Root Linux(s)

[PheonixR18]

Just wondering if anyone here has tried to build and run/replace Android with a full Linux distro of any type. I tried a few times myself, tho the "hooks" were blocked (I think due to stock kernel and SELinux).

Anyone even try this yet (or am I the only one)? Has anyone found a work around for the buffer/boot hooks falling to run properly?

Purely curious. My old Note 3, had no issues with this. The Volt throws errors like its a job...

 

[PheonixR18]

For those curious... I've tried Ubuntu and ArchLinux ARM with both as a direct buffer feed/override AND a complete replacement. Neither wanna boot at all. I suspect the stock Kernel is to blame but want others thoughts.

 

[EarlyMon]

I ran Ubuntu in parallel on mine.

Does your kernel support loop devices?

 

[PheonixR18]

If the stock ZV4 does then yes. I've never really questioned it. Just assumed. I always get an error about not being able to gain access to the graphics buffer...

Any help would be superb...

Btw, I am rooted. Have tons of custom code on top of the ZV4 debloated ROM. The one by WhosJR I believe.

EDIT

Sorry. This ROM.

http://androidforums.com/threads/zv4-de-sprinted-and-de-lged-mostly.876451/

 

[EarlyMon]

Terminal Emulator -

cat /proc/partitions

What's at the top of the listing?

 

[PheonixR18]

Says mmcblk0...

says a size of 7634944. What did you use as a base program? Complete Linux Installer?

 

[EarlyMon]

No I started with a guy on XDA and pitched in on his solution.

http://androidforums.com/threads/ubuntu-linux-on-the-3vo.387978/

Relationship diagram may explain, it's in there. ^^

But you need http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_device

 

[PheonixR18]

Very interesting... I think I found a way to keep me busy tomorrow during this blizzard here in Southern New England.

I will post results. This is deff a good start.

Thank you. Thought I was loosing my touch for a second here. Lol

 

[EarlyMon]

Stay safe in that storm, looking forward to what you find. Good luck!

 

[PheonixR18]

Haha thanks. Unfortunately, I deliver pizza. Slow, safe driving in about 2 to 3 feet of snow at some point for me. : /

I am looking forward to trying this tomorrow. Very exciting starting point.

 

[PheonixR18]

Just a small update on progress...

I started doing some research based on the link above and found that this Kernel has loop device commands enabled (good bet it can use loop devices). But it basically refused to mount anything at all.

So I took a deeper look and it appears that all terminal apps (possibly busybox itself?) Cannot see the external_SD folder/partition. It insists it doesn't exist. Now trying this from internal SD is borderline impossible due to how little space is available from start.

Has anyone else had these issues?