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Note: There will be issues for tis build so if you want a perfectly stable application, just wait.
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To those that have been following and installing:
I am still working on an update system people... Bear with me. It will most likely not come until we are out of beta
What it is:
An application meant to automate all of your phone management needs through the use of ADB. If you are are more comfortable with typing out every command and don't need a easier and quicker way to accomplish it, you dont need this app. It's basically a visual adb commander. Instructions will not come until we are on a stable build. If you have not installed the drivers for your phone correctly, this application will not work. Please search the forum for tips on getting your phone recognized. In the early stages, this program will work best if you have already configured adb and have used it. It is recommended that you move adb.exe to windows/system32 in order to execute adb from any directory. Also, be sure to run this program as administrator!! There will be bugs until version hits 1.0 In later stages the application will be integrated with xda to bring you the latest ROMS to make flashing a click of a button.
Beta Process:
The newest versions will always be released to a small test group to test the efficency before being fully released. This ensures that everyone gets a stable and working application. While it sounds like it has its advantages, I do ask that you fully test and take note of changes in your system when bugs do occur. A great beta tester tries to look for errors to make it easier on the developer when tracing the root of the problem. A great beta tester, and a develpers friend =), doesn't just say a certain feature isn't working. THose who are still interested, contact me whichever way you prefer
Initial Beta Released 7/14/2009
Current feature set planned:
- ADB Detection - Complete
- ADB Installation - Complete
- Phone Detection - Complete
- Flash files with ease - Complete
- Advanced file manager - Complete
- Drag and Drop Files - Complete
- Parition SD Cards
- Multiple Nandroid Backups
- FTP Sync
- Install Applications
- Multiple Nandroid Backup
- File Manager
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- Created file manager (multiple upload, download, and delete) Only allows for viewing of folders 3 levels deep. I am aware that the phone scan takes some time. Looking into better ways..
- Removed general file options from "file and transfer"
- Changed "file and transfer" to "flash update"
- Configured install for auto-updates
Release Notes 0.5.1 BETA
-Added drag and drop functionality
- Improved coding for proper timing of adb execution
- Eliminated other bugs
Release Notes 0.5.2 BETA
-Made changes in adb stability (should notice faster performance)
-Got rid of local tree (needs some troubleshooting)
-Checked drag+drop
-Checked Uploading/Downloading Files
Stay tuned at my twitter
if you can just make a program for
- Format sd card fat32/ext2/3
i will love you!
Other than that, this sounds really cool and would be very useful! Good luck on it and hope to see it soon especialy with the daily Rom updates hahahaha
nephron said:
if you can just make a program for
- Format sd card fat32/ext2/3
i will love you!
Other than that, this sounds really cool and would be very useful! Good luck on it and hope to see it soon especialy with the daily Rom updates hahahaha
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i agree
this should all be possible but most likely using the sdsplit method. I will do some testing on some spare sd cards I have
that would be cool. I guess you can make an adb bat script to download and install the sdplit.sh and then run it. That would be possible
EDIT: You should also add a nandroid backup and restore option. There is already a GUI for it but if you integrate it with your program i would use it constantly!
Id say add the linux-swap creation too. Cause it seems to be the future in how we all partition it now. Side request tho, FTP backup/restore option, I know since Im between home and work, I upload everything to my FTP. Now that would be nice to have something automate that work for me so I always have it safe and can access it anywhere.
Thanks for the ideas guys. I plan on implementing them
Added nandroid backup/restore to feature list.
ADB check/install is currently coded and working
Edit: All Done! System enviroment variables will be changed when ADB installed. Note: This will not correct the error of the driver being incorrectly installed. This happens when you dont enable debugging on your android phone and plug it up for the first time.
To fix this, you must delete some registry settings in order for adb to be recognized correctly.
This app will be made of pure win! I can't wait to see it! I know I'm new around here but I will do what I can to help this community as it has also helped me quite a bit with many different phones.
If only we could get this application completed, and a Hero ROM for the Dream, I'm pretty sure I'd drop a nut right here in this thread lol!
shorteh said:
This app will be made of pure win! I can't wait to see it! I know I'm new around here but I will do what I can to help this community as it has also helped me quite a bit with many different phones.
If only we could get this application completed, and a Hero ROM for the Dream, I'm pretty sure I'd drop a nut right here in this thread lol!
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Thanks!
New screenshot added and FTP upload/download feature will be added to the list.
Speaking of the FTP, It might be a good idea to allow "Sync with FTP" so this way if your at work, vola it syncs with that folder kinda like a imap server. =)
Must admit, I am very impressed ^_^ Wish I could code as my previous job had positions open for it but its something that doesn't appeal to me, yet I have nothing but great admiration to those who can.
Keep up the good work ^_^
Mysticales said:
Speaking of the FTP, It might be a good idea to allow "Sync with FTP" so this way if your at work, vola it syncs with that folder kinda like a imap server. =)
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Great idea! Will work it into the project feature list.
This looks like such an awesome program! Good luck!
a suggestion, contact aTrackdog, maybe you can run ties with each other. Since they have good version monitoring, info etc this could tie in possibly. Just a thought. =)
Mysticales said:
a suggestion, contact aTrackdog, maybe you can run ties with each other. Since they have good version monitoring, info etc this could tie in possibly. Just a thought. =)
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You mean tie this in with android software updates? Def. a possibility. It would make it an all-around android windows application for the Dream..
Tomorrow I will begin android backups and ftp syncing... The hardest will be handling the formatting of SD cards. I have some code (besides sdsplit) that may allow this. I have plenty of backup sd's to test this on
Ok this just looks soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing. I cannot wait to test this out . Good job on this. I have a question though, how does it know when there will be a new version and how would it get the changelog?
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Ok this just looks soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing. I cannot wait to test this out . Good job on this. I have a question though, how does it know when there will be a new version and how would it get the changelog?
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a very tricky method and a lot of code that stratefically looks through the XDA web site for changes in the original thread. The installed program will connect to an online database upon startup that checks for updates but the process that actually does the scanning will be on my pc. The application will be replicating the database server. It knows what the old changelog was so any new text will be added to the changelog.
It's a tricky procedure but its been working VERY well in my tests. Of course this wont account for new ROMS that are added so I will have to check periodically for new ROMS. The app will still allow you to flash a ROM you download.
Hopefully once it's up and running, the dev's will get involved. I can give them an app to update the information the application is pulling in. It would be a win win for devs as they can track amount of downloads..
Dude this is going to be soo sick can't wait hopefully every dev will use it
something else that could be implemented into this is a prompt or warning advisory that goes alongside each rom. like if it's a hero rom, it prompts you to make sure you have the correct spl, radio, and whatnot installed first. and if you don't have one installed, it will install the necessary things for you prior to installing the rom so that it will help prevent a brick or something.
yeah... something like that....
Noticed that there was alot of good information but it was too spread out for everyone to make use of.
Check out DickSteele's awesome guide here.
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Launchpad.net PPA with Jaunty binaries:
Terminator (terminal replacement)
also reserved for future
Nice, soon we will have very good running ubuntu on Atrix.
To fix busybox problem on webtop2sd version 1.1.0, you may need to run these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16400816&postcount=464
cool. no doubt this will be a popular thread..
hopefully the webuntu 11.10 thread is even more popular lol
maybe mention the hdmi hack?
Fixes for KennethPenn's Alien v2 - use before installing WebTop2SD
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What fixes? I have alien v2 and cant get the configurator to run, no matter what i do.
Viamonte said:
What fixes? I have alien v2 and cant get the configurator to run, no matter what i do.
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fix busybox dependencies with Stephen's Busybox installer app
ln -s /system/bin/busybox /system/etc/webtop2sd/busybox so that /system/bin/mountosh knows where to look for busybox to mount the new partition.
Use installer to put busybox in /system/bin. Right now it's probably installed under /bin.
I started a doc this weekend when I was rebuilding my phone. These are the steps I used. I used them again last night after I whorked up my webtop.
And I have to do them again right now since I just updated Aura to 1.1.0. Copying and pasting is so much easier off one document.
This doc basically is a compilation of the threads of how to do everything. Just jammed in one doc.
And it has worked for me. So use at your own risk, all warnings that have been stated in the quoted threads apply.
PM to me corrections if necessary and I'll update. I was typing the same time I was applying the mods. I've read it a couple of times, looks good to me but I'm biased.
Here it is......
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36994103/[GUIDE] WebTop fixes for fully functional Ubuntu.doc
I used the program to install 1.19 in system/bin, but i dont know what that means
ln -s /system/bin/busybox /system/etc/webtop2sd/busybox so that /system/bin/mountosh knows where to look for busybox to mount the new partition.
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Is that a command im supposed to run? If so, where does it begin, in -s or in in? Can i do that in android terminal emulator?
Viamonte said:
I used the program to install 1.19 in system/bin, but i dont know what that means
Is that a command im supposed to run? If so, where does it begin, in -s or in in? Can i do that in android terminal emulator?
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The command is 'ln -s /system/bin/busybox /system/etc/webtop2sd/busybox' creates a symbolic link to the busybox binary (installed in /system/bin/) to the link in /system/etc/webtop2sd/busybox. You can read more about it by doing a 'man ls' on any ubuntu box or on http://manpages.ubuntu.com.
This shouldn't be required, but for some reason, paths don't show up and it's a workaround that I've confirmed works. Sogarth is working on a fix for this in an upcoming version of WebTop2SD. Until then, try my suggested fixes...
Hope this helps,
Alex
About to attempt this on my phone, wish me luck. Perhaps I'm asking for a flaming, but I was wondering if it would be possible to package this into a newb friendly zip. Or if developers could include it in their roms? I enjoy using ubuntu on my laptop and would love to replace webtop with it.
jruweaver said:
About to attempt this on my phone, wish me luck. Perhaps I'm asking for a flaming, but I was wondering if it would be possible to package this into a newb friendly zip. Or if developers could include it in their roms? I enjoy using ubuntu on my laptop and would love to replace webtop with it.
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I actually have steps 1 & 3 done in what will be the working version of Joe's webtop mod v2, as my last one didn't work that well and I thought I owed it to Joe to give him a working one. If you're brave, you can moto-flash this now.
*removed* - not working for me or jruweaver.
I say brave because I have yet to flash it myself, I'm unlocking my wife's 1.8.3 right now so I can, but it'll take awhile to do so. I'll post it in Joe's thread once I've confirmed it works.
Worse comes to worse, it won't work and you'll need to flash Joe's v1 again...
Hope this helps,
Alex
_Alex_ said:
I actually have steps 1 & 3 done in what will be the working version of Joe's webtop mod v2, as my last one didn't work that well and I thought I owed it to Joe to give him a working one. If you're brave, you can moto-flash this now.
*removed* - not working for me or jruweaver.
I say brave because I have yet to flash it myself, I'm unlocking my wife's 1.8.3 right now so I can, but it'll take awhile to do so. I'll post it in Joe's thread once I've confirmed it works.
Worse comes to worse, it won't work and you'll need to flash Joe's v1 again...
Hope this helps,
Alex
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Thank you, will post my results.
EDIT: I flashed it successfully but nothing appears to have changed(had joe's version installed). Did I forget something?
Hmmm... flashed a couple of times on mine, got nothing, just like you described... Did it again a final time and now webtop is dead... Removing for now...
Im exercising deep patience here, but I dont know what to do anymore. I unninstalled the script and the app, then began it from scratch. First created the webtop2sd folder, then installed busybox on /bin, then executed the command to create the link. Installed webtop2sd, executed with partitioning and formatting, rebooted the phone, told to reinstall configurator, reboot again, and still, when clicking the configurator on webtop, nothing happens. =|
Im starting to teach myself how to use google docs, looking up office 365 too, because this just isnt working...
alien v2
brazilian atrix
edgan's kernel
Would it be possible to use the backtrack mod with this? I finally got everything working, but having backtrack would seal the deal.
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flashplayer
First Awesome work putting this together made getting everything I wanted working on my webtop!!! XD
slightly unrelated but I'm a lil stuck atm, was messing with getting/editing flash player and somehow removed it outright no .so file in firefox nothing, any way I can get that back on without redoing everything I tried digging for the old/original .so file in 2.3.4 from the firefox addons folder but no luck still no flash anyidea where I can re install the package?
Has anyone tried launching a windows image through vmware, virtualbox etc.? Is it possible?
Can someone help me install yellowgtos taskbar n icons...
I did everthing it said but when I restart the phone the bottom dock is gone.
I am willing to donate to who ever can help me fix the problem
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Jonous said:
Has anyone tried launching a windows image through vmware, virtualbox etc.? Is it possible?
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Used qume and other methods for launching a windows image even had micro xp all the way to installation with qume mimicking the 32-bit minimal specs but it kicked out half way through expanding the copied files realistically the specs arnt enough to support a full vm through qume or vb though when and if the next windows is cross platform on arm and 32-bit and 64-bit we may or may not be able to try a windows vm through qume or vb. Though to skip installation all together track down standalone xp it launches in a windows platform without installation using qume and try booting the image in ubuntu I haven't matched the specs to get it booted its missing something I have a link I can pm from my dropbox (I doubt it after trying several attempts myself but hell your welcome to try)
Hello guys,
Thank you all for the amount of support you have given this project! I have now decided to stop updating this thread. If people still have bugs or want to keep following this project please go to the Main project thread HERE.
I will stop updating this thread because I feel we now know what roms/kernels do and don't work so there is no need for me to keep updating this thread (And the other 5 threads I run for certain devices), but of cause if you do still have problems reply to the main thread or PM me!
Once again thank you all!!
I have released the first version of my app, which guides you through the installation of Ubuntu within android via chroot. It includes a ubuntu 10.10 image I have been working on which includes lots of program to allow users to develop program/scripts etc within Ubuntu on there phone/tablet.
However I have only been able to test the app on my HTC Desire S and Gen 8 Archos tablet and as such I need you guys to test this on your phone/tablet and post back how it works on your device!
Please post your device/kernel/rom along with what did and didn't work, so I can draw up what I need to change in the next release of the app/ubuntu build.
Website
http://zpwebsites.com/android-app/ubuntu-install-guide/devices/
Video
http://youtu.be/3WNeY9b5DIg
App Download
Free App
Paid App
Boot Script
ubuntu.sh(V5)
Full Images
These images are 1.5GB to download, once extracted 3.5GB, and include alot of programs like openoffice, thunderbird, firefox and over programs for 'developing'
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 800x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 854x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 960x540
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1024x600
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1280x800
Lightweight Images
These images are just under 500MB to download, once extracted 2.5GB, and include only programs needed (LXDE desktop, firefox, + other basic programs)
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 800x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 854x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 960x540
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1024x600
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1280x800
I also want to build up a small group of testers who I can email with new images and scripts, these will include all future distros that I do. If you are interested in joining this test group please PM me or send a email to [email protected]
The only requirement is that your willing to test and send feedback along with screen shoots etc where required, it would also be good if your willing to try different roms and kernels for your device!
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Like this guide? want to try something different? then check out my other guides for different distro's
Backtrack - This is a distro that is based around security testing, it also includes the Gnome desktop environment and a range of other programs.
Updates
06/01/12
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
28/12/11
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easier updating
19/12/11
New 'lighter' ubuntu image options for all resolutions already supported
15/12/11
New ubuntu images with all updates up to 15/11/11
FREE app ubuntu image resized to fit 800x480 resolution
PAID app ubuntu images now includes 4 images for 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions
See how deep the rabbit-hole goes...
http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/
very nice will give it a try (ICS + Glados v2.2)
Does this mean it will be dual boot? Ubuntu/Android?
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benrees21 said:
Does this mean it will be dual boot? Ubuntu/Android?
Sent from my Nexus S on Ultimate ICS ROM, Morfic's Bareback TEUV ICS Kernel and some help from Tapatalk!
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Ubuntu runs inside android so not really no, see it like running Ubuntu on a virtual machine inside android
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zacthespack said:
Ubuntu runs inside android so not really no, see it like running Ubuntu on a virtual machine inside android
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Just saw the video. Great work. Unfortunately not for me to try, good luck with it though.
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benrees21 said:
Just saw the video. Great work. Unfortunately not for me to try, good luck with it though.
Sent from my Nexus S on Ultimate ICS ROM, Morfic's Bareback TEUV ICS Kernel and some help from Tapatalk!
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Quite alright, its not for everyone but useful for those that love linux or want to run desktop programs on there phone
Change log for new release (release will be in the next few days for paid end of next week for free) - all new images etc will be added to the first post as they are finished and uploaded!
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easy updating of the script
*+more likely before release
is this just for NS? or will it work on NS4G as well? if so I'd like to test it.
JG96EVO said:
is this just for NS? or will it work on NS4G as well? if so I'd like to test it.
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Should do, this application is designed to work on as many phones as possible
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The Backtrack 5 app has now been released! it is £1.25 from the market (there is not free version and it is a little more because there was alot more work needed to get it working well!)
The forum thread is HERE
Here is a new version of the boot script including alot of changes ad improvements alot thanks to Lubensius, the script is now alot 'smarter' and should work on a better range of devices. Can you please all test this new script so I can stamp out any other bugs before including it in the next release of the app. If you could say if the old version worked or not and then if the new one does or does not work.
Thank you
New Script
Hello everyone,
I have set up a new server that will be used for the paid apps that should give much faster downloads than the multiupload I use at the moment, it will also allow for direct downloading (i.e. when you press the button in the app the download starts you don’t have to go onto a website to download)
I would like you al if possible to try downloading the test file (the 800x480 sm Ubuntu image) and report back to me with what kind of download speeds you were getting, against what your normal download rate is.
http://zpwebsitefiles.com/apps/ubuntu/ubuntuV4-sm-800.zip
Thank you very much
Going to try this out soon
Ok new paid app has been uploaded the change log is:
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
Because the FTP server costs me money to run these fast download links will only be available in the paid app. As I will only be uploading the 800x480 images to multiupload in the future (to be included in the free app) the images in the first post will stay at V4 (apart from the 800x480) thus if you have a device that has a different screen rez and want to keep up-to-date with image updates now is a good time to invest in the paid app .
The paid app will also be getting alot more work in the close future to make the install process even easier (to hopefully the point of just downloading and pressing a button to boot) some of which will likely not make it to the free version, I am doing this to try and give the paid version more 'buying appeal'...I am after all a poor student and need money to eat and drink
Ramble over, but the future is bright..the future is linux on android
App works good, unfortunately I don't think Ubuntu will install on ICS?
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anteko said:
App works good, unfortunately I don't think Ubuntu will install on ICS?
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People have it working on ics on other phones, are you using stock ics?
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People have it working on ics on other phones, are you using stock ics?
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No I'm on a CM9 based ROM. I get this error when I try to run the ubuntu.sh script.
anteko said:
No I'm on a CM9 based ROM. I get this error when I try to run the ubuntu.sh script.
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the loop7 errors suggest your not using the newest script, try V5 and see if it works
The backtrack install guide has been updated to include the new boot script and downloading from the ftp server, plus everything else to bring it in line with the ubuntu guide.
For those that want the Gnome interface, or to try out all the security programs included in backtrack, or just want to try a different linux distro check it out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421833
Hi i get this error, i'm running the latest ubuntu.sh and am trying to use the 800x480 ubuntu.img. Do you have a fix for this?
I have released the first version of my app, which guides you through the installation of Ubuntu within android via chroot. It includes a ubuntu 10.10 image I have been working on which includes lots of program to allow users to develop program/scripts etc within Ubuntu on there phone/tablet.
However I have only been able to test the app on my HTC Desire S and Gen 8 Archos tablet and as such I need you guys to test this on your phone/tablet and post back how it works on your device!
Please post your device/kernel/rom along with what did and didn't work, so I can draw up what I need to change in the next release of the app/ubuntu build.
Website
http://zpwebsites.com/android-app/ubuntu-install-guide/devices/
Video
http://youtu.be/3WNeY9b5DIg
App Download
Free App
Paid App
Boot Script
ubuntu.sh(V5)
Full Images
These images are 1.5GB to download, once extracted 3.5GB, and include alot of programs like openoffice, thunderbird, firefox and over programs for 'developing'
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 800x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 854x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 960x540
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1024x600
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1280x800
Lightweight Images
These images are just under 500MB to download, once extracted 2.5GB, and include only programs needed (LXDE desktop, firefox, + other basic programs)
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 800x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 854x480
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 960x540
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1024x600
Ubuntu 10.10 V4 - 1280x800
I also want to build up a small group of testers who I can email with new images and scripts, these will include all future distros that I do. If you are interested in joining this test group please PM me or send a email to [email protected]
The only requirement is that your willing to test and send feedback along with screen shoots etc where required, it would also be good if your willing to try different roms and kernels for your device!
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Backtrack - This is a distro that is based around security testing, it also includes the Gnome desktop environment and a range of other programs.
Updates
06/01/12
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
28/12/11
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easier updating
19/12/11
New 'lighter' ubuntu image options for all resolutions already supported
15/12/11
New ubuntu images with all updates up to 15/11/11
FREE app ubuntu image resized to fit 800x480 resolution
PAID app ubuntu images now includes 4 images for 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions
See how deep the rabbit-hole goes...
http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/
Device- Desire hd
kernal- RCMIX3D-V11.1
Rom- Icy-smoke
so far its working if i get any bugs i'll let you know.
napster113 said:
Device- Desire hd
kernal- RCMIX3D-V11.1
Rom- Icy-smoke
so far its working if i get any bugs i'll let you know.
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Glad to hear it!
This is an awesome tool because my broken computer but how can I get sound??
Sent from my HTC Inspire "4G" using Ice Cream Sandwich
At the moment there is no way to get sound as vnc does not carry the sound from ubuntu to android
Aww man! okay ..can't there be a way to make something that does that or is it just a limitation of android?
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trh1341 said:
Aww man! okay ..can't there be a way to make something that does that or is it just a limitation of android?
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It might be possible but is something no one has been able to get around since the whole chroot method started.
I will work on it but can't promise anything
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It might be possible but is something no one has been able to get around since the whole chroot method started.
I will work on it but can't promise anything
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I will try to work on it to but I am used to android Tom porting and nothing with apps and have no idea exactly what vnc does and what chroot is so I need to learn up first
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The Backtrack 5 app has now been released! it is £1.25 from the market (there is no free version and it is a little more because there was alot more work needed to get it working well!)
The forum thread is HERE
Here is a new version of the boot script including alot of changes ad improvements alot thanks to Lubensius, the script is now alot 'smarter' and should work on a better range of devices. Can you please all test this new script so I can stamp out any other bugs before including it in the next release of the app. If you could say if the old version worked or not and then if the new one does or does not work.
Thank you
New Script
zacthespack said:
Here is a new version of the boot script including alot of changes ad improvements alot thanks to Lubensius, the script is now alot 'smarter' and should work on a better range of devices. Can you please all test this new script so I can stamp out any other bugs before including it in the next release of the app. If you could say if the old version worked or not and then if the new one does or does not work.
Thank you
New Script
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Will test when I get back from school
Sent from my HTC Inspire "4G" using Ice Cream Sandwich
zacthespack said:
Here is a new version of the boot script including alot of changes ad improvements alot thanks to Lubensius, the script is now alot 'smarter' and should work on a better range of devices. Can you please all test this new script so I can stamp out any other bugs before including it in the next release of the app. If you could say if the old version worked or not and then if the new one does or does not work.
Thank you
New Script
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Could you please explain me the improvements?
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Ditti4 said:
Could you please explain me the improvements?
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Primarily the changes have been made to try and give a cleaner shut down of ubuntu, but it also includes all the changes I found that should help make it boot on more devices including changing to loop 255 etc.
best thing to do is take a look at the script as alot has been cleaned up
Hello everyone,
I have set up a new server that will be used for the paid apps that should give much faster downloads than the multiupload I use at the moment, it will also allow for direct downloading (i.e. when you press the button in the app the download starts you don’t have to go onto a website to download)
I would like you al if possible to try downloading the test file (the 800x480 sm Ubuntu image) and report back to me with what kind of download speeds you were getting, against what your normal download rate is.
http://zpwebsitefiles.com/apps/ubuntu/ubuntuV4-sm-800.zip
Thank you very much
Device- Desire hd
kernal- RCMIX3D-V11.1
Rom- RCMIX3D
Dont work it seems like the kernel dont support loop devices..
While I am waiting for the new images to upload to my server (while download is really fast my upload speed is still like 100kb/s ) I created a little sig banner if anyone wants to show there love for ubuntu on android
image url is "http://zpwebsitefiles.com/images/ubuntuuser.png" just add this in with the image tags to your sig, if you like link to back to this thread to so others can get the ubuntu love!
eshok said:
Device- Desire hd
kernal- RCMIX3D-V11.1
Rom- RCMIX3D
Dont work it seems like the kernel dont support loop devices..
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have you tried to v4.2 script from a few posts back?
ahh i writed something wrong in the terminal, now it works but i have no internet conection and the command "iwconfig" does not work in shell and i need these commands for WEP ,Wireless Cracking
eshok said:
ahh i writed something wrong in the terminal, now it works but i have no internet conection and the command "iwconfig" does not work in shell and i need these commands for WEP ,Wireless Cracking
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odd, however the internet is passed through to eth0 so wireless cracking wouldnt work
zacthespack said:
Here is a new version of the boot script including alot of changes ad improvements alot thanks to Lubensius, the script is now alot 'smarter' and should work on a better range of devices. Can you please all test this new script so I can stamp out any other bugs before including it in the next release of the app. If you could say if the old version worked or not and then if the new one does or does not work.
Thank you
New Script
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New script works for me.
This thread is no longer kept up to date, for future info/help please use the main thread HERE
I have working on a project in the form of an app, which guides you through the installation of Ubuntu within android via chroot. It includes a ubuntu 10.10 image I have been working on which includes lots of program to allow users to develop program/scripts etc within Ubuntu on there phone/tablet.
However I have I have yet to get much testing on this device and would like more feedback from users!
Please post your device/kernel/rom along with what did and didn't work, so I can draw up what I need to change in the next release of the app/ubuntu build.
Website
http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCqzs8yQTM8
App Download
Free App
Paid App
Boot Script
ubuntu.sh(V5)
Full Image
This image is 1.5GB to download, once extracted 3.5GB, and include alot of programs like openoffice, thunderbird, firefox and over programs for 'developing' - Also allows you to switch between the LXDE and Gnome desktops, and you can define screen size on boot!
ubuntuV5-image.zip
Lightweight Image - This is yet to be included in an app, will be included in the next release (aka 2.0 ), so get it now before anyone else!
This image is just under 500MB to download, once extracted 2.5GB, and include only programs needed (LXDE desktop, web browser, + other basic programs) also allows you to define screen size on boot
ubuntuV5-sm-image.zip
12.04 images
I have now started work on building new 12.04 images these come in core (just the bear-bones ubuntu) and full (ubuntu with GUI and other programs) and will be updated as 12.04 moves through its milestones (and when I make new updates to the mods I make from the main stream arm port).
These are for testing ONLY until 12.04 reaches stable release.
You can view the images here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/12.04/
I also want to build up a small group of testers who I can email with new images and scripts, these will include all future distros that I do. If you are interested in joining this test group please PM me or send a email to [email protected]
The only requirement is that your willing to test and send feedback along with screen shoots etc where required, it would also be good if your willing to try different roms and kernels for your device!
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Backtrack - This is a distro that is based around security testing, it also includes the Gnome desktop environment and a range of other programs.
Updates
18/02/12
*New 12.04 images started building, for now not included in the app but once a bit more stable will be included
29/01/12
*New V5 small image, featuring fixed Java, even more lightweight (now around 1.2GB free) and user can set screen size on boot
*PAID New Build guide which shows you how to build your own Ubuntu images
*Brand new UI To make the whole thing more useable
*PAID new 'one click boot' feature to allow quick booting from either the widget or inside the app
*PAID new widget to activate the one click boot
*PAID app install guide changed in light of 'one click boot'
*Fixed keyboard mapping of random letters in Gnome
18/01/12
*Large ubuntu image now allows user to set screen size on boot!
*Large Ubuntu image now lets you select between LXDE and Gnome desktops
*Large Ubuntu image has been recompiled to fix the likes of Java (note some of the above changes will be included in the small image in the future)
*FAQ section updated with more answers to questions I have been getting
*Install guide updated in light of the new large image
06/01/12
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
28/12/11
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easier updating
19/12/11
New 'lighter' ubuntu image options for all resolutions already supported
15/12/11
New ubuntu images with all updates up to 15/11/11
FREE app ubuntu image resized to fit 800x480 resolution
PAID app ubuntu images now includes 4 images for 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions
Purchased your app and downloading the full image to my TeamEOS 4.0.3 umts_everest build on my German Xoom 3G MZ601
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bluedragon1982 said:
Purchased your app and downloading the full image to my TeamEOS 4.0.3 umts_everest build on my German Xoom 3G MZ601
Sent from my HTC HD2 using xda premium
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Thank you very much, you will be pleased the now that 2.0 version of the app with alot of new features will hopefully be released before the end of the weekend (so you bought in time to get the 20% off ). And the large image has no changes (About the only thing that hasn't changed) so you will not have to redownload a large file!
Ubuntu Installer Paid 2.0 Cooked and ready to be tasted
Well tasted by my beta testers anyway...but yes 2.0 for the Paid app is ready! so long as there are no more bugs the new update will be loaded to the market tomorrow.
Note that once the new update is on-line the sale will end, so if you have not already grap your paid copy for 20%!!
The change log for the new version is:
*New V5 small image, featuring fixed Java, even more lightweight (now around 1.2GB free) and user can set screen size on boot
*PAID New Build guide which shows you how to build your own Ubuntu images
*Brand new UI To make the whole thing more useable
*PAID new 'one click boot' feature to allow quick booting from either the widget or inside the app
*PAID new widget to activate the one click boot
*PAID app install guide changed in light of 'one click boot'
*Fixed keyboard mapping of random letters in Gnome
The free version should then be updated by the end of next week and will include the new UI and the new V5 small image and Gnome mapping fix.
Backtrack will then be updated shortly after that to include pretty much everything in the change log above (apart from the small image, there is still no small image for backtrack)
Interesting.
The wait is over, last minute bugs have been stamped out and the new update is live, should be coming to a device near you soon!
If you have bought the paid version check for updates!
I was looking for infos about linux on Xoom and I found this.. very interesting!
Excuse my ignorance... is WINE going to work on Xoom? There can be problems due to arm architecture?
Ghost-of-the-Sun said:
I was looking for infos about linux on Xoom and I found this.. very interesting!
Excuse my ignorance... is WINE going to work on Xoom? There can be problems due to arm architecture?
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Sadly WINE does not run on ARM, not only is there not a port of WINE itself, windows programs are not designed to run on ARM so there would be all sort of problems.
It could be possible to port stuff but I sadly would not have the time to do so
Bought it, and love it so far. Appreciate it!
omac_ranger said:
Bought it, and love it so far. Appreciate it!
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Glad to hear it
In the new large image, it says that I cannot connect to the internet.. Ideas?
Btw: running Team EOS ICS Build for the US 3G Xoom (not-upgraded).
along with the latest rogue Kernel.
omac_ranger said:
In the new large image, it says that I cannot connect to the internet.. Ideas?
Btw: running Team EOS ICS Build for the US 3G Xoom (not-upgraded).
along with the latest rogue Kernel.
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Hmmmm a few people have had this problem but I can't replicate the bug, could you post a copy of what comes up in terminal while its booting
zacthespack said:
Hmmmm a few people have had this problem but I can't replicate the bug, could you post a copy of what comes up in terminal while its booting
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Well. I restarted it and have just been playing around in the Gnome version and it seems to be working now.. Previously it said it couldn't connect when trying to download something from the software center, but now it's downloading just fine.
omac_ranger said:
Well. I restarted it and have just been playing around in the Gnome version and it seems to be working now.. Previously it said it couldn't connect when trying to download something from the software center, but now it's downloading just fine.
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Hmmm ok then, also fun in Ubuntu bugs
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Hmmm ok then, also fun in Ubuntu bugs
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Oh! It was Chromium. Trying to get it from the market it was saying it couldn't connect. I did an apt-get update and that seemed to have fixed it. If anyone else is trying that by the way.
Pressing the "D" button minimizes all windows and returns to the desktop even when I disabled the shortcut in the keyboard shortcut menu. Know of any way to fix that?
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Pressing the "D" button minimizes all windows and returns to the desktop even when I disabled the shortcut in the keyboard shortcut menu. Know of any way to fix that?
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App
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Hmmm, I thought I had fixed that is it just in Gnome or both Gnome and LXDE
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Hmmm, I thought I had fixed that is it just in Gnome or both Gnome and LXDE
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Of course as soon as I go to replicate the bug it's gone. I guess the keyboard shortcut might have finally applied? I had only tested it in Gnome when i was having the problem upon first boot.
But when trying to use the Chromium browser (I love Google Chrome) every page comes up blank. That one I haven't been able to fix.
Hi!
How to seup vnc viewer? I set nick name and password, address=0, left username=blank, but cant not login!
Edit:
After run sh ubuntu.sh, it showed : mount /sdcard/external_sd failed, and eth0: no such device.
keunhuvac said:
Hi!
How to seup vnc viewer? I set nick name and password, address=0, left username=blank, but cant not login!
Edit:
After run sh ubuntu.sh, it showed : mount /sdcard/external_sd failed, and eth0: no such device.
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