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windows 8 from flash drive help

i spent three nights getting up at 3 am to download the full 3.3 gb download iso for windows 8. i have an 8gb flash drive I'm trying to install it on. I've tried the window install usb/ dvd installer and when i pick the iso, then format the flasdrive. it says it can't do it.. .... help me please? and i tried just putting iso on flasdrive and booting from flasdrive but when i try it it pods up a blank cmd prompt then boots window 7. i want to try out windows 8
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someone. ....? help
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moparfreak426 said:
i spent three nights getting up at 3 am to download the full 3.3 gb download iso for windows 8. i have an 8gb flash drive I'm trying to install it on. I've tried the window install usb/ dvd installer and when i pick the iso, then format the flasdrive. it says it can't do it.. .... help me please? and i tried just putting iso on flasdrive and booting from flasdrive but when i try it it pods up a blank cmd prompt then boots window 7. i want to try out windows 8
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does it give any reason for it not wanting to do it?
You cant just dump an ISO on a flash drive and expect it to work, you need to make a bootable flash drive FROM the ISO that's slightly more complicated but wont really help you anyway as that wouldn't set it up.

first you'll need to make the USB bootable then extract the iso file in it
and use the same steps with widows 7, you'll need to format the drive with
NTFS file system
take a look here it will help
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/

ahmad.afef said:
first you'll need to make the USB bootable then extract the iso file in it
and use the same steps with widows 7, you'll need to format the drive with
NTFS file system
take a look here it will help
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
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cool but i don't have the dvd our cd. i have downloaded iso.... ago such after formatting.. ... what do i do now?
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use ultraiso to extract the iso file so you can copy them to the USB
and here is a link for the boot folder if you don't have it
in step 4:
replace the command "FORMAT FS=NTFS" with "FORMAT FS=NTFS QUICK"
in step 5:
open the folder i attached and open CMD there then proceed to step 7
here is the folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?c31w5f9ant176y1

ahmad.afef said:
use ultraiso to extract the iso file so you can copy them to the USB
and here is a link for the boot folder if you don't have it
in step 4:
replace the command "FORMAT FS=NTFS" with "FORMAT FS=NTFS QUICK"
in step 5:
open the folder i attached and open CMD there then proceed to step 7
here is the folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?c31w5f9ant176y1
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wow thank you. i clicked first link in your reply and got that download but trying to get the folder. .... on my phone( no internet on laptop. wifi tether unbearably slow.... and the mediafire link where folder is doesn't download anything just pulls up blank page
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says bootsect.exe nt60 g:is not an internal or external command. would take screen shot but dont have anything to paste screen shot to save it....... and on phone xda app doesnt let me post pics either :/........ y is this so complex but yet i know its simple.... downloaded both files and extracted stuff from the boot folder.... just dont know what to do.....

As I said, what did the official program on the win 8 ISO say when you ran it, you said it couldnt do it, was that all it said? It won't fail for no reason
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if you havent extract the iso you may mount it like this:
right click on the file --> Ultraiso --> Mount to drive X:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
after mounting it go to my computer and you'll see it there
and as you can see from the previously pic there is 2 important drives for us
1- CD Drive (F GRMCHPXFRER_EN_DVD --> the name will be deferent for you
2- Removable Disk (G
the first is the and the 2nd is the USB
when finish with step 4 in the tutorial
go to the boot folder and in the addres bar delete every thing and write CMD
then hit enter
now the CMD window will open
and write this is it:
bootsect /nt60 G:
where G: is your drive
if you still can't do it just visit my profile from here, find my Email, add me and well do it together

ahmad.afef said:
if you still can't do it just visit my profile from here, find my Email, add me and well do it together
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thank you! this send idiot proof and i will do this right after work this evening
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance

moparfreak426 said:
thank you! this send idiot proof and i will do this right after work this evening
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance
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i really didn't understand the phrase
and nop there is no "idiot" in learning
no one knows every thing

ahmad.afef said:
i really didn't understand the phrase
and nop there is no "idiot" in learning
no one knows every thing
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he means your guide is idiot proof. meaning even a complete numpty can follow it, its not an insult, think of it like the "dummys guide to ...." books

thank you for the explanation

ahmad.afef said:
i really didn't understand the phrase
and nop there is no "idiot" in learning
no one knows every thing
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i meant to say this looks seems idiot proof yes a compliment. thank you! seriously.....appearently i am beyond idiot.... last step typing bootsect /nt60 G: is not recognized as internal or external command.....
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance

you are very welcome
i hope it worked fine with you

ahmad.afef said:
you are very welcome
i hope it worked fine with you
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it didnt. i emailed u.....
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance

yah i saw the mail and reply it

I personally use WinUSB, a free program that can take MANY different types of files, and copy them to a usb, which it then make bootable. Here's a link to the download site: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winusb/files/latest/download
Also, I reccomend installing it as a second os. This is a better option, because I'm assuming you simply want to check it out. Just partition your hard drive (Extreamly easy, and hundreds of guides online as to how), turn off your computer, insert the boot media, start up, go into the boot device setting (Usually F12, but can occassionally varry, also may have to be manually made as an option, but adjusting BIOS settings by taping F2). If done properly, a WIndows 8 installation guide with start, agree to the terms, enter the license key, and choose which partition to install it on (Make sure it's the one you choose for this, some you don't erase any data and/or your OS). Then just follow the rest of the set-up instructions, and your good to go.
This strategy also works for trying to install any other OS (Such as you wanting to give Linux a try).
This is also good, because if Windows 8 encounters any errors, it won't affect Win7 or any data stored on the Win7 partition.
Hope this helps!

SwimSwim said:
I personally use WinUSB, a free program that can take MANY different types of files, and copy them to a usb, which it then make bootable. Here's a link to the download site: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winusb/files/latest/download
Also, I reccomend installing it as a second os. This is a better option, because I'm assuming you simply want to check it out. Just partition your hard drive (Extreamly easy, and hundreds of guides online as to how), turn off your computer, insert the boot media, start up, go into the boot device setting (Usually F12, but can occassionally varry, also may have to be manually made as an option, but adjusting BIOS settings by taping F2). If done properly, a WIndows 8 installation guide with start, agree to the terms, enter the license key, and choose which partition to install it on (Make sure it's the one you choose for this, some you don't erase any data and/or your OS). Then just follow the rest of the set-up instructions, and your good to go.
This strategy also works for trying to install any other OS (Such as you wanting to give Linux a try).
This is also good, because if Windows 8 encounters any errors, it won't affect Win7 or any data stored on the Win7 partition.
Hope this helps!
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ahmad.afef told me that u can't install linux with windows Ashley on. you'd have to install Linux then windows cuz endured won't let you. .... i think. ... not sure. I'll have to ask him
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Windows 8 x64 drivers for Nexus 7

I am having a devil of a time trying to find nexus 7 drivers that will install on windows 8. I have tried a all that i have found and have came to the conclusion, that i am an idiot.
What i am trying to do is mount /sdcard.
A related question, under ubuntu x64, I have adb working great. But I still have issues mounting /sdcard. So i figured i am doing something wrong.
Help? And yes I searched the site and found several for the galaxy nexus, but not for the nexus 7.
Thanks... And if i just missed the info, please point me in the right direction.

drx69 said:
I am having a devil of a time trying to find nexus 7 drivers that will install on windows 8. I have tried a all that i have found and have came to the conclusion, that i am an idiot.
What i am trying to do is mount /sdcard.
A related question, under ubuntu x64, I have adb working great. But I still have issues mounting /sdcard. So i figured i am doing something wrong.
Help? And yes I searched the site and found several for the galaxy nexus, but not for the nexus 7.
Thanks... And if i just missed the info, please point me in the right direction.
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I have the windows drivers I will post them later today. For Linux since the nexus 7 uses mtp, you need ro install "gmtp", this will mount sd card for you
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As with all Google devices, USB drivers are downloaded with the Android SDK Manager.
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aaronpoweruser said:
I have the windows drivers I will post them later today. For Linux since the nexus 7 uses mtp, you need ro install "gmtp", this will mount sd card for you
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You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks! the gmtp worked. Waiting on the drivers.

tikiral said:
As with all Google devices, USB drivers are downloaded with the Android SDK Manager.
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Unfortunately... this is incorrect. They work for win7 x64 but not for windows 8. I already tried that. It worked for the wife's Nexus but not for the nexus 7. That is why i posted. I would keep getting hash was corrupt error with those drivers.

ok... i found drivers for adb and usb... but i doubt fastboot would work. Noone seems to have that working with win8 yet.
Thanks for all the help

I have the same problem since I am running windows 8
Where did you find the drivers?

Pitty87 said:
I have the same problem since I am running windows 8
Where did you find the drivers?
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A more interesting question is: where did you get a legit copy of Windows 8?
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MSDN and Technet will get the release code on 8/15, GA is in October...
So, if it's NOT the release preview, then they torrented the nice, pirated version....

If you are using the N version of Windows 8, you will not be able to use the MTP device. Only solutions to that for now seems to be reinstalling a non-N version of Windows 8, transfer files using Android Commander (over ADB), or push files with ADB if you know what your doing.
The other non-MTP devices for ADB and Fastboot can be installed by using Google's USB Driver in the Android SDK. (ASUS also has drivers on their site, but they're unsigned I believe and will require you to disable driver signature enforcement; these are the same drivers from Google also, so this maybe pointless)
I can confirm that MTP, ADB, and Fastboot all work fine under Windows 8 Enterprise x64, and ADB and Fastbook work fine under Windows 8 Enterprise N x64.

virtual machine
I too couldn't get my nexus to work with windows 8 so i installed VMWare and installed windows 7 there and used that to access my nexus, I used this to backup and root my nexus using the root toolkit

I got my Nexus 7 to work with Windows 8 but its a pain.
You basically have to do an advanced restart and disable driver checking.
Then force the Windows 7 driver. Then root.
Once you restart the PC again, you won't be able to connect anymore unless you disable the driver check again.
Windows 8 is the biggest turd. I tried for months. I've since put Windows 7 back on and never been happier. I do have Win8 on my laptop and its OK but I have lots of issues with legacy apps. Thing is just a turd. I'm skipping 8
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player911 said:
I got my Nexus 7 to work with Windows 8 but its a pain.
You basically have to do an advanced restart and disable driver checking.
Then force the Windows 7 driver. Then root.
Once you restart the PC again, you won't be able to connect anymore unless you disable the driver check again.
Windows 8 is the biggest turd. I tried for months. I've since put Windows 7 back on and never been happier. I do have Win8 on my laptop and its OK but I have lots of issues with legacy apps. Thing is just a turd. I'm skipping 8
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If your using Google's driver for ADB, there is no need for any of that.
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Oh yea I remember drivers officially coming out after I spent all night screwing with it. Figures.
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espionage724 said:
If your using Google's driver for ADB, there is no need for any of that.
From where did you download the driver? i have windows 8 x64 as well
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Geniusguy said:
espionage724 said:
If your using Google's driver for ADB, there is no need for any of that.
From where did you download the driver? i have windows 8 x64 as well
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Yes please. Bump.
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yea! i cant get it either!

I use Windows 8 64bits too (90 day evaluation). I can't even install Android SDK (it can't detect Java JDK, installed !). I can't do anything. Can someone help me ?

zepretender said:
I use Windows 8 64bits too (90 day evaluation). I can't even install Android SDK (it can't detect Java JDK, installed !). I can't do anything. Can someone help me ?
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Set a system variable called JAVA HOME to the jdk, instructions are online. Then install SDK by the zip method. Add SDK to environment variables.
By the way, I don't see why people gripe about 8. I'm on RP build, and it's great. Plugged in nexus, had mtp in 30 seconds. For adb and fast boot I just had to go device manager, update drivers, and manually chose my adb and fstboot.

I was having trouble with the drivers I used for my N7 in Win8 until I uses WugFresh's Root Toolkit to uninstall the old ones and reinstall new ones. He takes you step-by-step, so it's really a no-brainer.

Android x86 tutorial

Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
For root you must be on ext3 to get it working although it will still run in ntfs and you will be able to read windows usb drives ext3 you cant the con to ext3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWb_h96_-Q&feature=youtu.be
YouTube how to
-Dev Links-
http://source.android.com/
http://code.google.com/p/android-x86/
http://tabletsx86.org/
http://www.android-x86.org/
http://android-x86.sceners.org/en/
http://www.android-x86.info/
http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/the ones here work for more computers, just saying! http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/?p=562 BETA 4
-Needed-
2g min usb for installation of iso
i used a external hdd, you can use a usb drive 4g min i would say, or you can install on os hdd but do not format it!
lili usb creator - http://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/home
minitool partion wizard - www.partitionwizard.com
-steps for live testing-
1) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to test
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
2) insert the usb with iso on it, to your laptop with it off
3) start the laptop into the boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with iso
4) click run live...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
TEST EVERYTHING YOU CAN, root hardly works here and no data is saved...
-steps for installation-
1) format your usb or hhd partion with minitool partion wizard to either ext3 (most root availible) or ntfs (for use with usb drive ?music?)
2) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to use after tested for the best one
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
3) turn your laptop insert the usb with the iso and the usb or external or even the internal if you want to do something crazy but you will format your windows or stock os! i use a external hdd as in my vid..
4) start your laptop enter your boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with the iso
5) select to install
a) select the partion that you set up earlier (if you dont see it detect devices ext3 = linux)
b) choose to format (i format to the format i set it for you dont have to...)
c) yes install grub (if installing to external you dont have to install grub but i do for debugging and to get to windows without unpluging)
d) yes install windows if your installing on a windows hdd
e) reboot (as soon as you see your bios you can remove your usb if your dont you will get error 17)
And now your running android ics on your laptop/netbook/pc
I didnt develop any of this! just trying to get it out there for others
thanks button is nice but not nessary
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...

Nice tutorial, thanks!

MEHH lol i thought there wasnt a comment yet lol oh well i need to modify it
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973492
Android x86 tut

LOL awesome
XML

Nice man
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Awesome
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You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.

lambstone said:
You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.
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Thanks that's why I say test before you install it. The link with green next to it is Chris's blog his runs on more than the rest
Fascinating AOKP Jelly Bean Milestone 1 Devil 1.8.1...

I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?

Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?

I am writing this from Andorid on my laptop.
Very cool.

sebouh00 said:
I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?
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Yes you are
BlueEditionE6 said:
Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?
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On that I have no idea I'm trying to get as many developers as I can to help out I'm about to try to compile a newer version if I can get my PC you repo everything it lost net last night and can't get it to restart or catch up idk what to do
Try beta 4 its your best bet
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Thank you so much for this guide and these links, i have installed android on my dell laptop and its working perfect, haven't tested everything but everything i have tested so far seems to work great.

Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?

shelby04861 said:
Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?
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Beta 4 runs on my amd Asus machine but my wifi adapter doesnt. can anyone help me compile a recovery for computers
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The WiFi is kinda weird but I haven't really looked into it too deep. It will not connect to my home WiFi network but it will to my neighbors and my cell phone. Go figure. I have been trying out different iso images from the many downloads but I can't fins one yet that will boot on my old dell dimensions 2400 desktop. One of the error messages that pops up is for the computer model check and of course it fails, among other things. If anyone knows of a download for an iso that will work on at least dell desktop computers, let me know.
If it's broken...beat it into submission until it works!

Kaptinkrunk said:
Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
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NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue

Thanks for sharing Android x86 tutorial for every android developers for better solution. I appreciate your way.

BlueEditionE6 said:
NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue
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Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.

white-energy said:
Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.
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It wont let me repair, since repair requires reboot, but then GRUB kicks in everytime i reboot, therefore stuck. I popped in the cd and reinstalled Windows.... but lost every program,
this is a bit off topic, but how can i restore everything from my old win7 to my new win7? I tried using the comand prompt in the recovery page, but the programs are still missing, tried just copy and pasting from windows.old folder to current windows folder, no luck.

[GUIDE] Installing Linux on a Windows PC/Laptop

Linux is an open-source operating system with many different distributions (often named distros). These distributions are variations of the Linux OS, one of which is Android, in mobile devices. In personal computers, there are many Linux distributions, the most popular and beginner-friendly one being Ubuntu. Linux is mandatory if you ever feel the need to compile something from source, and in this guide, i will show you how to install Ubuntu on a Windows PC/Laptop, and keep windows on it.
PREREQUISITES
A windows PC/Laptop
More than 20GB free hard disk space
A USB flash drive
GUIDE
Let's first download the necessary resources. Go ahead and download the Ubuntu ISO image from here. You can check whether your processor is x32 (also named x86) or x64 based by right clicking My Computer and choosing Properties in Windows XP-7. In Windows 8 though, you can get this information from the side bar, by going to settings and choosing PC Info. Also download Rufus, which is a tool that will make your USB flash drive bootable so you may proceed with the installation, download Rufus from here.
Let's start shall we?
Previously, partitioning was required to install a second OS, but now the Ubuntu installation does this for you, so before you start, make sure you have at least 20 GB free space on your Windows partition.
Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and open up Rufus.
Click on the Disc Image just beside "Iso Image" text. Choose the Ubuntu ISO you have previously downloaded.
Click start.
As Rufus will warn you, this will format your USB drive, so make sure you have a backup.
When it is done, shut down your computer.
Switch on your computer and enter the BIOS menu using either Del. key or F2 key (different for different motherboards).
Go to "Boot" by navigating via Arrow keys.
Select your Flash drive from the menu and move it to the top, this will give it the priority during boot.
Reboot with your flash drive connected and wait for Ubuntu to load, when it does it will ask you to either use it as a Live CD or Install, choose install.
Select "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows.
Now there will be two boxes looking like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This will help you allocate how much space do you want the Ubuntu partition to take, and how much space you want the Windows partition to take, drag from the middle of the two boxes to suit your liking.
Choose Install Now, and the rest is self-explanatory.
OTHER LINUX DISTROS
Linux is not just Ubuntu. There are many different Linux distributions, or variations if you want. You can use the above method with any Linux distro, just use the appropriate ISO instead of the Ubuntu ISO. Here are some of my favourites:
Fedora
http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedoraLinux Mint
Pear OS
IMPORTANT NOTES
You might want to reset your BIOS order and drag your USB flash drive down the boot order, and give your hard disk the prioroty again.
Now when you boot your computer, you will be asked whether you want to boot into Windows or Ubuntu.
I'm not responsible for any damage occuring, as usual.
All over. Thanks for reading

Using wubi for ubuntu is veeeery simpler than this method
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KINGbabasula said:
Using wubi for ubuntu is veeeery simpler than this method
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Oh, I've never heard of Wubi to be honest, accustomed to the old-fashioned method.
However, I think wubi doesn't support Ubuntu 13.04 yet. Also, it won't allow you to choose partition size, you'd have to partition it yourself, and it's not compatible with Windows 8, also, when you put Ubuntu on USB stick, you may try it before installing
So my googling tells me that wubi is simply not very practical.

panda00 said:
Oh, I've never heard of Wubi to be honest, accustomed to the old-fashioned method.
However, I think wubi doesn't support Ubuntu 13.04 yet. Also, it won't allow you to choose partition size, and it's not compatible with Windows 8... not very practical as I've come to know.
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It is compatible with windows 8 and probably with ubuntu 13.04 too and you can choose how much space the installation can occupy
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KINGbabasula said:
It is compatible with windows 8 and probably with ubuntu 13.04 too and you can choose how much space the installation can occupy
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Quote from Ubuntu website:
Windows installer is not compatible with Windows 8 or UEFI firmware, and is not available for Ubuntu 13.04.
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panda00 said:
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I used it a lot of times in windows 8

KINGbabasula said:
I used it a lot of times in windows 8
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What about partitioning, it doesn't do the partitioning for you right? You have to have a separate partition first... So obviously you cannot shrink the windows partition and "give some space" to the Ubuntu partition, since you're running Windows when running the installer, and so cannot resize its partition. Another problem is that you cannot try Ubuntu first if you use the installer, it just installs it for you directly. Also you won't be able to install other Linux distros without knowing this method, something like Fedora is becoming popular, Linux mint as well. Even if you want Ubuntu, 13.04 is best as of yet, and it's not supported by wubi.

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What about partitioning, it doesn't do the partitioning for you right? You have to have a separate partition first... So obviously you cannot shrink the windows partition and "give some space" to the Ubuntu partition, since you're running Windows when running the installer, and so cannot resize its partition. Another problem is that you cannot try Ubuntu first if you use the installer, it just installs it for you directly. Also you won't be able to install other Linux distros without knowing this method, something like Fedora is becoming popular, Linux mint as well. Even if you want Ubuntu, 13.04 is best as of yet, and it's not supported by wubi.
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Yes but you can make a partition in the control panel and it works only with ubuntu so i suggest you to add this method for people that want to install ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10
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Yes but you can make a partition in the control panel and it works only with ubuntu so i suggest you to add this method for people that want to install ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10
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Will do when I have time. I wrote this in 5 minutes on a whim, because many people asked how to install Linux on a windows PC... So I wrote the method that works with all Ubuntu versions, and all Linux distros, and allows you to test Ubuntu first.

guys which one is simple and most reliable linux operating system ?
I did not like ubuntu much
Is there anyone out there just like android for windows PC ?

Rajaasim1980 said:
guys which one is simple and most reliable linux operating system ?
I did not like ubuntu much
Is there anyone out there just like android for windows PC ?
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I recommend Fedora if you dont fancy Ubuntu
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I recommend Fedora if you dont fancy Ubuntu
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I will try that
will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?
I am not into game much

Rajaasim1980 said:
I will try that
will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?
I am not into game much
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Yes. Probably will....
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Rajaasim1980 said:
I will try that
will it support all basic apps like youtube, internet, skype, MS office and basic video editing ?
I am not into game much
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But you do need to take in mind your machine's capabilities. There are variations of Fedora available in the Fedora website, there are light ones, less resource intensive, and so will run smoother, but they won't have the same feature set, and won't look as good.

Thanks. This is a great how to. I used wubi the last time around with my xp based PC. Will use this method the next time
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Gautam Padirooted said:
Thanks. This is a great how to. I used wubi the last time around with my xp based PC. Will use this method the next time
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It's definitely hassle-free and more convenient than wubi, since you may try out the latest Ubuntu version and also try out different linux distros.

[Updated JAN 12][Deodexed]Phoenix OS v1.1.3 Bootable .iso SE and Stock

What's PhoenixOS you ask?
Phoenix OS, much like Remix OS is designed to run on x86 tablets or larger screen devices with features often found only within desktop OS's. These features include a comprehensive start menu, fully resizable multi-window support and keyboard shortcut functionality. Phoenix OS provides the desktop UI functionality, with the benefit of access to the vast array of games and applications available to the Android operating system.
http://www.phoenixos.com
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Phoenix OS v1.1.3 Bootable .iso
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Here is my newest creation. 32bit only. Root privileges need to be enabled in Developers Options.
DO NOT use the ArrowMod from previous editions. It will cause a Bootloop.
I have included 1 arrow for now. I need to test further.
Installation Guide and Rufus Installer included.
Thanks to @Chainfire @Mr.Robinson and the PhoenixOS Team
PhoenixOS-v1.1.3-32bit-Deodexed-Stock-iso.zip:
614MB Jan 12, 2017
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PhoenixOS-v1.1.3-32bit-Deodexed-SE-iso.zip:
ArrowMod, Fonts, Integrated Ad Blocking, Terminal Emulator, 100+ HD Wallpapers and more. Please see README in Zip.
802.7MB Jan 11, 2017
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AndroidX86 Install Guide+Installer.zip:
3.5MB Oct 16, 2016
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I have also mirrored the official release:
PhoenixOSInstaller-v1.1.3-226.iso:
644.8MB Dec 15, 2016
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PhoenixOSInstaller-v1.1.3-226.exe.zip:
506.6MB Dec 14, 2016
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bg260 said:
Hot off the press
Phoenix OS v1.1.0 Bootable .iso
For more instructions see my other thread.
Stock w/Rufus:
Special Edition:
AdAway, JMusic, Terminal Emulator and More......See README in Zip:
Installation Guide:
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Come and join Team PhoenixOS on Slack!​
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Hi, how can I modify this .iso so that I can install ala Android x86 or Remix_OS (w/ "INSTALL=1). I`ve installed both x86 and Remix from a bootable USB with the stock .iso's. I`m comparing x86 compatible OS`es for a stand-alone system. I`m running Linux Mint on my main pc. Thanks.

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Hi, how can I modify this .iso so that I can install ala Android x86 or Remix_OS (w/ "INSTALL=1). I`ve installed both x86 and Remix from a bootable USB with the stock .iso's. I`m comparing x86 compatible OS`es for a stand-alone system. I`m running Linux Mint on my main pc. Thanks.
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With linux you can use Unetbootin to burn the iso. The Phoenix grub menu has the same option to install as Remix. Rufus has more options as far as install location, formatting. It even has a partition editor. Are you trying to instsll to an empty drive?

bg260 said:
With linux you can use Unetbootin to burn the iso. The Phoenix grub menu has the same option to install as Remix. Rufus has more options as far as install location, formatting. It even has a partition editor. Are you trying to instsll to an empty drive?
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Thanks for the quick reply, yes I`m installing the different x86 OS'es I`m trying out to an external HD that I have formatted at ext4. I plan to eventually install it as a stand-alone on a chromebox setup I`m putting together. I`ll give unetbootin a try. I haven`t tried Rufus yet, first because I assumed it would only run on a windows pc and second because I didn't want to touch my main pc's grub/bootloader.

dave157 said:
Thanks for the quick reply, yes I`m installing the different x86 OS'es I`m trying out to an external HD that I have formatted at ext4. I plan to eventually install it as a stand-alone on a chromebox setup I`m putting together. I`ll give unetbootin a try. I haven`t tried Rufus yet, first because I assumed it would only run on a windows pc and second because I didn't want to touch my main pc's grub/bootloader.
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With Linux you can just unpack the iso in the partition and invoke from the command line.
Try this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/how-to-install-remix-os-alongside-t3352890
Also, Rufus does not have a Linux version.

bg260 said:
With Linux you can just unpack the iso in the partition and invoke from the command line.
Try this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/how-to-install-remix-os-alongside-t3352890
Also, Rufus does not have a Linux version.
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I tried unetbootin which did work as far as booting into the selection menu but then it gave an error after I selected "install to hard disk"...
....(sorry for the poor pic quality, lol). I`m hesitant to try the method you mentioned since I don`t want to touch my main pc`s grub / bootloader. Thanks again for all the help.
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I forgot to ask, should I try it with the "INSTALL=1" and/or debug boot options?

dave157 said:
I tried unetbootin which did work as far as booting into the selection menu but then it gave an error after I selected "install to hard disk"...
....(sorry for the poor pic quality, lol). I`m hesitant to try the method you mentioned since I don`t want to touch my main pc`s grub / bootloader. Thanks again for all the help.
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I forgot to ask, should I try it with the "INSTALL=1" and/or debug boot options?
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I'm starting to get lost. The problem is you can't get a Phoenix USB to install or you can't get it to boot after installation?
IF you can install to your external HD make sure to install grub on the external as well. When in Linux don't update-grub while external is attached. In the past I have used the Bootable cd to "Jump start" the partition I want. The probe will find the bootable Phoenix partition. Also Grub disk 2 has a feature to manually boot any partition as does Parted Magic. I'm a tad confused as to how you have Linux as your main OS but are worried about manipulating Grub. That's what it's for. :laugh:
When in Phoenix Grub menu at first boot. Hit Tab or "e" to edit commands. It will show the same INSTALL=1 command?

bg260 said:
I'm starting to get lost. The problem is you can't get a Phoenix USB to install or you can't get it to boot after installation?
IF you can install to your external HD make sure to install grub on the external as well. When in Linux don't update-grub while external is attached. In the past I have used the Bootable cd to "Jump start" the partition I want. The probe will find the bootable Phoenix partition. Also Grub disk 2 has a feature to manually boot any partition as does Parted Magic. I'm a tad confused as to how you have Linux as your main OS but are worried about manipulating Grub. That's what it's for. :laugh:
When in Phoenix Grub menu at first boot. Hit Tab or "e" to edit commands. It will show the same INSTALL=1 command?
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Look, It`s my fault, I should`ve just stated from the beginning that I wanted to make a Live USB with your PhoenixOS .iso so I could install it on a fresh hard-drive. The stock Android x86 .iso is capable of this and so is the extracted .iso of Remix when you invoke the "INSTALL=1' parameter at it`s grub. I`ve succesfully installed both of these on to an external hdd that I plug in to my main pc, whose BIOS I`ve set to boot off of a usb drive first. Then I can setup said OS`es like I want them and clone them to use on to a separate system I`m slowly putting together. Are we clear now? If not, forget it and I`ll stick with one of the other two.

I haven't downloaded this .iso, but are you guys @bg260 @dave157 sure that it has install.img included? According to @dave157 picture I may suspect that there is no such file in his Phoenix directory.

Vioner said:
I haven't downloaded this .iso, but are you guys @bg260 @dave157 sure that it has install.img included? According to @dave157 picture I may suspect that there is no such file in his Phoenix directory.
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Look, It`s my fault, I should`ve just stated from the beginning that I wanted to make a Live USB with your PhoenixOS .iso so I could install it on a fresh hard-drive. The stock Android x86 .iso is capable of this and so is the extracted .iso of Remix when you invoke the "INSTALL=1' parameter at it`s grub. I`ve succesfully installed both of these on to an external hdd that I plug in to my main pc, whose BIOS I`ve set to boot off of a usb drive first. Then I can setup said OS`es like I want them and clone them to use on to a separate system I`m slowly putting together. Are we clear now? If not, forget it and I`ll stick with one of the other two.
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I've got an external HDD. I'm going to run some tests starting with the download from the link above.
I'll try to figure out what's up.. I think we can figure it out as long as I know what it is you are trying to do.
Also of note, the Remix installer works well with Phoenix.

Vioner said:
I haven't downloaded this .iso, but are you guys @bg260 @dave157 sure that it has install.img included? According to @dave157 picture I may suspect that there is no such file in his Phoenix directory.
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I've got an external HDD. I'm going to run some tests starting with the download from the link above.
I'll try to figure out what's up.. I think we can figure it out as long as I know what it is you are trying to do.
Also of note, the Remix installer works well with Phoenix.
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I extracted all three .iso's and saw that Android x86 & RemixOS both have a boot folder which the PhoenixOS .iso doesn`t have...
...maybe that will help. Thanks again guys!

dave157 said:
I extracted all three .iso's and saw that Android x86 & RemixOS both have a boot folder which the PhoenixOS .iso doesn`t have...
...maybe that will help. Thanks again guys!
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bg260 said:
I'm thinking your download was corrupted because I've got ramdisk.img in both stock and special edition.
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Here you go.
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Did you check the MD5?
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There is a ramdisk.img in the extracted folder of the PhoenixOS .iso, what isn`t is the boot folder (the one right next to the efi folder in the screenshots of the stock .iso`s). I`m taking a guess here but wouldn`t that be needed for legacy (non-uefi) installs through live cd/usb?

dave157 said:
There is a ramdisk.img in the extracted folder of the PhoenixOS .iso, what isn`t is the boot folder (the one right next to the efi folder in the screenshots of the stock .iso`s). I`m taking a guess here but wouldn`t that be needed for legacy (non-uefi) installs through live cd/usb?
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The boot directory is located in the EFI directory. I have downloaded, and installed both versions successfully to my external HD. I have booted it successfully on three different machines. I used Unetbootin with Linux to accomplish this.
Here are my steps:
1. Formatted desired partition Ext4.
2. Burn iso using Unetbootin.
3. Reboot to BIOS boot selection menu.
4. Select Install PhoenixOS to hard drive.
5. Selected pre-formatted partition, chose do not format.
6. Grub2 - Skip
7. Grub - Yes
8. Rebooted to BIOS boot selection menu.
9. Chose external HD
10. JOY.
Don't know what more I can do to help, but I want to.

bg260 said:
The boot directory is located in the EFI directory. I have downloaded, and installed both versions successfully to my external HD. I have booted it successfully on three different machines. I used Unetbootin with Linux to accomplish this.
Here are my steps:
1. Formatted desired partition Ext4.
2. Burn iso using Unetbootin.
3. Reboot to BIOS boot selection menu.
4. Select Install PhoenixOS to hard drive.
5. Selected pre-formatted partition, chose do not format.
6. Grub2 - Skip
7. Grub - Yes
8. Rebooted to BIOS boot selection menu.
9. Chose external HD
10. JOY.
Don't know what more I can do to help, but I want to.
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That's ok, I'll stick with the stock RemixOS .iso for now. I do appreciate all the help.

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That's ok, I'll stick with the stock RemixOS .iso for now. I do appreciate all the help.
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Sorry to hear that as PhoenixOS is superior. IMO.

Thank you for this iso. i was able to install Phoenix OS on blank 160GB hard disk lying around gathering dust. My old netbook doesn't have any other OS except now Phoenix OS. I followed the instructions included in the download file from the OP and everything went smoothly. My netbook has legacy boot mode. I didn't encounter any problem installing to the hard disk. Now my Netbook is running solely Phoenix OS. My internal Storage is around 150GB!
And, oh, I also tried installing on an external usb hard drive using this iso and I was also successful. Tried booting from the external USB drive, and Phoenix OS booted successfully. I also tried the same external usb hard drive on another computer, and it booted successfully. (Both have legacy boot with option to boot from USB drvies from bios setup). Now i have my Phoenix OS on an external hard drive and I can use it on any computer (that allows booting from external usb drive)! Cool! Read/Write speed is only around 40Mbps, but it's ok for it's purpose.
Thank you @bg260 for this .iso!

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i have taken the boot grub from the android x86 6.0 and combined with pheonix or remix then use unetbootin to install go to install to hard drive and you get the option to install to usb. choose the ex4 part which is the enetbootin partition and the largest i have a 64 g flash and i end up with atleast 30 gb of storage. also its the only way ive gotten my hdmi output to work on my hp g62 with an amd

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i have taken the boot grub from the android x86 6.0 and combined with pheonix or remix then use unetbootin to install go to install to hard drive and you get the option to install to usb. choose the ex4 part which is the enetbootin partition and the largest i have a 64 g flash and i end up with atleast 30 gb of storage. also its the only way ive gotten my hdmi output to work on my hp g62 with an amd
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Hey did you have a tutorial on this because i wanna also increase my pheonix Storage to 32gb or more but the installation only limits 4gb.

shegeloaf said:
Hey did you have a tutorial on this because i wanna also increase my pheonix Storage to 32gb or more but the installation only limits 4gb.
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Format the USB to EXT4 with a third party application, though NTSF might work as well. Fat32, the default for most USBs is limited to a 4gb block size. Therefore your data.img can only be 4gb.