build/documentation/logbook.md

Release history

v4.5 / 14.10.2015

• vanilla kernel upgraded to 4.2.3 for Allwinner based boards
• legacy kernel for Allwinner compiled from new sources (linux-sunxi)
• udoo vanilla upgraded to 4.2.3
• cubox / hummingboard upgraded to 3.14.54
• changed kernel naming: A10 = linux-image-sun4i, A20 = linux-image-sun7i
• new boards: Banana M2, Orange+(A31S), Cubieboard 1, Cubieboard 2 Dual SD, Lime A10
• fixed Udoo legacy wireless problems
• fixed Jessie boot problems by disabling systemd. It’s possible to re-enable within boot scripts
• added ramlog to Jessie because we don’t have systemd anymore
• changed wireless driver for Cubietruck and Banana PRO (now it’s ap6210)
• added ZRAM to vanilla kernel
• fixed dvbsky modules

and a bunch of small fixes.

v4.4 / 1.10.2015

Images:

• vanilla kernel upgrade to 4.2.2 (Allwinner, Udoo Quad),
• legacy kernel upgraded to 3.4.109 (Allwinner),
• added I2C support and bunch of multimedia modules (DVB) (vanilla Allwinner),
• Udoo quad images with fixed legacy kernel 3.14.28,
• Cubox and Hummingboard kernel upgrade to 3.14.53,
• brcmfmac driver fixes for vanilla kernel (Banana PRO / Cubietruck)
• performance tweak: choosing a closest Debian mirror (Debian images)
• added Astrometa DVB firmware and dvb-tools
• added Nikkov SPDIF / I2S recent patch (legacy Allwinner)
• added patch for rtl8192cu: Add missing case in rtl92cu_get_hw_reg (Lamobo R1)
• bigger NAND boot partition on install
• install script bug fixes

Script:

• force apt-get update on older rootfs cache,
• image harden manipulation security,
• packages NAND/FAT/same version install faling fixed,
• image shrinking function rework,
• better packages installation install checking,
• added Debian keys to suppress warnings in debootstrap process,
• added fancy progress bars,
• added whiptail downloading prior to usage (bugfix).

v4.3 / 17.9.2015

• kernel 4.2 for Allwinner based boards
• kernel 4.2 for Udoo Quad
• walk-around if ethernet is not detected on some boards due to RTC not set(?)
• update is done (semi) automatic if you are using Armbian 4.2. You only need to issue command: apt-get update && apt-get upgrade. If you are coming from older system, check Documentation
• U-boot on R1 is now updated to latest stable version (2015.07)
• Fixed AW SOM. Working with latest u-boot but you need to build image by yourself.
• Enabled whole USB net and HID section in kernel for Allwinner boards v4.2
• Fixed upgrade script – only some minor bugs remains.
• Fixes to build script that it’s working under Ubuntu 15.04
• Adding Bananapi Wireless driver (ap6210) back to legacy kernel
• Udoo official kernel (3.14.28) not updated due too many troubles.

v4.2 / 1.9.2015

Images:

• Upgraded NAND / SATA installer. Possible to install to SATA/NAND boot in one step.
• Easy kernel switching between old 3.4 and 4.x
• Automatic kernel updating (to disable comment armbian repo /etc/apt/sources.list)
• Allwinner boards share one 4.x kernel and two 3.4
• All boards share the same revision number
• One minimal Ubuntu Desktop per board (Wicd, Firefox, Word)
• u-boot v2015.07 for most boards
• Aufs file system support
• kernel 4.1.6 and 3.4.108
• Added Orangepi Mini, Cubieboard 1 (4.x only), Udoo with official kernel
• Repository for Wheezy, Jessie and Trusty
• enabled USB audio in kernel 4.x
• kernel headers fixed. No need to rebuild when you update the kernel.
• fixed boot scripts that can load from FAT partition too
• removed Cubox binnary repository because of troubles
• Docker support (kernel 4.x). Already here for a while / forget to mention.
• nodm change default login

Build script:

• changed structure: sources now in folder sources, output is what we produce, deb in one folder
• expanded desktop part
• possible to build all images at once, create package repository
• SD card initial size is 4Gb, variable transfered into configuration.sh
• Avaliable board list is now created from file configuration.sh
• Fixed image shrinking problem
• Patching part rework
• Using first FAT boot partition now fixes boot scripts
• Uboot TAG moved to configuration.sh and differs for some boards
• new variables for source branches. Only too remove errors when checking out

v4.1 / 5.8.2015

• Added desktop image
• U-Boot 2015.07 with many new features
• Added auto system update via repository apt.armbian.com
• Root password change is initialized at first boot.
• 3.4.108 kernel fixes, 4.1.4 Allwinner Security System

v4.0 / 12.7.2015

• Fixed stability issues, temperature display in 4.x
• Kernel upgrades to 3.4.108 and 4.1.2

v3.9 / 11.6.2015

• Bugfix release
• Kernel 4.0.5 traffic control support
• SATA / USB install fixed on kernel 4.x
• Added 256Mb emergency swap area, created automatically @first boot

v3.8 / 21.5.2015

• Bugfix release: Cubietruck images successfully booted on Cubietruck. I waited for automatic reboot than tested remote login.
• Kernel 4.0.4 added support for power on/off button
• Both: Jessie fixed, Ethernet init fixed (uboot)
• armbian.com introduction

v3.7 / 14.5.2015

• Kernel 4.0.3 some new functionality
• Kernel 3.4.107 added sunxi display manager to change FB on demand
• Both: Ubuntu and jessie install errors fixed, removed busybox-syslogd and changed to default logger due to problems in Jessie and Ubuntu, apt-get upgrade fixed, documentations update, Uboot fixed to 2015.4 – no more from dev branch
• Build script rework - image size shrink to actual size, possible to have fat boot partition on SD card, several script bug fixes

v3.6 / 29.4.2015

• Kernel 3.19.6
• Kernel 3.4.107 with better BT loading solution

v3.5 / 18.4.2015

• Kernel 3.19.4: fixed AP mode, fixed USB, added 8192CU module
• Common: apt-get upgrade ready but not enabled yet, serial console fixed, fixed hostapd under jessie, easy kernel switching, latest patched hostapd for best performance – normal and for realtek adaptors, auto IO scheduler script
• Build script: everything packed as DEB

v3.4 / 28.3.2015

• Kernel 3.19.3: docker support, apple hid, pmp, nfsd, sata peformance fix
• Kernel 3.4.106: pmp, a20_tp - soc temp sensor
• Common: console setup fixed, headers bugfix, nand install fix
• Build script: kernel build only, custom packets install, hardware accelerated desktop build as option

v3.3 / 28.2.2015

• Kernel 3.19.0: many new functionality and fixes.
• Bugfixes: CT wireless works in all kernels

v3.2 / 24.1.2015

• Possible to compile external modules on both kernels
• Kernel 3.19.0 RC5
• Bugfixes: install script, headers, bashrc, spi

v3.1 / 16.1.2015

• Kernel 3.19.0 RC4
• Added Cubieboard 1 images
• Dualboot for CB2 and CT dropped due to u-boot change. Now separate images.
• New user friendly SATA + USB installer, also on mainline

v3.0 / 29.12.2014

• Kernel 3.18.1 for mainline image
• Added Ubuntu Trusty (14.04 LTS) image
• Bugfixes: auto packages update

v2.9 / 3.12.2014

• Kernel 3.4.105 with new MALI driver and other fixes
• Added: Jessie image
• Major build script rewrite - much faster image building
• Fixed: failed MIN/MAX settings

v2.8 / 17.10.2014

• Added: ondemand governor, fhandle, squashfs and btrfs
• Removed: bootsplash, lvm, version numbering in issue
• Fixed: custom scripts, Jessie upgrade
• Disabled: BT firmware loading, enable back with: insserv brcm40183-patch
• Added working driver for RT 8188C, 8192C

v2.7 / 1.10.2014

• Kernel 3.4.104
• Automatic Debian system updates
• VGA output is now default but if HDMI is attached at first boot than it switch to HDMI for good. After first restart!
• Fixed NAND install script. /boot is mounted by default. Kernel upgrade is now the same as on SD systems. Cubieboard2 - disabled Cubietruck dedicated scripts (BT firmware, LED disable)
• Added network bonding and configuration for "notebook" mode (/etc/network/interfaces.bonding)
• IR receiver is preconfigured with default driver and LG remote (/etc/lirc/lircd.conf), advanced driver is present but disabled
• Added SPI and LVM functionality
• Added Debian logo boot splash image
• Added build essentials package

v2.6 / 22.8.2014

• Kernel 3.4.103 and 3.17.0-RC1
• Added GPIO patch (only for 3.4.103)

v2.5 / 2.8.2014

• Kernel 3.4.101 and 3.16.0-RC4
• major build script rewrite

v2.4 / 11.7.2014

• Kernel 3.4.98
• default root password (1234) expires at first login
• build script rewrite, now 100% non-interactive process, time zone as config option
• bug fixes: removed non-existing links in /lib/modules

v2.3 / 2.7.2014

• Kernel 3.4.96
• cpuinfo serial number added
• bug fixes: stability issues - downclocked to factory defaults, root SSH login enabled in Jessie, dedicated core for eth0 fix
• disp_vsync kernel patch

v2.2 / 26.6.2014

• Kernel 3.4.94
• Added Jessie distro image
• Updated hostapd, bashrc, build script
• bug fixes: disabled upgrade and best mirror search @firstboot, bluetooth enabler fix
• MD5 hash image protection

v2.1 / 13.6.2014

• Kernel 3.4.93
• Onboard Bluetooth finally works
• Small performance fix
• Allwinner Security System cryptographic accelerator

v2.0 / 2.6.2014

• Kernel 3.4.91 with many fixes
• Cubieboard 2 stability issues fix
• eth0 interrupts are using dedicated core
• Global bashrc /etc/bash.bashrc
• Verbose output and package upgrade @ first run

v1.9 / 27.4.2014

• Kernel headers included
• Clustering support
• Advanced IR driver with RAW RX and TX
• Bluetooth ready (working only with supported USB devices)
• Bugfixes: VLAN, login script, build script
• New packages: lirc, bluetooth

v1.8 / 27.3.2014

• Kernel 3.4.79
• Alsa I2S patch + basic ALSA utils
• Performance tweaks: CPU O.C. to 1.2Ghz, IO scheduler NOOP for SD, CFQ for sda, journal data writeback enabled
• Avaliable memory = 2000MB
• Minimized console output at boot
• MAC address from chip ID, manual optional
• Latest (Access point) hostapd, 2.1 final release
• Login script shows current CPU temp, hard drive temp & actual free memory
• Fastest Debian mirror auto selection @first boot
• New packages: alsa-utils netselect-apt sysfsutils hddtemp bc

v1.7 / 26.2.2014

• Flash media performance tweaks, reduced writings, tmp & logging to RAM with ramlog app – sync logs on shutdown
• SATA install script
• Dynamic MOTD: Cubieboard / Cubietruck
• Disabled Debian logo at startup
• New packages: figlet toilet screen hdparm libfuse2 ntfs-3g bash-completion

v1.6 / 9.2.2014

• Added support for Cubieboard 2
• Build script creates separate images for VGA and HDMI
• NAND install script added support for Cubieboard 2

v1.52 / 7.2.2014

• Various kernel tweaks, more modules enabled
• Root filesystem can be moved to USB drive
• Bugfixes: NAND install script

v1.5 / 22.1.2014

• Hotspot Wifi Access Point / Hostapd 2.1
• Bugfixes: MAC creation script, SSH keys creation, removed double packages, …
• Graphics desktop environment upgrade ready

v1.4 / 12.1.2014

• Patwood’s kernel 3.4.75+ with many features
• Optimized CPU frequency scaling 480-1010Mhz with interactive governor
• NAND install script included
• Cubietruck MOTD
• USB redirector – for sharing USB over TCP/IP

v1.3 / 3.1.2014

• CPU frequency scaling 30-1000Mhz
• Patch for gpio

v1.23 / 1.1.2014

• added HDMI version
• added sunxi-tools
• build.sh transfered to Github repository
• disabled LED blinking

v1.2 / 26.12.2013

• changed kernel and hardware config repository
• kernel 3.4.61+
• wi-fi working
• updated manual how-to

v1.0 / 24.12.2013

• total memory available is 2G (disabled memory for GPU by default)
• gigabit ethernet is fully operational
• sata driver enabled
• root filesystem autoresize
• MAC address fixed at first boot
• Kernel 3.4.75
• root password=1234
• Bugs: wifi and BT not working