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ItsCrocoSwine: add category

2024-09-06T17:09:25Z

add category

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	# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.		# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
	# Copy your data back onto the SD card.		# Copy your data back onto the SD card.
			[[Category:General guides]]

Thepikachugamer: There's a difference between the partition table and the partition

2024-08-25T18:31:35Z

There's a difference between the partition table and the partition

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	{{warning\|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}		{{warning\|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}

	# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted.		# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted
	# Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>.		# Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>
	# Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk.		# Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk
	#* Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|		# Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|
	NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT		NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
	mmcblk0 179:0 0 ~~3,8G~~ 0 disk		mmcblk0 179:0 0 29.7G 0 disk
	└─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 ~~3,7G~~ 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF		└─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 29.5G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
	\|lang=text}}		\|lang=text}}
	# Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>~~mmcblk0p1~~</code>.		# Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0</code>, but it could show up as <code>sda</code> or <code>sdb</code>, if you use a USB adapter
	#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down.		#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
	# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu.		# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
	# ~~For each partition of the disk, type~~ <code>umount /dev/<device name>i</code>.		# Type <code>sudo umount /dev/<device name></code> (do not replace the <code></code>)
	~~#* Replace~~ <code>i</code> ~~with the partition number you are unmounting.~~
	# Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.		# Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.
	# Enter <code>o</code>, then enter <code>n</code> and go through all the resulting prompts without changing settings.		# Enter <code>o</code>, then enter <code>n</code> and go through all the resulting prompts without changing settings.
	#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.		#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.
	# Once you are back at fdisk's main menu, enter <code>t</code> and then enter <code>0c</code>		# Once you are back at fdisk's main menu, enter <code>t</code> and then enter <code>0c</code>
	# Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.		# Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly: : {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|
			Disk /dev/mmcblk0: 29.72 GiB, 31914983424 bytes, 62333952 sectors
			Units: sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
			Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
			I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
			Disklabel type: dos
			Disk identifier: 0x########

			Device Boot Start End Sectors Size Id Type
			/dev/<partition name> 8192 62333951 62325760 29.7G c W95 FAT32 (LBA)
			\|lang=text}}
	# If there are no issues, enter <code>w</code> - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.		# If there are no issues, enter <code>w</code> - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.
	# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<~~device~~ name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.		# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<partition name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.
	#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>		#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>
	# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.		# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
	# Copy your data back onto the SD card.		# Copy your data back onto the SD card.

StarlitSkies: forgot to add a sudo for fdisk

2023-04-16T02:27:20Z

forgot to add a sudo for fdisk

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	# For each partition of the disk, type <code>umount /dev/<device name>i</code>.		# For each partition of the disk, type <code>umount /dev/<device name>i</code>.
	#* Replace <code>i</code> with the partition number you are unmounting.		#* Replace <code>i</code> with the partition number you are unmounting.
	# Type <code>fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.		# Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.
	# Enter <code>o</code>, then enter <code>n</code> and go through all the resulting prompts without changing settings.		# Enter <code>o</code>, then enter <code>n</code> and go through all the resulting prompts without changing settings.
	#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.		#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.

StarlitSkies: wording fixes for additional clarity, standardize formatting

2023-04-09T20:03:41Z

wording fixes for additional clarity, standardize formatting

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	#* Replace <code>i</code> with the partition number you are unmounting.		#* Replace <code>i</code> with the partition number you are unmounting.
	# Type <code>fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.		# Type <code>fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.
	# ~~Type~~ <code>o</code>, then ~~type~~ <code>n</code> and ~~press ENTER on~~ all prompts.		# Enter <code>o</code>, then enter <code>n</code> and go through all the resulting prompts without changing settings.
	#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.		#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.
	# Once you are back at fdisk's main menu, ~~type~~ <code>t</code> and then ~~type~~ <code>0c</code>.		# Once you are back at fdisk's main menu, enter <code>t</code> and then enter <code>0c</code>
	# ~~Type~~ <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code>~~. Observe~~ the output and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.		# Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.
	# If there are no issues, ~~type~~ <code>w</code>~~. This~~ will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.		# If there are no issues, enter <code>w</code> - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.
	# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/(device name) -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.		# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<device name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.
	#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>.		#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>
	# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/(device name)</code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.		# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
	# Copy your data back onto the SD card.		# Copy your data back onto the SD card.

StarlitSkies: nuke gparted because ew

2023-04-09T19:18:11Z

nuke gparted because ew

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-This is an add-on section for completely recreating an SD card's filesystem using either fdisk and mkfs or GParted. This should only be done if formatting does not fix your issue or is not possible for some reason.
+This is an add-on section for completely recreating an SD card's filesystem using fdisk and mkfs. This should only be done if formatting does not fix your issue or is not possible for some reason.
 This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, see the [[SD Clean/Windows|Windows]] and/or [[SD Clean/Mac|Mac]] pages instead.
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 {{warning|Before beginning these steps, copy all of your SD card's contents to a folder on your computer.}}
 {{warning|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}

Gruetzig: the shuffle ;D + minor style "improvement"(I think it is one)

2023-03-26T22:44:40Z

the shuffle ;D + minor style "improvement"(I think it is one)

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 {{warning|Before beginning these steps, copy all of your SD card's contents to a folder on your computer.}}
 === Command line ===
 {{warning|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}
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 # Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>.
 # Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk.
-## Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
+#* Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
 NAME        MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
 mmcblk0     179:0    0   3,8G  0 disk
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 #* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>.
 # Type <code>sudo eject /dev/(device name)</code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
 # Copy your data back onto the SD card.

StarlitSkies: add GParted instructions

2023-03-26T22:40:59Z

add GParted instructions

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	~~{{Page WIP\|notes=Add GUI options for those who want to use GParted or GNOME Disks instead of the command line.}}~~		This is an add-on section for completely recreating an SD card's filesystem using either fdisk and mkfs or GParted. This should only be done if formatting does not fix your issue or is not possible for some reason.
	This is an add-on section for completely recreating an SD card's filesystem using fdisk and mkfs. This should only be done if formatting does not fix your issue or is not possible for some reason.

	This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, see the [[SD Clean/Windows\|Windows]] and/or [[SD Clean/Mac\|Mac]] pages instead.		This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, see the [[SD Clean/Windows\|Windows]] and/or [[SD Clean/Mac\|Mac]] pages instead.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
			{{warning\|Before beginning these steps, copy all of your SD card's contents to a folder on your computer.}}

	~~{{warning\|Before beginning these steps, copy all of your SD card's contents to a folder on your computer.}}~~		=== Command line ===
	{{warning\|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}		{{warning\|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}

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	#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>.		#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>.
	# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/(device name)</code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.		# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/(device name)</code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
			# Copy your data back onto the SD card.

			=== GParted ===
			# Open GParted.
			#* If you do not have GParted installed, install it using your package manager of choice, such as follows:
			#** Debian-based: <code>sudo apt-get install gparted</code>
			#** Fedora-based: <code>sudo dnf install gparted</code>
			#** Arch-based: <code>sudo pacman -S gparted</code>
			# Find your SD card in the drive list and select it.
			# Open the Device tab and select "Create Partition Table..."
			#* If this fails saying there are active partitions, open the Partition tab and select "Unmount".
			# Select <code>msdos</code> partition type and click "Apply".
			# Right-click on the new "unallocated" space and click "New".
			# Change the filesystem to "fat32", and optionally choose any label that does not start with <code>3ds</code>. Leave all other settings intact.
			# Click "Add", then press the "Apply All Operations" button and click "Apply".
			# Close GParted, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
	# Copy your data back onto the SD card.		# Copy your data back onto the SD card.

StarlitSkies: actually have reader insert SD card

2023-03-26T22:06:43Z

actually have reader insert SD card

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	{{warning\|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}		{{warning\|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}

	# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted		# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted.
	# Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>.		# Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>.
	## Observe the output. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|		# Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk.
			## Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|
	NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT		NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
	mmcblk0 179:0 0 3,8G 0 disk		mmcblk0 179:0 0 3,8G 0 disk
	└─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF		└─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
	\|lang=text}}		\|lang=text}}
	# Take note of the device ~~name~~. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</code>.		# Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</code>.
	#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down.		#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down.
	# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu.		# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu.

StarlitSkies: more assorted fixes, because i only ever notice issues one at a time for some reason

2023-03-26T22:01:43Z

more assorted fixes, because i only ever notice issues one at a time for some reason

StarlitSkies: unfuck the crosslinks

2023-03-26T21:29:44Z

unfuck the crosslinks

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	This is an add-on section for completely recreating an SD card's filesystem using fdisk and mkfs. This should only be done if formatting does not fix your issue or is not possible for some reason.		This is an add-on section for completely recreating an SD card's filesystem using fdisk and mkfs. This should only be done if formatting does not fix your issue or is not possible for some reason.

	This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, see the [[SD Clean/Windows\|Windows]]and/or [[SD Clean/Mac\|Mac]] pages instead.		This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, see the [[SD Clean/Windows\|Windows]] and/or [[SD Clean/Mac\|Mac]] pages instead.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==

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	# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted		# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted
	# ~~Launch the linux~~ terminal and type <code>~~wqatch~~ lsblk</code>.		# Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>.
	## Observe the output. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|		## Observe the output. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight\|
	NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT		NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
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	└─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF		└─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
	\|lang=text}}		\|lang=text}}
	# Take note of the device name. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</code>		# Take note of the device name. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</code>.
	#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down		#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down.
	# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu		# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu.
	# For each partition of the disk, type <code>umount /dev/~~sdXi~~</code>.		# For each partition of the disk, type <code>umount /dev/<device name>i</code>.
	#* Replace <code>i</code> with the partition number you are unmounting.		#* Replace <code>i</code> with the partition number you are unmounting.
	# Type <code>fdisk <~~disk label~~></code>.		# Type <code>fdisk /dev/<device name></code>.
	# Type <code>o</code>, then type <code>n</code> and press ENTER on all prompts.		# Type <code>o</code>, then type <code>n</code> and press ENTER on all prompts.
	#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.		#* If it asks whether to remove a VFAT signature, choose to remove it.
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	# Type <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code>. Observe the output and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.		# Type <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code>. Observe the output and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.
	# If there are no issues, type <code>w</code>. This will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.		# If there are no issues, type <code>w</code>. This will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.
	# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/~~sdX1~~ -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.		# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/(device name) -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.
	#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>.		#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>.
	# Type <code>sudo eject (device name)</code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.		# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/(device name)</code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
	# Copy your data back onto the SD card.		# Copy your data back onto the SD card.