Flutter SDK installation for Linux Desktop Image on the i.MX8MP

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On this tutorial we will review the implementation of Flutter on the i.MX8MP using the Linux Desktop Image.

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Please find more information about Flutter using the following link: Flutter: Option to create GUIs for Embedded System... - NXP Community

Requirements:

Evaluation Kit for the i.MX 8M Plus Applications Processor. (i.MX 8M Plus Evaluation Kit | NXP Semiconductors)

NXP Desktop Image for i.MX 8M Plus (GitHub - nxp-imx/meta-nxp-desktop at lf-6.1.1-1.0.0-langdale)

Note: This tutorial is based on the NXP Desktop Image with Yocto version 6.1.1 – Langdale.

Steps:

1. First, run commands to update packages.

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Flutter for Linux using the following command.

$ sudo snap install flutter --classic

3. Run the command to verify the correct installation.

$ flutter doctor

With this command you will find information about the installation. The important part for our purpose is the parameter "Linux toolchain - develop for Linux desktop".

4. Run the command “flutter create .” to create a flutter project, this framework will create different folders and files used to develop the application. 

$ cd Documents
$ mkdir flutter_hello
$ cd flutter_hello
$ flutter create .​

5. Finally, you can run the “hello world” application using:

$ flutter run

Verify the program behavior incrementing the number displayed on the window.