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Installing the OS on a Micro SD Card

If you are using a Micro SD card, you can follow the tutorial below to install the system onto your Micro SD card.

Required Components

  • A Personal Computer

  • A Micro SD card and Reader

Steps

  1. First, navigate to the Batocera.linux download page, select Raspberry Pi 5 B, and click to download.

    ../_images/batocera_download.png

  2. Insert your SD card into your computer or laptop using a Reader.

  3. Within the Raspberry Pi Imager, click on the Operating System tab.

    ../_images/os_choose_os.png

  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Use Custom.

    ../_images/batocera_os_use_custom.png

  5. Choose the system file you have just downloaded, batocera-xxx-xx-xxxxxxxx.img.gz, and then click Open.

    ../_images/batocera_os_choose.png

  6. Click Choose Storage and select the appropriate storage device for the installation.

    ../_images/os_choose_sd.png

  7. Now you can click NEXT. If the storage device contains existing data, ensure you back it up to prevent data loss. Proceed by clicking Yes if no backup is needed.

    ../_images/os_continue.png

  8. When you see the “Write Successful” popup, your image has been completely written and verified. You’re now ready to boot a Raspberry Pi from the Micro SD Card!