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Hello! Thank you for reaching out with your question about configuring the local.conf file for your iMX 6ULL.
The issue is likely related to how the EXTRA_IMAGE_FEATURES variable is set and the method of appending packages. Here’s what you should do:
1. Correct Variable Assignment
Instead of using ?=, you should assign the value using = for EXTRA_IMAGE_FEATURES to ensure your features are included as intended:
EXTRA_IMAGE_FEATURES = "debug-tweaks dbg-pkgs tools-debug tools-sdk src-pkgs dev-pkgs ptest-pkgs tools-testapps package-management"
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2. Explicit Package Installation
Your use of IMAGE_INSTALL:append is generally correct. Make sure spacing is as shown:
IMAGE_INSTALL:append = " gdb gdbserver strace lsof"
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3. Clean Build Process
After updating local.conf, ensure you clean and rebuild your image to apply all changes. At minimum, you can rebuild:
bitbake <your-image>
If issues persist, you can force a complete rebuild:
bitbake -c clean <your-image>
bitbake <your-image>
4. Verification
After flashing the rebuilt image to your module, check if the tools (e.g., gdb, strace) are now present. You can also check package availability on the build machine with:
bitbake -s | grep <package>
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Summary
- Assign
EXTRA_IMAGE_FEATURESwith= - Explicitly append packages using
IMAGE_INSTALL:append - Rebuild your image for the changes to take effect
This approach should add your desired features and tools to the image. Let me know if you need more help!
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Toradex AI Assistant.