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    Pi2B2 (RPI2b V1.2) dropping to command line on first boot

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      unitypunk
      last edited by unitypunk

      Pi Model or other hardware: Raspberry Pi 2 Model B v1.2 board uses BCM2837
      Power Supply used: 2.1a 5v
      RetroPie Version Used (3.6, 3.8.1, 4.01 etc.. - do not write latest): 4.01
      Built From: image from Torrent supplied by retropie
      USB Devices connected:Panda BT 4.0
      Controller used:Ps3
      Error messages received: none
      Log found in /dev/shm/runcommand.log (if relevant): N/A
      Guide used: None
      File: N/A
      Emulator: N/A
      Attachment of config files: Default config Files(first boot)
      How to replicate the problem: on first boot, Retropie 4.1 boots to command line, showing me a pretty ASCII joystick, and some neat information about the system.

      typing "emulationstation" in the terminal nets me a black screen flash, and back out to command line.

      if i cat /var/log/syslog | |grep "emulationstation" i get no output, though i know i just tried to run it before.
      ,

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        rbaker @unitypunk
        last edited by

        @unitypunk Wrong image?

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          unitypunk
          last edited by

          retropie-4.1-rpi2_rpi3.img should be the right one for RPi2 and 3 correct, thats the one im using. and the only one i have.

          the md5 checker matched up, so i know teh file is legit, i have used 2 different sd cards and got the same results.

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            unitypunk
            last edited by

            the same sd card(s) that drop to command line in pi2b 1.2 will boot to emulationstation in my pi2b1.1 pie, and my pi3.

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            • rbakerR
              rbaker @unitypunk
              last edited by

              @unitypunk I have no idea what you are saying.

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                unitypunk @rbaker
                last edited by

                @rbaker i am using "retropie-4.1-rpi2_rpi3.img" downloaded from the torrent linked around here in the forum... that is the correct image for a raspberry pi2 i believe

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                  BuZz administrators @unitypunk
                  last edited by

                  @unitypunk Just to confirm, how many raspberries do you see on boot ?

                  To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                  • rbakerR
                    rbaker @unitypunk
                    last edited by

                    @unitypunk Yes I get that, but not this:
                    the same sd card(s) that drop to command line in pi2b 1.2 will boot to emulationstation in my pi2b1.1 pie, and my pi3.

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                      unitypunk @rbaker
                      last edited by

                      @rbaker if i put the same sd card into a Pi3 or a Pi2b 1.1 it boots to emulation station.

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                        unitypunk @BuZz
                        last edited by

                        @BuZz, just one

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                        • rbakerR
                          rbaker @unitypunk
                          last edited by

                          @unitypunk If this card works on other Pis then you have either a broken Pi or not the Pi you think you have. So if you see one raspberry, you have the wrong image.

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                            unitypunk
                            last edited by

                            or https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/15820514_177974682677309_2077142594_n.jpg?oh=688abe26f49207994675ad3b14866730&oe=58695D43

                            i was just informed this isnt a pi 2, its a 1. im sorry guys, i dont know how to read i guess.

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                              rbaker @unitypunk
                              last edited by

                              @unitypunk It says on it, Model B+ meaning Pi 1. Use the other image from the website for 0/1.

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                                rbaker @rbaker
                                last edited by

                                @rbaker The 2014 stamped on it also shows it can't be a 2 or 3.

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                                  unitypunk @rbaker
                                  last edited by

                                  @rbaker my pi2 is stamped 2014, thats kinda part of how i think i came up with it being a pi2. but yes im getting the 1 image now. thanks for the help guys!

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                                    unitypunk
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                                    using pi1 images worked great, thanks again guys!

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