CoreELEC for Minix
These instructions explain how to install and boot CoreELEC on supported Minix devices from µSD Card by use of a Windows PC. The instructions can easily be adapted for other Operating Systems.
Supported devices
- Minix Neo T5
- Minix Neo U22-XJ
- Minix Neo U22-XJ Max
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-ng.arm-xxx-Generic.img.gz)
- Write the downloaded image to a μSD Card
Installation
Device | Edition | DTB | SoC |
---|---|---|---|
Minix Neo T5 | 2G/1000Mbps | g12a_s905x2_2g_1gbit.dtb | S905X2 |
Minix Neo U22-XJ | 4G | g12b_s922x_minix_u22xj.dtb | S922X-J |
Minix Neo U22-XJ Max | 4G | g12b_s922x_minix_u22xj_max.dtb | S922X-J |
- 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
If the reset button method doesn't work:
- Power button Method (this works with some Minix devices):
- insert boot media
- plug in power cord
- hold power button for a minimum of 6 seconds or until the CoreELEC logo appears
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 Minix Support Forums.
Notes
The above instructions also can be used to create a bootable USB Flash Drive.