Hello Ellen Stacey ,
It's very simple to use the external debugger in MIMXRT1021-EVK board.
You just need to remove J27 and J28, then add your own debugger, eg JLINK to the j16 jtag interface.



You can find after use the external JLINK, I can find the ARM core, it means the external debugger works now.
Wish it helps you!
If you still have questions about it, please kindly let me know.
Kerry
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