Endeavouros Arm May 2026

| 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 |

| Repository | Purpose | |------------|---------| | endeavouros-arm | Device-specific kernels, bootloader configs, firmware packages | | endeavouros-common | Helper scripts (e.g., eos-welcome , eos-log-tool ), themes, welcome applications | endeavouros arm

GPU acceleration varies. Panfrost (Mali G31/G52) and V3D (Broadcom) are supported; proprietary drivers (e.g., Mali r13p0) are not included by default. 6. Comparison with Other ARM Distributions | Feature | EndeavourOS ARM | Arch Linux ARM | Ubuntu ARM | Manjaro ARM | |---------|----------------|----------------|------------|-------------| | Rolling release | Yes (Arch upstream) | Yes | No (LTS or short-term) | Yes (Manjaro-stable) | | Preconfigured desktops | Yes (via eos-welcome) | No | Yes | Yes | | Device-specific images | Yes | Yes (manual) | Yes | Yes | | AUR access | Yes | Yes | No (via external tools) | Yes (with pamac) | | Default init system | systemd | systemd | systemd | systemd | | Installer | Image + script | Manual tarball | Subiquity / Live | Calamares | | Device | SoC | Boot Method |

Abstract EndeavourOS ARM is a derivative of the mainstream EndeavourOS distribution, designed to deliver a lightweight, Arch-based experience on ARM64 (AArch64) hardware. Unlike its x86-64 parent, which focuses on a streamlined Calamares installer and a curated selection of desktop environments, EndeavourOS ARM targets single-board computers (SBCs) and ARM-powered devices. This paper examines its architecture, boot process, package management alignment with Arch Linux ARM, hardware support matrix, and its role within the broader landscape of ARM distributions. 1. Introduction The ARM architecture dominates the embedded and low-power computing markets, yet the software ecosystem remains fragmented. While distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora offer ARM builds, they often deviate from the rolling-release, KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principles of Arch Linux. EndeavourOS ARM addresses this gap by providing an Arch-based environment that combines the flexibility of Arch Linux ARM with user-friendly installation and post-setup tooling inherited from EndeavourOS. Comparison with Other ARM Distributions | Feature |