[SOLVED] USB likely failing during update to Unraid 6.11.1

[cam217]

Hi,

It seems that my USB stick is failing writes while updating to unraid 6.11.1. It tried updating two times and it did fail both times.

Do I need to change my USB key for sure?
Thanks.

Edited November 14, 2022 by cam217

[JorgeB]

Backup current /config folder and recreate the flash drive using the USB tool (with v6.11.1), if OK restore the config folder, if it also fails replace the flash drive.

[cam217]

I managed to make the USB stick work again late October. Then I had to go abroad for work for two weeks.

Back home, the server doesn't start so I investigate more and it seems that some sectors of the USB stick can't be read... Just ordered a new stick now.

Edited November 14, 2022 by cam217

[pervel]

On 10/16/2022 at 12:29 PM, JorgeB said:

Backup current /config folder and recreate the flash drive using the USB tool (with v6.11.1), if OK restore the config folder, if it also fails replace the flash drive.

 

Is /config really the only folder you need to backup and restore? On my flash drive I can see some potentially relevant folders like /extra (from NerdTools I think) and /private (I may have created that myself at some point).

 

Btw, I came here because of a similar error when trying to upgrade from 6.11.3 to 6.11.4. A second attempt upgraded without errors. Should I still consider replacing my USB stick?

[JorgeB]

11 hours ago, pervel said:

Is /config really the only folder you need to backup and restore?

For a default install that's all you need, nerdtools will re-install anything it needs, /private of course only you can know if it's important or not.