Instructions for installing Ubuntu Touch Preview on Nexus devices through simple methods Recovery

Trial version Ubuntu OS for Nexus devices introduced last few days brings a breath of fresh air for the world of mobile technology . With these unique features, the interface is pretty new operating system received great attention from fans.

The trial version is Ubuntu Canonical introduced Touch Preview for Nexus 4 devices, Galaxy Nexus , Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. However, methods to install Ubuntu is Canonical introduced that many people frustrated and discouraged because it requires you to have a computer running Ubuntu to be installed. Fortunately members on XDA have found a simple method and very familiar to Android users that flash from recovery menu of the device.

The Ubuntu install will wipe the old OS as well as all data on your phone so you should backup all the important data on your computer before you can proceed to recover when you want to go back Android again.

If you want to install Ubuntu OS Touch Preview on your device please follow the instructions below:

Note:

• Guide dedicated to following devices: Nexus 4, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7. The application for other devices can lead to unwanted results.
• Guide is for general reference, our guide will not guarantee correct operation of the particular circumstances.
• Flash process will intervene directly in the existing system and the risks specific to your device. Follow the instructions below is your own decision, we do not assume any responsibility for the risks that may occur on the device.
• Reading all instructions before proceed.

Requirements:

• 4 Nexus, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 was Unlock bootloader and install a version Custome recovery as CWM recovery, recovery TWMP.
• Enable USB debugging mode for phone  Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging . If you are running android 4.2 is considered  here  to know how to enable USB debugging mode.
• Backup all personal data such as contacts, communications, SMS, MMS, wifi password ...
• Rechargeable battery for the device at least 70%
• Download the following file on your computer (download file  Phablet armhf and packagesoftware corresponding to each device)
  • Phablet zip armhf  (Ubuntu package)
  •  GSM Galaxy Nexus
  •  Nexus 4
  •  Nexus 7
  • Nexus 10

Installing Ubuntu via Recovery Touch Preview:

Step 1 : Copy the downloaded file 2 is up in the phone's memory. Save the zip file to the root directory outside.

Step 2 : Turn off the device, access recovery by holding the volume up key and + Volume Down + Power until the machine boots off the power button while still holding the other two buttons.

Step 3 : In recovery menu to create a Nandroid backup for the current ROM version: Backup and Restore> Backup.

Step 4 : Delete the old data ROM version:

Wipe data / Factory reset> confirm

Wipe cache partition> confirm

Advanced> Wipe Dalvik Cache> confirm

Step 5 : In CWM select Install ZIP from SD card> Choose ZIP from SD card> choose filePhablet armhf copied to the memory card in step 1 and select Yes to proceed with the installation.

Step 6 : The installation process is complete repeat step 5 to update the corresponding files for each device.

Step 7 : The process is complete return to the main menu select Reboot system now to reboot the device.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Ubuntu OS Touch Preview on your device. There are many changes in the interface, how to use and features for you to explore. However, because only the test version should still many bugs and no more applications can be used on this OS.

If you want to go back to Android and restore the original ROM version please follow the instructions below:

Reinstall Android and revert back to the original ROM version:

Step 1 : Download the latest version of Android factory image for the corresponding device to your computer, download here .

Step 2 : Unzip the downloaded file on the computer until the directory containing the installation files.

Step 3 : Boot your phone into bootloader mode similar to the above, connect your phone to the computer.

Step 4 : On computers running file-all.bat flash (flash-all.sh for computers running Linux or Mac) to install image file to the device.

Step 5 : The installation process is complete the device will automatically reboot, conduct initial installation as usual.

Step 6 : Perform Unlock bootloader, install recovery and select Restore to restore the Recovery ROM backup version above.