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hero + ubuntu...do they play well?

so last night my pc crashed and i thought i lost everything, i was able to recover my windows 7 install, thank god. anyways if i couldn't of i was going to install the new ubuntu that just came out. my question is:
is there htc sync for linux?
will ubuntu detect the hero on usb mode?
i assume there is a android sdk & guide to setup on ubuntu?
do you find building roms & developing for the hero easier on linux?
thanks!

I don't know if this will help you at all, but I believe gbhil did/does a lot of Ubuntu. Here is a guide he wrote for setting things up:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/hac...ramming-envrionment-using-ubuntu-windows.html

fixxxer2008 said:
so last night my pc crashed and i thought i lost everything, i was able to recover my windows 7 install, thank god. anyways if i couldn't of i was going to install the new ubuntu that just came out. my question is:
is there htc sync for linux?
will ubuntu detect the hero on usb mode?
i assume there is a android sdk & guide to setup on ubuntu?
do you find building roms & developing for the hero easier on linux?
thanks!
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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
Ubuntu is amazing. The newest version was released yesterday, 10.04 -- and it's great! I've dual booted (Windows 7 and Ubuntu) for some time now and realistically once you try Linux, you'll most likely use it as your main OS.
Developing, theming, syncing, and anything you can do in Windows with the HERO can be done in Linux (Ubuntu) -- I know, because I do it!
You should definitely give Ubuntu a try, at least try a Live CD, you won't be disappointed.

Or, if you use VMWare, I have a Virtual Machine already compiled and running Ubuntu (not the newset) but it should be setup already.
Edit....Actually, that may have been before I had to reinstall windows. Anyways, I'll check and see what I still have lol.

Ubuntu is definitely the way to go. I'd never go back. Everything works for me.

I use Ubuntu exclusively now. Wont go back to Winblows. Also, you can use Wubi installer if you dont want to remove your Windows install. Wubi will install Ubuntu beside Windows and give you the option to dual boot...

yea, I'm a wubi convert. If linux played better with my laptop, I'd go all the way, if ya know what I mean... lol
anyways, two problems I have (although will be trying 10.04 later this weekend to see if they're fixed) was plugging in headphones not automatically turning off speakers (could turn down speaker volume manually though) and finding a decent visualization program for listening to music at work (I use whitecap on windows right now). Minor annoyances, but hey.

VinceOB said:
I use Ubuntu exclusively now. Wont go back to Winblows. Also, you can use Wubi installer if you dont want to remove your Windows install. Wubi will install Ubuntu beside Windows and give you the option to dual boot...
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Sweet. thanks for the tip.

im gonna set up a wubi install tonight, i still love windows 7 too much but after last night im compelled to format but it takes too damn long.

I wonder if with Wubi if you can install the newest Ubuntu or if you are tied down to specific versions?

ccapasso said:
I wonder if with Wubi if you can install the newest Ubuntu or if you are tied down to specific versions?
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wubi will come on all ubuntu versions. it's included in the iso you download.

fixxxer2008 said:
so last night my pc crashed and i thought i lost everything, i was able to recover my windows 7 install, thank god. anyways if i couldn't of i was going to install the new ubuntu that just came out. my question is:
is there htc sync for linux?
will ubuntu detect the hero on usb mode?
i assume there is a android sdk & guide to setup on ubuntu?
do you find building roms & developing for the hero easier on linux?
thanks!
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1. No HTC Sync for Linux
2. Ubuntu will detect the Hero (the 1.5-based Roms had an additional benefit...when you mount the SD card, you would also be able to directly modify the ext partition if you were using Apps2SD...market apps such as splitter will perform the same function in any Rom).
3. There is an Android SDK for Linux and several guides that will tell you how to set it up on Ubuntu.
4. Development, I think, is easier since both run the Linux OS.

Wait...there's an HTC Sync for Linux (not that it really matters, since I can care less...but if so, I may have stuck my foot in my mouth again. Can't get this taste of Tinactin out of my mouth.)
pseudoremora said:
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
Ubuntu is amazing. The newest version was released yesterday, 10.04 -- and it's great! I've dual booted (Windows 7 and Ubuntu) for some time now and realistically once you try Linux, you'll most likely use it as your main OS.
Developing, theming, syncing, and anything you can do in Windows with the HERO can be done in Linux (Ubuntu) -- I know, because I do it!
You should definitely give Ubuntu a try, at least try a Live CD, you won't be disappointed.
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Ad hoc networking is spotty in Ubuntu...at least 9.04 and 9.10. Until i install the 10.04 final I cant say if it still sucks. They changed a bunch of stuff regarding networking support, so It might be fixed now.Takes a lot of extra work to get wireless tethering to work.
My bluetooth hardware in my computers wont see the phone and it connects but never pairs. Android has always had lackluster bluetooth support anyways. That might be my hardware in my systems though.
Im ok with wired tethering though anyway so I havent made a lot of effort on that front. Thats my only major gripe.
Almost every little quirky thing can be fixed if you do come across problems, but these problems are fewer and fewer since 8.04 .
Ubuntu forums are amazingly helpful (if you follow the rules and dont ask stupid ass questions)

fixxxer2008 said:
wubi will come on all ubuntu versions. it's included in the iso you download.
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installing wubi now. this has been an excellent thread thanks!
i do have an ubuntu netbook i have used twice due to my wife is a thief! thats why so excited to try this. beats buying another laptop.

How do you install Ubuntu on a hero? i wanna try too lol

pimix2009 said:
How do you install Ubuntu on a hero? i wanna try too lol
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Uhh, no one is installing Ubuntu on the Hero.

pimix2009 said:
How do you install Ubuntu on a hero? i wanna try too lol
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lol. Not on the hero .

VinceOB said:
Uhh, no one is installing Ubuntu on the Hero.
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it would be cool if we could, the tp2 users can.
anybody got a link for the htc sync for linux?

ad hoc...
agentofboom said:
Ad hoc networking is spotty in Ubuntu...at least 9.04 and 9.10.
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i am running crunchbang 9.04 (great for older machines and underpowered netbooks) which is a very sleek, very fast distro based off of ubunutu 9.04 and wifi tethering works perfectly without any fussing with it.
for a distro, ubuntu is a great starting point but personally it is too bloated and feels too much like windows.
btw- crunchbang 10 alpha release is very solid (especially for an alpha build) and works very well on netbooks. the support community for it is fantastic (which is very important for me- read: i am not a dev). check out distrowatch.
cheers and best of luck with linux!,
ryan

[Q] Unable to connect Fascinate to Linux Mint

Okay....I am the very definition of noob so please bear with me.
I've been trying to root my new Fascinate so I can get rid of the bloatware. My problem seems to be that I'm running Linux Mint rather than Windoze on my computer.
Does anyone out there have an easy (noob proof) way to root this phone on Linux Mint?
I'm not looking to do anything overly fancy with the phone at this point, just strip out the bloatware. Any help would be appreciated.

LowKey1969 said:
Okay....I am the very definition of noob so please bear with me.
I've been trying to root my new Fascinate so I can get rid of the bloatware. My problem seems to be that I'm running Linux Mint rather than Windoze on my computer.
Does anyone out there have an easy (noob proof) way to root this phone on Linux Mint?
I'm not looking to do anything overly fancy with the phone at this point, just strip out the bloatware. Any help would be appreciated.
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Do you have the option for dual boot? If not, try wine. I started getting to heavy into the programing of the phone and had to load windows on a seperate partition but you could attempt wine for simple applications. The issue will arise with drivers however.

I have Wine installed, and it starts the START ROOT bat file just fine.....it just doesn't recognize my phone I'm fairly sure it's the (windoze) drivers holding up the process.
Am I just crazy, or does it seem a bit silly that an Android (Linux OS) phone cannot properly connect directly to a Mint (Linux OS) computer?
Is there any hope to get my phone rooted without begging computer time on someones Windoze system?
BTW- When I say noob, I mean noob. My eyes start to cross when I read command lines.

LowKey1969 said:
I have Wine installed, and it starts the START ROOT bat file just fine.....it just doesn't recognize my phone I'm fairly sure it's the (windoze) drivers holding up the process.
Am I just crazy, or does it seem a bit silly that an Android (Linux OS) phone cannot properly connect directly to a Mint (Linux OS) computer?
Is there any hope to get my phone rooted without begging computer time on someones Windoze system?
BTW- When I say noob, I mean noob. My eyes start to cross when I read command lines.
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I agree lol...linux and android should go hand in hand...afteral, our robot buddy came from it lol. Did you try downloading the drivers and executing with wine?
Amd fyi, you may as will work on a dual boot. It's addicting lol.

Yeah, I tried installing the drivers with Wine. No joy.

LowKey1969 said:
Yeah, I tried installing the drivers with Wine. No joy.
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I've seen ways to root for the droid via pushing through the terminal however with the fascinate my searches yielded nothing :/ If I were you, I'd download the files you require to your comp amd transfer to your sd and head to a friends. Sorry bud.

Nothing wrong with telling me the truth
Better I bite the bullet and take that route as opposed to banging my head against the keyboard trying to do what can't be done.
...and because it can't be said enough, my thanks to you and all the other tech guru's and geeks who help other folks out here.

Ubuntu Linux is a little different, but these instructions should still get you there. Keyword - Heimdall
http://androidforums.com/fascinate-all-things-root/236081-how-root-using-ubuntu.html

SupraLance said:
Ubuntu Linux is a little different, but these instructions should still get you there. Keyword - Heimdall
http://androidforums.com/fascinate-all-things-root/236081-how-root-using-ubuntu.html
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Great find...where was this when I started lol

Linix Mint used to be built from Ubuntu (now its from Debian which Ubuntu is as well) so those should work.

Both Mint buntu Mint Debian are still in active development.
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ezas said:
Both Mint buntu Mint Debian are still in active development.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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Oh? Didn't know that, haven't really paid that much attention to it though.
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Nexus 7 - how to on linux

Hello All,
I've read that linux does not open up the file system of nexus 7 when connected? Is that right? if yes, how can one transfer files to nexus 7?
Am waiting on my device which should arrive in few days. I really dont want to go some where else to copy my files or use apps to transfer files over the air. My phone is android and linux shows me the sd card folder right away after plugging in...
Also, can you guys please point me towards howto on rooting my device while on linux? I have seen wndows has one click method which is pretty awesome. I realize we might not have one click methods in linux, am willing to do it the hardway too..just need some direction.
Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks for taking your time.
Linux mint user here if that makes any difference. Thanks

Boomboy said:
Hello All,
I've read that linux does not open up the file system of nexus 7 when connected? Is that right? if yes, how can one transfer files to nexus 7?
Am waiting on my device which should arrive in few days. I really dont want to go some where else to copy my files or use apps to transfer files over the air. My phone is android and linux shows me the sd card folder right away after plugging in...
Also, can you guys please point me towards howto on rooting my device while on linux? I have seen wndows has one click method which is pretty awesome. I realize we might not have one click methods in linux, am willing to do it the hardway too..just need some direction.
Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks for taking your time.
Linux mint user here if that makes any difference. Thanks
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I have no problems loading the file system on my Arch System. However, I personally rooted using Windows and the One-Click. Since all it does is use adb to push files onto the system, it is 100% possible to root and unlock using Linux. Just make sure you have the Android SDK installed. Follow this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395 for the acutal rooting
-Twitish

twitish said:
I have no problems loading the file system on my Arch System. However, I personally rooted using Windows and the One-Click. Since all it does is use adb to push files onto the system, it is 100% possible to root and unlock using Linux. Just make sure you have the Android SDK installed. Follow this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395 for the acutal rooting
-Twitish
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Thanks for taking you time out. When you say you had no problem on arch, are you saying the file explorer just showed the nexus files? were you able to just copy and paste stuff into nexus?
Thanks for the link..will go through it

Boomboy said:
Thanks for taking you time out. When you say you had no problem on arch, are you saying the file explorer just showed the nexus files? were you able to just copy and paste stuff into nexus?
Thanks for the link..will go through it
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By "showing Nexus files" do you mean the SD card? Linux supports PTP / MTP so this won't be a problem. You won't be able to directly view any other files without some other server installed on the Nexus, such as NFS or CIFS. As already stated, if you install the Android SDK, you will be able to root the device using adb / fastboot shell commands.

I think it depends on which distribution you are using. Ubuntu doesn't have mtp support by default.
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gbroon said:
I think it depends on which distribution you are using. Ubuntu doesn't have mtp support by default.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Easy to get it though.

Yes, i am able to mount my internal storage in Arch if that's what you are asking. As stated before, you must have MTD support in your distro. Since Mint is based on Ubuntu, you may have to do some work. Sorry, not really sure how in Ubuntu.
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twitish said:
I have no problems loading the file system on my Arch System. However, I personally rooted using Windows and the One-Click. Since all it does is use adb to push files onto the system, it is 100% possible to root and unlock using Linux. Just make sure you have the Android SDK installed. Follow this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395 for the acutal rooting
-Twitish
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wmoore said:
Easy to get it though.
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Thanks a ton buddy! Guess I gotta follow that link as am a Mint user..

Root nook simple touch root on chromebook?

Does anyone know how to root nook simple touch 1.2.1 on Chrome os?

Perhaps you could install Ubuntu on your Chromebook? I don't think Chromebook has the capabilities, but it seems like Ubuntu does.
I would look up how to install Ubuntu on my Chromebook, if I only had a Chromebook.

lumiina said:
Perhaps you could install Ubuntu on your Chromebook? I don't think Chromebook has the capabilities, but it seems like Ubuntu does.
I would look up how to install Ubuntu on my Chromebook, if I only had a Chromebook.
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The chromebook is not even mine so any way else

nookdevi said:
The chromebook is not even mine so any way else
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If you can use the chomebook to write to a microSD card, then you should be able to root using NookManager as all the actual work of rooting occurs on the Nook itself.

David0226 said:
If you can use the chomebook to write to a microSD card, then you should be able to root using NookManager as all the actual work of rooting occurs on the Nook itself.
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It still did not work and i tried downgrading it to 1.0.1 but that did not work ether and i think you need a SD burner.

Download only ADB and Fastboot directly from Google

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/

cam30era said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/
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I'm glad they did this. Minimal Fastboot and ADB filled this need up to this point but having it come straight from Google is a good thing.

neilrl79 said:
I'm glad they did this. Minimal Fastboot and ADB filled this need up to this point but having it come straight from Google is a good thing.
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I agree. Plus it'll always have up to date downloads available.

cam30era said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/
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So I can just download this in order to unlock my Pixel XL when it eventually arrives?

PsiPhiDan said:
So I can just download this in order to unlock my Pixel XL when it eventually arrives?
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Yes. If you're on Windows, you'll also need to update your driver's.

cam30era said:
Yes. If you're on Windows, you'll also need to update your driver's.
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Dumb question: how does one do that? Drivers for what?
I've updated drivers for things, but not sure what it is I'm updating.

PsiPhiDan said:
Dumb question: how does one do that? Drivers for what?
I've updated drivers for things, but not sure what it is I'm updating.
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Do a Google search for ADB and fastboot drivers. Not being obtuse. I abandoned Windows several years ago for Linux out of frustration over exactly this...

cam30era said:
Do a Google search for ADB and fastboot drivers. Not being obtuse. I abandoned Windows several years ago for Linux out of frustration over exactly this...
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you don't install drivers on Linux? I haven't had a Linux distro yet where I didn't have to hunt down drivers.

jamezr said:
you don't install drivers on Linux? I haven't had a Linux distro yet where I didn't have to hunt down drivers.
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I've never installed any drivers for ADB, nor fastboot. Not for my N6, N9, Pixel C nor Pixel XL. Literally plug and play. I'm running Ubuntu, but I doubt it's any different for other districts.
Maybe it only works without drivers for Nexus/Pixel devices......

cam30era said:
Do a Google search for ADB and fastboot drivers. Not being obtuse. I abandoned Windows several years ago for Linux out of frustration over exactly this...
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cam30era said:
I've never installed any drivers for ADB, nor fastboot. Not for my N6, N9, Pixel C nor Pixel XL. Literally plug and play. I'm running Ubuntu, but I doubt it's any different for other districts.
Maybe it only works without drivers for Nexus/Pixel devices......
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probably true and I am not doubting what you said. I thought you meant drivers in general. Ubuntu is a very nice distro

cam30era said:
I've never installed any drivers for ADB, nor fastboot. Not for my N6, N9, Pixel C nor Pixel XL. Literally plug and play. I'm running Ubuntu, but I doubt it's any different for other districts.
Maybe it only works without drivers for Nexus/Pixel devices......
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I think the drivers are actually stored on the pixel from what I read before. So you just connect it and they get installed automatically. That along with the new platform tools only download from Google should be all pro need for fastboot.
Off topic. I actually purchased a new SSD to dual boot Windows and Linux because I want to start learning ROM development. I literally just got done putting in the SSD and doing a clean windows 7 install. Anything I need to know before installing Linux or any suggestions? I was planning on going with Ubuntu. I've only ever used Linux once and it was over 10 years ago

aholeinthewor1d said:
Off topic. I actually purchased a new SSD to dual boot Windows and Linux because I want to start learning ROM development. I literally just got done putting in the SSD and doing a clean windows 7 install. Anything I need to know before installing Linux or any suggestions? I was planning on going with Ubuntu. I've only ever used Linux once and it was over 10 years ago
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Ubuntuforums.org is a good resource for questions and problems. Just dive in to learn. And back everything up regularly.

hope this one make the flash all working on linux

Ariyax said:
hope this one make the flash all working on linux
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Sorry to say it will not. I've been using the up to date SDK and flash-all doesn't work for me.

Where do I unzip to? I just uninstalled the sdk. Can I just drop in the Android folder or doesn't it matter? Thanks.

fracman said:
Where do I unzip to? I just uninstalled the sdk. Can I just drop in the Android folder or doesn't it matter? Thanks.
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It depends on several things. First, have you modified the path variables (so you can run ADB anywhere)? If not, then it doesn't matter where you unzip it.

fracman said:
Where do I unzip to? I just uninstalled the sdk. Can I just drop in the Android folder or doesn't it matter? Thanks.
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I created a separate platform tools latest version folder and left the Android folder in place since it has far more stuff. Pointed my path system variable to this one. Would be nice if it had a way to check for current versioning. Also, I suspect a sticky is needed here.

Haven't created a path but doing that now. Thanks guys for the replies.

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Would be nice if it had a way to check for current versioning.
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I agree. In lieu of that, I'll probably just download it once/month.

cam30era said:
Sorry to say it will not. I've been using the up to date SDK and flash-all doesn't work for me.
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Manage to make it work on windows only, sad..