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ADB HELP

I have tried every process I can find in the forum regarding rooting and ADB but I cannot seem to figure this out. I would like to think that I am computer literate and that I know my way around pretty well but somehow this escapes me. I am running Windows 7 64 bit and can't seem to get anything right as far as this process goes.
Is there a rooting/adb for dummies section that someone can point me to?

the sticky wiki for guides at the top of the front page....
try to look around a little before starting new threads.

beyondinferno said:
the sticky wiki for guides at the top of the front page....
try to look around a little before starting new threads.
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Thanks for your help...I did look around but I still can't get it to work. I've been through quite a few threads. I don't know if I'm missing something somewhere or what.

is your problem your computer not seeing the phone?
i RUU'd my phone earlier today to test out something i did, but then i found out that adb couldn't connect anymore. i'm still trying to figure it out.

Exactly what are ya having problems with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
1. HTC Sync installed?
2. Android SDK downloaded?
3. Debugging enabled on the phone?
4. is ADB showing up in the Device manager?
5. Check this thread out dealing with x64 drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=560962

Hmmm..
I have Win7 64bit too
I think I just downloaded the newest Android SDK and HtcSync for the Eris. It
works fine for me. What exactly is the issue? You have the phone in debug mode or whatever mode right?
some folks have used PdaNet
http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php

first off, I can't get Sync to work at all no matter which version I've tried. Then the drivers won't load for sdk. it just seems like nothing is working together at all.

alright, i figured it out.
uninstall HTC Sync and the HTC Drivers.
reinstall.
done.

justinisyoung said:
alright, i figured it out.
uninstall HTC Sync and the HTC Drivers.
reinstall.
done.
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yeah just make sure you use the newest HTC Sync for the Eris!

just out of curiosity why the eris? am i going to have issues later down the road?

DanWalker said:
I have tried every process I can find in the forum regarding rooting and ADB but I cannot seem to figure this out. I would like to think that I am computer literate and that I know my way around pretty well but somehow this escapes me. I am running Windows 7 64 bit and can't seem to get anything right as far as this process goes.
Is there a rooting/adb for dummies section that someone can point me to?
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Alright... what's your main problem? Are you not able to get the ADB driver to work with your phone in Windows 7 64 bit -- if so, do know that it is possible, because I have it working fine on my computer (Win 7 64B).
If ADB driver situation is your problem, do as follows:
1. Download the file below (to desktop for easy access - This is the Vista 64 bit Drivers)
2. Unzip
3. Go to Device Manager
4. Find ADB (It should come up as ADB with a Yellow Exclamation mark next to it)
5. Right click on it, choose update driver
6. When it asks you to auto find the driver or browse for the driver -- choose BROWSE.
7. Set the path to where you downloaded the file, and then click next.
8. If done correctly, you should see a window pop up that says "Successfully installed My HTC driver".
ADB will work after that is complete. To test, open CMD - go to androidsdk\tools folder, and then run adb devices (If serial # appears, there you have it).
Also with the method above, this will allow the HTC Sync application to work as well.
Source: ME, tested extensively and more than once.

DanWalker said:
just out of curiosity why the eris? am i going to have issues later down the road?
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HTC Sync for the Hero was released before Win7, so the Vista drivers will work but you have to jump through some hoops.
Now the Eris version is the same HTC Sync but it has drivers for Windows 7, it is the same software but is bundled with newer drivers.

Roger that guys, thanks for the help. I will attempt tonight when I get back to my computer.

Ok just got home and am doing the suggested things, after installing the SDK it wants me to install packages and when I choose cancel, windows says the program was not installed correctly. what do i need to install?!
Also no ADB in device manager!

yeah they took out the packages of the SDK, so you have to add them in as needed.
I have a 2nd Win7 box that's an Android virgin, I will try and run through the install tonight(off at 5pm PST)when I get home and I'll document the install.
hang in there.

rlaxton said:
yeah they took out the packages of the SDK, so you have to add them in as needed.
I have a 2nd Win7 box that's an Android virgin, I will try and run through the install tonight(off at 5pm PST)when I get home and I'll document the install.
hang in there.
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That would be awesome, I'm at the point where I am just about to give up. I have never been so frustrated with a computer. This is the first Windows 7 system I have done anything with and I already don't like it.

DanWalker said:
Ok just got home and am doing the suggested things, after installing the SDK it wants me to install packages and when I choose cancel, windows says the program was not installed correctly. what do i need to install?!
Also no ADB in device manager!
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Install packages? What? Weird, the Android SDK is natively 32 bit, but will work in Windows 7 64 BIT (That's what I'm running now).
Alright, steps to take:
1. Uninstall/remove everything you did before.
2. Grab the Windows Android SDK -- download it (to the desktop is fine)
3. UNZIP/Extract the SDK
4. Drag the Android SDK to the root of your drive (Local Disk C: )
5. For easy access purposes, RENAME the Android SDK from what you see to something like: androidsdk
6. Open Command Prompt
7. Verify that you can get to the "androidsdk" directory by running the command: cd androidsdk\tools
8. If you can get there -- then good, so far.
9. Now to test "adb" -- Have your phone connected to the PC.
10. While still in command prompt and STILL in the c:\androidsdk\tools: dir... run command: adb devices
11. This should return your Serial #
12. If your serial # shows up, then make sure you can run the command adb shell and see if you get the # sign, which indicates that you are rooted -- If not, then you need to begin the process of rooting your phone.
Also, if ADB doesn't work after this point, do what I told you earlier, I can guarantee that it does work, because I actually did it this morning on my work computer (Which is Windows 7 64 Bit).
Good luck, report back.

Holy crap it looks like it worked!! Thanks Pseudo! Now if I could only get my damn phone to find Sync I'd be all set.
Still can't get sync to register with phone but that's no biggie. But have a small issue that I dunno where to look to find an answer. I'm trying to update my recovery from 1.5.2 to 1.6.2 and can't seem to follow the directions appropriately.
via adb -> Requires a custom recovery (with test-keys)
Code:
Copy recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img to the root of your sdcard
Boot into your current custom recovery (boot while holding HOME)
Connect your Hero via usb to your pc/mac/...
adb shell
$su (not required if you have root already)
#mount -a
#flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img
None of that seems to work lol.

So since we're on the subject does anyone know how to set up the drivers for linux mint kde? I'm brand new to linux and I've managed to do some things but that is just one thing that i cant do so far and after almost a day pf searching this forum and others i just cant seem to get it

DanWalker said:
Holy crap it looks like it worked!! Thanks Pseudo! Now if I could only get my damn phone to find Sync I'd be all set.
Still can't get sync to register with phone but that's no biggie. But have a small issue that I dunno where to look to find an answer.
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First off, no problem for the help -- glad it worked. What ROM are you currently running, that would be helpful in solving your sync issue.
DanWalker said:
I'm trying to update my recovery from 1.5.2 to 1.6.2 and can't seem to follow the directions appropriately.
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Alright, lets begin - To upgrade to RA 1.6.2, (You have to be in recovery mode (Home + Power) -- and also have your phone connected to the PC). Then do as follows:
1. Download the 1.6.2 file
2. Copy or move it to your androidsdk\tools folder
3. Run commands below:
Code:
adb push recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img /sdcard
Code:
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb shell
Code:
mount -a
You'll probably get the next line below -- that's okay.
Code:
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: No such file or directory
Keep going...
Code:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img
After you do this, the shell should return #, if it does, then run:
Code:
reboot recovery
Now verify that your recovery says 1.6.2.
Good luck.
thatguythatdid said:
So since we're on the subject does anyone know how to set up the drivers for linux mint kde? I'm brand new to linux and I've managed to do some things but that is just one thing that i cant do so far and after almost a day pf searching this forum and others i just cant seem to get it
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Well, since you've asked a good question, I shall direct you in the right direction. Linux Mint is a derivative of Ubuntu, so this guide should work for you., however do note that I have not tested this in Linux Mint, as I currently run Ubuntu 9.10, but you should be okay.
Go HERE and bookmark this page for reference, it has some good stuff -- Now this guide is not directly for our phones (CDMA HERO), however the directions, if followed correctly... DO WORK and have been tested by me (did this last night) with successful results.
When you get to the web page, start at "Generic Linux Instructions". Also, when you get to the heading "Set up ubuntu to recognize your phone, and the adb/fastboot commands in the terminal" -- step 4 will ask you to create an empty file, use the Ubuntu 9.10 format and NOT the older versions, again this format should work in the latest version of Linux Mint.
Hope that helps. Also, if have problems or want a step by step tutorial (pending how "new" to Linux you are), just ask me or PM me, I'll write one up.

[Dev Only] Lets Get a Fully working version of Jaunty Starting With apt-get

OK now that the first hard part is over (getting Webtop running with out dock) now its time to push this to the limits ... I am Currently working on getting apt-get installed and running on Jaunty ... I would love to get some help with all this, obviousy this wont replace my laptop or Desktop, but it would be nice to know that anywhere i am i have a fully function linux machine in my pocket... so lets keep up the good work and push forward, CHARGE !!!

FIRST try and fail... prayed it would be as easy as pushing apt-get to /system/bin and executing ... it was not ... well not with this try anyhow getting a apt-get: cannot execute binary file error

Open a second adb shell and monitor dmesg | grep TOMOYO to see if the MAC is preventing you from executing files not listed in the policy. I had to muck around with it earlier today to get it to run lxterminal.

agentdr8 said:
Open a second adb shell and monitor dmesg | grep TOMOYO to see if the MAC is preventing you from executing files not listed in the policy. I had to muck around with it earlier today to get it to run lxterminal.
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will do !! first thing im doing right now is installing a virtual machine jaunty on my machine to compare and test with figure that will be the most helpful !!

Anyone working on this, be very careful, as the default adbd location is in /sbin, which symlinks to /osh/sbin.
Its possible to use adb to interact with the webtop, its probably easier for these initial command line stages too.

t0dbld said:
FIRST try and fail... prayed it would be as easy as pushing apt-get to /system/bin and executing ... it was not ... well not with this try anyhow getting a apt-get: cannot execute binary file error
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Why did you have to push apt-get to the box? apt and dpkg are already there.

I had this earlier, but reverted due to problems (I tried to uninstall rootfs). The first thing that needs to be taken care of is missing package dependencies, and file collisions. The package rootfs provides the functionality of the packages that are missing, but apt doesn't know that.
Also, consider moving /usr to the /data partition to save space. /osh is pretty cramped as is, and resolving the dependencies will fill it up pretty quickly.

droidbird said:
Why did you have to push apt-get to the box? apt and dpkg are already there.
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I saw a dpkg something cant rmember but wasnt the same thing i see no apt-get either. Also even when running in root apt-get did not exist i used echo $PATH Folowed it and did not see any apt files. If i am wrong and you kniw of there existence and how to make them execute please inform us all as if we have a working apt-get well its all but over

t0dbld said:
I saw a dpkg something cant rmember but wasnt the same thing i see no apt-get either. Also even when running in root apt-get did not exist i used echo $PATH Folowed it and did not see any apt files. If i am wrong and you kniw of there existence and how to make them execute please inform us all as if we have a working apt-get well its all but over
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it's already there:
Code:
[email protected]:/osh/usr/bin# ./apt-get moo
./apt-get moo
(__)
(oo)
/------\/
/ | ||
* /\---/\
~~ ~~
...."Have you mooed today?"...
but /osh/etc/apt/sources.list has garbage mirrors listed... They point to 10.77.32.150, which is obviously not a real IP. You could try commenting out what's in there and add in a working jaunty repo.
If you're going to use dpkg to install .debs manually, remember that they'll need to be compiled for arm processors.
Unfortunately my PC monitor doesn't do HDMI, so I can't run webtop right now. I'll play around more tomorrow when I can hook up my atrix to the TV

t0dbld said:
I saw a dpkg something cant rmember but wasnt the same thing i see no apt-get either. Also even when running in root apt-get did not exist i used echo $PATH Folowed it and did not see any apt files. If i am wrong and you kniw of there existence and how to make them execute please inform us all as if we have a working apt-get well its all but over
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Apt and dpkg have been verified in this forum to be there for a week, search gets us that as well as some of the dependency issues.
Think about what you are suggesting
Be mindful that when pointing people down the road of running apt and dpkg that the very first thing they should have is a way to recover to stock. It is quite possible and likely that running apt-get or dpkg that you may twiddle some bits on your /osh partition that make webtop fail or unusable.
Have a backout method
At minimum, I would grab a dd of your /osh partition or one from here in the forums and keep it around. In addition, I would suggest you have a way to execute dd (if that is the route you choose to go for backup) outside of the /osh partion in the event you screw /osh up and need to dd back the old working /osh. Is the dd in /bin statically linked? If so, then the plan can be as easy as copying dd to some other partition where it can be executed from. If it is not static, you need one that is or a runtime environment where it can execute.
Have a plan
Why are we trying to get apt working? Is there some goal besides filling up /osh's remaining 77MB of space?
I'll start with a couple of options:
We want a working apt so we can install a less heavy browser than firefox.
We want to be able to replace the awn launcher with something snappier and that does not require compositing, again lowering memory usage and increasing performance.
A working dependency resolving package manager is "the right thing(tm)" to do as opposed to running around with zip files. Zip file are no way to keep a working system.
Exploring and discovering is cool and very fun, but either heading that direction or suggesting others do without a plan is to invite disaster.

If you change sources.lst, please make sure you use ARM repos and not x86 repos. X86 software will break the Webtop if you load it.

For anyone that wants to try, here is the correct repo to use:
Code:
deb http://ports.ubuntu.com/ jaunty main security universe multiverse restricted
Always make sure /osh can mount on boot, and that /osh/sbin/adbd remains intact. Without it, you have no way of recovering

perkz said:
it's already there:
Code:
[email protected]:/osh/usr/bin# ./apt-get moo
./apt-get moo
(__)
(oo)
/------\/
/ | ||
* /\---/\
~~ ~~
...."Have you mooed today?"...
but /osh/etc/apt/sources.list has garbage mirrors listed... They point to 10.77.32.150, which is obviously not a real IP. You could try commenting out what's in there and add in a working jaunty repo.
If you're going to use dpkg to install .debs manually, remember that they'll need to be compiled for arm processors.
Unfortunately my PC monitor doesn't do HDMI, so I can't run webtop right now. I'll play around more tomorrow when I can hook up my atrix to the TV
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well i stand corrected, thank you sir.... although mine doesn't execute, still the same error:
./apt-get: cannot execute binary file

Are you sure you were in /usr/bin when you ran ./apt-get since you were specifiying that it execute from the current directory? Failing that, were you root and/or you might need to adjust your TOMOYO settings, but mine executes just fine as root as long as it is in the path and my /osh is fairly stock outside of the TOMOYO settings I have mucked with and a couple of other changes like adding a password for adas. If you still have problems, can you reload your /osh and start fresh?

i was in right dir , i am reboot it all now and will start over

Suggestion to anyone working this, take a dd copy of /dev/block/mmcblk0p13, and use losetup to mount it on /osh when experimenting.
Edit: the kernel lacks a loop device, working on that now.

t0dbld said:
OK now that the first hard part is over (getting Webtop running with out dock) now its time to push this to the limits ... I am Currently working on getting apt-get installed and running on Jaunty ... I would love to get some help with all this, obviousy this wont replace my laptop or Desktop, but it would be nice to know that anywhere i am i have a fully function linux machine in my pocket... so lets keep up the good work and push forward, CHARGE !!!
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When you say " but it would be nice to know that anywhere i am i have a fully function linux machine in my pocket" do you mean being able to run Jaunty on just the phone itself, not hooked up to a dock? Or do you mean hooked up to a dock, just Jaunty replacing Webtop?

BravoMotorola said:
When you say " but it would be nice to know that anywhere i am i have a fully function linux machine in my pocket" do you mean being able to run Jaunty on just the phone itself, not hooked up to a dock? Or do you mean hooked up to a dock, just Jaunty replacing Webtop?
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well i dont own a dock but i do not plan on running jaunty on a 4" screen

t0dbld said:
well i dont own a dock but i do not plan on running jaunty on a 4" screen
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Yea thats what I thought. That would be sweet though. People think I'm crazy when I run Win95 on my phone, I think it's awesome though. So Jaunty or just Webtop IMO would be REALLY awesome to run on the little 4 inch screen! But most people just think it's a stupid, and pointless idea

shawnbuck said:
Suggestion to anyone working this, take a dd copy of /dev/block/mmcblk0p13, and use losetup to mount it on /osh when experimenting.
Edit: the kernel lacks a loop device, working on that now.
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The loop devices are in /dev/block/loop[X].

[DEV-ADDON]DS7Ubuntu v1.0 --- Text Based Ubuntu 11.04 running on Dell Streak 7!

First of all, I need to give my thanks to great DevGhostofNet for his excellent work on getting Ubuntu 11.01 running on Xoom. I borrowed his template on this instruction page as I really don't have my template and using this way to show my appreciation to his work.
Second, I figured though I am not big dev by any means, hopefully any time I spent on such things can add some value to owners of either DS7 or Xoom, especially DS7, which really needs any effort on it in addition to testing help.
So I would throw in my two-cent hours/efforts to get this started. I see huge potential in it, though now it is quite WIP, because the non-graphical version is running well but not Gnome sessions.
1.What is working?
Shell Ubuntu 11.04
I modified the installation scripts to mount DS7 partitions correctly and copy some modified script into original image.
2. What is not working?
Gnome Session
I can install necessary components up to a point where the wall paper is loaded, sidebar is loaded but the guest system did not take/register input properly yet.
3. Why we care?
It has huge potential in it. It uses a part of your sdcard to run a guest system, and you can literally install all those great Ubuntu apps in it in future when more dev effort makes this happen.
4. What is the impact to my existing Android OS?
Minimal. The impacts are:
1. there will be ubuntu scripts in /system/bin/
2. Loop7 device will be borrowed while ubuntu is mounted.
3. under /sdcard, there is a folder ubuntu which pretty much contains everything
4. in LOST.DIR of your /sdcard, there may be lots of temp files if you experimented a lot of install/uninstall of this guest system.
If you still want to take a crack now.........
DISCLAIMER: I will not responsible for any bricked device. Please although this experiment won't affect your other files at all, but **** happens all the time, please do backup and understand what you are trying to do before proceed.
[Before Installation:]
1. You should know what you are doing at this step.
2. You have rooted your device already
3. You configured adb and have a terminal apps in your DS7. (Terminal apps can be found in market. Android Terminal seems to work fine)
4. You have a VNC client. (Android-vnc in market seems fine)
[Installation:]
1. Download the DS7Ubuntu files From my post at http://www.OpinionatedFool.com
2. Extract it into /sdcard/ubuntu folder
3. Open a terminal
Code:
su
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu install
Just click yes when you are asked some questions. This process takes about 5 mins
reboot after installation
NOW after rebooting, you officially are running a text based Ubuntu 11.04
4. Open you terminal
Code:
su
ubuntu start
ubuntu shell
If you are interested to go further, I really encourage to because we need better devs to bring us further. I am willing to try more but it will take longer time as I have been away from Linux for a good 6 years.
5. After you are in Ubuntu Shell environment. you can do
Code:
vi /sbin/installubuntu
6. Inside installubuntu, the following are present:
Code:
#!/bin/sh
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q update
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q upgrade
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q install python-software-properties
#/usr/bin/add-apt-repository ppa:unity-2d-team/unity-2d-daily
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q update
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q install tightvncserver xrdp
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q install ca-certificates desktop-file-utils doc-base eog g
conf-editor gedit ghostscript-x gnome-about gnome-applets gnome-control-center g
nome-media gnome-menus gnome-nettool gnome-panel gnome-session gnome-session-can
berra gnome-system-monitor gnome-system-tools gnome-terminal gnome-themes-select
ed gnome-themes-ubuntu gnome-utils gtk2-engines gtk2-engines-pixbuf gucharmap hu
manity-icon-theme indicator-applet-session inputattach language-selector launchp
ad-integration lftp libgd2-xpm libgnome2-perl libpam-ck-connector libsasl2-modul
es libxp6 nautilus nautilus-sendto notify-osd rarian-compat screen smbclient sof
tware-center synaptic software-properties-gtk ttf-dejavu-core ttf-freefont ubunt
u-artwork ubuntu-extras-keyring ubuntu-sounds unzip update-manager update-notifi
er x-ttcidfont-conf xterm yelp zenity zip maximus
/usr/bin/dpkg-divert --local --rename --add /sbin/initctl
/bin/ln -s /bin/true /sbin/initctl
I am good up to completion of this step in the script above
Code:
/usr/bin/apt-get -y -q install tightvncserver xrdp
Then the following bulk apt-get process will cause issues. The main course is on gconf2 as far as I know.
I tried to install them separately after install gconf2, but it is not stably working.
i.e. sometimes I did install them all correctly, but sometimes I am getting segmentation error, which is annoying and requires wipe ubuntu folder and reinstall ubuntu.
I am too rusty on Linux now that better devs may figure it out easily.
[How to Uninstall it?]
In case you want to get rid of it. Here is how:
Through ADB or Terminal Simulator in your DS7
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk3p3 /system
rm /system/bin/ubuntu*
mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/mmcblk3p3 /system
[Next Step]
Install and configure a working copy of Gnome-session on this successfully. Hopefully there will be Kernel Dev to have a Ubuntu kernel specifically for DS7? That will be the best.
We can then
1. Run Apache server and you will access your files through Dell Streak 7 as long as you are tethering in its own LAN. (or a lot more)
2. Run browsers in graphical version of Ubuntu on your DS7 so that you can do whatever with hulu or netflix or anything. Basically you are carrying a freaking DS7 laptop with you. with touch screen and huge mobility
[Notes]
1. pts need to mounted
2. use Unity-2d seems to be better than Unity
3. mtab need to be replace manually with the mtab I included in the zip file
4. kernel is not configured to have shared memory management ...

I'll definitely be following this thread with interest!

native ubuntu would be nicer rather than the crap of chrooted ones, they are just pointless IMHO as the device has to try and manage 2 oses at once, the 7 doesnt realy have the ram to manage that

Any updates on this project ?
Guess not :-(

Quick question to the op
Does wifi work so you can update / install packages?
If so, does it see the wifi cards chipset? I'm looking into getting aircrack-ng set up to tinker with. ( saves me from dragging out my laptop to test security on networks with my job )
Currently I'm using my Mac with kismac which does the job nicely , however, if I can use the ds7 under Ubuntu its one less reason to drag it along.
Can you copy the device information for me or does it act like a LAN card ?
Thanks !!

what is the latest development?

In a few weeks, i will tell my team to look at the cm7.1 things. I hope you will help us? I will send you a pm but remember me

ubuntu
is this still being worked on or attempted? or is there a ubuntu rom out already?

Is this anything like Ubuntu installer...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390351

[GUIDE] How to get Ubuntu on the TouchPad

First off this is completely from Rennat over at PreCentral
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TUTORIAL: How to get the UbuntuChroot up and running for your HP TouchPad
Intro:
UbuntuChroot is the raw Ubuntu terminal without the familiar GNOME graphical interface that all have come to think of Ubuntu. With this installed, you will be able to install ubuntu programs and launch them with in the terminal card.
To do this, the basic rundown will be making a new WebOS Doctor that has a separete partition of memory for Ubuntu to run with in. Then we will install it on your TouchPad and mount that partition so it will be able to be used after a reboot of the device. Lastly, we will install Xecutah, XServer, and UbuntuChroot from Preware and boot up Ubuntu on your TouchPad.
Both credit and Props go to WebOS Internals for making this possible and putting in all the hard work they have to make it as easy as it is.
Warnings:
I nor WebOS Internals take no responsibility over what may happen to your device. If you follow these instructions it 'should' work perfectly. If you do endup messing something up you 'should' be able to just doctor the device using the stock WebOS Doctor from HP.
Step Zero:
- I have provided 2 different ways to set your device up to install the UbuntuChroot onto your device; use the meta-doctor and create your own doctor (Step 1-A) or do as Step 1-B says and contact my army of monkeys for an easier alternitive that won't take forever.
##You my want to backup app data and the like using Save/Restore in Preware as you will lose all your data buy installing a WebOS Doctor. Please do so! And done hesitate to ask questions.
Step 1-A: Creating a WebOS Doctor
- We will be using the Meta Doctor to create a special WebOS Doctor that will create a 2GB (or more if you wish to do so) partition in /media/ext3fs/ were Ubuntu will be.
- Use the WebOS Internals Guide to installing and running the Meta Doctor. In Step 2 you will have to rename you downloaded webOS doctor to the name of the Bell Mobility doctor they have under Step 2'3 (webosdoctorp100ewwbellmo.jar) go ahead and add the webOS version after it like it advises.
- In Step 2'6, if you are using a Wifi Only TouchPad you will be using the last one which has touchpad for device and WiFi all for the carrier.
- Once the Meta Doctor is done, run the Web's Doctor it created under the 'builds' folder. And setup your device.
Step 1-B: Contacting My Army of Monkeys
- If you are having trouble with or are intimidated by Step 1-A go ahead and contact my army of monkeys at [email protected]. Simple.
Step 2: Mounting the new ext3fc partition on bootup
- Now before we continue we have to make sure we have the partition fully setup and mounted on bootup. To do this follow the below WebOS Internals instructions.
All of this is done on device either via novaterm or an SSH login. (simpler terms mean use WebOS Quick install by connecting you device, opening WebOSQuickInstall, and click Tools-Command Line.) If your device does NOT have a folder at /media/ext3fs then you will need to create it first. Use the following two commands:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /
mkdir -p /media/ext3fs
it is important that you use /media/ext3fs as the location, otherwise some homebrew applications (such as Optware and the Ubuntu 11.04 Chroot) will not be able to find it and use it properly.
After you have created the mountpoint, we are going to edit the fstab file to set it up to mount at bootup.
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /
echo "/dev/mapper/store-ext3fs /media/ext3fs ext3 noatime,data=writeback 0 0" >> /etc/fstab
Now to get it mounted you have several options, the best one is the first command as it will use the data in /etc/fstab. If that works, then you have done this correctly and your ext3fs will mount at bootup.
Code:
mount -a
If you do not want it mounted at bootup, but you do need it mounted, you can use this command.
Code:
mount /dev/mapper/store-ext3fs /media/ext3fs
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Step 3: Adding Testing Feeds
- Follow these WebOS Internals Instructions to add the Testing Feeds.
NOTE: These are edited slightly and will only work on a Wifi only TouchPad.
- Open Preware and wait for it to finish loading.
- Open the App Menu (tap "Preware" in the top left corner of the screen) and tap Manage feeds.
- Scroll to the bottom until you see the New Feed box.
- Type or paste a name (webos-testing-armv7) and URL (Right Click - Copy Address) sure the URL does *not* have a slash at the end.
- Make sure the IS COMPRESSED option is set to YES.
- Tap Add Feed and then tap Yes when the alert pops up.
- Gesture swipe back. Preware will alert you that you have added feeds and ask if you want to update them now. Choose YES.
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Step 4: Installing UbuntuChroot, Xecutah, and XServer
- Open up Preware and tap List Of Everything.
- Search for and install the following: UbuntuChroot, Xecutah, and XServer
- Now opened Xecutah and tap XServer and a new card will come up.
- Go back to Xecutah and tap UbuntuChroot. Then swipe back to the new card that came up.
- Now you should have the Ubuntu terminal. Done. It should have a few 'mount' commands and then the @Touchpad:
Step 5: Installing Programs
- Now to have some fun after all that work you put in!
- Type the below and it will update the program lists.
Code:
apt-get update
- Now type the following to install what ever you wish!
Code:
/***type the below for AbiWord
apt-get install abiword
/***type the below for the Chromium Browser
apt-get install chromium-browser
/***type the below for GIMP
apt-get install gimp
/***type the below for Eclipse
apt-get install eclipse
/**type the below for LibreOffice
apt-get install LibreOffice
/***type the below for LXDE (a windows graphical interface) and then launch it by typing lxsession.
apt-get install lxde
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agian from precentral enjoy guys
Mods please move to there thread i was in a rush (dead battery) and put it in the wrong forum

Does anything else besides chromium, abiword, eclipse, libreoffice, lxde and gimp work?

linkinpark4175 said:
Does anything else besides chromium, abiword, eclipse, libreoffice, lxde and gimp work?
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anything you can compile for ARM or want to compile for ARM. there is a apt repository.

You could also find a complete guide to install Ubuntu Linux on HP TouchPad here

same thing
XDAnoobr said:
You could also find a complete guide to install Ubuntu Linux on HP TouchPad here
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agian that is only for Chroot which is the exact same thing

Works great, now I have lxde on my touchpad.

able to get ubuntu chroot working properly, with libreoffice
now, hunting for a Bluetooth Keyboard
any one going to test if BT Mouses work? (yeah, i know theres a touchscreen)

Is multi-touch supported on this?

what version of libreoffice does it install the latest one? And if anyone has installed it the ubuntu laggy or is it normal.

harsh3090416 said:
what version of libreoffice does it install the latest one? And if anyone has installed it the ubuntu laggy or is it normal.
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a little laggy sometimes, but still usable most of the time without any problems
libreoffice 3.3.2... you should probably check the ubuntu ARM 11.04 repository to see what is there
top says 1gb ram, 0.90gb used.... not sure why......
EDIT: Tried pairing a BT Mouse... able to find the device via "BT->Search other", but unable to pair properly. Mouse said paired successful, but touchpad couldnt continue, kept searching for devices
Tried "BT->Search Keyboard", but couldnt find the mouse this way

Now they have Debian chroot. Works great as well. Both can coexist at once. All it is is a folder at /media/extfs
Btw, has anyone gotten gnome working? I keep getting segmentation faults.

Is there a way to make that partition without meta doctor?

DJGonzo said:
Is there a way to make that partition without meta doctor?
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metadoctor makes a partition
you could loop a filesystem ontop of the existing partition to avoid this issue, but the page below recommends against it
http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Chrooting

mount: mounting /dev/mapper/store-ext3fs on /media/ext3fs failed: No such file o
r directory
Why am i getting this error when trying to mount? It's really ticking me off as I haven't done anything different from the instructions.
I just spent an hour redoing the whole thing and guess what... i'm pissed off
same ****

samvillian said:
mount: mounting /dev/mapper/store-ext3fs on /media/ext3fs failed: No such file o
r directory
Why am i getting this error when trying to mount? It's really ticking me off as I haven't done anything different from the instructions.
I just spent an hour redoing the whole thing and guess what... i'm pissed off
same ****
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looks like you didn't do metadoctor properly,
or you didn't make the /media/ext3fs directory,
or "mount -o remount,rw" didn't execute properly
1st problem: your touchpad should have around 10GB free(out of 16GB, or do the math if you have a 32/64gb)
2nd problem: go back to cmd prompt and check that /media/ext3fs exists
3rd problem: reinstall via webos doctor and do it again

kevina90 said:
Now they have Debian chroot. Works great as well. Both can coexist at once. All it is is a folder at /media/extfs
Btw, has anyone gotten gnome working? I keep getting segmentation faults.
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Sorry, this is off topic. I'm sure Android will get here, but I really want to use my Touchpad (I haven't done much because I figured everything would get wiped anyway this weekend), so I think I'm going to give Linux a go. My understanding of Linux is rather crap. I thought Linux was the OS, and Ubuntu and other things were just GUIs to make it easier for people unfamiliar with command line. How could Debian simultaneously coexist?
I know I could go to wikipedia and look around and try to understand it, but by chance does anyone know any website that kinda describes Linux to beginners? I don't just want to follow the directions step by step on the guide (although its brilliant, looks very easy)without having the slightest effin idea what everything is, you know? Its weird, Linux confuses me, I don't know why. I've used ubuntu a number of times but it's just browsing firefox, not exactly rocket science!
Thanks if you can easily give link and press send then thanks but don't go out of your way, I can find something eventually, but I don't want someone else mucking around for my sake. Its no emergency.

Komodo Rogue said:
Sorry, this is off topic. I'm sure Android will get here, but I really want to use my Touchpad (I haven't done much because I figured everything would get wiped anyway this weekend), so I think I'm going to give Linux a go. My understanding of Linux is rather crap. I thought Linux was the OS, and Ubuntu and other things were just GUIs to make it easier for people unfamiliar with command line. How could Debian simultaneously coexist?
I know I could go to wikipedia and look around and try to understand it, but by chance does anyone know any website that kinda describes Linux to beginners? I don't just want to follow the directions step by step on the guide (although its brilliant, looks very easy)without having the slightest effin idea what everything is, you know? Its weird, Linux confuses me, I don't know why. I've used ubuntu a number of times but it's just browsing firefox, not exactly rocket science!
Thanks if you can easily give link and press send then thanks but don't go out of your way, I can find something eventually, but I don't want someone else mucking around for my sake. Its no emergency.
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I would just find a book on amazon about linux with good reviews made in the past 1-2 years. I would look for one that is distribution neutral.
The reason you can have webos on there and another version of linux is because it's basically installed in another partition (not really, but that's the easiest way I can describe it to you). The actual details of how chroot works are different, but that should relate enough to you to get what it it is.

Linux is the Kernel. Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and the rest are distributions of that kernel along with a GUI, and programs to make it a fully functional OS like Windows or OS X.
The Debian and Ubuntu on WebOS is minimal pared down distribution with no gui.

I just went thru all the steps , contacting the army of monkeys, and installed all the preware stuff.
I get Service Error Unable to run command : /sbin/initctl start org.webinternals.debian-squeeze etc etc
Unknown job org.webosinternals.debian-squeeze-chroot.
I got this with the Ubuntu chroot too. any ideas?

paperWastage said:
looks like you didn't do metadoctor properly,
or you didn't make the /media/ext3fs directory,
or "mount -o remount,rw" didn't execute properly
1st problem: your touchpad should have around 10GB free(out of 16GB, or do the math if you have a 32/64gb)
2nd problem: go back to cmd prompt and check that /media/ext3fs exists
3rd problem: reinstall via webos doctor and do it again
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I've redone webos doctor like 4 times already.
How do I check if the directory exists? Plus i'm on a fresh 32gb, so its not that.
thanks
edit: i tested to see if the directories existed and i found a possible error.
i just cd to the folder to see if it exists, and media/ext3fs existed.
but the /dev/mapper/store-ext3fs doesn't exist apparently...
would that be the issue?

jelly bean root way over my head

just wanted to let all you developers know you kick ass..... i had a jb rooted ahd running batakang rom and loved it until it had an unfortunate meeting with the tire of my fullsize truck this morning....replacement from att store come with stock jb on it ....ive never used linux before and really dont think i can handle the root process for jb (especially after reading the posts from ppl alot smarter than me that were having problems.....looking forward to a simpler method like motofail....thanks again for all of your help and looking forward to making my ahd scream again

jaydheat said:
just wanted to let all you developers know you kick ass..... i had a jb rooted ahd running batakang rom and loved it until it had an unfortunate meeting with the tire of my fullsize truck this morning....replacement from att store come with stock jb on it ....ive never used linux before and really dont think i can handle the root process for jb (especially after reading the posts from ppl alot smarter than me that were having problems.....looking forward to a simpler method like motofail....thanks again for all of your help and looking forward to making my ahd scream again
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It is a piece of cake trust me. Before I rooted my AHD I had never used Ubuntu or any form of Linux. I download Unbuntu and made the liveCD, and literally copied and pasted every command from the thread into the terminal in Ubuntu, then just followed the instructions on how to connect the phone. Worked first time, no issues. Just grab a cup of coffee, take your time, copy and paste and you will have root in no time,

brett_day said:
It is a piece of cake trust me. Before I rooted my AHD I had never used Ubuntu or any form of Linux. I download Unbuntu and made the liveCD, and literally copied and pasted every command from the thread into the terminal in Ubuntu, then just followed the instructions on how to connect the phone. Worked first time, no issues. Just grab a cup of coffee, take your time, copy and paste and you will have root in no time,
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The hardest part is probably making the liveCD :laugh:

this is a one-click tool for the "hardest" part..
enjoy!
http://www.linuxliveusb.com/

jaydheat said:
just wanted to let all you developers know you kick ass..... i had a jb rooted ahd running batakang rom and loved it until it had an unfortunate meeting with the tire of my fullsize truck this morning....replacement from att store come with stock jb on it ....ive never used linux before and really dont think i can handle the root process for jb (especially after reading the posts from ppl alot smarter than me that were having problems.....looking forward to a simpler method like motofail....thanks again for all of your help and looking forward to making my ahd scream again
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I rooted my AHD tonight and it was my first experience ever using Ubuntu. It took me a while to figure it out, but once I got started it was a cake walk. Like someone else said, the hardest part is probably making the LiveCd/usb. I'm not sure why, but I couldn't ever get Ubuntu to work properly in VirtualBox so I ended up just booting my LiveUSB and opening the instructions on my tablet and doing it. It's super easy. Just do exactly what it says.
Oh, and it took me a little while to figure out just how to open a terminal in Ubuntu (ctrl+alt+T). If you're as much of a noob with this as I am knowing how to open a terminal will save you some time right from the get-go.
Good luck!

Google is your friend

any help?
ok so I ran Ubuntu and i cannot get my AHD to connect to the remote server i have entered everything as the instructions said all i get is an error that says that i need to repair my network is there a way to fix this?I really want my root back guys any help ?
EDIT:I have fix this by restarting my router excuse my my questions
very sorry

jelly bean root issues
hey guys just a few questions trying to root my ahd....im using ubuntu 12.04lts live cd
just a few issues
first
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
or been moved out of Incoming.
The following information may help to resolve the situation:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
samba : Depends: samba-common (= 2:3.6.3-2ubuntu2) but 2:3.6.3-2ubuntu2.3 is to be installed
Depends: libwbclient0 (= 2:3.6.3-2ubuntu2) but 2:3.6.3-2ubuntu2.3 is to be installed
Recommends: tdb-tools but it is not going to be installed
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.
[email protected]:~$ sudo gedit /etc/samba/smb.conf
this is what i get when i install samba
also when i try to restart it says
[email protected]:~$ sudo restart smbd
restart: Unknown job: smbd
also prolly a stupid question but when i try to do the file manager it says cannot connect to remote host,
ive tried resetting my router and restarting both my phone and computer and nothing works...help
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So yeah...
I was wondering, if any "recent" version of Ubuntu would work for the root...
Main reason for asking this was because I had a Live USB With 10.04
That and the PC i'm stuck with ATM just can't seem to handle 12.04...
[EDIT]
Never mind, I'm getting Lubuntu...
[EDIT]
I keep getting this error when trying to install samba in my lubuntu (persistent) usb...
Personally, I find these errors to be very annoying, as all I want to do is root my phone...
So, at the moment, I can't install Samba, can't "sudo gedit..."
[email protected]:~$ sudo apt-get install samba
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
or been moved out of Incoming.
The following information may help to resolve the situation:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
samba : Depends: samba-common (= 2:3.6.6-3ubuntu1) but 2:3.6.6-3ubuntu5 is to be installed
Depends: libwbclient0 (= 2:3.6.6-3ubuntu1) but 2:3.6.6-3ubuntu5 is to be installed
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.
[email protected]:~$

i got it...
thanks for all your help, you guys roick finally rooted on stock jelly bean btw used ubuntu 12.10 on usb worked great first time no problems

Lubuntu Variant
I noticed for Lubuntu, its a slight variant as opposed to the basic Ubuntu instructions...
Instead of gedit, you can substitute leafpad instead...
"sudo leafpad /etc/samba/smb.conf"
Oh and I think I solved my earlier problem after installing the "sessioninstaller" from the Synaptic Package Manager... (Use the search function.)
My only issue ATM is when I'm in the terminal and I try and use "sudo restart smbd" and it doesn't seem to work.
It merely tells me smbd isn't a process...