Open Ubuntu Touch to all Android applications !

domubpkm · 8 Jul 2021, 10:29

Are we far from a testable version on the Volla ?

A Former User · 8 Jul 2021, 14:49

@domubpkm Erfan is working on the server then it would be more use able for everyone...

s710 · 8 Jul 2021, 15:36

@xray2000 said in Open Ubuntu Touch to all Android applications !:

@domubpkm Erfan is working on the server then it would be more use able for everyone...

Can it be installed and tested manually?

The instructions you posted earlier in this thread seem to be for the regular anbox version if im not mistaken?

stanwood · 8 Jul 2021, 16:07

@s710 Indeed, Anbox-Halium is not yet published...

A Former User · 7 Aug 2021, 16:14

I see you are getting impatient which I can also understand... that's why I had a little chat with Erfan, and I can share with you the Anbox group, there you can ask how to test it, and get more help if needed.

The telegram group link: https://t.me/anbox_halium

arwhet · 9 Jul 2021, 04:45

@xray2000

Congratulations on your great project Xray. You might say people are impatient....we have already tried to install Anbox on the Oneplus One

Could someone please post any details about how to test here also? I don't have the facility to use Telegram unfortunately.

A Former User · 9 Jul 2021, 05:32

@arwhet Thanks! you can go to this link https://github.com/Anbox-halium/anbox-halium and follow the how to install section...But your kernel need to be patched for this .... otherway it one work...

arwhet · 9 Jul 2021, 11:52

@xray2000 thanks for posting that, I wasn't aware of that page.

If there are any download links for kernels, or guides, posted in the telegram group maybe someone could post them here?

I'm ready to update to the halium release (oneplus one) and and would install a patched kernel for testing anbox.

A Former User · 9 Jul 2021, 15:24

@arwhet On the github repo there is a section patch kernel into that script you can check what need to be done....as there is no other guide as far i know....

domubpkm · 10 Jul 2021, 19:18

@xray2000 said in Open Ubuntu Touch to all Android applications !:

Erfan is working on the server then it would be more use able for everyone...

In this sentence, you mean a more user (friendly) testable version ? a turnkey version to test ?

A Former User · 10 Jul 2021, 20:29

@domubpkm Indeed a more testable version let say...

Emphrath · 15 Jul 2021, 06:54

I've been thinking - I have a spare FP2 on my hands I don't plan on using anytime soon. I understand anbox is now based on treble and won't run on anything under Halium 9. There's a Halium 7 build for FP2. Wouldn't that be a good testing device to try and port anbox to Halium 7 ? What I'm trying to say is I'm willing to send this FP2 to Erfan it this can help the majority of UT users with Halium 7.

A Former User · 15 Jul 2021, 18:01

@emphrath Almost unpossible to send it to Erfan as in his country he can only except one phone per year.
Also not possible to et Anbox on Halium 7 as it needs android9 vendor.

Emphrath · 16 Jul 2021, 10:51

@xray2000 oh ok it needs the vendor partition ??

A Former User · 16 Jul 2021, 13:03

@emphrath To make it more understand able it need android 9 as base.

stanwood · 20 Jul 2021, 19:44

Dear all,

We're pleased to give you some fresh updates on the Anbox-Halium development over the past 2 weeks!

First of all, the name of the project has changed, but the objectives remains more than ever intact:

Anbox- Halium is now called WayDroid, this is to avoid confusion with the "old Anbox" service.
It is a compression of the words "Wayland" and "Android", the system allowing to run a LineageOS container on an Android base in the Wayland environment.
The new naming was chosen via a large community survey.

Also, a few technical improvements have been achieved:

Make sure anbox-sensord is started anyway
Use iptables-legacy incase it found
Provide powervr GPU dependencies

Erfan, helped by a few developers, is continuing to improve the main server.

We are all very excited to test this service. For the more adventurous, a Telegram group is available to guide you through the installation:
https://t.me/anbox_halium

The repos are hosted here:
https://github.com/Anbox-halium

For end users, it is best to wait until a successful installation program is available.
It is also advisable to wait for the publication of some patches from the core team, especially in the wayland environment to avoid a risk of system instability.

Nevertheless, the first feedback from alpha testers is very encouraging!

We take this opportunity to thank Erfan and his contributors for his work as well as the UBports foundation for its encouragement.

Thanks to help us to continuing this great project by supporting our campaign:

https://www.whydonate.eu/fundraising/anbox

See you soon for more news and updates!

Rudi and Steve

guibbv · 26 Jul 2021, 17:52

hello guys,

today I catch a "bug" with anbox in redmi note 7 devices,
I installed the WhatsApp app and then running it the anbox freezes and the UT stay crashed, getting a reboot loop.

https://forums.ubports.com/topic/6486/freeze-in-10s-and-catch-in-loop-reboot-ut?_=1627321720802

Did whats happen with Whatsapp for the serious crash?

Unfortunately, I don't get the log of the bug

A Former User · 26 Jul 2021, 17:59

@guibbv best way is to make a bug report here https://github.com/Anbox-halium then Erfan can look on it. But also keep in mint WayDroid (Anbox new name) is still alpha and not ready for daily use.

stanwood · 27 Jul 2021, 19:30

Dear all,

We have an exciting update to share with you tonight:

A fresh new article from the press about WayDroid has been released yesterday.

Indeed, Linuxsmartphones.com echoes this project in an article published yesterday:

https://linuxsmartphones.com/waydroid-lets-you-run-android-apps-on-linux-phones-with-smoother-performance-than-anbox/

We are delighted to see that this event has gone beyond the small circle of our community, and is starting generating some interest from independent media.

At the same time, a lot of work is currently underway on the server.

Please continue to support the development of WayDroid by supporting our campaign:

https://www.whydonate.eu/fundraising/anbox

See you soon for news and updates!

Rudi and Steve

stanwood · 3 Aug 2021, 19:29

Dear all,

After the Great unexpected success of our fundraising campaign to allow the creation of this project, it is time for us to put an end to this support drive.

Indeed, on the one hand the amount collected (8942 Euros) is sufficient to allow us to finish the development of WayDroid, and on the other hand the taxes, fees and campaign emoluments make it unprofitable to continue.

For this reason, we inform you that we are leaving the management of this project. The dedicated web page has been closed.

We would like to thank every donor for their indispensable support.
We are happy to have made this event possible and it is with a touch of emotion that we are stepping down...

The work continues.... As today Erfan is taking over the operational management of the program, and he will be the point person for your questions.
We invite you to join the official Telegram group of the project: https://t.me/anbox_halium
and we would be delighted if you would come and provide us with regular updates on the progress of WayDroid.

Once again, thank you for your trust and support.

Goodbye and see you soon!

Rudi and Steve