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$50 dollars to the first solution to sideloading non market apps

I have a brand new ATT Captive.
I have it rooted.
I am on a MAC.
I am looking for a solution to allow me to sideload no market apps.
First person to post a method that will allow me to complete this will get $50 paypal as soon as I get this completed.
I have tried every solution on this board and spent 3 days trying to do this. Nothing has worked.
I begging someone to please find and post me a solution. I guarantee that I will pay to the first solution to make this possible.
Please help me out.

Don't pay people for it, there's threads all over for how to do it. This is copied from one of those threads.
"Method 2: with Root Explorer
(courtesy of kirbo20)
This is a pretty easy process. I went in to Root Explorer - dbdata - databases - com.android.providers.settings, copied settings.db to my sd card, edited it on my pc with a db editor changed 0 to a 1 next to non market apps. Copied it back to the original directory, rebooted and installed a non market app.
(added by gotfolk)
again using FF plug in..
Click Secure on the left pane
click on install_non_market_apps
click edit
number 3 states value click there and type in 1. hit ok
(/gotfolk)
Please use caution. If you want to make sure the db save properly open it on your sd card before you copy and replace the original. It should open up as a readable table. If it opens up in a txt editor its corrupt. This permanently enables non market apps. You can not toggle it on and off.
( This is a sqlite3 database file, you can find many GUI editors that will be able to handle the editing, including a FF plugin. Search "SQLite" )"

And if you don't want to use root explorer - Use the Android SDK on your mac - it is free.
You have to do your work in the terminal, but it is easy using the ADB Shell to get the file to your SD card, move it to your mac, use Firefox and SQLite manager to change the one value, put the file back, change permissions and you are done.
Most of us are not looking for $50 - just looking for people to use search and give things a try before creating a new post.

I think you can spend $4 very well on Root explorer and enable sideloading apps. And save $46.
2) Downloaded Root Explorer and SQLite Editor. Both of these are paid apps but look like they are worth owning. For instance, you can also use Root Explorer to rename and disable the AT&T bloatware, as an alternative to this method.
3) Using Root Explorer, mount the filesystem R/W and copy /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db to /sdcard/settings.db
4) Open /sdcard/settings.db in SQLite Editor
5) Open the 'secure' table
6) Long-hold on record 6, "install_non_market_apps" and select "Edit Record"
7) Change the value from 0 to 1 and save
8) Back in Root Explorer, copy /sdcard/settings.db back to /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
9) I don't remember if I had to reboot or not, but you may as well.
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Edit: Couldn't find the video with these intructions. Anyways you can download SQLite manager add-on on firefox, open firefox, go to tools->sqlite manager. Have the copied settings.db on your desktop, then open it up with the firefox SQLite manager(just to save you some more money). Once you're there, open up settings.db, go to secure on the left side, and then go to "browse and search" on the menu bar. Right click and edit "install_non_market_apps" and change the value from 0 to 1 like the instruction above. Then do steps 8 and 9. And you do have to reboot.
Sorry if it was confusing lol

doesnt the android central sideloading wonder work in mac?

puttingg said:
I have a brand new ATT Captive.
I have it rooted.
I am on a MAC.
I am looking for a solution to allow me to sideload no market apps.
First person to post a method that will allow me to complete this will get $50 paypal as soon as I get this completed.
I have tried every solution on this board and spent 3 days trying to do this. Nothing has worked.
I begging someone to please find and post me a solution. I guarantee that I will pay to the first solution to make this possible.
Please help me out.
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max_warheads said:
(additional CHOWN notes added below. If you are getting "chown: unknown user/group system:system" read them!
Ok, we do have a WHOLE other thread that was made a sticky already, but you need to read the WHOLE thing to get all the properly interesting parts. I'll make sure I keep this OP up to date.
The following methods enable side loading and installing of apps onto the captivate, without the need of a program on a computer attached via the SDK. There are multiple methods, and for the most part, these methods that have worked flawlessly for many users here on this forum. We're just collecting them all in one post for speed and clarity.
Methods that assist in loading applications, without modification to the settings (a.k.a still need a computer attached) can be found at the collective wiki, http://samsungcaptivate.wikia.com/wiki/How_to_Sideload
ALL METHODS REQUIRE ROOT & BUSYBOX:
Root your phone, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725555
Busybox : http://www.appbrain.com/app/stericson.busybox
Please, save a clean, un-altered backup copy of this file. To be safe. Rarely does corruption occur, but if it does, it won't be good.
Method 1: From Win7x64, Samsung Drivers, Android SDK installed.
This method uses the tools you already have at hand, as part of the SDK. All instances in code blocks are run inside of the command prompt. You will need to know where you installed your SDK, and the tools directory therein.
Once rooted, go install BusyBox installer from the App Market/AppBrain etc and run it. It will download and install the latest version for you.
From my Win7x64, with USB Debugging ON. Ensure that you phone is UNLOCKED as it the SU app will ask for permission for 'UNKOWN' in the following command.
Connect to PC, and Eject/Safely Remove the SD card, and "Turn off USB Storage" on the phone.
open command prompt, follow along:
Code:
> c:
> cd \android\tools
> adb shell
$ su
# cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db
# exit
$ exit
mount the SD cards to the pc,
"USB Connected select to... ", Mount
mine mounted as H:
Code:
> copy H:\settings.db settings.db
> sqlite3 settings.db
~> update secure set value="1" where name="install_non_market_apps";
1 row updated
~> .quit
> copy settings.db H:\settings.db
Eject the drive, safely remove, etc.
"Turn off USB storage" etc, to mount it back to the phone
Code:
> adb shell
$ su
# cp /sdcard/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# chown system.system /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# exit
$ exit
> adb reboot
Bam. Done.
Method 2: with Root Explorer
(courtesy of kirbo20)
This is a pretty easy process. I went in to Root Explorer - dbdata - databases - com.android.providers.settings, copied settings.db to my sd card, edited it on my pc with a db editor changed 0 to a 1 next to non market apps. Copied it back to the original directory, rebooted and installed a non market app.
(added by gotfolk)
again using FF plug in..
Click Secure on the left pane
click on install_non_market_apps
click edit
number 3 states value click there and type in 1. hit ok
(/gotfolk)
Please use caution. If you want to make sure the db save properly open it on your sd card before you copy and replace the original. It should open up as a readable table. If it opens up in a txt editor its corrupt. This permanently enables non market apps. You can not toggle it on and off.
( This is a sqlite3 database file, you can find many GUI editors that will be able to handle the editing, including a FF plugin. Search "SQLite" )
Method 3: with Root Explorer & Sqlite Editor & Terminal Emulator
(courtesy of ice3186)
- Open Root Explorer
- Browse to /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/
- copy settings.db to the root of your sd card ( /sdcard/ )
- Click on the newly copied settings.db in /sdcard/, with SQLite Editor installed, you can open and edit it here.
- Select the "secure" table, and update the value of 'install_nonmarket_apps' from 0 to 1, and save.
- close out of SQLite editor
- copy the modified file ( /sdcard/settings.db ), and browse back to /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/ and paste
- confirm the overwrite if asked and then open again to confirm it's been changed.
- open Terminal Emulator
Code:
$ su
# chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# chown system.system /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# reboot
- reboot phone.
No PC, no Mac, no drivers, no SDK. Viola.
Method 4: Mac & Android SDK
You will see "[sdcard]" through this method...I don't own a Mac so I'm guessing a bit.
This method uses the tools you already have at hand, as part of the SDK. All instances in code blocks are run inside of the Terminal. You will need to know where you installed your SDK, and the tools directory therein.
Once rooted, go install BusyBox installer from the App Market/AppDroid etc and run it. It will download and install the latest version for you.
From a Max OS X, with USB Debugging ON. Ensure that you phone is UNLOCKED as it the SU app will ask for permission for 'UNKOWN' in the following command.
Connect to Mac, and Eject/Safely Remove the SD card, and "Turn off USB Storage" on the phone.
open Terminal, follow along:
Code:
> cd /android/tools
> ./adb shell
$ su
# cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db
# exit
$ exit
mount the SD cards to the Mac,
"USB Connected select to... ", Mount
mine mounted as [sdcard]
Code:
> cp [sdcard]/settings.db settings.db
> ./sqlite3 settings.db
~> update secure set value="1" where name="install_non_market_apps";
1 row updated
~> .quit
> cp settings.db [sdcard]/settings.db
Eject the drive, safely remove, etc.
"Turn off USB storage" etc, to mount it back to the phone
Code:
> ./adb shell
$ su
# cp /sdcard/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# chown system.system /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# exit
$ exit
> ./adb reboot
Method 5: Android SDK only
Of course, this also requires root and BusyBox.
From the android sdk tools folder in a command prompt:
note: all linux/mac should use './adb' in place of just 'adb', and place quotes on the echo statement between echo and |
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 666 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
exit
exit
adb pull /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db settings.db
echo update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';|sqlite3 settings.db
adb push settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
adb shell
su
chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
chown system.system /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
reboot
NOTICE
You must chown the settings.db file and reboot once it is back in its original location. If you do not, you will not be able to alter settings such as WiFi,GPS, default Ringtones, etc. It's also highly likely that you may wish to chmod to 660 (-rw-rw---), so I've tacked that in here and above.
Code:
> adb shell
$ su
# chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# chown system.system /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
# exit
$ exit
> adb reboot
Chown Note
In the event that you are getting "chown: unknown user/group system:system" please try 1000.1000 as this has been reported to work on several of the samfirmware-released roms that fail with this message.
Absolutely do not use someone else's settings.db unless you specifially make it a point replace android_id with your android_id!
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Sent from my AOSP Captivate
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[Q] OpenVPN on Droid3?

I want to setup OpenVPN on my device, but the installer is saying that it needs a TAP/TUN module. After doing some research it looks like it's tun.ko that I'm looking for, but I'm not that famaliar with the android devices (this is my first droid, had it for about a month now) and would like some help or recommendations
I'm actually running an Bell branded XT860.

tun/tap is built in D3 stock kernel, so you need no module tun.ko.
Which OpenVPN Installer did you try? The app from the market? It worked fine for me, only shortcoming is the openvpn binary seems to have a bug on D3, the built-in route and ifconfig commands do not work. But no big deal for me, since I use a start script anyway and add these commands to this script.

Can you elaborate how your using the startup scripts? I'm using OpenVPN on CM7 on another device and it works well. My D3 is getting shipped to me and I'd like to also get OpenVPN running on it.
Thanks

How detailled do you need it? I can show you what I did, but you need some Linux / OpenVPN skills to alter it for your needs. Unfortunately, I currently don't have the time to write a failsave HowTo. But if you have further questions, feel free to ask.
1. remount /system read-write
2. mkdir -p /system/scripts/openvpn and copy your OpenVPN configfiles there
3. Create script /system/scripts/ovpn.sh:
#! /system/bin/sh
openvpn --cd /system/scripts/openvpn --config openvpn.conf --daemon
sleep 1
ifconfig tun0 172.31.254.10 pointopoint 172.31.254.9
/system/sbin/route add -net 10.0.0.0/8 dev tun0
exit 0
4. Make a widget with app Script Manager
5. remount /system read-only
EDIT: What I missed to mention before: I had some MTU problemes. Configuring "mssfix 1200" solved it.

So let me get this right.
I have openvpn settings and the binary installed.
config files are in /sdcard/openvpn/
both the -> swissvpn.ovpn and ca.crt
openvpn binary is in /system/xbin/openvpn
I modified script in /system/scripts/openvpn to read
openvpn.conf to swissvpn.ovpn
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#! /system/bin/sh
openvpn --cd /system/scripts/openvpn --config swissvpn.ovpn --daemon
sleep 1
ifconfig tun0 172.31.254.10 pointopoint 172.31.254.9
/system/sbin/route add -net 10.0.0.0/8 dev tun0
exit 0
-----------------------------------
saved to /system/scripts/ovpn.sh
Questions
1.) Do I need to point openvpn to the config files in /system/scripts/openvpn or /sdcard/openvpn for it to work?
2.)Will this finally fix the routing problem with the browser not tunneling properly?
3.)Do I need to issue "Load tun kernel module" in "openvpn settings" or is this already solved with the stock kernel?

Regarding your first question, yes you have to, and this isn't your only mistake. You cannot just adopt my ifconfig and route settings.
OK, how could we start? I fear you are using a server-pushed configuration and I further fear this will just not work with this "broken" openvpn binary.
Could you please post your swissvpn.ovpn?
And please do the following, on command line as root:
openvpn --cd /sdcard/openvpn --config swissvpn.ovpn
... and please post the output.

output
-----------------------------------------------
export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
[email protected]_solana:/$ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
[email protected]_solana:/$ su
[email protected]_solana:/# openvpn --cd /sdcard/openvpn --config swissvpn.ovpn
Tue Oct 11 17:19:08 2011 OpenVPN 2.1.1 i686-pc-linux-gnu [SSL] [LZO2] [EPOLL] built on Feb 2 2010
Enter Auth Username:
------------------------------------------
also config file swissvpn.ovpn contents
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dev tun
client
proto tcp-client
remote connect-openvpn.swissvpn.net 443
ca ca.crt
auth-user-pass
reneg-sec 86400
ns-cert-type server
-----------------------------------------
I messed up on my last post.
I meant the ovpn.sh script is in /system/scripts/
the 2 config files swissvpn.opvn and ca.crt are in /system/scripts/openvpn/
The openvpn binary is in /system/xbin/openvpn/ and was installed by 'OpenVPN Installer' from the Market. "OpenVPN Settings" is the app I'm using to configure all of this.
also if I execute your ovpn.sh in script manager as root it just outputs this
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http ://oi51.tinypic.com/2n21vdx. jpg
http ://oi52.tinypic.com/2vw8bbt. jpg
http ://oi54.tinypic.com/c7vck. jpg
http ://oi52.tinypic.com/15hh4au. jpg
--------------------------------------------

You are obviously prompted for a Username. What happens when you type your username (and then password, I guess).

RE:
Well what it says in a message
this is with your script in there
Take note that I had clicked SwissVPN.ovpn
The green checkbox had turn off and displayed this message.
http ://oi52.tinypic.com/2a7cwzl.jpg

OK, it seams my workaround doesn't work for you because your ifconfig and route parameters are pushed by the server. There is more investigation needed, either in a new build of the openvpn binary or another workaround. I'll have a closer look at it, but really cannot promise you a timeline.

I was having your same problem with "FATAL:Linux ifconfig failed:could not execute external program."
There is a fix in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1074492.html
cd /system/xbin
ln -s /system/xbin /system/xbin/bb
this will create a correct link for ifconfig and route commands
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I've got OpenVPN to connect successfully, yet no traffic routes through VPN.
This thread discusses the issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1235954.html
Someone said
I can configure tun0 and the routing table manually and successfully pass traffic through the tunnel.
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I don't understand the configuration he posted

vpnc work well with cisco vpn
download vpnc from market. works well with cisco vpn.

How to install ubuntu on the Droid 4

How to install ubuntu on the Droid 4
Note to mods: this thread is a branch off of this thread
Huge thanks to zacthespack for creating the ubuntu installer app and original boot script and to zeroktal for modifying the script to work on the D4 and helping me get it working on my device.
I decided to take my experience in setting this up and put it into a how-to so that others could enjoy the experience of having ubuntu on the Droid 4. If zackthespac or zeroktal have any problems with me making and putting this guide up, please let me know and I will remove it.
Knowledge Required:
working knowledge of command line
working knowledge of vi
OR the ability to learn how to use both
Tools Required:
A rooted Motorola Droid 4
BusyBox (Android Market)
Terminal Emulator (Android Market)
Android VNC Viewer (Android Market)
Ubuntu Installer App (Android Market)
zeroktal's ubuntud4.zip file (attached to this post and mediafire)
Vi Cheat Sheet (lagmonster.org)
Step by Step:
Install BusyBox, Terminal, and Android VNC Viewer
Install and run Ubunutu Installer App
Follow the on-screen instructions and click next
Download either the Small or Large image to your phone, (use zeroktal's ubuntud4.zip file instead of the boot script provided in the guide) after the image downloads (will take a while because the file is HUGE) click next
For this screen, the instructions differ from the app.
1. With your D4 plugged into your PC in USB Mass Storage, create a directory (folder) called ubuntu in the EXTERNAL sdcard's root*
2. Extract the image you downloaded to that directory
3. Download and extract the attached .sh (ununtud4.zip) to that directory
4. Disconnect your phone from your PC
5. Open terminal and run the following commands:
su [ENTER]
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/sdcard-ext [ENTER]
cd /mnt/sdcard-ext/ubuntu [ENTER]
sh ubuntud4.sh [ENTER]
960x540 [ENTER]**​If you get an error message: ubuntud4.sh: 45: syntax error: end of file unexpected (expecting "then") see troubleshooting section below.​killall -TERM Xtightvnc [ENTER]
vncserver :1 -geometry 960x540 [ENTER]**​6. Open androidVNC app and enter the following settings:
Nickname: Anything you want
Password: ubuntu
Address: localhost
Port: 5901
Color Format: 24-bit color (4 bpp)
7. Hit connect
8. Hit your menu soft button and then set input mode to touchpad
9. You have ubuntu on your Droid 4!
To "shut down" ubuntu:
press the menu button, select disconnect in VNC
In terminal type this command 3 times (terminal will close itself when you are done):
exit [ENTER]
To "start up" ubuntu again:
Follow steps 5-8 above
Troubleshooting:
If you get the error message: ubuntud4.sh: 45: syntax error: end of file unexpected (expecting "then") you are about to have fun with vi at the command line.
Do the following from inside terminal:
su [ENTER]
cd /mnt/sdcard-ext/ubuntu [ENTER]
vi ubuntud4.sh [ENTER]​If you see ^M or ^ at the end of any line (remember to scroll all the way to the right to see the end of long lines) remove it. once you do that, everything should work just fine. (See the Vi Cheat Sheet above for help with Vi)
Note: Vol Up + E is [ESC] by default in this terminal emulator
Notes:
* It does not have to be on the external SD, but if you put it on the internal SD you will have to modify things as needed-- if you dont know what needs to be changed, just put it on the external SD.
** Screen size can be whatever you want it to be, but 960x540 is the size of the D4 screen.
*** This is a fairly involved process... especially when it comes to editing the .sh file in vi things can get very frustrating and hard, but just take your time and you will get it. As always, doing anything with root access on your phone, especially on the command line has risks. I am not responsible if anything goes wrong with your phone... proceed at your own risk!

greekchampion04 said:
Notes:
* It does not have to be on the external SD, but if you put it on the internal SD you will have to modify things as needed-- if you dont know what needs to be changed, just put it on the external SD.
** Screen size can be whatever you want it to be, but 960x540 is the size of the D4 screen.
*** This is a fairly involved process... especially when it comes to editing the .sh file in vi things can get very frustrating and hard, but just take your time and you will get it. As always, doing anything with root access on your phone, especially on the command line has risks. I am not responsible if anything goes wrong with your phone... proceed at your own risk!
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I actually got it up and running on my internal sdcard partition. Pretty much just have to modify the Mount remount command, and a few lines in the script.
Here's the original command
Code:
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/sdcard-ext
And the modified one
Code:
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:57 /mnt/sdcard
Only things you have to change are the device location(179:57) and mount location(drop the -ext after sdcard)
Now, after that you also have to modify the script a bit. Just go through it, and anywhere that you see sdcard-ext, drop the -ext off the end.

thanks for putting that up for everybody! like i said, if you know what you are doing its not a hard swap to make.

Is anyone else getting just a gray screen when they remote in? What could be causing this?

i had that same problem at first... did you use zeroktal's ubuntud4.zip file? or did you use the ubuntu.sh file included in the app?

I used the sh file included. I did however fix the problem, when mounting at the start i confused vold with void. I did not get the file system mounted properly. This method does work!! however I am currently trying to get bash on my droid to replace sh as the shell. I've checked the forums but have not found anything yet about someone installing bash on the droid 4. With no way for nandroids I feel i should wait before I kill sh.
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA App

If you mod your init.sh in your root directory to the following, your vnc will work on startup without issue. It will also shutdown vnc on exit.
#!/bin/bash
#############################################
# Asks User to screen size and saves as REZ #
#############################################
#echo "Now enter the screen size you want in pixels (e.g. 800x480), followed by [ENTER]:"
#read REZ
##############################################
# Pick which desktop environment to use, this#
# is done by having a xstartup file for each #
# desktop, then renaming the one you want to #
# use to 'xstartup' before boot #
##############################################
echo "Please select which Desktop environment you want to use, type the number to select it then press [ENTER]"
echo "1 - LXDE"
echo "2 - Gnome"
echo "Make your Selection:"
read DESKTOP
if [ $DESKTOP == 1 ]
then
mv /root/.vnc/lxstartup /root/.vnc/xstartup
fi
if [ $DESKTOP == 2 ]
then
mv /root/.vnc/gxstartup /root/.vnc/xstartup
fi
###########################################
# Tidy up previous LXDE and DBUS sessions #
###########################################
rm /tmp/.X* > /dev/null 2>&1
rm /tmp/.X11-unix/X* > /dev/null 2>&1
rm /root/.vnc/localhost* > /dev/null 2>&1
rm /var/run/dbus/pid > /dev/null 2>&1
############################################################
# enable workaround for upstart dependent installs #
# in chroot'd environment. this allows certain packages #
# that use upstart start/stop to not fail on install. #
# this means they will have to be launched manually though #
############################################################
dpkg-divert --local --rename --add /sbin/initctl > /dev/null 2>&1
ln -s /bin/true /sbin/initctl > /dev/null 2>&1
###############################################
# start vnc server with given resolution and #
# DBUS server, (and optionally an SSH server) #
###############################################
dbus-daemon --system --fork > /dev/null 2>&1
/etc/init.d/ssh start
vncserver :1 -geometry 960x540
echo
echo "If you see the message 'New 'X' Desktop is localhost:1' then you are ready to VNC into your ubuntu OS.."
echo
echo "If VNC'ing from a different machine on the same network as the android device use the 1st address below:"
##########################################
# Output IP address of android device #
##########################################
ifconfig | grep "inet addr"
echo
echo "If using androidVNC, change the 'Color Format' setting to 24-bit colour, and once you've VNC'd in, change the 'input mode' to touchpad (in settings)"
echo
echo "To shut down the VNC server and exit the ubuntu environment, just enter 'exit' at this terminal - and WAIT for all shutdown routines to finish!"
echo
###############################################################
# Spawn and interactive shell - this effectively halts script #
# execution until the spawning shell is exited (i.e. you want #
# to shut down vncserver and exit the ubuntu environment) #
###############################################################
/bin/bash -i
#########################################
# Disable upstart workaround and #
# kill VNC server (and optionally SSH) #
# Rename used xstartup to its first file#
#########################################
killall -TERM Xtightvnc
/etc/init.d/ssh stop

Also save the follow lines between ### as remount.sh on your system partition. Then chmod 755 /system/remount.sh. Now you can just run run from a terminal /system/remount.sh and voila it remounts correctly and starts ubuntu(with the above fixes). Im still working on the unmounts.
####### for the internal sd card
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:57 /mnt/sdcard
/mnt/sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
######
OR
####### for the external sd card
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/sdcard-ext
/mnt/sdcard-ext/ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
#######

great stuff!

feel free
Feel free and take, modify, repost or edit anything I touch.

QUESTION:
After I delete all the ^M and ^ what do i do next? I try to hit the command ":x" to exit and save changes but it just creates another line. Also when I press VOL UP + E to escape nothing happens.

PhanTuhC said:
QUESTION:
After I delete all the ^M and ^ what do i do next? I try to hit the command ":x" to exit and save changes but it just creates another line. Also when I press VOL UP + E to escape nothing happens.
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In vi, the command to save and exit is :wq (probably short for write and quit).

remember, read up on the vi quick-reference guide: http://www.lagmonster.org/docs/vi.html

OK I fixed it but now its not letting me connect with androidVNC. All the settings entered is correct but when I try to connect it says:
"VNC connection failed!" localhost/127.0.0.1:5901 - Connection refused"

ok, i've gone thru this a few times (slowly and deliberately) and must be missing something...the directions seem pretty straightforward! here's what i know...
busy/terminal/vnc are all installed
small 2.5gb image is unzipped in /sdcard-ext/ubuntu directory
the attached .sh file from page 1 is in the same directory
i removed all ^M using vi
but when I try sh ubuntud4.sh i get an error...
"mkdir failed for /data/local/mnt/ubun, No such file or directory"
(plus a few other errors)
should the directory be "ubun" or "ubuntu"? am I typing something incorrectly?

copy and paste new script
Copy and paste the new scripts I posted. They will fix your problem. Remember to use the remount script from /system/ the rest will work perfectly if you are root. I'll check back later on your progress.

Ok, well I started from scratch (deleted both .img and .sh files) and it's still not working.
I have all the apps installed (and yes rooted, SU works just fine)
I used Ubuntu Installer app to download the image zip (tried both the large and small img)
I downloaded the .sh file from the first post
The /sdcard-ext/ubuntu/ folder now has two files: "ubuntu.img" and "ubuntud4.sh"
All ^M characters have been removed from .sh file
Still no joy...
Ideas? What am I missing?
In terminal, I can set SU permissions and the mount/cd commands work just fine...it's the last sh command that spits out a bunch of errors about not being able to create/find the directories.
I'm going to format the sdcard and try again...any help is appreciated.
Update: Even after re-formatting the SD and following the steps exactly, no luck!

Did you remember to remount the sdcard with exec and suid permissions?

Andbuntu will work much better than this method. It works on every single phone with modification to the "environmental variables".
http://code.google.com/p/andbuntu/
Follow the directions in the script to make the process much easier than the first post.
instructions:
generate an image with rootstock on an ubuntu computer.
put it on /sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img
run the script on your phone with "sh /path/to/script"
Here is the script. http://andbuntu.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/uboot
Also, run "firstRun" to make things like terminals work properly.

Adamoutler: That didnt work for me. The permissions were incorrect on the mounted partitions.
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA App

[APP] DropBear Server II // ssh/scp (root only)

I wanted to enable SCP and SSH using DropBear II ... for some reason DropBear Server II doesn't install scp & ssh binaries, you can get them from github and symlink it into system. Here's what I did...
DropBear archive (1M): https://www.dropbox.com/s/h2guipuvdltiden/dropbearii.zip
Feel free to mirror that if you want.
These directions allow you to ssh into the system as root, be very careful. I recommend not leaving the service running if you are not using it.
I take no responsibility if you brick your unit while mucking around as root.
Back Up
Download dropbearii.zip and unzip on your local file system.
From your local filesystem install the APK and push scp & ssh to tmp.
Code:
adb install DropBearServer2.1.apk
adb push scp /data/local/tmp/scp
adb push ssh /data/local/tmp/ssh
From the OUYA GUI install the DropBearServerII service... Select Make -> Software -> DropBearServer II -> Install
Shell into your OUYA and make /system writable.
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP
Move scp & ssh into DropBear II directory
Code:
mv /data/local/tmp/scp /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/
mv /data/local/tmp/ssh /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/
Change the permissions
Code:
chmod 6555 /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/scp
chmod 6555 /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/ssh
Create the symlinks
Code:
cd /system/bin/
ln -s /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/scp ./scp
ln -s /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/ssh ./ssh
Change /system back to read-only (optional) and exit.
Code:
mount -o ro,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP
exit
exit
Reboot the OUYA (optional)
Code:
adb reboot
Notes/testing
Windows users can use Putty to ssh & scp get them here.
To ssh into the system:
Code:
ssh [email protected]_ADDRESS
To scp a file to the sdcard:
Code:
scp ./some_file [email protected]_ADDRESS:/sdcard/
To get to settings push the U circle button one time.
If you turn on "Start on boot" in the settings menu and reboot, the service will be turned off. Though it will be left on in the standard standby mode.
I recommend using pubkey rather than password. Basically generate a public key and push it into /sdcard/ then install it from the DropBear II app.
Unix Hosts can do:
Code:
ssh-keygen -t rsa
Windows using PuttySSH follow these directions, I haven't tested them though.
If you don't want to be bothered with pubkey, please change the default password it is set to 42.
If you already know about pubkey, you can cat them into: /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/authorized_keys
Unchecking "Allow Password" doesn't work properly.
Why would I want to do this? I didn't really like the Wireless ADB disappearing after the OTA upgrade, this may be less annoying if the next OTA doesn't nuke it.

I'm getting an error that busybox is not installed when trying to start the service. Is there anything special you had to do with busybox to get this to run? I installed it via the apk.
Edit: Nevermind. I didn't realize the busybox apk was an installer and I didn't find the icon when I looked. Just checked again and found the busybox installer icon and did a smart install. Dropbear ssh is running now.

I ran it manually with
Code:
dropbear -E -s -P /data/dropbear/dropbear.pid -r /data/dropbear/dropbear_rsa_host_key -d /data/dropbear/dropbear_dss_host_key
and it looks ok when idling but when connection it gives me
Aiee, segfault! You should probably report this as a bug to the developer
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This could be CM10.1 environment issues (libc). The built-in SSHd doesn't work properly as well. Some binaries give strange errors when executed with SSHd (like sqlite3).

I can't install the DropBearServer II from the Make option, comes up with "operation failed". Tried to make the system rw to see if that might have been the problem but still no luck. Anyone else had that problem?

andlid said:
I can't install the DropBearServer II from the Make option, comes up with "operation failed". Tried to make the system rw to see if that might have been the problem but still no luck. Anyone else had that problem?
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I installed it via adb.
For others I was able to install using IncognitoMan's -=StockPlus=- ROM -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347214
You may need busybox installed, I'm not 100% sure, I haven't tried without busybox.

SSH command line on android
The link is broken

Could someone please reupload this? would be awesome
Thank you so much

BIade said:
Could someone please reupload this? would be awesome
Thank you so much
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bump - upload again please

You can also get static binaries from dropbear or ssh server apks in playstore by simply unpacking the apk.

[Q]what are mount points ,there use and how to set them for specific devices!

I have a kindle fire hd 7 and i have been trying to get Linux on my tablet for learning Linux at an introductory level. The terminal though keeps telling me that there are no user defines mount points!!! Although Linux works through the terminal.....I am unable to get GUI rendering using android vnc please help me out
Here is the code
[email protected]:/ $
[email protected]:/ $ cd /sdcard/debian
[email protected]:/sdcard/debian $ su
sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/debian/debian.img
sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/debian/debian.img
h /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/debian/debian.img <
Checking loop device... MISSING
Creating loop device... OK
mount: mounting /storage on /data/local/mnt/external_sd failed: Invalid argument
No user defined mount points
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
Config file not found, using defaults!(/root/cfg/debian.img.config)
Starting first boot setup.......
Creating User account (named debian)
Adding user `debian' ...
Adding new group `debian' (1000) ...
Adding new user `debian' (1000) with group `debian' ...
Creating home directory `/home/debian' ...
Copying files from `/etc/skel' ...
Enter new UNIX password:
Retype new UNIX password:
passwd: password updated successfully
Changing the user information for debian
Enter the new value, or press ENTER for the default
Full Name []: aman srivastab
Room Number []:
Work Phone []: 8898016729
Home Phone []:
Other []:
Is the information correct? [Y/n] y
usermod: unknown group admin
chown: cannot access `external_sd': No such file or directory
Start VNC server? (y/n)
y
Start SSH server? (y/n)
y
Now enter the screen size you want in pixels (e.g. 800x480), followed by [ENTER]:
1280x800
xauth: creating new authority file /home/debian/.Xauthority
New 'X' desktop is localhost:0
Starting applications specified in /home/debian/.vnc/xstartup
Log file is /home/debian/.vnc/localhost:0.log
If you see the message 'New 'X' Desktop is localhost:0' then you are ready to VNC into your debian OS..
If connection from a different machine on the same network as the android device use the address below:
eth0: error fetching interface information: Device not found
If using androidVNC, change the 'Color Format' setting to 24-bit colour, and once you've VNC'd in, change the 'input mode' to touchpad (in settings)
Starting OpenBSD Secure Shell server: sshd.
Save settings as defaults? (y/n) (You can always change it later in the app)
y
Config saved to /root/cfg/debian.img.config
To shut down the Linux environment, just enter 'exit' at this terminal - and WAIT for all shutdown routines to finish!
localhost:~#
I think its a GUI rendering problem with the debian.img file and not the mount point error but I still want to understand how to mount to system and stuff like that . please help out!!!!