How to [Guide] Install Ubuntu on Nexus S Natively

Developer Steven Troughton-Smith has managed to putt off another new hack on Nexus S. This time, he’s managed to get Ubuntu booting on Nexus S although the touchscreen doesn’t work yet due to kernel issues which he hopes to fix with MeeGo stuff.

How Steven got Ubuntu working on Nexus S is that he used an HD2 Ubuntu image (v0.3), loaded it to the internal memory. No flashing required.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to give it a shot, here’s a guide that can help you get going:

• Download Ubuntu for HTC HD2 version 0.3 ( download links at the end of this guide )
• Take the rootfs.ext2 file and drag it to your Nexus S in a folder called Ubuntu.
• Use fastboot to boot the following image : here
• Using ADB, push this file: here to etc/X11/xorg.conf and reboot Ubuntu. This will fix the screen output.

As mentioned above, the touchscreen should be fixed soon. Meanwhile, you can enjoy Ubuntu on your Nexus S to some extent!

Download Ubuntu for HTC HD2 version 0.3