, so to explain the reasoning behind the question... I've been trying to explain to this dude why this won't work but he refuses to listen because odin is in the linux repositories despite the software description saying something about MRI machines. He now finally after a couple hours understands the difference between that odin and this odin. FINALLY.
He wants to run this odin on his TabS4 through linux on dex in order to flash his note 9... I know... I tried... Maybe someone here can explain it better to him, I have him keeping an eye on these comments.

phoenixbyrd said:
Hi! Can this be installed on Arm64, specifically through a containerized instance of linux? Asking for a friend!
[UPDATE]
OK, so to explain the reasoning behind the question... I've been trying to explain to this dude why this won't work but he refuses to listen because odin is in the linux repositories despite the software description saying something about MRI machines. He now finally after a couple hours understands the difference between that odin and this odin. FINALLY.
He wants to run this odin on his TabS4 through linux on dex in order to flash his note 9... I know... I tried... Maybe someone here can explain it better to him, I have him keeping an eye on these comments.
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I highly doubt that this would work for the sole reason that odin and for that matter fastboot and adb, need OS level access to the usb controller. DeX in desktop mode would take up the only available usb-c port, this would be a problem since on pc you need to connect the phone directly to the mainboard on the pc instead of using a usb hub. Without the docking station this *might* work but then again I doubt that the linux container has enought OS level permissions to use the usb port in that way. On the bright side, arm64 shouldn't be a problem since java is also available on arm. This means that the odin .jar should be able to run and show the gui but flashing wouldn't be possible but you could give it a try. If odin doesn't work try fastboot on android(not in DEX), links below.
That said there are other ways of getting phone to phone flashing to work. Here are some links:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586472
https://github.com/kosborn/p2p-adb/
With fastboot you could flash twrp and with that could flash root and custom roms and so on. This nowadays is the preferred method anyway, since you wouldn't depend on a usb cable to f*** up the rom flash.

Using JOdin3 with 'sudo' shows 'java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space'
These are recommendations I'd found:
Heap size specifies the amount of dynamic memory to be made available to the JVM code.
For systems with less than 1 GB of physical memory, use a maximum heap size of 256 MB, and an initial heap size of 0 MB.
For systems with 2 GB memory, use a maximum heap size of 768 MB, and an initial heap size of 256 MB.
For larger systems (more than 2GB), use a maximum heap size of 1024 MB, and an initial heap size of 512 MB.
Is that also suitable for JOdin3?
This is the current error I've got:
Exception in thread "Thread-78" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.OdinFile.extractOdinContents(OdinFile.java:145)
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.Odin.getHeimdallFileParametersFromOdinFile(Odin.java:50)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.getHeimdallCommandFromOdinPackageList(JOdinController.java:621)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.access$3300(JOdinController.java:54)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController$13.run(JOdinController.java:572)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
How do I edit the 'heap space' settings for JOdin3 in Linux Mint 19.1?

Toby4213 said:
I have finally found a working version of Odin for Linux!
JOdin 3 Casual powered by Heimdall
You need at least Java 8, if you don't have it already:
To see the java version type:
Code:
java -version
Aptitude Package Manager:
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo apt update
sudo apt install oracle-java9-installer
If necessary change the java environment to the new one(this should be changed automatically by the installer of the new package):
Code:
sudo update-alternatives --config java
JOdin3 Mirrors:
mega.nz
androidfilehost.com
FYI:
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That's all good and JOdin3 launched, yet while uncompressing the system.img file (about 1.5GB) the following error shows:
[VERBOSE]Heimdall Device detected!
verified file /home/location/Downloads/OudereStockRom-4.4.2kk/T210XXBNH4_T210OXABNH4_HOME/T210XXBNH4_T210OXABNH4_HOME.tar.md5
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/boot.img
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/recovery.img
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/PBL.bin
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/param.lfs
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/loke_2nd.bin
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/loke_pxa988.bin
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/system.img
Exception in thread "Thread-31" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.OdinFile.extractOdinContents(OdinFile.java:145)
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.Odin.getHeimdallFileParametersFromOdinFile(Odin.java:50)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.getHeimdallCommandFromOdinPackageList(JOdinController.java:621)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.access$3300(JOdinController.java:54)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController$13.run(JOdinController.java:572)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)

xdausernl said:
These are recommendations I'd found:
Heap size specifies the amount of dynamic memory to be made available to the JVM code.
For systems with less than 1 GB of physical memory, use a maximum heap size of 256 MB, and an initial heap size of 0 MB.
For systems with 2 GB memory, use a maximum heap size of 768 MB, and an initial heap size of 256 MB.
For larger systems (more than 2GB), use a maximum heap size of 1024 MB, and an initial heap size of 512 MB.
Is that also suitable for JOdin3?
This is the current error I've got:
Exception in thread "Thread-78" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.OdinFile.extractOdinContents(OdinFile.java:145)
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.Odin.getHeimdallFileParametersFromOdinFile(Odin.java:50)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.getHeimdallCommandFromOdinPackageList(JOdinController.java:621)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.access$3300(JOdinController.java:54)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController$13.run(JOdinController.java:572)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
How do I edit the 'heap space' settings for JOdin3 in Linux Mint 19.1?
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That's all good and JOdin3 launched, yet while uncompressing the system.img file (about 1.5GB) the following error shows:
[VERBOSE]Heimdall Device detected!
verified file /home/location/Downloads/OudereStockRom-4.4.2kk/T210XXBNH4_T210OXABNH4_HOME/T210XXBNH4_T210OXABNH4_HOME.tar.md5
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/boot.img
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/recovery.img
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/PBL.bin
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/param.lfs
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/loke_2nd.bin
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/loke_pxa988.bin
decompressing file:/tmp/CASUALroot-2019-07-28-20.56.18/system.img
Exception in thread "Thread-31" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.OdinFile.extractOdinContents(OdinFile.java:145)
at CASUAL.communicationstools.heimdall.odin.Odin.getHeimdallFileParametersFromOdinFile(Odin.java:50)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.getHeimdallCommandFromOdinPackageList(JOdinController.java:621)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController.access$3300(JOdinController.java:54)
at com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinController$13.run(JOdinController.java:572)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
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Just f*ing google it...
I dont know whats so hard about reading the error message but ok here you go:
Code:
java -Xms512m -Xmx2g -jar JOdin3CASUAL.jar
Here the link: https://alvinalexander.com/blog/post/java/java-xmx-xms-memory-heap-size-control
If you are wondering what magic that is, its literally the first answer for typing "java increase heap size"

Toby4213 said:
Just f*ing google it...
I dont know whats so hard about reading the error message but ok here you go:
Code:
java -Xms512m -Xmx2g -jar JOdin3CASUAL.jar
Here the link: https://alvinalexander.com/blog/post/java/java-xmx-xms-memory-heap-size-control
If you are wondering what magic that is, its literally the first answer for typing "java increase heap size"
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Thanks Toby4213, you're right ... and I have been there but didn't know how to use it as this is all new for me so I'm sorry for being a noob.
But I still remain unable to get the job done.
Using your line of code with or without 'sudo' results in this error:
Error: Unable to access jarfile JOdin3CASUAL.jar
Do I need to take some additional steps?

xdausernl said:
Thanks Toby4213, you're right ... and I have been there but didn't know how to use it as this is all new for me so I'm sorry for being a noob.
But I still remain unable to get the job done.
Using your line of code with or without 'sudo' results in this error:
Error: Unable to access jarfile JOdin3CASUAL.jar
Do I need to take some additional steps?
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Sorry for being rude earlier, had a bad day.
matador84 said:
Thanks I am new to this and not a developer. I have downloaded Jodin3 files but how do I install please?
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Alright so this is what you both have to do:
1. As stated in my original post make sure you have java installed.
2. Download the JOdin archive file linked in my original post
3. Unpack the archive into a folder. Linux Mint should automatically generate a folder called "JOdin3CASUAL-linux-R991"
4. navigate into this folder using the terminal(you can right click and select open "terminal in this folder" or similar) type: cd ./JOdin3CASUAL-linux-R991
5. once you are in the JOdin3CASUAL-linux-R991 folder type ls into the terminal. You should see 2 folders "app" and "runtime" and a file called "JOdin3CASUAL"
6. Type cd ./app
7. again type ls and now you should see the file "JOdin3CASUAL.jar" among another file and a folder
8. Now you can run the .jar file with the before mentioned command: java -Xms512m -Xmx2g -jar JOdin3CASUAL.jar
I hope everything is clear now. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I absolutely encourage the use of Linux and compared to ****ty Windows 10 it is an absolute dream to work and tinker with.
I would recommend that you start to learn how to use the terminal/console. It is really easy once you know what you are doing. Here is a great link to get started: http://linuxcommand.org/

Toby4213 said:
Sorry for being rude earlier, had a bad day.
Alright so this is what you both have to do:
1. As stated in my original post make sure you have java installed.
2. Download the JOdin archive file linked in my original post
3. Unpack the archive into a folder. Linux Mint should automatically generate a folder called "JOdin3CASUAL-linux-R991"
4. navigate into this folder using the terminal(you can right click and select open "terminal in this folder" or similar) type: cd ./JOdin3CASUAL-linux-R991
5. once you are in the JOdin3CASUAL-linux-R991 folder type ls into the terminal. You should see 2 folders "app" and "runtime" and a file called "JOdin3CASUAL"
6. Type cd ./app
7. again type ls and now you should see the file "JOdin3CASUAL.jar" among another file and a folder
8. Now you can run the .jar file with the before mentioned command: java -Xms512m -Xmx2g -jar JOdin3CASUAL.jar
I hope everything is clear now. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I absolutely encourage the use of Linux and compared to ****ty Windows 10 it is an absolute dream to work and tinker with.
I would recommend that you start to learn how to use the terminal/console. It is really easy once you know what you are doing. Here is a great link to get started: http://linuxcommand.org/
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Apology accepted .... and I'm busy with trial and error.
Now on Linux Mint 19.1 Heimdall is installed and I have this 'JOdin3CASUAL-r1142-dist' version.
So when I unzipped the compressed file in the default 'downloads' folder, I found a folder with 2 folders and a file inside like you described.
Next I entered the 'app' folder and launched inside the terminal session, pasted the command you provided 'java -Xms512m -Xmx2g -jar JOdin3CASUAL.jar'.
The following error popped up:
Error: Could not find or load main class com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinMain
Caused by: java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javafx/application/Application
So I firstly installed openjdk-11, but the problem still persists.
Did I do something wrong or are steps missing?

xdausernl said:
Apology accepted .... and I'm busy with trial and error.
Now on Linux Mint 19.1 Heimdall is installed and I have this 'JOdin3CASUAL-r1142-dist' version.
So when I unzipped the compressed file in the default 'downloads' folder, I found a folder with 2 folders and a file inside like you described.
Next I entered the 'app' folder and launched inside the terminal session, pasted the command you provided 'java -Xms512m -Xmx2g -jar JOdin3CASUAL.jar'.
The following error popped up:
Error: Could not find or load main class com.casual_dev.jodin.JOdinMain
Caused by: java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javafx/application/Application
So I firstly installed openjdk-11, but the problem still persists.
Did I do something wrong or are steps missing?
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Alright so I finally got it working myself. I haven't used jodin for a long time.
Ok so first make sure that you have JavaFX installed. For that just type sudo apt install openjfx in the terminal.(This might be optional for you, if you get an error containing JavaFX thats the command to fix it)
Since JOdin doesn't quite work when launched via the .jar file the only way to get it to run is to use the binary. Thats the file in the very first folder just called "JOdin3CASUAL".
But since we are not running the jar directly we cant add -Xmx2g as a launch option. In order to get the bigger heap size type export _JAVA_OPTIONS=-Xmx2g in the terminal. You have to run this everytime you close the terminal window. In order to keep this setting permanently add this line to the .profile file in your home directory.
After that go into the folder with app, runtime and JOdin3CASUAL and type: sudo ./JOdin3CASUAL
Hope this works for you.
Cheers

Toby4213 said:
Alright so I finally got it working myself. I haven't used jodin for a long time.
Ok so first make sure that you have JavaFX installed. For that just type sudo apt install openjfx in the terminal.(This might be optional for you, if you get an error containing JavaFX thats the command to fix it)
Since JOdin doesn't quite work when launched via the .jar file the only way to get it to run is to use the binary. Thats the file in the very first folder just called "JOdin3CASUAL".
But since we are not running the jar directly we cant add -Xmx2g as a launch option. In order to get the bigger heap size type export _JAVA_OPTIONS=-Xmx2g in the terminal. You have to run this everytime you close the terminal window. In order to keep this setting permanently add this line to the .profile file in your home directory.
After that go into the folder with app, runtime and JOdin3CASUAL and type: sudo ./JOdin3CASUAL
Hope this works for you.
Cheers
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I took all the steps you wrote down for me and I got JOdin working, finally..
But there goes something wrong still.
Because ... uploading the stock ROM (1,5GB) should take a while, is not done in just a few minutes.
Uploading all the files should take at least 10 minutes to complete.
Yet, in the end, it does say reset in green though.
And I'm quite sure that something is wrong, because I didn't see the blue status bar on the Samsung tablet during the upload process.
Uploading the extracted files seperately in Heimdall, 10 pieces out of the stock ROM, will take 10 - 15 minutes to complete and the largest of them all is the 'system.img' file which is 1,2 or 1,5GB in size.
With Heimdall I do see the status bar in both the program while uploading and in blue the same status bar on the Samsung tablet.
On the end of the day, I still have a rooted and faulty Android system running on that Samsung tablet.
Somehow the clean factory default is not loaded when the Samsung device reboot after all uploads with Heimdall.
Although the software uploaded is Android 4.4.2 for Tab3 7.0 8GB WiFi, with all the correct changes, date of build and country code.
Is there a final method to clean out the current faulty content of the Samsung Tab3 device?

xdausernl said:
I took all the steps you wrote down for me and I got JOdin working, finally..
But there goes something wrong still.
Because ... uploading the stock ROM (1,5GB) should take a while, is not done in just a few minutes.
Uploading all the files should take at least 10 minutes to complete.
Yet, in the end, it does say reset in green though.
And I'm quite sure that something is wrong, because I didn't see the blue status bar on the Samsung tablet during the upload process.
Uploading the extracted files seperately in Heimdall, 10 pieces out of the stock ROM, will take 10 - 15 minutes to complete and the largest of them all is the 'system.img' file which is 1,2 or 1,5GB in size.
With Heimdall I do see the status bar in both the program while uploading and in blue the same status bar on the Samsung tablet.
On the end of the day, I still have a rooted and faulty Android system running on that Samsung tablet.
Somehow the clean factory default is not loaded when the Samsung device reboot after all uploads with Heimdall.
Although the software uploaded is Android 4.4.2 for Tab3 7.0 8GB WiFi, with all the correct changes, date of build and country code.
Is there a final method to clean out the current faulty content of the Samsung Tab3 device?
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I'm sorry but I don't know why its not working for you. I don't use odin anymore so I haven't tested the uploading anything to the phone.
I would recommend you to use adb and fastboot. Both are available in the standard repository, just type sudo apt install adb and sudo apt install fastboot. Furthermore it is much saver to do any flashing that way, because it is basically the intended way of debugging a android smartphone/tablet.
Edit: ok I just found out that fastboot does not work with samsung devices
Try to use odin on windows https://samsungodin.com/ or through wine on linux but I highly doubt that this would work.
I am sorry, but at this point I can't help you more. I haven't used a Samsung device in about 4 years and have no idea any more about all the problems and kinks with odin or generall samsung devices.
I wish you the best of luck.

[LOS][SWAP][MEM] Snappier than ever

NOTE: BEFORE SAYING "yet another memory swapping evangelist", WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/sdeKuPiR4II
I have been doing some research on system responsiveness with my good old Mofo Z. Then arrived at this.
24 hours after having configured:
LineageOS 15.1 (root enabled)
Swap file size = 4GB (in /data/swap)
vm.swap_ratio = 100 (default)
vm.swap_ratio_enable = 1
vm.swappiness = 75
I have achieved the readings contained in the attached screenshots, and the system acts snappier than ever. It's actually running pretty cool.
First I enabled init.d processing by adding an RC file to init, then created userinit.sh with the necessary systcl and swapon commands.
No system files were changed (new files were added only), so after an update the configuration won't revert to the original state (swap-less).
The least used pages (some [almost] never used) are being written to the swap file and therefore more room for active code (and cached apps) is made available.
It's almost like I had an 8GB RAM bastard in my hand. This with around 130 apps loaded.
STEPS USED
File init_d.rc was created (as described in https://forum.xda-developers.com/lineage/general/how-to-enable-init-d-to-function-t3810355)
Executed:
Code:
$ su
# cd /data
# mkdir swap
# cd swap
# dd if=/dev/zero of=swapfile bs=1048576 count=4096
# mkswap swapfile
Created /data/local/userinit.sh (called from within already existing /system/etc/init.d/90userinit) with the code:
Code:
#!/system/sbin/sh
# vm_swap_ratio=100 is default, no need to set
sysctl vm.swap_ratio_enable=1
sysctl vm.swappiness=75
swapon /data/swap/swapfile
Rebooted and let the system run for a few hours. Things only get better with uptime/usage.
The best part is that you can unroot afterwards and have it still working.
Merry Christmas!

thanx 4 ur work but i m newbie i dont understand what is for , what makes this for this device

murteci said:
thanx 4 ur work but i m newbie i dont understand what is for , what makes this for this device
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It's for making your device multitasking better. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/sdeKuPiR4II

Guess what? The Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600, 6GB/128GB version) employs memory swapping. It has a 2GB active swap file right out of the box.
I received mine last friday, updated Android and went to check it out after I noticed it behaved and reported much like LineageOS with my mod applied. Then I installed a terminal emulator (no root needed) and ran "free -m".
Bang! The swapping is there!
Can't wait to root it and verify that the swappiness is set to... 75. Kinda keen those Samsung guys, huh? Heheheh.

Whammamoosha said:
Guess what? The Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600, 6GB/128GB version) employs memory swapping. It has a 2GB active swap file right out of the box.
I received mine last friday, updated Android and went to check it out after I noticed it behaved and reported much like LineageOS with my mod applied. Then I installed a terminal emulator (no root needed) and ran "free -m".
Bang! The swapping is there!
Can't wait to root it and verify that the swappiness is set to... 75. Kinda keen those Samsung guys, huh? Heheheh.
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Can Make this tutorial to Video Tutorial on Youtube ?

Whammamoosha said:
It's for making your device multitasking better. Watch the video:
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it looks fantastic, but does it wear the internal storage after time?

JuniorCaesar said:
it looks fantastic, but does it wear the internal storage after time?
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Yes it does, everything is a trade-off, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
But the wear level added is roughly same as on a computer SSD, so we're talking about decades of use before everything wears out.

emrebozkurt99 said:
Can Make this tutorial to Video Tutorial on Youtube ?
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I could, but everything is so simple that it's pretty unnecessary.
. Install terminal emulator app from Play Store
. Run terminal emulator app
. Type "free -m"
. Done!
As for the swap configuration for LOS I'm writing a shell script (BIG) that will handle the configuration as user-friendly as possible. Stay tuned!

Could this be used on a stock rom as well?

SlashSpeed said:
Could this be used on a stock rom as well?
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This is for LineageOS. For stock ROMs (once rooted) one may make the necessary adaptions.

im noob
Hi, im noob and I followed your instructions (at least what I understood) n_nU
I hope that I did it right, the question is, how can I know that?

old thread, but this may not work for most because the script has a slight error:
Code:
#!/system/sbin/sh
It should be:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
then all is well.

justle said:
im noob
Hi, im noob and I followed your instructions (at least what I understood) n_nU
I hope that I did it right, the question is, how can I know that?
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https://gist.github.com/iGlitch/be70d403ad1cfa42ac7e1d46f1b546db Amend a script to a script to track whether or not it executes. Note: You need to manually create the log folder and logs file in /storage/emulated/0 in order for it to work.
Code:
# Push a semi-needed log to the internal storage with a "report" if the script could be executed or not;
# Script log file location
LOG_FILE=/storage/emulated/0/logs
echo $(date) > /storage/emulated/0/logs/script.log
if [ $? -eq 0 ]
then
echo "Script executed. Enjoy!" >> /storage/emulated/0/logs/script.log
exit 0
else
echo "Script failed!" >> /storage/emulated/0/logs/script.log
exit 1
fi
# Done!

Thanks! Worked like a charm.
I use a bunch of fat apps and this caused a few seconds of load times with almost every app switch.
I'm running LOS 17.1 on gemini with 3GB RAM; swap file defaults to 0.5GB.
I've left
Code:
vm.swap_ratio_enable = 0
vm.swappiness = 60
as it was. Simply adding a new 4GB swap file fixed my daily pain.

I have to provide an update on the charm part. (I've tried other settings from first post too).
Previously system was stuck at fully utilized 500 MB default swap. Every app change (I'm using hungry ones) was a pain.
Now system uses ~300 MB more in swap, and for some use cases user experienced have gotten bettter.
I don't feel like this mode would be complete without changing app killer configuration. Would it even be efficient considering the memory read speed in mi5 (or at all)? Idk.
Bottom line.
If you are unhappy with the performance of your hardware and it's because of RAM and your system are using 100% of swap, then it is probably worth increasing the paging file size.

SyraAB said:
Thanks! Worked like a charm.
I use a bunch of fat apps and this caused a few seconds of load times with almost every app switch.
I'm running LOS 17.1 on gemini with 3GB RAM; swap file defaults to 0.5GB.
I've left
Code:
vm.swap_ratio_enable = 0
vm.swappiness = 60
as it was. Simply adding a new 4GB swap file fixed my daily pain.
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Hi SyraAB.
I am glad that you successfully create swap and make swap service work, which I think now you are the only one who can solve my problems.
So I did every step that Whammamoosha said. However, I failed. When I check whether there was swap created using free -m in Termux there was nothing. Then I dig something out from some research. Here is my question:
1)
Whammamoosha said:
Created /data/local/userinit.sh (called from within already existing /system/etc/init.d/90userinit) with the code:
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It appears that I don't have file 90userint under /system/etc/init.d (by the way I believe Whammamoosha meant /system/etc/init here because init.d does not exist in android). Also I notice your ROM is Lineage OS 17.1, which is the same as mine. So I am curious how did you make that work without file 90userinit.
2)
To my best knowledge that sysinit is killed in Los 17.1. There is a post on Reddit regarding to enable init.d on Los 17.1. Link is here. What makes me more curious is that how did you manage to make all things work without some key files? If you don't mind could you tell me how did you successfully create swap?
My phone is HTC m8 running on Lineage os 17.1.
Thanks in advance

Hello mrdet,
I didn't configure applying new swap on startup at all, so I didn't dance around absent init.d.
Increasing the paging file consist of two steps.
1. Create a file to be used as swap. This needs to be done once, as file persist after reboot.
Spoiler: mkswap example
Bash:
cd /data
mkdir swap
cd swap
# create swap file
dd if=/dev/zero of=swapfile bs=1048576 count=4096
mkswap swapfile
2. Activate it. This needs to be done after every reboot.
Spoiler: swapon example
Bash:
swapon /data/swap/swapfile
Hope this helps.