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I'm wanting to have the Android OS on my Desktop computer. For a media center, as the android market has HBO, Netflix, Showtime, ect. I have a Dell Vostro 410 Desktop Computer. How do I get started, I'm using a Ethernet in order to get internet. Cause the main purpose is for media.
It's possible, take a look at android-x86.org
But you will run into problems with those types of apps complaining about your device being rooted or otherwise unsupported. Also, since your device is not supported by Google, Google Play Store won't work.
Really you would be better sticking to a more supported Desktop OS.
phirenz said:
It's possible, take a look at android-x86.org
But you will run into problems with those types of apps complaining about your device being rooted or otherwise unsupported. Also, since your device is not supported by Google, Google Play Store won't work.
Really you would be better sticking to a more supported Desktop OS.
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I agree that it seems an unusual choice but you can get round the market restrictions using the patched version of play store app which is available in one of the forums here at xda I think.
Dave
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There is android for computer try the liveCd Google it and burn it on a CD using roxio or Nero and you can boot android anytime you like
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from my understanding the Android SDK has a built in emulation for android, so i guess you could try it. Dont think you can Root the thing tho.
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I agree that it seems an unusual choice but you can get round the market restrictions using the patched version of play store app which is available in one of the forums here at xda I think.
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The main reason why I want my desktop computer to run on Android, is to make a Entertainment computer. A computer that connects to my TV and can watch HBO GO, Netflix, Showtime, Youtube, Ect.
Sieze said:
from my understanding the Android SDK has a built in emulation for android, so i guess you could try it. Dont think you can Root the thing tho.
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It has an option to make the system file read and write. So Root is usable, but I want to make a recovery on the computer, like I want to go into clockworkmod onto the computer.
Eller200 said:
The main reason why I want my desktop computer to run on Android, is to make a Entertainment computer. A computer that connects to my TV and can watch HBO GO, Netflix, Showtime, Youtube, Ect.
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Would it not be easier to use windows and the variety of free software for it to do so? You can hook pc up to tv and get a remote control so you could control pc with it, there are programs out there designed for such purposes, I used one years ago when I built a mame arcade cabinet that could also record tv and stream videos etc.
Get the x86 android release and if it does not work maybe try using windows as its unlikely android will be smooth enough on your pc because it won't have optimised drivers for your hardware.
Dave
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Well I try using Boxeee But They don't have Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Ect.
Eller200 said:
Well I try using Boxeee But They don't have Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Ect.
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I agree to others stating to use an actual computer OS. Have you looked into the wonderous works of Linux? There are endless builds out there. Plus with IE9 i know you can make custom shortcuts, like desktop icons, that when you launch them it will take you directly to netflix and log you in.
elesbb said:
I agree to others stating to use an actual computer OS. Have you looked into the wonderous works of Linux? There are endless builds out there. Plus with IE9 i know you can make custom shortcuts, like desktop icons, that when you launch them it will take you directly to netflix and log you in.
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I suppose the simplest approach would be to set windows up so desktop icons can be opened with one click. Then if you had a remote control you could use it to start the different things you want by using it to click on saved desktop shortcuts. Elesbb is right that it is a solution you could try.
Alternatively you could try media server which does have a netflix plugin.
Dave
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This is Right Android on Computer ???
WarriorMaN said:
This is Right Android on Computer ???
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Yes, it is possible
Dave
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mistermentality said:
Yes, it is possible
Dave
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waow this is good i think
mistermentality said:
Would it not be easier to use windows and the variety of free software for it to do so? You can hook pc up to tv and get a remote control so you could control pc with it, there are programs out there designed for such purposes, I used one years ago when I built a mame arcade cabinet that could also record tv and stream videos etc.
Get the x86 android release and if it does not work maybe try using windows as its unlikely android will be smooth enough on your pc because it won't have optimised drivers for your hardware.
Dave
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I have to agree. I think a windows box with a good media remote would be the best solution. That way it can be easily upgraded and drivers, drm, etc won't be an issue. Windows 8 is pretty touch oriented and might look nice as a media center.
That way when you want to upgrade hardware or OS you won't be stuck waiting for full driver support or patches and rewrites. I would also think it would be more powerful/feature-full for recording live TV etc.
Anything is possible though, and the Android x86 project would definitely be the place to start if you must go the Android route. Why not buy a high end Android tablet and run hdmi and then remote control that. I know that most peripherals exist in USB form, but I'm not sure how Android would handle, say, a USB TV tuner...
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There is one problem with your request. The Netflix APK is specifically designed for ARM and not x86 and as of right now there are no known x86 Netflix ports. So, Netflix will not work.
While Android x86 is smooth its hit or miss on some machines. I am running ICS from a live boot usb drive on my old Toshiba A135 S4467. It is by far faster to surf the internet and check emails and such with Android than my Windows install. The volume however is extremely low and only works through headphones on my laptop. Auto rotate can be an issue.
I would strongly recommend looking into XBMC for Windows instead, it is a very highly regarded media centre software, and has plugins for most Internet content sources e.g. Netflix etc. Much more workable than an Android emu.
If you have $49 spare VIA have just announced a nice Android PC which might be of interest rather than try to make your current PC an Android one. It has 720p H264 video playback, comes pre installed with Gingerbread with 2 gigabytes internal memory and 512 mb ram.
I wrote it about on my blog (Google Current link is in my signature), you can find out more in my blog or direct from VIA.
Dave
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Hi Zulu, I think I saw someone get a bit of hate for this suggestion with your Nexus Player LolliRock ROM but is it possible to install the Leanback Launcher onto this full Android ROM and emulate most of the Android TV experience? My reason would be that I want the freedom of the full Play Store app and settings but I do like the Android TV interface for use from my couch.
Also, presumably this requires an unlocked bootloader but not root because I've been struggling to root my 16 GB model.
Thanks for your work.
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Hi Zulu, I think I saw someone get a bit of hate for this suggestion with your Nexus Player LolliRock ROM but is it possible to install the Leanback Launcher onto this full Android ROM and emulate most of the Android TV experience? My reason would be that I want the freedom of the full Play Store app and settings but I do like the Android TV interface for use from my couch.
Also, presumably this requires an unlocked bootloader but not root because I've been struggling to root my 16 GB model.
Thanks for your work.
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Sure that you can. The leanback launcher is a stupid launcher like others but just a little more stupid because not support mouse. But you can start Android TV apps also without leanback launcher. http://www.apkmirror.com/?s=leanback+launcher&post_type=apps_post
You can start the leanback launcher also like an app if you create a shortcut like in this video https://youtu.be/NMqz8e33oq8 So when you install Android TV apps, you can have all in one bad place that is the leanback launcher. Without create a shortcut for every Android TV app. ( 10 in total )
I prferer Googl Now Launcher.
People not understand that you need just more accessibility on apps and this depend from developers.
You can control an app with a mouse, dpad or controller if a developer want this.
After that you can use Android, Android TV or also Android NOOB.
One thing is sure, Android TV is limited on purpose and you can't have all apps from Google Play.
The 320 dpi in build.prop is not compatible with many beautiful apps also if you sideload.
Every standard app is better and faster than the leanback version. Try standard youtube and leanback youtube to understand.
For me the life is too short to waste time with directional keys. I never used a classic Smart TV for this reason and all my TV are Smart TV.
For this reason i like full Android.
You think that if Android TV was better than Android I lose most of my free time to build these firmware ? I'm not so stupid.
But do not worry i appreciate and respect the requests of all
To have Youtube at 1080p and up read this post
https://plus.google.com/+VideomapIt/posts/QiC1Pksvzaq
I suggest to read also the comments. to understand really what i think.
I am very tired of the forced closures made to defend the economic interests of a few.
Many of these closures are also passed off as security but are just violations of the rules for fair competition between companies.
I hope I am not overlooking something due to lack of sleep, but am I correct in saying the nvidia game controller that came with the box doesn't work in this rom? My box isn't recognizing the controller after flashing rom, gapps, and su
After reading a little closer I see it can be made to work if connected via usb, but I much rather have it work wireless since I use the box connected to a network cable and wireless network connection doesn't pose any interference for me. Is there a way to restore the wireless controller connection?
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I hope I am not overlooking something due to lack of sleep, but am I correct in saying the nvidia game controller that came with the box doesn't work in this rom? My box isn't recognizing the controller after flashing rom, gapps, and su
After reading a little closer I see it can be made to work if connected via usb, but I much rather have it work wireless since I use the box connected to a network cable and wireless network connection doesn't pose any interference for me. Is there a way to restore the wireless controller connection?
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For the controller in wireless mode: ( wired works well )
Request it to Nvidia sayng:
Please Nvidia if you sell an hardware controller, why you not publish the drivers for Android, Windows and Linux like all other companies that sell an hardware controller ? Or explain how to add it in a custom firmware ? You publish also the source code, why not publish it as closed binaries like others parts proprietary ?
In the second post you can find an alternative to use the controller in wireless mode.
It work better than native wireless mode, everyone can compare also in Nvidia Grid. ( Grid is beautiful also with my bad adsl )
And don't forget that you can use also any other standard controller ( also a 5$ chinese controller ), because the voice search capability and audio routing is possible in this firmware in many ways. The smarter way to make voice search in google now ( the full google now ) is with a webcam attached or with a bluetooth headsets. It's smarter because you can do this without nothing in your hands. Just sayng: " OK Google " + videochats in hangout and more...
Unfortunally i can't solve this for now. The only one thing that not work, but not for my incompetence.
I don't want use bad words to explain better why this behaviour. But smart people can understand.
Has anyone tried this on a shield tablet? I would assume you ca get a close experience. Also are the Nvidia apps bundled in the rom(controller, grid, game stream)
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I like this ROM, but I have come across a few things that might make me go back to stock. The problem with wireless game controller not working unless tethered to the device (Not zulu99's fault), and Doom 3 will no longer run. You start it and it immediately just goes back to the home screen without any error to reference. I downloaded the stock image and am still debating as to whether I want to go back to stock or not.. I didn't say it before and I should have, but thanks for all the time and effort you have invested in this ROM.
RebelebeR said:
I like this ROM, but I have come across a few things that might make me go back to stock. The problem with wireless game controller not working unless tethered to the device (Not zulu99's fault), and Doom 3 will no longer run. You start it and it immediately just goes back to the home screen without any error to reference. I downloaded the stock image and am still debating as to whether I want to go back to stock or not.. I didn't say it before and I should have, but thanks for all the time and effort you have invested in this ROM.
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you have read the second post about the controller config. it work well for me. what is your problem ? why you can't tether ? I'm curious.
zulu99 said:
you have read the second post about the controller config. it work well for me. what is your problem ? why you can't tether ? I'm curious.
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I'm not sure what is wrong, but I'll figure it out when I have had a little more time with the device. No worries
Bboy486 said:
Has anyone tried this on a shield tablet? I would assume you ca get a close experience. Also are the Nvidia apps bundled in the rom(controller, grid, game stream)
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This firmware is for Shield Console, not for Shield Tablet.
Shield hub that have also grid inside can be downloaded directly from goole play.
for game stream i can work on the nvidia proprietary apk, but i tested Screen Stream Mirroring app and it work.
You can also record your gameplay with any app for screen recording so this is not a problem.
zulu99 said:
This firmware is for Shield Console, not for Shield Tablet.
Shield hub that have also grid inside can be downloaded directly from goole play.
for game stram i can work on the nvidia proprietary apk, but i tested Screen Stream Mirroring app and it work.
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Forgive my confusion but isn't the point of this rom to mimic the shield console on other android devices? I have the tablet and want to add the android TV experience to it and immersive mode. Wouldn't flashing this Tom accomplish that?
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Bboy486 said:
Forgive my confusion but isn't the point of this rom to mimic the shield console on other android devices? I have the tablet and want to add the android TV experience to it and immersive mode. Wouldn't flashing this Tom accomplish that?
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No i ported full Android to Shield Console, because on Android TV you are in a walled garden and you can't have all apps from google play
In Android Tv you have also by default density to 320 dpi that is not good for standard apps.
If you like immersive mode you can simply use xposed framework.
Thanks for the clarification. With that said how can I get the android TV experience with Google now search on my tablet? Is it possible?
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Bboy486 said:
Thanks for the clarification. With that said how can I get the android TV experience with Google now search on my tablet? Is it possible?
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read the second and fifth post
about xposed framework ( for selective immersive mode) i not know if it work on your tablet, on shield console it work.
zulu99 said:
read the second and fifth post
about xposed framework ( for selective immersive mode) i not know if it work on your tablet, on shield console it work.
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Unfortunately I get a error code when I try to install it
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RebelebeR said:
I like this ROM, but I have come across a few things that might make me go back to stock. The problem with wireless game controller not working unless tethered to the device (Not zulu99's fault), and Doom 3 will no longer run. You start it and it immediately just goes back to the home screen without any error to reference. I downloaded the stock image and am still debating as to whether I want to go back to stock or not.. I didn't say it before and I should have, but thanks for all the time and effort you have invested in this ROM.
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Thanks for sharing the Doom 3 problem. Yesterday after your words i had it working on my development build.
I will upload a new firmware version very soon that fix the problem.
New firmware version 1.4 updated in first post.
Compatibility with new games optimized for Tegra X1 like Doom 3
Improved performances
Hi all,
I am using Remix 2.0 on my Intel NUC DN2820FYKH connected to my TV via HDMI.
There is no audio over HDMI. How can we fix this?
I am having the same issue with my Nuc DN2820FYKH. Are you running yours from USB?
keenan316 said:
I am having the same issue with my Nuc DN2820FYKH. Are you running yours from USB?
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Tried both, on USB 3 and installed on HDD
suku_patel_22 said:
Tried both, on USB 3 and installed on HDD
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I am running mine from an SSD and it keeps freezing on the Remix OS boot screen. Got it to actually boot up once, but after that it just freezes everytime! Dont know if it's the SSD... I'm gonna try from USB and see if that fixes it..
Have you had any freezes on yours? Did you use the legacy boot iso?
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I am running mine from an SSD and it keeps freezing on the Remix OS boot screen. Got it to actually boot up once, but after that it just freezes everytime! Dont know if it's the SSD... I'm gonna try from USB and see if that fixes it..
Have you had any freezes on yours? Did you use the legacy boot iso?
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If the system did boot one time after installation, your problem probably is your custom grub entry.
About audio over HDMI, it's a known Linux issue, and Android-x86 has not alsamixer, so we can't find a solution for this problem yet.
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If the system did boot one time after installation, your problem probably is your custom grub entry.
About audio over HDMI, it's a known Linux issue, and Android-x86 has not alsamixer, so we can't find a solution for this problem yet.
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According to the technical specifications, the Remix Mini supports multichannel audio output over HDMI. So is this problem specific for x86 platforms? I have managed to get audio over HDMI working on a Linux platform (Ubuntu), although it was quite cumbersome.
So might this be just a configuration issue? Unfortunately, I have no clue where to start trying.
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According to the technical specifications, the Remix Mini supports multichannel audio output over HDMI. So is this problem specific for x86 platforms? I have managed to get audio over HDMI working on a Linux platform (Ubuntu), although it was quite cumbersome.
So might this be just a configuration issue? Unfortunately, I have no clue where to start trying.
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Remix Mini is designed for Remix OS (and vice-versa). Our notebooks aren't. You can solve your issue on Ubuntu with ALSA. And there is the problem: Remix OS doesn't use ALSA.
Yes, it is a configuration issue, but in a deep and advanced level.
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suku_patel_22 said:
Hi all,
I am using Remix 2.0 on my Intel NUC DN2820FYKH connected to my TV via HDMI.
There is no audio over HDMI. How can we fix this?
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This is about all I can find.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/tY3Mct71b-Q
Thanks for the link. I spent hours trying to make this work, but to no avail. After spending more than a week trying to turn my NUC DN2820FYKH into an HTPC running on Android, I have given up for now. In addition to the problem with HDMI audio, I haven't yet found a way to use the NUC's built-in infrared module on Android. There are a couple of initiatives to port LIRC to Android (e.g. Irdroid), but they focus on using the device as an IR transmitter, whereas I would like the NUC to function as an IR receiver.
CountNerd said:
Thanks for the link. I spent hours trying to make this work, but to no avail. After spending more than a week trying to turn my NUC DN2820FYKH into an HTPC running on Android, I have given up for now. In addition to the problem with HDMI audio, I haven't yet found a way to use the NUC's built-in infrared module on Android. There are a couple of initiatives to port LIRC to Android (e.g. Irdroid), but they focus on using the device as an IR transmitter, whereas I would like the NUC to function as an IR receiver.
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You applied a patch to the kernel?
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You applied a patch to the kernel?
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Yes, I did. Since I didn't have the kernel sources installed, I just replaced the library file (snd-hda-codec.ko) as suggested in the thread. I also tried different values for the kernel parameters in the grub menu item (it's a dual-boot system with Lubuntu installed in the boot partition). But none of these worked out. I really like to experiment, but applying kernel patches is something that I tend to stay away from.
I switched to the latest build of Android-x86 (4.4-r5) which I believe is the groundwork for Remix OS. I can see the HDMI device when I type 'alsa_aplay -l' (card 0, device 3). In Lubuntu, it's a simple case of switching the default device. But as lucasdeeiroz has pointed out, ALSA functionality is not fully implemented in Remix OS / Android-x86.
CountNerd said:
Yes, I did. Since I didn't have the kernel sources installed, I just replaced the library file (snd-hda-codec.ko) as suggested in the thread. I also tried different values for the kernel parameters in the grub menu item (it's a dual-boot system with Lubuntu installed in the boot partition). But none of these worked out. I really like to experiment, but applying kernel patches is something that I tend to stay away from.
I switched to the latest build of Android-x86 (4.4-r5) which I believe is the groundwork for Remix OS. I can see the HDMI device when I type 'alsa_aplay -l' (card 0, device 3). In Lubuntu, it's a simple case of switching the default device. But as lucasdeeiroz has pointed out, ALSA functionality is not fully implemented in Remix OS / Android-x86.
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Okay, I appreciate the effort you put into this as I don't have the knowledge or really the time required to learn how. If I find anything else I'll be sure to post it here.
Same issue with NUC D54250WYK. I hope Remix OS guys will be able to find out a solution
pipcr2 said:
Same issue with NUC D54250WYK. I hope Remix OS guys will be able to find out a solution
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No sound on NUC D54250 as well . .
ver. Remix_OS_for_PC_64_B2016030106
the same here, no HDMI sound on ny old Asrock ION 330HT-BD
testing release_Remix_OS_for_PC_64bit_B2016040501 in Asrock ION 330HT-BD but:
HDMI, Audio out normal, composite audio (vulgar RCA) and even have experienced the DIGITAL OUT spdif and nothing gives/no sound in Kodi or the Remix.
there will be no way to get around this problem?
sorry my bad english
Also on my asrock Q2900M (Intel processor) i've no sound through HDMI. Is there any workaround?
Thank you very much.
ayoraider07 said:
No sound on NUC D54250 as well . .
ver. Remix_OS_for_PC_64_B2016030106
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Same issue with several x86 Android images for NUC. hope this can get sorted out.
Hi there, I'm thiniking of DeX with Linux. Are anyone using Linux with DeX? How it's your experience with?
I work with Ubuntu and I'm thinking about buy a DeX and switch off my notebook, what you think about it?
Thanks!
Haven't found a way to do that yet. I have signed up to get Informed once samsung releases "Linux on galaxy" solution
Tetragonopantelonis said:
Haven't found a way to do that yet. I have signed up to get Informed once samsung releases "Linux on galaxy" solution
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So they didn't release this feature yet? I saw a video talking about it.
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So they didn't release this feature yet? I saw a video talking about it.
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Still nothing... I hoped it would be out along with Note 9,but still silence from Samsung
Dex on Linux. Experience
I have the basic version of note 9.
I bought two different setups for testing:
- HDMI - USBC cable + Bluetooth keyboard and Bluetooth mouse
- HDMI with USBC port + 2 USB normal ports to connect a wired mouse and keyboard.
I have also at home two 4k tvs that I use as monitors: A 39inch seiki and a 41inch curved Samsung. Both working at 4k with my mac book Pro and my Ubuntu pc
Connecting any of the screens to my note using any of the devices gives me only 1080p. After researching, this is a software limitación. Somebody checked that note 9 can actually output 4k.
When you open dex, you get a desktop experience and you can execute you android apps. Not every app scales to full screen and some of them are shown as if you were runing them with an emulator.
Now dex on Linux. I got the invite and I installed the app. When you launch it in your phone, it asks you download an image (imagine docker) that's is a 4Gb zip that becomes a 10Gb unzipped .img file.
Application asks you to give the container a name and select the . img file.
That is what you can do from your phone. You cannot execute the container unless you are in dex mode: dex opened in a monitor
On dex, you have to run the Linux on dex app and run any container run created before.
When you run one in about 5-10 seconds you have Ubuntu 16 running.
Default applications you get aside of the standard ones is visual studio code and intellij 2018.2 community.
I am a java guy so I launched intellij to check the speed and I was surprised how fast it launched.
I need to play more, but I would buy a higher spec note if the 4k issue was solved.
In my opinion Dex/Linux is an strategy to justify expensive phones with more hardware, because nobody needs more ram and cores if you just run phone apps. Said that I am a software professional and this use case fits perfectly with my needs
I tried to install on my s9+ but would not let me. I hope they make available for S9+. I run Linux Deploy now in chroot - but not the same. I have Dex Station which I think would be nice with Ubuntu.
Iphone 9 linex
Linex on note 9 seem good but it would be better if i could download software or even update .It won't let me do anything.Its says no plugin could handle gs_plugin_app_install.Im at a lose.
I use a tacx smart trainer that uses either a win10 or android app. I have a mini PC (T11) that runs win10 but the software is below min spec and is slow, so I have tried to do an android install on the t11 and have struggled due to Bluetooth issues. I have however found the latest r02 of x86 works - well at least on live USB - start Bluetooth, run the app and it finds the trainer straight away and away I go. But there is no persistent memory and so I have to install and when I do, the app finds the trainer but will not connect.
Any ideas on how to resolve?