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 move your USB boot drive with RasPi OS from a Raspberry Pi 4 to a Raspberry Pi 5 without any issues. The Raspberry Pi 5 is backward compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4, so the boot drive should work seamlessly on the new device.
No, you should not need to make any changes or configurations after moving the USB boot drive to a Raspberry Pi 5. The operating system and settings should remain intact and work as expected on the new device.
No, moving the USB boot drive from a Raspberry Pi 4 to a Raspberry Pi 5 should not affect the performance or functionality of the new device. The Raspberry Pi 5 is designed to be compatible with existing setups, so you should not experience any issues.
While it is generally safe to hot swap USB devices on Raspberry Pi devices, it is always recommended to shut down the device properly before removing or inserting any storage devices. This helps prevent any potential data corruption or damage to the device.
One consideration to keep in mind when moving the USB boot drive between Raspberry Pi models is to ensure that both devices are running compatible versions of the operating system. Additionally, make sure to back up any important data on the boot drive before transferring it to a new device.