Hi all, it took me the whole night but finally I did it!
If you are interested, here you are a video preview of Ubuntu Touch OS on the LG Nexus 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_o5-YXYO0&list=UU-nVy_CX3ur1h8t8KYxiZcw&index=2
Ciaooooooo
PS: of course when I did it there was no other way to install it but using ubuntu desktop. Now you should already know that it's possible to install it via recovery...oh well...there are some CM bit inside!
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In Mark Shuttleworth's announcement of the name for the new version of Ubuntu (raring ringtail) there is a comment that by the next LTS release they want to have Ubuntu up and running on phone, tablet and tv. And it seems to suggest that the Nexus 7 will be the reference device for the tablet edition
http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/1195
I could of course be reading it wrong and getting the wrong end of the stick, its not exactly a detailed announcement ;p
Edit: someone at Canonical has released a video of them demonstrating Ubuntu on a Nexus 7 at the Ubuntu Developers summit http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/10/ubuntu-demoed-on-nexus-7-tablet
Yep, looks like RR will have early alphas for ARM based Android Tablets. Not a surprise that the tablets are supported but nice to see the official stance from Mark on this finally. Common leaks get out there fast please
Ubuntu on my nexus 7, I would really like to try that bring it on
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Cant wait for this!
<3 Ubuntu Wonder if I can run Blender3d on my nexus7? Lol
Yes please!
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I've been hoping for this for a while now!
someone at Canonical has released a video of them demonstrating Ubuntu on a Nexus 7 at the Ubuntu Developers summit http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/10/ubuntu-demoed-on-nexus-7-tablet
Looks laggy. Firefox took forever to load
Looks interesting. I'd try it. I wonder how well the Linux apps will multitask on a Nexus 7 processor/RAM.
I don't think I'd be interested in running Ubuntu on my nexus. Ive run it on my laptops for years, but think it'd feel foreign and clunky on a touchscreen interface, even with Unity. After using and loving jellybean on my Nexus, I don't think I'd be able to switch to Ubuntu...
That could change once I actually try it though, ya never know.
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I would love to dual boot this and android.
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Just wanted to start a thread for everyone that will be trying out the Ubuntu Phone OS Preview on the 21st Feb 2013 and for people that eventually move to UPOS upon release.
I have a few questions.
1. Will it be flashable in fast boot and does it replace Android completely?
2. Who is going to try it when the Dev Preview comes out on Thursday?
3. What are you looking forward to the most?
I personally use Ubuntu 12.10 (always loved tinkering with Linux distros) on my new PC rig and love it. So I'm naturally excited for the Phone OS alternative. Sound off in the comments below
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Simmo3D said:
Just wanted to start a thread for everyone that will be trying out the Ubuntu Phone OS Preview on the 21st Feb 2013 and for people that eventually move to UPOS upon release.
I have a few questions.
1. Will it be flashable in fast boot and does it replace Android completely?
2. Who is going to try it when the Dev Preview comes out on Thursday?
3. What are you looking forward to the most?
I personally use Ubuntu 12.10 (always loved tinkering with Linux distros) on my new PC rig and love it. So I'm naturally excited for the Phone OS alternative. Sound off in the comments below
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There's an actually forum entireley dedicated to Ubuntu OS, has all the answers you want already...however,
1. According to early reports, flashable in CWM. However, i'd suspect fastboot more likely, like when installing Nexus 7 image. Replaces Android entirely, so backup backup backup before going ahead with it.
2. Will be trying it out, most likely on my old GNEX however rather than Nex 4 - as I use nex 4 at work, need to have good for enterprise, wont be good for enterprise for Ubuntu OS anytime soon.
3. Everything. I expect Ubuntu OS being native, rather than a JVM like Android's application layer, will set my phones free. I especially like the idea of carrying a laptop in my pocket...
Please use the existing thread
Ubuntu phone os
or our forum
Ubuntu for Phones
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About the ubuntu touch, anyone working in it?.
It is still a developer preview and can not used as daily driver... So many things not working and most of the applications are dummy .. Just an icon but the application not working... I tried it on galaxy nexus for few hours and revert back to android...
Beside the fact that p1 do not have the minimum hardware required for Ubuntu final OS that should be released at the end of 2013 and at that time our tab will be really outdated...
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I too tried this on the Galaxy Nexus, but the fact that it isn't usable is no excuse, Ubuntu Mobile has been ported to over 20 devices so far, none of them can be used as daily drivers.
He's right though, the original Galaxy Tab does not meet minimum requirements :/
Hey everyone. Im sure that you have all heard about Ubuntu For Android. About a few months ago it was just an idea. But now there are over 50 phones supported by developers and about 50 more being worked on.
Ubuntu does officially support the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012 version) and the Nexus 10, and the old Galaxy Nexus. Since they are all AOSP devices and ours is...well someone aosp, i was thinking i would give a go and see what i can do. There is a guide and lots of details and instructions on how to do this on their website:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting
If anyone wants to have a go at this and get in touch with me to work on this together ( i dont have much porting experience but i will try ) because i could use alot of help.
Thanks
PS:You WILL need Ubuntu 12 -14 (any version there). And since my laptop is a XXXX HP it doesnt like ubuntu 13.04 so im gonna have to get 13.10 and work from there since my pc is really really stupid.
Updates:
-After doing some searching. There are no devices in the 8930+ range of Qualcomm chip-sets that have been ported or are being ported. So we will have to either 1. wait or 2. start from scratch.
-Okay...we will also need CM10.1 to build from...and since we dont have cm10.1 i guess we could use the One Mini...if IF if they have it.
Hello friends,
I would like to turn my old Nexus 7 flo into a little Linux machine. My understanding is that Ubuntu Touch is not supported anymore/discontinued. I think it's too heavy for the tablet anyways. Can you recommened any other linux distros that might run somewhat smoothly on this beautiful old piece of hardware ? If you have some experience with using Linux on old hardware i'd love to hear about it !
This is my first post here, i have a bit of experience flashing ROMs on my Nexus and Xperia P devices. But i'd love to start tinkering with linux.