(12-13-2019, 10:33 AM)Firestorm Wrote: I'm sorry but I'm a little confused with the different images and flashing options.
So far, I have taken the Manjaro ARM RC 4 image (the normal, not eMMC one) and used balenaEtcher to write that image onto an microSD card.
The machine boots just fine and it all works.
Now, if I want to actually install Manjaro ARM permanently onto the PinebookPro, that is into the eMMC. What exact image do I need to put exactly where?
I thought the answer would be trivial but reading this thread gave me some doubts
And besides, what happened to good old: "plug a USB stick with the OS image in, start the machine, click install, follow instructions..."?
You can use the same image from your Manjaro SD. The easiest way would be to install Etcher in Manjaro, download the image you want to flash, and use Etcher to write it. You can also use dd through the terminal.
However, if you opt to write the Manjaro PBP eMMC image, if I recall correctly, it will boot like the SD image with the option to install directly to your eMMC. (That's how it worked for the eMMC image on the PB1080P, you could boot like a LiveUSB and if you made any changes, the eMMC installer would carry them over.) I'd suggest using this one to write to your eMMC.
That particular method has been discussed in several other threads. If I recall correctly, that is currently limited by booting firmware of ARM boards. It is an intended goal for ARM, down the line, though.
For further clarification, I'd suggest heading over the the Manjaro Arm forums. They're very friendly and helpful.