Hello there,
This thread isn't finished yet. It's a Work In Progress thread, for setting up a working Environment for Developing Apps and also a quick guide for developing ROMs from source. I hope to see you again when there are more updates!
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Are you on Windows or OS X and do you want to develop for Android with(out) dual-boot or installing a whole new operating system on your PC? Well, then you have come to the right place!
In this guide I'am going to show you how to set-up a virtual machine with Java, the Android SDK, the Eclipse IDE and the Android Source Code.
I will be using Windows in this tutorial, but you can use pretty much every OS out there; The setup is pretty much the same. I use Ubuntu 12.10 for the VirtualBox guide and 12.04 for the other guides in this thread, but you can use every version of Ubuntu you'd like.
So let's get started.
1. Setting up VirtualBox (You can skip this step if you want to develop apps with your current OS, or if you don't want to build ROMs from source code)
VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization application. What does that mean? For one thing, it installs on your existing Intel or AMD-based computers, whether they are running Windows, Mac, Linux or Solaris operating systems. Secondly, it extends the capabilities of your existing computer so that it can
run multiple operating systems (inside multiple virtual machines) at the same time. So, for example, you can run Windows and Linux on
your Mac, run Windows Server 2008 on your Linux server, run Linux on your Windows PC, and so on, all alongside your existing applications. You can install
and run as many virtual machines as you like -- the only practical limits are disk space and memory.
VirtualBox is deceptively simple yet also very powerful. It can run everywhere from small embedded systems or desktop class machines
all the way up to datacenter deployments and even Cloud environments.
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a. Go to virtualbox.org and select your proper operating system, in my case this will be the Windows Hosts download.
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b. Once downloaded, run the installer and leave all boxes ticked as they are and hit ''Install'' at every pop-up.
c. Now go to ubuntu.com and download the 32 or 64 bit image. I'd recommend 32 bit, since it'll run smoother in VirtualBox, but if your intention is to develop ROMs, you should pick the 64 bit.
d. When it has downloaded, open VirtualBox and hit the ''New'' button in the upper left corner. Call it Ubuntu12.10 and make sure it looks like the following.
e. Add at least 1000MB of RAM and if you can spare more, but make sure it's not more than half of your host PC RAM, otherwise you're PC could crash. Then click ''Next".
f. Now choose ''Create new Virtual Harddisk and hit ''Next'', then choose ''VDI'' and then the ''Dynamic'' option. Now choose you amount of storage in the Virtual Harddisk, I'd recommend at least 40GB, but if you've in mind developing from source, I should go for 70GB or more. After that, click the ''Create'' button.
g. Click on the Ubuntu12.10 tab on the left side and then hit ''Storage'' in the right pannel.
h. Now hit ''Empty'' button underneath ''Controller IDE'', click in the right pannel the disk image and click ''Choose virtual CD/DVD-Image''
i. Navigate to the Ubuntu12.10 Image you've downloaded earlier and open it. After that, hit ''OK'' on the downright corner.
j. Now click the option ''Display'', in the same tab as in step ''g''. Move the ''Videomemory'' all the way up to the top and hit ''OK'' again.
k. Just hit ''Start'' and Ubuntu should right boot to the installer screen.
l. First pick your language on thee right side, then we want to ''Install Ubuntu''.
m. Tick the boxes ''Download updates while installing'' and ''Install this third-party software''. Make sure you are connected to the internet and your good to go; hit ''Continue''.
n. Leave the installation type on ''Erase Disk and install Ubuntu'', don't worry, this will only wipe your Virtual Harddisk. Hit ''Continue'' again; this will start the installation process.
o. While installing, Ubuntu will ask you for your location, keyboard layout, name and give you some information about Ubuntu 12.10. For me this installation took around 50 minutes.
p. If it says ''Remove Disk please'' or something simular, just press ''Enter''. When the VM has booted up, login, then click at the top ''Devices''. At the bottom it says:''Install Guest additions..''. Click it and follow the instructions on screen. It'll auto-reboot.
q. The last step: Search for the programm: ''Software Updater'' in ''Dash Home''. Open it and it will check for updates, then click ''Install now''. This will install the latest Ubuntu updates.
Now you have a complete Ubuntu OS running in VirtualBox. Congratulations!
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I don't know about OS X but eclipse works in both Linux and windows. Why would anyone want to setup virtualbox for app development?
pedja1 said:
I don't know about OS X but eclipse works in both Linux and windows. Why would anyone want to setup virtualbox for app development?
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If you are a developer you can definately use linux, because of the android and linux integration; when developing for Android, Linux provides more features than Windows or OS X does.
Thatgrass.
Thatgrass said:
If you are a developer you can definately use linux, because of the android and linux integration; when developing for Android, Linux provides more features than Windows or OS X does.
Thatgrass.
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No really. You get all the same features in OS X and Windows, I can't think of one reason to use Linux over any of the other areas.
Thatgrass said:
c. Now go to ubuntu.com and download the 32 or 64 bit image. I'd recommend 32 bits, since it'll run smoother in VirtualBox.
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If you're going to build parts Android (the OS, I mean) from source, I believe JB *requires* a 64-bit VM.
Tungstwenty said:
If you're going to build parts Android (the OS, I mean) from source, I believe JB *requires* a 64-bit VM.
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There is still more to come
pedja1 said:
I don't know about OS X but eclipse works in both Linux and windows. Why would anyone want to setup virtualbox for app development?
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My Windoze side is really just for gaming & a bit of photoshop work. I much prefer developing on the Linux side for ease of use, especially with command line stuff. It all just works 'better'. I've been using Ubuntu 12.04 64bit with Eclipse Juno as a guest on my hosting Win 7 machine for over a year now. I find it much better to compartmentalize my work, especially since I routinely reformat my win partition for various reasons.
No, really, please tell me what, if any, improvements there are in developing in *nix over windows or osx?
I develop in osx at work and windows at home, and the only differences I've found are really in the underlying OS features (god, Finder SUCKS!). OSX does have a better, one stop ADT/Eclipse install, but that's it. What does *nix offer?
The only thing a VM can offer is using it to run android itself, so you don't need the emulator, but I think that's a bit of hassle for no improvement.
But if there are reasons, I really want to know! I'm always up for a better workflow.
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No, really, please tell me what, if any, improvements there are in developing in *nix over windows or osx?
I develop in osx at work and windows at home, and the only differences I've found are really in the underlying OS features (god, Finder SUCKS!). OSX does have a better, one stop ADT/Eclipse install, but that's it. What does *nix offer?
The only thing a VM can offer is using it to run android itself, so you don't need the emulator, but I think that's a bit of hassle for no improvement.
But if there are reasons, I really want to know! I'm always up for a better workflow.
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Development environments are really up to the developer. I personally never developed in a mac os environment, I am just too inexperienced with mac os, I use my mac basically for its garage band application.
That said, I prefer linux when developing mainly for the control it gives me with regards to the total environment as opposed to windows very restricted nature. One feature I like with linux is the ability to overclock the cpu without restarting for when compiling especially custom kernels. Another is the ability to use high-end graphics card gpu to aide in compiling process. (http://hackaday.com/2012/12/14/leveraging-the-gpu-to-accelerate-the-linux-kernel/) The ability to create a chrooted environment to isolate your toolchains. Many more actually but mostly unrelated to android app development. Best reason so far is you can use an outdated machine to dev with linux coz it's free and supports some ancient machines.
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@MacDegger: Mac and linux are like distant relatives. So it's really not much difference. But if you're up to it installing a virtual linux machine might give you the chance to try the environment and see for yourself if there are benefits for your workflow.
Hi Folks
Sybregunne said:
The ability to create a chrooted environment to isolate your toolchains. Many more actually but mostly unrelated to android app development.
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I was doing that until very recently, It became a bit of a pain however, Having to basically install an OS and set the user(s) , It leave my mount points in a state and plus I use a lot of bash aliases so they all where messed up as well.
There's another way! use update-alternatives to set up a gcc with g++ slave for any version of the toolchain you want, Install them all if you want and some cross compiler to boot. It makes cross compiling as easy as typing gcc and also makes compiling against the androideabi using standard make file "fun" as well
http://askubuntu.com/questions/182027/how-to-use-gcc-4-7-in-place-of-4-6-ubuntu-12-04
The links for 12-04 , it's good for 12-10 , should be good for any really , It's linux init'
Here's my list
Code:
Selection Path Priority Status
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0 /usr/bin/gcc-4.2 80 auto mode
1 /media/android/build/toolchains/android-arm-standalone/bin/arm-linux-androideabi-gcc 60 manual mode
2 /media/android/build/toolchains/arm-linux-androideabi-4.7/bin/arm-linux-androideabi-gcc 60 manual mode
3 /usr/bin/arm-linux-gnueabi-gcc-4.7 40 manual mode
4 /usr/bin/gcc-4.2 80 manual mode
5 /usr/bin/gcc-4.4 40 manual mode
6 /usr/bin/gcc-4.5 60 manual mode
7 /usr/bin/gcc-4.6 60 manual mode
* 8 /usr/bin/gcc-4.7 40 manual mode
9 /usr/bin/x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu-gcc-4.8.0 60 manual mode
I just set a bash alias called setgcc like this "sudo update-alternatives --config gcc" , combine that with a java-5 install which automatically sets up alternatives and you can build any version of android you like all from the comfort of Lubuntu 12.10 ......Just for s**ts and giggles I built version 1.0 ( manifest ) after stumbling on the manifest file, seems google rebased and dropped some early branches after the kernel.org hack, were as the down stream mirrors obviously didn't!
LOL, All of that's a little OT so I'll close by saying you can do all this on virtual box!
i still like VMware Player better'
because it wont use like 100 GB ( for linux ) in once
it will have a max of 100
and will reshape its hdd according to the data you have so you wont have lost space
If someone needs a german tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8LpWiq9VW8
here is one
How can i install Android 4.2?
mertemur said:
How can i install Android 4.2?
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How do you mean? In virtualbox?
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How do you mean? In virtualbox?
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Yes in virtualbox. i see this in your scrennshot http://d.pr/i/SUGQ
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Yes in virtualbox. i see this in your scrennshot http://d.pr/i/SUGQ
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Exactly the same thing, but dont use the ubuntu image but download an image from android-x86.com.
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Thatgrass,
You better also add the steps form my tutorial for USB 2.0 support.
http://www.stacydevino.com/?p=245
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Hey guys, I've been using Windows Vista 32 bit 86x to do some of my theming work and APK(s) editing and I do not like how Windows is handling all of this. I've got way too much junk spread all over (tools, folders, editing programs, etc) to keep up with all this. I've been reading on Ubuntu and it is the programmer's choice in using to develop apps, themes, and editing APK(s).
I took the tour on Ubuntu and liked a lot of what I saw and thought it was perfect for app development and other stuff. No need to download so many stuff and end up losing track of most of your tools and such.
So, what I did was I did a factory image restore on my Dell Inspiron 1525 with Windows Vista 32 bit 86x and got rid of everything and saved important stuff on my external hard drive. Now I'm debating the use of Ubuntu as the sole system operation or installing along-side of Windows.
What would be necessary for me to do? I hate how Windows handles some of my work and don't see how it will benefit me in continuing my android app development and getting started.
I've also ordered a couple books on Android App Development and Java coding on Android platform. I'm in the process of trying to figure out what would be wise for me to do with Ubuntu here.
Any help is much appreciated. I will be using the books to help me step by step in developing app(s). But I'll take any tips that anyone is willing to give insight on!
just for app development i dont think a linux distro is needed.
if you are going into compiling kernels / compiling android sources you might need at least a VM with linux running afaik(but a full installation of a linux distro would be better i guess).
Personally, I wouldn't ever be without a windows machine. Ubuntu can do almost everything you'll ever need but you just never know when you might need to use a windows program that is not available for linux. So if your laptop is your only computer, I would dual boot for sure. If you have another windows machine, then I guess it doesn't really matter. But umm.. what exactly is your question anyway?
I'm just trying to get a better clarification for using Ubuntu and if it would be more wise to install it along-side Windows Vista (dual boot) or install it as the sole operating system instead of Windows Vista.
I do like Windows Vista for other things but it's been annoying trying to get it to work properly because some tools work better on Linux (Ubuntu).
Also, I had Java SDK, JDK, and latest version of Java on Windows Vista but from other threads or posts I've heard that the Java SDK Manager, along with Eclipse, work a lot better on Ubuntu. But of course there are other mixed reviews from others saying it works better on Windows Vista or Windows 7 (whichever they are using).
I always do research before I go doing something that has the potential of creating regrets (due to errors or not knowing much about this or that) or gets too confusing and become lost in reverting back to the way it was before I did something.
I do have a Windows XP Home Edition desktop (the latest one before Vista came out). Problem is it got the blue screen of death (doing memory dump) and I never really got it to recover from that. I wonder if the desktop Ubuntu disc can write over all that and make it work again, but only as a Ubuntu operating system?
I've always dual booted. Mostly because the games I play on my laptop are windows games. Keep this in mind, when you partition the drives. Linux can read NTFS/FAT, but windows has issues with ext. So don't worry about making a HUGE partition as ext for ubuntu. (I usually make a folder in windows on my c drive to send files back and forth). If you're using Ubuntu, you might want to look into using WUBI, makes installation a breeze.
it is no big deal at all.
it is better to have ubuntu run on the hardware not in VM.
you can have a dual boot
and install Eclipse and the plug-ins which will provide you will tools for android development.
Try One-Click UnBrick... If that doesn't work:
Try "3 button combo".. If that doesn't work:
Try a "301k Factory Mode jig"... If that doesn't work:
Try UnBrickable Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236273 (if available on your platform)
If you require additional help, send me a private message, we can work something out.
Background
I've been working on stopping the bricking problem on our phones for a while now.
Ever tried JTAG unbrick recovery?--superhuman soldering skills no longer required for JTAG
Developing methods to recover bricks without JTAG - I keep this updated with current information as it develops.
ALL JIG VALUES here! --this will give you some resistor values to try
Altered water damage indicators --um... just in case you lick your battery and need warranty replacement
The Galaxy S Hack Pack--A compilation of resources for Galaxy S Phones.
I wanted to write some software which will help the user to understand what they are doing.. So I began the Heimdall One-Click project. http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-one-click/ Heimdall One-Click is not yet finished, but the Unbrick is complete. Heimdall One-Click is based on binaries from another Open-Source project, called Heimdall by XDA member Benjamin Dobell.
About One-Click UnBrick
This Software:
Will work on all Samsung devices which use Odin3
Is a single, portable executable
Is the first one-click anything for our devices on Linux
Works on Mac
Works on Windows
Is open source
Is programmed in Java
Deploys and installs Heimdall for your OS
Is super easy to use.... Only one button!
Demonstration video:
Image captured on Ubuntu 11.04:
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This software is completely safe. It is a part of my Heimdall One-Click project. I wanted to release this to work out any cross-platform difficulties which may be encountered before I release Heimdall One-Click.
Instructions
1. Copy OneClick.jar to your Desktop-- or any other folder on your computer, It won't work on a network share.
2. Double click. -- As long as you have Java installed On Linux and Mac you are up and running.
For some versions of Windows as a work around to UAC (User Access Control, the annoying popups), a executable called "OneClickLoader.exe" has been deployed to the same folder as OneClick.jar. It is important that you do not rename OneClick.jar until after runnning OneClickLoader.exe
3. right click OneClickLoader.exe and select "Run as Administrator" -- Setup should be run-of-the-mill.
Fate-Silver said:
It works with all softbricked condition basically.
Stuck in a boot loop?
Is it still able to boot into CWM(Recovery Mode) or Download Mode.
If it's still able to go back into Download Mode, you don't need this software.
Just turn your Captivate into the Download Mode and flash back to STOCK Eclair or Froyo using Odin 1 Click or whatever similar.
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Problems and Comments
If you would like to comment on something post here on XDA
If you're unsure of something, post here on XDA
If you have a show-stopping bug, please use this form: http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-one-click/issues/entry
This is a list of all bugs reported: http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-o...+Priority+Milestone+Owner+Summary&cells=tiles
I am very interested in feedback. If you would like to test this, just put your phone into download mode and click the unsoft brick button. It will simply reboot your phone. It will not flash any firmware and it does not have the capability to do anything except release the locks which prevent a phone from booting if they are present.
Click Here to Download One-Click UnBrick 10July11 from GoogleCode
You will need Java installed on your computer: Do you have java?
Disclaimer: All materials presented are for informational purposes. This content is not an authorization, advertisement, nor a suggestion to flash your phone with custom firmware. In no event shall I be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, spcial, exemplary, or concequential damages, including but not limited to loss of data, business interruption or damage to equipment. This information is released AS-IS with no written or express warranty or liability.
Linux users, mark this file as executable:
Code:
chmod +x OneClick.jar
All platforms: Double Click to run, OR, right click and open with Java, OR from command line:
Code:
java -jar OneClick.jar
Releases
-Version1.0 3July11 initial release
-Version1.b 4July11 fixes windows 7 & Vista UAC. Thanks to Roddreick for windows UAC workaround binary.
-Version1.IIX 5july11 fixes Winodws 7 and Vista. Adds countdown to non-imperative notifications. Adds real-time monitoring to determine if dependencies are actually required on Windows, rather then blindly installing. Since windows is such a PITA, this was alot of work. This version will work if you have Java installed and OneClick.jar on your computer (no network shares) on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, and all Debian based Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Mint.
-Version 1.SVNR33 9july11 Much smaller package size, decreased by 5 megs. Fixes browser launching on Linux/mac. Decreases logging level to 1. Adds Log to temp folder at level 4. Adds optional donations to Heimdall or One-Click. Adds Windows Problem Resolution Center.
-Version 1.FINAL 10July11 Fixed UAC issues, File may now be renamed on Windows, Left launcher as alternate method, added linux asthetics, fixed driver link
Major Operating Systems requiring testing
Mac OS-X Leopard
Mac OS-X Snow Leopard
Mac OS-X Lion
Linux Ubuntu 32
Linux Ubuntu 64
Linux Mint
Linux Debian
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
note: If you are having problems with drivers, This is caused by an invalid USB Device ID in the ROM installed on the phone.
If you'd like to contribute to the next version
Testing on your platform is as simple as putting your phone into download mode and clicking the button. It will simply reboot the phone if the phone is not bricked.
Grab the code from the SVN: checkout http://heimdall-one-click.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/
You can modify the code with NetBeans: http://netbeans.org/downloads/
If you come up with a positive change, I'll add you to the SVN as a contributor or a committer to ensure you get credit for your work.
I'm always looking to make a new version. Please give feedback.
wow this looks neat...i will definitely fire it up next time i brick my epic! great job AdamOutler!
edit: tested and it did kick my epic out of download mode in windows
if the command above gives you issues on windows 7 then do the following:
click the start button
goto programs>accessories>
right click on 'command prompt' and select run as administrator
cd to your download folder (ie: cd c:\downloads\oneclick\)
then type 'java -jar OneClick.jar'
you should only have to do all of that the first time so drivers for heimdall can be installed correctly
AdamOutler is working a better solution for the windows crowd
Awesome will try it out went nesesary!
Gotta check this out it's probably gonna have to wait til tomorrow looks cool
Sent from my phone on vacation
Nice work man! Hope I don't have to try it out anytime soon, but I really appreciate the effort you've put into this and all your other projects.
A definite must-have, thanks for this!
awesome this makes me less stressed out when flashing! thanks!will use when necessary!
just as a heads up, not every environment will play nice with the "doube click to run" as the file is stored now on google code. if you're on linux, simply either chmod +x the file or do "java -jar ./OneClick.jar" to run it (assuming java is in your path). seems ubuntu (and derivatives, I guess) assume the jar file wants to be opened with archive manager by default, so set it to run with java beforehand (launched with sun java 6, didn't try openjdk)
add to that the application doesn't seem to reliably recognize heimdall 1.0.1 CLI... attempting to run it returns a blank version string but after updating to 1.0.2b it recognized it fine. not world-ending, but just something I thought you should be aware of.
I'm a bit more interested in your heimdall one-click attempts though, as I'd like to see something like that implemented for 2.2 (since not every captivate can go back to JF6 it seems)... I've been pointing people at the leaked JI6 odin one-click for now, as it contains all the necessary files and is usable on every device.
edit: looking a bit more over heimdall's implementation, does this simply run the "heimdall close-pc-screen" command in an easy to use GUI?
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just as a heads up, not every environment will play nice with the "doube click to run" as the file is stored now on google code. if you're on linux, simply either chmod +x the file or do "java -jar ./OneClick.jar" to run it (assuming java is in your path). seems ubuntu (and derivatives, I guess) assume the jar file wants to be opened with archive manager by default, so set it to run with java beforehand (launched with sun java 6, didn't try openjdk)
add to that the application doesn't seem to reliably recognize heimdall 1.0.1 CLI... attempting to run it returns a blank version string but after updating to 1.0.2b it recognized it fine. not world-ending, but just something I thought you should be aware of.
I'm a bit more interested in your heimdall one-click attempts though, as I'd like to see something like that implemented for 2.2 (since not every captivate can go back to JF6 it seems)... I've been pointing people at the leaked JI6 odin one-click for now, as it contains all the necessary files and is usable on every device.
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True... I'll add that to the first post.
Heimdall one-click is operational. I'm working the kinks out of it with the one-click unbrick first. I've sucessfully flashed my phone on all three platforms using heimdall one-click. I don't feel comfortable releasing something like that without thorough testing. This is basically testing for my one-click platform.
can you do a write up on how to brick your phone, and the many ways to it.
Awesome work. Very good and very useful tool, Adam!
Stev3-o said:
can you do a write up on how to brick your phone, and the many ways to it.
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Sure.. too easy.
Soft bricks:
Flash improper firmware which the system recognizes as improper
Prematurely terminate transfer
Flash with a bad cable
Hard Bricks:
Flash improper bootloaders
Flash mismatched versions of proper bootloaders
Flash bootloaders with a bad cable
AdamOutler said:
Sure.. too easy.
Soft bricks:
Flash improper firmware which the system recognizes as improper
Prematurely terminate transfer
Flash with a bad cable
Hard Bricks:
Flash improper bootloaders
Flash mismatched versions of proper bootloaders
Flash bootloaders with a bad cable
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Quick question: Does the Odin 1-click flash the primary bootloader? I think I may have hardbricked my cappy tonight. I went from cognition beta 1 (2.3.3) with new bootloaders and one-clicked to 2.1 the phone made it to rfs and then froze. Now it will do nothing. You think I killed it? Thanks.
Coldskiesfullofblue said:
Quick question: Does the Odin 1-click flash the primary bootloader? I think I may have hardbricked my cappy tonight. I went from cognition beta 1 (2.3.3) with new bootloaders and one-clicked to 2.1 the phone made it to rfs and then froze. Now it will do nothing. You think I killed it? Thanks.
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that's a question for Q&A.
You'd need to check it out with UART for any answers.
So if I read the op and the links right there still isn't a non jtag solution for hard bricks? I asked toys becuase it seemed that with refering to the herr bricks and what causes them as well that you have found a work around... I probably just misunderstand it though.
SIGNATURE : Life is like a box of captivates, you never know if your gps will work
AdamOutler said:
Sure.. too easy.
Hard Bricks:
Flash improper bootloaders
Flash mismatched versions of proper bootloaders
Flash bootloaders with a bad cable
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Can this software fix the hard bricks? If yes.. too good, many thanks. You made the life less stressfull.
Haven't had to use it and hopefully never will but thank you Sir!
bigbyte.me said:
Can this software fix the hard bricks? If yes.. too good, many thanks. You made the life less stressfull.
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NO. Hard Bircks are mainly because of wrong Bootloaders, if that the phone is unable to boot, so can't access it. If its HardBricked my guess is only Samsung can unbrickit. BTW new GB bootloaders are un-brickables. They now has the hability to re-download a ROM on Phone<---->PC Screen.
thanks, you are genius, huge help!
Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
For root you must be on ext3 to get it working although it will still run in ntfs and you will be able to read windows usb drives ext3 you cant the con to ext3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWb_h96_-Q&feature=youtu.be
YouTube how to
-Dev Links-
http://source.android.com/
http://code.google.com/p/android-x86/
http://tabletsx86.org/
http://www.android-x86.org/
http://android-x86.sceners.org/en/
http://www.android-x86.info/
http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/the ones here work for more computers, just saying! http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/?p=562 BETA 4
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2g min usb for installation of iso
i used a external hdd, you can use a usb drive 4g min i would say, or you can install on os hdd but do not format it!
lili usb creator - http://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/home
minitool partion wizard - www.partitionwizard.com
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1) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to test
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
2) insert the usb with iso on it, to your laptop with it off
3) start the laptop into the boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with iso
4) click run live...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
TEST EVERYTHING YOU CAN, root hardly works here and no data is saved...
-steps for installation-
1) format your usb or hhd partion with minitool partion wizard to either ext3 (most root availible) or ntfs (for use with usb drive ?music?)
2) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to use after tested for the best one
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
3) turn your laptop insert the usb with the iso and the usb or external or even the internal if you want to do something crazy but you will format your windows or stock os! i use a external hdd as in my vid..
4) start your laptop enter your boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with the iso
5) select to install
a) select the partion that you set up earlier (if you dont see it detect devices ext3 = linux)
b) choose to format (i format to the format i set it for you dont have to...)
c) yes install grub (if installing to external you dont have to install grub but i do for debugging and to get to windows without unpluging)
d) yes install windows if your installing on a windows hdd
e) reboot (as soon as you see your bios you can remove your usb if your dont you will get error 17)
And now your running android ics on your laptop/netbook/pc
I didnt develop any of this! just trying to get it out there for others
thanks button is nice but not nessary
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...
Nice tutorial, thanks!
MEHH lol i thought there wasnt a comment yet lol oh well i need to modify it
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973492
Android x86 tut
LOL awesome
XML
Nice man
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You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.
lambstone said:
You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.
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Thanks that's why I say test before you install it. The link with green next to it is Chris's blog his runs on more than the rest
Fascinating AOKP Jelly Bean Milestone 1 Devil 1.8.1...
I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?
Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?
I am writing this from Andorid on my laptop.
Very cool.
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I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?
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BlueEditionE6 said:
Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?
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On that I have no idea I'm trying to get as many developers as I can to help out I'm about to try to compile a newer version if I can get my PC you repo everything it lost net last night and can't get it to restart or catch up idk what to do
Try beta 4 its your best bet
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Thank you so much for this guide and these links, i have installed android on my dell laptop and its working perfect, haven't tested everything but everything i have tested so far seems to work great.
Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?
shelby04861 said:
Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?
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Beta 4 runs on my amd Asus machine but my wifi adapter doesnt. can anyone help me compile a recovery for computers
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The WiFi is kinda weird but I haven't really looked into it too deep. It will not connect to my home WiFi network but it will to my neighbors and my cell phone. Go figure. I have been trying out different iso images from the many downloads but I can't fins one yet that will boot on my old dell dimensions 2400 desktop. One of the error messages that pops up is for the computer model check and of course it fails, among other things. If anyone knows of a download for an iso that will work on at least dell desktop computers, let me know.
If it's broken...beat it into submission until it works!
Kaptinkrunk said:
Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
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NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue
Thanks for sharing Android x86 tutorial for every android developers for better solution. I appreciate your way.
BlueEditionE6 said:
NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue
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Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.
white-energy said:
Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.
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It wont let me repair, since repair requires reboot, but then GRUB kicks in everytime i reboot, therefore stuck. I popped in the cd and reinstalled Windows.... but lost every program,
this is a bit off topic, but how can i restore everything from my old win7 to my new win7? I tried using the comand prompt in the recovery page, but the programs are still missing, tried just copy and pasting from windows.old folder to current windows folder, no luck.
Linux is an open-source operating system with many different distributions (often named distros). These distributions are variations of the Linux OS, one of which is Android, in mobile devices. In personal computers, there are many Linux distributions, the most popular and beginner-friendly one being Ubuntu. Linux is mandatory if you ever feel the need to compile something from source, and in this guide, i will show you how to install Ubuntu on a Windows PC/Laptop, and keep windows on it.
PREREQUISITES
A windows PC/Laptop
More than 20GB free hard disk space
A USB flash drive
GUIDE
Let's first download the necessary resources. Go ahead and download the Ubuntu ISO image from here. You can check whether your processor is x32 (also named x86) or x64 based by right clicking My Computer and choosing Properties in Windows XP-7. In Windows 8 though, you can get this information from the side bar, by going to settings and choosing PC Info. Also download Rufus, which is a tool that will make your USB flash drive bootable so you may proceed with the installation, download Rufus from here.
Let's start shall we?
Previously, partitioning was required to install a second OS, but now the Ubuntu installation does this for you, so before you start, make sure you have at least 20 GB free space on your Windows partition.
Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and open up Rufus.
Click on the Disc Image just beside "Iso Image" text. Choose the Ubuntu ISO you have previously downloaded.
Click start.
As Rufus will warn you, this will format your USB drive, so make sure you have a backup.
When it is done, shut down your computer.
Switch on your computer and enter the BIOS menu using either Del. key or F2 key (different for different motherboards).
Go to "Boot" by navigating via Arrow keys.
Select your Flash drive from the menu and move it to the top, this will give it the priority during boot.
Reboot with your flash drive connected and wait for Ubuntu to load, when it does it will ask you to either use it as a Live CD or Install, choose install.
Select "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows.
Now there will be two boxes looking like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This will help you allocate how much space do you want the Ubuntu partition to take, and how much space you want the Windows partition to take, drag from the middle of the two boxes to suit your liking.
Choose Install Now, and the rest is self-explanatory.
OTHER LINUX DISTROS
Linux is not just Ubuntu. There are many different Linux distributions, or variations if you want. You can use the above method with any Linux distro, just use the appropriate ISO instead of the Ubuntu ISO. Here are some of my favourites:
Fedora
http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedoraLinux Mint
Pear OS
IMPORTANT NOTES
You might want to reset your BIOS order and drag your USB flash drive down the boot order, and give your hard disk the prioroty again.
Now when you boot your computer, you will be asked whether you want to boot into Windows or Ubuntu.
I'm not responsible for any damage occuring, as usual.
All over. Thanks for reading
Using wubi for ubuntu is veeeery simpler than this method
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KINGbabasula said:
Using wubi for ubuntu is veeeery simpler than this method
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Oh, I've never heard of Wubi to be honest, accustomed to the old-fashioned method.
However, I think wubi doesn't support Ubuntu 13.04 yet. Also, it won't allow you to choose partition size, you'd have to partition it yourself, and it's not compatible with Windows 8, also, when you put Ubuntu on USB stick, you may try it before installing
So my googling tells me that wubi is simply not very practical.
panda00 said:
Oh, I've never heard of Wubi to be honest, accustomed to the old-fashioned method.
However, I think wubi doesn't support Ubuntu 13.04 yet. Also, it won't allow you to choose partition size, and it's not compatible with Windows 8... not very practical as I've come to know.
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It is compatible with windows 8 and probably with ubuntu 13.04 too and you can choose how much space the installation can occupy
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KINGbabasula said:
It is compatible with windows 8 and probably with ubuntu 13.04 too and you can choose how much space the installation can occupy
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Quote from Ubuntu website:
Windows installer is not compatible with Windows 8 or UEFI firmware, and is not available for Ubuntu 13.04.
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panda00 said:
Quote from Ubuntu website:
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I used it a lot of times in windows 8
KINGbabasula said:
I used it a lot of times in windows 8
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What about partitioning, it doesn't do the partitioning for you right? You have to have a separate partition first... So obviously you cannot shrink the windows partition and "give some space" to the Ubuntu partition, since you're running Windows when running the installer, and so cannot resize its partition. Another problem is that you cannot try Ubuntu first if you use the installer, it just installs it for you directly. Also you won't be able to install other Linux distros without knowing this method, something like Fedora is becoming popular, Linux mint as well. Even if you want Ubuntu, 13.04 is best as of yet, and it's not supported by wubi.
panda00 said:
What about partitioning, it doesn't do the partitioning for you right? You have to have a separate partition first... So obviously you cannot shrink the windows partition and "give some space" to the Ubuntu partition, since you're running Windows when running the installer, and so cannot resize its partition. Another problem is that you cannot try Ubuntu first if you use the installer, it just installs it for you directly. Also you won't be able to install other Linux distros without knowing this method, something like Fedora is becoming popular, Linux mint as well. Even if you want Ubuntu, 13.04 is best as of yet, and it's not supported by wubi.
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Yes but you can make a partition in the control panel and it works only with ubuntu so i suggest you to add this method for people that want to install ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10
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Yes but you can make a partition in the control panel and it works only with ubuntu so i suggest you to add this method for people that want to install ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10
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Will do when I have time. I wrote this in 5 minutes on a whim, because many people asked how to install Linux on a windows PC... So I wrote the method that works with all Ubuntu versions, and all Linux distros, and allows you to test Ubuntu first.
guys which one is simple and most reliable linux operating system ?
I did not like ubuntu much
Is there anyone out there just like android for windows PC ?
Rajaasim1980 said:
guys which one is simple and most reliable linux operating system ?
I did not like ubuntu much
Is there anyone out there just like android for windows PC ?
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I recommend Fedora if you dont fancy Ubuntu
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panda00 said:
I recommend Fedora if you dont fancy Ubuntu
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I will try that
will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?
I am not into game much
Rajaasim1980 said:
I will try that
will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?
I am not into game much
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Yes. Probably will....
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Rajaasim1980 said:
I will try that
will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?
I am not into game much
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But you do need to take in mind your machine's capabilities. There are variations of Fedora available in the Fedora website, there are light ones, less resource intensive, and so will run smoother, but they won't have the same feature set, and won't look as good.
Thanks. This is a great how to. I used wubi the last time around with my xp based PC. Will use this method the next time
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Gautam Padirooted said:
Thanks. This is a great how to. I used wubi the last time around with my xp based PC. Will use this method the next time
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It's definitely hassle-free and more convenient than wubi, since you may try out the latest Ubuntu version and also try out different linux distros.
Turning note into a Linux laptop: a step by step guide
The main advantage of the method here is that you can run android app and linux program side by side. Moreover, S-pen can act as mouse
Device: p600
ROM: P600UEUBMK1
(Following method may be applicable if your device is rooted and has other selinux permissive ROM installed)
1 Root and flash selinux permissive kernel
a. for root method, see
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
b. Flash selinux permissive kernel, for instructions, see
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590311
Please read the instructions completely.
c. Install SElinuxModeChanger
Install SElinuxModeChanger from Google Play (app is free and without ads) and change selinux mode to permissive.
Reboot note, if SELINUX status is Permissive in the Setting--about device, you can move on to next step.
2 Install Linux distro using Linux Deploy
Install Linux Deploy from Google Play (app is free and without ads), Start Linux Deploy and push the Download Button, and then in the Deploy option, you have the following choices:
a. Distribution
I have tried Debian and Ubuntu, both have been successful installed.
b. Distribution suite
For Debian , choose Jessie.
For Ubuntu, choose Trusty.
c. Architeture
Choose armhf.
d. Mirror URL
For Debian, http://202.141.160.110/debian
202.141.160.110 is the IP address of debian.ustc.edu.cn (one of the Debian mirrors in China)
You can choose other mirrors from
https://www.debian.org/mirror/list
but remember to convert the web address into IP address
For Ubuntu, http://18.7.29.125/ubuntu-ports/
18.7.29.125 is the IP address of mirrors.mit.edu
The above mirrors are chosen because they are stable and fast for users in China.
e. Installation type
File(default option)
f. Installation path
For Debian, /storage/emulated/0/debian.img
For Ubuntu, /storage/emulated/0/ubuntu.img
In fact , You can choose whatever file name you like. I chose the above names, because I actually installed both Debian and Ubuntu on my device.
g. Image size
Automatic calculation (default option)
h. File system
Auto (default option)
i. User name
Android (default option)
j. DNS server
Automatic detection (default option)
k. Localization
en_US.UTF-8 (default option)
l. Desktop environment
Xfce
m. Select components
Just check all components
After the Deploy options have been set, choose Install under Action options.
The installation time taken depends on the mirror chosen and how stable the internet connection is.
When you see “end: Install”
Push the Stop Button, and then Start Button.
If no information about failure of starting SSH and VNC services are shown, then the installation is successful.
3 Configure startup environment using Linux Deploy
Push the Download Button, ensure that both SSH and GUI are checked under STARTUP option.
for Graphic subsystem, choose VNC
for GUI setting, Display is set to 0, Depth 24, DPI 270, Width 2560, Height 1600.
check Custom mounts
For Mount points, add /mnt/extSdCard/ so that you can access external sdcard under linux environment.
or add /mnt/0/ to access internal sdcard.
Back to the main page, push Stop and then Start Button to see if external sdcard and internal sdcard can be mounted.
4 Set up ssh and vnc client
a. Install JuiceSSH from Google Play (app is free and without ads),
Launch JuiceSSH, under Connections, choose New Connection,
In basic settings, Type is set to SSH, Address is set to 127.0.0.1 (IP of local host), and Identity is android.
Back to the main page, connect to 127.0.0.1, when prompting for password, enter changeme. You are now login into Debian or Ubuntu.
b. Install bVNC from Google Play (there are free and pro versions, free version is fine)
In the Connect Type, choose Basic VNC.
In the VNC Connections Settings, Address is set to 127.0.0.1, port 5900, and password changeme.
Push the connect button, You are now login into Debian or Ubuntu desktop.
Can you please upload a video of Linux running on your note, if you can please. Never thought Linux would run on note. It would really transform this tablet into a powerful productivity tool.
excalibar001 said:
Can you please upload a video of Linux running on your note, if you can please. Never thought Linux would run on note. It would really transform this tablet into a powerful productivity tool.
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I have no experience of making and uploading video .
some screenshots are attached
Does this guide is for P600 only ? :silly:
It's impractical at best. I mean I appreciate the time it took for you to write this, but linux through chroot is not very useful, it cannot be. It's like trying to run linux on a p3 machine, which is painful to see especially since our machines have the raw power of a fast core 2 duo (if cross platform benchs are to be believed).
What we need is a custom bootloader which would enable dual boot of Linux and android and then a proper linux kernel including driver support for all our tablets main components. Native linux. I've always dreamt of an ultra portable do-it-all machine and my note is almost that, with *almost* being the imperative word.
Note 2012 has it, raspberry f....ING pi has it even though it includes 1/10th of the firepower of our note, we don't, and I miss it oh so much for certain apps. The pen via hovering can act like a proper ultra portable mouse (tapping -> left click, pressing the key + tapping -> right click) + a floating keyboard (like Sammy 's official one) and we're golden. Alas without a proper kernel and a proper bootloader we're nothing.
Appreciate the effort, I really do, but linux deploy is mostly a toy :/
I'll await for the day that native linux comes.
does it work with framebuffer option (instead of vnc)?
Stevethegreat said:
It's impractical at best. I mean I appreciate the time it took for you to write this, but linux through chroot is not very useful, it cannot be. It's like trying to run linux on a p3 machine, which is painful to see especially since our machines have the raw power of a fast core 2 duo (if cross platform benchs are to be believed).
What we need is a custom bootloader which would enable dual boot of Linux and android and then a proper linux kernel including driver support for all our tablets main components. Native linux. I've always dreamt of an ultra portable do-it-all machine and my note is almost that, with *almost* being the imperative word.
Note 2012 has it, raspberry f....ING pi has it even though it includes 1/10th of the firepower of our note, we don't, and I miss it oh so much for certain apps. The pen via hovering can act like a proper ultra portable mouse (tapping -> left click, pressing the key + tapping -> right click) + a floating keyboard (like Sammy 's official one) and we're golden. Alas without a proper kernel and a proper bootloader we're nothing.
Appreciate the effort, I really do, but linux deploy is mostly a toy :/
I'll await for the day that native linux comes.
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Linux through chroot is sufficient for the following purposes:
1 have a taste of different linux distro
2 learning programming in R, python, and octave.
3 editing and compiling no so large latex files
4 learning and practicing the universal editor emacs ( I use it with R,python and octave) if equipped with a physical keyboard.
In sum, note 10.1 with linux through ssh and vnc is perfect for educational purpose.
For developer, at least, they can learn how their linux program looks like in a 10 inch screen with 2560*1600 resolution.
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does it work with framebuffer option (instead of vnc)?
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I have the same question for op or anyone in the know. Can you start gui without vnc?
I have tried framebuffer on several devices, including note , without success.
Are there any prerequisite to use it?
Thank you for the guide. I am stuck in point 4th setup ssh and vnc when I try to connect I think it doesnt rcognize address 127.0.0.1 as I recive this msj: failled to connect to /127.0.0.1 port 22 connect failed ECONREFUSED. Any idea why?
Thank you
What I can do on Linux?
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Why install Linux?
Stevethegreat said:
It's impractical at best. I mean I appreciate the time it took for you to write this, but linux through chroot is not very useful, it cannot be. It's like trying to run linux on a p3 machine, which is painful to see especially since our machines have the raw power of a fast core 2 duo (if cross platform benchs are to be believed).
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Actually there are several Linux applications I would like to run, which require very little processing power and I believe would run just fine.
WikidPad and FreeMind are the obvious ones for me; but I also have a proprietary simulation package that would probably benefit from running slower
Their value to me would because they are always available so using them would lack the friction I currently endure- I have to be at home to use them.