Linux and Android HOWTO
Guido Gonzato, Ph.D. guido.gonzato at gmail.com
March 2016, version 1.0.0
This HOWTO provides information on how to manage your Android device using a GNU/Linux system. It's aimed at reasonably competent Linux users who want more control over their Android device.
1. Introduction
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
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
8. Taking screenshots and screencasts
9. Sharing GPS via Bluetooth
10. The end, for now
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