I'm getting a Shield Console soon and while searching for accesories; stumbled upon this amazing Kickstarter backed Ambilight clone - Lightpack. Tho it's mentioned on their website that (Rooted) Android is supported out of the box, it's been more of an hit or miss on functionality. And it seems to be working without a hitch on an OUYA, which is also an Android Box. Does anyone else have this Lightpack setup with their Shield Console? Has anyone got the Prismatik App to function or even screen capture on their Shield? Is it worth rooting the Shield for this Lightpack?
If you are using Kodi and looking for a AmbiLight I can recommend Hyperion
It's working perfect.. (Kodi only and no root)
And have led's connected to a RaspPi running Hyperion Daemon... No cables to my Shield.. connects with wifi
I have this exact setup and the screen capture does not function.
Very dissapointed. Lightpacks android support died when the OUYA did.
If you don't mind having to connect to a raspberry pi, Hyperion might work with Lightpack..
(I don't have this and have never used one, this is just a guess)
I did some searching and I think u can run Lightpack with a raspberry pi and have your shield connect with hyperion...
...one page I found.. (google Lightpack Hyperion)
http://www.creativenightly.com/2014/07/setting-up-hyperion-on-a-raspberry-pi-for-use-with-lightpack/
NisseDILLIGAF said:
If you are using Kodi and looking for a AmbiLight I can recommend Hyperion
It's working perfect.. (Kodi only and no root) And have led's connected to a RaspPi running Hyperion Daemon... No cables to my Shield.. connects with wifi
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Thank you for this! Might eventually try it out when I get a moment. Never played with a RaspPi before you see.
NisseDILLIGAF said:
If you don't mind having to connect to a raspberry pi, Hyperion might work with Lightpack..
(I don't have this and have never used one, this is just a guess)
I did some searching and I think u can run Lightpack with a raspberry pi and have your shield connect with hyperion...
...one page I found.. (google Lightpack Hyperion)
http://www.creativenightly.com/2014/07/setting-up-hyperion-on-a-raspberry-pi-for-use-with-lightpack/
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Thank you for this too The magic behind lightpack was that, you could connect it to your android device; run an app and you're set. Nothing more to fiddle around with. If things don't work, then your path is the one I take.
Hi, plz what version of Kodi you are using on Nvidia Shield TV? I tryed on my Kodi build from 29-12-2015 (Jarvis 16.0 BETA5) and there this dosnt works.
Thanks for your advantage...
has anyone tried this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3otxXST1d50
I think for this you needs have rooted android device...
NisseDILLIGAF said:
And have led's connected to a RaspPi running Hyperion Daemon... No cables to my Shield.. connects with wifi
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Sir, can u please explain this further? especially the part where u mention that ur Shield connects via Wifi! So u don't have to use a grabber and hdmi splitter which u connect to ur RaspPi?
chieco said:
Sir, can u please explain this further? especially the part where u mention that ur Shield connects via Wifi! So u don't have to use a grabber and hdmi splitter which u connect to ur RaspPi?
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Hi, its simple easy and i will try explain you what to do.
1) At first you needs instal some whrere hyperion server (install it from terminal command and copy to right directory config file), you can use Openelec or Raspbian. I tested on my Pi2 both system and for me its more faster Raspbian. After thats you hahe your owner Hyperion server who is conected to LED and power supply.
2) At second you needs hyperion client, you will open your KODI (for now its works only 15.2) and install via zip archiv special addon. Then you will open your addon hyperion and and replace IP adres by IP adrres of your Hyperion server and just klick add and activate. After thats you will have your Ambilight systém.
If you will needs more advantage i can help you wit this... i just made it yesterday any my wife and kids love it...
riddleace said:
Hi, its simple easy and i will try explain you what to do.
1) At first you needs instal some whrere hyperion server (install it from terminal command and copy to right directory config file), you can use Openelec or Raspbian. I tested on my Pi2 both system and for me its more faster Raspbian. After thats you hahe your owner Hyperion server who is conected to LED and power supply.
2) At second you needs hyperion client, you will open your KODI (for now its works only 15.2) and install via zip archiv special addon. Then you will open your addon hyperion and and replace IP adres by IP adrres of your Hyperion server and just klick add and activate. After thats you will have your Ambilight systém.
If you will needs more advantage i can help you wit this... i just made it yesterday any my wife and kids love it...
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Wow that sounds awesome! I would love it if you could show me a tutorial or give me a good link to a forum thread where this is discussed. But I assume it will only work for kodi and not Netflix/YouTube,
chieco said:
Wow that sounds awesome! I would love it if you could show me a tutorial or give me a good link to a forum thread where this is discussed. But I assume it will only work for kodi and not Netflix/YouTube,
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Yes its will work only in KODI, but in KODI you can install more plugin and i think Youtube there are already works, i tested yesterday when i watching video trailers. And here is tutorial on Netflix : https://addons.tvaddons.ag/show/script.program.androidnetflix/ so this will works too. I will makes to day some tutorial from the star to end with all the steps.
install hyperion on PI1/2
Hi this works for me…
Install Hyperion system
From https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ plz download Raspbian Jessie image and instar it on your SD card via program „Win32 Disk Imager“. When you will be done take your installed card to your PI and switch on power, linux Raspbian will take IP addres from your DHPC server. Then open Putty program and in host you will add IP addres your PI (you can see it at your router on section DHCP host) and open it in SSH mode. Login is „pi“ and password „raspberry“. When you will be loged to raspbian you must write this command:
1 )sudo raspi-config
And click enter, you will see configurate menu and there you will click on first option „Expand Filesystem“ and on option eight „Advanced Option“ and there you will click ok A6 and choice SPI and enable it.
For now you are ready to instar Hyperion…
In command line write this 4 command:
1)sudo apt-get update
2)wget -N raw.github.com/tvdzwan/hyperion/master/bin/install_hyperion.sh
3)chmod +x install_hyperion.sh
4)sudo ./install_hyperion.sh
after this install web aplikation for hyperon:
1)sudo apt-get install nginx php5-fpm
2)sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/default (this will edit web configutation and there you will remove all line and add only this:
server {
listen 8888;
root /home/pi/www;
index index.php index.html index.htm;
location ~ \.php$ {
fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php5-fpm.sock;
fastcgi_index index.php;
include fastcgi_params;
}
}
Ok, next command will be :
1)git clone https://github.com/poljvd/hyperion-webapp.git /home/pi/www
then
2)sudo nano /etc/nginx/fastcgi_params
add this config this line on end:
fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $request_filename;
After all make in command line this 2 command
1)sudo service nginx restart
2)sudo service php5-fpm restart
Now you can open your Hyperion server from your web pages :
http://ip-raspberrypis:8888
Configuring Hyperion
Things are starting to get colorful now.
To assign the correct color values to the LEDs , you have to inform Hyperion about the layout of your ambilight- system.
Thanks to the configuration tool this is very easy to do.
Download the most current version from the developers site:
Download: https://raw.github.com/tvdzwan/hypercon/master/deploy/HyperCon.jar
You may get a security message when downloading. Just ignore and download the file.
Info: n case you cant open the HyperCon.jar , you need to install Java on your computer.
Count your LEDs!
I counted my LEDs as shown in the following picture. After that I entered the values in the Hyperion config tool.
For some example setup you used this following settings in the config tool.
{
"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"
}
Hardware-settings
Here you can set values like how many leds exist on each side, where the first led is, etc. I explained the settings in the screenshot.
Make sure that the LED count in the bottom right corner is correct, otherwise some LED’s won’t light up later.
Process-settings
Here you can set brightness, color intensity, color transition and other finetuning. More on this later.
I tried to explain everything as good as I could in the following screenshot:
External-settings
Here you just need the last 2 entries.
It’s important to change the path for “Effect Engine” to the shown value on the screenshot.
Create config- file
After you’ve done with config, just click on “Create Hyperion Configuration” in the bottom left corner” and save the created hyperion.config.json in the “/opt/hyperion/config” folder on your Pi.
Install program WinSCP and add your PI1/2 addres to this file manager
Move your hyperion created config hyperion.config.json to “/opt/hyperion/config”
Now just reboot you raspberry so it can load the config file.
and this is all... for now
Now just reboot you raspberry so it can load the config file.
Install Hyperion addon in KODI by this manual..:
http://raspberry-at-home.com/control-lightberry-from-kodixbmc-htpc-over-network/
And this is manual for install LED on your TV
http://awesomepi.com/diy-breath-taking-ambilight-for-your-own-tv-raspberry-pi-2-tutorial-part-1/
and you will be done, but br aware on 1m ws2801 you will needs 8W power supply (this is max use on 1m led in strip), so in 5m you will needs min. 40W but i think optimum will be 50W because of power efectivnes on power supply like in PC.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_iPX_d720-pSnBpQjRVWFhSSmc/view?usp=sharing
test video
In new version of KODI 16 and alfa 17 build, just disabled Mediacore (Surface) in hardware acceleration.
riddleace said:
In new version of KODI 16 and alfa 17 build, just disabled Mediacore (Surface) in hardware acceleration.
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Brilliant walk-through - much appreciated
Does this mean that we can only choose between Ambilight or Hardware acceleration though?
If that is the case what needs to change to make the two compatible?
Thanks!
zenji2016 said:
Brilliant walk-through - much appreciated
Does this mean that we can only choose between Ambilight or Hardware acceleration though?
If that is the case what needs to change to make the two compatible?
Thanks!
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I thinks its bug in KODI, they needs more time for reserch it, but with this disabling hadware accelaration you will got bether video quality image.
riddleace said:
Hi, its simple easy and i will try explain you what to do.
1) At first you needs instal some whrere hyperion server (install it from terminal command and copy to right directory config file), you can use Openelec or Raspbian. I tested on my Pi2 both system and for me its more faster Raspbian. After thats you hahe your owner Hyperion server who is conected to LED and power supply.
2) At second you needs hyperion client, you will open your KODI (for now its works only 15.2) and install via zip archiv special addon. Then you will open your addon hyperion and and replace IP adres by IP adrres of your Hyperion server and just klick add and activate. After thats you will have your Ambilight systém.
If you will needs more advantage i can help you wit this... i just made it yesterday any my wife and kids love it...
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Did you mean this add on? I set up my ambilight clone and would love to use it with the shield.
I think i use this addon from here: https://github.com/brindosch/script.service.hyperionBETA but if you will wait i will upload this addon some where when i will be at home from work.
riddleace said:
I think i use this addon from here: https://github.com/brindosch/script.service.hyperionBETA but if you will wait i will upload this addon some where when i will be at home from work.
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Thanks buddy got it to work in the meantime. I wonder what's the difference between the one i mentioned u urs... one says master the other beta. very happy that it works with the shield. got concerned for a minute after reading the thread and and you mentioning it only works on 15.2 didn't know if u mean that for the server or client.... any way thanks again. one last question do u know a good way to calibrate the colors? mine are really wrong...
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First, if you don't know what backtrack is, or what its used for I'd recommend the Ubuntu on Thunderbolt thread found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104983
He's done a lot of great work and its more refined.
Big thanks to anantshri, he's responsible for the .img and install.
{
"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"
}
Installations instructions:
Update your busybox (system/xbin) to the following version for chroot
Busybox http://db.tt/S9ERQvK
thanks twistedumbrella
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download:
Terminal emulator-- I recommend Android Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich
VNC Viewer-- e.g. android-vnc-viewer (free)
I also recommend 'Hacker's Keyboard'
Download the following three files and extract them with 7Zip.
======== FILE DOWNLOAD LINK================
DROPBOX links Bitlied for download count track
Alternate link from personal server.
Please do not create mirror : just want to keep a count on download's
PART 1 : Download Link : http://bit.ly/p1BT5
PART 2 : Download Link : http://bit.ly/BT5p2
PART 3 : Download Link : http://bit.ly/BT5p3
bt7z.001: http://www.mediafire.com/?x9cgxzdx84vc6uj
bt7z.002: http://www.mediafire.com/?xaoidipkg1o7vgo
bt7z.003: http://www.mediafire.com/?po3nznbxgvdipur
MD5 Sum : Thanks to DooMLorD
558ecb1f0e5feb1da86526df8761e6cc bt.7z.001
247842fd0d3ebb39454f76f4704d1537 bt.7z.002
f74d2f744434a7182b13287d9f8165e7 bt.7z.003
thanks anantshri
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Once you have all the files downloaded, extract to a folder named 'bt'. You should see the following in the folder:
bt
bt.img
installbt.sh
startbt
stopbt
Copy the bt folder to your sdcard (file size~3.25GB)
Open up your Terminal emulator on your phone and cd to /sdcard/bt
type in the following
su
sh installbt.sh
If everything installed correctly you can proceed with the following
startbt --starts the backtrack service
stopbt --stops bt
bt --gives you backtrack command line
To access the gui
type ui in the bt shell to start the vncserver
killui stops it
your vnc server default login settings are going to be as follows
Address: 127.0.0.1 or localhost
Port: 5901
Password: 12345678
Additionally, you can use a workstation vnc viewer to log into bt via adb. Type the following into adb:
adb forward tcp:5901 tcp:5901
Ensure you have started the ui in your bt shell, then start your vnc client on your workstation. Connect to 127.0.0.1:5901 (or localhost:5901) and put in the 12345678 as the password.
You need to start the bt service every time you reboot with startbt, and need to reinstall bt when you flash a new rom (sh installbt.sh).
I'll continue to update this post with confirmations of what works and things we need to fix.
Optimization/tweaks:
type 'pico ~/bin/ui' in your bt shell, then adjust the resolution to 800x480
Working/Broken:
The big glaring omission is enabling monitor mode on the wireless adapter. What we need to make this happen is a stand alone installation (dual boot with android) and wireless chipset driver support. This is very unlikely to happen, especially when it runs with a relative degree of functionality in the android VM.
There are still many things that BackTrack can do, I encourage everyone to update their apt source.list and download the pieces they found missing, as well as to utilize the tools available-- this is still a very powerful toolkit.
dude this is legit. backtrack on linux is the ****.
i used to crack people's wireless with that ****, and do penetration tests all the time.
funny thing is im sonic wall certified lol. security my ass.
Samsuck said:
dude this is legit. backtrack on linux is the ****.
i used to crack people's wireless with that ****, and do penetration tests all the time.
funny thing is im sonic wall certified lol. security my ass.
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is that section of backtrack functional though to actually get that use out of it? OP mentioned its not 100%.
Well played. BackTrack was our "secret weapon" when I worked in the tech field. Thanks.
I will be super excited if packet injection ever works.
If anyone is having issues extracting, you only need to use 7zip on the first file. This will extract all the files you need.
Ill be making some x server tweaks and compiling a list of functioning apps/hardware, will update the op.
Right now, wifi and 3g are working for data; I still need to test bt, but it should work. Ettercap fails when scanning for hosts, as do many other apps. Still a work in progress.
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this is sweet! i got it up and running in 20 minutes including extracting the files. i tried to install a few different versions of chrome and they all said wrong architecture. Im assuming this is an ARM issue because its not emulating x86 or x64 its just running on ARM. im curious if this will cause a problem for any other software that checks the processor, i didnt have time to check
Ok so, everything worked great until after "startbt". That works but once I go to start the ui, I get "Chroot: applet not found". Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
can someone check if wireless card can be put in promiscuous mode? aka. capturing packages intended for someone else
kr0n1c said:
Ok so, everything worked great until after "startbt". That works but once I go to start the ui, I get "Chroot: applet not found". Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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Did you update busybox?
cuguy said:
can someone check if wireless card can be put in promiscuous mode? aka. capturing packages intended for someone else
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So I don't have an exact answer for you but I tried to run Aircrack-ng&Co and all I got was command not found.
I'm looking into that today, will also post a way to vnc in via adb, will make testing much easier.
Just got married, the honeydo lists have already started.. been juggling my time.
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Ke1evraTi said:
Did you update busybox?
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I updated Busybox but still get the same error. To update BB, all I had to do was copy busybox.txt to /system/xbin correct?
i get to the command line fine, when I type ui I get command not found
Take away the .txt and overwrite the existing busybox in xbin. The browser appended .txt when you saved it and it should not be there.
For the ui, make sure you type bt first, so that you start the bt process. You should see [email protected]# or something similar instead of the usual #
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Gr8gorilla said:
i get to the command line fine, when I type ui I get command not found
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Also, make sure you are su when you run startbt and bt
I actually fixed it by starting the command line and using vi to edit the /usr/bin/startvnc file, changed the resolution then exported the USER=root, I then used the command startvnc and it worked fine. Ui however did not work at all.
Gr8gorilla said:
I actually fixed it by starting the command line and using vi to edit the /usr/bin/startvnc file, changed the resolution then exported the USER=root, I then used the command startvnc and it worked fine. Ui however did not work at all.
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Glad you got it worked out.
Additional way to connect to bt in op. Using adb should make troubleshooting much easier. Testing bt and promiscuous now
Additionally, you can use a workstation vnc viewer to log into bt via adb. Type the following into adb:
adb forward tcp:5901 tcp:5901
Ensure you have started the ui in your bt shell, then start your vnc client on your workstation. Connect to 127.0.0.1:5901 (or localhost:5901) and put in the 12345678 as the password.
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Optimization/tweaks:
type 'pico ~/bin/ui' in your bt shell, then adjust the resolution to 800x480
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Updated OP, we can't enable monitor mode on the wireless chipset, its running on a VM and there isn't driver support for it. This limits our ability to some extent, but there are still many useful tools in bt
this is DISGUSTING!!!
can't wait to try this out in the morning after work, MAJOR PROPS!
Android Reverse Tethering for windows users.
Tethering is the ability to surf on your pc using the 3g of your phone
Reverse tethering is the opposite : surf on your phone using the ADSL of your PC. No Wifi or 3G connection required.
==>Troubleshooting (FAQ) <==
Since a lot of users don't read the full article before asking for help, I will start by this section !
Not yet compatible with Android 5. Work on progress. Don't ask me when it will be available
Android 4.3 and upper : You must install the Connectivity hack (see Connectivity hack section) before connect .
Android 4.3 and upper : You must connect your phone/tablet to a working wifi or 3g once after each boot before using reverse tethering !!!
This work only for rooted users and with Windows. Don't ask for linux or for some fruit operating systems !!!
The tool is not compatible with "CrossBreeder" , "adaway" or other tools that change the host file (removing localhost)
Tethering and reverse tethering (this tool) are not compatible at the same time, it's then not possible to turn your android phone as a wifi hotspot.
If your device is not listed in the "select a device" dropdow list:
Ensure Usb debugging is enabled. See "Before starting the tool" section
The ADB subsystem is sometimes not working properly. Click the "Kill ADB" button (on Tools)
Your device is perhaps not installed properly. See your device manufacturer. You can download a generic driver from google here : http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html.
Windows can detect your device as a "Media Transfer Protocol" (MTP) or "Picture Transfer Protocol" (PTP). When you connect the usb cable, you can receive an "Usb" notification. Click the notification to change this parameter. If one don't work, take the another one...
Click refresh or restart the tool to detect your device.
If the connection shutdown often, try another usb cable
Proxies problems :
Corporte proxy. The windows application is not able to traverse proxies.
The good news is that you can use some applications like FreeCap , sockscap and proxifier.
You must start the androidTool from one of these launchers, giving proxy adress and port.
Thanks "edgd1er" for the information.
Android 3G proxy. Even if 3g is desactivated, your provider (APN) proxy may still be used by applications.
The windows tool is not able to communicate with your provider proxy.
Note that only a few providers include a proxy. You must remove it manually.
The tool will give you informations on how to do it when detected.
Installation :
Unpack the zip file. This zip files contains the windows part, ADB and the android APK.
Before starting the tool :
You must install drivers for your device.
If you don't find drivers for your phone/tablet, check the Universal Naked Driver
Other interesting tool to install Adb and drivers (32/64) : [TOOL] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer .
Some screenshots are availables in this thread to install the driver.
Ensure you have debugging enabled on your phone :
Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Turn On
Ensure you have root access AND SuperUser application installed.
Change the superuser settings (Menu -> Preferences -> Notifications part) :
Uncheck "Notifications" label to display "Do not show notification when an app is granted Su Permissions"
{
"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"
}
AndroidTool
The AndroidTool.exe is the windows part
The low level communication tool (ADB) is included in the zip file.
AndroidTool will try to find ADB in c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\adb.exe
If not found he will use the provided one.
The first time you use the program :
If you want to use another version of ADB, clik "config" and in the first tab enter the path to the ADB
Select the DNS server to use in the right list. On complex system, some dns can be detected.
Start reverse tethering
Just click “Connect”.
If it's the first time you use the program, This will install the latest android package and the dependencies (busybox and redsocks).
The SuperUser process may ask you to allow “Usb tunnel”
If the android process crash after receiving superuser rights, close the windows program and start again.
The android interface (first tab) will show connections forwarded to windows.
Others tabs are just for debugging. Send the log on this thread in case of problem.
Start your browser
Google chrome will complain that no connection is available. Don’t care. That work.
Firefox , opera and dolphin don’t have problem with that !!!
The current version of the application can’t forward low level ICMP packet (PING).
From Android Os point of vue, there is no internet connection.
Command line prompt :
The windows tool is a "One click" application. Just click the "Connect" button.
But you can add parameters to directly connect when the program start.
Here are the supported commands : Device:xxxx (where xxxx is the device id), Connect, Disconnect, KillAdb, LogToClipboard, Show, Hide, Quit
Parameter sample : Device:123465789 Connect Hide
Create a second shortcut with Disconnect Quit parameters to stop connection and close the application.
Connectivity hack :
This will install some low level program to install a "fake" Wifi for browsers and google play market.
Don't worry, I didn't brick my phone and tablet during the development.
The Xposed framework author and me are not responsible for anything you do with your phone/tablet/rice cooker.
This work for android 4.X, but an experimental version of the Xposed framework for Gingerbread made by liudongmiao can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44034334#post44034334 (no support from my side)
On the windows program, go to tools tab and click "install hack"
Launch the Xposed Installer (you just installed) on your android and click on "Install/Update"
Go to the module tab and check the HackConnectivityService (see screenshot below)
Reboot the phone
Done!
This work for market but also for some other programs (some games,skype,hangouts...)
For older android 2.x or 3.x version :
The application want to have an active 3G or Wifi network interface.
Some market applications are tagged "Wifi" only.
To get around this problem, you can activate the 3G BEFORE starting reverse tethering,all the data will goes to the usb.
Tips : You can connect to some wifi hotspot not protected by a key.
It's only when you want to surf that the hotspot ask you a user/password.
But, at this point, we have an 'active' connection. Market download should work after starting reverse tethering.
Not fully working application but work if you install the HackConnectivityService on android 4.x:
Market download
Spotify
Skype. (not checked yet)
If someone know another one, post a reply !
History :
Version 3.19
Added some rights for sdcard access.
New windows icons.
Version 3.18
Fixed Xposed HackConnectivityService module. You must click "install hack" to update it
Small bug fix.
Version 3.17
Updated Xposed framework installer 2.4.1
Small bug fix.
For Linux ,Mac OS X , I recommand this guide (from @phamthanhnam ) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287494 .
This required entering a lot of manual commands on both android and the PC each time you want to connect (reserved to power "geek" users).
This work also for windows, but much more complicated, compared to this "One click" connect tool. I let user chose the solution he want...
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capslock66 said:
Unpack the zip file. This zip files contains the windows part, ADB and the android APK.
You MUST uninstall previous version. If you don’t find it, run a dos command prompt on the installation folder and enter this command : Adb uninstall service.tracetool
Ensure you have debugging enabled on your phone :
Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Turn On
Run the windows program : AndroidTool.exe
The first time you use the program, click on “Show Android interface”. This will install the package and the dependencies (busybox and redsocks).
The SuperUser process may ask you to allow “Usb tunnel”
To start tethering click “Connect”.
Again, The SuperUser process may ask you to allow “Usb tunnel”
If the android process crash after receiving superuser rights, close the windows program and start again. (It’s a beta)
The android interface will show connections forwarded to windows.
Start your browser
Google chrome will complain that no connection is available. Don’t care. That work.
Firefox , opera and dolphin don’t have problem with that !!!
The current version of the application can’t forward low level ICMP packet (PING).
From Android Os point of vue, there is no internet connection.
Market :
The search market work, but due to the same connection problem, it’s not possible to download. I hope Google will fix the market.
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I was looking to get some internet access on alpha build of ics for galaxy tab... Hope this works..will try and let you know..thanks for the good work...
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Great work. Tested this and it works pretty well (on HTC Aria CM7).
do you mean we need to connect the tablet to the PC using the USB cable then we can use reverse thethering thingy ?
Wouldn't the PC app like Connectify Me do this thing without all this?
☞★sent from drajax's Galaxy SL!!! *♂ツ
Wow thanks a million!, i hope we can download apps as well but i'll settle for apks for now, <3
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drajax said:
Wouldn't the PC app like Connectify Me do this thing without all this?
☞★sent from drajax's Galaxy SL!!! *♂ツ
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it would, but this program uses a USB cable, connectify uses WiFi, so for us who don't have wifi routers or connectify we can use this
Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) on CyanogenMod 7.1, using SiyahKernel 2.2b6, doesn't work. Using Windows 7 x86, with correct drivers installed. Can't get past the step of clicking 'Show Android Interface'. Clicks, but nothing happens. No devices are listed within the program.
screamworks said:
Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) on CyanogenMod 7.1, using SiyahKernel 2.2b6, doesn't work. Using Windows 7 x86, with correct drivers installed. Can't get past the step of clicking 'Show Android Interface'. Clicks, but nothing happens. No devices are listed within the program.
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If the device is not listed, it's not a problem related with reverse tethering. It's a driver or installation problem !
ldloh2 said:
do you mean we need to connect the tablet to the PC using the USB cable then we can use reverse thethering thingy ?
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Yes, you just need to install the windows program then click connect.
It's a beta, market is not able to download.
capslock66 said:
If the device is not listed, it's not a problem related with reverse tethering. It's a driver or installation problem !
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Elaborate? On your post it says:
Tested under:
Acer Iconia A500 (Taboonay 2.1)
Galaxy S (Cyanogen 7)
Galaxy S II
HTC Aria (CM7)
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The device is listed. And I've got all appropriate drivers for my device installed?
Inspire 4G CM7, works
As a side note, I had ADB running when I started it & it didnt work. Killed all ADB sessions & relaunched, after that it worked like a charm.
screamworks said:
Elaborate? On your post it says:
The device is listed. And I've got all appropriate drivers for my device installed?
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Did you enabled USB Debugging ?
Run a dos command prompt then enter this command :
Code:
cd\instfolder
adb devices
instfolder is the folder where you unzipped ReverseTethering.zip
Ensure you have adb.exe in that folder
You should see :
Code:
List of devices attached
xxxxxxxxxxx device
If not, try to re-install driver or test on another PC.
combustiblemonkey said:
As a side note, I had ADB running when I started it & it didnt work. Killed all ADB sessions & relaunched, after that it worked like a charm.
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Better is to configure the application to use the already installed ADB program on your computer :
button config -> ADB sheet -> update path -> button save
Then restart the tool.
Working on Nexus S with MIUI. Opera browser and Market both work.
I was hoping to use it to avoid using my data while playing games or when installing games with huge downloads after installing, but that doesn't seem to be the case yet. I see I can add ports for forwarding, but how can I tell what port a game uses?
This was something i was waiting but i could not use the internet from pc.
I have SGS1, 2.3.6. I dont get any error messages. Clicking connect makes it connect but status column always not connected.
Im on company network. Which IP i will use? Which port i will use?
Kolero said:
I was hoping to use it to avoid using my data while playing games or when installing games with huge downloads after installing, but that doesn't seem to be the case yet. I see I can add ports for forwarding, but how can I tell what port a game uses?
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Next version will detect automatically ports.
But it's still not possible do download from Market
yken said:
This was something i was waiting but i could not use the internet from pc.
I have SGS1, 2.3.6. I dont get any error messages. Clicking connect makes it connect but status column always not connected.
Im on company network. Which IP i will use? Which port i will use?
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Beta 2 (+- 15 decembre) will be more stable. With automatic port detection.
serves to moto defy?
Why not just use virtual router on your pc?
Works like a charm on My Ideos X5 U8800.. Thx!
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
-Needed-
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
-steps for live testing-
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...
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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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Awesome
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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.
sebouh00 said:
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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Yes you are
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.
everything related 2 the MK809 II
Root MK809 (II)
Echelonblue said:
everything related 2 the MK809 II
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Be gentle people it's my first post
all the credits go to:
bothlynn from vondroid com
I don't accept any responsibility for loss of warranty, brain cells, hair or your TV stick as a result of following this guide. All I can say is it worked for me on my Jelly Bean version of the MK809 (II)
So here it is for the community, a step-by-step to root this device.
1/ If not already done install Android SDK and make sure it runs. Put the platform-tools directory in your system PATH variable.
download the attachments for the drivers and TS Sparky root hack
3 / Add lines to <Your Android SDK>\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf
Under the [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64] section:
Code:
; WINDOW/YUANDAO MK809
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_2207&PID_0010
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_2207&PID_0010&MI_01
4/ Connect your MK809 DC port to a high power USB port on your PC or Laptop
on the mk809II its the small microusb port on the left side of the stick
do not connect any other power-source or device to the stick ( with exception of a mouse to control the device).
example:
I found that the supplied micro USB cable caused a bootloop and I changed
to the decent HTC data cable that came with my phone
5/ Once the MK809 is powered up turn on USB Debugging under Developer Settings and allow installations from unknown locations.
In my case. I needed to reset my stick to factory default settings before it enabled USB debugging.
6 / Start the Installation of the PDA.net drivers. When prompted to plug and un-plug your device use the "Connect to PC" option under Settings->USB on your MK809.
After the driver installation is complete you can do a quick test that all is OK so far
by opening a command prompt on your PC and typing "adb shell" and hitting enter.
If all is well you should get a remote adb shell to your MK809II.
If it's not working at this point could be that step 4 above is wrong.
The original TPSparkyRoot.bat file had a bug. I already corrected this by adding a line: in the bat file:
under line "echo --- Installing SuperSU"
adb push SuperSU.apk /system/app/SuperSU.apk
If you did the test at Step 6 make sure that adb shell is exited before proceeding
Also you might want to disconnect and reconnect your MK809 either physically or via Settings->USB
on your MK809 just to make sure of a clean connection before the point of no return
9/ Run the batch file TPSparkyRoot.bat from the shell you opened at Step 8. Note that after each reboot and before you hit space to continue you will need to reconnect your MK809 to the host PC via Settings->USB.
Before entering the spacebar to proceed with the hack
You should now be rooted. It's worth running superSU on your MK809 to update the su binary and superSU itself. Then you're done.
What's the difference betweet the mk809II and the mk808b?
kickokim said:
What's the difference betweet the mk809II and the mk808b?
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for what I now has the one I have Bluetooth. MK809 II the other not.
I got mine mk809II today.
But it does not yet boot. Silly question, I connect it with HDMI to my TV hook AC via microusb, and than it boots up?!
I do have no keyboard yet.
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Does this method work for RK66 Android Mini PC? (Summarizes the characteristics: Rockchip RK3066, ARM Cortex-A9 dual core, 1.2GHZ; GPU: Mali-400 MP4 quad core)
It is similar to MK802iii
And in what could be a danger to erroneous operation?
Update: seems that my tv does not do the 1080p 60hz, my other screen does )
Works.
I will go for root soon and tell ya.
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TommeleTBone said:
I got mine mk809II today.
But it does not yet boot. Silly question, I connect it with HDMI to my TV hook AC via microusb, and than it boots up?!
I do have no keyboard yet.
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just stick a usb mouse into the stick.
you can use the onscreen keyboard for the rest. In my case I connected a usb mouse, a usb keyboard and a Web Cam on it. Al of the perifials work.
Does it render 1080p image directly (with stock firmware) or upscales from lower resolution?
bili.pl said:
Does it render 1080p image directly (with stock firmware) or upscales from lower resolution?
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the player that came with the rom does play full hd content without problems. But it. Only supports upnp dlna. no streaming over smb.
tried several media players. Only bs player played some Codecs in HW mode. strangely enough mp4 YouTube hd content only in SW mode
my hopes are on xbmc.
Also the stick doesn't, pass trough ac3 DD 5.1 or DTS. The home receiver only recognizes everything as 2 channel pcm.
maybe a future version of dice player. bsplayer or xbmc.
WiFi throughput is not faster as 600kb/s ;/.
Tried several wifi channels 13,12,11...
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Got my mk809 not the II and very happy. For all newcomers it needs to be very close to your router as WiFi performance isn't great.
Installed xbmc with tv catchup, bbc iPlayer, 4od and 5od together with itv player plug ins, also stream movies from my server (just a win7 netbook) and it works fine.
2 things I want it to do:
Go into standby - don't want it to stay on but don't want to keep unplugging it
Within xbmc set a timer to turn off tv catchup - there is a timer in xbmc but it only works when idle (ie not when streaming tv)
All in all, very happy.
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SO no matter what i do 'adb shell' just tells me device not found, allthough i can see it under device manager, any clues? Why do we need PDA net, the program installs itself on the MK809II, but i haven't startet it or anything on the phone, windows client(server?) of PDA net tells me HTC error, or something like it, is this normal?
Oh and one more thing, i have installed the latest version of FW from mk809 homepage, if i remember correctly it is dated 15/12 2012.
Within the first 20 minutes that i had this MK809II stick it crashed on me, i then took the FW above and flashed it through recovery, now after searching a bit i found links to older FW, and also a FW that is claimed to be a specific recovery FW, rk3066_T002_Launcher2_public_20121119, maybe i should flash that one first, and then maybe upgrade to latest or the one named rk3066_mk809_Launcher2_public_TFupgrade_20121121.zip?
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Same issue here, 'device not found' while adb shell, btw, connection is established, I can also access the external sd aswell as the internal flash from the PC.
I have also latest FW.
Hmmmmm...
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TommeleTBone said:
Same issue here, 'device not found' while adb shell, btw, connection is established, I can also access the external sd aswell as the internal flash from the PC.
I have also latest FW.
Hmmmmm...
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Hi!
Have you tried with other USB cable? According the 2nd comment the supplied cable is not good enough. Is the USB debugging mode enabled?
crashka said:
Hi!
Have you tried with other USB cable? According the 2nd comment the supplied cable is not good enough. Is the USB debugging mode enabled?
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Yes i've tried 3 different cables, one is my original Samsung cable, and usb debug is enabled, how do i know if Android SDK is really using the updated .inf file? Do anyone actually have and older official recovery image, it is impossible to download the whole package from official site, download just die on my after just a few Kb.
Could the problem be that i am running 64bit version of windows?
[Edit] Since i ran Recovery update on my device, i installed the official Rockbus driver, could this maybe fxxx it up? I will try to install windows x86 on my MBP, see if that works better.
[Edit2] Ok tried win 7 x86 on my mac, same symptoms, only thing to try is to get an recovery firmware and flash it first.
[EDIT3] So anyone have the old fw lying around?
I do have same thoughts, how do we know that the modified .inf is been used?!
I also tried several cables, debug and unkown sources are enabled. Also the pda.net soft gets installed on the stick.
Btw: i tried it from win7 32bit.
I used the sdk from developer.android.com/sdk, downloaded 4.1 aditions through sdk manager
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Just a little edit on the post. Had the same issues with the adb shell. Device not found. My first opinion was a conflict with a former driver on my desktop. I also disabled the pdanet app in the right notification bar in Windows .
On the stick I enabled android debugging. Right after that connect to usb.
The adb shell gave te same error. But the batch file for the TS sparky hack did work. It Right away rebooted the stick.
After that I just needed to enable the connect to usb option on the stick before proceeding with the batch file.
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Echelonblue said:
Just a little edit on the post. Had the same issues with the adb shell. Device not found. My first opinion was a conflict with a former driver on my desktop. I also disabled the pdanet app in the right notification bar in Windows .
On the stick I enabled android debugging. Right after that connect to usb.
The adb shell gave te same error. But the batch file for the TS sparky hack did work. It Right away rebooted the stick.
After that I just needed to enable the connect to usb option on the stick before proceeding with the batch file.
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Seems like you are right, it seems like i have root now.
Thank you
[edit] Just confirmed that Droidmote works, so root is working.
RoosterX said:
Seems like you are right, it seems like i have root now.
Thank you
[edit] Just confirmed that Droidmote works, so root is working.
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Nice to see.
don't know wy the adb shell is giving the error.. but the hack works...
Hi community,
I own a Toshiba Encore 8 and I am very happy with this machine, as it has a very powerful GPU. It runs games better than my notebook which has a Intel Core i5 (CPU)...
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Since a long time ago I am searching for a way to run Android on it, because I want it mainly for gaming, and not work.
And before you post something like: "Put Bluestacks on it", here's my answer: Bluestacks EMULATES Android and so it runs slower than normal and it eats a huge amount of battery in a short period of time. And beside that, it doesn't want to go in fullscreen on my tablet. So please, don't post that.
I have found on the Internet, that the tablet IS capable of running android (In x86 mode)...
The tablet has an Inte Atom processor and therefore are much images on the Intel Website that I could download (https://01.org/android-ia/downloads). That's not the problem.
The problem is that when I flash a image to a stick, it won't recognize it when in UEFI BIOS.
I have tried many many sticks and external drives and no one worked. 4GB (3x), 8GB, 32GB (2x), 500GB, 1TB....
I also have tried many programs to flash those images and normal ISO files, like RUFUS, YUMI, WIN32IMAGER, UNETBOOTIN, etc...
(I've tried DD-Images from Android, X86 Android ISO Images, Ubuntu 14....)
The problem is that when I turn on the tablet and hold VOL+UP + PWR, it doesn't recognize the stick at all. When I select the stick (that has a empty description), it normally boots Windows 8.
I already have disabled Secure Boot, I already have toggled EHCI and XHCI mode, I already have turned BitLocker off, I already have upgraded the BIOS... Nothing helps...
Aaand, I already tried in Windows to select to boot from a drive... It restarts the machine, pops a UEFI message up saying that there are no drives and then it boots Widnwos 8...
Here are some pics of the problem:
Any solution will be very greatly appreciated. I'm sure that I am not the unique that want to put Android on that machine
Thanks in advance
I have the same tablet (WT8-A-102). I have tried many images from Android-X86 and have not had any problems to boot them from USB. You must use an UEFI image to be able to boot from USB. I have used different USB sticks and usually Rufus to create a UFEI bootable USB stick.
Most of the images I have tried (both Android 4 and Android 5) boot correctly but dont have support for WiFi and only shows image on external monitor. The image for T100 works best for me with image on tablet, sound, touch etc working but WiFi and physcal buttons are not working.
I have also tried AmiDUOS on the Encore. It emulates Android but is quite fast. The amout of free memory is a limitation with this solution.
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not had any problems to boot them from USB.
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How have you done this? I will greatly appreciate any instructions
I have already tried to toggle between GPT/MBR layout on Rufus and it won't recognize.
It would be very cool, if you could say which image on which site to download and which configurations that I should use on Rufus.
Thanks
I compared your screenshots with my Encore.
Boot menu Picture: If I don´t have an USB stick or an USB stick that is not UEFI bootable, my Encore looks like your screenshot. If I have an UEFI bootable USB stick, it will display name after (USB Memory: KingstonData Traveler 2.0).
BIOS settings Picture: Identical (I also have turned BitLocker off but I dont know if it is necessary.
Software that I have used to make bootable USB sticks:
sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager
I use version 0.9.5 for writing .IMG files to USB stick. No settings, just select image file, USB stick and write.
rufus.akeo.ie
I used Version 1.4.12 (Build 535) to write .ISO files to USB stick. Settings are "MBR for BIOS or UEFI", "FAT32", "4096".
I think the best image for Encore is the one for Asus T100 "android-x86-t100.img" from Android-X86 discussion group. Most of the images work, like "android-x86-4.4-r2.iso" but after boot, the image is sent to external monitor.
I have NOT found any image with working WiFi in Android yet, if anyone knows one, please post a link.
The images that you download must be 32 bit UEFI to be bootable on the Encore.
(New to this board and not allowed to post links yet).
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I have NOT found any image with working WiFi in Android yet, if anyone knows one, please post a link.
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If this works, I will compile my own Android Image to work with Wi-Fi... And, of course, post a link here (If it worked)
(I already have done stuff like this before...)
I will try with this instruction that you gave me. If it works, I will post here more detailed instructions (with printscreens)...
PS: I have just seen that you are freshly new in the forum. Welcome to XDA
Hi,
I have tried to put that IMG File with Win32DiskImager and IT WORKED! ( Thanks )
But, it won't boot complete...
Here some images what happened:
And then, the screen went black... And nothing happens.... nothing at all....
Have you found a image that runs the image on the internal dispay? If yes, which?
It might have the same issue Venue 8 Pros have. KMS doesn't initialize properly if it's not booted through the boot menu (if it is, GRUB will be run at the wrong resolution, and KMS is then fine).
I'm reading some (complex) tutorials to discover how to build a own Android Image based on a existing one...
First I am trying to find the image that works best for that tablet, after that I will try to modify the image...
If anyone already know which image works best, let me know... (Maybe T100?)
EDIT: I already have "disassembled" the squashfs in the img...
Wish me luck now
EDIT2: Seems that I am looking on the wrong side. Maybe @AntaresOne can help me.... Maybe...... Or just point me in the right direction....
I think the problems with no output on screen is related to the display driver. I get the same with many images (they boot and show text based information). When they switch to graphical information (the Android logo) the screen turns black. If you have an external monitor attached to your Encore (connected before you boot the USB stick), you will see Android boot and can control it from touchscreen (dfficult) or with keyboard/mouse in full HD (if your monitor supports it).
I think Asus T100 also have the option for external display and the image found here will display on Encore screen:
groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/FUiFCtrgc6I
docs.google.com/a/android-x86.org/file/d/0B5bbP1aYGPSTTTJtTjB5UWNCd3M/edit?usp=drive_web
Alternate, search for "An update image for ASUS T100" on Android-X86 diskussion group.
I have no Linux knowledge so I have not compiled or modifyed anything, just tried images other made.
@AntaresOne doesn't want to help (He was online since the last days and I believe that he have seen this thread). He is a great guy, but I don't know why he doesn't want to help....
But anyway, I think I must post other thread in the Android Section... I can't resolve this by myself.
Fusseldieb said:
@AntaresOne doesn't want to help (He was online since the last days and I believe that he have seen this thread). He is a great guy, but I don't know why he doesn't want to help....
But anyway, I think I must post other thread in the Android Section... I can't resolve this by myself.
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Hi Fusseldieb, I didn't check xda notifications ><"
I can surely help you, PM me when you're ready
Inviato dal mio GT-I9505
Interested in how this works out, also have an encore 2
Hey! Have any news?
Many Baytrail builds at android-x86.org works with Toshiba Encore (I have WT8-A version) but not 100%. An example is "Asus T100-TA Magic Stick" (check the "win-8-development" in this forum). On most builds I have tried, the WiFi is not working. With the "Magic Stick" version on the Encore, you can use WiFi (and all apps I have tested works fine). The problem with "Magic Stick" on the Encore is that the image is sent to external display (you have to have an external monitor attached to HDMI on the Encore). There are builds that work with internal display but I have not found one build that have both internal display and working WiFi on the Encore.
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Many Baytrail builds at android-x86.org works with Toshiba Encore (I have WT8-A version) but not 100%. An example is "Asus T100-TA Magic Stick" (check the "win-8-development" in this forum). On most builds I have tried, the WiFi is not working. With the "Magic Stick" version on the Encore, you can use WiFi (and all apps I have tested works fine). The problem with "Magic Stick" on the Encore is that the image is sent to external display (you have to have an external monitor attached to HDMI on the Encore). There are builds that work with internal display but I have not found one build that have both internal display and working WiFi on the Encore.
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Could you tell me which build is working on INTERNAL display?
THis one from android x86 project working only with external.
Guys - any updates/progress with this project?
Hi, I am also interested in this project. Have the OP been successful with the WIFI molding stuff?
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Hi, I am also interested in this project. Have the OP been successful with the WIFI molding stuff?
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No, sadly I couldn't find a image with all drivers. Anyone interested should build a image for this tablet. I already lost my faith on putting android on this.
I use the latest Android-x86 4.4-r5 (KitKat-x86) from Android from "www.android-x86.org".
WiFi, sound, graphics etc works. I have not tried Bluetooth (I use keyboard/mouse with USB hub) and some hardware buttons do not work (you have to control volume from "settings"). It is fast and stable and all apps I have tested worked fine.
There is one big problem with this build (and many other):
Your Encore must have an external display connected to HDMI port (I guess external display is default and I dont know how to change it). Maybe some parameter in grub?
There are other Android builds that work with Encore internal display but the ones I tried did not have working WiFi.
Hi! I have the same tablet and I want to install Android on it, Android 6.0.1 to be more specific. I tried the live version, but the image was transferred to an external monitor and the Wireless card wasn't recognized. Will it do any differece if I would install Android and not just try a live version?