Create a bootable USB drive 15 min
To reinstall or recover Olares OS on your Olares One, you must create a bootable USB installation drive. This drive allows you to reset the device to its factory state.
Data loss warning
This process will erase all data on your USB drive. If you have important files on the drive, back them up before proceeding.
Image compatibility
Olares One requires a specific system image designed for its hardware. If you install the generic self-hosted ISO, Olares One will fail to boot.
Prerequisites
- USB flash drive: A drive with 8 GB or higher capacity.
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Ensure that your USB drive is empty or backed up. The flashing process re-formats the drive, which means existing data on it will be permanently deleted.
- Computer: A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer to perform the setup.
- Internet connection: Stable network for downloading the image file and related software.
Step 1. Download Olares image
Get the official installation file for the Olares operating system.
- Click Download Olares ISO.
- The latest image file
olares.isois automatically downloaded to your computer.
Step 2. Install flashing tool
It is recommended to use balenaEtcher for this task because it is free, easy to use, and works on all major operating systems.
- Go to the balenaEtcher website.
- Download and install the version appropriate for your computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Step 3. Flash the drive
Use balenaEtcher to turn your USB stick into a bootable installer.
Insert your USB flash drive into the computer.
Open balenaEtcher.
Follow the steps on the screen:
a. Click Flash from file and select the Olares ISO file you downloaded.
b. Click Select target and select your USB drive.
c. Click Flash! to start writing the installer to the USB drive.
When the flashing process is completed, the USB drive is ready to use, and you can safely eject it.
Next steps
You can now insert the bootable USB drive into Olares One or other target hardware to begin the installation.