How to Install Balena Etcher on Linux
Are you looking to install Balena Etcher on your Linux system? Balena Etcher is a popular, open-source tool that is widely used for flashing images to SD cards, USB drives, and other storage devices. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux, Windows, macOS, and even Chrome OS. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Balena Etcher on your Linux system. Let’s get started!
1. Download Balena Etcher for Linux
The first step in installing Balena Etcher on your Linux system is to download the appropriate version for your distribution. You can find the download links on the official Balena Etcher website. To download the Linux version, navigate to the following URL: https://www.balena.io/etcher/. Once there, click on the “Download for Linux” button.
2. Open the Terminal
After downloading the Balena Etcher package, open the Terminal on your Linux system. You can usually find the Terminal application in the “Accessories” or “System Tools” section of your system menu.
3. Navigate to the Downloaded File
Use the `cd` command to navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Balena Etcher package. For example, if you downloaded the package to your home directory, you would use the following command:
“`bash
cd ~/Downloads
“`
4. Install Balena Etcher
Now that you are in the directory containing the downloaded package, you can install Balena Etcher by running the following command:
“`bash
sudo ./balena-etcher-linux-x64-
“`
Replace `
5. Follow the Installation Wizard
The Balena Etcher installation wizard will guide you through the installation process. Click “Next” to proceed. You will be prompted to select the installation location. By default, it should be in your system’s “/usr/local/bin” directory. Click “Install” to continue.
6. Complete the Installation
After the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.
7. Launch Balena Etcher
To launch Balena Etcher, you can either search for it in your system’s application menu or open the Terminal and run the following command:
“`bash
balena-etcher
“`
8. Verify the Installation
To ensure that Balena Etcher has been installed correctly, you can try flashing an image to an SD card or USB drive. Open Balena Etcher, select the image you want to flash, and connect your storage device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Balena Etcher on your Linux system. Now you can use this versatile tool to flash images to various storage devices with ease.
