[U-Boot] How to backup the working u-boot image from the flash image.

Daniel Mack daniel at caiaq.de
Mon Dec 1 08:03:33 CET 2008


Hi,

On Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 12:13:28PM +0530, Mohamed Thalib .H wrote:
> 	Since I dont have the source code of u-boot image which is prgrammed in
> the board. I want to know how can I back up the working u-boot present
> in the flash and store it in a file in my system before flashing the new
> u-boot. so the working image can used to restore the board to working
> condition at any time.

Where did you get the board with the binary from? As U-Boot is GPL'ized
free software, you have the right to get the sources from anyone who
handed out the binary to you. It's not a matter of courtesy but an
obligation.

Best regards,
Daniel


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