Linux and Android HOWTO

Guido Gonzato, Ph.D. guido.gonzato at gmail.com

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Purpose of this guide
• 1.2 Requirements

2. The basics

• 2.1 Linux ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
• 2.2 The Android file system
• 2.3 Main directories in the internal storage

3. Applications

• 3.1 Alternative markets
• 3.2 Useful tools
• 3.3 Installing/uninstalling programs from Linux
• 3.4 Installing APKs via another Andbox

4. Copying files

• 4.1 Copying via USB cable (from Linux box)
• 4.2 Syncing directories (from Linux box)
• 4.3 Sorting files: fatsort (from Linux box)
• 4.4 Copying files from an Andbox FTP server
• 4.5 Copying files from an Andbox web server

5. Backup

• 5.1 Backing up applications
• 5.2 Backing up applications data

6. Terminal emulator and shells

• 6.1 Installing KBOX
• 6.2 Remote shell via SSH
• 6.3 Compiling C programs, Linux side
• 6.4 Compiling C programs, Android side
• 6.5 CCTools

7. Remote control

• 7.1 Web interface to android
• 7.2 Android as a remote
• 7.3 X servers
• 7.4 VNC client

8. Taking screenshots and screencasts

9. Sharing GPS via Bluetooth

• 9.1 Sharing from Android to Android

10. The end, for now

• 10.1 Copyleft