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update balena etcher reference to point to 1.18.11
warn against versions older than 1.18.11
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‎source/docs/installation/sw_install/gloworm.rst

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Plug a USB C cable from your computer into the USB C port on Gloworm labeled with a download icon.
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Use `Balena Etcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ to flash an image onto the coprocessor.
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Use the 1.18.11 version of `Balena Etcher <https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/tag/v1.18.11>`_ to flash an image onto the coprocessor.
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Run BalenaEtcher as an administrator. Select the downloaded ``.zip`` file.
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Select the compute module. If it doesn't show up after 30s try using another USB port, initialization may take a while. If prompted, install the recommended missing drivers.
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Hit flash. Wait for flashing to complete, then disconnect your USB C cable.
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.. warning:: Using an older version of Balena Etcher may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Gloworm. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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.. warning:: Using a version of Balena Etcher older than 1.18.11 may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Gloworm. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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‎source/docs/installation/sw_install/orange-pi.rst

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An 8GB or larger SD card is recommended.
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Use `Balena Etcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ to flash an image onto a Orange Pi. Select the downloaded image file, select your microSD card, and flash.
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Use the 1.18.11 version of `Balena Etcher <https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/tag/v1.18.11>`_ to flash an image onto a Orange Pi. Select the downloaded image file, select your microSD card, and flash.
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For more detailed instructions on using Etcher, please see the `Etcher website <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_.
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.. warning:: Using an older version of Balena Etcher may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Orange Pi. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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.. warning:: Using a version of Balena Etcher older than 1.18.11 may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Orange Pi. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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.. note:: If you are working on Linux, "dd" can be used in the command line to flash an image.
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‎source/docs/installation/sw_install/raspberry-pi.rst

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An 8GB or larger card is recommended.
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Use `Balena Etcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ to flash an image onto a Raspberry Pi. Select the downloaded ``.tar.xz`` file, select your microSD card, and flash.
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Use the 1.18.11 version of `Balena Etcher <https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/tag/v1.18.11>`_ to flash an image onto a Raspberry Pi. Select the downloaded ``.tar.xz`` file, select your microSD card, and flash.
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For more detailed instructions on using Etcher, please see the `Etcher website <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_.
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.. warning:: Using an older version of Balena Etcher may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Raspberry Pi. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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.. warning:: Using a version of Balena Etcher older than 1.18.11 may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Raspberry Pi. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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If you are using a non-standard Pi Camera connected to the CSI port, :ref:`additional configuration may be required. <docs/hardware/picamconfig:Pi Camera Configuration>`
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‎source/docs/installation/sw_install/snakeyes.rst

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An 8GB or larger card is recommended.
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Use `Balena Etcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ to flash an image onto a Raspberry Pi. Select the downloaded ``.zip`` file, select your microSD card, and flash.
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Use the 1.18.11 version of `Balena Etcher <https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/tag/v1.18.11>`_ to flash an image onto a Raspberry Pi. Select the downloaded ``.zip`` file, select your microSD card, and flash.
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For more detailed instructions on using Etcher, please see the `Etcher website <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_.
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.. warning:: Using an older version of Balena Etcher may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Raspberry Pi. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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.. warning:: Using a version of Balena Etcher older than 1.18.11 may cause bootlooping (the system will repeatedly boot and restart) when imaging your Raspberry Pi. Updating to the latest Balena Etcher will fix this issue.
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