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[Q] is is possible to install...?

Is it possible to install an android operating system on my toshiba sattelite laptop. Its got a fast enough processor and big enough hard drive, but I jut want to install it as a second operating system, like when you can choose what op system you want to run when you boot up.

Check out the Android x86 project. Android is built for ARM architecture not i386.

Android is linux based, you could just run that.
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now that youve answered that, im curious to see if its possible to install android OP on a first generation PS3.... It was possible to run linux on them before.... and im just curious to see if its possible to put the android op thats linux based on it....
can anyone help to find the correct download for the linux based android op system?

Can one access or use the underyling linux O/S in an Android device?

Maybe I'm misinterpreting what I've read, but my understanding is that Android "O/S's" are a VM (via Dalvik?) that runs within a pared down linux O/S. Assuming that's not too far off, is it possible to add packages or programs to that Linux O/S? Could I, for example, add regular old Wireshark to it? Obviously the programs would have to be compiled for the correct cpu platform.
Thanks.

The kernel is Linux one... As for your question, provided you have rooted your phone, you can create a chroot there and run Linux apps on your phone.
A howto for Debian here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996746

Not sure which os

hi everyone well im getting a custom built pc soon but not sure which os so what do you think (also i have heard there are also driver problems and ubuntu is not for gaming)
Run Ubuntu then run windows inside of it
Run Windows then run ubuntu inside of it
only thing is i cant burn windows straight away so ubuntu is probably the way to go
all input would be appreciated

Ryan Stampton said:
hi everyone well im getting a custom built pc soon but not sure which os so what do you think (also i have heard there are also driver problems and ubuntu is not for gaming)
Run Ubuntu then run windows inside of it
Run Windows then run ubuntu inside of it
only thing is i cant burn windows straight away so ubuntu is probably the way to go
all input would be appreciated
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Neither. Dual-boot it so that both Linux and Windows are both running natively as it's a much better way to run them.

SimonTS said:
Neither. Dual-boot it so that both Linux and Windows are both running natively as it's a much better way to run them.
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Thanks i forgot you could duel boot

Ryan Stampton said:
Thanks i forgot you could duel boot
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Not a problem. It is slightly trickier installing Linux first, then Windows - but not a real problem. You will just have to make sure that you keep your Linux Live image handy so you can re-install the Linux bootloader afterwards as Windows doesn't like sharing with anything else

Yeah, definitely dual-boot if you must have Linux, though I find it's a rather irrelevant operating system.

Mrbadboy3 said:
Yeah, definitely dual-boot if you must have Linux, though I find it's a rather irrelevant operating system.
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Irrelevant? Really? Do you have an Android phone? You are aware that Android wouldn't exist without Linux and the Linux kernel ... aren't you?

SimonTS said:
Irrelevant? Really? Do you have an Android phone? You are aware that Android wouldn't exist without Linux and the Linux kernel ... aren't you?
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Android and GNU+Linux are largely unrelated. That said, it's hard to see how he could call the latter "irrelevant". It's really only "irrelevant" if you are a hardcore gamer (and even then, there are pretty decent stopgap solutions for many games, and steam is also coming).

SimonTS said:
Irrelevant? Really? Do you have an Android phone? You are aware that Android wouldn't exist without Linux and the Linux kernel ... aren't you?
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I often work with Windows 7, then install Wubi to create a dual-boot system with Ubuntu (except that the Ubuntu disk is stored inside a virtual disk file on the host filesystem, whilst still running on its own).
Try it, super easy, simple and safe

francocm said:
I often work with Windows 7, then install Wubi to create a dual-boot system with Ubuntu (except that the Ubuntu disk is stored inside a virtual disk file on the host filesystem, whilst still running on its own).
Try it, super easy, simple and safe
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Wubi is more vulnerable to corruption in the event of a hard reboot, and is naturally slower.

The problem with ubuntu (alone) is that the first things you do is to install WINE (or else it does not last long).
If you install a dual boot and if you are accustomed to windows most of the time you will use windows.
for a time I had windows and ubuntu installed but it was really useless however do it if you want it costs nothing more (first install windows and next ubuntu, it's easier in this order)

Help needed updating Mediawave MW22-A32 from 4.4.4 to OS6.0+

Hi all! Android noob looking for suggestions.
Manufacturer: Mediawave PC (now Techland PC)
Hardware Model: MW22-A32
Current OS: 4.4.4
Chipset: Rockchip RK3288 (supposedly capable of Android 8.1)
Rooted with SuperSU
Purchased this 22" touch display off eBay and wanted to load an app that requires Android 6 or higher. The manufacturer does not offer an update package for this device and indicated what I have was a special build for a single project that is now likely being refreshed and hardware liquidated. Tech Support indicated I needed to simply buy a NEW device that already has the OS updated.
I would like to think we can update to a newer version of OS, but I have no idea where to start. I checked a few online videos, but they seemed to point to pre-packaged OS bundles from tech enthusiasts for specific mass market tablet models.
Is an upgrade like this possible without having device specific files/firmware? If so, can you point me to a guide or walkthrough for how to do this as an Android novice? Thank you!

In order to upgrade existing Android OS as 1st thing of all things you need to find a
1. Custom Recovery
2. Custom ROM
both suitable to the mentioned device.

jwoegerbauer said:
In order to upgrade existing Android OS as 1st thing of all things you need to find a
1. Custom Recovery
2. Custom ROM
both suitable to the mentioned device.
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Can I create a recovery from the existing image? Is there a utility that will export that?

Look inside here:
[DEV]How to compile TWRP touch recovery
All of TWRP 3.x source is public. You can compile it on your own. This guide isn't going to be a step-by-step, word-for-word type of guide. If you're not familiar with basic Linux commands and/or building in AOSP then you probably won't be...
forum.xda-developers.com

jwoegerbauer said:
Look inside here:
[DEV]How to compile TWRP touch recovery
All of TWRP 3.x source is public. You can compile it on your own. This guide isn't going to be a step-by-step, word-for-word type of guide. If you're not familiar with basic Linux commands and/or building in AOSP then you probably won't be...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Using the 'Official TWRP App', I created a copy of both the boot and recovery image.
For the next step, if the device manufacturer will not supply an updated ROM, can you use the hardware profile help find a close custom rom that may work here? if so, do you have any suggestions on next steps? I installed the 'Droid Info' app to view hardware info, but it was not as detailed as I had hoped.

Can't answer your questions because I never compiled TWRP at my own.

Were you ever able to update this device? I have one that i want to update as well.

I also bought one of these off of ebay and would like to know if you figure out how to upgrade to Android 8.1.
$175 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/304190850043
Sellers other items:
Jjsurplus1090 Reviews - eBay Store Seller Profile
Jjsurplus1090 is a seller on eBay and has received feedback from more than one thousand consumers and has a positive feedback rate of 98.8%.
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$998? - https://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9siv2hu9829613
Manufacturer Contact Info: http://techlandpc.com - 510-490-6768 - [email protected]
MediaWave PC
MediaWave PC. 52 likes. Embedded And Digital Signage Hardware Specialist
www.facebook.com
MW22-A32 | Techland PC
http://techland.webandapp.design/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MW22-A32.pdf
Side question: Does anyone know if there is a webcam or camera that will work with this device?
https://datasheet.lcsc.com/szlcsc/Rockchip-RK3288_C191247.pdf
Rockchip RK3288 model number AIO MW22-A32
I sent an email to [email protected] and will report back once I get a response:
I purchased one of these recently and the OS is Android 4.4.4
Do you know where I can download the ROM, Recovery image file?
I believe that I saw that your website stated the OS to be Android 7.1.
Is it supposedly capable of Android 8.1?
<and thank you very much>

Yet another question...
The unit I purchased seems to have only 1GB DRAM?!?
Any way to increase this? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

2015 Rockchip Light Biz OS for Android Laptops/Desktops, UI for productivity on RK3288 and RK3368
Download and Install Lineage OS 17.1(Android 10) for Google Rockchip RK3288
How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 - Google Rockchip RK3288 Chromebook RK3288 Chrome OS Device jerry cheets - TweakDroid
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Custom ROMs For Google Rockchip RK3288
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Flash ChromeOS Rockchip RK3288?
How to flash firmware to Rockchip devices in Windows and Linux (2021 Edition)
How to flash firmware to Rockchip devices in Windows and Linux (2021 Edition) - CNX Software
We've written several articles detailing methods to flash firmware to Rockchip devices in Windows or Linux over the years, with tools like RKAndroidTool,
www.cnx-software.com

I called 510-979-8822, asked for customer support, left a voicemail
I reached out via LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-goduco-240ab47/
I also sent an email to [email protected] and [email protected]
It looks like their facebook page is dead or gone. This tweet is supposedly a link to one of their device photos:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/11045078102Their twitter page has not been active since they first joined in March 2010 - https://twitter.com/techlandpc

Firmware Upgrade Guide For RK3188 RK3288 RK3368 Devices
UPD: Rreflashing guide for linux Host PC added. BEFORE START What you need: 1. Image file 2. Host PC (Windows) 3. USB OTG Cable Supported host OS: 1. Windows XP （32/64bit) 2. Windows 7 (32/64bit) 3. Windows 8 (32/64bit) All manipulations I...
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donclark said:
Firmware Upgrade Guide For RK3188 RK3288 RK3368 Devices
UPD: Rreflashing guide for linux Host PC added. BEFORE START What you need: 1. Image file 2. Host PC (Windows) 3. USB OTG Cable Supported host OS: 1. Windows XP （32/64bit) 2. Windows 7 (32/64bit) 3. Windows 8 (32/64bit) All manipulations I...
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Don - were you successful?

TXdev said:
Don - were you successful?
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I did not attempt. TechlandPC did respond and said that this model maxed out at 4.4.4. I was not convinced that the updated firmware will work with this device and could not find anyone specifically doing it to this device - and did not want to brick it. I was able to delete some large system apps and free up some space with OAndBackupX (Andorid 4+)- https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dk.jens.backup/

Interested in this aswell.

I know the topic is a few months old but I’m currently looking at possibly purchasing the 22” or 15” in models and wanted to see if there were any further updates? What is everyone using them for? I hope to use them with home assistant and fully kiosk…anyone know if it’s possible? Seems like there is enough interest, maybe we can get this tablet upgraded?

Crazyshakespeare15 said:
I know the topic is a few months old but I’m currently looking at possibly purchasing the 22” or 15” in models and wanted to see if there were any further updates? What is everyone using them for? I hope to use them with home assistant and fully kiosk…anyone know if it’s possible? Seems like there is enough interest, maybe we can get this tablet upgraded?
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I purchased the 22" for my 83yr mother. I created a desktop stand for her to use it to view her gmail, facebook, etc. Its fairly limited because of the small space on the device, So I found a way to move many of the apps to an external usb. It also does not have a camera - which would have been nice for her to be able to use to make videochats, but I could not get an external usb camera to work (tried 4 different makes/models). I never did attempt to flash and upgrade it.

Oh wow Don…good on you for getting your grandmother up and going with it. I’m a little scared to take the plunge not knowing if it can run what I need…how good is the browser (is the system sluggish?) They two I’m looking at say they have built in cameras (I too was hoping to use it) but I bet it will be a no go :/

Crazyshakespeare15 said:
Oh wow Don…good on you for getting your grandmother up and going with it. I’m a little scared to take the plunge not knowing if it can run what I need…how good is the browser (is the system sluggish?) They two I’m looking at say they have built in cameras (I too was hoping to use it) but I bet it will be a no go :/
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If it says in the description that it comes with a camera - you may be ok. Mine clearly stated that it did not have a camera.
It is responsive and works well. I did do something to make it sluggish but I do not remember specifically... it may have been that I came very close to maxing out the storage which caused the issue.
The other thing that I was really disappointed in is that it does not have an HDMI in. So I could not push video to it. It does have an HDMI port, but I havent tested if it does push video to another device since I didnt have a need to do that.

It’s good to hear it’s responsive (or was lol) maybe I should just bite the bullet and get it…if I can just get it to run Home assistant it will be golden…if you think of anything else or figure anything out let me know!

Themes / Apps / Mods [ROOT] Limbo QEMU Emulator with KVM acceleration for Tensor Chips

Hi all,
On Android 13, Google enabled KVM support for Tensor Chips model(Pixel 6 / 6pro / 6a). So we can run a Virtual machine at full speed, but there is no APP to utilize this feature.
I modified the Limbo Emulator (QEMU), so it can enable the KVM on Pixel 6 Phones. Due to the limitation of the kernel, the APP needs ROOT permission to access the KVM service(/dev/kvm)
Currently, only VNC is working on this APP, and you can only boot directly using the Linux kernel. UEFI did not work on KVM.
Network functions worked, but you may need to set the DNS inside the Guest OS.
Arch Linux for arm64 runs pretty well on Limbo. It runs even faster than Raspi 4. You can download it from ArchLinuxARM-aarch64-latest.tar.gz
Other Linux can also run on the Limbo, but you may need to recompile the kernel to enable virto-related functions.
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...th-kvm-acceleration-for-tensor-chips.4501665/

this works without kvm, but windows 10 not starting

lentas said:
this works without kvm, but windows 10 not starting
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windows requires uefi whether its the arm variant or not. I have windows 11 for arm on my surface duo. requires a custom uefi boot

TechX1991 said:
windows requires uefi whether its the arm variant or not. I have windows 11 for arm on my surface duo. requires a custom uefi boot
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it still dont work

lentas said:
it still dont work
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Have you written a custom uefi boot, and Windows still doesn't boot?

it gets "loading files" and then screen is black

lentas said:
it gets "loading files" and then screen is black
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also requires drivers and such for like the soc, graphics chip, etc. On the surface duo 1, charging while booted to windows doesn't work

@wasdwasd0105 I would like you to share how you created the PFlash image for UEFI. specifically how you bypass the error with kvm_set_user_memory_region. I do have an idea on how to get RAMFB to work, but I can't seem to find how to fix that particular issue.

coreycusick said:
@wasdwasd0105 I would like you to share how you created the PFlash image for UEFI. specifically how you bypass the error with kvm_set_user_memory_region. I do have an idea on how to get RAMFB to work, but I can't seem to find how to fix that particular issue.
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