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    Can't get RetroPie to boot completely

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      irish3725
      last edited by irish3725

      I was able to mount the RetroPie image onto my SD card using the built in Disk Image Writer in Ubuntu. When I plug my Raspberry Pi in to boot, It will open to a text interface where it shows all of the services starting until it gets to udev Kernel Device Manager. It tries to start udev Kernel Device Manager and fails, and then it tries again perpetually. The system never finishes booting and I can't do anything with it because of this error. It also fails to start the Trigger Flushing of Journal to Persistent Storage. Does anyone have any advice? Is it a problem with the image that I downloaded or is it an issue with the Disk Image Writer I'm using, or can I do something else to fix this?

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      • RiverstormR
        Riverstorm @irish3725
        last edited by Riverstorm

        @irish3725 said in Can't get RetroPie to boot completely:

        Is it a problem with the image that I downloaded or is it an issue with the Disk Image Writer I'm using, or can I do something else to fix this?

        Since it's a new image you have nothing to loose trying to rewrite it again. If that doesn't work maybe re-download the image.

        I am more Windows based so I use Windows Diskpart to clean the USB completely of all partitions. I use SDFormatter to format the Micro SDHC card (with format adjustment on), then use Win32 Disk Imager to write the image file.

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        • glennlakeG
          glennlake @irish3725
          last edited by

          @irish3725 If you are using ubutnu you can use a program I use to make my sd images it called 'dd utility". You can install it easily from the command line by typing "sudo dpkg -i ddutility_1.5_all.deb". It allows you to use the dd command in a gui without the fear of screwing up your system(like I did a couple of times). Once you have your .img file on you ubuntu computer, start dd utility and select restore. This web site will give you all the details. "https://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/dd-utility-write-and-backup-operating-system-img-and-iso-files-memory-card-or-disk"

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            irish3725
            last edited by

            So I tried re downloading the image a few times and I even used the dd utility and I still can't get it to work. I really am not sure what I can do now.

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            • mediamogulM
              mediamogul Global Moderator
              last edited by mediamogul

              It's most likely a problem in how the image data is being written. The fact that you've tried multiple ways, might point to a defective card.

              Edit: Based on your errors, be sure to check the boot partition with fsck for any schenanigans.

              RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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              • glennlakeG
                glennlake @irish3725
                last edited by

                @irish3725 Not to be insulting but are you sure you are using the correct image for you pi. I didn't see what you are running.

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                  tastetestertt
                  last edited by

                  Did you find a resolution to this? I am having the same issue writing using a Mac and RP1.

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                  • BuZzB
                    BuZz administrators @tastetestertt
                    last edited by

                    @tastetestertt Please open a new topic providing details as mentioned in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

                    To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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