[Android] How To Install Ubuntu On GS3

[GarettM]

Ubuntu for Android​

WARNING : THIS IS A WIP AND IT MIGHT EAT YOUR CAT, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.​

Sections
1. Recovery
2. Files
3. Instructions
4. Remove Sample/Mock Content *Optional
5. Resources


1.) Recovery

Installing Ubuntu Touch Requires a custom recovery. and if on verizon a unlocked bootloader.
Working Recovery's
TWRP Recovery Latest,
ClockworkMod Recovery Latest,
ClockworkMod Touch Recovery Latest
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2.) Files
Ubuntu Touch - Quantal.zip file

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Verizon - I535 - d2vzw

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T-mobile - T999 - d2tmo

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- credits: dank101 (xda)

3.) Instructions

1. Download The Files For Your Carrier / Device Code
2. Download Ubuntu Touch (Quantal)
3. Put both on a SDCARD.
4. Install and boot into your custom recovery
5. If you haven't flashed the Ubuntu Touch (quantal) zip before, wipe data, system and cache. ( 3 Times )
6. Install Your carrier / Device zip FIRST then Proceed With Ubuntu Touch (quantal) zip next
7. Reboot Your Device And Enjoy
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4.) Removing Sample / Mock Content

1.) First Fallow

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2.) Set up Enviroment

  adb root
  adb shell
  ubuntu_chroot shell

3.) Remove Contacts

manage-address-books.py delete

4.) Remove Media
Music

  rm /usr/share/dbus-1/services/com.canonical.Unity.Lens.MockMusic.service

Videos

 rm /usr/share/dbus-1/services/com.canonical.Unity.Lens.MockVideos.service

Pictures

 rm /home/phablet/Pictures/*

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5.) Resources

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