by Welcome to our comprehensive video guide on installing Ubuntu Core on a Raspberry Pi! Whether you’re a seasoned tech enthusiast or a curious beginner, this tutorial will walk you through every step of the process, ensuring you get your Raspberry Pi up and running with Ubuntu Core effortlessly.
What You’ll Learn:
- Essential Requirements: all the hardware and software you need to get started.
- Step-by-Step Installation: detailed instructions to install Ubuntu Core on your Raspberry Pi.
- First Boot Configuration: successfully pass through the first boot configuration screen.
- WiFi Setup & SSH Connection: testing the SSH connection to verify WiFi setup and seamless remote access.
Requirements
- Raspberry PI 4 (either 4GB/8GB)
- An SD card of at least 16GB – if necessary, an adapter depending on your computer sockets
- An external HDMI monitor – necessary for the initial setup
- A micro HDMI to normal HDMI adapter – necessary since Raspberry has two micro HDMI outputs
- A USB keyboard
Steps overview
- Download the image from https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/22/stable/ubuntu-core-22-arm64+raspi.img.xz
- Use the Raspberry PI Image Creator to write the image to SD Card
https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ - Insert the SD card into the Raspberry
- Start the device and plug it to the monitor and pass through the first time boot setup
- Note down the IP address (or check it on the router page)
- Restart the device and make sure you can connect with SSH
Ready to Dive In?
Click play on our video tutorial to start your journey with Ubuntu Core on Raspberry Pi. With our easy-to-follow guide, you’ll have your Raspberry PI up and running in no time, fully configured and ready for your next project! Be mindful that this operating system is strictly confined to snaps. Please check that your use-case apps are available in the Snap Store!
