Android : Install Ubuntu via Termux

Install Ubuntu in Android Phone with Termux (No Root).

Official GitHub MFDGaming: https://github.com/MFDGaming/ubuntu-in-termux

Termux Terminal

1. pkg upgrade -y
2. pkg install wget -y
3. pkg install proot -y
4. pkg install git -y
5. git clone https://github.com/MFDGaming/ubuntu-in-termux.git
6. cd ubuntu-in-termux
7. chmod +x ubuntu.sh
8. ./ubuntu.sh
9. ./startubuntu.sh

Once Ubuntu have started, just use it as normal such as updating the repositories

10. apt update && apt upgrade -y

After update, you can proceed to use as normal and install any packages you want.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Android : Restore Original Firmware

One of my old phone have suddenly been bricked and kept on looping at reboot (boot loop) and yes its a Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 phone. The root caused was the firmware file corruptions during Android update. To fix this I need to manually download the original firmware version and to restore it as all other methods such as "Wipe Cache Partition" and "Wipe Data & Factory Reset" have all failed.

(A) BOOT INTO "DOWNLOAD" MODE.

1. Ensure the phone's battery have at least 50% of charge.

2. Standby the original Micro USB cable (must be data type cable).

3. Download the flash utility called ODIN (https://www.getdroidtips.com/odin-download-latest-odin-software/)

4. Download Samsung KIES software, this is only required if you haven't install the Samsung USB Drivers yet (https://www.samsung.com/my/support/kies/).

5. Download the latest firmware and search for your corresponding model (mine is J510GN, Malaysia), its the same source (https://updato.com/). You will need to register an account in order to download.

6. Ensure the phone is Power-Off.

7. Press --> HOME + VOLUME DOWN + POWER simultaneously and hold it for a few seconds.

8. When prompted, press --> VOLUME UP to proceed to download mode.

(B) CONNECT PHONE TO COMPUTER.

1. Ensure that Samsung KIES or Samsung USB drivers is already installed in the computer.

2. Once the phone is connected to the computer, wait for a few seconds for it to auto-detect and configure.

3. Now open ODIN tools.

4. Once ODIN is loaded, you should see the status "ADDED" and your phone is recognized.

(C) START FLASHING THE PHONE.

1. Extract the downloaded firmware, you can use any compression tools such as 7Zip.

2. In ODIN screen, click --> AP button and search for the downloaded firmware.

3. Now press --> START button to start uploading the firmware into phone. This may take some times so be patience with and don't disconnect or power-off the phone.

4. Once everything is completed, your phone will auto-restart itself. You can now disconnect it from the computer.

5. The first initialization will be very slow and the updating is also very slow, leave it run automatically and at times it may seems to be freeze (but it wasn't), also it will auto-restart several times thus please be very patience during this process.

6. Finally, you will be able to see the "Samsung" logo at boot and will eventually displayed the "Home" screen. That's simple.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Crypto : Duino Coin Mining on Android

 Mining Duino Coin (DUCO) on your old Android Smartphone devices. Please ensure you register a Duino Wallet before proceeding at (https://wallet.duinocoin.com/).

Take note that this methods which was tested on my devices, that includes :-

• Samsung Galaxy J7+
• HuaWei Nova 7 SE
• Samsung Galaxy A02s
• Samsung Galaxy J5 (2006)

As for other devices brand & model, you have to try your luck. I might update the list of tested devices from time-to-time but do keep in mind that these devices are owned by myself & no longer in use. At certain times you may need to "ROOT" your device in order to have the latest or most recent Android version.

(A) Install F-DROID Store.

1. Just open any browser and search for --> F-DROID
2. At the main page, click/tap on the "Download" button.
3. You may be prompted some questions, just allow the installation (eg. "Allow from unknown source"), depending on your device, the syntax/wording maybe different so don't follow blindly.
4. Once installed, open the "F-Droid" app and wait for it to update the repositories (it may a while depending on your device and internet speed).
5. Once done, search for --> TERMUX (Terminal Emulator).
6. Proceed to download and install. Additional prompt maybe displayed, just as usual allow it.

(B) In TERMUX Terminal.

1. pkg update
2. pkg upgrade -y
3. pkg install wget proot git nano net-tools -y
4. termux-setup-storage
5. git clone https://github.com/MFDGaming/ubuntu-in-termux.git
6. cd ubuntu-in-termux
7. chmod +x ubuntu.sh
8. ./ubuntu.sh
9. Wait for the installation to complete.
10. ./startubuntu.sh

(C) In Ubuntu Terminal.

1. apt update && apt upgrade -y
2. apt install wget proot git nano net-tools -y
3. apt install python3 python3-pip python3-dev -y
4. git clone https://github.com/revoxhere/duino-coin.git
5. cd duino-coin
6. pip3 install requests
7. python3 PC_Miner.py
8. The wizard will prompt you for your Duino Wallet information, proceed to key-in accordingly.

Note: You might want to adjust the Intensity=80/90 instead of 95.

Note: You might want to adjust the Cores=6/7 instead of full Cores use.

Once all completed, the system will start mining and about 1-2 minutes (maybe more) the miner information will be available in your Duino Wallet Dashboard.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - S View Cover Custom Wallpaper

I've been trying to customised the S View wallpaper ever since I got it but to my surprise it doesn't allow me ???

What Samsung are thinking ?!!??

Nevertheless I've been using it without any customization ever since not until recently when Samsung decided it's about time to release "Lollipop" version for it's Note 3 series.

Well, I'm surprise to receive a notification prompting for an upgrade and as usual proceeded the upgrade when the time permits.

After the upgrade and still to my dismay the S View Cover still doesn't have such function available as default to customised the wallpaper.

Frustrated and furious, I start "googling" and found a very interesting website and decided to give it a go.....

To my joyous life, I was now able to customised the S View Cover wallpaper with my preferred photos.... Hurray !!!

As such, it will be selfish not to share with everyone and many thanks to the website author who make it all possible for me.... Bravo !!!

S View Cover Custom Wallpaper