Hello,
I just got my Nexus 7 2013 tow months ago and it currently have the stock android and 2 Ubuntu Touch installed though MultiRom. Now I'm really interested trying out other OS other than Android. I've tried FireFox OS but it's buggy. I tried to look for Tizen and Jolla no luck. I found linux ROMS like Plasma Active, Ubuntu Desktop 13.04 and Bodha?? but all I see is for Grouper only (Nexus 7 2012). Does anyone here knows sources of any other ROMS that can be installed in Nexus 7 2013 and also supports multirom? Thanks so much
javacookies said:
Hello,
I just got my Nexus 7 2013 tow months ago and it currently have the stock android and 2 Ubuntu Touch installed though MultiRom. Now I'm really interested trying out other OS other than Android. I've tried FireFox OS but it's buggy. I tried to look for Tizen and Jolla no luck. I found linux ROMS like Plasma Active, Ubuntu Desktop 13.04 and Bodha?? but all I see is for Grouper only (Nexus 7 2012). Does anyone here knows sources of any other ROMS that can be installed in Nexus 7 2013 and also supports multirom? Thanks so much
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I managed to get Ubuntu Desktop running within Android using the 'Complete Linux Installer' play app. But I can't work out how to use that installer image as a Multirom .mrom. Does anyone know how?
noxobboxon said:
I managed to get Ubuntu Desktop running within Android using the 'Complete Linux Installer' play app. But I can't work out how to use that installer image as a Multirom .mrom. Does anyone know how?
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Really? do you mean you have dual boot of android and Ubuntu Desktop? but you did not used multirom?
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Discovered that my Nexus7 is, in fact, the 2012 model for which I was led to believe, by the, to have been the latest 2013 2nd edition model.
2013 Nexus7, 16GB WiFi Edition
This is a full fledge Ubuntu Linux distro for the Nexus7 Tablet.
I've discovered the following:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7
I've installed Ubuntu Linux 13.04 on my 2013 WiFi Nexus7 16GB.
So far, seems to work fairly well. Even the onscreen keyboard.
The Nexus7 Boot Image and System Userspace Image can be found at:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/13.04/release/
After installing the automated installer on your Ubuntu Linux computer:
1. Add the attached modified checksum file to your /Downloads/UbuntuNexus7 folder
2. Replace installer script at /usr/bin with attached modified installer script
3. Be sure to remove the .txt from the attached files.
Everything will install smoothly from that point onward.
this only covers Nexus 7 2012, not 2013
I think the Nexus is a perfectly capable device of running Ubuntu or any other distro.. Actually it kinda opens a new sea of possibilities. Imagine compiling a rom on the device itself :b
Linux on Android already has this covered. Check out their website. I have it up and running. The Complete Linux Installer app makes it very easy and provides great instructions.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467059
jal301 said:
Linux on Android already has this covered. Check out their website. I have it up and running. The Complete Linux Installer app makes it very easy and provides great instructions.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467059
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Well, in all fairness, Linux on Android runs Linux apps on the Android kernel (which is, of course, Linux). That's not quite the same as having a bootable copy of a full distro like Ubuntu. I would think performance on the full install ought to be better. I've run the Linux on Android on the Galaxy Tab 2 quite a bit and it is great, though. Just saying I don't think this is quite the same thing.
wd5gnr said:
Well, in all fairness, Linux on Android runs Linux apps on the Android kernel (which is, of course, Linux). That's not quite the same as having a bootable copy of a full distro like Ubuntu. I would think performance on the full install ought to be better. I've run the Linux on Android on the Galaxy Tab 2 quite a bit and it is great, though. Just saying I don't think this is quite the same thing.
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Ah, understood....
Runs quite well on 2013 model
xdacinq said:
this only covers Nexus 7 2012, not 2013
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This release of Ubuntu for Nexus 7 runs quite well on the 2013 WiFi (2nd Ed) model I have it installed on.
I'll give try tomorrow
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jamesDF said:
This release of Ubuntu for Nexus 7 runs quite well on the 2013 WiFi (2nd Ed) model I have it installed on.
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To be honest I'd like some pics (or in fact anything that can prove it actually works), I highly doubt the same image that's used on the first N7 will work on the new one too. I just got KitKat and I don't want to break it yet
Is there any screenshots of this?
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screensots
Here are some screenshous.
I don't have any from "About This Computer" for it gives no identifying info.
jamesDF said:
Here are some screenshous.
I don't have any from "About This Computer" for it gives no identifying info.
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That resolution matches the original Nexus. Either you're in the wrong forum, or it's fake.
Could you please take a picture of the actual tablet running Ubuntu with a camera so we can verify?
I went and tried this myself (for science ), and I can confirm it doesn't work. It doesn't get past the Google bootloader screen.
Anybody else looking to attempt this should backup their TWRP/CWM backups to their computer, as flashing this completely wipes the tablet.
I learnt that the hard way. Good thing I had nothing important on it.
Shots with real camera
Box for my Nexus 7 states:
Model: NESUS7 Asus
NEXUS7 ASUS - 1B32
P/N: 900K0MI11Q1Q5QU
AS NEXUS7 ASUS 1B/T30L/32/1G/V
CSSN: REDACTED
SSN: REDACTED
NEXUS7 ASUS, BRN, GL, GPS, 1G DDR3L, NFC
T30L, CB-802.11bgn(AS)_WW+BT2.1, 32GB EMMC
1.2M CAMERA, 1CELL4325
N/A, ANDROIS WW
Made In China Date 2013.02
I now see the problem.
My Nexus7 was sold to me as the 2013 Second Edition model.
They based the model edition upon the purchase date of September of 2013.
Looking over the specs I just typed from the box, it's the 2012 edition.
I had no idea.
Sorry everybody.
jamesDF said:
Box for my Nexus 7 states:
Sorry everybody.
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Bummer. Might want to edit the OP to keep someone from erasing their tablet. If I had not been on travel this week I would have
Hi All
I use Linux on my main computer, I actually use 3 flavours only one of which recognizes my Nexus 7. They all recognize my TF101 running jelly bean 4.3.1 and my HTC marvel c phone running Jellyy Beaan 4.1.2. I am running 4.4 on my Nexus 7 at present. I have tried different ROMs with the same result.
I can of course just use the linux flavour that does recognize my N7 but am interested to know what is happening.
The Linux that recognizes the N7 is Linux Mint 15 Maya a KDE release
Linux Mint 16 cinamon does not
PCLinuxOS also a KDE release Does not.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Check udev rules in the ones that don't work
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Hi guys,
which alternative os could be installed on the Nexus 7 (2013)?
Actually i would be glad to install Ubuntu on my device, but thats not possible because of a different cpu architecture...
So i ask you for a list of possible operating systems which not based on android like cyanogon...
Why? Just want to free from google and test it...
Actually i would be glad to install Ubuntu on my device, but thats not possible because of a different cpu architecture.
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Actually you can install lots of different versions of linux on your Nexus 7, including Ubuntu and Backtrack. Check this app. The Nexus 7 is on the supported list.
operating systems which not based on android like cyanogon
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Actually cyanogenMod is just a customized version of Android, it's not a different OS. So i take that what you meant is installing a different ROM on your Nexus 7. Anyway you should start from here
This app seems to be an emulator for different linux distros, don't?
I would prefer a full flash and boot right into linux e.g ubuntu...
michaaaaa said:
This app seems to be an emulator for different linux distros, don't?
I would prefer a full flash and boot right into linux e.g ubuntu...
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He was just trying to help you. May be you should use search in the forums or use google. I typed linux on nexus 7 and found tons of results. Also there is a thread for Firefox OS in the Development forums. You would be much safer doing the linux inside android from the play store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479192
He was just trying to help you.
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--> You are right, sorry for my english...Its not my mother language...
May be you should use search in the forums or use google. I typed linux on nexus 7 and found tons of results. Also there is a thread for Firefox OS in the Development forums.
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--> Well, all these posts foucesd on the old nexus 7 - first gen. Ubuntu official says it's no supported at this moment (source: wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install#Supported_devices_and_codenames)
So I came here to find other Linux os...
You would be much safer doing the linux inside android from the play store.
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Okay - I will give it a try. But I realy can't imagine it's fast and stable enough for continuous running (what I am looking for)...
Firefox os sounds greate too! Thanks for the hint!
The complete Linux installer says it only works on certain supported kernels. I'm no expert, so is the stock kernel supported? I'd like to try Ubuntu on my rooted stock Nexus 7 2013. (32G)
Scroll down some and you would of found this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46112123
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So guys,
I just try it and can't get it run...
I used Linux Installer and followed the guide.
But when I connect with VNC I only see a gray screen, allthough I started xstartup...
Please help...
My Device:
Nexus 7 (2013) - cyanogenmod 4.3.1
Hello everyone,
Before you start flaming me for posting a redundant thread, please hear me out.
After bricking my TF300T (had xubuntu installed and had to f*** with partitions..and I f***** it real good) I've decided to get myself a Nexus 10. I've been doing some research on the matter of running Ubuntu Desktop (NOT touch) on it I've seen many tutorials on how to do it I've come across plenty howtos on how to install it on the Nexus 7.
My question is, is it possible to use the same process/images for my brand new Nexus 10? How different are the devices from each other?
I've seen that Canonical has released a Ubuntu Dual Boot Installer compatible with the Nexus 10. Would it be possible to use the Rabbits kernel I used for the TF300T? Also, as far as I've seen Multiboot is only compatible with the Nexus 7.. or have I seen wrong? Did I make a bad purchase and should've gotten an other tablet?
Thanks in advance for your time and help and my advanced apologies for inconveniencing anyone with this thread.
As far as I know (and I've only triedndoing this once a while back so I may be wrong) there is no way to partition the storage in the nexus 10 to install Ubuntu, and there is no kernel to support it. You would have to run the Ubuntu iso through chroot in the terminal, and then use a VNC client app to use Ubuntu. Effectively, you'd be running Ubuntu in the background whilst running android to view it, so performance (and compatibility) takes a hit.
But, like I say, times and developers have changed so I may be entirely wrong now...
Say you manage to partition the emmc.. Then what? You'll need to port drivers over from Android (not an easy thing to do since they're proprietary).. Ubuntu touch is Android based.
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Is there a port of Sailfish OS to Nexus 7 3G (tilapia) model?
There is a ready built alpha image for Nexus 7 wifi (grouper).
Sailfish OS for Nexus 7 wifi by user junnuvi
The alpha version for grouper refused to boot on my Nexus 7 tilapia, while trying it with MultiROM. The installation went succesfully. First CyanogenMod Android and then Sailfish image, but when trying to boot the screen got stuck at Google logo.
Marko on the other hand has a detailed list of instructions in his blog to build a Sailfish OS image to Nexus 7 grouper. I tried to follow the instructions a couple of times but did not succeed. I am too beginner at compiling programs and there are too many variables to adjust when you really don't know what you are doing.
Marko's blog for building Sailfish OS for Nexus 7 wifi
tilapia
Jollamp said:
Is there a port of Sailfish OS to Nexus 7 3G (tilapia) model?
There is a ready built alpha image for Nexus 7 wifi (grouper).
Sailfish OS for Nexus 7 wifi by user junnuvi
The alpha version for grouper refused to boot on my Nexus 7 tilapia, while trying it with MultiROM. The installation went succesfully. First CyanogenMod Android and then Sailfish image, but when trying to boot the screen got stuck at Google logo.
Marko on the other hand has a detailed list of instructions in his blog to build a Sailfish OS image to Nexus 7 grouper. I tried to follow the instructions a couple of times but did not succeed. I am too beginner at compiling programs and there are too many variables to adjust when you really don't know what you are doing.
Marko's blog for building Sailfish OS for Nexus 7 wifi
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You can flash a grouper version of twrp to a tilapia and then install grouper roms but you will lose 3g ability. The process can be reversed.
And then maybe you could run the grouper version of sailfish.
johnnyl1111 said:
You can flash a grouper version of twrp to a tilapia and then install grouper roms but you will lose 3g ability. The process can be reversed.
And then maybe you could run the grouper version of sailfish.
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Thanks I'll give it a go. Maybe I can get it working this time.
Jollamp said:
Thanks I'll give it a go. Maybe I can get it working this time.
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Did it work?
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Did it work?
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Sorry to say, but no.
I was trying to install grouper version with MultiROM, so that might be the reason for failure.
Installation itself went fine and I did not notice any errors, but booting with Sailfish got still stuck at Google logo. Waited really long (15 minutes) for that google logo to disappear and then rebooted with power button but no luck this time either.
Jollamp said:
Sorry to say, but no.
I was trying to install grouper version with MultiROM, so that might be the reason for failure.
Installation itself went fine and I did not notice any errors, but booting with Sailfish got still stuck at Google logo. Waited really long (15 minutes) for that google logo to disappear and then rebooted with power button but no luck this time either.
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Oh. I really wanted to try Sailfish on tilapia. Jolla launcher works though.. Anyway, thanks for letting me know