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Armbian's next release boots the FriendlyElec NanoPi M5 end-to-end from UFS on a mainline U-Boot, with no proprietary recovery image in the loop. It is the first RK3576 board in the catalogue to reach this state, and the integration pattern paves the way for the
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A friendlier, faster, snap-free desktop install in armbian-config If you've installed a desktop environment with armbian-config over the last few months, you may have noticed things feel different: there's a tier you can pick, the browser actually works on every arch, uninstall doesn&
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This week’s Armbian development saw a major cleanup of legacy toolchain code, alongside numerous board-specific improvements and kernel updates. Support was added for the Nuvoton MA35D1 NuMaker IoT board, while the BananaPi CM4/M2S and Khadas VIM3L boards received updated U-Boot bootloaders. Several fixes addressed hardware compatibility,
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Armbian Imager eliminates the guesswork from flashing SBC images. Real-time board detection, persistent caching, and built-in safety make installation fast, simple, and risk-free
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Thermal pads are convenient, but thermal paste can drop your SBC's temperature by 5-8°C under load. Learn why switching to paste creates better heat transfer and prevents throttling, especially during intensive tasks.
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Thanks to our amazing community and partners, this release brings mainline U-Boot support to more boards, adds dozens of new devices, and introduces powerful build framework improvements.
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This week in Armbian: We're gearing up for the 25.11 release with a code freeze approaching November 20th, while development continues with new board support and kernel updates. We're also exploring the JetHub D1+ as a professional automation solution, understanding safe operating temperatures for SBCs,
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SBCs operate safely up to 80°C but throttle at 85°C. Keep temperatures under 70°C with heatsinks, airflow, and monitoring for optimal performance and longevity.
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Armbian 25.11 code freeze begins November 20th. Maintainers should test boards, resolve critical issues, and join the coordination meeting on November 8th.
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Welcome to this week’s Armbian Newsletter: your source for the latest developments, community highlights, and behind-the-scenes updates from the world of open-source ARM and RISC-V computing. This week, we take a look at new board support progress, kernel and package updates, and key contributions from
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Dear Armbians, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of this digest for our amazing community. For newcomers, Armbian is a lightweight Linux distribution that breathes life into ARM-based single-board computers, transforming tiny, affordable boards into powerful servers, workstations, and IoT devices. This newsletter is our way
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Armbian v25.8.1 delivers Kernel 6.16, new board support, and official Debian Trixie compatibility.