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[Q] Linux Mint seeing nexus 4 (Solved)

I can see my Nexus 4 in Windows 7 and transfer files via the USB port on my laptop, but not with Linux Mint 13 KDE. Is anyone out there able to see their Nexus 4 via Linux Mint or any Linux OS using the USB port on their computer? If so how are you doing it?

http://www.webupd8.org/2012/12/how-to-mount-android-40-ubuntu-go-mtpfs.html?m=1
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donniezazen said:
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/12/how-to-mount-android-40-ubuntu-go-mtpfs.html?m=1
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Thanks Donniezazen, I found that the Webupd8 method didn't work just right for me so I made some modifications some others finding this thread may find helpful.
First I did as Webupd8 said but when it came to using the Unity script I could not find it. So I created 2 scripts (in my user directory with permissions for my user) called
mountnexus4.sh
go-mtpfs /media/MyAndroid
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and
unmountnexus4.sh
fusermount -u /media/MyAndroid
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made them both executable and then dragged them to my toolbar creating a widget. Then created an image of a Nexus 4 and an image of a nexus 4 with a red not symbol on it. Changed the widgets icons and locked the toolbar. Result is when I click on one it mounts my Nexus 4 and the other un-mounts my Nexus 4. Works for me.

Ubuntu Touch Preview on Tilapia

Hi everyone.
Is there any way to install Ubuntu Touch on Tilapia? If you try to get the image with ubuntu desktop it says it's incompatible... is there any way to fool that or side-install it on a 3G Nexus?

Just need to use search...
But i will help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38321845
I made it using the command phablet-flash -d grouper -b that i found on this thread....

macshade said:
Just need to use search...
But i will help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38321845
I made it using the command phablet-flash -d grouper -b that i found on this thread....
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As far as I know, grouper and tilapia aren't the same device?
Update: Ok I see -d forces it to get grouper version and it should run.... so, is it possible to flash it with multiboot? I want to keep my current CM 10.1

lechuckthepirate said:
As far as I know, grouper and tilapia aren't the same device?
Update: Ok I see -d forces it to get grouper version and it should run.... so, is it possible to flash it with multiboot? I want to keep my current CM 10.1
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Nevermind ... got it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38300214&postcount=104

lechuckthepirate said:
Nevermind ... got it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38300214&postcount=104
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I can assure you it work's. I used this method with multiboot. Ended up with Ubuntu touch, normal ubuntu and android

macshade said:
I can assure you it work's. I used this method with multiboot. Ended up with Ubuntu touch, normal ubuntu and android
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Great .. I will give it a try when I get home

Yeah ! I installed Ubuntu Touch for my Nexus 7 32GB 3G. But it couldn't support the GSM so that How could I use 3G ???

Has anyone had any joy with the recent version of Ubuntu Touch? They've deprecated phablet-flash so can't try the above to get Ubuntu on my Nexus 7 3G (tilapia). I tried using
Code:
ubuntu-flash-device --device=="grouper"
The process completed, but when it rebooted, just stuck on the Google logo. I logged into a shell with adb and saw various directories there, but it looks like something failed to copy. Been searching for hours how to do it by hand. Tired copying the large "ubuntu....tar.xz file to "autodeploy.zip" but that didn't work.
Any help appreciated.

Alternative OS

Hi guys,
which alternative os could be installed on the Nexus 7 (2013)?
Actually i would be glad to install Ubuntu on my device, but thats not possible because of a different cpu architecture...
So i ask you for a list of possible operating systems which not based on android like cyanogon...
Why? Just want to free from google and test it...

Actually i would be glad to install Ubuntu on my device, but thats not possible because of a different cpu architecture.
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Actually you can install lots of different versions of linux on your Nexus 7, including Ubuntu and Backtrack. Check this app. The Nexus 7 is on the supported list.
operating systems which not based on android like cyanogon
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Actually cyanogenMod is just a customized version of Android, it's not a different OS. So i take that what you meant is installing a different ROM on your Nexus 7. Anyway you should start from here

This app seems to be an emulator for different linux distros, don't?
I would prefer a full flash and boot right into linux e.g ubuntu...

michaaaaa said:
This app seems to be an emulator for different linux distros, don't?
I would prefer a full flash and boot right into linux e.g ubuntu...
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He was just trying to help you. May be you should use search in the forums or use google. I typed linux on nexus 7 and found tons of results. Also there is a thread for Firefox OS in the Development forums. You would be much safer doing the linux inside android from the play store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479192

He was just trying to help you.
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--> You are right, sorry for my english...Its not my mother language...
May be you should use search in the forums or use google. I typed linux on nexus 7 and found tons of results. Also there is a thread for Firefox OS in the Development forums.
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--> Well, all these posts foucesd on the old nexus 7 - first gen. Ubuntu official says it's no supported at this moment (source: wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install#Supported_devices_and_codenames)
So I came here to find other Linux os...
You would be much safer doing the linux inside android from the play store.
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Okay - I will give it a try. But I realy can't imagine it's fast and stable enough for continuous running (what I am looking for)...
Firefox os sounds greate too! Thanks for the hint!

The complete Linux installer says it only works on certain supported kernels. I'm no expert, so is the stock kernel supported? I'd like to try Ubuntu on my rooted stock Nexus 7 2013. (32G)

Scroll down some and you would of found this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46112123
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So guys,
I just try it and can't get it run...
I used Linux Installer and followed the guide.
But when I connect with VNC I only see a gray screen, allthough I started xstartup...
Please help...
My Device:
Nexus 7 (2013) - cyanogenmod 4.3.1

Other OS Roms for NExus 7 2013 (flo)

Hello,
I just got my Nexus 7 2013 tow months ago and it currently have the stock android and 2 Ubuntu Touch installed though MultiRom. Now I'm really interested trying out other OS other than Android. I've tried FireFox OS but it's buggy. I tried to look for Tizen and Jolla no luck. I found linux ROMS like Plasma Active, Ubuntu Desktop 13.04 and Bodha?? but all I see is for Grouper only (Nexus 7 2012). Does anyone here knows sources of any other ROMS that can be installed in Nexus 7 2013 and also supports multirom? Thanks so much

javacookies said:
Hello,
I just got my Nexus 7 2013 tow months ago and it currently have the stock android and 2 Ubuntu Touch installed though MultiRom. Now I'm really interested trying out other OS other than Android. I've tried FireFox OS but it's buggy. I tried to look for Tizen and Jolla no luck. I found linux ROMS like Plasma Active, Ubuntu Desktop 13.04 and Bodha?? but all I see is for Grouper only (Nexus 7 2012). Does anyone here knows sources of any other ROMS that can be installed in Nexus 7 2013 and also supports multirom? Thanks so much
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I managed to get Ubuntu Desktop running within Android using the 'Complete Linux Installer' play app. But I can't work out how to use that installer image as a Multirom .mrom. Does anyone know how?

noxobboxon said:
I managed to get Ubuntu Desktop running within Android using the 'Complete Linux Installer' play app. But I can't work out how to use that installer image as a Multirom .mrom. Does anyone know how?
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Really? do you mean you have dual boot of android and Ubuntu Desktop? but you did not used multirom?

Instaling GNU/Linux on Nexus 7 (Grouper)

I ve just read an article here on xda how to install debian on top of Android so i am just curious is there a way to just install linux not on top of android.I have advanced knowladge of Windows and Android and basic terminal knowladge in Linux and i am good at following guides and tutorials but i am far from developer and programer so keep that in mind and keep it simple as possible.Thanks in advance

JovanSijacki said:
I ve just read an article here on xda how to install debian on top of Android so i am just curious is there a way to just install linux not on top of android.I have advanced knowladge of Windows and Android and basic terminal knowladge in Linux and i am good at following guides and tutorials but i am far from developer and programer so keep that in mind and keep it simple as possible.Thanks in advance
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So are u asking to replace or dual boot android OS with linux, or have a chroot?

Aurey24 said:
So are u asking to replace or dual boot android OS with linux, or have a chroot?
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Replace

JovanSijacki said:
Replace
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Well actually, have u tried searching on how to replace Android os with bodhi?, u could also say the same for the 13.04 Ubuntu desktop as well.... That is of u know how to change the repos, update and fix errors. Arch Linux is another option... Been trying to get that one to work but nothing happens correctly smh

Aurey24 said:
Well actually, have u tried searching on how to replace Android os with bodhi?, u could also say the same for the 13.04 Ubuntu desktop as well.... That is of u know how to change the repos, update and fix errors. Arch Linux is another option... Been trying to get that one to work but nothing happens correctly smh
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i understand there is a difference between arm and x86 architecture but is there anyway to install for example lubuntu or lxle on grouper.
Also there is support for installing all ubuntus befor 13.04 so if i download lubuntu 12.04 is it going to work since it is based on ubuntu?!?