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tune.exfat

Adjust exFAT filesystem parameters

TLDR

Print volume label
$ tune.exfat -l [/dev/sdXY]
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Set volume label
$ tune.exfat -L [new_label] [/dev/sdXY]
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Print volume GUID
$ tune.exfat -u [/dev/sdXY]
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Set volume GUID
$ tune.exfat -U [new_guid] [/dev/sdXY]
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Print volume serial
$ tune.exfat -i [/dev/sdXY]
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Set volume serial
$ tune.exfat -I [new_serial] [/dev/sdXY]
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SYNOPSIS

tune.exfat [OPTIONS] DEVICE

DESCRIPTION

tune.exfat adjusts tunable filesystem parameters on an exFAT filesystem. It can modify the volume label, GUID, and serial number without reformatting the filesystem.
The device must be unmounted before modifying parameters. This tool is useful for changing volume identification without losing data.

PARAMETERS

-l, --print-label

Print volume label
-L, --set-label LABEL
Set volume label
-u, --print-guid
Print volume GUID
-U, --set-guid GUID
Set volume GUID
-i, --print-serial
Print volume serial number
-I, --set-serial SERIAL
Set volume serial number

CAVEATS

Filesystem must be unmounted for modifications. Requires root privileges. Incorrect GUID or serial changes may affect system recognition of the volume.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

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