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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.}} |
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| {{warning|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}}<tabber> | | {{warning|The commands in this guide are case-sensitive. Enter them exactly as written, or there may be unintended consequences.}} |
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| |-|fdisk= | | |-|fdisk= |
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| <span> | | <span> |
| # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted | | # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted |
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| # 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>, 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>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 |
| | # 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>t</code> and then enter <code>0c</code> | | # Enter <code>o</code>, this will create a new MBR partition scheme |
| # Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly | | # Enter <code>n</code>, then press enter until you're returned to the prompt |
| | #* The default values will work fine for all consoles |
| | # Enter <code>t</code>, 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: {{#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######## |
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| | Device Boot Start End Sectors Size Id Type |
| | /dev/<partition name> 8192 62333951 62325760 29.7G c W95 FAT32 (LBA) |
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| # 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>1 -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 |
| </span> | | </span> |
| |-|cfdisk= | | |
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| | |-|parted= |
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| <span> | | <span> |
| # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted | | # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted |
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| # 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>, 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>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 |
| # Install the <code>cfdisk</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 cfdisk /dev/<device name></code> | | # Type <code>sudo parted /dev/<device name> mklabel msdos</code> |
| # Choose the <code>Delete</code> option and delete any existing partitions | | # Type <code>sudo parted -a opt /dev/<device name> mkpart primary fat32 0% 100%</code> |
| # Choose the <code>New</code> option, keep partition size at the recommended size, and choose primary partition type
| | # Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<partition name> -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition |
| # Choose the <code>Type</code> option, scroll up until you see <code>b W95 FAT32</code> and select it | | #* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change <code>64</code> to <code>128</code> |
| # Finally, choose the <code>Write</code> option. '''This will overwrite any existing data. You have been warned.''' | |
| # Choose the <code>Quit</code> option
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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 |
| </span> | | </span> |
| |-|parted= | | |
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| | |-|KDE Partition Manager= |
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| <span> | | <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 KDE Partition Manager, inputting your password as needed |
| # Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk
| | # Insert your SD card and click <code>Refresh Devices</code>. The new device that shows up in the left pane is your SD card |
| # Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight| | | # Click your SD card, then click the <code>New Partition Table</code> button at the top of the window |
| NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
| | # When asked, choose <code>Ms-Dos</code>. Do '''NOT''' use <code>GPT</code> |
| mmcblk0 179:0 0 3,8G 0 disk
| | #* [[File:KDE Partition Manager - MBR.png]] |
| └─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
| | # Right click the <code>unallocted</code> space in the right pane and select <code>New</code> |
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| | # When selecting your filesystem, choose <code>FAT32</code> from the drop-down menu. The window should look like this: |
| # 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
| | #* [[File:KDE Partition Manager - New Partition.png]] |
| #* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down | | # Click <code>OK</code>, then click <code>Apply</code>, then <code>Apply Pending Operations</code> |
| # Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu | | # Eject and reinsert your SD card |
| # Install the <code>parted</code> and <code>dosfstools</code> packages using your package manager of choice
| | # Copy your data back onto the SD card |
| # Type <code>sudo parted /dev/<device name> mklabel msdos</code> | |
| # Type <code>sudo parted -a opt /dev/<device name> mkpart primary fat32 0% 100% | |
| # Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
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| # Copy your data back onto the SD card. | |
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| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| # Make sure your SD card is '''not''' inserted
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| # Open a terminal window and type <code>watch lsblk</code>.
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| # Insert the SD card and watch for a new device appearing in lsblk.
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| # Observe the output for the new device. It should match something like this: {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
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| NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
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| mmcblk0 179:0 0 3,8G 0 disk
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| └─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 3,7G 0 part /run/media/user/FFFF-FFFF
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| |lang=text}}
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| # Take note of the name of the device that now appears. In our example above, it was <code>mmcblk0p1</code>
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| #* If <code>RO</code> is set to 1, make sure the lock switch is not slid down
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| # Hit CTRL + C to exit the menu
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| # Type <code>sudo fdisk /dev/<device name></code>
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| # Enter <code>t</code> and then enter <code>0c</code>
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| # Enter <code>a</code> and then <code>p</code> - observe the output, and make sure the device is now formatted correctly.
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| # If there are no issues, enter <code>w</code> - this will save changes and exit the fdisk prompt.
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| # Type <code>sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/<device name>1 -s 64</code> to reformat the new partition.
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| #* If the SD card is over 32GB in size, change </code>64</code> to <code>128</code>
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| # Type <code>sudo eject /dev/<device name></code>, then remove and reinsert the SD card.
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| # Copy your data back onto the SD card.
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| {{hg imported|Guide_3DS}} | | {{hg imported|Guide_3DS}} |
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| [[Category:General guides]] | | [[Category:General guides]] |
