Nvidia Jetpack 6 Installation Failure on Jetson Orin Nano

Issue Overview

Users are experiencing difficulties installing the nvidia-jetpack package on a Jetson Orin Nano device after manually flashing it with Jetpack 6. When attempting to install the package using the command sudo apt -f install nvidia-jetpack, the system reports unmet dependencies and fails to complete the installation. This issue prevents users from fully setting up their Jetson Orin Nano with the necessary NVIDIA software stack, potentially limiting the device’s functionality and usability.

Possible Causes

1. Package Version Mismatch: The error message indicates that there are conflicts between the required and available versions of several NVIDIA L4T (Linux for Tegra) packages. This suggests that the package repository might have been updated with newer versions that are incompatible with the existing system components.

2. Incomplete or Corrupted Manual Flashing: The manual flashing process of Jetpack 6 might have been incomplete or resulted in a partially corrupted system state, leading to inconsistencies in package versions.

3. Repository Configuration Issues: The system’s package repositories might be incorrectly configured, pointing to incompatible or outdated sources.

4. Broken Package Dependencies: The error message explicitly mentions "held broken packages," which could indicate a more systemic issue with the package management system.

Troubleshooting Steps, Solutions & Fixes

1. Update Package Lists and Upgrade System:
   Before attempting any other solutions, ensure your system is up to date:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade
   

2. Clear Package Cache and Reconfigure Packages:
   Sometimes, clearing the package cache and reconfiguring can resolve dependency issues:

   sudo apt clean
   sudo dpkg --configure -a
   

3. Force Install with Dependency Resolution:
   Try forcing the installation while allowing apt to attempt to resolve dependencies:

   sudo apt install -f nvidia-jetpack
   

4. Manual Package Installation:
   If the above doesn’t work, try installing the conflicting packages individually:

   sudo apt install nvidia-l4t-core nvidia-l4t-camera nvidia-l4t-multimedia nvidia-l4t-multimedia-utils
   

   Then attempt to install nvidia-jetpack again.

5. Check for Held Packages:
   List and remove any held packages that might be causing conflicts:

   dpkg --get-selections | grep hold
   sudo apt-mark unhold package_name
   

   Replace package_name with any held packages related to NVIDIA or L4T.

6. Verify Repository Sources:
   Ensure that your system is using the correct package repositories:

   cat /etc/apt/sources.list
   ls /etc/apt/sources.list.d/
   

   Look for any NVIDIA or Jetson-specific repositories and verify they are correct and up-to-date.

7. Wait for Official Fix:
   As indicated in the forum discussion, NVIDIA was aware of this issue and has released a fix. If you’re still experiencing the problem:

   • Ensure you have the latest updates by running sudo apt update again.
   • Try the installation command once more: sudo apt -f install nvidia-jetpack

8. Re-flash the Device:
   If all else fails, consider re-flashing the Jetson Orin Nano with the latest Jetpack 6 image. Ensure you’re using the most recent version available from NVIDIA’s official website.

9. Seek Support from NVIDIA:
   If the issue persists after trying these solutions, consider reaching out to NVIDIA’s support channels or community forums for more specialized assistance.

Remember to reboot your system after making significant changes to ensure all updates are properly applied:

sudo reboot

By following these steps systematically, you should be able to resolve the nvidia-jetpack installation issue on your Jetson Orin Nano device running Jetpack 6.