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Armbian Development Highlights: June 2–9, 2025 This week’s Armbian updates focused on kernel improvements, bootloader modernization, and several core enhancements to the build infrastructure. Key work spanned platforms like Rockchip, Sunxi, and Odroid, emphasizing kernel stability and broader compatibility across boards. Kernel Upgrades Several boards received kernel updates: Rockchip 32-bit edge kernel bumped to 6.15 in PR #8262 by paolosabatino. SpacemiT platforms updated to 6.6.93 in PR #8274 by pyavitz. Odroid XU4 kernel upgraded to 6.6.93 via PR #8277 by belegdol. Patches also landed to adapt Wi-Fi drivers to 6.15-era changes, including fixes for xradio and uwe5622 on Sunxi, contributed by The-going: sunxi: xradio – Switch from del_timer_sync to timer_delete_sync uwe5622: Fix timer API changes for 6.15 Bootloader and U-Boot Work Improvements were made to bootloader support: Tinkerboard 2 now uses U-Boot v2025.04 (PR #8268 by hyx0329). RK3328 boards gained setexpr support in U-Boot v2022.04/07 (PR #8260 by djurny). Build System Changes Several build system enhancements landed this cycle: PR #8276 by Ayush1325 prevented unintentional conversion of built-in kernel drivers to modules. A new helper function chroot_sdcard_custom_with_apt_logic was introduced in PR #8245 by rpardini, streamlining SD card build logic. PR #8279 by igorpecovnik removed obsolete Trixie package references. Networking Improvements PR #8259 and commit cdf71df by djurny expanded DHCP configuration in netplan to automatically include interfaces matching lan* and wan*, simplifying initial setup across devices. Miscellaneous Signing key backward compatibility was preserved in PR #8282 and commit aa5526a by igorpecovnik. Commit 0f43036 reworked prepare-host.sh after review. Contributors This Week Ayush1325 The-going djurny igorpecovnik pyavitz belegdol hyx0329 rpardini paolosabatino The post Armbian Weekly Updates first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

As the Armbian project transitions from spring into summer, the final week of May 2025 brought a dense flurry of development activity, delivering improvements across kernel support, bootloader updates, system performance, and user experience enhancements. With over 35 pull requests merged, this week showcased the Armbian community’s continued dedication to modernizing and stabilizing its build framework and board support packages. Performance & Build System Optimizations A notable performance enhancement arrived via #8248, where build engineer @rpardini delivered a major speed-up in Docker extension handling, cutting processing time by over 50%. Complementing this, PR #8249 addressed inefficiencies in rootfs-to-image by avoiding --sparse, significantly improving I/O speeds on various filesystems. Kernel version parsing and custom kernel description functionality also landed with #8152, thanks to @Grippy98, enabling displaying kernel versioning within build branches. Board Support Enhancements & Bootloader Upgrades A slew of boards received attention this week. The NanoPC-T6 series saw a key modernization in #8219 and #8239, switching to mainline Arm Trusted Firmware and bumping U-Boot to v2025.04 final. The Quartz64A board followed suit in #8250, while the Odroid HC4, Khadas VIM3, and Mixtile Blade3 all received U-Boot updates or reverts to improve stability. Legacy and edge kernel support was also improved. Notably, Rockchip64 edge kernel configuration gained CONFIG_NETKIT=y (#8237), and fixes for display mode handling on RK3588 boards were added (#8253). Meanwhile, the Orangepi 5 Ultra switched to a mainline kernel source (#8252), reinforcing Armbian’s ongoing effort to shed legacy components and embrace upstream compatibility. Infrastructure & Usability Improvements Behind the scenes, @igorpecovnik contributed multiple usability tweaks, including a fix for HiDPI detection (#8236) and @rpardini added improved serial console fallback behavior in GRUB (#8247). The GPG key placement was standardized across distros (#8128), simplifying build reproducibility. Device Tree and Service Fixes The smart am40 received a long-needed RTC node and U-Boot bump (#8214), while the Helios4‘s wake-on-LAN service was fixed (#8235), reinforcing Armbian’s commitment to community-requested board maintenance. Wrapping Up This week’s burst of activity highlights the Armbian community’s tireless commitment to refinement and modernization. Whether through performance enhancements, kernel bumps, or quality-of-life fixes, the project continues to evolve rapidly. Users can expect a more responsive, stable, and future-proof experience across a growing roster of supported hardware. Stay tuned for further updates as June unfolds. The post Armbian Development Highlights: End of May 2025 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian v25.5: Expanding Horizons, Honoring Community, and Powering the ARM Ecosystem The Armbian team is proud to announce the release of Armbian v25.5—a significant update that reinforces the project’s commitment to delivering a reliable, high-performance Linux experience for ARM-based devices. This release highlights continued progress across the system, including deeper hardware support, enhanced tooling, and growing application modularity through armbian-config. In addition to the technical achievements, the community has received international recognition for its leadership and innovation in open-source infrastructure: Armbian has been awarded the 2025 NetBox Hero Award by NetBox Labs, joining a prestigious list of projects that have demonstrated meaningful impact in automation and open infrastructure practices. What’s New in v25.5 This release brings dozens of contributions from across the Armbian community, targeting system performance, configuration management, and hardware enablement. Noteworthy improvements include: Extended board support: The release introduces or improves compatibility for several boards including the TI SK-AM69 (PR #7885), Banana Pi M2+ (PR #8127), BeagleBone AI-64 (PR #7918), BeaglePlay (PR #7917), and PocketBeagle2 (PR #7897). These additions reflect Armbian’s growing footprint across both legacy and cutting-edge single-board computers (SBCs). Upstream firmware integration: Rockchip devices like the Rock 5B and Youyeetoo R1 now enjoy better audio and HDMI support (PR #7925, PR #7934). U-Boot versions were bumped for key platforms to align with upstream. Kernel upgrades: Devices based on Rockchip64 now run on Linux kernel 6.14 (edge branch), bringing better performance and peripheral support. Additionally, kernel patching logic is now configurable (PR #8149), allowing developers to build plain mainline kernel. Filesystem and boot enhancements: Improvements to EFI partition alignment (PR #8053) and BTRFS subvolume support further refine system boot behavior and make image generation more flexible for custom installations. Stability and quality improvements: Updates include boot script fixes, enhanced serial console support, and a simplified logging framework, all designed to improve diagnostics and system reliability during early boot and provisioning phases. armbian-config: Simplifying Post-Install System Management One of the biggest areas of growth in Armbian v25.5 is the continued evolution of armbian-config—a system utility for configuring Armbian images after installation. Whether setting up a home automation server or managing Docker containers at the edge, armbian-config now offers an impressive set of tools in a modular and approachable interface. Application library: Users can now deploy popular self-hosted applications directly from armbian-config, including Home Assistant (PR #235), Stirling PDF (PR #295), Navidrome (PR #367), Grafana (PR #351), NetData (PR #289), and Immich (PR #575). These modules are installed in isolated environments, making them easy to deploy, manage, and remove. Network and system settings: A more robust Wi-Fi station detection system improves wireless setup reliability (PR #286). New schematics and better documentation provide helpful context during network interface configuration (PR #278, PR #280). Overlay and BSP switching: Logic for board-specific overlays is now dynamically loaded, ensuring options are shown only where supported (PR #285). The BSP switching tool has been patched to correctly detect the branch being used (PR #281), and header installation logic was refactored to reduce redundancy (PR #277). These improvements reinforce armbian-config as a trusted utility for both new users and experienced developers building production or custom systems. NetBox Hero Award: Community Excellence Recognized Armbian’s impact reaches beyond code. In this release cycle, the project was selected as one of the winners of the 2025 NetBox Hero Awards by NetBox Labs. This award celebrates the community’s dedication to infrastructure innovation, automation, and transparency. Armbian was recognized specifically for its “elegant and extensible use of NetBox in support of a broad set of infrastructure needs.” This acknowledgment affirms the project’s alignment with modern infrastructure tooling and its unique role at the intersection of embedded systems and open infrastructure platforms. Read more: https://netboxlabs.com/blog/announcing-the-netbox-hero-award-winners-for-2025/ Recognized Contributors This release wouldn’t be possible without the contributors who authored the pull requests featured in v25.5. We thank: @amazingfate • @anarsoul • @andyshrk • @ArendJan • @Ayush1325 • @belegdol • @benhoff • @chainsx • @CodeChenL • @dependabot • @djurny • @efectn • @EvilOlaf • @FantasyGmm • @glneo • @Grippy98 • @HeyMeco • @iav • @ig3 • @igorpecovnik • @JohnTheCoolingFan • @juanesf • @kageurufu • @KubaTaba1uga • @lanefu • @leggewie • @libiunc • @mickeprag • @mlegenovic • @palachzzz • @paolosabatino • @plumbeo • @pyavitz • @q4a • @qbisi • @rpardini • @schmiedelm • @SeeleVolleri • @squassina • @ssp97 • @SuperKali • @The-going • @TheSnowfield • @timsurber • @torte71 • @trappiz • @useful64 • @retro98boy We also extend our appreciation to those who helped through bug reporting, testing, translations, documentation, and community moderation. Get Involved Armbian is open to all. Whether you want to contribute code, write documentation, test releases, or just ask questions—there’s a place for you. Download images: https://www.armbian.com/download Join discussions: https://forum.armbian.com Report issues or contribute PRs: https://github.com/armbian/build Read developer guides: https://docs.armbian.com Looking Ahead Armbian v25.5 is not just a technical milestone—it’s a testament to the collaborative power of open source. With a stronger foundation, broader hardware support, and a growing ecosystem of modular tools, Armbian is well-positioned to lead the future of ARM-based Linux computing. Full change logs: build framework, armbian-config The post Armbian 25.5 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

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