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So I am trying to follow the instructions found on the wiki (I'd like to it but the forums are preventing me from posting URLs at the moment) for installing Android on my HTC AT&T Tilt device and I was wondering, where do I download the system.img for Android from? I've been searching around online and cannot find it anywhere...
Many Thanks,
~Jeff
www.androidonhtc.com should have everything for your device
more specifically http://www.androidonhtc.com/wiki/Latest_Builds_(Kaiser) for kaiser http://www.androidonhtc.com/wiki/Latest_Builds_(Polaris) for polaris and http://www.androidonhtc.com/wiki/Latest_Builds_(Vogue) for vogue
R3TR3C said:
should have everything for your device
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Thanks, I had downloaded the files from that page. It was just confusing because the step by step reads like you need to download a system.img from somewhere when this file in generated when you install Android. Got it loading... Now on to figuring out why it won't boot!
~Jeff
JeffHoogland said:
Thanks, I had downloaded the files from that page. It was just confusing because the step by step reads like you need to download a system.img from somewhere when this file in generated when you install Android. Got it loading... Now on to figuring out why it won't boot!
~Jeff
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What do you mean when you say "won't boot"? Does your phone show the Linux logo and rolling text, does it show a boot logo animation. Give us some hints and we'll try and sort this out for you.
edit: I see you started another thread, I guess you are working out your issues in that one instead.
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edit: I see you started another thread, I guess you are working out your issues in that one instead.
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Yea, sorry. One issue for one thread. Keeps things more organized.
~Jeff
linux logo and scolling txt
well, i will hijack her thread since i am at that point.
i did follow the wiki and downloaded the files for the kaiser. i looked at the files and noticed a zimage but no system img file. do i need to compile the package on my linux box then put it on the sd card to run the haret file?
System.IMG/SQSH is deprecated. Use a androidinstall.tar build such as myn warm android. Everything there work including BT and camera.
As thebulletfromhell said, the system.img/sqsh file method of installing Android is now very outdated, and the more mature builds are using the Androidinstall.tar method, this method has several advantages, a menu driven installer, easier updating, greater stability, less problems caused by mis-matched rootfs/system/zimage files.
The two main builds at the moment are; Myns Warm Donut : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=619980
And Polyrhythmics Eclair 2.1 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=600154
Both of these are probably the best supported and most widely used ports to Kaiser hardware.
There are other builds of course, but as a newer user of android I'd recommend these two first.
Hello. I had some troubles running Android on my HTC TyTN II.
The system boots but I see on the console an error message saying "can't find system.img" or something similar.
I downloaded the latest versions of everything but androidinstall.tar is not enough.
i have same problem
Its due to the kernel's Sys & Data boot parameters. Just use any of the newer kernels which carry support for both NAND and SD
Im looking for the boot animation for OS 1.0. Can anyone help me out?
I'm Br1ck'd's guy who was looking for the boot animation for you over the weekend. The problem I'm running into is that every ROM I can find is in the *.nbh format, so there is no way I can actually go in and grab the information. However, I haven't given up, and if I do find a way I'll let you all know.
werd!
10char
Awesome man. Thanks alot.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
OK, so you're hosed with your request. Apparently, the boot animation is locked until at least Cupcake. So I can get you the Cupcake boot animation no sweat. But when I flashed my G1 back down to stock 1.0 there is no way to run Super User on it. You have root access, however when running something like Terminal Emulator and type "SU" you'll still get permission denied errors even though you have root access. Lame, I know.
So for giggles, I adb pulled every file from the root of the phone. No dice. There is no animations, period. Even searching every friggin' *.png file, there is nothing there for the boot animation. I can flash a new boot animation to the phone, but all that does is mask the original one, which is hidden somewhere in the *.nbh file. However, either I am not smart enough, or there is no way to do it as of yet, but I cannot get into the *.nbh file, period.
So I figured "OK, I'll try an emulator". That also failed, as the earliest emulator I can find is the emulator for Cupcake. So I then tried to use the emulator to flash a different ROM, which failed because as it reboots it goes back to stock Cupcake. Which is lame (they should really have a save state or something).
The next step I tried was downloading an older version of the Android SDK. Again, nothing available to me until Cupcake. I could have possibly loaded it in Eclipse, but I don't have Eclipse and don't prefer to have Eclipse, and I doubt that it would have made a difference since searching every folder in the SDK packs turned up nothing. I even loaded the SDK packs on my Mac, just in case there was a different set of files. Nothing.
Since I'm still on 1.0 I did try to do an ADB Shell, but any command gives me permissions issues. It's probably because of the root issue with the stock image. I don't really know, I just know I can't do it.
So my final attempt was that I downloaded a *.nbh explorer for the Windows 7 phones, but it doesn't work because of the signing issues.
Ultimately, you're not going to be getting the boot animation from me. I've tried and failed Sorry man. Good luck though!
You mean the "Glowing Android" bootanimation?
I was looking for it a few weeks ago, and made my own with the resources in the 1.0 build.
It's 800x480, you might have to resize it to 320x480.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/122255/GlowingAndroid.zip
Soft chewy center
Here are instructions and downloads that will have you on your way in no time, to running Linux on an IPAQ hx4700.
Step 1: Download a disk image
Ubuntu light weight X desktop download
Android download currently this barely boots
Step 2: Uncompress the file
See p7zip link
Step 3a: Copy the image to a CF or SD card using Linux
Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you extracted the img file.
Code:
cd somedirectory
Copy the image to the card using dd
Code:
sudo dd if=image-name.img of=/dev/sdx
Where x is the destination of your card. Note there is no partition number "i.e. /dev/hda1" Just the destination letter /dev/hda
Step 3b: Copy the image to a CF or SD card using Windows
Code:
stub
Step 4: Edit startup.txt if you are using a SD card
Code:
stub
Step 5: Run HaRET
Safely remove the card from your computer, insert it in to your hx4700 navigate to the card directory using the file manager then click on haret.exe
Hard crunchy shell
Stuff for the masochist that lives inside you.
Kernel 2.6.21-hh20
Found the source tarball for 2.26.21-hh20 on this link.
I found an android patch for 2.6.21 at this link.
Finally I hammered out this patch that applies smoothly with no fuzz.
And here is my .config file.
Android usb gadget and the low memory killer currently need some love. But without configuring them the kernel compiles nicely
A-Z build instructions
Code:
stub
HaRET
I use HaRET to boot linux on the hx4700, until that day comes when I have learned enough about the hx4700 to provide a ROM, tinboot isn't really that hard to use.
Also the latest HaRET does not boot the hx4700 maybe it is being built with a newer instruction set, until I get a newer version compiling there is an older version in the .img files that works fine.
stub- haret from source
Filesystems
These xxx.img files should be written to a cf card using dd, or sd card if you change startup.txt and the swap file in /dev/fstab. The card should be no less than 1 GB. Gparted can resize/move your partitions if you have a larger card.
I have to admit I don't have a 1gb card to test the img file on, only a 4 and 2 GB card. If someone who does have one finds out that it doesn't boot or something let me know.
Card image layout:
fat16 16mb [haret] partition 1
ext 880mb [root] partition 2
linux-swap 128mb [swap] partition 3
Creating an Ubuntu file system
Creating a file system to run Linux on the hx4700 via HaRET. Rootstock is a tool the will pull down precompiled packages suitable for various devices, from a server. Then install, unpack, and configure them on a disk image file system inside a virtual machine, all without you leaving the comfort of your x86 compatible environment.
For rootstock I followed this guide link.
I used this command to create the image.
Code:
sudo ./rootstock --fqdn ubuntu --login xda --password xda --imagesize 3G --seed tslib,build-essential,openssh-server,lxde,gdm --dist jaunty
I'm still thinking of including gnome-core simply for more function but lxde will have to do as the session manger. Gnome is just to heavy.
Light weight X download link at top of page
working:
the Mouse pad is configured
all drivers and firmware load
auto login via gdm.conf
/etc/network/interfaces is preconfigured for usb net and stubbed out for wireless.
not working:
touch screen - needs configured
wireless?? - I think only OPEN or WEP is supported ATM.
Android
stub- building the android filesystem
android.img download link located at top of post
now if I could just get the hang of making my forum post... not ugly
Nice! very nice!
Marvelous news, THX man!
...i love you! :']
As soon as I found this thread I smiled like a giddy school girl. My hx4700 might just be useful once again! I know nothing on programming... but i'd be glad to help out in any way possible!
Update folks,
I was up all night slaving away at this but, WE HAVE AN ANDROID PATCHED KERNEL!!! its 2.6.21.hh20 with android patches. This means the drivers should be easier to get worked out.
And Android almost boots, I suspect its the generic "goldfish" file system or some other trivial thing stopping it from booting all the way.
After mounting root and running /init, It shows the message "A N D R O I D_" then freezes well not really freezes the cursor continues to blink. but still almost there...
edit - links added
thanks
thanks a lot it's very usefull
Just seen a boot animation, it just got real people... but still not booting all the way.
keep up the good work...seems that this is the only development going on for my trusty iPaq 4700.......
I just want to say thanks for all the supportive comments. It's a real shot in the arm when I'm feeling over whelmed by the complexities of this. I did something really stupid with "sudo dd" last night and boogered up my root file-system, so I'm spending today re-setting up my build environment
All of the hardware is supported but just not pushed upstream but I’m working on a new 3.0 kernel right now for the universal when I finish I will add the hx4700 patches and post the source and message you. But I know wifi, Bluetooth, touchpad, sound, led, and all buttons work in 3.0. And these are the same on the universal and I have these working with froyo now. But I can post my 2.6.36 kernel I’m using now after I make a few corrections.
Here's my form page link
And this is where some of my code and android builds are: link
The common.tar.gz is my old 2.6.36 kernel I have to make some corrections and fix the hx4700 code I messed up and reload it in a day or so.
--I had to post this here as I got a message that you cannot receive private messages.
Thanks!
Don't know why you got that message, I did get your PM.
Could you make a tutorial, step by step how to run android(haret, etc.) on hx4700, please?
I'm noob in windows mobile tools
im currently running Angstrom on my hx4700
but would love android too..
havent tried any of these images yet. but ill probably have some
spare time this week..
/Kyndal
On tenterhooks ...
It failed to boot (couldn't mount /dev/hda2 I think) when I tried to install and run from a Compact Flash, so I'm in the middle of dd-ing to an SD card instead. Fingers crossed ...
EDIT: It boots fine from the SD card.
However, it's rather sluggish at best, and there don't seem to be many productivity apps -- and no onscreen keyboard. Still, it's a start!
EDIT 2: Attached a small photograph for the curious. Sorry about the blur, but I couldn't manage a better shot, given the lighting and the camera's fudged-up CCD.
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im currently running Angstrom on my hx4700
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How in the world did you manage that? I've been trying to get Angstrom working on my hx4700 for months now, without success. (Aside from an old bootpack that literally has no useful programs.)
I haven't had much luck with any "new" Angstrom builds from the
narcissus online builder..
Right now. im running an older X11 build
booting from SD card .img file
Functional.. but ya. not up to date..
/Kyndal
kyndal said:
I haven't had much luck with any "new" Angstrom builds from the
narcissus online builder..
Right now. im running an older X11 build
booting from SD card .img file
Functional.. but ya. not up to date..
/Kyndal
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I would like a copy of this .img file (cleaned of personal stuff, of course). It'd be nice to have a usable Angstrom for a change.
you can try it out with the prebuild images (OLD)
apparently im not allowed to post external links yet...
so go to this address
angstrom-distribution.org/releases/2007.12/images/hx4700/
and download
Angstrom-x11-image-glibc-ipk-2007.12-hx4700.rootfs.img.bz2
Angstrom-boot-2.6.21-hh20-r6-hx4700.exe
extract the .img file from bz2 to a FAT SD card
and place the .exe there too..
run the .exe select the img file. can be a little fiddly on the "touchpad"
"enter" is like in the middle. and half the time moves the cursor up/down
this linux lives in the loop .img file on vfat..
not on partitions. so pretty easy to try..
run these commands to get online with wifi
su
/sbin/modprobe acx
/sbin/modprobe hx4700-acx
/sbin/iwconfig wlan0 essid ACCESSPOINT
/sbin/ifconfig wlan0 up
/Kyndal
kyndal said:
you can try it out with the prebuild images (OLD)
Angstrom-x11-image-glibc-ipk-2007.12-hx4700.rootfs.img.bz2
Angstrom-boot-2.6.21-hh20-r6-hx4700.exe
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Yeah, I've tried the image before - months ago -- but I didn't know about those commands /sbin! I'll give them a try and see if I can get anything useful installed (the image comes without any useful GUI - or even CLI, for the most part - applications).
EDIT: Unfortunately, even though the package manager seems to be capable of fetching the correct packages (it's hard to tell), it consistently fails to install them -- I even tried installing man and nano (one at a time) and was met with failure even though the URLs check out. (abiword took longer before failure, hence my suspicion it downloads fine).
I apologize for derailing the thread like this, but this is the only place I've found since I got interested in putting Linux on my iPAQ where someone is actually *answering* my questions.
It's ok Strife89, I appreciate you all actively helping out, I was out of town house hunting last week.
Maybe everyone here could come up with a "wish list" request for packages to be installed among other useful things/configuring/etc, so we can all help polish the ubuntu installation, and make it something nice/useful.
As far as android goes, I have more confidence in the kernel than I do the file system, as to where I am right at this moment, donut will boot and show a boot animation. That is as far as I have gotten, but still it is progress.
I look forward to working with anyone interested with helping out, so lets here some thoughts/suggestions.
Well let me add mine first I guess we need a clearer easier tutorial on getting linux booting from the sd or cf card. both of these options have subtle differences and need better defined instructions.
edit- As far as installing apps to the ubuntu.img. The usbnet interface is configured on the hx4700 side hopefully, if some one wants to do some googling on how to get it setup all the way on the PC side of things, I think we would all appreciate that. Then we could just ssh in and apt-get anything we wanted to try out or change. Later we could make it part of the download/tutorial after testing.
I want to start theming my gnex but with the secure element/wallet issue floating around I would like to avoid flashing my phone. My thinking is I should be able to develop in the emulator then port it over for the Gnex. I've been trying all night to get my emulator to power up with a system.img file from my Gnex and no matter what I try I can't get it to boot. I even tried using the mkfs.yaffs2 tool to pull the system.img file off the running emulator just to see if it would boot with its own system.img file. Since that doesn't work, i figure I have to be doing something wrong.
I am putting the system.img file in the c:\users\user\.android\avd\gnex.avd folder. The target is called gnex so from what I read this should work.
Can the emulator being used for what I want to do?
I cannot find a method in Linux or Windows that will allow me to access the files in the system.img partition image from:
RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_SEA_WWE_1.29.728.12_Radio_1.1204.105.14_release_261350_signed.exe
I have never had a problem "unpacking" system.img files from other HTC phones using unyaffs or even in Windows with WinImage for EXT2/3/4 partitions.
Obviously many Devs have had success with the HOX system.img! Could someone please tell me what file system the system partition uses AND/OR reveal the correct approach to accessing the files within the img?
I presume the partition formats are identical in:
RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_SEA_WWE_1.28.728.9_Radio_1.1204.103.14_release_256493_signed.exe
...so I suppose there's no point in making an attempt with its system.img either!
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks in advance.
BTW: I'm not one who asks for assistance as his 1st move.
I have been searching for resolution to this problem for @least a week!
Using appropriate keywords the best I have come up with is either others in this same predicament or suggested remedies which are not effective.
The overall picture I have got is that those with the solution seem reluctant to share the knowledge, which I find strange in development communities.
if you want just access to files inside the img, in windows use this jar attached to convert it to ext4 and then mount with DiskInternals Linux Reader.
or in linux use this tool to unpack.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28837507#post28837507
don't even try to repack it will not work.
if you know how it posible to repack files to this img format please let me know.
Thanks heaps avicohh!
I solved the problem only a few hours before your post came in.
I used a slightly different approach through linux but basically same process & result.
If you follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081239
you'll be able to unpack AND repack but it's done in linux.
I used Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (64bit) to compile & use the ext4_utils in the thread above.
Since you were so kind to answer my query please feel free to PM me if i can help you!! My use of the forum is sometimes sporadic though, unfortunately.
EDIT: Sorry, just realised we both had the same thread! So it doesn't work for repacking?? I'll see if I can find something that works.
Obviously something does but there's not as much free sharing of really useful stuff as I would have expected with this kind of thing.
Yap.. is the same thread.
probably the odin (samsung) img and the stock htc img they not exactly the same format.
i seraching after sulution to this thing because i'm trying to make custom rom to be able to flash on device with stock rom/locked bootloader from the stock recovery like the ruu firmwares.