Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.
Running Linux Environment on Android Device via USB for MagicMirror
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Hello everyone!
I’m currently working on a project to modify an Android-based “magic mirror” device, which connects to my desktop via USB. My goal is to run MagicMirror on the Android device by setting up a Linux environment. I plan to use tools like UserLAnd to simulate a Linux system on the Android device and then run MagicMirror, but I have a few questions and would appreciate some advice from the community:
USB Connection Issue: My device has a USB port that is identical to the USB port on my desktop. Once I connect the device to my desktop via a USB cable, will I be able to directly interact with the device (such as using ADB or other debugging tools) and install a Linux environment on it?
Using UserLAnd: I plan to use the UserLAnd app on the Android device to run a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu) and then install MagicMirror in that environment. Has anyone tried this approach? Are there any performance or compatibility issues I should be aware of?
Running the Linux Environment: Once I have Linux running via UserLAnd and MagicMirror installed, will I need to make any special adjustments (like screen resolution or MagicMirror configuration) to ensure it displays properly on my mirror screen?
I would appreciate any insights or advice from experienced developers in the community. Thanks in advance for your help!
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@GalaChen you are leading on this. No one has done it
Css styles are set for screen size 1920x1024 and do not adjust for portrait orientation
MagicMirror is just a browser w JavaScript running inside
Don’t double post. All users w reputation below 2 have their posts reviewed. This stops all the junk, but can take time til a review
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@GalaChen I installed userland/ubuntu and tried to install MagicMirror but the session disconnected
Quite difficult to move around, and tiny text
