This article is about removing the existing android os from a rikomagic mk802iv and installing a version of ubuntu, called lubuntu, on the device. This device fits in the palm of your hand but despite its small size the mk36s le features 3 x usb 2. How to run ubuntu linux on the mk802 android tablet forum. Theres a new custom version of ubuntu designed for rk3066.
Image boots in about 8 seconds and gives full access to an ubuntu 12. It works amazingly well in general usage, media playing and. I could only find time to give it try yesterday and today. Mk802 iv le mini pc with ubuntu video when the mk802 android mini pc hit the streets in 2012, one of the most interesting things about it was the fact that you could install linux on it and turn it into a cheap, tiny desktop computer.
It works amazingly well in general usage, media playing. From here you can browse the internet, check mail, manage files, create documents, make websites, edit photos, listen to music and much much more with the many built in applications. Linux distributions that can run on an mk802 mini pc bhavin. Lubuntu lubuntu is a lightweight version of ubuntu and is designed to be lighter, less resource hungry and more energy efficient which makes it ideal for a minimal spec mk802. Download program image writer for write the image to your sd card. Everything else is the same as the manual build howto. The longterm support version of ubuntu server, including the ussuri release of openstack and support guaranteed until april 2025. Is there linux software to restore factory f android. This is a quick stepbystep tutorial on how to install ubuntu server on an old pc. So i type su and ubuntu for the password but it says its wrong. In a few days ill post a proper alpha with moresome support. If you fancy doing more you can launch the ubuntu software center and download s more applications specifically designed for arm linux.
A10 you should be able to use it after updating uboot and. I started off like a lot of others by using picuntu, but i wanted granular control of what packages were installed. It also ships with root access enabled, which means its possible to delete important. Minimal debian server image for the allwinner a10 and. This will update the list of newest versions of packages and its dependencies on your system. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our. Heres a follow up video showing the recent progress of linux running on the mk802 arm platform. Bodhi linux bodhi is a lightweight os based on ubuntu with support for.
There are lots of options including debian no root and full ubuntu linux root. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. How to run ubuntu linux on the mk802 mini pc tv box tbs. Neither of these builds includes droidmote yet, but you can download and install the server app manually. We are still lacking some vital drivers for hardware graphics decoding but this project is. It also ships with root access enabled, which means its possible to delete important system files or make other changes that could leave you with a lessthanuseful operating system. To use adb install a ssh server like sshdroid and start up the service.
If the mk802 piqued your interest but has you pining for ubuntu, linux questions forum user michaelfisk has a solution. In fact, if you have a properly prepared microsd card, all you need to do is insert the memory card, turn on the mk802, and it will boot ubuntu 10. There will be no display output after booting this image, you are supposed to access the system over ssh only. It is basically an application that allows you to run desktop linux distributions like ubuntu, debian, backtrack, on your android device. With the download completed, youll be asked to set up a username and password. Note that this is the last of the prealpha releases, intended for developers only. With the information provided by the android app you can remotely log. First of all, the explanation for why i bricked my rikomagic mk802 iiis. Upgrade rikomagic mk902 android minipc from ubuntu. This may take a while depending on your connection, but just be patient. How do i update in the terminal if i typed aptget update it says i cant do it.
Firmware upgrade and linux for mk802 android mini pc hubpages. Preinstalled ubuntu software center for easily installing apps office etc 7. When the image you download is made for a different type of device eg. Aug 16, 2018 once you have selected the local mirror, which will make the download faster, ubuntu will proceed to call all the packages and elements it needs to install itself on your pc. The mk36s le is a small but powerful linux pc that comes preinstalled with ubuntu 15. If you intend to use the graphics portion of the allwinner chip, you will need to replace the kernel. A prebuilt ubuntu image is available and can be easily flashed for the mele a10 devices using readily available software under both linux and windows. Linux distributions that can run on an mk802 mini pc liliputing. Ubuntu mini is lean and mean ubuntu for arm based mini pcs. Whether you want to configure a simple file server or build a fifty thousandnode cloud, you can rely on ubuntu server and its five years of guaranteed free.
Yes the linux firmware is very stable its great for server use too. May 14, 2017 get even more from your android device by running a desktop os. Ask ubuntu is a question and answer site for ubuntu users and developers. Rikomagic mk802 iii realtek rtl8188eus should work, not tested rikomagic mk802 iiis with bluetooth mediatek mt5931 bluetooth v2. Rikomagic mk802 forums view topic now available ubuntu. The mk802 is a tiny pc with an allwinner a10 cpu, 512mb of ram, 4gb. The mk802 is a tiny pc that looks like a usb thumb drive.
I was using a usb ethernet adaptor, so its possible that the kernel i used. When the mk802 android mini pc hit the streets in 2012, one of the most interesting things about it was the fact that you could install linux on it and turn it into a cheap, tiny desktop computer. Howto install and hack linux on t428 or mk802 iv mini pcs. I downloaded a linaro saucy snapshot rootfs for armhf, and replaced the kernel modules with linuxsunxi sun4i, created boot uimage and uboot and boot. The mk802 didnt try to boot into android, but if it did successfully boot debian it wasnt able to gain network access. Download win 32 disk imager to restore install the image the img file on the. The easiest way to install ubuntu linux is to grab a disk image prepared for the. You can also find builds using the default ubuntu 12. Later kreeg ik van een collega een ubuntu live cd, dat was al een stuk beter maar nog verre van ideaal. Theoretically it should be capable of higher resolutions, but it.
Rikomagic mk802 forums view topic install linux on mk802 v5. Jul 06, 2012 installation instructions for ubuntu on the mk802. While the original idea came from the fxi cotton candy, the mk802 really opened up the world of hdmi sticks many devices are currently named mk802 as a. The good news is that its possible to boot an alternate operating system such as ubuntu linux from a microsd card although ive found that sometimes the mk802 doesnt want to read the card. Linux distributions that can run on an mk802 mini pc. It also includes the droidmote server, which means you can install droidmote client on your android phone or tablet to use it as a remote control for ubuntu. Get even more from your android device by running a desktop os. Few simple steps to deploy an image to a microsd card so that you can boot a mk802 device with ubuntu im also using ubuntu to deploy the image i downloaded image for arm from. It is basically an application that allows you to run. Mk802 iv le mini pc with ubuntu video when the mk802 android mini pc hit the streets in 2012, one of the most interesting things about it was the fact that you could install linux on it and turn.
Controlling linux using an android phone droidmote on. Above command will download the package lists for ubuntu 16. No hand holding at this stage as this is really for people who know what they are doing. Rikomagic mk802 forums view topic linux for a10 media pc. Controlling linux using an android phone droidmote on mk802. This can be an easy way to have a networkattached storage device at home, run a website, build a media center, host an email. Aug 23, 2017 lubuntu lubuntu is a lightweight version of ubuntu and is designed to be lighter, less resource hungry and more energy efficient which makes it ideal for a minimal spec mk802. No hand holding at this stage as this is really for people who know what they.
Firmware upgrade and linux for mk802 android mini pc. There are currently a few versions of lubuntu and ubuntu running at either 720p or 1080p for the mk802 available for download. Cortexa9 rk3066 rockchips minix neo x5 rk903 bcm40183 broadcom 4330 based chipset bluetooth v3. Ubuntu boots very quickly on the little computer, although performance is a little on the slow side.
Hi, i was wondering whether debian could be ported to rikomagic. Rikomagic mk802 iv le with ubuntu now shipping for. Discussion forums for everything relating to the rikomagic mk802 pc on a stick. Now you can install ubuntu on the ug802, mk802 iii, or. How to install a minimal and nonbloated ubuntu on your old.
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