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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
- Mini MXIII 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 / ddrescuegui | 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-ng.arm-xxx-Generic.img.gz)
- Write the downloaded image to a μSD Card
Installation
| Device | Edition | DTB | SoC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini MXIII II | 2G | gxl_p212_2g.dtb | S905X |
| GS King X | 4G | g12b_s922x_beelink_gs_king_x.dtb | S922X |
| GT King | 4G | g12b_s922x_beelink_gt_king | S922X.dtb |
| GT King Pro | 4G | g12b_s922x_beelink_gt_king.dtb | S922X |
| GT mini A | 2G/4G | g12a_s905x2_beelink_gt_mini_a.dtb | S905X2 |
| GT 1 mini | 2G/4G | g12a_s905x2_beelink_gt1_mini.dtb | S905X2 |
| GT 1 mini 2 | 2G/4G | sm1_s905x3_beelink_gt1mini2.dtb | S905X3 |
- 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 reset button 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:
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.