[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Development Highlights]

Armbian Development Report: Continued Progress and Community Momentum

Over the past two weeks, the Armbian project has made steady and meaningful progress across core infrastructure, board support, and kernel development. From bootloader improvements to expanded hardware compatibility, our contributors continue to push the platform forward. This update highlights recent technical advancements, bug fixes, and community contributions that help power the Armbian ecosystem.

 

Highlights

• Pcduino2/3 Gain HDMI and Display Fixes
  HDMI output is now supported, and a regression affecting display output on Pcduino2 and Pcduino3 boards has been resolved.
  #8341

• Key Bootloader and Memory Enhancements
  Updates include a boot fix for Inovato Quadra, u-boot bumps for Banana Pi Zero3 and 2W, and the addition of 1.5GB memory support.
  #8334

• Enhanced Repository Security
  Improvements include a new signing key, dual signing support, and better GPG key handling via APA.
  #8323, #8320, #8316

• Improved TI Board Support
  Texas Instruments boards now benefit from a custom Debian repo, pre-installed packages, and a Real-Time (RT) kernel config option.
  #8305, #8280

• Meson64 Security Boost
  Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) is now enabled by default to improve runtime security.
  #8354

New Features

• Add rtl8723ds Bluetooth support to Gateway GZ80x

• Add HDMI support for Pcduino2/3 and fix sun4i-drm regression

• TI: Add Debian repo and default packages

• TI: Add Real-Time kernel config for current

Bug Fixes

• Fix Odroid-C4 I2C overlays (6.15 kernel)

• Fix I2C overlays for Odroid-C4

• Fix WAN interface naming on Nanopi R6/R5 (Netplan rules)

• Fix DP alt mode on some rk3399 boards (6.15 kernel)

Improvements

• Enable KASLR in Meson64 config

• Enable USB serial on PocketBeagle2

• Add GPIO names to Rock-5C DTS

• Update u-boot and fix Bluetooth on BPI-M4-Zero

• Align Rock-5B-Plus edge kernel (6.16) with upstream

• Allwinner: Bump current to 6.12.35 and edge to 6.15.4

• Re-enable xradio wireless driver for Allwinner 64-bit

• Bootloader/memory improvements for multiple boards

• Update SpacemiT kernel to 6.6.95

• Remove WiFi patches (merged upstream in 6.16)

• Refactor Rockchip64 patches

• Bump Rockchip64 edge to 6.16-rc3

• Enable Ethernet & USB serial modules on Beagle boards

• Add new GPG signing key

• Support dual signing of repos

• APA: Handle GPG key installation

• Update TM16xx driver for Rockchip64 edge

 Community Contributions

• @veduco

• @pyavitz

• @Ayush1325

• @EvilOlaf

• @Ryzer58

• @HeyMeco

• @igorpecovnik

• @amazingfate

• @paolosabatino

• @jsuhaas22

• @hyx0329

• @leggewie

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Stay Connected with the Community

Looking to join live chats with Armbian developers and users? The Armbian Community Calendar lists upcoming voice chats, planning sessions, and community events. Stay informed and be part of the conversation!

 

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Updates]

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

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Development Highlights: End of May 2025]

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.

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian 25.5]

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

 

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Updates: OMV support, boot improvents, Rockchip optimizations]

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.

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Development Highlights – Early May 2025]

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.

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

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.

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Rockchip: Fixing Broken EDGE Kernel Patch

Commit by: @Igor Pecovnik
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Add “Out of Date” Notice to Example Config

Author: EvilOlaf
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UFS Devices: Add Sector Size Variable

Author: FantasyGmm
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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
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Add New Host Build Dependency for Noble

Author: EvilOlaf
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rockchip64: Fix ATF Build & Bump to Latest

Author: Werner
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Allwinner: Bump to Latest

Author: Igor Pecovnik
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Fix ORAS Tooling Download – Add wget

• Moved wget to basic dependencies
• Cleaned up spacing
  Author: Werner
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ZRAM Service Fix – mkfs Deprecation

Author: Igor Pecovnik
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Auto-Sync Board Config Status

Author: Igor Pecovnik
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Fix jq Filter Usage in apt-utils

Author: Franklyn Tackitt
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AIC Wi-Fi Driver Adjustment for Rockchip

Author: Igor Pecovnik
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BananaPi SM1: Fix Patch Naming

“Do to my laziness these patches were submitted ugly. My bad.”
Author: Patrick Yavitz
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Btrfs Root on Subvolume Support

Author: Igor Velkov
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U-Boot v2025 for Sunxi: H616 Fixes, DTS Updates

Author: The-going
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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

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Switch from rkr5 to rkr5.1

Author: Mecid
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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.
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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

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
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  by FantasyGmm

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 Board-Level Fixes & Enhancements

• sakurapi-rk3308b
  • Fix UART4 Bluetooth HCI + enable I2C1
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  • WS2812 SPI driver overlay for onboard LEDs
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  • DTS update: SPI display match fix + spidev enabled
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• rk3308: Fix UART DMA
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  by ssp97
• station-m3: Remove redundant function
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  by 青菜萝 卜冬瓜
• bananapi-m4-berry:
  • Marked as CSC; Ethernet & RTL8821CU verified working
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  • Ether/WiFi chip launch fix
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• sunxi: Remove unsupported branches 6.1, 6.10, 6.11
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 Bootloader & Kernel Updates

• sakurapi-rk3308b: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04
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• nanopi-r3s: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04
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• rock-3a: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04
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• radxa-zero3: U-Boot bumped (mainline)
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• SM8250 Edge: Kernel bumped to 6.14
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• Rockchip RK3588: Adjusted patching for mainline
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 Platform & Driver Fixes

• rtl8189fs: Commit corrected to match rtl8189fs head
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• SpacemiT: PPPoE kernel module enabled
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• sun55iw3-dev.config: Changed default CPU governor to ondemand
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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian cloud images]

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!

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

 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.
  

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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.
    

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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

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Miscellaneous

• armbian-leds.conf added for Radxa E20C
  
• Examples removed from hooks for leaner builds
  
• Vendor colors now included in BSP & artifact hashing
  

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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!

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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
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Replace bsdmainutils with bsdextrautils

• Author: Mecid
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Add Mediatek Genio Family + Radxa Nio-12L (Genio 1200)

• Author: Mecid
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Add support for MOTD logo colors

• Author: Igor Pecovnik
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Add AWS & Azure support, disable DRM, disable services that makes no point here

• Author: Igor Pecovnik
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Cloud kernel config: drop various debug options and weird NIC adaptors

• Author: Igor Pecovnik
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UEFI: add cloud kernel under cloud branch for x86 and arm64

• Author: Igor Pecovnik
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switch current u-boot to v2025.01

• Author: Werner
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Fixed errors and warnings found in journald

• Author: Milivoje Legenovic
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MBa8MPxL-RAS314: Add Raspberry Pi Camera V2 support

• Author: Alexander Stein
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MBa8MPxL: update linux-tqma-current config

• Author: Martin Schmiedel
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armbian-firstlogin: remove superfluous break

• Author: Martin Schmiedel
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ZRAM config: suppress errors when kernel support is not there

• Author: Igor Pecovnik
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Refactor patches for NanoPC T6 & LTS

• Author: SuperKali
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bump rockchip 32bit edge kernel to v6.14

• Author: Paolo Sabatino
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qemu arm64: bump u-boot and fix wrong boot script parameter

• Author: Igor Pecovnik
  View Commit

Enable thermal support for sun55i-a523

• Author: juanesf
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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!

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Unified Kernel Initiative (AUKI): One Kernel to Power Them All]

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.

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

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
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Enable/Add gmac0/1 wifi to Radxa Cubie A5E sun55i-a527

• Author: Juan Esf91
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Rockchip64-6.14: Enabled HDMI1 video and audio on NanoPC T6/LTS

• Author: SuperKali
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Rockchip64-6.14: Add HDMI audio support and missing stuff on Youyeetoo R1 v3

• Author: SuperKali
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

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

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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!

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian v25.2]

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

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Release is coming!]

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

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

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

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Community Contributions

Special thanks to our contributors:

• Rpardini, Igorpecovnik, JohnTheCoolingFan, Hqnicolas, Amazingfate, Andyshrk, bmx666, and many others for their tireless efforts to improve Armbian.

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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!

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Key Highlights from Recent Commits

As we step into the new year, we are excited to share the latest updates and improvements from the Armbian community. These changes reflect our continued commitment to enhancing user experiences, supporting innovative hardware, and streamlining development workflows.

General Updates

• MacchiatoBin: Transitioned to End-of-Support (EOS) status, discontinuing kernel builds for the family. This decision allows developers to focus resources on actively maintained hardware, ensuring better support and innovation.
• Hinlink H6XK Boards:
  • Added KERNEL_TEST_TARGET=current, enabling focused testing on the latest kernels.
  • Enabled the current kernel, offering users access to more recent features, stability fixes, and performance improvements tailored to this board family.
• BananaPi BPI-F3: The branch pull process has been updated to streamline workflows and improve efficiency when working with this hardware. Updated to a more recent upstream branch to ensure compatibility and enhanced performance.
• VisionFive Family: Targets for this hardware have been disabled due to a lack of community support and maintenance. This change ensures resources are directed toward actively maintained platforms.
• OverlayFS Enhancements:
  • Refactored module structure to simplify the codebase and enhance maintainability.
  • Preserved the default value of overlayroot_cfgdisk to maintain compatibility with existing setups while refining the underlying management process.

Kernel Enhancements

• Sunxi Kernel:
  • Upgraded to version 6.6.72, bringing critical fixes, updated functionality, and better performance to supported devices.
  • Improved Armbian and Megous patches, with redundant changes reverted, optimizing the kernel for stability and efficiency.
• UEFI Kernels:
  • Legacy: Updated to 6.6, providing long-term support for stability-focused deployments.
  • Current: Upgraded to 6.12, introducing modern features for developers and power users.
  • Edge: Updated to 6.13, ensuring access to the latest advancements.
• RK3568 Fixes: Implemented PHY fixes sourced from community mailing lists, improving network reliability for RK3568-based devices. (Affected the NanoPi R5 series.)

Driver and Dependency Updates

• WiFi Drivers: The rtl8811cu driver has been partially reverted to address compatibility issues with kernel 6.6. This ensures stable connectivity for users relying on this hardware.
• RTL8822CS Driver: Updated to the latest commit, ensuring compatibility with kernel 6.13+ and delivering improved performance for supported devices.

Build System Enhancements

• Introduced hooks for post_armbian_repo_customize_image and post_repo_customize_image, allowing developers to tailor builds more effectively with automated scripts.
• Transitioned unit testing to dedicated Armbian VM images, providing a controlled and consistent environment to identify and resolve issues before release.
• Fixed several bugs in the Armbian runner deployment scripts, improving stability and efficiency for contributors utilizing GitHub CI/CD pipelines.

Additional Enhancements

• Documentation Updates: Automated updates ensure user and developer guides are always current, making it easier for contributors to access accurate and up-to-date information.
• KVM Bug Fixes: Minor but critical fixes enhance KVM functionality, ensuring smoother virtualization experiences for users who rely on Kernel-based Virtual Machines.
• Distro Verification Improvements: A 10-second warning display has been added during verification processes, with automatic continuation, creating a more user-friendly experience while maintaining security.

 

For a complete overview of the latest changes, visit the Armbian GitHub page.

Thank you for your continuous support to the Armbian community!

The Armbian team

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Happy New Year 2025! Armbian Weekly Highlights]

Happy New Year from the Armbian Team!

As we step into this exciting new year, we at Armbian would like to extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to our amazing community! Thank you for your continued support and contributions that make Armbian what it is today. Together, we look forward to achieving great things and exploring new possibilities in Linux and open-source innovation.

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Armbian Updates Summary Week 1 (v25.2.0-trunk.274): What’s Changed in the Past Week

Armbian continues to push the boundaries of Linux performance and hardware compatibility with its rolling release updates. The latest changes in version v25.2.0-trunk.274 bring exciting enhancements in camera module support, board features, and software tools, all while maintaining a focus on stability and innovation.

Key Highlights

Camera Module Support Armbian now supports the Raspberry Pi Camera Modules on certain Rockchip hardware, expanding its capabilities for embedded systems and IoT applications:

• OV5647 (Camera Module 1): Enables integration with various Raspberry Pi projects and beyond.
  • Commit by @bmx666.
• IMX219 (Camera Module 2): Advanced camera support for high-resolution capture in compact setups.
  • Commit by @bmx666.

Board Enhancements

• NanoPi M6: SPI NOR flash overlay added, providing improved boot options and storage flexibility for this versatile board.
  • Commit by @efectn.
• OnePlus Kebab: Type-C support introduced, enhancing connectivity for modern peripherals and high-speed data transfers.
  • Commit by @amazingfate.
• FriendlyElec CM3588: HDMI RX configuration added, optimizing display performance and making it easier to connect external monitors.
  • Commit by @timsurber.

Software Enhancements

• Sandboxed and Containerized SSH Server: A cutting-edge security measure, this new feature isolates SSH server operations to enhance safety and protect against vulnerabilities.
  • Commit by @igorpecovnik.
• Wireguard VPN Server: Enables quick and easy VPN configuration, offering secure remote access to your systems.
  • View commit.
• Grafana Monitoring Dashboards: Provides detailed insights into performance and resource usage, allowing users to visualize and monitor their setups effectively.
  • View commit.
• OctoPrint: Streamlines 3D printing management, offering a robust web-based interface for monitoring and controlling 3D printers.
  • View commit.

These updates reflect Armbian’s dedication to delivering user-friendly, powerful tools for a seamless experience.

U-Boot Improvements

Refinements in U-Boot build processes ensure better stability and clearer configurations for developers:

• Addressed whitespace and newlines in UBOOT_TARGET_MAP.
  • Commits by @rpardini.
• Introduced clean builds for each U-Boot target, ensuring consistent and error-free deployment.
  • Commit by @rpardini.

Kernel Updates

• Changing full kernel config into defconfig
  • Commit by @rpardini
• Trusted Firmware: Updated Arm Trusted Firmware to version 2.12, improving security and compatibility for Rockchip64 platforms.
  • Commit by @timsurber.

Contributors

Armbian’s progress is made possible by the contributions of its dedicated developers. A big thank you to  @rpardini, @bmx666, @amazingfate, @igorpecovnik, @efectn, and @timsurber for their hard work!

Looking Ahead

The Armbian team is excited about the year ahead, aiming to introduce even more innovative features and improvements. With the support of a growing community, Armbian will continue to lead in providing a robust Linux experience for single-board computers. Together, let’s achieve new milestones and explore endless possibilities!

Stay updated by visiting the Armbian releases page.

 

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

As the holidays approach, the Armbian team continues to bring you exciting updates and improvements to make your development experience even better. Whether you’re tinkering with new boards over the festive break or updating your systems for the new year, here’s what’s new this week:

Infrastructure and Community Updates

• New Mirror in Ukraine
  A new mirror has been kindly provided by Hostiko to improve download availability in the region.
• Mirror Status Page
  A new page has been introduced to show the status of Armbian mirrors. Check it out here. If you have capacity to host our files, you are more then welcome!

Kernel Updates and Enhancements

• Kernel Porting to 6.12.y
  Significant efforts are underway to port remaining kernels to version 6.12.y, ensuring the latest improvements and security fixes are incorporated.
• Rockchip Kernel Update
  • Removed mainlined patches to improve kernel consistency.
    Commit by @paolosabatino
• Meson64 Kernel Updates
  • Removed obsolete HDMI patch due to kernel upgrades.
    Commit by @way5
• Bluetooth Enhancements
  • Added support for IMC Networks Bluetooth Radio (13d3:3572).
    Commit by @openedev
  • Introduced firmware format v2 support for Realtek Bluetooth.
    Commit by @rtkbt-max

Rolling Releases: A Bold Step Forward

Armbian offers rolling releases, providing more frequent updates for cutting-edge features. However, these builds are not thoroughly tested and are unsuitable for production environments.

• Rolling releases can be found at the bottom of official download pages.
• Learn more about switching between stable and rolling releases or customizing provided images.

Important: Before switching to a rolling release, review the automated tests to ensure compatibility.

Board and Device Fixes

• StarFive: Fixed broken patches caused by kernel upgrades.
  Commit by @igorpecovnik
• Odroid-XU4: Updated the current kernel to 6.6.65 for improved stability.
  Commit by @belegdol

Build System Enhancements

• Fixing LVM and cryptroot support
  Commits by @swissiety
• Rockchip Boot Enhancements
  Disabled ROCKCHIP_THUNDER_BOOT_DEFER_FREE_MEMBLOCK to enhance boot reliability.
  Commit by @nyanmisaka

These updates demonstrate Armbian’s ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, improved hardware support, and enhanced system functionality.

For a complete overview of the latest changes, visit the Armbian GitHub repository.

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Armbian continues its evolution with exciting updates, new features, and bug fixes. Below are the highlights:

Build System Enhancements

• Automatic Board Configurations Synchronization
  Automatic synchronization of board configurations, streamlining updates.
  Commit by @igorpecovnik

Kernel Updates

• ST7796 Display Enhancements
  • Fixed the kernel module patch for ST7796.
    Commit by @redrathnure
  • Added a kernel module (fbtft) for improved ST7796 support.
    Commit by @redrathnure

Board Support

• Mixtile Edge 2
  Updated to branch rk-6.1-rkr4.1 for vendor kernel.
  Commit by @rpardini
• BigTreeTech CB2
  • Fixed misplaced reset GPIOs.
    Commit by @JohnTheCoolingFan
  • Added BigTreeTech CB2 board support.
    Commit by @JohnTheCoolingFan
  • Moved BigTreeTech CB2 from the CSC category.
    Commit by @JohnTheCoolingFan
  • Created edge device tree for CB2.
    Commit by @JohnTheCoolingFan

Linux-Rockchip Enhancements

• 2.4-inch RPi Display Support
  Added overlay for 2.4-inch Raspberry Pi displays on ArmSoM-CM5.
  Commit by @null

Stay Connected with Armbian

Stay up-to-date with all the latest developments by visiting the Armbian GitHub Repository. Whether you are testing rolling releases or contributing to the project, Armbian offers a unique opportunity to explore the forefront of Linux on ARM devices, driven by a passionate community of developers and users.

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian Weekly Highlights]

Armbian continues to evolve with exciting updates, optimizations, and bug fixes across its ecosystem. Here are the highlights from the past week:

Kernel Updates

• rk35xx-vendor: Updated to the 6.1 rkr4.1 SDK kernel, enhancing compatibility and features for rk35xx boards (commit by @amazingfate).
• Rockchip: Edge kernel upgraded to 6.12, bringing improved stability and performance (commit by @paolosabatino).

Feature Deprecations

• WireGuard: Removed from the build system (commit by @EvilOlaf).

Bug Fixes

• NanoPi-R6S: Resolved MMC0/MMC1 ordering issues to enhance reliability (commit by @efectn).

Documentation Enhancements

• Added release notes for version 24.11.1 (commit by @igorpecovnik).

Configuration Management

• Overlay Management: Disabled unsupported options on certain platforms (commit by @igorpecovnik).
• WiFi Handling: Improved reliability by retrying station scans up to three times (commit by @igorpecovnik).

Known Issues

While we’re proud of the progress made, software development inevitably involves challenges. Along with numerous fixes and enhancements, some regressions have been introduced.

• Overlay Handling: Recent updates inadvertently broke overlay handling support in several ways. Our team is actively working to resolve these issues and will release an upgrade to address the problem as soon as possible.
• BalenaEtcher Flashing Issue: A well-known issue has been observed with the BalenaEtcher flashing program, which fails when flashing large images. This is due to a decompression method within Etcher and is not a bug related to Armbian itself. However, since many users may encounter this problem, we recommend using alternative tools such as USBimager or Gnome Imager as a workaround.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we address these issues.

Why Contributing to Armbian Matters

Contributing to Armbian strengthens the open-source community, benefiting developers, users, and enthusiasts worldwide. By participating, you help expand hardware support, improve system reliability, and foster innovation. Contributors gain valuable experience in kernel development, device driver optimization, and Linux system integration.

Open-source projects thrive on collaboration, and Armbian is a testament to how collective effort transforms challenges into robust solutions. Whether fixing bugs, enhancing documentation, or contributing code, every effort helps Armbian deliver a superior experience for its users.

Explore Armbian’s GitHub repositories and join the movement! Your contributions empower an ecosystem built on transparency, inclusivity, and community-driven progress.

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[[Armbian newsletter] - Armbian v24.11]

Dear Armbian Community,

We are thrilled to announce Armbian Release 24.11.1, 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!

Core system updates

• Armbian Build Framework
  The updated build system introduces new tools for faster builds and seamless integration. Optimized compilation workflows and prebuilt configurations make deploying custom firmware easier and more efficient, especially for developers focusing on specialized projects.
• Armbian Config Utility
  Armbian Config Next Generation has seen improvements in hardware control, streamlined service management, and automated configuration scripting, all designed to make system setup more efficient. Security patches and bug fixes further enhance reliability for device management.
• Rockchip Linux Kernel
  This kernel release brings major improvements to performance and compatibility for Rockchip-based single-board computers (SBCs). Key enhancements include better power management, enhanced GPU driver stability, and expanded support for advanced peripherals. Numerous bug fixes are also included, ensuring smoother and more reliable operations.

These updates are focused on improving performance, expanding hardware support, and refining tools for developers and SBC users alike. Visit the provided links for more comprehensive information on each update.

Significant Userspace Improvements

We are introducing significant advancements in the userspace with our refactored system configuration utility, armbian-config, rewritten from the ground up. This utility supports customization and automation of tasks in the Armbian environment, simplifying setup processes for various configurations and use cases. It helps users configure networks, manage SSH settings, adjust hardware features, and easily install or uninstall software packages. We have integrated unit testing and fast updates through GitHub, maximizing efficiency. We welcome your contributions!

Minimal OS

Armbian is available in both Debian and Ubuntu flavors. Each variant has its unique strengths, but we treat them both equally to ensure a consistent Armbian UX experience. We provide a smooth and straightforward Netplan assisted lightweight systemd-networkd or feature rich Network Manager based networking solution, ensuring consistent network configurations across different images. Migration between Armbian, Ubuntu, or Debian is seamless. Whether you need to set up an Access Point or simple or advanced networking, we’ve got you covered. For application installations, use armbian-config for a quicker setup or follow the standard installation path.

Notable Software Packages with Easy Installation

With a single command or through a menu-driven process, users can install popular software packages such as Docker, Portainer, Pi-Hole, OpenHab, and Kuma. The selection of available software titles is expanding rapidly through our system configuration tool. We designed this tool to allow new installation scripts to be added effortlessly, enabling community contributions. Comprehensive automation is in place to verify code from multiple perspectives, and unit tests for each function as well as automatic documentation generation are supported. Once a new feature is added, we regularly verify it for deployment and reliability.

Dedicated Application Images

To offer the best possible user experience and ensure compatibility, we provide dedicated images with pre-configured applications on top of a clean Armbian OS. These dedicated images contain only the essential components required to run specific applications, delivering optimal performance. For instance:

• Home Assistant: We provide images with Home Assistant functionality on par with their official HAOS. This ensures users have the same level of integration and support as with HAOS, tailored for Armbian environments.
• Security-oriented Armbian OS Images: For security-focused use cases, we also provide images that come with pre-installed security tools commonly found in Kali Linux. This gives users a ready-to-go solution for security-related projects.
• OpenMediaVault: For storage enthusiasts, we offer pre-installed OpenMediaVault images to help set up personal or home NAS solutions quickly and efficiently.

These dedicated application images are optimized for their respective purposes and provide the essentials without the overhead of unnecessary components. This enables users to focus directly on their application goals without the hassle of configuration from scratch.

Desktop Images

While Armbian primarily focuses on minimal OS images for deployments, our desktop variants are designed to deliver streamlined desktop experiences on both x86 workstations and many small SBCs. We have narrowed our desktop environments to KDE Neon, Gnome, and XFCE. All three options are available for powerful hardware, while XFCE is the choice for low-powered, older devices. Each option comes with 3D acceleration if the SoC supports it, and Rockchip-based hardware also features 4K video playback out of the box.

Partnership Collaborations

We are collaborating with leading vendors of single-board computers (SBCs). Recently, in partnership with Radxa, we successfully deployed a low-power mirror server running Armbian, built around their ITX platform: Radxa Rock 5 ITX. We also provide platinum support for this hardware, as well as for Rock 5B+ and 5C models.

 

In collaboration with Khadas, we maintain Khadas Edge2 and several models from the VIM series. Additionally, we organized a giveaway of two powerful Mind workstations, limited to active contributors to the Armbian project. Open source maintainers sacrifice their time to ensure the smooth functioning of the code we all use, and we wanted to show our appreciation.

We also offer platinum support for the Allwinner-powered CB1, developed by the renowned 3D printer manufacturer Bigtreetech. In collaboration with BananaPi Tech, we provide advanced support for their computing module CM40 and the Rockchip RK3588-powered BananaPi M7. We are also developing for their RISC-V platform-based BananaPi F3.

Our renewed cooperation with FriendlyElec sees us maintaining several devices, such as the M6, T6, and R6x, all built around RK3588. Additionally, we offer advanced support for Mekotronics, Innovato, Libre Computer, Texas Instruments, JetHome, SmartNow, AlfredSmart, and others. Our contribution to the community is in providing OS images for all build targets. However, for boards that are not under active team supervision, while most of them function well, we cannot commit to resolving tickets related to unsupported models due to limited resources.

Remarkable Contributors

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth and success of Armbian:

@AaronDewes, @adeepn, @aiamadeus, @alex3d, @alexl83, @amazingfate, @as-jackson, @belegdol, @benhoff, @bmilde, @brentr, @btbxbob, @buldo, @chainsx, @ColorfulRhino, @davidandreoletti, @dependabot, @dimitry-ishenko, @dust-7, @efectn, @EvilOlaf, @fridtjof, @ginkage, @HeyMeco, @hqnicolas, @igorpecovnik, @IsMrX, @itlhd, @JohnTheCoolingFan, @jomadeto, @Joshua-Riek, @lpapadakos, @mahdichi, @mattx433, @monkaBlyat, @MrSuicideParrot, @mr-toolcraft, @mschirrmeister, @paolosabatino, @pyavitz, @pykpkg47, @RadxaNaoki, @RadxaStephen, @rpardini, @rvalle, @schmiedelm, @schwar3kat, @sicXnull, @siis2992, @SuperKali, @Tearran, @The-going, @Tonymac32, @viraniac, @williammartin

We also thank our support staff: Didier, Lanefu, Adam, Werner, Aaron, and many more for their dedicated expertise in providing support and guidance.

We also extend our gratitude to our esteemed partners. Find out more about them here. Your contributions and support are invaluable in shaping the Armbian community and its success.

Thank you for your continuous support of the Armbian community!

The Armbian Team.

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Dear Armbians, here are the latest highlights

Armbian Configuration Tool Enhancements

1. New Label for Issue Tracking
   To simplify the bug-tracking process and improve prioritization, a new label called “not armbian-config” has been introduced. This label helps users identify and address issues that are unrelated to the Armbian configuration tool. Contributor: @igorpecovnik Commit: 0f24c12
2. Automatic Documentation Updates
   Armbian’s documentation system has been upgraded to ensure automatic updates. This improvement guarantees that users always have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information. Contributor: @igorpecovnik Commit: d70cdbf
3. Improved First Login Experience
   The first login experience for users has been significantly enhanced. A refreshed logo now appears alongside key information, creating a more welcoming and informative introduction to Armbian. Contributor: @igorpecovnik Commit: 95722fe
4. Enhanced Software Module Support
   Updates to the installation scripts for tools like OpenHab, Uptime-Kuma, and Webmin ensure better compatibility with the latest versions. These enhancements improve usability and streamline the configuration process. Contributor: @Tearran Commit: 5c95bc9
5. Help Messages for Module Usage
   New help messages have been added for various modules, such as Pi-Hole. These messages offer clear guidance on usage, making it easier for users to get started. Contributor: @Tearran Commit: f0f0d93
6. Expanded Configuration Options for Modules
   Additional configuration options have been introduced for modules, offering users greater flexibility to tailor their setups to specific needs. Contributor: @Tearran Commit: 02c9205

Style and Usability Improvements

1. Menu and Template Refinements
   Several adjustments have been made to menus and module templates, resulting in a cleaner, more intuitive user interface. These refinements enhance the overall user experience. Contributor: @Tearran Commits: 3bc6f39, 8495ebe, 88b8672
2. Additional Style Tweaks
   Continued style polishing has improved alignment and visual presentation, ensuring a consistent and professional look throughout the system. Contributor: @Tearran Commit: a1c98d6

Build System Enhancements

1. Automated Synchronization for Board Configurations
   The Armbian build system now includes an automatic synchronization feature for board configurations, ensuring consistent support across all supported boards. Contributor: @igorpecovnik Commit: 0de1801
2. Rockchip Kernel Updates
   Kernel updates for Rockchip platforms, including RK3588 and Rockchip64, have been introduced. These updates add support for kernel version 6.12, expanding compatibility and performance. Contributor: @amazingfate Commits: 8db8e19, 02a4741
3. Core3566 Platform Support
   Support for the Core3566 platform has been added, further extending Armbian’s compatibility with a wider range of hardware. Contributor: @btbxbob Commit: 9763862
4. LVDS Device Tree for MBa8MPxL-RAS314
   A new device tree for LVDS displays on the MBa8MPxL-RAS314 board has been introduced, enhancing display capabilities. Contributor: @schmiedelm Commit: ed57514
5. Updated nftables Configuration
   Improvements to nftables settings have been implemented, providing enhanced network security and performance. Contributor: @schmiedelm Commit: 266e2c5
6. WIREGUARD build switch deprecation
   Armbian ships Wireguard support by default with all its images. Therefore the “WIREGUARD” build switch has been officially deprecated to align with evolving standards and best practices. Contributors: @EvilOlaf, @igorpecovnik Commits: 0afd94a, c07fd49

Documentation Improvements

1. Removal of WireGuard References
   All documentation related to the deprecated WIREGUARD build switch has been removed to avoid confusion and maintain accuracy. Contributor: @igorpecovnik Commit: c07fd49
2. Guide Updates and New Examples
   Several user guides have been updated, and additional examples have been added to help users navigate recent changes in Armbian software more effectively. Contributor: @Tearran Commit: 4d8da80

Stay Connected with Armbian

Stay up-to-date with all the latest developments by visiting the Armbian GitHub Repository. Whether you are testing rolling releases or contributing to the project, Armbian offers a unique opportunity to explore the forefront of Linux on ARM devices, driven by a passionate community of developers and users.

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