How to install CasaOS on POP! OS Latest

CasaOS is a smart router operating system that helps to manage your smart home devices. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install CasaOS on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A computer running on POP! OS Latest version.
• A USB disk with at least 8GB of storage.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Download the CasaOS image

To download the CasaOS image, head over to the official CasaOS website at https://www.casaos.io/download/ and download the latest version of the software.

Step 2: Create a bootable USB disk

Next, you need to create a bootable USB disk using the CasaOS image. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Insert the USB disk into your computer.

2. Open the Terminal application on your POP! OS system. You can find it by clicking on the Applications icon on your desktop and then selecting the Terminal application.

3. Type the following command and press Enter:

   sudo dd if=casaos.img of=/dev/sdb bs=4M status=progress && sync
   

4. Replace "casaos.img" with the name of the CasaOS image file you downloaded, and "/dev/sdb" with the device address of your USB disk. To know the device address of your USB disk, run the following command:

   sudo lsblk
   

   This will list all storage devices attached to your system, including the USB disk.

Step 3: Boot your computer from the USB disk

After creating the bootable USB disk, you need to boot your computer from it. Follow the steps below to do this:

1. Insert the bootable USB disk into your computer.
2. Power on your computer and press the function key (F11 or F12 depending on your device) to enter the boot menu.
3. Select the USB disk from the list of bootable devices.

Step 4: Install CasaOS

Once you have successfully booted from the USB disk, the CasaOS installation process will begin automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Step 5: Configure CasaOS

After the installation process completes, you will be prompted to configure CasaOS. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your network settings and set up your smart home devices.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured CasaOS on your POP! OS system. Enjoy managing your smart home devices using the CasaOS operating system.

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