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It's been a while since I read this topic .... For reference u-boot-2019 and kernel 5.x have been working at N2 with Armbian (Including sound.).

This patch is for an old kernel, I don't work with this old kernel. WiFi is evil, I don't work with it.

The new version for Odroid N2 SPIboot to support all options of running different systems from any media (USB, SD, eMMC PXE).

I did not wait for the release of the official version of the image for SPI with full support for all options for custom startup (SD USB eMMC PXE). As a temporary solution I have gathered the image of "spiboot.img " to update SPI content with a new download option (which supports all described devices). Now, to enable all devices in the startup process (including the ability to directly start the system from USB media) does not require a UART console. All operations can be easily performed by a regular user using standard methods (which are well documented on the WIKI). The update procedure is described on the WIKI. File "spiboot.img" (with all options except Piteboot) can be downloaded here. Pay attention, this version is not Piteboot. During build there was an error with the build kernel, I did not fix (I don't use Piteboot). If somebody need Piteboot, I recommend not using my version. https://yadi.sk/d/1zgkKFNZEq0T_g https://wiki.odroid.com/odroid-n2/os_images/petitboot Hi For the statistics, to make sure everything is working correctly, you can check the new SPIBOOT on your model N2 ?

New image 5.96 20190913

Without the new MESA, these modules create problems for the system. WiFi chip is used in many models, so WiFi support should appear soon (I think 1-2 months). G52\G31 already supported in the main kernel (Libreelec already has a HW). I don't have an AM3, I didn't compare their performance.

New image 5.96 20190911

New image 5.96 kernel 5.3.0-rc8. For G12 models, stereo sound now works. I pay attention, DTB by default changed. Now is set DTB default Ugoos AM6. To date, this model of TV box is the best for those who need a finished product. No rework or improvement of the cooling system is required for all standard tasks. No need for manual activation to run multi-boot systems (Armbian Libreelec AltLinux Mandjaro etc) from external media (SD card or USB media), it is already built into the firmware itself. The only drawback is that the built-in WiFi Does not work yet. I'm not a fan of passive cooling systems, but the option that is used in this model (metal body + correct radiator), provide this model a full-fledged work. Even with full-screen video playback in the browser (at 1080p resolution), the temperature does not rise above 45-47 degrees. For those who need a complete replacement for a regular PC, I recommend this model. You will get a finished product with good technical support, which can be used as a mini-PC and at the same time as a powerful TV box.

You don't need to update kernels , they have the same version (so there will be a bug).

The latest version is now available from the online repository Armbian

Without multi-boot activation, nothing will work from eMMC. Configure (select) the correct DTB. No

Recently was added to test the possibility of upgrading the kernel (up to version 5.3.0-rc6) from the online repository Armbian. For example, you can try running Synaptic, updating the available packages, and specifying the installation of a new kernel. Importantly. When you select a new kernel, you must also update the appropriate DTB package. Please note, this is the first test and errors are possible.

You will help if you create DTS and all the necessary kernel drivers for this model and send these patches to the main kernel. When these patches are included in the main kernel, there will be support for your model. I have answered this question many times. Look for this info in the topics in this section. To all Image update 5.95 20190904.

All new G12 images have a different u-boot version (for g12b models). To run on your hardware, you need to burn the old image and then manually replace all the files from the new image in both (BOOT ROOTFS) sections of the Sd card. I don't have this equipment.

I do not plan to add support for this model.

Image 5.94_20190901 kernel 5.3.0-rc6 All available DVB modules have been added to the "default" image.

In these images should not be sound, this "clean" I draw without additional patches.

root@aml:~# free -m total used free shared buff/cache available Mem: 3353 796 1947 67 609 2414 Swap: 1023 0 1023 IMHO for the maximum size of available memory can be used u-boot-2019 (it can be installed in eMMC) and specially optimized DTB (with minimal memory reserves for video and other things). But while u-boot-2019 for VIM3 is not in the public domain (it is, but not for General use ).

When using Khadas Ubuntu in eMMC (using Ubuntu's option to write to eMMC via USB Burn Tool) is a bad option for General use with external systems (which run from SD card and USB flash drive). All versions of Khadas Ubuntu to write to eMMC, have an error in u-boot, which does not properly run external systems. If you want to run Armbian with external media, the eMMC should be strictly firmware with regular Android. I have explained this problem many times on the Khadas forum.

I checked the image on my VIM3, everything works correctly, there is no problem with the color or clarity of the text. If you run coreelec, for proper operation of other systems after it, you need to full erase the eMMC and restore the standard firmware.

Coreelec uses an outdated system startup and kernel ( with serious problems in security), it is not compatible with Armbian and Libreelec. The new kernel reserves memory for video. According to the log, the kernel panic is caused by the absence of eMMC. You can try to change the DTB and remove the partition from eMMC (infu how to do this look in this and neighboring topics).

Pay attention. The multi-boot scripts have been updated, I recommend to re-activate the multi-boot using the new scripts. In the scripts added ability to run Android without removing the external media Armbian. To do this in the first section of the external media (/boot) to create an empty file boot_android. If you have this file, each time you restart, either the external system or Android from eMMC will start in turn. To disable this mode, you need to delete the file boot_android external media.

The new version Armbiam 20190825 kernel 5.3.0. In this version the temperature display on G12 works. For reasons not yet clear, the G12 has a conflict with this kernel with PULSEAUDIO. To turn the sound on models with G12 (s905x2 S922x a311d) you need to perform these steps. 1. Remove package "pulseaudio". 2. Reboot the system. 3. Once run the command "sudo /root/g12_sound.sh". When you remove the pulseaudio package, not volume control. Alternatively, you can install the "pnmixer" package that works with ALSA. Khadas VIM3 and Ugoos AM6 Full-screen 1080p video playback from Youtube (Chromium) to works at a temperature no higher than 55 (without a fan).

As on a normal system, the dpkg command from the package with the new kernel. Or you build your own kernel and copy (install) new files into the system

Yes, that's right, the difference between the default next and dev versions only in the kernel. The default version uses the most stable and proven kernel , with the best support for all hardware for Khadas. Version DEV - test version, with new options. NEXT is the official kernel from GIT Linux Next "as is" , without adding patches, used to assess the state of support for different hardware in the official sources.