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Welcome to the Tablet Z Competition entry thread for the LinuxonAndroid project!
This thread is for three sub projects of the LinuxonAndroid project.
Thanks to winning the tablet we will be working on three different versions of Linux running on Android, each with their own post below.
Standard LinuxonAndroid - optimised for tablet z (and other 10inch tabs)
The first port of call, I shall be testing all our current image files, any issues I find with any of them shall be fixed up to give a smooth and stable 'standard' linuxonandroid experience (As laid out in the first post).
Any small optimisation for the tablet will also be laid out here (extra scripts etc. that do not make it into the normal release) as well as features I will work on using the tablet as a test device. The biggest of these will be using native graphics and the Android frame buffer, because vnc is so 2008
Integrated LinuxonAndroid ROM
An idea the LinuxonAndroid team have played with for some time, but that never happened.. until now!
I shall be building and releasing a custom ROM that shall feature closer integration between Linux and Android but still allow easy access for to both.
This will involve custom Linux installs and Android side work that will allow the two to 'talk' passing notification information between the two among other things
Native Linux boots
For those that want to do away with Android completely! I shall also be working on native Linux installs to allow you to turn your powerful tablet into a fully fledged Linux machine.
All the works will be available on our brand new LinuxonAndroid git, for you to fork and push until your hearts content https://github.com/linuxonandroid
Change log:
23/07/13
*Added github account (https://github.com/linuxonandroid)
*Started working on pushing first alpha of LinuxonAndroid ROM
Standard LinuxonAndroid - optimised for tablet z (and other 10inch tabs)
What is this all about?/Why put this on my device?
This projects aim is to bring a range of linux distros to your android device through a method known as 'chroot', see it has running a linux distro within a virtual machine on your phone (Although its not! its using native ARM ports and the Android kernel) . You can access this virtual machine and run it on your phone without causing any damage to your device, or having to overwrite anything. Why might you want this? well my apps are designed to make the install and set up process as easy as possible while still giving you some flexibility. Once you have the distro up and running then you can pretty much run and install any linux software you like (so long as there is a arm port or it is not architecturally dependent).
Wait this uses VNC why shouldn't I just VNC to a computer?
VNC is used to access the GUI as at the moment I have not yet implemented a native way of viewing the GUI. But the Linux distro itself is running within the phone and can be controlled via the terminal app so if your a seasoned Linux user you may never even want to use the GUI
What is Chroot?/How does this work?
"A chroot on Unix operating systems is an operation that changes the apparent root directory for the current running process and its children" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chroot
This method of running linux distros with android has been around for some time. I have worked on my scripts to make the process more user friendly and give you far more options from the word go.
The scripts start by mounting the linux image file within the android file system and then mounts the sdcard and if you have it internal memory within the linux file system.
Chroot is then used to change the root directory to that of the mounted linux and a bash shell is then opened to allow you to control linux this is kind of like 'booting' the OS.
The likes of VNC and SSH are then set up when linux is 'booted' to allow you to connect to the GUI if you require it.
Interested?
Ok so you want to get one of the support linux distros on your device, great welcome to the team
But first you will need to find out if your device is compatible with the method before anything else, this method 'should' work with pretty much any device but some ROM's/kernels will not work as they do not have loop device support etc.
HERE is a list of working devices and ROM's/kernels but remember just because its not on the list simply means no one has told me its working, it could still work!
Free Apps/Files
App
The App can be download via google play or the open source version can be download via source forge.
Distro Images
Below are our currently supported distros, click the distro of choice to go to its image download page on our source forge site (including torrent downloads)
Kali Linux
Testing
Below is all testing notes for the range of images, please note if you are running this on the stock ROM and kernel you will need to be about to mount /system as r/w see HERE for a work around (or install a custom ROM).
When using VNC to get the right screen size use 1920x1100 as the screen rez.
Ubuntu
Large - Works well, although like al devices Unity is rather slow over VNC so not recommended for every day use
Small - The most stable and best distro to use! so far found no issues and is very quick thanks to LXDE
Core - Works well with no issues, perfect for anyone that just wants the command line!
Backtrack
All works and includes a wide range of testing tools, plus uses the gnome 2 GUI which personally I really like!
Debian
Fedora
OpenSuse
ArchLinux
Kali Linux
Working well although terminal within VNC does not work, and kali is missing many of its tools (due to not having enough free space to install them all). Other than this it works very well using the XCFE interface.
Integrated LinuxonAndroid ROM
An idea the LinuxonAndroid team have played with for some time, but that never happened.. until now!
I shall be building and releasing a custom ROM that shall feature closer integration between Linux and Android but still allow easy access for to both.
This will involve custom Linux installs and Android side work that will allow the two to 'talk' passing notification information between the two among other things
Native Linux boots
For those that want to do away with Android completely! I shall also be working on native Linux installs to allow you to turn your powerful tablet into a fully fledged Linux machine.
Awesome!
Q: Will the LinuxonAndroid ROM work like the Ubuntu guys showed early last year? And will you be basing it on stock FW, vanilla or your own flavour?
Very excited by this.
Ricky D said:
Awesome!
Q: Will the LinuxonAndroid ROM work like the Ubuntu guys showed early last year? And will you be basing it on stock FW, vanilla or your own flavour?
Very excited by this.
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Most likely a CM base although still playing with ideas to give the best base. And yes the long run goal will be to have a set up much like the 'Ubuntu on android' demo with things like android notifications showing up in linux , sharing access to memory etc.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
will a native boot be only for tablet z, or also for other 10" tablets?
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda app-developers app
domini99 said:
will a native boot be only for tablet z, or also for other 10" tablets?
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda app-developers app
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Native boots will need to be custom built for each device, so the native boots here will only be for tablet z, but if all goes well we would like to expand onto other devices.
zacthespack said:
Native boots will need to be custom built for each device, so the native boots here will only be for tablet z, but if all goes well we would like to expand onto other devices.
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Okay, well then i'll never get this, my tablet is not listed on XDA an has almost no development . There are only a few roms:
CM10.1
CM10
CM9
AOKP 4.2.2
ZeniThink Different
My tab is Zenithink c93
domini99 said:
Okay, well then i'll never get this, my tablet is not listed on XDA an has almost no development . There are only a few roms:
CM10.1
CM10
CM9
AOKP 4.2.2
ZeniThink Different
My tab is Zenithink c93
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Its true that you will not get native linux, but you can still use the 'standard' linuxonandroid install, which installs linux within android, all you need is root and you should be good to go, check my sig for the main thread for more info, as this thread will be more specific to the tablet z
Little update.
I am currently in Paris until Wednesday doing a short internship. However when I return I should have a nice new tablet z waiting for me at which point we can get things started around here
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Update 2
Device got held for customs charges to be paid (assumed they would let me pay on arrival.. I assumed wrong)
So the device will now be in either tomorrow or monday
Device came today, rooted and work has started, here we have Ubuntu 12.04 full image running very smoothly already!
Testing of the standard install has gone well and everything thing seems to be working as it should, see the first few posts for more info and please reply if you have any issues!
I will be moving house Saturday but shall be working on the LinuxonAndroid ROM and have also started work on the native linux, which will start of as Ubuntu but might like at other distros to
Is getting the standard Linux on android images to run using native graphics still looking possible?
Not pushing, just enquiring.
sent from a real phone
Ricky D said:
Is getting the standard Linux on android images to run using native graphics still looking possible?
Not pushing, just enquiring.
sent from a real phone
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Certainly working on this as week speak
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Premium HD app
I downloaded the Backtrack distribution (v10) and put it on my external SD card (changed launch settings to match path), but when I launch it, my tablet reboots either instantly or when trying to create the Unix password. USB Debugging is enabled and terminal has permanent root access. I'm about to download the Ubuntu image and try that as well. Is backtrack supported yet?
DarK_DemoN said:
I downloaded the Backtrack distribution (v10) and put it on my external SD card (changed launch settings to match path), but when I launch it, my tablet reboots either instantly or when trying to create the Unix password. USB Debugging is enabled and terminal has permanent root access. I'm about to download the Ubuntu image and try that as well. Is backtrack supported yet?
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pleasee the second post
"please note if you are running this on the stock ROM and kernel you will need to be about to mount /system as r/w see HERE for a work around (or install a custom ROM)"
zacthespack said:
pleasee the second post
"please note if you are running this on the stock ROM and kernel you will need to be about to mount /system as r/w see HERE for a work around (or install a custom ROM)"
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Ahh didn't take that into account, sorry. Working great now! Thank you!
Another small update.
So I have pretty much got the frame buffer working. Which means no more vnc to access the GUI!
The touch screen is a little wacked but should be able to fix this to but for now you would need to hook up a mouse to make it use able.
Sadly I am rather busy this weekend BUT I do hope to have a IMG for you to all test very soon!
Then we are one step closer to actually using our tablets to there full power
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Related
Now that we know that it is running custom version of ubuntu, anybody want try compiling and running xbmc on it ?
XBMC trunk already contains most of the patches for tegra 2 and more will applied soon according XBMC developer ( davilla ). We should be able to test it now ..
<davilla> ssh in, install build tools, git install xbmc trunk, build for tegra2 and see if it works
That would be AWESOME!! I myself was wondering about running XBMC on webtop.
I tried installing git, but apt-get threw a bunch of dependency errors. I tried "apt-get -f install" but it wanted to remove most of the installed packages because they were not needed.
Any updates ?
Instead of trying to install via git why not download the tar of it and extract it ...
Hey guys!
Any news about it?
I really would like to see XBMC on webtop´s atrix!
I found this for the bravehearts.
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=HOW-
TO_install_XBMC_for_Linux_on_Ubuntu,_a_Step-by-Step_Guide
NOTE: I have not tried it. You are in the DEV section, any mod attempts that YOU make to YOUR phone are YOUR own responsibility.
It is not listed here .... https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/jaunty/armel?text=xbmc
So it probably has not been attempted.
I already did this steps but can´t work.
The XBMC is the most important thing to work for me on Atrix. I´ll wait for someone do that work,
brunnogama said:
I already did this steps but can´t work.
The XBMC is the most important thing to work for me on Atrix. I´ll wait for someone do that work,
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I tried a couple of steps too, dependency hell. Not sure if it will be figured out in DEV section since it's more of an app thing.
I thought I saw a VM once that dev work could be done on. I'm on travel next week 10 hours of flight time plus sitting in Chicago for 3 hours both ways. Maybe I'll get motivated.
Oh man!
I hope you get motivated!
Really thanx!
You would need an x86 emulator or VM to run this I believe as it is only coded for x86. Running it through an emulator would be slow and unreliable or just plain broken most likely. Not to discourage anyone from trying.
XBMC Official Hardware Support List
Asking for a port of it would go in XBMC dev forums
the2dcour said:
You would need an x86 emulator or VM to run this I believe as it is only coded for x86. Running it through an emulator would be slow and unreliable or just plain broken most likely. Not to discourage anyone from trying.
XBMC Official Hardware Support List
Asking for a port of it would go in XBMC dev forums
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Nope I've seen XBMC running on a beagleboard native, As well it ran very well. We have 2x the ram and 400mhz x2 more speed. So it should run.
I downloaded the XBMC through official site and one of the Readme file (README.armel) talks:
"
This is a port of XBMC for use on ARM Architecture.
As this is not an official version of XBMC, in-depth testing on various setups has not been done. USE WITH CAUTION!
For the purpose of this port, the following Hardware and Software was used.
Software: Scratchbox (cross-compiler) on a Linux (Ubuntu) machine.
Hardware: BeagleBoard (ARM Cortex-A8 with IMG POWERVR SGX).
The source code is based on XBMC for Linux - version 9.11 (Camelot)."
So, I think its possible to run on Atrix, correct? But I have to do a lot of hard things to try it and I´m not able to do it, but it´s a good news.
I think I'm getting lost here....
What is the intention for using XBMC within webtop? Streaming to or streaming from phone?
I've found these apps
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plexapp.android
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.psa.android.media
http://code.google.com/p/android-xbmcremote/
Longterm features
Download media locally to device's SD card
Stream media to device
And here's the VM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=992178
xPerfect virtual appliance - Android SDK r10 / NDK r5b - dev
dicksteele
I´ll try to explain (sorry, bad english)
I´ll conect my Atrix on dock HD and 2 hd extern (plugged on dock usb´s port).
So, trought the webtop, I open the XBMC and this show me the files (movies and tv series) on my HD´s.
XBMC has a nice e configurable interface.
I´ll look this apps!
Thanx!
Interesting......
I'd try it but going on travel tomorrow and I need my phone
http://www.debian-multimedia.org/dists/stable/main/binary-armel/package/xbmc.php
Hi man.
I´d tried it (the armel version) but appears a lot of dependecies and I could´t try to install it.
Here is xbmc dev forum with it but for tegra 2 reference board though:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=71297&highlight=tegra
Is the Ubuntu running as a VM on Atrix4G ?
brunnogama said:
Hi man.
I´d tried it (the armel version) but appears a lot of dependecies and I could´t try to install it.
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You need to use xbmc trunk which contains all the patches for tegra 2. Can you post what you have tried ? Any errors ?
GhostXtreme said:
Here is xbmc dev forum with it but for tegra 2 reference board though:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=71297&highlight=tegra
Is the Ubuntu running as a VM on Atrix4G ?
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I don't believe it's running as a VM, it's running as a full instance.
From what I can read on the XBMC threads there are some problems.
But I found a guide for the BeagleBoard that might help people get going, dont think it will run out-of-the-box with this guide.
http://elinux.org/BeagleBoard/GSoC/2010_Projects/XBMC
Hi,
I have just bought a new Xperia Pro and Here is My first Contribution.Hope you guys like it.
I have tested it personally on the Unoffical MIUI port for PRO.But it should work on other Kernels and Xperia Devices as well.
I am posting a few Screens for you guys and as you can see lxde is already pre-installed for you guys.
Feel Free to comment
Disclaimer:-
I am Not responsible if anything Happens to your Phone.You do it at your own Risk and Responsibilty,
If you Screw Up then dont Blame Me.
I am not responsible for Anything.
What is chroot?
A chroot image is like a Virtual Machine where you are running an O.S within an O.S.The point of this is that you have a whole Linux System running on a phone where you can ofcourse access all the utilities available in Linux.and as it runs inside of android you dont need to flash anything and can use both the chrooted O.S and Android together.
Things required:-
1)Terminal
2)Root
3)Sdcard with atleast 2GB of free space
4)A Brain
Please Consider Donating to add to my late night coffee and Books Fund.
Link:-
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4k1f5l9jxy2nr9n/debian.7z
Mirror:-
http://www.4shared.com/archive/uNEXsuNS/debian.html?refurl=d1url
Note:
Please read the ReadMe.txt file attached to this post first for instructions.
A special request to all those who are donatinglease send me a P.M so that i know who you guys are.
Donators:-
None So Far
Thank you.
Posting Ubuntu over Here
Remember to Read the Read Me File First.
Link:-
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z7ekya7u7zo19p8/ubuntu.7z
Mirror:
http://www.4shared.com/archive/Qv0u_lWN/ubuntu.html
Mirror:
http://min.us/mZVpflpS5
Posting Back Track 5 Linux
Remember to Read the Read Me
Back Track linux Temp mirror(From My O2x Thread)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ccf7lhfazl7li7u/btl.7z
Mirror:-
http://www.4shared.com/archive/EoGkvPD9/btl.html?refurl=d1url
NOTElease Download the file btl attached to this post and extract it on your computer and copy the btl file within and paste it in the btl directory downloaded from the above hosts replacing the old one.Now the chroot should run.
added a new Script and deleted the old one.Please use that now.I tested it personally on Stock and it is working perfectly.
As soon as it boots it asks if you wanna start VNC server?Press N and then follow the readme file.
Incase of any probs please let me know
and another
One More
Final Reserve
Nice Run..! First..
Nice work:good:
And im gonna donate [if you make mods I need]
But what is so usefull to have this??
xperiap said:
Nice work:good:
And im gonna donate [if you make mods I need]
But what is so usefull to have this??
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A chroot image is like a Virtual Machine where you are running an O.S within an O.S.The point of this is that you have a whole Linux System running on a phone where you can ofcourse access all the utilities available in Linux.and as it runs inside of android you dont need to flash anything and can use both the chrooted O.S and Android together.check the Screenshots.
GO ahead:Try Ubuntu...it will give you a better Idea.
Hi! Have you tried this on stock kernel? I believe stock kernel doesn't have loop devices enabled and MIUI is a rebase of CM? Not sure though that's why I'm asking.
Riyal said:
Hi! Have you tried this on stock kernel? I believe stock kernel doesn't have loop devices enabled and MIUI is a rebase of CM? Not sure though that's why I'm asking.
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The Miui i used was on Stock Kernel.The Kernel Does Support Loop devices.Miui is a Rebase of CM but the loop functionality is related to Kernel.So,Yes it Works on Stock Kernel on Locked/Unlocked Bootloaders Both as we are not flashing anything.
Anyway Give Ubuntu a go.
manasgirdhar said:
The Miui i used was on Stock Kernel.The Kernel Does Support Loop devices.Miui is a Rebase of CM but the loop functionality is related to Kernel.So,Yes it Works on Stock Kernel on Locked/Unlocked Bootloaders Both as we are not flashing anything.
Anyway Give Ubuntu a go.
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Thanks! Just clarifying things out I haven't meddled with stock kernel that much that's why I am asking. Well the kernel sources sony provided has loop devices disabled by default glad that it's enabled on the official precompiled one.
Anyways! Try packing backtrack that should be alot useful than debian w/ lxde or a classic ubuntu image.
I got backtrack to run on Pro sometime ago when I was still using gingerbread.
Riyal said:
Thanks! Just clarifying things out I haven't meddled with stock kernel that much that's why I am asking. Well the kernel sources sony provided has loop devices disabled by default glad that it's enabled on the official precompiled one.
Anyways! Try packing backtrack that should be alot useful than debian w/ lxde or a classic ubuntu image.
I got backtrack to run on Pro sometime ago when I was still using gingerbread.
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Already Did.Will upload it sometime Later today or tomorrow.
Debian and Ubuntu both have lxde pre-installed.
Edit:-BT5 UP.
Hi! seeing that you're a fanatic of these perhaps it would be useful if I give you these.
http://50.56.186.177/filez/
Those are packed and reduced sizes of debian & fedora arm images made to fit for chrooting on mobile devices. I made those for my previous device and is very stable already with 256mb RAM
the debian image is a squeeze version. Plus included is the fix for pulse audio. I'm not sure if it would work out of the box for android but with just a little bit knowledge with basic linux stuffs you could get it running perfectly
Riyal said:
Hi! seeing that you're a fanatic of these perhaps it would be useful if I give you these.
http://50.56.186.177/filez/
Those are packed and reduced sizes of debian & fedora arm images made to fit for chrooting on mobile devices. I made those for my previous device and is very stable already with 256mb RAM
the debian image is a squeeze version. Plus included is the fix for pulse audio. I'm not sure if it would work out of the box for android but with just a little bit knowledge with basic linux stuffs you could get it running perfectly
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THANKS for the link...Meego wont chroot..tried it on the optimus a few months ago and failed..problem with zephyr..will give it a go later.fedora I had as well..but the thing is ...Does anyone except me even use these here????
I do but not that much. Like I said I just only tried backtrack and obviously I use it only when needed
Say do you think it would be possible to include a custom kernel on a chrooted image? It would be cool if we have backtrack here with monitor mode enabled. I think the wlan drivers/hardware of Xperia devices have the capability.
Or also try posting this thread to some other Xperia Sub forums. Arc/Pro users seem to be not very open to these kind of works. They just care on custom ROMs
In short they aren't geeky enough They aren't even that interested in dual booting.
Riyal said:
I do but not that much. Like I said I just only tried backtrack and obviously I use it only when needed
Say do you think it would be possible to include a custom kernel on a chrooted image? It would be cool if we have backtrack here with monitor mode enabled. I think the wlan drivers/hardware of Xperia devices have the capability.
Or also try posting this thread to some other Xperia Sub forums. Arc/Pro users seem to be not very open to these kind of works. They just care on custom ROMs
In short they aren't geeky enough They aren't even that interested in dual booting.
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In theory yes its possible.but changes will have to be made to the arm kernel to chroot.when u type uname in terminal the output inside the chroot is different than the android kernel.but I think native booting will be better than chrooting..not being interested is just odd....its so much fun having linux on the go
manasgirdhar said:
A chroot image is like a Virtual Machine where you are running an O.S within an O.S.The point of this is that you have a whole Linux System running on a phone where you can ofcourse access all the utilities available in Linux.and as it runs inside of android you dont need to flash anything and can use both the chrooted O.S and Android together.check the Screenshots.
GO ahead:Try Ubuntu...it will give you a better Idea.
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It would help a lot of people if you would put this description in the first post, or even a better description. Great work!
ameer1234567890 said:
It would help a lot of people if you would put this description in the first post, or even a better description. Great work!
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Thanks for the advice.added to first post...not good with explanations
Riyal said:
I do but not that much. Like I said I just only tried backtrack and obviously I use it only when needed
Say do you think it would be possible to include a custom kernel on a chrooted image? It would be cool if we have backtrack here with monitor mode enabled. I think the wlan drivers/hardware of Xperia devices have the capability.
Or also try posting this thread to some other Xperia Sub forums. Arc/Pro users seem to be not very open to these kind of works. They just care on custom ROMs
In short they aren't geeky enough They aren't even that interested in dual booting.
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Actually I know I am going to say something Off-Topic
1) People on XDA are now the people who have got a smartphone just because they can afford one and wanna make their phone look "kewl" than the others with the same device
2) People do dumb things like cross flashing kernels.. They dont even read carefully what the OP says..
3) Running linux on a phone would be the best thing.. specially on an xperia pro where you get a harware keyboard..
I would like all noobs to see this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2441
and this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15826094&postcount=45
I have build AOKP ICS for the P4-WiFi and have edited the ram-disk in order to include the core Linux files, and I am currently working on installing Lua, Perl, and Hamachi, and making a CWM flash-able zip.
I will not hold your hand! This is not this hard.
This is not perfect, it may need some tinkering with to make it work!
If this bricks your tablet, I am not responsible, but I will attempt to help you fix it.
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~~~~~~~~Installation Instructions~~~~~~~~~~
Download everything in the http://goo.gl/h3aDy folder.
Restore it with a CWM backup.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~Changelog~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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0.0.1-Alpha
Initial build with basic Ubuntu-ARMEL files and LSB-Core installed.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WIP~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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-CWM Flashable ZIP
-Hamachi (Files.Hamachi.Cc mirror down. LogMeIn notified, awaiting solution.)
-Lua
-Perl
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*RESERVED*
Sorry about complicated installation instructions, I am working on simplifying them.
Hi man.
please tell us what is this exactly?is it an Ubuntu OS or sort of?
Question:in the "/downloads/" directory there's a build named "Latest-Build-EXPERIMENTAL.zip ".is it a flashable zip?
The only difference between Ubuntu or any other distribution are the repositories and the name. This was made of Ubuntu Lucid and the zip doesn't work yet.
interesting... keep it up!
Thanks, I want to get Hamachi working but the place they had the working build is gone.
Has anyone gotten it to work yet?
I've a GT-P7500 and will try it...Hate ADSL speed...
I don't n to be needly or pushy or anything, but can the OP, or anyone running the ROM, make a video showing the Native Linux app capability? I know it would have to be compiled for ARM and It's been hard finding ARM apps for Ubuntu, for example, but you can show me something cool then I'll love you all forever.
Does this have any package management included? How is this better than using chroot? In my experience for the things I want to do chroot is not bad other than the fact that I want an external keyboard (to program in emacs), but if this is faster somehow that could be nice. But I'd rather have the package repositories of Ubuntu over speed personally.
Waiting anxiously for a vid or a better explanation of it's use...Keep it man!!!
Perhaps if you compress it I can download...it's sooo big and my internet speed is 0.7mbps
It is better than chroot because it does not require a lot of the core Linux capabilities to run in two instances as in a chroot, so it is approximately twice as fast, and I am working on a package management app, but I cannot just use the Ubuntu repositories because I have to rebuild the applications for the specific hardware, but I am working on a package management app, but I am just learning Java.
GazaIan said:
I don't n to be needly or pushy or anything, but can the OP, or anyone running the ROM, make a video showing the Native Linux app capability? I know it would have to be compiled for ARM and It's been hard finding ARM apps for Ubuntu, for example, but you can show me something cool then I'll love you all forever.
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I would right now, but I just got back from camp and my tablet is at my mother's house. I will have a video up in a couple of days.
This will be used to detail how to get LinuxonAndroid running on the GPad and the process of QPair support to bring new and interesting features to the project as a whole.
Step 1 - Install Linux on the tablet
We shall start by using the standard Complete Linux Installer to install and run Linux with the GUI pumped over VNC (Frame buffer method coming soon!), this method works on most devices and is the most universal but as the project develops in the coming weeks a better method for the GPad will be developed.
Anyway on with installing!
Root
First things first you will need to root your tablet, currently my tablet is running Stock V50020d with root.
The below will most likely work on other ROMs as long as you have root it should work!
(A custom ROM may be developed for further features.. watch this space)
Download
Now we have root you will need to download the below:
Complete Linux Installer
Terminal Emulator
VNC View (I recommend PocketCloud)
Finally download A Linux .img file from our source forge site HERE, I recommend and will be using Ubuntu 13.10 Small ext4. Once downloaded extract the .zip file and copy the .img to your devices memory (internal memory or sdcard).
XDA:DevDB Information
LinuxonAndroid - GPad, Device Specific App for the LG G Pad 8.3
Contributors
zacthespack
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-11-01
Last Updated 2014-11-12
Let me understand, you want to port QPair to linux that will run on the G pad?
Disclaimer: I'm also in the challange but the idea of running linux on the tablet is really interesting.
yoavst said:
Let me understand, you want to port QPair to linux that will run on the G pad?
Disclaimer: I'm also in the challange but the idea of running linux on the tablet is really interesting.
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I guess @zacthespack wants to use linuxonandroid on tab and sync stuff with a third party such as keyboard, etc using QPair.
Another Disclaimer here Good luck to everyone!
SferaDev said:
I guess @zacthespack wants to use linuxonandroid on tab and sync stuff with a third party such as keyboard, etc using QPair.
Another Disclaimer here Good luck to everyone!
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Bingo!
With linuxonandroid running on the tablet we could then use QPair to allow the user to have a phone (or another tablet..?) as the mouse/keyboard for Linux
posted first steps in OP to start getting LoA running on the tablet.
Everything is running very well, I shall finish the guide shortly to get LoA running but really the app install guide will work perfectly.
Next step I will be releasing a special Ubuntu 14.10 image which will be the supported image for QPair features and other changes for the GPad.
it say I need a loopable kernel which I didn't find for stock LG rom...
yoavst said:
it say I need a loopable kernel which I didn't find for stock LG rom...
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Stock LG kernel does have loop support so you should have no issue here, if you are having another issue getting linux to start let me know, shall be updated the OP in the next few days
As you know voting is now live so please do vote for the project!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/dev...-voting/xda-lg-contest-voting-thread-t2978598
Howdy, cool project. Couple of questions. I'm looking for a reason to install Linux on my tablet, but also understand that I can remotely view my home system with vnc. So what would be the benefit?
Is there more control using Linux to Linux?
Does this mean I could open into my home system, make changes to my kernel, compile, and upload to a server from my tablet?? Late night insomnia while in the mountains would be awesome. I would have to tether my tablet to my phone for WiFi, and run through Linux? This sounds pretty awesome.
Tell me the reasons it won't work.
Pretty awesome OP. Thanks!
Cant log in ubuntu
Can somebody tell me why im not able to boot?im running lollipop with red kernel and before i was running kitkat and still the same.Im my g2 there is no problem but on tab doesn work.I download complete linux installer,busybox,terminal and vnc and i never get the @root.i trh also a differend image but nothing.Any help will be appreciate
Ubuntu for nexus with the environnement KDE!
This version is not stable and only for nexus 5.
Plasma mobile:
http://plasma-mobile.org/devices/
Installation:
https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Mobile/FlashingKubuntuPhone
Vidéo:
https://youtu.be/auuQA0Q8qpM
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nice let me try
too afraid to repartition emmc. somebody please build a kubuntu multirom rom ! this is an epic i love plasma 5 on my laptop
If my N5 wasnt my daily driver I would defiently have tried this out!
with the hopes of having a future in Zip usable MultiROM
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i couldnt resist and tried "trying it out" . backup up sdcard/ TWRPed my main rom. backed up EFS all to my laptop. Downloaded TWRP recovery and factory images (i think ubuntu repartitions sdcard ). But when i run ubuntu-device-flash it times out when downloading. Unfortunately Kubuntu people dont have instructions for offline flashing of images yet.
Also eagerly waiting for Plasma 5.4. bring a demo wayland support for laptops(at least intel hardware) that same thing which is running on Kubuntu N5 image !
Someone can share the wallpaper? Is gorgeous
Very interesant
Enviado desde mi Nexus 5 mediante Tapatalk
anyone found anything?
sarfaraz1989 said:
anyone found anything?
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Nothing. new ..... waiting for offline images....
I watch this on YouTube and them running this on nexus 5 looks promising.
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There’s a new player in the smartphone operating system*space: the folks behind the KDE desktop environment for Linux-based desktop computers have just unveiled*Plasma Mobile.

Plasma Mobile is basically a mobile version of the desktop Plasma user interface. It’s free and open source software, and while there aren’t any phones that ship with Plasma Phone OS, you can download andinstall the software on a Google Nexus 5using the same tools you would use to install Ubuntu Touch.
The software is based on*the Kubuntu operating system with an Android graphics driver, the kwin/Wayland display server. Plasma Mobile isn’t tied to Kubuntu though — it should work with other operating systems. The Nexus 5/Kubuntu software is just a reference implementation that makes it relatively easy for anyone to test the software.
The software can handle typical smartphone functions, including phone calls, notifications, a customizable app launcher, and more.
There’s also support for KDE Plasma widgets, and eventually the goal is to offer a “convergence” experience that will allow you to run desktop apps on your mobile phone. While that might not make a lot of sense when you’re using a 5 inch screen, it could come in handy when you connect your phone to an external display.
If you’ve used the desktop version of KDE Plasma, you’ve basically used 90 percent of the code that can now run on smartphones. The difference is that the mobile version uses a new shell/workspace designed for smartphones. That’s where you get the app launcher, settings, task switcher, and other features.
So what can you actually do with Plasma Phone OS? In addition to Plasma apps, the software currently supports apps developed for Ubuntu smartphones, devices running Jolla’s Sailfish OS, and eventually there are plans to support Android appwith Ubuntu …*[Read More...]
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Flashing instruction in OP is from Linux host...
can somebody help me in flashing the image from windows workstation?
Desperately want to try this out....
hiimimtayaz said:
Flashing instruction in OP is from Linux host...
can somebody help me in flashing the image from windows workstation?
Desperately want to try this out....
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You have to flash this with linux at this time.
As soon it supports android apps im will switch in a heart beat.
Any way it seems a little risky yet.
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Well have installed this by muitirom and at this time it is way to buggy to use in any way.
Internet not working.
Crash after crash this has a long way to go before test should start.
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1*How to install Plasma Mobile with MultiROM1.1*Tested devices1.2*Prerequisites1.3*Install patched MultiROM manager1.4*Install Patched TWRP MultiROM recovery1.5*Finally install the Plasma Phone
How to install Plasma Mobile with MultiROM
MultiROM is useful for installing multiple ROM's on your android device, more information can be found on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...tore/apps/details?id=com.tassadar.multirommgr
Tested devices
(If you test it with another devices please add it in following list)
LG Nexus 5 (hammerhead)
Prerequisites
This guide assumes that you have kernel_kexec patch applied as mentioned in above links. You can skip installing MultiROM manager application and TWRP recovery for now. (Keep reading)
Install patched MultiROM manager
Currently MultiROM manager hard codes the image server to system-image.tasemnice.eu, However thanks to user @sedrubal on Github, MultiROM Manager is patched to use kubuntu.plasma-mobile.org instead of system-image.tasemnice.eu server.
Download APK from*https://user.fablab.fau.de/~ev80uhys/multirommgr/*and install it using adb.
adb install «Path to com.tassadar.multirommgr.debug.apk»
Install Patched TWRP MultiROM recovery
MultiROM manager uses the patched TWRP recovery to finalize the installation of the operating systems. This recovery uses PGP keys to verify the Ubuntu touch images. However current recovery only have keys for the*http://system-image.tasemnice.eu*and*http://system-image.ubports.com. So it also requires patching*: Required patch is*:https://github.com/Tasssadar/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/pull/16/
Since this is not merged yet, I have uploaded patched version athttps://share.kde.org/index.php/s/OIgNSGoymLRyahg
Download it and flash it with fastboot.
adb reboot bootloader fastboot flash recovery «path to twrp-kubuntu-keys-final.img»
Finally install the Plasma Phone
Reboot to normal Android, open MultiROM manager installed in earlier step. In the Ubuntu Card, select devel or devel-proposed and click on install..
It will take while to download. After download is over, it will reboot to recovery, in recovery it will make real installation process, so drink a coffee meanwhile..*
After that it is done installing it will reboot. Before android logo is shown it will ask you to choose from Internal or utouch_devel, Select utouch_devel to boot into your plasma.
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