I flashed a Linux Mint ISO onto my USB stick with Balena Etcher, but now my MacBook says it can't read the disk. What can I do to resolve this? If it involves reformatting, could you specify what format I should use to ensure the ISO file flashes correctly onto the disk?
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This is a common problem when using Balena Etcher on a Mac. Basically, it writes the ISO in a way that's formatted for Linux, so macOS can’t read it. To fix this, you'll need to reformat the USB drive using Disk Utility on your Mac.
An alternative way to create your bootable USB is to use the Terminal with the 'dd' command, which is pretty reliable but a bit more technical. Or you could explore other tools designed for macOS. Just make sure the partition type is set to GUID Partition Map for it to work smoothly on Macs.
You might need to write a new partition table to get your USB back to a normal state. After that, you can partition and format it as needed. Some Linux imaging tools even offer a 'revert' option. Just be sure your USB isn't damaged.
Try checking out tutorials for the 'dd' command if you want to go that route, but it can be tricky if you're not used to the command line! There are definitely guides out there for macOS that might help.
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