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This week, the Armbian development team pushed several noteworthy enhancements, with improvements spanning user experience, bootloader upgrades, and broader system support. Notably, this week saw the debut of OpenMediaVault in Armbian’s software installer, a move that brings plug-and-play NAS functionality to supported boards. OpenMediaVault is a feature-rich platform that enables users to turn single-board computers into fully-fledged network storage devices. Thanks to a contribution by Igor, the integration is now available through armbian-config interface, giving users a streamlined way to install and configure OpenMediaVault without needing to manually manage services or packages. The usability of the software stack also saw a meaningful improvement. A previously persistent “Disable Wireless Hotspot?” prompt was eliminated when no hotspot had been enabled, reducing unnecessary friction during the setup process. This fix helps clarify Armbian’s default network behavior for users during first boot, particularly when configuring headless or appliance-style deployments. On the hardware front, the Orange Pi 5 Max received a key upgrade: it now boots using mainline U-Boot. This transition replaces vendor-specific boot code with upstream-supported U-Boot, easing future updates and kernel integration. A related improvement was made to the PocketBeagle2, which migrated to extlinux for boot configuration—bringing it in line with Armbian’s broader standardization efforts. Further enhancements came to the Rockchip64 platform. Previously missing Operating Performance Points (OPPs) were added to ensure proper voltage and frequency scaling across supported boards, which improves energy efficiency and stability under load. In addition, older workarounds for wireless firmware issues were removed, as upstream drivers have now resolved the compatibility concerns that necessitated them. Finally, infrastructure refinement continued with the cleanup of unused or deprecated build artifacts, keeping the codebase lean and future-proof. The team also laid the groundwork for upcoming testing initiatives to ensure that new features like OpenMediaVault are validated across a wide array of supported devices. For those interested in exploring OpenMediaVault or other curated software installations, the updated documentation is available in the Armbian Software User Guide. The post Armbian Updates: OMV support, boot improvents, Rockchip optimizations first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Early May brought another round of steady advancements to the Armbian project, with progress in U-Boot updates, board enablement, firmware fixes, and notable improvements to Armbian’s growing catalog of self-hosted applications. Bootloader and Firmware Enhancements Several platforms saw significant U-Boot improvements. The Cherryba-M1 now benefits from an upgraded U-Boot and reorganized patch structure, thanks to Igor‘s work on upgrading Cherryba-M1 to latest u-boot and moving patch to new folder. Andy bumped U-Boot to v2025.04 for the Lubancat2, keeping the board current. The Radxa Rock 4 SE also migrated to this version, where Niklas refined its configuration and boot behavior. Meanwhile, the Khadas VIM3 received a broader bootloader overhaul led by Ricardo, introducing SD-first boot order, squashfs and fileenv support, and enhanced compatibility with Home Assistant OS in a comprehensive update to U-Boot for Khadas VIM3. Older configurations didn’t go unnoticed: Igor removed deprecated ATF tags for sun50iw9 / H61x, while Olaf pushed the sunxi64 platform to the latest LTS version of ATF. Expanding Device Support Armbian continues to grow its ecosystem. Rolf introduced official support for the Banana Pi M2+, making it easier for users to deploy on this compact board. On the RISC-V side, libiunc brought the kernel for the StarFive2 platform up to v6.6, ensuring ongoing support and compatibility. Installer Improvements and Runtime Fixes Improving install experience, Igor Velkov added Btrfs root subvolume support when installing to NVMe, paving the way for better snapshot and maintenance workflows. Igor also corrected missing Broadcom firmware for Raspberry Pi boards to fix wireless support and suppressed firmware warnings related to built-in Realtek USB network drivers, helping clean up logs and reduce confusion. Self-Hosted App Catalog Grows The list of installable apps during Armbian setup has expanded. Two powerful platforms are now just a selection away: Immich, a self-hosted photo and video backup system, was added with the introduction of Immich to configNG. NetBox, a leading infrastructure resource management solution, joined the roster in the addition of NetBox to Armbian configNG. Both are available via the configNG provisioning interface. Deprecations and Housekeeping Support for legacy distributions has now ended: Debian Bullseye and Ubuntu Focal and Jammy will no longer receive repository updates, as noted in the userspace status change to EOS. Elsewhere, dependency and CI maintenance continued. Automated tools like Dependabot bumped packages such as setuptools and GitHub actions for changed-files, while amazingfate restored support for the AIC8800 Wi-Fi driver by reverting a mistaken disable. Further Reading Explore the full range of updates in the official Armbian snapshot. The post Armbian Development Highlights – Early May 2025 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian Weekly Highlights This summary highlights key updates to the Armbian build repository, including kernel adjustments, tooling fixes, and configuration changes. These contributions reflect ongoing efforts from the community to ensure system stability, compatibility, and enhanced performance across supported platforms. Rockchip: Fixing Broken EDGE Kernel Patch Commit by: @Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Add “Out of Date” Notice to Example Config Author: EvilOlaf View Commit › UFS Devices: Add Sector Size Variable Author: FantasyGmm View Commit › Update prepare-host.sh “This doesn’t feel right. The package exists across all main distros. Probably not needed in every case… but it’s toolchain-related, so worth revisiting if merged.” Author: Werner View Commit › Add New Host Build Dependency for Noble Author: EvilOlaf View Commit › rockchip64: Fix ATF Build & Bump to Latest Author: Werner View Commit › Allwinner: Bump to Latest Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Fix ORAS Tooling Download – Add wget Moved wget to basic dependencies Cleaned up spacing Author: Werner View Commit › ZRAM Service Fix – mkfs Deprecation Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Auto-Sync Board Config Status Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Fix jq Filter Usage in apt-utils Author: Franklyn Tackitt View Commit › AIC Wi-Fi Driver Adjustment for Rockchip Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › BananaPi SM1: Fix Patch Naming “Do to my laziness these patches were submitted ugly. My bad.” Author: Patrick Yavitz View Commit › Btrfs Root on Subvolume Support Author: Igor Velkov View Commit › U-Boot v2025 for Sunxi: H616 Fixes, DTS Updates Author: The-going View Commit › Sunxi 6.13 Series Re-export Patches b10d00d Fix EMAC0/MDIO0 (rtl8211F) 61ad7ce Zero2W: Add Missing Nodes c019129 Update to v6.13.11 83d866a Add Sound Support for H616/618 c5fc8be PWM Nodes & Overlays f61dc0c Enable TV Output & Zero2W Patches 481b407 Cedrus V4L2: Add More Formats + DMA Update f2c4d41 Panfrost: Rework Power Domain Patches (v2) c129052 Switch from rkr5 to rkr5.1 Author: Mecid View Commit › Improve Example Config Handling Add BUILD_DESKTOP Automation 1469fda Fix Link & Create Proper Example c93edf5 Copy Example Config at First Start 554580a Remove Deprecated lib.config 1d9c78a Armbian is a community-driven project maintained by a group of dedicated individuals in their limited free time. We provide the platform and tools for collaboration, but fixing every bug is beyond our capacity. Even large, well-funded teams face similar limits. That’s why we rely on the community—not just for reporting issues, but for actively helping to resolve them. file:///tmp/lu1588574hd9ee8.tmp/lu1588574hd9fat_tmp_858a6d92.png View all commits and contribute at github.com/armbian/build file:///tmp/lu1588574hd9ee8.tmp/lu1588574hd9fat_tmp_7111f4e6.png Support Armbian development: Donate Today! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Welcome to this week’s Armbian Build Highlights! We’ve added support for the Qcom Robotics RB5 and delivered a stack of board-level fixes and improvements. Bootloaders are getting version upgrades, new device tree tweaks are live, and key driver updates are in. Whether you’re tuning SPI displays or tweaking governors, there’s something here for every dev. Let’s dive in! New Board Support Qcom Robotics RB5 Support Added View Commit » by FantasyGmm Board-Level Fixes & Enhancements sakurapi-rk3308b Fix UART4 Bluetooth HCI + enable I2C1 View » WS2812 SPI driver overlay for onboard LEDs View » DTS update: SPI display match fix + spidev enabled View » rk3308: Fix UART DMA View Commit » by ssp97 station-m3: Remove redundant function View Commit » by 青菜萝 卜冬瓜 bananapi-m4-berry: Marked as CSC; Ethernet & RTL8821CU verified working View » Ether/WiFi chip launch fix View » sunxi: Remove unsupported branches 6.1, 6.10, 6.11 View Commit » Bootloader & Kernel Updates sakurapi-rk3308b: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04 View » nanopi-r3s: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04 View » rock-3a: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04 View » radxa-zero3: U-Boot bumped (mainline) View » SM8250 Edge: Kernel bumped to 6.14 View » Rockchip RK3588: Adjusted patching for mainline View » Platform & Driver Fixes rtl8189fs: Commit corrected to match rtl8189fs head View Commit » SpacemiT: PPPoE kernel module enabled View Commit » sun55iw3-dev.config: Changed default CPU governor to ondemand View Commit » Got feedback or found a bug? Join the conversation on Armbian Forum View all commits and contribute at github.com/armbian/build Support Armbian development: Donate Today! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Introducing Armbian’s New Cloud Images: Optimized for x86 and aarch64 Cloud Deployments Armbian is taking a significant step forward in cloud computing support with the introduction of dedicated cloud images tailored for cloud environments. The latest enhancement brings a new ‘cloud’ image set specifically designed to optimize generic x86 and aarch64 deployments, ensuring better performance, security, and compatibility in cloud infrastructures. Why Dedicated Cloud Images? As more enterprises and developers deploy lightweight Linux images in cloud environments, the need for a streamlined, cloud-optimized configuration has grown. The new ‘cloud’ images aim to address this by focusing on: Very Fast Boot Time: Optimized configurations enable boot times as fast as 1-2 seconds, ensuring rapid deployment and responsiveness. No Firmware Package: By eliminating unnecessary firmware packages, the cloud images remain lightweight and focused on essential cloud functionality. Optimized Performance: Stripped of unnecessary hardware drivers, the cloud images are leaner, allowing faster boot times and improved efficiency. Enhanced Compatibility: Fine-tuned configurations ensure that Armbian-based cloud instances run seamlessly across major cloud providers, including AWS and Azure. Security-Focused Design: With a minimal attack surface, the cloud images reduce exposure to vulnerabilities while maintaining essential features. Lightweight Image Size: The uncompressed QCOW2 image is approximately 700MB, ensuring minimal resource usage while maintaining full functionality. Docker Support Enabled by Default: The cloud images come preconfigured with Docker support out of the box, allowing seamless deployment of containerized applications. Lean Debian Bookworm or Ubuntu Noble User Space: Provided images come with a minimal yet powerful user space based on Debian Bookworm or Ubuntu Noble, ensuring stability and efficiency. ZRAM Management: Built-in ZRAM management optimizes memory usage, improving performance in resource-constrained environments. Armbian-Config System Configuration Utility: The powerful armbian-config tool provides an easy way to configure and manage system settings, enhancing user experience and customization. Customize and Brand Your Cloud Image Armbian makes it incredibly simple to create custom, cloud-optimized images tailored to your needs. Whether you’re an enterprise or an individual developer, you can brand and configure your Armbian cloud images to match your identity and requirements. Have always fresh Armbian OS with your brand! By leveraging the Armbian build framework, you can easily build your own cloud images with custom configurations, packages, and branding. Get started today by visiting the official Armbian build repository. Build command example: ./compile.sh \ BETA=no \ BOARD=uefi-x86 \ BRANCH=cloud \ BUILD_DESKTOP=no \ BUILD_MINIMAL=yes \ ENABLE_EXTENSIONS=image-output-qcow2 \ IMAGE_VERSION=25.2.3 \ RELEASE=noble \ VENDOR="Company" \ VENDORCOLOR="5;100;115" \ KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no \ KERNEL_BTF=yes Download links You can find download links at https://www.armbian.com/download/, or use the direct links below. For the QEMU disk image (QCOW2) format: https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-qcow2 https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Noble_cloud_minimal-qcow2 https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-qcow2 https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Noble_cloud_minimal-qcow2 and Microsoft Azure image format: https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-hyperv https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Noble_cloud_minimal-hyperv https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-hyperv https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Noble_cloud_minimal-hyperv How This Benefits Cloud Deployments This update makes it easier for developers and businesses to deploy Armbian-based instances in the cloud without unnecessary bloat. Whether running on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or smaller providers and Qemu KVM / Proxmox, users can expect: Reduced overhead and better resource utilization Improved stability with cloud-centric optimizations A more agile and lightweight system for containerized applications Faster provisioning and deployment due to the ultra-fast boot times Seamless container orchestration with pre-enabled Docker support Optimized memory management with built-in ZRAM support Customizable and user-friendly system configuration via armbian-config The ability to build fully customized, branded cloud images with ease What’s Next? Armbian continues to evolve, ensuring that users benefit from its embedded Linux roots, embracing a philosophy of minimalism and efficiency that ensures optimal use of system resources. Community feedback is crucial in refining the cloud images, and we encourage users to test them out and contribute. For more details, visit the official Armbian GitHub repository and join the discussion! Stay connected and experience the next generation of Armbian cloud support today! The post Armbian cloud images first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian Weekly Leaflet First week of April , 2025 This week’s Armbian update delivers a solid mix of wireless driver enhancements, board refinements, and quality-of-life improvements across the build system. Notably, rtw88 and rtw89 drivers are now enabled for kernel 6.12+, and Radxa Zero 3 receives mainline U-Boot and WiFi upgrades. Rock 3A sees multiple U-Boot tweaks, while NanoPi R3S and Odroid M2 benefit from version bumps and cleanup. Whether you’re maintaining a fleet or tweaking a personal project, there’s plenty in here to streamline your next build. Kernel & Driver Enhancements rtw88 & rtw89 wireless drivers are now enabled for kernel 6.12+ configs. By Igor Pecovnik RTL8812AU driver updated for kernel 6.14.y thanks to upstream merge. By Ricardo Pardini Reverted hacky RTL8812AU workaround now that upstream is in. Board Support Updates Radxa Zero 3 WiFi extension now enabled by default. Upgraded to mainline U-Boot v2025.01. NanoPi R3S U-Boot bumped to v2025.01 for current. Board config cleanup. Rock 3A U-Boot .itb build fixed. Back-and-forth on code duplication optimizations… but it’s finally clean now. Final Fix Odroid M2 U-Boot patches updated to v2025.04-rc5. Cleaned up patch naming and rewrote without functional changes. Infrastructure & System Improvements Cloud QCOW2 images now auto-resize filesystem to include 16GB of free space on boot. By Igor Pecovnik NETKIT support added to all kernel builds 6.7+. Docstrings added to netkit for clarity. By CodeRabbit AI Automatic board status synchronization occurred twice this week. #1 | #2 Miscellaneous armbian-leds.conf added for Radxa E20C Examples removed from hooks for leaner builds Vendor colors now included in BSP & artifact hashing Stay tuned for next week’s highlights! We’re always looking for more contributors and supporters—whether you’re a developer, tester, or fan. This is the final week to donate to our crowdfunding campaign aimed at boosting tech support and growing the team. Let’s build something great together! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Improved Code Review We’ve integrated CodeRabbit into our code review process, and the results have been excellent. The AI-assisted reviews help us maintain higher code quality, improve efficiency, and streamline development. We’re happy with the improvements and look forward to continued enhancements. FriendlyElec and Armbian Announce NanoPi R3S Giveaway! FriendlyElec, a Platinum Partner of Armbian, is giving away the NanoPi R3S in collaboration with Armbian! Whether you need a new router, server, or IoT device, this could be your next ideal solution. To enter, grab your free raffle ticket today and get a chance to win! For details, visit FriendlyElec’s Nanopi R3S giveaway page. Armbian Images for Raspberry Pi Now on Official RPi Imager Great news for Raspberry Pi users! Armbian images become available directly through the official Raspberry Pi Imager, making installation easier than ever. This integration brings Armbian’s optimized OS to Raspberry Pi, offering better stability, security, and performance. Switch Radxa Nio-12L to Standard Support Author: Mecid View Commit Replace bsdmainutils with bsdextrautils Author: Mecid View Commit Add Mediatek Genio Family + Radxa Nio-12L (Genio 1200) Author: Mecid View Commit Add support for MOTD logo colors Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Add AWS & Azure support, disable DRM, disable services that makes no point here Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Cloud kernel config: drop various debug options and weird NIC adaptors Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit UEFI: add cloud kernel under cloud branch for x86 and arm64 Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit switch current u-boot to v2025.01 Author: Werner View Commit Fixed errors and warnings found in journald Author: Milivoje Legenovic View Commit MBa8MPxL-RAS314: Add Raspberry Pi Camera V2 support Author: Alexander Stein View Commit MBa8MPxL: update linux-tqma-current config Author: Martin Schmiedel View Commit armbian-firstlogin: remove superfluous break Author: Martin Schmiedel View Commit ZRAM config: suppress errors when kernel support is not there Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Refactor patches for NanoPC T6 & LTS Author: SuperKali View Commit bump rockchip 32bit edge kernel to v6.14 Author: Paolo Sabatino View Commit qemu arm64: bump u-boot and fix wrong boot script parameter Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Enable thermal support for sun55i-a523 Author: juanesf View Commit Armbian is still accepting donations to enhance technical support, ensuring better documentation, faster issue resolution, and improved community engagement. Contributions help sustain development, optimize performance, and provide reliable updates for supported devices. Support Armbian’s growth today! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

In a groundbreaking development, the Armbian team has officially announced the Armbian Unified Kernel Initiative (AUKI), a revolutionary step towards simplifying Linux on ARM single-board computers. Starting with Armbian kernel v6.14, all previous kernel variants will be merged into a single, all-encompassing kernel that supports every single board and hardware feature out of the box. One Kernel to Rule Them All Gone are the days of fragmented kernel versions, custom patches, and hardware-specific quirks. With the new AUKI framework, users no longer have to worry about selecting the right kernel for their device—it just works. Whether you’re running an old Allwinner-based board or a cutting-edge Rockchip or NXP system, the same kernel will seamlessly handle all drivers, features, and optimizations. UEFI Standardization for All Boards The traditional ARM boot process has been one of the biggest pain points for Linux users, requiring board-specific U-Boot implementations and patches. Armbian’s new boot method fully adopts UEFI standards, making it possible to boot any supported board just like an x86 PC. This means: Unified bootloader across all platforms Secure Boot & TPM support on compatible hardware Multi-boot from USB, NVMe, and SD cards with no extra configuration Real-Time Kernel Switching Armbian kernel v6.14 also introduces instant real-time kernel switching. Whether you need a standard kernel for everyday tasks or a real-time kernel for low-latency applications, you can now toggle between the two by simply adding a kernel command-line switch—no recompiling, no reinstallation. Users can also switch modes effortlessly via armbian-config. AI & Video Acceleration—Out of the Box For the first time ever, hardware-accelerated AI inference and video decoding will be universally available on all supported ARM platforms. Whether you’re using Mali, Vivante, or Adreno GPUs, your web browser will automatically leverage full acceleration for machine learning and video tasks—without the need for extra drivers or proprietary blobs. Unmatched Performance: Instant Boot, 50% Speed Boost Thanks to deep optimizations and contributions from over 1,000 developers, Armbian kernel v6.14 delivers: Boot times under 2 seconds on most SBCs 50% overall performance improvement across the board Enhanced power efficiency, extending battery life on mobile setups Powered by the Bates Foundation These remarkable advancements were made possible by the Bates Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding open-source initiatives where traditional businesses and governments fall short. Their generous support has enabled a global team of 1,000+ engineers to bring this vision to life. What’s Next? The new kernel will roll out in Armbian’s next major release, with preview builds available starting today. Existing users will be automatically migrated via armbian-config. The future of Armbian—and ARM Linux as a whole—has never looked brighter. The post Armbian Unified Kernel Initiative (AUKI): One Kernel to Power Them All first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

The Armbian development team has been hard at work implementing crucial updates, bug fixes, and optimizations to enhance performance and compatibility across a wide range of hardware. This latest batch of commits includes improved Wi-Fi support for multiple devices, HDMI audio and video enhancements, network management improvements, and critical package updates. Additionally, outdated or deprecated components have been removed to streamline system performance. Notable additions include initial support for BeagleBoard BeagleY-AI, security enhancements, and kernel updates for K3 boards. Stay up to date with the latest developments and experience a more stable, efficient, and feature-rich Armbian environment! Rockchip64: rk3318-box: fix wifi with alternate sdio bus Author: Paolo Sabatino View Commit Enable/Add gmac0/1 wifi to Radxa Cubie A5E sun55i-a527 Author: Juan Esf91 View Commit Rockchip64-6.14: Enabled HDMI1 video and audio on NanoPC T6/LTS Author: SuperKali View Commit Rockchip64-6.14: Add HDMI audio support and missing stuff on Youyeetoo R1 v3 Author: SuperKali View Commit Always disable systemd-networkd if both managers enabled NetworkManager and systemd-networkd should never both be enabled at the same time. In this case, disable systemd-networkd, with message to the user that this is being done. Author: Ian Goodacre View Commit Improve armbian-firstlogin script Avoid waiting for the NetworkManager-wait-online or systemd-networkd-wait-online service to complete in the midst of prompting for root account password. Author: Ian Goodacre View Commit Drop software-properties-common from CLI builds software-properties-common was dropped from Debian Unstable and may or may not come back according to its maintainer. It provides the add-apt-repository binary. c.f. https://github.com/wimpysworld/deb-get/issues/1215 Author: Rolf Leggewie View Commit Drop policykit-1 from common DE builds drop obsolete policykit-1 package and replace with polkitd and pkexec from common includes for a variety of DE builds Author: Rolf Leggewie View Commit Stay Updated with Armbian For the latest news, updates, and discussions, visit: Armbian Website Forum GitHub Discord Support the Project Help keep Armbian development active! Consider contributing via: Donate Get Involved About Rolling Releases Armbian rolling releases are intended for experienced users and developers who are comfortable troubleshooting issues. The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Dear Armbians, Stay ahead with the latest enhancements and fixes in Armbian’s rolling release! This update brings Rockchip64 improvements, including better eMMC stability, HDMI audio support, and a rewritten HDMI patch for Rock 5B. Board support expands with new additions like the PocketBeagle2, and BeagleBone AI-64. System stability gets a boost with U-Boot v2025.01, kernel upgrades, and improved package management. Key Updates in This Release Rockchip64 Enhancements Adjusted eMMC frequency settings to improve stability for Rock-5-ITX and Rock5B boards. Commit by: amazingfate Enabled HDMI audio output for Rock 5B. Commit by: Aleksey Komarov Set DMA mask to 64-bit for Rockchip64. Commit by: SuperKali Rewrote Rock5 HDMI audio patch for better performance. Commit by: SuperKali Board Support Updates Added Comuunity support for Orange Pi 5 Ultra. Commit by: Werner Added BeagleBoard PocketBeagle2 and BeagleBone AI-64 support. Commit by: Andrew Davis Introduced support for yy3568 on Rockchip64 Edge. Commit by: Nicolas Pereira Fixed stable MAC address issue for rk3318-box. Commit by: Paolo Sabatino Updated Odroid XU4 kernel to 6.6.81. Commit by: Julian Sikorski System & Stability Improvements Upgraded U-Boot to v2025.01. Commit by: Werner Removed obsolete PHY patches in RK3568 that were merged in 6.6.81 and 6.12.18. Commit by: Lane Jennison Unfroze vendor upgrades for better package management. Commit by: Werner Fixed wrong kernel name bug on Raspberry Pi 5. Commit by: Taba1uga Support Armbian’s Future! With about one month left in the crowdfunding campaign, your help is crucial in expanding technical support and allowing the dev team to focus on implementing new features and fixing bugs. Keep Armbian strong—donate today! Contribute Here Important Notes Rolling releases undergo limited testing and are not recommended for production environments. However, they offer the latest features and fixes for developers and enthusiasts! How to Access? Rolling releases are available at the bottom of Armbian’s official download pages. Switching Between Release Types Guidance on transitioning between stable and rolling releases is available on Armbian’s website. More Details & Full Changelog View Full Release Notes The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian continues to evolve with key updates across board configurations, hardware support, and kernel enhancements. This week introduces significant improvements, including switching CM3588 to mainline A-TF and upgrading RK322X-Box and RK3318-Box to U-Boot v2025.01. Armbian’s updated images now come with Home Assistant Core 2025.3 preinstalled, offering users enhanced smart home integration. Hardware support sees notable bug fixes such as reset and power down problem on ODROID SM1 units, LCD panel overlay additions for Hinlink-H88K, and enabling CONFIG_DRM_PANEL_MIPI_DBI for Rockchip64-Edge and Current branches. Additionally, extensions for Radxa-AIC8800 was added to Rock-2A and initial support for the TI SK-AM69 board. Further improvements include crucial fixes for Orange Pi 4 LTS, HDMI sound support for RK3588, and extended sunxi-6.12 enhancements, ensuring a more stable and feature-rich Armbian experience. Board Configurations and Kernel Updates Switch CM3588 to Mainline A-TF Commit by Tim Surber Rockchip/64: Upgrade RK322X-Box and RK3318-Box to U-Boot v2025.01 Commit by Paolo Sabatino Hardware Support Enhancements Reset and Power Down Support for ODROID SM1 Units patching regressions on kernel upgrade. Commit by Patrick Yavitz Rockchip64-6.14 & 6.12: Add LCD Panel Overlay for Hinlink-H88K Commits by amazingfate Rockchip64-Edge & Current: Enable CONFIG_DRM_PANEL_MIPI_DBI Commits by amazingfate Enabled AIC8800 wireless module on Radxa Rock2 Commit by Chen Jiali Additional Enhancements & Fixes Add Initial Support for TI SK-AM69 Board Commit by Andrew Davis Rockchip64: Disable DMC for Orange Pi 4 LTS (Fixes boot issues with BTF) Commit by Paolo Sabatino Bump Orange Pi 4 LTS U-Boot to v2024.10 Commit by: Paolo Sabatino RK3588: Add HDMI Sound & Support for Orange Pi 5 Max Commit by palachzzz Sunxi-6.12: Add Support for Bananapi M4-Berry & H616 GPU Power Domain Commits by The-going Sunxi-6.12: Enable HDMI for H616/H618 SoC Commit by Stephen Graf Sunxi-6.12: DRM Updates & Driver Additions Commits by The-going Home Assistant Core 2025.3 Armbian’s updated images now come with Home Assistant Core 2025.3 preinstalled, offering users enhanced smart home integration. For full commit history and details, visit: Armbian Build Repository How to Get Involved Contributing to Armbian is as easy as donating $5. Your support helps improve hardware compatibility and sustain open-source innovation. If you can’t donate, but have skills, we’re always welcoming contributions to development, testing, and documentation! Interested in contributing? Check out our GitHub repository to report issues, suggest improvements, or submit pull requests. Every contribution helps shape the future of Armbian! Help us improve Armbian by testing, contributing, and reporting issues. Visit Armbian Community for more information. Stay tuned for more updates! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Dear Armbian Community, We are thrilled to announce Armbian Release 25.2, packed with significant updates across our entire ecosystem! These updates are aimed at enhancing functionality, expanding hardware support, and refining the user experience for both developers and everyday SBC users. Let’s dive into the exciting new features! Key Highlights New Board Support: Rock 2A and 2F, NanoPi R3S, Retroid Pocket RP5, RPMini, Rock 5T, GenBook, MKS-PI, SKIPR, Armsom CM5, NextThing C.H.I.P, Magicsee C400 Plus Rockchip 3588 Improvements: Upgrade to latest vendor kernel v6.1.99 and mainline to 6.12.y, including HDMI driver updates, USB3 fixes, and Bluetooth support updates. Wireless Enhancements: RTW88 driver additions and kernel stability fixes, added automatic wireless testing infrastructure. Kernel Upgrades: most of kernels were upgraded from 6.6.y to 6.12.y, with extensive refinements in all areas. U-Boot Updates: Most of boot loaders were updated to its last stable version, 2024.10 or more recent Easy deployment of tools like AdGuardHome, Pi-Hole, Home Assistant, Utime Kuma, NetData, Grafana, Cockpit with KVM management, NextCloud, … via armbian-config Expanded build and mirror network with additional sites in Amsterdam, Vienna and Nuremberg (In partnership with netcup) CDN Upgrade: We have upgraded our Content Delivery Network (CDN) to support users affected by global conflicts, ensuring better accessibility worldwide. (Forum Announcement) Improve torrent download speed for community download targets by mirroring GitHub downloads at our CDN. You can find a detailed report here. Help Armbian Grow – Join Our Mission! Armbian is growing, and we need your support! To expand development, improve support, and strengthen our team, we’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign. If you value open-source innovation, consider contributing and joining our mission. Platinum Support & Community Contributions Our focus remains on boards with platinum support, where vendors assist in mitigating costs, ensuring top-tier support, and contributing to open-source efforts. If you’re looking for the best-supported boards, we highly recommend selecting from this category. We’re incredibly grateful to our new partner netcup for generously providing us additional computing and hosting capacity. Your support is driving our mission forward! Armbian remains a community-driven project. We cannot maintain this large and complex ecosystem without your support. Whether it’s rewriting manuals, scripting, or reviewing contributions, there’s a place for everyone. Production Use Recommendations For production environments, we recommend: Opting for hardware labeled platinum or standard support. Utilizing stabilized point releases around Armbian Linux 6.12.y Becoming an Armbian support partner to gain access to professional services. Recognizing Our Contributors We extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable contributors who played a pivotal role in this release. Special thanks to: @igorpecovnik, @github-actions, @rpardini, @amazingfate, @The-going, @brentr, @halfa, @ginkage, @EvilOlaf, @paolosabatino, @tjstyle, @efectn, @pyavitz, @CodeChenL, @JohnTheCoolingFan, @andyshrk, @dependabot, @chainsx, @SuperKali, @dimitry-ishenko, @adeepn, @way5, @ArendJan, @alex3d, @jomadeto, @nyanmisaka, @HeyMeco, @belegdol, @marcone, @timsurber, @Tonymac32, @bmilde, @AaronDewes, @3V3RYONE, @lanefu, @walmis, @pykpkg47, @Ryzer58, @swissiety, @janvolck, @akinomyoga, @jpy794, @WiseLord, @torte71, @blieque, @domin144, @qbisi, @mlegenovic, @retro98boy and many others. A special thanks to our dedicated support staff: Igor, Didier, Lane, Adam, Werner, Barry, Metka, Aaron, Michael and more for their continuous efforts and support. Join the Armbian Community Armbian thrives on community involvement. Your contributions are crucial to sustaining this vibrant ecosystem. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just getting started, there’s always a way to contribute. Thank you for your continued support! The Armbian Team The post Armbian v25.2 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

As we approach our next point release, the focus shifts entirely towards bug fixing and stabilization. Feature development is on hold this month to ensure that core functionalities like network connectivity, video output, and booting processes are solid. We aim to resolve as many issues as possible during this period. However, we encourage users to report any recognized problems here so that they can be addressed in future updates. Target for next release We are targeting kernel v6.12 for our current builds and v6.13 for edge builds, while vendor kernels will remain at their latest versions. We are releasing major upgrade on Rockchip vendor kernel. We focus on providing stable builds where we have active maintainers who are well-versed in the current status of images. If you’re interested in contributing, consider stepping up. For Aspiring Maintainers (tl;dr;): Review the status of the board(s) you want to maintain, including vendor, current, and optionally edge kernels. Address issues as early as possible, ideally before the last week of the month. Once ready, release the updates in one go. Update the board configuration from .csc to .conf here and add yourself as a maintainer. Adjust extensions if needed here. Release Deadline: February 20th If there’s something you can’t manage, please open a ticket. Thank you for your contributions and dedication. Stay well and safe! The Armbian team The post Release is coming! first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Dear armbians, The ThinkPad X13s hummed as the kernel upgraded, while Rockpi-S saw multiple fixes—its new kernel demanding a bootloader update, now automated. A ghost touch vanished from BigTreeTech boards. Meanwhile, CoolPi GenBook awaited revival, and Ubuntu Plucky arrived—an era of seamless innovation unfolded. Recent Highlights ThinkPad X13s (ARM64) Enabled RTW88 in-kernel USB drivers. Kernel upgrade from 6.13-rc7 to Jhovold’s WIP/SC8280XP-6.13 Final. (Commit) – Contributed by rpardini & igorpecovnik Rockpi-S Automatic U-Boot flashing now supported upon package installation. (Commit) – Contributed by igorpecovnik This improvement was made possible by our team identifying and resolving issues reported here. H96 Max V56 U-Boot updated to version 2025.01. (Commit) – Contributed by hqnicolas & igorpecovnik BigTreeTech Boards CB1: Adjusted DTS for Edge 6.12 and Current 6.6. (Commit) – Contributed by JohnTheCoolingFan TSC2007 Touchscreen: Addressed ghost touch issues for Edge 6.12 and Current 6.6. (Commit) – Contributed by JohnTheCoolingFan Rockchip64 Platform Rebased patches against 6.13 final. (Commit) – Contributed by rpardini & igorpecovnik Dropped upstreamed patches for 6.13-rc7. Ongoing upgrade for Rockchip BSP Linux 6.1, migrating from RKR4.1 to RKR5. CoolPi GenBook U-Boot bumped to 2025.01. (Commit) – Contributed by andyshrk Odroid C1 and OneCloud Moved to EOS (End of Support) due to kernel assembly issues. We are constantly working to bring older boards back if fixes become available. MBA8mxpl and MBA8mxpl Ras314 Images upgraded to latest version. CLI / IoT Nightly Images Upgraded to the latest Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky. Build System Enhancements Improved U-Boot Rebuild Logic: Addressed an issue where the build system skipped rebuilding updated U-Boot versions, opting to use cached versions instead. This ensures that the latest U-Boot changes are always incorporated during builds. (Commit) – Contributed by bmx666 Optimized External IP Retrieval: Enhanced the method for determining the external IP address by limiting the curl execution time to 2 seconds. This prevents potential hangs during the login process when the Message of the Day (MOTD) header module is enabled. (Commit) – Contributed by Igor Pecovnik Community Contributions Special thanks to our contributors: Rpardini, Igorpecovnik, JohnTheCoolingFan, Hqnicolas, Amazingfate, Andyshrk, bmx666, and many others for their tireless efforts to improve Armbian. How to Get Involved Contributing to Armbian is as easy as donating $5. Your support helps improve hardware compatibility and sustain open-source innovation. If you can’t donate, but have skills, we’re always welcoming contributions to development, testing, and documentation! Interested in contributing? Check out our GitHub repository to report issues, suggest improvements, or submit pull requests. Every contribution helps shape the future of Armbian! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article