# balenaEtcher **URL:** https://forums.balena.io/c/etcher/32.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forums.balena.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.balena.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.balena.io/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [I'm confused with so many similar websites](https://forums.balena.io/t/im-confused-with-so-many-similar-websites/374013)
**Author:** [@HelloWorlden](https://forums.balena.io/u/HelloWorlden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/im-confused-with-so-many-similar-websites/374013 "2025-04-11T19:02:45Z")
I came across several copies of Balena Etcher like: https://balenaetcher.net/ and https://balenaetcher.online/ that appear when I search for “Balena Etcher” and it confuses me that there are so many copies , and it is ba… --- ## [Flash from URL reports "Missing partition table", flash from file works](https://forums.balena.io/t/flash-from-url-reports-missing-partition-table-flash-from-file-works/370840)
**Author:** [@jewald](https://forums.balena.io/u/jewald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/flash-from-url-reports-missing-partition-table-flash-from-file-works/370840 "2025-04-11T12:16:31Z")
After an update to Etcher, I am no longer able to flash our linux images onto SD card directly from URL (Flash from URL). Etcher reports “Missing partition table”. But when I download the file, and then use “Flash from … --- ## [Etcher 2.1.0 on Windows 11 fails at end of verification on Kingston 64GB USB 3.2 drive](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-2-1-0-on-windows-11-fails-at-end-of-verification-on-kingston-64gb-usb-3-2-drive/373977)
**Author:** [@martin206](https://forums.balena.io/u/martin206)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-2-1-0-on-windows-11-fails-at-end-of-verification-on-kingston-64gb-usb-3-2-drive/373977 "2025-04-05T21:50:44Z")
I am trying to flash a debian ISO to a brand new Kingston 64GB 3.2 drive. I am running this as a local administrator on Windows 11, version 24H2, latest update applied. I have checked the Firewall settings, and there is … --- ## [Any Balena Etcher for Mac OS 10.13.6? Says it requires Mac OS 11.0 or later.](https://forums.balena.io/t/any-balena-etcher-for-mac-os-10-13-6-says-it-requires-mac-os-11-0-or-later/371105)
**Author:** [@SteveT](https://forums.balena.io/u/SteveT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/any-balena-etcher-for-mac-os-10-13-6-says-it-requires-mac-os-11-0-or-later/371105 "2024-08-19T11:29:57Z")
Hi all, ive downloaded etcher and its advised I have macOS 10.13.6 and the application requires macOS 11.0 or later. I cant do that. I wanted to get Linux on my 2010 imac. All the forums and youtube videos suggest etcher… --- ## [How to build a flashable img.xz](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-build-a-flashable-img-xz/366527)
**Author:** [@tastebin](https://forums.balena.io/u/tastebin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-build-a-flashable-img-xz/366527 "2025-03-21T02:26:36Z")
Hi. I am trying to compress my Image.img with xz. The Problem is etcher wont flash my compressed img.xz. Are there any limitations or Rules to compress? What is required? Thank you --- ## [it-looks-like-this-is-not-a-bootable-image-the-image-does-not-appear-to-contain-a-partition-table](https://forums.balena.io/t/it-looks-like-this-is-not-a-bootable-image-the-image-does-not-appear-to-contain-a-partition-table/202498)
**Author:** [@fhh](https://forums.balena.io/u/fhh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/it-looks-like-this-is-not-a-bootable-image-the-image-does-not-appear-to-contain-a-partition-table/202498 "2025-03-16T22:06:11Z")
I’m trying to burn Windows to usb and biit it but it says not bootable image I download the Windows fron here maybe because it’s modified image or because I change it’s name idk when I go to boot options I don’t see … --- ## [BalenaEtcher Stuck In "Starting"](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-stuck-in-starting/373820)
**Author:** [@balenaetcheruser](https://forums.balena.io/u/balenaetcheruser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-stuck-in-starting/373820 "2025-03-16T17:12:54Z")
I’m live booting linux mint but balena etcher is stuck in “starting” and continues forever --- ## [USB not appearing on finder](https://forums.balena.io/t/usb-not-appearing-on-finder/373863)
**Author:** [@cheeseman](https://forums.balena.io/u/cheeseman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/usb-not-appearing-on-finder/373863 "2025-03-15T00:29:32Z")
Hi first time here but after using my usb to flash ubuntu on it does not appear on my finder interface but when i look in disk utility it shows up as this, but when i plug it into a chromebook it reads everything on it w… --- ## [Unexpected closure of whaleEtcher](https://forums.balena.io/t/unexpected-closure-of-whaleetcher/373858)
**Author:** [@ginoelefantino](https://forums.balena.io/u/ginoelefantino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/unexpected-closure-of-whaleetcher/373858 "2025-03-14T18:03:50Z")
HI, I installed balenaEtcher 1.19.2 on an iMac with OS 10.13.6 High Sierra but when I open it I get “Unexpected closure of balenaEtcher” or “Unable to open balenaEtcher.app. You should move it to the Trash”. How do I ins… --- ## [What type of file will BE read to create a boot drive on a USB stick for macOS Sequoia?](https://forums.balena.io/t/what-type-of-file-will-be-read-to-create-a-boot-drive-on-a-usb-stick-for-macos-sequoia/373776)
**Author:** [@exrobotguy](https://forums.balena.io/u/exrobotguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/what-type-of-file-will-be-read-to-create-a-boot-drive-on-a-usb-stick-for-macos-sequoia/373776 "2025-03-06T00:27:57Z")
B.E. v2.1.0. I have an OS ‘installer’, but BE can’t see it. Must I use Terminal to change it to an .iso file or something else? Thanks. --- ## [Erroneous "too small" error -- Recommends 32 GB drive, I have 31.9 GB drive, file is only 4.5 GB.](https://forums.balena.io/t/erroneous-too-small-error-recommends-32-gb-drive-i-have-31-9-gb-drive-file-is-only-4-5-gb/215778)
**Author:** [@asod614](https://forums.balena.io/u/asod614)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/erroneous-too-small-error-recommends-32-gb-drive-i-have-31-9-gb-drive-file-is-only-4-5-gb/215778 "2025-03-03T13:17:19Z")
Hi! I am trying to get a 4.5GB image on a new microSD card which only appears as having 31.9 GB capacity and cannot find a way to get around this “too small” error saying the image recommends a 32 GB drive and mine is on… --- ## [Mac OS Sonoma. Same SD cards (bought together), made .img from one cannot burn "too small" to other](https://forums.balena.io/t/mac-os-sonoma-same-sd-cards-bought-together-made-img-from-one-cannot-burn-too-small-to-other/373759)
**Author:** [@micbuffa](https://forums.balena.io/u/micbuffa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/mac-os-sonoma-same-sd-cards-bought-together-made-img-from-one-cannot-burn-too-small-to-other/373759 "2025-03-03T13:07:37Z")
I bought two sd cards in a bundle. They are 128gb models. I burned the knulli os image on them (for retro gaming console), added games roms etc. Works perfectly. Then I made an image file from it on my Mac Book Pro / So… --- ## [Installation problems](https://forums.balena.io/t/installation-problems/373750)
**Author:** [@mancolric](https://forums.balena.io/u/mancolric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/installation-problems/373750 "2025-03-02T11:45:01Z")
Hello. I would like to report some problems encountered during the installation of balena and the creation of a bootable USB stick. I am using Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS. I do not know if this is the correct place to do it, or i… --- ## [Etcher on Jetson Orin Nano to flash Jetpack 6.2](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-on-jetson-orin-nano-to-flash-jetpack-6-2/373669)
**Author:** [@mcdonalddw](https://forums.balena.io/u/mcdonalddw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-on-jetson-orin-nano-to-flash-jetpack-6-2/373669 "2025-02-24T18:05:21Z")
I downloaded the program version labeled for 64 bit Linux onto Jetson Orin Nano into Downloads folder. “Etcher for Linux x64 (64-bit) (zip)| Linux x64|\[Download” (https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/download/… --- ## [BalenaEtcher not working at all/with 1h delay on 3 different systems.](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-not-working-at-all-with-1h-delay-on-3-different-systems/373628)
**Author:** [@HurjaHerra](https://forums.balena.io/u/HurjaHerra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-not-working-at-all-with-1h-delay-on-3-different-systems/373628 "2025-02-19T08:35:03Z")
Hi! Before I get into my problem, I think that “your topipc is similar to…” thing is awesome. Didn’t help me, but it could be because english isn’t my native language or because I’m new to this. But yeah, I’v been tryi… --- ## [Linux - How to install Etcher](https://forums.balena.io/t/linux-how-to-install-etcher/373655)
**Author:** [@jgg](https://forums.balena.io/u/jgg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/linux-how-to-install-etcher/373655 "2025-02-19T01:10:23Z")
Hi, please forgive my complete ignorance with Linux Mint and how to do basic things. I’ve downloaded Etcher, and unzipped the folder. Now, how do I install it? I’m looking to create a live USB of Linux Mint (I’ve downlo… --- ## [Something went wrong. If this is a compressed image, please verify that the archive is not corrupted. The write process ended unexpectedly.](https://forums.balena.io/t/something-went-wrong-if-this-is-a-compressed-image-please-verify-that-the-archive-is-not-corrupted-the-write-process-ended-unexpectedly/371144)
**Author:** [@Alghi](https://forums.balena.io/u/Alghi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/something-went-wrong-if-this-is-a-compressed-image-please-verify-that-the-archive-is-not-corrupted-the-write-process-ended-unexpectedly/371144 "2025-02-17T13:22:42Z")
why after the validation reaches 100%, this warning comes out? please help me as soon as possible. --- ## [Clone of SD to USB](https://forums.balena.io/t/clone-of-sd-to-usb/373621)
**Author:** [@thedavegray](https://forums.balena.io/u/thedavegray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/clone-of-sd-to-usb/373621 "2025-02-15T18:36:38Z")
Hi, Have a 64GB microSD card that (according to Windows) has 63.7MB of space consumed and I would like to clone it to a new 64GB (57.2GB) SanDisk SD card. I can’t clone it as 64GB is bigger than 57.2GB. What would the… --- ## [Etcher has bricked 4 USB Sticks and 3 SD Cards](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-has-bricked-4-usb-sticks-and-3-sd-cards/27662)
**Author:** [@etcherretcher](https://forums.balena.io/u/etcherretcher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-has-bricked-4-usb-sticks-and-3-sd-cards/27662 "2025-02-14T18:21:08Z")
Have tried to use the stock instructions for flashing Tails, have used only devices that are not on their list of problem devices, both sticks and PCs, have used 3 different PCs, result is always the same. In one case Et… --- ## [Is it normal for Balena Etcher to open and listen on ports 3434 and 3435?](https://forums.balena.io/t/is-it-normal-for-balena-etcher-to-open-and-listen-on-ports-3434-and-3435/372778)
**Author:** [@Etch](https://forums.balena.io/u/Etch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/is-it-normal-for-balena-etcher-to-open-and-listen-on-ports-3434-and-3435/372778 "2025-02-13T18:42:55Z")
Hello is it normal operation for Balena Etcher to open and listen on ports 3434 and 3435 when making a bootable usb drive? Just curious why this happens. I am running Balena Etcher 1.19.25 for Mac OS. --- ## [Write error to USB (Windows 10)](https://forums.balena.io/t/write-error-to-usb-windows-10/349580)
**Author:** [@Jean](https://forums.balena.io/u/Jean)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/write-error-to-usb-windows-10/349580 "2025-02-14T16:20:57Z")
I tried to flash this image - ev3-micropython-v2.0.0-sd-card-image - on a SD card and it did not worked. I had the following message: “Something went wrong. If it is a compressed image, please check that the archive is n… --- ## [Memory leak MacOS](https://forums.balena.io/t/memory-leak-macos/345981)
**Author:** [@ridgerock](https://forums.balena.io/u/ridgerock)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/memory-leak-macos/345981 "2025-02-12T10:15:51Z")
I flashed a couple of SDs two days ago. I just noticed my machine was getting sluggish and when I checked memory Etcher was using 8.5GB. --- ## [Oh dear. Etcher only shows 5 drives on macOS Sequoia](https://forums.balena.io/t/oh-dear-etcher-only-shows-5-drives-on-macos-sequoia/373560)
**Author:** [@TheRealAdrian](https://forums.balena.io/u/TheRealAdrian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/oh-dear-etcher-only-shows-5-drives-on-macos-sequoia/373560 "2025-02-08T00:26:39Z")
I’ve just installed Etcher Version 1.19.25 (1.19.25) on my Mac mini studio, which is ARM based, running macOS Sequoia 15.3. As this is my main computer I have 5 external drives permanently attached in addition to the int… --- ## [Can't do anything with my usb after flash](https://forums.balena.io/t/cant-do-anything-with-my-usb-after-flash/365314)
**Author:** [@User85](https://forums.balena.io/u/User85)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/cant-do-anything-with-my-usb-after-flash/365314 "2025-02-07T21:40:07Z")
Hey there, First of all, i have read some of the others topics similar to mine but didn’t find anything useful. So i hope someone can help me, to resume the situation i have used balena etcher on my usb drive to flash … --- ## [White Screen During Startup](https://forums.balena.io/t/white-screen-during-startup/355752)
**Author:** [@Iliasgr2008](https://forums.balena.io/u/Iliasgr2008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/white-screen-during-startup/355752 "2025-02-06T04:53:47Z")
So when i try to open Etcher i get a blank white screen. When i open dev tools i get this log: --- ## [balenaEtcher-linux-x64-1.19.25.zip - eror unziping zip file on Ubuntu - information on dangerous link](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-linux-x64-1-19-25-zip-eror-unziping-zip-file-on-ubuntu-information-on-dangerous-link/373524)
**Author:** [@Thor](https://forums.balena.io/u/Thor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenaetcher-linux-x64-1-19-25-zip-eror-unziping-zip-file-on-ubuntu-information-on-dangerous-link/373524 "2025-02-04T17:00:34Z")
Hi, When I try to extract the zip file a got error ERROR: Dangerous link path was ignored : balenaEtcher-linux-x64/balenaEtcher : /home/runner/work/etcher/etcher/out/balenaEtcher-linux-x64/balena-etcher Despite this … --- ## [I get an error message I don´understand](https://forums.balena.io/t/i-get-an-error-message-i-don-understand/372826)
**Author:** [@Yureno](https://forums.balena.io/u/Yureno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/i-get-an-error-message-i-don-understand/372826 "2025-01-22T21:08:20Z")
Can anyone of you please tell me what this means and how to fix it? (This is my first time I just follow yotube tutorials) --- ## [Etcher stuck on starting screen on MacOS Catalina](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-stuck-on-starting-screen-on-macos-catalina/349620)
**Author:** [@SirDoes](https://forums.balena.io/u/SirDoes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/etcher-stuck-on-starting-screen-on-macos-catalina/349620 "2025-01-18T11:04:03Z")
I’m trying to flash a program onto an SD card on my MacOS Catalina. When I go through all the steps and click the flash option, it takes me to the loading screen as it should, but nothing happens and the status bar is st… --- ## [Does not show new update in v1.5.116](https://forums.balena.io/t/does-not-show-new-update-in-v1-5-116/372850)
**Author:** [@Sandman192](https://forums.balena.io/u/Sandman192)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/does-not-show-new-update-in-v1-5-116/372850 "2025-01-18T23:41:57Z")
I have auto update on and Etcher does not show an update available. At the same date I go to website and found an update. Just wonder if auto update is working in todays version of v1.19.25? --- ## [Unable to create a bootable Linux Mint USB drive (MacOS)](https://forums.balena.io/t/unable-to-create-a-bootable-linux-mint-usb-drive-macos/372849)
**Author:** [@ReggieMoto](https://forums.balena.io/u/ReggieMoto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/unable-to-create-a-bootable-linux-mint-usb-drive-macos/372849 "2025-01-18T20:07:16Z")
I am attempting to repurpose an older MacBook Pro (2012) running Catalina 10.15.7. The etcher version is 1.19.25. The Mint distro is 22.1 Cinnamon. The SHA checks out. The error I’m receiving from etcher is: Error (0 ,… [Previous page](https://forums.balena.io/c/etcher/32.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.balena.io/c/etcher/32.md?page=5)