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Ubuntu 11.04 unity-2d VNC

Hi guys,
I'm really new here, I can't post in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=836022
I created a working ubuntu11.04 .img, with unity-2d. I don't know if anybody cares, it was funny to make.
It is just a minimal install with unity-2d and tightvncserver. Really minimal. Firefox, office applications, anything else DOES NOT installed.
However, you can install anything using apt-get install.
I installed wget and nano, because it was needed to configure the vnc. I plan to make a bigger one with all the programs and stuff installed. Maybe tomorrow. Or next week.
How to use: Unzip, rename to ubuntu.img and simply replace the original ubuntu.img with this one. Use root as user/nickname and ubuntu as password, as usual.
Download link to .img:
Download link to the other files needed:
Links tomorrow. "New" .img too.
If you are a mod and you're reading this, please move this post it the thread I linked in the beginning, or anywhere where this post is in its place.
-Sorry for my english.
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edit1: So, now I've got 10 comments, I don't have to write everything in separate comments. What I've done yet: make some simple script to automatically turn on/off the vncserver (1024x600, tab native res, I found it enough), and get tired of the resource hungriness of unity-2d. I mean it needs about the same CPU power (I guess) as the galaxy tab has, and it needs about 200MB RAM. But this is to run native. The VNC version is far from native, so it's slow as f..., I mean, very slow. Then I looked for a little less resource-hungry desktop environment, and I found lxde. I made an image with that. It's slow too, but much faster than unity-2d. I need to configure it a little more, to be more touch-friendly. And I want to do a few other thing, and write a how to make your own .img file thing. If you want to do it now, here some links, I will write about it sometimes.
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/RootfsFromScratch
http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prog-Intro-HOWTO.html
http://galaxytabhacks.com/galaxy-ta...tall-ubuntu-linux-on-galaxy-tab-10-1-tabuntu/
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-build-chroot-arm-ubuntu-images-for-android/
I also suggest reading mount, umount and rootstock man pages.

This image works quite well. As with every VNC build, its a bit slow and Unity doesn't help that (even in its nice Unity-2d form), but if you want Ubuntu on your Tab this is a pretty sweet image. Ultra-lightweight, too. Nice work, OP!

Firstly, thankyou for not making 10 spam posts just to get this posted in the Development section, shouldnt take you long to get 10 posts under your belt in this thread then I'll move it into the dev section for you
Good job by the way..

how to run this?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=836022
It's writen down here.
The link to the files is in the first post.

Do I write 'bootubuntu' in command line instead of 'bootlinux' or do I have to change the filename of 'bootubuntu' file? I guess first of the two is correct, but it's better to ask than to brick
Oh and is the AndroidSDK really needed? I don't see anything about usage of it in instruction....

maslak666 said:
Do I write 'bootubuntu' in command line instead of 'bootlinux' or do I have to change the filename of 'bootubuntu' file? I guess first of the two is correct, but it's better to ask than to brick
Oh and is the AndroidSDK really needed? I don't see anything about usage of it in instruction....
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Hi!
The SDK is not strictly necessary since you could use a Terminal Emulator to run the necessary commands but using an ADB shell is just bit easier sometimes. That being said, you should install the SDK if you ever want to do much with an Android. It's easy to install and very powerful.
And yes, write bootubuntu instead of bootlinux when prompted. I know what you mean

Allright, I went through it and now got it installed . But I can't see firefox nor any office application... How to access them? Also can't get into terminal to write 'apt-install' there.....

maslak666 said:
But I can't see firefox nor any office application... How to access them?
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sisa7 said:
Really minimal. Firefox, office applications, anything else DOES NOT installed.
However, you can install anything using apt-get install.
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I'll write a howto tonight or next day or I don't know. I need to study to university too. You need adb or android terminal emulator (from the market) to use apt. Short version: when your prompt is "[email protected]:/#" simply do this command: "apt-get install firefox"

Just poked around a little. Now I know (or at least I think I now) what else I have to do.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41806444/bootubuntu2
Cleaned up version of bootubuntu. Copy it to /sdcard/ubuntu and simply run it. You need to use the sh command, so type "sh bootubuntu2" in android terminal emulator or adb shell in /sdcard/ubuntu foler.

Oh, sorry I forgot to mention, this script only works with overcome kernel and rom. You shold modify the
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/stl9 /system
and the
mount -o remount,ro -t ext4 /dev/block/stl9 /system
rows. Enter "mount" to android terminal to see your /system dir type and path.

Synaptic looks like to work, software-center doesn't even start.

To really enjoy full linux distros like this, one should have a swap-enabled kernel. Instead, kernel on the Tab has no swap, and if you dare open some large app, the lack of ram makes it slow and unresponsive.
This is the main problem imho.
Ernesto de Bernardis
N900 - Galaxy Tab 7"

sisa7 said:
Oh, sorry I forgot to mention, this script only works with overcome kernel and rom. You shold modify the
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/stl9 /system
and the
mount -o remount,ro -t ext4 /dev/block/stl9 /system
rows. Enter "mount" to android terminal to see your /system dir type and path.
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Or keep it simple silly
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/stl9 /system

cdesai said:
Or keep it simple silly
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/stl9 /system
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The /dev/block/stl9 part is changing too.

debernardis said:
one should have a swap-enabled kernel. Instead, kernel on the Tab has no swap
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Thanks. I didn't know this is the problem. I will try out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=483110 this and see what happens.

@sisa7 do you have any update?

debernardis said:
@sisa7 do you have any update?
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Yep.
This email is an automated notification from Dropbox that your Public links have been temporarily suspended for generating excessive traffic. Your Dropbox will continue to function normally with the exception of Public links.
This suspension is temporary (3 days for the first time).
Sorry guys. Anybody know a decent upload site?
Also, I'm working on LXDE desktop. But the university makes me busy, so I haven't got too much time. Sorry.

Minus.com
Box.net
Multiupload.com

Is this still alive?
I tried installing the one in the other [MOD] Forum but when I try to install apps to Ubuntu I get a conection "404" error
Do you guys think this image will work?

[NO LONGER SUPPORTED][GUIDE] How to Triple Boot CM9, WebOS, and Arch Linux

ATTENTION!
This guide is outdated and I can no longer support it as I no longer own an HP Touchpad.
Disclaimer
This guide is intended for users who already have a Cyanogenmod firmware dual-booting with WebOS via Moboot. I, in no way shape or form, take any credit for this. I am simply posting this as a simple, step-by-step guide on how to triple boot (as there aren't any that I have found in this section). All credits go to their respective developers. I am in no way, shape, or form anything beyond an amateur developer who happens to be an advanced Linux and Android user. Also, I cannot be held liable for any issues you may encounter while or after following this guide.
Original Arch Linux port post can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364034
Obvious Bugs and Things That Don't Work
-Wifi signal is a bit weak
-Camera
-Sound
-Microphone
-Bluetooth (apparently there's a fix for this floating around one of the Ubuntu threads)
-Compositing
-Multi-touch (no right click :/)
Prerequisites
-Cyanogenmod (Touchpad)
-Moboot (Touchpad)
-Novacom Driver (computer)
-Novaterm (computer)
-WebOS SDK (computer)
On Your Touchpad...
-Boot into WebOS
-Connect to your computer via USB (do NOT select USB Drive mode)
-At the home screen in the "Just Type..." search bar, type the following:
Code:
webos20090606
-You will see "Developer Mode" in the search results, open it and turn the toggle in the right hand corner of the card on
-Now stop touching it and get onto your computer
On Your Computer...
-Open Novaterm (if you are running a Linux distribution, this can simply be done in a terminal by becoming root and executing the command "novaterm"
-Now let's make some terminal love!
Mount the boot directory as readable/writable:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /boot
Change directories to the boot directory:
Code:
cd /boot
CURL!
Code:
curl -O http://archlinuxarm.org/mirror/touchpad/uImage.ArchLinuxARM
CURL AGAIN!
Code:
curl -O http://archlinuxarm.org/mirror/touchpad/moboot.splash.ArchLinuxARM.tga
Change directories to the temporary directory:
Code:
cd /tmp
Kill this process thing!
Code:
pkill -SIGUSR1 cryptofs
Unmount the internal media:
Code:
umount /media/internal
ECHO!
Code:
echo
Resize to make room for Arch (I suggest at least 3000M, but no more than 4000M)
Code:
resizefat /dev/store/media 3000M
Resize partition:
Code:
lvm.static lvresize -L -4096M /dev/store/media
Make a new partition:
Code:
lvm.static lvcreate -L 4096M -n arch-root store
EXT3!
Code:
mkfs.ext3 /dev/store/arch-root
Let's make a directory called "linux":
Code:
mkdir linux
Mount linux:
Code:
mount /dev/store/arch-root linux
Change directories to linux!
Code:
cd linux
CURL AGAIN!
Code:
curl -O http://archlinuxarm.org/mirror/touchpad/ArchLinuxARM-touchpad-2011.12-alpha2.tar.gz
Untar! (this will take a bit...)
Code:
tar xzf ArchLinuxARM-touchpad-2011.12-alpha2.tar.gz
Well... we don't need that tarball anymore, so...
Code:
rm ArchLinuxARM-touchpad-2011.12-alpha2.tar.gz
CHANGE DIRECTORY!!!!
Code:
cd ..
Unmount the linux directory:
Code:
umount linux
Reboot! (You may have to do this a few times, you may get errors... you may keep trying?!)
Code:
reboot
Love Thy Arch
That's it, you're done. I advise opening a terminal once you're booted and updating the system with the "pacman -Syu" command (it definitely improves touch screen a bunch).
???
Profit

nice, might try this real soon when I get a chance, thanks

worked like a CHARM took forever to download and untar but its PERFECT thanks bro

Might give this a shot this weekend.
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i'm getting a curl error 6 that it cant resolve dns archlinuxarm.org
i can goto the site in a browser and nslookup works in another terminal...
does my tablet need to be on wifi for this?
edit: it sure does.

In what way would this guide change to install ubuntu instead.? Thsnks
Sent from my XT910 using XDA App

djgavb said:
In what way would this guide change to install ubuntu instead.? Thsnks
Sent from my XT910 using XDA App
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I want to know too.

added archlinux to my previous dual booting touchpad yesterday and i can no longer write to my external storage now!
I boot into webos and connect via usb I can still see my files but can't write
and CM9 can't see the partition at all....please help!
If i have to delete them, it's okay, but i just want it to work again in android. thanks in advance

getting this error on the very first CURL curl: (23) Failed writing body (714 != 4880)

i encountered MANY MANY issues trying to install this with my previous install of CM9...
had CWM, WebOS, CM9. still failed on many attempts to install from nova.
its best practice to doctor, install cm9, THEN follow these steps, will install perfectly! using right now
only issue im having is pacman command wont run, even with sudo, continuing to troubleshoot
edit** hmmm...after first reboot, arch refuses to load, and my CM9 wont display "sd" card to check uImage.archlinuxarm for commands/paths, same djxstream. WebOS internalz wont install either to view on touchpad :/

got it to work. i didnt have some dependencies installed. How do you bring up the keyboard to type in the terminal?
edit: ok found it.
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Solidus_n313 said:
i encountered MANY MANY issues trying to install this with my previous install of CM9...
had CWM, WebOS, CM9. still failed on many attempts to install from nova.
its best practice to doctor, install cm9, THEN follow these steps, will install perfectly! using right now
only issue im having is pacman command wont run, even with sudo, continuing to troubleshoot
edit** hmmm...after first reboot, arch refuses to load, and my CM9 wont display "sd" card to check uImage.archlinuxarm for commands/paths, same djxstream. WebOS internalz wont install either to view on touchpad :/
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did you make sure u were connected to the internet? it worked for me with sudo

zcrugby said:
got it to work. i didnt have some dependencies installed. How do you bring up the keyboard to type in the terminal?
edit: ok found it.
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did you make sure u were connected to the internet? it worked for me with sudo
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yeah, got it running after setting up wifi, took like 2 min after posting that, but arch still isnt loading :/

zcrugby said:
got it to work. i didnt have some dependencies installed. How do you bring up the keyboard to type in the terminal?
edit: ok found it.
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mate, it really helps others if instead you say:
"ok found it, and in case someone needs it, it was like this..."
agree? ;-)
thx

k, got it going, had to start from SCRATCH. wiped partitions, rebuild, doctor to 3.0.0, installed CM9 then arch-linux.
runs great! just working on getting BT running (post 254):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304475&page=26

I installed XServer and XTerm and Ubuntu Chroot, then got LXDE on there. It runs fine, but I used WebOS Doctor to make a 4GB EXT partition by editing a text file in Linux. I followed a tutorial to do this awhile back. Now I want to tri-boot the actual 0.0.4 Ubuntu, CM9, and WebOS. 1. Is this even possible? 2. Will the 4GB EXT interfere with anything and what do I have to do to that partition?

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works just fine the instruction a perfect thanks
did try to install applications but no go anyone get firefox or chrome installed ?

unistall arch just in case arch sh
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/68908006/ArchUninstall.sh
anyone want to give it a go see if it works for you
anyone having problems with install can try this and then rerun the install instructions lol just saying hope this helps other people it worked for me but do it at your own risk
i just mod it from other distro unistall sh
run this from webos in terminal
cd /media/internal
cp ArchUninstall.sh /tmp
cd /tmp
sh ArchUninstall.sh

For anyone having issues with installing apparently, run "pacman -Syu". If it doesn't work, please post your output here.
Sent from my htc_shooter using XDA

Bluetooth/Wifi
Solidus_n313 said:
k, got it going, had to start from SCRATCH. wiped partitions, rebuild, doctor to 3.0.0, installed CM9 then arch-linux.
runs great! just working on getting BT running (post 254):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304475&page=26
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Anyone tried this?:
sudo depmod -a
sudo gedit /etc/modules
sudo update-rc.d bcattach_srv defaults
sudo reboot
That is the fix for the UBU install, just checking to see if this works on a TP with Arch already installed. I just havent gotten around to installing this yet but want all my ducks in a row for when I do. Thanks.
This may even help the already working WIFI.
edit: After the second command, a text editor should open up. Add "ath6kl" without the quotes to the bottom of the file, push save, close the editor, and go on the the next commands. If the touchscreen stops responding, hold power and home until the device turns off and boot back into Ubuntu and try again. It's a known bug. The last command should reboot the device again. Boot back into Ubuntu and you should have working wifi and bluetooth.
ORIG post :http://code.google.com/p/hp-touchpad-ubuntu/wiki/Installation <===THANKS!!!

[HOW-TO] Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Rooting

HOW TO ROOT YOUR LENOVO IDEATAB A1000​
<DISCLAIMER>​
By attempting these steps, your warranty will be void. Even worse than that, it might cause crashes, freezes, random explosions, 2nd degree burns, or even turn your beloved tab into $100+ paperweight. What works on mine might not work on yours, so don't attempt if you don't know what you're doing. Do at your own risk. Corrections are welcome. I must admit that I'm not an expert, so any info I posted might be wrong, and I can't offer you much help. I'm not responsible for anything arising from the use of this how-to. I can only wish you good luck.
<WHY ROOT?>​
- Without root or OTA upgrades (at time of writing, Indonesian customers still can't get it), you'll be stuck with ~500MB internal memory. That's annoying.
- You're stuck with the default IO scheduler (cfq) and governor (hybrid, haven't heard that one..)
- You have an incredibly large amount of bloatware you can't get rid of, in that already cramped up internal storage
- Did I mention freedom?
<REQUIREMENTS>​
This method is originally used to root Acer Iconia B1-A71. Somehow I noticed that the two actually has the same chipset, MTK8317 (if it really was relevant ). So I tried the method, and through sheer n00b's luck, it worked like a charm!
Lenovo IdeaPad A1000-G --> 4GB storage, 2G/EDGE. This method haven't been tested on A1000-T/F, different storage cap (16GB, etc.) or other variants, but it should work with slight modification. Screenshots of my specs are attached below. Remember, proceed at your own risk!
A Linux System. Never tried on Windows or Mac. I personally used Linux Mint 15. The source post uses Ubuntu.
working ADB (android-tools-adb). You can get this from synaptics, apt-get, etc. If your system can detect adb devices, you should be fine.
Superuser Binary
Busybox Binary (You can get these two from the links on original post. XDA says noobs can't post links :'( )
ORIGINAL THREAD
<CREDITS>​
XDA Senior Member entonjackson, for writing such a noob-friendly how-to for rooting Acer Iconia B1-A71 and for allowing me to use it for this how-to.
XDA Member alba81, for discovering the method as acknowledged on the original post by entonjackson
All awesome gurus on XDA which I can't mention one by one.
<THE STEPS>​
1. Extract the android sdk to your home folder, e.g. a user named Bob will use like /home/bob
2. Open a terminal
3. Now plug your A1000 into your machine and turn on Debugging Mode (Go into Settings -> Developer Tools, turn on Developer tools, then turn on USB Debugging Mode)
4. Now back at the keyboard of your Linux machine in your terminal type:
Code:
sudo adb devices
The output should be something like:
Code:
123456789ABCDEF device
If it's not, google for it. Somehow your Linux hasn't detected the A1000, although the android sdk for Linux brings all needed drivers with it.
If your device was found, congratulations. The adb connection between your linux machine and your tablet is intact.
5. Now extract the downloaded busybox archive to your home folder, in it there should be a busybox binary. So Bob does:
Code:
sudo ./adb push /home/bob/busybox /data/local/tmp
Code:
sudo ./adb shell
Code:
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
6. You should copy the busybox binary into a directory where you can access it as a plain non-root user on the tablet. We need this binary. so we can apply unix tools like telnet, dd, cat, etc. But for now we need it to establish a telnet session between our tablet and our linux machine.
(This point is written on original post. Seems important, but as soon as I finished step 5, I can use those tools)
7. Dial *#*#3646633#*#* to enter Engineer Mode
8. Go to Connectivity -> CDS Information -> Network Utility
9. type the following command:
Code:
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -l /system/bin/sh -p 1234
Advice from original poster: copy and paste it from the browser on your tablet, because dependent on which keyboard app installed, this can be freakin tricky. In the next step you will learn, why it's so important why this command should be correct.
10. Tap on Run. You won't get any feedback, so you will never know if the entered command runs properly or not. That's why you should make sure the command is ok.
Now we have started our telnet server on the tablet.
11. Back in the terminal type:
Code:
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234
If you now get an error like couldn't find busybox or something, then either adb push failed or you forgot to chmod, in step 5
12. Now enter:
Code:
cat /proc/dumchar_info
You should get a bunch of lines, try to find a line containing the partition named android
{..... partition list .....}
android 0x0000000028A00000 0x00000000020E8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
{..... partition list .....}
13. We will create a dump of our android system. This is the point where different variants *MIGHT* have different parameters. This step is important, as wrong parameter will result in unmountable image.
Stop. Take a deep breath. If you're not familiar with dd, find a good doc of it. There's a plethora of them.
Get yourself a programmer's calculator (Linux Mint 15 has one built in).
Here's what you'll do :
Convert the hex number on the 3rd column into decimal. In my case (0x20E8000) will yield 34504704. Divide by 4096. The result (8424) goes to the skip parameter.
Convert the hex number on the 2nd column. In my case (0x28A00000) will yield 681574400. Divide by 4096. The result (166400) goes to the count parameter.
So the full dd command will look like :
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=4096 skip=8424 count=166400 | gzip > /cache/system.img.gz
Do a full sanity check before hitting enter! It will take about 5 minutes.
14. After it's finished we must make the image readable for adb, so we do:
Code:
chmod 777 /cache
and
Code:
chmod 777 /cache/system.img.gz
15. Leave the telnet, and then adb shell session by:
Code:
exit
Code:
exit
16. Now we pull our image by
Code:
sudo adb pull /cache/system.img.gz
wait 1-2 minutes.
It should be then located inside /home/bob. It did for me. If not, do a search . It should be a .gz, extract it right there (or /home/bob if it isn't there)
17. Now we need to modify our system image by adding the tiny but helpful su binary. Extract the SU binary to /home/bob.
18. We create a folder where we will mount our system image to. To create it do:
Code:
sudo mkdir /media/a1000
19. Now we mount it:
Code:
sudo mount -o loop /home/bob/system.img /media/a1000
if it fails, then you entered wrong parameters on step 13
20. Now we copy our SU binary to our mounted system image:
Code:
sudo cp /home/bob/su /media/a1000/bin
21. the su binary needs to have the proper rights to make it usable, so we 'suid' it with:
Code:
sudo chmod 06755 /media/a1000/bin/su
22. Let's unmount our baby by:
Code:
sudo umount /media/a1000
and because bob doesn't like a messed up system, he does:
Code:
sudo rm -rf /media/a1000
because he hopefully won't need it anymore.
23. We have to gzip it again to bring it back to where it belongs to. this we do by:
Code:
cd /home/bob
Code:
gzip /home/bob/system.img
24. So here we are now, we made it to the final Boss fight! The next steps are dangerous and should be performed with caution. We copy back our modified system image, which can brick your device, if you do a mistake! Enter adb shell again :
Code:
sudo adb shell
25. Remove the old boring image:
Code:
rm /cache/system.img.gz
26. Leave adb shell
Code:
exit
27. copy our cool new system image containing the su binary:
Code:
sudo adb push /home/bob/system.img.gz /cache
28. Enter adb shell again
Code:
sudo adb shell
29. Usually the telnet server on the tablet is still running, at least in my case it's been like that. That's why we can directly connect to the telnet server with:
Code:
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234
If this doesn't work, then obviously your telnet server isn't running anymore. So on your tablet if the telnet command is still entered (see step 9), tap on Run again and repeat step 29.
30. Now this is the most dangerous step in this how to (no it wasn't the mkdir one). You can copy following command to make sure everything is fine and paste it into your telnet session on your linux terminal.
<WARNING! SANITY CHECK! MAKE SURE *ALL* THE DD PARAMETERS MATCH THE FIRST DD (STEP 13) OR YOUR A1000 WILL TURN INTO A VERY EXPENSIVE PAPERWEIGHT!>
Code:
[B]/data/local/tmp/busybox zcat /cache/system.img.gz | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=4096 seek=8424 count=166400[/B]
After 1-2 minutes you're done, if your tablet or pc or yourself didn't catch fire, everything's fine.
31. Leave telnet / adb shell by doing
Code:
exit
Code:
exit
32. Reboot your A1000 via ADB, then exit
Code:
sudo adb reboot
Code:
exit
33. Unplug your tablet from PC
34. Install Superuser (No, not SuperSU, cause it won't work!). I personally use Superuser by ChainsDD, from Play Store
35. Be lucky. Your tablet and thus you are now free!
Don't forget to hit thanks, if this helps ​

hi, after step 13 (i double checked the command), i get this error
Code:
/system/bin/sh: can't create /cache/system.img.gz: Permission denied
/dev/block/mmcblk0: cannot open for read: Permission denied
I have the WiFi 4G version

Im too stuck in step 13.....nothing wrong with the script, can u give me a solution?
Im using A1000G also

@ts
Your guide work perfectl, in windows enviroment but mount step still need linux,
I've question are you using DirectoryBinding? Mine always close when playing Real Racing, its very annoying
You have suggeztion or alternative for DirectoryBinding?

Root with Windows ?
Hi,
I am a new member because i bought this tblet but i can't root. I don't have a linux environment, so there is a solution with W8 Pro 64 ?
Thanks a lot for you help,

ulisez said:
hi, after step 13 (i double checked the command), i get this error
Code:
/system/bin/sh: can't create /cache/system.img.gz: Permission denied
/dev/block/mmcblk0: cannot open for read: Permission denied
I have the WiFi 4G version
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have you chmod-ed the busybox (or is the chmod successful without error)? Try chmod-ing the /cache before attempting step 13. It seems that you still don't have access to the NAND device (mmcblk0). Have you updated firmware via OTA?
artonelico said:
Im too stuck in step 13.....nothing wrong with the script, can u give me a solution?
Im using A1000G also
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Do you encounter the same error message like ulisez had? Could you post the screenshot of the partition list (the lines after you execute dumchar_info)?
rmage said:
@ts
Your guide work perfectl, in windows enviroment but mount step still need linux,
I've question are you using DirectoryBinding? Mine always close when playing Real Racing, its very annoying
You have suggeztion or alternative for DirectoryBinding?
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I personally use Link2SD by Bulent Akpinar to link apps to 2nd partition on my SDcard.
Letsar said:
Hi,
I am a new member because i bought this tblet but i can't root. I don't have a linux environment, so there is a solution with W8 Pro 64 ?
Thanks a lot for you help,
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The original developer who posted the method (entonjackson) plans to integrate the method in the next release his toolkit, the Acer Iconia Toolkit. I think you should check his thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240029

sammymaddog said:
have you chmod-ed the busybox (or is the chmod successful without error)? Try chmod-ing the /cache before attempting step 13. It seems that you still don't have access to the NAND device (mmcblk0). Have you updated firmware via OTA?
Do you encounter the same error message like ulisez had? Could you post the screenshot of the partition list (the lines after you execute dumchar_info)?
I personally use Link2SD by Bulent Akpinar to link apps to 2nd partition on my SDcard.
The original developer who posted the method (entonjackson) plans to integrate the method in the next release his toolkit, the Acer Iconia Toolkit. I think you should check his thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240029
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Link2SD doesn't link app data, do you have any option?

yes i had same message with ulyses, by the way im from indonesia too can i contact you through chat client?
oh yeah im using windows 7 and using cmd as a terminal in linux
thx before bro

sammymaddog said:
The original developer who posted the method (entonjackson) plans to integrate the method in the next release his toolkit, the Acer Iconia Toolkit. I think you should check his thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240029
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Ok, i see his toolkit. It's very good. I'll wait

rmage said:
Link2SD doesn't link app data, do you have any option?
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I'm not sure whether the stock kernel of our devices supports init.d, thus supports CronMod/Data2SD. Lenovo locked our bootloader, and currently there's no way around it. So I personally think, Link2SD method are the best option for now.
Let's give it several months until our dev gurus bring their miracles upon this device

The attached image shows mt6577 Hardware, can u provide the Soc details please

Hi, Can any one upload Lenovo ideatab A1000 system.img

in step 20, it appears you are writing to a /bin directory on the android system. However such a directory is not visible either through shell or the system telnet account.
Do I need to understand something else about android to make sense of this.
regards
vidya

one month gone past but the op seems to be in caves or has bricked the device

STOCK ROM
CAN ANY BODY PROVIDE ME A STOCK ROM OF THIS DEVISE
I HV ROOTED SUCCESSFULLY BY A VERY EASY METHOD
BUT SCREWED UP WHILE UPDATING IT SO PLZ PLZ HELP ME OUT
THE DEVICE BOOTS BUT ALL THE APP CRASHES :crying::crying:

VR.gtmini said:
The attached image shows mt6577 Hardware, can u provide the Soc details please
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VR.gtmini said:
one month gone past but the op seems to be in caves or has bricked the device
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sorry to make you wait. I'm a last grader university student, and final project stuffs have got me pinned down. Hope you understand
Actually the SoC is MT8317. For some god-knows reason Mediatek have made this SoC with signatures similar to MT6577. But somehow CPU tweaker correctly detects the SoC (MT8317). Maybe it's the CPU-Z bug?
unknown_world said:
Hi, Can any one upload Lenovo ideatab A1000 system.img
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zod0070 said:
CAN ANY BODY PROVIDE ME A STOCK ROM OF THIS DEVISE
I HV ROOTED SUCCESSFULLY BY A VERY EASY METHOD
BUT SCREWED UP WHILE UPDATING IT SO PLZ PLZ HELP ME OUT
THE DEVICE BOOTS BUT ALL THE APP CRASHES :crying::crying:
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I'm uploading the modified .img. Let's pray my old HSPA modem won't catch fire by the morning.
vidyadhara said:
in step 20, it appears you are writing to a /bin directory on the android system. However such a directory is not visible either through shell or the system telnet account.
Do I need to understand something else about android to make sense of this.
regards
vidya
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I think you got it wrong. The write process does not take place on the device. It's on the loop-mounted .img in /mnt/a1000 on your computer (step 18-19). Cheers!

Here's the ALREADY BUSYBOX-ED .img for Ideapad A1000-G 4GB EDGE version. Hope it helps :
www dropbox com/s/rmpnz7c285t5sqz/system.7z

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Here's the ALREADY BUSYBOX-ED .img for Ideapad A1000-G 4GB EDGE version. Hope it helps :
www.dropbox.com/s/rmpnz7c285t5sqz/system.7z
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Thanks for coming back, could u post the MD5 of the system.7z & system.zip.
Also could u provide simple way/steps to directly flash this .img without extracting existing stock system image
My tab A1000-G

do you have stockROM for lenovo A1000G
I need this :crying:

raffly said:
do you have stockROM for lenovo A1000G
I need this :crying:
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Don't worry, the above link is a stock Lenovo A1000 G ROM, but with pre-root files having no superuser app. Just extract the .7z file
System.7z MD5: 658CA71AC8A230B244F267513857F9A5

(help) kali linux on galaxy s5 sm-g900f

hello guys sorry for my english, but at the time is possibile to have kali linux on android 4.4.2 of galaxy s5??? i try a lot of guide but nothing, thanks

Yes there is a way. I am running Kali Linux on my Galaxy s5 now!!
Download linux deploy and install Kali linux from there.
GL!

la2o said:
Yes there is a way. I am running Kali Linux on my Galaxy s5 now!!
Download linux deploy and install Kali linux from there.
GL!
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i've already tried but nothing , maybe can you send me a pvt message with a little guide for the installation?? p.s. i have a sdcard of 8 gb

I tried Linux on Android but it gives invalid argument mounting the loop device. Linux Deploy has an option to not use a loop device and install to a folder I think. Not positive. Try Advanced Linux Installer. That might work. It costs but it's way better than the free version. Try Standard Linux Installer first if you like.

Could you please add some note on how you managed to install?
I am trying with several options, but always get stuck on a "dd: permission denied" creating the volume
Z

I'll try to provide that info. What you're seeing likely means where it's trying to write isn't allowed. Try changing the install location to somewhere safe like /data/kali or something. Also I just found out the S5 won't do ext2 so if you're trying to do a loop device use ext4 if possible. Sorry I don't have more info at the moment.

I am having the same issue. What SU app are you using? I am using SuperSU, I read that SuperSU might be the problem but I do not know the conditions on how to switch SU apps. Hopefully we can find a solution.

Just got running.
use a terminal emulator as root
cd /data/data/ru.meefik.linuxdeploy/linux/bin
rm sh chroot
ln -s /system/bin/mksh sh
ln -s /system/xbin/busybox chroot
make sure your file location is on your sd card
change image size to appropriate size.
also change to ext4 file system

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Just got running.
use a terminal emulator as root
cd /data/data/ru.meefik.linuxdeploy/linux/bin
rm sh chroot
ln -s /system/bin/mksh sh
ln -s /system/xbin/busybox chroot
make sure your file location is on your sd card
change image size to appropriate size.
also change to ext4 file system
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Can you explain this deeper? I typed that in an emulater but no luck

DipSprayArc said:
Just got running.
use a terminal emulator as root
cd /data/data/ru.meefik.linuxdeploy/linux/bin
rm sh chroot
ln -s /system/bin/mksh sh
ln -s /system/xbin/busybox chroot
make sure your file location is on your sd card
change image size to appropriate size.
also change to ext4 file system
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Also here are screen shots of my errors, settings, and anything else I figured might be useful to you. Thanks for help in advance.

I think it's long overdue for a Galaxy S4/5 guide. I know tinkering must be done and there are several issues to negotiate. I've found scattered info here and there but nothing definitive. Complete Linux Installer or Linux Deploy. Either/or. The only way I've ever got Linux to work is by installing to a directory and doing a chroot into it and doing a debootstrap.
Please&ty.

Is the stock WiFi radio compatible with packet injection or monitor mode on the S5 that you know of? I never put much effort into the install after I had such as hard time initially, attempting to install it to my extSdCard.

Solution
Hi there, I tried to install the kali distro in a s5 (g900f) with de Linux Deploy v 1.5.5 and I couldnt, i downloaded the 1.4 and neither but with de v 1.3 I could make it!
So if you are having any troubles with the installation, just download a previous version from the project's github (here)
Hope it helps!

su error
[email protected]:~$ su
Password:
su: Authentication failure
[email protected]:~$ sudo -i
sudo: PERM_ROOT: setresuid(0, -1, -1): Permission denied
[email protected]:~$
And now ?
plz help bro

[Working] Enable multiuser on Lollipop

Enable Multi-User setting in Lollipop for MOTO E fully Working​
Requisites
1:Moto E With Lollipop
2:Root Moto E
3:Android Sdk With ADB
Now Do This​
INSTRUCTIONS
1:Enabled USB Debugging, and connect via USB ur device
2:Go to ur Pc Open CMD and type -cd C:\Android SDK\sdk\platform-tools [Enter]
3:Type-adb shell [Enter]
4: Type-su [Enter] (SuperSU may ask you to allow this on ur device - do so)
Now Type the following, EXACTLY in order, EXACTLY as shown​
5:Type-mount -o remount,rw /system [Enter]
6:Type-echo fw.max_users=3 >> /system/build.prop && echo fw.show_multiuserui=1>> /system/build.prop && reboot [Enter]
After Do All That You Will See Ur Device Reboot Automatically.
Congrats You have successfully enabled Multi-user setting.
Go To settings and You Will See a New User Settings In your Device.....
Always take backup of orignal build.prop.
If your phone not starting go to twrp mount system go to file manager copy paste original build.prop [yes twrp recovery can do this] and then again select the file and chmod 755 and your phone will be back to normal and also will start

There is an even more simple guide and i guess you just copied that stuff and posted with the adb instructions added. Grow up man, there is no need for creating a mess around here by creating more threads about the same thing which already have been explained so beautifully and clearly !! Atleast you might have considered stating your source !
Source -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3033585
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Hay bro i create this thread because ur procedure not work for me.....

dharsayantan said:
Hay bro i create this thread because ur procedure not work for me.....
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Its fine buddy, I meant no offence. Just wanted to make the point that u shud at least mention the source of your knowledge so that the true credit goes to the one who truly deserves it ! That's it! Rest, carry on the good work for there will be many who will find your work useful.
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sory
sory for all mess my fault