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    Will not boot after power off

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    • FinheadF
      Finhead @day2k
      last edited by Finhead

      @day2k said in Will not boot after power off:

      @mediamogul Thanks for getting back to me, I am using a Pi 3 Model B. the first time, I did just unplug the power. but the second, I shut it down from the menu and it wasnt until abotu an hour later I tried to turn it back on again. (with no luck) so I presume this was fully shut down.

      Best way I have found to have a proper shutoff and turn on cycle is to add a switch and script. I bought one of these and couldn't be happier it works prefectly, have not had a issue at all.

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        day2k
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        Thanks for the link, I am not sure this will solve my problem though, as i shut down properly last time. Do you think it could be an issue with my Pi?

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        • FinheadF
          Finhead @day2k
          last edited by

          @day2k said in Will not boot after power off:

          Thanks for the link, I am not sure this will solve my problem though, as i shut down properly last time. Do you think it could be an issue with my Pi?

          I doubt it would be your pi. What power supply, what SD card and how are you powering it off and how are you powering it back up?

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            day2k
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            its a standard micro SD powering it, it runs fine on first boot. then I have tried using the shutdown from the menu and it turns off. I then unplugged it and plugged it back in and it wouldnt boot. lights flash on the board but nothing on the screen

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              day2k
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              sorry and it is a Kingston 16gb card

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              • mediamogulM
                mediamogul Global Moderator @day2k
                last edited by

                @day2k

                Although you are now shutting it down correctly, it could be that one of the times you did not has corrupted your SD card and is still affecting the performance. Have you tried completely reinstalling since then?

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

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                • FinheadF
                  Finhead @day2k
                  last edited by

                  @day2k said in Will not boot after power off:

                  its a standard micro SD powering it, it runs fine on first boot. then I have tried using the shutdown from the menu and it turns off. I then unplugged it and plugged it back in and it wouldnt boot. lights flash on the board but nothing on the screen

                  Standard SD powering it? Not sure what you mean by that.
                  The Rpi3 needs a 2.5 amp power supply anything less can cause some wierd issues, it can cause boot issues for sure.

                  But I do agree with @mediamogul you might have a corrupt image from the inital shutdown issues.

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                    opensourcefan
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                    When I upgraded the other day to fix my ps3 Bluetooth issues the update broke the shutdown option. When used it won't boot up again, if I kill it, it'll boot on the next plug in.

                    So as of right now the only option for me is to kill the power to turn it off.

                    RPI3, v 3.7 from SD Image, Last update, Bluetooth v1.0, Child-Friendly ES, 3 amp Power Supply, Case w/fan.

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                    • mediamogulM
                      mediamogul Global Moderator
                      last edited by mediamogul

                      That has all the smackings of card corruption. I never suggest a full reinstall of a system like this lightly, but if you're looking to remedy the issue, it might be necessary.

                      Edit: Aaaand I just realized I'm not talking to the same person. Sorry, although with a problem like that I'd backup my data as soon as possible.

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

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                        day2k @mediamogul
                        last edited by day2k

                        Yep, cleaned the card with disk part and installed totally clean image and it happened again. workerd on first boot then on shut down and then taking the power out and putting it back in it wont boot.

                        ~I will try a different card.

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                        • mediamogulM
                          mediamogul Global Moderator
                          last edited by

                          One vital piece of information you have yet to disclose is what kind of power supply you are using. If you're still seeing this behavior with a fresh install, it's most likely to blame here. What we're looking for when we ask about the power supply is what is the specified volts and amps it outputs. If you're able to discern the manufacturer of the power supply, that can sometimes be helpful too.

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

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                            day2k @mediamogul
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                            Sorry a standard MicroUSB charger for a phone its samsung came with my s7. Not sure it is 2.5amp to be honest. will check that. Just tried a new card. same thing

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                              day2k
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                              Just installed an app on my phone to check the charger, looks like its 1 amp.
                              will try to find another power supply

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                              • FinheadF
                                Finhead @day2k
                                last edited by

                                @day2k No phone charges are not going to cut it (most are 2 amps or lower at best) with the RPi3 you need a 2.5amp power supply.

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                                • mediamogulM
                                  mediamogul Global Moderator @day2k
                                  last edited by

                                  @day2k

                                  A new power supply and you should be good to go.

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

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                                    grega8233 @mediamogul
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                                    @mediamogul
                                    New power supply will not fix this issue. It is a bug in the new img. Of retropie. I have same issue using the correct power supply that came with canakit. Only way to ensure the pi will reboot is to pull the plug.

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                                    • mediamogulM
                                      mediamogul Global Moderator @grega8233
                                      last edited by mediamogul

                                      @grega8233 said in Will not boot after power off:

                                      It is a bug in the new img.

                                      Which new img are you referring to? This particular issue was from about two months ago and seemed to have been somewhat isolated. Were you experiencing it then as well?

                                      Edit: I've had very good luck in ordering Canakits in the past, but as they are not affiliated with the official Raspberry Pi organization, you should never simply assume their accessories are to spec. What model Raspberry Pi are you running and what are the specifics of the power supply? Also, what all do you have plugged into the Pi when you notice this behavior?

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

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                                      • herb_fargusH
                                        herb_fargus administrators @grega8233
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                                        @grega8233 new image works fine for me and I have a canakit

                                        If you read the documentation it will answer 99% of your questions: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/

                                        Also if you want a solution to your problems read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                          GGHendrix
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                                          Same issue here using Raspberry pi 3 with the retropie 4.1 release, have you solved it?

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                                          • BuZzB
                                            BuZz administrators @GGHendrix
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                                            @GGHendrix Start a new topic and describe your issue (after reading - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first)

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