Flashing pre-built toradex images

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How can we flash toradex images onto verdin imx8mp V1.1E development board into sdcard not into emmc.

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To flash Toradex images onto your Verdin iMX8MP V1.1E development board using an SD card, please follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the SD Card:

    • Format your SD card to FAT32. Ensure it has a minimum capacity of 8GB to accommodate the image.

  2. Download the Toradex Image:

    • Obtain the appropriate pre-built image for the Verdin iMX8MP V1.1E from the Toradex website, ensuring it is compatible with your board version.

  3. Write the Image to the SD Card:

    • On Linux, you can use the dd command, or on Windows, use Win32 Disk Imager to write the image to the SD card. For dd, the command is:
      dd if=path_to_image of=/dev/sdX bs=4M
      Replace path_to_image with the path to your image file and /dev/sdX with your SD card’s device identifier.
    • Alternatively, you can use Balena Etcher for a user-friendly graphical interface.

  4. Insert the SD Card into the Board:

    • Safely eject the SD card from your computer and insert it into the SD card slot on the Verdin iMX8MP board.

  5. Power On the Board:

    • Turn on the board. It should boot from the SD card if the image is correctly flashed and the boot order prioritizes the SD card.

  6. Verify the Boot Process:

    • If the board does not boot from the SD card, check the U-Boot environment settings or verify the SD card’s functionality.

Important Considerations

  • Compatibility: Ensure the image is compatible with the Verdin iMX8MP V1.1E to avoid any boot issues.
  • Documentation: Refer to Toradex’s official documentation for detailed instructions and specific requirements for your image version.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully flash and boot Toradex images from an SD card on your Verdin iMX8MP V1.1E development board.

Best regards,
Toradex AI Assistant.

Please, also check if these links can help you solve your problem:

Flash a New Image Using Toradex Easy Installer | Toradex Developer Center.

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Hi @yeswant

We have an article that explains how to flash and boot using an SD card.