[DEV][WiP] Ubuntu Touch - Nozomi

RaymanFX · Feb 24, 2013

This is a port of Ubuntu for Phones for the Xperia S.

THIS IS VERY EXPERIMENTAL STUFF. NOTHING REALLY WORKS AS OF NOW. THIS IS MEANT FOR DEVS ONLY.

It's based on my own sources and kernel. Those can be found at:
https://github.com/OpenSEMC

Also the sources for Ubuntu are at:
http://phablet.ubuntu.com/gitweb

PLEASE DO A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE INSTALLING THIS ROM.

THIS NEEDS AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.

Installation instructions:
* Wipe data
* Install the device specific part of Ubutnu
* Install the generic Ubuntu part
* Reboot
* Enter the following commands:

Code:

adb root

Code:

adb shell

Code:

ubuntu_chroot shell

Code:

ubuntu-session

--- Enjoy the testing! ---

Screenshots:
Coming up

Download links:
Device specific: http://goo.im/devs/RaymanFX/downloads/Ubuntu-Touch/ubuntu_quantal-nozomi-0.0.0.zip
Generic: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-to...current/raring-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip

Working:

Ubuntu Touch Quantal System
Touchscreen
Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) - (Backup & Restore fixed)
WiFi

Untested:

Audio
Bluetooth
Video
HWA
GPS
Mobile Data

Not working:

RIL - Ubuntu related
Some apps - Ubuntu related
Lots more probably

Information:

DO NOT POST BUGREPORTS! THIS IS NOT IN A PUBLIC TESTING STAGE!
The Ubuntu Touch system is currently in developer-preview state, just to give you an idea of how incomplete this is.
My build sources may be broken; either get along with it or wait for me to fix it.
I am the only one working on this. If anybody is capable of helping, PM me.

RaymanFX · Feb 24, 2013

Some general notes

1) Do not flash any other kernel with this; there are no compatible ones as of now.
2) This will NOT wipe your internal storage; all your media files and things on /sdcard are secure!
3) There are random lockups bringing you to the lockscreen; you have to unlock again.
4) In case you missed it: I am the official Ubuntu Touch developer responsible for the Xperia S. Intel: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/nozomi

RaymanFX · Feb 24, 2013

Developers only

Bring down the source code for the Nozomi with the following command:

Code:

repo init -u git://github.com/OpenSEMC/android.git -b cm-10.1-ubuntu

Code:

repo sync

Building the source:

Code:

. build/envsetup.sh

Code:

brunch nozomi

xyzsor · Feb 24, 2013

Hanging on the Edge of my seat

Sony Xperia S Devs are remarkably one of the best devs here in XDA.. Keep it up guys..

HellRoot · Feb 24, 2013

Sv: [DEV][WiP] Ubuntu Touch - Nozomi

There surely comes a lot of new stuff

keep it up

Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app

moizsami · Feb 24, 2013

Awesome...gonna try it this weekend...

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unease · Feb 24, 2013

This is an absolute marvel of a feat... Great job RaymanFX. You sir, deserve a bow....

Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app

DooMLoRD · Feb 24, 2013

nice work!

though i am unclear about the

RaymanFX said:
1) Do not flash any other kernel with this. EVER.

part

waht do u mean exactly?

fareeed · Feb 24, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
nice work!

though i am unclear about the

part

waht do u mean exactly?

Possibly that the device won't boot?

deniz2694 · Feb 24, 2013

Man you're the best, you have done so much for the XS .:fingers-crossed:

RaymanFX · Feb 24, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
nice work!

though i am unclear about the

part

waht do u mean exactly?

Ubuntu Touch needs a few specific kernel patches, which Android kernels don't have.
If flashing another kernel, which was not explicitly designed for Ubuntu, ghost bugs will appear; bugs that aren't related to the releases; but to custom kernels. Basically; not to confuse other people, I could remove the 'ever'. If there should be some other Ubuntu kernel designed for the Xperia S (which I highly doubt, though), it could be flashed; just like on android releases.

By the way, I do not know which capabilities you have (never worked with you), but if you have some time in the future, how about joining me? From the work you did (and you signature, lol) I can guess you quite have some experience with Android/Linux, that's why I ask.

DooMLoRD · Feb 24, 2013

RaymanFX said:
Ubuntu Touch needs a few specific kernel patches, which Android kernels don't have.
If flashing another kernel, which was not explicitly designed for Ubuntu, ghost bugs will appear; bugs that aren't related to the releases; but to custom kernels. Basically; not to confuse other people, I could remove the 'ever'. If there should be some other Ubuntu kernel designed for the Xperia S (which I highly doubt, though), it could be flashed; just like on android releases.

By the way, I do not know which capabilities you have (never worked with you), but if you have some time in the future, how about joining me? From the work you did (and you signature, lol) I can guess you quite have some experience with Android/Linux, that's why I ask.

i thought u ment we cant flash any kernel after flashing this kernel

well about my capabilities... tricky question... have a decent idea about linux, android... mostly involved in rooting, custom recovery creation, kernel development... average knowledge about roms... and i guess thats about it...

about working with you... i am always there to help anyone serious enough in developing for any device (specially Xperia)... for now i am **** busy with submissions and studies... but hopefully soon i should be free.. then can dedicate more time to development...

penta42 · Feb 24, 2013

I test it soon. Thx

Sent from LT26i 4.2.2

Sr_Vash · Feb 24, 2013

Good job Rayman. And good luck!

Thank you.

danlivesey · Feb 24, 2013

awesome work! ive got it running now and wifi works, i love it thanks....

penta42 · Feb 24, 2013

Testing it now too :

Small report :

WiFi : OK
Video :NOK (Youtube and local)
Mobile Data : NOK
Camera : NOK
HWA : Untested
GPS : Untested
Audio : Untested
Bluetooth : Untested:

laugh: :good:

Nice work to boot it

15131331231 · Feb 25, 2013

Great!Do you know that you are really doing an amazing work!Thanks!
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app

igorsantos11 · Feb 25, 2013

penta42 said:
Testing it now too :

Small report :

WiFi : OK
Video :NOK (Youtube and local)
Mobile Data : NOK
Camera : NOK
HWA : Untested
GPS : Untested
Audio : Untested
Bluetooth : Untested:

laugh: :good:

Nice work to boot it

Did you have any problems to install?

When I type "adb shell", I have this error:

- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2)

lilude56214 · Feb 25, 2013

We're going crazy awaiting some screnshots

darkerm · Feb 25, 2013

Great Work Dude.
It's nice to see Dev like you care for us.
I will wait for the stable version.
BTW, is it true that Ubuntu will not let us Dual Boot Ubuntu Touch Officially?
I like Ubuntu but I can never leave Android.
So, is it possible to Dual Boot Ubuntu?

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