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Writing an SD Card Image Using Ubuntu Disk Image Writer

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  3. Writing an SD Card Image Using Ubuntu Disk Image Writer

There’s an easier way to image your SD card! Check out the “Getting Started” guide for a cross-platform guide.

  1. Open up the folder where you downloaded the ev3dev image file

  2. Right-click and select Extract Here to uncompress the file

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  3. This will extract a single file with the same name minus the .xz (or .zip). Right-click this new file and select Open With > Disk Image Writer.

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  4. Make sure your SD card is plugged in and select it from the list, then click Start Restoring….

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  5. Heed the warning. This is your last change to backup any files on your SD card. When you are ready, click Restore.

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  6. Yes, this requires root privileges, so type in your password and click Authenticate

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  7. Wait for it… This could take a while depending on the speed and size of your SD card.

  8. When it is done, click the eject button and remove the SD Card.

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