Based on your issue with the newer Toradex Easy Installer version not booting, manually updating the top-level image.json is indeed the correct approach for your situation.
Root Cause of Boot Failure
The error you’re seeing with Colibri-iMX6_ToradexEasyInstaller_7.4.0+build.8 indicates a FIT (Flattened Image Tree) configuration issue. The kernel cannot find the proper configuration node in the FIT image(1).
Solution: Manual Update of Top-Level image.json
Since the newer Easy Installer version has compatibility issues with your specific module variant, updating your existing Easy Installer’s top-level image.json is the most practical solution. You need to add the new PID4s to the supported_product_ids array(2):
"supported_product_ids": [
"0014",
"0015",
"0016",
"0017",
"0077",
"0078",
"0079",
"0080"
],
Why This Approach Works
Your current Easy Installer version (2.0b7) is stable and functional on your hardware. The only issue is that it doesn’t recognize the new Product IDs introduced for modules without Windows EC licenses(2). By manually adding the new PID4s (0077-0080) to match what you already have in your custom image, you maintain compatibility while supporting the new module variants.
Hardware Compatibility Confirmation
As Bruno mentioned, the hardware between the old PID4s with Windows EC licenses and the new PID4s without licenses is identical(2). The new product configurations underwent no hardware changes compared to previous versions, so your existing Easy Installer should work perfectly once it recognizes the new Product IDs(2).
This manual approach avoids the boot issues you’re experiencing with the newer Easy Installer while providing the compatibility you need for both old and new module variants.
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