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    Is it possible to flash Orion R28 Pro via SD card only (SDboot)?

    Hello,

    I have stumbbled upon somethign called Rockchip Create Upgrade Disk Tool which allows you to create a bootable SD card to upgrade firmware. Has anyone tried using that tool?
    My device currently doesn't display anything via HDMI and i am unable to flash it when i connect it to my PC due to IDB fail so i was wondering if this would be another alternative way to flashing this device.

    Please let me know your thoughts.
    Thanks!
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    #2
    You talk about 'SD firmware tool' BUT you need the img in a special format (maybe the same format which is able to be flashed by the recovery if you rename the img??? and one of the last tronsmart img's doesn't work at flashing via recovery!!!...)
    http://radxa.com/Rock/SD_upgrading
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    - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

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    Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
    Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

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      #3
      Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
      You talk about 'SD firmware tool' BUT you need the img in a special format (maybe the same format which is able to be flashed by the recovery if you rename the img??? and one of the last tronsmart img's doesn't work at flashing via recovery!!!...)
      http://radxa.com/Rock/SD_upgrading
      you can go one better and install the rom onto the flash card itself <--http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?20229-Running-Android-or-Linux-from-an-SD-card-on-a-RK3288-device-An-easy-way-to-dual-boot --->. Its fairy involved though because you need to know how to use linux. I get a feeling soon devs will release the normal update zips and sdcard images as well i could be wrong but would be nice for some people to try a new rom before commiting to it that dont know how to use linux. I presonally run wasser 2.0.3 from my sd card

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        #4
        Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
        You talk about 'SD firmware tool' BUT you need the img in a special format (maybe the same format which is able to be flashed by the recovery if you rename the img??? and one of the last tronsmart img's doesn't work at flashing via recovery!!!...)
        http://radxa.com/Rock/SD_upgrading
        yeah i think it needs to be. All my attempts failed. I think I will just break down and buy a new box. I saw the Tronsmart Dreca in your signature and I'm thinking of getting this one. I will still keep messing around with the R28 but for now i really need a box so i can watch stuff and not go insane lol
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          #5
          Originally posted by grant2258 View Post
          you can go one better and install the rom onto the flash card itself <--http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?20229-Running-Android-or-Linux-from-an-SD-card-on-a-RK3288-device-An-easy-way-to-dual-boot --->. Its fairy involved though because you need to know how to use linux. I get a feeling soon devs will release the normal update zips and sdcard images as well i could be wrong but would be nice for some people to try a new rom before commiting to it that dont know how to use linux. I presonally run wasser 2.0.3 from my sd card
          Unfortunately I do not have linux running on my PC and I dont have time to re-partition my drive to install a dual boot system. I've done it in the past when i had time but now im kinda short on it.
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          Tronsmart R28 Orion - Stock (not working)

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            #6
            Originally posted by s3ntrax View Post
            Unfortunately I do not have linux running on my PC and I dont have time to re-partition my drive to install a dual boot system. I've done it in the past when i had time but now im kinda short on it.
            hmmm, you have to use a modded bootloader to boot from SD BUT "i am unable to flash it when i connect it to my PC due to IDB fail"...




            At PC you should use https://www.virtualbox.org/
            => for windows host https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
            and install a Linux
            => VIb) Linux at a Virtual Machine http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...l=1#post157646
            (maybe 32bit to avoid the "64bit-problems")...

            And with the SD-card-version you can use your rk3288 still a long time BUT "i am unable to flash it when i connect it to my PC due to IDB fail"...
            RK3288 Devices
            - Overview BOX (LINK !)
            - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

            MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
            UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
            Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
            Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

            RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
            Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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              #7
              Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
              hmmm, you have to use a modded bootloader to boot from SD BUT "i am unable to flash it when i connect it to my PC due to IDB fail"...




              At PC you should use https://www.virtualbox.org/
              => for windows host https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
              and install a Linux
              => VIb) Linux at a Virtual Machine http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...l=1#post157646
              (maybe 32bit to avoid the "64bit-problems")...

              And with the SD-card-version you can use your rk3288 still a long time BUT "i am unable to flash it when i connect it to my PC due to IDB fail"...
              i have to use a modded bootloader to boot from SD card? How come linux booted fine without any modifications to the boot loader? The bootloader on my box is still the original one
              Tronsmart Draco Meta - Finless ROM
              Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - KnoxRaid ROM
              Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition - xKat v3.2.1 ROM
              Tronsmart R28 Orion - Stock (not working)

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                #8
                Well you'll need to run native to get anywhere in all honesty what flasher are you using in windows

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by grant2258 View Post
                  Well you'll need to run native to get anywhere in all honesty what flasher are you using in windows
                  thats what I figured. Maybe I'll partition my drive at some point for dual boot when i have some free time.
                  For now i ordered Tronsmart Dreco so it should be here in 2 days.

                  In windows I used a couple of different Flashers, RkAdroid tools and RkBatch tools. I think those are the names. I'm not home so i can't check at this moment.
                  Tronsmart Draco Meta - Finless ROM
                  Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - KnoxRaid ROM
                  Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition - xKat v3.2.1 ROM
                  Tronsmart R28 Orion - Stock (not working)

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                    #10
                    I told you at your second thread you should use a XP at SD/USB-dongle... this you can also do with a Linux, so no need to repartitioning your PC to get a native installation...
                    RK3288 Devices
                    - Overview BOX (LINK !)
                    - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

                    MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
                    UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
                    Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
                    Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

                    RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
                    Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
                      I told you at your second thread you should use a XP at SD/USB-dongle... this you can also do with a Linux, so no need to repartitioning your PC to get a native installation...
                      I thought you meant like a live cd
                      Tronsmart Draco Meta - Finless ROM
                      Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - KnoxRaid ROM
                      Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition - xKat v3.2.1 ROM
                      Tronsmart R28 Orion - Stock (not working)

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                        #12
                        Yes, of cause, and there also exists linux live cd's (e.g. knoppix http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html)...
                        or you install your Linux to a SD/USB-dongle (worst case disable HDD's at bios)...
                        RK3288 Devices
                        - Overview BOX (LINK !)
                        - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

                        MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
                        UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
                        Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
                        Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

                        RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
                        Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
                          Yes, of cause, and there also exists linux live cd's (e.g. knoppix http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html)...
                          or you install your Linux to a SD/USB-dongle (worst case disable HDD's at bios)...
                          Cool. Installing Mint now to USB with persistence partition option for saving data. Gonna give this a try

                          Edit: if that doesn't work, I'll try your sugestion of disabling HDDs. I think the Persistence option should allow me to make changes to auto mount and still retain them after a reboot. I'm using Universal USB installer to install Mint to USB btw
                          Tronsmart Draco Meta - Finless ROM
                          Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - KnoxRaid ROM
                          Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition - xKat v3.2.1 ROM
                          Tronsmart R28 Orion - Stock (not working)

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