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− | The bootloader is a small program to start up the main operating system. The Openmoko phones can use [[U-Boot]] or [[Qi]] as bootloaders. Qi is actively developed, while the Openmoko version of U-Boot is not. | + | The '''bootloader''' is a small program to start up the main operating system. The Openmoko phones can use [[U-Boot]] or [[Qi]] as bootloaders. Qi is actively developed, while the Openmoko version of U-Boot is not. |
The default bootloader of the [[Neo 1973]] is U-Boot. The bootloader of the Neo 1973 can be modified, but this is only recommended if a [[debug board]] is available. | The default bootloader of the [[Neo 1973]] is U-Boot. The bootloader of the Neo 1973 can be modified, but this is only recommended if a [[debug board]] is available. | ||
The [[Neo FreeRunner]] has two bootloaders. The [[NOR Flash]] contains a version of U-Boot which cannot be modified. Therefore it is always available as a fallback, and the second bootloader can be modified without any risk. This bootloader can be booted into by pressing and holding the AUX button and then pressing the Power button. | The [[Neo FreeRunner]] has two bootloaders. The [[NOR Flash]] contains a version of U-Boot which cannot be modified. Therefore it is always available as a fallback, and the second bootloader can be modified without any risk. This bootloader can be booted into by pressing and holding the AUX button and then pressing the Power button. | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootloader#Boot_loader | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, 4 March 2010
The bootloader is a small program to start up the main operating system. The Openmoko phones can use U-Boot or Qi as bootloaders. Qi is actively developed, while the Openmoko version of U-Boot is not.
The default bootloader of the Neo 1973 is U-Boot. The bootloader of the Neo 1973 can be modified, but this is only recommended if a debug board is available.
The Neo FreeRunner has two bootloaders. The NOR Flash contains a version of U-Boot which cannot be modified. Therefore it is always available as a fallback, and the second bootloader can be modified without any risk. This bootloader can be booted into by pressing and holding the AUX button and then pressing the Power button.