Flashing old Apalis module with tezi image

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To flash your old Apalis iMX6 module with a Toradex Easy Installer (Tezi) image, you can follow these steps, considering your constraints with an older U-Boot version and a custom board:

  1. Enter Recovery Mode: If your module does not boot into Tezi by default, you will need to enter recovery mode. This is typically done by connecting the module to a host computer via the USB OTG port. If your custom board lacks a dedicated recovery button, please refer to your board’s documentation for alternative methods to enter recovery mode.

  2. Load Tezi via USB OTG:

    • Download the Toradex Easy Installer package to your host computer.
    • Unzip the package.
    • Connect your module to the host computer using a USB OTG cable.
    • Use the provided scripts in the Tezi package to load the installer into the module’s RAM. This involves running a script that communicates with the module over USB to load Tezi.

  3. Alternative: Load Tezi from External Media:

    • If USB OTG is not feasible, prepare an SD card or USB stick with the Tezi files.
    • Unzip the Easy Installer into the root directory of the external media.
    • Rename boot-tezi.scr to boot.scr to ensure U-Boot recognizes it.
    • Insert the media into the module and power it on. The module should boot from the external media if configured correctly.

  4. Using Tezi:

    • Once Tezi is loaded, its GUI will appear on a connected display or can be accessed via VNC if no display is available.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to flash the desired image onto your module.

  5. Troubleshooting:

    • Ensure all connections are secure and the correct drivers are installed on your host computer.
    • If the module does not enter recovery mode, verify your setup and try different USB ports or cables.

By following these steps, you should be able to flash your Apalis iMX6 module with the desired Tezi image, even with the limitations of an older U-Boot version and a custom board setup.

Best regards,
Toradex AI Assistant

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