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HardKernel ODROID C5

Name: REG Linux for HardKernel ODROID C5
Author: REG Linux

HardKernel ODROID C5 pairs the Amlogic S905X5M SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the Amlogic S905X5M SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.

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Manufacturer: HardKernel
SoC: Amlogic S905X5M
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Quick specs

Manufacturer: HardKernel
SoC: Amlogic S905X5M
Download: Coming soon

Hardware specifications

Built for HardKernel

REG Linux targets this hardware profile so you can flash and play without manual tweaking.

Manufacturer

HardKernel

SoC

Amlogic S905X5M

Download link

Coming soon

Install notes

Flash HardKernel ODROID C5 and boot

Follow the workflow below; the official board page contains any extra quirks for the Amlogic S905X5M platform.

Grab the image. Download the latest HardKernel ODROID C5 build from the downloads page or the official board entry.
Flash to storage. Use balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or `dd` to write the image to an SD card or SSD. Make sure to verify the checksum before booting.
First boot setup. Insert the media into your HardKernel ODROID C5, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside REG-Station once prompted.
Troubleshoot with rescue tools. REG Linux ships with an immutable base and rescue partition—if something breaks, reboot into rescue or reflash without touching your ROMs.

Board family guidance

Amlogic SoCs

Amlogic support focuses on the most common TV boxes and maker boards, with a wide spread of handheld-friendly builds.

SoCs tracked: S812, S905, S905X, S905D, S905Y2, S905Y4, S905 Gen2, S905 Gen3, SM1, S922X, S922X-H, A311D, A311D2, S905D3, S912, S905X3

What to keep in mind

Supported boards span Khadas, Radxa, Banana Pi, Beelink, Libretech, and Hardkernel ODROID families.
Highlights include VIM/VIM2/VIM3/VIM4, Radxa Zero/Zero 2, Banana Pi M5/M2S, and ODROID C4/N2 lines.
TV box support focuses on the S905 and S922X/A311D generations.