How to Install Volumio on POP! OS

In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of installing Volumio on POP! OS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A computer running POP! OS
• An internet connection
• A USB flash drive with at least 2GB capacity

Step 1: Download Volumio

First, we need to download the latest version of Volumio from the official website: https://volumio.com/

Click on the "Download" button and select the version that is compatible with your computer architecture.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

Next, we need to create a bootable USB drive using the downloaded Volumio image.

1. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.

2. Launch the Terminal application from the Activities menu.

3. Type the following command to identify the name of your USB flash drive:

   lsblk
   

4. Locate the name of your USB flash drive and unmount it by running the following command, replace sdb1 with the partition of your USB disk:

   sudo umount /dev/sdb1
   

5. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Volumio image and use the dd command to write it to your USB flash drive. Replace volumio-3.246-2021-08-18-x86_amd64.img with the actual name of the downloaded image file:

   sudo dd if=volumio-3.246-2021-08-18-x86_amd64.img of=/dev/sdb bs=1M status=progress
   

6. Wait for the image writing process to complete.

Step 3: Boot from USB Drive

1. Insert the bootable USB drive into your computer.
2. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key.
3. Change the boot order so that the computer boots from the USB drive first.
4. Save the changes and exit the BIOS or UEFI settings.
5. The Volumio installer should start automatically. If not, you can manually start it by selecting the USB drive from the boot menu.

Step 4: Install Volumio

1. Select the language and keyboard layout that you prefer.
2. Choose your timezone and then click the "Continue" button.
3. Select the hard drive where you want to install Volumio.
4. Choose the installation type that you prefer.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure your network settings.
6. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 5: Explore Volumio

Once the installation is complete and your computer has restarted, you can start using Volumio.

Explore the Volumio interface to stream music to your devices and enjoy your favorite tunes!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Volumio on POP! OS. Now, you can enjoy high-quality audio streaming and manage your music library with ease.

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