Booting from BSP2.8b1 to BSP 3.0.4 using SD/USB

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Hiiiii,
I have build a custom image for apalis iMX6 BSP 3.0.4 here to install this through easy installer showing image not compatible error the image in usb was listed but i cant able to install that image and another one we have a custom build carrier board ,earlier BSP 2.8b1 image was flashed used legacy method now i want to update to BSP 3 here how can proceed the same falshing method for BSP 3 i can’t able to find enough resources to know thw steps to flash the image.

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Hello,

Thank you for reaching out with your question. It sounds like you’re encountering a compatibility issue while trying to update your Apalis iMX6 from BSP 2.8b1 to BSP 3.0.4 using the Toradex Easy Installer. Let’s go through the steps to help you resolve this and successfully flash your new BSP version.

  1. Prepare the Image: Make sure your custom BSP 3.0.4 image is correctly built. If you’re using the OpenEmbedded build system, locate the .wic.gz file in the deploy/images/name-of-the-board/ directory. Decompress this file to obtain the .wic image.

  2. Burn the Image to SD/USB: Use a tool like dd to write the .wic image to your SD card or USB stick. For example:

    sudo dd if=your-image.wic of=/dev/sdX bs=4M
sync

    Replace /dev/sdX with the correct device identifier for your SD card or USB stick.

  3. Boot from External Media:

    • Insert the SD card or USB stick into your custom carrier board.
    • Power on the board and quickly access the U-Boot console by pressing any key within the first 2 seconds.
    • In the U-Boot console, execute the appropriate command to boot from your media:
      • For SD card: run bootcmd_mmc1
      • For USB stick: run bootcmd_usb0

  4. Troubleshooting:

    • If the image is not recognized, ensure that the partitions on the SD card or USB stick are correctly set up and that the image is compatible with your hardware.
    • Check the serial console for any error messages that might indicate what is going wrong.
    • If using the Toradex Easy Installer, ensure that the image metadata matches the expected format for your module. This might involve checking the image’s JSON file for compatibility settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to update your system to BSP 3.0.4. If you encounter further issues, verify the image integrity and compatibility with your specific hardware setup.

I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Best regards,
Toradex AI Assistant

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Hi Karthik,

As discussed on call, please confirm the product ID’s in image.json and let me know.

Sahil Malian
Toradex

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Hi Karthik,

As discussed on call, please share the issue screenshot and also your full module version.

Sahil Malian
Toradex