Hi, I would like to have small ARM servers with Linux. I want Ethernet (RJ-45).
I do not need 3D acceleration. I must have working SD card reader, USB and Ethernet. WiFi support will be great bonus.
I found cheap (only $46) device Android 4.2 HD 3D TV Smart Box A20 on eBay. It has dual-core A20 @1.5GHz CPU, 1GB DDR3 RAM and 4GB internal flash. Hardware looks great for me.
ebay.com/itm/Android-4-2-HD-3D-TV-Smart-Box-A20-Dual-Core-1-5GHZ-1GB-DDR3-4GB-1080P-EU-Plug-/371053759289
But I can't find any information about this Android player.
I found these romanrm.net/a10/debian instructions. On this web is universal Debian image for A20, but I must use device specific bootloader dl.linux-sunxi.org/users/amery/sunxi-3.0/latest/
Where is possible to get bootloader?
I do not want Android, I need to have Linux (Debian, Ububtu, Fedora,...). I preffer Debian and Ubuntu.
Or you can recommend to me any other Linux-supported Android player with Ethernet with price about $50 (cheaper is better)?
I was looking at dx for android tv on sticks (link) -
I wonder, does xbmc kodi run on all these android 4.2.2? I'm looking at the pieces with 2gb ram / 8gb space.
Also, can I assume the standard google tv app (on both android and ios) will be able to control the stick?
Thanks!
Hey guys
I have been looking into getting an android tv box and was wondering what do you suggest thats at least 2gb ram , gigabit Ethernet
1. Can the devices be rooted and can we install custom roms such as Cyanogenmod?
2. easily customization and tweakable?
I would either recommend getting the openelec box (the Wetec) It comes running openelec which is basically a Kodi OS. The other 2 good options are the Nvidia shield or build yourself a small htpc. Maybe use a nuc or raspberry pi type of board. http://webshop.openelec.tv/
Is it possible to install Windows on the Shield tab so as to play Steam PC games?
No Windows and apps/games would require an x86 processor where all the Shield devices have ARM processors. You can however Stream your steam games to the tablet if you had a PC that was powerful enough and had a nvidia GPU.
Hi,
I'm looking for lightweight and intuitive OS for my old Win tablet, so kids still can use it for YT, Spotify and simple games.
I spent some time on testing different android-based systems (Bliss, Prime, Android x86, Phoenix) but unfortunately they do not work completely well - issues with touchscreen, WiFi, BT, sound. Android x86 was best only with sound issues (connectivity was OK).
Please advise which android or linux based system (version/build) with gapps support can work out of the box with this tablet: Lenovo ThinkPad 10 (2nd gen) - 20E30037PB.
If none then which one will be the easiest to configure with those mobile components?
CPU: Intel Atom z3795 (4 cores, 1.59 GHz - 2.39GHz)
GPU: Intel HD 405 (I think)
RAM: 4GB
WLAN: ac/a/b/g/n
Touch screen: 1920x1200 LED IPS
Ports: USB 3.0, HDMI, SSD
Others: fingerprint sensor and front/back camera (I don't care about those - can be not working)
If tablet runs Windows 10 and/or Windows 11 you can benefit from Microsoft's
Windows-Subsystem für AndroidSo, upgrade Windows OS, if possible.
Generally yes, but not for requirements I've got from kids: android games + YT for kids, Spotify for kids (those aps are only available for Android) + it's much faster on linux. Also I think W11 will consume more resources out of the box and I have to tweak it a lot to adjust UI and disable all services what are not needed for those basic tasks. I've tried android emulator on W10, but it's too slow.
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Generally yes, but not for requirements I've got from kids: android games + YT for kids, Spotify for kids (those aps are only available for Android) + it's much faster on linux. Also I think W11 will consume more resources out of the box and I have to tweak it a lot to adjust UI and disable all services what are not needed for those basic tasks. I've tried android emulator on W10, but it's too slow.
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I think you should look into ChromeOS Flex, since it is based on Linux and can run android apps just fine
OK, I've tested tablet with W11 and actually is much faster than on tweaked W10! Also I was able to install WSFA from terminal but could not start it, since I have only 4GB RAM (8GB is min).
Not sure if still have energy to try ChromeOS - tried different Linux based OS and there was a problem with drivers. I really like W11 on tablet, so maybe will keep it this way and try again Bluestacks on tweaked 11.
defik665 said:
OK, I've tested tablet with W11 and actually is much faster than on tweaked W10! Also I was able to install WSFA from terminal but could not start it, since I have only 4GB RAM (8GB is min).
Not sure if still have energy to try ChromeOS - tried different Linux based OS and there was a problem with drivers. I really like W11 on tablet, so maybe will keep it this way and try again Bluestacks on tweaked 11.
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ChromeOS Flex is really not that hard, look into it. It's built for weak laptops and with touchscreen in mind, and with support of android apps
defik665 said:
I really like W11 on tablet, so maybe will keep it this way and try again Bluestacks on tweaked 11.
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Don't waste your time with this.
These are Bluestacks 5 system requitrements ( excerpt )
OS: Windows 11 Pro 22H2
Processor: Intel or AMD Multi-Core Processor with Single Thread benchmark score > 1000
Graphics: Intel/Nvidia/ATI, Onboard or Discrete GPU with benchmark score >= 750
To find the benchmark score of your processor (CPU) and graphics card (GPU), read this article.
Virtualization must be enabled on your PC/Laptop: https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/de/articles/4409279876621
RAM: 8GB or higher
Storage: SSD (or Fusion/Hybrid Drives)
Internet: Broadband connection to access games, accounts and related content.