Wanted to put this together as I just succeeded in doing this and I didn’t see a specific setup listed here. This is just what worked for me, so don’t take it as the definitive guide. If done successfully, you can simply clone over your existing files and configuration without needing to do a clean…

[image] Tubz: I’m running on an RPI 3b ok in this case, you need to enable USB boot first. I thought you are running RPi4 as this is the header on this post. :wink: [image] Raspberry Pi Documentation - Raspberry Pi hardware The official documentation for Raspberry Pi computers an…

I thought you already finished the migration? Is your system booting using SSD only?

so I tried to go through the steps again because I thought I missed something, was that a bad idea? And I tried a little while earlier and it didn’t work until I put the sd card back in. The sd card was apparently booted.

I’m a little bit los what you have done and where you stuck. Might be good to start again from beginning. Boot your system using SD card (without SSD) connect your SSD (no need to mount) migrate data as described on our blog once done, switch off system remove SD card Boot your system using SSD B…

I’m running on an RPI 3b Also, I’ve done those steps up to 3.

Oh, I’m so sorry I should’ve made that clear before that’s my mistake. Doing it now. So as soon as that’s done I should be able to disconnect the sd card and it should work right?

@Joulinar Thanks so much it worked. Honestly, you are the best! The pi seems a bit faster now as well.

[image] Tubz: Thanks so much it worked you are welcome. Good it is working now.

Try running one of these benchmark tools to see how much faster the io Linux benchmark scripts and tools (haydenjames.io)

or use DietPi one benchmark to get an idea of I/O speed. No need to install other software.

linux noob here. thank you for this guide, it worked perfectly on first try after i connected the ssd to usb 2.0 after everything. i got one question i guess chatgpt wont be able to confidently answer: i got two partitions (as seen in the pic), and i dont know which one i should resize for the ful…

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