I have just assembled a fresh Framework 13 laptop, and this is my second ever EndeavourOS install. In the past, I encountered issues on a different machine and gave up. Currently, I cannot even get past the keyboard layout screen, as the installer invariably “hangs” at some point while I’m trying to choose the correct layout for my machine. Is there something wrong with the current release of the OS? I am considering just going with Arch, because I’m very tired of wasting my time every time I attempt to install this distribution.
I can assure you that is NOT the case. If there was a major problem with the installer (Calamares), this forum would be flooded with topics/threads regarding it.
Sorry to hear that your installation experience has been frustrating — that’s never a great first impression, especially on new hardware.
To clarify, there isn’t a known general issue with the current ISO. We put a lot of effort into testing each release across a wide range of hardware and installation scenarios to make sure it works reliably for most users. That said, individual setups can still behave unexpectedly, and we’d really like to help figure out what’s happening in your case.
If you’re open to it, could you share a bit more detail about how you created the installer media (tool used, ISO checksum verification, USB stick, etc.)? If the installer produces a log before or after the hang, that would also be very helpful. With that information, it’s usually possible to track down the cause fairly quickly.
For reference, I’m personally running EndeavourOS on a Framework 13 as well and regularly perform test installs on that device using the current released ISO, without issues. That’s why additional details from your setup would be especially valuable here.
We appreciate you giving EndeavourOS another try, and we’re happy to work with you to get this sorted — no time wasted if we can turn it into a solved issue together
Problem is, I cannot do anything after the “hang” happens. The cursor still moves around the screen, but apart from that the keyboard and touchpad become unresponsive. That means I cannot use any of the GUI or reach the terminal, and I have to force-shutdown the machine. I will try with another USB drive (I am using Rufus with a very ancient USB stick), and I will try updating the BIOS, as I did indeed forget to do that.
rufus is no good to use, known to cause issues.
best method is still using dd but i was also like many others mainly use ventoy, if you take care to have always the latest ventoy on the stick, and make sure the ISO file is fully written too it does a good job.. more details here: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/create-install-media-usb-key/2021/03/
And if interested i have a page on running EndeavourOS on the Framework 13:
Update: the BIOS update doesn’t work for me (I could not update the BIOS), and switching to another USB with Ventoy resulted in the same “hang” at the keyboard layout selection screen. So I cannot install this OS, I guess. Fun.
i do not think there is any real issue.. just did an install of Gnome with current ISO from a venztoy usb stick. is yours another CPU? As mine is the AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840U ?
I’ve tried many. After some time (ranging from 30s to ~180s) on the keyboard layout selection screen, the touchpad controls (except cursor movement) and keyboard stop working altogether, preventing me from progressing with the installer, or accessing logs, or even exiting the Live USB environment.
At least in my case
