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xiaoai-patch

Patching for XiaoAi Speakers (小爱音箱), add custom binaries and open source software. Tested on LX06, LX01, LX05, L09A

  • alexa
  • custom-firmware
  • hardware
  • lx06
  • mico
  • personal-assistant
  • smart-speaker
  • speaker
  • voice-assistant
  • xiaoai
  • xiaoai-speaker
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Overview

Patching for XiaoAi Speakers (小爱音箱), add custom binaries and open source software. Tested on LX06, LX01, LX05, L09A

The project is written in Makefile and has 63 forks. It was created 5y ago.

AI-generated summary of the repository README — may contain errors.

What it is

duhow/xiaoai-patch is a Makefile-based project for XiaoAi smart speakers. The description says it patches the devices, adds custom binaries and open source software, and was tested on the LX06, LX01, LX05 and L09A models. The metadata lists the GPL-3.0 license.

What it does

The README excerpt says the repository holds custom scripts and patches used to build a custom root filesystem image that omits proprietary software and installs open source programs instead. Build prerequisites named include squashfs-tools, and mtd-utils for the S12 model only. The excerpt also warns that building the package takes more than an hour.

Getting started

Detailed build and flashing steps are not given in the supplied evidence. See the repository README, including its compatibility section, before attempting anything. Risks, warranty implications and other model support were not supplied.

Installation
git clone https://github.com/duhow/xiaoai-patch.git
cd xiaoai-patch
# see README for setup

Frequently Asked Questions

Which speaker models has xiaoai-patch been tested on?

The description lists the LX06, LX01, LX05 and L09A. The README excerpt also mentions the S12 model in connection with mtd-utils.

What does the project actually produce?

Per the README excerpt, it uses scripts and patches to make a custom root filesystem image free of proprietary software and with open source programs installed.

What tools does it need to build?

The excerpt names squashfs-tools and, for model S12 only, mtd-utils. It also says the package build takes over an hour.

What license applies?

The metadata lists GPL-3.0.