Hey I was wondering if it is possible to install debian, unbuntu, etc over top of android, and if so how to go about that. I saw on twitter a someone said it could be done, but i have my doubts and that is why i am asking
It's possible but its not a full blown OS and its kind of useless since desktop GUIs usually don't scale down well to smartphone size. The way that it is done now is you setup a chroot environment and boot up ubuntu in the chroot and then use vnc to connect to one of your local ports. AFAIK its slow.as hell.
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It says it will work on any rooted device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987740
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thanks guys this is helpful
It should work. My former phone was the lg ally and we had ubuntu,so im positive the dinc could handle it.
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Hey guys i just switched from my beloved iphone to an htc desire hd, (loving android more now with a fast device.) i was looking into booting ubuntu using ubuntu4dhd and easy to use and the start here.bat. could someone possibly email me the files or upload to torrentz.com. I cant find downloads anywhere for these files other than megaupload and multiupload and they have been siezed by the us government and i have spent hours on google trying to find the files with no success. so if someone who already has them downloaded please upload and post the link where i can find them. thanks so much
-sean
an easier way is there is a free Ubuntu install on the market
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an easier way is there is a free Ubuntu install on the market
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Hey bro thanks a bunch i had tried looking up ubuntu in the market and i found nothing but ubuntu manuals. i used ur exact words a second ago and found the installer. any idea where to get the loopback kernel for desire hd. i do know how to flash it with recovery. thanks
actually the app info says most current roms have the loopback support so im just gunna go ahead and try it. im running android revolution hd
hey i cant seem to get the x script to run it never asked for the vnc password just keeps saying "new x desktop is localhost:1 the number at the end of this keeps going up by 1 numeral every time i type x. i dont get it
up and running thanks so much
this might help you
http://geeknizer.com/install-run-ubuntu-on-android/
I got mine set up fine and the terminal is running fine, but I can't get vnc viewer to work. Get error. Econnreffused
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I just installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my phone and am trying to play runescape. It has Java 6 on it but the runedcape browser says I don't have Java or is outdated. There is an option under Java to install icetea plugin. will this make it work? Or do I need another browser besides Firefox? Is there. Way to make this work?
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I just installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my phone and am trying to play runescape. It has Java 6 on it but the runedcape browser says I don't have Java or is outdated. There is an option under Java to install icetea plugin. will this make it work? Or do I need another browser besides Firefox? Is there. Way to make this work?
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One day you'll realize how much of a waste of time RS is, trust me I've been there
OT: Stick to the browser, I can't imagine how hard it is to play on a phone
hustlerman said:
I just installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my phone and am trying to play runescape. It has Java 6 on it but the runedcape browser says I don't have Java or is outdated. There is an option under Java to install icetea plugin. will this make it work? Or do I need another browser besides Firefox? Is there. Way to make this work?
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Try installing the Ubuntu restricted extras from the Ubuntu Software Center.
How did you install ubuntu on your phone?
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One day you'll realize how much of a waste of time RS is, trust me I've been there
OT: Stick to the browser, I can't imagine how hard it is to play on a phone
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That's funny you mention that because i was just telling a friend how addicted i was to runescape in like 2002
yh spending 3months 3hrs a day chopping only yew trees to get 99 wc...me>.<
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Haha I don't play that much anymore but I want to see if its possible. And which extras? There's thousands. I thought a out updating it but I didn't know if ur supposed to with the phone version. And I installed it thru the apps instructions.
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Im ready to start compiling my own roms for fun and to learn just need to know what programs ill need i already got the sdk program i just need to update it ..any help is appreciated tho thanks!!
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Do you want to build in Linux or a virtual box?
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Do you want to build in Linux or a virtual box?
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I have a windows 7 machine. Will also like some info on building from source.
Most important things would be at least TWO apk managers (I have 4). I would reccomend ptmr3's deviant manager and wanam apk manager. Also get 7-zip and winrar. Sometimes, on aosp ROM's usually, 7-zip has a "term info bug". Use winrar when this happens. You'll also need notepad++ and apktool. Apktool is for Smali editing. Finally, get an apk/zip signing application.
Some people might use this while others, like me, don't. You might want to have the kitchen handy for some simple tasks. I personally hate the kitchen because it just makes simple stuff so complicated.
You'll definitely need the SDK and Samsung adb drivers. And I would recommend using Linux over windows and avoid osx. I hope I didn't lose you here lol.
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If you are currently running Windows, I would suggest spending some time getting familiar with Ubuntu, and deciding on a dual boot install or running it through a virtual machine.
I dual boot Ubuntu Linux 64bit because it is much faster than compiling within a virtual machine.
There are a couple good how to get started guides around if you search something like how to build CM10, or a similar query.
If you are ready to commit, i would suggest building something easy such as CyanogenMod. To begin you'll find yourself working in a terminal window for the majority of the time, and learning to navigate and debug using terminal commands. All this can seem a bit daunting at first, but you'll get the hang of it in no time.
This guide here is a good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971645 but stop after the command ". build/envsetup.sh".
After that command you'll want to build for Hercules (our device)! In which case you would then say "lunch" and pick the corresponding number beside Hercules. After that you can say "mka otapackage", which will begin the build!
Everything should go smooth from there. Once it has finished you will find your ROM in /cm10/out/target/product/hercules.
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OK my issue is I have windows 7 and Ubuntu the latest version and have it dual booted but getting an internet connection thru Ubuntu is a no go idk why but it just won't connect to anything
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Yup you did a little bit haha I have everything but linux and the kitchen. Which. Not sure what the kitchen is and if u mean Linux/Ubuntu then I have that
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OK my issue is I have windows 7 and Ubuntu the latest version and have it dual booted but getting an internet connection thru Ubuntu is a no go idk why but it just won't connect to anything
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Sometimes you need to install third party drivers to support your hardware, as Linux is open source it does not include the drivers which are closed source.
You'll find this with many things in Linux. Go ahead and try to play a DVD for an example of some of the hoops you'll have to jump through
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How do I download the drivers if I Cant connect to the internet download em thru windows 7?
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I'll Google it thanks everyone hopefully I can get something going
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The folks over at Socketeq have released WindowsAndroid. It runs natively on your Windows machine, meaning that there is no need for emulation. WindowsAndroid runs on the Windows kernel, instead of the Linux kernel. Currently they are on Android v4.0.3. It's compatible with Vista, Win7, and Win8. Keyboard and Mouse are fully supported. This is the early release, so there might be some bugs.
Normally download is hosted on Socketeq's website, but right now the site is down due to heavy loads. Here is and alternate link if your interested:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658471029
v/r
Kritec
Looks promising
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It's interesting, runs pretty smooth, but no gapps and doesn't appear to have an emulated sdcard. Ill mess with it more later and see what I can figure out.
Thanks for reupping the file.
Been trying to get this dam file for a week now.
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I knew there'd already be a thread about this......It's like "Android on Windows pfft , old news, Knew about it yesterday!!"
+1 On the Reup, This, I gotta see this for myself. :good:
EDIT: Looks like they've pulled the download completely for now...... guess they didn't anticipate the interest.
I installed this today and started playing with it, I was wondering how the audio mapping was to your audio driver on the computer. I will report when I find out more
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How does one go back? LOL.
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How does one go back? LOL.
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Edit the system/build.prop file in the windowsandroid_root folder and add this line:
ro.sf.lcd_density=120
This will change it to tablet interface.
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Does this not work at all on xp?
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it is saying my openGL version is too low please help
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it is saying my openGL version is too low please help
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OpenGL is integrated into you Video Card drivers. When was the last time you updated your drivers?
Also, not all cards support OpenGL.
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Does this not work at all on xp?
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Everyone is reporting compatibility with Vista, Win7 & Win8.
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OpenGL is integrated into you Video Card drivers. When was the last time you updated your drivers?
Also, not all cards support OpenGL.
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I cant update them from the intel site it scans my pc and that it it says pc scanned succusfully or something but that i cant get them from that place or something isnt there any frweeware that updates it.
I've tried it quickly.
It "works" but I can't do anything great by now.
I copied a personal APK in the app storage (on the C drive). My app appears, I'm able to launch it, but when I try to made modification in it, it finaly crash.
I hope there will be new release, and also the possibitlity to use the Play Store !
how do you get it run ? I ran the exe and a console open , then a windows popups and then the whole thing just crashes leaving me at the command prompt
Quick note, if you download an ICS Gapps and unzip it, the copy the apks from system/app/ to the system/app/ in the folder where you installed WindowsAndroid then restart WindowsAndroid you will have gapps (Market, etc). However the available apps are very limited (build.prop edit might fix that), and I personally get an error any time I try to download an app.
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Doesn't work on a virtual box windows 7 vm. Complains about the graphics and my VM wouldn't boot into safe mode to install the direct3D support for some reason.
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Sounds like a good idea.
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not executes...............:crying:
Get it While We Can
And fix it, too, I'd be willing to bet...
This emu would completely outmode all the Android mini PCs on their way, that's why.
Oh, and recent ignorant government intervention re: rooting.
:cyclops:After a long time keeping you guys waiting, (sorry):cyclops:
I HAVE A RELEASE!!!
Special thanks to Gabrial Destruir for the Nooter Project. It is amazing and none of this would be possible without it. My intention with this is not to rival Touchnooter. My intention is simply to make it better.
Without further delay, my mod:
My mod is aimed at providing a smooth NST experience with minimal bloat. It is a customized version of Touchnooter and is installed the same way. I have removed many things from Touchnooter that just seem to cause problems, and I have added things to this that I think would work better on the Nook Touch than things that are in Touchnooter. But, It is just a pre-alpha, as I have lost my NST and am unable to test this out myself, so I don't know what this is going to be like. It will probably be buggy. That's why i need you guys here at the forum to test this out.
PLEASE NOTE: I have lost my nook, so I don't know if it works. My intention is for you guys at the forum to test it out and tell me.
In future releases i will include a changelog. I did not here, as It is the first release and I want to see what you think of it before I make more changes to it.
Download: It's in my Dropbox,
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xi4j7yvj0m69t9i/HuqcNrdtPK
Changelog
Reserved for changelog.
Tried it on a rooted nst and unrooted ng and booth are hanging on start screen- I need to use touch formatter on both
Neither of those should be used for this. This is for unrooted NST.
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Neither of those should be used for this. This is for unrooted NST.
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You could have then said that in the original post that it was for a regular Nook Simple Touch without the glowlight.
If it is based off TouchNooter, then can you say what you changed and added and took away? I have used TouchNooter and it is running perfectly fine and it doesn't seem to slow down my nook touch at all.
Is it for nook touch 1.1 or 1.2.1 too?
I have no Nook to test this. Thought I might just point that out.
Changes to Touchnooter:
Added Smart Launcher
Removed ADW
Removed the annoying help widget.
Removed Android Market.
Removed YouTube
I added some other stuff but I had to hard reset my laptop the other day, and I lost my changes list. I am looking for them now.
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I am working on making a second build now. It will be uploaded in the same DropBox folder.
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This works on anything compatible with the latest Touchnooter.
Please tell me that you are testing it with your personal nook first, I don't want anyone else to get their nooks bricked due to you not testing it first.
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Please tell me that you are testing it with your personal nook first, I don't want anyone else to get their nooks bricked due to you not testing it first.
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Read the 1st post. It says that I don't test it. My NST has disappeared. This is a work in progress. Believe me, I would love to test this, but again, I have no nook at the moment to test it on, I am going to look into getting a new one just for this, then I will test it.
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Found Nook, but it's bricked >_< (Not from this, from nook manager) I'll have to take a look at it.
Anyway, does this run well?
Got nook replaced. I will continue development of this.
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Got nook replaced. I will continue development of this.
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How's the development going?
Lol forgot about this completely. Should get another build up soon. Sorry about that.
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Lol forgot about this completely. Should get another build up soon. Sorry about that.
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Any update?
How about nsg? Having one on the way to replace nst
This project is over as of now. I no longer have the device and have more important things to sorry about than custom Roms for a device without a color screen.