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* '''RAM:''' 2GB LPDDR3
* '''RAM:''' 2GB LPDDR3
* '''I/O:''' HD Video Out (Mini HDMI), Micro USB 2.0 OTG, USB 2.0 A host, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo,
* '''I/O:''' HD Video Out (Mini HDMI), Micro USB 2.0 OTG, USB 2.0 A host, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo,
* '''Network'''
* '''Network:'''
** WiFi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz only)
** WiFi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz only)
** Bluetooth 2.1
** Bluetooth 2.1
** M.2 LTE / Cell MODEM card, (optional, and takes place of optional M.2 SSD)
** M.2 LTE / Cell MODEM card, (optional, and takes place of optional M.2 SSD)
* '''Screen:''' 10.1" IPS 800x1280 Capacitive LCD
* '''Display:'''
** '''Size:''' 10.1 inches (257mm) diagonal
** '''Type:''' HD IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
** '''Resolution:''' 1280x800, 16:10 ratio <br>
* '''Attachments/Accessories:''' Magnetically attached keyboard (optional)
* '''Attachments/Accessories:''' Magnetically attached keyboard (optional)
* '''Battery:''' 6000MAh (6Ah)
* '''Battery:''' 6000MAh (6Ah)
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==Versions==
==Versions==
For now there is only one version, also mentioned in the manual leaflet in the box.
* "pinetab-dev": development version sent to ~100 developers. This one is like the Early Adopter version, but has a different display panel.
* [[PineTab/Early-Adopter]]
* [[PineTab/Early-Adopter|Early Adopter]]: the first hardware revision of the PineTab, which shipped to customers.
 
[[File:PineTabBoard.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|The insides of the PineTab]]


== PineTab board information, schematics and certifications ==
== PineTab board information, schematics and certifications ==
* PineTab mainboard schematic:
* PineTab mainboard schematic:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Schematic%20v1.2-20191125.pdf PineTab mainboard Released Schematic ver 1.2]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Schematic%20v1.2-20191125.pdf PineTab mainboard Released Schematic ver 1.2]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-top.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Top View]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-top.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Top View]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-bottom.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Bottom View]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-bottom.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Bottom View]
* PineTab keyboard schematic:
** PineTab keyboard and Pinebook (Pro) keyboard using same controller and from same engineering source
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/Pinetab%20HB092A%20Keyboard%20Schematic.pdf PineTab Keyboard Schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/HB092_0884232458_Hynitron_PTP_20200514_662905_Linux_US_BackLight_CRC_175057F5.hex PineTab keyboard firmware code]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/SH68F83V2.0.pdf PineTab Keyboard Controller Datasheet]
 
* PineTab certifications:
* PineTab certifications:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20FCC-SDOC%20Certificate-S20060600404001.pdf PineTab FCC Certificate]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20FCC-SDOC%20Certificate-S20060600404001.pdf PineTab FCC Certificate]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20CE-RED%20Certificate-S20060600403.pdf PineTab CE RED Certificate]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20CE-RED%20Certificate-S20060600403.pdf PineTab CE RED Certificate]
 
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PINETAB%20ROHS%20TEST%20REPORT.pdf PineTab ROHS Test Report]


== Datasheets for components and peripherals ==
== Datasheets for components and peripherals ==
* Allwinner A64 SoC information:
* Allwinner A64 SoC information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC brief introduction]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC brief introduction]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]


* X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:
* X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC datasheet]


* LPDDR3 (178 Balls) SDRAM:
* LPDDR3 (178 Balls) SDRAM:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/ATL3A1632H12A_mobile_lpddr3_11x11.5_v1.0_1600.pdf Artmem LPDDR3 datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/ATL3A1632H12A_mobile_lpddr3_11x11.5_v1.0_1600.pdf Artmem LPDDR3 datasheet]


* eMMC information:
* eMMC information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf 64GB SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]


* CMOS camera module information:
* CMOS camera module information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/OV5640_datasheet.pdf OV5640 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Rear Module datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/OV5640_datasheet.pdf OV5640 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Rear Module datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/GC2145%20CSP%20DataSheet%20release%20V1.0_20131201.pdf GC2145 2MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Front Module datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/GC2145%20CSP%20DataSheet%20release%20V1.0_20131201.pdf GC2145 2MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Front Module datasheet]


* LCD touch screen panel information:
* LCD touch screen panel information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271.pdf GOODiX GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271.pdf GOODiX GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271_Config_20200818_142030_V66.cfg PineTab GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller configuration file]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271_Config_20200818_142030_V66.cfg PineTab GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller configuration file]


* Lithium battery information:
* Lithium battery information:
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* WiFi/BT module information:
* WiFi/BT module information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf RTL8723BS/RTL8723CS specification]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf RTL8723BS/RTL8723CS specification]




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The PineTab will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. Although it is technically possible to use any ARM distro (because the PineTab uses the mainline kernel), only few of them will actually be usable on Early Adopters PineTab, due to specifics of working with LCD panel. Among those listed all except for postmarketOS have working builds.
The PineTab will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. Although it is technically possible to use any ARM distro (because the PineTab uses the mainline kernel), only few of them will actually be usable on Early Adopters PineTab, due to specifics of working with LCD panel. Among those listed all except for postmarketOS have working builds.


* [[#UBPorts|UBPorts]]
=== UBPorts ===
* [[#postmarketOS|postmarketOS]]
[[File:Ubports-logo.png|100px]]
* [[#Arch Linux ARM|Arch Linux ARM]]
The UBPorts Ubuntu Touch is what was preinstalled on the PineTab Early Adopters batch.
* [[#Manjaro ARM|Manjaro ARM]]
 
* [[#Mobian|Mobian]]
 
It can update itself in System Settings, and also a  jenkins daily build can be downloaded at this updated address for the latest daily image:


=== UBPorts ===
https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab-systemimage/
The UBPorts Ubuntu Touch is what preinstalled on PineTab Early Adopters batch. It can update itself, and also jenkins daily build can be downloaded [https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab/ here]
 
The last stable builds are also listed and appear to be updated every few weeks.
 
 
It should be noted that as of 30th Nov 2020 the latest stable build (38) still lacked Bluetooth, Rotation and had the same issues with online accounts etc
 
 
 
The old image appears to be deprecated here
[https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab/ here]
 
In the event that WiFi fails to connect, the USB port can be used with an appropriate dongle to connect for internet using ethernet cable.


=== postmarketOS ===
=== postmarketOS ===
postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] for mobile devices. The latest builds can be downloaded from the [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinetab/ images page] to be flashed to the PineTab.
[[File:PostmarketOS-logo.png|100px]]
postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] for mobile devices.


More information is available at [https://postmarketos.org postmarketos.org] and on their [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PineTab_(pine64-pinetab) dedicated PineTab wiki page].
It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...), and allows to encrypt your installation.
 
As of writing, postmarketOS supports the "pinetab-dev" and the Early Adopters versions of the PineTab.
 
The latest images can be downloaded [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinetab/ here], or you can refer to the [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PineTab_(pine64-pinetab) PineTab wiki page] for installation instructions.


=== Arch Linux ARM ===
=== Arch Linux ARM ===
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|100px]]
Arch Linux ARM with Phosh as the UI selection, maintained by the DanctNIX community.  
Arch Linux ARM with Phosh as the UI selection, maintained by the DanctNIX community.  


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=== Manjaro ARM ===
=== Manjaro ARM ===
First Manjaro ARM image confirmed to be working on Early Adopters PineTab can be downloaded [https://next.manjaro.org/index.php/s/BPaHqy5ZFm4Jntj here], ref [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha2-with-phosh-pinetab/150/12 forum thread].
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|100px]]
The second alpha Manjaro ARM image confirmed to be working on Early Adopters PineTab can be downloaded [https://next.manjaro.org/index.php/s/aeXDtbWnnBNEM2Q here], ref [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha2-with-phosh-pinetab/150/12 forum thread]


Older Manjaro images with several different environments, including Phosh and Plasma, but '''not working on Early Adopters PineTab''' can be downloaded [https://osdn.net/projects/manjaro-arm/storage/pinetab/ here]
Older Manjaro images with several different environments, including Phosh and Plasma, but '''not working on Early Adopters PineTab''' can be downloaded [https://osdn.net/projects/manjaro-arm/storage/pinetab/ here]


=== Mobian ===
=== Mobian ===
Mobian is a project providing Debian images for mobile devices. PineTab images can be downloaded [https://images.mobian-project.org/pinetab/ here]. Password is '''1234'''
[[File:Debian-logo.png|100px]]
Mobian is a project providing Debian images for mobile devices.  
 
PineTab images can be downloaded [https://images.mobian-project.org/pinetab/ here]. Password is '''1234'''
 
 
=== Sailfish OS ===
 
[[File:SailfishOS logo.png|100px]]
 
 
There is an early Alpha build available here thanks to PeperJohnny: https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=15246
 
http://peperjohnny.org/dl/sfos_alpha2.img.gz
 
There is a forum discussion with a description on how to compile and build your own here:
 
http://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11850
 
Many things are still broken but Bluetooth, Audio, Rotation and Keyboard are working on the 2nd Alpha
 
== Installation instructions ==
For instructions on how to install the operating systems to the eMMC or microSD card see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]]. The information is almost the same for the PineTab, as it is a very similar device. Do not try to use the PinePhone images though, use the PineTab images linked above.


=== Testing ===
=== Testing ===
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* First, make sure you have enough free disk space and empty Downloads directory on the PineTab (while not strictly necessary, empty Downloads dir will simplify your typing. You can just move all files from there to another directory).
* First, make sure you have enough free disk space and empty Downloads directory on the PineTab (while not strictly necessary, empty Downloads dir will simplify your typing. You can just move all files from there to another directory).
* go to the Mobian link above and download compressed image (the one ending with .img.gz) - usual recommendation is to download latest, i.e. lowest one.
* Turn off Sleep when idle in the settings. Settings > Battery > Sleep when idle: Never
* Go to the Mobian link above and download compressed image (the one ending with .img.gz) - usual recommendation is to download latest, i.e. lowest one.
* Open terminal and type this in it:
* Open terminal and type this in it:
   cd Downloads
   cd Downloads
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* Now, let's have a look at disks. Type this into terminal:
* Now, let's have a look at disks. Type this into terminal:
   lsblk
   lsblk
* It should show you a tree of disks and their partitions. If you don't have microCD card inserted yet, all of them begin with mmcblk2. Also, some of them have something in the "MOUNTPOINT" column
* It should show you a tree of disks and their partitions. If you don't have microSD card inserted yet, all of them begin with mmcblk2. Also, some of them have something in the "MOUNTPOINT" column
* Insert microSD card into PineTab. Note that all information on it will be deleted, so don't insert one with valuable information on it!
* Insert microSD card into PineTab. Note that all information on it will be deleted, so don't insert one with valuable information on it!
* type `lsblk` into terminal again.
* type `lsblk` into terminal again.
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This command does not persist a reboot.
This command does not persist a reboot.
[[Category:PineTab]] [[Category:Allwinner A64]]

Revision as of 12:18, 30 November 2020

Warning: IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Early Adopters - please CLICK HERE - some known issues are listed there

The PineTab is a 10" tablet created by Pine64.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 11mm x 175mm x 260mm (Thickness, Width, Height)
  • Weight: 575g (Tablet alone)
  • Build: Plastic
  • Storage:
    • 64GB of internal eMMC storage
    • MicroSD slot, bootable
    • M.2 SSD slot, supports SATA and USB devices only, not NVME (optional)
  • Cameras: 2Mpx Front, 5Mpx Rear
  • SOC: Allwinner A64 Quad Core
  • CPU: 4x ARM A53 1.152GHz
  • GPU: Mali 400 MP2
  • RAM: 2GB LPDDR3
  • I/O: HD Video Out (Mini HDMI), Micro USB 2.0 OTG, USB 2.0 A host, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo,
  • Network:
    • WiFi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz only)
    • Bluetooth 2.1
    • M.2 LTE / Cell MODEM card, (optional, and takes place of optional M.2 SSD)
  • Display:
    • Size: 10.1 inches (257mm) diagonal
    • Type: HD IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
    • Resolution: 1280x800, 16:10 ratio
  • Attachments/Accessories: Magnetically attached keyboard (optional)
  • Battery: 6000MAh (6Ah)
  • Misc. features:
    • Volume rocker and home button
    • Speakers and Microphone
    • 2.5mm OD 0.7mm ID DC Jack Power (5V 2A) Port

Keyboard

Overview: The PineTab detachable keyboard features a full function row, FN key functionality, meta key (where the Windows key would be) and all of the keys you need for daily use.

FN keys:: Pause/play (F2), Stop (F3), Previous(F4), Next(F5), Music (F6), Mail (F7), Home (F8), Mute (F9), Vol- (F10), Vol+ (F11), Disable touchpad (F12), NumLock (Insert), Scroll Lock (Delete), PgUp (Up Arrow), PgDn (Down Arrow), Home (Left Arrow), End (Right Arrow), Digital Numpad (7,8,9,0,U,I,O,P,J,K,L,;,M,.,/)

Versions

  • "pinetab-dev": development version sent to ~100 developers. This one is like the Early Adopter version, but has a different display panel.
  • Early Adopter: the first hardware revision of the PineTab, which shipped to customers.
The insides of the PineTab

PineTab board information, schematics and certifications

Datasheets for components and peripherals

  • Lithium battery information:



Operating Systems

The PineTab will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. Although it is technically possible to use any ARM distro (because the PineTab uses the mainline kernel), only few of them will actually be usable on Early Adopters PineTab, due to specifics of working with LCD panel. Among those listed all except for postmarketOS have working builds.

UBPorts

Ubports-logo.png The UBPorts Ubuntu Touch is what was preinstalled on the PineTab Early Adopters batch.


It can update itself in System Settings, and also a jenkins daily build can be downloaded at this updated address for the latest daily image:

https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab-systemimage/

The last stable builds are also listed and appear to be updated every few weeks.


It should be noted that as of 30th Nov 2020 the latest stable build (38) still lacked Bluetooth, Rotation and had the same issues with online accounts etc


The old image appears to be deprecated here here

In the event that WiFi fails to connect, the USB port can be used with an appropriate dongle to connect for internet using ethernet cable.

postmarketOS

File:PostmarketOS-logo.png postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of Alpine Linux for mobile devices.

It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...), and allows to encrypt your installation.

As of writing, postmarketOS supports the "pinetab-dev" and the Early Adopters versions of the PineTab.

The latest images can be downloaded here, or you can refer to the PineTab wiki page for installation instructions.

Arch Linux ARM

Archlinux-logo.png Arch Linux ARM with Phosh as the UI selection, maintained by the DanctNIX community.

The latest image can be downloaded here

Manjaro ARM

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The second alpha Manjaro ARM image confirmed to be working on Early Adopters PineTab can be downloaded here, ref forum thread

Older Manjaro images with several different environments, including Phosh and Plasma, but not working on Early Adopters PineTab can be downloaded here

Mobian

Debian-logo.png Mobian is a project providing Debian images for mobile devices.

PineTab images can be downloaded here. Password is 1234


Sailfish OS

SailfishOS logo.png


There is an early Alpha build available here thanks to PeperJohnny: https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=15246

http://peperjohnny.org/dl/sfos_alpha2.img.gz

There is a forum discussion with a description on how to compile and build your own here:

http://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11850

Many things are still broken but Bluetooth, Audio, Rotation and Keyboard are working on the 2nd Alpha

Installation instructions

For instructions on how to install the operating systems to the eMMC or microSD card see PinePhone Installation Instructions. The information is almost the same for the PineTab, as it is a very similar device. Do not try to use the PinePhone images though, use the PineTab images linked above.

Testing

To test an OS, just flash its image onto an microSD card, plug it into PineTab, and reboot. Note that USB stick won't work. Also note that you need to "flash", not just copy the file onto the card. Also remember that you need to unpack image file if it's packed!

You can do it using Ubuntu Touch installed on the PineTab! For now, only Mobian is supported by the guide below.

  • First, make sure you have enough free disk space and empty Downloads directory on the PineTab (while not strictly necessary, empty Downloads dir will simplify your typing. You can just move all files from there to another directory).
  • Turn off Sleep when idle in the settings. Settings > Battery > Sleep when idle: Never
  • Go to the Mobian link above and download compressed image (the one ending with .img.gz) - usual recommendation is to download latest, i.e. lowest one.
  • Open terminal and type this in it:
 cd Downloads
 ls
  • It should show you the name of the file you've just downloaded
  • This file is compressed, so first you need to uncompress it. Type this into terminal:
 gunzip *.gz && echo done
  • This command will take some time (you won't see any progress until it's done). It either will succeed (and print "done") and fail (and print why).
  • Now, let's have a look at disks. Type this into terminal:
 lsblk
  • It should show you a tree of disks and their partitions. If you don't have microSD card inserted yet, all of them begin with mmcblk2. Also, some of them have something in the "MOUNTPOINT" column
  • Insert microSD card into PineTab. Note that all information on it will be deleted, so don't insert one with valuable information on it!
  • type `lsblk` into terminal again.
  • Note that now tree of disks has one or more new entries - starting with mmcblk0 - that's partitions of your microSD card.
  • Confirm that size of mmcblk0 is close to size of the microSD card, and all lines starting with mmcblk0 have empty "MOUNTPOINT" column.
  • now type this:
 sudo dd if=`ls` of=/dev/mmcblk0 bs=1M status=progress
  • It will take some time, depending on speed of your microSD card and size of image file
  • Now, reboot your PineTab - type this into terminal:
 sudo reboot
  • PineTab should boot from the microSD you've just flashed

Tips and tricks

Reset

If your PineTab is in unknown state or doesn't want to start. Press power button for 7-8s. It makes a sound and you know it's totally off. 3 seconds after, power button again for 2-3s and it will start to boot. - thanks @Aperricio on IRC for this hint

Display rotated 90° on Arch ARM

With the following command you can turn the display to landscape:

  • echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/class/graphics/fbcon/rotate

This command does not persist a reboot.