idiogolima/vi8

Various bits of information on getting Linux running on the Chuwi Vi8 tablet. (Traduzindo para o Português e adicionando novos recursos)

Chuwi Vi8 e ICC i37W (No Brazil) - São praticamente os mesmos tablets.

TODO

• Getting more peripherals to work
• Making it easier for end users to install and use (e.g., prepare .deb packages)

Current Status: Supported by

Windows 8.1 (native) / Windows 10

• Both clean installs and upgrades work; use existing Windows 8.1 drivers for a clean install

Issue(s)

• Must use 32-bit builds despsite having a 64-bit CPU (see issue #4)
• Lack of driver signing for some peripherals

Debian / Ubuntu

• Confirmed to work with multi-arch testing installer
• Recent multi-arch should be merged into Debian Jessie by now (installer only, not LiveUSB).
• Instructions for Ubuntu install and LiveUSB.

Working

• WiFi (See how to)
• Bluetooth (Got it working, instructions comming when I streamline it)
• 3D acceleration
• USB OTG host

Issue(s)

Missing Driver(s)

Check issue tracker for ongoing discussions regarding solving these problems.

• No touchscreen
• No audio
• No webcams
• No hardware buttons
• No accelerometer