[Win32/64][Dual Boot][Mount-Loop] Tubuntu - 1 click installer SBK1 & SBK2! 2/1/2013

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

[Win32/64][Dual Boot][Mount-Loop] Tubuntu - 1 click installer SBK1 & SBK2! *2/1/2013*

* ADDED Ubuntu Raring(13.04) *
* ADDED ARCH Linux *

Tubuntu - One Click Installer for Windows

Hi, i recently been seeing myself flashing my tf101 a lot using OLiFE2. yes my main os is linux but i also use windows and came across a lot of people asking about windows verison SBK2 for ubuntu installer. I found modified version of Frankc123 tools http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1760513 but it's down. so i created a new one from scratch.

thanks
lilstevie for his OLiFE scripts
wheelie app
Frankc123
kenshin1388
and a few more. (i will find there names and edit this post again)

*Name is still Pending. couldn't think of a good name when i was making this tool. suggestions are welcomed!

Disclaimer:
you know the usual stuff. use are your own risk blah blah might brick.. will not help your become rocket scientest... yea that stuff.

Note:
this was made using VS2010. package needed to run will be dot net 4.0. google is your friend

this is very alpha not all the features are implemented yet

Code:

v0.4.7:
fixed sbk1 device flashing. 

v0.4.6beta:
reworked the code for loading into sync mode for sbk1 devices
basically wasted my time with version 0.4.4b & 0.4.5b due to this new update =P

v0.4.5beta:
removed --setbct parameter for sbk1 devices

v0.4.4beta:
fixed bct loader for sbk1 devices

v0.4.3beta:
fix bootloader injection for sbk1 devices

v0.4.2beta:
fixed more bugs not initiating wheelie when needed to for sbk2 devices

v0.4.1beta:
fixed syntax error for flashing kernels
 
v0.4beta:
added sbk1 support(not tested nor confirmed yet)
re coded flashing method
fixed kernel flashing
fixed only ubuntu boot
fixed only ubuntu/android boot

v0.3alpha:
added RootFS install only option to selected partition
added 2.6x x3maniac kernel to the mix
removed uboot kernel image.( i will not be developing on uboot yet)
reduces zip from 80mb to 50mb. quicker download for faster hacking =)


v0.2.2alpha:
fixed ubuntu/android flash.(ubuntu as default was not booting)
fixed timing issue caused with apx mode detection.


v0.2.1alpha:
added APX mode detection.(now this app will let you know if you are really in apx mode, using drivers i provided)


v0.2alpha:
added logo
added ability to for different flashes and restore back to stock
added different recovery CWM and TWRP
added kernel flashing for chromium or jhanti
fix textbox not updating with console
few bug fixes in program 

v0.1a:
initial release

Known bugs:

Code:

[strike]when flashing with Ubuntu Only. kernel panic and keeps rebooting. i am working on a fix.[/strike]

program appears to not be doing anything while flashing device. if it's not frozen and window can be dragged
around it's working. wait for device to reboot. usually 15 - 20 mins to upload 1gb

Not my program bug. but should be mentioned. After you flash your device the 1st time. let Prime run until welcome
 screen. then you can flash twrp to flash custom rom. Failure to do so and flashing custom rom without letting prime 
run will cause boot loop in newly flashed custom rom. i havn't looked into the logcat but i'm pretty sure that the data 
partion don't match or something.

if you run into any problems and you feel it might be bricked.( haven't happen to be at all using this tool) you can use http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1688012 easy flasher to fix.

Instructions:

MOUNT-LOOP now possible! * 2/1/2013 *

I have now made my new kernel which supports Mount-Loop!! thanks to transformador for the suggestion.

http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac

what does this mean?
this means that you can now just place the ubuntu.img in your internal sdcard and boot the image.

How it works?
i have turned this into a blob file(can be flash with cwm or twrp). which mean you can boot into your recovery flash ubuntu-mountloop.zip. To go back to your android you would need the kernel blob that goes along with the rom your are using. http://www.mediafire.com/?labcx60jowrdx which can be found here. (this is not my link)

Need more information?
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1537566

**Useful posts**

information regards to partition size

Thanks again to TomTcom for putting together instruction to get BLUETOOTH working!!!! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128080

**FOR SBK1 devices**

Follow this guide TomTcom has created! don't forget to thank him!
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2041030

**FOR SBK2 devices**

FOLLOW THIS UPDATED GUIDE [GUIDE][Win32/64][Dual Boot] For SBK2 Install of TFUbuntu for x3Maniac Thread by Kingzak34 & don't forget to thank him!!

download the prime image and have it named system.img(if not so already) and place it in the /images folder

download the ubuntu image of your choice and name it ubuntu.img and plce it in the images folder.

go into APX mode. (press volumn up & power at the same time until screen goes black) for windows try to listen for a usb connected sound( for linux type lsusb and look for nvidia(not asus))

Dual Boot A/U:
use flash from dual boot a/u option and wait for device to reboot.

Flash Recovery for Custom rom:
to flash custom rom. goto advanced option and use "flash TWRP recovery" and click "flash". the button will now say "reflash" to reflash the kernel back into the recovery partition.

Drivers:
this option is to install the drivers for APX mode.

(¯`'•.¸//( Using Custom ROM(cm, aosp, etc......))\\¸.•'´¯)

this app will re-partition the file system adding a new ubuntu partition on block 16 (mmcblk0p8). this mean it will erase everything. keep the CustomRom.ZIP in your external sdcard. (flash/dual boot a/u) wait till that finishes then let prime Rom boot fully till you get "welcome" screen. reboot into APX mode and use (advanced/flash twrp recovery).. goto recovery(volume down & power) to boot into twrp and flash your CustomRom.ZIP. when done flashing custom rom. go back into tubuntu app and click "ReFlash" in (advanced/flash TWRP recovery) to flash the recovery back to booting ubuntu.

Screens

tubuntu v0.4.7 [1mb] Executable ONLY - download v0.4.2b and replace the tubuntu.exe with this one
download v0.4.7 (jan, 3 2013)

tubuntu v0.4.6beta [1mb] Executable ONLY - download v0.4.2b and replace the tubuntu.exe with this one
download v0.4.6b (dec, 10 2012)

tubuntu v0.4.2beta [78mb] without Prime(system.img) or ubuntu.img
download v0.4.2b (dec, 7 2012)

tubuntu v0.3alpha [57mb] without Prime(system.img) or ubuntu.img
download v0.3a

Prime ROM[stock hc w/ root](system.img)
download

lilstevies Prime
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1191141

Tubuntu Image - lightweight ubuntu

Tubuntu In Action! video submitted by hugantic

Ubuntu Raring Ringtail (13.04) is up on goo.im

This is a ubuntu-core image.(this mean it has nothing)
for a quick and dirty howto check post #652
password: family

added Nano
added WPA_SUPPLICANT
added kernel supplicants(2.6.36-12.10+)
added wifi modules on boot
Image is 200M

this is a nightly development from http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/daily/20130201/

i have this up cause when 13.04 does launch i know what i'm dealing with =)

ARCH Linux for ARM (alarm)
Arch Linux - http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac 151M
More Details for How To

this is a build it yourself system.
It Boots
root password: family

Ubuntu(ubuntu.img)
Lubuntu v1.2 (12.10) - http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac 496.01 MB
only added support for 2.6.36 kernel.(if you want to use newer kernels must installed kernel and supplements)

please review all change log from previous version to see what and how much i have done
zram is broken with kernel 2.6.36 (I am working on patching this up to new zram variation)
added multi-touch support
- minimize - three finger down swipe
- scroll - two finger up or down
- maximize - three finger up swipe
- move window - 3 finger drag
- right click - two finger tap
fixed boot loop when using "reboot to recovery" from android space
fixed typos on applations not starting
updated a few program forked from "raring" 13.04
removed unnecessary boot up bloat
fixed conky from dissappearing when clicking on desktop
sound works (must use alsamixer and enable DACL & DACR)
Hot plugging works!
DO NOT INSTALL NVIDIA DRIVERS!!(2.6.36.4 does not have hw acceleration)

Lubuntu V1.1-rc1 (12.10)- [download] -382mb 1.4G unrar (wip)(i don't have dock yet so some stuff can't be tested. but it's stable @ 1.2ghz)
Don't forget to download and flash the new kernel below

lots of fixes read post #236 remember to thank Serkenar!!
changed swappiness to 10
now will start on performance mode on boot(had to recompile the kernel for that)
added script in rc.local to fix sound on boot up(you will now hear a slight click noise on boot, means sound should be working)
added scripts to brighten and darken screen(can't test yet but should would with function keys on keyboard)
using newest 3.1.10 kernel forked from jhinta(i just overclocked it)
added script to turn off backlight completely when xscreensaver "blanks" screen
~~added initial firstboot script to re-partition file system~~ broken: run "sudo resize2fs /dev/mmcblk0p8" (in terminal for now until i get it working again)
~~sound is working~~
added cpufreq goverenor controller(located in menu/preferences/cpu-goverenor)
added conky (auto starts with session)
changed XF86poweroff button to disable screen(instead of logoff-selection)
added adb support(jhinta kernel break it, do doesn't work. i'm looking for a fix)
removed programs that our tablet can't use(example: xbacklight)
added zram support
added cifs support(to mount window shares install cifs-utils)
fixed nvidia tegra headers(now can be installed via "software sources" and disabled if needed)
added support for ntfs read and write support
chromium fixed
added some what of a patching system. to upgrade my builds without having to reflash.
added default user "user" (password family)
fixed "waiting for network". no more waiting
removed option with onbaord on boot in favor or default user
added gnome-system-manager (much better i think)
removed extra /lib/modules/ not needed
fixed apparmor complaining issues on boot.
added kernel boot to show everything(easier to debug for me, will be removed in future release when i know it's stable)
some more stuff i can't seem to think of( just bug fixes).
kernel issue: usb stuff gotta be plugged in before you turn on device
kernel issue: touch pad not working(look at post #154 & #206 for fix)

Discussion starts from page 13: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1995157&page=13

Lubuntu (12.10)- download - 448mb zip 1.5gb unzipped -now its working, but still don't have my dock =(

version 1.0

removed ubiquity
removed oem-config-firstinstall
removed wpa-supplicant on boot in flavor of network manager(much easier)
pre-installed all packages needed to startup and run
added support for kernel 2.6x and 3.1x
hardware accereration fully working
(not working :cryingadded onboard support for login(people without dock)
added resize2fs on boot (first time) to resize ubuntu image to fill partition (6gb)
pre-installed openssh
more stuff like bug fixes.

what's not working yet:
**do not use android os to reboot to recovery - you will be stuck in recovery boot loop!**
if you happen to be stuck in recovery loop type this in terminal

Code:

sudo echo boot | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=1 seek=0

~~sound~~
~~zram~~
aircrack
webcam(don't think this will ever work)
~~chromium-browser (use firefox instead for now)~~

this is a LXDE destop version of ubuntu http://lubuntu.net/ light weight and works pretty fast with our devices. i have not been able to fully test if this linux image is stable. currently still waiting for my keyboard to arrive. i will be making this lubuntu image better as i go.
(root password is family i changed it due to hurricane Sandy, yes i'm from NYC)

i'm in the works for my own Lubuntu Image and Arch linux. (waiting for my keyboard dock to arrive but i do have both os booted)

I use netinstaller v0.5 (smaller file size) v0.6(more bug fixes and better support for no dock)
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1852702

lilstevies ubuntu.img
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1191141

shaola Debian image
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1476835

Kernels

#470 Controlling your CPU for stability
Stable kernels (use with care for OC version)
[extreme]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.6 ghz] [gpu 400mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 30
glxgear - 70 fps

[good]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.4 ghz] [gpu 300mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 36
glxgear - 59 fps

[stock]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.2 ghz] [gpu 300mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 40
glxgear - 50 fps

kernel supplement - 2.6.36.4-1210.zip

extract and copy the kernel suppliment to /lib/modules/ then use tubuntu tool to flash new kernel

[whats up with 2.6.x]
~~clocked at 1.2ghz (for now)~~
hot plugging works
sound works
chrome works (enable CONFIG_SYSVIPC & CONFIG_SHMEM)
STABLE. does not have freezing issues
lid patch
hardware acceleration (not working)

** experimental NOT Stable! **
compiled with gcc 4.7
3.1.10 - xlinux.img
source - http://github.com/novaspirit

*kernel Instructions*
download kernel unzip and place in \tubuntu\images folder
~~copy the xlinux.img over linux.img(temp fix to load new kernel until i get the program fixed)~~
flash using "x3maniac 2.6 kernel" (even tho it says 2.6, your acutally uploading the new xlinux.img, which is 3.1.10)

*updated kernel 12/10/2012*
kernel image - 3.1.10-g6e2783c
kernel supplement - kernel_sup.tar.gz

download the kernel supplement file and place it on the root of the drive.
you can also wget the file

Code:

sudo wget http://novaspirit.com/tubuntu/kernel_sup.tar.gz /

unzip using root

Code:

sudo tar zxvf /kernel_sup.tar.gz

this will extract the new firmware and modules to the correct location(/lib/modules, lib/firmware)

now use my tubuntu tool copy the linux3.img to the \images\ folder and rename to xlinux.img
now flash using "x3maniac kernel" option in the advanced section.

** I will be making a tutorial when i get around to it **

*linux version*
as per a few request in this thread about a linux version. i will not be creating a linux version for there is one that works perfect!
OLiFE by lilstevie
someone then has modified the version and made it compatible with SBK2 devices using wheelie. due to OLiFE sbk2 is hard to find on this forum i have uploaded the version to my own server
OLiFE sbk2
I did not create this program so support for it will be limited.
*i don't remember where i found the thread nor who modified it. ~~if someone knows the orginal creator please pm me and i will update to apply credit to the dev~~. the orginal creator contacted me josteink. thanks for his amazing work on updating oLiFe to support sbk2

Source Codes - http://www.github.com/novaspirit/
Downloads - http://goo.im/devs/x3maniac

LeoBloom. · Nov 16, 2012

I am very interested in this!

However, I do not want to spend time tweaking a whole bunch of stuff and there seems to be conflicting and outdated info on how linux/ubuntu runs on the tf101

Would you summarize what bugs you've noticed with both your tool and using ubuntu on the tf101? I'd really appreciate it as its been hard to get a good picture.

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

LeoBloom. said:
I am very interested in this!

However, I do not want to spend time tweaking a whole bunch of stuff and there seems to be conflicting and outdated info on how linux/ubuntu runs on the tf101

Would you summarize what bugs you've noticed with both your tool and using ubuntu on the tf101? I'd really appreciate it as its been hard to get a good picture.

give me a few more days and i'll come up with a good summary for you(waiting for my dock). but as for a brief one. it works really well on minimal install like lxde or gnome classic. everything does work except webcam. it's pretty stable but i've been flashing my device so much i havn't stayed on one os that long(1 day max). hardware acceleration does work on certain kernel (will be updating my programs to inject new kernels later). my goal for this program in general is to keep my transformer as a fully functional 2nd laptop and being able to swap between / backup my ubuntu as i go along trying to find the perfect build.

LeoBloom. · Nov 16, 2012

Definitely man, take your time. I really appreciate you doing this!

I too wanna convert the transformer into a laptop because I am sick of android honestly, but the transformer is a pretty sweet piece of hardware.

I'll try it out now

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

LeoBloom. said:
Definitely man, take your time. I really appreciate you doing this!

I too wanna convert the transformer into a laptop because I am sick of android honestly, but the transformer is a pretty sweet piece of hardware.

I'll try it out now

i have flashed my own device at least 10x working on this program. so i know it works. thanks for trying it out let me know if you have any bugs or features you want to see

LeoBloom. · Nov 16, 2012

x3maniac said:
i have flashed my own device at least 10x working on this program. so i know it works. thanks for trying it out let me know if you have any bugs or features you want to see

I must be a complete noob.

For the life of me I can't figure out where to find a system.img or ubuntu.img

The link to lilstevie's ubuntu.img doesn't seem to be pulling anything up, and I thought that the system.img is somehow extracted from the android update zip file but I can't figure that out either. The link that you posted for the system.img didn't seem to mention it, but I'll look a little deeper.

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

LeoBloom. said:
I must be a complete noob.

For the life of me I can't figure out where to find a system.img or ubuntu.img

The link to lilstevie's ubuntu.img doesn't seem to be pulling anything up, and I thought that the system.img is somehow extracted from the android update zip file but I can't figure that out either. The link that you posted for the system.img didn't seem to mention it, but I'll look a little deeper.

look in post #3 of lilstevies thread. OLiFE with prime. pull the system.img from there. it's going to be a bit before i get mine up on my website. 500mb

i9apps · Nov 16, 2012

Hi!

Hi!
Thanks for the great and awsome work!
I just used ur tool but when i boot to ubuntu i get this screen:

I have no idea what to do....

billouetaudrey · Nov 16, 2012

Hi,

Why prime name? it's for TF101 or TF2 Prime?

Envoyé depuis mon Transformer avec Tapatalk

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

billouetaudrey said:
Hi,

Why prime name? it's for TF101 or TF2 Prime?

Envoyé depuis mon Transformer avec Tapatalk

well "prime" is the ROM stock from asus.

billouetaudrey · Nov 16, 2012

x3maniac said:
well "prime" is the ROM stock from asus.

Oh ok, I am on PA Rom, so I need PA.zip or It's work only with stock rom ?

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

billouetaudrey said:
Oh ok, I am on PA Rom, so I need PA.zip or It's work only with stock rom ?

for now you have to flash with stock rom. then install custom rom later using advanced/twrp recovery.

this app will repartition the file system adding a new ubuntu partition on block 16 (mmcblk0p8). this mean it will erase everything. keep the pa.zip in your external sdcard. (flash/dual boot a/u) wait till that finishes then let prime Rom boot fully till you get "welcome" screen. reboot into APX mode and use (advanced/flash twrp recovery).. goto recovery(volume down & power) to boot into twrp and flash your custom rom.

hope this helps

sanj90 · Nov 16, 2012

thxxxxxx

billouetaudrey · Nov 16, 2012

x3maniac said:
for now you have to flash with stock rom. then install custom rom later using advanced/twrp recovery.

this app will repartition the file system adding a new ubuntu partition on block 16 (mmcblk0p8). this mean it will erase everything. keep the pa.zip in your external sdcard. (flash/dual boot a/u) wait till that finishes then let prime Rom boot fully till you get "welcome" screen. reboot into APX mode and use (advanced/flash twrp recovery).. goto recovery(volume down & power) to boot into twrp and flash your custom rom.

hope this helps

OK Thx I will try tommorow Thx !

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

i9apps said:
Hi!
Thanks for the great and awsome work!
I just used ur tool but when i boot to ubuntu i get this screen:

I have no idea what to do....

follow the instructions on screen to finish the installtion process. head over to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1852702 post #1

billouetaudrey · Nov 16, 2012

Other question... Any possibility to use it on linux ? Because I don't have windows...
Manually maybe by command... Thx

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

billouetaudrey said:
Other question... Any possibility to use it on linux ? Because I don't have windows...
Manually maybe by command... Thx

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk

my main os is linux also. but i use windows a lot also. this is what i use when in linux

Modified OLifE http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1872229

billouetaudrey · Nov 16, 2012

x3maniac said:
my main os is linux also. but i use windows a lot also. this is what i use when in linux

Modified OLifE http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1872229

Okey Thx

if I want remove dual boot, what need I do ?

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk

x3maniac · Nov 16, 2012

billouetaudrey said:
Okey Thx if I want remove dual boot, what need I do ?

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk

i have not implemented in my app yet... soon to come(working on it as we speak) but now you can use OLiFE to return to stock android.

billouetaudrey · Nov 16, 2012

x3maniac said:
i have not implemented in my app yet... soon to come(working on it as we speak) but now you can use OLiFE to return to stock android.

OK so I wait because I'm not expert and don't all understand... And I'm french and it's not easy...

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk

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