Asus transformer and linux

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ASUS Transformer Book T100 представляет собой планшет/notebook устройство с 10-дюймовым сенсорным дисплеем, клавиатурой и сенсорной панелью, на Intel Atom Z3740 Bay Trail процессора. Он поставляется вместе с Windows 8.1. Производитель решил уйти от кросс платформенности. Однако по целому ряду причин мне было необходимо установить на данный девайс Ubuntu. Данный метод может пригодиться и для установки других систем на платформы с UEFI.

В планшете легко добраться до Windows advanced boot options или UEFI, параметры и определить параметры, загрузки с внешних носителей. Но большинство операционных систем не загружается, и вместо этого просто выбрасывает обратно в загрузчик Windows.

Далее я подробно опишу процесс установки Ubuntu 13.04 на ASUS Transformer Book T100

Подготовка загрузочного Ubuntu 13.04 USB flash drive

7. Используйте следующие настройки: схемы разделов GPT, в файловой системе FAT, 64 килобайта размер кластера.

8. Убедитесь, что в поле с надписью “Создать загрузочный диск с помощью” проверяется, и выбрать “ISO-Образа” и щелкните значок диска, справа, чтобы открыть окно проводника, и найти ваш образ диска.

Ваш компьютер будет отформатирует флэш-накопитель и подготовит его в качестве загрузочного диска, что позволяет запустить или установить Ubuntu.

1. Вызываем правую панель Windows, Параметры — Выключение — Перезагрузка с зажатой при этом клавишей Shift.

2. На появившемся синем экране выбираем пункт Дополнительные настройки Windows и попадаем куда хотели. Здесь мы видим нечто очень напоминающее старый добрый BIOS и подчиняющийся при этом тем же командам и клавишам.

3. Ищем пункт SecureBoot. В некоторых устройствах названия могут несколько отличаться, но суть та же. Находим — отключаем (disable). Только после этого появляется возможность изменить очередность загрузки. Идем в соответствующий раздел и назначаем загрузочным устройством вашу флешку.

4. Сохраняем сделанные изменения (F10) и перезагружаемся. Видим загрузочное меню, где выбираем Try Ubuntu. Буквально через несколько минут мы уже видим интерфейс Ubuntu. Здесь щелкаем по ярлыку на Рабочем столе и начинаем обычную установку системы.

5. После последней перезагрузки нас встречает стандартное меню Ubuntu, где есть пункты выбора нужной системы. Здесь, скорее всего, возможны два варианта: либо у вас нормально грузится Ubuntu, а Windows отказывается, либо наоборот. В любом случае, сейчас мы это исправим.

6. Выбираем в меню самый нижний пункт System setup. Попадаем в UEFI, где опять выставляем загрузку с флешки. Загружаемся в Live Ubuntu.

7. Устанавливаем утилиту Boot-Repair, для этого настраиваем соединение с интернет. Запускаем терминал, где вводим следующие команды:

В этой программе мы видим всего несколько кнопок, из которых нас интересует Recommended repair. Нажимаем ее, ждем несколько минут, пока программа исправит и перезапишет загрузчик. После этого перезагружаемся и видим меню Ubuntu, в котором все пункты выбора операционных систем работают как надо.

Мы еще не совсем закончили, бывает, что Ubuntu запускается в терминальном режиме, для нормального запуска пишем:

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Is it possible to install Ubuntu on the Asus transformer?

I am planning to buy a netvertible (tablet netbook hybrid) and install Ubuntu 11.04 on it, probably as a dual boot with the shipped OS. The Asus transformer which was just released looks really nice. Is it possible to install Ubuntu on it? If so, what works (out of the box or through work-arounds), what doesn’t?

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Native Ubuntu:

If native ubuntu works on your Asus Transformer depends on your model, as the transformer needs to be rootable with the nflash method. To find out check your serial number (next to the cable port)

• If your serial number B4O-B6O, it will work
• If your serial number is B70 it might work
• If your serial number is B8O or higher it will not work (you can root your TF101 using Razorclaw though)

full details for installation can be found at the xda wiki

This should work on all models, details for installation can be found in this forum thread

personally, i havent tried it yet, but people at modaco ( android based forum ) discuss about it, you can check it

Ubuntu on Transformer is here.

As reported by @Uli, thanks to XDA dev now is possible to running Ubuntu native on Asus eee pad transformer.

Follow this step by step guide to install Ubuntu on micro sd card of your Transformer and boot it.

The guide is for windows, but in Ubuntu (and GNU/Linux in general) is more easy. Simply don’t install driver and use flash.sh (and restore.sh to restore boot.img to run Android) instead of flash.bat.

PS. flash.sh and bootloader related files are indicated on the official [DEV] Native Ubuntu !! thread indicated by @Uli).

Download the Ubuntu as mentioned above.

# ./flash.sh Nvflash started rcm version 0X20001 System Information: chip name: t20 chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 3 chip sku: 0x8 chip uid: 0x033c20c143608197 macrovision: disabled hdcp: enabled sbk burned: true dk burned: true boot device: emmc operating mode: 4 device config strap: 2 device config fuse: 0 sdram config strap: 0 sending file: transformer.bct - 4080/4080 bytes sent transformer.bct sent successfully odm data: 0x300d8011 downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000 sending file: bootloader.bin | 943193/943193 bytes sent bootloader.bin sent successfully waiting for bootloader to initialize bootloader downloaded successfully Nvflash started [resume mode] sending file: boot-new.img / 6242304/6242304 bytes sent boot-new.img sent successfully WHOO HOO! UBUNTU Installed! 

# ./restore.sh Nvflash started rcm version 0X20001 System Information: chip name: t20 chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 3 chip sku: 0x8 chip uid: 0x033c20c143608197 macrovision: disabled hdcp: enabled sbk burned: true dk burned: true boot device: emmc operating mode: 4 device config strap: 2 device config fuse: 0 sdram config strap: 0 sending file: transformer.bct - 4080/4080 bytes sent transformer.bct sent successfully odm data: 0x300d8011 downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000 sending file: bootloader.bin | 943193/943193 bytes sent bootloader.bin sent successfully waiting for bootloader to initialize bootloader downloaded successfully Nvflash started [resume mode] sending file: boot.img - 4200448/4200448 bytes sent boot.img sent successfully Android RESTORED! 

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How to Dual Boot Asus Transformer With Ubuntu

I got myself a Asus Transformer tablet in June 2011 and since then, I have been looking for an easy way to install Ubuntu on it. The form factor, the keyboard dock and the hardware spec of Asus transformer make it just right for a portable computer. However, back then, getting Ubuntu on board the device is not easy and requires lot of hacking and scripting.

Recently, I re-checked the XDA-Developers forum again and found that someone has created a super-easy way to create a dualboot system. I tried it and it works! Here’s what I did:.

Disclaimer: This tutorial will format your tablet hard disk and wipe out all your data. It could also brick your tablet. It would definitely void your warranty. MakeTechEasier will not be held responsible for any damage, data loss, fire or death of a loved one resulting from using this mod for your device.

Note:
1. This tutorial is based on Linux/Ubuntu. If you are running Windows, this tutorial is not for you.

2. This tutorial only works for Asus Transformer with SBKv1. If your device is running SBKv2. This tutorial is not for you. Here’s how to check if your device is running SBKv1 or SBKv2.

• Download sbkcheck.tar
• Extract the tar file. Open a terminal and cd to the sbkcheck folder
• Put your Asus Transformer to APX mode. To do that, first power off the device. Power on the device again. When you see the Asus EeePad splash screen, press the “Power + Vol up” buttons. When the screen goes black, and remain black, you are in APX mode. Once it is in APX mode, connect the device, via USB to your computer
• Back in the terminal, run the command:

It should return a message whether your device is running SBKv1 or SBKv2. As a general guide, if you bought your Asus Transformer after Aug 2011, most probably it is running SBKv2.

3. The Asus Transformer mentioned in this article is the 1st gen Asus Transformer, not the quad-core Transformer Prime.

Backing up your data

There are a few ways to backup your data. You can either:

1. download a file manager app from market. Use the file manager to transfer important files to the external SD card.

2. Sync your emails, contacts, calendar, files with Google and Dropbox. Even if your device is wiped, your data is still intact in the cloud.

2. For app backup, use Titanium Backup or Titanium Backup Pro if you wish to backup to Dropbox. You will need to root your device first (depending on your firmware, rooting your Asus Transformer is only a 1-click process).

Now that you have verify the SBK version and backed up your data, here the exact steps to create a dual-boot system:

2. Extract the file (DO NOT extract the files on a windows type filesystem such as NTFS or FAT or you will run into problems. Do it all inside your linux partition).

3. Open a terminal and cd to the OLiFE directory. Run

You will see an agreement page. Read it carefully. Once done, type “understood” and press Enter.

4. In the next screen, press ‘2’ to select the flash device option

5. Now, it will show you the different option to flash the device. Regardless what your intention is, choose ‘1’ to dualboot.

6. Choose ‘1’ to select the Android as the default OS. Ubuntu as the default doesn’t work.

7. Put your device in APX mode and connect it to the computer via USB. The script will now format your device, partition the hard drive and copy the ubuntu and Android img over. This will take a long time, so go grab yourself a coffee and relax.

8. Once it is done, your device will restart and boot into your Android OS.

Installing Ubuntu

Now that the Ubuntu.img is copied over to your device, it is time to install it.

1. Power off your device. Press “Power + Volume Down” button until the splash screen comes alive. At the top, you should see a message asking you to press the “Volume Up” button. Release the “Power + Volume Down” button and press “Volume Up” button. This will boot into the Ubuntu installer (this is also the way to boot into Ubuntu in the future).

2. Once you reach the Ubuntu main screen, proceed on to install Ubuntu (make sure your device is connected to the keyboard dock).

If you don’t have the keyboard dock, connect it to the computer via USB again. On your Linux computer, in the terminal, run the command:

This time, press ‘5’ to select the “Onscreen keyboard”. You should now see the onscreen keyboard appear on your Ubuntu screen.

3. Proceed with the Ubuntu installation. If everything goes well, you should have a dual OS tablet now.

Post install configuration

Everything works out of the box for Ubuntu on Asus Transformer, however, the Unity desktop is taking up a lot of resources, causing the system to run very slowly. What I did is to open the Ubuntu Software Center and install LXDE – a lightweight desktop manager. Once I switched to LXDE, everything runs smoothly and quickly.

Inject bluetooth firmware

The bluetooth firmware is not included in the Ubuntu installer due to licensing issue. Here’s how you can get bluetooth working on Ubuntu.

Connect the device to your computer again and run the OLiFE script. This time, press ‘4’ to select “Inject Firmware”.

Press ‘1’ to select the Default Install.

When prompted which firmware to inject, select either one will do.

Damien Oh started writing tech articles since 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. He is proficient in Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iOS, and worked as a part time WordPress Developer. He is currently the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Make Tech Easier.

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