[Tutorial]How to Install Ubuntu on LattePanda

What you need

  1. USB flash Drive (at least 5GB for LattePanda Standard and 8GB for LattePanda Enhanced)
  2. Download image here

Note:

  1. backup your data files if you need before installation.
  2. It takes about 15-20 mins for complete installation.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Linux image here.

Step 2: Create a bootable USB flash drive.

Download Rufus from https://rufus.akeo.ie/. Choose the Linux image and deploy to the USB flash drive.

Note: On Mac OS, try Etcher. - https://etcher.io/

Step 3: Plug the USB disk in USB host

Step 4: Power on the LattePanda, the installation GUI will automatically run

Step 5: Select the first option

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Step 6: Choose the Language

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Step 7: Choose the way your keyboard is laid out. If you are in North America just click enter. If you are not in North America your keyboard most likely has a different layout than the default chosen by Clonezilla. Choose the one that pertains to your country.

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Step 8: Choose “Start_Clonezilla“.

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Step 9: Choose "Beginner mode".

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Step 10: Choose “restoredisk“.

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Step 11: Select image

Step 12: Choose the target disk (default disk)

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Step 13: Select "Check the image before restoring"

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Step 14: Choose the action to perform when everything is finished, it's up to you. In this tutorial, we choose reboot.

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Step 15: Finally, Clonezilla will ask you twice if you would like to start the process. If you are sure the destination drive is empty, choose yes to start the process.

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Step 16: The system will reboot after installation successfully. Notice to remove the USB storage following the installation guide.

Step 17: For first time login, please check the password below:

​ Login account: admin

​ Password: admin

Step 18: Hands-on Ubuntu on LattePanda.

Important NOTES

  1. Recommended to config the display first before using. Please close MIPI output if you don't have LattePanda official IPS screen to avoid display the app window via MIPI video output instead of HDMI output

  2. Recommended to allow and update latest ubuntu source code via ubuntu updates first

  3. Modify hosts file. Check the details info below:

    • That /etc/hosts has an entry for localhost. It should have something like:

      127.0.0.1 localhost 127.0.1.1 admin

  4. Please share your feedback or further requirement at www.lattepanda.com/forum

Enjoy tinkering!