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$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade && \
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
Restart the system. The version image should match the follow-
ing, or have a higher version:
$ uname -a
Linux odroid 3.10.92-64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Nov 23 15:13:42 BRST
2015 armv7l armv7l armv7l GNU/Linux
You can optionally install a VNC server, which allows you to con-
trol the XU4 from another device on the local network via VNC Viewer:
$ sudo apt-get install x11vnc
More information about coniguring VNC may be found at
USB / UART Module Kit
It is often crucial to get a view of the early boot process, especially
if you are working with newly added external devices or creating spe-
cial purpose boot images. Typically these activities can be debugged
by viewing their corresponding log entries using the dmesg application.
This can be achieved using the USB UART module and a microUSB
male to USB male cable, which is typically used to charge smartphones
and tablets. Together, they form the kit, as shown below.
USB UART kit setup
When using Microsoft Windows 7+ as a host PC system, you
will need to install a Terminal application such as PuTTY. This can
be used to set up common conigurations in order to access the XU4
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