Installation instructions:
- Write image to SD using BalenaEtcher.
- Boot from SD by holding the recovery (RCI) button while powering the board.
- Release RCY button after the blue LED flashes once.
- Once booted, use
armbian-installto write u-boot to MTD (SPI flash). This completely and irrevocably removes Petitboot, replacing it with mainline u-boot. - You can also install to NVMe, USB, or eMMC. NVMe or eMMC is recommended.
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Desktop images with Armbian Linux v6.6
Build Date: Nov 10, 2024
| Distro | Variant | Extensions | Torrent | Integrity | Size | |||||
 Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
Cinnamon | MESA / VPU |  |
SHA | ASC | 1.4 GB | ||||
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
XFCE | |
SHA | ASC | 1.3 GB | |||||
 Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) |
KDE Neon | MESA / VPU | |
SHA | ASC | 1.6 GB | ||||
| Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) |
XFCE | |
SHA | ASC | 1.3 GB | |||||
| * Desktops are very simple and minimal but containing standard features such as Chromium, Firefox browser, Office tools etc. | ||||||||||
Server images with Armbian Linux v6.6
Build Date: Nov 10, 2024
| Distro | Variant | Extensions | Torrent | Integrity | Size | |||||
| Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) |
Server / CLI | MESA / VPU | |
SHA | ASC | 475.5 MB | ||||
| * Server / CLI images comes with Network Manager and include packages like armbian-config, armbian-zsh etc. | ||||||||||
Minimal/IOT images with Armbian Linux v6.6
Build Date: Nov 10, 2024
| Distro | Variant | Extensions | Torrent | Integrity | Size | |||||
| Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) |
Minimal / IOT | |
SHA | ASC | 234.5 MB | |||||
| * Minimal images have very small footprint. They come only with essential packages and build-in systemd-networkd. They are optimised for automation and production deployments. | ||||||||||
Dedicated applications images with Armbian Linux v6.6
Build Date: Nov 20, 2024
| Distro | Application | Torrent | Integrity | Size | ||||||
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
Home Assistant | |
SHA | ASC | 316.3 MB | |||||
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
OpenMediaVault | |
SHA | ASC | 318.9 MB | |||||
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
OpenHab | |
SHA | ASC | 1 GB | |||||
| Debian Testing (Sid) |
Kali Linux | |
SHA | ASC | 501.9 MB | |||||
| * 3rd party unofficial applications deployment made with official Armbian build framework. Application support is not provided by Armbian team, but you are welcome to use our community forums for support. | ||||||||||
Specifications
* Specifications differ from hardware revision, model and software support level
FAQs
- check previous images from archive
- join community forums
Simple
BASH or ZSH shell, standard Debian/Ubuntu utilities. Features can be adjusted with menu-driven utility. Login is possible via serial, HDMI or SSH.
Universal
Minimal, server or Desktop. We work with XFCE, Gnome and Cinnamon but more is possible to build: Mate, KDE, Budgie, Deepin, i3, …
Light
No bloatware or spyware. Special utilities are completely optional. Suitable for newcomers and professionals.
Optimized
Distributed images are optimized for flash media (SD/eMMC/SSD) and compacted to real data size.
Fast
Armbian is optimized on kernel and userspace level. ZRAM & ZSWAP support, browser profile memory caching, garbage commit delay.
Secure
Security level can be adjusted with the armbian-config. OS is reviewed by professionals within the community.
Supported
Maintainers and community have deep understanding how HW work. We are seniors with 30+ years of experience in Linux + embedded Linux.
Open
Armbian provides open source build framework to build a distribution of optimised Linux hardware interface for armhf, aarch64 and x86.
We provide a selection of images that fits hardware best. If you need different image – use build framework and make whatever you need. Build framework relies on Debian and Ubuntu packages – you can build any combination – stable, old stable or rolling release.
Minimal images have very small footprint. They come only with essential packages and build-in systemd-networkd while CLI server images have Network Manager based networking, armbian-config utilities, option to select ZSH as default shell.
Make sure you have a good & reliable boot media (SD card / USB key) and a proper power supply. Archives can be flashed with Etcher (all OS) directly.
Insert the SD card into the slot, connect a cable to your network if possible or a display and power your board. (First) boot (with DHCP) takes a bit longer.
Support is provided in one of two ways:
- Free support is provided via general project search engine, documentation, community forums or IRC/Discord. Keep in mind this is mostly provided by our awesome community members in a best effort manner and therefore there are no guaranteed solutions.
- For commercial or prioritised assistance:
- book a an hour of professional consultation,
- consider becoming a project partner.
- Reach us out at https://armbian.com/contact,
Rolling releases images with Armbian Linux v6.6
Build Date: Nov 17, 2024
| Distro | Variant | User space | Kernel | Torrent | Integrity | Size | |
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
Gnome MESA / VPU | stable | 6.6.61 | | SHA | ASC | 1.4 GB |
| Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular) |
Minimal / IOT | stable | 6.6.61 | | SHA | ASC | 246.8 MB |
| Debian Testing (Trixie) |
Minimal / IOT | stable | 6.6.61 | | SHA | ASC | 242.7 MB |
Rolling releases are suitable for Linux enthusiasts who want cutting edge packages and have the skills to fix damage that a bad update might cause. If you want stability in a production environment or low headaches as a novice user, skip rolling releases.
They are only at, build and ship, Debian testing / Arch / Manjaro / Suse Tumbleweed / Kali / Gentoo support quality level!