topic Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8 in i.MX Processors

Linux Built-in image for iMX8

jaux_al — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:27:47 GMT

Is there any built-in image provided by NXP that could be flashed onto SD card and booted on NXP iMX8?
I'm having trouble accessing a linux console when I try to boot off the SD Card and as a debug step, I thought it'd be nice to try out the built-in image first

Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8

rthomas — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:38:45 GMT

This is a good guide to go off of

https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/IMXLXYOCTOUG.pdf#d128e5a1310_d11e121

Or you can download pre built ones here: https://www.nxp.com/design/software/embedded-software/i-mx-software/embedded-linux-for-i-mx-applications-processors:IMXLINUX?&tab=Design_Tools_Tab

Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8

jaux_al — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:10:49 GMT

Thanks. Which file is for iMX8MEK?
L4.9.88_2.0.0_mfg-tool_MX8MQ.tar.gz?
also, they are locked

Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8

rthomas — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:21:55 GMT

Expand the section BSP, Drivers, and Middleware

I dont know if you have a mini, a quad...etc but you are most likely looking for an image of type L5.4.47_2.2.0_MX8MQ but that depends on what kind of board you have.

I am not sure what you mean by they are locked, as long as you are logged in you should be able to download them.

Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8

jaux_al — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:28:33 GMT

I have a Quad. So just to be sure, it's L_VIRT_4.11_0.10_ga_MX8QXP file that contains the image that could be flashed into the SD card?

Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8

rthomas — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:41:56 GMT

That might work I am not 100% sure of that version exactly, I believe it might be an older version. I think the newer ones would be L5.4.24_2.1.0_MX8MQ or the one i stated in my past reply. But once again I am not 100%, I would try them and see which one works for you.

Re: Linux Built-in image for iMX8

AldoG — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:11:52 GMT

Hello,

You may find Linux Prebuilt images here:
https://www.nxp.com/design/software/embedded-software/i-mx-software/embedded-linux-for-i-mx-applications-processors:IMXLINUX?tab=In-Depth_Tab

They are categorized for each release and the boards supported, documentation at the left side and the image at the right.

If you're looking for L5.4.47_2.2.0 for the i.MX8QuadMax MEK board, you can download it here:
i.MX 8QuadMax MEK

Also, please take a look to the user guide for how to flash and boot your board:
i.MX Linux User’s Guide

Hope this helps,
Regards,
Aldo.