Update Beaglebone firmware & kernel
Note: This process can leave your Beaglebone unable to boot if you run out of space in the /
partition.
If your Beaglebone is working, leave it alone.
Update Beaglebone kernel and firmware
Ensure at least 100 MB free /
disk space via
df -h
Then, on the Beaglebone run the updater
cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./update_kernel.sh
reboot Beaglebone
Reinstall Linux
If the Beaglebone is messed up, it may be necessary to reinstall Linux from scratch.