NEW VERSION DOWNLOAD BELOW!!!

OKAY ALL - it came to my attention that after some people upgraded the firmware to JesusFreke's latest version the installer broke - (don't worry - it hasnt damaged your device!)

So I have been working away and have just released version 2.1 of the Debian Installer Script. You are NOT now required to install busybox, which was a sticking point for many, so this is great news.

Those of you who have got this working already using the previous instructions do not need to follow these instructions, only use this new installer if you couldn't get the old one working or you have or are planning to upgrade to JesusFrekes new firmware upgrade.

All you need now is JesusFrekes RC9 (US) or RC33 (UK) firmware update.

I have locked the original Debian Installer thread but left it visible for community reference, so please feel free to post questions and results/screenshots here.

UPDATED AGAIN !!! - 13th March 2009

NOTE: Contrary to some opinion, this process DOES NOT REPLACE your android os, your device still functions as it did before, except now you can from the command line 'boot' a debian shell - which opens up a whole new world of software to you. You can exit out of it and are returned to your android os. You even still receive calls etc whilst in the debian shell!

I have created and installer and bootloader (download below) for getting Debian running on your Android (G1 at the moment) device, the whole install process will take you about 10 mins, and leaves you with access to the full plethora of programs available in Debian and let's you continue using your phone as it was intended to be: as an Android device with all the capabilities thereof.

I have modified things to make it an easier process for you guys.

Please note that this is not a port: Debian already supports ARM EABI, which is the underlying architecture of Android.


Here's what it looks like running:



Pre-Requisites:

UPDATED! Just one: You are gonna need JesusFrekes Modded firmware, get it here:
http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=9&id=2245


Download and Instructions:

1). Download the NEW installer package here:
http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/unofficial-app-repo.html?func=fileinfo&id=21 NOTE: I have it hosted at FileFactory in order to save bandwidth here.

NOTE: You may get a 'Download Slot Unavailable' if you do, just try again in a few minutes. It just means it's a busy period!


2. Unzip the Installer Package on your computer.

3. Copy or move the whole 'debian' folder to the root of your SDCARD. Must be this location!!!

UPDATE:Here's a video of the next bit after you copy the install package to SDCARD. It might just help you see what to expect before you continue on to step 4 - http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=14&id=351

4. Use Terminal (you can download it from Android market direct from your device) to go to the newly formed /sdcard/debian folder.

cd /sdcard/debian

UPDATED! 5. As root make the files executable by typing:

su (hit return)
chmod 4755 *

UPDATED! 6.as root (or su) run the installer like this:

installer.sh

AND THATS IT!

From terminal just type 'bootdeb' (as root or su) to mount and boot your Debian system.

UPDATE: Once you are inside the Debian shell don't forget to run /scripts/onetime.sh - This is a one-time operation to setup additional mounts and set your root password!

When you want to exit back out just type 'exit'

Please post successful results to this thread!

UPDATE: if you wish to resize your Debian 'partition' instructions are here:

http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=9&id=1610#1610


MASSIVE UPDATE: Want KDE, Gnome, IceWM, LXDE GUI on your device like the shot below? Instructions here: http://www.androidfanatic.com/cms/community-forums.html?func=view&catid=9&id=1620#1620



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Anyone can confirm whether this also works in the Android Emulator? Thanks.

If you can install JesusFrekes firmware on the emulator, you should be alright, but I have not tryed it.

Anyone else?

Got everything installed and working
Never thought I'd live to see the day of the Debian phone :]

Thanks 10^6 ghostwalker!

Resizied the image to 1.5gb first, then installed debian

Works Brilliantly.

Thanks

Hello, I'm a long time lurker of a whole bunch of G1/Android forums, and I've been reading up and working on installing Debian for the last few hours (along with some other stuff I've been doing, but don't read into this subtext), and I've got a small problem as it seems.

I've already copied the debian folder to the root of my sdcard and I did

QUOTE:
cd /sdcard/debian
chmod 4755 *
installer.sh

and then I get an error -->

QUOTE:
installer.sh:not found

The question is obviously where was I wrong? I've already checked that the files have transfered over and they have and I already have the JF RC33 firmware on my phone.

Any thoughts?