# Installation

**URL:** https://forum.endeavouros.com/c/arm/installation/101.md

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## [About the Installation category](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/about-the-installation-category/7870)

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**Author:** [@Bryanpwo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Bryanpwo)\
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Over here you can post issues and questions about the ARM installation process. Please don’t forget to mention your hardware as well.

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## [Extra Packages (Mostly for RPi's)](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/extra-packages-mostly-for-rpis/79443)

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**Author:** [@rsher](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/rsher)\
**Replies:** 105\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/extra-packages-mostly-for-rpis/79443 "2026-10-20T15:22:33Z")

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I maintain a few packages for my personal use. Since I keep them up to date I have decided to share them. To avoid this topic being closed and will not be able to update I created a folder on my googledrive and will keep…

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## [Wpa\_supplicant's in repo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/wpa-supplicants-in-repo/80955)

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**Author:** [@rsher](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/rsher)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/wpa-supplicants-in-repo/80955 "2026-08-15T05:24:58Z")

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Why are there 2 wpa\_supplicant packages in the repo with 2 different versions. The lower version endeavouros/wpa\_supplicant 2:2.10-8 \[installed\] gets installed by default. \[ray@pi5 ~\]$ pacman -Ss wpa\_supplicant endeavo…

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## [Screen resolution problem during installation](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/screen-resolution-problem-during-installation/80404)

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**Author:** [@Bosquet](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Bosquet)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/screen-resolution-problem-during-installation/80404 "2026-08-14T22:08:08Z")

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I am trying to install endeavouros on my raspberry Pi 4b to replace the currently un-maintained Manjaro, but I am having great difficulty in tracking progress, since a large slice of the left-hand side of the display is …

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## [MiniArch for h6/h616/rk3399/3566/3568/s905/s912/sm1/g12](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/miniarch-for-h6-h616-rk3399-3566-3568-s905-s912-sm1-g12/36030)

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**Author:** [@warpme](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/warpme)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/miniarch-for-h6-h616-rk3399-3566-3568-s905-s912-sm1-g12/36030 "2026-06-20T10:53:07Z")

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Hi, If anybody is bored with SD card partitioning, manual flashing boot loader on h6/h616, rk3399/3566/3568, s905/s912/sm1/g12 SBC/TVboxes - maybe https://github.com/warpme/miniarch can be helpful? what is is: https:/…

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## [HDMI problems on initial boot with RPi4B](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/hdmi-problems-on-initial-boot-with-rpi4b/80044)

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**Author:** [@marteng69](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/marteng69)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/hdmi-problems-on-initial-boot-with-rpi4b/80044 "2026-06-14T16:56:50Z")

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Hello, I am trying to install EOS ARM on a 32GB SD card. Flashing with gnome-disk-utility runs fine. After inserting the SD card in the RPi4B I can see all startup messages. In the middle of the startup the HDMI signal…

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## [Stuck on boot up screen Raspberry pi 5](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/stuck-on-boot-up-screen-raspberry-pi-5/78906)

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**Author:** [@coreybruce](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/coreybruce)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/stuck-on-boot-up-screen-raspberry-pi-5/78906 "2026-05-13T13:25:17Z")

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Hi there guys I am having a issue booting up the EndevourOS Raspberry pi 5 image on my raspberry pi 5 on the first time boot, I am using the Neo case with a NVME drive and it gets stuck on the kernel boot up screen I wa…

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## [RPi 7.0 kernels](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/rpi-7-0-kernels/79395)

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**Author:** [@rsher](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/rsher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/rpi-7-0-kernels/79395 "2026-05-04T21:02:02Z")

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Been testing the RPi 7.0.3 kernel after reading about it’s improvements and am impressed with the memory improvements. Things load better than 6.12 or 6.18 here on my pi4. I can’t test with the pi5 as it died a while bac…

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## [Wi-Fi card is not detected in Pinebook Pro with fresh installation of EOS Titan](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/wi-fi-card-is-not-detected-in-pinebook-pro-with-fresh-installation-of-eos-titan/79143)

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**Author:** [@sibelius](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/sibelius)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/wi-fi-card-is-not-detected-in-pinebook-pro-with-fresh-installation-of-eos-titan/79143 "2026-04-18T12:31:18Z")

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Hey, so here’s the thing. I downloaded and installed the EndeavourOS image with KDE Plasma onto an eMMC memory card for a Pinebook Pro. When I was doing the install, it didn’t detect the Wi-Fi card, so I had to tether my…

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## [Argon-script for Pi5](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/argon-script-for-pi5/74883)

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**Author:** [@floppi](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/floppi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/argon-script-for-pi5/74883 "2026-03-20T22:40:53Z")

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Hey guys, hope u’r doin’ well!? Q: Is there anyone out there (by chance) who adapted the “argon-script” for the Pi5 in combination with the Argon ONE v3 case? This is what I use and and it would be nice to get this cont…

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## [I need help getting the script to work to install the system on a rock5b (rk3588)](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/i-need-help-getting-the-script-to-work-to-install-the-system-on-a-rock5b-rk3588/76409)

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**Author:** [@gattohub](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/gattohub)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/i-need-help-getting-the-script-to-work-to-install-the-system-on-a-rock5b-rk3588/76409 "2025-11-18T23:36:19Z")

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I’m trying to install the system on a Rock5b, but I can’t seem to apply the necessary changes to make the script work. Does anyone know where to start?

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## [RPi 5b - Installing EOS on SDcard and NVMe](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/rpi-5b-installing-eos-on-sdcard-and-nvme/75835)

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**Author:** [@ian](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/ian)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/rpi-5b-installing-eos-on-sdcard-and-nvme/75835 "2025-10-21T17:12:09Z")

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Hi! I’m a long-time Arch user and… already tired of getting it work on RPi 5b without any issues. That’s why i moved to Manjaro at first but… it’s not that good at all. Decided to try EOS and yup, that’s it. I’m getting …

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## [ARM install onto Pi5 nvmeSSD?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/arm-install-onto-pi5-nvmessd/74822)

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**Author:** [@floppi](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/floppi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/arm-install-onto-pi5-nvmessd/74822 "2025-09-02T21:13:57Z")

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Dear all, I would like to install the current EndeavOSARM desktop version on my Pi5. This device has got NO sdcard, but a 1TB NVME-SSD installed. Unfortunately the USB-Stick-flashed EndeavOSARMimage starts a fully auto…

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## [RPi 4b won't boot with latest images](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/rpi-4b-wont-boot-with-latest-images/71133)

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**Author:** [@vitaminace33](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/vitaminace33)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/rpi-4b-wont-boot-with-latest-images/71133 "2025-08-29T14:33:29Z")

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Hi there! I have downloaded and tested both, desktop and server images for RPi 4b. As I do with Raspbtian images, I burned them with xz -d -c enosLinuxARM-rpi-latest.img.xz | sudo dd bs=4M status=progress of=/dev/sda U…

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## [Why kernel 5.15?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/why-kernel-5-15/36084)

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**Author:** [@jfabernathy](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/jfabernathy)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/why-kernel-5-15/36084 "2025-08-14T17:12:10Z")

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This is probably a dumb question, but why is EOS ARM using kernel 5.15 and EOS for x86\_64 using kernel 6.1?

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## [Install on a Windows Dev Kit 2023](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/install-on-a-windows-dev-kit-2023/74329)

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**Author:** [@ironrobin](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/ironrobin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/install-on-a-windows-dev-kit-2023/74329 "2025-08-14T00:15:47Z")

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A couple of years back I got EndeavourOS ARM installed on a thinkpad X13s. This is the same basic idea with the Windows Dev Kit 2023. This thing is a mini PC like a M1 Mac Mini, running the same chipset as the X13s, a p…

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## [EOS for ThinkBook T16 G7 Snapdragon X Plus](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/eos-for-thinkbook-t16-g7-snapdragon-x-plus/70769)

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**Author:** [@alteredstate](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/alteredstate)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/eos-for-thinkbook-t16-g7-snapdragon-x-plus/70769 "2025-07-31T12:31:20Z")

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Hi everybody, as per the request for owners of ARM devices from major brands to get in touch, I’d be happy to help with testing EOS ARM on my new ThinkBook T16 G7 with a Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100. Gladly let me know…

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## [Dual booting on MacBook Air M2 Model A2681](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/dual-booting-on-macbook-air-m2-model-a2681/68949)

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**Author:** [@timidrobot](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/timidrobot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/dual-booting-on-macbook-air-m2-model-a2681/68949 "2025-03-15T11:17:16Z")

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I hope this is the correct area to post this, I’m new to both EndeavourOS and Mac/ARM architectures. I believe the model I have is an Intel-based MacBook so I have been having some trouble with bootloading overall. I’ve …

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## [Offline Installation](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/offline-installation/67607)

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**Author:** [@SlyFox125](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/SlyFox125)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/offline-installation/67607 "2025-02-09T03:48:40Z")

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Is it possible to install EOS ARM without an internet connection?

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## [EndeavourOS Raspberry Pi .img](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/endeavouros-raspberry-pi-img/66662)

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**Author:** [@LuigiP](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/LuigiP)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/endeavouros-raspberry-pi-img/66662 "2025-02-04T03:46:48Z")

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Is it Raspberry Pi 16G compatible?

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## [Pinebook Pro new install w/ LXQT fails](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/pinebook-pro-new-install-w-lxqt-fails/66923)

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**Author:** [@tydeman](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/tydeman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/pinebook-pro-new-install-w-lxqt-fails/66923 "2025-01-28T20:00:18Z")

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On 2025/01/25, I got the latest install image for Pinebook Pro (PBP) laptop. I put it on an SD card in the PBP. I booted via Tow-Boot the SD card. I picked LXQT as the graphical interface. The install mostly worked, …

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## [Endeavour ARM as VM with UTM?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/endeavour-arm-as-vm-with-utm/64510)

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**Author:** [@alama](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/alama)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/endeavour-arm-as-vm-with-utm/64510 "2024-12-16T21:42:43Z")

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I notice there are several specific ARM versions of Endeavour available. I have a MacBook Air with M3 architecture. I wonder if any of the ARM versions could be virtualized using UTM? Thanks.

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## [Raspberry pi 4 btrfs](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-4-btrfs/63841)

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**Author:** [@Solid\_Rhino](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Solid_Rhino)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-4-btrfs/63841 "2024-12-09T02:18:55Z")

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Is it still possible to use the old script to create an image for the Raspberry Pi 4 with BTRFS file system?

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## [EndeavourOS ARM Install missing UUID real root](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/endeavouros-arm-install-missing-uuid-real-root/61982)

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**Author:** [@nomasteryoda](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/nomasteryoda)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/endeavouros-arm-install-missing-uuid-real-root/61982 "2024-10-19T03:43:59Z")

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I have the Pinebook Pro & tried to get the EMMC working with EndeavourOS Neo. I flashed the image onto the EMMC via a USB adapter (pulled chip from laptop). I have verified the Neo boots from SDcard. Error presented: …

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## [Broken download link for EOS headless server](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/broken-download-link-for-eos-headless-server/60758)

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**Author:** [@mzaniboni](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/mzaniboni)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/broken-download-link-for-eos-headless-server/60758 "2024-09-22T01:12:47Z")

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Hello. I found a broken download link in https://endeavouros.com/endeavouros-arm-install/ The current wrong URL is: https://github.com/endeavouros-arm/images/releases/download/server-rpi-image/enosARM-server-rpi-lates…

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## [Dracut kernel installation](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/dracut-kernel-installation/60068)

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**Author:** [@anonymix](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/anonymix)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/dracut-kernel-installation/60068 "2024-09-07T18:26:21Z")

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I’m working on an EndeavourOS ARM installer image for Snapdragon X devices. Currently, my custom kernel package relies on mkinitcpio, but, apparently, it is wasn’t playing nicely with installation using Calamares. Howeve…

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## [Dual booting on mac m2](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/dual-booting-on-mac-m2/59397)

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**Author:** [@omarluq](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/omarluq)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/dual-booting-on-mac-m2/59397 "2024-08-22T09:19:07Z")

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Hello, have anyone tried dual booting Gemini on a MacBook running Apple Silicon (m2 or higher), I looked for resources about the topic online and I couldn’t find anything. Any tips would be appreciated

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## [How to install linux on samsung tablet a8](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-to-install-linux-on-samsung-tablet-a8/57984)

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**Author:** [@Salvodif](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Salvodif)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-to-install-linux-on-samsung-tablet-a8/57984 "2024-07-13T07:23:40Z")

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Hi, I’m thinking to install EndeavourOS on my Samsung Tablet A8. Do you have any idea of a tutorial to do this?

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## [Raspberry Pi 5 vs 5b; the Difference?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-vs-5b-the-difference/57896)

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**Author:** [@cameron](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/cameron)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-vs-5b-the-difference/57896 "2024-07-11T00:30:15Z")

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Hi, I was wondering what the difference is between the Raspberry Pi 5 versus the 5b. I cannot find any information on what the 5b is. I was also wondering if EndeavourOS ARM would install fine on my 8 GB Raspberry Pi 5. …

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## [\[FIXED\] Gnome is broken in the ARM images](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/fixed-gnome-is-broken-in-the-arm-images/57637)

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**Author:** [@Pudge](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Pudge)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/fixed-gnome-is-broken-in-the-arm-images/57637 "2024-07-05T16:28:08Z")

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The Gnome package nautilus-sento was deleted from the Archlinux repos and moved to the AUR. Sometime after that, nautilus-sendto was removed from the Archlinux ARM repositories. All four DE images, RPi 4b, RPi 5b, Odro…

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