I have a Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit. It is running Jetpack 5.1 and I want to flash it to Jetpack 6.x versions.
I have a dual booted laptop (Asus) with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 installed. I am using the latest version of SDK Manager (2.3.0.12626) installed on Ubuntu.
However, when I connect my Jetson to update it, the “SDK Version” parameter says ‘There are no SDKs available for this version’ and for Jetpack 6.2.1 it says “Not available for host”
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To update the Jetpack version of your Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit, you can follow these steps:
Check the compatibility: Ensure that your Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit is compatible with the Jetpack 6.x versions. According to the documentation, Jetpack 6.2 is supported on Jetson AGX Orin modules and developer kits.
Use the correct SDK Manager version: You are already using the latest version of SDK Manager (2.3.0.126.26), which is compatible with Jetpack 6.2.
Check the host operating system: You are using Ubuntu 24.04, which is a supported host operating system for SDK Manager.
Verify the Jetson module’s current state: Ensure that your Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit is in a recoverable state. You can check this by running the lsusb command in a terminal window on your host computer. If the Jetson module is in Force Recovery Mode, you should see a message indicating the type of your Jetson module.
Flash the Jetson module: To flash the Jetson module, follow these steps:
Connect your Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit to your host computer using a USB-C flashing cable.
Open the SDK Manager and select the “Jetson AGX Orin” option.
Choose the “Jetpack 6.2” option and select the “Flash” button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the flashing process.
If you encounter any issues during the flashing process, you can try the following:
Check the USB connection: Ensure that the USB-C flashing cable is securely connected to both the Jetson module and the host computer.
Reset the Jetson module: If the Jetson module is not responding, try resetting it by pressing the reset button.
Reinstall the SDK Manager: If you are still experiencing issues, try reinstalling the SDK Manager.
In comparison to other Jetson modules, the Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit has a similar flashing process. However, the specific steps may vary depending on the module’s configuration and the host operating system.
To summarize, to update the Jetpack version of your Jetson AGX Orin 64GB Developer Kit, ensure that you are using the correct SDK Manager version, verify the Jetson module’s current state, and follow the flashing process using the SDK Manager. If you encounter any issues, try checking the USB connection, resetting the Jetson module, or reinstalling the SDK Manager.
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Driver Package (BSP): should download file called Jetson_Linux_R36.4.4_aarch64.tbz2
Sample Root Filesystem: should download file called Tegra_Linux_Sample-Root-Filesystem_R36.4.4_aarch64.tbz2
Create a build directory and extract the sources:
mkdir build
cd build
tar -vjxf /path/to/Jetson_Linux_R36.4.4_aarch64.tbz2
sudo tar -C Linux_for_Tegra/rootfs/ -vxjf /path/to/Tegra_Linux_Sample-Root-Filesystem_R36.4.4_aarch64.tbz2
This should create the Linux_for_Tegra directory and populate the rootfs .
Apply binaries:
cd Linux_for_Tegra
sudo ./apply_binaries.sh
Put the board in recovery mode and flash the board:
sudo ./flash.sh jetson-agx-orin-devkit internal
Note: Take into account this will erase the current OS and install JetPack 6.x on the board’s built-in storage.
Let me know if this helps!
Best regards,
Nico
Embedded Software Engineer at ProventusNova