Switch2Linux-Nabu/README.md

Linux switch for Mi Pad 5 (Windows Switch fork) (RU)

Differences from original windows switch

• Added quick settings tile
• Added ability to dump android images
• Cleans dtbo on reboot

Pre-requirements

• Rooted android

• Already installed linux

• vbmeta_disabled.img

• Linux boot image

Installation

Android side:

1. Flash vbmeta_disabled.img via fastboot

   fastboot flash vbmeta_ab <path/to/vbmeta_disabled.img> 
   

Warning

This may result in the need to wipe data in recovery.

2. Install linuxswitch.apk from Releases
3. Open installed app and grant root access
4. Open app again and tap "Dump android images"
5. Move android.boot.img and andoid.dtbo.img to PC from /sdcard/linux/
6. Rename linux boot to linux.boot.img and put it to /sdcard/linux/
7. Now you can tap "Switch to Linux" to boot linux

Linux side:

1. Download s2a.zip from Releases
2. Unzip s2a.zip in linux
3. Put android.boot.img and andoid.dtbo.img into s2a folder
4. Install with command

   sudo ./install.sh
   

5. Now you can reboot to android with Switch2Android app