Creating an image for a particular hardware target using the OpenEmbedded build system does not necessarily mean you can boot that image as is on your device. Physical devices accept and boot images in various ways depending on the specifics of the device. Usually, information about the hardware can tell you what image format the device requires. Should your device require multiple partitions on an SD card, flash, or an HDD, you can use the OpenEmbedded Image Creator, Wic, to create the properly partitioned image.
You can generate partitioned images
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two ways: using the OpenEmbedded build system and by running
the OpenEmbedded Image Creator Wic directly.
The former way is preferable as it is easier to use and understand.