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Flash Tutorial

Flash to MicroSD Card

Please refer to the Install OS section for detailed steps.

Flash to eMMC

Flashing to eMMC requires the rkdeveloptool utility via USB:

Enter Maskrom Mode

  1. Disconnect power
  2. Hold the MASKROM button on the board
  3. Connect a USB Type-C cable to your computer
  4. Reconnect power, then release the button

Install Tools

sudo apt install rkdeveloptool
brew install rkdeveloptool

Download RKDevTool (GUI tool)

Flash Commands

# Detect device (after entering Maskrom mode)
sudo rkdeveloptool ld

# Download loader
sudo rkdeveloptool db rk3588_spl_loader_v1.15.113.bin

# Write image
sudo rkdeveloptool wl 0 myproduct-ubuntu-22.04.img

# Reboot device
sudo rkdeveloptool rd

Windows Users

Use the RKDevTool GUI application on Windows for a simpler experience without command line.