Install the system
JelinaOS uses boot media and automatic installation: write the system image to a USB drive or SD card, then boot the device from that medium to install automatically. No specialist skills are required; follow the steps below.
Method 1: Download and flash through JelinaCloud (recommended)
Section titled “Method 1: Download and flash through JelinaCloud (recommended)”For cloud-managed deployments, obtain the system image and device configuration from JelinaCloud, then use Advantech’s official flashing tool, JelinaFlasher, to write them to boot media:
- Complete device registration in JelinaCloud and download the system image matching the device type and the device configuration file, which is unique to each device.
- In JelinaFlasher, select “Flash system + configuration” to write the image and configuration to a USB drive or SD card.
- Boot the device from the boot medium to complete installation automatically.
For detailed flashing instructions, see JelinaCloud device onboarding.
Method 2: Platform-specific flashing tools
Section titled “Method 2: Platform-specific flashing tools”Without cloud configuration, you can also flash images using the platform’s standard methods:
| Platform | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Rockchip | Use the Rockchip upgrade tool to write the image to eMMC, or flash an SD card for booting |
| NXP i.MX | Use NXP’s official flashing tool, UUU, to write to eMMC |
| Allwinner | Use an Allwinner flashing tool to write to eMMC, or flash an SD card for booting |
| x86 | Use an image writing tool to write the image to a USB drive / SSD, then boot from USB to install |
Flashing steps may vary slightly by device type. Follow the installation instructions included with the image.
After installation
Section titled “After installation”- After installation completes, the device starts for the first time in its factory state.
- If device configuration was included during flashing, the device registers with the cloud automatically when connected to the network, typically within 30 seconds.
- For your first login, see first boot and configuration.
Common questions
Section titled “Common questions”The device does not boot after flashing. Check that the boot medium was fully written and that the device supports booting from it. Some devices require a change to the boot order in boot settings.
What if power is lost during installation? Flash the boot medium again and reinstall. JelinaOS’s A/B partition design makes installation repeatable and recoverable.