2.2 Flash a system image
Use Flasher when the board has no usable system or needs reinstalling. A bootable device with an IP can proceed to Connect a device. Flashing overwrites target storage; back up important data first.
Choose a flow
| Device | Flow |
|---|---|
| RDK X3 / X5 | Choose the board-specific image, usually written to TF/SD; use the appropriate flow for eMMC models |
| RDK S100 / S100P | Supported desktop environments can prepare firmware and flash within the app |
| RDK S600 | Follow official XBurn manual-flashing guidance rather than TF-card images |
| Other media | Choose a compatible local image and verify device compatibility |
Image and target confirmation
- Confirm the board type and choose an official image or local image/firmware.
- Continue to target-disk/device confirmation as instructed.
- Verify media name, capacity, and path; read the erase warning before starting.
- Wait for actual download, preparation, writing, and validation results. Keep cables connected and the computer awake.
- Start the device as instructed, then connect it to RDK Studio.
S100 accepts supported firmware archives or folders. S600 uses companion-tool guidance. If the environment is unsupported, follow the upgrade or official-tool instructions.
Web
Pages supporting Flash Bridge use a program on your computer to read images and write disks. Start it as instructed and confirm it is online. It reads local absolute paths; the browser does not write disks directly. Use the desktop client when bridge support is absent.
See Flashing and S100 / S600.