diff --git a/Reference-Platform/PreviousReleases/RPB_16.03/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallAOSPRPB-16.03.md b/Reference-Platform/PreviousReleases/RPB_16.03/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallAOSPRPB-16.03.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2758eef --- /dev/null +++ b/Reference-Platform/PreviousReleases/RPB_16.03/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallAOSPRPB-16.03.md @@ -0,0 +1,128 @@ +#### Your Build Choice + +[]() +[]() +[]() +[]() +[]() + +[<<< Back to HiKey Crossroads](https://github.com/96boards/documentation/wiki/HiKey-Crossroads) + +*** + +#### Step 1: Read about the Fastboot Method + +Fastboot is supported by the board and can be used for installs. This is for advanced users who are most likely modifying/customizing source code and will need to download such updates to the board for test/execution. + +This method requires the following hardware: +- HiKey with power supply +- Host machine (Linux, Mac OS X, or Windows) +- USB to microUSB cable +- USB Mouse and/or keyboard (not required to perform flash) +- HDMI Monitor with full size HDMI cable (not required to perform flash) + +*** + +#### Step 2: Download the following files + +>Note: Some files have 4G and 8G options, download file which best matches your HiKey board. + +- All HiKey **CircuitCo boards** will use the **4G files** +- All HiKey **LeMaker 1G boards** will use the **4G files** +- All HiKey **LeMaker 2G boards** will use the **8G files** + +Build Folders (**Binaries** / **Image**) + +- **l-loader.bin** ([**Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/bootloader/l-loader.bin)) +- **fip.bin** ([**Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/bootloader/fip.bin)) +- **nvme.img** ([**Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/bootloader/nvme.img)) +- **ptable-aosp.img** ([**4G Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/bootloader/ptable-aosp-4g.img) / [**8G Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/bootloader/ptable-aosp-8g.img)) +- **hisi-idt.py** ([**Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/bootloader/hisi-idt.py)) +- **boot_fat.uefi.img** ([**Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/boot_fat.uefi.img.tar.xz)) +- **cache.img.tar.xz** ([**Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/cache.img.tar.xz)) +- **userdata.img.xz** ([**4G Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/userdata.img.tar.xz) / [**8G Download**](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/aosp/hikey/16.03/userdata-8gb.img.tar.xz)) +- **system.img.tar.xz** (**Download**) + +*** + +#### Step 3: Install AOSP Using Fastboot with Linux host + +This section show how to install the AOSP operating system to your HiKey using the fastboot method on a Linux host computer. + +1 - **Make sure fastboot is set up on host computer** + +- Android SDK “Tools only” for Linux can be downloaded here +- The Linux “Tools Only” SDK download does not come with fastboot, you will need to use the Android SDK Manager to install platform-tools. +- To do this follow the “SDK Readme.txt” instructions included in your SDK “Tools Only” download. + +If you are still having trouble setting up fastboot, click here for a short tutorial video + +2 - **Boot HiKey into Fastboot mode using J15 header** + +- Link pins 1 and 2 +- Link pins 5 and 6 +- Connect host computer to HiKey board using USB to microUSB cable + +Name | Link | State +---- | ---- | ----- +Auto Power up | Link 1-2 | closed +Boot Select | Link 3-4 | open +GPIO3-1 | Link 5-6 | closed + +- Power on HiKey board by plugging in power adapter +- Esure HiKey is detected by host computere +- Open Terminal application and execute the following: + +```shell +$ sudo fastboot devices +0123456789abcdef fastboot +``` + +>Note: If your HiKey is not being detected by fastboot, you might want to try [Board Recovery](https://github.com/96boards/documentation/wiki/HiKey-Board-Recovery) and return to this step once your board is ready + +3 - **Set HiKey into Recovery Mode using J15 header** + +- Remove link between pins 5 and 6 +- Link pins 1 and 2 +- Link pins 3 and 4 + +Name | Link | State +---- | ---- | ----- +Auto Power up | Link 1-2 | closed +Boot Select | Link 3-4 | closed +GPIO3-1 | Link 5-6 | open + +4 - **Install Operating System update using downloaded files** + +>**NOTE:** the ptable must be flashed first. Wait for a few seconds after the reboot command to allow the bootloader to restart using the new partition table. + +```shell +$ sudo fastboot flash ptable ptable-aosp-8g.img +$ sudo fastboot reboot +$ sudo fastboot flash boot boot_fat.uefi.img +$ sudo fastboot flash cache cache.img +$ sudo fastboot flash system system.img +$ sudo fastboot flash userdata userdata-8gb.img +``` + +5 - **Reboot HiKey into new OS** + +- Wait untill all files have been flashed onto HiKey board +- Power down HiKey by unplugging the power adapter +- Remove microUSB cable from HiKey +- Remove Link 3-4 from J15 header + +Name | Link | State +---- | ---- | ----- +Auto Power up | Link 1-2 | closed +Boot Select | Link 3-4 | open +GPIO3-1 | Link 5-6 | open + +- Plug mouse/keyboard USB into type A USB ports +- Power up HiKey by plugging in power adapter + + +**Note:** the **username** and **password** are both **“linaro”** when the login information is requested. + +**Congratulations! You are now booting your newly installed OS directly +from eMMC on the HiKey!**