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[Q] [PC][DUAL BOOT] Reinstalling grub bootloader

I'm an experienced computer user in Windows and (X)Ubuntu, but some things I don't know I search online... but this problem I get only gets me somewhat upset by "Search Overload" (See some United States commercials).
## My computer setup ##
OS: dual-boot Windows XP; Xubuntu 10.04 LTS
Boot Loader: grub
In the partitions:
- Windows XP
- Xubuntu 10.04 LTS
- swap
- factory OEM partition
I need to reinstall Windows completely. I can either...
1. get that ISO of "The Windows 9x Project" burnt (I have an XP upgrade version),
2. borrow my friends OEM disk (I DO have a legit XP CD but it is only an Upgrade version ), or
3. try to get that special partition to install EXACTLY the way I want it to (most likely impossible)
Also, I've been trying to reinstall the grub bootloader (which originaly comes with my Xubuntu disk) manually, but it has been unsuccessful so far.
This will also be able to help me in case a Windows program rewrites the MBR (or I need to do this task again).
What I don't want to do unless it is the only possible way:
- Reinstall Xubuntu 10.04 LTS (plus install all of those updates and change Firefox... again!!!)
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Current Status:
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Will try to use the Windows 9x Project .iso and use my legit XP upgrade CD+key
- will take a lot of time to accomplish, IF successful
- I hope that Windows ME will work with my system -_-'

"I'm an experienced computer user in Windows and (X)Ubuntu"
I lol'd a little.
I don't get what you're asking for. Advice on loading grub? Telling you that XP needs to die as an outdated OS? Ubuntu should be illegal under computer misuse legislation?
You state your current progress and methods to get where you're going, there is no "where now?"question to your post.
Have you considered virtualisation as an alternative to your lack of understanding dealing? This way you can still have the "I'm cool I run ubuntu", without having to try and understand it.
For the record, ubuntu is an abomination and should never have been made. Debian is good, don't mess with perfection.

If this reply succeeds in posting, lock this post due to inactivity (my 100G HDD is too small for dual-booting WinXP & Xubuntu, imo)
EDIT: I totally know Ubuntu sucks (one example: poorly made packages require only one type of sound interface -- read: pulseaudio)
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using Tapatalk (GetJar version)

Teclast X98 Air - 9.7" Retina 22nm Intel x64 Bay Trail Android tablet

Hi!
I had created this thread as i had just ordered the Teclast X98 Air on 14 August 2014 from Aliexpress.
It will arrive next week and i guess some of the user here will be excited to know what Telcast has bring this time.
I know there was a thread for Teclast X98 3G but long run having dedicate post will be much more accurate.
Hope those you had ordered X98 Air just like me and those who are planning to buy X98 Air can contribute to this thread.
Peace out!!!
:good:
Video Link : http://youtu.be/53DAW2U6pX8
Update ( 22 August )
Ok! update. Upload to Mega done.
Part 1: https://mega.co.nz/#!foNyRRxQ!l5gAWmuFMb2kVd3IdlqYLiCAG0jqHc3GYZY15lQafFo
Part 2: https://mega.co.nz/#!T0l0EIba!vwedHkeBbO_az_RkVVnPW_IBsP_6wMWFoKDnCxJuWgE
Part 3: https://mega.co.nz/#!ahMikTwS!UzTS9sR2rMF8ZMSvwvUKEP3ydDe3dH_bbVqRkL-d8C4
Part 4: https://mega.co.nz/#!vlEFFR7Q!tSsyo-oZN2gUuMwaMz2KVbpO1KZgXDUsjeoS5XCSpvU
Part 5: https://mega.co.nz/#!v510FAbC!KTzNrEMtReuJp9qI90-f1Ia9jFD1a59ViPPxvXZrU7k
Root File: https://mega.co.nz/#!flskXa7Z!Y3vWDbDZSxmmnlLBPxbuP89OBnna5z_XERA19wsGWpk
Android to Window Bios: https://mega.co.nz/#!j4113IBY!akjyashNyOp_1ekpsetciGvpV5U6rht8RVlCxKP6Eyo
Window to Android Bios: https://mega.co.nz/#!291jBQ4B!_ujAk-UalmmygLsqoPp6veeQSvGYb8qVH3DAmQUf7ZE
WinPE: https://mega.co.nz/#!K11GEYyC!9vq6Y-7rK_iqE4tCN2kFkyoazbWUZv1utd8wDTW79C8
Andriod 4.2.2 : http://dl.vmall.com/c0po6r29bg
Android on Intel Platform : https://01.org/android-ia/downloads
(I am keeping a close look on this if i manage to flash custom recovery, i will try this)
Update (27 August )
Successfully rooted using the above link. *try to rename the folder name chinese charater as in my computer it appear as boxes and Intel driver installer will error & the .bat file will not work.
Thanks to our friend from this forum, the important thing is USB 2.0.
You must be on USB 2.0 to root Teclast X98 Air.
Update ( 28 August )
Successfully installed window 8.1 using the above link.
Smooth and easy. *need to change my card reader with OTG as i was using MicroSD card at the first time.
Display Language is in Chinese. *need to add new keyboard then download English Language then change the language, this is the hardest part in the whole process.
Performance is seem to be better than android.
Update ( 3 Sept )
I used Window for almost 1 week and after watching anime series (not live streaming) for 7 hours it freeze up. I used default window video player. Simple force reboot fix the problem. I tried it for about another 5 hours again with media player classic and it freeze again. So just take note on that. I don't think it is the heat issue as i can feel it isn't that hot.
I tried to boot into the Bios as i wanted to try Dual boot. I turn off the UEFI secure boot. Creat bootable USB stick with Android-4.4.2_r1-ia2 but it didn't detect my bootable USB stick. I also disable the fast boot and i can see that if you have keyboard you can call up Bios with F1 and Del. i can't find allow boot from usb stick in the bios. I guess i am missing something here. Pity is that i do not have usb hub so i can't put my usb stick and keyboard together and try to boot like normal PC. But i will try again once i buy the USB hub.
So if anyone tried as far as i did or may be even more please let me know. We can try different method.
Meanwhile i will flash back to Android as some are posting here that they have problem or soft brick.
A few things i will try this weekend.
1. Window to Android flash
2. Root again
3. Try custom recovery (need time on this)
Hope everything will be fine.
Update ( 7 Sept)
So as i mention above i had done the following
If you like PDF guide it is in the attachment.
1. Window to Android flash
- Well. i follow the chinese instruction but i will make it easier here
- 1. Charge your tPad to 100% ( you don't want to run into trouble with low batt )
- 2. Run the X98 Air Win 8 to android bios on your tPad desktop as Administrator, it will run series of command and prompt "FTP Operation Passed".
- 3. Unzip the X98 Air (C5KN) Android 4.2.2 v1.04. inside include 2 folders, 1 pdf and 1 txt files.
- 4. i rename the 2 folder to ROM and setup file as i couldn't run them with chinese name.
- 5. In the setup files folder, 4 files inside. .ini, intelAndroid driver.exe, iSOC driver.exe and Flashtool.exe
- 6. Start from intel android.exe follow by iSOC driver.exe (here it will ask you to plug out and plug in, DO IT!) Very important! follow the installation prompt diligently.
- 7. Install the Flash Tool then copy CUSTOM_CONFIG.INI to C:\Program Files\Intel\Manufacturing Flash Tool. For my case Window 8 so it is under C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Manufacturing Flash Tool. (Again MUST COPY this INI file if not you will be stuck at 5%, It happened to me and you don't want it)
- 8. On your desktop you will see flashtool.exe, run it. then go to "Setting- Change the SOC VID to 8087, SOC VID to 0A65, Android devices VID to 8087, PID to 09EF" then apply
- 9. Then unzip X98 Air (C5KN) and inside this folder "flash.xml".
- 10. In the flash tool, "File" - "Open" then point to the above "flash.xml".
- 11. Below Status messages will state ready to flash. Power on you tab, i found that there is no use for vol + or vol -. Just power on will be fine. Then plug into the computer. It will start automatically.
2. I root it again. very easily.
More coming up!

Can't wait
userandorid said:
Hi!
I had created this thread as i had just ordered the Telcast X98 Air on 14 August 2014 from Aliexpress.
It will arrive next week and i guess some of the user here will be excited to know what Telcast has bring this time.
I know there was a thread for Telcast X98 3G but long run having dedicate post will be much more accurate.
Hope those you had ordered X98 Air just like me and those who are planning to buy X98 Air can contribute to this thread.
Peace out!!!
:good:
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Yes mine is already at home but I'm away at conference for 4 more days
Its driving me crazy just want to test it out
Windows 8.1 is not on that will come later evidently

Android and Windows 81.
Hi!
I have bought another one from aliexpress to, and hope it will arrive soon.
Seller told me the tablet comes with Android, but you can flash a windows 8.1 rom.
I have found some info and a tutorial which explains how to do that.
It is a link from pbhz chineese forum. I can not post links here but sure you can find it in google
The tutorial is in chinesse, but you can translete it with chrome and with the pictures I think i will be easy to do.
At the end of the tutorial there is a link to baidu where you can download the rom.
I've tried to download it so many times but the connection is so slow. I will try again to download it, but if anyone can download and upload to another server it could be perfect!

rogerillu said:
Hi!
I have bought another one from aliexpress to, and hope it will arrive soon.
Seller told me the tablet comes with Android, but you can flash a windows 8.1 rom.
I have found some info and a tutorial which explains how to do that.
It is a link from pbhz chineese forum. I can not post links here but sure you can find it in google
The tutorial is in chinesse, but you can translete it with chrome and with the pictures I think i will be easy to do.
At the end of the tutorial there is a link to baidu where you can download the rom.
I've tried to download it so many times but the connection is so slow. I will try again to download it, but if anyone can download and upload to another server it could be perfect!
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Hi, I managed to download all of them.
Window 8.1
Android 4.2.2 V1.04
Root File
Intel Android Driver
Android to Window Bios
Window to Android Bios
WinPE
All are about 4.52Gb. I checked the RaR archive, looks good but they do not provide MD5. So file integrity, i can't be 100% sure.
I need to find good server to upload. Any recommendation? :good:

Why not mega ?

Android Firmware
Yeah Mega would be ok!
I have found in another site where you can download the android 4.4.2 version for the Bay Trail Generic 64bit .
I can not post a link so you can try to search in google "android-4.4.2_r1-ia2" and it is the first link
There is a guide too in the same web which explains how to install it.

I got mine this morning from aliexpress. Great device!
So far without rooting I have installed gapps and got rid of bloat which allows uninstall.
To go further will root.
What I really want is a dual boot 4.4 / windoze 8, so looking into it...
Update 03/Aug/15
Windows 10 Installed here Click on Download Tool 32 Bit,
you can get the Kionix and Intel Display drivers to work using C5J6 Windows 10 Drivers from here
Autorotate to Portrait screen is upside down, reg fix Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\ROOT\SENSOR\0000\Device Parameters\kxfusion]
"Orientation"=hex:01,01,00,00,01,00,02
Update 27th sept 2015 I have sold my C5KN. Thinking about which 4:3 tablet to get next!

Fullfill Post
Sorry just posting so that i can upload link

userandorid said:
Sorry just posting so that i can upload link
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i need more

I have tried to root using the method from the thread on the x98 3g and have had no success.
In fact when I connect my windows 8 laptop to the x98 air with a usb cable nothing happens!
I am stuck...
Holding down power and volumne up until you see the logo, goes into droidboot / recovery

uncleabubear said:
I have tried to root using the method from the thread on the x98 3g and have had no success.
In fact when I connect my windows 8 laptop to the x98 air with a usb cable nothing happens!
I am stuck...
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Can you wait for a while?
i am uploading the x98 air root file.
Sadly i am trying to post 10 posts so that i can put link in here. :laugh:

uncleabubear said:
I have tried to root using the method from the thread on the x98 3g and have had no success.
In fact when I connect my windows 8 laptop to the x98 air with a usb cable nothing happens!
I am stuck...
Holding down power and volumne up until you see the logo, goes into droidboot / recovery
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Hey. I am having the same problem, I installed Intel Android driver 1.5, put the tablet to USB debugging mode then I start the root.bat. it only prompt adb server not running. Something is funny!

userandorid said:
Hey. I am having the same problem, I installed Intel Android driver 1.5, put the tablet to USB debugging mode then I start the root.bat. it only prompt adb server not running. Something is funny!
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These intel drivers do not recognise the x98 air, I think we need a different driver, hopefully Intel or Teclast will release some!

userandorid said:
Hey. I am having the same problem, I installed Intel Android driver 1.5, put the tablet to USB debugging mode then I start the root.bat. it only prompt adb server not running. Something is funny!
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After further testing I have found there is something weird with my PC's USB. It is an asus t100 and is USB 3.0 and will not recognise the x98 air when plugged in.

I have successfully rooted my x98 air.
---------- Post added at 08:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:28 PM ----------
I had to buy a USB 2.0 hub.

userandorid said:
Hi!
I had created this thread as i had just ordered the Telcast X98 Air on 14 August 2014 from Aliexpress.
It will arrive next week and i guess some of the user here will be excited to know what Telcast has bring this time.
I know there was a thread for Telcast X98 3G but long run having dedicate post will be much more accurate.
Hope those you had ordered X98 Air just like me and those who are planning to buy X98 Air can contribute to this thread.
Peace out!!!
:good:
Update ( 22 August )
Ok! update. Upload to Mega done.
Part 1: https://mega.co.nz/#!foNyRRxQ!l5gAWmuFMb2kVd3IdlqYLiCAG0jqHc3GYZY15lQafFo
Part 2: https://mega.co.nz/#!T0l0EIba!vwedHkeBbO_az_RkVVnPW_IBsP_6wMWFoKDnCxJuWgE
Part 3: https://mega.co.nz/#!ahMikTwS!UzTS9sR2rMF8ZMSvwvUKEP3ydDe3dH_bbVqRkL-d8C4
Part 4: https://mega.co.nz/#!vlEFFR7Q!tSsyo-oZN2gUuMwaMz2KVbpO1KZgXDUsjeoS5XCSpvU
Part 5: https://mega.co.nz/#!v510FAbC!KTzNrEMtReuJp9qI90-f1Ia9jFD1a59ViPPxvXZrU7k
Rot File: https://mega.co.nz/#!flskXa7Z!Y3vWDbDZSxmmnlLBPxbuP89OBnna5z_XERA19wsGWpk
Android to Window Bios: https://mega.co.nz/#!j4113IBY!akjyashNyOp_1ekpsetciGvpV5U6rht8RVlCxKP6Eyo
Window to Android Bios: https://mega.co.nz/#!291jBQ4B!_ujAk-UalmmygLsqoPp6veeQSvGYb8qVH3DAmQUf7ZE
WinPE: https://mega.co.nz/#!K11GEYyC!9vq6Y-7rK_iqE4tCN2kFkyoazbWUZv1utd8wDTW79C8
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Hi there!
Could you please update you post / thread with the fact that this device is called a Teclast not Telcast! Thank you very much, Uncle

Some pictures of this beast
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Official Teclast Forum for the X98 Air (Chinese)
http://bbs.teclast.com/forum-78-1.html

Hi,
I have just installed Windows 8.1 with the links you post before and it's all ok unless i'm not able to change language.
I have read a lot of tutorials through internet and when i have to download it, it says that there is not available in this version of windows.
Windows is windows 8.1 Bing edition.
Best regards.

uncleabubear said:
Hi there!
Could you please update you post / thread with the fact that this device is called a Teclast not Telcast! Thank you very much, Uncle
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Done. My boy! :good:

Native Linux for Asus tf701t

Linux for Asus tf701t
DISCLAIMER:
You can brick your device. Be careful
Github repo
There are three available versions of Linux distros for this tablet:
1) Xubuntu 14.04 by Geometry
2) Arch Linux
3) Debian Wheezy
Kernel for Arch and Xubuntu by Geometry
The recommend distro is Xubuntu. It is the most stable, has the best hardware support (Bluetooth and Wifi works properly) and user-friendly. Now touchscreen not supported. Hardware accelerated video works via console nvgstplayer. Look here for further information.
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Arch Linux is pretty good, too. It has the best touch support, UI is xfce4 with touchscreen patches. Bluetooth not works, wifi is a little buggy. Hardware accelerated video do not works. Included Chromium with touch support.
root password: 1234qwerty
user : test, password: changeme
Rootfs:
https://mega.co.nz/#!b8w3VJaJ!SpD1GTIkNiiAmYiCUxmhOYjX6NYN8IeFPhiY6N9Xtkc
Installation:
Download rootfs archive, copy it to your tablet. You can previously extract tar from bz2 by command (if you're using Linux)
Code:
bzip2 -d ./arch.tar.bz2
That is not obligatory, but faster than unpacking on tablet.
Then, open terminal emulator and type
Code:
su
cd /data/media
tar -xf {path to your rootfs archive}
You should see archlinux directory in /data/media
To try Linux (without any changing in Android):
Download attached file arch_bind.img, and boot it via fastboot by command:
Code:
sudo fastboot boot {path to arch_bind.img}
If you're using Windows have a look here
If you like it, you can flash linux kernel instead of recovery:
Code:
sudo fastboot flash recovery {path to arch_bind.img}
You'll not be able to go into recovery, but instead get a complete another OS
You can get your recovery back just by re-flashing it.
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Alternatively you can install rootfs on external memory, such as MicroSD or usb stick (usb and dock SD is not very good idea because data corrupting is possible due to bad connection between dock and tablet).
Just unpack archive to your SD (I'm afraid it won't works under Windows, but I'm not sure). Be careful, you should get a rootfs on SD, not the dir archlinux.
After that, boot or flash in same way as mentioned above, but use arch_ext.img.
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Debian Wheezy - the first, legacy distro. Is not very stable, but has some interesting features. Description below:
What is works:
GUI works, MATE and XFCE enviroment. (mate was removed because it needs too much memory, if you want, just apt-get install mate)
USB devices (e.g. I use tablet to programming and flashing Arduino)
Dock keyboard and touchpad
GPIO keys (partially)
CPU scaling
Brightness control
Video via nvgstplayer or graphical Totem, up to 4K
Hardware acceleration (OpenGL ES, to see demo try glmark2-es2)
Chromium with hardware acceleration
Some games, like DOOM (prboom), eduke32, etc. Games in directory /usr/games/
Glshim (wrapper between GL and GL ES, it help to run some OpenGL games, for example bzflag )
Sound works due to PulseAudio, switching between speaker and headphones also works.
Touchscreen (thanks to Bogdacutu http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4937137) + some GUI improvements for touchscreen and touch version of Chromium
Don't works:
Strange things with sound (don't work mixer, but one stream works correctly)
FIXED
Strange things with suspend. X server works only with software acceleration.
How to install:
If you want install linux permanently you can flash linux.img instead of recovery by command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery linux.img
Scripts in initrd looking for file debian-root in /data/media/ (directory in android), so you should create this file by command (in linux PC)
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=./debian-root bs=1M count=4096
mkfs.ext4 ./debian-root/CODE]
It will create file debian-root in home directory. The you should mount it and unpack archive by GUI or by command line
[CODE]sudo mount ./debian-root /mnt
cd /mnt
tar -xf <path to debian.tar.bz2>
cd 4856f746-b62a-494c-a0da-ffdcab915ef2
mv ./* ../
Also you can install rootfs to sdcard or usb stick. Just format it to ext4 or 3 and unpack archive to it. Then you should boot linux_ext.img by command
Code:
sudo fastboot boot linux_ext.img
Also you can flash this img insteas of recovery by same way.
One more way is install rootfs in directory. Follow instructions from member Geometry:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4937137
After booting just login by name root and password 1234qwerty, then type startx to load GUI.
Rootfs
https://mega.co.nz/#!OwIWAajC!O3nFrGgDfV_-NsUnjue3UrE_kKtO0JsEgP10eLPpJAc
Thanks to Rabit, author of Linux for tf700

This is really exciting. I am a beginning computer science major and would love to see this running native Linux. Do you have any other partners that can help you out with working on this awesome project?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

I'm sure @sbdags would be curious about hearing this.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

royredman said:
Do you have any other partners that can help you out with working on this awesome project?
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Noone helps me. I need a help because I don't have enough knowledge and time. So, if anyone helped me this project would get a great kick ass

Trel725 said:
Noone helps me. I need a help because I don't have enough knowledge and time. So, if anyone helped me this project would get a great kick ass
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You're making good progress. Just keep at it. People will appreciate it. If I had a dock I would take a look at it. Thanks.:good:

YEAHH!!
I got it, load X server that work correctly! GUI works, mouse works, dock tablet works!!!
It works without any recovery and chroot, direct. I caught this parameter in /sys. That is /sys/class/graphics/bits_per_dpi , if I write 16 in it, screen is initialize!
PROOFS!
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Looking good, nice to see some Unix up and running.

Can you put a higher number then 16? like 24? or 32? Or does that not make any sense?

YayYouFixedIt said:
Can you put a higher number then 16? like 24? or 32? Or does that not make any sense?
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I don't know, I think that is not color depth, because colors are normal. I think that is something system because in normal running android that is 0 in this file.
This evening I will post a preview linux, that you can boot.

Trel725 said:
I don't know, I think that is not color depth, because colors are normal. I think that is something system because in normal running android that is 0 in this file.
This evening I will post a preview linux, that you can boot.
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Awesome. Yes I looked at that directory and in android I see fb1 its bits per pixel and is set to 32. Might be something else. Good Job.

That is the rootfs packed by squashfs. Just unpuck it to sdcard, insert card and boot my kernel (n first post). Wait a minute and log in by name and password ubuntu. Then go to root mode (sudo su) and type
Code:
X vt1 & sleep 5; brite; DISPLAY=:0 xfce4-session
You'll get a simple xfce desktop preview. Now I am testing Unity but it pretty buggy. You can install ubuntu-desktop by chroot from android and try it.
I am afraid I can't enough time, so to finish this project I really need a help.
https://mega.co.nz/#!WhR2DbYZ!s5byPlazuY0XLY_z_9JDF1VF-QfLzsGtNKE8RkV-BlM

Trel725 said:
That is the rootfs packed by squashfs. Just unpuck it to sdcard, insert card and boot my kernel (n first post). Wait a minute and log in by name and password ubuntu. Then go to root mode (sudo su) and type
Code:
X vt1 & sleep 5; brite; DISPLAY=:0 xfce4-session
You'll get a simple xfce desktop preview. Now I am testing Unity but it pretty buggy. You can install ubuntu-desktop by chroot from android and try it.
I am afraid I can't enough time, so to finish this project I really need a help.
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I would really like to help as I just purchased a tf701t myself and want linux on it but I'm afraid I don't know nearly enough about android devices to help much
I'm gonna do alot of research to learn how it all works ...I might be able to help you then
I have one question: Could it be possible to (if knowledgeable) to configure Linux Mint 17 64-bit on the tf701t with enough know-how?
This project has alot of potential my friend so don't quit now

sudoaptget said:
I would really like to help as I just purchased a tf701t myself and want linux on it but I'm afraid I don't know nearly enough about android devices to help much
I'm gonna do alot of research to learn how it all works ...I might be able to help you then
I have one question: Could it be possible to (if knowledgeable) to configure Linux Mint 17 64-bit on the tf701t with enough know-how?
This project has alot of potential my friend so don't quit now
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No no. Unless you know something I dont Linux mint is for x86 32bit architectures. As well as the x86 64 bit architectures. The tf701 is an arm 32 bit architecture. Theres likely no way you could put a x86 64bit compiled os on a 32 bit embedded arm device.

YayYouFixedIt said:
No no. Unless you know something I dont Linux mint is for x86 32bit architectures. As well as the x86 64 bit architectures. The tf701 is an arm 32 bit architecture. Theres likely no way you could put a x86 64bit compiled os on a 32 bit embedded arm device.
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ok I guess I'm going about this the wrong way
I did some research into Arch Linux ARM distro and it's looking promising... Can Arch Linux ARM work with the tf701t? If so, can you provide any info on how to install Arch Linux on the device?
I'm a complete noob when it comes to tablets haha
Edit: I realised I might be highjacking this thread, so I apologise for that and I'll stop asking questions here. Anway I'm excited for any future updates on linux on these devices topics.

Yes ArchLinux arm, Gentoo, Kali, Debian, Ubuntu, Ubuntu touch and others supporting arm but besides this theres no proper solution to get it on this tablet yet afaik.

I am going to share kubuntu 14.04 soon, but I am not like it. Now I am working on Debian.

Trel725 said:
I am going to share kubuntu 14.04 soon, but I am not like it. Now I am working on Debian.
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I'm not a fan of ubuntu or any subsidiary flavours such as kubuntu I'm afraid. But I am curious to see what your Debian will be like
Point Linux distro (debian) is the most stable distro of any linux distro and somewhat similar to 10.10 ubuntu (maverick) before canonical turned ubuntu sour. Unfortunately it looks like its only 86x 64bit
I'll try making an arch linux ARM for tf1071t. But some guides or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Debian tworks well. Much better then *buntu. I removed ubuntu, and I going to release Debian 0.1 rotfs.
Summary:
Wifi - works
Screen - works
Input - dock and usb mouse works, touchscreen and touchpad - bot
Sound - strange, woks in browser, but not player.

Trel725 said:
Debian tworks well. Much better then *buntu. I removed ubuntu, and I going to release Debian 0.1 rotfs.
Summary:
Wifi - works
Screen - works
Input - dock and usb mouse works, touchscreen and touchpad - bot
Sound - strange, woks in browser, but not player.
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Fantastic You're a legend! I was wondering if I can get a copy of the debian to install on my tf701t for testing purposes?
I can try get the player working....

That is rootfs https://mega.co.nz/#!7oAiRSLB!57byiZho_oXXzUiWlAaHbeUF7Ykm3NOrUz3oGaEWD08
It contains simple debian. You should remove /etc/init/tf701.conf becouse it crash booting. When system boot you can log in by user root and password 1234qwerty (sudo not installed), then echo 16 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/bits_per_pixel and then type myx. That is simple script which will boot graphical enviroment.

Windows 10 PRO International custom installation (c5j6 tested)

Hi guys
starting from the windows international iso, I have decided to create a custom installation with already integrated the drivers that comes with the last windows 10 release from Teclast (you can find it here).
WHAT YOU GET:
Windows 10 Pro international
Latest drivers from Teclast
latest updates from Microsoft
.net framework
This iso has been tested on my device (C5J6 with 2.02 bios). Everything is working with out a problem.
INTEGRATED DRIVERS
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You can download a detailed version here
WHAT YOU NEED
Windows iso (download link on 2nd post)
8GB USB key
USB Hub
USB Keyboard
USB mouse (optional)
A computer running windows
RUFUS (https://rufus.akeo.ie/)
Before you start, ensure you have everything ready. You will need an empty usb key, that will be erased during the process.
INSTRUCTIONS
The process will be divided in two stages. The first will create the usb key with the windows installer. The second will boot the tablet from the usb key and let you install windows 10.
Stage 1
Download the windows iso (link below) and Rufus
Insert your usb key
Start RUFUS
Select your USB key (BE CAREFUL!!! IT WILL BE ERASE)
Select MBR for UEFI (Fig. 1)
Select the downloaded iso and click "start"
Once the process is done, you have a bootable usb key with the Windows installation.
Before starting stage 2, you have to boot your tablet to windows. This is MANDATORY, otherwise you will not be able to boot the usb key. This is due to the nature of the dual boot bios.
Stage 2
Switch off the tablet (FROM WINDOWS! MANDATORY)
Connect everything (mouse,keyboard and usb key) to the usb hub
Connect the usb hub to the tablet
Switch on the tablet
As soon as the screen switch on, start press "ESC" for entering the bios
From the bios select "Save & Exit" (Fig. 2.1)
Select your USB key form "Boot Override" (Fig. 2.2)
Now the tablet will boot from the usb key. The process now is straightforward, just follow the instruction prompt from windows installer.
The installation process will be the usual, for installing windows.
PS: If you have rotation problem, download the Gsensor fix from there: GSensor
First install the .exe than the reg key
Hope you will enjoy :good:

DOWNLOAD LINK
[v. 1] https://mega.nz/#F!xYQywaDD!qIctd7WuhgEv2n_1_3e1SA
[v.2] Home ed.
[v.3] Windows 10 April update --- Changelog
*** IMPORTANT ***
Keep the usb key connected till the first boot. The g sensor drivers are installed during the first boot. Once the installation process has finished, and you reach for the first time the desktop, switch to desktop mode, and the installation process will start. Once the process is complete, reboot.
*** IMPORTANT ***

Hi, I have something to ask:
1) Is it a pre-activated ISO?
2) Does this procedure touch Android partitions? (and Android system of course)
3) During installation process (windows wizard), what partition do you select to install windows?
Thanks..

Maxximo88 said:
Hi, I have something to ask:
1) Is it a pre-activated ISO?
2) Does this procedure touch Android partitions? (and Android system of course)
3) During installation process (windows wizard), what partition do you select to install windows?
Thanks..
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Hi,
1)No. You will need a serial for activate it
2/3)No. If you start from a tablet that already has a dual boot config (== windows + android already installed), the internal disk will be already partitioned. So you will just need to select and format the partition with the old windows.
OFC, If you want, during the installation wizard you can repartition the whole internal drive.

nrdmtt said:
Hi,
1)No. You will need a serial for activate it
2/3)No. If you start from a tablet that already have a dual boot config (== windows + android already installed), the internal disk will be already partitioned. So you will just need to select and format the partition with the old windows.
OFC, If you want, during the installation wizard you can repartition the whole internal drive.
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Ok, so I just need to select Windows partition, without touch other partitions (like recovery)...Great!

Maxximo88 said:
Ok, so I just need to select Windows partition, without touch other partitions (like recovery)...Great!
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Yep.
I have partitioned my tablet with MFT tool only once. Now if I what to change the os, I only need to format the right partition

nrdmtt said:
Yep.
I have partitioned my tablet with MFT tool only once. Now if I what to change the os, I only need to format the right partition
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Nono wait what do you need?

I am saying that once partitioned with the Intel manufacturing tools, I do not need to chance the partition scheme any more.
If i want to switch from win 8.1 to win 10, i just format the windows partition.
If i want to switch from lollipo to KitKat just flash with adb /data /system partitions.

Can I use this iso for upgrading from within current windows 8.1?
Sent from my Teclast X98 Air 3G (C8J6)

sandroj said:
Can I use this iso for upgrading from within current windows 8.1?
Sent from my Teclast X98 Air 3G (C8J6)
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I think yes, but I haven't tried personally.

i installed this, its just a clean install without any drivers. am on c5j6 bios v2.05

What language is it?

Is there a chance to get only the driverpack without windows?
Greetings

jagr said:
i installed this, its just a clean install without any drivers. am on c5j6 bios v2.05
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Are you sure? This sound very strange to me.
During the install process you have to chose the "PRO" version.
neskiuck said:
What language is it?
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Eng
Lordof9 said:
Is there a chance to get only the driverpack without windows?
Greetings
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https://mega.nz/#!VQYFgZpK!1EUMfs4ip8UD7SyzRqCJNt4Xb0uH_PCEmZ94PJL4uNI
Those are the drivers that I have integrated.
Regards.

nrdmtt said:
Are you sure? This sound very strange to me.
During the install process you have to chose the "PRO" version.
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i see. i chose the home version. so we have to purchase a pro serial on our own?

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jagr said:
i see. i chose the home version. so we have to purchase a pro serial on our own?
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No one told you to buy a PRO license. If you want use your Home key, just install the home version and then use the drivers pack that I have provided.
I have an original PRO key, so I have modded the pro version.
BTW I will integrate the drivers also in the home version, but you will have to w8, since I currently can not upload it.

Hope you can release International Windows 10 Home version with drivers too since most teclast tablet are shipped with Home licence key. Thanks =)

do integrated driver on the home version please. hurry up. 99%has the home version.

Here we are
Home edition : https://mega.nz/#F!IUIVzKAL!bU60GlkGpKceN7M4ohsbGQ

Ubuntu Touch is back ! (supported by Ubports)

Ubuntu Touch By Ubports
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Website : https://ubports.com/
As might have know, the mobile operating system developed by Cannonical for the Nexus 4 was called Ubuntu Touch. The project was canceled early 2017.
More information : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Touch
The legacy subject for Ubuntu touch on Nexus 4 was host by nikwen, https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/rom-ubuntu-touch-14-10-utopic-unico-t2324683
Thanks to the community the entire mobile operating system has been forked by Ubports guys... with a great success, they established a fairly strong monthly finance through donation https://www.patreon.com/ubports and are building a foundation : https://ubports.com/page/foundation
I've the pleasure today, September 21st 2017, to create this subject to announced that Ubuntu Touch for Nexus 4 in a fairly stable version .
So far all the blocking bug found were fixed yesterday , you can track in real time the bug here : https://github.com/ubports/ubports-touch/issues?utf8=✓&q=label:"Device: Mako"
How to test it :
By the official way of course : https://wiki.ubports.com/wiki/How-to-install-UBports-on-your-device
This will wipe all the data on your phone ! Be careful !
Version to install today : Stable
Installer to use : https://github.com/ubports/ubports-installer
By Multirom, strongly disapproved as it is not supported by Ubports project.
***************** It's easy to install, however upgrade from ubuntu touch broke the book 1 over 10 updates.... ************************
It might be useful for you to give a glance to the OS, but for daily driver uses the official installation tool.
Bug from multirom installation will not taken into account if they are not present on the official installation. (Except some boot impossible after an update on the multirom version which required to wipe the ubuntu install, it works fine).
If you want to give a try : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72455220&postcount=2140

slash.tux said:
(...)The project was canceled early 2107.(...)
I've the pleasure today, September 21st 2107, to create this subject to announced that Ubuntu Touch for Nexus 4 in a fairly stable version .
(...)
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Is this the correct year? :cyclops:

And I insist several time , thanks for the correction

I really love this os but i dont see any future for it unless android apps will work

Hello,
I understand your thoughts however we can see on Sailfish OS, it doesn't really help to get better share market.
Right now the focus is to move on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, to get long term support for security update, last version of Mir and unity 8 and stuff running like andbox :laugh: . For this the developers are creating Halium project to allow any linux project, Plasma Os, Utouch, Sailfish (hopefully) etc... on the same driver layer => If a device will be port on plasma Os it will work on the others.
For more info : https://halium.org/
The OTA-2 has been released and the nexus 4 got it's first stable version https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blog-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-2-release-78
Currently the trend of adoption Ubports : https://stats.ubports.com/

Soooo is there a way to flash this from TWRP? I have tried flashing from both an Ubuntu machine and a Windows machine over. And over. And over. For the past 3 days, and I'm getting really annoyed. On Ubuntu, it always gets stuck after pushing just a few things, and just sits there. Left it overnight. On Windows, it detects ADB and the device just fine, but no matter how many times I reboot to bootloader, even with the correct nexus 4 drivers installed, nothing. Just sits there. I can install Android or Sailfish no problem.
---------- Post added at 10:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------
Did a fresh run right now, still not working
[email protected]:~$ ubuntu-device-flash --clean-cache touch
2017/09/28 10:18:21 Cleaning prevously downloaded content
[email protected]:~$ sudo ubuntu-device-flash --server=http://system-image.ubports.co m touch --device=mako --channel=15.04/devel --bootstrap
2017/09/28 10:19:17 Device is |mako|
2017/09/28 10:19:17 Flashing version 148 from 15.04/devel channel and server htt p://system-image.ubports.com to device mako
60.64 MB / 60.64 MB [============================================================] 100.00 % 4.69 MB/s
322.74 MB / 322.74 MB [==========================================================] 100.00 % 7.24 MB/s
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Start pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/pool/ubports-4eff6ae1f43900a2919b57c61b3ad5137721f7a9803d85078a82b7829e0c7e55.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Start pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/ubports-touch/15.04/devel/mako/version-148.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Start pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/pool/keyring-4c4e7ef380ebcfa2c31084efa199138e93bfed8fc58aa3eb06bdf75a78af9b57.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Start pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/gpg/image-signing.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Start pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/gpg/image-master.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Start pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/pool/device-d08eb9751a871a277abe893c4406bf26c4f239be686cfcd7c7b4f221599a826e.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Done pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/ubports-touch/15.04/devel/mako/version-148.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Done pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/gpg/image-signing.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Done pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/pool/keyring-4c4e7ef380ebcfa2c31084efa199138e93bfed8fc58aa3eb06bdf75a78af9b57.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:18 Done pushing /home/ian/.cache/ubuntuimages/gpg/image-master.tar.xz to device
2017/09/28 10:20:19 error pushing:
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I also have tried that magic flash tool many times. Just tried it again, and it's, yep, just sitting there.
Flashing devel channel
< waiting for device >
^C
[email protected]:~/build/magic-device-tool$ sudo ubuntu-device-flash --clean-cache touch
2017/09/28 10:24:14 Cleaning prevously downloaded content
[email protected]:~/build/magic-device-tool$ sudo ubuntu-device-flash --server=http://system-image.ubports.com touch --device=mako --channel=15.04/devel --bootstrap
2017/09/28 10:24:22 Device is |mako|
2017/09/28 10:24:22 Flashing version 148 from 15.04/devel channel and server http://system-image.ubports.com to device mako
60.64 MB / 60.64 MB [============================================================] 100.00 % 4.05 MB/s
322.74 MB / 322.74 MB [==========================================================] 100.00 % 6.98 MB/s
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It never gets any further than this on the magic tool.

Does your fastboot is unlocked ?
When you flash is the phone in fastboot mode ?
Did you try with another cable ?
Did you try a manual push to Android or Sailfish ?

Nothing works for me.
1.) The Windows-Tool wont find the Nexus 4, but it is in fastboot-mode and unlocked
2.) My both Ubuntu Setups, 16.04. and 17.04 wont install the ubuntu-device-tools and the magic tool have the same problem, it wont find a device, even when its in fastboot-mode (it have the same problem, it wont install the ubuntu-device-tools)

My guess,
1) Widnows doesn't have the correct Nexus 4 driver.
2) I'm not sure to understand.
You cannot install, ubuntu-device-tools on your computer, correct ?
source : https://devices.ubports.com/#/mako
dancle86 said:
Nothing works for me.
1.) The Windows-Tool wont find the Nexus 4, but it is in fastboot-mode and unlocked
2.) My both Ubuntu Setups, 16.04. and 17.04 wont install the ubuntu-device-tools and the magic tool have the same problem, it wont find a device, even when its in fastboot-mode (it have the same problem, it wont install the ubuntu-device-tools)
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Thanks for the log,
Per chance do you have enough available space on your nexus 4 ?
Did you try with the ubports installer : https://github.com/ubports/ubports-installer
There is the info on how to install it when you scroll down.
idumych said:
Soooo is there a way to flash this from TWRP? I have tried flashing from both an Ubuntu machine and a Windows machine over. And over. And over. For the past 3 days, and I'm getting really annoyed. On Ubuntu, it always gets stuck after pushing just a few things, and just sits there. Left it overnight. On Windows, it detects ADB and the device just fine, but no matter how many times I reboot to bootloader, even with the correct nexus 4 drivers installed, nothing. Just sits there. I can install Android or Sailfish no problem.
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Did a fresh run right now, still not working
I also have tried that magic flash tool many times. Just tried it again, and it's, yep, just sitting there.
It never gets any further than this on the magic tool.
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slash.tux said:
Per chance do you have enough available space on your nexus 4 ?
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Hi,
Do you happen to know on which partition these update files are pushed (on phone side)? And how to evaluate space required?
Regards

The files are pushed to /data
I would say minimum 1 gb left would be sufficient.
Cieniek said:
Hi,
Do you happen to know on which partition these update files are pushed (on phone side)? And how to evaluate space required?
Regards
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Sailfish OS is linux distro. Ubuntu touch is not real linux! It lacks many apps, it's much slower then Sailfish OS, and can't run android apps like Sailfish OS does. Aliendalvik is available for ported devices too. I have it on my nexus 4 & 5. Everything works on Nexus 4 like on android. Nexus 5 with base CM12.1 has minor issues. camera does not work and sound does not work in some android apps.
Sailfish OS > Ubuntu touch.

Thanks for the feedback. Ubuntu Touch doesn't intent to compete with other mobile operating system, just to gather bunch of people around the same interest.
Sailfish OS and UbuntuTouch has two different approachs of the mobile operating system. For sure Sailfish OS is more polished than Ubuntu Touch, however it is not fully opensource. Moreover it doens't provide the capability of convergence and a GPS navigation system like Unav, http://unav.me/.
Regarding Android app, there is no really rush to go there. The main objective right now is to bring the device with the right kernel to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS to access to more feature and security updates.
The team already released a beta version of 16.04 Lts for 2-3 phones (fairphone, N5 and HTC10)
This operating system upgrade will bring the possibility to use Anbox on Ubuntu Touch : https://anbox.io/
If you want to follow the new app store and see the progress I invite you to look at the OpenStore app included in the Ubports Ubuntu Touch image.

slash.tux said:
My guess,
1) Widnows doesn't have the correct Nexus 4 driver.
2) I'm not sure to understand.
You cannot install, ubuntu-device-tools on your computer, correct ?
source : https://devices.ubports.com/#/mako
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the installer can't find "ubuntu-device-flash" and "phablet-tools" on actual ubuntu-versions and same for the magic-installer-tool. there is no way to install this on my nexus 4.

dancle said:
the installer can't find "ubuntu-device-flash" and "phablet-tools" on actual ubuntu-versions and same for the magic-installer-tool. there is no way to install this on my nexus 4.
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It's normal that you cannot install ubuntu-touch on your nexus 4, if you don't have the tool to flash.
1. Please install the required tool on your ubuntu desktop/laptop
Code:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-device-flash phablet-tools
2. Reboot your Nexus 4 into fastboot mode and Connect your device with an USB cable to your computer.
3. Flash your device using this command: (NOTE! This will wipe your phone!)
Code:
sudo ubuntu-device-flash --server=http://system-image.ubports.com touch --device=mako \
--channel=15.04/devel --bootstrap
As mentioned on this page : https://ubports.com/page/get-ubuntu-touch

slash.tux said:
It's normal that you cannot install ubuntu-touch on your nexus 4, if you don't have the tool to flash.
1. Please install the required tool on your ubuntu desktop/laptop
2. Reboot your Nexus 4 into fastboot mode and Connect your device with an USB cable to your computer.
3. Flash your device using this command: (NOTE! This will wipe your phone!)
As mentioned on this page : https://ubports.com/page/get-ubuntu-touch
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Cant we install it from Windows 10 desktop/laptop.

atahanali_57 said:
Cant we install it from Windows 10 desktop/laptop.
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Yes you can install from windows, the .exe installer is the following : https://github.com/ubports/ubports-installer/releases/download/0.1.7-beta/ubports-installer.0.1.7-beta.exe
You might have to install the windows/android/adb drivers required for your device.
dancle said:
the installer can't find "ubuntu-device-flash" and "phablet-tools" on actual ubuntu-versions and same for the magic-installer-tool. there is no way to install this on my nexus 4.
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You can also try the appimage, which embeds everything for linux.
the link : https://github.com/ubports/ubports-installer/releases/download/0.1.7-beta/ubports-installer-0.1.7-beta-x86_64.AppImage
then Make the AppImage executable https://discourse.appimage.org/t/how-to-make-an-appimage-executable/80
Then run the file by double-clicking
In both case i enclosed some screenshots

Thank you. Very cool thread.
Currently on my Nexus 4 with Stock ROM is installed Ubuntu Xenial.
I used Linux Deploy 2.0.2-223.
Thanks to that I have both android and linux.
In android, I open GUI through VNC viewer, and in Windows via TightVNC 1.5.2.
Do you see the possibility of using Ubuntu Touch and Android via dualboot / multiboot or anything else?

Thanks for the information i didn't know about this tool.
Yes you can run with multirom android and ubuntu touch for testing in parallel. I modified the multirom .apk for that : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72455220&postcount=2140
I mentioned testing as multirom is not supported by the community and sometime (happend twice in 2 months) the ubuntu touch upgrade breaks ubuntu touch boot due to some incompatibility.