@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
.. SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-2.0-UK
-Flashing Images Using ``bmaptool``
-**********************************
+Flashing Images Using `bmaptool`
+********************************
A fast and easy way to flash an image to a bootable device is to use
-bmaptool, which is integrated into the OpenEmbedded build system.
-bmaptool is a generic tool that creates a file's block map (bmap) and
+`bmaptool`, which is integrated into the OpenEmbedded build system.
+`bmaptool` is a generic tool that creates a file's block map (bmap) and
then uses that map to copy the file. As compared to traditional tools
-such as dd or cp, bmaptool can copy (or flash) large files like raw
+such as `dd` or `cp`, `bmaptool` can copy (or flash) large files like raw
system image files much faster.
.. note::
@@ -20,13 +20,13 @@ system image files much faster.
$ sudo apt install bmap-tools
- If you are unable to install the ``bmap-tools`` package, you will
- need to build bmaptool before using it. Use the following command::
+ need to build `bmaptool` before using it. Use the following command::
$ bitbake bmaptool-native
Following, is an example that shows how to flash a Wic image. Realize
-that while this example uses a Wic image, you can use bmaptool to flash
-any type of image. Use these steps to flash an image using bmaptool:
+that while this example uses a Wic image, you can use `bmaptool` to flash
+any type of image. Use these steps to flash an image using `bmaptool`:
#. *Update your local.conf File:* You need to have the following set
in your ``local.conf`` file before building your image::
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ any type of image. Use these steps to flash an image using bmaptool:
$ bitbake image
-#. *Flash the Device:* Flash the device with the image by using bmaptool
+#. *Flash the Device:* Flash the device with the image by using `bmaptool`
depending on your particular setup. The following commands assume the
image resides in the :term:`Build Directory`'s ``deploy/images/`` area:
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ or ::
For more information on how to use the ``bmaptool``
to flash a device with an image, see the
- ":ref:`dev-manual/bmaptool:flashing images using \`\`bmaptool\`\``"
+ ":ref:`dev-manual/bmaptool:flashing images using \`bmaptool\``"
section.
Using a Modified Kickstart File
@@ -721,7 +721,7 @@ the existing kernel, and then inserts a new kernel:
Once the new kernel is added back into the image, you can use the
``dd`` command or :ref:`bmaptool
- <dev-manual/bmaptool:flashing images using \`\`bmaptool\`\`>`
+ <dev-manual/bmaptool:flashing images using \`bmaptool\`>` commands
to flash your wic image onto an SD card or USB stick and test your
target.