Has anybody attempted installing any actual Linux OS on an android handset? Was reading about it in the Ubuntu forums and saw it was possible.
So next week I am going to install Ubuntu onto my old Hauwie Ascend, which is currently running CM7. If anybody has done this before, I'd appreciate any tips or pointers. Peace!
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What's your favourite distribution of Linux? Not only on phone or portable device but also on desktop/server.
Then I will start:
1. Ubuntu 9.10
2. Damn Small Linux
3. iPodLinux ;P
4. openSUSE
and right now I'm downloading backtrack, I want to try it .
1. Ubuntu
2. Slackware
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Jolicloud... we all love jolicloud...
- Ubuntu 10.10
- does Android count?
well i will say ubuntu but i didn't try any other linux distro yet (my desktop doesn't let me start the computer with linux so i can only install linux on my laptop )
Would have been Ubuntu... But now after seeing this I'm tempted by DSL and Jolicloud
Android
Ubuntu
gOS
flyboyovyick said:
Android
Ubuntu
gOS
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Ahh yes gOS
I can't wait until their cloudOS is out...
Android
Ubuntu
OpenSuse
Ubuntu, Android, ChromeOS, not necessarily in that order.
Ubuntu and Android. Those are the only 2 I've used.
Have to go with Ubuntu - It is almost brainless to install and maintain.
I used to use Fedora for a few years, but switched to Ubuntu for its more stable releases. I also am alpha testing Haiku at the moment. My little sister uses Jolicloud.
I just wish I could get the rest of the family to use Linux over Windows.
EDIT: I almost forgot that I'm running Rhobuntu on occasion when I need my Linux fix and am not near a PC.
Archlinux is best I've ever seem for personal use.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu live
Knoppix
Debian (server)
Android
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Only tried Ubuntu until now.
I don't think Android realy is a Linux distro, it's Linux based, but heavily modified, even Google said it's not Linux (correct me if I'm wrong).
astar26 said:
Only tried Ubuntu until now.
I don't think Android realy is a Linux distro, it's Linux based, but heavily modified, even Google said it's not Linux (correct me if I'm wrong).
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Android is a modified linux, linux is a modified unix....it all comes from the same place
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I'm a big Slackware guy. Been using it since the mid 90s.
Another Android & Ubuntu vote.
Seriously I want to vote for opensolaris but there are no upfront development on the desktop side, so I'd give fedora as my next best option.
What is porting a rom? I think it is just taking a rom from different phone and making it work on another device....is that right?
If that is right I want to port a rom or roms from the Nexus One to the HTC Hero CDMA.
But can anyone list what tools and knowledge I will need? I'm running windows 7. So any programs or books I need to read can someone give links to information about the book, or links to download/buy the program that I'll need to get started on porting roms to our HTC Hero CDMA.
Also can someone tell me the pros and cons of porting roms as well?
Thanks, I can't wait to get started on this
Try using the ultimate theme injector is what I've been using
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If you really want to get into it I suggest running a Linux distro. I run ubuntu 10.04. Haven't had windows on my computer since August of last year. Took a little while to get use to, but I now like it better. Also gives you the ability to get repos, compile Android and kernels, and much more.
Depending on what you are porting it might require new drivers, xml edits and resizing, the theme injector will only do so much. I think it will only replace and resize images.
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Try using the ultimate theme injector is what I've been using
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so i use this for resizing/replacing images.....
unCoRrUpTeD said:
If you really want to get into it I suggest running a Linux distro. I run ubuntu 10.04. Haven't had windows on my computer since August of last year. Took a little while to get use to, but I now like it better. Also gives you the ability to get repos, compile Android and kernels, and much more.
Depending on what you are porting it might require new drivers, xml edits and resizing, the theme injector will only do so much. I think it will only replace and resize images.
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and then you say use my linux distro for everything else.....but where are the links tutorials/books i need to read/tools i'll need to get started on the rest of the stuff for porting roms?
thanks for helping btw
Have you built any roms yet? I'd suggest getting a kitchen and playing around with a known good rom - get used to what's there, what you can change, things like that. I've been playing around with dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen (on WinXP using Cygwin) lately with a few ROMs (my stock rom, liquid sense, aosp, and CM6). That's the best way to learn IMO.
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Have you built any roms yet? I'd suggest getting a kitchen and playing around with a known good rom - get used to what's there, what you can change, things like that. I've been playing around with dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen (on WinXP using Cygwin) lately with a few ROMs (my stock rom, liquid sense, aosp, and CM6). That's the best way to learn IMO.
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OOOOOOOOOH!!!!!11
that sounds like that might actually work....once i get a kitchen set up on linux mint. play around with a few different roms and see what i'm able to change, find out what it is that i'm changing and what changing it does.....AAAAHHH YOU'RE A GENIUS!
That sounds like that will work for learning to begin to develope beginner roms, and improve roms.
But now that you've got me set for like the first few months of learning. I don't want to post another thread about porting roms, so anyone know any information on porting roms? I know the user above said use a theme injector but that is for resizing and editing the images of the rom im porting. There has to be more to porting a rom than just resizing images. I'm trying to get all my information ahead of time so that i can just jump into developing with little to no questions for our device
kifno, that kitchen also has "experimental" porting tools in the Advanced Menu. I meant to say that in my original post.
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kifno, that kitchen also has "experimental" porting tools in the Advanced Menu. I meant to say that in my original post.
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Thanks for letting me know. Now once I begin porting roms I'll have at least a start. Thanks everyone
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kifno said:
Thanks for letting me know. Now once I begin porting roms I'll have at least a start. Thanks everyone
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If your open to Suggestions... Try going to theunlockr.com, and Select the "How to's" Then Look for the Rom Development section... Know what, I'll do it for you!
Hold on!!
Ok here you go:
Watch these videos, see if they Help you out a bit!
http://theunlockr.com/category/howt...-development-how-tos/rom-development-how-tos/
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Hi,
I am still running 2.3.6 because of I am enjoying webtop 2.0, however, I though upgrade to ICS is a must very soon, and I am looking for a "real" webtop.
webtop2sd cannot run on Droid 4, ubuntu using VNC... is there any options for Droid 4? I want a native ubuntu or other linux like webtop on my Droid 4.
I have google already but found it seem impossible? If anyone have any hints, please let me know.
Million thanks!
Kent
I run Ubuntu on mine from an IMG. It works just ducky for me. Does everything I want and then some.
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I run Ubuntu on mine from an IMG. It works just ducky for me. Does everything I want and then some.
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how about install in Droid4? I have lapdock moded for my Droid4, but ubuntu is more "flexible" although the performance may be ....
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Hi,
I am still running 2.3.6 because of I am enjoying webtop 2.0, however, I though upgrade to ICS is a must very soon, and I am looking for a "real" webtop.
webtop2sd cannot run on Droid 4, ubuntu using VNC... is there any options for Droid 4? I want a native ubuntu or other linux like webtop on my Droid 4.
I have google already but found it seem impossible? If anyone have any hints, please let me know.
Million thanks!
Kent
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What's wrong with the tablet mode in ICS - seems to work fine for me. Some apps even display differently when in that mode.
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What is the first android OS you used or what is the first Android App you seen or use?
I highly doubt most of us remember that...
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I highly doubt most of us remember that...
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Unless if you have some sort of super memory.
The first Android OS version I used was 2.3.(7?) Gingerbread. Can't remember the app.
The first version: 2.3 GB
App: maybe...the laucher?
I remember the first I owned, but not the first I used
I've used Android 1.5
2.3GB Samsung gt- s5360. Still my favorite. Rooted and rocking!!!
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Well
Android 2.2 I think,when I used it first time it was crappy motoblur phone
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Hey there,
I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I was wondering why so many people use linux to build android apps. Shouldn't Android Studio be the same for both the operative systems? I've got a pretty decent computer, so I don't think I could see any speed difference. Currently I have both OS installed on my hard disk.
bad thinking
Its really bad thinking
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Its really bad thinking
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What do you mean?
There is no big difference in developing android apps on Linux or win or mac . Linux is preferred because its free and android ROM and kernel development is easy on Linux compared to Mac and windows. Otherwise app development is same on all three OS .