For an OS drive, "backup" means image clone.Vanadium 50 said:It will probably be fine. If it were me, I'd make a backup first, though.
I stand corrected. I didn't realize that 4 and 5 were so similar.Vanadium 50 said:Same processor, same architecture, same installer image
Thanks for the update. That is a wise move and definitely the safest.Swamp Thing said:Just learned that support for Raspberry 5 begins with the OS version based on Debian Bookworm.
If I try to boot from an old OS version, it says Raspberry Pi 5 is not supported on the installed OS, giving me an option to try anyway by setting an override flag. I decided not to try that, so I downloaded the latest OS for my Pi-5.
Yes, you can use the same USB boot drive on a Raspberry Pi 5 as long as the Pi 5 is running the same operating system (RasPi OS) as the Pi 4. If you are using a different operating system, you may need to make some changes in order for it to work.
In most cases, no changes are necessary. However, if you are using a different version of the operating system or if there have been updates since the drive was originally set up, you may need to make some adjustments.
Yes, you can use the same USB boot drive on multiple Raspberry Pi devices as long as they are running the same operating system and have the same hardware specifications. However, it is recommended to have a separate USB boot drive for each Pi for better performance and stability.
Yes, all your files and settings should remain intact when moving the USB boot drive to a Pi 5. However, if there are any compatibility issues with the new device, some settings may need to be adjusted.
No, USB booting is only supported on Raspberry Pi 3 and newer models. Pi Zero and older models do not have the necessary hardware and firmware to support USB booting.