Kernel not supported

[d3vC0mm4nd3rShadowSlayer29]

Good day,

My steamdeck unable to install the Waydroid due to incompatibility

I have updated this on the latest official update of Steam, well in beta release but this is the error I have encountered.

From Termnial " SteamOS Waydroid Installer Script by ryanrudolf https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer YT - 10MinuteSteamDeckGamer Script is running in Desktop Mode. Checking if kernel is supported. 6.5.0-valve21-1-neptune-65 is NOT supported. Exiting immediately. "

From Steam System Information " Operating System Version: "SteamOS Holo" (64 bit) Kernel Name: Linux Kernel Version: 6.5.0-valve21-1-neptune-65-g33487bf05ed3 X Server Vendor: The X.Org Foundation X Server Release: 12101011 X Window Manager: KWin Steam Runtime Version: steam-runtime_0.20240916.101793 "

[ryanrudolfoba]

Make sure to clone the repo to get the latest version of the script. I've updated this about a week ago to support the latest SteamOS beta.

[d3vC0mm4nd3rShadowSlayer29]

Okie dokie. Will perform the steps as per your instructions. Will provide you updates in a bit. I might have missed a step or two while executing the script.

I'll try to uninstall it first as it might have caused the error.

[Blood-PawWerewolf]

can confirm that i'm getting this as well. re-cloned the repo and still fails.

oh! it's definitely not supported: "6.5.0-valve22-1-neptune-65, SteamOS 3.6.19"

there was a system update today so whatever you did no longer works

[ryanrudolfoba]

can confirm that i'm getting this as well. re-cloned the repo and still fails.

oh! it's definitely not supported: "6.5.0-valve22-1-neptune-65, SteamOS 3.6.19"

there was a system update today so whatever you did no longer works

Thats because of the latest stable update released a few hours ago. I'll rebuild the appropriate kernel module tomorrow

[MotownM]

Greetings. I'm having this same exact issue. (Checking if kernel is supported. 6.5.0-valve21-1-neptune-65 is NOT supported. Exiting immediately.) Are there any updates on this?

[Tauum]

Same issue here

[tylerjwoodfin]

Still seeing this. Thanks!

[KsAmJ]

Where is the fix?

[WhiteGh05t]

The fix will come when it comes. Who knows, he may have run into some issues or have more important things in life. I'm just thankful that he is looking into it.

[Taboulet]

The dev is back, he just close a duplicate of this issue. So its soon we just have to wait a lil bit

[ryanrudolfoba]

sorry for delay been adding stuff / enhancement requests and doing code cleanup too.

[MotownM]

sorry for delay been adding stuff / enhancement requests and doing code cleanup too.

Thank you for your service. We appreciate you.

[tylerjwoodfin]

^ This, open source is often a thankless job. I can't wait to try this out on my Steam Deck, and thank you for actively maintaining something so beneficial for the community!

Edit: Sorry for the confusion- I'm not a maintainer for this project, I just wanted to thank the developers here.

[MotownM]

^ This, open source is often a thankless job. I can't wait to try this out on my Steam Deck, and thank you for actively maintaining something so beneficial for the community!

You are very welcome. Your source is the most valuable program on my Steam Deck. I was devasted when it wouldn't open, and I'm grateful you're proactive—much love.

[pizzadude]

Just build the module yourself. Not gonna spoonfeed, but you can take a look at this: https://github.com/pizzadude/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer.custom/blob/main/build-binder-headers.sh

[mrvictory1]

I built the module & made a fork, let me know if it works https://github.com/mrvictory1/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer

[JGannon-Aspen]

Just build the module yourself. Not gonna spoonfeed, but you can take a look at this: https://github.com/pizzadude/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer.custom/blob/main/build-binder-headers.sh

For anyone else having issues, this helped me workaround the issue.

I simply cloned pizzadude's fork and ran the build-binder-headers.sh script he referenced, and then I was able to run the normal installer script.

I'm guessing this repo will probably be updated soon to work out of the box as well, for those that want to wait. Thanks to everyone involved in this installer. Having waydroid on the deck is awesome.

[ryanrudolfoba]

Thanks guys for taking over i appreciate it!

[smabbage]

Worked like a champ mrvictory1! Thanks.

[Steamdeckguy]

guys, im really new to linux and cant solve this issue, can anyone help me please?

[smabbage]

Instead of cloning Ryan's github, you clone mrvictory1's github and follow the same installation instructions.

clone https://github.com/mrvictory1/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer

[Steamdeckguy]

oh, that's all? thank you

[ryanrudolfoba]

If you used the cloned repo then it doesnt have my latest fixes / enhancements.

SteamOS Waydroid Installer Script has been updated!

What's New (as of Oct 28 2024)

1. Support for latest SteamOS Stable 3.6.19
2. fixed binder kernel module parameters
3. enhancement - ability to choose with / without Google Playstore on a fresh install
4. enhancement - automatically activate mantis gamepad pro and shizuku
5. enhancement - disable root detection (some apps might still detect root)
6. enhancement - disable first time setup wizard
7. enhancement - Waydroid Toolbox - added NETWORK option
8. enhanceement - Waydroid Toolbox - updated ADBLOCK option

This can also be used as an install guide! Make sure you have a sudo password already set and then do the konsole commands!

Moving forward just do the Waydroid-Updater.sh to easily clone and install the latest version of the script!

Upgrade guide here - https://youtu.be/CJAMwIb_oI0

Happy gaming!

-10MinuteSteamDeckGamer

[Steamdeckguy]

didn't work

[Steamdeckguy]

and it says that the script on the original one was updated but it still showed the same error

[ryanrudolfoba]

and it says that the script on the original one was updated but it still showed the same error

Which step are you following? Which commands are you using?

[Steamdeckguy]

Go into Desktop Mode and open a konsole terminal. Clone the github repo. cd ~/ git clone https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/steamos-waydroid-installer Execute the script! cd ~/steamos-waydroid-installer chmod +x steamos-waydroid-installer.sh ./steamos-waydroid-installer.sh

[ryanrudolfoba]

Try using the new guide via Waydroid-Updater.sh

Let me know how it goes

[Steamdeckguy]

or can you please tell me the commands i need to put? i didn't really understand what i needed to do

[Steamdeckguy]

and btw thanks for the quick response time and your patience

[ryanrudolfoba]

Here -

cd ~/

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ryanrudolfoba/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer/refs/heads/main/extras/Waydroid-Updater.sh -O ~/Waydroid-Updater.sh

chmod +x Waydroid-Updater.sh

~/Waydroid-Updater.sh

And moving forward if there is an update just run the last command -

./Waydroid-Updater.sh

But really i would suggest to take a quick peak on the accompanying upgrade guide video.

[Tauum]

Now i can install. But it does not generate a steam shortcut, opening in desktop-mode closes straight away and there is no uninstall script available as others have described.

[ryanrudolfoba]

Now i can install. But it does not generate a steam shortcut, opening in desktop-mode closes straight away and there is no uninstall script available as others have described.

What method did you use? I would suggest the Waydroid-Updater.sh method.

[Steamdeckguy]

uhm, one problem, it says this

[Steamdeckguy]

nvm it just started working rn