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Problem with Android x86 installation on HP Stream 11 x86 architecture not starting after setup.

Problem with Android x86 installation on HP Stream 11 x86 architecture not starting after setup.

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EnderSponge_
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06-17-2016, 02:38 PM
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I own a Stream 11 that’s very simple. It seems built for Windows only, probably used by a student and then thrown away after a semester. Luckily I got it in decent condition, but Windows 10 won’t fit on the 32 GB SSD now. I want to run Android x86. After running GPART, Android installed fine, but it doesn’t boot at all—no OS detected, so the SSD isn’t recognized. I’m unsure if the issue is with the laptop or the GRUB bootloader not setting up properly.
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06-17-2016, 02:38 PM #1

I own a Stream 11 that’s very simple. It seems built for Windows only, probably used by a student and then thrown away after a semester. Luckily I got it in decent condition, but Windows 10 won’t fit on the 32 GB SSD now. I want to run Android x86. After running GPART, Android installed fine, but it doesn’t boot at all—no OS detected, so the SSD isn’t recognized. I’m unsure if the issue is with the laptop or the GRUB bootloader not setting up properly.

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06-17-2016, 06:13 PM
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I’ve noticed Android X86 often delivers inconsistent results during startup on specific devices. I’d likely avoid spending much time on it. This setup could still work well as a solid Linux Mint system.
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06-17-2016, 06:13 PM #2

I’ve noticed Android X86 often delivers inconsistent results during startup on specific devices. I’d likely avoid spending much time on it. This setup could still work well as a solid Linux Mint system.

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06-17-2016, 07:24 PM
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It seems the laptop's unique BIOS doesn't support GRUB, so it won't let you install alternatives beyond Windows.
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06-17-2016, 07:24 PM #3

It seems the laptop's unique BIOS doesn't support GRUB, so it won't let you install alternatives beyond Windows.

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06-19-2016, 04:48 PM
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Does your bootloader enable Secure Boot? Was it installed in UEFI format? You can turn off Secure Boot in the BIOS, though it’s likely unnecessary since UEFI is now the norm. Also, you should be able to use a bigger SSD—standard options are M.2 with SATA or PCIe connections, but I’d need your specific model for confirmation.

Note: The user mentioned some storage issues and asked for clarification on their exact device.
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06-19-2016, 04:48 PM #4

Does your bootloader enable Secure Boot? Was it installed in UEFI format? You can turn off Secure Boot in the BIOS, though it’s likely unnecessary since UEFI is now the norm. Also, you should be able to use a bigger SSD—standard options are M.2 with SATA or PCIe connections, but I’d need your specific model for confirmation.

Note: The user mentioned some storage issues and asked for clarification on their exact device.

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06-20-2016, 07:05 PM
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Boot security is turned off. Full specification: Stream 11-r010nr.
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06-20-2016, 07:05 PM #5

Boot security is turned off. Full specification: Stream 11-r010nr.

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06-21-2016, 07:04 AM
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Did you remove the Secure Boot keys and enter the required four-digit code? Ensure Fast Boot is also turned off—either it asked or it was disabled automatically due to Secure Boot. Enabling CSM or Legacy Support would be my initial assumptions about the issue. You might want to check the BIOS Boot Order and confirm the SSD is listed first. Disable all other boot options, both UEFI and Legacy, if available. This can sometimes display a more detailed error since alternate devices aren’t tried. The error appears as “Boot Device Not Found” on a black screen. I verified the model, but the storage is soldered to the board. There could be an open M.2 PCIe slot (typically for a WWAN card), though I’m not certain it’s present on your system or functional. You might consider opening it and using a spare M.2 PCIe drive if you have one. The service manual is available here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04795670
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06-21-2016, 07:04 AM #6

Did you remove the Secure Boot keys and enter the required four-digit code? Ensure Fast Boot is also turned off—either it asked or it was disabled automatically due to Secure Boot. Enabling CSM or Legacy Support would be my initial assumptions about the issue. You might want to check the BIOS Boot Order and confirm the SSD is listed first. Disable all other boot options, both UEFI and Legacy, if available. This can sometimes display a more detailed error since alternate devices aren’t tried. The error appears as “Boot Device Not Found” on a black screen. I verified the model, but the storage is soldered to the board. There could be an open M.2 PCIe slot (typically for a WWAN card), though I’m not certain it’s present on your system or functional. You might consider opening it and using a spare M.2 PCIe drive if you have one. The service manual is available here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04795670

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06-22-2016, 02:12 AM
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I own the identical HP Stream model. When it comes to installing Android, you don’t have issues on Linux Mint 18.3 with Cinnamon 64-bit. I faced the same situation—lacking room for additional Windows updates. Mint uses roughly 8 GB, while my setup needed about 12 GB with several applications.
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06-22-2016, 02:12 AM #7

I own the identical HP Stream model. When it comes to installing Android, you don’t have issues on Linux Mint 18.3 with Cinnamon 64-bit. I faced the same situation—lacking room for additional Windows updates. Mint uses roughly 8 GB, while my setup needed about 12 GB with several applications.

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