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{{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.}}


{{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.}}<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|fdisk=
|-|fdisk=
<span>
# 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 29.7G 0 disk  
mmcblk0    179:0    0   3,8G 0 disk
└─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0 29.5G 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 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
# Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</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
# Type <code>sudo umount /dev/<device name>*</code> (do not replace the <code>*</code>)
# Install the <code>fdisk</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice
# Install the <code>fdisk</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice
# Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>
# Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>
# Enter <code>o</code>, this will create a new MBR partition scheme
# Enter <code>t</code> and then enter <code>0c</code>
# Enter <code>n</code>, then press enter until you're returned to the prompt
# Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly
#* The default values will work fine for all consoles
# If there are no issues, enter <code>w</code> - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt
# Enter <code>t</code>, then enter <code>0c</code>
# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<device name>1 -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition
# Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>
Disk /dev/mmcblk0: 29.72 GiB, 31914983424 bytes, 62333952 sectors
# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card
Units: sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
# Copy your data back onto the SD card
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
|-|cfdisk=
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted
Disklabel type: dos
# Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>
Disk identifier: 0x########
# 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|
Device                Boot Start      End Sectors  Size Id Type
NAME        MAJ:MIN RM  SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
/dev/<partition name>        8192 62333951 62325760 29.7G  c W95 FAT32 (LBA)
mmcblk0    179:0    0  3,8G 0 disk
└─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0  3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
|lang=text}}
|lang=text}}
# If there are no issues, enter <code>w</code> - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt
# Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</code>, but it could show up as <code>sda</code> or <code>sdb</code>, if you use a USB adapter
# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<partition name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition
#* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change <code>64</code> to <code>128</code>
# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
# Install the <code>cfdisk</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice
# Type <code>sudo cfdisk /dev/<device name></code>
# Choose the <code>Delete</code> option and delete any existing partitions
# Choose the <code>New</code> option, keep partition size at the recommended size, and choose primary partition type
# Choose the <code>Type</code> option, scroll up until you see <code>b W95 FAT32</code> and select it
# Finally, choose the <code>Write</code> option. '''This will overwrite any existing data. You have been warned.'''
# Choose the <code>Quit</code> option
# 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
</span>
|-|parted=
|-|parted=
<span>
# 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 29.7G 0 disk  
mmcblk0    179:0    0   3,8G 0 disk
└─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0 29.5G 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 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
# Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</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
# Install the <code>parted</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice
# Install the <code>parted</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice
# Type <code>sudo parted /dev/<device name> mklabel msdos</code>
# Type <code>sudo parted /dev/<device name> mklabel msdos</code>
# Type <code>sudo parted -a opt /dev/<device name> mkpart primary fat32 0% 100%</code>
# Type <code>sudo parted -a opt /dev/<device name> mkpart primary fat32 0% 100%
# Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<partition name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition
# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
#* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change <code>64</code> to <code>128</code>
# Copy your data back onto the SD card.
# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card
</tabber>
# Copy your data back onto the SD card
# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted
</span>
# 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|
NAME        MAJ:MIN RM  SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
mmcblk0    179:0    0  3,8G  0 disk
└─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0  3,7G  0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
|lang=text}}
# 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
# Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
# Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>
# 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.
# 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>1 -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>
# Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
# Copy your data back onto the SD card.


|-|KDE Partition Manager=
<span>
# Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted
# Open KDE Partition Manager, inputting your password as needed
# Insert your SD card and click <code>Refresh Devices</code>. The new device that shows up in the left pane is your SD card
# Click your SD card, then click the <code>New Partition Table</code> button at the top of the window
# When asked, choose <code>Ms-Dos</code>. Do '''NOT''' use <code>GPT</code>
#* [[File:KDE Partition Manager - MBR.png]]
# Right click the <code>unallocted</code> space in the right pane and select <code>New</code>
# When selecting your filesystem, choose <code>FAT32</code> from the drop-down menu. The window should look like this:
#* [[File:KDE Partition Manager - New Partition.png]]
# Click <code>OK</code>, then click <code>Apply</code>, then <code>Apply Pending Operations</code>
# Eject and reinsert your SD card
# Copy your data back onto the SD card
</tabber>
{{hg imported|Guide_3DS}}
{{hg imported|Guide_3DS}}


[[Category:General guides]]
[[Category:General guides]]

Revision as of 02:34, 19 November 2023

This is an add-on section for formatting an SD card to FAT32.

This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, check out the Windows or Mac pages.

Instructions

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg Before beginning these steps, copy all of your SD card's contents to a folder on your computer.
OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.

  1. Make sure your SD card is not inserted
  2. Open a terminal window and type watch lsblk
  3. Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk
  4. Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this:
    NAME        MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
    mmcblk0     179:0    0   3,8G  0 disk
    └─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0   3,7G  0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
    
  5. Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was mmcblk0p1, but it could show up as sda or sdb, if you use a USB adapter
    • If RO is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
  6. Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
  7. Install the fdisk and dosfstools packages using your package manager of choice
  8. Type sudo fdisk /dev/<device name>
  9. Enter t and then enter 0c
  10. Enter a and then p - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly
  11. If there are no issues, enter w - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt
  12. Type sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<device name>1 -s 64 to reformat the new partition
    • If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change 64 to 128
  13. Type sudo eject /dev/<device name>, then remove and reinsert the SD card
  14. Copy your data back onto the SD card

  1. Make sure your SD card is not inserted
  2. Open a terminal window and type watch lsblk
  3. Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk
  4. Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this:
    NAME        MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
    mmcblk0     179:0    0   3,8G  0 disk
    └─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0   3,7G  0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
    
  5. Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was mmcblk0p1, but it could show up as sda or sdb, if you use a USB adapter
    • If RO is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
  6. Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
  7. Install the cfdisk and dosfstools packages using your package manager of choice
  8. Type sudo cfdisk /dev/<device name>
  9. Choose the Delete option and delete any existing partitions
  10. Choose the New option, keep partition size at the recommended size, and choose primary partition type
  11. Choose the Type option, scroll up until you see b W95 FAT32 and select it
  12. Finally, choose the Write option. This will overwrite any existing data. You have been warned.
  13. Choose the Quit option
  14. Type sudo eject /dev/<device name>, then remove and reinsert the SD card
  15. Copy your data back onto the SD card

  1. Make sure your SD card is not inserted
  2. Open a terminal window and type watch lsblk
  3. Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk
  4. Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this:
    NAME        MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
    mmcblk0     179:0    0   3,8G  0 disk
    └─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0   3,7G  0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
    
  5. Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was mmcblk0p1, but it could show up as sda or sdb, if you use a USB adapter
    • If RO is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
  6. Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
  7. Install the parted and dosfstools packages using your package manager of choice
  8. Type sudo parted /dev/<device name> mklabel msdos
  9. Type sudo parted -a opt /dev/<device name> mkpart primary fat32 0% 100%
  10. Type sudo eject /dev/<device name>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
  11. Copy your data back onto the SD card.

  1. Make sure your SD card is not inserted
  2. Open a terminal window and type watch lsblk.
  3. Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk.
  4. Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this:
    NAME        MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
    mmcblk0     179:0    0   3,8G  0 disk
    └─mmcblk0p1 179:1    0   3,7G  0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
    
  5. Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was mmcblk0p1
    • If RO is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
  6. Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
  7. Type sudo fdisk /dev/<device name>
  8. Enter t and then enter 0c
  9. Enter a and then p - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.
  10. If there are no issues, enter w - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.
  11. Type sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<device name>1 -s 64 to reformat the new partition.
    • If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change 64 to 128
  12. Type sudo eject /dev/<device name>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
  13. Copy your data back onto the SD card.