Backup SD card as IMG

Pickle_99
Member

142

10-07-2023, 08:23 PM

I looked up similar topics online, but found mostly information about copying images to SD cards or backing up files. I have CoreElec and Kodi on an SD card in an Android device, and after setting everything up recently, the box is no longer supported. I’m considering creating an IMG file of it so future reinstallations can be easier without updating CoreElec or resetting media data. Is there a simple free app for this?

Pickle_99

10-07-2023, 08:23 PM #1

XpertAndrew
Junior Member

10-07-2023, 11:33 PM

The .bin (binary) file from ImageUSB is a disk image that includes a checksum. Its primary purpose is bulk duplication of USB drives, though it can also work with individual drives.

XpertAndrew

10-07-2023, 11:33 PM #2

The .bin (binary) file from ImageUSB is a disk image that includes a checksum. Its primary purpose is bulk duplication of USB drives, though it can also work with individual drives.

That_Short_Kid
Junior Member

10-08-2023, 03:54 AM

ImageUSB 是官方网站的链接，提供写入USB图像的信息。

That_Short_Kid

10-08-2023, 03:54 AM #3

ImageUSB 是官方网站的链接，提供写入USB图像的信息。

Arkhem
Member

10-08-2023, 06:04 AM

Win32 Disk Imager supports both directions – IMG to SD and SD to IMG. I hope Etcher could offer the same functionality, though their goals differ.

Arkhem

10-08-2023, 06:04 AM #4

Win32 Disk Imager supports both directions – IMG to SD and SD to IMG. I hope Etcher could offer the same functionality, though their goals differ.

Hugibugi
Junior Member

10-27-2023, 01:50 AM

@PassMark, same name as the developers of the app? I tried it now, but saving it shows only *.bin with no other options like *.img.
@Alabalcho, I used that app before but didn’t remember having that choice. Could be older versions didn’t. I’ll give it another shot.
EDIT... Win32 Disk Imager can be misleading... instead of creating, you click READ and it generates the file automatically. Not very clear, but worth knowing.
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Hugibugi

10-27-2023, 01:50 AM #5

MrSmiles
Member

10-27-2023, 07:56 AM

The .bin (binary) file from ImageUSB represents a disk image that includes a checksum. Its primary purpose is bulk duplication of USB drives, though it can also function with individual drives.

MrSmiles

10-27-2023, 07:56 AM #6

The .bin (binary) file from ImageUSB represents a disk image that includes a checksum. Its primary purpose is bulk duplication of USB drives, though it can also function with individual drives.