think_different Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hello, this is my first post after lot of reading in this forum. First of all, my goal: use the M16 TVBOX as Think Client to use as RDP client. M16 TVBOX spec: Android 7.1 S905X RAM 2GB Space 16GB PCB: M16_V8.0 171109 The problem would be solved, except that for functional reasons, I have to install Armbian on internal memory, replacing Android. I've tested Armbian_5.77_Aml-s905_Ubuntu_bionic_default_5.0.2_desktop_20190401.img.xz successfully, boot from SD, no errors, installed Remmina, RDP comes up. Too good to be true. Too bad I can't install it on the internal memory replacing Android. My steps: Download the img file Burn on SD card Two way: from Android Update&Backup (infinite waiting times) and with toothpick method. Finally I choose the last one, using the correct dtb. Armbian starts without any errors After root, 1234, and so on, finally I come to the desktop environment Terminal, sudo /root/install.sh and.... Error: Could not stat device /dev/mmcblk1 - No such file or directory. Now, it would seem clear that the M16 does not have an eMMC but a NAND memory, or the installation procedure lacks somewhere. I attach below the detailed images of the PCB. I attach below the detailed image of the PCB. It seems to be a NAND memory. Where am I doing wrong? I have already purchased 5 devices. I wouldn't want to throw them away Thanks think_different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanrhum Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I fear that you won't be able to easily use internal memory. If I remember well some posts of balbes, nand is not supported because of a lack of driver in kernel. IMO SD card or usb seems the easiest way to boot armbian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_different Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, jeanrhum said: I fear that you won't be able to easily use internal memory. If I remember well some posts of balbes, nand is not supported because of a lack of driver in kernel. IMO SD card or usb seems the easiest way to boot armbian. Thank you so much. So, I have two option: Start Armbian directly from SD, as you say. But there's a problem, sometimes starts Armbian, sometimes Android. There's a way to starts only from SD card? Like a boot priority? Try, with risk, to install Armbian_5.41.1_S9xxx_Ubuntu_xenial_3.14.29_icewm_20180507.img.xz that, if I understood well, has a NAND support, and then upgrade to last release. But it is a decision that I must evaluate with great serenity. A nightmare, just a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanrhum Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, think_different said: Try, with risk, to install Armbian_5.41.1_S9xxx_Ubuntu_xenial_3.14.29_icewm_20180507.img.xz that, if I understood well, has a NAND support, and then upgrade to last release. But it is a decision that I must evaluate with great serenity. For this option, you must not upgrade to a kernel 4.X otherwise you may not be able to boot. For the option 1, I don't know. Have you tried to use updatebackup from an usb stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_different Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, jeanrhum said: For this option, you must not upgrade to a kernel 4.X otherwise you may not be able to boot. For the option 1, I don't know. Have you tried to use updatebackup from an usb stick? Ok. Thank you so much for your tip. In fact, the pre-installed Android Linux Kernel is the 3.4.29, but Android is 7.1.2. Which is strange for a layman like me, since wikipedia reports that version 7.1.2 should have the 4.4 kernel. I will do a test, also because this discussion, on the M16, is one of the few found on the net, and the only one on this forum. I am also interested in making a contribution for this device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_different Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nada! I am throwing in the towel. Impossible to install Remmina on Xenial Icewm. I'll try to start directly from SD card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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