VIM1 unable to multi-boot

Running Android9_V211022 on VIM1_V1.2 (2GB ram with 8GB emmc)
I’m trying to install Armbian 22.08 Jammy XFCE on emmc from microsd(Image burned using Etcher).
I’m unable to boot from microsd. Please help.

Hello @nnmanobala

Can you use key mode to boot from SD card ?

https://docs.khadas.com/products/sbc/vim1/install-os/boot-into-upgrade-mode#tab__key-mode

I can enter upgrade mode and use the flasher tool to flash android images, but I’m unable to boot from microsd. If I press the key combination for upgrade mode with the microsd, I get weird graphic glitches and the device boots into Android(from emmc).

Hello @nnmanobala

You can also try to erase the eMMC storage and then you can boot from the SD card.

http://docs.khadas.com/products/sbc/vim1/development/erase-emmc

I’m not aware how it works, but won’t erasing emmc brick it? I’m willing to give it a shot.

Erased emmc and was able to boot from microsd. I’ve now installed Armbian to emmc successfully. Thank you @numbqq