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Using Radxa eMMC/UFS Combo Module Reader

This guide explains how to use the Radxa eMMC/UFS Combo Module Reader to install the system onto a UFS module.

warning

Installing the system will format the UFS module. Please back up any important data before proceeding!

Hardware Requirements​

Prepare the following hardware in advance:

  • Boot media: UFS module
  • Card reader: eMMC/UFS combo module reader
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Hardware Connection​

Install the UFS module into the reader, then connect the reader to a USB port on your PC.

caution

UFS Module Installation Steps:​

  1. Ensure the notch on the UFS module aligns with the notch on the reader
  2. Align the bottom edge connector of the UFS module with the reader's interface
  3. Gently press down on one end of the UFS module until you hear a "click" sound, then repeat the process for the other end to ensure the module is properly seated.
UFS module installation with reader

Software Preparation​

Use the open-source image flashing tool Etcher to write the system image to the UFS module.

Download System Image​

Go to the Downloads page to download and extract the system image file to your PC.

Download Etcher​

Download Etcher for your operating system from the official Balena Etcher website: balenaEtcher.

Balena Etcher download page

Download the appropriate software package for your system platform and architecture.

Balena Etcher download options

Using Etcher​

After downloading, double-click to open the Etcher application.

tip

  • Windows The downloaded file is an *.exe installer. Double-click to run the program.

  • Linux Download the *.zip archive, extract it, and run the program by double-clicking.

  • macOS Download the appropriate *.dmg file for your system architecture. After opening, drag the application to your Applications folder to install. Then double-click the app icon to run it.

Balena Etcher interface

Installing the System Image​

  1. Select the system image: Click the Flash from file button and choose the downloaded and extracted system image file.
Selecting system image in Etcher
  1. Select the target device: Click Select target and choose the disk device corresponding to your connected reader.
danger

Be extremely careful to select the correct disk! Selecting the wrong disk will result in data loss as Etcher will format the selected disk.

Selecting target disk in Etcher

① : Select the disk device where you want to install the system image

② : Click Select 1 to confirm your device selection

Confirming device selection in Etcher
  1. Start writing the system image: Click the Flash button and wait for the software to automatically write and verify the system image.
Starting flash process in Etcher

Writing system image...

Writing system image progress

Verifying system image...

Verifying system image progress
  1. After successfully writing the system image, close the Etcher software!

System Information​

When using our provided system image for the first time, you'll need to log in with the following default credentials:

  • Username: radxa
  • Password: radxa