VIA SOM-9X50-STK Android 10.0 EVK Quick Start Guide 1. Introduction This Quick Start Guide provides an overview of how to boot the Android image for the VIA SOM-9X50-STK and configure the supported hardware functions in the build. Note: The VIA SOM-9X50-STK includes the VIA SOM-9X50 module and the VIA VAB-950 reference carrier board.
VIA SOM-9X50-STK Android 10.0 EVK Quick Start Guide 1.2 Version Information and Supported Features • Kernel version: 4.14.141 • Evaluation image: Android 10.0 • Development based on MediaTek Android 10.0 BSP • Supports eMMC boot • Supports HDMI display •...
Then connect the Windows 10 host machine and the VIA SOM-9X50-STK through the Micro USB 2.0 port using the Micro USB cable. Micro USB 2.0 port diagram Next, on the VIA SOM-9X50-STK, set the two OS image jumpers (J7 and J5) to download mode as shown in the diagram below. OS image jumpers diagram...
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VIA SOM-9X50-STK Android 10.0 EVK Quick Start Guide Note: Make sure the Windows 10 host machine detects the VIA SOM-9X50-STK as an Android device. Extract the VIA_SOM-9X50-STK_Android_10.0_EVK.zip file on your Windows 10 host machine. To install the image, use the following command: D:\VIA_SOM-9X50-STK_Android_10.0_EVK>set PATH=D:\platform-tools;%PATH%...
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If you have already installed the image, use the following command to enter the Fastboot Mode on your Windows 10 host machine. E:\platform-tools>adb reboot bootloader Unplug the AC-to-DC power adapter to power off the VIA SOM-9X50-STK. Set the two OS image jumpers (J7 and J5) back to the normal mode setting. OS image jumper settings Unplug the Micro USB cable, press the Power Button for 2 seconds, then release it to power on the VIA SOM- 9X50-STK.
3.1 Using the Debug Console The first step is to connect the host machine and the VIA SOM-9X50-STK through the COM connector labeled as "COM". Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY or Tera Term to connect the debug console.
3.6 Camera You must connect the CSI camera before booting the VIA SOM-9X50-STK after the image installation. Click the "Camera" APK on the Android desktop to verify the camera function. If the CSI camera is connected correctly, but there is no "Camera" APK on the Android desktop, go to "Settings ->...
VIA SOM-9X50-STK Android 10.0 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.7 MTK NeuroPilot AI APU Hardware Acceleration We recommend that you install the third-party APK "image_classification_MobileNet_app-debug.apk" for verification. To enlarge the logcat buffer to 64MB, use the following command: console:/ # logcat -G 64M...
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