Developers, Please PORT UBUNTU Touch to Samsung Galaxy S Advance
post with links...
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess
you can get links from this youtube too...see for description..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqnrh4aQHv0&list=UUk1SpWNzOs4MYmr0uICEntg&index=1
i dont know about linux much..still learning :silly:
may this help..
in the video he said its based on cyanogen mod code base as android ... so dev working on cm can understand what to do..
The Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview is intended to be used for development and evaluation purposes only. It is an experimental development snapshot that can potentially brick your device
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so its may be too early.. if devs port it..
correct me if im wrong.
Now that CM10 is close to be stable and almost everything is working - it would be so much cool if one developer would port this Ubuntu Touch to our device.
I dont know if someone already did but i´ve seen the signature of ikaster17 (the Cyanilla Chefmaster) showing that he runs Cocore6.0 / CM - Ubuntu what looks like a port.
how can i install ubuntu touch on advanse?
i read: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/DualBootInstallation
but cant again
parvizb7 said:
how can i install ubuntu touch on advanse?
i read: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/DualBootInstallation
but cant again
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You can't because it is not ported...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541137
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So I was looking at putting Ubuntu Touch on my TouchPad but I have some questions:
1. Is 13.10 Saucy the latest version and is it stable? I read in the 13.10 thread that work had begun on 14.04 but I couldn't find a thread for that.
2. Can it run the Desktop version of Firefox?
3. Can it run the Android version of email and calendar or does it have decent lightweight versions of these apps built in?
4. Would I be better off with a standard version of Ubuntu instead of Ubuntu Touch?
5. If I really like it, can I make this the default boot OS?
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Hi guys,
Today i wanted to share with you some of my work to run linux on the pixel C.
First of all i'm not responsible for anything, so try this but i can't guarantee that it works for you and that you won't break your tablet (even though normally it should work ).
Secondly this thread is for people who know how to use correctly adb, fastboot and linux console, instructions are not very detailed here, so if you're stuck try a bit to search, you will learn a lot !
So first what is LXC ?
LXC (Linux Containers) is an operating-system-level virtualization method for running multiple isolated Linux systems (containers) on a control host using a single Linux kernel. (wikipedia)
We are gonna use this technology to run ubuntu on Pixel C (we will even be able to access to the GPU drivers in the future, i'm currently working on it)
So first, we need a special kernel where cgroups are activated.
Please download and flash my modified stock kernel for nrd90r :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzWwMqZZvtXSZjNzdDB6MVBqd0E/view?usp=sharing
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Try to see if you can run su in the tablet, otherwise you will have to install supersu.
Now, install busybox so that we have some tools to help us a bit : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox&hl=fr
Download now lxc compiled with PIE support for Pixel C and the ubuntu rootfs (here is a 32bit version, 64bit is also working fine on my tablet ) :
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzWwMqZZvtXSTnJBbS1LbGo0MUE
send it to the pixel C :
Code:
adb push lxc.tar.gz /sdcard/
Now extract the archive in /data
Code:
adb shell
su
tar xvzf /sdcard/lxc.tar.gz -C /data/
Now run ubuntu and enjoy ! :highfive:
Code:
# open a terminal as root on the tablet
# execute :
/data/lxc/startSystem
If everything goes well, you will see ubuntu booting
Welcome to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS!
Set hostname to <u3>.
[ OK ] Reached target Remote File Systems (Pre).
[ OK ] Listening on /dev/initctl Compatibility Named Pipe.
[ OK ] Listening on Journal Socket.
[ OK ] Listening on udev Control Socket.
[ OK ] Reached target Swap.
[ OK ] Listening on Journal Audit Socket.
[ OK ] Reached target Remote File Systems.
[ OK ] Listening on Journal Socket (/dev/log).
[ OK ] Reached target Encrypted Volumes.
[ OK ] Started Forward Password Requests to Wall Directory Watch.
[ OK ] Listening on Syslog Socket.
[ OK ] Listening on udev Kernel Socket.
...
user : ubuntu
password :ubuntu
Internet will work out of box if your tablet has a net access, you can install, remove things using apt
What is going on for this project :
I'm currently trying to use the GPU drivers using libhybris so that in the future we can run wayland on pixel C and have a fully working linux environnement ! (KDE, gnome)
see here for KDE, we need to port this : http://blog.bshah.in/2016/05/02/plasma-mobile-new-base-system/
I need help for this (because it's difficult). For this, we will have to patch bionic so that we can use libhybris. All the devs can contribute here )
If you're happy of this work and you want to have more detailed instructions please pay me a beer ! Because developing for Pixel C is time consuming
paypal.me/MathieuTournier
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For people that just want to use lxc alone building there own images, here is a lxc version with PIE support enabled :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzWwMqZZvtXSQVR1dGFhZFRyeVU/view?usp=sharing
works perfekt, thanks
Whenever you get around to posting the 6.X kernel, I'd be happy to help test this on Dirty Unicorns 10.3 stable. I've wanted a non-virtualized Ubuntu install on my Pixel C for a while so I can use it to replace my laptop for research, and an LXC seems like a great way to make that happen.
Thanks for taking the time to work on this!
Great work, thank you! It works as described on preview 4. It would be awesome to see a full Linux desktop on the Pixel C. I'd be glad to test - if there's a way back
after flash boot.img the tablet is not boot. i am use last update .
I'm looking forward to using this on my Pixel C once there is a graphical environment.
While you are working on the GPU, is it possible to install XServer/Gnome/etc along with a VNC server and connect to it via a VNC client on Android? If so, could you quickly explain how to do it with this?
Yo OP, wouldn't it be better to use Arch Linux for this project? You know, considering the better documentation for Arch, and bigger cooperation of the community?
Great attempt though, if I get a Pixel C as planned I would like to test this!
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@Samt434 forgot to quote you lol.
Hi guys, sorry for the late answer. I will update everything so that LXC can run on the lastest android version soon !
There is a great anoucement coming Stay tuned !
Samt434 said:
Hi guys, sorry for the late answer. I will update everything so that LXC can run on the lastest android version soon !
There is a great anoucement coming Stay tuned !
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Yeah, can't wait.
How does this compare to Linux Deploy? I've got Ubuntu running with Linux Deploy using the android XSDL X server for display and it runs pretty well.
Is google now giving us similar tools?
https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/containers/vm-image/
I don't know a damn thing about programming but if this if someone figures a way for me put Chrome OS on my Pixel C I'll pick it up.
as a massive linux fan & a Pixel C owner, i'm watching this project closely. Love to hear what's coming in a look ahead. Personally, my preference would be to be able to install a linux OS natively as a sole OS (any live ARM version) but anything that can be done to un-androidify the Pixel C would be awesome.
@DollarUsername : lxc permits for exemple to run systemd correctly, so your distribution is fully running with this solution
New update, new kernel based on stocked for NRD90R (note that this kernel doesn't include dm verity)
And i have a surprise : https://youtu.be/4B8unHrbZK4
Weston and XWayland are now running well on Pixel C ! (using the DRM framebuffer)
I can't say when i will publish it, it still need some more time (there are still some stability issues...), and i have a lot of other things ongoing.
But i will publish it soon
Thanks a lot for your support !
Samt434 said:
New update, new kernel based on stocked for NRD90R (note that this kernel doesn't include dm verity)
And i have a surprise : https://youtu.be/4B8unHrbZK4
Weston and XWayland are now running well on Pixel C ! (using the DRM framebuffer)
I can't say when i will publish it, it still need some more time (there are still some stability issues...), and i have a lot of other things ongoing.
But i will publish it soon
Thanks a lot for your support !
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Thanks for your work!
The Youtube link is private.
ArangeLTX said:
Thanks for your work!
The Youtube link is private.
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It's uploading, I can't afford the fiber man
It's available now !
Is it possible to start Linux from the terminal after the initial setup with adb?
Is there a tutorial to setup Wayland or is it ready to go. I would love to use my Pixel C for Java development with eclipse. Would this be possible or would it be a pain in the a**?
TheBready said:
Is it possible to start Linux from the terminal after the initial setup with adb?
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Yes
"Is there a tutorial to setup Wayland or is it ready to go. I would love to use my Pixel C for Java development with eclipse. Would this be possible or would it be a pain in the a**? "
Yes it would be possible and would even run well !
About Wayland and weston, there is no tutorial and it's not ready to go currently (the demo is not currently based on LXC). The demo is from my lastest developpments, it requires still some dev before being published. But i hope to publish it soon :highfive:
First off, just wanted to say you are a god, keep up the good work. I've wanted linux on my pixel c since I bought it. I was going to install it via the instructions in your first post but I'm a little confused as to whether it has GUI or not? I understand it's Ubuntu Xenial but some of your notes make it seem like it doesn't have a GUI yet? Is this the case?
I've never ported a ROM before but would really like to port Ubuntu Touch to my new device.
If anyone can point me in the direction of what to read to begin, I'd greatly appreciate it
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I've seen ubports runs natively on another tablet with the same\similar soc as in my 9th Gen fire 7 tablet.
(BQ Aquarius M10)
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AmznUser444 Dev said:
You cannot port the Ubuntu on your Fire tablet. The MTK SoCs is not porting to x86 operating system.
You must be use the remote desktop such as TeamViewer or Microsoft Remote Desktop and running Ubuntu on VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation on your Windows PC.
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"Ubuntu touch" is an o\s for phones and tablets, on arm architecture.
Obviously x86 (x86_64) software will not run
AmznUser444 Dev said:
You cannot port the Ubuntu on your Fire tablet. The MTK SoCs is not porting to x86 operating system.
You must be use the remote desktop such as TeamViewer or Microsoft Remote Desktop and running Ubuntu on VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation on your Windows PC.
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Read this...
http://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/porting/introduction.html
Halium os (It's Ubuntu touch that is based on LOS)
I have tried porting this to my phone before but with no luck(I got a working halium kernel but couldn't get ssh working) . This will probably be easier to Port to a tablet because less going on. Good luck!
Edit: lol, I did not see that you found the ubports guide already.
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Read this...
http://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/porting/introduction.html
Halium os (It's Ubuntu touch that is based on LOS)
I have tried porting this to my phone before but with no luck(I got a working halium kernel but couldn't get ssh working) . This will probably be easier to Port to a tablet because less going on. Good luck!
Edit: lol, I did not see that you found the ubports guide already.
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Thanks for your response. I've got a day-off on Thursday and I'll investigate further then.
ANDROID2468 said:
Read this...
http://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/porting/introduction.html
Halium os (It's Ubuntu touch that is based on LOS)
I have tried porting this to my phone before but with no luck(I got a working halium kernel but couldn't get ssh working) . This will probably be easier to Port to a tablet because less going on. Good luck!
Edit: lol, I did not see that you found the ubports guide already.
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@ANDROID2468, It's Ubuntu touch (Hailum OS) we port to ARM architecture
Porting Ubports to Fire 7 2015/2017
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@ANDROID2468, It's Ubuntu touch (Hailum OS) we port to ARM architecture
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If this works, please do it for the Fire 7 2017 too. Android is too much for this tablet. I could help a bit too (my knowledge of making ROMs and building them are low though :fingers-crossed
But now I have become distracted by work.
It is still an idea I have in my head, for when I have more time. I've not given up the dream.
For now, the sources for lineage 14.1 are incredibly "work in progress" anyway