Tutorial: Install Ubuntu Desktop on your Android device!

In light of the interest aroused by the installation of Android 4.3 on your PC, I am here again with a new tutorial. Linux themed, but for Android.

We will see how to set it up pure and simple. We look forward to the Ubuntu Touch version not yet compatible with all our devices, and you are welcome to follow this tutorial to install the operating system on your smartphone or tablet.

Installing Ubuntu on your Android device with Moyens I/O!

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First of all, I want to say that this tutorial can be adapted to install any other Linux distribution. Fedora, Debian, Backtrack, OpenSuse or ArchLinux.

But since the Ubuntu operating system is one of the most well-known operating systems today, we will install the latter through this tutorial. I also realized this.

Downloading and Installing Ubuntu

It’s time to install your Ubuntu system on your Android device. Note that you won’t have any backups or manipulations to do on your Android since . So you can start Ubuntu anytime from your smartphone or tablet and return to the Android interface whenever you want.

Again, Your device must be rooted to install Ubunturequired, otherwise you won’t be able to use the correct applications to perform the installation.

If necessary, the . can we go Then let’s go!

Preparation of tools

You will need to download it to get started. Do not deprive yourself and redeem through our links:

[appbox googleplay com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid]
[appbox googleplay jackpal.androidterm]
[appbox googleplay android.androidVNC]

The first application will allow. The second will install a UNIX Terminal on your device and the last will be useful for configuring a VNC or virtual control network.

With this, it will be necessary to have a file explorer that can extract archives (especially of the ZIP type). If you don’t have one, I recommend downloading this:

[appbox googleplay com.estrongs.android.pop]

For the prerequisites, now that you have everything you need, we can attack the sequel. Well, .

Installing the operating system

First, which would require the use of “root” rights:

During startup, utilities will be loaded (including BusyBox required for system setup), wait for the process to finish:

Open the left side panel and select “Installation Guides” :

I told you there are several Linux distributions available, but we’ll stick with Ubuntu. so press “Ubuntu 12 Installation Guide” :

Rest assured, it’s the point of reading the manual, but enough to recover the image of the operating system. In the new window, tap . “Download Image” :

Then choose the image you want based on your preferences (and the size of your storage). :

• Core Image : base system without graphical interface that requires at least 400 Mo of free space.
• Little picture : allow at least 1GB of free space to use this OS version with a lightweight desktop environment (LXDE) and some basic programs (Firefox, Image viewer, etc.).
• Wide Picture : If you have more than 1GB of free space, you can take advantage of this more complete version with the Unity desktop and a long list of programs.

It’s enough to cut the pear in half and test a graphical interface for you, but the choice is entirely up to you.

system usage

We will configure the interface for you immediately. To do this, press the Menu button on your device (to the left of the button “House”) and bass “Input mode” :

Select “Touchpad” (but feel free to test other options later):

We’re done! Congratulations ! Ubuntu is now operational, as is your computer. And to demonstrate the possibilities of this, I have made various things that you can view in the gallery below:

• Using the explorer and context menu.
• Testing the “Start menu” and running the Calculator program.
• Changed wallpaper in desktop settings.
• Start terminal and run UNIX commands.
• Installation via the shell of a text editor (Gedit) and gcc (GNU compiler for compiling code in C language).
• Coding a mini “Hello Moyens I/O” in the text editor, compiling the script and launching the program on the command line.

don’t forget i uploaded “Small” version of the system and has very few programs. But the possibilities are huge and of course you can install any program you want, as long as you have free memory on your smartphone or tablet.

Finally, last minute info: to simulate a mouse right click, just . Same for holding and moving a window.

Solution

you understand? It won’t take too long to install on your precious device. I hope the system works well on your device, .

Waiting for all your comments to tell me if everything is ok for you, otherwise we will see as usual how to solve the encountered problems. So everyone on Moyens I/O can benefit from it!