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thanks for the guide! ive been looking all over for something like this
its totally worth switching to android now with the market apps
Guide Stuck! Thanks for this.
usb outlook sync
here's a possible usb sync solution for outlook users; it's pretty expensive though ($40, 15 day trial version), and I haven't tried it since my vouge is not activated atm.
http ://www .companionlink.com/androidusb/ol-android-usb.html
(spaces in link for newbie post)
Would this work with the vogue's usb driver?? I know i've read about issues with only parts of the usb driver being implemented.
Anyway there's a trial if anyone's interested. I'm still holding out for a "reverse tethering" solution so I can access the internet on my vogue over usb or bluetooth. There's another thread on here about that.
Great work on the guide. I'm sure I might be using it when I upgrade to a new phone in the near future
this is a great guide, thanks. i am due for upgrade around december and think that i will keep my 6900 in service- not sure as to what she will do,but ill figure out something
this gives me the opportunity to keep her at full service.
thanks again
What are you guys doing for a calendar.
Was there ever a way discovered to use the google calendar?
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I'm having trouble with Titanium Backup. It keeps on saying that the emulator needs to be rooted to be used, so how would I get it to work?
th3lolz said:
In the comments on my site trackstarboi said that this was good, but I have yet to try it:
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.jp-co-johospace-jorte-iwqp.aspx
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I recently found ancal http://code.google.com/p/ancal/wiki/AnCal
and it seems to be working for me. I've tried jorte, didn't care for it.
It would still be ideal to use the google calendar, because of the widgets it has etc.
th3lolz said:
6. The apps you backup will be backed up to /sdcard/backups/apps/
7. You can use one of the following adb commands to pull these files from the emulator:
adb pull /sdcard/backups/apps/ /AndApps
This will download all of your backed up apps to a folder on your root drive called AndApps
or
adb pull /sdcard/backups/apps/<NAME OF APK>.apk /AndApps/<NAME OF APK>.apk
This will copy a single apk of your choosing to /AndApps/
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I don't quite get this part, where do i put in adb pull /sdcard/backups/apps/ /AndApps
my emulator is stuck on the boot screen....im running the one from the accessmarket.rar
If anyone is using this on a Mac, I would love to know how you go about setting it up and using this accessmarket.avd
I can run the emulator but I can't seem to be able to figure out how to Import? this package
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Good work
Thanks for the guide. Very helpful.
th3lolz said:
You have to place it in the directory stated by the sdk documentation for Mac:
If it works for you, post it here and I'll update the guide for mac users too. I'm not really sure what you'd do with the .ini though, perhaps a mac user can tell you that (or you could create an avd through SDK setup and upload your avd folder so I can look at it)
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Thank you for the reply. I did copy the avd to my .android folder on Mac, but the emulator doesn't see it. I am a fairly new Mac user as well, so not too much help from here
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rDesktop 1.7.0
What is rDesktop?
rDesktop is a terminal services client for Linux - it will allow you to connect to a terminal services session of any Windows machine with Remote Desktop enabled.
This is a newer release of rDesktop than is available in the Debian repos.
Prerequisites
Access to a terminal from WebTop
A small amount of Linux shell knowledge
Usage
Copy the attached binary to somewhere on your device (I suggest /usr/bin, or somewhere else on your PATH)
Open a terminal
Enter the following:
Code:
rdesktop -g workarea -a16 -z -xm -P -0 <server>
You can use the following switches:
-g workarea - sets the window size to the desktop size
-f - makes the session fullscreen (ie. on top of all current chrome)
-a16 - sets 16bit colour depth (valid values are 8, 15, 16 and 24)
-z - enables compression (leave this enabled!)
-xm - sets the 'experience' level to 'modem' (valid values are modem, broadband or LAN)
-0 - causes you to be logged in to the console session (same as the /admin switch for mstsc)
I've found this to be invaluable for getting onto my desktop and servers at work. Now to see if I can get rid of that bloody awful Avant Window Manager and just use FluxBox
I don't have a lapdock, but its compiled for arm/tegra?
Sent from my Motorola Atrix 4G on the network with the most backhaul, whatever that is. This post might have errors as I hate touchscreen keyboards.
GUI support?
I know rdesktop is only terminal based, but is there a sort of add-on to it that allows for a graphical representation of the screen, much like rdp clients in the Android market? that would be far more useful for my purposes, although this is a great step in that direction.
paravorheim said:
I know rdesktop is only terminal based, but is there a sort of add-on to it that allows for a graphical representation of the screen, much like rdp clients in the Android market? that would be far more useful for my purposes, although this is a great step in that direction.
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An easy solution is to simply create a shell script and then specify the server.
EG: ./rdp.sh <server>
Much prettier than having to type all the strings.
paravorheim said:
I know rdesktop is only terminal based, but is there a sort of add-on to it that allows for a graphical representation of the screen
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grdesktop is a graphical front end. It works on hacked webtops such as webtop2sd or the debian chroot mod.
krkeegan said:
grdesktop is a graphical front end. It works on hacked webtops such as webtop2sd or the debian chroot mod.
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Thanks! you just saved me $1000!
If I couldn't run some programs like matlab and mathematica, I would have had to but a laptop for classes.
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Mgamerz said:
I don't have a lapdock, but its compiled for arm/tegra?
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Yes, it was compiled on the Atrix itself (that took a while...).
I use the chroot method on my atrix (I like keeping things seperate!), so this is probably only useful for those of us based on Debian (don't know what version is currently in the ubuntu repos)
The grdesktop package from the debian repos will work just fine with this binary.
I might even start a repo just for webtop... anyone think that would be useful?
YES
FallenAngelUK said:
Yes, it was compiled on the Atrix itself (that took a while...).
I use the chroot method on my atrix (I like keeping things seperate!), so this is probably only useful for those of us based on Debian (don't know what version is currently in the ubuntu repos)
The grdesktop package from the debian repos will work just fine with this binary.
I might even start a repo just for webtop... anyone think that would be useful?
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That would be very useful, actually. Although I'm terrible at using Unix OSes and terminals in general haha.
this is awesome..almost as good as citrix xendesktop...who needs that though when this works so very well...one question did you get your sound working on the lapdock? when i try to enable sound via -r sound:local it says driver not found or smething like that..basically no matter what settings i use even via the gui tools or the cli..i get the same error and no sound....is there any way to get the sound to work?
If you're using the chroot method, it may be that you need to add some packages.
I haven't tried it myself, but I remember seeing a thread somewhere related to getting RythmBox working - this involved sorting out some missing audio-related stuff.
How is this better than the free 2X client for Android?
Well it runs in the webtop, so you get a much larger screen. Sure you could expand the android in window screen, but that doesn't increase the pixel count.
full-screen resolution grdesktop
Thanks for getting this working FallenAngel!
How would one use the xterm session to set grdesktop to represent the desktop as full screen on the laptop dock? 640 x 480 ( I think? ) just isn't cutting it.
add in -f
into your command line
paravorheim said:
Thanks for getting this working FallenAngel!
How would one use the xterm session to set grdesktop to represent the desktop as full screen on the laptop dock? 640 x 480 ( I think? ) just isn't cutting it.
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any input on getting the sound to work?
humzat said:
this is awesome..almost as good as citrix xendesktop...who needs that though when this works so very well...one question did you get your sound working on the lapdock? when i try to enable sound via -r sound:local it says driver not found or smething like that..basically no matter what settings i use even via the gui tools or the cli..i get the same error and no sound....is there any way to get the sound to work?
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humzat said:
add in -f
into your command line
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I think I tried that, but it didn't work. Ill try again when I get home. Is the command grdesktop -f or after running grdesktop then do -f?
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To connect to a server and run it fullscreen, try:
Code:
rdesktop -f -a16 -z -xm -P -0 <server>
To connect to a server and run it fullscreen, try:
Code:
rdesktop -f -a16 -z -xm -P -0 <server>
refer to the first post for command line args
i get an error:
"ERROR: Failed to open keymap en-us
ERROR: Connection refused"
i set all the remote desktop ok and all the settings ok, what was my mistake?
First, thanks for compiling this. I can't imagine how long it took on the Atrix.
Second, I am using this with the lapdock and the arrow keys, home, insert, page up, and the like are not working. I am assuming this is a keymap issue?? Any one else having these issues? Does anyone have the keymap that I need?
I have had this running on the Sony Arc and DHD. I am upgrading to Note soon so I thought I would post it here as Im sure it will work on the Note (my main reason for doing this).
Your Ubuntu, your way
Enjoy the simplicity of Ubuntu's stylish, intuitive interface. Fast, secure and with thousands of apps to choose from, Ubuntu gives you a clean and streamlined experience that you can really make your own.
Ubuntu is brilliant. It's no wonder our users ask how all this can be free. The answer is simple.It’s open source.
Our global community is made up of thousands of people who want to help build the best open-source operating system in the world. They share their time and skills to make sure that Ubuntu keeps getting better and better. From IBM to Google, Firefox to Wikipedia – some of today's best software is based on an open-source model. Shared efforts. Shared principles. No cost.
Why carry two devices, when you could carry only one? Your next high-end smartphone has far more horsepower than you’ll need on a phone, and more than enough for a laptop. So we’ve brought Android together with Ubuntu, the world’s favourite free operating system, to give you a full productivity desktop that fits in your pocket. Android for the phone experience, Ubuntu for the desktop, all on one device, running at the same time.
So forget the office PC. Just dock your corporate phone and enjoy Ubuntu. Anywhere. One address book. One set of bookmarks. One place for your text messages and email. No more typing on a tiny screen when all you want is a keyboard and a mouse. Seamless integration of your desktop and mobile worlds. Brilliant.
Why use Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is far more than an operating system. With thousands of applications to choose from, it’s completely free and easy to use.
Ubuntu is made for sharing. Use it, modify it, improve it, share it. Anywhere, any time and with any number of people all over the world. No licence required.
Ubuntu operating systems are regularly updated and come in a new, improved, easy-to-install release every six months, so you’re always up to date.
Ubuntu comes with all the support you need and powers the most popular computers - on servers, desktops, notebooks and netbooks and Android phones.
Ubuntu comes with a ready-made community dedicated to building and promoting free systems and software. Join us.
Here is a excellent video from XDA TV at WMC 2012 YOU MUST WATCH THIS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kipBNiBtjmQ&hd=1
OK now that I’ve got that over and done with, I have got the Android software to run on our Arc, It is actually runs on the same Android kernel as Android , which means you can run Ubuntu and switch to Android and back to Ubuntu.
This is a large image and with the problem with hosts I have decided to upgrade my dropbox account, so that the download will be simple and because of that I will not have a download count, so if you download please click thanks and this will give me an idea of how many downloads have been.
Requirements: Root access also this will only run on external sdcard.
Installation:
You have to download Android VNC viewer free from the market also the terminal app, So first download https://rapidshare.com/files/1497399130/UBUNTU.rar
preferably on your computers and unzip it to a folder on your desktop called UBUNTU, then copy the folder onto the root of the root of your sdcard, that’s it
Now open your terminal and type (_=space)
$Su
#cd_/sdcard/ubuntu
#sh_ubuntu.sh
That’s it may take a while to complete, have a cup of coffee.
Now open vnc viwer
Nickname : ubuntu
Password :ubuntu
Address : localhost
Port :5900
Colour format :24-bit color
Just press connect and that’s you with Ubuntu, I use OTG cable for wireless keyboard and mouse dongle and HDMI cable to my tv, I now have a 43 inch tv computer which works great with keyboard and mouse.
Remember if you download please tick thanks.
Or if you want to buy me a cold beer just klick the donate button.
Reserved for later
Download's disabled
I could be wrong, but I don't think you can run both the OTG and MHL adapter at the same time. You'd need to use a bluetooth keyboard / mouse to have input and HDMI at the same time.
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cant download :-(
Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!
This looks amazing i really want to try this ! PM a link to the file and i can host this on my dedicated box for you
chrstndsgnr said:
I could be wrong, but I don't think you can run both the OTG and MHL adapter at the same time. You'd need to use a bluetooth keyboard / mouse to have input and HDMI at the same time.
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Works on the Arc hope it works on the note
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Can you, please, give another DL link?
briandevlin said:
Works on the Arc hope it works on the note
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I checked out the specs for the Arc. It looks like it has a dedicated HDMI port, so both the OTG and HDMI are plugged in to the phone itself at the same time.
However, the way the Note achieves HDMI out is through the use of an MHL adapter that plugs into the usb port, same as the OTG.
I believe only one may be used at any given time.
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This thread is one BIG tease !!
could you upload it somewhere else? greetings!
briandevlin said:
I have had this running on the Sony Arc and DHD. I am upgrading to Note soon so I thought I would post it here as Im sure it will work on the Note (my main reason for doing this).
Your Ubuntu, your way
Enjoy the simplicity of Ubuntu's stylish, intuitive interface. Fast, secure and with thousands of apps to choose from, Ubuntu gives you a clean and streamlined experience that you can really make your own.
Ubuntu is brilliant. It's no wonder our users ask how all this can be free. The answer is simple.It’s open source.
Our global community is made up of thousands of people who want to help build the best open-source operating system in the world. They share their time and skills to make sure that Ubuntu keeps getting better and better. From IBM to Google, Firefox to Wikipedia – some of today's best software is based on an open-source model. Shared efforts. Shared principles. No cost.
Why carry two devices, when you could carry only one? Your next high-end smartphone has far more horsepower than you’ll need on a phone, and more than enough for a laptop. So we’ve brought Android together with Ubuntu, the world’s favourite free operating system, to give you a full productivity desktop that fits in your pocket. Android for the phone experience, Ubuntu for the desktop, all on one device, running at the same time.
So forget the office PC. Just dock your corporate phone and enjoy Ubuntu. Anywhere. One address book. One set of bookmarks. One place for your text messages and email. No more typing on a tiny screen when all you want is a keyboard and a mouse. Seamless integration of your desktop and mobile worlds. Brilliant.
Why use Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is far more than an operating system. With thousands of applications to choose from, it’s completely free and easy to use.
Ubuntu is made for sharing. Use it, modify it, improve it, share it. Anywhere, any time and with any number of people all over the world. No licence required.
Ubuntu operating systems are regularly updated and come in a new, improved, easy-to-install release every six months, so you’re always up to date.
Ubuntu comes with all the support you need and powers the most popular computers - on servers, desktops, notebooks and netbooks and Android phones.
Ubuntu comes with a ready-made community dedicated to building and promoting free systems and software. Join us.
Here is a excellent video from XDA TV at WMC 2012 YOU MUST WATCH THIS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kipBNiBtjmQ&hd=1
OK now that I’ve got that over and done with, I have got the Android software to run on our Arc, It is actually runs on the same Android kernel as Android , which means you can run Ubuntu and switch to Android and back to Ubuntu.
This is a large image and with the problem with hosts I have decided to upgrade my dropbox account, so that the download will be simple and because of that I will not have a download count, so if you download please click thanks and this will give me an idea of how many downloads have been.
Requirements: Root access also this will only run on external sdcard.
Installation:
You have to download Android VNC viewer free from the market also the terminal app, So first download http://db.tt/FWUH4mhC
preferably on your computers and unzip it to a folder on your desktop called UBUNTU, then copy the folder onto the root of the root of your sdcard, that’s it
Now open your terminal and type (_=space)
$Su
#cd_/sdcard/ubuntu
#sh_ubuntu.sh
That’s it may take a while to complete, have a cup of coffee.
Now open vnc viwer
Nickname : ubuntu
Password :ubuntu
Address : localhost
Port :5900
Colour format :24-bit color
Just press connect and that’s you with Ubuntu, I use OTG cable for wireless keyboard and mouse dongle and HDMI cable to my tv, I now have a 43 inch tv computer which works great with keyboard and mouse.
Remember if you download please tick thanks.
Or if you want to buy me a cold beer just klick the donate button.
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There is a app on the market called ubuntu installet that walks u through step by step and with links to download files for ubuntu work for my note
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And... you needed to quote the entire OP to say that... clever.
Oh btw. MHL and OTG at the same time is a no go for note. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse Is needed.
Only have 1 USB out and MHL adapters need power. So that power comes from the miniusb on the adapter you plug in the charger in.
So the fact remains. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse is the only way to go.
| GalaxyNote ICS | Tapatalk |
Thanks for your work. Would it always be necessary to connect to an external monitor? The screen size on the Galaxy Note would be sufficient for many cases. In other words, just running Ubuntu on Galaxy Note with BTKB and mouse would be cool.
Intall "ubuntu installer" from market and follow instructions. You will have a ubuntu 12.4 running on Note. Of course you need a bluetooth mouse and keyboard plus MHL for better experience.
Original Note thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405447 from creator in apps section.
This is misleading, and has existed for some time on various devices as the chroot Ubuntu install method. This means you access a chrooted Ubuntu under android through vncviewer, and is sloooow. The only difference now is the idea of exporting the display to an hdmi monitor...
Much of the text in the opening post seems taken from Ubuntu's webpage about their new 'Ubuntu for Android' concept, which is being marketed to OEM's to have Ubuntu installed side by side android by default, and to switch automagically to Ubuntu when plugged into an hdmi monitor... to my knowledge, this has yet to be released to the community.
I think following the advice in this post is great, but lets call this what it is folks, the Ubuntu chroot method. I would request for the mods to move this to the 'General Advice' area, rather than development.
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exactly. more info on ubuntu for android:
http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android
this will kick-ass!
mscion said:
Thanks for your work. Would it always be necessary to connect to an external monitor? The screen size on the Galaxy Note would be sufficient for many cases. In other words, just running Ubuntu on Galaxy Note with BTKB and mouse would be cool.
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No you can just use the phone
cant find sdcard
i got ics with leaked chinese and teamrocket rom, when i give Su in terminal console it works but then cd_/sdcard/ubuntu cant find it even if i give cd_/sdcard/external_sd/ubuntu doesnt work i extract the 2 files in the folder but terminal console cant find them
ERROR on Rocket Rom V22
VNC Connection faild!
localhost/::1:5900 - connection refused
I think this work only on Rooted Stock rom
I've began to write up a guide for getting Arch usable on the Nexus 7. I just threw it up on google docs because I'm too lazy to try to do the wiki thing until it's more complete. Hopefully it is far enough along to get things rolling for people who are looking to experiment with arch.
Anyway, it's a work in progress, if anyone has suggestions, correction, completions, criticisms, etc then holler.
Linkies
Changelog
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2013-07-20
--Added instructions for installing the platform tools on an arch host pc
--Added references to wicd and network manager as alternatives to netctl
2013-10-20
--Updated instructions to reflect new *-grouper.zip naming scheme for MultiROM files
--Added instructions for updating the kernel to include kexec
--Got bluetooth 90% working. Interface comes up and can find devices with scan. Can’t get it to pair yet though.
2013-10-24
--Got the bluetooth device to power up on boot by adding a udev rule. Unfortunately the bluetooth daemon seems to be failing as it starts.
2013-10-28
--My keyboard is pairing on boot now. Ugly ugly things to get it working, but it works.
2013-11-03
--Updated the guide to get X working.
2013-11-04
--Tweaked xorg.conf files to get kde and e17 working.
--Added instructions to get Touchégg working to provide more tablety experience
Todo/Bugs
Problems/Bugs/Todo
The following is a list of things that need to be addressed or that I want to address. These things will be tackled in no particular order but hopefully over time the number bugs and problems will go down relative to the number of features I want to add.
Feel free to comment with your own ideas or bug reports.
Fix slow shutdowns after enabling networking with netctl
Fix whatever extremely verbose crash shows up on shutdown after setting up bluetooth
Get bluetooth working without hacks and under bluez5
Get a graphical login working
On screen keyboard (especially at login screen)
Set up an aur and/or googlecode project to automate some of the scripting required to get things working
Automate the process with some kind of setup tool
Replace the google doc with a wiki page in a relevant place
Make a custom spin that works more out of the box
Sound
GPS
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Hardware buttons
Any other sensors that I forgot or am unaware of
Auto screen rotation
For the section on setting up fastboot and adb...it's safe to assume someone installing arch on the nex7 probably has arch on their pc too. For arch, you need to set up access to the AUR, with a package manager that has access to it, i.e. yaourt. Then you can get android-sdk-platform-tools. The rest of the guide looks good. I personally like wicd for my network manager as it is easier to add and remove networks when you go to new locations, and I installed e17(enlightenment desktop).
joeG78 said:
For the section on setting up fastboot and adb...it's safe to assume someone installing arch on the nex7 probably has arch on their pc too. For arch, you need to set up access to the AUR, with a package manager that has access to it, i.e. yaourt. Then you can get android-sdk-platform-tools. The rest of the guide looks good. I personally like wicd for my network manager as it is easier to add and remove networks when you go to new locations, and I installed e17(enlightenment desktop).
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Thanks for the feedback
I don't have arch on my pc at the moment, so it's not a given, but i think you are right that people are probably more likely to have arch if they are looking at this guide. I updated the guide with info on how to install the tools from AUR. Also added links to wicd and Network Manager in the arch wiki so people are aware of some options if they don't like netctl, and mentioned that e17 works.
Xorg with alarm on nexus 7
Okay, got ALarm installed on my nexus 7 8GB.
For Xorg, I used files from "plasma active" nexus 7 distribution.
Just take them from the plasma active and put them into your /etc/X11 and X should work.
(I can't post a link, must wait 10 posts, I'll link the files later or you can PM me)
My only problem now is to put a cross-compile toolchain on my computer to be able to compile e17 with illume modules. Tried to compile on my tablet but it's too slow and I've not enough disk free to finish. If anybody can help on this point…
What distribution are you using on your PC? Also you can pm me the link for the xorg configuration and I'll post it for you
OK so I have come as far as installing multirom and I installed the archlinux rom and got this error when I tried to boot it
"kexec-hardboot support required to boot this kernel"
How do I resolve this?
thecrimsonfukr said:
OK so I have come as far as installing multirom and I installed the archlinux rom and got this error when I tried to boot it
"kexec-hardboot support required to boot this kernel"
How do I resolve this?
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Go back and reread the multirom thread, then install a kexec-hardboot patched kernel in your internal rom.
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joeG78 said:
Go back and reread the multirom thread, then install a kexec-hardboot patched kernel in your internal rom.
Sent from my SGH-T679 using xda premium
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Thank you! I didnt realize it was that simple... for some reason i find the original multirom post difficult to follow.
thecrimsonfukr said:
Thank you! I didnt realize it was that simple... for some reason i find the original multirom post difficult to follow.
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Hello
i want install arch linux on nexus 7 , but i confuse about it . is arch linux on nexus 7 fast and stable ?
can i watch hd video in arch linux withot lag ? before days i install ubuntu desktop on N7 but when i open video HD ( not full) with vlc , it somtimes play withot sound and it have lag . unity is heavy for nexus 7 , i want install arch + lxde . is it fater ?
sorry for english .
For me Arch works without any problems but when I type startx xserver freezes after the first image of xfce or e17.
Has anybody a solution?
? How to install e17 ?
joeG78 said:
For the section on setting up fastboot and adb...it's safe to assume someone installing arch on the nex7 probably has arch on their pc too. For arch, you need to set up access to the AUR, with a package manager that has access to it, i.e. yaourt. Then you can get android-sdk-platform-tools. The rest of the guide looks good. I personally like wicd for my network manager as it is easier to add and remove networks when you go to new locations, and I installed e17(enlightenment desktop).
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e17 is the fast
so , i want to installing to my nexus 7
thanks .
Why ? my bluetooth not work?
not find the device ????
ylixir said:
I've began to write up a guide for getting Arch usable on the Nexus 7. I just threw it up on google docs because I'm too lazy to try to do the wiki thing until it's more complete. Hopefully it is far enough along to get things rolling for people who are looking to experiment with arch.
Anyway, it's a work in progress, if anyone has suggestions, correction, completions, criticisms, etc then holler.
My bluetooth not working
cannot find the device ??
Nexus 7 32GB Wifi
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bluetooth
I have bluetooth (almost) working. I've put instructions in the guide. They aren't really a final solution, but maybe people who are running gui's can tell me if they work. I know I have the hardware working because I can see my keyboard when I scan for it, but I can't figure out how to get bluez5 to pair from the command line. Hopefully someone has better luck with a gui?
bluetooth
I've got Bluetooth working. I even have it pairing automatically on boot with a keyboard. Its an ugly solution but it works. The guide has been updated. I'll tackle X next
My Arch Install
Hey just wanted to add my install experience to the thread hopefully to help others. First of all I want say thanks for all documentation from the previous posters. I tried to follow the instructions as close as possible for a kde install, but I ran into some trouble with lightdm, so I tried kdm instead. And I can happily report it has worked swimmingly. Instructions on how to setup kdm, navigate to /usr/share/config/kdm. First edit the kdmrc to turn off the themed greeter. Then add the xvkbd to the XSetup file as in the lightdm setup. Another thing I did was utilize the plasmaboard widget on my main kde panel for my on screen keyboard once I log in. It seems to work much better than xvkbd for me. I can also confirm flash is working great.
So this really close to totally replacing my linux laptop, especially when I am on the go, in fact I am writing this post on the device in arch. However one key piece is still missing for me is sound. I can't seem to coax any sound out the device with my arch install, and amarok crashes on startup, even though both these items were working perfectly in ubuntu. If any one has any ideas how to make audio and amarok work I would be immensely grateful. Also thanks again, I am so happy to be rid of the X11 touch race condition. I have added a screenshot of me editing this post for those interested as well.
Figured out sound!
I think i found a solution to all of my troubles from my previous post. Amarok started working after a pacman update. My general audio problems seem to be caused by the linux for tegra audio drivers lack of head phone jack detection, I found a workaround the ubuntu nexus 7 launchpad bug tracker: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-nexus7/+bug/1068804/comments/24. For the tldr crowd basically you have to use alsamixer manually mute and unmute the int_spkr channel for speaker audio and the int_mic channel to enable headphones. Then you can use the output and and hp to channels adjust volume for speaker and headphones respectively. It also might help to do a suspend resume cycle i sound still isn't working. Thanks to everyone else, hopefully others will find this useful as well.
Many thanks for your work!!! I'm using it on a nexus 7 with glass and touch broken (unuseless) but now it lives!!! and is a very responsive lxde desktop with xrdp starting on boot which I use with amule or bittorrent all night long...
two questions:
1) for me it does not work shutdown -r now or reboot... it close immediately all network connections but I have to keep power button 10 sec to restart system...
2) using it with an hub usb I'm trying to connect a big hard disk: pcmanfm (lxde file manager) refuse to mount it saying than it is not authorized... (I've followed archlinux wiki: it work on my archlinux desktop but not in nexus 7).
Hi all, I don't know why but the command window that hosts the emulator on my laptop has suddenly grown to such a size that I can't close it without right clicking on the icon and selecting close, until yesterday the window had the normal minimize,maximise and close buttons in the top right hand corner like all windows shells do but they too have gone ( or the window is so big you can't see them ), I've tried reinstalling Android Studio but the problem persists, the only thing I know I've done is download some more SDK packages but I didn't change anything else knowingly - any ideas guys ? This is a nightmare as I'm writing an app for a client and at present I'm forced into using AIDE on a tablet so I can continue working.
Try Genymotion. It's free (for the most part), and is a lot faster / less buggy than the one that Google built. It does use VirtualBox, however.
HelixApp said:
Try Genymotion. It's free (for the most part), and is a lot faster / less buggy than the one that Google built. It does use VirtualBox, however.
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Hi there, my. point is the AS emulator *was* working perfectly until recently when it took on a mind of its own
pkfox said:
Hi there, my. point is the AS emulator *was* working perfectly until recently when it took on a mind of its own
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If you go to the Android Device Manager (in Android Studio -> Tools), you can choose the edit icon on the right hand side, where there is a "scale" input (i.e. x dp on device = y px on screen). You may have luck with that.
On closing the emulator and so on, you may want to try using the keyboard shortcuts of your OS: ALT-F4 for closing, ALT+left click for dragging windows, etc.
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If you go to the Android Device Manager (in Android Studio -> Tools), you can choose the edit icon on the right hand side, where there is a "scale" input (i.e. x dp on device = y px on screen). You may have luck with that.
On closing the emulator and so on, you may want to try using the keyboard shortcuts of your OS: ALT-F4 for closing, ALT+left click for dragging windows, etc.
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Hi and thanks for your time, I'm afraid I'm one of those people that needs to know why something has changed , as I said earlier the emulator used to work perfectly.
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Hi and thanks for your time, I'm afraid I'm one of those people that needs to know why something has changed , as I said earlier the emulator used to work perfectly.
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Ok, I thought you were looking for a solution, not an explanation.
It's great for people to be curious; that's the best way to learn, but you may have to go to the source.
I am more of the "something must have changed somewhere and messed up my configuration, so I'll just fix it and keep on with my life" type myself.
Hi there,
Sorry this doesn't specifically answer your question but I'm curious as to why you are using AIDE on a tablet and not just deploying to the tablet in the first place, rather than the emulator. It's a much nicer experience for Android development I've found.
The only reason I could think that your emulator has changed size is that you have many inadvertently changed the Skin perhaps? You can get to that by editing the VM through the AVD. I'm not sure why it would have changed otherwise.