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[nedelchohristov]

I can't believe how far Raspberry Pi went. I remember how confused I was to download an ISO image, then somehow put it on an SD card, then boot, but I don't know the IP address, the user/password ... This tool is more than the bare minimum that I used to see. Now I don't have to manually download the ISO, extract, then search for an IP address and so on - everything is so easy. Thanks @Raspberry Pi!

[pabloxfff]

It would be worth to mention in this video that after installing flashed SD card into Raspberry and powering it up, it will take around 5 minutes before an image on HDMI port will be available. I almost powered off my Raspberry Pi3 assuming that flashing went wrong, and this probably could broke the system for good.

[ErtugrulOzdemir-mfgl]

preconfiguring the os will save a lot of time thats awesome

[jamesharris]

Re point 2 in my post a couple hours ago: It's mostly for persons like me who want to see if the software will even run, before we read any instructions, then forget to read them when the software _seems_ clear to use without instructions. One way to avoid all these issues is to just make the default behavior to always open the Image customization options (on OSs where they are appropriate), so at least the user sees what's in it, and they can choose Close right away, or there can be a Setting to skip it on subsequent runs, included in the Save in Image customization options, along with all those other options.

[anestisdalgkitsis]

The process was as smooth as the music. 👌

[barrhavarr]

I'm a new RPI user and I can't believe how easy it is to install !

[sindeejay.original]

I started buying my own pi 5 yrs ago and I get to use it just for monitoring only. now I use it for all my automation <3 still waiting for a better processor tho. 2.80ghz on pi 400 next version please hahahaha <3

[haroldfinz]

This was a great video. As usual, I forgot about the magic ctrl-shift-X, and so I had to go OG -- run raspi-config, and wait for a reboot. (Just enough time to feed my cat.) But that's just me -- and from what I see in these comments, restarting is not the big deal. Let me just say -- the imager and video are great, a quantum leap beyond Etcher-ing or buying a NOOBS card. There's more to do AFTER imaging -- but this is great for getting started. Thank you.

[tomplaner]

Thank you!! I would never installed Rpi OS without your tutorial.

[vansetproductions]

Really cool demonstration, minimalism is always best when it comes to computer science. 👍🙏

[smz]

How much time it takes to flash SD Card? I am doing Ubuntu 64bit on my 128GB card and its taking ages! its been more than 30mins and its not even 25%. my SD card is brand new. Someone please help.

[FenBender]

Why Ctrl-Shift-X hotkey? Why not just put [Advanced settings] button on the UI?

[liuhang]

hello it is a good software but will cause my windows computer blue screen and reboot when it finfished writting. Does anyone know why?

[rudolfusselmann]

what is the command to start Raspberry Pi Imager ???

[hoonkington]

I can’t run the boot, I always see “does not resize file” I have used four different sd card, and it occur the same. what can I do?

[orkuncamar]

not see storage cards program. on linux mint . But old version imager appimage work. but install old version raspberry desktop image. please where install new versiyon imager app image. please help me . my bad english sorry. Thank you

[fatsch]

Can I use an old XP .based laptop to install and configure Rasberry pi pico ?

[IanTindale]

I couldn't see a card at all when I did 'Choose storage', because I'd already put the card in the Mac. I unmounted the card from the desktop and put it back in, then switched back to the imager and tried 'Choose storage' again and then I saw the card.

Also, be careful if you've also got other hard drives connected at the same time, you probably don't want to accidentally format those if you've got stuff on them, so make sure you're picking the correct item (look at the size, that's a clue) !

[tylerlandress]

Im attempting to download this onto my PC but when I click storage there is nothing. Is there something I need to do beforehand for something to show up?

[chakritsmarnrak]

It forgot to descript that we should run the program in the window. I though to just copy the imager to SD card and everything will run like Video when it first boot.