Root Flashing Ubuntu to your Nexus 7

[Rxpert83]

This looks pretty interesting. I actually may do a nandroid and give this a go.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation


Basically canocial has provided a semi-official method to flash Ubuntu onto your nexus 7.

Note known issues:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/KnownIssues

 

[Rxpert83]

I just flashed it. Took a little longer doing it manually from windows.


Its booting up for the first time now (taking a long time). Hopefully I can get some screen shots up


Also:

I'm working on getting installation files and instructions up for you guys so you dont have to be running ubuntu. Only need fastboot knowledge

 

[breadnatty08]

Looks interesting but bugs like no screen rotation or issues with the keyboard kinda make it a deal breaker for me.

 

[Rxpert83]

Yeah it was cool for about half an hour. Then I spent 2 hours trying to get android back on it.


Personal recommendation: stay away for now

 

[colchiro]

Personal recommendation: stay away for now

That was my feeling before I read your thread.

 

[darklide]

If you'd rather not let your Nexus 7 live out its life as a Jelly Bean-toting device, Canonical's freshly minted Ubuntu Nexus 7 Desktop Installer can help. Instead of allowing Ubuntu to ride shotgun with Android, the installer requires unlocking the device's bootloader, which wipes the slate clean. Once the Nexus 7 is unlocked, started in fastboot mode and connected to an Ubuntu machine, the one-click installation software takes care of the rest. Roughly 10 to 15 minutes later, your tablet will be running full-blown Ubuntu. Since development is currently focused on getting the core of the desktop OS up and running, there's no tablet-specific Unity UI to see here. However, Raring Ringtail is set to flesh out the mobile experience with an emphasis on sensors, memory footprint and battery life, among other features. Those who regret ousting Google's confection-themed operating system can simply reload their device with stock Android. For the entire walk through, hit the first source link below.

Ubuntu lands on Nexus 7 slates with Canonical's one-click installer -- Engadget

 

[Claghorn]

Yes, but the problem is 10 to 15 minutes later your tablet will be running the Unity user interface. Windows 8 is definitely trying to be a worse interface than Unity, but I don't think it will make it.

 

[Rxpert83]

Moved to ATR section and merged with the current Ubuntu thread

 

[Teknologic]

What kernel does it use? Is hardware acceleration any good?

 

[KegHead]

Yes, but the problem is 10 to 15 minutes later your tablet will be running the Unity user interface. Windows 8 is definitely trying to be a worse interface than Unity, but I don't think it will make it.

hi!

It's very easy to revert back to classic via the terminal.

 

[whs37]

And if you really brick the device, you can always get a factory image from here.

 

[robert0wnz]

So guys, I heard ubuntu officially released it for nexus 7..
is it worth taking chances? if so, where can I get it?
please answer

 

[n4zty]

dont see it there for download i suppose you heard about a beta version of it since i dont see an official release for it on their site.

Ubuntu for Android | Devices | Ubuntu

 

[robert0wnz]

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation

That's where I got the info, and yes it is not officially released yet, but still
what will you do?

 

[n4zty]

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation

That's where I got the info, and yes it is not officially released yet, but still
what will you do?

I get it your curious to try it out. I'll see where we can I find it.

 

[Rxpert83]

I tried it, its not ready for primetime.

Moved to root section since you'll need to be rooted

 

[robert0wnz]

I tried it, its not ready for primetime.

Moved to root section since you'll need to be rooted

how was it?
describe us !

 

[Rxpert83]

how was it?
describe us !

I had a thread on it... let me dig it up.

In fact, I'll just merge

 

[robert0wnz]

so..?
I didn't get more replies so merging it was a bad idea if u intend to help me

 

[Rxpert83]

so..?
I didn't get more replies so merging it was a bad idea if u intend to help me

It shows you the prior conversation, containing my comments on it (which you had requested).

More importantly, It keeps all Nexus 7 unbuntu conversation in 1 place.

 

[n4zty]

ah good call Rx didnt realize there was already a thread about ubunu on the nexus 7

 

[robert0wnz]

bump, I'm still not sure if it's worthy

 

[Rxpert83]

bump, I'm still not sure if it's worthy

You're more than welcome to give it a go . Especially since this is a tablet and its not like you'd be without a phone for a day.

 

[whs37]

Before you do, make an image though.

 

[TheAtheistReverend]

I thnk the whole Ubuntu on Android thing sounds awesome. Dock it to a keyboard and monitor and you have a "PC". Walk away and have your tablet.
Hope you can eventually run Mint, Xubuntu, etc.