Format USB Drive on Linux

Check with lsblk what drive it is, usually sda:

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sudo umount /dev/sda1
sudo wipefs -a /dev/sda
sudo parted /dev/sda --script mklabel msdos mkpart primary 1MiB 100%
sudo mkfs.exfat -n TUXEDO /dev/sda1

# Helper Script

I have a helper script at usb-format that can do it in one line format and label for USB drive - examples:

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# Usage: usb-format <device> <fat32|exfat|ext4> <label>
usb-format sda fat32 TUXEDO
usb-format sda exfat TUXEDO
usb-format sda ext4 TUXEDO

There’s some safety included to not format OS or other partitions, only USB.

Origin: Omarchy

Format USB Drive on Linux

# Helper Script

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