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PROOT-DISTRO GITHUB PAGE
Hello Friends!
Today I wanted to start a thread that will house prebuilt Linux environments, as well as instructions for building the Linux environments yourself. These "environments" theoretically can be run on any non-rooted Android Device.
The first premade being released is an Ubuntu (Jammy) environment with a GUI that I built from scratch and will show you how to build as well! It is as bare bones as I could get with just xfce4 for the gui and it's goodies package. Tightvncserver is installed as well so we can remote into the environment.
(If you would rather use windows RDC then do not install tightvncserver)
Spoiler: WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
UBUNTU THEMED VERSION:
BASIC 'BUNTU VERSION:
Spoiler: PREMADE UBUNTU ENVIRONMENT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Download and install Termux on your Android Device: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Download the Premade Ubuntu Backup of your choice on your Android Device.
JAMMY JELLYFISH ENVIRONMENTS:
Spoiler: BASIC
Basic Ubuntu Environment (xfce4, xfce4-goodies, tightvncserver) with no additional programs: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (394MB)
You are able to set your own user name and root password for the premade environment.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Now run:
Code:
vncstart
You will be asked to set a password for your vnc. Then you will be told which port number to use in your vnc.
Now you need to connect to the vnc server by using an app on your phone or by remotely connecting with your pc, both instructions are provided below. Then as soon as you connect, you will be done! Your Ubuntu Environment is now fully setup with a GUI, working internet, and root access.
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
Spoiler: BASIC WITH CHROMIUM AND FIREFOX
Same as above, but with Chromium and Firefox installed: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (625MB)
You need to open chromium and then close it the very first time, it opens to a blank screen the first run for whatever reason.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce2-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Now run:
Code:
vncstart
You will be asked to set a password for your vnc. Then you will be told which port number to use in your vnc.
Now you need to connect to the vnc server by using an app on your phone or by remotely connecting with your pc, both instructions are provided below. Then as soon as you connect, you will be done! Your Ubuntu Environment is now fully setup with a GUI, working internet, and root access.
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
Spoiler: BASIC WITH BROWSERS RDP VERSION
RDP Version for use with Windows Remote Desktop Connection on PC: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (626MB)
OR you can use an RDP app on your phone.
Firefox and chromium are preinstalled. Xrdp is used instead of tightvncserver.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce3-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
service xrdp restart
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
lastly run ifconfig
Take note of your ip address and make sure you have setup a user with a password or a password for root, then open RDC on your PC or Phone and connect to this IP address. You will then need to type in your user name and password to connect.
Spoiler: UBUNTU THEMED RDP VERSION
Customized to look more like Ubuntu, built for Windows RDC DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (804MB)
OR you can use an RDP app on your phone.
Sudo has been added to this machine. Thus it will come with a user this time.
USERNAME PASSWORD
root root
zero zero
Chromium asks for a key, it is 1111.
Open Termux and run these commands:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./ubxfce4-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
service xrdp restart
ifconfig
Take note of your ip address and open RDC on your PC or Phone and connect to this IP address. You will then need to type in either root root for the username and password or use the username zero password zero.
LUNAR LOBSTER ENVIRONMENTS:
Spoiler: BASIC
For use with TightVNC or other VNC apps: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./lunar.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
vncpasswd
#set your password
vncserver
Built per this guide with no browsers or other programs installed : SEE GUIDE
Spoiler: BASIC WITH FIREFOX
For use with TightVNC or other VNC apps: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./lunar2.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
vncpasswd
#set your password
vncserver
Spoiler: RDP VERSION WITH FIREFOX
For use with Windows RDC or other RDC / RDP apps: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
proot-distro install ubuntu
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./lunar3.tar.gz
proot-distro login ubuntu
service xrdp restart
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Spoiler: BUILD YOUR OWN FROM SCRATCH
There are many ways to do this, the first way being demonstrated today is using the gui package "xfce4" which will install a desktop environment for us, along with other features added from the "xfce4-goodies" package. Lastly tightvncserver is installed so we are able to remote into the distro. Takes 30 mins to an hour to install.
If you would rather use RDC, do not install tightvncserver, use the package xrdp instead. You would then skip the vncserver step below.
Lastly, it is possible to upgrade the distro's file system from Jammy Jellyfish, to Lunar Lobster. See the Customize spoiler below for more details. OR SEE THIS POST FOR A FULL LUNAR BUILD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Download and install Termux on your Android Device: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu
apt update -y
apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tightvncserver -y
Spoiler: OPTIONAL -- BACKUP YOUR DISTRO
You can backup your Distro at this point prior to adding any passwords or users, or you may do this step later to backup your customizations to ubuntu with all the programs you have installed.
To backup your distro, type:
Code:
exit
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro backup --output ubxfce-backup.tar.gz ubuntu
#run this command on your pc
adb pull sdcard/Download/ubxfce-backup.tar.gz
#Return to Ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now to setup your user name and root password:
Code:
passwd root
useradd USERNAME
passwd USERNAME
Lastly run:
Code:
vncstart
You will be asked to set a password for your vnc. Then you will be told which port number to use in your vnc.
Now you need to connect to the vnc server by using an app on your phone or by remotely connecting with your pc, both instructions are provided below. Then as soon as you connect, you will be done! Your Ubuntu Environment is fully setup with a GUI, working internet, and root access.
To change over to your user name and home, run this command:
Code:
su USERNAME
Spoiler: REMOTE CONNECT WITH A PC OR PHONE
If you are going to be connecting to your Ubuntu Environment using only your phone, you will need a Vnc Viewing App.
Spoiler: VNC VIEWER FOR ANDROID
RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop - Apps on Google Play
Remotely control a desktop anywhere in the world from your Android device!
play.google.com
Type our local ip address of "127.0.0.1:" then add your port number after the :
You can name the connection whatever you like, then save and connect. You should be asked for your vnc server password now.
Spoiler: REMOTE DESKTOP APP FOR ANDROID
Remote Desktop – Apps on Google Play
Remote Desktop allows you to connect to remote PCs and apps.
play.google.com
Run ifconfig
Note your ip address next to wlan0.
Then connect to the ip address in the app with your user name and password.
If you know of a better RDC app please let us know in the comments below. I do not use these apps regularly. (personally use the PC RDC) Only verified it could run in the app.
If you want to be able to remote connect using your pc, decide if you want to use TightVNC or Windows Remote Desktop Connection.
Spoiler: TIGHTVNC FOR PC
Run ifconfig
Note your ip address next to wlan0.
Now open TightVNC for Windows - DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Enter your local ip address: and the port number provided to us earlier.
Then enter your vnc password.
Now you are all set!
Spoiler: WINDOWS REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION
So, the package "xrdp" in this Ubuntu port cannot run with tightvncserver installed. Idk why. It took me 3 days to learn this... x.x but yay here we go!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Code:
apt purge tightvncserver
apt install xrdp
service xrdp start
ifconfig
Grab your ip address and make sure you have setup at least a root password, or a user.
then login to windows remote desktop connection with your ip address and type either root and your root password or the username and user password you set.
If you get disconnected and are unable to reconnect in RDC, run this command:
Code:
service xrdp restart
It is also possible to remote into your phone without installing proot-distro.
Spoiler: CUSTOMIZE YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Spoiler: CHANGE UBUNTU VERSION
OPTIONAL STEP!!
You are able to change your Ubuntu file system version by updating the repository sources.
Code:
nano /etc/apt/sources.list
Then edit jammy to lunar or whatever version you want and save. (ctrl + o and enter, then ctrl +x to exit)
TIMESTAMPED VIDEO OF THIS PART (earlier versions are likely not to work but it doesn't hurt to try. confirmed bionic beaver is not working)
Lastly run:
Code:
apt update
apt upgrade -y
Spoiler: MANUALLY INSTALL FIREFOX & CHROMIUM
This is for the Jammy Jellyfish version, since the snaps wont work. It is being determined now if Lunar is still having these troubles
Code:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stable main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 648ACFD622F3D138
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 0E98404D386FA1D9
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 605C66F00D6C9793
apt update
apt install firefox-esr
apt install chromium
nano /usr/share/applications/chromium.desktop
press ctrl + w and search for "exec"
then add --no-sandbox after chromium
press ctrl + o to save and ctrl + x to exit
Spoiler: ADD SUDO PACKAGE
This port does not come with sudo natively installed. We are able to install it and add any users to the sudoers file.
Code:
apt install sudo
nano /etc/sudoers
Now scroll down to where you see Root, and add your username below. Then copy the ALL=(ALL:ALL) ALL and paste it next to your username.
TIMESTAMPED VIDEO OF THIS PART
Spoiler: EDIT THE LOOK OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT
This is how the ubxfce4 environment was built. This is a write up of the video below with some modifications and is easier to go through if you watch the video with it.
Code:
apt install ubuntu-wallpapers gedit plank yaru-theme-gtk yaru-theme-icon xfce4-appmenu-plugin rofi git -y
Right click on your desktop and select desktop settings.
In desktop settings, select Folder, then select Other.
This should open you into the xfce backgrounds folder, at the top left, click on the "share" tab. Now highlight the backgrounds folder and select open at the top right.
This will load our wallpapers into settings, make a selection!
Now go into settings > appearance and select the color you would like for your windows.
Next go into settings > windows manager and select your theme, yaru-dark is what is used in the premade.
Now go into settings > default applications and you can change the file manager and terminal emulator.
Now go into settings > window manager tweaks and uncheck Draw frame around selected window while cycling.
Now select the Placement tab and move the ball to the middle.
Now right click on your panel and highlight panel, then select panel preferences.
Switch to panel 2 and select the minus button to remove it.
Switch back to panel 1, You may edit your icon size if you like under Appearance, then switch to the items menu and select applications menu.
You can select any icon you would like by hitting "select icons from" and then the "image file" tab
Apps Start Here Ubuntu Icon | Flatwoken Iconpack | alecive
Click to download App, Application, Software, Apps, Start, Here, Ubuntu icon from Flatwoken Iconpack by alecive
www.iconarchive.com
(I downloaded the SVG file and placed it into usr/share/icons)
You can remove the workgroup, notifications, and windows button panel options if you would like.
You can double click on the clock option to edit the time to look how you want.
You can move the clock in between the separators and expand the separators to change the clock's placement.
Now we can click on action buttons and take the check off everything except logout.
pling.com/p/1463576
Now open a terminal
Code:
cd ~/Downloads
mv Azeny.tar.gz /usr/share/plank/themes
cd /usr/share/plank/themes
tar -xvf Azeny.tar.gz
rm Azeny.tar.gz
Now right click on desktop and go into desktop settings.
Click on the icons tab and change icon type to none.
Now run:
plank --preferences
Turn on Icon Zoom then change position to the left and switch the theme to Azeny.
Go back into panel preferences, click on items, and add a new item. Select App menu plugin.
Shift the app menu plugin's position to second from the top to fix the panel.
Click on app menu and select use CompactMode.
Now go into settings > session and startup session, switch to application autostart and select add.
Name it plank and set the command to plank.
Now exit the ubuntu session and restart.
Now you can add more applications to the plank menu by running them then right clicking their icons to dock them.
Code:
git clone https://github.com/adi1090x/rofi
cd rofi
./setup.sh
cd
cd .config/rofi
rm config.rasi
cd launchers/type-3
nano launcher.sh
change the theme number from 10 to 1
Code:
nano style-1.rasi
Under fullscreen false, change the width to: 1400
Add a line beneath width called height and set it to: 650
Edit background-color to black / 10% --- you can set this to what you like
Scroll down to input bar and change margin to 0% 25%
Scroll down to list view and set scrollbar to true;
pling.com/p/1529470
https://www.iconarchive.com/download/i124716/pictogrammers/material/dots-square.svg
Code:
cd ~/Downloads
unzip xpple_menu.zip
rm xpple_menu.zip
mkdir ~/local/share
mv applications ~/local/share/
mv Pictogrammers-Material-Dots-square.svg ~/local/share/applications
mkdir -p ~/local/share/menu
mv xpple.menu ~/local/share/menu
cd ~/local/share/applications
nano Launchpad.desktop
change Exec=sh -c ~/.config/rofi/launchers/misc/launcher.sh
to Exec=sh -c ~/.config/rofi/launchers/type-3/launcher.sh
Then in applications, drag and drop rofi to your panel and open panel prefs. We can change the icon in here like before.
(/local/share/applications/Pictogrammers-Material-Dots-square.svg)
Spoiler: IF TERMUX KEEPS FORCE CLOSING
Only if you need!
There are / were problems with Android 12 and force closing Termux. To fix this you can run this adb command:
Code:
adb shell device_config put activity_manager max_phantom_processes 2147483647
TERMUX'S KNOWN ISSUES GITHUB LINK
Spoiler: SOURCES
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WINDOWS MANAGER AND A DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT GUI
Differences in vnc xrdp and gnome desktop:
Some xrdp knowledge, the installer script does not work for this distro:
Ranking linux desktops:
How to use the GNOME Desktop Environment:
How to install gnome in ubuntu --not working:
How to install Gnome on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish
In this tutorial, we show how to install the GNOME desktop environment as a GUI on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish Linux.
linuxconfig.org
How to make tasksel work (^):
sudo tasksel install ubuntu-desktop doesn't work
After I type this command and the password nothing happens.
askubuntu.com
A good writeup on gui environments usable in Ubuntu:
ServerGUI - Community Help Wiki
What is the xserver
What is the X server?
I have been using Ubuntu for quite some time but, I have no idea what the X server is? I hear it quite often. I would like to know what the X Server is and what it does. How ~/.xinitrc file is use...
askubuntu.com
Wild tangent on proot-distro origins and one of the devs
Explains ppa repository:
What does "Package <package> has no installation candidate" mean?
What does the above Error mean? What is an installation candidate? I was trying to do sudo apt-get install munin-memcached and I get this message: Reading package lists... Done Building depen...
askubuntu.com
Fix apt-get update “the following signatures couldn’t be verified because the public key is not available”:
Fix apt-get update “the following signatures couldn’t be verified because the public key is not available” :: Chris Jean
chrisjean.com
How to manually add repositories:
How to Fix 'add-apt-repository command not found' on Ubuntu / Debian
How to fix the add-apt-repository command not found error on Ubuntu or Debian in 2 SIMPLE COMMANDS. Learn about Package Management and Software Repositories.
phoenixnap.com
Step by step guide installing xfce:
Install Xfce VNC remote desktop on Ubuntu – ServerOK
XFCE is a lightweight Desktop Environment for Linux. XFCE + vnc allows you to set up a remote desktop on a VPS or dedicated server located in a remote data center or cloud. You can connect to remote…
serverok.in
How to add or delete users in Ubuntu:
How to Add and Remove Users on Ubuntu 20.04
Knowing how to add and remove users is one of the basic skills a Linux user should know. This article explains how to add and remove user accounts on Ubuntu 18.04.
linuxize.com
Make the Ubuntu port look like a traditional ubuntu desktop environment:
Sysv way to get around sysd things (in comments)
How to check processes:
How to Solve libvirt Error Message : Failed to connect socket to '/var/run/libvirt/virtlogd-sock' : No such file or directory - Just Another Sharing Site ...
Having an Ubuntu Linux operating system installed with libvirt daemon or KVM-based virtualization, there is an error suddenly triggered. So, […]
www.dark-hamster.com
How to check if your device supports kvm and other kvm knowledge:
KVM/Installation - Community Help Wiki
Building Android for Qemu -- saving for me
Building Android for Qemu: A Step-by-Step Guide
Developing Linux for Android on Qemu allows you to do some things that are not necessarily possible using the stock emulator.
www.collabora.com
How to list all installed packages:
How to list all installed packages
I'd like to output a list of all installed packages into a text file so that I can review it and bulk-install on another system. How would I do this?
askubuntu.com
Build Your Own Distro With Archiso:
How to edit Tightvncserver password:
TightVNC: Manual Page for vncpasswd(1)
TightVNC - VNC-Compatible Remote Desktop Software
www.tightvnc.com
Showed where xrdp config files are located:
Xrdp - ArchWiki
wiki.archlinux.org
Please note the environments aren't perfect, there's a lot to be discovered and learned here. The way this is built, as improvements are made, the backups can be updated to reflect those changes. Please please do share if you understand how to improve anything or if you know anything about this stuff you want to share. I love learning from you all!
A Very Special Thank You to @ze7zez for taking the time to test the prebuilt, as well as educate us!!
PS I made a mistake in referring to these "Environments" as "Virtual Machines" They are not vms. They share the same kernel as our phone, and therefore are not as secure as a VM. THANKS!
The next "Premade" is a Debian Environment built from scratch with all code provided. It's gui environment is provided by gnome, which I haven't been successful installing in ubuntu
Spoiler: WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Spoiler: DEBIAN PREMADE AND BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO INSTALL THE PREMADE:
First Download the Debian Backup: DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
Then run this code:
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install debian
termux-setup-storage
cd storage/downloads
proot-distro restore ./debian-backup.tar.gz
proot-distro login debian
vncserver
HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN:
You can select your native language this way. It will take 30 mins - an hour to setup
Code:
pkg install x11-repo
pkg update
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install debian
proot-distro login debian
apt update -y
apt install task-gnome-desktop -y
apt install gnome-session-flashback tightvncserver vim -y
vncserver
vi .vnc/xstartup
Press the letter "i" and then erase everything on screen and paste all of the code below
Code:
#!/bin/sh
autocutsel -fork
xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
gnome-control-center "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
xsetroot -solid grey
export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
export XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP="GNOME-Flashback:Unity"
export XDG_MENU_PREFIX="gnome-flashback-"
unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
gnome-session --session=gnome-flashback-metacity --disable-acceleration-check --debug &
When done, press ESC and type :wq to save and exit vim
Now type vncserver and connect to your machine using the port number provided
Source:
Very correctly written instructions.
I don't know if it's Nethunter Kex or Ubuntu's fault, but after logging out of Ubuntu there is some crash with a message about "Connection failed". Restarting Nethunter Kex ends with a java error message and you have to restart the phone.
ze7zez said:
Very correctly written instructions.
I don't know if it's Nethunter Kex or Ubuntu's fault, but after logging out of Ubuntu there is some crash with a message about "Connection failed". Restarting Nethunter Kex ends with a java error message and you have to restart the phone.
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Thank you for reporting this. I am unsure which it would be, or if it is due to how the distro was backed up and restored, but will see if it can be fixed somehow. This is the first day with the backups, had always just ran it off the scripts and didn't experience that error running it that way. So interesting!
It would be extremely interesting if you described how to open a connection on the local network from a larger PC screen, for example.
The operation of the interface on a smartphone is smooth and efficient, but still, the virtualization of the desktop size is not what is easy to use.
Spoiler: USB HUB / CHROMECAST KNOWLEDGE
@ze7zez
Hi, I know of two ways to achieve this. One requires the use of a usbc hub with an hdmi port, the other uses a tv or device with chromecast built in support.
Using a usbc hub:
This video illustrates that any generic usbc hub with the hdmi port can be attached to your phone and then your tv or monitor and function just like a pc!
I have one from walmart, its super old but it works, cannot find the link but something like this bestbuy one would work
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/belkin-usb-c-hub-4-in-1-multi-port-laptop-dock-with-4k-hdmi-docking-station-with-100w-power-delivery-for-mac-pc-and-more-gray/6452574.p?skuId=6452574
Chromecast mirroring:
Otherwise it is possible if you have a chromecast or a tv / screen with chromecast built in, you could use the "mirroring" feature.
I didn't mean imaging the smartphone screen on a larger screen, because that drains the battery, but using, for example, TightVNC Viewer on a PC.
Spoiler: PROGRESS REMOTING INTO TERMUX
ze7zez said:
I didn't mean imaging the smartphone screen on a larger screen, because that drains the battery, but using, for example, TightVNC Viewer on a PC.
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Click to collapse
Hi it took me all day but I figured it out! We have to do it through termux first. I will explain in full details how to do it tomorrow, have run out of play time for today. This is what termux with a gui looks like and then we can proot into any of our machines like ubuntu
as an edit before i have to go, we can proot in, but it is still just the terminal, so maybe we can install a viewer in this environment to see that machine, not sure!
Spoiler: REMOTING INTO TERMUX WITH RDC
@ze7zez Was able to get free and figured out how to setup tightvncserver in the ubuntu machine, vnc connect to it using the termux package tigervnc-viewer, whilest rdp'd into that termux session with my windows pc.
Here's how:
Okay so in termux we need to install these packages:
Code:
pkg install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tigervnc tigervnc-viewer xrdp vim
Then we need to run this code to be able to edit the rdp init port:
Code:
vim ../usr/etc/xrdp/xrdp.ini
Scroll to the bottom, press the letter "i" and set to port 5901 (change the -1 to 5901)
Now we need to press the ESC key and type :wq to write or save the changes and quit out of vim.
Spoiler: SHOW PIC
Now run:
Code:
xrdp
vncserver -xstartup ../usr/bin/startxfce4 -listen tcp :1
ifconfig
And look for your local ip address
Spoiler: SHOW EXAMPLE
We will use this ip address in windows rdp client. Search in windows for "RDP" and open the Remote Desktop Connection App. type in your local IP address. If you did everything correctly you will be presented with the xrdp login screen and need to enter your vnc password. Then you will be all set!
Then if you want to connect to a premade machine, open a new terminal window and type in:
Code:
proot-distro login ubuntu
Do not change user yet.
Code:
apt install tightvncserver
Change user now
Code:
su zero
tightvncserver
Set a password again and note the port number it tells you.
Now open a new terminal in termux and type:
vncviewer
This will open a new window, type in:
127.0.0.1: and add the port number tightvncserver told you after the :
(mine was 127.0.0.1:2)
Crappy video example I took of the rdps
PS Thank You so much for asking about this x.x my gosh this will make playing with these things so much easier now.
Spoiler: SOURCE
Source where I learned some of this stuff:
pkg install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tigervnc tigervnc-viewer xrdp vim requires another 1271 MB of disk space, unfortunately. Currently, since the beginning of the installation of the components, it already occupies 2980 MB. I think that it is not necessary to add another desktop environment, but to use the existing one and pkg install x11vnc. I will test it this coming weekend.
ze7zez said:
pkg install xfce4 xfce4-goodies tigervnc tigervnc-viewer xrdp vim requires another 1271 MB of disk space, unfortunately. Currently, since the beginning of the installation of the components, it already occupies 2980 MB. I think that it is not necessary to add another desktop environment, but to use the existing one and pkg install x11vnc. I will test it this coming weekend.
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Thank you so much! I didn't even think about how much storage it was using, if you could reduce that, that would help folks a lot! I appreciate you taking the time and look forward to anything you share. I had no idea any of this existed until now (or yesterday haha) so... yay!
It is worth doing in ubuntu apt install net-tools
So far I'm trying, but x11vnc doesn't start properly.
I prepared x11vnc configuration for later for easy session opening in TightVNC Viewer on PC. The session password is zero.
Code:
echo "zero" > /home/zero/.vnc/passvnc
echo "-forever" > /home/zero/.x11vncrc
echo "-shared" >> /home/zero/.x11vncrc
echo "-passwdfile /home/zero/.vnc/passvnc" >> /home/zero/.x11vncrc
There is no need to install anything else.
I used >this< help.
USB debugging should be enabled on the phone.
On the smartphone in termux I typed:
proot-distro login ubuntu (I used history. Execute the history command and read the command number, type the command number e.g. !11)
su zero
vncstart
and read the VNC server's assigned port 5904.
After connecting the smartphone to USB (you can also connect the phone to a local WiFi router), I typed adb forward tcp:5904 tcp:5904 in the terminal on the PC and opened the connection on the PC via TightVNC Viewer.
The PC mouse and keyboard work smoothly.
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There is no error after logging out ubuntu in TightVNC Viewer that occurred after logging out in Nethunter Kex.
In order to easily use commands in termux in android, it is useful to install a simple GUI fluxbox environment with a terminal:
pkg install aterm fluxbox
Once fluxbox& is running, you can open a termux session in TightVNC Viewer and you will see a gray fluxbox desktop. Use the right mouse button to open the terminal and type commands in termux, for example by pasting them (middle mouse button) from the Windows clipboard.
@ze7zez Thank You sosososo much for these shares. I finally have time to work through all this and will try to get the guide and machine updated in the next day or two with the steps you shared and credits to you. I really appreciate your time and most especially how you explained what fluxbox actually is. I had read that page before but I didn't understand fully what it was telling us. Thank you so much.
jenneh said:
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The machines are built from user submitted scripts that use proot. I am not the Author of the script that built this machine. The Honor lies HERE ( Source - Github)
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It is worth building a new ubuntu.tar.gz from scratch, because of the audio output repair. I made one unsuccessful attempt, but ended up with no root access on the phone.
I thought about creating a proot-distro for another linux distribution since there are not many on https://github.com/termux/proot-distro
However, the above problem showed me that I don't have enough time to do that.
ze7zez said:
It is worth building a new ubuntu.tar.gz from scratch, because of the audio output repair. I made one unsuccessful attempt, but ended up with no root access on the phone.
I thought about creating a proot-distro for another linux distribution since there are not many on https://github.com/termux/proot-distro
However, the above problem showed me that I don't have enough time to do that.
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Oh goodness I had read about root users having trouble with these things, because of the shared kernel, I am going to add a warning to the thread to help warn others about this. I'm sorry for your trouble on that front but I am glad you reported it. Thank you for suggesting to build a new ubuntu from scratch, I agree. I finally finished writing up a guide that will show the remoting part separately from this thread, so I don't confuse new users too much... So expect an @ later on when it's published. Then I'll do my best to build a new ubuntu machine with the steps now that we kinda understand whats going on here a little better.
Hello the thread has been completely reworked with a new ubuntu vm built from scratch, that is half the size of the original share (394MB)
The build instructions were provided as well, so now anyone can make a distro in their preferred language. (after running the apt install xfce4 command, at some point you will be able to set this up)
Spoiler: BROWSERS FIX
Hi There! The Ubuntu distro poses some problems when trying to install certain packages like firefox or chromium due to snapd and it's inability to operate correctly in android. Therefore we have to manually add the repositories so apt install will fetch the right repository and not the silly snap. (I may or may not be explaining that correctly, feel free to correct me if you know)
Here is how to fix the problem and install your browsers:
Code:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stable main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 648ACFD622F3D138
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 0E98404D386FA1D9
apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 605C66F00D6C9793
apt update
apt install firefox-esr
apt install chromium
nano /usr/share/applications/chromium.desktop
press ctrl + w and search for "exec"
then add --no-sandbox after chromium
SOURCE
As an edit, another premade has been added to the OP with Chromium and Firefox preinstalled.
The guide has been updated with steps how to connect to the ubuntu environment with windows remote desktop connection. A new premade has been added as well with the RDP already setup.
Related
Yep:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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It's official you can run X-Windows and your choice of GUI (Gnome, KDE, IceWM etc on an Android device!
Screenshots are below!!
Here are instructions about running X-Windows and more specifically the LXDE Desktop GUI on the G-1.
LXDE is an energy saving and extremely fast and performing desktop solution. It works well with computers on the low end of the performance spectrum such as new generation netbooks and other small mobile computers
While IceWM, performance-wise runs the fastest - LXDE is also pretty good, and just plain 'prettier!
I have included options for either Desktop in the instructions below.
Prerequistes; Debian Shell instructions here: http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=9&id=251
Also if your 'debian.img' file is a little small you may want to resize it - instructions here:
http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=9&id=1610
You need three basic packages:
From the Android OS:
Download VNCviewer for Android from our repo here:
http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/unofficial-app-repo.html?func=fileinfo&id=16
or from google here:
http://code.google.com/p/android-vnc-viewer/
Now copy the .apk file to your sdcard and then run 'Apps installer' from the Market to install that.
From the terminal, boot your debian shell and then type:
apt-get install tightvncserver (return)
apt-get install lxde (return)
or if you want a really basic desktop use IceWM:
apt-get install icewm (return)
Now you need to setup your vncserver
at the prompt type:
export USER=root (return)
vncserver (return)
This will create an x-windows session and a startup file
in the /root/.vnc/ directory. Vncserver will also ask you to set up two passwrds. You will need the first password to log in, but just say no to the second password.
The next thing to do is to kill the session you just started: vncserver -kill :1
This is so you can edit the startup file to set it up correctly.
go to /root/.vnc
type
nano xstartup
comment out the line for xsession:
#/etc/X11/xsession
add these two lines:
icewm &
lxsession
or if you decided to go for IceWM instead:
icewm &
xterm
save the file (trackball then 'o', and exit nano (trackball then 'x'.
Then restart an x windows session by vncserver ( you should kill it after you are done with x-windows later on).
This next bit does some housekeeping and sets up the VNC service each time you boot your debian shell - saves messing about everytime!
Now back inside your debian prompt you need to edit your /root/.bashrc file
cd /root
nano .bashrc
Add the following near the top of the file:
export USER=root
cd /
rm -r -f tmp
mkdir tmp
cd /
vncserver -geometry 480x320
(this sets your resolution - you can change this if you will be connecting via your computer).
save the file (trackball then 'o', and exit nano (trackball then 'x'.
Type 'exit' to exit the Debian shell.
reboot the phone.
Once rebooted go into Terminal and boot yor Debian shell.
Press the HOME button to revert back to the Android OS while leaving your Debian shell running.
Open androidVNC from your android programs menu.
Connect to 'localhost' port '5901' and enter your password.
Viola, you now have XWindows running on your phone. Obviously you can connect to your phone's new desktop GUI with a VNC viewer from your computer too jsut enter it's ip address instead of localhost.
To make the cursor work with your finger:
Press the MENU button on your device and select 1:1 then just press the trackball ONCE!
Now whenever you want a proper x-windows Desktop GUI right there on your phone, just run the debian shell with 'bootdeb' and it sets up your vncserver. Then just press home to leave it running and get back to your android menu, where you can choose to VNC directly onto it.
Cool eh?
When you are finished just exit androidVNC, if you want to get back to your Debian shell, HOLD DOWN the home key to bring up your running processes and switch to it.
What the heck, you could even install GNOME or KDE but it may be a little slow! I can't be arsed to try it, but if you can, be sure to let us know how it goes.
Your videos and photos of your device running X are welcomed. As usual if you like this, use the SHARE button below.
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Excellent news!
thanks for sharing this here
so what does this mean exactly?
just a windows-like gui?
what about my android gui? what happens there?
d3rrty1 said:
so what does this mean exactly?
just a windows-like gui?
what about my android gui? what happens there?
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X11 runs as a daemon (or service) in the background on most *nix machines (android, now included) and windows machines using cygwin, etc.
You can connect to it locally or over the network.
As of yet, there has been no native GUI implementation of the X client on android, but we can now run a VNC server and connect to that (locally on the android phone or over the netowork with a computer, etc) using a VNC client.
So, as-is, this runs independently from your android gui and does not affect it at all.
alapapa said:
X11 runs as a daemon (or service) in the background on most *nix machines (android, now included) and windows machines using cygwin, etc.
You can connect to it locally or over the network.
As of yet, there has been no native GUI implementation of the X client on android, but we can now run a VNC server and connect to that (locally on the android phone or over the netowork with a computer, etc) using a VNC client.
So, as-is, this runs independently from your android gui and does not affect it at all.
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so it's essentially setting up a "fake" vnc while connecting to it at the same time since it is the local network (i.e. your phone)? do i still have full access to all of my apps?
We've had this in another thread for a month or so now.
d00m said:
We've had this in another thread for a month or so now.
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Interesting, because this is relatively new public news. Cheers to the spread of knowledge.
gmaster1440 said:
Interesting, because this is relatively new public news. Cheers to the spread of knowledge.
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that's what i was thinking... i do think d00m meant more along the lines of VNC though... i wasn't asking about VNC, so it is partially my fault for not being clearer... i meant what exactly x11 did/does
gmaster1440 said:
Interesting, because this is relatively new public news. Cheers to the spread of knowledge.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472204
X11 is Linux's GUI server
I tried to follow along but the instructions to move the busybox.bin to /data/busybox does not work. I read up on the original thread and its instructions to install busybox but it does not work.
I keep getting "/data/busybox is a directory" error msg. Any ideas?
wergeld
Im getting a grey screen in VNC. Anyone know what might be a cause?
Im guessing it has to do with editing those last 2 files. I installed LXDE.
wergeld said:
I tried to follow along but the instructions to move the busybox.bin to /data/busybox does not work. I read up on the original thread and its instructions to install busybox but it does not work.
I keep getting "/data/busybox is a directory" error msg. Any ideas?
wergeld
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if you have any of jf's modified rcXX images, (which you more than likely do..) you already have busy box nd don't need the other one
Okay. Yes I have JF 1.43 running now.
I went ahead with the rest of the install of the debian image.
I then get to the point where it says to type in "bootdeb" and I do that.
Now I get the ASCII penguin YAY!
But then it gets past the
INIT: Debian booting...
Running Linux Kernel
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
AutoMounter started
Type EXIT to end session
Make sure you do a proper EXIT for a clean kill of Debian!
chroot: cannot execute /bin/bash: No such file or directory
....extra umount errors for FUN!
Reverted back to Android console
#
Okay, so now what?
wergeld
Okay. Yes I have JF 1.43 running now.
I went ahead with the rest of the install of the debian image.
I then get to the point where it says to type in "bootdeb" and I do that.
Now I get the ASCII penguin YAY!
But then it gets past the
INIT: Debian booting...
Running Linux Kernel
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
AutoMounter started
Type EXIT to end session
Make sure you do a proper EXIT for a clean kill of Debian!
chroot: cannot execute /bin/bash: No such file or directory
....extra umount errors for FUN!
Reverted back to Android console
#
Okay, so now what?
wergeld
K, I have 1.43 running.
I now get an error after I type in "bootdeb":
chroot: cannot execute /bin/bash: No such file or directory.
This error occurs after the penguin ASCII art and the starting of the AutoMounter.
Any ideas?
wergeld
wergeld said:
Okay. Yes I have JF 1.43 running now.
I went ahead with the rest of the install of the debian image.
I then get to the point where it says to type in "bootdeb" and I do that.
Now I get the ASCII penguin YAY!
But then it gets past the
INIT: Debian booting...
Running Linux Kernel
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
AutoMounter started
Type EXIT to end session
Make sure you do a proper EXIT for a clean kill of Debian!
chroot: cannot execute /bin/bash: No such file or directory
....extra umount errors for FUN!
Reverted back to Android console
#
Okay, so now what?
wergeld
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Try
modprobe ext2
then type
bootdeb
That worked for me
now just wondering.. how to remove all of this if i decide to?? remove debian and everything that was installed?
apt-get install error
Whenever I apt-get install any app i get the same "Reading package lists... Error!" "E: Unable to parse packagge file /var/lib....." "E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened."
Any ideas on how to fix?
apt-get update
Smokuevo said:
apt-get update
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Still getting the same "unable to parse file /var/lib/apt/lists/ftp.de.debian.org_debian_dist_lenny_main_binary-armel_Packages" error
Hello everyone! This is a simple guide on how to run a Minecraft Server on your Xperia Play. Note that this is not a Minecraft Pocket Edition server, it is a server for the full version of Minecraft for computers!
This is my first guide ever, so if something isn't clear or is missing because I thought it was obvious, ask me!
Why do this?
I did this to see if I could get it running. If you do it, you will be able to carry your Minecraft world with you whenever you go! You could run the server on the computer that you're using to connect to the server, but what if you only have your Xperia Play and a friend's laptop with you?
What you will need:
- Your phone
- Root access to your phone
- Working Busybox on your phone
- A kernel that supports loop devices (I am using the stock GB rom and DooMKerneL and it works fine)
The limitations that the server will have:
- It will be creative mode, because survival mode makes it crash more
- It will only be able to handle 1-2 players because it's a phone
- It will be slow (especially with redstone) because it's a phone
- The world will be flat because it crashes a lot less if the world is flat
- There won't be any mobs, npcs or monsters.
But it will work!!!
So, let's start!
1. Download the "Ubuntu Installer Free" app on your phone
2. In the app, press Install Guides > Ubuntu 12 Install Guide > Next
3. Say "Unicorn" three times (this step is optional)
4. Download the Boot Script and the Core Ubuntu Image with the two buttons that you see in the app. It is important to download the core image, and not the small or large images.
5. Also download the Terminal app on your phone if you don't have it already. (the app has a button for that, too!)
6. Close the Ubuntu Installer app, and make a folder on your SD card named "ubuntu" without the quotes. Then decompress the files that you downloaded (the script and the core image) and put their contents in that folder. Your "ubuntu" folder should now have these files inside it: ubuntu.sh, ubuntu.img
7. Open the Terminal that you downloaded in step 5 and write these commands:
Code:
su
cd sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
Because this is the first time you are running it, it will ask you for a password. Enter one and remember it or write it somewhere in case you need it later. Then it will ask you for a resolution, but this doesn't do anything since you won't have a GUI so enter "800x480" and then enter "y" to make this the default.
If Ubuntu doesn't boot, try updating your busy box. If you don't get Ubuntu working, you won't be able to continue from here. You will know it has booted when you see [email protected]:/#
8. Now you have to install Java, nano and wget. To install these enter these commands:
Code:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-7-jre
sudo apt-get install icedtea6-plugin
sudo apt-get install wget
sudo apt-get install nano
you can also enter this to install cowsay because it is epic but this is completely unrelated to this guide:
Code:
sudo apt-get install cowsay
9. Now that you have Java and the other things installed, you have to download the minecraft server and put it in a folder of your sdcard. First, go to your sdcard with the command:
Code:
cd sdcard
Then create a folder to put the server in and go to it with the commands:
Code:
mkdir mcserver
cd mcserver
Now you have to download the file minecraft_server.jar and put it in the folder that you created (mcserver for me)
You can do this with a browser and a file manager, or with the command:
Code:
wget https://s3.amazonaws.com/MinecraftDownload/launcher/minecraft_server.jar
10. It's time to configure the server! To do this, we will create the file server.properties by running the command:
Code:
nano server.properties
then copy this and paste it into nano:
Code:
#Minecraft server properties
#Tue Jun 26 14:43:57 EEST 2012
allow-nether=false
level-name=world
enable-query=false
allow-flight=false
server-port=25565
level-type=FLAT
enable-rcon=false
level-seed=
server-ip=
max-build-height=64
spawn-npcs=false
white-list=false
spawn-animals=false
online-mode=false
pvp=false
difficulty=0
gamemode=1
max-players=2
spawn-monsters=false
generate-structures=false
view-distance=3
motd=Minecraft Server on a phone!
(as you can see, this puts the server into offline mode. I did this because when it is in online mode it has to check the username online and you are likely to get a time out error)
Then you have to press CTRL + O to save the file. This is very easy to do if you have installed the Hacker's Keyboard from Google Play (it's free). If you don't have it and don't want to install it you can use a file manager like Root Explorer to create the file, or press menu > special keys in the Terminal and figure out how to press CTRL with a hardware button. After you press CTRL + O press the enter key and then CTRL + X to close nano.
11. You should now be able to start the server! Do this with the command
Code:
java -Xms512M -Xmx512M -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui
It will create a flat world and start. Then you should be able to connect to it from Minecraft on your computer.
Yay! You got it running! A server on your phone! :good:
To stop the server enter the command "stop" and then to shutdown Ubuntu enter "exit", all without quotes.
I guess that if you got it running, you'll be able to figure out how to start it again the second time so I won't cover that.
I was actually wondering if something like this was possible. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
There's an easy way to connect to a server...
Get pocket tool from the play tore and change the server ip to one of the pocket edition specialized minecraft servers.
look at this link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1284148-minecraft-pe-mcpe-fan-mulltiplayer-server-closed/
only problem, the server is currently offline, you need to find another one
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
I've searched something like this for a while, but i ain't successful in finding this.
Thank you!:highfive:
Hey guys,
I struggled for a long time to get keepass2 to work on the TF700 Lubuntu and finally got it working, so I want to share with you so you don't have to go all the same way.
What is keepass?
With keepass2 you can store all your passwords in a strongly encrypted database. You can store this database on dropbox, google drive or an own ftp server (my choice) to keep it up-to-date on all devices all the time. Keepass integrates this solution very well. It integrates also perfectly with chromium. Once you unlock the database with one secure master password the username and password for the website you need are automatically typed in (just like if you saved them with chromiums built-in "save password" feature) But there is even a well maintained Android app and iOS app, so you are very independent.
How to get it to work?
Background:
Keepass relies on mono. Until version 3.4 mono used only soft float calculation (armel) but our Infinity is armhf (hard float). Since 3.4 it *should* work without modifications to the source. The newest version (3.8.1, I compiled it from git) started fine but had no Internet access at all. So I found a version of mono ported to support hard-float where everything works as expected, although it is an older version.
To install this version:
Open a terminal (In Lubuntu 12.04 v1.3 this can be done by pressing the "Touchpad enable/disable" button)
Code:
sudo apt-get install git-core
git clone git://github.com/directhex/mono-1.git
cd mono-1
git checkout remotes/origin/armhf-port
./autogen.sh --disable-mcs-build --prefix=/usr
make -CFLAGS=-DARM_FPU_VFP_HARD
sudo make install
Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!Tcw3ABLb!ETpn4SDEy1i2Pj8pFN2VyVpyAfGvmNv8q0BdIZCvDZ8
Code:
cd /usr/lib
sudo tar -xvf ~/mono.tar.lzma
To test your installation this should be the output:
Code:
mono -V
Mono JIT compiler version 2.11.4 ((no/50bb5e4 Thu Aug 28 13:46:52 CEST 2014)
Copyright (C) 2002-2012 Novell, Inc, Xamarin Inc and Contributors. www.mono-project.com
TLS: __thread
SIGSEGV: normal
Notifications: epoll
Architecture: armel,vfp(hardfp-abi)
Disabled: none
Misc: softdebug
LLVM: supported, not enabled.
GC: Included Boehm (with typed GC and Parallel Mark)
To install keepass:
Download the latest "Portable" zip from http://keepass.info and extract it to a folder of your desire (my choice was ~/.keepass2)
Keepass requires the locale settings to be C, otherwise the settings would not be saved after exit, so to start keepass create a file startkeepass.sh with following content:
Code:
#!/bin/bash
LC_ALL=C
mono ~/.keepass2/KeePass.exe
Make it executable (chmod 755 startkeepass.sh) and from now on you can start keepass by executing that script.
To install keepasshttp
Keepasshttp is used to connect Keepass with the chromium plugin chromeipass. The plgx file does not work, but following method works:
Code:
git clone git://github.com/pfn/keepasshttp.git
cd keepasshttp/mono
cp * ~/.keepass2/
To install ChromeIPass
In Chromium: Menu -> Tools -> Extensions -> Get more extensions
Search for ChromeIPass and install it.
Congratulations! You can now use Keepass2 to manage your passwords on your TF700!
Background
I've been looking for the ultimate low powered Plex Media Server. I knew that Plex worked directly on Linux but NOT directly on Android. After some thinking, I started looking for a way to install Linux on top of Android without having to dual boot. Once I stumbled upon Deploy Linux, I spent several days experimenting on a functional combination. I tried using ARM guides to setup the Nexus Player with no luck. However, after trying a i386 build, voila! It successfully booted & most channels even work.
Notes
It is possible to install a similar setup on any ARM based devices using ARM based repos. I successfully installed it on my OnePlus but I have NOT had time to experiment with this particular ARM setup any further.
This will ONLY work with a full Android build. If you are using stock, this will NOT work. For some reason, certain buttons & menus do not exist in stock android builds that exist in full AOSP builds.
DISCLAIMER
I take NO responsibility for any fault or damage caused by using this guide. NO EXPRESS or IMPLIED warranties of any kind are given.
Pre-Requisites
Lollirock + Root LolliRock | XDA
Linux Deploy Linux Deploy | Google Play
VNC Viewer (Chrome App available to access Linux Image) VNC Viewer | Chrome Web Store
4GB of Storage on Built-In Memory (may work on External drives but will likely affect performance)
Preparation
Launch Linux Deploy
Click on the download like icon (Brings up Properties for Linux Image)
Distribution: Debian
Distribution Suite: Jessie
Architect: i386
Installation Path: /sdcard/NAME_OF_IMAGE.img (Any name should work & haven't tested with any spaces in the name)
Desktop environment: KDE or XFCE (most lightweight GUI)
Install (Start GNU/Linux installation) [at top under Action]
Exit (After exit, force stop Linux Deploy & swipe away the app)
Restart Linux Deploy
Press the START button to start the image
Setup
Launch VNC Viewer
Address: IP Address of Nexus Player (IP address is listed at the top next to image name)
Launch Terminal App
Enter following code below
Code:
sudo su
sudo curl http://shell.ninthgate.se/packages/shell-ninthgate-se-keyring.key | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb http://shell.ninthgate.se/packages/debian wheezy main" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plex.list
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install plexmediaserver
sudo nano /etc/default/plexmediaserver
[U]Find this line of code[/U] (should be near the end of the file)
PLEX_MEDIA_SERVER_USER=plex
change plex to linux username (default is android)
Ctrl-X (to save & close)
Y (yes to save changes)
Enter (apply)
sudo service plexmediaserver restart
http://nexus_player_ip_address:32400/web (BE PATIENT! May take a few minutes for the server to initialize or even a few refreshes but it will eventually work)
Configure Plex Server
Enjoy!
Untested
Mounting Network Locations
Transcoding
Channels (I have only tested a few & most but not all of them worked)
Credit
yakumo (Plex Forum | Debian Guide)
xxrazorxx (Plex Forum | Android ARM Processor notes)
meefik (Creator of Linux Deploy)
HTPCGuides.com (General Guides for installing different Plex Builds in Linux)
xaudiblex said:
Background
I've been looking for the ultimate low powered Plex Media Server. I knew that Plex worked directly on Linux but NOT directly on Android. After some thinking, I started looking for a way to install Linux on top of Android without having to dual boot. Once I stumbled upon Deploy Linux, I spent several days experimenting on a functional combination. I tried using ARM guides to setup the Nexus Player with no luck. However, after trying a i386 build, voila! It successfully booted & most channels even work.
Notes
It is possible to install a similar setup on any ARM based devices using ARM based repos. I successfully installed it on my OnePlus but I have NOT had time to experiment with this particular ARM setup any further.
This will ONLY work with a full Android build. If you are using stock, this will NOT work. For some reason, certain buttons & menus do not exist in stock android builds that exist in full AOSP builds.
DISCLAIMER
I take NO responsibility for any fault or damage caused by using this guide. NO EXPRESS or IMPLIED warranties of any kind are given.
Pre-Requisites
Lollirock + Root LolliRock | XDA
Linux Deploy Linux Deploy | Google Play
VNC Viewer (Chrome App available to access Linux Image) VNC Viewer | Chrome Web Store
4GB of Storage on Built-In Memory (may work on External drives but will likely affect performance)
Preparation
Launch Linux Deploy
Click on the download like icon (Brings up Properties for Linux Image)
Distribution: Debian
Distribution Suite: Jessie
Architect: i386
Installation Path: /sdcard/NAME_OF_IMAGE.img (Any name should work & haven't tested with any spaces in the name)
Desktop environment: KDE or XFCE (most lightweight GUI)
Install (Start GNU/Linux installation) [at top under Action]
Exit (After exit, force stop Linux Deploy & swipe away the app)
Restart Linux Deploy
Press the START button to start the image
Setup
Launch VNC Viewer
Address: IP Address of Nexus Player (IP address is listed at the top next to image name)
Launch Terminal App
Enter following code below
Code:
sudo su
sudo curl http://shell.ninthgate.se/packages/shell-ninthgate-se-keyring.key | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb http://shell.ninthgate.se/packages/debian wheezy main" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plex.list
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install plexmediaserver
sudo nano /etc/default/plexmediaserver
[U]Find this line of code[/U] (should be near the end of the file)
PLEX_MEDIA_SERVER_USER=plex
change plex to linux username (default is android)
Ctrl-X (to save & close)
Y (yes to save changes)
Enter (apply)
sudo service plexmediaserver restart
http://nexus_player_ip_address:32400/web (BE PATIENT! May take a few minutes for the server to initialize or even a few refreshes but it will eventually work)
Configure Plex Server
Enjoy!
Untested
Mounting Network Locations
Transcoding
Channels (I have only tested a few & most but not all of them worked)
Credit
yakumo (Plex Forum | Debian Guide)
xxrazorxx (Plex Forum | Android ARM Processor notes)
meefik (Creator of Linux Deploy)
HTPCGuides.com (General Guides for installing different Plex Builds in Linux)
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Have any screenshots how looks the Plex Media Server on Nexus Plaxer? Anyone did try this? Thanks!
There is no way with the apk for nividia Shield ?
ALEX37330 said:
There is no way with the apk for nividia Shield ?
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It simply crashes or you don't tested it?
I m one oneplus 3 so it s arm64 like nividia app start i have notification plex media server runing but i m blocked at the screen configuration of plex media server please wait
Everything work except the last screen where the process never end
This screen
I find log
Dec 01, 2016 15:01:48.053 [0x61e1] DEBUG - ChangestampAllocator: initialized to 0
Dec 01, 2016 15:01:48.083 [0x61e1] ERROR - Error: Unable to set up server: bind: Address already in use (N5boost16exception_detail10clone_implINS0_19error_info_injectorINS_6system12system_errorEEEEE)
If someone known how fix this ?
New key sever:
sudo curl http://shell.ninthgate.se/packages/shell.ninthgate.se.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -
It works.
How can I access to real device file system?
EDIT:
That's it: https://github.com/meefik/linuxdeploy/issues/95
If you are Ubuntu/Linux user You might have heard of Hollywood Terminal https://github.com/dustinkirkland/hollywood , Thanks to Termux terminal without needing to ROOT you can turn your Android Device into a hacking scene it's a geeky way to impress your friends.
Hollywood script is a dark terminal with ascii text, diagrams and hex code changing continuously, it essentially creates a random number and configuration of split screens in your terminal and launches busy looking applications like htop, directory trees, source code files, and others, and switch them out every few seconds.
UPDATE:
After my workaround to run the Hollywood Terminal, the Termux development team were kind enough to add the package directly for Termux, (although I have requested the package in 2017)
To directly install Hollywood Terminal in Termux use:
Code:
pkg install hollywood
because of End of android-5/6 support on 2020-01-01 on Termux, if you have device bellow Android 7 then you use legacy Termux environment which doesn't have new Packages or they are un-maintained and will not receive any updates. so you need to do more steps:
in this Tutorial i explain to run Hollywood Script with scriptlets/shortcut from the home screen or Create a new Action in Tasker.
Requirements:
Termux
F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en_US
Not Neccessary but if you want to run Hollywood Terminal with one Click or use it in Tasker you need these:
Termux: Task
F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.termux.tasker/
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux.tasker
Termux: Widget
F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.termux.widget/
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux.widget
Installation:
After installing Termux, Run the Terminal, use these commands to update the repositories
Code:
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade
Now we install Ubuntu chroot for Termux But before you use it, you need install Wget and PRoot to install Ubuntu chroot in Termux:
Code:
pkg install proot wget
After you install Wget and PRoot,:
Code:
mkdir ~/ubuntu_directory
Then:
Code:
cd ~/ubuntu_directory
Download the chroot with this command:
Code:
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Neo-Oli/termux-ubuntu/master/ubuntu.sh
bash ubuntu.sh
After Ubuntu chroot downloaded, you can run it by executing command:
Code:
./start-ubuntu.sh
If you are in $HOME directory, you can run it with this command:
Code:
./ubuntu_directory/start-ubuntu.sh
Now that you are in Ubuntu chroot for Termux we can install Hollywood with these commands:
Code:
apt-get update
apt-get install hollywood
The Installation takes some minutes as it needs to install some packages like Byobu, during the installation it will ask you some question about language/keyboard/character support which you choose as you wish, after installation is complete you can test run the Hollywood by this command:
Code:
hollywood
it takes some seconds to run but it works, it's more cool if you have an Android Tablet.
to exit Hollywood just press Ctrl+C a bunch of times, then type: 'exit' command to exit theUbuntu and same for Termux if you want to close it
Now you have Ubuntu and Hollywood installed but you want to run it with one click from homescreen or call it from Tasker for example with AutoVoice!
To Create Shortcut or scriptlets to run Hollywood from the home screen you need to have Termux: Widget installed
Open Termux and type:
Code:
mkdir -p $HOME/.shortcuts
Then:
Code:
cd .shortcuts
now we need to create the script, this can be done in many ways but here we use vi editor:
Code:
vi hollywood.sh
now VI editor opens, if you don't see Esc in Termux use Volume Up+Q, now paste/type:
Code:
#!/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/bash
bash /data/data/com.termux/files/home/ubuntu_directory/start-ubuntu.sh /usr/games/hollywood
to exit VI you also you need to press Esc two times then
Type
Code:
:wq
into Terminal and press ↵ Enter
now just to be sure use this command to see if your script is created:
Code:
ls
it should list hollywood.sh
you can exit the Termux now and go to your Android Homescreen & touch and hold an empty space. Tap Widgets, select Termux:Widget and place it on your home screen. you can choose the small scriptlets or the shortcut to the script directly, now with one click on homescreen you can run the Hollywood Terminal and impress your friends.
To be able to call and run Hollywood in Tasker you need Termux: Task installed, Open Termux and type:
Code:
mkdir -p .termux/tasker
cd .termux
cd tasker
Then you can create the script the same way explained with vi editor, now in Tasker by choosing Termux plugin you will be able to run the script, there are limitless use with Tasker profiles, my favorites is to run it with AutoVoice and Google Assistant, so i don't even need to type or click on anything.
After my workaround to run the Hollywood Terminal, the Termux development team were kind enough to add the package directly for Termux, (although I have requested the package in 2017)
To directly install Hollywood Terminal in Termux use:
Code:
pkg install hollywood