# Set up the device

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_the_device.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_the_device.html)

To establish communication between the host PC and the RB5 platform, connect a USB cable to enable the use of the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) utility, and connect a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) cable to enable access to diagnostic messages.

## Connect to ADB

       Using the USB Type-C cable, connect the RB5 kit with the host
      system. Ensure that the device is listed as an ADB device. 

    adb devicesCopy to clipboard

      **Sample output:**
      <samp class="ph systemoutput">List of devices attached 68f592a device</samp>
      
To enter root user:

    adb shell Copy to clipboard

    suCopy to clipboard

      **Sample output:**
      <samp class="ph systemoutput">root@qrb5165-rb5/#</samp>

## Set up UART

To view the boot up message logs on a serial console, use the debug microUSB port.
        
1. Select the proper COM port and set the baud rate to 115200.
2. Log in with the account and password.
    - Account: root
    - Password: oelinux123

- **[Set up Wi-Fi](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_wi-fi.html)**
- **[Set up Bluetooth technology](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_bluetooth.html)**
- **[Set up Ethernet](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_ethernet.html)**
- **[Set up HDMI display](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_hdmi_and_display.html)**
- **[Set up camera](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_camera.html)**
- **[Set up audio](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_audio.html)**
- **[Set up video](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_video.html)**
- **[Wayland sink for playback](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/wayland_sink_for_playback.html)**
- **[Set up sensors](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/set_up_sensors.html)**

Last Published: Nov 25, 2025

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