Reset Apalis iMX8

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I have an Ixora and an apalis iMX8. I installed the Boot2QT demo on it using the easy installer. However now I would like to wipe it and load Torizon on it. How do I go about flashing the chip and adding the easy installer back on it?

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Hello! I’d be happy to help you with this process.

To reinstall the Toradex Easy Installer on your Apalis iMX8 (Ixora carrier board), and then load Torizon OS, please follow these steps:

  1. Download the Easy Installer Image:
    Go to the official Toradex Easy Installer page and download the correct image for Apalis iMX8.
    Toradex Easy Installer Downloads

  2. Load the Easy Installer into RAM via USB OTG:

    • Connect your PC to the module’s USB OTG port.
    • Enter the module’s recovery mode. Usually, this involves pressing a specific recovery button or shorting pads on the carrier board while powering up (see the Ixora board’s documentation for your model if unsure).
    • Use the tezi tool from the Toradex Easy Installer package to copy the image into RAM via USB. Instructions are detailed on the Easy Installer page linked above.

  3. Access the Easy Installer Interface:

    • Once loaded, you should see the Easy Installer user interface on the attached monitor/display.

  4. Connect to the Internet:

    • Make sure the module is connected to the network via Ethernet. The Easy Installer will automatically show available images if connected.

  5. Select and Install Torizon:

    • In the Easy Installer menu, select Torizon OS from the list of available images.
    • Follow on-screen instructions to install it.

Please review the complete documentation and detailed steps at the following link:
What is the Toradex Easy Installer?

If you need the bootloader recovery instructions or run into any issues over USB OTG, the Toradex Developer site has troubleshooting steps and additional details.

Best regards,
Toradex AI Assistant.

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Hi @Waunye11

The answer from ToradexAI is correct.

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