HP TouchPad install ubuntu touch preview?

bluenote · 02/19/2013, 10:23 AM

Any clues on whether we can install Ubuntu Touch Preview on the touchpad begin Feb 21? Says will be able to install on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4, "we love the tablet" etc.

I like the touchpad hardware a lot and still use webOS every day, lunace version, but the browser lack of functionality is slowly destroying the experience for me. Hope we can get something going on the touchpad besides android, I have no need to buy yet another tablet with a 1st gen kindle fire and ipad also sitting around, I just need my 2 touchpads to be more functional.

Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu to be published on 21 February 2013 | Canonical

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RumoredNow · 02/19/2013, 11:59 AM

Looks like on the 21st it will be Galaxy Nexus (Samsung) and Nexus 4 (LG) phones only, but they will try to expand the compatibility list as the year rolls on...

I think they (Canonical) will aim at more current hardware than the TP... Just a guess.

So then the question becomes if any Developers here will attempt a port.

Vistaus · 02/19/2013, 12:52 PM

@RumoredNow: But we might see it from the community. We currently have a native port of Ubuntu 12.10 and 13.04 on the HP Touchpad thanks to devs at XDA-developers and 13.04 is working fine in dual-boot here.

bluenote · 02/19/2013, 01:47 PM

I would like clarification on the drivers. If the HP touchpad drivers are closed source will that make it not possible to install any other port on the touchpad than android?

Vistaus · 02/19/2013, 02:21 PM

@bluenote: Like I said: we have Ubuntu running natively on the Touchpad thanks to XDA devs. Everything works, from bluetooth to wifi to 2D acceleration. So what are you trying to say?

RumoredNow · 02/19/2013, 05:19 PM

Finally found an article in-house...

Canonical delivers Ubuntu Touch for tablets | Android Central

Nexus 7 and 10 tablets targeted as well...

I guess I was thrown off by the links in the article bluenote brought in the OP. It will be interesting to see if the Tablet and Phone versions are one.

geekpeter · 02/19/2013, 05:49 PM

xda-developers - View Single Post - [PORT] Ubuntu 11.10 Native (Alpha 0.0.4)

assumes you already installed 11x or 12x

gihmley · 02/19/2013, 06:59 PM

I believe the chance would be dubious, at best...

rpjordanii · 02/19/2013, 08:01 PM

The Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu will be published on the 21st February 2013 with installation instructions for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablet devices as well as smartphones such as the Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus. Installable images and source code will be available from developer.ubuntu.com.

Perhaps it can re-compiled for the HP Touchpad.

Vistaus · 02/20/2013, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gihmley

I believe the chance would be dubious, at best...

Again: we have a WORKING 13.04 alpha of Ubuntu with working bluetooth, wifi et all so why wouldn't those same devs be interested in porting over Ubuntu Touch? It's open source and could be based on the same 13.04 kernel we currently have for the Touchpad 13.04 alpha.

**HelloNNNewman** · 02/20/2013, 06:36 AM

qbenguy · 02/21/2013, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloNNNewman

Which would be the appropriate forum? I'd like to follow and reply. Thanks.

RumoredNow · 02/21/2013, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbenguy

Which would be the appropriate forum? I'd like to follow and reply. Thanks.

The forum you are in now...

This is where the thread was relocated to: Other OS's and Devices.

dtmsempre · 02/22/2013, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vistaus

Again: we have a WORKING 13.04 alpha of Ubuntu with working bluetooth, wifi et all so why wouldn't those same devs be interested in porting over Ubuntu Touch? It's open source and could be based on the same 13.04 kernel we currently have for the Touchpad 13.04 alpha.

Because it is a tablet/phone OS not a desktop OS. Touch is such a different interface than mouse that it would make sense to port it over.

What's the onscreen keyboard experience like on the current "Working" v13.04 of ununtu on the touchpad?

geekpeter · 02/22/2013, 09:40 AM

uses a well setup 'onboard' setup, even setup well for the login screen, easily enabled/dibled from notification area/icon.

hp bluetooth and other keyboards work as do mice.

chalx · 02/22/2013, 11:55 AM

Porting Ubuntu Touch is as Simple as Building CM – xda-developers

"...Since Ubuntu Touch is just a CyanogenMod 10.1 base with the Ubuntu Touch interface running in a container and accessed via*chroot, if your device currently runs CM10.1 then you’ll be able to port this. The instructions for porting are found on Ubuntu’s Wiki*and are quite extensive, so make sure you follow them EXACTLY..."

Vistaus · 02/22/2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtmsempre

Because it is a tablet/phone OS not a desktop OS. Touch is such a different interface than mouse that it would make sense to port it over.

What's the onscreen keyboard experience like on the current "Working" v13.04 of ununtu on the touchpad?

You don't even get what I said. I said that those devs MIGHT port it over for us. So basically you're just agreeing with what I said.

dtmsempre · 02/22/2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vistaus

You don't even get what I said. I said that those devs MIGHT port it over for us. So basically you're just agreeing with what I said.

Lol, i read "why would they" not "why wouldn't they" My bad :P - I was wondering...

Mark Norman · 03/09/2013, 09:22 PM

Ubuntu Touch works on the Touchpad. Take it with a grain of salt. It's unstable, but that's par for the course. Check it out. Translate if necessary...

Instalar Ubuntu Touch en la Hp Touchpad | Ubuntu & Software libre

See it in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSyw_PijxDM

Pilotovef · 03/10/2013, 01:32 PM

Instruction+files on xda-developers.com:
HP Touchpad running Ubuntu Touch - xda-developers

02/19/2013, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
bluenote Member Posts: 3,578 Global Posts: 3,667	HP TouchPad install ubuntu touch preview? Any clues on whether we can install Ubuntu Touch Preview on the touchpad begin Feb 21? Says will be able to install on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4, "we love the tablet" etc. I like the touchpad hardware a lot and still use webOS every day, lunace version, but the browser lack of functionality is slowly destroying the experience for me. Hope we can get something going on the touchpad besides android, I have no need to buy yet another tablet with a 1st gen kindle fire and ipad also sitting around, I just need my 2 touchpads to be more functional. Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu to be published on 21 February 2013 \| Canonical Ubuntu App Developer
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RumoredNow Member Posts: 1,756 Global Posts: 1,939	Looks like on the 21st it will be Galaxy Nexus (Samsung) and Nexus 4 (LG) phones only, but they will try to expand the compatibility list as the year rolls on... I think they (Canonical) will aim at more current hardware than the TP... Just a guess. So then the question becomes if any Developers here will attempt a port. __________________ LG Nexus 4 rooted, unlocked, running Pure Google Jelly Bean 4.2.2 w/ franco.Kernel M2 Samsung Galaxy Nexus rooted, unlocked, testing Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview (dailies) HP TouchPad running webOS 3.0.5 + UberKernel + LunaCE 4.9.5 Beta
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02/19/2013, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vistaus Homebrew Developer Posts: 1,245	@RumoredNow: But we might see it from the community. We currently have a native port of Ubuntu 12.10 and 13.04 on the HP Touchpad thanks to devs at XDA-developers and 13.04 is working fine in dual-boot here.
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02/19/2013, 01:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
bluenote Member Posts: 3,578 Global Posts: 3,667	I would like clarification on the drivers. If the HP touchpad drivers are closed source will that make it not possible to install any other port on the touchpad than android?
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Vistaus Homebrew Developer Posts: 1,245	@bluenote: Like I said: we have Ubuntu running natively on the Touchpad thanks to XDA devs. Everything works, from bluetooth to wifi to 2D acceleration. So what are you trying to say?
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02/19/2013, 05:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
RumoredNow Member Posts: 1,756 Global Posts: 1,939	Finally found an article in-house... Canonical delivers Ubuntu Touch for tablets \| Android Central Nexus 7 and 10 tablets targeted as well... I guess I was thrown off by the links in the article bluenote brought in the OP. It will be interesting to see if the Tablet and Phone versions are one. __________________ LG Nexus 4 rooted, unlocked, running Pure Google Jelly Bean 4.2.2 w/ franco.Kernel M2 Samsung Galaxy Nexus rooted, unlocked, testing Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview (dailies) HP TouchPad running webOS 3.0.5 + UberKernel + LunaCE 4.9.5 Beta
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geekpeter Member Posts: 3,020 Global Posts: 3,032	xda-developers - View Single Post - [PORT] Ubuntu 11.10 Native (Alpha 0.0.4) assumes you already installed 11x or 12x __________________ Touchpad Keyboard Themes - >> Click Me <<
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02/19/2013, 08:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
rpjordanii Member Posts: 2	Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu The Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu will be published on the 21st February 2013 with installation instructions for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablet devices as well as smartphones such as the Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus. Installable images and source code will be available from developer.ubuntu.com. Perhaps it can re-compiled for the HP Touchpad.
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geekpeter Member Posts: 3,020 Global Posts: 3,032	uses a well setup 'onboard' setup, even setup well for the login screen, easily enabled/dibled from notification area/icon. hp bluetooth and other keyboards work as do mice. __________________ Touchpad Keyboard Themes - >> Click Me <<
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02/22/2013, 11:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
chalx Member Posts: 1,101	Porting Ubuntu Touch is as Simple as Building CM – xda-developers "...Since Ubuntu Touch is just a CyanogenMod 10.1 base with the Ubuntu Touch interface running in a container and accessed viachroot, if your device currently runs CM10.1 then you’ll be able to port this. The instructions for porting are found on Ubuntu’s Wikiand are quite extensive, so make sure you follow them EXACTLY..." __________________
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03/09/2013, 09:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mark Norman Member Posts: 1	It's working! Ubuntu Touch works on the Touchpad. Take it with a grain of salt. It's unstable, but that's par for the course. Check it out. Translate if necessary... Instalar Ubuntu Touch en la Hp Touchpad \| Ubuntu & Software libre See it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSyw_PijxDM
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