To start, some background: The first thing I did when I got my Encore was find a way to install a clean copy of Windows 8.1 without all the bloatware. I removed all the partitions and let Windows Setup repartition the drive. I did this again when Windows 10 went RTM. This gave me a much larger C: drive than stock, and if you haven't repartitioned your drive then a considerable amount of space is probably being taken up by a recovery partition.
I have tried several different installation methods for RemixOS. If I installed it on the primary partition "C:" then I couldn't find a way to boot it. I tried messing with the BCD and UEFI with various tools to try to get it to show as a boot option in the Windows bootloader, but it didn't work (either I couldn't get it to show up, or it did but thought it was Windows and failed to boot). Because it is 32-bit UEFI I couldn't use EasyBCD + Neogrub. The installer that comes with Remix doesn't do anything notable on this machine (it does add boot options, apparently, but they never display). One problem with this device is that even if you add something to the UEFI boot menu, when you go to the boot menu you will still see only 2 options, even if the entries are there: the SSD and the USB drive. Eventually I found a way to install it by shrinking my C: drive partition and creating a FAT32 partition. This is one of the more popular options right now, but it has some drawbacks when your total storage is only 29GB (or less) when formatted. The biggest drawback is that you are limited to a data.img of 4GB because that is the biggest file size FAT32 supports. Finally today I found what is, to me, the best option for this device and it may work well on similar devices with 32-bit UEFI. After completion you will have a tablet that can dual boot with a simple menu that doesn't require you to make a lot of selections on boot to get to your OS, you will still only have one large partition, and you can have a data.img of 8GB or more.
Eventually this process will probably be streamlined a little more as RemixOS progresses. Maybe they will provide a boot menu option that works with their installer. If not, if I can find a way to install the bootloader that the Androidx86 puts on there I will just do that and skip the installation of Androidx86 altogether. If I can figure out a way to add RemixOS to the Windows bootloader that actually works, I will do that (and I mean properly, right under Windows, not hidden away as an optional boot device).
This process borrows heavily from this page, so credit is largely due to Nirmal Sarkar for handing me the keys. I will also be resharing his download links, or some of them.
Prep:
1. Download RemixOS, obviously--I got the normal 64-bit UEFI download, it works fine. You can also grab the one from the deodexed/pre-rooted thread, it also works
2. Download and install 7-Zip
3. Download and install EasyUEFI
4. Download the Androidx86 Installer
5. Download the Androidx86 ISO
6. Disable secureboot
Install:
1. Extract the RemixOS ISO from the zip
2. Open the Androidx86 Installer and select the Androidx86 ISO
3. Install Androidx86 to C:, choose your data.img size; if you already have a Remix data.img then make it small so it takes less time to install and then delete it and replace it with your Remix data.img later
4. Open the folder C:\AndroidOS\ and delete "system.sfs"
5. Run 7-Zip and open the RemixOS ISO, then extract "initrd.img", "kernel", "ramdisk.img" and "system.img" to C:\AndroidOS\ and overwrite the files that are there
6. Go to "C:" and rename the folder "AndroidOS" to "RemixOS"
7. Save the following as a text file named "grub.cfg"
Code:
set timeout=5
menuentry 'Windows' {
search --file --no-floppy --set=root /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/bootmgfw.efi
chainloader (${root})/EFI/Microsoft/Boot/bootmgfw.efi
}
menuentry 'RemixOS' --class android-x86 {
search --file --no-floppy --set=root /RemixOS/system.img
linux /RemixOS/kernel root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive quiet DATA=/RemixOS
initrd /RemixOS/initrd.img
}
then move it to the root of your C: drive so that you have "c:\grub.cfg"--you will need to approve a UAC prompt for admin rights to do this since C: is protected (If you want Remix to be the first option, cut the code for the Windows menuentry and paste it below Remix--and if that instruction doesn't make sense to you you probably don't wanna mess with it)
8. Open a command prompt with admin rights and type the following commands:
Code:
mountvol b: /s
b:
cd efi
cd android
copy c:\grub.cfg grub.cfg
and press "y" to confirm
9. Open EasyUEFI--you should see an entry for Android-OS--move it to the top of the boot order
Now you're done. Reboot. You should see the grub boot menu. Press vol+ key to select Remix and Home/Windows key to boot it.
First of all thanks for the guide. Worked like a charm.
But wanted to ask you if you have sound working on your tablet. I've been having this problem since the beginning of remixOS.
trackattaker said:
First of all thanks for the guide. Worked like a charm.
But wanted to ask you if you have sound working on your tablet. I've been having this problem since the beginning of remixOS.
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No, no sound or screen rotation. No sound on any version of Android based on Android-x86 (I've been playing around a lot the last week with different builds), and the with the versions where screen rotation works it's buggy. Hopefully now that Remix has infused vigor into the Android-x86 community the issue will be solved soon in a future build.
It is a lot easier then that.
Just use http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/winapp-android-x86-installer-uefi-t3222483
That didn't support Remix when I made the tutorial. I'm not sure it still works 100% with the Encore. I saw someone made a new tool here just for installing Remix, but I haven't tried it yet.
How is the performance when install on the HD? I have the encore2 10'' and I tried USB install, performance is really bad. I wanted to know if the browsing experience / reading experience is better with android, Windows 10 is not really thought for touch screens.
Hi all,
Just to give you news of a almost perfectly ROM working on this table.
github.com/ouija/android-x86-toshiba_encore2
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1. Create a second ext4 partition for Remix OS using Gparted
You should delete the linux-swap and the extended partition first. After reducing the size of your Ubuntu partition sda1 you can create your Remix OS partition sda2.
Finally you'll create a new extended partition containing the linux-swap.
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
2. Install Remix OS into the new partition
Use the steps described in "Installing Remix OS to Hard Drive or Virtual Machine without additional tools", but there are a few differences:
- Skip step 3, because you have a formatted ext4 partition already (in my example: sda2)
- Step 4: Select sda2 for your installation (formatting of sda2 not needed)
- Step 5: Do not install a boot loader GRUB; do not install EFI GRUB2 (you'll customize the Ubuntu boot loader)
3. After a reboot Ubuntu will start. Please install grub-customizer
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
4. Start grub-customizer and add a new entry (Ctrl + N) named e.g. "Remix OS", Type "other"
Boot sequence:
insmod gzio
insmod part_msdos
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,2)'
linux /android-2016-07-12/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-07-12
initrd /android-2016-07-12/initrd.img
(hd0,2) has to be changed if you use a partition other than sda2 on hd0 for Remix OS.
Example: If you are using sdb2 on hd1 the "set root" command is
set root='(hd1,12)'.
You can obtain the Android path (e.g. /android-2016-08-11/) by mounting the Remix OS partition with the Linus file manager.
Example of boot menu entry for Remix OS
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
If you are working with the Remix OX 32bit version you have to use ". . . androidboot.hardware=remix_x86 . . ." in the last line (beginning with linux).
Example: With version 3.0.103 (2016080805) 32bit the line has to be:
linux /android-2016-08-08/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-08-08
initrd /android-2016-08-08/initrd.img
5. Make the Remix OS entry the second boot menu entry
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
6. Modify the General Settings
- Default: first entry
- Show menu
- Start default after 5 seconds
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
7. Save the new grub configuration
8. Check the new swap UUID and correct it in /etc/fstab
sudo blkid | grep swap
9. Reboot and select the second entry "Remix OS"
Thanks for the guide it's really useful for me since I'm already using ubuntu and had a separate partition ready for another OS.
I am having some trouble with the grub configuration.
Error: Disk <<hd0,3>> not found
alloc magic is broken at 0x6ff89b20: 6fded940
Aborted. Press any key to exit
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Here's my disk layout:
sda1 EFI system partition
sda2 EXT4 /
sda3 EXT4 /remix
sda4 EXT4 /home
sda5 swap
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And here's my grub entry:
insmod gzio
insmod part_gpt
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,3)'
linux /android-2016-07-12/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-07-12
initrd /android-2016-07-12/initrd.img
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I have changed only "insmod part_msdos" to "insmod part_gpt" since I'm using GPT/UEFI (I'm running it on an old mac mini, only boots UEFI)
Any idea what might be wrong? I already triple-checked the grub entry and stilll can't figure out what's going on. Tried also editing hd0,# on boot to no avail either.
EDIT: Would it be easier to have it as single OS? I already backed up and cleaned the HDD.
Willdrick said:
Thanks for the guide it's really useful for me since I'm already using ubuntu and had a separate partition ready for another OS.
I am having some trouble with the grub configuration.
Here's my disk layout:
And here's my grub entry:
I have changed only "insmod part_msdos" to "insmod part_gpt" since I'm using GPT/UEFI (I'm running it on an old mac mini, only boots UEFI)
Any idea what might be wrong? I already triple-checked the grub entry and stilll can't figure out what's going on. Tried also editing hd0,# on boot to no avail either.
EDIT: Would it be easier to have it as single OS? I already backed up and cleaned the HDD.
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Are you sure it's (hd0,3)?? You may have to recheck that. Enter the command mode by pressing 'c' at Grub menu and execute 'ls' command to list partitions. I guess it must be (hd0,gpt3) or something like that. You can double check which is RemixOs partition by using 'cd' into each partition executing 'ls' to list files.
Thanks Thisu, but no dice, I even tried installing RemixOS as the main OS without any luck. I have used crappy linux installers (like way back knoppix) but damn Remix takes 1st prize. Right now I'm trying to reinstall GRUB2efi from an ubuntu live USB. No matter what kind of installation I do for Remix I get the typical "blank" GRUB screen (the one that states "....minimal bash command...." and a GRUB> prompt)
I don't know what's the matter with this installer, it's never consistent. sometimes it asks for a data file creation, sometimes doesn't, sometimes just reboots after the install, sometimes prompts what to do... Resident mode tends to work but from this particular drive and computer, is barely useable due to poor speeds. And trying to repurpose an old mac with this is far worse, the PoS won't even try booting a normal MBR scheme. it HAS to be EFI
/rant
Willdrick said:
Thanks Thisu, but no dice, I even tried installing RemixOS as the main OS without any luck. I have used crappy linux installers (like way back knoppix) but damn Remix takes 1st prize. Right now I'm trying to reinstall GRUB2efi from an ubuntu live USB. No matter what kind of installation I do for Remix I get the typical "blank" GRUB screen (the one that states "....minimal bash command...." and a GRUB> prompt)
I don't know what's the matter with this installer, it's never consistent. sometimes it asks for a data file creation, sometimes doesn't, sometimes just reboots after the install, sometimes prompts what to do... Resident mode tends to work but from this particular drive and computer, is barely useable due to poor speeds. And trying to repurpose an old mac with this is far worse, the PoS won't even try booting a normal MBR scheme. it HAS to be EFI
/rant
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I am no GRUB specialist, and I do not use EFI. I found a working GRUB configuration for Remix OS by copying and modifying the primary GRUB configuration for Linux Mint 17.3. The tool I used is the "grub-customizer". I installed Remix OS in partition sda2, and "set root='(hd0,2)' " worked for me.
I created and formatted sda2 using GParted; so during the Remix OS installation sda2 did not have to be formatted. Because I wanted to use the Ubuntu GRUB installation, the Remix OS installer has been told not to install GRUB und EFI GRUB2.
In case if someone still looking for help, use the example below. I was successfully able to boot with configuration below.
All you have to do is to mention right gpt partition where you have installed remix os mine was gpt6.
Then by running the "blkid" command in ubuntu terminal find the UUID of the partition
Replace my UUID which is in this example with yours.
Instead of root=/dev/ram0 use root=UUID of the partition.
Hope it will help some
insmod part_gpt
insmod ext2
set root='hd1,gpt6'
if [ x$feature_platform_search_hint = xy ]; then
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root --hint-bios=hd1,gpt6 --hint-efi=hd1,gpt6 --hint-baremetal=ahci1,gpt6 c604b8c5-95f4-4b14-b0cb-88bd45d871e9
else
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root c604b8c5-95f4-4b14-b0cb-88bd45d871e9
fi
linux /android-2016-07-26/kernel quiet root=UUID=f1f10df6-d879-42c6-af68-e7b021b5e7bd androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-07-26
initrd /android-2016-07-26/initrd.img
noob question,
do i need to install ubuntu 1st? before i install remix?
mrkLu said:
noob question,
do i need to install ubuntu 1st? before i install remix?
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Installing Ubuntu first is at least easier, because Ubuntu will not detect Remix OS as "installed system" and will not offer installing Ubuntu as second system, providing dual boot.
ok, i have finally install everything,followed what have been put here.
but i get an error once i choose remix os on GRUB
error '/android-2016-07-12/kernel' not found
error 'you need to loadthe kernel first'
@remixtester
Firstly, thanks for the guide. I've got it mostly figured out but I have a couple of questions for you.
The partition I have installed Remix to is sdb12, so how would I edit the grub? Is it:
Code:
set root='(hd0,12)'
or
Code:
set root='(hd1,12)'
or something completely different?
Answer:
sdb = hd1 so the code is:
Code:
set root='(hd1,12)'
Also, the "/android-2016-07-12 has to be changed if you will use a Remix OS version other than 2.0.403 (2016-07-12)" section might need a little more clarification. I understand that I need to change this because I'm using Version 3.0.104, but there's no indication in this guide on how to find the correct information for builds that differ from the one you mention using. So how do I find out what to change that line to (as per the build I downloaded)?
Answer:
Mount the partition you installed Remix to in the Linux file manager and view the folder there.
Even though I've answered my questions I'm leaving this here for anyone else having the same questions in future. It might be a good idea to add this info to your guide.
remixtester said:
1. Create a second ext4 partition for Remix OS using Gparted
You should delete the linux-swap and the extended partition first. After reducing the size of your Ubuntu partition sda1 you can create your Remix OS partition sda2.
Finally you'll create a new extended partition containing the linux-swap.
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
2. Install Remix OS into the new partition
Use the steps described in "Installing Remix OS to Hard Drive or Virtual Machine without additional tools", but there are a few differences:
- Skip step 3, because you have a formatted ext4 partition already (in my example: sda2)
- Step 4: Select sda2 for your installation (formatting of sda2 not needed)
- Step 5: Do not install a boot loader GRUB; do not install EFI GRUB2 (you'll customize the Ubuntu boot loader)
3. After a reboot Ubuntu will start. Please install grub-customizer
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
4. Start grub-customizer and add a new entry (Ctrl + N) named e.g. "Remix OS", Type "other"
Boot sequence:
insmod gzio
insmod part_msdos
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,2)'
linux /android-2016-07-12/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-07-12
initrd /android-2016-07-12/initrd.img
(hd0,2) has to be changed if you use a partition other than sda2 for Remix OS
/android-2016-07-12 has to be changed if you will use a Remix OS version other than 2.0.403 (2016-07-12)
Example of boot menu entry for Remix OS
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
If you are working with the Remix OX 32bit version you have to use ". . . androidboot.hardware=remix_x86 . . ." in the last line (beginning with linux).
Example: With version 3.0.103 (2016080805) 32bit the line has to be:
linux /android-2016-08-08/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-08-08
initrd=/android-2016-08-08/initrd.img
5. Make the Remix OS entry the second boot menu entry
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
6. Modify the General Settings
- Default: first entry
- Show menu
- Start default after 5 seconds
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
7. Save the new grub configuration
8. Check the new swap UUID and correct it in /etc/fstab
sudo blkid | grep swap
9. Reboot and select the second entry "Remix OS"
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I did the same you instructed but when i select Remix OS in boot menu. Attached screen comes it pc restarts .
Please help.
sachinwadhwa46 said:
I did the same you instructed but when i select Remix OS in boot menu. Attached screen comes it pc restarts .
Please help.
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Which version of Remix OS did you use? 32bit or 64bit?
What's the name of the partition where you installed Remix OS?
Did Remix OS start after you clicked OK here:
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
Which boot sequence did you enter into the boot menu entry for Remix OS (Ubuntu "Grub Customizer")?
remixtester said:
Which version of Remix OS did you use? 32bit or 64bit?
What's the name of the partition where you installed Remix OS?
Did Remix OS start after you clicked OK here:
http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german
Which boot sequence did you enter into the boot menu entry for Remix OS (Ubuntu "Grub Customizer")?
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Actually i did a mistake. Infact its a mistake in your code for boot sequence in your guide
In eg of 32 bit , you have written initrd=/andoid..... And correct is initrd /android......
Anyways hardly matters, your guide was awesome. Thank you !!!
helpp
I followed every step on the guide, but when I try to boot Remix Os, it just says "disk /dev/ram0 doesn't exist", I don't know what to do, I've tried changing /dev/ram0 for other disks and dir,, but just says the same "disk -the disk I decide to put- doesn't exist
also, sorry for my bad english, I mostly speak spanish
Ok everything went ok boots up and runs fine. my question be if you were going to root this you would want it to be after you make the bootable usb which will then change it to system.img and make the change on the grub customizer then install it to the partition with "Tab" INSTALL=1.
error when trying to start Remix OS
After the procedure, when I tried to start the operational system an error appeared "error archive '/android-2016-07-12/kernel' not found. alloc magic is broken at 0xb798ee00: b76cfc20." . How can I find the correct name of the kernel I had installed to make some changes in the grub costumization.
Thanks.
Label RemixOS partition as RemixOS using gparted and use the script in below link either through custom grub entry or grub-customizer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/remix-os-installation-alongside-ubuntu-t3463014
For anyone having problems running RemixOS alongside GRUB
For anyone having problems running RemixOS alongside GRUB, you can try the guide updated for the latest version I just posted.
Use EasyBCD or If ur using for simple puposes install The OS on virtualbox or VmWare
An Easy way to dual boot with ubuntu
You can try this method. It doesn't require any hassle of partition or bootable usb. https://youtu.be/g3XTDpTw6A8
Hello everyone
I apologize for my English Approximate but I use google translation.
I come to you because I can not use a Remixos on my computers. Let it boot but remains on the Remixos screen or it crashes before. I used on 5 computers as x64 and x86 but nothing to do.
I really do not know or look. I would also install Remixos, ONLY on the hard drive of my Acer aspire one KAV10 but I do not know how ca too.
Could you help me?
There are various threads in the forum here that show how to install it to harddrive. If it is crashing before it boots, there is the possibility that you have some incompatible hardware. I understand that the team is trying to increase compatibility of different hardware. How new or old are your computers you are trying to test with? The Acer should work, but it depends on which image you downloaded and what architecture your acer is. My acer at home is only 32bit, so I didnt try with it as of yet. I did get my install of remixos to work on a dell 64bit desktop.
One thing i noticed was that at this stage of remix, it is not a friendly install method, and requires a bit of familiarity with different steps to make it work nicely. The first difficulty I had to get past was the graphics card. It meant I had to fix the grub boot line to include VGA=1440x900 for use with my monitor. The graphics card I have didnt want to play nicely with auto detection so I had to manually specify my resolution.
nowell29 said:
There are various threads in the forum here that show how to install it to harddrive.
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It is precisely because I found the threads that did not work I post here
nowell29 said:
One thing i noticed was that at this stage of remix, it is not a friendly install method, and requires a bit of familiarity with different steps to make it work nicely
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I tried on very old pc and recent and it's always the same thing. Only on very recent that it works
nowell29 said:
so I had to manually specify
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Exactly how you do to put its own specifications?
It is precisely because I found the threads that did not work I post here
I tried on very old pc and recent and it's always the same thing. Only on very recent that it works
On the old PC i understand you can only use the 32 bit version. That being said, it may still not work. On the newest machine, if it works partially, then you may just need to set your resolution.
Exactly how you do to put its own specifications?
This can be a tricky task. The windows tool that sets up the USB i cannot speak for because I didnt use it. But if you have a linux installation, you will want to mount the usb and update the grub config. Grub2 is not as easily edited as original grub, but there are many howto's on the internet for how to configure grub2. Since this is linux at its root, using grub for remix is no different. You will want to mount the usb stick, edit grub2 config by adding a delay rather than an autoboot. You can either edit the grub2 line for the kernel by adding the VGA=<your resolution> (or use a web tutorial on how to use vesa), or you can set a timeout on grub entry, stop the timeout on boot, and edit the line withing the grub console.
I know this can sound intimidating, but in this case, editing grub2 is not unique to remix, it is a common to most distributions that use grub2. (most linux distributions dont require this type of difficult changing right at the beginning anymore thankfully, but it still happens like this from time to time).
On the old PC i understand you can only use the 32 bit version. That being said, it may still not work. On the newest machine, if it works partially, then you may just need to set your resolution.
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Thank you for the clarification, as I'm not totally bi-lingual I passed next to some detail in the translation. Sorry.
I will try to manipulate the Grub2 but I'm not sure it works.
I want to install it on my Aspir one and my Hp stream7, Remix bones started when I press TAB to boot, otherwise it remains on the screen RemixOs.
When boot is slow and I can not use the browser.
If remixos does not yet work well is there an alternative solution? As Phenix bone or android? (Solution already used but without success may be due to lack of knowledge)
Thank you
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finally after putting the resolution in the grub.cfg not change but instead I managed to boot on Guest Mode but not resident mode....
glad to hear! at this point you get to have fun! Are you using linux or windows as your primary OS, or is the disk blank on the systems you are using? I use linux, so what I chose to do is to create a separate partition on the disk and formatted it to ext4. I then copied the contents of the contents of the USB drive to that partition. I edited grub2 on my existing solution to include an entry to remix now copied on that partition. From there you need to specify (in the same place as the vga resolution on the kernel line) to: first create a new data.img file, and then on next boot to not do so. Like this:
1 boot into different OS - now copy files from usb to new partition, edit grub by adding entry to new partition, specify on kernel line: resolution, create data.img
2 now boot (without usb drive) to new remix partition, let it create the data.img, it will now give you a full desktop not in guest mode, reboot
3 boot into different OS and edit grub again and remove the kernel line to create data.img, reboot
4 boot into remix and enjoy!
Here are the forum link for grub editing I saved as reference:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/rem...c-hacked-edition-ota-v2-0-201-t3345968/page26
this is what my grub entry looks like for remix: (in ubuntu, edit file /etc/grub.d/40_custom)
[email protected]:~# cat /etc/grub.d/40_custom
#!/bin/sh
exec tail -n +3 $0
# This file provides an easy way to add custom menu entries. Simply type the
# menu entries you want to add after this comment. Be careful not to change
# the 'exec tail' line above.
menuentry 'Remix OS' --class android-x86 {
insmod part_gpt
search --file --no-floppy --set=root /system.img
linux /kernel root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive CMDLINE vga=1600x900 DATA=/
initrd /initrd.img
}
[email protected]:~#
[email protected]:~# ls /mnt
data.img efi initrd.img install.img isolinux isolinux.sys kernel ramdisk.img system.img TRANS.TBL
Sorry, i have not used phoenix at all.
The latest Remix OS for PC OTA update (3.0.204) is ready. Thanks for your patience and for the feedback you've been sending us.
First , I'd like to give an update on the sleep issues that are still affect some of you (and us). We've been able to pinpoint the issue (through your feedback) to PCs running Skylake (6th generation) Intel chips. If you'd like to pitch in and look into the issue, please go to the Android-x86 Open Source Project OSDN repository: https://en.osdn.jp/projects/android-x86/
Also, we close to resolving the HDMI sound output issue. It's actually just going through internal testing right now, so look out for that in the next update.
And now, here are the full release notes for today's OTA update:
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Remix OS for PC version: 3.0.204
Release date: September 13, 2016
Release notes:
- Integrated Android-x86 R1, inlcuding the latest Android Security patch (September 2016)
- Improved Remix OS performance on low-end budget PCs
- Fixed multiple cases where Wi-Fi can't connect after sleep
- Improved App drawer's search
- Remix Central's apps library has been updated
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Thanks all for your continue feedback. Remix OS for PC would be nowhere without you guys, so please keep the feedback flowing!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cZNesOmnmO2esilFpvMzFZ874rvwsiKgWIX2fo9QsDk/viewform
how do i upgrade from 3.0.203?
Upgraded. Looks great!
How about when I boot up, I have to manually connect to Wi-Fi. It doesn't automatically connect?
how can we boot into Remix OS 3.0 update 204 using Grub2win ? Can anybody help me giving a grub.cfg for booting into UEFI 64bit System. Having Issue during installation on UEFI 64bit stuck on "Remix OS" Boot logo
For this version, 3.0 204
For this version, the start menu does not work on my pc. and wifi did not connect automatically after reboot
nothing regarding video playback?? Or even the non functional Game toolkit after 2.0.203?
Nor anything regarding the volume up/down issue on XPS18.... I have submitted the correct way for this issue. If I press it once up, it goes max volume and won't turn down until I go back to home screen and close all running apps. Same with volume-down. I press it once and it silences the sound until I go back to home screen and kill running apps. This error only happens when I try to adjust volume while in an app and not on home screen. This means I have to set pre-determined volume THEN open an app....
DO u have any update on Keymapping tool?
start menu not showing up... I have to open apps through play store!
btw. i hate those ads in start menu. Windows 10's advertising featured apps through store live tile is more elegant way of advertising than this ..
Post 3.0.203 update, RemixOS fails to boot, getting stuck at the command window with a '-' (hyphen)sign. Tried deleting user data and installed the latest 3.0.204 on a clean NTFS formatted HDD partition, still the same thing,not booting at all. Mine is Fujitsu Laptop with Core i3(2nd gen),4GB RAM, and with switchable nVidia GT620M graphics.
New update, still the same bugs. Not wasting my time anymore.
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Upgraded to 204 on my ext4 HDD partition by installing over (on top of) the 203, applying INSTALL=1 to the boot menu command line of the USB-stick (http://goo.gl/j7fba7).
Successfully I think. Could anybody explain what might be wrong with this installation method, please!
- Improved Remix OS performance on low-end budget PCs
finally i get best thing i'm actually waiting for YAY
no sound
i am use sony duo 11. i installed remix os version 3.0.204 . no sound from speaker but headphone is ok. plz fix it. thank very much.
This version now refuses to boot with hardware 3D acceleration on my laptop with NVIDIA Optimus hybrid graphics (Intel HD 4000 and GeForce 740M). On previous versions (not sure about previous 3.0.2xx, but 3.0.1xx worked, as did the later versions of 2.0) I'd add "nouveau.modeset=0" to the boot parameters, but it doesn't seem to do anything on this version (nouveau kernel module still loaded). Android-x86 6.0-r1 has the same problem as well.
Bugs:
No sound
Wifi doesn't connect to saved networks on reboot
Ongoing power management issues (frozen and needs reboot if it sleeps)
Also, trying to do the OTA borked my system, and I had to hard format the USB and recreate the media and reinstall from scratch.
PC is Chromebook Pixel 2 LS in developer mode, Legacy Bios enabled.
hallergard said:
Upgraded to 204 on my ext4 HDD partition by installing over (on top of) the 203, applying INSTALL=1 to the boot menu command line of the USB-stick.
Successfully I think. Could anybody explain what might be wrong with this installation method, please!
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Take a look what i did (BEWARE try them on a system in which there is no linux Grub installed) otherwise you will be at lose )
Step 1: Well i made a extra partition of 10gb by shrinking the c drive (Note UEFI 64 bit system) & didnt assigned any of the Drive letter and formatted with fat32 file system. let it be (hd0,gpt6).
Step 2: Installed a Tool called GRUB2win from a Developer Drummerdp (Awesome work he did). Installed a Grub2win EFI Module and in Boot entry i made a Remix Os Boot entry which is made default by this tool (GRUB2Win- here is plus point you can also this grub anytime by uninstalling).
Step 3: Took a Pendrive 16gb. Used RUFUS 2.11 tool to burn the Give REMIX OS 3.0 iso with "GPT partition table for UEFI" on the pen drive.
Step4: On completion, Restarted the laptop or computer in which you made the partition. Booted from the Pen Drive
Step5: To edit the custom command Press "E" and add "INSTALL=1" in the give command.
Step 5: NOTE : YOU SHUD REMEMBER WHICH FAT32 PARTITON YOU MADE other you could format your windows partition too . In my case it was the 6th one which was a only fat32 partition. select and format with EXt4 .
Step6: Skip both the Grubs to install.
Step7: After syncing to the disk you will get REboot and Run ANDROID X86 Select "RUN ANDROID X86" and HOLLA YOU will boot into the REMIX OS 3.0 204
The only problem i got is with the grub2win GRUB.cfg file becoz i dont knw what edit shud i make in grub entry to make it boot even in the after the restart
in the C drive where Grub2win in installed Grub2.cfg have this Commands by default :-
menuentry 'Remix' --class remix --class icon-remix {
[*] set bootfile=/RemixOS/kernel
[*] getbootpartition file $bootfile
[*] if [ $? = 0 ] ; then
[*] linux /RemixOS/kernel root=/dev/ram0 verbose androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive DATA= SRC=RemixOS CREATE_DATA_IMG=1
[*] initrd /RemixOS/initrd.img
[*]
but i this doesnt work at boot becoz these locations arent correct according to the latest update any help to this could make it work every time
iamvishalattri said:
Take a look what i did (BEWARE try them on a system in which there is no linux Grub installed) otherwise you will be at lose )
Step 1: Well i made a extra partition of 10gb by shrinking the c drive (Note UEFI 64 bit system) & didnt assigned any of the Drive letter and formatted with fat32 file system. let it be (hd0,gpt6).
Step 2: Installed a Tool called GRUB2win from a Developer Drummerdp (Awesome work he did). Installed a Grub2win EFI Module and in Boot entry i made a Remix Os Boot entry which is made default by this tool (GRUB2Win- here is plus point you can also this grub anytime by uninstalling).
Step 3: Took a Pendrive 16gb. Used RUFUS 2.11 tool to burn the Give REMIX OS 3.0 iso with "GPT partition table for UEFI" on the pen drive.
Step4: On completion, Restarted the laptop or computer in which you made the partition. Booted from the Pen Drive
Step5: To edit the custom command Press "E" and add "INSTALL=1" in the give command.
Step 5: NOTE : YOU SHUD REMEMBER WHICH FAT32 PARTITON YOU MADE other you could format your windows partition too . In my case it was the 6th one which was a only fat32 partition. select and format with EXt4 .
Step6: Skip both the Grubs to install.
Step7: After syncing to the disk you will get REboot and Run ANDROID X86 Select "RUN ANDROID X86" and HOLLA YOU will boot into the REMIX OS 3.0 204
The only problem i got is with the grub2win GRUB.cfg file becoz i dont knw what edit shud i make in grub entry to make it boot even in the after the restart
in the C drive where Grub2win in installed Grub2.cfg have this Commands by default :-
menuentry 'Remix' --class remix --class icon-remix {
[*] set bootfile=/RemixOS/kernel
[*] getbootpartition file $bootfile
[*] if [ $? = 0 ] ; then
[*] linux /RemixOS/kernel root=/dev/ram0 verbose androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive DATA= SRC=RemixOS CREATE_DATA_IMG=1
[*] initrd /RemixOS/initrd.img
[*]
but i this doesnt work at boot becoz these locations arent correct according to the latest update any help to this could make it work every time
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This grub cmd kernel line works for me [64bit UEFI Install], basically replace DATA= ****** with SRC=/RemixOS
Code:
linux /RemixOS/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SERIAL=random logo.showlogo=1 SRC=/RemixOS
(opt. add REMOUNT_RW=1 if you want to mount system Read Write)
and for DEBUG=2 boot:
Code:
linux /RemixOS/kernel root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SERIAL=random logo.showlogo=1 SRC=/RemixOS DEBUG=2
EDIT: make sure you have a "data" folder, like in
yourPartition: /RemixOS/data
I love love love Remix OS. I have had an issue with the past couple that seems to slightly differ than others. I am running a Yoga 3 and a Surface Pro 1. I switched from the Yoga to the SP1 because the WiFi just drops. It sits and spins at Turning WiFi on. This just randomly happens while using. Not during reboots. I am not sure what is going on. I just plug in a USB to Ethernet and roll. Just curious if this is just me?
Hi all.
I decide to post this guide after checking and rechecking internet to find a procedure to install Remix OS (and Android x86 versions higher than 4.4.4) on a eeePC in a reproducible manner. In fact I tried many times and, as I had mixed results, I did not understand why sometimes I was successfull and sometimes not.
Today I was able to provide rationale for this behaviour and now I report my findings hoping to be useful to someone.
Requirements
Asus netbook eeePC
I tested successfully this technique on:
eeePC 1000HE with N280 CPU, 2GB of RAM and a 160 GB HDD
eeePC 1005HA with N280 CPU, 2GB of RAM and a 160 GB HDD
RemixOS 32 bit version 3.x (or Android-x86 version 5.x and higher)
https://www.fosshub.com/Remix-OS.html/Remix_OS_for_PC_Android_M_32bit_B2016101201.zip
Gparted Live
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/gparted/gparted-live-0.26.1-5-i686.iso
A program to create bootable USB stick. For example:
unetbootin
Two USB sticks
Procedure
Create a bootable USB stick containing RemixOS 3.x 32bit following one of many tutorials you can find all over the internet. The easiest way is to use RemixOS for PC Installation Tool program which is given together to RemixOS when you download it. A good alternative (which I prefer) is unetbootin.
Create a second bootable USB stick containing gparted-live. The procedure is very similiar to that used to create the RemixOS booting stick USB and here you can also use unetbootin.
Put the booting stick USB containing gparted-live into an USB port of your eeePC and boot from it following one on the tutorials explaining how to boot an eeePC from an USB stick.
Launch Gparted program and, first of all, delete every partition on the eeePC HDD.
Then, from the GParted main menu, select "Device" > "Create Partition Table".
Here you find 2 possibilities: msods and gpt.
Select "msdos", NOT "gpt"!!! This is the first and more important trick to apply!
After this, use gparted-live to format the entire eeePC HDD using ext4 filesystem.
After having applied this filesystem to all the eeePC HDD, exit from gparted-live and shutdown your PC.
Remove gparted-live USB stick from your eeePC and insert the RemixOS USB stick.
Switch on the eeePC again, booting from the USB stick containing RemixOS, this time.
When the program asks how to install RemixOS, choose "Resident mode" and immedtately after press the "Tab" key on the keyboard to modify the default parameters of the installation.
The original ones are:
/kernel initrd=/initrd.img root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.selinux=permissive quiet SERIAL=random logo.showlogo=1 SRC= DATA= CREATE_DATA_IMG=1
You need to substitute them with:
/kernel initrd=/initrd.img root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.selinux=permissive quiet SERIAL=random logo.showlogo=1 SRC= DATA= INSTALL=1
When the program asks a partition to install RemixOS (or Android-x86), select sda1
Please, Do NOT use the item "Create/Modify partitions" of the menu!
This is the second important trick because otherwise the Partition Table changes to GPT from msdos and nothing works anymore!
On the following screen select "Do not format" (the partition) as already formatted by gparted!
Install boot loader GRUB and skip the installation of EFI GRUB2.
Accept to install /system directory as read-write.
As the last step of the installation, select to reboot the eeePC.
While the system is rebooting, remove the USB stick so the device reboots from the internal HDD.
When the first screen appears, it is a black & white one, and reports that the GRUB used is the version 1.1.5.
Below a menu with 4 choices appears. They are:
Remix OS 2016-10-12
Remix OS 2016-10-12 (Debug Mode)
Remix OS 2016-10-12 (Debug nomodeset)
Remix OS 2016-10-12 (Debug Video=LVDS-1:d)
the first being the default one which starts automatically in few seconds.
Wait quite a little bit (about 10-20 minutes) while a white "RemixOS" logo blinks on a black background.
After this long waiting, Remix OS appears and you can configure it.
In particular as reported by maxiclo here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/bug-currupted-usb-drive-waring-severity-t3472170
there is a a severe issue with RemixOS clean installation on native EXT4 partition using INSTALL=1 (ie the installation on a HDD without other OS).
In fact RemixOS identifies a "Corrupted USB drive" and Android propose to fix it formatting the USB.
If you execute the suggested fix, everything will be damaged and you cannot reboot your eeePC in RemixOS anymore!
So, go to Settings -> RemixOS -> Experimental features
Deselect the option "Enable disk partition mount"
The system ask for a reboot: execute it.
This is the third important trick to use.
That'all folks!
Hi.
after i installed remix os on my laptop , remix os is my default os for boot and if i want to boot windows 10 i must do that manually.
Do you have any solution?
Yes , how to do this, I need to change the 30 seconds to 3 s too, help please
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See this for solution: www*reddit*com/r/RemixOS/comments/5pz2u1/boot_screen_selects_remix_os_by_default_has_30/dcvrl1m/
Just change the star to dot in url. They won't let me post links yet.
jaibubwan said:
See this for solution: www*reddit*com/r/RemixOS/comments/5pz2u1/boot_screen_selects_remix_os_by_default_has_30/dcvrl1m/
Just change the star to dot in url. They won't let me post links yet.
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Whatever I change it, just doesn't work for me
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Are you guys installing Remix on a UEFI setup? I can help with both issues as I've just recently changed both of those exact settings. I made Windows 10 the default boot setting and changed the timeout as well. Someone please post the grub.cfg lines and I'll show you what to change to get what you want. If on a UEFI setup you need to mount the EFI partition in windows which is usually hidden. I made a batch file to auto load the EFI partition and from there you can edit the grub.cfg file to your liking. Download the file i posted, run as admin and it should load the EFI partition for you. If you need any help I could always teamview with you and show you. It's literally a 2 minute job.
PizzaG Windows 10 EFI Partition Helper: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_NCp06S3NUmUVpNR2RheHpOTlk
You guys may also be interested in my custom RemixOS that comes with SuperSU and Xposed as well. That's located in the forum
I wrote the guide below for another user. It should help you as well:
Code:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/change-default-boot-to-windows-10-t3537213/post70841490#post70841490
jaibubwan said:
I just went through this process this week. I had the same question as you, and did alot of experimentation to get the solution. This is how it works on my system (Lenovo tablet, Windows 10 Pro, Remix OS, dual boot using Grub boot loader).
Okay, ignore what you've done so far.
Assume we have a first-time installation of Remix OS.
My instructions will only help you in this situation.
I can't really correct any experiments you may have done after that.
1) When the Remix OS installation tool tells you to reboot, don't do it. Just exit it, and restart after we finish the steps below.
2) Open command prompt as an Administrator.
3) Mount your boot partition by following these instructions. I think you may have had problems with past advice because it is not so clear. This tutorial has clear steps:
Code:
http://linuxbsdos.com/2015/09/05/how-to-delete-grub-files-from-a-boot-efi-partition-in-windows-10/
4) Navigate to the following folder (change drive letter "Z:" to whatever you used to mount the boot drive):
Code:
Z:\Boot\Grub\
5) Edit the file "grub.cfg"
6) To set a default OS, that the Grub boot loader always highlights:
- Search grub.cfg and ensure the entry menuentry 'Windows' is above menuentry 'Remix OS'.
- This basically indicates that Windows is the first option in the boot menu, and Remix OS is second.
- Search grub.cfg and find the entry set default="${saved_entry}"
- Replace it with set default=0
- This basically tells the Grub boot loader to highlight the top entry (Windows) everytime it starts.
7) To change the countdown timer, that the Grub boot loader uses:
- Search grub.cfg for set timeout=
- Replace it with set timeout=3 (you can change "3" to whatever countdown number you like)
8) OPTIONAL! To set the default OS to repeat whatever was last selected:
- Suppose in the future, you want the the Grub boot loader to automatically highlight whatever OS was selected last.
- In my situation, the Remix OS installation tool has a glitch where it makes "Remix OS" automatically selected every startup.
- To correct this, repeat all the actions to mount the boot drive & edit the grub.cg file (see "6)" instructions).
- Search grub.cfg for menuentry 'Windows'
- In the line under it, add the text: savedefault
- Search grub.cfg for menuentry 'Remix OS'
- Ensure that somewhere in the lines below, the text savedefault exists. If not, add it manually.
- The problem, in my situation, was that the Remix OS installation tool only added "savedefault" to the Remix OS entry...and not the Windows entry. By adding that line to both OS's, the Grub bootloader can properly tell which OS was selected last & choose it for you on startup.
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piece of cake. modify this on your Grub line
set default="${savedefault}" <--------change to this
function savedefault {
saved_entry="${chosen}"
save_env saved_entry
menuentry 'Windows 10' --class windows {
savedefault <-----------Add this(Tells it to always highlight Windows)
search --file --no-floppy --set=root /EFI/MICROSOFT/BOOT/BOOTMGFW.EFI
chainloader (${root})/EFI/MICROSOFT/BOOT/BOOTMGFW.EFI
Go to the RemixOS line and remove savedefault from that line and done. Now it will always boot with Windows highlighted
set timeout=30 <---------Modify 30 to whatever youd like for Timeout
I made a batch file for Easy Mounting of the EFI partition. It's set up to use drive Z, so if you have a drive Z already, modify my batch file to use whatever drive you'd like. Extract and run as Admin
PizzaG Windows 10 EFI Partition Helper: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_...VpNR2RheHpOTlk
Both you guys posts are not working for me
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do you want to teamview?
Thanks in advance
PizzaG said:
piece of cake. modify this on your Grub line
set default="${savedefault}" <--------change to this
function savedefault {
saved_entry="${chosen}"
save_env saved_entry
menuentry 'Windows 10' --class windows {
savedefault <-----------Add this(Tells it to always highlight Windows)
search --file --no-floppy --set=root /EFI/MICROSOFT/BOOT/BOOTMGFW.EFI
chainloader (${root})/EFI/MICROSOFT/BOOT/BOOTMGFW.EFI
Go to the RemixOS line and remove savedefault from that line and done. Now it will always boot with Windows highlighted
set timeout=30 <---------Modify 30 to whatever youd like for Timeout
I made a batch file for Easy Mounting of the EFI partition. It's set up to use drive Z, so if you have a drive Z already, modify my batch file to use whatever drive you'd like. Extract and run as Admin
PizzaG Windows 10 EFI Partition Helper: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_...VpNR2RheHpOTlk
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Thanks for procedure but can you paste the exact text that come from final editing of grib.cfg. I change text like you said but there may be misunderstanding that lead to failure.