====== OOWOW getting started ======

===== What is OOWOW? =====

[[oowow:]] is an embedded service (integrated into your device) - it can be run at any time if you need to perform essential maintenance services on [[.devices:start|your device]].

===== Devices =====

<WRAP info >
[[vim4:]] is the first device from [[/products/sbc/|Khadas SBCs]] that includes the [[oowow:]] embedded service. Since [[vim4:]], [[edge2:]], [[vim1s:]] comes without any pre-installed OS, users can use [[oowow:]] to select and install the preferred OS.
</WRAP>


===== OS Delivery =====


OOWOW provides rapid online OS download and installation, which will improve quality of life for single board computer users - with OOWOW, you can install / reinstall your preferred OS in just 2-3 minutes.

===== OOWOW Wizard =====
[[dl>products/oowow/screencasts/wizard-wifi-usage/-gallery?play=loop|{{ :software:oowow:oowow-wizard-wellcome-page.webp?400|}}]]

The OOWOW wizard will guide you to install a new OS in just 4 steps, and it automatically starts if your device storage is empty.

  * Connect to internet over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  * Display OS images for your device
  * Select OS installation image
  * Download and install OS into your device

You can check the [[dl>products/oowow/screencasts/wizard-wifi-usage/-gallery?play=loop|OOWOW Wizard usage example]].

<WRAP tip >
If you need other features, exit from the wizard to the main menu.
</WRAP>

===== More information =====

  * [[user-manual]]
  * [[.devices:start]]
  * [[why-oowow]]
  * [[about-oowow-name]]