Translation in english of https://framagit.org/feinstaub/tp64/blob/master/weitere/workshop-smartphone/mobile-os-installieren/2017-10-replicant6-auf-samsung-s2/README.md Replicant 6 on Samsung Galaxy S2 ================================= OK - [Background](#Background) - [Installation](#Installation) * [Create working directory](#create-working-directory) * [Download files](#download-files) * [Install Heimdall](#install-heimdall) * [Install adb](#install-adb) * [Copying files to the device](#copying-files-to-the-device) * [Prepare device](#prepare-device) * [Install images](#install-images) * [Setup](#setup) - [File transfer](#file-transfer) * [USB mass storage does not seem to work](#usb-mass-storage-does-not-seem-to-work) * [via ADB](#via-adb) - [Reverse Thethering (helping the smartphone to access the Internet via USB)](#reverse-thethering-helping-the-smartphone-to-access-the-internet-via-usb) * [Preparation](#preparation) * [Root access for ADB](#root-access-for-adb) * [Copy and start script](#copy-and-start-script) * [Create a new Internet connection with plasma (was not possible)](#create-a-new-internet-connection-with-plasma-was-not-possible) - [End of 2017: Hardware error](#end-of-2017-hardware-error) Background ---------- * Replicant website: https://www. replicant. us/ * Material: * Device: Samsung Galaxy S2 * Computer with openSUSE Linux Tumbleweed * USB cable (normal to Micro-USB) * Implementation: 2017 => SUCCESS Installation ------------ Sources: * Wiki page about the device: https://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/GalaxyS2I9100 * installation guide: https://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/GalaxyS2I9100Installation * "Moreover, it is assumed that anyone performing the installation knows how to use command lines in a terminal and has basic knowledge about it." ### Working directory attach $ mkdir ~/dev/replicant_s2/ $ cd ~/dev/replicant_s2/ ### Files download Source: https://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/ReplicantImages#Replicant-60-0002-images files: * replicant-6.0-i9100.zip, approximatively 270 MB * replicant-6.0-i9100.zip.asc * recovery-i9100.img, approximatively 5 MB * recovery-i9100.img.asc * i9100.sha256 Release keys import: $ gpg --recv-key 5816A24C10757FC4 key 16D1FEEE4A80EB23: 5 signatures not checked due to missing keys gpg: key 16D1FEEE4A80EB23: public key "Replicant project release key " imported gpg: marginals needed: 3 completes needed: 1 trust model: pgp gpg: depth: 0 valid: 1 signed: 0 trust: 0-, 0q, 0n, 0m, 0f, 1u gpg: Total number processed: 1 gpg: imported: 1 Downloads - signature verifcation: $ gpg --armor --verify replicant-6.0-i9100.zip.asc replicant-6.0-i9100.zip gpg: Signature made So 10 Sep 2017 16:55:49 CEST gpg: using RSA key 0F30D1A02F73F70A6FEE048E5816A24C10757FC4 gpg: Good signature from "Wolfgang Wiedmeyer " [unknown] gpg: aka "Wolfgang Wiedmeyer " [unknown] gpg: aka "Wolfgang Wiedmeyer " [unknown] gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! gpg: There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. Primary key fingerprint: 0F30 D1A0 2F73 F70A 6FEE 048E 5816 A24C 1075 7FC4 $ gpg --armor --verify recovery-i9100.img.asc recovery-i9100.img gpg: Signature made So 10 Sep 2017 16:55:46 CEST gpg: using RSA key 0F30D1A02F73F70A6FEE048E5816A24C10757FC4 gpg: Good signature from "Wolfgang Wiedmeyer " [unknown] gpg: aka "Wolfgang Wiedmeyer " [unknown] gpg: aka "Wolfgang Wiedmeyer " [unknown] gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! gpg: There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. Primary key fingerprint: 0F30 D1A0 2F73 F70A 6FEE 048E 5816 A24C 1075 7FC4 Downloads - test sums verify: $ sha256sum -c i9100.sha256 recovery-i9100.img: OK replicant-6.0-i9100.zip: OK ### Heimdall installation Heimdall is a Flash program for Samsung devices. Installation from openSUSE: https: // software.opensuse.org/package/heimdall with 1 Click Install from: * Repository **hardware** / version 1.4.2 ### adb installation ADB = Android Debug Bridge $ sudo zypper install android-tools ### Files on the device copy * Device connect with USB with the computer * Previous operating system: Android 4.1.2 * Settings > Wirelessly and networks > other settings > USB connection > mass warehouse procedure activate > warehouse with PC connect * "USB is connected. Remove the cable" * Disconnect cable. Click again. Connect cable. * "Warehouses with PC connect"> OK. Wait a few seconds. * Plasma Device Notifier> Open with file manager * The file **replicant-6.0-i9100.zip** in the root directory (= copy a highest level(plain)). * Plasma: "Savely Remove" device * Device: "USB warehouses switch off" ### Device preparation WARNING. Here begins the possible complete overrun on the device. * "Make sure the device is completely turned off and the USB cable is disconnected from the device " * Switch off, USB cables distinguish * "Start the device by holding company the following key combination: to volume down, Select, power" * "Volume down " (left side button), "Home button" (middle button in front below), "Power button" (right side) * Hold these buttons make a warning appears: "Warning!! A custom OS can cause critical of problem in phone and installed applications " * "Volume up: Continue" select. * The screen displays "ODIN MODE PRODUCT NAME: GT-i9100 CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL Downloading... Do not turn off target !!" * "Connect the USB cable to both the computers and the device ### Images installation Flash with Heimdall (duration: 10 seconds) $ heimdall flash --KERNEL recovery-i9100.img Heimdall v1.4.2 Copyright (c) 2010-2017 Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna http://www.glassechidna.com.au/ This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is encouraged. If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future development please consider donating: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/ Initialising connection... Detecting device... Claiming interface... Setting up interface... Initialising protocol... Protocol initialisation successful. Beginning session... Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond. Please be patient! Session begun. Downloading device's PIT file... PIT file download successful. Uploading KERNEL 100% KERNEL upload successful Ending session... Rebooting device... Releasing device interface... Device restarts. One sees a yellow exclamation mark with the Samsung-start screen. Then one sees the following screen: Replicant RECOVERY - Reboot system now - Apply update - Factory reset - Advanced * select **Factory reset** ("A data wipe is necessary if you switch from the factory image or a different Android distribution to Replicant") * select **Wipe data (keep media)** * select **YES** * Wait (a few seconds) * Press "Back" (to the main menu) * select **Apply update** * select **Choose from sdcard0** * select **replicant-6.0-i9100.zip** * Wait (a few minutes). One sees an installation animation, a yellow progress beam and status text editions. * with approximatively 25% it does not go on for a while. Then it is finished suddenly and one sees the "Replicant RECOVERY" screen again * "If you did the data wipe ani step 2, you wants need to do a factory reset ace wave:" * Select **Factory reset** * Select **Full factory reset** * Confirm the factory reset by selecting **Yes** * Press the **back key** (if necessary) to get back to the general menu * Select **Reboot system now** to reboot the device * **Your device should now be running Replicant!** * However, one still sees the Samsung-start screen with the yellow exclamation point. * TODO: Is this normal? * Then appears the Replicant boat screen and remains surely for a long time (more than 1 minute) * Then below a progress beam appears where 85 apps are prepared (more than 3 minutes) ### Configuration * Language choice * English (United States) * Date and time * Amsterdam, Berlin (GMT+1:00) * configure Date and time * "SIM card missing" message * Skip * Choose screen lock * PIN: 0000 * Replicant features * Enable Privacy guard? -> only not. * READY * After a few clicks * e.g., camera functions * Root access for RepWifi configuration. However, it works only if the Wifi adapter is connected. * start again. File transfer ------------- ### USB degree Storage does not seem to go (TODO) ### via ADB * Developer Options> Debugging> Android Debugging (Enable adb)> Confirm of computer fingerprint $ adb devices List of devices attached 00095da2148b6f device $ adb push BoxCat_Games_-_19_-_Mission\ \(freemusicarchive.org\).mp3 /storage/611C-161B/Music * Where from one knows "/storage/611C-161B"? See file manager * Music works. Reverse Thethering (which Smartphone via USB help to Internet) -------------------------------------------------------------- * Why? Because no WLAN works or not be applied. * STATUS: up to now failed * After this manual: https: // redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/ReplicantUSBNetworking ### Preparations $ cd ~/dev/replicant_s2/ $ mkdir tether $ cd tether $ wget https://git.replicant.us/replicant/user-scripts/plain/networking/usb/usb_networking_device.sh ### Root access for ADB Settings> Developer Options (second from below)> **Android debugging** (about in the middle)> enable $ adb devices $ adb shell $ adb root restarting adbd as root Settings> Developer Options (second from below)> **Root access** (approx. 10 options from above)> "Apps and ADB" $ > logout $ adb remount remount succeeded ### Script copy and start $ adb push usb_networking_device.sh /data/ $ adb shell chmod a+x /data/usb_networking_device.sh $ adb shell /data/usb_networking_device.sh start1 Starting Replicant USB networking, phase 1 It poppt a new connection on, but it does not work (no connection found) ### New Internet Connection with plasma attach (did not go) 1. In the network manager applet, create a new "Ethernet" or "Wired" connection. 2. In the tab for IPv4 settings, select the method "Shared to other computers". 3. Save the connection, preferably with a distinguishable name (The name can be changed at the top of the edit window). 4. Select this connection for your device. (todo: what is it?) $ adb shell /data/usb_networking_device.sh start2 error: insufficient permissions for device --> TODO reconnect or: without start1: $ adb shell /data/usb_networking_device.sh start2 Starting Replicant USB networking, phase 2 Clearing network configuration 400 0 destroyNetwork() failed (Machine is not on the network) 200 0 Interface IP addresses cleared Configuring DHCP, please wait ifconfig: ioctl 8913: No such device WAIT: https://redmine.replicant.us/boards/9/topics/6915 In the end of 2017: hardware error ---------------------------------- Suddenly the mobile radio-connection does not function anymore. No net. Thus no phone or data transfer possible.