Trixie.apk

Project Goals

• Trixie environment for Android behaves like a 'real' computer
• Support 32 and 64 bit devices from Lollipop (Android 5.0) onward
• Demonstrate performant XRDP with H.264 codec
• Make 'dumb' speakers smart
• Keep useful devices out of landfill

Features

• Debian 13 (Trixie) for use as a server or Xfce desktop
• Desktop environment can be accessed on-device or remotely
• Available autostart feature to start Trixie at boot
• Microphone and speakers (audio in/out) both work
• Preconfigured Pi-hole DNS ad-blocker with Unbound DoT forwarder
• AirPlay 2 (Shairplay-sync) makes any attached speaker visible in HomeKit
• Run Android studio on-device (requires at least 6GB RAM)

Requirements:

• Android 5 (Lollipop) or newer device that has been rooted

Install:

• Install trixie.apk and open the app.
• Tap Allow if asked for permission to access files or run as root.
• Tap More Options (Three dots at the top right of screen).
• Tap Install, and OK to confirm.
• The container will generate a password for remote access, use it for Pi-hole admin, SSH, or RDP login.
• Default username is android but you can change this in Properties (In the navigation panel at the top left) before you deploy.
• Note: The password appears only once when Trixie is deployed, make sure you record this information. You can also copy the password text to your clipboard for easier management.

• In a few minutes the Trixie deployment will complete and the Xfce Desktop session will appeear. If you receive a popup for SSL certificate or Device Access, no need to click 'Connect', the installer will continue past these warnings for you.

Post-Deployment:

• You can stop the Trixie instance by pressing [ ■ STOP ] and waiting a few seconds for services to terminate. Sart the instance by pressing [ ▸ START ]

• If you are using Trixie as a server you can disable desktop autostart by running sudo rm /etc/autogui. Re-enable with sudo touch /etc/autogui

If your Android device has a battery and was unused for months or years, replace its battery. Old, worn, or abused Li-ion batteries can fail when pushed back into service. Failure appears as a bulge in the battery, or worse a thermal event. A good battery provides UPS protection for your device.

#StupidAndroidTricks

• Android Studio building trixie.apk on a 2018 Razer Phone 2:

• From a PC (or iPad), RDP into your Android device and run scrcpy over ADB to virtually control the screen. Watch out for inception events!