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10 Nov 06:45

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This week in Armbian development saw a range of significant updates and improvements across the project. Key highlights include enhanced support for Rockchip-based boards, with new devices such as the LuckFox Pico Mini, Lyra Plus, Lyra Ultra W, and Pico Pro/Max added to the lineup. Kernel configuration and build processes received multiple fixes and optimizations, including cleanup of forced configs, improved matrix generation, and expanded AX25 and BTRFS support. The framework now supports mmdebstrap, and database management for Immich and Netbox has been streamlined with containerized deployments. Additional updates addressed board-specific issues, such as Espressobin kernel bumps and Radxa Zero 3W antenna overlays. These changes collectively strengthen Armbian’s hardware compatibility, reliability, and developer tooling.

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03 Nov 06:44

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This week’s Armbian development saw significant progress across multiple fronts, including expanded hardware support and key software enhancements. Notable additions include support for new boards such as the Radxa E54C and Hardkernel ODROID M1S, as well as the integration of Debian Forky as a CSC target. Kernel updates were prominent, with bumps to versions 6.17 and 6.18, alongside improved configuration management for various devices. Bootloader improvements were made, including enhanced BTRFS support and more reliable local version settings in U-Boot. Several bug fixes addressed build errors and kernel configurations, particularly for IMX8 and Filogic/BPI-R4. The release also featured updates to documentation and board maintenance, ensuring smoother development workflows and broader compatibility.

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27 Oct 06:46

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This week’s Armbian build updates feature significant advancements in board support and system maintenance. Notable highlights include the addition of support for new devices such as the BesTV R3300-L and Mekotronics R58-4X4, as well as mainline U-Boot integration for several platforms. The release also introduces a KDE Plasma Mobile environment for Trixie and updates U-Boot to version 2025.10 across multiple boards. Kernel improvements include bumps to Linux 6.17 and 6.18-rc2, along with targeted fixes for Rockchip and wireless drivers. Various board configurations received maintenance, and enhancements were made to build framework flexibility. These changes collectively strengthen Armbian’s hardware compatibility and user experience.

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20 Oct 06:41

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This week’s Armbian development saw a series of notable updates across build scripts, kernel versions, and board support. Key improvements include the addition of wget to host preparation scripts and expanded zram compression options for meson64 configurations. The build system now allows for minimal btrfs compressed images and introduces kernel bumps to version 6.18 for multiple platforms, including qcs6490, meson64, rockchip64, and UEFI. The BPI-R4/filogic platform received a kernel reorganization, while a new CSC board, Luckfox Lyra Zero W, was added for rockchip devices. Several build machinery fixes and driver updates were also implemented, alongside corrections in module documentation. These changes collectively enhance Armbian’s flexibility, hardware compatibility, and overall reliability.

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13 Oct 06:42

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This week’s Armbian development saw a series of important updates and hardware support enhancements across multiple platforms. Notable additions include SATA overlay support for Orange-Pi-5, initial compatibility for Mekotronics R58HD, and improved kernel configuration for xpressreal-t3 with WWAN and IOSM support. Kernel and bootloader updates were widespread, with several boards receiving bumps to Linux 6.17 and U-Boot v2025.10-rc releases. Key patches addressed Wi-Fi injection for Linux 6.12, display mode fixes for rk3588 boards, and eMMC frequency adjustments for NanoPC-T6. Automation improvements and driver updates further streamlined the build process. These changes collectively strengthen Armbian’s hardware compatibility and system reliability for users and developers alike.

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06 Oct 06:40

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This week’s Armbian development saw significant kernel updates and hardware support improvements across multiple platforms. Key highlights include stabilizing the BananaPi BPI-F3 on Linux 6.16, bumping the rockchip64-edge kernel to 6.17, and compressing kernel modules for BPI-R4. The team also introduced mainline NPU support for Khadas VIM3 and made several bug fixes, such as reverting problematic patches for OdroidC1+ and correcting CPU voltage settings for RK3576. Additional enhancements were made for NanoPi M5, including improved power regulation and device tree organization. Upstreamed patches were dropped for UEFI loong64, and the odroidxu4-current kernel was updated to 6.6.108, reflecting ongoing efforts to maintain stability and expand hardware compatibility.

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29 Sep 06:42

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This week’s Armbian development saw significant enhancements across board support, kernel modules, and build infrastructure. Notable updates include new compatibility for Qualcomm serial and CDC MBIM devices, the introduction of the qcs6490 family and Radxa Dragon Q6A board, and expanded support for Realtek WiFi chips on Linux 6.17.y. Several board configurations were overhauled, including Orange Pi 5 and NanoPi M5, while u-boot and opensbi components received important version bumps. Kernel module compression and comprehensive iptables/nftables builds were enabled, and upstream releases saw improved upgrade paths. Additionally, multiple bug fixes and deprecation notices were addressed, further refining the platform’s stability and usability.

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v25.11.0-trunk.227

22 Sep 06:41

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Please note that Armbian Rolling Releases are not recommended for production environments, as these builds are not thoroughly tested. However, in most cases, they should work well.

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v25.11.0-trunk.190

15 Sep 06:41

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Please note that Armbian Rolling Releases are not recommended for production environments, as these builds are not thoroughly tested. However, in most cases, they should work well.

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v25.11.0-trunk.150

08 Sep 06:40
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