How to install Heimdall on NixOS Latest

Heimdall is a tool that allows you to flash firmware onto Samsung Galaxy devices. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Heimdall on NixOS.

Step 1: Update your NixOS system

Before proceeding with the installation of Heimdall, make sure your NixOS system is up-to-date. Run the following command to ensure you have the latest packages:

$ sudo nix-channel --update

Step 2: Install dependencies

Heimdall has a number of dependencies that must be installed before it can be installed. Install these dependencies by running the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.gcc nixpkgs.libusb-compat nixpkgs.libusb1 nixpkgs.pkgs.python38

Step 3: Install Heimdall

Now it's time to install Heimdall. Run the following command to install the latest version from its official website:

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.heimdall

This command will download and install Heimdall along with its required dependencies to your system.

Step 4: Verify installation

Once the installation is complete, verify that Heimdall is installed correctly by running the following command:

$ heimdall version

If the installation is complete, the output will show the installed version of Heimdall.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Heimdall on your NixOS system. You can now use this tool to flash firmware onto your Samsung Galaxy devices.