Install UBPorts in an Aquaris10 FHD Ubuntu Edition

rcabanita · 3 Feb 2018, 19:03

Sorry, stops after introducing the passoword in the computer.

Lakotaubp · 4 Feb 2018, 08:02

@rcabanita The screenlock password for the tablet/developer mode?

rcabanita · 4 Feb 2018, 18:59

Yes, there is a password to unlock the tablet, otherwise the developer mode would not be enabled.
Maybe it's necessary the bootloader to be "unlock". Arusbinder, have you done this with your BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition?

Lakotaubp · 4 Feb 2018, 19:17

@rcabanita sudo fastboot oem unlock. If the ubports installer still plays up have a look at Magic device tool. That might work if they haven't stopped supporting ubports by now.

UKPhil · 4 Feb 2018, 21:17

I remember when I tried to convert both my tablets to UBPorts using the installer, it just did not work. Previously I had success with MDT on my E5, but on the tablets (M10) the MDT or the UBPorts installer did not work. I was in fastboot and all was going to plan, but I think I got something like device could not be found. I tried different USB cables and ports, but nothing worked. In the end the only thing that worked for me was doing it via the server image.

Marathon2422 · 5 Feb 2018, 00:15

have you tried this from fastboot

sudo ubuntu-device-flash --server=http://system-image.ubports.com touch
--device=frieza --channel=ubports-touch/15.04/devel --bootstrap --wipe

i have not had any success using ubports-installer
i keep this where i can copy and paste it ,only changing (devel) to stable as needed ,or changing the 5 to a 6 to get 16.04.

when in fastboot mode have you tried "sudo fastboot oem unlock"
.to see the result ?

Marathon2422 · 5 Feb 2018, 00:25

@rcabanita it should ask you for your password in terminal to authorise the command ,look carefully, it should need your PC/Computer password.,you will not see it ,as it is entered,hit return ,and it should start doing its magic,leave it alone ,it should go to the recovery screen and then the ununtu screen to install, do not interrupt it

rcabanita · 5 Feb 2018, 09:15

Thanks a lot. The magic-device-tool worked fine. Everything is running.

arubislander · 2 May 2018, 17:12

@rcabanita Sorry, I was offline for a while. I don't remember having to unlock the bootloader of my M10 FHD. If I recall correctly it was never locked in the first place, being an original Ubuntu Edition device.

But reading on down the message list shows that you got it working. Good for you!! Hope you enjoy the ride from here on.

andromeda · 5 Feb 2018, 17:26

It's a shame that UBports installer doesn't work with Android flashed devices. Had to flash old UT with Flash tool before UB installer worked with my M10.