calusbr Posted February 15 Posted February 15 I’m using the DEVMFC version [https://github.com/devmfc/debian-on-amlogic]. Additionally, I took the `/boot` partition and copied all the files from the Devmfc_Ubuntu-Oracular_6.12.11-meson64_Minimal-25.01.24.img.xz image. Then, I downloaded the same version available from the Armbian community, but with a graphical interface: Armbian_community_25.5.0-trunk.4_Aml-s9xx-box_noble_current_6.12.12_xfce_desktop.img.xz. I first flashed the Armbian image onto a USB drive. Then, in the `/boot` partition, I moved all existing root files into a `/backup` folder. After that, I copied the files from the DEVMFC version into the root of the `/boot` partition on the USB drive. Surprisingly, when I tried to boot this setup on a TV Box similar to the Vontar X4, which has an S905X4 processor, it actually booted! It prompted me to create a root password, a regular user, set the language, and select a time zone. Then, it successfully launched into X for the graphical interface. However, it seems that USB ports were either disabled, or the system froze—the login screen was visible, and the keyboard cursor was blinking, but no input was possible. I believe this is a solid starting point for getting Armbian images with a graphical interface running on S905X4 (Meson SC2), S905W2 (Meson S4), and S905Y4 (Meson S4) processors. Even without hardware-accelerated graphics, it should still be usable for basic applications like Notepad, text editors, spreadsheets, calculators, terminal access, and other simple tasks. Has anyone else made progress running Armbian on the S905X4? 1 Quote
Amalia Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Just wanted to post the "news" here too Will add the changelog from devmfc, maybe the devs can work with the informations Quote Update kernel to version 6.12.11 Add DRM/HDMI support for SC2 and S4 SoCs (S905X4, S905W2, S905Y4)!!!! Amlogic has started upstreaming patches for DRM/HDMI support for the S4 platform. I backported the first round of patches to the 6.12 kernel and added support for the SC2. It is now possible to run a graphical desktop on these boxes. However, in my opinion, these boxes are waaay too slow to use as a graphical desktop. 0 Quote
calusbr Posted February 15 Author Posted February 15 @Amalia Could you share your image? To test on the batch of TV Boxes that I have, I would like to test these Boxes in graphic mode. I appreciate any help in advance! 0 Quote
Amalia Posted February 15 Posted February 15 I think we both talk about the same Image? The one from devmfc https://github.com/devmfc/debian-on-amlogic 0 Quote
Amalia Posted March 1 Posted March 1 @calusbr did you get it to work? i reread your question, and see you copied /boot. If i look at the kernel update file from devmfc (linux-image-6.12.17-meson64_20250228_arm64.deb) there is also the folder: /lib with files in it maybe you are missing a module? (better take the folder from the image) btw: devmfc did update: Quote Update kernel to version 6.12.17 Replaced most of the SC2 (S905X4) support with modified S4 drivers or missing SC2 drivers from vendor kernel 5.15 (drivers were 4.9 based). So be careful when upgrading existing S905X4 installs. Added Panfrost GPU support for S4 and SC2 boxes Added support for S4 and SC2 thermal sensors Added initial support for 100Mbit ethernet for S905X4 Added support box X96 Max+ Ultra (S905X4, 100Mbit) 0 Quote
Amalia Posted March 10 Posted March 10 i can confirm that its working, when Armbian and the Devmfc Kernel versions are the same. you need to copy boot and the modules X96 Max Plus Ultra (S905x4) Debian Bookworm with xfce 0 Quote
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