[HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa to Compile Android ROMs

— For a ready-to-go Virtual Machine based on these instructions, check out this post!— The aim of this guide is to simplify the configuration process and teach a little bit about the command line. It’s less than ten steps! Of course, this could be boiled down to a two-liner with some CLI wizardry, but that… Continue reading [HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa to Compile Android ROMs

[HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver to Compile Android ROMs

— For a ready-to-go Virtual Machine based on these instructions, check out this post!— The aim of this guide is to simplify the configuration process and teach a little bit about the command line. It’s less than ten steps! Of course, this could be boiled down to a two-liner with some CLI wizardry, but that… Continue reading [HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver to Compile Android ROMs

[GUIDE] Optimize Linux for Android Development

Recently, I built a new development system. After installing Ubuntu and configuring it for Android OS dev, I went down the rabbit hole of system performance tuning. This is intended to be a “living guide”, kept up-to-date with fresh information as packages / options become deprecated, old adages become irrelevant, and so on.

[HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus to Compile Android ROMs

— For a ready-to-go Virtual Machine based on these instructions, check out this post!— With a new version of Ubuntu comes an update to my guide for setting up a build environment to compile Android ROMs. The aim of this is to simplify the configuration process and teach a little bit about the command line. It’s… Continue reading [HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus to Compile Android ROMs

[HOW TO] Set Up Ubuntu 15.10 Wily Werewolf to Compile Android ROMs

— If you would rather use a ready-to-go Virtual Machine based on these instructions, check out this post!— With a new version of Ubuntu comes an update to my guide for setting up a build environment to compile Android ROMs. The aim of this is to simplify the configuration process and teach a little bit… Continue reading [HOW TO] Set Up Ubuntu 15.10 Wily Werewolf to Compile Android ROMs

Direct Build Output to a Logfile

When developing Android ROMs and other system images, sometimes it is useful to look at the output of the compile process. It can help one understand the build process better or track down issues, especially if the build is failing for a reason that isn’t immediately apparent. However, the process can rapidly generate many lines… Continue reading Direct Build Output to a Logfile

Install Ubuntu on a Chromebook Pixel (samus)

— UPDATED 08/14/2016 — Workaround for Ubuntu 16.04 installation! See the end of the post   In this article, we learn how to set up a Chromebook Pixel (samus) with Ubuntu natively, NOT using Crouton and some sort of chroot trick, transforming it into a mobile powerhouse.

Google Self Driving Car – Powered by Carbuntu

Recently, I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with Google’s Self Driving Car.   Of course, everyone and their dog is covering these things lately. I’m not going to bore you with what they’ve already seen and heard.   What I haven’t read about anywhere else is Carbuntu. What is that, you ask?… Continue reading Google Self Driving Car – Powered by Carbuntu

[HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid Vervet to Compile Android ROMs

— If you would rather use a ready-to-go Virtual Machine based on these instructions, check out this post!— With a new version of Ubuntu comes an update to my world-famous guide for setting up a build environment to compile Android ROMs. The aim of this is to simplify the configuration process for you. Follow the… Continue reading [HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid Vervet to Compile Android ROMs