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[Q] Linux on Advent Vega without chroot

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a method to get a Linux Distribution like Ubuntu or Debian runnig on my Advent Vega or HTC Desire. Both devices do not support the chroot-command which is required in the tutorials out there because the system is something like virtualized.
There might could be a tutorial that shows me how to fastboot into that Linux on an ext-Partition or somewhere. I hadn't found it yet but you may know it better than me.
Thanks in advantage,
AndroidChromeOS

believe theres a tutorial over at modaco on how to get ubuntu on the vega

No it isn't. Just how to completeley install it instead of android. Not like it was possible on the G1 :/

i doubt that's possible we can't even run two roms with backing up and restoring. Your best shot is probably a vm style app

No that works. You are emulating the distribution. that's what you can do with chroot. It worked on the Google G1 aka HTC Dream. I had that and I tried that. But with the Vega it does not because of chroot

not that i know of any

Help yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979603
Viel Glück!

Thanks but.. Where is the recovery mode on the vega?
My Desire has one but the Vega does not...

AndroidChromeOS said:
Thanks but.. Where is the recovery mode on the vega?
My Desire has one but the Vega does not...
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You have an option to use the official recovery mode or you can install CWM.

Ehm okay thats interesting. Where can I do that?

AndroidChromeOS said:
Ehm okay thats interesting. Where can I do that?
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http://android.modaco.com/content/a...jan-2-5-1-8-clockworkmod-for-the-advent-vega/
http://myadventvega.co.uk has the official recovery instructions.

Look here

For anyone still following this thread, I should point out that it's quite possible to run a chrooted vm on the vega. I simply followed the instructions in the thread on MoDaCo on this topic.
Go to: android.modaco.com/content/advent-vega-vega-modaco-com/336426/ubuntu-on-vega-other-method-05-04-2011/
(I'm not allowed to post links yet)
I spent a lot of time trying it out, with no success. Then I noticed that one of the error messages in the terminal said something like "busybox - unknown option". So I updated my Busybox to the latest version and then the startup script ran with no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=592762&stc=1&d=1305101335

Sweet
Nice one dude. What sort of interface did u use to interact with the OS? Was it a touch interface or did u use a keyboard and mouse. Also, was it possible you output the screen to a monitor

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041036 seriously man search

i am using backtrack 5 chrooted on my vega xwindows and vnc as interface . works fine as far as i can see so far

[Q] Build ROM with AOSP-Code

Hiho,
Yes I have one .... and it is nice but ....
Can someone explain/write how to compile the working rom with the aosp-code?
I just want the feature - long press to skip music ... maybe later more. But I dont know anything about how to build the code.
I have the Master branch on my pc and followed the AOSP-Guide till "Building the System". But I dont know how to include and dumb the needed system files.
It would be nice if someone could help me out
Thx lexXxel

PUSH PUSH
Is nobody out there who can help me out?
Do you understand my question, because my english ins't .... as well as needed

lexxxel said:
Hiho,
Yes I have one .... and it is nice but ....
Can someone explain/write how to compile the working rom with the aosp-code?
I just want the feature - long press to skip music ... maybe later more. But I dont know anything about how to build the code.
I have the Master branch on my pc and followed the AOSP-Guide till "Building the System". But I dont know how to include and dumb the needed system files.
It would be nice if someone could help me out
Thx lexXxel
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Compiling the code is the easy part. Do you know how to write code to get what you want to achieve?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Yes I know how to write code ... if it will work.... we will see! So could u please explane me how to compile the code? and flash it on my device ... because till know iam not able to get my modified SystemUI.apk working.... Pls help me!

ATM the nexus 4 isn't part of AOSP - it will be soon.
Once in your source dir try this
. build/envsetup.sh
lunch (choose device)
make -j8 otapackage
flash with cwm
next time GOOGLE IT! or at least search xda
FYI: -j8 can be sth else - you can find out with a little searching
EDIT: This is also in the wrong area - but w/e

minooch said:
ATM the nexus 4 isn't part of AOSP - it will be soon.
Once in your source dir try this
. build/envsetup.sh
lunch (choose device)
make -j8 otapackage
flash with cwm
next time GOOGLE IT! or at least search xda
FYI: -j8 can be sth else - you can find out with a little searching
EDIT: This is also in the wrong area - but w/e
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I GOOGLED IT ! and this isnt working! I thought that the Nexus 4 is part of the AOSP, but the binarys arent available now. So I just wanna know how and which files are needed from a N4 and where to put them to get a working build. and how to make a zip that I can flash. The built emulator doesnt boot, too.
At the moment I just want to get a modified SystemUI.apk on my phone. But its not possible with adb push or install right know. Even with a new unmodified version. So something must be wrong during the compilation.
PS: What is the right area for this question?

lexxxel said:
I GOOGLED IT ! and this isnt working! I thought that the Nexus 4 is part of the AOSP, but the binarys arent available now. So I just wanna know how and which files are needed from a N4 and where to put them to get a working build. and how to make a zip that I can flash. The built emulator doesnt boot, too.
At the moment I just want to get a modified SystemUI.apk on my phone. But its not possible with adb push or install right know. Even with a new unmodified version. So something must be wrong during the compilation.
PS: What is the right area for this question?
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This is the right area
Why don't you compile for the GN & then just pull SystemUI.apk?
Even if you compiled for the Nexus 7, it's still going to be the same file

I will try it. Thanks for Ur help. I will install a new 10.04 and start again (was on 12.04) .

lexxxel said:
I will try it. Thanks for Ur help. I will install a new 10.04 and start again (was on 12.04) .
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NP,
10.04 is preferred ATM. If you run into problems getting Java, try this:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sun-java-community-team/sun-java6
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jdk
sudo update-java-alternatives -s java-6-sun

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
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk

gray screen
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

Native ubuntu on tegra note 7 ?

Hey guys , ive been searching for days but cant seem to find a guide or download for this anyewhere , was wondering is it possible to boot ubuntu natively on our tegra note 7 ? ive already tried and suceeded in running ubuntu in android using the chroot method but i want to know is it possible to boot straight to / dualboot ubuntu ?
Thanks in advanced

vchircu said:
Hey guys , ive been searching for days but cant seem to find a guide or download for this anyewhere , was wondering is it possible to boot ubuntu natively on our tegra note 7 ? ive already tried and suceeded in running ubuntu in android using the chroot method but i want to know is it possible to boot straight to / dualboot ubuntu ?
Thanks in advanced
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I take it you mean Ubuntu in its direct form like the standard Desktop OS ?
If so there is a arm version of Ubuntu Server 14.04 coming out soon but thats a ARMv8 only. Now heres the catch our Tegra Note 7 is based on a Coretx A15 SOC which is ARMv7.
Now the only version of Ubuntu i know that was ported to ARMv7 was Ubuntu 12.04.
There was a Tegra 2 Version of this which you can read about here : https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/TEGRA/AC100
So its possible, however as of yet the only other option would be Ubuntu Touch but thats not a native ubuntu.

thank you
Thanks for the reply and link , ill have a look and see what i can find , if i manage to get anything done ill post back here

vchircu said:
Hey guys , ive been searching for days but cant seem to find a guide or download for this anyewhere , was wondering is it possible to boot ubuntu natively on our tegra note 7 ? ive already tried and suceeded in running ubuntu in android using the chroot method but i want to know is it possible to boot straight to / dualboot ubuntu ?
Thanks in advanced
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Can you make a thread on instructing how to chroot into ubuntu and run ubuntu on TN7? What applications work on it?

asratxda said:
Can you make a thread on instructing how to chroot into ubuntu and run ubuntu on TN7? What applications work on it?
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Yes i will make a thread , unfortuneatly i have not tested any applications on it as of yet , i should have the thread ready by sometime tomorrow

Did anyone figure out how to do it ?

I can at least vouch that the Tegra 2 version of Ubuntu worked on my Acer A500. If you can live with the basics, it's cool, but the amount of software available for ARM is minimal. It's also very unfriendly to touch, so you'll need a mouse. I personally can't think of anything I was able to do with it that I wasn't already able to do more easily with Android, so eventually I took it off.

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?!?