Install a GUI for Debian on G1

Last Updated on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:38 Written by MrAndroid Monday, 30 November 2009 09:33

Now I will show you how to install a GUI for your Debian Installation on your rooted G1.

The Instructions below are for all custom Roms.

Lxde GUI on G1

Prerequisites:

Rooted G1 – Tutorial Here
Debian Installed – Tutorial Here
Resized Debian Image – Tutorial Here
Android VNC Viewer – Free on Market.
Swapper – Free on Market

Recommendation: I really recommend being on a wifi connection for this. It’ll speed up the downloading of the necessary files.


Resize your Linux Image from Phone or Computer

Last Updated on Friday, 27 November 2009 12:52 Written by MrAndroid Wednesday, 25 November 2009 09:16

My tutorial for installing debian on your G1 gives you a basic installation with a 750MB image file. It’s not too much room to play with. If you want to install a GUI you should have atleast a 1.5GB image size. Since most people don’t have 6gb or 8gb sdcards, My tutorial here will show you how to create a 1.5gb image size. A 4gb card should be sufficient for this.

The problem: Most people don’t have linux computers or don’t want to download (although free!) a linux distro and install it.

The Solution: Your fabulous G1 runs off linux! You can use your G1 to run the Linux commands Needed!

Install Linux on your G1

Last Updated on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 09:39 Written by MrAndroid Sunday, 22 November 2009 11:16

The Instructions for installing Linux on your G1 below are for Cupcake and Hero builds.

Files Needed: Debian for G1 (524)

FOR DONUT BUILDS (Like CyanogenMod 4.2.7.1)

1. Download this file-> Debian for Donut Files (442)
2. Extract the 2 files inside and place them in your DEBIAN folder replacing the other ones already there. (Do this after step 3 below).
3. Follow steps 4-13 below and IGNORE the Errors.

FOR CUPCAKE AND HERO BUILDS:

1. Download the needed file
2. Extract the debian folder to your desktop
3. Copy the debian folder to the root of your sdcard