# RDK X5 repeatedly errors and fails to boot after image flashing; community investigation points to power supply and miniboot

- Source: D-Robotics Developer Community
- Published: 2026-10-15T17:33:21.459Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/e5dbc78bua9vhpdcnduz04rtg
- Original: https://forum.d-robotics.cc/t/topic/35792

## Summary

An RDK X5 user cannot boot after flashing the official image, and community replies note that the log is still stuck at the BOOTROM/BL1/BL2 stage, meaning the SD card image has not yet been read. Troubleshooting suggestions: first disconnect the chassis wiring and peripherals, switch to the official-required 5V/5A adapter for Type-C power, and observe the indicator light; if the bare board still prints logs looping from the start, use XBurn with Serial+USB and xmodem_fastboot to reflash the miniboot firmware in the onboard NAND.