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CoreELEC for Libre
These instructions explain how to install and boot CoreELEC on supported Libre SBC's from µSD Card by use of a Windows PC. The instructions can easily be adapted for other Operating Systems.
Supported devices
- La Frite
- Le Potato
Requirements
- Personal Computer with Internet Access
- Memory Card Reader
- A compatible Class 10 (USH 1/V 10) or better μSD Card (LePotato)
- USB Flash Drive (LaFrite)
- 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-ng.arm-xxx-Generic.img.gz)
- Write the downloaded image to a μSD Card or USB Flash Drive
Installation
| Device | Edition | DTB | SoC |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Frite | 1G | CoreELEC-Amlogic-ng.arm-xxx-LaFrite.img.gz | S805X |
| Le Potato | 1G/2G | CoreELEC-Amlogic-ng.arm-xxx-LePotato.img.gz | S905X |
- Insert the µSD Card or USB Flash Drive
- Power on the device
Install CoreELEC to eMMC
La Frite
- ensure the latest firmware is installed
- write the downloaded image to La Frite’s eMMC using the included USB cable
Le Potato
CoreELEC 9.2.8 (Legacy)
- write CoreELEC to a μSD Card
- boot LePotato with the μSD Card inserted
- attach the eMMC module when prompted to
- once CoreELEC is booted:
- SSH into to the device and type:
lepotatotoemmc
CoreELEC 19.x (Matrix)
In CoreELEC 19.x the script is currently broken. Following workaround is suggested:
- follow the instructions above and install CoreELEC 9.2.8 (Legacy) to eMMC
- once CoreELEC 9.2.8 is booted from eMMC:
- update to CoreELEC 19.x
Device Support
For support unrelated to CoreELEC, please refer to the Libre User Support Forums.
Notes
The above instructions also can be used to create a bootable USB Flash Drive.