Simple Instructions for Linux (Ubuntu) on a T428

[linuxium]

Simple Instructions for Linux (Ubuntu) on a T428
(https://plus.google.com/109451178006...ts/Edr7cbWFit4)

If you want to try Linux (Ubuntu) on your MK802IV or T428 device without multiple flashing, SD cards or different PCs, please try this approach.

Required: A Windows PC with Rockchip's standard firmware upgrade application "RKAndroidTool v1.37" and "7-Zip" installed.

Instructions:

1. Download the following files:
1.1 Loader
For T428: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B99O...it?usp=sharing
1.2 parameter: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B99O...it?usp=sharing
1.3 kernel
For T428: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B99O...it?usp=sharing
1.4 boot: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B99O...it?usp=sharing
1.5 system: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B99O...it?usp=sharing
2. Unzip the system file to create a file called "linuxium-ubuntu1204-rfs.img"
3. Prepare your device for flashing by attaching it to your Windows PC as per usual
4. Execute the "RKAndroidTool v1.37" application and delete the NAND by selecting "EraseIDB"
5. Select the check boxes for Loader, parameter, kernel, boot and system, select and update the paths for the downloaded Loader, parameter, kernel, boot and system files and then flash by selecting "Run"
6. Disconnect your device from the PC and boot it.
7. Once it has finished booting press "alt&f1" to get a login prompt
8. Login as "linuxium" with "p" for password and enter "sudo su -"
9. Now enter "mount -o remount,rw /dev/mtdblock0 /" followed by "reboot"
10. Your device will then reboot, perform a "fsck" and do a further reboot before showing the (lightdm) login screen
11. Again login as "linuxium" and open a terminal
12. Enter "sudo su -" followed by "resize2fs /dev/mtdblock0"
13. Now configure wifi (on wlan0) and then reboot

Your device should now be working running Ubuntu. I recommend that you then run an "aptitude update" followed by an "aptitude upgrade".
Recommended packages to install include "ssh openssh-server tightvncserver cpufrequtils chromium-browser".

Many thanks for all the earlier feedback that inspired this approach.

[NixZero]

nice work, thanks.
what about the status of linux on rk3188, the video hardware-acceleration problem has been solved?

[killalot100]

will this work on the mk908?

[daviepl]

I know "p" is the login password but I am being asked for a 5 character password to config wireless connections _ any ideas?

Edit: managed to change password in terminal, wifi connected

[qkpham]

Thank you, linuxium.

I really appreciate your efforts to make it simple ! Hopefully, more people are going to use your Ubuntu ROM so that more qnd more people will work on it

[linuxium]

nice work, thanks.
what about the status of linux on rk3188, the video hardware-acceleration problem has been solved?

Still outstanding.

[mustafaupk]

Want to try this for mk908. The kernel sources are fully available according to Omegamoon.

[qkpham]

Do you know if it's technically possible to dual-boot and switch between Ubuntu & Android ? On my ODroid U2 that's not possible but I hope it is on the T428

[linuxium]

Do you know if it's technically possible to dual-boot and switch between Ubuntu & Android ? On my ODroid U2 that's not possible but I hope it is on the T428

On the 'to do' list

[linuxium]

Superceeded (so closed)

Try these simplified instructions - just download the files and flash to your device - http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...K802IV-or-T428