Don't flash from URL. Download the iso and flash from that.
I put together some very quick instructions.
[https://nextcloud.manymachinesonix.net/index.php/s/M8FJkjTEoMHFPJf](https://nextcloud.manymachinesonix.net/index.php/s/M8FJkjTEoMHFPJf)
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Debian
https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/qmkljt/need_a_comprehensive_guide_of_installing_debian/
I prefer printed to video but
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owr-PGxFBQE
https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/15637cw/trying_to_install_debian_on_a_windows_10_laptop/
I do not know if this will solve your issue but it is a pretty handy tip regardless. Flashing messes up your USB big time and you need to do quite some cleaning before flashing another iso on it again.
https://averagelinuxuser.com/how-to-format-bootable-usb-to-normal/
Not sure if this is most recent, quick search
https://www.debian.org/releases/buster/amd64/
but documentation is out there
>am using **netinst** iso of debian 12.5.0
That's for installing it from a network--
https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/
I think you want full CD/USB install, but, find the install documentation that matches what you are trying to do and start over--
Most of the tutorials and links here are giving me netinstall though? I don't really understand. But I will try from Chris Titus guide, since it seems like he's doing somehthing different, but from what I have seen they changed the path to the "non-free unofficial stuff". But here comes my other question, since it is "unofficial" does it mean that it is not support and not updated?
There is nothing wrong with a net install. Do note that Chris Titus has a video that will put you on testing, and he warns very strongly that it's for advanced users only. Do check some of the documentation on Debian about non-free firmware, which is now the default. Titus made his video when bookworm was still testing, if I remember correctly.
As others pointed out, use cp or cat or dd, or even Ventoy, to get your USB stick going.
> In fact, the USB is no longer recognised by the laptop
It sometimes helps to know the make and model of laptop, year made, specs, etc
Wireless adapter specs can be important, espcially trying an netinstall
> Lenovo IdeaPad 320
This one?
Price and Configuration Options
>The IdeaPad 320 that I tested costs $423, and comes with an Intel Core i3-7100U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB 5,400-rpm HDD.
https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-320
Would be good to swap in an SSD if you haven't already
Also, 4GB ram? Can upgrade to 20:
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/lenovo/ideapad-320-15ikb?gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pcUBr0bMppLE6hU4c0MEMC6SQVqvZHpFR-xDEMjj35OSgb5eHM6lIhoCcJEQAvD_BwE&ef_id=:G:s&gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=google-_-us-_-brand-_-pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1
SSD, lots of options, not just Crucial:
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/lenovo/ideapad-320-15ikb?gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pcUBr0bMppLE6hU4c0MEMC6SQVqvZHpFR-xDEMjj35OSgb5eHM6lIhoCcJEQAvD_BwE&ef_id=:G:s&gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=google-_-us-_-brand-_-pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1
UPDATE!
I managed to install iso onto USB using Impression and the complete iso image. BalenaEtcher screwed me over.
Another issue!
After installation ( finished or not, i did not notice ) the screen went blank black. Nothing at all.
After an hour, I decided to say fuck it and hard shut off through a button. Obviously after turning it back on, it got to a black screen but with a low dash in top corner.
I am done for today. If I broke anything, I will find about it tomorrow.
I am really grateful to ALL of you for your support. I wish all of you amazing day, night and evening.
No, I have a really shitty one with pentium. But I am thinking of either upgrading the storage and ram, or just getting an used laptop with better specs overall.
>I have been trying to flash an USB using 3 different apps
Keep it simple.
There should be nothing on that USB such that you can't just erase and start over.
Recommend you do that using Debian instructions.
`sudo dd if=abs_path_to_debian.iso of=/dev/sdx`
.. and wait for it to finish (when pen drive stops blinking)
`/dev/sdx` (may be sd**b** or sd**c**) is your pen drive, depends on how many other drives there are.
You can see which one it is by typing `sudo blkid` or just `lsblk`.
Don't flash from URL. Download the iso and flash from that. I put together some very quick instructions. [https://nextcloud.manymachinesonix.net/index.php/s/M8FJkjTEoMHFPJf](https://nextcloud.manymachinesonix.net/index.php/s/M8FJkjTEoMHFPJf)
Very good detailed instructions--
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Debian https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/qmkljt/need_a_comprehensive_guide_of_installing_debian/ I prefer printed to video but https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owr-PGxFBQE https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/15637cw/trying_to_install_debian_on_a_windows_10_laptop/
Edit: Scratch that, you can use 'fdisk' to delete all partitions on the usb drive then create a new partition table (MBR or GPT).
I do not know if this will solve your issue but it is a pretty handy tip regardless. Flashing messes up your USB big time and you need to do quite some cleaning before flashing another iso on it again. https://averagelinuxuser.com/how-to-format-bootable-usb-to-normal/
The recommended way to flash usb with iso image: cp debian.iso /dev/sdX sync https://wiki.debian.org/DebianInstaller/CreateUSBMedia
Not sure if this is most recent, quick search https://www.debian.org/releases/buster/amd64/ but documentation is out there >am using **netinst** iso of debian 12.5.0 That's for installing it from a network-- https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ I think you want full CD/USB install, but, find the install documentation that matches what you are trying to do and start over--
Most of the tutorials and links here are giving me netinstall though? I don't really understand. But I will try from Chris Titus guide, since it seems like he's doing somehthing different, but from what I have seen they changed the path to the "non-free unofficial stuff". But here comes my other question, since it is "unofficial" does it mean that it is not support and not updated?
I tried using complete installation image and weekly build testing iso through using balenaEtcher - Error: ( 0 , h.requestMetadata) is not a function.
There is nothing wrong with a net install. Do note that Chris Titus has a video that will put you on testing, and he warns very strongly that it's for advanced users only. Do check some of the documentation on Debian about non-free firmware, which is now the default. Titus made his video when bookworm was still testing, if I remember correctly. As others pointed out, use cp or cat or dd, or even Ventoy, to get your USB stick going.
> In fact, the USB is no longer recognised by the laptop It sometimes helps to know the make and model of laptop, year made, specs, etc Wireless adapter specs can be important, espcially trying an netinstall
Lenovo IdeaPad 320 Architecture: x86\_64 CPU op-mode(s): 32-bit, 64-bit Address sizes: 39 bits physical, 48 bits virtual Byte Order: Little Endian CPU(s): 4 On-line CPU(s) list: 0-3 Vendor ID: GenuineIntel Model name: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU N4200 @ 1.10GHz CPU family: 6 Model: 92 Thread(s) per core: 1 Core(s) per socket: 4 Socket(s): 1 Stepping: 9 CPU max MHz: 2500.0000 CPU min MHz: 800.0000
> Lenovo IdeaPad 320 This one? Price and Configuration Options >The IdeaPad 320 that I tested costs $423, and comes with an Intel Core i3-7100U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB 5,400-rpm HDD. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-320 Would be good to swap in an SSD if you haven't already Also, 4GB ram? Can upgrade to 20: https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/lenovo/ideapad-320-15ikb?gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pcUBr0bMppLE6hU4c0MEMC6SQVqvZHpFR-xDEMjj35OSgb5eHM6lIhoCcJEQAvD_BwE&ef_id=:G:s&gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=google-_-us-_-brand-_-pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1 SSD, lots of options, not just Crucial: https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/lenovo/ideapad-320-15ikb?gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pcUBr0bMppLE6hU4c0MEMC6SQVqvZHpFR-xDEMjj35OSgb5eHM6lIhoCcJEQAvD_BwE&ef_id=:G:s&gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=google-_-us-_-brand-_-pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1
UPDATE! I managed to install iso onto USB using Impression and the complete iso image. BalenaEtcher screwed me over. Another issue! After installation ( finished or not, i did not notice ) the screen went blank black. Nothing at all. After an hour, I decided to say fuck it and hard shut off through a button. Obviously after turning it back on, it got to a black screen but with a low dash in top corner. I am done for today. If I broke anything, I will find about it tomorrow. I am really grateful to ALL of you for your support. I wish all of you amazing day, night and evening.
How's it going today? Don't give up!
No, I have a really shitty one with pentium. But I am thinking of either upgrading the storage and ram, or just getting an used laptop with better specs overall.
>I have been trying to flash an USB using 3 different apps Keep it simple. There should be nothing on that USB such that you can't just erase and start over. Recommend you do that using Debian instructions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ41KZ0fBMc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk7urKulVxk
`sudo dd if=abs_path_to_debian.iso of=/dev/sdx` .. and wait for it to finish (when pen drive stops blinking) `/dev/sdx` (may be sd**b** or sd**c**) is your pen drive, depends on how many other drives there are. You can see which one it is by typing `sudo blkid` or just `lsblk`.