Use SSD as boot with Raspberry Pi 4

How to setup, connect and use an SDD with Raspberry Pi 4
Use SSD as boot with Raspberry Pi 4

This guide assumes you have already an OS on your Raspberry Pi and using Raspberry Pi OS. It will still work with other OS, but some of the commands might need to be adjusted

Equipment needed

- SSD - SSD Adapter Cables or case that supports SSD (built in adapter)

Method 1: Transfer existing OS to SSD

If you already have an existing OS running on the Pi, with files and setup. You might not want to loose it, so moving it can be a good alternative

Update System

Before proceed, it's good to ensure the OS is up-to-date

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt full-upgrade

Check bootloader tool

Now we want to check that the bootloader is of a new enough version

sudo rpi-eeprom-update

If it returns something like below, you're on a new enough version to use SSD as boot. This support was added in release 2020/09/03, so you shouldn't have older than this

CURRENT: Thu 29 Apr 2021 04:11:25 PM UTC (1619712685)

Backup

Depending on how valuable your data is, you might want to do a backup of your data before proceeding

SD Card Copier

Now that the update, cmdline.txt and [optional] backup is done

Go to start menu > Accessories > SD Card Copier

Select from where you're coping and to where

For us we selected Kingston

Press Start, you might be promoted This will erase all content on the device 'KINGSTON SA400M8120G'. Are you sure?. Click Yes

When it's done, it will say Copy Complete

Method 2: Clean install

Second option is to perform a clean install

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