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DISCLAIMER: You know the risks, bricking, breaking etc. I'm not, nor is anyone else responsible if something goes wrong with your device, especially should it turn into a cave troll and bludgeon someone to death.
You will have to be rooted for this to work.
Update 1/5/11
Changed the install and loader scripts re-compressed and uploaded, new download link. Stream lined the installation process (removed 5 steps)
Update 1/4/11
reflect changes to ubuntu.sh and bootubuntu scripts and streamlining the process. Added screenshots
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I was over at nexusonehacks.net and looking at the ubuntu on nexus one hack and was thinking that this could be ported to the nook color. The idea is to run ubuntu from an img on the sd card.
The following is a modified version of the "how to" orginally posted here
http://nexusonehacks.net/nexus-one-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-your-nexus-oneandroid/
Credits
The guys at NexusOneHacks
xda user munday who has modified the scripts to work for the nook color
Devs at XDA Developer for the Ubuntu ARM image for HTC HD2
Saurik (Jay Freeman) for the Debian G1 script, which was hacked for Ubuntu on Nexus One! and then re-hacked for the Nook Color by munday
Here we go:
1) Go download the ubuntu file here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=67BU4Y3T
2) Extract the contents using 7zip http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
3) Copy the extracted folder "ubuntu" to the root of your SD card
4) Unmount the nook from your pc, go into the app NookColor Tools (if you don't have it download it here courtesy of Ben 74 and click All Settings->Development then uncheck Auto Mount. This will prevent the SD card from being mounted automatically when plugged into the PC
5) Plug the Nook back into your pc and open a command line then navigate to your android sdk folder ie C:\android-sdk or wherever you have it and type
Code:
adb devices
Hit enter and make sure that the nook color comes up (should be the SN of your Nook)
Note: This can also be done from terminal emulator instead of adb...but it is kind of a pain
6) Now we want to go into the command line on the nook so type
Code:
adb shell
Hit enter and this should bring up a "#" sign.
7) Type
Code:
su
hit enter (I do this just as a force of habit)
8) Now we navigate to the ubuntu folder we just copied to our sd card by entering
Code:
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
hit enter. To confirm you are where you want to be you can type
Code:
ls
and it should list the contents of the ubuntu folder.
9) Run the setup script ubuntu.sh by entering the following:
Code:
sh ./ubuntu.sh
hit enter
10) Now type
Code:
bootubuntu
and hit enter
11) So now we have ubuntu command line up and running which should look like:
Code:
[email protected]:/#
We will need to get some packages to run a gui and then connect to it via VNC client. So we need to update a few things first. Type:
Code:
apt-get update
then
Code:
apt-get install tightvncserver
now we need the gui elements so enter this:
Code:
apt-get install lxde
12) Type the following:
Code:
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1024×600
this sets the resolution...you can change it to play around, but the native resolution for the nook is 1024x600. This is also where you will set the password for your vnc server...make sure to remember it
13) Next, we are going to add the following to /root/.vnc/xstartup file using cat command: (hit enter after each line and ignore the fact that it looks like it does it twice)
Code:
cat > /root/.vnc/xstartup
#!/bin/sh
xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
xsetroot -solid grey
icewm &
lxsession
After hitting enter after the last line press "Ctrl+D" twice then press enter
14) We need the vnc server to start every time we start ubuntu, type this:
Code:
cat > front
export USER=root
cd /
rm -r -f tmp
mkdir tmp
cd /
vncserver -geometry 1024×600
Same as before, hit enter after each line then after hitting enter for the last line press "Ctrl+D" twice then press enter.
15) Enter this
Code:
cat front /root/.bashrc > temp
Then
Code:
cp temp /root/.bashrc
16) Now on the nook open up your vnc viewer app (android vnc viewer or PocketCloud...or whatever you use)
Use the following settings:
Host Address: 127.0.0.1 (some don't require this)
Password: the password you set up in step 16
Port: 5901
Save and then click connect and you should be up and running on ubuntu! To leave ubuntu type exit from adb. This should kill ubuntu. Exit adb and then you can disconnect the nook from your pc.
To start ubuntu from the nook open up a terminal emulater and type:
Code:
bootubuntu
Hit enter, this should bring up the [email protected], hhen press "Home" key and open up your vnc app. Now you are ready to rock your Linux tablet!
You could also use gscript lite to automate the process of starting ubuntu so you don't have to type it in the terminal everytime. You can get gscript lite from the market or download the file I have attached.
It does seem a little laggy..just a little...for now anyway
To exit ubuntu: Disconnect the vnc client then hold the "Home" key (I use button savior which brings up a nice little task manager) and click the Terminal emulator when it pops up under running tasks. Once you are back in the terminal you can type:
Code:
exit
to shut down ubuntu.
Enjoy and make sure you thank munday and the guys at nexusonehacks and all the devs who helped make it possible.
-devastator
EDIT:
I noticed that after rebooting the nook would hang at the "Future of reading" screen....if this happens turn the device off remove the sd card the turn the nook back on. It should boot fine. After it's finished you can return the sd card and mount it. This is strange and I'm looking into it. I'm not sure if this is limited to me or if it is universal to all nooks. It also still fails at shutting ubuntu down for some reason. I'm still looking into this.g into this.
I got it going, just needed a few "busybox"-es here and there . It needs some work, right now to get X you have to use VNC.
It's sluggish but a bit more work might just yield something a bit more usable. I'll play more tomorrow night.
Here's my scripts:
ubuntu.sh
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
busybox modprobe ext2
rm -f /data/local/bin/fsrw
rm -f /data/local/bin/bootubuntu
rm -f /data/local/bin/unionfs
rm -f /data/local/bin/installer.sh
rm -f /data/local/bin/mountonly
mkdir /data/local/mnt
#busybox clear
rm /system/bin/fsrw
rm /system/bin/bootubuntu
rm /system/bin/unionfs
rm -/system/bin/mountonly
busybox cp -f fsrw /system/bin
busybox cp -f bootubuntu /system/bin
busybox cp -f unionfs /system/bin
busybox cp -f mountonly /system/bin
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
busybox chmod 4777 *
cd /system/bin/
busybox chmod 4777 *
cd /
#busybox clear
echo " "
echo "Ubuntu Chroot Bootloader v0.1"
echo "Ubuntu Bootloader is now installed!"
echo "This process does NOT damage Android OS!"
echo " "
echo "Original Installer by Charan Singh"
echo "Modified for Ubuntu Chroot by Max Lee at NexusOneHacks.net"
echo " "
echo "To enter the Debian Linux console just type 'bootubuntu'"
bootubuntu
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
export kit=/sdcard/ubuntu
export bin=/system/bin
export mnt=/data/local/mnt
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
busybox mknod /dev/loop2 b 7 0
mount -o loop,noatime -t ext2 $kit/ubuntu.img $mnt
mount -t devpts devpts $mnt/dev/pts
mount -t proc proc $mnt/proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs $mnt/sys
busybox sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
echo "Setting /etc/resolv.conf to Google Open DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4"
echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" > $mnt/etc/resolv.conf
echo "nameserver 8.8.4.4" >> $mnt/etc/resolv.conf
echo "Setting localhost on /etc/hosts "
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost" > $mnt/etc/hosts
echo "READY TO ROCK AND ROLL BABY! "
echo "Brought to you by NexusOneHacks.net and the open source community! "
echo " "
busybox chroot $mnt /bin/bash
#After exit command is executed clear it all up
echo " "
echo "Shutting down Ubuntu"
umount $mnt/dev/pts
umount $mnt/proc
umount $mnt/sys
umount $mnt
Then just followed the instructions at nexusonehacks.
note: to run bootubuntu i had to use sh and the use the full path:
Code:
# sh /system/bin/bootubuntu
other note: I was using adb not a term app on the nook.
Obligatory video
I can't post links yet so check: youtube.com/watch?v=TnXfZ6aagn8 for a really boring video
EDIT: switched the names, DOH!
I also had to use sh and the full path also. Thanks for the update on the script...gonna try it in the morning (it's 2am here) will also see if I can help to get it running smoother. What class SD card are you using? I imagine a class 4 or higher would yeild better results as far as responsiveness goes.
The sd is a class 2 that came in one of my dev phones. I'll pick up a faster one tomorrow after work and test it out.
It's just about 3am here now, we must be in the same time zone.
I'm going to bed now, but first here's a modded version of the script you had originally posted that also works now.
bootubuntu
Code:
#!/bin/sh
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
export kit=/sdcard/ubuntu
export bin=/system/bin
busybox [ ! -d /data/local/ubuntu ] && mkdir /data/local/ubuntu
export mnt=/data/local/ubuntu
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
busybox mknod /dev/loop1 b 7 0
busybox losetup /dev/block/loop1 /sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img
mount -t ext2 /dev/block/loop1 /data/local/ubuntu
#mount -o loop,noatime -t ext2 $kit/ubuntu.img $mnt
mount -t devpts devpts $mnt/dev/pts
mount -t proc proc $mnt/proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs $mnt/sys
busybox sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
echo "Setting /etc/resolv.conf to Google Open DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4"
echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" > $mnt/etc/resolv.conf
echo "nameserver 8.8.4.4" >> $mnt/etc/resolv.conf
echo "Setting localhost on /etc/hosts "
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost" > $mnt/etc/hosts
echo "READY TO ROCK AND ROLL BABY! "
echo "Brought to you by NexusOneHacks.net and the open source community! "
echo " "
busybox chroot $mnt /bin/bash
#After exit command is executed clear it all up
echo " "
echo "Shutting down Ubuntu"
umount $mnt/dev/pts
umount $mnt/proc
umount $mnt/sys
umount $mnt
busybox losetup -d /dev/loop1
#unregistering the loopback device just seems to die. need to fix or remove.
I'll look at the N1 formus tomorrow too and see if they have made progress in getting X to run fast or without need for VNC.
Nice work, I am addicted in seeing the crazy crap people are doing everyday.
Couldn't sleep so I'm messing around with it now...I'm using a class 4 and have it up and running. It does seem to be a little laggy, but I don't have a class 2 to compare it to. Let me know what you find out, I'll keep playing with it also to see if I can get it to be more responsive...but we are definately on our way to having a great little linux tablet in addition to android. You should also be able to use this for other builds of linux also by just changing out the .img file to a flavor of your choosing. I'm excited
I have also updated the OP with the how to and credits. Really appreciate your help munday.
I noticed that after rebooting the nook would hang at the "Future of reading" screen....if this happens turn the device off remove the sd card the turn the nook back on. It should boot fine. After it's finished you can return the sd card and mount it. This is strange and I'm looking into it. I'm not sure if this is limited to me or if it is universal to all nooks.
Edit:
Running into some strange occurrences...it appears that when you type exit from the terminal to kill ubuntu, I believe ubuntu stays running...anyway, I'm going to bed and will work on it more tomorrow.
devastatorx said:
You should also be able to use this for other builds of linux also by just changing out the .img file to a flavor of your choosing. I'm excited
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Are there any increased risks with changing the version you use?
Well, you will want to make sure that the build supports ARM based devices.
munday said:
Then just followed the instructions at nexusonehacks.
note: to run bootubuntu i had to use sh and the use the full path:
Code:
# sh /system/bin/bootubuntu
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I fixed this, the scripts were backwards, I have updated the OP to reflect the changes and bootubuntu now works
devastatorx said:
I fixed this, the scripts were backwards, I have updated the OP to reflect the changes and bootubuntu now works
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sweet, i can't wait to get home to play more!!!
I've tried running ubuntu.sh from the terminal emulator (With su) and from ADB, and have not had success with either.
The readout is:
Code:
': File existste '/system/bin
': File existste '/system/bin
': File existste '/system/bin
: not found
: not found
cd: can't cd to /sdcard/ubuntu
: not found
: No such file or directory
: not found
cd: can't cd to /system/bin
: not found
: No such file or directory
: not found
cd: can't cd to /
: not found
: not found
Ubuntu Chroot Bootloader v0.1
Ubuntu Bootloader is now installed!
etc., etc.
Is there a problem with how I copied the script? I assume the first part about the file existing is due to this being the third or fourth time I've tried running the script (Unsuccessfully), but I've no idea how to interpret the rest.
Thanks
munday said:
sweet, i can't wait to get home to play more!!!
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I sent you a message
Link3737 said:
I've tried running ubuntu.sh from the terminal emulator (With su) and from ADB, and have not had success with either.
The readout is:
Code:
': File existste '/system/bin
': File existste '/system/bin
': File existste '/system/bin
: not found
: not found
cd: can't cd to /sdcard/ubuntu
: not found
: No such file or directory
: not found
cd: can't cd to /system/bin
: not found
: No such file or directory
: not found
cd: can't cd to /
: not found
: not found
Ubuntu Chroot Bootloader v0.1
Ubuntu Bootloader is now installed!
etc., etc.
Is there a problem with how I copied the script? I assume the first part about the file existing is due to this being the third or fourth time I've tried running the script (Unsuccessfully), but I've no idea how to interpret the rest.
Thanks
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Try using these, just unrar and then copy them in your ubuntu folder, if it asks to overwrite just click yes...also you have autmounting of the sd card turnned off in nook color tools settings right?
Yeah, it must have been an error on my end. Using the updated scripts you posted worked like a charm.
Thanks!
Link3737 said:
Yeah, it must have been an error on my end. Using the updated scripts you posted worked like a charm.
Thanks!
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Good to hear!
I'm currently working on making this a port to the SD card so that with the sd card in it boots into ubuntu from power off, and with the sd card out it boots to android then you replace the sd and use it for storage like normal. It will also run a lot snappier....well that's the idea anyway.
devastatorx said:
Good to hear!
I'm currently working on making this a port to the SD card so that with the sd card in it boots into android from power off, and with the sd card out it boots to android then you replace the sd and use it for storage like normal. It will also run a lot snappier....well that's the idea anyway.
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Booting from SD in the same fashion as Nookie Froyo? That sounds like it would give a huge performance boost over the current method, I can't wait to see what you come up with.
This should be acheivable using the method mentioned in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873243 thanks to clockworx.
Currently looking into this
devastatorx said:
This should be acheivable using the method mentioned in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873243 thanks to clockworx.
Currently looking into this
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I was thinking the exact same thing, the nook seems to like booting from sd, so we should be able to set up the partitions like the foryo sd and edit the init.rc and env.txt to boot ubuntu instead of android. Just a theory though. It's my plan for tonight anyway.
munday said:
I was thinking the exact same thing, the nook seems to like booting from sd, so we should be able to set up the partitions like the foryo sd and edit the init.rc and env.txt to boot ubuntu instead of android. Just a theory though. It's my plan for tonight anyway.
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I also stumbled across this: http://androix.org/ Which talks about a native android xserver which does a way with the vnc aspect altogether. I downloaded and attempted to install but I get the error "There is a problem parsing the package" and I haven't had any luck plus there isn't much documentation.
Let me know how it goes munday, I'll be working on the same thing later (have to take the fiance out for dinner)
question
I was just curious, after installing ubuntu can we install flash as we would had we booted linux from netbook?
Attached, Just run the blockupdates.bat file then sit back and relax. Obviously you need the Nook plugged in and ADB access enabled.
Code:
echo off
cls
echo *****************************************
echo * We will create the directory .Android *
echo * We will also create the adb_usb.ini *
echo *****************************************
md "%USERPROFILE%\.Android"
echo 0x2080 > "%USERPROFILE%\.Android\adb_usb.ini"
echo Success
adb kill-server
adb devices
echo ************************
echo * Blocking OTA Updates *
echo ************************
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
adb pull /data/data/com.bn.devicemanager/databases/devicemanager.db devicemanager.db
sqlite3 devicemanager.db "update registry set value='manual' where name='com.bn.device.fota.mode';"
adb push devicemanager.db /data/data/com.bn.devicemanager/databases/devicemanager.db
del devicemanager.db
ping -n 2 127.0.0.1 >NUL
echo Success
adb reboot
adb kill-server
echo *****************************
echo * You nook is rebooting! *
echo * Disconnect the USB cable! *
echo * Done :) *
echo * *
echo * www.thexboxexpert.com *
echo *****************************
pause
exit
To allow access to updated run the following script the same way above was ran.
Code:
echo off
cls
echo *****************************************
echo * We will create the directory .Android *
echo * We will also create the adb_usb.ini *
echo *****************************************
md "%USERPROFILE%\.Android"
echo 0x2080 > "%USERPROFILE%\.Android\adb_usb.ini"
echo Success
adb kill-server
adb devices
echo ************************
echo * Allowing OTA Updates *
echo ************************
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
adb pull /data/data/com.bn.devicemanager/databases/devicemanager.db devicemanager.db
sqlite3 devicemanager.db "update registry set value='auto' where name='com.bn.device.fota.mode';"
adb push devicemanager.db /data/data/com.bn.devicemanager/databases/devicemanager.db
del devicemanager.db
ping -n 2 127.0.0.1 >NUL
echo Success
adb reboot
adb kill-server
echo *****************************
echo * You nook is rebooting! *
echo * Disconnect the USB cable! *
echo * Done :) *
echo * *
echo * www.thexboxexpert.com *
echo *****************************
pause
exit
Thanks xbox, your a scripting genius, I'm not worthy.......
Do we need "shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system" in the script? I'm a noob and I don't know what this does...
Because the other thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933291) doesn't mention this.
redking79 said:
Do we need "shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system" in the script? I'm a noob and I don't know what this does...
Because the other thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933291) doesn't mention this.
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Just run the script and stop asking questions - j/k
That sets rw to the system folder until reboot. Eliminating any errors that might occur. To successfully answer your question, no you do not need it in the script but it doesn't effect anything negatively either.
xboxexpert said:
Just run the script and stop asking questions
That sets rw to the system folder until reboot. Eliminating any errors that might occur. To successfully answer your question, no you do not need it in the script but why are you editing my scrip in the first place :/
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I am not editing your script nor doubting your abilities, but I'm asking because I want to learn.
redking79 said:
I am not editing your script nor doubting your abilities, but I'm asking because I want to learn.
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Edited my response due to the fact that I've been working for 13 hours and am edgy I know you wanted to learn sorry for that read my edited post up top
redking79 said:
Do we need "shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system" in the script? I'm a noob and I don't know what this does...
Because the other thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933291) doesn't mention this.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933291 is where this came from, of course.... So probably better to ask there.
xbox just likes reposting things.. I guess he's making it slightly more user friendly so he can sell it on ebay.
I try running this script and keep getting "sqlite3 is not an internal or external file " and will not complete. I just installed the combo adb driver pack and everything installed fine. Can anyone help?
xboxexpert said:
Attached, Just run the blockupdates.bat file then sit back and relax. Obviously you need the Nook plugged in and ADB access enabled.
Code:
echo off
cls
echo *****************************************
echo * We will create the directory .Android *
echo * We will also create the adb_usb.ini *
echo *****************************************
md "%USERPROFILE%\.Android"
echo 0x2080 > "%USERPROFILE%\.Android\adb_usb.ini"
echo Success
adb kill-server
adb devices
echo ************************
echo * Blocking OTA Updates *
echo ************************
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
adb pull /data/data/com.bn.devicemanager/databases/devicemanager.db devicemanager.db
sqlite3 devicemanager.db "update registry set value='manual' where name='com.bn.device.fota.mode';"
adb push devicemanager.db /data/data/com.bn.devicemanager/databases/devicemanager.db
del devicemanager.db
ping -n 2 127.0.0.1 >NUL
echo Success
adb reboot
adb kill-server
echo *****************************
echo * You nook is rebooting! *
echo * Disconnect the USB cable! *
echo * Done :) *
echo * *
echo * www.thexboxexpert.com *
echo *****************************
pause
exit
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khaytsus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933291 is where this came from, of course.... So probably better to ask there.
xbox just likes reposting things.. I guess he's making it slightly more user friendly so he can sell it on ebay.
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ebay got suspended months ago
Are there any sqlite apps in market to edit DBs on nook itself?
Jf-ws6. You likely need to install the android sdk on your PC.
bonzer2u said:
Jf-ws6. You likely need to install the android sdk on your PC.
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I do have android sdk on my PC. i used this link and downloaded the combo sdk and driver.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910008
JF-WS6 said:
I do have android sdk on my PC. i used this link and downloaded the combo sdk and driver.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910008
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Ahhh, did u edit/add to your path in windows?????????
# This step is optional but makes using ADB a lot easier
1. Start > Right-Click Computer > Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables
2. Under 'System Variables', scroll down to 'Path' and double click it
3. In 'Variable Value', scroll to the end and add ";C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools" (without the quotes)
Read more: http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_USB_ADB#ixzz1CpsmBNGE
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bonzer2u said:
Ahhh, did u edit/add to your path in windows?????????
# This step is optional but makes using ADB a lot easier
1. Start > Right-Click Computer > Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables
2. Under 'System Variables', scroll down to 'Path' and double click it
3. In 'Variable Value', scroll to the end and add ";C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools" (without the quotes)
Read more: http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_USB_ADB#ixzz1CpsmBNGE
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I'll try this tonight. Hope it works
confirmation of being run?
Since this was a Windows .bat file I ended up running the commands manually at a Linux shell prompt. The NC definitely rebooted, but is there an easy way to tell if the OTA updates were actually turned off?
Thanks!
Robert
Robertjm said:
Since this was a Windows .bat file I ended up running the commands manually at a Linux shell prompt. The NC definitely rebooted, but is there an easy way to tell if the OTA updates were actually turned off?
Thanks!
Robert
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Unfortunately no. That's why I prefered to do it manually. Nothing wrong with the script but I just felt more confident doing each step myself and typing it in and making sure everything was what I expected. I did the block two days ago on my AutoNootered 1.01 NC and have used it extensively and haven't received any updates.
redking79 said:
Unfortunately no. That's why I prefered to do it manually. Nothing wrong with the script but I just felt more confident doing each step myself and typing it in and making sure everything was what I expected. I did the block two days ago on my AutoNootered 1.01 NC and have used it extensively and haven't received any updates.
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You should never get updated as long as you maintain the 'manual' setting as described. I also do it manually but thats a personal preference, I asked xbox to script it as a courtesy to others that have asked since he is a scripin kinda guy....
bonzer2u said:
Ahhh, did u edit/add to your path in windows?????????
# This step is optional but makes using ADB a lot easier
1. Start > Right-Click Computer > Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables
2. Under 'System Variables', scroll down to 'Path' and double click it
3. In 'Variable Value', scroll to the end and add ";C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools" (without the quotes)
Read more: http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_USB_ADB#ixzz1CpsmBNGE
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Ok, did the path edit and still no luck. still says "sqlite3 is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"
I'm starting to get very frustrated!!!!! anymore ideas? i really dont want the update and each day goes by my chances go up. my wife's got updated yesterday. hers is stock though. please help....
ADB Wireless
I edited the bat file and added an "adb connect IPORT" for wireless ADB (app in market). This is a much simpler method than trying to install the USB driver.
Thanks worked
For me!
Sent from my LogicPD Zoom2 using XDA App
I've noticed that the latest version of two games by "Cooper Media Corp." are attempting to use su on my phone. The games are "Paradise Island" and "My country". I'm not sure what they are trying to do, the Super User logs don't seem to record the command attempted. See attached screenshot.
I replaced su with:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
echo "`date +%F-%T` $$ Args: [email protected]" >> /sdcard/su.log
echo -n '# '
while read line; do
echo `date +%F-%T` $$ Cmd: $line >> /sdcard/su.log
if [ "$line" = "exit" ]; then
echo `date +%F-%T` $$ Exiting >> /sdcard/su.log
exit 0
fi
echo -n '# '
done
And it logged:
2011-08-13-11:47:46 8193 Args:
2011-08-13-11:47:46 8193 Cmd: echo "Do I have root?" >/system/sd/temporary.txt
2011-08-13-11:47:47 8193 Cmd: exit
2011-08-13-11:47:47 8193 Exiting
I created that directory and file, but the game doesn't seem to use su after this point. Perhaps it's waiting for something?
It may just check if you're rooted so you can't edit/manipulate game files and stuff so you can cheat. Are the games internet based? Like FarmVille and stuff?
There's a theory. I think using su for that crosses the line a bit...
What good app you preffer for underclocking SD625? I want an app thar can underclock and if posible undervolt CPU and turn off some cpu cores. I have RR 5.8.5 with Electrablue 7 kernel.
If you are after an app, then Kernel Adiutor should do some of what you want.
However, if you want full manual control, then you can run commands from a root terminal, or use a script - eg
Code:
# reduce max freq to 1.68ghz
echo "1689600" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
# reduce cores running foreground operations
echo "0-3" > /dev/cpuset/foreground/cpus # default=0-6
echo "0-3" > /dev/cpuset/foreground/boost/cpus # default=0-6
# reduce cores running background operations
echo "0" > /dev/cpuset/background/cpus # default=0-1
echo "0-1" > /dev/cpuset/system-background/cpus # default=0-3
# turn off the last 4 cores
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/online
DarthJabba9 said:
If you are after an app, then Kernel Adiutor should do some of what you want.
However, if you want full manual control, then you can run commands from a root terminal, or use a script - eg
Code:
# reduce max freq to 1.68ghz
echo "1689600" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
# reduce cores running foreground operations
echo "0-3" > /dev/cpuset/foreground/cpus # default=0-6
echo "0-3" > /dev/cpuset/foreground/boost/cpus # default=0-6
# reduce cores running background operations
echo "0" > /dev/cpuset/background/cpus # default=0-1
echo "0-1" > /dev/cpuset/system-background/cpus # default=0-3
# turn off the last 4 cores
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/online
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Very nice commands, these remain after reboot?
Do you know the command for checking current cpu speed and current number of cores online? Or better, one command to show all running cores with their speed.
nikkky said:
Very nice commands, these remain after reboot?
Do you know the command for checking current cpu speed and current number of cores online? Or better, one command to show all running cores with their speed.
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The commands are not persistent. If you want them to be applied automatically after reboots, you need to put them in a script that is executed via init.d (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...o-initd-ad-blocking-bad-audio-videos-t3626661).
To see the values, simply run "cat" on each of the files being written to in the above examples - eg
Code:
cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/online
DarthJabba9 said:
The commands are not persistent. If you want them to be applied automatically after reboots, you need to put them in a script that is executed via init.d (see https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...o-initd-ad-blocking-bad-audio-videos-t3626661).
To see the values, simply run "cat" on each of the files being written to in the above examples - eg
Code:
cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/online
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Do you know the command for changing governors?
nikkky said:
Do you know the command for changing governors?
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Unfortunately, no.
DarthJabba9 said:
If you are after an app, then Kernel Adiutor should do some of what you want.
However, if you want full manual control, then you can run commands from a root terminal, or use a script - eg
Code:
# reduce max freq to 1.68ghz
echo "1689600" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
# reduce cores running foreground operations
echo "0-3" > /dev/cpuset/foreground/cpus # default=0-6
echo "0-3" > /dev/cpuset/foreground/boost/cpus # default=0-6
# reduce cores running background operations
echo "0" > /dev/cpuset/background/cpus # default=0-1
echo "0-1" > /dev/cpuset/system-background/cpus # default=0-3
# turn off the last 4 cores
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/online
echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/online
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When I try for example echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/online I got permission denied. I used Material Terminal app.
Edit:
It worked by tiping su before, to convert $ to # for becoming root.
nikkky said:
Edit:
It worked by tiping su before, to convert $ to # for becoming root.
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Yes. Running the "su" command is what converts your terminal session into a root terminal session
Hello, I decided to publish some guide + scripts I already use for a while, which allows you to use all CPU cores and boost GPU performance.
Battery consumption using this configuration surprisingly does not change much or even did not change at all, with default as well with new config my watch stays alive for ~32h with daily usage.
Some theory:
Sparrow is sold with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.2GHz, which is 4 core CPU. ASUS AW2.0 official kernel though supports only 600MHz and 787MHz, as Asus probably thinks this is good balance between battery life and performance.
GPU is Adreno 302/305, which is capable running up to 450MHz, which is also supported by ASUS AW2.0 kernel.
Where is the catch?
During boot there are all four CPU cores enabled, however there is post-init script, disabling two of those and setting frequency as fixed 738MHz with performance governor (no frequency scaling). GPU is set to fix 200MHz:
/system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
PATH=/system/bin
cd /sys
echo 4 > module/lpm_levels/enable_low_power/l2
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/power_collapse/idle_enabled
#Put all other cores offline
echo 0 > devices/system/cpu/cpu2/online
echo 0 > devices/system/cpu/cpu3/online
governor="performance"
scaling_min_freq="787200"
if [[ `grep "oem_perf_change" /proc/cmdline` ]];then
if [[ `grep "oem_perf_on" /proc/cmdline` ]];then
oem_perf_stats="1"
else
oem_perf_stats="0"
fi
echo -n $oem_perf_stats > /factory/oem_perf_stats
fi
echo $governor > devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor
echo $governor > devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor
#below ondemand parameters can be tuned
echo 50000 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/sampling_rate
echo 90 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/up_threshold
echo 1 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/io_is_busy
echo 2 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/sampling_down_factor
echo 10 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/down_differential
echo 70 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/up_threshold_multi_core
echo 10 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/down_differential_multi_core
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/optimal_freq
echo 300000 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/sync_freq
echo 80 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/up_threshold_any_cpu_load
echo $scaling_min_freq > devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
echo $scaling_min_freq > devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
#Below entries are to set the GPU frequency and DCVS governor
echo 200000000 > class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/devfreq/max_freq
echo 200000000 > class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/devfreq/min_freq
echo performance > class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/devfreq/governor
chown -h system devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-1]/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
chown -h system devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-1]/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
chown -h root.system devices/system/cpu/cpu[1-3]/online
chmod 664 devices/system/cpu/cpu[1-3]/online
It is indeed required just to alter this script and you can enable all 4 cores with "ondemand" governor, scaling 600-738MHz and GPU scaling 200-450MHz using "msm-adreno-tz" governor:
(and this requires root of course)
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
PATH=/system/bin
cd /sys
echo 4 > module/lpm_levels/enable_low_power/l2
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/standalone_power_collapse/suspend_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/standalone_power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu0/power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu1/power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu2/power_collapse/idle_enabled
echo 1 > module/msm_pm/modes/cpu3/power_collapse/idle_enabled
governor="ondemand"
scaling_min_freq="600000"
if [[ `grep "oem_perf_change" /proc/cmdline` ]];then
if [[ `grep "oem_perf_on" /proc/cmdline` ]];then
oem_perf_stats="1"
else
oem_perf_stats="0"
fi
echo -n $oem_perf_stats > /factory/oem_perf_stats
fi
echo $governor > devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor
echo $governor > devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor
echo $governor > devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_governor
echo $governor > devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_governor
#below ondemand parameters can be tuned
echo 50000 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/sampling_rate
echo 90 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/up_threshold
echo 1 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/io_is_busy
echo 2 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/sampling_down_factor
echo 10 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/down_differential
echo 70 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/up_threshold_multi_core
echo 10 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/down_differential_multi_core
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/optimal_freq
echo 300000 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/sync_freq
echo 80 > devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/ondemand/up_threshold_any_cpu_load
echo $scaling_min_freq > devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
echo $scaling_min_freq > devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
echo $scaling_min_freq > devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
echo $scaling_min_freq > devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
echo 787200 > devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
#Below entries are to set the GPU frequency and DCVS governor
echo 450000000 > class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/devfreq/max_freq
echo 200000000 > class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/devfreq/min_freq
echo msm-adreno-tz > class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/devfreq/governor
chown -h system devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-3]/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
chown -h system devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-3]/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
chown -h root.system devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-3]/online
chmod 664 devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-3]/online
(both files also attached to this post)
To exchange files in your watch, you can easily use following bash script in linux:
First push desired file into sdcard and go to ADB shell:
Code:
adb push init.asus.post_boot.sh /sdcard/
adb shell
In ADB shell remount system to RW, replace the file and fix privileges, than remount system back to RO:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /sdcard/init.asus.post_boot.sh /system/bin/
chown root:shell /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
chmod 755 /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
mount -o ro,remount /system
Update 2018/09/05:
In case you want to experiment, I'm also sending "full_power" script, setting all cores to max frequency and performance governor. There should be no issues, except probably less battery life. Just test yourself, how battery life is affected if it is affected at all. Just unpack the zip file, rename the sh script from init.asus.post_boot_full_power.sh to init.asus.post_boot.sh. Rest of the procedure is still the same.
Without kernel sources, this is probably the maximum performance you can get from the watch. Obtaining kernel sources we might get up still twice of current maximum, as the HW is there, but locked on kernel level.
I just swapped the files and I'll give this a try over the next few days. It would be awesome to destroy lag without needing a kernel tweak app to make it happen. You are the man!
Update: I followed your directions, then I wiped cache and dalvik in TWRP. I have only used the watch for a few minutes with this tweak and it is noticeably faster/smoother already. Text messages display lightning fast after being received on the phone. I'm currently on WiFi in my office. The times I notice most lag on my watch is when I'm on 4G, have music playing, and get a call. The phone may ring for 5-10 seconds before the watch displays. I'm excited to see how helpful this tweak is under those conditions. I'll know later today and keep you posted.
I have not experienced any Bluetooth lag since enabling this. This is a must have mod. Thanks for this!
Glad to hear that @CVertigo1. This is just simple SW enablement of things already present in kernel, so even no cache cleans are required. You can play with it on the go even without watch restart.
Amazing will be getting some kernel with much more CPU freq. steps, like 300-768 or even to 1.2GHz (yes, our chip is capable doing so, it is just not enabled in kernel). With proper governor battery will be still ok, resting CPU most of the time in low clocks. It is pity we have great HW, but it is taken out from us with stock kernel.
It would be nice if Asus would upload the kernel source for AW2.0.
CVertigo1 said:
It would be nice if Asus would upload the kernel source for AW2.0.
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Well we do have latest kernel source
https://www.asus.com/us/ZenWatch/ASUS_ZenWatch_2_WI501Q/HelpDesk_Download/
Or directly here:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Wearable/ASUS_WI501Q/ASUS_WI501Q-5.2003.1603.10-kernel-src.zip
We just need some handy guy able to compile it and add more governors and frequencies. That is something what overlapping my skills.
That is the latest kernel source for 1.5. They have not released their source for 2.0, nor any firmware for 2.0. I have contacted Asus about it multiple times and none of their reps have any idea what I'm talking about.
CVertigo1 said:
That is the latest kernel source for 1.5. They have not released their source for 2.0, nor any firmware for 2.0. I have contacted Asus about it multiple times and none of their reps have any idea what I'm talking about.
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Ah, I see I thought 2017/05/12 stated as a release day was after AW20 concluding this had to be the new one. Pity.
Maybe they'll release it eventually...at an Asus speed, like next year.
please help me(rom Sparrow_7.1.1_Debloat ROM ):
adb shell
sparrow:/ $ su
Permission denied
htduy11 said:
please help me(rom Sparrow_7.1.1_Debloat ROM ):
adb shell
sparrow:/ $ su
Permission denied
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Hi there, you are missing super user in your ROM. Did you installed SuperSU and Busybox thru TWRP after flashing the ROM?
Do this in TWRP, not Android.
'the command can be used in adb in windows or are different? watch must be in recovery or bootloader? wrote a step by step for noob guide please
You must boot in the TWRP recovery. You need the ADB drivers installed on your computer and is easier to use your computer for this.
mastermoon said:
'the command can be used in adb in windows or are different? watch must be in recovery or bootloader? wrote a step by step for noob guide please
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Actually it is quite simple, what you need:
* in case you use Windows, you need drivers for android (not needed with Linux)
* working ADB
* rooted watch
Then just connect normally booted watch and in command line (Windows) or terminal (Linux), execute:
Code:
adb push init.asus.post_boot.sh /sdcard/
adb shell
Second command above will enter adb shell, when you are in, just copy paste and execute following:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /sdcard/init.asus.post_boot.sh /system/bin/
chown root:shell /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
chmod 755 /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
mount -o ro,remount /system
LeeonLee said:
Actually it is quite simple, what you need:
* in case you use Windows, you need drivers for android (not needed with Linux)
* working ADB
* rooted watch
Then just connect normally booted watch and in command line (Windows) or terminal (Linux), execute:
Code:
adb push init.asus.post_boot.sh /sdcard/
adb shell
Second command above will enter adb shell, when you are in, just copy paste and execute following:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /sdcard/init.asus.post_boot.sh /system/bin/
chown root:shell /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
chmod 755 /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
mount -o ro,remount /system
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yeah worked perfectly... after 9 month the zenwatch is back on my wrist....
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LeeonLee said:
Actually it is quite simple, what you need:
* in case you use Windows, you need drivers for android (not needed with Linux)
* working ADB
* rooted watch
Then just connect normally booted watch and in command line (Windows) or terminal (Linux), execute:
Code:
adb push init.asus.post_boot.sh /sdcard/
adb shell
Second command above will enter adb shell, when you are in, just copy paste and execute following:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /sdcard/init.asus.post_boot.sh /system/bin/
chown root:shell /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
chmod 755 /system/bin/init.asus.post_boot.sh
mount -o ro,remount /system
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worked perfectly.... after 9 months zenwatch is back on my wrist
Hey guys,
do i need to do it every time i booted up ?
And can i messure this Overclocking anywhere ?
Greetings
Namelocked said:
Hey guys,
do i need to do it every time i booted up ?
And can i messure this Overclocking anywhere ?
Greetings
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Hi, this is permanent solution. To revert you need to replace the file with original one.
I am also not aware of any reliable Wear benchmark, but you can see HW info using e.g. AIDA64 for Wear.
LeeonLee said:
Hi, this is permanent solution. To revert you need to replace the file with original one.
I am also not aware of any reliable Wear benchmark, but you can see HW info using e.g. AIDA64 for Wear.
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I dont even find the AIDA64 for my smartwatch :/ ?
how can i check core, cpu speed etc... aida64 isn't compatible .. tnx..