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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 |
| # If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer, unless you were linked to this by another guide that needs the SD to be formatted and blank | | # Copy your data back onto the SD card |
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| #* 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>cfdisk</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 cfdisk /dev/<device name></code> |
| # Type <code>sudo parted -a opt /dev/<device name> mkpart primary fat32 0% 100%</code> | | # Choose the <code>Delete</code> option and delete any existing partitions |
| # Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<partition name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition | | # Choose the <code>New</code> option, keep partition size at the recommended size, and choose primary partition type |
| #* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change <code>64</code> to <code>128</code> | | # Choose the <code>Type</code> option, scroll up until you see <code>c W95 FAT32 (LBA)</code> and select it |
| | # Finally, choose the <code>Write</code> option. |
| | # 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 |
| # If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer, unless you were linked to this by another guide that needs the SD to be formatted and blank | | # Copy your data back onto the SD card |
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| # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted | | # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted |
| # Open KDE Partition Manager, inputting your password as needed | | # Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code> |
| # Insert your SD card and click <code>Refresh Devices</code>. The new device that shows up in the left pane is your SD card
| | # Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk |
| # Click your SD card, then click the <code>New Partition Table</code> button at the top of the window | | # Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight| |
| # When asked, choose <code>Ms-Dos</code>. Do '''NOT''' use <code>GPT</code>
| | NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT |
| #* [[File:KDE Partition Manager - MBR.png]] | | mmcblk0 179:0 0 29.7G 0 disk |
| # Right click the <code>unallocated</code> space in the right pane and select <code>New</code> | | └─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 29.5G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF |
| # When selecting your filesystem, choose <code>FAT32</code> from the drop-down menu. The window should look like this: | | |lang=text}} |
| #* [[File:KDE Partition Manager - New Partition.png]] | | # 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 |
| # Click <code>OK</code>, then click <code>Apply</code>, then <code>Apply Pending Operations</code>
| | #* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down |
| # Eject and reinsert your SD card
| | # Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu |
| # If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer, unless you were linked to this by another guide that needs the SD to be formatted and blank
| | # Install the <code>parted</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice |
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| | # 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> |
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| | # Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card. |
| | | # Copy your data back onto the SD card. |
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| # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted | |
| # Open GNOME Disks
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| # Insert your SD card
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| # In the application sidebar, select your SD card
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| # Select the "Drive Options" hamburger menu (closest to the Power and Eject icons)
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| # Select "Format Disk..."
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| # In the window that appears, set the "Partitioning" drop-down menu to "Compatible with all systems and devices (MBR / DOS)"
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| # Select "Format..."
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| # Carefully read the warning given, then select "Format"
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| # At the bottom of the "Volumes" bar, select "Create partition in unallocated space" (the button with a plus sign)
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| # Drag the slider all the way to the maximum capacity
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| # Make sure "Extended Partition" is '''not''' checked, then select "Next"
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| # Under "Type", select "For use with all systems and devices (FAT)", then click "Create"
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