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CoreELEC for Beelink
These instructions explain how to install and boot CoreELEC on supported Beelink devices from µSD Card by use of a Windows PC. The instructions can easily be adapted for other Operating Systems.
Supported devices
| Amlogic-ng | Amlogic-ne |
|---|---|
| Mini MXIII II | GT King II |
| GS King X | |
| GT King | |
| GT King Pro | |
| GT mini A | |
| GT 1 mini | |
| GT 1 mini 2 |
Requirements
- Personal Computer with Internet Access
- Memory Card Reader
- A compatible Class 10 (USH 1/V 10) or better μSD Card
- Image Writing Software
Image writing software
| Application | Function | Linux | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| balenaEtcher | Bootable Media Creator | X | X | X |
| UNetbootin | Bootable Media Creator | X | X | X |
| USBImager | Bootable Media Creator | X | X | X |
| DDRescue / DDRescue-GUI | Disk Utility | X | ||
| Disk Utility | Disk Utility | X | ||
| Rufus | Bootable Media Creator | X |
Preparation
- Visit the CoreELEC website
- Select a version to download
- The Download Helper will pop up
- Select Skip that and just show me all download options
- Download the generic image (CoreELEC-Amlogic-xx.arm-xxx-Generic.img.gz)
- Write the downloaded image to a μSD Card
Installation
| Device | Edition | DTB | SoC | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini MXIII II | 2G | gxl_p212_2g.dtb | S905X | Amlogic-ng |
| GS King X | 4G | g12b_s922x_beelink_gs_king_x.dtb | S922X | Amlogic-ng |
| GT King | 4G | g12b_s922x_beelink_gt_king.dtb | S922X | Amlogic-ng |
| GT King Pro | 4G | g12b_s922x_beelink_gt_king.dtb | S922X | Amlogic-ng |
| GT mini A | 2G/4G | g12a_s905x2_beelink_gt_mini_a.dtb | S905X2 | Amlogic-ng |
| GT 1 mini | 2G/4G | g12a_s905x2_beelink_gt1_mini.dtb | S905X2 | Amlogic-ng |
| GT 1 mini 2 | 2G/4G | sm1_s905x3_beelink_gt1mini2.dtb | S905X3 | Amlogic-ng |
| Device | Edition | DTB | SoC | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beelink GT King II | 8G | t7_a311d2_beelink_gt_king_ii.dtb | A311D | Amlogic-ne |
- Copy the device tree from the device tree folder on the µSD card to the root of the µSD Card
- Rename the device tree dtb to dtb.img
- Insert the µSD Card into the devices µSD slot
- Boot the device using the terminal or Android APK method
Install CoreELEC to eMMC
For situations where it is desirable to run CoreELEC in dual boot with Android or as a stand-alone JeOS:
This feature is currently unavailable for SoC A311D (T7)
Device Support
For support unrelated to CoreELEC, please refer to the Beelink User Support Forums.
Notes
The above instructions also can be used to create a bootable USB Flash Drive.