[*WORKING*] **Ubuntu on Vibrant** UPDATE:11/05/10
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I definitely know what I'm doing when I get home from work tonight.. 
if it works on the Captivate, anyway. But I don't see why it wouldn't.
if it works on the Captivate, anyway. But I don't see why it wouldn't.
I get a grey screen from vnc .....i saw people had luck with removing files but i dont see tgem to remove ....anyone help ?
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Just try a different resolution. 800x480 when you issue the vncserver command
I feel like I'm missing something....
Ubuntu is installed and I can use it in a Terminal EMU....I get the root@localhost after I boot it up, but when I try to connect to the GUI using Android VNC Viewer I get an error message saying that the VNC connection failed. I have "Root" for the Nickname, "Address" is localhost, and "Port" is 5901. I have even changed the port to 5903 as was mentioned in another post. But this has all been for nothing because it will never connect. I have tried other VNC clients with the same results. I think this is an easy fix because I am probably doing something wrong but any help would be greatly appreciated
Ubuntu is installed and I can use it in a Terminal EMU....I get the root@localhost after I boot it up, but when I try to connect to the GUI using Android VNC Viewer I get an error message saying that the VNC connection failed. I have "Root" for the Nickname, "Address" is localhost, and "Port" is 5901. I have even changed the port to 5903 as was mentioned in another post. But this has all been for nothing because it will never connect. I have tried other VNC clients with the same results. I think this is an easy fix because I am probably doing something wrong but any help would be greatly appreciated
I think it is not setup correctly....
See that is what I don't know...The full connection line is listed as "root: localhost:5901" and when I hit connect it lists an error that says "VNC connection failed" then it asks you to acknowledge...I have uninstalled the app then tried to reinstall but with no success....Any ideas as to what I am missing?
See that is what I don't know...The full connection line is listed as "root: localhost:5901" and when I hit connect it lists an error that says "VNC connection failed" then it asks you to acknowledge...I have uninstalled the app then tried to reinstall but with no success....Any ideas as to what I am missing?
Same, mine was working for a little bit then i guess crashed
'reinstalled' linux and re set everything up and still hasn't worked
cannot do much. i installed this on my CAPTIVATE , no different files,
anyone else? seems to run but really limited , any more info would be nice thanks
anyone else? seems to run but really limited , any more info would be nice thanks
I just did a huge update to this version of ubuntu for our phones. If you want it go look in the Epic dev section its there and it works perfectly for the Vibrant alot smoother and faster. Everything works in it as well, like games and firefox.
wait a second, do you mean to tell me that by installing this OS i can use a web browser and play games on my phone?? holy cow that is incredi... wait, didn't my phone do that already?
you guys are so silly =] but hey, whatever makes you happy right?
now if you'll excuse me, i'm gonna go wipe vista off my tower and go back to windows 3.0 just cuz i can. see you biotches in ms-dos!
you guys are so silly =] but hey, whatever makes you happy right?
now if you'll excuse me, i'm gonna go wipe vista off my tower and go back to windows 3.0 just cuz i can. see you biotches in ms-dos!
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1UPDATE: So here is the link to a better version of Ubuntu running on your Vibrant. I do not have much time yet to edit the original post, but take a look at the this. You should be able to get it to work.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=823370
OLD:
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE!! YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Ok, so for those who like to push the limits with their phones I don't think it gets better then this
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making this possible. We had gotten a lot of good posts.
But a big thanks goes out to danielmid84, he provided me with the link http://nexusonehacks.net/nexus-one-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-your-nexus-oneandroid/ and a custom modified script to work with our phones, thank you!!
UBUNTU on Vibrant
INSTRUCTIONS
Prerequisites:
Root
Latest version of BusyBox
Android SDK ( and knowledge of how to use the tools, adb shell, etc... )
Understanding of Linux commands ( but not necessary )
Files needed are located here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FALJFT3L
BootUbuntu script modded by danielmid84 here: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=385853&stc=1&d=1282503588 NOTE: This file replaces the BootUbuntu file located in the archive above.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Step 1:
Connect your phone to the computer and mount your internal storage sdcard (Not your external sdcard).
Step 2:
Now create a new folder under sdcard named "ubuntu" for instance "/sdcard/ubuntu/" and copy ALL of the files in the "ubuntu.zip" archive over to this newly created folder EXCEPT the BootUbuntu file. You will be copying over the BootUbuntu file over from the additional BootUbuntu file link provided above.
Step 3:
Now that we have all of the files in place, make sure to "Turn off USB storage" on your phone to be able t access the SD card from ADB Shell. Also make sure your "USB Debugging Mode" is check under "Settings>Applications>Developement".
Step 4:
We are going to want a windows terminal open and we are going to "cd" into your "/tools" folder, wherever that may be located. For example " cd c:\android\sdk\tools".
Once you are in the "tools" folder, issue this command "adb shell". And for linux users, you will be issuing the command as "./adb shell".
Step 5:
Once you are in ADB Shell, you should see a "#" symbol now.
You are then going to type "su" to enter superuser mode.
Step 6:
We are going to cd into the ubuntu folder by issuing the command "cd /sdcard/ubuntu".
Now that we are located in "/sdcard/ubuntu" we will issue the command "sh ./ubuntu.sh"
This command only needs to be entered once, or if you ever change the file "bootubuntu".
Step 7:
Once that is completed, issue the command "bootubuntu".
If you get the "localhost" prompt, you have just successfully installed UBUNTU onto your Vibrant. Congratulations!!!
Now mind you, this is not with a Graphical User Interface yet and but you can access the power of Linux and Ubuntu by using a Terminal Emulator.
But if you want a running Graphical User Interface to play with, keep in mind that is uses a lot of memory and continue reading and I will have that updated here shortly.
Step 8:
We are now going to install a GUI.
While still being in Ubuntu with the "localhost" prompt, issue the command "apt-get update".
Then issue the command "apt-get install tightvncserver".
Step 9:
Once that is complete, you are going to want to issue the command "apt-get install lxde". This will take a few minutes so let it do its thing.
Step 10:
Next we are going to type:
"export USER=root" then
"vncserver -geometry 1024x800" but you can change the display size to what you prefer.
You will be asked to set a password at this time for login.
Step 11:
Next we are going to add the following commands to /root/.vnc/xstartup.
Now type:
"cat > /root/.vnc/xstartup" it will seem like it is hanging after you push enter, but it is only waiting for additional input. So continue by entering
"#!/bin/sh"
"xrdb $HOME/.Xresources"
"xsetroot -solid grey"
"icewm &"
"lxsession"
Then hit Ctrl+D twice and Enter key.
Step 12:
Now open the Android VNC app on your phone with "localhost" as "address" and "5901" as "port". Enter your password as well and connect!! You will now have a GUI for your Ubuntu!
REMEMBER: EACH TIME YOU WANT TO LOGIN TO YOUR UBUNTU, YOU DON'T NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER. YOU CAN USE TERMINAL EMULATOR.
This is only for full phone reboots to set up Ubuntu again.
Start Terminal Emulator and cd into "/sdcard/ubuntu"
Then issue these commands:
"su"
"export USER=root"
"vncserver -geometry 1024x800"
and you should be able to log back into the GUI with Android VNC again.1For all you people saying that others are just being negative when we ask why you would want this on your phone. I can't speak for others, but my comment was in response to the op's second post of this thread as seen below. So a) I think my comment was very much relavent, and b) I've still yet to see anyone talk about what they would do on their phone with this full fletched os other than say look what I can do.
I'm not surprised there is a lack of interest based on the fact you haven't shown anyone what the practicle use of something like this would be. I'm not suggesting there isn't one, just that nobody in this thread has mentioned one yet.1Why not?
The same reason I look at the Post your homescreen thread...
Ideas, maybe someone is doing something I would also like to do. Maybe there is a benefit I dont know about....
Knowledge, Maybe I will learn something new today, Knowledge is power and I enjoy learning..
Why would I not want to know the uses of Ubuntu on my phone before installing it and then coming back here to complain that its a waste of time.. Maybe if people see a use in having a full linux os on a very mobile device... Enough people see a need (demand) then they provide us with better products (supply)
The biggest reason is because nobody is answering... why wouldnt you answer what you use this for unless you have no use at all? If its just to do it, I totally understand... Ive done a bunch of crazy/stupid/cool **** just to say I did it.. I mean we only live once..
