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Instructions for Flashing an Image using Raspberry Pi Imager:

1. Download Raspberry Pi Imager:

   • Go to the official Raspberry Pi website: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/.
   • Download the Raspberry Pi Imager for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Ubuntu).

2. Install Raspberry Pi Imager:

   • Follow the installation steps for your system.
   • Once installed, open the Raspberry Pi Imager.

3. Insert your Storage Device:

   • Insert your SD card, USB drive, or eMMC module (via a USB adapter) into your computer.

4. Select the OS Image:

   • In Raspberry Pi Imager, click on the “Choose OS” button.
   • Select the appropriate OS image:
     • For official Raspberry Pi OS options, choose from the list.
     • To flash a custom image (for example, for a Le Potato), scroll to the bottom of the list and select “Use Custom” and browse to your image file (.img file).

5. Choose the Storage Device:

   • Click on the “Choose Storage” button.
   • Select the storage device (SD card, USB drive, or eMMC) you inserted earlier.

6. Advanced Options (Optional):

   • Press Ctrl + Shift + X to open the advanced options menu (this step is optional and only works for the official Raspbery Pi images).
   • In this menu, you can:
     • Set hostname.
     • Enable SSH.
     • Configure Wi-Fi.
     • Set locale settings.

7. Write the Image:

   • Click on the “Write” button to begin flashing the image to your storage device.
   • Wait for the process to complete. It may take a few minutes, depending on the image size and your storage speed.

8. Verify the Flashing Process:

   • After writing, Raspberry Pi Imager will verify the process.
   • Once complete, you will see a confirmation message.

9. Eject the Storage Device:

   • Safely eject your SD card, USB drive, or eMMC module.

10. Boot the Device:

    • Insert the storage device into your Raspberry Pi, Le Potato, or other single-board computer.
    • Power it on, and it should boot from the newly flashed image.