How to Reinstall SteamOS on Steam Deck

RepeatingRitz·2 years ago

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TargetingDirt·2 years ago

Quick tip: Reinstalling SteamOS? Make sure your USB drive is 8GB or larger and formatted to FAT32. No need to lose all your game progress 'cause of a small slip like that!

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CatalogingDisk·2 years ago

Honestly, unless you're troubleshooting some serious issues, reinstalling SteamOS on your Steam Deck might be overkill. It's a solid system out of the box. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

ReoccuringRace·2 years ago

Reinstalling SteamOS on your Steam Deck is pretty straightforward. First, you'll need to download the SteamOS recovery image from the official Steam support site. Then, grab a USB drive (make sure it's FAT32 format) and slap that image onto it. Power off your Steam Deck, press the volume down button along with the power button to boot into Recovery Mode, and then follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall. Make sure you've backed up your games and saves, though, unless you want to start your gaming journey from scratch!

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