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[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Emulation is not what this project is about if you wan to emulate a cpu (which will be much slower) there are a few projects thwt do this. We are focusing on native arm versions of linux
[Android Software Development] DarkhShadow:
There is a mount location menu in the app, although it might be a donate option

Sent from my Jelly Nexus S
[Android Software Development] htchd2fix:
you forget there is people willing to donate to install with cliks that dont know zip about cmds and codes....

i will rather donate to click and install it.....
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
If you go into the launcher and press the menu button then press edit you can change the path to your image file
[Android Software Development] noface83:
Ok thanks for the support
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
What a world. Great app.

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[Android Software Development] case-sensitive:
symbolic link?

I would like to install linux on one of these android-on-a-stick. However, the stick is setup so that /sdcard is part of the nand and only has 2 GB, which is not enough for the small image (there is already some files in /sdcard).

Question: Is it possible to install the small image on the external sdcard (/mnt/external_sd) using symbolic link? In case that matters I have the donated version.

Another possbility I've thought about is to install the core version first, and then move it to the external sdcard using symbolic link and install the lxde stuff by hand. Would that work, and how should I go about creating the symbolic link?

I understand the concept of symbolic links but I'm not very good at it, so details are most appreciative :)
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
I just add -ext to "sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img" # "sdcard-ext/ubuntu/ubuntu.img"

The app seems to pick the intended target.

I get better performance on internal sd but not swap yet either

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[Android Software Development] kylon:
while ubuntu was running the phone rebooted itself coz of an app

now the bootscript is not working

it says:

loop device missing

loop device ok

can t mount loop device invalid argument
[Android Software Development] :
Backtrack works well on my nexus 7 with CM10 nightly and franco kernel.

Inviato dal mio GT-I9300 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
See http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31833446&postcount=1058

Your welcome, my aim is to give good support, so many projects produce great work but fail with giving support

Sounds like the image likely got corrupt due to the reboot

Glad to hear it, cant wait to get my hands on a Nexus 7...the crys of a native install must be answered ;)
[Android Software Development] lncoln:
I'm having a little difficulty installing packages. When I use apt-get, after it goes through all the files, a grey window labeled "configuring ttf mscorefonts installer" with an end user agreement pops up.

It tells me to read and agree to the terms. There is an "<ok>" at the bottom of it, which I assume is the "agree" button. However, I cannot click on it. The mouse pointer stays in "text" mode instead of changing to "click-on" mode.

It stays stuck on that screen. Everything else functions, but I can't go any further with the installation. Anyone have any ideas?

Edit: I have also tried using the shift button, highlighting the area and pressing enter...no joy.

T-mobile MT4G

MIUI V4

Android 4.0.4

2.6.35.14 aospX frosted_cherry

Ubuntu 12.04 small

asstastic!
[Android Software Development] thepoky:
its really great mam but the unique problem is in my phone only runs runnnig on thge widget in terminal not gated
[Android Software Development] case-sensitive:
Thanks for the link for changing the path of the image file. Actually I have stumbled upon that myself and was able to install the ubuntu small image and got the

New 'X' desktop is localhost:0

message, but I can't start lxde. Specifically, when I launch androidVNC with the parameters

nickname ubuntu

address localhost

port 5900

username ubuntu

color format 24 bit

I got the error message "VNC connection failed! Authentication failed" -- I am confident that the password is correct.

I don't know if this is related, but when I run the installer, after I successfully enter my password I got the error message

chown: cannot `/external-sd/': No such file or directory

Note that the custom path of the ubuntu image is in /mnt/external_sd <--- Note the underscore, whereas the error message says "external-sd".

I have successfully installed linux on another device using this installer, so I am stumped...

Thanks for your help!
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Have you tried anything with the key mapping, I've heard of others having trouble on different devices, I use a bt keyboard and have some odd results also. I just need more time...

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[Android Software Development] DarkhShadow:
You definitely using the password "ubuntu" as the vnc password?

Sent from my Jelly Nexus S
[Android Software Development] kylon:
You don t have external_sd but sdcard

Ubuntu is ok
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
The SD card what is virtual inside the image I think it's about 800 megabytes in most of the distros

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[Android Software Development] case-sensitive:
Thanks for all the replies. Unfortunate I run into yet another problem before I to starting x window: The small ubuntu image does not survive after reboot! After I reboot the machine and launch linux (via the app, not the widget) I got these messages:

export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH

cd /mnt/external_sd/ubuntu

su

sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscripts.sh /mnt/external_sd/ubuntu/ubuntu.img

--> ERROR MESSAGE:

/data/data/com/zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscripts.sh[29]: dirname: not found

When I look at line 29 of this file I found

export bbox=/system/xbin/busybox

But my machine does not have a directory called /system/xbin; instead I found

/system/bin/busybox

But I also found a copy of busybox in /data/data/com/zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files

Questions:

(1) Would there be any problem if I mess with the bootscript?

(2) If busybox is in the "wrong place" to begin with, why was I able to boot into linux after installation (albeit without x window)?

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] kylon:
Just write

Export bbox=system/bin/busybox

1)no.make it compatible with your device

2)luck? xD

I m having problems with dpkg and Ldconfig
[Android Software Development] crazyeats:
greats work. worked first try on evo 4g. thanks and keep it up.
[Android Software Development] BruceDLong:
VNC and external monitor

I read all the posts and looked in a number of other places but can't find an answer. So:

I want to be able to run linux on an external monitor at 1080p (which the Note supports).

Has anyone been able to do this? I got VNC to work on an external monitor but only at 1200x800. I can set the ubuntu screen to 1900x1080 but I have to pan around inside a 1200x800 window.

Please don't say that I'm asking a VNC question or an Android app question. I've looked all over and this is the forum where I think the users are most motivated to have found a way to solve this problem.
[Android Software Development] weihan1102:
where shoud i put in my device？ root of the sd card？
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Mine runs fine on the external SD card in a folder

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Just remember no spaces in folder names with linux

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[Android Software Development] citra_tdz:
I have successfully install ubuntu into my gnote 10.1 last night.

but the ubuntu cannot detect my microsdcard or the usbdrive that i plug by using the otg cable.

i am not a programmer so i dont know how to write program script.

during the installation of the ubuntu there is a line stating cannot find externalsd,

i assume that the installer does not know the path of my microsd in my gnote 10.1.

i have galaxy s2, the microsd path is in the mnt/sdcrad/externalsd, but i check my gnote 10.1, the path is in mnt/extSdCard.

so my question, how can i manually enter/modify the path for my microsdcard, and usbdrive if possible as i get that the usb is mounted as mnt/usbStorageA (something like this, i dont remember, for i left the device at home)

hope to get solution from you soon.

your project is really great..
[Android Software Development] cjrhoades:
Every month or so I try to get this working on my Atrix 4G hoping that one of the many updates the app has gotten will fix the problems I've been having. So far, no such luck. Here's what it says this time.

u0_a41@android:/ $ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
u0_a41@android:/ $ cd storage/sdcard1/ubuntu
u0_a41@android:/storage/sdcard1/ubuntu $ su
rage/sdcard1/ubuntu/ubuntu.img
Error: Image file not found!(storage/sdcard1/ubuntu/ubuntu.img)
1u0_a41@android:/storage/sdcard1/Ubuntu #

Seems that it can't even find the image :confused:
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
It can't find it you need to edit the location. Goto launch>then phone menu button>edit or add>set location in dialog box

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[Android Software Development] cjrhoades:
I did do that. It's set to the proper location. It won't let you launch it if it can't find the image in the first place.
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Do you have it (SD card)marked "writable", I'm rooted and have to mark it "writable" in my file explorer app

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[Android Software Development] mscion:
I'm using a Galaxy Note and am set up a little differently so output will not be exactly the same but after you "su" shouldn't you have

/bootscript.sh /storage/sdcard1/ubuntu/ubuntu.img

then a line should appear that says

Checking loop device... FOUND

See if you can get that far...
[Android Software Development] cjrhoades:
I have no idea how to check to see if it's "marked writable" as you say. I'm using ES File Explorer if that helps.

No idea what you're talking about. Sorry, but I don't have a clue when it comes to linux or any type of terminal really. I'm a computer guy but I mostly focus on the hardware side so you'll have to use smaller words.
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
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In ES Explorer hit the menu button on the phone and then go to settings and then go to the bottom of the screen and you'll see three tic boxes. Tic in all

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[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Sorry I havnt been around in the thread much, busy busy busy.

If anyone still has a question that needs answering PM me :)
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Yeah I need to add grain of salt to my signature . ;)

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[Android Software Development] cjrhoades:
Did what you said but no change. Says the same exact thing in terminal.
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Did you Reboot first? And do you have superuser installed? And booting into recovery and wiping the catches can't hurt either.... there is a free root checker app to. And the only other thing I can think of is busy box . but I have no experience with fixing that

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[Android Software Development] cjrhoades:
Yes to reboot, yes to superuser, and it would be hard to run CM10 without being rooted ;)

What version of busybox is recommended?

EDIT: Wiped caches too. No change.
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
That I don't know I think its back about 50 pages. wanna try posting on the new site . at least theres over it'll be more specific.

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If you had say strap you could switch into the stock system but I don't know what else you got on your phone

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[Android Software Development] lncoln:
@zakthespack I sent you a pm with a couple of questions. Thank you.

asstastic!
[Android Software Development] citra_tdz:
Need help please

I am able to run ubuntu on my gnote 10.1. In the ubuntu i check the root directory there are folder 'external_sd' and 'sdcard'. I can open the sdcard folder showing my files in android sdcard. But when i open the external_sd folder it is empty not refer to my external SdCard. In my gnote 101.1, the microSd is mounted as 'mnt/extSdCard' not 'mnt/sdcard/external_sd' as like the other androids.

Is there a way to modify the script or mount the extsdcard in ubuntu?

Also, when i plug in a usbdrive through the otg cable, my gnote recognise it at 'mnt/UsbDriveA', is there a way to modify the script so i can have the usbdrive mounted in ubuntu?

Btw, i don't have any CC or paypal, is there any other way i can get the donation key?

I am curious what are the features inside the menu setting that you get when you have the donate key.. can anyone give a screenshot of the available fewture in the donate key enabled menu setting?

Thanx
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Yes you can change the mount points via two different ways. If you get a donation key in the configure linux menu that gets unlocked there is a mounts editor that lets you mount extra folders into ubuntu.

Or you can do this by opening the boot script found at /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files and locating the part that mounts the external sdcard and changing the mount point (and adding a extra mount for the usb).

The donation keys can only be bought via Google Play, Paypal (£1 or more) or with bitcoins (0.5 BTC or more)

The menu basically has switchs to turn SSH server, SWAP file and VNC on/off at boot and when VNC is set to on boxes for you to enter the screen width and height. Its just a nicer way of doing everything that is asked in the terminal.

The menu also has the mounts editor which lets you mount a android folder to a linux folder
[Android Software Development] citra_tdz:
Wow that solve it. I modify the bootscript and now the ubuntu recognises my external sdcard and the usbdrive through otg cable.

Thank you so much for your project.

I wish that i have a CC to get the donation key, that will ease much more works.

Again, thanx for your help.
[Android Software Development] Grondinm:
Hey so i love this idea and really want to try it out. I wanted to try out Arch linux but it told me i had to donate to try beta versions so i purchased the 2$ donation app but it will not install on my phone. Keeps saying package file is invalid after it downloads. I sent an e-mail to the support in the market but have not heard back yet. been 2 days now. I am using a Galaxy S i9000 running MIUIv4(JB). What can be done?
[Android Software Development] andresrivas:
Hi!! i'm on my phone now, so i don't know if this has been suggested before, but haven't you guys tried the android x server app that is avaiable in the market for free? perhaps you can rid of vnc and have the x server natively avaiable in android..

(wildshot)

Enviado desde mi MB860 usando Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Hey guys I'm back finally sorted my internet connection

not sure about this not a error I have ever seen before, have you had this with any other apps?

The port of x server works but is very buggy so its something we are looking into but not the perfect idea
[Android Software Development] Grondinm:
Have not gotten this error ever. I am able to install any other app on the market. Any other way for me to get this on my phone. I am really only interested in arch linux image.
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
If you pm me your Google checkout transaction ref number for the paid app I can send you I copy of the apk directly
[Android Software Development] Rafase282:
Hello, is there a way to run the scripts from adb shell? I don't know where the script is and I want to be able to run it from shell instead of the gui app.
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Yes you can the commands below should work.

su

sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscipt.sh path/to/your/image.img
[Android Software Development] tumich91:
I download ubuntu for android, but can't unpack. "the file is broken" :/
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Try unpacking on a computer

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[Android Software Development] tumich91:
OK. But what I need to write in terminal emulator to open it on motorola razr?
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
You dont need to type anything use the launcher in the app
[Android Software Development] tumich91:
So how I can open ubuntu?
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Please read through the install guide found within the app and if you still have questions come back
[Android Software Development] sullytrny:
Unzip the file you're going to use and transfer it to your phone and remember where you put it. now going to the app and click the launch icon should be in the lower right corner . click on your version now hit the menu button on the phone and select Edit now in here point it to where you put the image file . back out and click Start linix.

You should read the guide to but I was bored

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[Android Software Development] MarcianoS:
Thanks!!!

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for this wonderful piece of software! I just installed Ubuntu Small on my 2010-vintage Samsung Captivate, and was able to edit, typeset and preview a LaTeX file using pdflatex and Evince. This is SO amazing---and useful for this academic economist. Have bought the 4 GBP donation app and will hit the Thanks button right away. Thank you thank you thank you!

For people who want to run LaTeX on their Android tablets, this is a no-brainer. Take that, iPad!
[Android Software Development] tumich91:
I download and put it on /mnt/sdcard/ubuntu/, but when i use debiging mode and open app i see "Warning! The image set in this profile does not exist!"
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
You did put just the ubuntu.img and ubuntu.img.md5 files in there yes?
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
finally a bigger update is ready, and if your using Backtrack your going to love this one!

This update includes the new v10 backtrack image which has fixed all the reported bugs people have been having with this distro.

Its strongly recommend that you update to the new image as (dare i say it) Backtrack should now be stable, this image has been tested on all our test devices and no issues have been found.

See this as a sign of things to come, we have decided to move through the supported images fixing all known bugs before moving one to finish up Archlinux/Fedora/OpenSUSE/Ubuntu 12.10

Change log:

Backtrack

*Fixed user not being able to use sudo

*Fixed S and M being used as keyboard short cuts

*Backtrack 5 wallpaper included again (by popluar demand!)

*Dare I say it Backtrack should now be completely stable

If you do come across any bugs do let us know!

Update the app now to get the newest image or head to the download section for direct links!
[Android Software Development] tumich91:
The torrent file has been relased too?

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[Android Software Development] scorbut:
Sorry for stupid question, but it is possible to update Firefox from 11 to 16 on small ubuntu 12.04

Thanks
[Android Software Development] tumich91:
Finaly works good :)

It's possible to install the latest flash player 11.2 on ubuntu (large)?
[Android Software Development] scorbut:
After few hours of playing with it I've got this:

app_146@umts_spyder:/ $ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH

app_146@umts_spyder:/ $ cd /sdcard/ubuntu

app_146@umts_spyder:/sdcard/ubuntu $ su

roid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img <

Checking loop device... FOUND

No user defined mount points

net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1

Using config file /root/cfg/ubuntu.img.config

Config file loaded

Couldn't start Xtightvnc; trying default font path.

Please set correct fontPath in the vncserver script.

Couldn't start Xtightvnc process.

If you see the message 'New 'X' Desktop is localhost:0' then you are ready to VNC into your ubuntu OS..

If connection from a different machine on the same network as the android device use the address below:

eth0: error fetching interface information: Device not found

If using androidVNC, change the 'Color Format' setting to 24-bit colour, and once you've VNC'd in, change the 'input mode' to touchpad (in settings)

* Starting OpenBSD Secure Shell server sshd [ OK ]

To shut down the Linux environment, just enter 'exit' at this terminal - and WAIT for all shutdown routines to finish!

root@localhost:/#
[Android Software Development] ElQuixote:
I am using the small Debian image and want to update/install other applications. However, it asks for root password.

Can anyone provide instructions for the Debian images for getting sodu and/or the root password?

I saw the FAQ issue with large Debian image - Is this also present for small image?

Debian large v4 - Can't become root in terminal (debian is not in the sudoers file. This incident will be reported.)

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
I am working on this right now. New Debian images should be out during the week (so long as no one reports any big issues with backtrack)
[Android Software Development] wolly.flcl:
Nexus 7 . Ubuntu . Firefox Chrome

Hi zac.

i see that you use nexus 7 as well.

i'm using pangolin small. the firefox crash and chrome is blank.

terminal show shmget missing.

do you have the same problem?

:)
[Android Software Development] KlopKolp:
Asus TF300

Ich have installed the last Image Ubuntu 12v4 Large on my Asus TF300

but my Deskop looks like this

What is my Mistake
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Hi you mean ubuntu small? These are known issues which shall hopefully be fixed soon

This is a known issue with tegra 3 processors has described in the faq
[Android Software Development] KlopKolp:
Ok now i use Backtrack and it works fine

but how i get more Space to install some Tools?
[Android Software Development] devwithzachary:
Please check the FAQ on the wiki :)