Boot Axon from NVMe for Those with a Pre-Installed eMMC Image

[Pratiksha]

If you’re using an pre-installed eMMC image and want to boot your Axon from NVMe, follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. Update the package list:
   sudo apt update

2. Remove the existing U-Boot package:
   sudo apt purge u-boot-rk3588-axon

3. Install the updated U-Boot package:
   sudo apt install u-boot-rk3588-axon

4. Flash the NVMe image to your NVMe drive:

   • This can be done directly on the Axon or from your PC.
   • Get NVMe Image from:
     https://downloads.vicharak.in/vicharak-axon/ubuntu/V1.0_vicharak_axon_5.10_10012025-ubuntu-raw-nvme.tar.gz
   • Follow the steps from Doc to flash raw image to NVMe.
     Booting from NVMe drive | Vicharak

5. Power off the Axon.

6. Connect the NVMe drive to the Axon on M.2 connector.

7. Power on the Axon it will now automatically boot from NVMe.

8. Wait for the first boot to complete. The board will automatically restart after a short while.

9. Verify boot from NVMe:
   lsblk

• Check that the root (/) and boot partitions are on the NVMe drive.
  If you face any issues, let us know!