yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
There is no system.img because Remix OS has been installed into a Linux ext4 file system creating a system directory. In http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65218188&postcount=44 I described how to root this directory directly.
[Remix OS for PC] masdeco:
great, thanks for direct rooting idea. it's connected now. :good:
[Remix OS for PC] Digitalnom:
Curiosity

This is a simple and great method! and I tried something like this with SU from the 2.6.5 zip I have. But I am not up on my script so failed that and ended up with a garbled screen. Do you think with the .img method I could simply replace the usb file ending in .sfs and install it that way? That way upon first install I would have SU installed no? And, not asking how to (i like a bit of a challenge, I ask here when i am stumped) do you think I could make an .iso that would have this all packed and ready as installable iso? Thanks again so much for your help, I am now very fond of both ubuntu and remix! i am learning tons and love it!
[Remix OS for PC] piet8stevens:
Rooting Remix OS in VirtualBox

[MENTION=7234462]remixtester[/MENTION]: Thank you for the guide. It works (and no problem accessing internet).

;))
[Remix OS for PC] mystery6006:
Rooting

Hello everyone out there,

I downloaded the configured vmdk file of remix os it works great in virtualbox however I have tried many things and am having trouble rooting it. Any advice?
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Using the method described in post #44 for the downloaded vmdk file you have two options:

1. Install VMWare Workstation and mount the vmdk file with VMWare commands

2. Convert the vmdk file into a vdi file writing into a terminal

vboxmanage clonehd RemixOS.vmdk RemixOS.vdi --format VDI (RemixOS.vmdk is the orignal file which you want to convert into RemixOS.vdi)

Now you can root the vdi file using the steps of post #44.
[Remix OS for PC] madLyfe:
do you happen to know if jide is making it any easier to install remix os in a VM?
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
I don't know Jide's plans.

What Jide could do is both adding an install command to their RemixOS iso-file and providing a better formatting utility.

On the other hand Remix OS would run faster and more smoothly in a VM, if VMWare or VirtualBox would offer a special "RemixOS mode" and Guest Additions for this operating system.
[Remix OS for PC] mystery6006:
tried again

thank you for putting this post out there,

I still cant seem to get root I mounted the vmdk file with vm ware workstation then had to change folder permissions using chmod -R 777 <path to folder> to get it to let me copy over the remixroot.zip files from post 44 I then copied them over and ran sudo sh remixroot.sh. After that I unmounted the vmdk and tried to run the vm to no avail. I just get a blinking remix os logo. I know the vmdk worked before because I was able to get it to boot in about 1 min. So what am I doing wrong. My end goal is to get a rooted version of remix os or something similiar going in a vm.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Changing the folder permissions to 777 is not ok.

In post #44 I wrote "Unzip file remixroot.zip into directory "android-2016-...." (with superuser rights)."

You can do that in Ubuntu after having started nautilus with superuser rights (Alt F2 .. gksu nautilus; in Linux Mint the command is gksu nemo). Don't forget closing the nautilus or nemo window after having performed the unzipping.
[Remix OS for PC] LEXX911:
What am I doing wrong? After "Install system directory as read/write" I "Run Android-x86" I get stuck on a mini blue screen and it seems to not do anything. So I shut off the computer and try booting from the SSD I have install Remix on. On load I'm stuck at a terminal/Dos screen with "Detecting Android-x86... found at /dev/sda1". Trying to install it on the Asrock Ion 330 with an SSD.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Did you try running Remix OS on an USB device with your Asrock Ion 330? Does that work?

I had similar problems with old IBM or Lenovo Thinkpads (T40, T42, T43, R51, T61). Only the T400 is running with Remix OS (64 Bit and 32 Bit).

It seems that booting stops directly before switching the screen to graphics mode. So I suspect that Remix OS still has problems with old graphics cards.
[Remix OS for PC] LEXX911:
I did try it on 2 USB. One time it saying my USB might be too slow and stuck during partition and another one also stuck during partition also I think. I guessed I will have to wait Beta next week and see. No point in trying the Virtualbox method since I want it to see how it will run on the old Ion 330.
[Remix OS for PC] Shuttwind215:
kubast2@kuba-pc ~/Pulpit $ sudo mount -o loop Remix_OS_for_PC_64_B2016020201_Alpha_Legacy.iso ./remix/
mount: urządzenie blokowe /home/kubast2/Pulpit/Remix_OS_for_PC_64_B2016020201_Alpha_Legacy.iso jest zabezpieczone przed zapisem, montowanie tylko do odczytu

Hey ,I the iso is mounted as read only. What should I do then ?

Edit: gonna try the predifined image
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
In http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-os/how-to-install-remix-os-virtualbox-to-t3301160 I told what to do:

- create a new directory, e.g. named "remixos"

- copy all directories and files from directory "remix" (i.e. the mounted iso file) into directory remixos.

In the next step you can edit file isolinux.cfg with superuser rights (in subdirectory isolinux).
[Remix OS for PC] mystery6006:
Thank you

Thank you I followed the instructions and rooted it does anyone have any advice on how to add xmod framework?
[Remix OS for PC] Shuttwind215:
Oh It looks like I forgot about using gksudo with gedit ,worked this time around thank you.
[Remix OS for PC] pirasalbe:
Will you update those file with the last version???
[Remix OS for PC] arnab1992:
please make the virtual box image file of the lastest beta version
[Remix OS for PC] joeygreene:
How do you add to the kernel?
[Remix OS for PC] TarikVaineTree:
I second that!
[Remix OS for PC] lilins:
that's a great howto, as soon as i'll find how to make my efi boot something else than windows i'll try this for sure :)
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
vmdk file has been updated to Remix OS beta

The vmdk file has been updated.
[Remix OS for PC] pirasalbe:
It's asking a decryption key :rolleyes:

EDIT: Now it works
[Remix OS for PC] Sparh4wk:
was able to boot it up on second try.. from you vmware iso

now I was able to get in to the system, but mouse cannot be used (it shows only when holding left button) at all and no network connection..

any suggestions?

thanks!
[Remix OS for PC] pirasalbe:
Do you think that we will be able to install OTA Update or it will be neccessary to follow again your procedure???
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
I don't know. We'll have to observe that. But after reading http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-os/google-play-services-actually-remix-t3327735 I think, it might be. You_KS writes: "To stop automatic updates, turn them off in Settings > Update > Options. Or, if you want to be extra cautious, run this command: <Alt+F1> pm disable com.jide.autoupdater <Alt+F7>"
[Remix OS for PC] rainai:
Thanks for this! I got my setup working (kind of). But, my mouse does not work properly. The mouse pointer will only move if I press and hold the left key while moving the mouse. Don't you have this issue? I didn't have this problem with the Alpha version.
[Remix OS for PC] mascondante:
Mouse

Can't get the mouse to work period. I have to tab around. Using latest image per http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65013881&postcount=8

VMWare. Am I missing a setting somewhere?
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
There are no "guest extensions" because Remix OS is not supported (yet) by VirtualBox or VMWare. So you have no automatic mouse integration. In VirtualBox you have to click "Input > Mouse Integration". In VMWare there must be a similar command.
[Remix OS for PC] moneydeep:
Ok got everything working on virtualbox. Just a couple questions.

1. Even with 3d acceleration it is still laggy.

2. How can I change the native resolution on this to a higher one?
[Remix OS for PC] Bombo1:
This may help

http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-os/install-remix-os-parallels-vm-t3328973
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
VirtualBox or VMWare are not optimized for Remix OS. I think it is due to that fact that the performance is rather bad. I don't know how to change the resolution.
[Remix OS for PC] nachordez:
Sorry, but... where to set this kernel line? I used the .vmdk prebuild machine, so I cannot enter into it but through RemixOS, and have not access that I can find to where it could be... Could you give a more datailed instruction? Thanks a lot!
[Remix OS for PC] nachordez:
Sorry, I was stupid. You were obviously talking about the grub command. Just using a linux live in Virtual box, and all easy to edit.
[Remix OS for PC] MrGarak:
Try going to VMware -> Preferences -> General -> Gaming -> Always optimise mouse for games.

I tried a few things and I think this is what fixed it.
[Remix OS for PC] mascondante:
That may do it. I know VirtualBox has more mouse options than VMWare so I may as a last resort switch emulators.
[Remix OS for PC] antony.ho:
Very useful and thanks a lot!

I followed these instructions and made a custom ISO for "Remix OS 2.0 for PC beta". I created a bootable USB with dd command. Boot the USB device on an Intel NUC. It prompts "Hard Disk Error" on legacy boot.
[Remix OS for PC] mascondante:
Thanks remix. That got me hooked up :)
[Remix OS for PC] julow49:
Thanks for this how to!

I just install RemixOS using your method.

Installation is Ok, but when I choose "Run Android-x86" at the end of installation my ASUS T100TA reboot, I have "Remix OS" screen but nothing more happen (I have waiting for 2 or 3 hours).

I have tries to reboot, same thing.

If if choose debug mode on startup, boot freeze on :

sdb: sdb1
sd 1:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI disk
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
I think this problem is due to the hardware you are using (although it seems to be quite new). Booting stops at the moment when the display should switch into graphics mode. I observed the same problem with old 32Bit-laptops like T40, T43, R51. Were you able to start Remix OS beta from USB stick on your computer?

If your problem is due to the hardware you should enter your experience into thread "What Hardware Do You Run Remix on?" (sticky at the top of "Remix OS for PC").
[Remix OS for PC] julow49:
Yes !

I used "remisox-installation-tool" and start Remix OS beta from USB stick and it works.

I don't understand why it works from USB and not from HDD....

I ve just tried to boot in debug mode and after waiting few minutes I have a prompt.

Maybe I could try anything with?
[Remix OS for PC] slybunda:
is it possible to get hardware graphics acceleration working in VMware? it just says to update tools?
[Remix OS for PC] konservasi:
Greetings for all,

Thanks for this tutorial so that I can install this OS to my Virtualbox. I have difficulty to root this device. I already install the remix OS. Is there any method how can I root this OS with virtualbox without reinstall remix OS?

thanks anyway
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
In Execute Remix OS.vmdk with VirtualBox you can find the command which lets you convert a vmdk file into a vdi file.

In the next step open Rooting Remix OS which has been installed within a Linux ext4 file system and use the commands documented there for mounting a vdi file. You'll need that because you have to copy files into the ext4 file system contained within the vdi file and finally have to run a shell script.
[Remix OS for PC] konservasi:
How can I use that command? I am using windows 7 anyway. I have no idea where can I use that command. I am newbie on ubuntu.

btw,thanks for your kindness

Update: I have convert the virtual drive into ubuntu and also copy the remixroot.zip into remix os directory. Please see picture below

[IMG="ubuntu 64 but"]http://i63.tinypic.com/2jcja7o.png[/IMG]

[IMG="copy the remixroot.zip into remix os"]http://i65.tinypic.com/awyubq.png[/IMG]

[IMG="terminal error"]http://i68.tinypic.com/2lb01lv.png[/IMG]

Update again:

I have learned from search engine and I can get the file but when I execute the command there is an log error like picture below

[IMG="log error"]http://i68.tinypic.com/ealija.png[/IMG]
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
If you enter the root terminal with <Alt-F1> you can see that you are root already (prompt: root@remix_x86_64:/ #).

A ls command shows that there are subdirectories data and system. So you are at the correct level. But you do not have write access: if you are entering the command "mkdir su" you'll get the answer "mkdir failed for su, Read-only file system". So you cannot use the Remix OS root terminal for copying directory su and shell script remixroot.sh into the root directory.

You'll have to start a Linux system on your computer (using a Linux life system e.g. an USB stick you are using for the installation of Ubuntu) and mount the file system within your virtual machine. Then you can use Linux commands for copying the files you need for rooting Remix OS and start the shell script remixroot.sh with superuser rights.
[Remix OS for PC] konservasi:
How can I using linux system in Windows? linux life system? where can I get that? For your information, I did copy the remixroot folder to the virtual machine and I can find the file on that.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
You can download an Ubuntu installation file and use Unetbootin in order to create an Ubuntu USB stick. After booting from this stick you'll have a live Linux system running on your machine which you can use in order to run Linux commands. Please look at Ubuntu forums for learning more.

Another very good Linux live system (installed on an USB stick) is Knoppix containing a lot of important programs, especially those you need for Linux administration
[Remix OS for PC] konservasi:
Thanks,I can root the device with another method,using rmxtools. works perfect. I have another question. Why when I running remix os, the application run slows? I have no idea how to fix it.

Any suggestion?
[Remix OS for PC] freemind286:
Why is this the first time i've heard of this?
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Virtual machines like VMWare or VirtualBox cannot be configured especially for Remix OS. They do not "know" this operating system. So they are not optimized for it. I think that's the reason why Remix OS runs much faster if it is installed directly to a hard drive.
[Remix OS for PC] konservasi:
I see,I understand. I have try to dual boot remix OS. Works perfect. Also little bit slowly. I will try to tweaking first. I will report later.

By the way, any idea how to install zip files in remix OS. Anyone have try install zip with flashify apps?any report will be appreciate

Thanks anyway
[Remix OS for PC] slybunda:
this is running well in VMware. but need 3d acceleration. anyone got that working?
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
Iso is created and burned to the usb stick, but when rebooted it says there is no image to boot.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
If you could create an USB stick from the original Remix OS iso file, and if this stick boots, there is a workaround:

- Boot with a Live Linux USB stick (e.g. Knoppix )

- Attach your Remix OS USB stick and open directory isolinux

- Edit isolinux.cfg and add the following lines:

label installmode

menu label ^Install Remix OS beta to hard drive

kernel /kernel

append initrd=/initrd.img root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive quiet INSTALL=1 DEBUG=

- Save isolinux.cfg and reboot with the modified USB stick.

Then you will see the new menu entry "Install Remix OS beta to hard drive"
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
Still the same result, it says "Missing operating system" and goes back to normal grub.
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
You can get the original iso burned to the usb stick with dd or with cp and sync. It'd boot. But, if you try to recreate the iso through genisoimage, it won't boot.

When you boot the original iso burned to a USB stick, you can always change the boot parameters by through Tab, that is, add the INSTALL=1 DEBUG= , deleting what's there after "quiet," but that won't help as there is no installer, so the nothing would get installed.

If you use cp /path/to/Remix...iso /dev/sdb ; sync, you can get into the USB stick and change the isolinux.cfg with "label installmode...," but it won't install as there is no installer.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Creating a bootable USB stick with Linux commands cp or dd only

From a private message sent by ostrolk I know that he did not use UNetBootin but Linux commands like cp or dd in order to create a bootable USB stick (see How to create a bootable flash drive from terminal in Ask Ubuntu). Performing the steps of this "How to" I could prepare a bootable USB stick allowing installation to a hard drive:

1. Start with step 1 in How to install Remix OS in VirtualBox (or to harddisk) and stop after modifying the isolinux.cfg file in directory /remixos/isolinux.

2. Format an USB stick using GParted with a FAT32 partition (boot, lba):

3. Copy the files from ~/remixos to the flash drive: sudo cp -a remixos/. /media/RemixOS-2b/

4. Find out the drive name of your flash drive using command lsblk:

~ $ lsblk

NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT

sda 8:0 0 111,8G 0 disk

├─sda1 8:1 0 107,9G 0 part /

├─sda2 8:2 0 1K 0 part

└─sda5 8:5 0 3,9G 0 part [SWAP]

sdb 8:16 0 465,8G 0 disk

└─sdb1 8:17 0 465,8G 0 part

sdc 8:32 1 7,5G 0 disk

└─sdc1 8:33 1 7,5G 0 part /media/RemixOS-2b

5. If you are not sure whether you have installed syslinux and mtools, perform command

sudo apt-get install syslinux mtools

6. Perform command sudo syslinux -s /dev/sdc1 (sdc1 is the drive name you found in step 4)

7. Navigate to the /media/RemixOS-2b folder and rename the isolinux directory to syslinux.

Then go into the renamed folder and rename the file isolinux.cfg to syslinux.cfg

8. Your are ready now. Booting your PC with your new bootable flash drive should lead to this screen:
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
I just saw your post. Before I try your method again, can you tell us, did it start installing, when you clicked "Install Remix Os to Hard drive?" Thanks!
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Yes, it started installing exactly as expected.
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
Ok thanks! I'm going to try.
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
Did exactly as in your post. I get "failed to load COM32 file vesamenu.c32" I think, I'm dropping trying to create this.

As I wrote earlier, I can get the original Remix_OS_for_PC_64_B2016030106.iso burned to the usb stick, and it boots, that is without opening the iso. All I have to do is change the boot parameters to INSTALL=1 DEBUG=, instead of SRC= DATA= DATA_IN_MEM=1, and it should start the install process, but it won't.

When you change the booting parameters, it would return, "Android-x86 installer is not available, Press RETURN to run Live version." The installer was outside the iso file, which is an .exe file, created only for installing from Windows. If we have to install in a Linux box, we have to do it the manual way.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Have a look at "USB drive is created successfully, but fails to boot" ( https://bugs.launchpad.net/tuxboot/+bug/1190256 ). Your problem is of general nature and has nothing to do with Remix OS. For me everything works: I created an USB stick using the method described yesterday using the original Remix OS iso. The stick booted, and I changed the boot parameters the way you did. After pressing RETURN I had to wait a few seconds until the installation started and ran successfully. I do not use Windows, and I never used Jide's installer exe file. How do you define the term "Linux box"? What's that?
[Remix OS for PC] peteman52:
Hello remixtester, I installed RemixOS on VirtualBox and everything worked fine. The new OTA update B2016031502 doesn't install because there is no system.img. So I installed new without read/write. Now it says "system.img has been remounted R/W; reflash device to reenable OTA updates". Any suggestions are welcome.
[Remix OS for PC] ostrolk:
It must be something to do with my USB stick. When I'd get another one, I'd try again. I call the laptop that has only Linux distros as the Linux Box.

I have Remix OS installed in 2 of them. I did that manually. http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-os/remix-os-installation-rooting-t3293769, but little bit differently, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65943247&postcount=6

Remix OS works superbly! Here are the screenies, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65986346&postcount=63

Even though, I say I'd stop trying, I would try again as soon as I get hold of a new usb stick. Thank you for your work!
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
It is my experience, too, that OTA updates don't work with an installed Remix OS. I tested your proposal and during installation I answered the question "Do you want to install /system directory as read-write?" with "no". So I got no /system directory, but a system.img

http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german

"Settings > Update" showed "Current version: Remix OS 2.0.102 B2016030106 - Already the latest version".

Clicking "Check" twice the OTA update (about 100 MB) was downloaded:

Clicking "Reboot and Install" you saw very shortly "Verifying OTA package", and the system restarted - but has not been updated. You still see

The file manager shows the downloaded files in "My Remix > autoupdater". But there seems to be no process using the downloaded zip file for changing the system.img
[Remix OS for PC] peteman52:
Hello, I get these messages after rebooting, to see them you have to ALT F1 :

Start updating

ui_print warning No file_contexts

script aborted: /mnt/system.img has been remounted R/W; reflash device to reenable OTA updates

ui_print /mnt/system.img has been remounted R/W; reflash device to reenable OTA updates

ui_print

wait pidpid doneError in data/media/0/autoupdater/otapackage.zip

(Status 7)

Update failed
[Remix OS for PC] sindrefyrn:
Does anyone know how I'd do this with UEFI instead of BIOS?
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
You should get UEFI if you answer the questions in step 5 this way: "Install boot loader GRUB" : Skip - "Install EFI GRUB2" : Yes.
[Remix OS for PC] SIMBIOS:
hello ,when i installed this to my external harddisk it lags very much it takes almost 5 mins to click next

then when i rebooted it shows something like grub 2 error 2

please help
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
OTA update of existing installations on hard disk or virtual machines

Thread "Remix OS on Hard Drive or Virtual Machine - Installation and (OTA) Update" is a comprehensive update of this thread containing the information how to update existing Remix OS installations on hard disk or virtual machines.
[Remix OS for PC] yoyololo:
Tip for anyone connecting to the internet directly (i.e. Directly to the Modem/Port)

NAT works better than bridged at least in my case.
[Remix OS for PC] Suici Doga:
Will this work on my UEFI HP laptop. I am currently dual booting elementary OS and Windows 10 using the rEFInd bootloader with secure boot ON. I am also adding Remix OS.

Will I have to disable secure boot to get it to boot and will rEFInd recognize Remix OS or will I have to use the ugly and broken (doesn't boot Windows 10) GRUB2
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Grub2 can chainload Windows bootloader fine.

You probably are using grub to boot ElementaryOS so you may be able to use that to boot Remix (and keep secure boot on).
[Remix OS for PC] ofsin:
waiting :|
[Remix OS for PC] Suici Doga:
I do not use GRUB2 .I have it installed but I use rEFInd loading the Linux kernel (not GRUB) directly using EFI stub.I would like to keep rEFInd since it looks nicer.

will it work if I select not to install grub when install Remix OS.

EDIT : I have heard that Android x86 does not include the EFI stub bootloader. Is this the same for Remix OS .

Also my laptop is a HP Pavilion g7 2269wm if it matters