We all knew that Google just announced it's Chrome-Android OSs merge at their I/O conference. This was their last chance to save their desktop OS. My dad is buying a chromebook today
But here is the deal to save Remix OS!
First their Android system that will get integrated in the OS is not open source, at least for now, so you can't get it on Neverware Cloudready Chromium OS on your PC. You can't use it on the PC you already have, you need to buy a chromebook. Remix OS is just like Windows and works on most PCs and laptops and this is A BIG BONUS!
First Remix OS has to fix its compatibilities with Android apps to get at least 80% of google plays apps and games especially the main stream ones working seamlessly.
It also needs to support mouse wheel and touch gestures via mouse. Multiuser is a MUST for a desktop OS.
Also there should be a time just working to get Closed source drivers like GPU, sound, wifi, touch screens, mice working either by reverse engineering them or contacting the companies to supply them with working drivers.
Last thing! , we need desktops and laptops that come preinstalled with Remix OS as their main (but not only) OS other than the Remix Ultratablet and Remix mini.
People of Jide, you have a good chance don't lose it
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I am just curious to know what benefit X86 support would have?
it says "cross-platform support on ARM, x86, and MIPS technology"
so does it mean that now it will be easy to install new android on my X86 laptop running core i3?
also i think that if android now natively supports X86 so it would be easy to make it an OS for desktop with some tweaking in UI element to make it keyboard and mouse friendly...(PS: i dont have much knowledge of software development)
i use windows mainly for playing AAA PC games(only thing android cant do for me),i wish android to one day support high end graphic cards like nvidia gtx 780 along with developers support for AAA games that would be a dream come true situation for me because then i could ditch costly windows altogether :laugh:
waqarakram0306 said:
I am just curious to know what benefit X86 support would have?
it says "cross-platform support on ARM, x86, and MIPS technology"
so does it mean that now it will be easy to install new android on my X86 laptop running core i3?
also i think that if android now natively supports X86 so it would be easy to make it an OS for desktop with some tweaking in UI element to make it keyboard and mouse friendly...(PS: i dont have much knowledge of software development)
i use windows mainly for playing AAA PC games(only thing android cant do for me),i wish android to one day support high end graphic cards like nvidia gtx 780 along with developers support for AAA games that would be a dream come true situation for me because then i could ditch costly windows altogether :laugh:
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Well yeah it will improve the support. But it's already done. I mean, android as a pc os (without tweaking them ). Check this site
www.android-x86.org
The android l is just gonna improve this project and make him better. About tweaking theme, the best solution i can offer is to install xposed and xhalowindow (if its called that i cant remember) and install a launcher (right now there isn't a launcher that is look just like windows, so it's need to be developed, I think it is time to do so with the new 2014 google android tv, I mean to make and old pc a google android tv and make the best of the old device)
The android x86 work with usb input, any gpu, LAN, wifi, bluetooth, mouse, pad, keyboard, microphone, camera and multitouch and more
The only weaknesses is that a lot of apps that doesn't support x86 prossesor (only ARM prossesor) will bring force close. It doesn't mean that all the ARM apps, but a lot of them. Another weakness is that apps that doesn't support rotation, will rotate all the screen untill shutdown (unless you'll install an app that force landscape rotation everywhere)
I have found a few android x86 images that work with the hp stream but isn't as stable. The image that I'm providing is that the touch and wifi works but not the orentation rotation. I'm wanting to put remix os on this thing since jide finally made it open source
Img link here
Don't like windows 8 on this since I got it as a gift.
Hey keep us informed. I got a Stream 7 and would love to put Android or Linux on it.
I have a TV that has VGA support and HDMI. The only way that Remix OS is even going to be useful for me is if I can plug it up to the TV.
Nothing is working. No VGA, no HDMI, even ChromeCast doesn't work.
I am using a Samsung NP300E5C laptop. The PC has 8gb Ram and an i5.
These ports definitely work on my other OS's.
Is there any way to enable VGA/HDMI ?? This is really frustrating. I went out and bought a chromecast and wasted money on that, after no HDMI/VGA support. This seems like an issue that must be affecting a lot of people. Why would you make an OS that isn't supporting these features? Let's face it--the biggest appeal of this OS is playing Android games and emulators. HDMI and VGA support should definitely be a feature.
Chromecast shows up in youtube for me but thats the only app...
Settings --> Miracast --> Chromecast works for me
Good day,
Are there any plans to add a version of Remix OS running the "Android TV" interface?
I think this would be great for users who would like to use Remix OS in the living room.
Here is a screen shot: https://developer.android.com/tv/images/atv-framed.png
Kind regards,
Renier
@reniers It's a good idea to have a TV UI, but how do you imagine it?
Bigger text and icons? (these can be changed within settings app and build.prop file; dpi)
Or something more?
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@Vioner I was thinking of using the Android TV interface. Same as the Google Nexus Player or Nvidia Shield.
Here is a screen shot: https://developer.android.com/tv/images/atv-framed.png
Hey Guys,
I am busy working on this.
so far I have the LeanBackLauncher working but never get any recommendations.
there is a working version using android X86 here
http://geektillithertz.com/wordpress/index.php/2016/06/20/android-tv-x86-build-2/
it has some basic functionality like LeanBackLauncher and Settings.
I want to create a port using remix OS because they have the latest code. for instance my HDMI audio doesnt work on Android X86 Project but does on Remix OS.
I am currently busy trying to port some other features like android remote. then I am going to debloat Remix OS. I will upload the Image once I have done some more work.
anyone intersted in making Remix OS into a Android TV I have a Guide Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/guide-remixos-tv-t3484681
I will be Posting new stuff as I go
I have two laptops running Remix OS now being used as HTPC's. One is dual booted with windows 10 and Remix OS. This one I was able to disable the native monitor so that it would only display on the TV via HDMI. By booting to Windows and adding this: video=LVDS-1:d to the menu.list file. Well after making the second laptop single boot only on Remix OS I can not figure out how to disable the native display to display the HDMI alone to achieve 1080p. How can I go about doing this and maybe switch back if needed(not priority but would be nice).
Thanks for your expertise in advance
The laptop is a HP 2000-2b22DX
What I have tried.
First I attempted to find the menu.list file. In Remix OS worth a try no luck. Pulled HD and docked via USB to my desktop and had no access to the HD. Then since I have my other laptop running Remix. I used my USB dock and was able to access the HD and the RemixOS folder, but menu.list was not there.
Next I thought maybe is I disconnect the native LCD screen from the laptop motherboard it would run 1080p to the TV without the LCD keeping it at 720P. It did increase the resolution, but only to 1920x800 if I remember right.
Hopefully this information will help save others some time that are trying to achieve the same thing.