Zero/install/eMMC erase
Radxa Zero > Installation > Erase eMMC
How to erase eMMC
This guide describes how to erase Radxa Zero's eMMC for installing a new system. Beware that this is not a secure erase, and only the bootloader and the partition header are wiped.
Requirement
- Radxa Zero
- A PC/laptop running Windows, Linux, or macOS
- USB A to C cable or C to C cable, depending on your host
Windows
First, follow maskrom guide to setup and load radxa-zero-erase-emmc.bin:
After the tool shows "run done", wait for 10 seconds and your eMMC should be wiped.
Linux & macOS
First, follow maskrom guide to setup and load radxa-zero-erase-emmc.bin.
After the tool exits, wait for 10 seconds and your eMMC should be wiped.
For more detailed guide on wiping eMMC, please refer to Boot Troubleshooting page.