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Version: 1.3.1

Flashing an image

Flashing an image using Raspberry Pi Imager​

The Raspberry Pi Imager software can also be used to flash either official Raspberry Pi Operating System version or custom built images to an SD Card. You can use this for both Raspberry PI and non-Raspberry Pi devices.

Pre-requisites​

To following these instructions you will need to have the following software installed:

Procedure​

  1. Open up the Raspberry Pi Imager

    Open Raspberry Pi Imager

  2. Select the Use custom option

    Use custom

  3. Browser to the *.sdimg.bz2 image that you wish to use

    Select Image

    tip

    You may need to change the file filter to use the "All Files" option if you intended image file is not selectable in the select file dialog.

  4. Choose the storage where the image will be written to

    Select Image

  5. Select Write and if prompted don't include any customization settings

    Select Image

    caution

    You can not use any Raspberry Pi Imager customization settings, as the Yocto image does not know what do with the settings, plus everything you need should be included in the image (even initial Wifi credentials). But if you use an ethernet connection, then you don't need to worry about Wifi credentials until you have bootstrapped the device.

  6. Wait for the image to be completed

    Select Image