Old Install Guides

These instructions are for distros installed before Andronix 2.0, and for the Classic Modded OS editions. They use the old scripts, log you in as root, and need some manual setup that Andronix 2.0 now does for you. For a current install, see VNC, Sound and Phone storage.

VNC on an old installCopy Anchor Link

On an old install, vncserver-start asks for a resolution, and vncserver-stop asks for a port number: enter 1 and press Enter.

Setting a resolution on an old installCopy Anchor Link

To set your preferred resolution, open the VNC start script by running:

nano /usr/local/bin/vncserver-start

Then change the last line of the file to:

vncserver -name remote-desktop -geometry 1920x1080 :1

Save the file by pressing ctrl + x, then y, and finally Enter.

How to change resolution permanently in Modded OS /Ubuntu 19Copy Anchor Link

To change the resolution permanently, run the following command in the distro's shell:

nano /usr/local/bin/vnc

Then replace the second line with:

LD_PRELOAD=/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/libgcc_s.so.1 vncserver -localhost no -depth 24 -name remote-desktop -geometry 1920x1080 :$PORT

When you're done, press Ctrl+X, type Y and press Enter. The next time you start the VNC server, choose the first option, Start vnc-server with autodetect/dynamic resolution.

VNC on other devices (old install)Copy Anchor Link

First, make sure both devices are on the same network. If you don't have access to Wi-Fi, turn on the hotspot on the device running Linux and connect the other device to it. Once both devices are on the same network, run the following command inside the distro's shell:

nano /usr/local/bin/vncserver-start

Now change the last line to:

vncserver -name remote-desktop -geometry 1920x1080 -localhost no :1

vncserver -name remote-desktop -geometry 1920x1080 -localhost :1

When you're done, open a new Termux session (swipe in from the left edge to open the sidebar for more options) and type:

ip a

Copy the WLAN IP address (e.g. 192.168.xx.xx). On the other device, connect to this IP address with port number 1 (e.g. 192.168.xx.xx:1).

Sound on an old installCopy Anchor Link

Follow these steps in order to enable sound output:

exit

pkg install wget && wget https://andronixos.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/OS-Files/setup-audio.sh && chmod +x setup-audio.sh && ./setup-audio.sh

pulseaudio --start

Storage on an old installCopy Anchor Link

Termux SessionCopy Anchor Link

First, open a new Termux session (swipe from the left edge to the right) and type:

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termux-setup-storage

Termux will now ask for Storage permission. Allow the Storage permission.

Open Start FileCopy Anchor Link

Once that's done, type:

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nano start-(distroname).sh

Make sure to replace (distroname) with your specific distro name.

SearchCopy Anchor Link

Now look for this line:

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#command+=" -b /sdcard"

EditCopy Anchor Link

If you find it, remove the leading # so the line reads:

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command+=" -b /sdcard"

Add the lineCopy Anchor Link

If you can't find the line, add the line above as shown in the screenshot below.

SaveCopy Anchor Link

When you're done, press Ctrl+X, then Y, and then Enter. Now start your Linux system and run cd /. You should see a folder named sdcard, which means you have successfully mounted your internal storage.

Related pagesCopy Anchor Link

• Installs from before Andronix 2.0: find, keep or remove an old install.
• Install with the app: install the Andronix 2.0 version.