Flashing Issue with JetPack 6.2 on Jetson Orin Nano - Timeout & USB Detection Errors

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson & Embedded Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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System Information:

  • Host Machine: Ubuntu 22.04
  • JetPack Version: 6.2
  • Target Device: Jetson Orin Nano (8GB Developer Kit)
  • SDK Manager Version: 2.2.0.12028 (or specify your version)

Issue Summary:

I am trying to flash JetPack 6.2 onto my Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit, but I am encountering persistent timeout errors and connection issues, even when using an Ethernet connection.

Errors Encountered:

1. Timeout Errors During Flashing

When attempting to flash the device through SDK Manager, the process repeatedly times out. The error message states:

ERROR: Flash Jetson Linux - flash: Timeout error: Failed to communicate with the target
  • I tried different USB ports and cables, but the issue persists.
  • Even when the device is properly in recovery mode (lsusb shows 0955:7523 NVIDIA Corp. APX), the SDK Manager fails to detect the device reliably.

2. Ethernet Connection Also Fails

Since the USB connection was unstable, I attempted to connect via Ethernet, but I still receive the same timeout error.

  • Network is properly configured, but the flashing process does not progress.
  • I ensured that the host machine has internet access during installation.
  • I tried disabling the firewall on my system, but the problem persists.

3. USB Detection Issues & Recovery Mode Problems

  • The device enters recovery mode successfully (lsusb lists the device as 0955:7523 NVIDIA Corp. APX).
  • However, SDK Manager fails to establish a stable connection, leading to:

ERROR: Flash Jetson Linux - flash: The connected Jetson device is not ready for flash.
The issue is likely related to a non-optimal USB connection.


* Tried different ports, cables, and even a **USB hub**, but **nothing worked**.

**4. Additional Errors Related to Kernel Image**

Before facing these connection issues, I also encountered:

ERROR: Flash Jetson Linux - flash: gzip: /home/zeynep/nvidia/nvidia_sdk/JetPack_6.2_Linux_JETSON_ORIN_NANO_TARGETS/Linux_for_Tegra/kernel/Image: not in gzip format


* I manually re-compressed `Image.gz` and copied it to `/boot/`, but this did not resolve the flashing failure.

### **Next Steps Taken:**

Since the automatic download process was unreliable, I decided to **manually download some of the missing files** and place them in the correct directories under `sdkm_downloads`.

However, **I need to know the correct way to manually download missing JetPack 6.2 components** and ensure they are properly recognized by SDK Manager.

**Questions:**

1. Why am I facing **persistent timeout errors** even when using **Ethernet**?
2. What could be causing the **Jetson Orin Nano to disconnect during flashing**, despite being in **recovery mode**?
3. Are there **alternative ways to flash the device manually**, bypassing SDK Manager if necessary?
4. How can I **manually download and place** the required `sdkm_downloads` files to avoid repeated failed downloads?

Any guidance on these issues would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Hi,

We need you full flash log and serial console log to find the reason.

To record a serial console log, please refer to

Also some questions to confirm

  • Is your ubuntu a native or a virtual machine (e.g VMware, VirtualBox …)

Thanks