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Installation for HiKey960 - 96Boards

Installation

Choose and install an operating system on your HiKey960. To appropriately follow this installation guide, you will need to:

  • download necessary files
  • Choose host machine (if more than one option)
  • Follow flashing instructions

Factory Image Fastboot Method

Fastboot is supported by the board and can be used for installs. This is for advanced users who are most likely modifying/customizing source code and will need to download such updates to the board for test/execution.

This method requires the following hardware:

  • HiKey960 Board with power supply
  • Host machine (Linux)
  • USB Type-A (Host Machine) to USB Type-C (HiKey960) cable

Go to the downloads page if you have not yet chosen and downloaded an OS.

Choose host machine: