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    Writing retropie backup image into larger microSD card?

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    • edm203E
      edm203
      last edited by

      I've made a backup image of my retropie that was using a 16GB microSD. If I were to write that image into a 32GB microSD card (or larger), will it work ok?

      Pi Model or other hardware: Pi3B
      Power Supply used: 2.5 amp power supply
      RetroPie Version Used: 4.2.10
      Built From: Premade from Retropie website
      USB Devices connected: 4x ibuffalo snes controllers

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      • Capt_MorganCreekC
        Capt_MorganCreek
        last edited by Capt_MorganCreek

        Yes, you can later expand the filesystem to use the full space available on the micro SD card.

        https://retropie.org.uk/docs/FAQ#how-do-i-extend-the-available-space-when-upgrading-to-a-larger-sd-card

        RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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        • edm203E
          edm203 @Capt_MorganCreek
          last edited by

          @Capt_MorganCreek Ok, I'll give that a try. Thanks.

          Pi Model or other hardware: Pi3B
          Power Supply used: 2.5 amp power supply
          RetroPie Version Used: 4.2.10
          Built From: Premade from Retropie website
          USB Devices connected: 4x ibuffalo snes controllers

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