Quick update: my merge request for the #spacemitk1 on the #dcromapad2 at #postmarketOS has passed all tests! :)))

https://gitlab.postmarketos.org/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/merge_requests/5903

Hello world! I have news about the #dcromapad2

After successfully building a kernel and installing it to an sd card, the system didnt recognizes it. Turns out, the device runs uboot and needs a very specific card layout with 5-6 partitions it seems.

I frankensteined a copy of a copy of the shipped debian image to include the #postmarketOS kernel, initramfs and rootfs.

Now the device bootloops with no output until I rip out the card. Its a step, but a small one.

Another day, another update on #riscv with the #dcromapad2

I have now again woken up much too early for a sunday because I cant let go of porting my device to postmarketOS.

I have now found a specific kernel for the spacemit k1 soc. I have no idea if this is gonna work but the chinese server I'm downloading it from is making it exciting with 135 KB/s!!!

Anyway, will update once I have news. :)

boy oh boy. that was a tough day with #riscv and the #dcromapad2

turns out, both OSs (ubuntu and debian) that were shipped do work but they are so heavily patched that a simple upgrade will brick them.

ask me how I know! :D

the fact I made a copy of the sd card saved my day so I could at least use the tablet somewhat today.

deepcomputing is aware of the issue and provided a video and source for a new image. will attempt reflashing tomorrow. wish me luck.

let me know of any questiond! bye