reTerminal DM Bookworm update errors

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I have been successfully running monthly updates on several reTerminal DMs running 64bit bookworm.

dpkg --print-architecture
arm64

This mornings upgrade I get the following errors:

Errors were encountered while processing:
linux-image-6.12.20+rpt-rpi-2712
linux-image-rpi-2712
linux-image-6.12.20+rpt-rpi-v8
linux-headers-6.12.20+rpt-rpi-2712
linux-headers-6.12.20+rpt-rpi-v8
linux-headers-rpi-2712
linux-image-rpi-v8
linux-headers-rpi-v8
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

Thanks,
Kris

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sudo rm -rf seeed-linux-dtoverlays/
sudo apt install git -y
git clone --depth 1 GitHub - Seeed-Studio/seeed-linux-dtoverlays: Device Tree Overlays for Seeed boards
cd seeed-linux-dtoverlays
sudo ./scripts/reTerminal.sh --device reTerminal-DM
sudo shutdown -r now

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Hey I just ran into this issue as well, and I really appreciate this set of steps since it fixed things but I’m not sure I understand how, any insight on what the script did to fix things?

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Hi there,

And Welcome here…

So, Absolutely! Let’s break down what that script does step by step, especially in the context of a Seeed Studio reTerminal-DM running a Debian-based Linux OS like Raspberry Pi OS:

:wrench: Full Script Breakdown:

sudo rm -rf seeed-linux-dtoverlays/
  • Removes any existing seeed-linux-dtoverlays directory (if previously cloned).
  • -r = recursive, -f = force delete.
  • This ensures a fresh clone in the next step.
sudo apt install git -y
  • Installs git (if it’s not already installed).
  • -y automatically confirms the installation prompt.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Seeed-Studio/seeed-linux-dtoverlays.git
  • Clones the Seeed Studio’s device tree overlay repo, but only the latest commit (--depth 1) to save time/space.
cd seeed-linux-dtoverlays
  • Changes directory into the freshly cloned repo.
sudo ./scripts/reTerminal.sh --device reTerminal-DM
  • Runs the device setup script for the reTerminal-DM model.
  • This script applies:
    • GPIO configuration
    • Display overlays
    • I2C/SPI/ADC setups
    • Kernel modules
    • Any necessary dtoverlay= lines into /boot/config.txt
  • It essentially tells the OS how to use all the reTerminal-DM hardware correctly.
sudo shutdown -r now
  • Reboots the system immediately to apply changes.

:white_check_mark: Result:

After running this, your reTerminal-DM will:

  • Have correct GPIO overlays applied.
  • Load proper drivers/modules.
  • Recognize and use built-in peripherals like the touchscreen, buttons, sensors, etc.

Check out the WiKi on the reTerminal also lots of good content there.

HTH
GL :slight_smile: PJ :v:

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Sounds good, thank you! Should that script be run after every upgrade/update to keep the system in line? I’ve got one of these reterminals targeted by an ansible script to run regular updates on the os and pull system info. If I need to I can trigger the rreterminal.sh every now and then or would that be unnessicary?

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Hi there,

Well, it should be fine, but I’m a " if it ain’t broke don’t fix it "
type a Technologists :grin:
If there’s a component or utility that needs updated I would however.

HTH
GL :slight_smile: PJ :v:

besides I don’t think it changes that often , YMMV :+1: