Installing devicefreedom-os on amd64

devicefreedom-os is designed for DeviceFreedom Tab and DeviceFreedom Phone, but it can also be installed on most amd64 hardware — mini PCs, desktops, laptops, or servers with a 64-bit Intel or AMD processor. Some features are unavailable on DIY hardware — see DeviceFreedom Tab & Pro vs. DIY for details.

Minimum requirements

• CPU: Dual-core 64-bit Intel or AMD (quad-core or higher recommended)
• RAM: 4 GB (8 GB+ recommended)
• Storage: 32 GB (more depending on your use case)

Create a bootable USB

1. Download the latest devicefreedom-os USB installer.
2. Download and install Balena Etcher on your computer.
3. Connect a USB stick with at least 4 GB of space (it will be erased).
4. Open Balena Etcher, select the devicefreedom-os ISO, select your USB stick, and flash it.

Install devicefreedom-os

1. Insert the USB stick into your target device.
2. Connect a display and keyboard, an ethernet cable to your router, and power on the device.
3. The device should boot from the USB stick. If it doesn't, you may need to adjust the boot priority in your BIOS settings.
4. The installer will show a drive selection screen. Identify your internal storage drive by its capacity, enter the corresponding number, and confirm.
5. Once installation is complete, power off the device.
6. Remove the USB stick, display, and keyboard.

Boot and access

1. Make sure the USB stick is removed and ethernet is connected.
2. Power on the device.
3. Wait about 5 minutes for the first boot to complete, then open http://devicefreedom.local in your browser.

See Connecting to your DeviceFreedom if you need help accessing it.