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    How do I backup retropie to another retropie sd card

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      hackedmacbook111 Banned
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      This is the sequel post of graphical errors retro Pie
      I decided to install fresh copy of retro pie for raspberry pi 3 B+
      I just plugged in 32GB USB drive with folder retropie-mount
      And also did install main and core packages
      What else do I need to backup
      The original sd card was 64GB and almost full
      The sd card I used for new copy is 16GB
      Is there anything more I have to do
      Also could anyone help me get raspbian/lxde
      On retro Pie under ports

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        hackedmacbook111 Banned
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        Is there anymore needed to run retro Pie and have it similar to before
        Retro Pie version 4.6
        Raspbian Buster

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          mitu Global Moderator
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          @hackedmacbook111 said in How do I backup retropie to another retropie sd card:

          I just plugged in 32GB USB drive with folder retropie-mount
          And also did install main and core packages
          What else do I need to backup

          https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Updating-RetroPie/#making-a-backup-option-2

          The original sd card was 64GB and almost full
          The sd card I used for new copy is 16GB
          Is there anything more I have to do

          You can transfer your ROMs as usual - https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Transferring-Roms/ - through file shares or - if you have the USB stick - copy them directly to the ROM folders on the stick.

          Also could anyone help me get raspbian/lxde

          https://retropie.org.uk/docs/FAQ/#where-did-the-desktop-go

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            hackedmacbook111 Banned
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            Will it run well on 16GB PNY Class 4 micro sd

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            • mituM
              mitu Global Moderator
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              @hackedmacbook111 said in How do I backup retropie to another retropie sd card:

              Will it run well on 16GB PNY Class 4 micro sd

              It's not the fastest SD card, but it should be ok.

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                hackedmacbook111 Banned
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                Do you think 16 GB sd card with 32 GB USB is enough as replacement for 64 GB sad card

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                • mituM
                  mitu Global Moderator @hackedmacbook111
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                  @hackedmacbook111 said in How do I backup retropie to another retropie sd card:

                  Do you think 16 GB sd card with 32 GB USB is enough as replacement for 64 GB sad card

                  If you do the math, the answer would probably be no. How much disc space are the ROM files ? Since they would be stored on the USB stick, they'd need to be less than 32Gb.

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                    hackedmacbook111 Banned
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                    Also I am downsizing by getting rid of computer emulators
                    Dos Box,Amiga,and Apple 2

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