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This week in Armbian development saw significant enhancements across multiple areas, including expanded board support and improved hardware compatibility. Notable additions include new images and configurations for Qidi X-6, X-7, and Ariaboard Photonicat2 mainboards, as well as refined kernel patch maintenance and updates for various platforms. The build system received important fixes, such as resolving compilation errors and device tree issues, alongside improvements in Docker utilities and offline mode detection. Several refactoring efforts streamlined backend processes and enhanced user interface elements. The team also introduced automatic fallback mechanisms for Hetzner server types, optimizing runner scaling. Overall, these updates reinforce Armbian's commitment to stability, broader hardware support, and a smoother user experience. ChangesAdd automatic fallback to smaller Hetzner server types with runner count scaling. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/actions#15Add board and board vendror image for Ariaboard Photonicat2. by @HackingGate in armbian/armbian.github.io#255Add image for Qidi X-7 Mainboard. by @Shadowrom2020 in armbian/armbian.github.io#257Add some board image. by @retro98boy in armbian/armbian.github.io#258Add support for dialog via new wrapper functions. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#762Add support for qidi x-* boards. by @Shadowrom2020 in armbian/build#9564Change unit tests badge link in documentation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/documentation#885Drop patches that landed upstream and fix two. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9544edge: bump 7.0 to rc5. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9580Enable BCACHE on Raspberry Pi build. by @aulanov in armbian/build#9550feat: offline mode detection with local asset cache. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#117feat: settings refactoring, DiskArbitration device detection, and filename parser improvements. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#114fix race condition and NULL ptr deref in PCIe threaded probe. by @AlomeProg in armbian/linux-rockchip#458fix(docker): add trixie support for upstream docker-ce to fix HomeAssistant installation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#765fix: correct dialog argument order causing box option errors. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#768fix: resolve Phytium stmmac compilation errors for kernel 6.19. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9545fix: settings modal reset, custom image manufacturer, and board detection setting. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#116Image for Qidi X-6 Mainboard. by @Shadowrom2020 in armbian/armbian.github.io#256kernel patch maintenance. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9562meson64-6.18: rewrite kernel config. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9581mksklipad50: fix devicetree opp voltage settings. by @torte71 in armbian/build#9569OrangePi-RV2/R2S: rename board config from wip to csc. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9560Qidi X-6: fix defconfig patch. by @Shadowrom2020 in armbian/build#9567refactor: add comprehensive Docker wrapper utilities with progress display. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#769refactor: deduplicate hooks, add CSS design tokens, clean up backend. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#115rockchip64-7.0: mekotronics-r58x-pro: analog sound: use SuperKali's new clock. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9554rockchip64: rk3588: add I2S MCLK output gate clocks for audio codec support. by @SuperKali in armbian/build#9548rockchip64: rk3588: update I2S MCLK gate patches to match upstream v3 and add u-boot clock IDs. by @SuperKali in armbian/build#9568sm8250: Fix application of Retroid Pocket 5/mini device trees. by @kay-lambdadelta in armbian/build#9572SpacemiT: Update ATFSOURCE, BOOTSOURCE and SD card support.. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9552sunxi-6.18: remove stray commit from patch. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9556sunxi: bump edge to 6.19.y, current to 6.18.y and legacy to 6.12.y. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9381Update odroidxu4-current to 6.6.129. by @belegdol in armbian/build#9558Update VERSION. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9553View the full article

This week in Armbian development saw significant progress across board support and kernel updates. New boards such as the Cainiao CNIOT Core, EByte ECB41-PGE, DG SVR 865 Tiny, and NORCO EMB-3531 received initial support, expanding hardware compatibility. Kernel patches were rewritten for the meson64 and rockchip64 platforms, aligning with version 6.18.18, while edge releases were bumped to 7.0-rc3 and rc4. Improvements included enhanced SD card and audio support for SpacemiT and Youyeetoo YY3588 boards, as well as refined configuration checks and display fixes. Several upstream patches were dropped or disabled, and the Dependabot schedule was updated for daily maintenance. Additional fixes addressed USB modes, Docker host-gateway resolution, and Xorg display issues, rounding out a productive week for the Armbian project. ChangesAdd cainiao-cniot-core board and cainiao vendor image. by @retro98boy in armbian/armbian.github.io#251Add EByte Vendor // ECB41-PGE board. by @vidplace7 in armbian/armbian.github.io#250add recomputer rk3576-devkit dts. by @ackPeng in armbian/linux-rockchip#451Add support for the Radxa Display 10 FHD to the Rock 5B Plus. by @FlorianKohn in armbian/linux-rockchip#453add: initial support for DG SVR 865 Tiny board (SM8250/QCS8250). by @Lemon1151 in armbian/build#9423arch: arm: dts: add EByte ECB41-PGE (RK3506g2). by @vidplace7 in armbian/linux-rockchip#454armbian-zram-config: refine check for existing /tmp mount. by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9514cainiao cniot core improve. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9526chore: update Dependabot schedule to daily updates. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9537csc board: Add NORCO EMB-3531 initial support. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9456Drop patches that landed upstream and fix two. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9544edge: bump 7.0 to rc4. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9543extension: ccache-remote: fix Docker host-gateway for hostnames resolving to loopback. by @iav in armbian/build#9505fix(orangepi5max): change usbdrd_dwc3_0 mode from otg to host. by @Echoflare in armbian/linux-rockchip#449fix: correct repository dispatch event type name. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#254framework run_host_x86_binary_logged - support 32-bit x86. by @tabrisnet in armbian/build#9466Gateway AM-GZ80x: Update $board and meson-axg family conf. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9533maint: meson64-current: rewrite patches against 6.18.18. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9528maint: rockchip64-current: rewrite kernel patches against 6.18.18. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9527meson64: a311d: Fix Xorg display when etnaviv enabled. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9524Odroid-M2: Support for weather board zero. by @mlegenovic in armbian/build#9523odroidn2: u-boot: bump to v2026.04-rc3; make fancy, incl LWIP. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9507OrangePi 3 LTS: Update $board.conf file. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9495OrangePi-RV2/R2S: add sdcard and emmc for Linux-7.x. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9539Reword BTF memory check. by @x13-me in armbian/build#9502RK3506: Add spidev overlays for RK3506 family. by @vidplace7 in armbian/linux-rockchip#450rockchip64: bump edge to 7.0-rc3. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9445rockchip64: cleanup old patchsets. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9498rockchip: Add CSC board EByte ECB41-PGE (RK3506G). by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9513rockchip: refresh LibreELEC patch import for edge 6.19 kernel. by @paolosabatino in armbian/build#9506rockchip: restore proper LE patches for rockchip armhf. by @paolosabatino in armbian/build#9530rpi4b: bump edge to 7.0. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9529Spacemit rv2 rename dtb. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9531SpacemiT: Add SD card support, CPU freq scaling and other fixups. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9518SpacemiT: Disable patches that made it upstream (7.0-rc4). by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9540spacemit: enable powervr drm driver for current 6.18 kernels. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9515sunxi: bump edge to 6.19.y, current to 6.18.y and legacy to 6.12.y. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9381Youyeetoo YY3588: Enable ES8388 audio support + RK3588 I2S MCLK gate fix . by @SuperKali in armbian/build#9534View the full article

This week’s Armbian development saw a wide range of improvements and fixes across the project’s build framework, kernel support, and device compatibility. Notable changes include the transition from POSIX to Bash syntax for enhanced script reliability, expanded support for new hardware such as the Norco-EMB-3531 board, and the addition of Vulkan and improved 3D package descriptions. Several device-specific updates were made, including kernel enhancements for sm8250, mainline support for SpacemiT, and fixes for wireless and HDMI functionality on various boards. The team also introduced new features like a cache manager modal in the imager and improved marking for container-based software. Multiple bug fixes addressed issues with OS image duplication, patch timestamps, and device quirks. Security was bolstered with hardened GitHub Actions, ensuring a more robust development pipeline. Changes(#9400 P1a) Replace POSIX [ ] with bash [[ ]] across build framework. by @iav in armbian/build#9462Add manual execution and daily cron schedule for MOTD generation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#249Add norco-emb-3531 board and norco vendor image. by @retro98boy in armbian/armbian.github.io#244add Vulkan support and expand 3D package descriptions. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9494Added config improvements and fixes to ayn odin2. by @Squishy123 in armbian/build#9316bump 7.0 to rc2. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9475dwc2: explicitly force host mode for USB_DR_MODE_HOST. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9486feat: add cache manager modal with per-image management. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#109feat: mark container-based software in menu and docs. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#761fix(gitignore): ignore pycache at all depths (#7863). by @iav in armbian/build#9490fix(images): adapt module to new armbian-images.json structure. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#756fix(manage_zsh): abort shell change if zsh package install fails. by @ajorpheus in armbian/configng#759fix: resolve OS image list duplication when switching filters. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#110Fix: SakuraPi RK3308B WLAN broken. by @TheSnowfield in armbian/build#9478i915: fix Dell XPS 13 7390 device ID in quirk patches. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9485Improve sm8250 6.19 edge kernel. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9434meson64: bump edge to 7.0-rc1. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9459meson: freeze current kernel at 6.12.28 and fix HDMI PHY frequency limit. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9465nanopi-zero2: enable mainline kernel support and PCIe for M.2 WiFi. by @rubycomm in armbian/build#9453OrangePi 3B: Add device tree overlays for OrangePi 3B with I2C, PWM, SPI support. by @kskshaf in armbian/build#9460OrangePi-RV2: Fix wireless access point mode by using the correct FW. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9504orangepi5: rewrite uboot patches against v2026.04-rc3. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9457patching: fix #9028 timestamp when multiple patches touch same file. by @iav in armbian/build#9489pkg_install/pkg_remove: properly propagate apt-get exit codes. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#760Removed un-needed patch for SM8550-6.18; patch has already been updat…. by @Squishy123 in armbian/build#9487rk3568: add 51.2MHz PLL rate for HDMI. by @skorobkov in armbian/build#9477rock-5b-plus: add current kernel to build targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9464rock-5t: add current kernel to build targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9463Rockchip64 fix patches due to upstream changes in 6.19.6 and 6.18.16. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9483rockchip: Disable specific patches in 6.19 series. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9493rockchip: Enable Wireguard/TUN module in vendor kernel. by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9492Spacemit legacy loadpatch. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9496SpacemiT: Add linux-7.0.y "mainline" support. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9458spacemit: remove old and unused patch set. by @sven-ola in armbian/build#9497unset QEMU_CPU for aml_image_packer. by @QwaSeeK in armbian/build#9417Update odroidxu4-current to 6.6.128. by @belegdol in armbian/build#9491[StepSecurity] ci: Harden GitHub Actions. by @step-security-bot in armbian/build#9356View the full article

Welcome to the latest Armbian Newsletter, your source for updates, community highlights, and behind-the-scenes news from the world of open-source ARM and RISC-V computing. Streamlining the ecosystem This past quarter development has taken a significant step forward for Armbian. We've been busy cleaning up and optimizing our codebase, merging over 150 improvements primarily focused on advancing kernel support for Rockchip and Allwinner platforms. A significant secondary effort was dedicated to modernizing the project's infrastructure and build tools, driven largely by a core group of dedicated contributors. Hardware support continues to expand. We're thrilled to introduce new LTS kernel v6.18 based images and support for exciting new boards like the SpacemiT MusePi Pro, Radxa Rock 4D, Orangepi RV2, Odroid M2, ... We've also brought back KDE Neon desktop builds and added RISC-V XFCE desktop support for those exploring new territory. Our user tools have received major upgrades too. Armbian Imager now features faster decompression, enhanced security with code signing for macOS and Windows, AI-powered translations, and a new settings panel with developer options. Behind the scenes, we've strengthened our build infrastructure to keep everything running reliably as we grow. Whether you're trying the new stable kernel or experimenting with our latest builds, this update reinforces our commitment to delivering a professional, accessible Linux experience for ARM and RISC-V hardware. Join Armbian at Embedded World 2026. Meet us in Hall 3, Booth 3-556 (Seeed Studio), where we’ll be showcasing the Armbian build framework and how it powers reliable, production-ready Linux for ARM devices. Download the latest release and experience Armbian today. SPONSORED Join us in making open source better! Every donation helps Armbian improve security, performance, and reliability — so everyone can enjoy a solid foundation for their devices. Release v26.2.1 · armbian/buildChanges sunxi: refactor full patchset. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9219 “get completely rid of dead code toolchain stuff”, pt2. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9218 “get completely rid of dead cod…GitHubarmbianForget third-party utilities: meet Armbian ImagerArmbian Imager eliminates the guesswork from flashing SBC images. Real-time board detection, persistent caching, and built-in safety make installation fast, simple, and risk-freeArmbian blogDaniele BriguglioArmbian 2025: by the numbersOpen hardware is growing faster than ever and breaking in new ways. 2025 has been a productive year for the Armbian project. As the Single Board Computer ecosystem continues to fragment and expand, Armbian has consolidated its position as the universal glue holding the open-source hardware world together. Our missionArmbian blogMichael RobinsonThe Evolution of SBCsThe Evolution of SBCs: From Hobby Boards to Edge Computing Over the past two decades, single-board computers (SBCs) have transformed from experimental maker tools into the backbone of modern embedded and edge systems. What started as a handful of affordable hobby boards has grown into a diverse ecosystem powering automation,Armbian blogMichael RobinsonView the full article

This week’s Armbian development saw significant progress across board support, software modules, and workflow enhancements. Notable additions include new board images for ForLinx OK3506-S12, Cix-ACPI, and expanded support for Raspberry Pi 400, 500, and RPi3 series. Improvements to build targets and kernel patches were implemented, alongside fixes for overlayfs module logic and OpenMediaVault installation. The imager received updates for macOS compatibility and enhanced handling of write-protected devices. Several workflow optimizations and cleanup tasks were completed, streamlining concurrency and retry logic. Updates also targeted Debian trixie/sid for app builds and refined base images for specific boards. Overall, the changelog reflects a strong focus on broadening hardware compatibility, improving reliability, and optimizing development processes. Add exotics board to apps blacklist. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#233Add ForLinx Vendor // OK3506-S12 Board. by @vidplace7 in armbian/armbian.github.io#235Add Rpi 400 and 500 series. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#227Add RPi3 series as reusable / virtual targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#225Add: Cix-ACPI board image & Cixtech Vendor image. by @HeyMeco in armbian/armbian.github.io#237arch: arm: dts: add ForLinx OK3506-S12 (RK3506J). by @vidplace7 in armbian/linux-rockchip#446Build targets: enable and disable build targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9377bump to next rc. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9376cleanup leftover traces of oftc and matrix. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/documentation#876create rewrite-patches workflow. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9364descrube update #9191 custom LOGLEVEL with UBOOT_LOGLEVEL. by @iav in armbian/documentation#868Exclude armhf, riscv64, and loongarch64 from apps builds. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#234extensions: radxa-aic8800: allow 6.19; skip DKMS only on >= 6.20. by @HackingGate in armbian/build#9397feat(software): add OpenMediaVault installation module. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#751feat: add locked badge and disable selection for write-protected devices. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#97feat: detect macOS /Applications folder on update failure. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#101Fix OMV installation - via armbian-config. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/os#429fix(system): correct overlayfs module status logic and conditions. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#749fix(system): improve overlayfs module config handling and status check. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#750fix: align macOS ARM artifact naming to aarch64 (#99). by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#100fix: enable multi-stream XZ decompression for Khadas OOWOW images. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#98mekotronics-r58x-4g: mainline u-boot v2026.01; mainline 6.19 kernel (edge). by @rpardini in armbian/build#9398meson64-edge and rockchip64-edge: rewrite kernel patches against 6.19. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9382Normalize kernel config hash inputs. by @iav in armbian/build#9277Orange Pi 3B: Generate alternate SPI image for booting from SATA. by @dust-7 in armbian/build#9388Orangepi lite2 and one plus: change crust config. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9374Race conditions: installing packages before adding a repo. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9393Refactor RPi imager JSON generation to Python script. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#228Remove redundant git pull --rebase that causes failures. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#230Revert "build(deps): bump setuptools from 80.10.2 to 82.0.0". by @iav in armbian/build#9392Revert "Sunxi64 EDGE: Add missing audio related modules and other". by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9380RK3506: Pin U-Boot to known-working commit. by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9390rockchip: Add CSC board ForLinx OK3506-S12 (RK3506J). by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9394rockchip: Allow dt overlays that disable nodes. by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9396RV1106: Reduce kernel memory footprint (fix boot on 64MB boards). by @vidplace7 in armbian/build#9399Set DESKTOP_APPGROUPS_SELECTED to empty for nightly desktop images. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#231Sunxi64 EDGE: Add missing audio related modules and other. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9373Treat legacy branch same as vendor in target generation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#226Update apps targets to Debian trixie/sid, headless builds. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#232Update base image for specific boards in config. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/os#427Workflow improvements: standardize concurrency and retry logic. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#229 View the full article

This week in Armbian development saw significant advancements across kernel, firmware, and build targets. The release of 6.18.y kernel UEFI images marks a major update, alongside expanded desktop build options including Cinnamon and KDE Neon for UEFI systems. Notable board support enhancements include the addition of custom build targets for Amlogic TV Boxes, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W as a virtual board, and improved support for Orange Pi 3 LTS and Odroid M2 devices. Automation improvements streamline inventory rebuilds and board data management, while new features such as Armbian board auto-detection and browser enablement for Riscv64 boards enhance usability. Several bug fixes and configuration updates address issues across Hyper-V images, kernel configs, and u-boot versions. The changelog also highlights upgrades to wireless firmware, dependency management, and support for BTRFS on NanoPi R3S-LTS, reflecting ongoing efforts to broaden compatibility and stability. 6.18.y kernel UEFI images are out. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#221abl: feat: add extraargs from armbianEnv for mkbootimg. by @CodeChenL in armbian/build#9341Add -hyperv suffix to REDI_VARIANT for Hyper-V images. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#216Add Cinnamon and KDE Neon desktop builds for UEFI. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#209Add cloud image extensions to UEFI minimal targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#211Add custom build targets for Amlogic TV Boxes. by @SteeManMI in armbian/armbian.github.io#224Add ENABLE_EXTENSIONS to UEFI desktop targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#210Add KDE Neon and RISC-V XFCE desktop targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#214Add Raspberry Pi Zero 2W board as virtual board. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#223Add remote execution method for inventory rebuild. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#222Add REMOVE_EXTENSIONS blacklist support to generate_targets.py. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#217ath12k: Upgrade to WLAN.HMT.1.1.c5-00302-QCAHMTSWPL_V1.0_V2.0_SILICON…. by @kasimling in armbian/firmware#118Automation: when board data changes on push, execute inventory rebuild at armbian.github.io. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9354BPI-M4-Zero / KickPi K2B: Update u-boot to v2026.01, ATF to lts-v2.12.9 and fixup the KickPi K2B linux DTS. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9340Enable Browsers on two Riscv64 boards. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#219Extension: Bump Nvidia propriatery driver. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9338feat: add Armbian board auto-detection and toast notification system. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#91feat: add Dependabot configuration for dependency management. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#70File was removed while it remained in series control file. . by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9339Fix errors in .editorconfig. by @iav in armbian/build#9363Fix file_extension extraction for Hyper-V cloud images. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#215Fix K3 issues - APT Caching, PB2, Missing KConfig. by @Grippy98 in armbian/build#9349KDE Neon: drop conflicting packages in order to assemble KDE desktop. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9337kernel configs: disable unprivileged BPF. by @neheb in armbian/build#9082khadas-edge2: remove legacy uboot. by @efectn in armbian/build#9367Limit exposed.map to maximum 2 entries per board. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#220meson64: ressurect 6.12 as BRANCH=oldlts. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9350Odroid M2: Move main build target to CURRENT kernel branch. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9357Odroid-M2: update uboot to v2025.10. by @mlegenovic in armbian/build#9359Orange Pi 3B: Update config. by @dust-7 in armbian/build#9370OrangePi 3 LTS: Add DTS and DEFCONFIG to u-boot v2026.01. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9352OrangePi 3 LTS: Add ethernet support to u-boot defconfig. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9365OrangePi 3 LTS: Fixup u-boot LED nodes. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9358OrangePi 3 LTS: Update crust and u-boot defconfig. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9372OrangePi 3 LTS: Use extlinux, remove aw859a-wifi.service, update current defconfig, etc.... by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9362Promoting Opi 3LTS and Odroid M2, demoting cubox-i and Jetson Nano. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9353Radxa E52C: add mainline U-Boot support and kernel target configuration. by @okrc in armbian/build#9366radxa-e54c: board config: remove wayland-sessions-mask extension. by @schwar3kat in armbian/build#9351Refactor mesa-vpu extension: add architecture-specific browser selection. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9347Remove Rockchip gpio patch, already applied upstream. by @tparys in armbian/build#9368Restore qemu performance fix for Ubuntu Noble. by @tparys in armbian/build#9371Restructured qcom/sm8550/ayn directory. by @Squishy123 in armbian/firmware#117Rock 5B Plus: Add GPIO names to edge dts. by @JohnTheCoolingFan in armbian/build#9348Support BTRFS on NanoPi R3S-LTS. by @clarkmcc in armbian/build#9343View the full article

This week’s Armbian development saw significant progress across multiple areas, including desktop environment enhancements, kernel updates, and expanded hardware support. Notable changes include the addition of GNOME desktop options, improvements to XFCE organization, and updates to U-Boot for several boards. The team introduced new board images and logos, refined Docker automation and documentation, and standardized numerous software modules for better maintainability. Kernel advancements featured bumps to 6.19-rc8, integration of ZFS v2.4.0, and targeted fixes for Rockchip and Odroid platforms. Community governance and build processes were also strengthened, alongside the deprecation of Matrix and OFTC chat utilities. These updates collectively improve user experience, system stability, and future development agility. Add community governance and improve documentation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#197Add DESKTOP_APPGROUPS_SELECTED to stable XFCE desktop target. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#198Add documentation for ARMBIAN_DOCKER_AUTO_PULL build switch. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/documentation#865Add GNOME desktop and reorganize XFCE in stable targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#199Add Khadas Mind, Minisiforum logo and Orangepi 6 Plus. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#203Add manual append for standard UEFI images. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#204Add zfs-zed to GLOB pattern in ZFS configs. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/os#426armbian-kernel: add AMD DC support for UEFI boards. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9324armbianmonitor: fix error message at the end of every report. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9325bcm2711 Family: Remove post_family_tweaks_bsp__rpi_firmware func. by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9331Board images for Orange Pi RV2 and Orange Pi R2S. by @sven-ola in armbian/armbian.github.io#201Bump BesTV R3300-L U-Boot. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9303Bump CAINIAO CNIoT-CORE U-Boot. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9304Chat utilities: remove missing package. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9334ci: run all unit tests on schedule and main branch workflow_dispatch. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#727clang: enable colored diagnostic output for kernel compilation. by @iav in armbian/build#9310Deprecate Matrix. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9318Deprecate OFTC and matrix. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/documentation#872docker: add automatic image pull cronjob and cleanup system. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9265feat: add reusable board definitions to image JSON generator. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#202Fix missing Cinnamon menu by removing outdated Cinnamon menu applet blob.. by @schwar3kat in armbian/build#9300fix(software): correct stderr redirection placement in docker commands. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#746fix(software): fix netdata module issues and add test cleanup. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#747fix: motd: handle empty temperature values in printf. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9296followup #9164 2ba0766 - add ubuntu resolute,questing to optional-cli. by @iav in armbian/build#9320forge1: switch to RK3506J variant and add OPTEE support. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9326json: add kernel_version field to images output. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#206Kernels 6.18 needs ZFS v2.4.0. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/os#425mainline-kernel: bump 6.19 to 6.19-rc8. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9332mainline: bump to 6.19-rc7. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9294networking: relax networkd-wait-online to avoid multi-NIC timeouts. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9311Odroid XU4: remove upstreamed patches. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9306odroidm1: u-boot v2026.01 + kernel fix for ethernet. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9333OrangePi 3 LTS: Update U-Boot to v2026.01 and Linux DTS "and other fixups". by @pyavitz in armbian/build#9323Re-enable build targets after fixing their assembly. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#200refactor(docker): use upstream docker-ce for bookworm, distro for others. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#726refactor(immich): standardize module and update postgres interface. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#733refactor(network): standardize modules and add hidden WiFi support. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#739refactor(pihole): standardize module with docker.io and improve detection. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#734refactor(software): move docker check to install command. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#738refactor(software): standardize 33 docker modules with modern patterns. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#736refactor(system): harden armbian_firmware module with standard conventions. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#744refactor(system): standardize headers and ZFS modules with improved hardening. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#742refactor(wireguard): consolidate status checks and simplify module interface. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#731refactor: standardize ghost and mysql docker modules. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#728Resolving boot issues. by @rvdr in armbian/build#9329Rockchip 6.19: drop upstreamed patches. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9309rockchip/64: import mainlined patch to fix gpio . by @paolosabatino in armbian/build#9328rockchip64-6.18: fix helios64 pcie patch. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9315rockchip64-current: rewrite patches. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9313rockchip64-current: rewrite patches due to upstream changes in 6.18.8. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9319rockchip64: fix clang build error. by @paolosabatino in armbian/build#9307rockchip: fix gpio-ir-recv stack dumps, other minor fixes. by @paolosabatino in armbian/build#9317SMART AM40: Bump U-Boot. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9302sun55i aftercare. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9321sunxi a523: Adding support for PCIe, SPI Flash and Iommu. by @rvdr in armbian/build#9280sunxi: drop unneeded patches. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9312targets: change community builds from forky to trixie. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#207Update header level for Pi-hole Explained section. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#748Update odroidxu4-current to 6.6.122. by @belegdol in armbian/build#9322Update sm8250 current kernel config. by @retro98boy in armbian/build#9292Use EDGE branches for Orangepi 6 and Minisforum R1S. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#205uwe5622: fix compilation with clang on Linux 6.19. by @iav in armbian/build#9314[RFC] qcs6490: fix patched dtb not compiled. by @amazingfate in [#9301](https://github....View the full article

Welcome to the latest Armbian Newsletter: your source for the latest developments, community highlights, and behind-the-scenes updates from the world of open-source ARM and RISC-V computing. Join Armbian at embedded world 2026. Meet us in Hall 3, Booth 3-556 (Seeed Studio), where we’ll be showcasing the Armbian build framework and how it powers reliable, production-ready Linux for ARM devices. FriendlyElec’s NanoPC T6 Plus: The flagship edge computing powerhouse and media stationThe NanoPC T6 Plus, powered by the performance-optimized Armbian OS, is your ticket to a truly professional, high-speed edge computing experience. This industrial-grade device is built around the flagship Octa-core Rockchip RK3588 SoC and now features a massive upgrade to LPDDR5 RAM (up to 32GB), giving it the muscle toArmbian blogMecid UrganciSponsored Github HighlightsThis week’s Armbian development saw a wide range of updates focused on automation, hardware support, and workflow improvements. Key highlights include the introduction of automatic YAML target generation, expanded support for Hetzner ARM64 runners, and enhancements to the redirector update workflow with cache mirror support. Several board-specific fixes andArmbian blogMichael RobinsonForget third-party utilities: meet Armbian ImagerArmbian Imager eliminates the guesswork from flashing SBC images. Real-time board detection, persistent caching, and built-in safety make installation fast, simple, and risk-freeArmbian blogDaniele BriguglioArmbian 2025: by the numbersOpen hardware is growing faster than ever and breaking in new ways. 2025 has been a productive year for the Armbian project. As the Single Board Computer ecosystem continues to fragment and expand, Armbian has consolidated its position as the universal glue holding the open-source hardware world together. Our missionArmbian blogMichael RobinsonView the full article

This week’s Armbian development saw a wide range of updates focused on automation, hardware support, and workflow improvements. Key highlights include the introduction of automatic YAML target generation, expanded support for Hetzner ARM64 runners, and enhancements to the redirector update workflow with cache mirror support. Several board-specific fixes and feature additions were made, including improved power cycle handling for meson-sm1 devices and new binary files for RK35 series components. The team also advanced kernel support, notably enabling RDNA2 GPU compatibility and initial kernel 6.18 support for Ayn odin2. Continuous integration and build reliability received attention through Docker-based unit tests and improved artifact management. Overall, these changes reflect ongoing efforts to streamline development processes and broaden hardware compatibility across the Armbian ecosystem. Add automatic target YAML generation from image-info.json. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#184Add board-level extension to mask Wayland desktop sessions. by @schwar3kat in armbian/build#9268Add cache mirror support to redirector update workflow. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#189Add edge branch support to community targets. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#195Add exposed.map download step to download index workflow. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#190Add Hetzner server creation with cloud-init, swap, and configurable runners. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/actions#13Add new binary files for various RK35 series components. by @ghhccghk in armbian/rkbin#42Add regulator-boot-on to meson-sm1-odroid and -hc4 to fix power cycle during boot. by @ean365 in armbian/build#9217Add scripts/generate_targets.py to workflow push trigger. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#185Add workflow for enabling 16 Hetzner ARM64 runners. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#196arm64: enable AMD DC display controller for RDNA2 GPU support. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9273atf: rk3399: fix PL330 DMA controller initialization. by @iav in armbian/build#9285Bump sm8250. by @CodeChenL in armbian/build#9180Change actions folder to actions-report. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#188Change exposed.map minimal patterns from bookworm to trixie, add forky as fallback. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#194chore: use release-signing policy for Windows artifacts. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#87ci: add PR build artifacts with public download links. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#81ci: use Docker containers for unit tests. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#720cli: kernel-dtb: check dtc for version 1.7.2 before producing normalized dts. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9270config: arch: amd64: fix building kernel amd64 target with on arm64 host. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9271deps: update dependencies and document glib vulnerability. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#88Enable debug. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/actions#14Enable Firefox download from PPA, drop Jammy and Oracular. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/os#424Exclude non-community trunk builds from promotion. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#193extension: grub: deploy qemu binary when doing cross build. by @amazingfate in armbian/build#9282feat: add image status warning for nightly builds and community boards. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#83fix api change since v6.17. by @Spider84 in armbian/bcmdhd-dkms#5fix api change since v6.19. by @amazingfate in armbian/bcmdhd-dkms#6Fix uptime-kuma Docker image detection regex. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#722fix: reduce board image scale and improve CI cache strategy. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#86fix: regenerate Tauri updater signatures after SignPath code signing. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#89fix: use any_changed output for reliable changed files detection. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#725fix: use published_at for release sorting. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/community#46Framework: Add "Repeat Build Options" string at the end in case of er…. by @iav in armbian/build#9276framework: add custom_kernel_make_params extension hook. by @iav in armbian/build#9284Generate separate exposed.map patterns for stable and community boards. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#192Include community boards in exposed.map generation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#191Initial support for kernel 6.18 on Ayn odin2. by @kasimling in armbian/build#9286mainline: bump to 6.19-rc6. by @EvilOlaf in armbian/build#9278memoize: add user feedback and configurable timeout for flock. by @iav in armbian/build#9262NanoPi R5C: Update to v2026.01; enable BTRFS support. by @okrc in armbian/build#9291orangepi5-plus: u-boot: restore vendor uboot with blobs. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9287orangepi5-plus: u-boot: use mainline ATF; bump to v2026.01; drop funky CE config options. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9261Override new yaml files - drop the code here if it works.. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/os#423radxa-e54c: board config: replace 'hacky' Wayland fix with wayland-sessions-mask extension. by @schwar3kat in armbian/build#9281radxa-zero2/khadas-vim3l: u-boot: disable LWIP. by @rpardini in armbian/build#9272refactor: conditionally hide custom image button when manufacturer is selected. by @SuperKali in armbian/imager#85refactor: standardize redis module and improve workflow reliability. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#723Reload redirector after we check all mirrors. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#178Remove browsers from RISC-V desktop app groups. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#186Rockchip 6.18.y: drop upstreamed patches. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9288Rockchip EDGE: drop up-streamed patches. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9290rockchip64: station-m3: Enable USB type-C port. by @kasimling in armbian/build#9246rootfs: enable loong64 in qemu binfmt registration. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/build#9279scripts: use git commit date for 'edited' timestamp instead of filesystem mtime. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#177Switch Docker module to distribution maintained packages. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/configng#719Update CI documentation to reflect automated target generation. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/documentation#867Use armbian-apps config for app-specific images. by @igorpecovnik in armbian/armbian.github.io#187work-around Ubuntu Rust coreutils bug in dirname affecting linux-headers board-side compile of scripts/mod. by @iav in armbian/build#9264View the full article

Armbian Development Report: Continued Progress and Community Momentum Over the past two weeks, the Armbian project has made steady and meaningful progress across core infrastructure, board support, and kernel development. From bootloader improvements to expanded hardware compatibility, our contributors continue to push the platform forward. This update highlights recent technical advancements, bug fixes, and community contributions that help power the Armbian ecosystem. Highlights Pcduino2/3 Gain HDMI and Display FixesHDMI output is now supported, and a regression affecting display output on Pcduino2 and Pcduino3 boards has been resolved.#8341 Key Bootloader and Memory EnhancementsUpdates include a boot fix for Inovato Quadra, u-boot bumps for Banana Pi Zero3 and 2W, and the addition of 1.5GB memory support.#8334 Enhanced Repository SecurityImprovements include a new signing key, dual signing support, and better GPG key handling via APA.#8323, #8320, #8316 Improved TI Board SupportTexas Instruments boards now benefit from a custom Debian repo, pre-installed packages, and a Real-Time (RT) kernel config option.#8305, #8280 Meson64 Security BoostKernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) is now enabled by default to improve runtime security.#8354 New Features Add rtl8723ds Bluetooth support to Gateway GZ80x Add HDMI support for Pcduino2/3 and fix sun4i-drm regression TI: Add Debian repo and default packages TI: Add Real-Time kernel config for current Bug Fixes Fix Odroid-C4 I2C overlays (6.15 kernel) Fix I2C overlays for Odroid-C4 Fix WAN interface naming on Nanopi R6/R5 (Netplan rules) Fix DP alt mode on some rk3399 boards (6.15 kernel) Improvements Enable KASLR in Meson64 config Enable USB serial on PocketBeagle2 Add GPIO names to Rock-5C DTS Update u-boot and fix Bluetooth on BPI-M4-Zero Align Rock-5B-Plus edge kernel (6.16) with upstream Allwinner: Bump current to 6.12.35 and edge to 6.15.4 Re-enable xradio wireless driver for Allwinner 64-bit Bootloader/memory improvements for multiple boards Update SpacemiT kernel to 6.6.95 Remove WiFi patches (merged upstream in 6.16) Refactor Rockchip64 patches Bump Rockchip64 edge to 6.16-rc3 Enable Ethernet & USB serial modules on Beagle boards Add new GPG signing key Support dual signing of repos APA: Handle GPG key installation Update TM16xx driver for Rockchip64 edge Community Contributions @veduco @pyavitz @Ayush1325 @EvilOlaf @Ryzer58 @HeyMeco @igorpecovnik @amazingfate @paolosabatino @jsuhaas22 @hyx0329 @leggewie Stay Connected with the Community Looking to join live chats with Armbian developers and users? The Armbian Community Calendar lists upcoming voice chats, planning sessions, and community events. Stay informed and be part of the conversation! The post Armbian Development Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian Development Highlights: June 2–9, 2025 This week’s Armbian updates focused on kernel improvements, bootloader modernization, and several core enhancements to the build infrastructure. Key work spanned platforms like Rockchip, Sunxi, and Odroid, emphasizing kernel stability and broader compatibility across boards. Kernel Upgrades Several boards received kernel updates: Rockchip 32-bit edge kernel bumped to 6.15 in PR #8262 by paolosabatino. SpacemiT platforms updated to 6.6.93 in PR #8274 by pyavitz. Odroid XU4 kernel upgraded to 6.6.93 via PR #8277 by belegdol. Patches also landed to adapt Wi-Fi drivers to 6.15-era changes, including fixes for xradio and uwe5622 on Sunxi, contributed by The-going: sunxi: xradio – Switch from del_timer_sync to timer_delete_sync uwe5622: Fix timer API changes for 6.15 Bootloader and U-Boot Work Improvements were made to bootloader support: Tinkerboard 2 now uses U-Boot v2025.04 (PR #8268 by hyx0329). RK3328 boards gained setexpr support in U-Boot v2022.04/07 (PR #8260 by djurny). Build System Changes Several build system enhancements landed this cycle: PR #8276 by Ayush1325 prevented unintentional conversion of built-in kernel drivers to modules. A new helper function chroot_sdcard_custom_with_apt_logic was introduced in PR #8245 by rpardini, streamlining SD card build logic. PR #8279 by igorpecovnik removed obsolete Trixie package references. Networking Improvements PR #8259 and commit cdf71df by djurny expanded DHCP configuration in netplan to automatically include interfaces matching lan* and wan*, simplifying initial setup across devices. Miscellaneous Signing key backward compatibility was preserved in PR #8282 and commit aa5526a by igorpecovnik. Commit 0f43036 reworked prepare-host.sh after review. Contributors This Week Ayush1325 The-going djurny igorpecovnik pyavitz belegdol hyx0329 rpardini paolosabatino The post Armbian Weekly Updates first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

As the Armbian project transitions from spring into summer, the final week of May 2025 brought a dense flurry of development activity, delivering improvements across kernel support, bootloader updates, system performance, and user experience enhancements. With over 35 pull requests merged, this week showcased the Armbian community’s continued dedication to modernizing and stabilizing its build framework and board support packages. Performance & Build System Optimizations A notable performance enhancement arrived via #8248, where build engineer @rpardini delivered a major speed-up in Docker extension handling, cutting processing time by over 50%. Complementing this, PR #8249 addressed inefficiencies in rootfs-to-image by avoiding --sparse, significantly improving I/O speeds on various filesystems. Kernel version parsing and custom kernel description functionality also landed with #8152, thanks to @Grippy98, enabling displaying kernel versioning within build branches. Board Support Enhancements & Bootloader Upgrades A slew of boards received attention this week. The NanoPC-T6 series saw a key modernization in #8219 and #8239, switching to mainline Arm Trusted Firmware and bumping U-Boot to v2025.04 final. The Quartz64A board followed suit in #8250, while the Odroid HC4, Khadas VIM3, and Mixtile Blade3 all received U-Boot updates or reverts to improve stability. Legacy and edge kernel support was also improved. Notably, Rockchip64 edge kernel configuration gained CONFIG_NETKIT=y (#8237), and fixes for display mode handling on RK3588 boards were added (#8253). Meanwhile, the Orangepi 5 Ultra switched to a mainline kernel source (#8252), reinforcing Armbian’s ongoing effort to shed legacy components and embrace upstream compatibility. Infrastructure & Usability Improvements Behind the scenes, @igorpecovnik contributed multiple usability tweaks, including a fix for HiDPI detection (#8236) and @rpardini added improved serial console fallback behavior in GRUB (#8247). The GPG key placement was standardized across distros (#8128), simplifying build reproducibility. Device Tree and Service Fixes The smart am40 received a long-needed RTC node and U-Boot bump (#8214), while the Helios4‘s wake-on-LAN service was fixed (#8235), reinforcing Armbian’s commitment to community-requested board maintenance. Wrapping Up This week’s burst of activity highlights the Armbian community’s tireless commitment to refinement and modernization. Whether through performance enhancements, kernel bumps, or quality-of-life fixes, the project continues to evolve rapidly. Users can expect a more responsive, stable, and future-proof experience across a growing roster of supported hardware. Stay tuned for further updates as June unfolds. The post Armbian Development Highlights: End of May 2025 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian v25.5: Expanding Horizons, Honoring Community, and Powering the ARM Ecosystem The Armbian team is proud to announce the release of Armbian v25.5—a significant update that reinforces the project’s commitment to delivering a reliable, high-performance Linux experience for ARM-based devices. This release highlights continued progress across the system, including deeper hardware support, enhanced tooling, and growing application modularity through armbian-config. In addition to the technical achievements, the community has received international recognition for its leadership and innovation in open-source infrastructure: Armbian has been awarded the 2025 NetBox Hero Award by NetBox Labs, joining a prestigious list of projects that have demonstrated meaningful impact in automation and open infrastructure practices. What’s New in v25.5 This release brings dozens of contributions from across the Armbian community, targeting system performance, configuration management, and hardware enablement. Noteworthy improvements include: Extended board support: The release introduces or improves compatibility for several boards including the TI SK-AM69 (PR #7885), Banana Pi M2+ (PR #8127), BeagleBone AI-64 (PR #7918), BeaglePlay (PR #7917), and PocketBeagle2 (PR #7897). These additions reflect Armbian’s growing footprint across both legacy and cutting-edge single-board computers (SBCs). Upstream firmware integration: Rockchip devices like the Rock 5B and Youyeetoo R1 now enjoy better audio and HDMI support (PR #7925, PR #7934). U-Boot versions were bumped for key platforms to align with upstream. Kernel upgrades: Devices based on Rockchip64 now run on Linux kernel 6.14 (edge branch), bringing better performance and peripheral support. Additionally, kernel patching logic is now configurable (PR #8149), allowing developers to build plain mainline kernel. Filesystem and boot enhancements: Improvements to EFI partition alignment (PR #8053) and BTRFS subvolume support further refine system boot behavior and make image generation more flexible for custom installations. Stability and quality improvements: Updates include boot script fixes, enhanced serial console support, and a simplified logging framework, all designed to improve diagnostics and system reliability during early boot and provisioning phases. armbian-config: Simplifying Post-Install System Management One of the biggest areas of growth in Armbian v25.5 is the continued evolution of armbian-config—a system utility for configuring Armbian images after installation. Whether setting up a home automation server or managing Docker containers at the edge, armbian-config now offers an impressive set of tools in a modular and approachable interface. Application library: Users can now deploy popular self-hosted applications directly from armbian-config, including Home Assistant (PR #235), Stirling PDF (PR #295), Navidrome (PR #367), Grafana (PR #351), NetData (PR #289), and Immich (PR #575). These modules are installed in isolated environments, making them easy to deploy, manage, and remove. Network and system settings: A more robust Wi-Fi station detection system improves wireless setup reliability (PR #286). New schematics and better documentation provide helpful context during network interface configuration (PR #278, PR #280). Overlay and BSP switching: Logic for board-specific overlays is now dynamically loaded, ensuring options are shown only where supported (PR #285). The BSP switching tool has been patched to correctly detect the branch being used (PR #281), and header installation logic was refactored to reduce redundancy (PR #277). These improvements reinforce armbian-config as a trusted utility for both new users and experienced developers building production or custom systems. NetBox Hero Award: Community Excellence Recognized Armbian’s impact reaches beyond code. In this release cycle, the project was selected as one of the winners of the 2025 NetBox Hero Awards by NetBox Labs. This award celebrates the community’s dedication to infrastructure innovation, automation, and transparency. Armbian was recognized specifically for its “elegant and extensible use of NetBox in support of a broad set of infrastructure needs.” This acknowledgment affirms the project’s alignment with modern infrastructure tooling and its unique role at the intersection of embedded systems and open infrastructure platforms. Read more: https://netboxlabs.com/blog/announcing-the-netbox-hero-award-winners-for-2025/ Recognized Contributors This release wouldn’t be possible without the contributors who authored the pull requests featured in v25.5. We thank: @amazingfate • @anarsoul • @andyshrk • @ArendJan • @Ayush1325 • @belegdol • @benhoff • @chainsx • @CodeChenL • @dependabot • @djurny • @efectn • @EvilOlaf • @FantasyGmm • @glneo • @Grippy98 • @HeyMeco • @iav • @ig3 • @igorpecovnik • @JohnTheCoolingFan • @juanesf • @kageurufu • @KubaTaba1uga • @lanefu • @leggewie • @libiunc • @mickeprag • @mlegenovic • @palachzzz • @paolosabatino • @plumbeo • @pyavitz • @q4a • @qbisi • @rpardini • @schmiedelm • @SeeleVolleri • @squassina • @ssp97 • @SuperKali • @The-going • @TheSnowfield • @timsurber • @torte71 • @trappiz • @useful64 • @retro98boy We also extend our appreciation to those who helped through bug reporting, testing, translations, documentation, and community moderation. Get Involved Armbian is open to all. Whether you want to contribute code, write documentation, test releases, or just ask questions—there’s a place for you. Download images: https://www.armbian.com/download Join discussions: https://forum.armbian.com Report issues or contribute PRs: https://github.com/armbian/build Read developer guides: https://docs.armbian.com Looking Ahead Armbian v25.5 is not just a technical milestone—it’s a testament to the collaborative power of open source. With a stronger foundation, broader hardware support, and a growing ecosystem of modular tools, Armbian is well-positioned to lead the future of ARM-based Linux computing. Full change logs: build framework, armbian-config The post Armbian 25.5 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

This week, the Armbian development team pushed several noteworthy enhancements, with improvements spanning user experience, bootloader upgrades, and broader system support. Notably, this week saw the debut of OpenMediaVault in Armbian’s software installer, a move that brings plug-and-play NAS functionality to supported boards. OpenMediaVault is a feature-rich platform that enables users to turn single-board computers into fully-fledged network storage devices. Thanks to a contribution by Igor, the integration is now available through armbian-config interface, giving users a streamlined way to install and configure OpenMediaVault without needing to manually manage services or packages. The usability of the software stack also saw a meaningful improvement. A previously persistent “Disable Wireless Hotspot?” prompt was eliminated when no hotspot had been enabled, reducing unnecessary friction during the setup process. This fix helps clarify Armbian’s default network behavior for users during first boot, particularly when configuring headless or appliance-style deployments. On the hardware front, the Orange Pi 5 Max received a key upgrade: it now boots using mainline U-Boot. This transition replaces vendor-specific boot code with upstream-supported U-Boot, easing future updates and kernel integration. A related improvement was made to the PocketBeagle2, which migrated to extlinux for boot configuration—bringing it in line with Armbian’s broader standardization efforts. Further enhancements came to the Rockchip64 platform. Previously missing Operating Performance Points (OPPs) were added to ensure proper voltage and frequency scaling across supported boards, which improves energy efficiency and stability under load. In addition, older workarounds for wireless firmware issues were removed, as upstream drivers have now resolved the compatibility concerns that necessitated them. Finally, infrastructure refinement continued with the cleanup of unused or deprecated build artifacts, keeping the codebase lean and future-proof. The team also laid the groundwork for upcoming testing initiatives to ensure that new features like OpenMediaVault are validated across a wide array of supported devices. For those interested in exploring OpenMediaVault or other curated software installations, the updated documentation is available in the Armbian Software User Guide. The post Armbian Updates: OMV support, boot improvents, Rockchip optimizations first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Early May brought another round of steady advancements to the Armbian project, with progress in U-Boot updates, board enablement, firmware fixes, and notable improvements to Armbian’s growing catalog of self-hosted applications. Bootloader and Firmware Enhancements Several platforms saw significant U-Boot improvements. The Cherryba-M1 now benefits from an upgraded U-Boot and reorganized patch structure, thanks to Igor‘s work on upgrading Cherryba-M1 to latest u-boot and moving patch to new folder. Andy bumped U-Boot to v2025.04 for the Lubancat2, keeping the board current. The Radxa Rock 4 SE also migrated to this version, where Niklas refined its configuration and boot behavior. Meanwhile, the Khadas VIM3 received a broader bootloader overhaul led by Ricardo, introducing SD-first boot order, squashfs and fileenv support, and enhanced compatibility with Home Assistant OS in a comprehensive update to U-Boot for Khadas VIM3. Older configurations didn’t go unnoticed: Igor removed deprecated ATF tags for sun50iw9 / H61x, while Olaf pushed the sunxi64 platform to the latest LTS version of ATF. Expanding Device Support Armbian continues to grow its ecosystem. Rolf introduced official support for the Banana Pi M2+, making it easier for users to deploy on this compact board. On the RISC-V side, libiunc brought the kernel for the StarFive2 platform up to v6.6, ensuring ongoing support and compatibility. Installer Improvements and Runtime Fixes Improving install experience, Igor Velkov added Btrfs root subvolume support when installing to NVMe, paving the way for better snapshot and maintenance workflows. Igor also corrected missing Broadcom firmware for Raspberry Pi boards to fix wireless support and suppressed firmware warnings related to built-in Realtek USB network drivers, helping clean up logs and reduce confusion. Self-Hosted App Catalog Grows The list of installable apps during Armbian setup has expanded. Two powerful platforms are now just a selection away: Immich, a self-hosted photo and video backup system, was added with the introduction of Immich to configNG. NetBox, a leading infrastructure resource management solution, joined the roster in the addition of NetBox to Armbian configNG. Both are available via the configNG provisioning interface. Deprecations and Housekeeping Support for legacy distributions has now ended: Debian Bullseye and Ubuntu Focal and Jammy will no longer receive repository updates, as noted in the userspace status change to EOS. Elsewhere, dependency and CI maintenance continued. Automated tools like Dependabot bumped packages such as setuptools and GitHub actions for changed-files, while amazingfate restored support for the AIC8800 Wi-Fi driver by reverting a mistaken disable. Further Reading Explore the full range of updates in the official Armbian snapshot. The post Armbian Development Highlights – Early May 2025 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian Weekly Highlights This summary highlights key updates to the Armbian build repository, including kernel adjustments, tooling fixes, and configuration changes. These contributions reflect ongoing efforts from the community to ensure system stability, compatibility, and enhanced performance across supported platforms. Rockchip: Fixing Broken EDGE Kernel Patch Commit by: @Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Add “Out of Date” Notice to Example Config Author: EvilOlaf View Commit › UFS Devices: Add Sector Size Variable Author: FantasyGmm View Commit › Update prepare-host.sh “This doesn’t feel right. The package exists across all main distros. Probably not needed in every case… but it’s toolchain-related, so worth revisiting if merged.” Author: Werner View Commit › Add New Host Build Dependency for Noble Author: EvilOlaf View Commit › rockchip64: Fix ATF Build & Bump to Latest Author: Werner View Commit › Allwinner: Bump to Latest Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Fix ORAS Tooling Download – Add wget Moved wget to basic dependencies Cleaned up spacing Author: Werner View Commit › ZRAM Service Fix – mkfs Deprecation Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Auto-Sync Board Config Status Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › Fix jq Filter Usage in apt-utils Author: Franklyn Tackitt View Commit › AIC Wi-Fi Driver Adjustment for Rockchip Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit › BananaPi SM1: Fix Patch Naming “Do to my laziness these patches were submitted ugly. My bad.” Author: Patrick Yavitz View Commit › Btrfs Root on Subvolume Support Author: Igor Velkov View Commit › U-Boot v2025 for Sunxi: H616 Fixes, DTS Updates Author: The-going View Commit › Sunxi 6.13 Series Re-export Patches b10d00d Fix EMAC0/MDIO0 (rtl8211F) 61ad7ce Zero2W: Add Missing Nodes c019129 Update to v6.13.11 83d866a Add Sound Support for H616/618 c5fc8be PWM Nodes & Overlays f61dc0c Enable TV Output & Zero2W Patches 481b407 Cedrus V4L2: Add More Formats + DMA Update f2c4d41 Panfrost: Rework Power Domain Patches (v2) c129052 Switch from rkr5 to rkr5.1 Author: Mecid View Commit › Improve Example Config Handling Add BUILD_DESKTOP Automation 1469fda Fix Link & Create Proper Example c93edf5 Copy Example Config at First Start 554580a Remove Deprecated lib.config 1d9c78a Armbian is a community-driven project maintained by a group of dedicated individuals in their limited free time. We provide the platform and tools for collaboration, but fixing every bug is beyond our capacity. Even large, well-funded teams face similar limits. That’s why we rely on the community—not just for reporting issues, but for actively helping to resolve them. file:///tmp/lu1588574hd9ee8.tmp/lu1588574hd9fat_tmp_858a6d92.png View all commits and contribute at github.com/armbian/build file:///tmp/lu1588574hd9ee8.tmp/lu1588574hd9fat_tmp_7111f4e6.png Support Armbian development: Donate Today! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Welcome to this week’s Armbian Build Highlights! We’ve added support for the Qcom Robotics RB5 and delivered a stack of board-level fixes and improvements. Bootloaders are getting version upgrades, new device tree tweaks are live, and key driver updates are in. Whether you’re tuning SPI displays or tweaking governors, there’s something here for every dev. Let’s dive in! New Board Support Qcom Robotics RB5 Support Added View Commit » by FantasyGmm Board-Level Fixes & Enhancements sakurapi-rk3308b Fix UART4 Bluetooth HCI + enable I2C1 View » WS2812 SPI driver overlay for onboard LEDs View » DTS update: SPI display match fix + spidev enabled View » rk3308: Fix UART DMA View Commit » by ssp97 station-m3: Remove redundant function View Commit » by 青菜萝 卜冬瓜 bananapi-m4-berry: Marked as CSC; Ethernet & RTL8821CU verified working View » Ether/WiFi chip launch fix View » sunxi: Remove unsupported branches 6.1, 6.10, 6.11 View Commit » Bootloader & Kernel Updates sakurapi-rk3308b: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04 View » nanopi-r3s: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04 View » rock-3a: U-Boot bumped to v2025.04 View » radxa-zero3: U-Boot bumped (mainline) View » SM8250 Edge: Kernel bumped to 6.14 View » Rockchip RK3588: Adjusted patching for mainline View » Platform & Driver Fixes rtl8189fs: Commit corrected to match rtl8189fs head View Commit » SpacemiT: PPPoE kernel module enabled View Commit » sun55iw3-dev.config: Changed default CPU governor to ondemand View Commit » Got feedback or found a bug? Join the conversation on Armbian Forum View all commits and contribute at github.com/armbian/build Support Armbian development: Donate Today! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Introducing Armbian’s New Cloud Images: Optimized for x86 and aarch64 Cloud Deployments Armbian is taking a significant step forward in cloud computing support with the introduction of dedicated cloud images tailored for cloud environments. The latest enhancement brings a new ‘cloud’ image set specifically designed to optimize generic x86 and aarch64 deployments, ensuring better performance, security, and compatibility in cloud infrastructures. Why Dedicated Cloud Images? As more enterprises and developers deploy lightweight Linux images in cloud environments, the need for a streamlined, cloud-optimized configuration has grown. The new ‘cloud’ images aim to address this by focusing on: Very Fast Boot Time: Optimized configurations enable boot times as fast as 1-2 seconds, ensuring rapid deployment and responsiveness. No Firmware Package: By eliminating unnecessary firmware packages, the cloud images remain lightweight and focused on essential cloud functionality. Optimized Performance: Stripped of unnecessary hardware drivers, the cloud images are leaner, allowing faster boot times and improved efficiency. Enhanced Compatibility: Fine-tuned configurations ensure that Armbian-based cloud instances run seamlessly across major cloud providers, including AWS and Azure. Security-Focused Design: With a minimal attack surface, the cloud images reduce exposure to vulnerabilities while maintaining essential features. Lightweight Image Size: The uncompressed QCOW2 image is approximately 700MB, ensuring minimal resource usage while maintaining full functionality. Docker Support Enabled by Default: The cloud images come preconfigured with Docker support out of the box, allowing seamless deployment of containerized applications. Lean Debian Bookworm or Ubuntu Noble User Space: Provided images come with a minimal yet powerful user space based on Debian Bookworm or Ubuntu Noble, ensuring stability and efficiency. ZRAM Management: Built-in ZRAM management optimizes memory usage, improving performance in resource-constrained environments. Armbian-Config System Configuration Utility: The powerful armbian-config tool provides an easy way to configure and manage system settings, enhancing user experience and customization. Customize and Brand Your Cloud Image Armbian makes it incredibly simple to create custom, cloud-optimized images tailored to your needs. Whether you’re an enterprise or an individual developer, you can brand and configure your Armbian cloud images to match your identity and requirements. Have always fresh Armbian OS with your brand! By leveraging the Armbian build framework, you can easily build your own cloud images with custom configurations, packages, and branding. Get started today by visiting the official Armbian build repository. Build command example: ./compile.sh \ BETA=no \ BOARD=uefi-x86 \ BRANCH=cloud \ BUILD_DESKTOP=no \ BUILD_MINIMAL=yes \ ENABLE_EXTENSIONS=image-output-qcow2 \ IMAGE_VERSION=25.2.3 \ RELEASE=noble \ VENDOR="Company" \ VENDORCOLOR="5;100;115" \ KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no \ KERNEL_BTF=yes Download links You can find download links at https://www.armbian.com/download/, or use the direct links below. For the QEMU disk image (QCOW2) format: https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-qcow2 https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Noble_cloud_minimal-qcow2 https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-qcow2 https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Noble_cloud_minimal-qcow2 and Microsoft Azure image format: https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-hyperv https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-x86/Noble_cloud_minimal-hyperv https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Bookworm_cloud_minimal-hyperv https://dl.armbian.com/uefi-arm64/Noble_cloud_minimal-hyperv How This Benefits Cloud Deployments This update makes it easier for developers and businesses to deploy Armbian-based instances in the cloud without unnecessary bloat. Whether running on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or smaller providers and Qemu KVM / Proxmox, users can expect: Reduced overhead and better resource utilization Improved stability with cloud-centric optimizations A more agile and lightweight system for containerized applications Faster provisioning and deployment due to the ultra-fast boot times Seamless container orchestration with pre-enabled Docker support Optimized memory management with built-in ZRAM support Customizable and user-friendly system configuration via armbian-config The ability to build fully customized, branded cloud images with ease What’s Next? Armbian continues to evolve, ensuring that users benefit from its embedded Linux roots, embracing a philosophy of minimalism and efficiency that ensures optimal use of system resources. Community feedback is crucial in refining the cloud images, and we encourage users to test them out and contribute. For more details, visit the official Armbian GitHub repository and join the discussion! Stay connected and experience the next generation of Armbian cloud support today! The post Armbian cloud images first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian Weekly Leaflet First week of April , 2025 This week’s Armbian update delivers a solid mix of wireless driver enhancements, board refinements, and quality-of-life improvements across the build system. Notably, rtw88 and rtw89 drivers are now enabled for kernel 6.12+, and Radxa Zero 3 receives mainline U-Boot and WiFi upgrades. Rock 3A sees multiple U-Boot tweaks, while NanoPi R3S and Odroid M2 benefit from version bumps and cleanup. Whether you’re maintaining a fleet or tweaking a personal project, there’s plenty in here to streamline your next build. Kernel & Driver Enhancements rtw88 & rtw89 wireless drivers are now enabled for kernel 6.12+ configs. By Igor Pecovnik RTL8812AU driver updated for kernel 6.14.y thanks to upstream merge. By Ricardo Pardini Reverted hacky RTL8812AU workaround now that upstream is in. Board Support Updates Radxa Zero 3 WiFi extension now enabled by default. Upgraded to mainline U-Boot v2025.01. NanoPi R3S U-Boot bumped to v2025.01 for current. Board config cleanup. Rock 3A U-Boot .itb build fixed. Back-and-forth on code duplication optimizations… but it’s finally clean now. Final Fix Odroid M2 U-Boot patches updated to v2025.04-rc5. Cleaned up patch naming and rewrote without functional changes. Infrastructure & System Improvements Cloud QCOW2 images now auto-resize filesystem to include 16GB of free space on boot. By Igor Pecovnik NETKIT support added to all kernel builds 6.7+. Docstrings added to netkit for clarity. By CodeRabbit AI Automatic board status synchronization occurred twice this week. #1 | #2 Miscellaneous armbian-leds.conf added for Radxa E20C Examples removed from hooks for leaner builds Vendor colors now included in BSP & artifact hashing Stay tuned for next week’s highlights! We’re always looking for more contributors and supporters—whether you’re a developer, tester, or fan. This is the final week to donate to our crowdfunding campaign aimed at boosting tech support and growing the team. Let’s build something great together! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Improved Code Review We’ve integrated CodeRabbit into our code review process, and the results have been excellent. The AI-assisted reviews help us maintain higher code quality, improve efficiency, and streamline development. We’re happy with the improvements and look forward to continued enhancements. FriendlyElec and Armbian Announce NanoPi R3S Giveaway! FriendlyElec, a Platinum Partner of Armbian, is giving away the NanoPi R3S in collaboration with Armbian! Whether you need a new router, server, or IoT device, this could be your next ideal solution. To enter, grab your free raffle ticket today and get a chance to win! For details, visit FriendlyElec’s Nanopi R3S giveaway page. Armbian Images for Raspberry Pi Now on Official RPi Imager Great news for Raspberry Pi users! Armbian images become available directly through the official Raspberry Pi Imager, making installation easier than ever. This integration brings Armbian’s optimized OS to Raspberry Pi, offering better stability, security, and performance. Switch Radxa Nio-12L to Standard Support Author: Mecid View Commit Replace bsdmainutils with bsdextrautils Author: Mecid View Commit Add Mediatek Genio Family + Radxa Nio-12L (Genio 1200) Author: Mecid View Commit Add support for MOTD logo colors Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Add AWS & Azure support, disable DRM, disable services that makes no point here Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Cloud kernel config: drop various debug options and weird NIC adaptors Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit UEFI: add cloud kernel under cloud branch for x86 and arm64 Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit switch current u-boot to v2025.01 Author: Werner View Commit Fixed errors and warnings found in journald Author: Milivoje Legenovic View Commit MBa8MPxL-RAS314: Add Raspberry Pi Camera V2 support Author: Alexander Stein View Commit MBa8MPxL: update linux-tqma-current config Author: Martin Schmiedel View Commit armbian-firstlogin: remove superfluous break Author: Martin Schmiedel View Commit ZRAM config: suppress errors when kernel support is not there Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Refactor patches for NanoPC T6 & LTS Author: SuperKali View Commit bump rockchip 32bit edge kernel to v6.14 Author: Paolo Sabatino View Commit qemu arm64: bump u-boot and fix wrong boot script parameter Author: Igor Pecovnik View Commit Enable thermal support for sun55i-a523 Author: juanesf View Commit Armbian is still accepting donations to enhance technical support, ensuring better documentation, faster issue resolution, and improved community engagement. Contributions help sustain development, optimize performance, and provide reliable updates for supported devices. Support Armbian’s growth today! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

In a groundbreaking development, the Armbian team has officially announced the Armbian Unified Kernel Initiative (AUKI), a revolutionary step towards simplifying Linux on ARM single-board computers. Starting with Armbian kernel v6.14, all previous kernel variants will be merged into a single, all-encompassing kernel that supports every single board and hardware feature out of the box. One Kernel to Rule Them All Gone are the days of fragmented kernel versions, custom patches, and hardware-specific quirks. With the new AUKI framework, users no longer have to worry about selecting the right kernel for their device—it just works. Whether you’re running an old Allwinner-based board or a cutting-edge Rockchip or NXP system, the same kernel will seamlessly handle all drivers, features, and optimizations. UEFI Standardization for All Boards The traditional ARM boot process has been one of the biggest pain points for Linux users, requiring board-specific U-Boot implementations and patches. Armbian’s new boot method fully adopts UEFI standards, making it possible to boot any supported board just like an x86 PC. This means: Unified bootloader across all platforms Secure Boot & TPM support on compatible hardware Multi-boot from USB, NVMe, and SD cards with no extra configuration Real-Time Kernel Switching Armbian kernel v6.14 also introduces instant real-time kernel switching. Whether you need a standard kernel for everyday tasks or a real-time kernel for low-latency applications, you can now toggle between the two by simply adding a kernel command-line switch—no recompiling, no reinstallation. Users can also switch modes effortlessly via armbian-config. AI & Video Acceleration—Out of the Box For the first time ever, hardware-accelerated AI inference and video decoding will be universally available on all supported ARM platforms. Whether you’re using Mali, Vivante, or Adreno GPUs, your web browser will automatically leverage full acceleration for machine learning and video tasks—without the need for extra drivers or proprietary blobs. Unmatched Performance: Instant Boot, 50% Speed Boost Thanks to deep optimizations and contributions from over 1,000 developers, Armbian kernel v6.14 delivers: Boot times under 2 seconds on most SBCs 50% overall performance improvement across the board Enhanced power efficiency, extending battery life on mobile setups Powered by the Bates Foundation These remarkable advancements were made possible by the Bates Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding open-source initiatives where traditional businesses and governments fall short. Their generous support has enabled a global team of 1,000+ engineers to bring this vision to life. What’s Next? The new kernel will roll out in Armbian’s next major release, with preview builds available starting today. Existing users will be automatically migrated via armbian-config. The future of Armbian—and ARM Linux as a whole—has never looked brighter. The post Armbian Unified Kernel Initiative (AUKI): One Kernel to Power Them All first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

The Armbian development team has been hard at work implementing crucial updates, bug fixes, and optimizations to enhance performance and compatibility across a wide range of hardware. This latest batch of commits includes improved Wi-Fi support for multiple devices, HDMI audio and video enhancements, network management improvements, and critical package updates. Additionally, outdated or deprecated components have been removed to streamline system performance. Notable additions include initial support for BeagleBoard BeagleY-AI, security enhancements, and kernel updates for K3 boards. Stay up to date with the latest developments and experience a more stable, efficient, and feature-rich Armbian environment! Rockchip64: rk3318-box: fix wifi with alternate sdio bus Author: Paolo Sabatino View Commit Enable/Add gmac0/1 wifi to Radxa Cubie A5E sun55i-a527 Author: Juan Esf91 View Commit Rockchip64-6.14: Enabled HDMI1 video and audio on NanoPC T6/LTS Author: SuperKali View Commit Rockchip64-6.14: Add HDMI audio support and missing stuff on Youyeetoo R1 v3 Author: SuperKali View Commit Always disable systemd-networkd if both managers enabled NetworkManager and systemd-networkd should never both be enabled at the same time. In this case, disable systemd-networkd, with message to the user that this is being done. Author: Ian Goodacre View Commit Improve armbian-firstlogin script Avoid waiting for the NetworkManager-wait-online or systemd-networkd-wait-online service to complete in the midst of prompting for root account password. Author: Ian Goodacre View Commit Drop software-properties-common from CLI builds software-properties-common was dropped from Debian Unstable and may or may not come back according to its maintainer. It provides the add-apt-repository binary. c.f. https://github.com/wimpysworld/deb-get/issues/1215 Author: Rolf Leggewie View Commit Drop policykit-1 from common DE builds drop obsolete policykit-1 package and replace with polkitd and pkexec from common includes for a variety of DE builds Author: Rolf Leggewie View Commit Stay Updated with Armbian For the latest news, updates, and discussions, visit: Armbian Website Forum GitHub Discord Support the Project Help keep Armbian development active! Consider contributing via: Donate Get Involved About Rolling Releases Armbian rolling releases are intended for experienced users and developers who are comfortable troubleshooting issues. The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Dear Armbians, Stay ahead with the latest enhancements and fixes in Armbian’s rolling release! This update brings Rockchip64 improvements, including better eMMC stability, HDMI audio support, and a rewritten HDMI patch for Rock 5B. Board support expands with new additions like the PocketBeagle2, and BeagleBone AI-64. System stability gets a boost with U-Boot v2025.01, kernel upgrades, and improved package management. Key Updates in This Release Rockchip64 Enhancements Adjusted eMMC frequency settings to improve stability for Rock-5-ITX and Rock5B boards. Commit by: amazingfate Enabled HDMI audio output for Rock 5B. Commit by: Aleksey Komarov Set DMA mask to 64-bit for Rockchip64. Commit by: SuperKali Rewrote Rock5 HDMI audio patch for better performance. Commit by: SuperKali Board Support Updates Added Comuunity support for Orange Pi 5 Ultra. Commit by: Werner Added BeagleBoard PocketBeagle2 and BeagleBone AI-64 support. Commit by: Andrew Davis Introduced support for yy3568 on Rockchip64 Edge. Commit by: Nicolas Pereira Fixed stable MAC address issue for rk3318-box. Commit by: Paolo Sabatino Updated Odroid XU4 kernel to 6.6.81. Commit by: Julian Sikorski System & Stability Improvements Upgraded U-Boot to v2025.01. Commit by: Werner Removed obsolete PHY patches in RK3568 that were merged in 6.6.81 and 6.12.18. Commit by: Lane Jennison Unfroze vendor upgrades for better package management. Commit by: Werner Fixed wrong kernel name bug on Raspberry Pi 5. Commit by: Taba1uga Support Armbian’s Future! With about one month left in the crowdfunding campaign, your help is crucial in expanding technical support and allowing the dev team to focus on implementing new features and fixing bugs. Keep Armbian strong—donate today! Contribute Here Important Notes Rolling releases undergo limited testing and are not recommended for production environments. However, they offer the latest features and fixes for developers and enthusiasts! How to Access? Rolling releases are available at the bottom of Armbian’s official download pages. Switching Between Release Types Guidance on transitioning between stable and rolling releases is available on Armbian’s website. More Details & Full Changelog View Full Release Notes The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Armbian continues to evolve with key updates across board configurations, hardware support, and kernel enhancements. This week introduces significant improvements, including switching CM3588 to mainline A-TF and upgrading RK322X-Box and RK3318-Box to U-Boot v2025.01. Armbian’s updated images now come with Home Assistant Core 2025.3 preinstalled, offering users enhanced smart home integration. Hardware support sees notable bug fixes such as reset and power down problem on ODROID SM1 units, LCD panel overlay additions for Hinlink-H88K, and enabling CONFIG_DRM_PANEL_MIPI_DBI for Rockchip64-Edge and Current branches. Additionally, extensions for Radxa-AIC8800 was added to Rock-2A and initial support for the TI SK-AM69 board. Further improvements include crucial fixes for Orange Pi 4 LTS, HDMI sound support for RK3588, and extended sunxi-6.12 enhancements, ensuring a more stable and feature-rich Armbian experience. Board Configurations and Kernel Updates Switch CM3588 to Mainline A-TF Commit by Tim Surber Rockchip/64: Upgrade RK322X-Box and RK3318-Box to U-Boot v2025.01 Commit by Paolo Sabatino Hardware Support Enhancements Reset and Power Down Support for ODROID SM1 Units patching regressions on kernel upgrade. Commit by Patrick Yavitz Rockchip64-6.14 & 6.12: Add LCD Panel Overlay for Hinlink-H88K Commits by amazingfate Rockchip64-Edge & Current: Enable CONFIG_DRM_PANEL_MIPI_DBI Commits by amazingfate Enabled AIC8800 wireless module on Radxa Rock2 Commit by Chen Jiali Additional Enhancements & Fixes Add Initial Support for TI SK-AM69 Board Commit by Andrew Davis Rockchip64: Disable DMC for Orange Pi 4 LTS (Fixes boot issues with BTF) Commit by Paolo Sabatino Bump Orange Pi 4 LTS U-Boot to v2024.10 Commit by: Paolo Sabatino RK3588: Add HDMI Sound & Support for Orange Pi 5 Max Commit by palachzzz Sunxi-6.12: Add Support for Bananapi M4-Berry & H616 GPU Power Domain Commits by The-going Sunxi-6.12: Enable HDMI for H616/H618 SoC Commit by Stephen Graf Sunxi-6.12: DRM Updates & Driver Additions Commits by The-going Home Assistant Core 2025.3 Armbian’s updated images now come with Home Assistant Core 2025.3 preinstalled, offering users enhanced smart home integration. For full commit history and details, visit: Armbian Build Repository How to Get Involved Contributing to Armbian is as easy as donating $5. Your support helps improve hardware compatibility and sustain open-source innovation. If you can’t donate, but have skills, we’re always welcoming contributions to development, testing, and documentation! Interested in contributing? Check out our GitHub repository to report issues, suggest improvements, or submit pull requests. Every contribution helps shape the future of Armbian! Help us improve Armbian by testing, contributing, and reporting issues. Visit Armbian Community for more information. Stay tuned for more updates! The post Armbian Weekly Highlights first appeared on Armbian. View the full article

Dear Armbian Community, We are thrilled to announce Armbian Release 25.2, packed with significant updates across our entire ecosystem! These updates are aimed at enhancing functionality, expanding hardware support, and refining the user experience for both developers and everyday SBC users. Let’s dive into the exciting new features! Key Highlights New Board Support: Rock 2A and 2F, NanoPi R3S, Retroid Pocket RP5, RPMini, Rock 5T, GenBook, MKS-PI, SKIPR, Armsom CM5, NextThing C.H.I.P, Magicsee C400 Plus Rockchip 3588 Improvements: Upgrade to latest vendor kernel v6.1.99 and mainline to 6.12.y, including HDMI driver updates, USB3 fixes, and Bluetooth support updates. Wireless Enhancements: RTW88 driver additions and kernel stability fixes, added automatic wireless testing infrastructure. Kernel Upgrades: most of kernels were upgraded from 6.6.y to 6.12.y, with extensive refinements in all areas. U-Boot Updates: Most of boot loaders were updated to its last stable version, 2024.10 or more recent Easy deployment of tools like AdGuardHome, Pi-Hole, Home Assistant, Utime Kuma, NetData, Grafana, Cockpit with KVM management, NextCloud, … via armbian-config Expanded build and mirror network with additional sites in Amsterdam, Vienna and Nuremberg (In partnership with netcup) CDN Upgrade: We have upgraded our Content Delivery Network (CDN) to support users affected by global conflicts, ensuring better accessibility worldwide. (Forum Announcement) Improve torrent download speed for community download targets by mirroring GitHub downloads at our CDN. You can find a detailed report here. Help Armbian Grow – Join Our Mission! Armbian is growing, and we need your support! To expand development, improve support, and strengthen our team, we’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign. If you value open-source innovation, consider contributing and joining our mission. Platinum Support & Community Contributions Our focus remains on boards with platinum support, where vendors assist in mitigating costs, ensuring top-tier support, and contributing to open-source efforts. If you’re looking for the best-supported boards, we highly recommend selecting from this category. We’re incredibly grateful to our new partner netcup for generously providing us additional computing and hosting capacity. Your support is driving our mission forward! Armbian remains a community-driven project. We cannot maintain this large and complex ecosystem without your support. Whether it’s rewriting manuals, scripting, or reviewing contributions, there’s a place for everyone. Production Use Recommendations For production environments, we recommend: Opting for hardware labeled platinum or standard support. Utilizing stabilized point releases around Armbian Linux 6.12.y Becoming an Armbian support partner to gain access to professional services. Recognizing Our Contributors We extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable contributors who played a pivotal role in this release. Special thanks to: @igorpecovnik, @github-actions, @rpardini, @amazingfate, @The-going, @brentr, @halfa, @ginkage, @EvilOlaf, @paolosabatino, @tjstyle, @efectn, @pyavitz, @CodeChenL, @JohnTheCoolingFan, @andyshrk, @dependabot, @chainsx, @SuperKali, @dimitry-ishenko, @adeepn, @way5, @ArendJan, @alex3d, @jomadeto, @nyanmisaka, @HeyMeco, @belegdol, @marcone, @timsurber, @Tonymac32, @bmilde, @AaronDewes, @3V3RYONE, @lanefu, @walmis, @pykpkg47, @Ryzer58, @swissiety, @janvolck, @akinomyoga, @jpy794, @WiseLord, @torte71, @blieque, @domin144, @qbisi, @mlegenovic, @retro98boy and many others. A special thanks to our dedicated support staff: Igor, Didier, Lane, Adam, Werner, Barry, Metka, Aaron, Michael and more for their continuous efforts and support. Join the Armbian Community Armbian thrives on community involvement. Your contributions are crucial to sustaining this vibrant ecosystem. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just getting started, there’s always a way to contribute. Thank you for your continued support! The Armbian Team The post Armbian v25.2 first appeared on Armbian. View the full article