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File Download​

Please go to the Resource Download Page to download the corresponding Loader and image files

Note:

You can choose different system images according to your needs, such as iStoreOS, Debian CLI, etc., but the loader file is the same

Install RKDevTool

RKDevTool is Rockchip's software for USB burning on Windows platform. If RKDevTool is not installed on your Windows host, please follow the steps below to install it.

Please download and extract the following files to install RKDevTool:

Installation of drivers​

Download and unzip DriverAssistant, then execute DriverInstall.exe and click the Install Driver button to install the driver. If you have already installed another version of driver, please click Uninstall Driver to uninstall the driver first, and then reinstall it again.

RK Driver

Install RKDevTool​

unzip RKDevTool_Release_v2.96_zh.zip ，click RKDevTool.exe to open.

Enter Maskrom mode​

What is Maskrom mode

Maskrom mode, also known as Loader mode, is a special boot mode generally used for recovering or repairing problematic devices. This mode allows users to interact directly with the device's hardware without going through the operating system. In Maskrom mode, users can communicate with the device via a computer or other devices and execute a series of commands to resolve device issues.

On MacOS:

Result after executing lsusb Output:Bus 000 Device 004: ID 2207:350b Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. Composite Device

On Linux:

Result after executing lsusb Output:Bus 001 Device 030: ID 2207:350b Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Company

On Windows:

Open RKDevTool, and you will see the device is in "Found One MASKROM Device" status.

How to Enter Maskrom Mode​

E54C has a dedicated Maskrom button, as shown in the image below:

MaskRom Key

Prepare the following equipment:

  • A USB Type-C cable
  • A small pin or toothpick
  • 12V DC power adapter

MaskRom Key

  1. First, plug the USB Type-C cable into the E54C's USB Debug port, and the other end into your computer
  2. Then press and hold the Maskrom button with the pin
  3. Then plug in the 12V DC power adapter

Under normal circumstances, the device will enter Maskrom mode, the power indicator light will turn on, and you can release the pin.

If the operation is normal, RKDevTool will prompt A MASKROM device was found.

rkdevtool maskrom

Flash images into storage media.​

eMMC​

  • Select Loader (see File Download section above, the loader in picture below is just a example).
  • Right click, select Add item, select eMMC as the storage media.
  • Select the system image (see above section on file download, you need to unzip it into .img format after downloading, the image in the picture below is just a example).
  • Click Execute to start burning
images path

If there is a prompt Download complete, it means the burning is complete, the system will be restarted automatically after burning, and you can log in to the system via HDMI or serial port.