{"id":1576,"date":"2021-12-16T12:34:50","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/26\/how-to-set-up-a-persistent-ubuntu-usb\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/26\/how-to-set-up-a-persistent-ubuntu-usb\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:34:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:34:50","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-persistent-ubuntu-usb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1576-how-to-set-up-a-persistent-ubuntu-usb\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a persistent Ubuntu USB"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you find yourself using an Ubuntu live disk a lot for portable computing, you might notice that the files you save to it don\u2019t save and aren\u2019t persistent. That\u2019s because, by default, the Ubuntu live disk doesn\u2019t have persistent storage.<\/p>\n

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In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to create an Ubuntu live USB with persistent storage so that no matter what PC you\u2019re on, and no matter how many times your USB stick is rebooted, you\u2019ll always have your files.<\/p>\n

Installing the Mkusb app on Ubuntu<\/h2>\n

It is possible to make a persistent Ubuntu USB stick but to do it, and you\u2019ll need to install a unique tool. This tool is known as Mkusb. It\u2019s a unique program that can help you create bootable disks, including ones that allow you to have persistent storage.<\/p>\n

Getting this app installed on Ubuntu requires some tinkering, as it doesn\u2019t come in any of the default Ubuntu software repositories. To get started, open up a terminal window on the Ubuntu desktop. To do that, press\u00a0<\/strong>Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong> on the keyboard or search for \u201cterminal\u201d in the app menu. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Once the terminal window is open, use the\u00a0add-apt-repository\u00a0<\/strong>command below to add the Mkusb PPA to your Ubuntu system. This PPA is currently the only way to get the app working on Ubuntu.<\/p>\n

Note: nearly every version of Ubuntu is supported within the Mkusb PPA. However, some releases are more supported than others. For more info on support, click here.<\/p>\n

\nsudo add-apt-repository ppa:mkusb\/ppa\n<\/pre>\n
After typing out the\u00a0add-apt-repository\u00a0<\/strong>command above, you\u2019ll see a brief prompt, followed by the terminal asking you to press the Enter\u00a0<\/strong>key. Do so, and Ubuntu should automatically refresh your software sources and set up the new Mkusb ppa.<\/p>\n
If your Ubuntu system doesn\u2019t automatically update, or you prefer to do it by hand, you can execute the following apt update\u00a0<\/strong>command below in a terminal window.<\/p>\n
\nsudo apt update\n<\/pre>\n
Finally, you can install the Mkusb application on your Ubuntu computer by executing the following\u00a0Apt\u00a0<\/strong>command below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo apt install mkusb\n<\/pre>\n
Downloading Ubuntu<\/h2>\n
The Mkusb application can set up persistent USB so that files in the Ubuntu live home folder will always be there, but to do that, it needs an Ubuntu ISO file. Sadly, the program doesn\u2019t have the ability to download the latest release of Ubuntu automatically.<\/p>\n
To download the latest Ubuntu ISO, start by heading over to Ubuntu.com. Once you\u2019re there, find the \u201cDownload\u201d section, and click on it with the mouse. From there, a pop-up window will appear.<\/p>\n
In this pop-up window, select 20.04 LTS and go to the next page to start the download. Or, if you prefer to stick with the 6-month release, as opposed to the LTS, select the other option available next to 20.04 LTS.<\/p>\n
If you prefer to download the latest Ubuntu ISO file via the terminal, open up a terminal window on the Ubuntu desktop with\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + T\u00a0<\/strong>on the keyboard and enter the following\u00a0wget\u00a0<\/strong>command below.<\/p>\n
\nwget https:\/\/mirror.us.leaseweb.net\/ubuntu-releases\/20.04.2.0\/ubuntu-20.04.2.0-desktop-amd64.iso - O ~\/Downloads\/ubuntu-20.04.2.0-desktop-amd64.iso\n<\/pre>\n
Creating a persistent USB with Mkusb<\/h2>\n
To create an Ubuntu USB with persistent USB storage, follow the step-by-step instructions below.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Open up the Ubuntu app menu and search for \u201cmkusb,\u201d and launch it. Once the app is open, you\u2019ll see a message that says, \u201cRun mkusb version dus?\u201d Select the \u201cYes\u201d button to continue.<\/p>\n
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After clicking on \u201cYes,\u201d you\u2019ll be prompted to enter your password. Do so, and Mkusb will load up.<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/strong> Once your password is entered, Mkusb will show a list of operations. Look for the \u201cInstall (make a boot device) option, and select it with the mouse. Then, click \u201cOK\u201d to continue.<\/p>\n
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Step 3:<\/strong> Select the \u201cPersistent live\u201d option with the mouse in Mkusb. Then, click \u201cOK\u201d to continue to the next page.<\/p>\n
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Step 4:<\/strong> Browse for the Ubuntu ISO file you downloaded previously. Then, select the \u201cOK\u201d button to confirm your choice.<\/p>\n
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Upon selecting the Ubuntu ISO file, a pop-up window will appear with \u201cSelect target device\u201d. Using the pop-up window, select a USB flash drive (of at least 8 GB in size or more). Press the \u201cOK\u201d button to continue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Step 5:<\/strong> Following selecting your USB, you must choose a type of installation. Look for \u201cmsdos\u201d and click on it to continue. Then, press the \u201cOK\u201d button to continue.<\/p>\n
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Step 6:<\/strong> You must now choose how much storage space will be used via persistent storage. Using the slider, decide how much space to use. Click \u201cOK\u201d when done to continue.<\/p>\n
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When you\u2019ve chosen your persistent USB storage size, Mkusb will begin flashing your device. Sit back and be patient. When it is complete, close the app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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