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Sorry guys this no longer works...
Ubuntu removed alot of the files needed to run it on a phone off of their website which is why you are getting the errors on the script to try and install it.
Recapped:
Here's what I mean the website the script is going to to get the files no longer exists...
Heres an example to see for yourself: http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/universe/t/tightvnc/tightvncserver_1.3.9-4_armel.deb
I will try and find a new link to plug in but for now it DOES NOT WORK!
Thank you for your patience on the thread,
StrumerJohn
==== How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your HTC EVO 3D / Sensation 4G ====
Table of Contents
Post 1
1: Disclaimer
2: Pre Requirements
3: PC Guide to push to phone
4: MAC Guide to push to phone
5: Additional Scripts
6: Credits
Post 2
1: FAQs
2: Recognitions
Post 3
1: News and Updates
2: Additional Notices
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-Disclaimer-
This has been tested on my phone and runs perfectly fine, I am not responsible for you breaking, bricking, or dropping your phone on the floor and causing the USB cable to fall out and blow up your device.
Pre Requirements:
A rooted HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
A S-off'd HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
netarchy's kernel (Silverneedle Test5)
Android SDK
The USB drivers for your phone. (x32) (x64)
A microSD Card
2.3 GB Free of space on your microSD card
Know how to read to directions
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The intense Procedure:
1. Download this version of Ubuntu. [Download #1] [Download #2]
2. Unzip the Ubuntu folder to your desktop and if you want, delete the compressed one you downloaded.
3. On your phone go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn on USB debugging.
4. Plug in your USB cable (from your computer to your phone) and mount your (mirco)SD card.
5. Move or copy over the unzipped / normal Ubuntu folder. This will take a long time unless you have a class10 microSD card.
6. After moving / copying that file over, tell your phone to unmount the (micro)SD card / Set the phone to Charge Only mode.
7. Now on your computer, go to where you have Android SDK installed. (Example on my computer: E:\Program Files (X86)\Android\android-sdk )
8. When in the main SDK folder, hold shift and right click a blank area and then click on "open command window here". It should of opened the command line window with the directory of your SDK already put in. If not type cd "C:\Your directory or location of your SDK"
9. Now type "cd platform-tools"
9.5. (Optional) "type adb devices" and check if the computer recognizes your phone. If not you need to reinstall your drivers from the download link above in the requirements.
10. Type "adb shell"
11. Type "su" so we have superuser permissions
12. Type "cd /sdcard" so the directory is changed to the (micro)SD card
13. Type "cd ubuntu" so the directory is changed to the Ubuntu File
14. Type "sh ubuntu.sh" so we can install Ubuntu
15. Type "bootubuntu" to start up Ubuntu. Next time you enter Ubuntu, you just need to type "bootubuntu" from your /sdcard/ubuntu directory, there is no need to run ubuntu.sh again.
16. If you got "[email protected]" in the command line, you have sucessfully installed Ubuntu. If not make sure you installed netarchy's kernel. If it still does not install correctly please try a different ROM, I have only tested this on SteelROM 1.1. *AFTER INSTALLING ANY ROM, YOU NEED TO REINTALL THE KERNEL.*
17. Now type "apt-get update" to update Ubuntu to the latest version. Then "apt-get upgrade" to apply the update.
18. Type "apt-get install tightvncserver" to install the vncserver. (Your telling your phone to read off it self pretty much.)
19. Type "export USER=root" To make yourself a user / the user
20. Type "vncserver -geometry 1024×800" to set the screen resolution you want to display on your phone. Remember you can always zoom in by pinching, so you don't need to make this that much smaller. You should also get prompted to set a password, do so. You will need to remember this password to log in.
21. Download the AndroidVNC Viewer off the Market here.
22. Open the viewer, and put in a nickname, your PASSWORD FROM ABOVE, and for the IP Address put: 127.0.0.1 for the port put 5901. THEN SCROLL DOWN and make the COLOR FORMAT 24-bit colors (4bpp).
And finally, hit Connect to launch Ubuntu on your phone!
For Mac users:
Finder -> Applications -> Utilities (folder) -> Terminal
When you cd to where your adb is located, cd is lowercase as are most all unix commands.
If you're unsure where to go, get to adb in your Finder, right-click, get info, the pop-up will show you the path. Note in unix that the folders (subdirectories) are separated by / and not by \ like in Windows.
Once you're there, the only trick you need to know is to tell unix that adb is located where you are, so you change the adb shell command like this:
./adb shell
That's about it, all other instructions once you're inside the phone shell are the same.
OBTW - after the unzip of the initial file from the OP, just drag and drop the whole ubuntu folder to your NO NAME drive (normal sd card formatting doesn't get a name at the factory, so by now you know that your sd card mounts like that anyways I'd suppose - just put it here in case).
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Additional Scripts
Danaff37's
danaff37 said:
That's the script catted out.
I posted a different script a few pages back that I think will help you guys. I modified it so we should have no trouble with apps in sd.. I finally got a bigger sdcard so I can test this stuff and this script works great. Please guys try this script. If you download it in phone it will change the name and add a bin on it I think, so rename it accordingly and make sure it gets into /system/bin with the right permissions (755 or rwxr-xr-x), then run it
http://db.tt/gin57Gd
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Credits:
Ubuntu Modded and Guide by: Me
Mac Guide Written by: EarlyMon
danaff37's Script by : danaff37 (of course)
Original dev of Ubuntu: Zedomax
If you have any problems beside the slow downloads because of the blown up servers, let me know below. Also I tried to type this fast, so if there is any typo's or broken links let me know too! Thanks!
Also feel free to hit the Thanks button or Donate for more Guides
FAQS
FAQS
Do I need to have everything in the android-sdk downloaded and installed?
No, you just need to have the base sdk.
When I tell the command prompt to adb devices, my phone does not show up!!
Make sure you have installed the proper drivers for your phone and for your correct operating system
I'm not getting "[email protected]" when I type / copy-&-paste "bootubuntu"
Well, this could be for a various amount of reasons, first make sure you have a rooted HTC EVO 3D/Sensation. And by root, I mean a full root, not just a temp root or S-off. If you still do not get "[email protected]", flash your device (or go though your data folder and delete all the ubuntu files, then delete the ubuntu file off of your sd card and clear your caches.), and retry the above steps. If the problem still persists, then please PM me with your exact problem.
I'm having issues within the VNC, and I get an error message when I hit "connect".
Make sure you typed your password correctly, the passwords are case sensitive. If you still cannot get in, make sure your IP Adress is set to "127.0.0.1" and your Port(s) are "5901".
The colors on my screen look all weird and disorientated, how do I fix this?
Close Ubuntu, and re-open the VNC application, then scroll down to "Color Format" and tap on "24-bit color (4 bpp)".
The on-screen keyboard does not work and I get a different letter or character for whatever character I type!
The on-screen keyboard will work now, if you install LXDE.
I'm not good with reading text! I need a video demonstration!
For a video head here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbunTRzEQCI
How do I close Ubuntu?
Two options here:
1.Logout of the server and go to your homescreen and push menu, then go to settings, then Applications, then Running Services and close any remaining open part of the server program. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
2. Logout of the server and use your favorite task killer to close the server process. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
FAQS should be in order chronologically (until the end of them).
I would like to give a huge thanks to EarlyMon, for helping out lost members. This thread would not be as peaceful if it were not for him.
And it seems I have forgotten to list another VERY helpful person here, danaff37. I am really grateful to both of these two for all of the help and work they have done to aid others.
Am I missing a question that you are pretty sure is asked ALOT (lol)? Then PM me please and I'll get it up here ASAP!
Upcoming Change log for final release:
(StrumerJohn's Zedomax Ubuntu Mod)
Made a launchable .exe for easier updating and installing of Ubuntu
Default mode LXDE for fixed keyboard
Pushes Server application to your phone
Fixed a few problems that caused people to have an error in installing
Server application updated
Fixed port issues for log in errors
News update 11/13/11
Bad news and Good News:
Ubuntu was successfully updated
Update brakes keyboard
Update breaks Apps2SD
Update takes up less space (1GB instead of 2GB)
Update ONLY works on MIUI so far
Updated script to add work around for those facing issues
Computer .exe only working on x64 Windows 7 computers ;-;
Thank you for those of you testing! Might make this open Beta...!
Version as of 12/12/11
Alpha Build 1.0
What Doesn't Work so far:
Boots to latest version only to lock up phone (Unless you are running MIUI)
Keyboard borked
Doesn't work on ICS
Audio Broken
Apps Saved on SD
What works:
Everything else
Sweeeeet.
Appreciate my help? Thank me
Wow this is amazing! Never used linux before tho...
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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maazing will try tonight!!!!!!
danaff37 said:
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
Interesting. Nice write up
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Cool...
But, why.
Cause you can?
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Because Ubuntu has some computer applications you can't normally use on your phone. In the browser download Java and check out runescape runs like shizzle but once we get new quad phones out I'm sure it would run fine. lol
This is what I wanted. Million thanks....
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Added to my 'Complete LIST' thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16132451
StrumerJohn said:
Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
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Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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danaff37 said:
Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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If there are any small minor problems like that and it's not working proper, let me know. I'll mess around with some things and release a patch.
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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Working with shooter rewind
akiradavis said:
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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The only way to get around it atm (at the moment) is to use a bluetooth keyboard.
Very sweet! I will test this tomorrow when I get home. It should work on my ROM as well
Nice....can't wait for the keyboard fix.
Related
HOW-TO Root the Slide
(MAC OSX FLAVORED) KAPOWWW!!!!
&
Android SDK on Mac
STEP 1.
Download Android SDK from here.
STEP 2.
Unzip it. Place the folder it creates in your Documents folder and rename it AndroidSDK or SDK. (Something Easy)
SUCCESS!!! Android SDK Installed… //WTF!!??!!
STEP 3.
Download This Package > Slide Root.zip
Place the Contents of "Slide Root.zip" into your Android SDK Tools folder.
(These five files need to be placed DIRECTLY into the AndroidSDK/tools/ folder)
STEP 4.
RENAME Loop.bat to Loop.sh, then right click, open with TEXTEDIT.
Delete it’s contents and replace it with
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
Save and Close the File.
STEP 5.
On your Slide, GO TO Settings > Application > Development and turn on USB Debugging.
This should save you headaches.
NOW… Power Off the Slide
STEP 6.
OPEN Terminal
(APPLE + SPACE and type Terminal, press enter.)
Now, CD to the SDK/Tools Directory.
It should be where we left it.
/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
Terminal SHOULD open with it already in your USERNAME
Type cd Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
STEP 7.
Power On the Slide into the Bootloader by Holding Down ( Volume Down + Power Button )
STEP 8.
NOW run your loop file (the one we made earlier)
The Terminal should be all queued up to the Tools folder.
Type in ./loop.sh
(The Terminal should be blowing up with List of Devices Attached over and over)
STEP 9.
Once your loop is running, select Recovery from the bootloader menu.
(Volume UP & DOWN to change selection and POWER to Select)
STEP 10.
When recovery loads, you should Have an Offline Device.
The Slide’s screen will have a picture of a Phone and RED triangle around a !
(Don’t freak out, this is a good thing.)
Hit Ctrl + C to stop your script & see.
If this doesn't happen, Power Off and try again from STEP 7.
STEP 11.
Un-plug your USB cable from your Slide & Plug it back in for it to Detect ADB Correctly!!!
IMPORTANTE!!!
At this point you can adb devices to see if it detects your device and that it is in recovery mode.
Type into Terminal ./adb devices
If it says recovery you are golden and move onto STEP 12 to kick the habit.
If not, rinse and repeat from STEP 7.
STEP 12.
Select Update.zip from the menu. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway).
STEP 13.
Type into Terminal
./adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip
STEP 14.
Type into Terminal
./adb push slideroot.zip /sdcard
STEP 15.
MUY IMPORTANTE!!!
Have this Command ready in your Terminal before applying update.zip again!!
./adb push update.zip /sdcard
STEP 16.
On your Slide, Hit run update.zip
As soon as you see A Little Bar appear behind the text
Push ENTER to execute the Terminal command
(./adb push update.zip /sdcard )
STEP 17.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery.
If unsuccessful, repeat steps 13-16.
STEP 18.
In Clockworkmod Recovery,
Go to the Partitions menu and Mount System
(It should be at the top and the only one not mounted.)
STEP 19.
Go one level back & select install any zip from sdcard.
Select slideroot.zip & apply update from zip
(This will finish the Root process).
STEP 20.
Reboot your phone & wait for it to load completely.
To confirm that your slide is connected as a device use the command ./adb devices
If this works, you will see it as a device. Your prompt will say something like:
$ ./adb devices
List of devices attached
HT05YUP12710 device
STEP 21.
./adb install Superuser.apk
(If it says it cannot locate directories, make sure you can find your device
using ./adb devices… If things still don't work, my best advice is to start over)
STEP 22.
After Superuser is installed try to use adb to shell to your device.
Type in Terminal
./adb shell
you will get a $
Then type su
On the Slide, Superuser should pop-up asking if you give permission, do so.
In Terminal, your $ should turn into a #. If so, you have root. WOOT!!!
Original SHOUT OUTS!!!
Special Thanks to:
Paul O'Brien:
Koushik K. Dutta:
&
The Guys using the Incredible OTA Spoofing Method
&
ChiefzReloaded for Huge amount of Suggestion & Brain Storming.
But most of all, you should thank eugene373 for rooting the slide and not sleeping for two days.
His original post is here.
sk8rbebop said:
STEP 14.
Type into Terminal
./adb push slideroot.zip
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should it not be:
./adb push slideroot.zip /sdcard
Also...
sk8rbebop said:
STEP 15.
VERY IMPORTANTE!!!
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Should be:
MUY IMPORTANTE!!!
I don't understand the need for a separate post when the only difference between osx and windows is that osx uses a shell script and windows a batch file and osx is discussed in the post about rooting.
nerdcorerising said:
I don't understand the need for a separate post when the only difference between osx and windows is that osx uses a shell script and windows a batch file and osx is discussed in the post about rooting.
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Five different people asked for it so they got it.
Thanks!
Thanks a bunch for the tutorial! We really do appreciate it. I just had a couple questions about 2 of the steps.
STEP 6.
OPEN Terminal
(APPLE + SPACE and type Terminal, press enter.)
Now, CD to the SDK/Tools Directory.
It should be where we left it.
/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
Terminal SHOULD open with it already in your USERNAME
Type cd Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
I got lost where it says "Now, CD to the SDK/Tools Directory." I do not really know what the CD means and what I should be typing into Terminal?
Also should my phone already be plugged in to my Mac?
Please let me know and thanks!
Thanks a bunch for this tutorial. I am about to try to ROOT, it should go over smoothly. Now from the ROOT what else have you guys been doing to you're Slide? I know Cyanogen has not said much, that is who I used for my myTouch 3G and my G1.
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I flashed the Eng Build, then SlideMEROOT2 and then the new radio (you need this). Just follow the how-to's already posted, but remember to type ./ before the commands in Terminal.
Ex. ./adb devices Instead of adb devices.
There were a couple people who were trying to keep their original stock rom, but slidemeroot2 is basically the original rom. Plus, someone posted the original stock backup, so flash away.
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this is wrong
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
it should be
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
./adb devices
done
shadowleo85 said:
this is wrong
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
it should be
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
./adb devices
done
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It's no more "wrong" than your code...
The first assumes that you've configured your shell to link the "adb" command to the adb "app" in the sdk/tools directory. Your code assumes that you will be activating the script while "within" that very directory.
The code, IMHO, should read:
Code:
...
[PATH TO SDK/TOOLS/]adb devices
...
And the OS X user should be instructed to insert their own path.
HebrewToYou said:
It's no more "wrong" than your code...
The first assumes that you've configured your shell to link the "adb" command to the adb "app" in the sdk/tools directory. Your code assumes that you will be activating the script while "within" that very directory.
The code, IMHO, should read:
Code:
...
[PATH TO SDK/TOOLS/]adb devices
...
And the OS X user should be instructed to insert their own path.
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WRONG the code running in the shell is to continuously run adb devices... which to do so correctly would have to be implemented with ./ in front to run correctly on a mac... dont try to correct what is right i will school u
and seeing as he clearly instructs u to place those apps within the tools folder and "cd" to it... means that the user should have those commands ready at hand which is included in the folder...
shadowleo85 said:
this is wrong
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
it should be
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
./adb devices
done
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Ur right.. that is the right way..
also for those of u having problems with the loop step where it never sticks... try a different memory card... i was having problems with the stock card... so i tried a different card and it worked perfectly... with no problems
shadowleo85 said:
and seeing as he clearly instructs u to place those apps within the tools folder and "cd" to it... means that the user should have those commands ready at hand which is included in the folder...
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LOL. Okay, tough guy.
The fact is that the active directory in your terminal is irrelevant to the actual rooting process. If you want to argue about it, have at it. I really don't care.
Yes, in terminal you must type ./adb devices, but within the .sh you can just issue adb devices and it works just fine. It is because you are issuing a command from within a script and OS X understands you better when you use them.
As for the memory card trick everyone is perpetuating, tis but a superstition and whatever floats your boat, while you attempt to get adb to stick. When I rooted mine, it took five to ten tries. Rooting my girlfriend's, on the other hand, took nearly 15-20 min for it to catch.
sk8rbebop said:
Yes, in terminal you must type ./adb devices, but within the .sh you can just issue adb devices and it works just fine. It is because you are issuing a command from within a script and OS X understands you better when you use them.
As for the memory card trick everyone is perpetuating, tis but a superstition and whatever floats your boat, while you attempt to get adb to stick. When I rooted mine, it took five to ten tries. Rooting my girlfriend's, on the other hand, took nearly 15-20 min for it to catch.
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within the shell command command it has to be ./adb devices or it fails at command line 4 which is the problem i was having until i changed it in the shell and it worked... along with a few others...
and as far as the memory card thats the issue... i tried 5 different memory cards one always worked the others never stuck... it may have something to do with the way the memory card is coded... my 16gb mem card out my hd2 is the only one that worked... not really a superstition
shadowleo85 said:
within the shell command command it has to be ./adb devices or it fails at command line 4 which is the problem i was having until i changed it in the shell and it worked... along with a few others...
and as far as the memory card thats the issue... i tried 5 different memory cards one always worked the others never stuck... it may have something to do with the way the memory card is coded... my 16gb mem card out my hd2 is the only one that worked... not really a superstition
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The memory card has nothing to do with the rooting process whatsoever. With that said, a lot of the memory cards shipping with the slides are misformated. The first thing I did was backup my card, swap it out with a class 10 16 GB card and set up a 1GB ext4 partition. Then I copied the files back to the FAT partition and all was well.
HebrewToYou said:
The memory card has nothing to do with the rooting process whatsoever. With that said, a lot of the memory cards shipping with the slides are misformated. The first thing I did was backup my card, swap it out with a class 10 16 GB card and set up a 1GB ext4 partition. Then I copied the files back to the FAT partition and all was well.
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yet with all the cards i tested which are formatted correctly and running perfectly on all my devices... and even tried useing my class 6 8gig with is partitioned for my og mytouch didnt work... dude stop trying to correct me i got this... worry bout ya own lil world
shadowleo85 said:
yet with all the cards i tested which are formatted correctly and running perfectly on all my devices... and even tried useing my class 6 8gig with is partitioned for my og mytouch didnt work... dude stop trying to correct me i got this... worry bout ya own lil world
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Oy vey. Seriously? The rooting process is a hit or miss operation. Your sdcard doesn't even come into play for a second. You could probably remove the darn thing and be successful.
Please, for heaven's sake, just listen to sk8rbebop, myself or any of the numerous other people saying in no uncertain terms that the sdcard issue is a myth. Don't perpetuate something that is entirely unrooted in reality.
Sheesh...
HebrewToYou said:
Oy vey. Seriously? The rooting process is a hit or miss operation. Your sdcard doesn't even come into play for a second. You could probably remove the darn thing and be successful.
Please, for heaven's sake, just listen to sk8rbebop, myself or any of the numerous other people saying in no uncertain terms that the sdcard issue is a myth. Don't perpetuate something that is entirely unrooted in reality.
Sheesh...
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how can it be unrooted in reality when in reality it works and im proving that... its mighty funny that it doesnt stick unless this specific memory card is in my device... and u stating that it doesnt come into play is wrong... when u load ur phone into bootloader it does check ur "memory card" for an nbh image which is where i believe the problem lies... it accesses ur memory card just like the og mytouch did to locate a gold card... dont argue with me when it is just another work around that just may work seeing as IM PROVING THAT IT DOES INDEED WORK
shadowleo85 said:
how can it be unrooted in reality when in reality it works and im proving that... its mighty funny that it doesnt stick unless this specific memory card is in my device... and u stating that it doesnt come into play is wrong... when u load ur phone into bootloader it does check ur "memory card" for an nbh image which is where i believe the problem lies... it accesses ur memory card just like the og mytouch did to locate a gold card... dont argue with me when it is just another work around that just may work seeing as IM PROVING THAT IT DOES INDEED WORK
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Oy vey. Fine, believe what you want. What's *actually* helping you root the device is sticking gum on your nose, turning your baseball cap backwards, rubbing your lucky rabbit foot and reciting the pledge of allegiance. You just haven't realized it yet.
Stay crunchy.
HebrewToYou said:
Oy vey. Fine, believe what you want. What's *actually* helping you root the device is sticking gum on your nose, turning your baseball cap backwards, rubbing your lucky rabbit foot and reciting the pledge of allegiance. You just haven't realized it yet.
Stay crunchy.
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dude wtf is ur problem... if it can possibly help someone whose having the issue y r u having such an issue with it
THIS METHOD IS NOW OUTDATED.
For everyone that is starting from scratch with a wiped NookColor, I have made a linux script available that will do everything for you. This includes enabling apk installs on the device, live wallpapers, multitouch, etc. It will also download and install YouTube, Gmail, and the Market. It also changes the Market fingerprint to that of a Droid Eris on Verizon so you can see protected apps. It does not require use of the Android Emulator to generate an AndroidId as this is done automatically thanks to clockworx. All it does require is that you be nootered and have working Superuser.
Thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871210
DISCLAIMER:
These steps are what worked for me and some may not even be required. If this guide needs any clarification, post a reply and I will do my best to update it. I'm 99% certain all the steps are here.
If you have already tried to get the Market or other Gapps working, etc then it is very likely you will have to do a full factory reset before this will work for you. I have no idea why, but if these steps don't work I would try that first.
In my experience the factory reset is two steps:
8 failed boots restores the /system partition. You can easily trigger this reset without 8 failed boots by running this command from a Linux or Mac OSX command line:
echo -n -e "\008\000\000\000" > /tmp/foo; adb push /tmp/foo /rom/devconf/BootCnt; adb reboot
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Afterwards:
Booting while holding power+volumeup+nook button restores /data
I had to do both of these steps in this order to get a full reset on the device.
Required:
nc_gapps.zip
system.img for AVD
Youtube for Eclaire
Optional:
Root Explorer really speeds this up. If you have it, I recommend using it as this tutorial is written with it in mind.
* Copy nc_gapps.zip onto the 4gb internal partition of the NC, /media/
* Unmount both the internal partition and the SD card (if applicable) from within your OS but leave the USB cable connected.
* Using a command prompt on your OS, navigate to android-sdk/tools (or platform-tools in newer SDK) and type the following:
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system <-----This can be also done by going to /system/ in Root Explorer and clicking "Mount R/W" at the top
cd /media
miniunz -x nc_gapps.zip -d /system/ <-----Overwrite [A]ll if prompted!
echo "ro.config.nocheckin=no" >> /system/build.prop
exit
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* Leave this command prompt open, we will need it in a minute!
* Install Youtube App. If you have a previous version installed it's best to use Titanium Backup to wipe it's data then uninstall.
* Run Youtube. Press Menu->My Channel. Log in with Gmail account. If you get the authentication error here you can try rebooting and wiping Youtube data again with Titanium Backup.
* Reboot NC
After reboot:
* Using the command prompt on your OS from before, type:
adb pull /data/system/packages.xml
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*In this file find the string "uid.system". You should find a line that looks like:
<shared-user name="android.uid.system" userId="1000">
Remove the 3 lines beneath this one. They should look similar to:
<sigs count="n">
<cert index="n" />
</sigs>
n is an integer that may be different for everyone. After removing these lines, the line immediately after "<shared-user...>" should be "<perms>"
Save.
* Using the command prompt on your OS:
adb push packages.xml /data/system/
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Reboot NC and disconnect USB.
Gmail should work but running the Market should load the TOS after which you will get a server error. This is caused by our device not having a valid androidId. Let's generate a valid androidId using the AVD emulator.
Create a new AVD for Android 2.1-API Level 7 using these settings:
SD Card Size: 100M
Skin: Built-in: Default (HVGA)
Hardware Properties:
Abstracted LCD Density: 160
Touch-screen support: yes
Device RAM size: 1024
Once the AVD is in your list, click on it and then click Details on the right hand side. Note the path and move the system.img you downloaded in that directory.
Start the AVD. When prompted, sign in with your existing Gmail credentials. Use CTRL+F11 to slide the keyboard in and out when prompted.
Run this command to get the androidId from the emulator:
adb shell sqlite3 /data/data/com.google.android.googleapps/databases/accounts.db "select * from meta";
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It's the long number after androidId|, SAVE IT!
Now, connect your NC back to USB.
On the third command below, be sure to replace ANDROID_ID_FROM_EMULATOR with the number I just told you to save.
adb pull /data/data/com.google.android.googleapps/databases/gls.db
sqlite3 gls.db
update meta set intvalue='ANDROID_ID_FROM_EMULATOR' where name='androidId';
.q
adb push gls.db /data/data/com.google.android.googleapps/databases/
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Reboot NC
Wow, that was quite a bit of work to figure out, to be sure.
Thanks, will give it a try!
Does this also provide the Google account setup capability (Reader, Listen, etc.)?
Thanks for the fix first of all!!!
I used root explorer and copied over all of the files recommended, then installed the youtube app you linked to, but when I tried to go to menu/my channel it flashes a message that there was a problem authenticating.
Any ideas?
Thanks!!!
Never mind...
Before doing the androidID stuff, Gmail is supposed to work? It doesn't. Just flashed for a sec and goes back to home screen
Also, there is no Market icon available. Am I supposed to install Vending.apk after putting it in /system/app?
EDIT: Youtube now doesn't work either...
EDIT2: Youtube works after an uninstall/reinstall, and I can sign in. Gmail still doesn't work and no market icon
bazzly said:
I'm confused....
"Using Root Explorer:
1) copy etc, framework, and lib folders into /system."
Those files are already in the /media/system directory....ohh...you talking the root /system not media/system....correct...?
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Yes, that is correct.
bbtheory said:
Thanks for the fix first of all!!!
I used root explorer and copied over all of the files recommended, then installed the youtube app you linked to, but when I tried to go to menu/my channel it flashes a message that there was a problem authenticating.
Any ideas?
Thanks!!!
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Try rebooting first. If that does not fix it then try clearing the data for the youtube app. If all else fails do a complete factory reset and start this from scratch. The youtube authentication issue was my biggest hurdle and I ended up doing a factory reset myself.
Xhorder said:
Before doing the androidID stuff, Gmail is supposed to work? It doesn't. Just flashed for a sec and goes back to home screen
Also, there is no Market icon available. Am I supposed to install Vending.apk after putting it in /system/app?
EDIT: Youtube now doesn't work either...
EDIT2: Youtube works after an uninstall/reinstall, and I can sign in. Gmail still doesn't work and no market icon
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Same here...
Does the build.prop contain a valid version string which allows market access?
Also, there's a new version of the market going about too
Ok so I got past the youtube and now gmail works and the market gets the server error. However, I cant seem to get started with AVD to get the android ID... are there some more detailed instructions for an AVD noob???
bbtheory said:
Ok so I got past the youtube and now gmail works and the market gets the server error. However, I cant seem to get started with AVD to get the android ID... are there some more detailed instructions for an AVD noob???
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Were there any variations from the steps above that you made to get gmail working? Not sure why mine is flashing then closing.
norkoastal said:
Were there any variations from the steps above that you made to get gmail working? Not sure why mine is flashing then closing.
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No variations from the steps above other than fixing the permissions on the files that I copied over... They need to match the permissions of the other files in the respective folders.
Managed to get Gmail, Reader, and Market working. However, every download on the market fails. When I run a logcat i get "authentication failed"
I did replace androidId using the emulator.
Any ideas?
Nice! this works great! just tested out couple free apps from Market and both installed and worked fine. Thanks for figuring this out! finally I don't have to hunt for apk files
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buy the way, AppBrain works fine with Market too.
From my pandigital days I have this question: does enabling google market and other apps prevent your nook color from staying in deep SLEEP?
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I had an issue because I had not ever logged into youtube with my gmail account. I went to youtube.com and logged in, then was able to log in using the YouTube app.
Can someone plase post some AVD or emulator instructions??? That would be awesome!!!
For avd, you have to have the Android SDK installed. Then you can run (sdk folder)/tools/android to start the avd manager.
msid said:
For avd, you have to have the Android SDK installed. Then you can run (sdk folder)/tools/android to start the avd manager.
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When I do that I get this message:
[INFO] Starting Android SDK and AVD Manager
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
bbtheory said:
When I do that I get this message:
[INFO] Starting Android SDK and AVD Manager
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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You need Java. (java.com)
UPDATED 12/23
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1) Added automatic fixing of devicemanager.apk sql databases to prevent OTA root (thanks for the SQL tweak suggestions, Indirect)
2) Added otaban.sh script for those who are already rooted and just want to tweak the sql databases (you will need to put your device back in USB debug mode)
3) Added getroot.sh to just dump the nook back in to rooted/adb mode
INSTRUCTIONS
(Please follow these to the letter; over 500 people have downloaded this script and very few have reported issues)
On the NOOK
Disconnect from USB
Factory restore & initial setup
Browse to this:
http://goo.gl/vTNpJ
Click on notifications center, wait for the file to finish downloading.
Press on downloaded go_launcher_ex_v2.66.apk file
Select Complete action using package installer
It should say "install blocked"
Press settings
Tick unknown sources (press ok)
Pick Development
Tick USB debugging (press ok)
Tick the other USB debugging further down
Untick Automount
Back/Back
Connect the Nook to the MAC. On the nook you should see "USB debugging connected" in notifications center
On the MAC
Download the nooktablet-mac-root-0.6.zip file from http://goo.gl/qyYDB
Open Terminal, and change in to the directory where the zip file was downloaded. Unzip and cd in to the directory created. EG:
Code:
[B]cd ~/Downloads
unzip nooktablet-mac-root-0.6.zip
cd nooktablet-mac-root-0.6[/B]
Start the rooting script:
Code:
[B]./go.sh[/B]
Sometimes adb doesn't wake up immediately. Just try go.sh again if it says it can't find your Nook and you are sure it's in debug mode and plugged in properly. Also don't connect via a USB Hub.
When the script is finished, it should say "Done. Unplug from USB now"
The Nook will reboot.
You are now rooted and the following is auto-installed for you
1) Go Launcher Ex (Rooted App Launch/Desktop)
2) Market Place (The Android "App Store")
3) Button Savior (adds tiny button on right of screen for nagivation home/back etc)
4) Home Catcher (makes 2 clicks of the Nook N bring up the new Launcher)
5) Nook Color App Menu (allows you to install sideloaded apps to the Nook home screen/Library)
6) Dolphin HD Browser (Replacement web browser)
In addition, some tweaks have been made to prevent OTA updates from working, preserving your root state.
trying this now..
thanks a lot! i spent 2 hours last night trying to get the other method working and it gave me the headache of the gods.
edit: that mediafire link is crawling for me (dl is at like .2kb/s) can anyone mirror it for others who may have similar issues?
Worked beautifully! Where can I send a donation to?
beatlesfan01 said:
Worked beautifully! Where can I send a donation to?
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Tempting and appreciated as that is, there is no neeed. Good luck,
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i can confirm this works guys
yes.. someone please start a thread and aggregate donations for some roms on this bad boy.
t-r-i-c-k said:
Tempting and appreciated as that is, there is no neeed. Good luck,
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You are a good man. Thanks again for all of your help and great work. You're an invaluable asset to this community.
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Thanks for the tutorial. It works extremely well!
This worked great, thanks!
I had one minor glitch. I was doing this on an old MBP running Leopard and for whatever reason it wouldn't create the ~/.android directory when I ran the script.
I created the directory manually and re-ran the script and it worked perfectly! Thanks again!
jdubr said:
This worked great, thanks!
I had one minor glitch. I was doing this on an old MBP running Leopard and for whatever reason it wouldn't create the ~/.android directory when I ran the script.
I created the directory manually and re-ran the script and it worked perfectly! Thanks again!
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Ah, I just looked at the script, I realized now I missed out the mkdir -p ~/.android in it, hence your issue. I will likely fix that and update the script/zip file when I get a minute.
I'm currently considering whether to make the script install busybox at the moment. I don't really need it myself, but I see other people might.
Part of the problem is that if I develop the script any further I ought to test it before releasing it... but I really don't want to keep re-rooting my nook. I want to actually use the damn thing!!
t-r-i-c-k said:
Part of the problem is that if I develop the script any further I ought to test it before releasing it... but I really don't want to keep re-rooting my nook. I want to actually use the damn thing!!
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I totally get that. I had just gotten done side-loading tons of stuff and getting my launcher screens setup the way I wanted and then I saw your script and thought about it for a day before breaking down and wiping my NT and starting over.
It was worth it! Thanks again!
I'm confused... rooting on PC using other method didn't work for me and now I'm stumped on Mac as well.
This part stumped me:
unzip it
cd in to nooktablet-mac-root-0.4 directory
mkdir -p ~/.android
./go.sh
Can someone explain the steps in greater detail? I tried runing the adb fiel via terminal, it goes through the script but does nothing on installing files to the device.
Thanks.
Minor problems encountered
I followed the directions and it mostly worked. First, had the problem with the missing:
[ ! -d ~/.android ] && mkdir ~/.android
Then I wasn't sure about the step where it says to click on the golauncher icon in the notifier. I clicked on the LauncherPro.apk entry and choose the package installer. That seemed to work but I'm not sure that's what you meant.
Then found out I should have unplugged the USB cable before rebooting otherwise the launcher chooser is covered by some wrning message. (I can't remember the exact wording now.)
Installed Button Savior. Not sure what that does. I can't figure out where it's suppose to be on the screen.
And worst of all, LauncherPro keeps crashing on me, dumping me back into native Nook mode. That requires a reboot.
But despite all that, I'm happy and will now probably keep my NT.
Big thanks!!
Mike
lanceot said:
I'm confused... rooting on PC using other method didn't work for me and now I'm stumped on Mac as well.
This part stumped me:
unzip it
cd in to nooktablet-mac-root-0.4 directory
mkdir -p ~/.android
./go.sh
Can someone explain the steps in greater detail?
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lanceot said:
I'm confused... rooting on PC using other method didn't work for me and now I'm stumped on Mac as well.
This part stumped me:
unzip it
cd in to nooktablet-mac-root-0.4 directory
mkdir -p ~/.android
./go.sh
Can someone explain the steps in greater detail? I tried runing the adb fiel via terminal, it goes through the script but does nothing on installing files to the device.
Thanks.
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Literally type
unzip nooktkablet-mac-root-0.4.zip
cd nooktablet-mac-root-0.4
mkdir -p ~/.android
./go.sh
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kisstek said:
Then I wasn't sure about the step where it says to click on the golauncher icon in the notifier. I clicked on the LauncherPro.apk entry and choose the package installer. That seemed to work but I'm not sure that's what you meant.
Then found out I should have unplugged the USB cable before rebooting otherwise the launcher chooser is covered by some wrning message. (I can't remember the exact wording now.)
Installed Button Savior. Not sure what that does. I can't figure out where it's suppose to be on the screen.
And worst of all, LauncherPro keeps crashing on me, dumping me back into native Nook mode. That requires a reboot.
But despite all that, I'm happy and will now probably keep my NT.
Big thanks!!
Mike
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Launcher: that's what I meant.
Unplug: if you dont before you reboot it probably wants to media sync
Button savior: installs a tiny button on the right of the screen. Gets you back/home
LAUNCHER: certain things crash for me. Cant change dock shortcuts for example
I'm sure this will all get smoother in time. Pretty good already though.
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Thanks. I found the little tiny button savior icon while trying out an ssh client. It shows up well on a black background.
And that does make it real easy to get back and forth between Android and Nook. Thanks again for making this easy and the button savior recommendation.
I may have to break down and try the Amazon store now.
t-r-i-c-k said:
Connect the Nook to the MAC. On the nook you should see "USB debugging enabled" in notifications center
On the MAC
Download the nooktablet-mac-root-0.4.zip file
unzip it
cd in to nooktablet-mac-root-0.4 directory
mkdir -p ~/.android
./go.sh
Sometimes adb doesn't wake up immediately. Just try go.sh again if it says it can't find your Nook and you are sure it's in debug mode and plugged in properly.
On the NOOK
Click on Notification center again, and press on the Golancher Icon again. Install the Goauncher
Reboot
After reboot, slide to unlock and it should ask "complete action using..". Pick LauncherPRO
Open Marketplace which should be on the launcher screen
Sign in with your google credentials, attach the device to your account
Install button savior from the Marketplace.
Browse to amazon.com/app-email
Click notifications and watch for Amazon appstore apk download
Click and install.
You should now be live with Android Market & Amazon Market.
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Hey! Noob here. Thanks so much for this! Just have a few questions...is this a permanent fix? I currently have the amazon appstore, but not android, so is this going to be set up the same way (i.e. have to click search and then go launcher to find the apps)?
When I connect to my mac, the usb debugging prompt will come up right away (like the screen for file xfer normally does)?
After unzipping, are those instructions to enter into the mac's terminal command prompt? Sorry, that's where u lost me! Is "cd" short for something? Thanks again for your help. Just want to make sure I do this right the first time. I think swype is the first thing I will install. Hating this keyboard!!!
First, I want to openly thank t-r-i-c-k for this. Even with little to no knowledge of this kind of stuff, after futzing with terminal for a while I got it to work in two tries. Finally, freedom from another lock-in service/device. But I am having a little glitch that I don't understand.
It's intermittent, but now and then I'm getting a crash on the launcher. It happens when trying to adjust settings/preferences. No big deal as it comes right back, and maybe its the app itself. Anyone else facing this?
t-r-i-c-k said:
LAUNCHER: certain things crash for me. Cant change dock shortcuts for example
I'm sure this will all get smoother in time. Pretty good already though.
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I installed the ADW Launcher because LauncherPro wouldn't let me change the dock shortcuts. ADW is letting me modify just about everything--dock shortcuts, icons, etc., without issue.
I get an occasional crash but not as many as before.
jdubr said:
I installed the ADW Launcher because LauncherPro wouldn't let me change the dock shortcuts. ADW is letting me modify just about everything--dock shortcuts, icons, etc., without issue.
I get an occasional crash but not as many as before.
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ADW seemed slow to me. I just switched to Launcher Ex anf thsts is working nicely. No crashes yes.
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It should be noted that this is the current script, however, i am working on a cross platform java program that will do all of this for you
[NARS] is the Nook Automated Rooting System FOR MAC and LINUX
This program has been a WIP for myself for about a month, and I developed it so that people whom wanted to work with the adb development, and “bricking” of devices could quickly restore their devices to root. This program can also be used for a new user to, backup their programs, restore their programs, Root, Unroot, and Full restore.
Initializing ADB:
Download any app, and attempt to install it.
You can use this app if you need.
[*]Click on the Package Installer, and then a prompt will pop up asking if you want change the settings to allow 3rd party apps.
*DO NOT ENABLE 3RD PARTY IF YOU WISH TO ACCESS ADB*
I am working on a way to have it enabled by default.
[*]In the settings page you should see *2* USB Debugging modes.
*NOTE: if you disable automount, Debugging will maintain through unplugs
[*]Press them both and accept the prompt.
[*]PLUG IN YOUR DEVICE.
Note* You should see the Android Development icon on the bottom of the screen.
ADB will now be able to see your device. How ever you will need to restart the server before it sees it.
As it stands right now this scrip has 4 functions, and a video will be made for it tomorrow.
USE THIS SCRIPT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!
Using the script:
Download Start up script (Inside NARS):[/I][/B][/CENTER]
Check to see what operating system is running for which adb to used
[*] Inject the product id into the adb_usb.ini file.
[*] Start the adb server and look for devices.
[*] Verify that chosen devices is actually a Nook
[*] Load Menu
Current abilities:
Rooting with zergRush and installation of the su Binary
Installing busybox
Installing Gapps
Unroot
Factory reset
OTA block
Upcomming abilites:
Semi-automated install and config of keyboards
Installing launchers
Installing HomeCatcher
Custom Unbloating
Backup and custom recovery
Download:
[URL]https://github.com/loglud/NARS/zipball/master
Git-Hub
https://github.com/loglud/NARS
Changelog:
1/9/12:
Added ota blockage
New busybox
Bug cleanup
Nice! Will try later on today on my friend's Nook.
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Windows
Any suggestion for us windows users which are outside of this curve?
verosity said:
Any suggestion for us windows users which are outside of this curve?
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Use the windows script in this section, it does literally the same thing.
Ubuntu 11.10 not showing my nt
Are there any tricks to getting an Ubuntu 11.10 system to show the nook tablet in the list of attached devices? On my laptop the list is empty. The laptop does see the nook, both the on-board flash and the SD memory. But NARS.sh doesn't find it.
New Nook Tablet, first time plugged into the Ubuntu laptop.
jbs
SandlinJohn said:
Are there any tricks to getting an Ubuntu 11.10 system to show the nook tablet in the list of attached devices? On my laptop the list is empty. The laptop does see the nook, both the on-board flash and the SD memory. But NARS.sh doesn't find it.
New Nook Tablet, first time plugged into the Ubuntu laptop.
jbs
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do me a favor and go into the NARS directory and type
Code:
./adblinux devices
and tell me what the output is.
also make sure you have adb debuging setup. To do this read the post in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19653967&postcount=3 Enableing adb Connection (eab1) part 4 through 8
I lost track of when I'd had the debug settings enabled. Between all my windows boxes, which all loaded a generic driver before I could use the custom drivers, and getting the linux box set for android development, I lost track of the last setting on the nook - I forgot to "measure twice and cut once" - I didn't go back to make sure debug was still enabled.
The reminder about the debug was the key.
Thanks.
Did not work on a mac running Lion. My nook is never detected. Clear, detailed instructions that are self-contained in the first post would be appreciated.
Not sure if any prep work is needed or if your script really should be this easy.
Thanks
UPDATE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING NARS.
Cut and pasted from another t-r-i-c-k's thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358051.
You must complete the following step before using NARS:
Code:
On the NOOK
Disconnect from USB
Factory restore & initial setup
Browse to this:
[url]http://goo.gl/vTNpJ[/url]
Click on notifications center, wait for the file to finish downloading.
Press on downloaded go_launcher_ex_v2.66.apk file
Select Complete action using package installer
It should say "install blocked"
Press settings
Tick unknown sources (press ok)
Pick Development
Tick USB debugging (press ok)
Tick the other USB debugging further down
Untick Automount
Back/Back
Connect the Nook to the MAC. On the nook you should see "USB debugging connected" in notifications center
Now follow the instructions in post #1 of this thread.
After you have run that script, reboot your nook tablet (you can turn it off all the way by pressing and holding for a few seconds the power button. Then turn the nook tablet back on).
You need to make sure that you install golauncherex, which I forgot to do. Just find the .apk that you downloaded (go_launcher_ex_v2.66.apk in your notifications center on the nook) and then make sure to install it. This will give you a new homescreen with all of your regular apps.
Loglud said:
...
Upcomming abilites:
Autoinstall and config of keyboards
Installing launchers
Installing HomeCatcher
[*]Unbloating
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Any chance of custom unbloating? Such as, if you want to keep some of the bloat? Like the games?
Hey all. Hopefully you have all gotten a chance to check this out. I would like if you guys could tell me what launchers, browsers, keyboars, etc. you guys use so i can put them into the code.
just some suggestions thanks.
launchers
go launcher
zeam
adw
hcl
ics launcher
keyboards
hacker keyboard
swift tablet and standard
extra app
amazon app store
es file exploxer
mx player
mx player arm 7 codec
swipe pad
I am not sure what is possible these are things I use and feel are solid for the tablet.
Loglud said:
Hey all. Hopefully you have all gotten a chance to check this out. I would like if you guys could tell me what launchers, browsers, keyboars, etc. you guys use so i can put them into the code.
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Thumb Keyboard 4!!!
Block OTA?
Does NARS block OTA like Indirect's script under Windows?
great script, fails on option7 install additional apk's
would turning this into a full linux distro with say puppylinux for modding/tweaking and development for NC be useful?
Loglud: I've rehosted these files on XDA.
http://devftp.xda-developers.com/files/AdamOutler/NookTablet/Market-8009011.apk
and
http://devftp.xda-developers.com/files/AdamOutler/NookTablet/NARS.tar.gz
I just put in some changes on my domain so;
APK:http://nook1.adamoutler.com
tar.gz:http://nook2.adamoutler.com
This should make it substantially easier for us who are restoring frequently.. now to try this sucker out.
All of the lines like this:
Code:
read -p "Press any key to exit..."
should be
Code:
read -n1 -p "Press any key to exit..."
So that it takes a single key press instead of "Enter"
Also, here's some more stuff to add http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424811
Scripts are already written, you just need to modify them for ADB.
Thanks adam the script has been updated
Nice job devs. This nook is open like a brothel on payday!
I am by no means an expert, i just dove into this project 4 days ago, and since then, I've had to reformat my SD card about 8 times before I figured out how to get it stable. But now I have it running pretty stable, there are some issues still, but it at least runs linux pretty well. I'm mainly posting this because this would have saved me a lot of digging 4 days ago, and I figured I would help out any n00bs that just got a lapdock and just started playing with webtop.
*Disclaimer* I am not an expert, if you have a problem with any of these steps, please do not post them here, but in their respective threads. I take no credit for developing any of this, im just posting a list of steps from multiple sources. Also, if you break something, its not my fault*
The Guide
By the end of this guide, you will have a more functional linux as your webtop, with the XFCE4 interface. This uses webtop2sd, so if you break anything, you should be able to start over.
You will need a rooted Atrix, a lapdock (or other external device for using webtop on), and a microSD card, I suggest 2GB or bigger. I have a 32GB PNY class 10 card, for example.
1. Lets format/partition the SD card. Sogarth explains here how to do that. I highly suggest NOT doing this on your phone,and use a PC instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15109152&postcount=5
2. Here, he explains how to install it after you partition your SD card. The app you need is in the bottom of the first post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15109140&postcount=4
3. Now plug it in to your lapdock, and it should boot up into the new webtop. You should see 2 icons in the middle, the awn-dock config tool, and the webtop config tool. We just need to focus on the latter one. Open that up, click on Administration on the left,and click on Install by lxterminal. Try clicking on the terminal icon on the dock, if it comes up, you are gold. If it acts funky, like your screen goes black but doesn't open the terminal, open up the webtop config tool again, and the button to install it should be lit up again. You know its installed if you click install,close out the config tool, and reopen it to see Install grayed out.
4. If all goes well, you should be at a terminal. The first thing we want to do, is fix a really annoying and OS breaking bug, regarding the tzdata package. It seems to be corrupted, so we want to make sure it doesn't get in the way of installing other packages. This issue was the bane of my existence for 3 days.
following these steps, we will fix it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18465066&postcount=3
type this into the terminal to bring up the said file so you can edit it
Code:
sudo leafpad /var/lib/dpkg/info/tzdata.postinst
then put exit 0 on the 3rd empty line
I would reboot your phone after doing this, just for good measure
5. When you get back into the webtop, lets run the Webtop Scripts, the files and instructions are here for that. This will fix many broken dependencies. Arvati did a great job with these fixes!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192488
just put that file in your downloads folder, then run the commands from that first code box, and I just said yes everytime it asked you what you wanted to do. I would reboot your phone again after this.
6. Now lets start installing stuff! Lets start with synaptic, which works a lot better if you install via command line instead of the webtop config tool.
So run this from the terminal:
Code:
sudo aptitude install synaptic
7. Open up synaptic by typing 'sudo synaptic' into the terminal. Lets install XFCE4 now, just search for that there,and install the XFCE4 package, it should install all of the other required packages to run the new interface.
8. Once it is installed,we need to disable the webtop interface,and enable xfce4. I referenced this thread to do that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054213
Type this into the terminal to edit the right file
Code:
sudo leafpad /osh/usr/local/bin/start-oshwt-2.sh
put a # in front of
sfalv -i "awm-autostart"
sfalv -i "webtop-wallpaper"
so it looks like
#sfalv -i "awm-autostart"
#sfalv -i "webtop-wallpaper"
then add these 2 lines
sfalv -i "xfce4-session"
sfalv -i "xfce4-panel"
save it then reboot your phone. Hopefully you should be in XFCE4 now!
OPTIONAL:
*To fix an issue with mounting USB storage devices:
I had the same problem, got it to work by adding this to /etc/PolicyKit/PolicyKit.conf
Code:
<config version="0.1">
<match action="org.freedesktop.hal.storage.mount-removable">
<match user="myaccountnamehere">
<return result="yes"/>
</match>
</match>
</config>
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http://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...b-storages-debian-squeeze-723251/#post3537149
* To Fix mounting Windows network shares
Chimpdaddy has posted a way to get Samba file shares to work, this requires having a custom kernel though:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22018703&postcount=67
Chimpdaddy said:
Firstly you need to have a kernal, like Faux's, that supports CIFS.
Then install Samba4, via synaptic package manager if you like.
Probably an idea to reboot.
Then create a folder (using terminal) where you want yr share, 'sudo mkdir /media/SHARE' for eg..
then run this;
sudo mount -t cifs -o username=guest //YOURSHAREIP/SHARE /media/SHARE
if you get no errors yr golden
If you want it to mount on startup edit /etc/fstab to include
//YOURSHAREIP/SHARE /media/SHARE cifs username=guest,_netdev 0 0
check this with 'mount -a'
That should do you.
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OR
You could use an app like ESFileExplorer on your phone to drag and drop files, this is what I have been using,and it works pretty well for both direct windows shares and FTP. The Mobile View is great for having a window open for secondary tasks like this.
EXPERIMENTAL:
This can be buggy,so use at your own risk!
To install chromium browser, follow these steps. This is said to have better performance than the built in firefox, but for me, it crashed a lot, I went back to firefox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374567
ISSUES STILL PENDING:
*currently no major issues*
LIST OF SUGGESTED APPS:
OpenOffice.org
Qalculator
XChat IRC
This looks good. I just got my lapdock on Thursday and I have been putting togther all of the Docs to get it the way I want, but this is pretty much the results I wanted. I will try your instructions and get back with you.
Thanks.
Which ROM are you running on?
stock ROM.....
Thanks for the guide.
There is one link that appears to be broken though,
On step 5, the thread goes nowhere. That's where I'm stuck right now
my bad,fixed
i actually managed to do all this on my own, but just recently came into a unexpected problem. i'm kind of a linux noob, and it seems like the file manager button on xfce4-panel doesn't lead to the stock file manager i was using before (doesn't lead to anything), does anyone have any suggestions for a good file manager to replace it with?
Thanks for the fix, I've completed all steps and it was working for about an hour. Until I installed chromium.
I have a weird problem where the lapdock doesn't detect webtop and says no hdmi input detected. Not sure if you know anything about that, but just wanted to let you guys know (might be a defect on my lapdock). I'm trying to figure out a fix for that now.
I would suggest starting over if that happened,sounds like something broke
as for an XFCE4 file manager, it should install Thunar by default
teeth_03 said:
I would suggest starting over if that happened,sounds like something broke
as for an XFCE4 file manager, it should install Thunar by default
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sudo apt-get thunar fixed the problem for me, thanks though
followed your steps and it works great ,i've been messing with this for over a week trying to get this to work ,that ztdata bug fix did the job.. THANK YOU.....
toe451 said:
followed your steps and it works great ,i've been messing with this for over a week trying to get this to work ,that ztdata bug fix did the job.. THANK YOU.....
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dont thank me, thank the guy who figured out how to fix it
webtop2sd app crashes on first run...any ideas?
Here's the answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19993891&postcount=671
bigworm50 said:
webtop2sd app crashes on first run...any ideas?
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To the point of installing XFCE4, and synaptic just sits on preparing packages forever... I let it sit for 30+ minutes last night and going on almost 60 minutes currently...is something wrong or does it take that long?
you might want to cancel that, reboot your phone and try again, it should not take that long
can you do one on how to install Chrome instead of Firefox for a noob like myself. Thank you.
there is already a link to the chromium browser thread in the OT
I would caution that its kind of experimental, I installed it and it kept on crashing for me, so when I re-did my webtop after that,I just decided to use firefox
For step 1, can we partition this as ext4 as faux kernels support it?
added info on fixing an issue with mounting USB drives, and a note about chrome