Endeavouros Arm ((hot)) Jun 2026

One of the biggest decisions with EndeavourOS ARM is which Desktop Environment (DE) to install during the alc setup.

| Device | SoC | Boot Method | Kernel | Desktop Ready | |--------|-----|-------------|--------|----------------| | Raspberry Pi 4/400 | BCM2711 | U-Boot / UEFI | linux-rpi | Yes | | Raspberry Pi 3 | BCM2837 | U-Boot | linux-rpi | Yes | | Pinebook Pro | RK3399 | U-Boot | linux-rockchip | Yes | | Pine64 LTS | A64 | U-Boot | linux-pine64 | Partial (GPU accel limited) | | RockPro64 | RK3399 | U-Boot | linux-rockchip | Yes | | ODROID N2 | Amlogic S922X | U-Boot | linux-hardkernel | Partial | | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (Linaro) | SDM845 | UEFI (EDK2) | linux-mainline | Experimental | endeavouros arm

EndeavourOS ARM successfully translates the Arch Linux philosophy to the ARM ecosystem without compromising upstream compatibility. By solving the pain points of boot configuration and device-specific kernels, it provides an accessible yet powerful environment for ARM hardware. While it cannot eliminate the inherent complexity of the ARM boot landscape, it abstracts enough to be practical for daily use. For Arch enthusiasts and embedded developers who desire rolling-release freshness on ARM, EndeavourOS ARM represents a compelling, community-driven solution. One of the biggest decisions with EndeavourOS ARM

For years, Arch Linux was synonymous with the "Do-It-Yourself" ethic. To get it running, you had to follow a complex installation guide, manually partition drives, and build your system from the command line up. While rewarding, this was a barrier for many—especially on ARM devices like the Raspberry Pi, where proprietary boot loaders and firmware added extra layers of complexity. While it cannot eliminate the inherent complexity of

EndeavourOS ARM automates these steps using device-specific scripts and preconfigured images, significantly lowering the barrier to entry.