Asset Tracker example build fails

[romanst]

I followed the suggestions in https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/51642/can-t-build-nrf-connect-asset-tracker

But, still having the same issue.

Using tag v1.0.0 . All other configuration, utilities, SES are the latest, downloaded in the last two days.

During the setup the only errors I got were as in: https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/52553/trouble-installing-nordic-sdk-for-nrf91

[Simon]

Did you choose the ns board? It doesn't seem like it.

Try the following:

• Delete the folder <..>/ncs/nrf/applications/asset_tracker/build_nrf9160_pca10090ns
• Try opening a new nRF Connect SDK Project, and choose the following options
  
  • CMakeLists.txt: <..>/ncs/nrf/applications/asset_tracker/CMakeLists.txt
  • Board Directory: <..>/ncs/zephyr/boards/arm/nrf9160_pca10090
  • Board Name:      nrf9160_pca10090ns
  • Build Directory: <..>/ncs/nrf/applications/asset_tracker/build_nrf9160_pca10090ns
• Make sure to set the correct Zephyr Base under Tools→Options→nRF Connect→Zephyr Base

Best regards,

Simon

[romanst]

Ok, this fixed the build error.

BTW, what's the difference between nrf9160_pca10090ns and nrf9160_pca10090 boards?

[Simon]

If you are adding the ns extension you are building a non-secure application, and if you are leaving it out, you are building a secure application. Read more about it in the Secure vs. nonsecure section of the NCS tutorial.

If you are building an example using the modem, you have to build it as nonsecure.

Best regards,

Simon

[romanst]

Thank you for sharing the tutorial link. It's very insightful. I was looking for something like this.