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Klon

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Move the Pi OS from microSD/USB to your HDD/SSD easily

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Klon – Fast, safe Raspberry Pi disk cloning from microSD/USB to HDD/SSD

Summary: Klon is a disk-cloning tool for Raspberry Pi that safely migrates OS installations from microSD or USB to HDD/SSD. It uses partitioning, label and PARTUUID/fstab fixes, root expansion, and rsync with smart excludes, providing a clear plan before applying changes.

What it does

Klon clones Raspberry Pi disks by handling partitions, labels, and system identifiers, resizing root partitions and syncing files with rsync. It offers an interactive wizard and command-line flags for different user needs.

Who it's for

It is designed for Raspberry Pi users migrating their OS from microSD or USB drives to SSDs or HDDs.

Why it matters

Klon solves compatibility issues with newer SSD device prefixes and provides a safer, transparent cloning process to avoid migration problems.