MiniMX S905 - Ubuntu 16.04 64bits (with kodi and X) on sdcard

[Koxx]

Ubuntu image for MiniMX is ready !

v0 :

https://koxx3.fr.eu.org:8086/minimx_ubuntu.zip

The image is require at least a 16Gb sdcard (can be resized to 8Gb after with gparted).
It doesn't modify the internal MMC memory... so you won't loose android.

What is working or not :
– boot : ok
– shell : ok
– ubuntu mate : ok
– sound : ok (manual operation needed)
– wifi : ok
– bluetooth : ok
– ir remote : ok
– kodi with hardware acceleration : ok (no 4k)
– cec : unknow

To install :
1 - use win32image or dd to copy it on sdcard, and inserd sdcard in minimx
2 - unplug minimx power
3 - press reset button under the box and keep it pressed
4 - replug minix power, and wait until minimx first bear logo image disappear
5 - release the reset button
6 - wait for boot




Login : odroid
Password : odroid

To start with graphical desktop after reboot :
sudo systemctl enable lightdm

To start graphical destkop once :
sudo startx

To start with kodi after reboot (disable light before) :
sudo systemctl enable kodifb

To start kodi once:
kodi

To disable bluetooth (in case of trouble):
sudo systemctl disable bt-up

To redirect sound to HDMI :
/home/odroid/sound.sh

To install firefox :
sudo apt-get firefox:armhf

To change boot resolution :
odroid@odroid64:~$ nano s905_autoscript.txt
... edit the conent ...
odroid@odroid64:~$ mkimage -A arm -O linux -T script -C none -d s905_autoscript.txt /media/boot/s905_autoscript

Linux kernel sources are still on the sdcard in case you need to add any drivers.
To compile and install :
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ LOCALVERSION= make -j4
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sudo make modules_install
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sudo cp -f arch/arm64/boot/Image /media/boot/
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sync
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sudo reboot


Thanks a lot to SkOrPn and balbes150 for the help.

[Koxx]

v1 :
- more cleanup
- kodi service fixed (sudo systemctl enable kodifb)
- sound fixed at startup (may not work with X sessions, use sound.sh)
- firefox works
- bluetooth disabled at startup
- ubuntu mate starts by default

https://koxx3.fr.eu.org:8086/minimx_ubuntu_1.zip

still expecting a lot of fixes from odroid C2 board (mali video acceleration, stable firefox & chromium, kodi 4k ...)

[Koxx]

if you have issues with the boot on sdcard, you may need to flash the L105 android firmware (it will erase the whole box content).

http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=565.0

[int0x13]

Hi Koxx here

[Koxx]

Hi
I am abroad for 7 days. So, i can answer, but i can't test anything.

[int0x13]

How can i check the CPU temperature? I'v tried with lm-sensors but it doesnt detect the SoC. I remember there is a special kernel module into the stock firmware.

[int0x13]

Ok, i've fixed the 100% cpu issue with your command. Is there a way to check the SoC temperature? tried lm-sensors with no luck. I remember there is a kernel module for that into the stock firmware.

[int0x13]

v1 :
- more cleanup
- kodi service fixed (sudo systemctl enable kodifb)
- sound fixed at startup (may not work with X sessions, use sound.sh)
- firefox works
- bluetooth disabled at startup
- ubuntu mate starts by default

http://koxx3.mooo.com:8086/minimx_ubuntu_1.zip

still expecting a lot of fixes from odroid C2 board (mali video acceleration, stable firefox & chromium, kodi 4k ...)

Ok i will try this release and let you know.
For the moment i've fixed the brcm 100% cpu issue with disabling blutooth. I've tried to mount my external DVD player and it's working with the added modules.
It's very cool to have ubuntu at hand.

[balbes150]

Good job, congratulations.

Proposals are accepted ?

[Koxx]

Good job, congratulations.

Proposals are accepted ?

sure they are !!!

[Koxx]

to view temperature, from odroid C2 forum :

cat /sys/devices/virtual/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp

[int0x13]

to view temperature, from odroid C2 forum :

cat /sys/devices/virtual/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp

thank you. I've worked on your ubuntu the whole day. It's working great.
I've installed a lot of packages.
I just want to know something before continue, if i flash your new version v1, i will lose all my datas and installed package right?

[Koxx]

Yes :/

[balbes150]

I propose to make the same label : - BOOT boot partition - ROOTFS for the root partition. LABEL is necessary to register the same in the fstab file and in bootargs.
Add in boot partition second file s905_autoscrip_720 with settings for 720p60hz. Would a simple renaming of the file s905_autoscrip_720 in s905_autoscript to have the ability to download the monitors that don't support 1080. If your TV does not support 1080 can not boot and build file with parameters 720p60hz.

[Koxx]

I propose to make the same label : - BOOT boot partition - ROOTFS for the root partition. LABEL is necessary to register the same in the fstab file and in bootargs.
Add in boot partition second file s905_autoscrip_720 with settings for 720p60hz. Would a simple renaming of the file s905_autoscrip_720 in s905_autoscript to have the ability to download the monitors that don't support 1080. If your TV does not support 1080 can not boot and build file with parameters 720p60hz.

sure, that's good ideas !