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[Chromebooks] hfjohn123:
FydeOS 7.1 is still the best Choice

After struggling for several days. I have some progress on 8.0 for fully support.

However, I think upon this moment, a 7.x is still the best choice. You can find legacy version on their official website.

There is something I think we can improve the method a little bit.

After install the 7.x on your flashdrive, when you first fire it up, instead of log in FydeOS Account.

Press Crtrl+Alt+F2. You can get into shell.

Login as "chronos"

Do the step to modify chrome_dev.conf.

reboot.

Now you can login for the first time with you Google Account.

Besides that, everything is the same.

The advantage of doing this is minimum, probably just to make it only have one owner account that is your Google Account and you don't need to have a FydeOS Account if you do not logout when you activate your Android (Just ignore the pop-up warning that ask you for logout). So, you probably do not want to redo it if you already have a fully worked 7.1.

This is the Geek's part

Pre-req: A fully working 7.1(or 7.2?) on your hard drive that allows you to upgrade it with OTA.

And, when I say fully working, I mean Sync with google and openable play store.

And here is the thing, after you install the OTA, Do not Login！！！！

The OTA would reset the chrome_dev.conf, so modified it with the way I mentioned again and reboot.

Now you can open other android applications that not getting from play store flawlessly, but it seems still not possible to use play store. (So of course, other app that download with play store.)

Here are two cases:

If you never logged in your play store before: You would see that page ask you log in and unfortunately, there will be no response when you click on login.

However even if you have logged in before: It would keep you logged in, even in the “Account” of setting. However, your play store could not open. It is not infinity loading, the window would pop-up.

There is one difference I found is that there seems no “Google” in the setting menu, which was there for 7.1. So, my hypothesis is that is the problem (or caused by the problem), but I have no idea for fix it. I am not super familiar with google service framework.

This is for now the best result for me.

At this point, I think the play store is pretty important for me, so I am not going to update it.

If any of you know how to make it work on 8.0 plz let me know.
[Chromebooks] black metallic:
I got the same bug too. It keep saying cannot connect to server, so you only need to delete #--fydeos-account-enabled

#--fydemina to solve the problem?
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
No, it doesn't work that way. Normally you have to enable Android via the included installer (the one that either has a Chinese name or is called "Android") with the fydeos account lines uncommented, then comment the lines, reboot to log in with a Google account, and then the Play Store will work. If you try to activate Android while you're logged in with a Google account, it won't work on either version of FydeOS.
[Chromebooks] black metallic:
If i'm already logged to an google account then what should i do now?
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
Uncomment the two lines for the FydeOS account and reboot. It will still let you log in once using the account data stored on the device. Log in, use the Android installer and let it run until it opens the Android settings. Then recomment the lines about the FydeOS account, reboot and log in with your Google account. The Play Store should now show up under the name "Android for FydeOS" and it should open normally.
[Chromebooks] black metallic:
i uncommented the two line but after the reboot i still can't open the android app
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
What exactly happens when you try to open the Android installer? Are you on a version of FydeOS above 7.2?
[Chromebooks] black metallic:
yes i'm on fyde 8.1; when i click on the android installer it said could'nt connect to the server
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
Sorry, I can't help you then. I found out that starting with 8.0 there have been problems with Android support and the Play Store, so I just stayed on 7.2 because that was a deal breaker for me.
[Chromebooks] Kaittoo:
Since FydeOs doesn't run properly with google since v8, could someone please upload v7.2 and link it?
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
https://download.fydeos.io/FydeOS_PC_v7.2-stable.img.xz
[Chromebooks] Kaittoo:
Have you ever tried to download from there, I don't get more than 22 kbit/s there.
[Chromebooks] 落笔成酌:
can anybody hack 8.1 please:crying:
[Chromebooks] wrwolf2:
we started working on that project and to add GMS ( google mobile services ) however, tasks and phases are time consuming and we last worked on " GMS for fydeOS 8.1 " on monday last week, we haven't resumed since.

android container is actually working fine however without GMS ( google mobile services ) and we need using alternative stores ( apk mirror; apkpure, aptoide .. . )

Adding GMS shouldn't be too difficult however we need considering Android is likely running in a container and its networking needs testing first ( you may start by adding chrome for android, sideloading .apk file. Once chrome browser for android is " installed " within android container, turn to web pages and web apps for all google and non-google services. )

when networking within android container is fully tested and working ( once we established networking is actually up and running and reaching all google services and systems ) , next step is writing a list of android apps with those app names also including " arc-* " ( also: " *-arc " ; " *arc " ; " arc* "... etc. etc. Incl. android system apps too ).

compare that list with the same list of an earlier fully working FydeOS version then see if any app is missing.

when all required apps are actually installed within our android container, we may want to convert few user apps as system apps and that's likely possible when CTRL+ALT+TAB >> " shell " >> " sudo su " and then browsing directories' tree and locate " android container " for the main user.

all above needs reviewing while on the job.

please forgive US for short and too technical answer, we are currently handling few different projects and FydeOS isn't priority.

take care,

marc
[Chromebooks] 落笔成酌:
I can login fydeod with my google account but no sync, is it because gms removed?
[Chromebooks] wrwolf2:
our system with that " installation " ( fresh installation of fydeOS 8.1 ) uses google credentials to authenticate the main user and to log into fydeOS ( using google email address and password to login. ) [ sync is also working for... bookmarks, passwords, history and even chromium apps and extensions. ]

while using google credentials and " google login mask " we still follow this thread OP or a revised procedure to add a system user , and before launching android app ( within fydeOS apps drawer ). Once android container is created and running on the systems, we can then also access android settings list and you 're a good to go with side-loading apps however.... adding accounts to android is currently unavailable.
[Chromebooks] 落笔成酌:
The chrome_dev.conf has some extra lines, should I comment them too? :confused:
[Chromebooks] 落笔成酌:
After login with google I am unable to install apks:silly:
[Chromebooks] wrwolf2:
we suspect you're not following OP procedure ( not even the revised one ) while reading carefully.

now... best thing you can do is following that NYC teaching: " when you make a mistake, use the eraser and start over "

--- powerwash your fydeOS system and after editing that file ( " xxx.conf " ) and while commenting original lines towards the end of the file. ( see OP on 1st page of this thread )

- reboot and login with your google credentials while that " google login mask " is on display.

beware....

on fydeOS system' first boot, you may read a warning on your display, fydeOS [ system ] may be making attempts to connect to internet, searching for and applying updates. upon that " event " and message displayed on your screen , immediately disconnect Wi-Fi and let that task reach time-out threshold. you may eventually see a failure/error message, notifying the system was unable to connect to update server.

reconnect Wi-Fi and cancel update operations then google login mask will appear allowing entering your google credentials ( email address, password ) to authenticate main user for FydeOS.

- once your profile is created and then you're logged into fydeOS system, you can edit " xxx.conf file " once more , while commenting those google related lines, then remove comment marks on original lines ( --fydeos-account-enabled; --fydemina ; #--google-account-enabled )

- Logout, DO NOT reboot and " log back in " while using same google credentials .

you will get an error message, a notification warning you to logout for some errors occurred with your credentials. just ignore that notification and proceed to apps drawer then launch " android " app. [ make sure extension for fydeOS within chromium aren't disabled. ]

once android settings are up and running you are good to go and for side-loading apps.

don't forget to edit that file ( xxxx.conf ); commenting fydeOS original lines then remove comment marks from lines for Google account [ #--fydeos-account-enabled; #--fydemina; --google-account-enabled ]

logout , shutdown , restart and you may experience google sync for bookmarks, chromium extensions, history, passwords and even fydeOS " task-bar "

祝好运 !

marc
[Chromebooks] gtajunkie:
Hoping for help here - after commenting the google line, and uncommenting the fyde lines in .conf, then logging out, I cannot log back in with google log-in ... it wants a fyde account log in. Is there a reason you say "log back in" in quotes? Am I missing something?

I have commented the fyde lines and uncommented google, to get the chromebook log in screen. Type my password but not press enter - then with my password typed out press ctrl-alt-f2 and edit .conf to uncomment fyde lines and comment google - alt-f1 back to log in screen, then hit enter to finish chromebook log-in. This at least logs me in with google, and there is an automatic attempt to start android and there is errors about credentials. But when I launch the android app from the drawer, an icon just sits on the shelf spinning, eventually after 10-15 minutes it just says something went wrong.

Any suggestions? Using fydeOS 7.2-stable by the way.
[Chromebooks] wrwolf2:
it's quite hard to tell what is the stage you got to, unless you quote the exact " Error Message " and what screen that E.M sits on.

On FydeOS 7.2.... you shouldn't even hit a single problem while running android container however , before launching " android chrome app " ( " android app " you can find in chrome apps drawer ) and " starting android container for the first time " , edit that .conf file and remove any comment mark on those fydeOS related lines , then comment out google related line

[ fydeOS chromium extensions also have to be enabled; you likely need fydeOS on your SSD then avoid testing android container while running fydeOS off a USB flash memory; GO TO " support secondary user/account " within chrome://flags and change to enabled . ]

on our test system, google account and fydeOS account both have exactly same email address and also same password ( that's why we never have to create a second/secondary user nor a second profile. ) We use same credentials whenever we log in and we always end up working within the very same user " environment " or user profile. ( most often you won't even see fydeOS login screen unless a " hiccup " occurs, forcing you to restart your system. )

bear in mind, once android container kicks in ( you will see android settings list up on your screen ) on fydeOS 7.2 , you will have to side-load an android app ( device INFO ) , the one reporting GSF id , then visit / google " google uncertified " page, then register/submit GSF ID under your account ( google account )

we once managed to get rid of that endless " spinning icon " while runing " PowerWash " and starting over the configuration from step one ( see OP of this thread ), while also logging in with google credentials and google/chromebook login screen on " first login " after system reset .

let US know how you're getting on.

marc
[Chromebooks] Axl Rose 1976:
Just trying to get FydeOS running on a N4100 Convertible. But it won´t boot.

The stick is recognized, but the I only see a Cursor on the top left and nothing happens.

Anyone has a hint for me how to get it work?
[Chromebooks] mahir555:
so on 8.1 version no play store support . can someone confirm that this is the case on the new 8.2 version too?
[Chromebooks] wrwolf2:
hi there !

providing that answer to your question isn't always the easiest task .

we recently discovered there are several different circumstances that occur and they all depend on how you proceed with: installing on SSD ; first time system boot; user profile authentication.

generally speaking, play store and gsf will always disappear as soon as android container starts running and android settings show up on display. apparently though, it's not always the case and depending on whether you login with a fydeOS account or a google account instead.

also consider....

logon with fydeos account and its authentication web page aren't always necessary and in order to start android container however, at times, it does make thing work best . creating a system user profile by entering fydeOS credentials, then launching android container and then editing .conf file to enable google account , followed by logging out and then logging back in, might sometimes work and in order to make play store appear in the launcher. [ at times , very seldom, GSF id registration on android.com webpage for uncertified device, isn't even necessary... as if google got fed up with end users often registering a hex key for their unsupported device ]

unfortunately there are too many combinations of different and several activities must be run and while also setting different configuration file " switches " are triggering either fydeOS or google " login mask. " [ not to mention that other config " switch " for " secondary account/user support for standalone.... " and that can be set via chrome://flags ]

behavior of your fydeOS system may also vary and depending on whether you allow it to search for updates on first time boot, when you won't disconnect WiFi network thus avoiding any such update ]

last event but not less important..... you might be able to start your fydeOS chromium device and also go past logon activity once however, there is no guarantee you may still be able to start your fydeOS system a second time, and after a proper " shutdown " and disconnecting power [ this last " event " is likely tied to your hardware platform... on a mac mini ( end 2012 ) for instance, it's now happening all the time although it wasn't happening with initial beta/preview releases of fydeOS ]

please forgive US for not providing a more reliable solution , fydeOS chromium system seems to have become less and less stable today, we also inquired the developer about their views on enabling flashing OpenGApps once we have android container running however we're not expecting a reply message anytime soon

we'll keep you posted.

marcelo
[Chromebooks] wrwolf2:
encl: reply message from FydeOS developer and commenting on ways and opportunities to " flash " openGApps.

take care,

marc
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
I'm running FydeOS 7.2 off of a flash drive and I don't have a Fyde account. Does anyone know how I can update to the latest version without losing my data? If I go into settings and check for updates, it says I'm on the latest version.
[Chromebooks] mahir555:
I used to run fydeos from 16 gb usb drive. It gives me

9-10 gb storage space . But now on version 8.21 it only gives me 2 gb storage ! And it runs out too quickly.

I tried fat32 and ntfs file systems but the results was the same .

Any help ?

Edit : Solved via gparted as i extended the 2gb partition to take all the 9gb unallocated space.

Now I can't install open gapps .. always the installation freez at 40% and the caps lock start flashing forever.

Tried local download for different versions with different dates x86_64 pico ..nano but no luck.

Anybody faced this issue?
[Chromebooks] keweminer:
So, I followed the instructions to enable android. Once you are able to run it while logged in to fydeos with your google credentials, run the fydeos store app. You will not be able to install the opengapps app from it (the button will be greyed out), but you can click the download link next to the name, copying the link, past it into your browser and install if from there. I have the play store up and running, with apps installed and working fine. You will get some errors and a couple of app has stopped working messages, but just give it time while things update. I never had to set up a fydeos account to get any of it working.
[Chromebooks] mahir555:
Thank you.

Indeed i installed open gapps application from the store normally and it downloaded the desired gapps package, but it stucks at 40% while installing it...

I can't find solutions..and i know the open gapps is a beta option now, so i have to wait for the next update , maybe it will be fixed.
[Chromebooks] keweminer:
Try giving it a bit of time, mine hung at 40% as well.

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I think for me, the biggest issue is wanting Buster over Stretch and updating it and then being disappointed that my Linux programs aren't as stable as I'd like :D
[Chromebooks] tayteH:
Fydeos vim /etc/chrome_dev.conf not saving edits

I know you did this over a year ago. Hoping you remember.

How did you the vim /etc/chrome_dev.conf file to save the changes

–google-account-enabled

–sync-support-secondary-account

I installed FydeOS_PC_v8.21 on my hard drive. Acer laptop

I am having the same problem you did.

Thanks!

Tayte
[Chromebooks] primod808:
Don't remember exactly but Google vim commands and check how to save what you typed. In vim for beginners if you screw up its hard if you don't know the commands.
[Chromebooks] snakesms:
Any ideas/knowledge if they are going to add support for NVMe disks to the "Installer" app?

Wants to install on new laptop but unable due to NVMe drive in it and /dev/sd* filter present in "Installer" :(

Thanks
[Chromebooks] daede86:
hey guys! is it true that FydeOS allows to use microsoft office windows version?

i have a pixel slate, i love everything but sometimes i still need office (and the online or android versions are not enough).

Should i install FydeOS on my slate? does it make any sense?

thanks :)
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
You don't need FydeOS for that. You can do it on Chrome OS. There's this Android app called CrossOver, designed specifically for Chromebooks, which allows you to install and run 32-bit Windows programs on Chrome OS. It was taken off the Play Store, but you can find it on third party sources.

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Is there any way to get the full functionality of a FydeOS hard disk installation when running from a USB stick? I'm talking about OTA updates and flashing GApps on 8.21.
[Chromebooks] daede86:
amazing, thanks!!
[Chromebooks] rebel1699:
Got the most updated release installed, Gapps installed, the set for standalone google login. I don't trust Fyde with my info or access to passwords. Anyways, since the gapps app allows to load an "update.zip" from downloads, I wonder on the chances of using other zip flashables as long as they are renamed to the name mentioned above? Anyone given it a try yet?
[Chromebooks] bebop80:
Hello guys, I'm very new here , I love this chromium distro. I followed the instructions and I've been able to activate the google sync and the play store has been installed but it won't open: the icon keeps loading but nothing happens.

I downloaded chrome from the fydeos store and even if it opens it doenst work (seems offline)

Have you got any idea on what to do?

Thank you in advance for your help
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
On versions of FydeOS past 7.2 the method for installing Play Store described here doesn't work anymore. If you're on 8.21, you have to download the Open GApps installer from the Fyde web store and use that, but it will only work if the OS is installed to the internal drive. If you want to run FydeOS from USB and have the Play Store working, you'll have to settle for version 7.2.
[Chromebooks] bebop80:
Hello,

Thank you so much for your reply, I followed your instructions but I didn't get the play store to work. Have you got some spare time for helping me to with the fyde os 8.21? I'd really appreciate it.

(I already tried the project croissant but quite unstable on my laptop and fyde os is really amazing and 100% compatible).

Thank you in advance for your great help :) be safe!
[Chromebooks] vladone97:
I run FydeOS from USB, so I'm stuck on 7.2, but I might be able to help you. What exactly happens when you try to use the Open GApps installer?
[Chromebooks] treypop:
I recently installed fydeos on a 160gb hard drive and it says I only have 3.7gb available. How do I increase the amount of storage I have usable?
[Chromebooks] rebel1699:
On 8.21, open the fydeos store and search "configure open gapps". Open it and follow instructions. It will download and install gapps. Sign in to google and there you go
[Chromebooks] bebop80:
Thank you ALL very much for your help ( I love this xda website, there is lot of very nice and helpful people!).

I'm actually waiting to find a new "fake" phone number for creating a new fydeos account so that I'll be able to log in and to download the gapps!!

All phone online phone numbers, every time I try, are already taken :(

Thank you so much guys, all of you, keep safe and stay home :)
[Chromebooks] theportal2:
Dude just install google voice, gives you a second phone number.
[Chromebooks] Dominating:
Just installed v9.1

Setup google sync, Androids working and Linux.

Love this OS!!, thanks for this awesome guide :D
[Chromebooks] mahir555:
Hi .. a tried several times to install open gapps but it fails to complete downloading it every time.

Can i install it manually ? Any link for the zip pls?

Edit: i figured it out. But it was a nightmare :eek:

Now the only bugs i have is the microphone not working except via the headphones and the touch pad not working too.

Iam running it as dual boot on dell 13 core i5 - intel hd graphics.
[Chromebooks] Dark Obsessions:
hi all, I have a strange porblem never encountered before with fydeos, yesterday I updated my system to the latest version 9.2, after that I can not change the language of input not matter what I did. added the desired langauge from setting and I can see it in the bar. when I switch to this language and type it keep typing in english. tried other languages with no luck. anyone have an idea about such problem and how it could be solved? thanks in advance.
[Chromebooks] rebel1699:
I am having the same mic and touchpad issue on my Dell 15-5568 (i3). It is an all in one, but no sensors registering either. It will just take some time to get all that stuff into the kernel like it did for android on pc builds.
[Chromebooks] junierw200:
Use this shorturl.at/GRZ18 maybe it will work for you.

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Use this, maybe it will work for you shorturl.at/GRZ18.
[Chromebooks] Litmusp:
Help me please :'(

Hi there I just installed 9.1 on my laptop but I don't have gaaps I tried millions of times but couldn't could you please tell me how to install gapps on 9.1 I have a play store icon but it doesn't open...

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I did factory reset and started with Google chromebook screen which wants to type gmail as if my laptop is normal chromebook
[Chromebooks] Dark Obsessions:
can anyone access chrome flags in 9.1 version? tried here with no luck