[R&D] UbnHD2 Pentesting distro for mobiles...

[binarybishop]

http://thehackernews.com/2012/12/ubnhd2-ubuntu-based-pentesting-os-for.html

Does anyone want to start the port for this? It is a security distro of ubuntu natively running on the HD2. I just happen to come across this and thought it would be a great project for our device, and possible a dual-boot option for android/ubuntu. Just an idea. What do you guys think?

Here is the link to the xda project

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975081

and from the looks of it, it seems as if it is running on an iphone as well.......

 

[LoopDoGG79]

This sounds pretty cool, but shouldn't this thread be in general?

 

[binarybishop]

This sounds pretty cool, but shouldn't this thread be in general?

depends on how you look at it...where as it is not a kernel or a rom, it is a discussion initiated in order to develop the above mentioned project for our phone, more of a precursor to what is to come. In that sense, it should be posted in the T989 development section.


ADD - it also qualifies for a [R&D] thread according to the forum section rules....just sayin'

 

[binarybishop]

Is no one willing to take a stab at this? I will if there are people interested? Keep in mind from what I read, this will eventually allow you to use your phone as it was intended (ie. phone calls, ims, sms, mms, gps, etc), its not just linux.

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[zo1d]

I will if there are people interested?

Dude i dont want to disappoint you but without recompiling the android kernel of the S2 with gcc it won't boot natively.
If the kernel is recompiled it will be not easy to manage the kernel objects & firmware with the the ubuntu system. Its only
working on the HTC HD2 because HTC had a different policy and many people from all over the world worked or are still
working on it

The easiest way to get it running on your samsungs is the chkroot method but you will need to modify some files..

its not just linux.

It is, with modified kernel & drivers

The next Device ubnhd2 will run natively on is the HTC Desire HD...

 

[PJcastaldo]

I ran Ubuntu for a while on my S2.. and it was neet... but it's not better than just running android. plus those Desk top os are not touch friendly. .

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[zo1d]

I ran Ubuntu for a while on my S2.. and it was neet... but it's not better than just running android. plus those Desk top os are not touch friendly. .

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but chroot method and not native or ?

 

[m4k3r]

Is no one willing to take a stab at this? I will if there are people interested? Keep in mind from what I read, this will eventually allow you to use your phone as it was intended (ie. phone calls, ims, sms, mms, gps, etc), its not just linux.

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That would be awesome if you could make it happen! Gnome 3 would probably work much better for a smartphone but that's a long shot I'm sure. Thanks again! :good:

 

[bankanidhi]

Using a full Linux system on mobile phone is a good idea. But what is the point when android system is so good and mainly developed for phones. I don't discourage but these idea are not very useful for common uses. Unless Ubuntu Linux would give better UI and usability.

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[zo1d]

Using a full Linux system on mobile phone is a good idea. But what is the point when android system is so good and mainly developed for phones. I don't discourage but these idea are not very useful for common uses. Unless Ubuntu Linux would give better UI and usability.

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Dude you are right but with the dual boot option (existing on HTC HD2 & DHD) you can everytime switch when you u need the linux os (for example on work university or school) and the most nifty (in my eyes) option is that the Magldr can be configured to only boot up ubuntu when you press a key on the beginning of the boot process so something like a hidden OS on your phone You just start it out when you need it ^^And if ever a law enforcement guy gets it in his hand he wouldnt even know how to come in this os he would just simply see a android booting up

 

[m4k3r]

Magldr can be configured to only boot up ubuntu when you press a key on the beginning of the boot process so something like a hidden OS on your phone You just start it out when you need it

EPIC.

Using a full Linux system on mobile phone is a good idea. But what is the point when android system is so good and mainly developed for phones. I don't discourage but these idea are not very useful for common uses. Unless Ubuntu Linux would give better UI and usability.

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It's for mobile pentesting. Not meant to replace your linux desktop/laptop or your phone.

 

[ArcticFish]

It would be cool to multiboot roms/Linux

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[m4k3r]

Now THIS looks promising! http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/phone

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[Deliberate]

depends on how you look at it...where as it is not a kernel or a rom, it is a discussion initiated in order to develop the above mentioned project for our phone, more of a precursor to what is to come. In that sense, it should be posted in the T989 development section.


ADD - it also qualifies for a [R&D] thread according to the forum section rules....just sayin'

Its a general discussion about developing! Lol

 

[kkeller416]

Here's another you tube video of Linux running on smart phone. Can't wait to see it on the sg2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLtcj7FdIYA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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