f3probe:tldr:92588

f3probe: Use the minimum about of RAM possible.

f3probe

$ sudo f3probe --min-memory ${path-to-block_device}

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This command is used to invoke the "f3probe" tool with superuser (sudo) privileges. "f3probe" is a utility that is part of the "f3" toolset, which is used for testing and diagnosing the health of flash memory devices, including USB drives and SD cards.

The "--min-memory" flag is used to specify the minimum amount of memory that should be present on the tested device for f3probe to function correctly. This value is provided by the following parameter, ${path-to-block_device}, which should be the path or location of the block device you want to probe.

By running this command with superuser privileges, the f3probe tool will be able to access the specified block device and perform its tests, providing information about the device's health and integrity.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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