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Install OS

This document introduces how to install Android image to Radxa CM3.

CM3 can boot from microSD card or eMMC, so install os on microSD card or eMMC based on your choose.

Preparation​

Prepare the installation media​

  • microSD card (recommended class10 rating or higher)

  • USB card reader

Prepare the image file​

Please go to Download Summary to download image.

System installation​

  1. Download Etcher ROCK5A via Etcher 01

  2. Open Etcher and flash the prepared OS image to the microSD card. In the Etcher window, click Flash from file to select the OS image you just downloaded. ROCK5A via Etcher 02

  3. In the Etcher window, click Select target. ROCK5A via Etcher 03

  4. In the Etcher window, click Flash! and wait for a progress bar to be flushed. ROCK5A via Etcher 04

  5. In the Etcher window, Flash Complete! will be displayed when the flush is successful. ROCK5A via Etcher 05

System startup​

CM3 Kit (CM3 + CM3 IO)​

  1. Insert the microSD card with the operating system installed
  2. Power up the CM3 Kit via the DC adapter.
  3. The CM3 Kit will boot up with the green power LED on.

Frequently Asked Questions​

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