What changed in this repo

• Added old & compatible platform tools
• Upgrade to Debian 9

Flash

Follow the original instruction below

Once done, connect the composite tv input. Use the cred below
User: root
Pw: chip (default)

# type this in the shell to change network settings
nmtui (use this to set ur wifi password) 

Change Source List

Ref

sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list
find: deb http://opensource.nextthing.co/chip/debian/repo jessie main
    replace with: deb http://chip.jfpossibilities.com/chip/debian/repo jessie main
    
sudo nano /etc/apt/preferences
    Replace with: (3 lines below)
        Package: *
        Pin: origin chip.jfpossibilities.com
        Pin-Priority: 1050
        
sudo apt update          

Upgrade to Debian Sketch

Ref Kernel Build Script

Copied from the build script in the ref link above:
    # Add this repository
    wget -qO - https://kaplan2539.github.io/CHIP-Debian-Kernel/PUBLIC.KEY | sudo apt-key add -
    echo "deb http://kaplan2539.github.io/CHIP-Debian-Kernel jessie main" | sudo tee --append /etc/apt/sources.list
    sudo apt-get update
    
    # Install the new kernel
    sudo apt-get install linux-image-4.4.138-chip rtl8723bs-mp-driver-modules-4.4.138 chip-mali-modules-4.4.138
    

# upgrade the packages after kernel upgrade
nano etc/apt/sources.list
    Change every jessie to stretch.
    Delete jfpossibilities and kaplan2539 repositories, as they do not provide packages for Debian Stretch.
    
# finally run the upgrade command
sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade 

Helpful Links

• Archive Page
• Original Chrome Tool + Images 1.7GB
• Pihole Ads blocking with CHIP

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Flash-CHIP

Ready to use Flash environment for the C.H.I.P Single Board Computer

Simplyfies the Flashing Process for the C.H.I.P and PocketC.H.I.P Computer.

Instructions

1. Remove the C.H.I.P from its case (in case you have a Pocket C.H.I.P).
2. Connect the FEL and a GROUND pin of the C.H.I.P (for example, with a paperclip).
3. Connect the C.H.I.P its micro USB port to a USB port of your Linux machine.
4. In the Linux machine:
   • run git clone https://github.com/thore-krug/Flash-CHIP.git to clone this repository.
   • cd into the location where you stored this repository.
   • run sudo chmod +x Flash.sh
   • run ./Flash.sh
   • Select the version you want to install.
   • Wait until the installation finishes.
   • Enjoy!

Troubleshooting

General Issues

1. Kill the Script with ctrl + C
2. Read the output if something is not installed or Permissions are missing
3. Just restart the Script (fixes most of the Problem with FEL and Fastboot )
4. If this does not help reboot, retry
5. Open an Issue on this Git Repo.

The script times out waiting for fel

This error is related to an insufficient amount of power provided by your USB port to the C.H.I.P.
If you have an external 5V power supply, you can connect it to the CHG-IN pin of your C.H.I.P. to provide sufficient power.
Alternatively try a different (shorter, or higher quality) USB cable and check if your host PC has USB power saving enabled.

If this dos not work Install sunxi-tool v1.4.1:

sudo apt install libusb-1.0-0-dev libz-dev libfdt-dev

git clone --branch v1.4.2  https://github.com/linux-sunxi/sunxi-tools.git
cd sunxi-tools/
make install-all install-misc
cd ../
./Flash.sh

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