Hello,
I would like to replace my trusty SGS2 with the G2.
But I need the ability to mount CIFS shares, because I use GoneMad music player with an external WiFi harddisk.
Is there a kernel available with CIFS support?
Or, if not, is there anywhere a working cifs.ko module which can be used with insmod?
Thanks in advance!
No one willing to answer? Is there ANY chance to get CIFS mount working on the phone? Otherwise I can't buy it (sigh!) and have to buy a (inferior) N5...
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I don't know if there's a kernel that comes with it built in, but I did a quick search on the Play store and there's an app called CifsManager that seems to do just that. You do need to be root though but I guess that won't be a problem for somebody looking to flash a new kernel.
No, sorry. Please only answers from people who have a clue, thanks.
One of two things which are not replaceable by an app are needed (on any Android device): Either a kernel with CIFS support built in, or a cifs.ko kernel module built specifically for the device.
This is why I'm asking here.
The LG G2 comes with that built in. It is called Wireless Storage (so, yes it only works over a local wifi connection).
It is under Share and Connect in the Settings.
Sorry guys, but you either don't really read what I write or you aren't able to understand!
Is it so difficult to comprehend??
I want to mount a network folder into the filesystem of the phone, not mount the SD card of the phone into the filesystem of a PC (that's what the wireless storage feature does).
Did this many times on other devices, I exactly know what I want and need and how it works. Only information (and nothing else) I want is whether there is a CIFS enabled kernel or a cifs.ko because - I repeat the umpteenth time - this is the only way to achieve it.
Thanks.
hasenbein1966 said:
Sorry guys, but you either don't really read what I write or you aren't able to understand!
Is it so difficult to comprehend??
I want to mount a network folder into the filesystem of the phone, not mount the SD card of the phone into the filesystem of a PC (that's what the wireless storage feature does).
Did this many times on other devices, I exactly know what I want and need and how it works. Only information (and nothing else) I want is whether there is a CIFS enabled kernel or a cifs.ko because - I repeat the umpteenth time - this is the only way to achieve it.
Thanks.
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None that I'm aware of.
Though I'm sure with a little forum searching I'm sure you could have come to the same conclusion..
hasenbein1966 said:
Sorry guys, but you either don't really read what I write or you aren't able to understand!
Is it so difficult to comprehend??
I want to mount a network folder into the filesystem of the phone, not mount the SD card of the phone into the filesystem of a PC (that's what the wireless storage feature does).
Did this many times on other devices, I exactly know what I want and need and how it works. Only information (and nothing else) I want is whether there is a CIFS enabled kernel or a cifs.ko because - I repeat the umpteenth time - this is the only way to achieve it.
Thanks.
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Dude, I think you need to chill a little. You seem to be getting worked up over nothing here when people are just trying to help you.
That being said, what you're describing here is exactly what the App I recommended claims it does (mounting remote CIFS shares on your device so you can access them from other apps) so you might want to give it a look.
No, man, you don't know anything about the app and how it works, but I do!
The app requires a CIFS enabled kernel or a working cifs.ko module, and it's just a more comfortable frontend to do the mounting and unmounting which otherwise would have to be done via shell commands.
And yes, I get a little worked up when only people who don't have a clue about the subject try to "help" by suggesting apps they don't have used or tried themselves. That's plain useless, sorry.
hasenbein1966 said:
No, man, you don't know anything about the app and how it works, but I do!
The app requires a CIFS enabled kernel or a working cifs.ko module, and it's just a more comfortable frontend to do the mounting and unmounting which otherwise would have to be done via shell commands.
And yes, I get a little worked up when only people who don't have a clue about the subject try to "help" by suggesting apps they don't have used or tried themselves. That's plain useless, sorry.
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Since you are so apparently well-versed in exactly what you need and how you need it, why don't you compile it yourself instead of copping a superior attitude with people who just want to help you. If this is how you act here, I'd hate to work with you.
Since you're a senior member here, I would've expected a little more from you.
And, also apparently, the answer is no.
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I only answer someone seeking help if I know something about the subject he has problems with. And I expect the same of others. My time is too precious to sift through masses of pages of useless blather on forums, sorry.
Yet not precious enough that you waste it on bickering with others?
No CIFS module enabled kernels that I've seen (and for network folders I use ES File Explorer anyway).
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I only answer someone seeking help if I know something about the subject he has problems with. And I expect the same of others. My time is too precious to sift through masses of pages of useless blather on forums, sorry.
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I'm sure everyone in this thread will remember that whenever you post again, Mr. President.
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Why all the hate on OP he is asking for something and all of your guys were giving him the wrong answers.
HE wants to MOUNT remote file systems on his PHONE not MOUNT his PHONE remotely to his PC.
@ OP although not the answer you want, no there doesn't seem to be any CIFS (SAMBA/SMB) Kernels for the G2. And yes the CIFS app requires a CIF enabled kernel.
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hasenbein1966 said:
I only answer someone seeking help if I know something about the subject he has problems with. And I expect the same of others. My time is too precious to sift through masses of pages of useless blather on forums, sorry.
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However this is not the correct attitude and for that i am no longer going to help
DO WORK YOUR SELF ASWELL AS MAKING OTHERS LOOK. ITS FINE TO ASK FOR HELP BUT DON'T ASK FOR HELP WITH A QUESTION WHICH YOU COULD FIND THE ANSWER TO BY LOOKING FOR LIKE 2-5MINS.
Additionaly ES File Explorer does do what OP wants but not system wide, only es file explorer will see it, mx player, play music, poweramp, facebook, dropbox etc WILL NOT!
Of course I had already done quite some work and again and again looked through XDA and other forums and all the kernel threads and googled and whatnot... I just asked because, although I already spent hours, I probably could have overlooked something or perhaps someone has a secret tip.
(I myself gave such a special tip to Xperia Tablet Z users by pointing out that although there is no native CIFS possibility on the device, a CIFS module from the Xperia Z phone can be used.)
He just wants to get to his windows shares from his phone? Numerous file managers do that. I personally use File Manager (and File Manager HD on the tablet).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm&hl=en
but many do. ES File Explorer and others.
He doesn't just want to get windows shares from his phone using a file explorers access LAN feature. He wants to mount shares on his phone kind of like windows mount network folders. He needs a Kernel with cifs support. That is the only way. It will allow him to create a folder on his phone that is connected to his network drive. You can also use it with a VPN to always have access to your home network.
I haven't seen any kernals with cifs support but I would ask one of the kernel developers nicely if they would look into adding that feature. Wootever has a kernel. Rohan mentioned he might work on a kernel.
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Just to clarify i have compiled a ps3 controller module for my set top android box (sumvision cyclone x2) so i could most likely create a cifs module for the LG-G2 the problem however is i do not have the time.
EDIT: http://cyanlabs.co.uk/topic/guide-geniatech-atv1200-sumvision-cyclone-x2-mygica-atv1200-ps3-module
OK, how much do you want?
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OK, how much do you want?
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Thanks for the offer, However i have no intentions on making money on/from XDA-Developers.
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All links pulled due to XDA Request after an XDA member complained I was only out for profits to a moderator on a few products I have. Due to the fact I link to a product or two and a few other things in many videos, I was asked to pull any content relating to this.
I will still be offering all this great material at my website. Just go to google and search for MobileTechVideos.
I really think these how-to videos should be in Q&A (or general) instead of development.
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glitterballs said:
I really think these how-to videos should be in Q&A (or general) instead of development.
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I'd probably agree. I put that line in their for a MOD to move them if applicable. Now that I decided to dive into this, if a MOD moves this, might you be able to join my ROM flashing video with this one?
Thanks.
My company uses Cisco VPN along with RSA SecurID.
I've tried other "solutions" in the past with no success.
Will this process work in my situation?
I have access to all the settings from a .pcf configuration file.
When I had an iPhone, VPN worked perfectly (not that I'd go back to an iPhone just for that ).
The VPN Connections applications allows for a secure token so I think it may work. The SecureID just gives you a token correct? And then you input it for access?
If you watch near the end of video 2 I show you that application and there is clearly a field for token input. You should not need the .pcf file for the phone. I would think you would just input the current token each time.
I tried it and the connection fails every time.
Went through the process twice and followed directions to the letter.
I also tried the check box "Password + Token Digits" and that did not work either.
I'm using a 2.2 ROM currently but I think I'll put my phone back to stock and try again with 2.1.
Your video is excellent, by the way, and extremely easy to follow.
Thank you for compliments. Did you verify tun module was running using the lsmod command from a shell?
connexion2005 said:
Thank you for compliments. Did you verify tun module was running using the lsmod command from a shell?
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Yes, tun was definitely running.
thank you much, works well.
jwolfburg said:
thank you much, works well.
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Glad it was able to help you! I know I would have loved this info 6 months ago as I was figuring it out. If you are looking for a good RDP app, then use RemoteRDP. I'm using the $20 enterprise edition and it's amazing. They have cheaper versions as well with a few less bells and whistles options.
Now I'm just trying to crack DNS issues with Android not resolving hostnames of machines when VPN'd or on a WIFI network.
I am getting a device or resource busy when I do insmod android22tun.ko
I am running auxura and I skipped the rooting process as I am obviously already rooted.
Any ideas anyone?
I suppose you could try modprobe instead of insmod just to see. It could also very well be ROM dependent and something with this particular tun.ko file could be incompatible. There are many different tun.ko files for different kernels.
connexion2005,
I just wanted to thank you for the awesome step-by-step tutourial on getting my phone connected to IPSec VPN. I too am a IT Admin and recently got my phone with the objective in mine to remotely manage infraustruture. Your instructions are to the point and didn't leave much to guessing.
BTW: at the end of the video you mention the gscript tool to run the tun.ko for reloading. Shouldn't you actually had said adroid21tun.ko? That's what works.
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connexion2005,
I just wanted to thank you for the awesome step-by-step tutourial on getting my phone connected to IPSec VPN. I too am a IT Admin and recently got my phone with the objective in mine to remotely manage infraustruture. Your instructions are to the point and didn't leave much to guessing.
BTW: at the end of the video you mention the gscript tool to run the tun.ko for reloading. Shouldn't you actually had said adroid21tun.ko? That's what works.
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I mean the technical name of the vpn module on linux based equipment is tun.ko so that's what I went with. I understand that may be confusing now. Whatever the module is named is what needs to be loaded. So you could call it mobiletechvideosdotcom.ko and that's what you'd load...lol. Thanks for the compliments!
Your very welcome. I think i have watched all your videos and I have to say great job.
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connexion2005,
It seems I have run into a problem. I have been able to connect to our ASA a few times already, but when I just tried today it fails. After investigating, my script to load the android21tun.ko fails with error "init_module 'android21tun.ko' failed (file exists). I even get the failure after reboot phone. Do you have any suggestions.
PS: Out of curiosity, you suggested RemoteRDP, have you tried PocketCloud? I like it so much I will pay the $14.99 for full version.
Thank you. This worked like a charm.
mrjazze said:
connexion2005,
It seems I have run into a problem. I have been able to connect to our ASA a few times already, but when I just tried today it fails. After investigating, my script to load the android21tun.ko fails with error "init_module 'android21tun.ko' failed (file exists). I even get the failure after reboot phone. Do you have any suggestions.
PS: Out of curiosity, you suggested RemoteRDP, have you tried PocketCloud? I like it so much I will pay the $14.99 for full version.
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I have not used PocketCloud but RemoteRDP is absolutely phenomenal. Is this occuring even after a reboot? Perform an lsmod from a terminal and check to see if the tun module is running. I'm not sure why this would happen. May have to uninstall everything including the tun and re-perform the steps.
I did get it to work again. Strangely, it was after receiving a phone call that the module would load. Thanks again for your assistance.
Well that's good. I can't explain any bugs as my dev work only extends so far!
Found a better place to restart this project
To avoid confusion, all technical explanations have been moved to google-code:
http://code.google.com/p/cupcake-frosting/wiki/Ext2buntu_Technical
Resizing images and explanations of the various scripts that are used can be found there.
Screenshots:
https://picasaweb.google.com/110545...authkey=Gv1sRgCLDd48n2oMWzpAE&feat=directlink
Interested in trading in Ubuntu for BackTrack? I recommend looking here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146255
References:
Personal insanity and the inability to accept whats already available
http://code.google.com/p/android-cruft/wiki/LucidWithAndroid
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
http://nexusonehacks.net/nexus-one-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-your-android/
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15702-ubuntu-on-your-g2-anyone/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
http://www.codesourcery.com/sgpp/lite/arm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987740
http://androidclone.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=23
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That is bad ass... But my head just exploded.
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Oh man! Can't wait to get home to try this!
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I left out installing the android sdk because that has to be done in ubuntu and has no special instructions. If i could host a 4gb file somewhere, i back up my image (since i have mistakenly cleared the partition trying to delete the symlink) and that would save two whole posts.
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Which Android SDK version should I install on Ubuntu? Linux version?
Wow... I have no idea what language the first two posts were in but I feel like I really want to look into this. Haha. You effectively blew my mind. I just can't get enough of this device and forum. The more I learn, the more excited I get. This one is a bit over my head though.
chocoyo00 said:
Which Android SDK version should I install on Ubuntu? Linux version?
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Yes, i would sugget doing that from inside ubuntu, or you could cheat like i did and download the file then move it into the data/ubuntu folder using root explorer.
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Wow... I have no idea what language the first two posts were in but I feel like I really want to look into this. Haha. You effectively blew my mind. I just can't get enough of this device and forum. The more I learn, the more excited I get. This one is a bit over my head though.
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I will go back and add some screen shots and try to simplify a bit. I was writing that guide off the top of my head to get it done before anyone tried to use it. I have accidentally wiped the partition twice before realizing i needed to backup the ext2 so it has become a fairly quick process.
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Any particular reason you opted to make it an ext2 partition instead of 3 or 4? Was it personal choice or did you have issues with ext3/ext4?
I will go back and add some screen shots and try to simplify a bit. I was writing that guide off the top of my head to get it done before anyone tried to use it. I have accidentally wiped the partition twice before realizing i needed to backup the ext2 so it has become a fairly quick process.
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That would be helpful. I couldn't move my main partition to add a new one for ubuntu, it just got stuck idk why. So I had to create two partitions but that didn't work.
thanks for the tutorial, been looking for a way to get ubuntu on my thunderbolt, but when i type bootubuntu from my phone's terminal i get this output:
mount: Devices or resource busy
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
chroot: not found
failed
failed
failed
any help?
tyarbro13 said:
thanks for the tutorial, been looking for a way to get ubuntu on my thunderbolt, but when i type bootubuntu from my phone's terminal i get this output:
mount: Devices or resource busy
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
chroot: not found
failed
failed
failed
any help?
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You are using the loop device method. I debugged that for 3 hours before deciding this method was MUCH easier. There were too many contradictions in that method. Everyone said failed meant your kernel doesnt support loop but if you "ls -d /dev/loop*" it shows up. Not to mention ive seen the loop support enabled option selected in the kernel i was on. Its being created, but not mounted to the image. I may look into it one day, but i dont see a point. The ext is MUCH faster than a virtual drive image and doesnt require any kernel modification, so it is more universal.
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Don't hurt me, but what would the benefit be of having ubuntu on your phone? I mean, I do think it's pretty kickass that you figured out how to do it, and I'm all about figuring out new things to do to our phones, but is this something that could potentially be useful? And if so, how?
- Linux Noob
TheStick13 said:
Don't hurt me, but what would the benefit be of having ubuntu on your phone? I mean, I do think it's pretty kickass that you figured out how to do it, and I'm all about figuring out new things to do to our phones, but is this something that could potentially be useful? And if so, how?
- Linux Noob
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From a user standpoint its more or less just bragging rights. I havent fogured out how to cheat the system and get it to think it had an adb connection back to the phone yet.
From a developer standpoint it is a good emergency environment. My computer (and server) have been down for three days which otherwise would have put me at a stand-still. Ive been doing all my boot.img mods right on the phone.
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All links are static, meaning they always download the newest version of the files. I added a time stamp to the post to show the latest revision. This update was to add backubuntu, instructions for installing it, and an updated ubuntu.sh that includes it.
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Does it recognize a data connection?
twistedumbrella said:
From a user standpoint its more or less just bragging rights. I havent fogured out how to cheat the system and get it to think it had an adb connection back to the phone yet.
From a developer standpoint it is a good emergency environment. My computer (and server) have been down for three days which otherwise would have put me at a stand-still. Ive been doing all my boot.img mods right on the phone.
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soo this is how to get girls? Hey baby look i got Ubuntu on my phone.... wana bang? lol
TheStick13 said:
Don't hurt me, but what would the benefit be of having ubuntu on your phone? I mean, I do think it's pretty kickass that you figured out how to do it, and I'm all about figuring out new things to do to our phones, but is this something that could potentially be useful? And if so, how?
- Linux Noob
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It's more something useful to do with your phone after you get a new one. I plan on turning mine into a mini mobile server with debian on it. Stick ssh/ftp, and a webserver on it and you have a nice little device to carry around for presenting software/web projects to clients with instead of having to carry your laptop (and also more impressive if you're trying to persuade a new client). Also, you offload crap you would have on your laptop if you're on the go and need to code something and/or dont have to deal with the latency of a remote server on a less than great internet connection
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Does it recognize a data connection?
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Recognizes data, wifi, touchscreen, working on bluetooth and mounting the sdcard inside it. It is an easy command, but i am trying to prevent ubuntu from having too much control of the sd. I am also trying to find the fastest mount method (currently using the one in imoseyons tweak) to mount everything.
yareally said:
It's more something useful to do with your phone after you get a new one. I plan on turning mine into a mini mobile server with debian on it. Stick ssh/ftp, and a webserver on it and you have a nice little device to carry around for presenting software/web projects to clients with instead of having to carry your laptop (and also more impressive if you're trying to persuade a new client). Also, you offload crap you would have on your laptop if you're on the go and need to code something and/or dont have to deal with the latency of a remote server on a less than great internet connection
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There is also a dyndns app for the phone that is good for doing vnc viewing and access on the computer using a "friendly" url. That in combination with an ubuntu webserver and you could host a site on it, not that ive tried it
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Is ubuntu possible on our u8800?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN4c61ETCWg maybe, try it
Without having seen the youtube vid that d3xtr0 linked, I'll post this link:
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
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Without having seen the youtube vid that d3xtr0 linked, I'll post this link:
http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/
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lit's the same source
It will probably work if this device supports "loop devices" whatever that is? anyone know or tried it succsessfully?
skifyr123 said:
It will probably work if this device supports "loop devices" whatever that is? anyone know or tried it succsessfully?
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I had no time to try it, maybe later in the week.
skifyr123 said:
It will probably work if this device supports "loop devices" whatever that is? anyone know or tried it succsessfully?
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It supports loop device. I just tried to mount a loop device with a loop image and it worked.
EDIT: With flibblesan's r5 kernel but it should be supported by stock kernel anyway
You are aware that ubuntu has no proper support for touchscreens; even if it runs you won't gain anything by doing that. When I installed a linux a few months ago on another device it worked, then I was fascinated about one minute and then I decided that there is no use for it an deleted it eventually.
I just do not understand why it is so important to get a desktop-os running on a smartphone. Battery drains fast, no support for the radio etc.
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You are aware that ubuntu has no proper support for touchscreens; even if it runs you won't gain anything by doing that. When I installed a linux a few months ago on another device it worked, then I was fascinated about one minute and then I decided that there is no use for it an deleted it eventually.
I just do not understand why it is so important to get a desktop-os running on a smartphone. Battery drains fast, no support for the radio etc.
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Its not important, but funny and cool if it works (on this device). How did you do it?
Until recently I still had my old samsung-omnia-winmo6.5-phone. There was an app for linux available; you just had to install an imagefile to the sd-card. The fun did last for a minute and then I realized I cannot do anything with this small screen and that it was pretty much useless.
I think that a lot of people here will just read the topic and think "omg this is amazing, now I can have my desktop-os on the phone, great" and later they realize how much time they just wasted.
If it really is fun for you guys, I won't try and stop you
How about using linux programs? i think that it may be quite useful sometimes... Put honestly... it is just for funright now... but it may be helpful if we could dual boot.... maybe in the future
I got this working, it isn't that slow as you could imagine, firefox takes around 30 sec to start and load the front page. That said, the keyboard works but is way off and impossible to use (I push "d" and "f" shows up and so on).
if anyone understand this the keyboard will be fixed:
In VNC’s xstartup file: $HOME/.vnc/xstartup
You have to add the line export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1 before
/etc/X11/Xsession or gnome-session (in case you use GNOME)
Screenshot actually taken with an ubuntu tool, I have set the resolution to 1200*800 in the virtual enviriment.
Here is a video with Huawei Ideos X5 running Ubuntu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SaoneDtNqA&feature=BFp&list=WL01C152CD7D31A7C8&index=1
Will try this later tonight and let you guys know if it works. Just have to work first >.<
The significance of linux running is to have a backup operating system to use on the phone if the Oracle / Google dispute over Java begins to really disrupt the market.
Think also freedombox.org, your own personal, secure and anonymous cloud system as a refuge if a dictatorship emerges or particularly nasty rise of corporatism occurs.
At heart, our U8800's can easily be linux box server with up to 32Gb of onboard storage with wi-fi AND gsm network connections. Being battery operated, if the thought police decend upon your community, you could take it to another place, unknown to the nasty guys, and re-establish mesh network connection to get reports of civil rights abuses out to the rest of the world.
Reason enough to have the capability to run Ubuntu Server edition (or any other Linux Server flavour)?
If you're interested to see what's already possible, even within Android (Linux will deliver more power), install "File Expert" from the market to get your very own web file server, right there in your phone.
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XphX said:
Until recently I still had my old samsung-omnia-winmo6.5-phone. There was an app for linux available; you just had to install an imagefile to the sd-card. The fun did last for a minute and then I realized I cannot do anything with this small screen and that it was pretty much useless.
I think that a lot of people here will just read the topic and think "omg this is amazing, now I can have my desktop-os on the phone, great" and later they realize how much time they just wasted.
If it really is fun for you guys, I won't try and stop you
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You didn't Found a better ubuntu boot-file, x5 faster, keyboard works, WIFI, pre-installed with many programs ( Open Office for work.. etc) easy to use with touch screen. here is how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUG9aC_tH5s
And the files/instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962023
I've tried using USB storage with a few apps for media, but none of them let me use my USB stick. Es file explorer is the only app to let me use it. I've also tried xbmc and I can't find how to make my USB drive work. Many apps have this issue for me.
UPDATE: Stick mount is one of the apps that does not work, before anyone decides to start a riot and burning down buildings saying I didn't search, I've searched and looked at a lot of posts and none help me.
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I've tried using USB storage with a few apps for media, but none of them let me use my USB stock. Es file explorer is the only app to let me use it. I've also tried xbmc and I can't find how to make my USB drive work. Many apps have this issue for me.
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I'm going to be that guy and say, as a senior member with as many posts as you do, you should have been able to find the answer to your question, as it had been addressed multiple times in these threads.
I find it interesting that 60 views since this morning and nobody wanted to answer you...
It was literally the 5th thread in the same subforum you posed in...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...rter-guide-t3002814/post58172998#post58172998
midnightzak said:
I'm going to be that guy and say, as a senior member with as many posts as you do, you should have been able to find the answer to your question, as it had been addressed multiple times in these threads.
I find it interesting that 60 views since this morning and nobody wanted to answer you...
It was literally the 5th thread in the same subforum you posed in...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...rter-guide-t3002814/post58172998#post58172998
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Okay asshole, maybe I should have made it more clear, I said that a couple apps wouldn't recognize it. Stick mount does not work for me, as it is one of those apps. I apologize for not making that more apparent, but really, being an asshole about it is not needed. I've searched and looked at many of the posts regarding this and none of them have helped with my issue. Have a nice day.
I was able to get my flash drive to work with stick mount pro
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I've tried using USB storage with a few apps for media, but none of them let me use my USB stick. Es file explorer is the only app to let me use it. I've also tried xbmc and I can't find how to make my USB drive work. Many apps have this issue for me.
UPDATE: Stick mount is one of the apps that does not work, before anyone decides to start a riot and burning down buildings saying I didn't search, I've searched and looked at a lot of posts and none help me.
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Hi, use stick mount pro under play store. it should solve the problem. The free version won't mount your drive to sdcard folder since it doesn't have symbolic link option. I have issue with ntfs, but it works fine with exfat. I'm able to navigate to my flash drive through xbmc.
chetdroid said:
Hi, use stick mount pro under play store. it should solve the problem. The free version won't mount your drive to sdcard folder since it doesn't have symbolic link option. I have issue with ntfs, but it works fine with exfat. I'm able to navigate to my flash drive through xbmc.
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How do you get the pro version to work? I have not been able to get the pro license to be seen on my free version and don't know how to side load that license I paid for.
Sorry about this, I'm currently using lollirock rom for the nexus player
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How do you get the pro version to work? I have not been able to get the pro license to be seen on my free version and don't know how to side load that license I paid for.
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I'm currently using nexus player lollirock rom 1.5. That might be an issue with stock rom. I didn't bother playing around with its stock rom because I know it's going to be a hassle side loading apps.
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Assuming that you paid for stick mount . Why won't you just search for the pro version through a third party website. My suggestion is to run lollirock rom, much more freedom and you can always install leanback launcher if you prefer it's original UI. Android UI itself is already made simple to navigate on tv screen with a keyboard and trackpad or a mouse, that's just my opinion.
Hi guys,
I am facing a lot of difficulty in trying to mount a samba share on the shield TV (16gb model).
It's freshly rooted with busybox, supersu, se linux mode and patched cifs manager.
No matter how I try to mount it, via terminal or via the patched CIFSManager, I always get an error saying "cannot access a needed shared library".
su --mount-master -c busybox mount -o username=shaf,password=android,rw,noperm,iocharset=utf8 -t cifs //192.168.1.1/android /data/media/0/android
The network folder is perfectly accessible through ES File explorer & I've even tried formatting the network drive as ext4.
I have checked in proc/ and the cifs files are there but I'm not sure if I need to load a cifs.ko kernel module, I assumed it was loaded.
I would be very grateful if someone could help me out here and point me in the right direction.
Shaf_96 said:
Hi guys,
I am facing a lot of difficulty in trying to mount a samba share on the shield TV (16gb model).
It's freshly rooted with busybox, supersu, se linux mode and patched cifs manager.
No matter how I try to mount it, via terminal or via the patched CIFSManager, I always get an error saying "cannot access a needed shared library".
su --mount-master -c busybox mount -o username=shaf,password=android,rw,noperm,iocharset=utf8 -t cifs //192.168.1.1/android /data/media/0/android
The network folder is perfectly accessible through ES File explorer & I've even tried formatting the network drive as ext4.
I have checked in proc/ and the cifs files are there but I'm not sure if I need to load a cifs.ko kernel module, I assumed it was loaded.
I would be very grateful if someone could help me out here and point me in the right direction.
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Similar situation
Have shield as the server (3.0 usb edit: with a connected usb 3.0 harddrive)
edit: ive not found a suitable server app yet
I always assumed ciffs manager/mount manager worked only on jellybean and below......i assume the patched cifs app changes this.
In my search for alternatives, this ones the closest ive seen thats most recent and promissing, but have not managed to get it working, you seem like you might understand it better then i
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/script-mount-samba-cifs-shares-t2993035
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if you do find a solution, i'd be much gratefull if you post it.......gd luck
hey guys. im not much on networking. trying to figure it all out myself, but i found this app awhile back called servers ultimate pro.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro
they do have a 7 day trial to test things out but through this app i was able to create a smb/cifs server with windows 10 being able to map it as a network drive. At least on windows 10, i had to google and eventually found a few registry tweaks to make windows actually see it.
Currently my issue now is speed transfer isnt all that fast. its usable for my needs, but i average about 5-10MBps during transfer with an external usb 3.0 HDD plugged into the shield tv, transferring files over the network between my windows 10 machine. That is an issue im currently working on fixing, but i was at least able to create a working server with this app. The authors have a forum on xda as well but its looking more and more that it might become abandoned (servers ultimate pro) as the author(s) havent been responding to forum questions or even emails.
either way, just thought id let you guys know.
unvaluablespace said:
hey guys. im not much on networking. trying to figure it all out myself, but i found this app awhile back called servers ultimate pro.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro
they do have a 7 day trial to test things out but through this app i was able to create a smb/cifs server with windows 10 being able to map it as a network drive. At least on windows 10, i had to google and eventually found a few registry tweaks to make windows actually see it.
Currently my issue now is speed transfer isnt all that fast. its usable for my needs, but i average about 5-10MBps during transfer with an external usb 3.0 HDD plugged into the shield tv, transferring files over the network between my windows 10 machine. That is an issue im currently working on fixing, but i was at least able to create a working server with this app. The authors have a forum on xda as well but its looking more and more that it might become abandoned (servers ultimate pro) as the author(s) havent been responding to forum questions or even emails.
either way, just thought id let you guys know.
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Ive actually tried that one amongst others, was one of the best tested at the time, even had, if i recall correctly, tasker support which is a must, but my shield for all intense and purposes, will be free of the google eco system, hence why i wont/cant have apps that require license check.......i dont like the artificial dependancy on other apps/services such as google services
On the lookout, hopefully, for an open source alternative with good tasker support.
banderos101 said:
Similar situation
Have shield as the server (3.0 usb edit: with a connected usb 3.0 harddrive)
edit: ive not found a suitable server app yet
I always assumed ciffs manager/mount manager worked only on jellybean and below......i assume the patched cifs app changes this.
In my search for alternatives, this ones the closest ive seen thats most recent and promissing, but have not managed to get it working, you seem like you might understand it better then i
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/script-mount-samba-cifs-shares-t2993035
Edit
if you do find a solution, i'd be much gratefull if you post it.......gd luck
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Hey thanks buddy,
I think I had a look at that before but ignored it temporarily as I wanted to fix mounting samba shares first thereafter focus on making a script so it mounts automatically on boot but I don't see a problem with skipping straight to using the script.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to check/test the firetv script until next weekend, what problem do you have when trying to use the script?
I'm tempted to install the full android version with a tv style home launcher and check if I can connect to samba shares as this is driving me nuts lol.
Check out the thread 'nVidia Shield Android TV - Post your home screen' and see andrewthecoder's post, need to ask him if he's able to mount remote samba shares.
BTW guys, I think there's some confusion, my intention is to use the shield tv as a client, not to host a samba server lol.
Shaf_96 said:
Hey thanks buddy,
I think I had a look at that before but ignored it temporarily as I wanted to fix mounting samba shares first thereafter focus on making a script so it mounts automatically on boot but I don't see a problem with skipping straight to using the script.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to check/test the firetv script until next weekend, what problem do you have when trying to use the script?
I'm tempted to install the full android version with a tv style home launcher and check if I can connect to samba shares as this is driving me nuts lol.
Check out the thread 'nVidia Shield Android TV - Post your home screen' and see andrewthecoder's post, need to ask him if he's able to mount remote samba shares.
BTW guys, I think there's some confusion, my intention is to use the shield tv as a client, not to host a samba server lol.
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Yeah sorry, i did actually realise you were talking client side, i went slightly offtopic with server side talk
Honestly, i didnt really put much effort into it, just quickly tried to see if it worked first, second, third try before giving up, waiting on more info on the xda thread, or maybe even an app to do this more simply, or an alternative working method.........im playing the, keep my ears to the ground, waiting game
Plus, ive not found any confirmation on which android samba servers are confirmed working for this kind of mount, so i have the worry, that the script may work, but fail on a non standard samba server.........again, waiting on confirmation on what works and hopefully a guide.........looking it up every now and again
banderos101 said:
Yeah sorry, i did actually realise you were talking client side, i went slightly offtopic with server side talk
Honestly, i didnt really put much effort into it, just quickly tried to see if it worked first, second, third try before giving up, waiting on more info on the xda thread, or maybe even an app to do this more simply, or an alternative working method.........im playing the, keep my ears to the ground, waiting game
Plus, ive not found any confirmation on which android samba servers are confirmed working for this kind of mount, so i have the worry, that the script may work, but fail on a non standard samba server.........again, waiting on confirmation on what works and hopefully a guide.........looking it up every now and again
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Haha no worries man, yes I'll try messing with that coming this Friday evening, did you use script manager, SManager?
Ah damn I did not even know there's different types of samba servers! ?
Lool I'm the complete opposite, too impatient to wait, that's why I'm really considering installing the full android version. It would be such a delight to have the dreamcast and gamecube roms running of the NAS drive as well as 4K files in the future.
Shaf_96 said:
Haha no worries man, yes I'll try messing with that coming this Friday evening, did you use script manager, SManager?
Ah damn I did not even know there's different types of samba servers!
Lool I'm the complete opposite, too impatient to wait, that's why I'm really considering installing the full android version. It would be such a delight to have the dreamcast and gamecube roms running of the NAS drive as well as 4K files in the future.
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I used SManager
Sorry, what i meant was, that there is more then one samba server app for android.........all at various levels of development
Yep, i cant wait till i can unify network storage on android myself........one of the reasons i bought the shield.......assuming a solution ever decides to be polite........and show up
Shaf_96 said:
Hi guys,
I am facing a lot of difficulty in trying to mount a samba share on the shield TV (16gb model).
It's freshly rooted with busybox, supersu, se linux mode and patched cifs manager.
No matter how I try to mount it, via terminal or via the patched CIFSManager, I always get an error saying "cannot access a needed shared library".
su --mount-master -c busybox mount -o username=shaf,password=android,rw,noperm,iocharset=utf8 -t cifs //192.168.1.1/android /data/media/0/android
The network folder is perfectly accessible through ES File explorer & I've even tried formatting the network drive as ext4.
I have checked in proc/ and the cifs files are there but I'm not sure if I need to load a cifs.ko kernel module, I assumed it was loaded.
I would be very grateful if someone could help me out here and point me in the right direction.
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For mine I found that the utf8 bit was throwing it off. I removed that and added sec=ntlm and that worked for me. The only downside is apps can read from it but can't seem to write to it. Give it a go and see if that helps though.
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For mine I found that the utf8 bit was throwing it off. I removed that and added sec=ntlm and that worked for me. The only downside is apps can read from it but can't seem to write to it. Give it a go and see if that helps though.
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Ahhhhh, now were getting somewhere
Thanks for that luvley bit of insight, and the thread maker for starting the subject in the first place........hopefully, a write solution will show up and find its way to this "network storage mounting" thread..........
Theres another potential, i stress, potential avenue to mount local filesystems beyond jellybean...sshfs
Easysshfs
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.nsu.bobrofon.easysshfs&hl=en
https://bitbucket.org/bobrofon/easysshfs
Ive attempted to test this, sshelper server on the shield, easysshfs on the tablet with no success.......im thinking theres kernel modules involved( fuse.ko) , mind you im no expert. (Easysshfs logs makes mention of "fuse.sshfs is not in proc/mounts")
If modules are indeed involved then this is not an ideal solution (unless kernel moduling becomes universally compatible somehow), as i'd prefer any future purchases of stock android to have the ability natively, minimum, instead of waiting and hoping someone can release a solution
Sshelper
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arachnoid.sshelper&hl=en
http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper/
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Well holy moly, i got it working, i just randomly decided to put admin as username instead of leaving it blank and hey presto....mounted.........quickly tested a file manager without network support, opensource "amaze", to browse and play a video on my tab from a usb stick on my shield........excellent
So for those interested, a simple two app install plus configuring (username,pass,mount to, mount from) and you have network mounting.....on lollipop.........excellent
Shaf_96 said:
Hey thanks buddy,
I think I had a look at that before but ignored it temporarily as I wanted to fix mounting samba shares first thereafter focus on making a script so it mounts automatically on boot but I don't see a problem with skipping straight to using the script.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to check/test the firetv script until next weekend, what problem do you have when trying to use the script?
I'm tempted to install the full android version with a tv style home launcher and check if I can connect to samba shares as this is driving me nuts lol.
Check out the thread 'nVidia Shield Android TV - Post your home screen' and see andrewthecoder's post, need to ask him if he's able to mount remote samba shares.
BTW guys, I think there's some confusion, my intention is to use the shield tv as a client, not to host a samba server lol.
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Kodi has samba ability as client. Used for video and audio files. Find it in google store free
This worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/general/samba-network-file-sharing-nvidia-t3321522
slamride said:
Kodi has samba ability as client. Used for video and audio files. Find it in google store free
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Have you gotten this to work? I had it working on a previous OpenELEC box and an Xbian box, but I can't get it working on KODI on the Shield.
wishx said:
Have you gotten this to work? I had it working on a previous OpenELEC box and an Xbian box, but I can't get it working on KODI on the Shield.
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Yes I am sharing a "server of sorts" (Desktop in den with video and audio files stored) with multiple setups .
Shield with Kodi
Laptop with Kodi
Laptop with VLC
Samsung Tablets with Kodi or VLC
Sharing permissions need to be set to allow "Everyone" read/write access on server
I use a "MOVIE" folder, a "TV SHOW" folder,and a "MUSIC" folder then add source under files in KODI,select scraper for tv,movie,or music and it will also add covers and details to list. Kodi will detect files and add a MOVIE ,TV SHOWS, and MUSIC tab on home screen after scanning. I also set "scan on startup" " in systems settings so I only need to reboot to update libraries.
https://kodi.tv/ use wiki if you get lost
Hope this helps
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Yes I am sharing a "server of sorts" (Desktop in den with video and audio files stored) with multiple setups .
Shield with Kodi
Laptop with Kodi
Laptop with VLC
Samsung Tablets with Kodi or VLC
Sharing permissions need to be set to allow "Everyone" read/write access on server
Hope this helps
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It appears you are sharing your media from a server to the Shield. I am trying to use my Shield with Kodi as the server. I have an external drive attached by USB to the Shield and need to connect two other computers to it. I did this previously with OpenELEC and Xbian, but I can't get them to recognize the Shield/Kodi on the network like I'm used to. Any assistance would be great. Thanks!
I should probably mention that I am not rooted and would like to not root my Shield so I can get further updates rolled out by NVidia. That's kind of the problem.
I'm trying to run a Samba server on the NVidia Shield without root that has read/write access to external storage (external hard drive).
So far, I've been able to get FTP servers running on it, but nothing allows access to my external storage. I'd much prefer SMB to FTP though.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
AFAIK it is not possible to run a Samba server on Android without root since SMB uses port numbers < 1024.
Rather than attach my external drive directly to the NVidia Shield, I attached it to the router and have all my computers (Linux and Windows boxes) and the Shield connect to the shared drive and all folders. That works great!
unvaluablespace said:
hey guys. im not much on networking. trying to figure it all out myself, but i found this app awhile back called servers ultimate pro.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro
they do have a 7 day trial to test things out but through this app i was able to create a smb/cifs server with windows 10 being able to map it as a network drive. At least on windows 10, i had to google and eventually found a few registry tweaks to make windows actually see it.
Currently my issue now is speed transfer isnt all that fast. its usable for my needs, but i average about 5-10MBps during transfer with an external usb 3.0 HDD plugged into the shield tv, transferring files over the network between my windows 10 machine. That is an issue im currently working on fixing, but i was at least able to create a working server with this app. The authors have a forum on xda as well but its looking more and more that it might become abandoned (servers ultimate pro) as the author(s) havent been responding to forum questions or even emails.
either way, just thought id let you guys know.
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Does this app need root access? I saw this app yesterday and was going to try it.