# Latest

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## [Setting NVMe host memory](https://forums.balena.io/t/setting-nvme-host-memory/379312)

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**Author:** [@mpilone](https://forums.balena.io/u/mpilone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/setting-nvme-host-memory/379312 "2026-10-14T21:13:02Z")

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I’m using a RPi CM5 on a custom compute board. I have an NVMe SSD on the board via PCIe. I noticed in the kernel log the message: Oct 13 17:00:01 localhost kernel: nvme nvme0: min host memory (32 MiB) above limit (0 MiB…

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## [Hello World doesn't build on Raspberry Pi Zero W](https://forums.balena.io/t/hello-world-doesnt-build-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/379305)

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**Author:** [@Richard35](https://forums.balena.io/u/Richard35)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/hello-world-doesnt-build-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/379305 "2026-10-14T19:36:24Z")

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Hi guys. I’m a newby to Balena so I am working through the Getting started with Raspberry Pi zero documentation. I’ve created the fleet and can see my device is on line. When I run the cpommand - balena fleet list I see …

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## [Etcher Pro version 1.14.3 cannot flash via file](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-pro-version-1-14-3-cannot-flash-via-file/368228)

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**Author:** [@Chris0135](https://forums.balena.io/u/Chris0135)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-pro-version-1-14-3-cannot-flash-via-file/368228 "2026-10-14T07:08:13Z")

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Hi guys, My etcher for some reason can no longer see files on usb sticks. When I select burn by file, it just shows an empty directory of /root/mnt. I’ve tried multiple different usbs with different formats on differen…

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## [Error(0,h.requestMetadata) is not a function](https://forums.balena.io/t/error-0-h-requestmetadata-is-not-a-function/371138)

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**Author:** [@AlexShkotin](https://forums.balena.io/u/AlexShkotin)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/error-0-h-requestmetadata-is-not-a-function/371138 "2026-10-14T07:06:24Z")

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Just trying to create flash from iso. What should be done?

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## [Enable local mode for local push](https://forums.balena.io/t/enable-local-mode-for-local-push/6004)

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**Author:** [@bversluijs](https://forums.balena.io/u/bversluijs)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/enable-local-mode-for-local-push/6004 "2026-10-14T07:05:28Z")

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Hi all, I’m currently developing an internal application via openBalena, but I’ve stumbled upon a development issue. I can’t seem to enable local mode on a openBalena development device, so that I can use the command ba…

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## [how to revert balena supervisor upgrade](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-revert-balena-supervisor-upgrade/379288)

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**Author:** [@berkayg](https://forums.balena.io/u/berkayg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-revert-balena-supervisor-upgrade/379288 "2026-10-13T17:34:56Z")

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I ran an upgrade for supervisor but has been stuck on legacy one i guess. how can I revert this? there is no revert option on dashboard. core container couldnt also find dbus env variable I had to provide it like this…

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## [Introducing the Browser Block v3](https://forums.balena.io/t/introducing-the-browser-block-v3/379285)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/introducing-the-browser-block-v3/379285 "2026-10-12T21:03:12Z")

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Originally published at: Introducing the Browser Block v3 Version 3 of the Browser Block is a major upgrade to this popular balena-optimized web browser.

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## [Balena wins Platinum for Industrial Endpoint Cybersecurity Innovation at the 2026 Juniper Research Awards](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-wins-platinum-for-industrial-endpoint-cybersecurity-innovation-at-the-2026-juniper-research-awards/379233)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-wins-platinum-for-industrial-endpoint-cybersecurity-innovation-at-the-2026-juniper-research-awards/379233 "2026-10-07T15:46:16Z")

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Originally published at: Balena wins Platinum for Industrial Endpoint Cybersecurity Innovation at the 2026 Juniper Research Awards We’ve got some exciting news to share: balenaCloud has won an award for making edge s…

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## [Cannot flash LinuxMint ](https://forums.balena.io/t/cannot-flash-linuxmint/379225)

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**Author:** [@Lucashobbs](https://forums.balena.io/u/Lucashobbs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/cannot-flash-linuxmint/379225 "2026-10-07T15:12:52Z")

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I am using balenaEtcher version 2.1.7 on a Mac laptop with an M1 chip, running Mac OS Tahoe 26.6.2. I am trying to create a bootable USB drive of LinuxMint so I can make an old PC sitting in the corner usable again. I …

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## [Open File dialog wont open (Request ended (non-user canceled))](https://forums.balena.io/t/open-file-dialog-wont-open-request-ended-non-user-canceled/379130)

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**Author:** [@isbragg](https://forums.balena.io/u/isbragg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/open-file-dialog-wont-open-request-ended-non-user-canceled/379130 "2026-10-01T20:24:40Z")

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I’m running Etcher on CachyOS. When I click on Flash from file, nothing happens. The error I see in the terminal is \[3616:0927/\<random numbers\>:ERROR:components/dbus/xdg/request.cc:169\] Request ended (non-user canceled). …

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## [Which balena for 64 bit linux to make 32 bit boot disc?](https://forums.balena.io/t/which-balena-for-64-bit-linux-to-make-32-bit-boot-disc/379131)

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**Author:** [@Diesel](https://forums.balena.io/u/Diesel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/which-balena-for-64-bit-linux-to-make-32-bit-boot-disc/379131 "2026-10-01T19:32:08Z")

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I want to make a boot/flash drive to install antiX Linux on an old 32 bit computer. I need to create the drive from my 64 bit Linux Mint computer. Which balena program should I download, the 64 bit for the computer I am…

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## [Resetting network settings offline](https://forums.balena.io/t/resetting-network-settings-offline/379132)

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**Author:** [@pinter](https://forums.balena.io/u/pinter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/resetting-network-settings-offline/379132 "2026-09-29T16:46:39Z")

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Hi all, I was wondering if there is any way to reset network settings with physical access to the device? The nightmare scenario for me is someone making a mistake while setting a static IP and a device becoming unrecove…

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## [Energy Measurement System Using LoRaWAN and BalenaCloud](https://forums.balena.io/t/energy-measurement-system-using-lorawan-and-balenacloud/372560)

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**Author:** [@rojasyal](https://forums.balena.io/u/rojasyal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/energy-measurement-system-using-lorawan-and-balenacloud/372560 "2026-09-29T15:05:02Z")

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Description This project implements an energy monitoring system leveraging LoRaWAN technology. The system uses a Modbus RTU device to collect measurements from an energy meter, including current, voltage, frequency, and …

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## [Implement audit logging for users and devices](https://forums.balena.io/t/implement-audit-logging-for-users-and-devices/373353)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/implement-audit-logging-for-users-and-devices/373353 "2026-09-28T13:10:06Z")

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Enable a means for changes to devices/fleets/apps to be logged so that it’s then possible to find out when a specific change was made and by whom.

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## [RPI Image saved to local does not work](https://forums.balena.io/t/rpi-image-saved-to-local-does-not-work/379073)

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**Author:** [@Kingy8888](https://forums.balena.io/u/Kingy8888)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/rpi-image-saved-to-local-does-not-work/379073 "2026-09-25T21:27:57Z")

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Hi, I have a RPI Zero Image on the micro sd card that runs fine on the RPI Zero. When I take that micro sd card and save that image from micro sd to local Windows drive. I then Write the image to a new micro sd card, it…

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## [cant flash ISO file](https://forums.balena.io/t/cant-flash-iso-file/379072)

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**Author:** [@mac7](https://forums.balena.io/u/mac7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/cant-flash-iso-file/379072 "2026-09-25T13:04:37Z")

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I downloaded latest ver of Etcher on MacBook Pro after selecting Linux Mint ISO I get the following error msg : Error: (0 , h.requestMetadata) is not a function. what is. the problem and how to fix?

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## [Surface secure boot and full disk encryption in balenaCloud](https://forums.balena.io/t/surface-secure-boot-and-full-disk-encryption-in-balenacloud/373309)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/surface-secure-boot-and-full-disk-encryption-in-balenacloud/373309 "2026-09-23T23:31:24Z")

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This includes all device types supported by balenaCloud

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## [writing nvram on boot](https://forums.balena.io/t/writing-nvram-on-boot/379026)

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**Author:** [@jdd](https://forums.balena.io/u/jdd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/writing-nvram-on-boot/379026 "2026-09-22T20:50:09Z")

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Hello, I just revived and old but still usable Macbook pro 2011. This mac kind have a hardware problem: one of the two video card is faulty (AMD one, soldering issue) and have to be deactivated at boot time to get a rea…

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## [Error with Linux elementary to USB](https://forums.balena.io/t/error-with-linux-elementary-to-usb/379025)

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**Author:** [@msnthrop](https://forums.balena.io/u/msnthrop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/error-with-linux-elementary-to-usb/379025 "2026-09-22T20:49:36Z")

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## [BalenaOS Support for Intel NUC with Panther lake chipset](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaos-support-for-intel-nuc-with-panther-lake-chipset/378822)

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**Author:** [@Psynox](https://forums.balena.io/u/Psynox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaos-support-for-intel-nuc-with-panther-lake-chipset/378822 "2026-09-21T11:26:01Z")

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Does balenaOS currently support Intel Panther Lake chips (used in the newer Intel NUC models)? I’m running an Intel NUC with a Panther Lake processor, and WiFi isn’t being detected at all (no wlan0 device shows up in nmc…

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## [BalenaEtcher just... stops working after I pick a file with "Flash from file"](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-just-stops-working-after-i-pick-a-file-with-flash-from-file/372241)

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**Author:** [@Tman10](https://forums.balena.io/u/Tman10)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-just-stops-working-after-i-pick-a-file-with-flash-from-file/372241 "2026-09-17T22:11:47Z")

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I open the program, I pick “Flash from file” I select the os file I want, Pop\_OS, the program just stays stuck in a way I don’t know how to describe. I’ve reinstalled BelanaEtcher and still have the same issue even a…

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## [Scale and manage your robotics fleets without building custom edge infrastructure](https://forums.balena.io/t/scale-and-manage-your-robotics-fleets-without-building-custom-edge-infrastructure/378954)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/scale-and-manage-your-robotics-fleets-without-building-custom-edge-infrastructure/378954 "2026-09-15T10:45:08Z")

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Originally published at: Scale and manage your robotics fleets without building custom edge infrastructure Most robotics teams want to focus on motion planning, computer vision, and ROS nodes, not building custom OS …

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## [Balena Appoints Leon Hurst as CEO as It Scales Platform for IoT and Edge AI](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-appoints-leon-hurst-as-ceo-as-it-scales-platform-for-iot-and-edge-ai/378953)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-appoints-leon-hurst-as-ceo-as-it-scales-platform-for-iot-and-edge-ai/378953 "2026-09-15T10:31:20Z")

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Originally published at: Balena Appoints Leon Hurst as CEO as It Scales Platform for IoT and Edge AI Balena is entering its next chapter of enterprise growth. To help lead this expansion, we’re thrilled to welcome Le…

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## [For those stuck on "Starting..." in Windows 11, I rolled back to v1.7.3 and it works again.](https://forums.balena.io/t/for-those-stuck-on-starting-in-windows-11-i-rolled-back-to-v1-7-3-and-it-works-again/378727)

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**Author:** [@dsstrainer](https://forums.balena.io/u/dsstrainer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/for-those-stuck-on-starting-in-windows-11-i-rolled-back-to-v1-7-3-and-it-works-again/378727 "2026-09-14T20:11:29Z")

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I literally fully wiped and reinstalled my windows because I thought something was corrupt causing balena to just sit at “starting…” Installed a few different versions. Then as I was going through my backups I found the …

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## [Installer LINUX MINT sur vieux IMAC](https://forums.balena.io/t/installer-linux-mint-sur-vieux-imac/378867)

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**Author:** [@lro](https://forums.balena.io/u/lro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/installer-linux-mint-sur-vieux-imac/378867 "2026-09-14T19:54:36Z")

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Bonjour J’ai un vieil IMAC (OSX EL CAPITAN, 10.11.6) et je souhaiterai installer LINUX MINT sur celui-ci J’ai suivi les instructions retrouvées sur le NET ; j’ai utilisé BALENA ETCHER J’ai flashé une clé USB sur mon P…

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## [Wipe Windows11 and Linux off PC with unknown Passwords](https://forums.balena.io/t/wipe-windows11-and-linux-off-pc-with-unknown-passwords/378944)

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**Author:** [@altenuta](https://forums.balena.io/u/altenuta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/wipe-windows11-and-linux-off-pc-with-unknown-passwords/378944 "2026-09-14T19:48:15Z")

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I have a laptop that I want to reformat with a fresh install of Linux. The problem is that I don’t know the Windows or Linux login credentials. How do I go about doing this using Balena Etcher. I am a total amature and n…

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## [Migration request: Jetson AGX Orin Devkit 64GB from 7.0.3+rev1 to 7.9.4+rev1](https://forums.balena.io/t/migration-request-jetson-agx-orin-devkit-64gb-from-7-0-3-rev1-to-7-9-4-rev1/378865)

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**Author:** [@JoaoRodrigues](https://forums.balena.io/u/JoaoRodrigues)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/migration-request-jetson-agx-orin-devkit-64gb-from-7-0-3-rev1-to-7-9-4-rev1/378865 "2026-09-12T04:56:49Z")

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Hello, We would like guidance and any required custom balenaOS image or migration steps to migrate our Jetson AGX Orin Devkit 64GB devices from balenaOS 7.0.3+rev1 to 7.9.4+rev1. This is similar to the migration previo…

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## [Unexpected error after 99% validation](https://forums.balena.io/t/unexpected-error-after-99-validation/378866)

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**Author:** [@yelrihs36](https://forums.balena.io/u/yelrihs36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/unexpected-error-after-99-validation/378866 "2026-09-10T21:07:38Z")

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I’ve been trying for hours to flash Armada OS to a brand new microSD card and every single time it flashes completely, then goes up to 99% validation then gives me an error message: “Something went wrong. If it is a comp…

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## [OS v8 on x86 bricked a device](https://forums.balena.io/t/os-v8-on-x86-bricked-a-device/378734)

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**Author:** [@pinter](https://forums.balena.io/u/pinter)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/os-v8-on-x86-bricked-a-device/378734 "2026-09-10T18:42:20Z")

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Hi all. I don’t have a lot of info to share because this just happened. We have some x86 devices that got updated to OS v8.0.0. I ran into an issue where one of my containers was not starting because I have a gate that c…

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## [The next chapter in balena support](https://forums.balena.io/t/the-next-chapter-in-balena-support/378855)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.balena.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/the-next-chapter-in-balena-support/378855 "2026-09-07T06:42:54Z")

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Originally published at: The next chapter in balena support We’re rolling out some changes to how our balena support team works behind the scenes.

[Next page](https://forums.balena.io/latest.md?page=1)
