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ArchLinux on the Note 2?

I recently came across this thread on the TF300T forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918849
and i was wondering if it was possible to get a port for the Note 2. I am not a dev but i was wondering what it would involve to get a working port.
So far we only have Android on the Note2 and Ubuntu phone OS is still very far off. So this would be seem like a possible option to get Linux sooner on this device.
Thoughts and Contributions are very much welcome.

A basic review of Archlinux OS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1-lJlui3Y

cybot_x1024 said:
A basic review of Archlinux OS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1-lJlui3Y
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As android also based on linux.... So for dev it is easy to port this to our note 2

Essentially I would expect them to use the same kernel if not the Linux use a modified android kernel.
Hope the devs get interested in this. Would be great to have the best of both worlds on one device.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 GT-P5210 Downgrading

I have a SGT 3 GT-P5210 running Android 4.2.2 . But for some developing reasons I want to downgrade it to 4.0.3 ICS.
I have searched a lot on the web, but I couldn't find not even 1 ROM for 4.0.3 dedicated for my device.
I also have a look at this xda thread but nobody gives an answer in the end: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582179
I am actually thinking that it is completely impossible to find a ROM for my purposes, due to many reasons.
Is this right? Or does anyone have a link at such a ROM?
The scenario of just trying to flash a ROM of SGT 2 won't work due to the Intel Atom Processor of GT 3...Not saying that it could work otherwise...
Thanks in advance.

If you every heard of porting then google how to port and there is a lot of guides, so that can help you make a rom for your own then if it works upload it and share it with community
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Ripshock said:
If you every heard of porting then google how to port and there is a lot of guides, so that can help you make a rom for your own then if it works upload it and share it with community
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I googled for porting and I found some very interesting articles and guides. But it seems it is not possible for my purposes. The Port ROM has to be for the same processor type (Galaxy Tab 3 -> Intel Atom) and of the same manufacturer as of the Base ROM's (Samsung doesn't have an Intel tablet with Android ICS available..). In some guides I also read that the Android versions have to be of the same type, which is the opposite of what I want.
Porting from Galaxy Tab 2 will ,almost definitely, won't work since it has an ARM processor. But I will try it to ensure that it will fail.
Building from source is also impossible, because several vendor components will be needed, which are proprietary, and as a result, unavailable.
I will let you know when I brick my Tab 3 with Tab 2 ROM.

Nick_Pro said:
I googled for porting and I found some very interesting articles and guides. But it seems it is not possible for my purposes. The Port ROM has to be for the same processor type (Galaxy Tab 3 -> Intel Atom) and of the same manufacturer as of the Base ROM's (Samsung doesn't have an Intel tablet with Android ICS available..). In some guides I also read that the Android versions have to be of the same type, which is the opposite of what I want.
Porting from Galaxy Tab 2 will ,almost definitely, won't work since it has an ARM processor. But I will try it to ensure that it will fail.
Building from source is also impossible, because several vendor components will be needed, which are proprietary, and as a result, unavailable.
I will let you know when I brick my Tab 3 with Tab 2 ROM.
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Why are you so n00b ???
Trying to flash a Tab 2 ROM on a Tab 3 ?
Architectures are VERY different,
Processor are different,
GPU are different,
RAM modules (DDR3L vs DDR2) are different,
Sound Cards are different,
So how could you port this ?
Have you already wondered WHY development of Tab 3 10.1 is too SLOW ?
Good luck with your port.
Btw, if you want the most smoothest ROM released for Tab 3 10.1, flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693396 :good:
It's an awesome rom with many features like Multi-Window
Sent from my GT-P5210 running on amtrom hd

Lineage 14 for Galaxy Nexus

Any chance of getting Lineage 14 for the Galaxy Nexus or is the phone too slow and RAM memory too limited for this version of Android?

Any developer is allowed to build Lineage using the work done on Unlegacy. But this is hard work and everyone here is a volunteer. Unless you know someone who can help, the best you can do right now is running Unlegacy. I don't know if there is any developer who will take a donation from you as a bounty to get if working, but you could message them to ask.
This thread is technically off topic for the development forum

there is a lineage os rom for galaxy s2 i9100, maybe someone could port it to our device, galaxy nexus has similar amount odf ram and cpu compared to s2

MAD_psycho_Zz said:
there is a lineage os rom for galaxy s2 i9100, maybe someone could port it to our device, galaxy nexus has similar amount odf ram and cpu compared to s2
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There is also Unlegacy 7.1.1 for our GNex (that ROM was, in fact, my introduction to N on ANY hardware). So why am I not running it now? Simple enough - PureNexus 7.1.1 includes both the Pixel Launcher AND Google Assistant (which can be run together or separately; I run them as a tag-team). At some point, I hope to ambush some unsuspecting Pixel or PixelXL owner with my GNEX.

PGHammer said:
There is also Unlegacy 7.1.1 for our GNex (that ROM was, in fact, my introduction to N on ANY hardware). So why am I not running it now? Simple enough - PureNexus 7.1.1 includes both the Pixel Launcher AND Google Assistant (which can be run together or separately; I run them as a tag-team). At some point, I hope to ambush some unsuspecting Pixel or PixelXL owner with my GNEX.
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Does the Pixel Launcher work on the Marshmallow based PureNexus ROMs as well?

rahimali said:
Does the Pixel Launcher work on the Marshmallow based PureNexus ROMs as well?
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No idea - it is included WITH the 7.1.x ROMs (both 7.1.0 and 7.1.1). There are ways to add it to 6.x (or even 5.x) - still, I like 7.1.x because it actually feels more *whole* with both PL and Google Assistant in place - which is why I am still hoping to find a Pixel/XL owner to ambush here in VZW turf.

PGHammer said:
There is also Unlegacy 7.1.1 for our GNex (that ROM was, in fact, my introduction to N on ANY hardware). So why am I not running it now? Simple enough - PureNexus 7.1.1 includes both the Pixel Launcher AND Google Assistant (which can be run together or separately; I run them as a tag-team). At some point, I hope to ambush some unsuspecting Pixel or PixelXL owner with my GNEX.
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Where can I find the PureNexus 7.1.1 ROM? I saw that the only ROM in development section is Unlegacy ROM (by Ziyan)...but this Rom still has a sim bug

Here ya go
WoolTomb said:
Where can I find the PureNexus 7.1.1 ROM? I saw that the only ROM in development section is Unlegacy ROM (by Ziyan)...but this Rom still has a sim bug
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698603

If you click on the name of the developer, there is a fresh build :laugh24 feb.):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767139794
Is it enough stable to use daily? Thx:angel:

He announces here. However, he is not good at English, so it may be difficult to communicate.lol
https://plus.google.com/+HatayamaYuuji

voidz777 said:
He announces here. However, he is not good at English, so it may be difficult to communicate.lol
https://plus.google.com/+HatayamaYuuji
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Does he post here? Someone could make an official thread for him if he wants...

bamtan2 said:
Does he post here? Someone could make an official thread for him if he wants...
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I think that it is better to have threads if people with various problems can help solve the problem.
He will be welcome if it is a thread for that.
If problem solving is possible, he will post for that.lol

Just remain patient.
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus (i9250, "maguro") is pretty similar to the Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300), which already got LineageOS nightly. They're very similar phones when it comes to features and exterior. Both have 720p AMOLED screens, front-facing and rear-facing cameras, approximation sensors, light meter, earpiece, microphones, headphone jack in exactly the same places. Both feature 1 GB RAM and 16 GB eMMC. Both have HSPA+, but no LTE. They're also just half a year apart concerning their age (December 2011 vs. May 2012). They both feature an ARM Cortex A9 processor, though they utilize different SoCs (GNex = TI OMAP 4460, S3 = Samsung Exynos 4412).
The G-Nex seems to have a larger user base than the G-S3.

Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy Nexus
ZeeLog has built the Lineage for Galaxy Nexus. I don't know the status of the ROM but if anyone wanna try, then here is the link:
Galaxy Nexus Lineage OS 14.1

massima said:
If you click on the name of the developer, there is a fresh build :laugh24 feb.):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767139794
Is it enough stable to use daily? Thx:angel:
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The 24 February build is, in fact, my daily driver.

shibaa987 said:
ZeeLog has built the Lineage for Galaxy Nexus. I don't know the status of the ROM but if anyone wanna try, then here is the link:
Galaxy Nexus Lineage OS 14.1
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Do you try this rom? How much stable is?

Please see change log.
http://zeelogkang.blogspot.com

uji_sine said:
Please see change log.
http://zeelogkang.blogspot.com
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Thanks a lot...but for me this ROM still has too much bugs for daily use...i'll wait

Hello, I just flashed ua_tuna-7.1.1-20170310 but my SIM card not works, not recognize, any suggestion? I done a full wipe

Vara83 said:
Hello, I just flashed ua_tuna-7.1.1-20170310 but my SIM card not works, not recognize, any suggestion? I done a full wipe
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do what is explained in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71215509&postcount=1326
bye
yen

Tizen OS(FORMERLY TOUCHWIZ)

Can anyone port this to Lenovo Z2 Plus Z2132?
Is it possible to port?
Link to sources - https://www.tizen.org/

darthvader0235 said:
Can anyone port this to Lenovo Z2 Plus Z2132?
Is it possible to port?
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My friend had a tizen phone. He threw it away after a month. So I think its not worth porting. Maybe Ubuntu Touch or something else might be interesting

hp5942 said:
My friend had a tizen phone. He threw it away after a month. So I think its not worth porting. Maybe Ubuntu Touch or something else might be interesting
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IMO Sailfish OS is a more interesting OS to port since it has Jolla behind it as an active developer and also I like SFOS' Ui.
Ubuntu Touch / UBPorts is more like a dead end and K doubt that you will find that much developers for supporting the OS with apps.
Plasma Mobile is also another interesting one but in its current state it is afaik Ubuntu Touch with a Plasma Desktop but it may will support SFOS and Nemo apps in the future which would give it quite a good amount of apps.

Yes please port sailfish os to our zuk z2

[Q] Would it even be possible to port Android 12 to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus?

Seeing how even the Samsung Galaxy S II has gotten a port of LineageOS 12, I wondered if there's anything that would prevent the Galaxy Nexus from getting it as well.
A developer already told me privately that it would be theoretically possible and that it would probably be better off with Android Go settings, but I wondered if there could be anything else that might prevent it. Because I see little discussion about this phone and I've seen no Custom Roms that go beyond Android 7.1 Nougat.
As a smartphone of the Nexus line, shouldn't it be even easier to support than something like the Galaxy S II?
I just know that it'd be awesome to see newer Android versions on it, just as with several other older phones that already got them.

Are you serious??? There is no way Galaxy Nexus can run Android 12. Even when this phone run on Android 7.1.2 (latest custom rom) it run poor and gets hot quickly, so i don't think anyone will build any custom rom for this device.

alprtewwqfr said:
Are you serious??? There is no way Galaxy Nexus can run Android 12. Even when this phone run on Android 7.1.2 (latest custom rom) it run poor and gets hot quickly, so i don't think anyone will build any custom rom for this device.
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I'm just curious whether it is possible or not. The Samsung Galaxy S II seems to be able to do it, even though it's still in an early phase.

"As a smartphone of the Nexus line, shouldn't it be even easier to support than something like the Galaxy S II?"
for ti Omap chipset it isnt really easy to port twrp or lineage 19.0
"A developer already told me privately that it would be theoretically possible and that it would probably be better off with Android Go settings,"
no, you don't bringup and you can't make android 12 for this device. remember TI OMAP processors are close source afaik. and android 7 on this device RUNS VERY POORLY. so it's impossible to port a12 on this device, unless you try to port LOS 15.0 first.

[ROM][AOSP][8.1 Oreo] Unlegacy Android (Unofficial)
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Oreo actually runs way better than Nougat, at least with the holy kernel 3.4.

Can someone port Lineage OS 15.1 for the Galaxy Nexus maguro?

Don't forget, Android 12 (as well as 11, possibly also 10) is 64 bit only.

siealex said:
Don't forget, Android 12 (as well as 11, possibly also 10) is 64 bit only.
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That's not right, we are running A11, A12 and A13 on many other arm chipsets like the Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Galaxy S3 and also many others...

Yes, it can be compiled for these chipsets, but will it be compatible with new software?

siealex said:
Yes, it can be compiled for these chipsets, but will it be compatible with new software?
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Yep, everything seems to work fine .

its theoretically possible, the omap 4460 is armv7 and has over a gig of ram, which are the bare minimum system requirements for running android 12.
however, it would be a major undertaking to port the crusty code over to android 12 AND it would run like garbage, unless someone were to try and speed up that code, which would be a whole other story.
if the community had continued like it had on the galaxy s2, this wouldve already happened, but it didnt for likely many reasons.
im guessing one of those is the lack of mainline linux support, which is because of the SGX540 in this phone.