[ROM] Ubuntu Developer Preview (Toro port)

kdb424 · Feb 21, 2013

Props goes to eng.stk for how to unofficially flash the GSM images. I have modified his quote to include this devices links, and Im' sorry for not asking to quote him. The only credit I take is for modifying one line to make it flash to our devices. The rest goes to the UbuntuOS team and eng.stk
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38285911#post38285911

eng.stk said:
For people wondering about install (tried with TWRP):

1. Nandroid backup
2. Factory Reset
3. Grab toro_ubuntu.zip and quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip
4. Flash toro_ubuntu.zip
5. Flash quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip (this one will take a while, grab some coffee :laugh
6. Reboot (screen will go black but after a few seconds Ubuntu is up)
7. Profit :highfive:

This install didn't wiped my sdcard. I just restored my TWRP backup after a short Ubuntu testdrive.
If you are paranoid, just copy your stuff from SDCARD to your PC before flashing.

Quote modified to include CORRECT links for our build. I left the rest in tact.

EDIT: Exparimental (untested) build that may enable calls and data. Same process as converting android from GSM to LTE, so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Any takers? (replaces the toro zip above)
http://ompldr.org/vaGptZw/toro_ubuntu_data_try2.zip
EDIT: Data isn't even supported on the GSM, so unlikely to have any data, but calls should work.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes
EDIT2: Test appears broken, but I'll leave it here for others to look into on why it doesn't work. It should have been merged in correctly, not sure why it's not working.

The only thing I did was modify the line so that the zip would be willing to flash to the toro. It does not have CMDA/LTE connection, but it does flash and work on WIFI just fine. With it's limited uses ATM, I believe that getting working radios would be useless. Try it and see what I mean. Do not wipe system, or it will not boot.

Sprint thread is here
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38303836
Questions?

tmlhodge · Feb 21, 2013

Very nice, thanks for sharing. Will report back.

Edit: It works..

scram99 · Feb 21, 2013

Are these files modified for toro? The only reason I ask is the OP isn't coming from you...

Also, I assume this does not replace the current recovery. Is this correct?

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kdb424 · Feb 21, 2013

Yes, I modified the quote. I should have made that more clear. Sorry. *fixes*

jsgraphicart · Feb 21, 2013

I may try this just to play around with for an hour or so. Not until I get home though.

geekcentercreations · Feb 21, 2013

Waiting......

I'm downloading now. Will flash ASAP! I will also report back.

I don't think radios would be useless. As limited as the OS is right now, it still would be cool to try and take advantage of the calling and texting features.

Just my opinion.

dysolv · Feb 21, 2013

Giving it a whirl now... Nothing better to do while I am at work

rsswga · Feb 21, 2013

I installed ubuntu on my laptop last week with a new hard drive, I love it and can't wait to put on the GNEX

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geekcentercreations · Feb 21, 2013

dysolv said:
Giving it a whirl now... Nothing better to do while I am at work

Same here, too bad that the download speeds for the files is sorta low.

dysolv · Feb 21, 2013

Everything seems to be working just fine, but the wifi here at work is a hidden SSID, and I cannont yet figure out how to add it. As others ahve stated everything else seems to be prepopulate data that you cant do anything with.

I guess from here we wait to see how things unfold.

fishhelmet · Feb 21, 2013

I really like this as a first try, however it really needs a ton of work done to be viable

geekcentercreations · Feb 21, 2013

dysolv said:
Everything seems to be working just fine, but the wifi here at work is a hidden SSID, and I cannont yet figure out how to add it. As others ahve stated everything else seems to be prepopulate data that you cant do anything with.

I guess from here we wait to see how things unfold.

I also have the prepopulated data. I managed to clear the notifications by pulling down the messaging tab and scrolling to the clear all button, but there doesn't seem to be a way to get rid of all of it yet.

Theres a lot of bugs here...... To be expected of course.

dysolv · Feb 21, 2013

It would appear that holding down the power button for a few seconds simply shuts it off, as opposed to giving you a menu of power options.

geekcentercreations · Feb 21, 2013

Well remember it is called the Ubuntu Touch-"Preview"........

kdb424 · Feb 21, 2013

Added an exparimental zip. It SHOULD enable all radios fully. I haven't tested yet, but the same trick worked to bring 4.2.2 to our phone with radios, so I don't see why that won't work. Ubuntu is pretty andrloid compatible.

EDIT: No data as it won't have data on the GSM version. That's not because I messed up, it's because Ubuntu doesn't support it yet.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes

andrewjt19 · Feb 21, 2013

Ooohh yeaaaa

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mdleal · Feb 21, 2013

Testing now.

gumnaam.sur · Feb 21, 2013

Can't Wait

Can't Wait to test.

kdb424 said:
Added an exparimental zip. It SHOULd enable all radios fully. I haven't tested yet, but the same trick worked to bring 4.2.2 to our phone with radios, so I don't see why that won't work. Ubuntu is pretty andrloid compatible.

scram99 · Feb 21, 2013

Very cool preview. Thanks for getting this to the toro. Ran it for a little bit then successfully restored my backup via twrp. Nice n smooth. Going to be nice nice...

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---------- Post added at 03:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:24 PM ----------

Any chance you can do this for the Nexus 7,grouper?

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Alpha_wolf · Feb 21, 2013

kdb424 said:
Added an exparimental zip. It SHOULD enable all radios fully. I haven't tested yet, but the same trick worked to bring 4.2.2 to our phone with radios, so I don't see why that won't work. Ubuntu is pretty andrloid compatible.

EDIT: No data as it won't have data on the GSM version. That's not because I messed up, it's because Ubuntu doesn't support it yet.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes

you have no idea how bad i wanna yell at you lol i was all happy than you edited lol after i was about to test it lol

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