f3read:tldr:2637a

f3read: Validate a device by checking the files in a given directory.

f3read

$ f3read ${path-to-mount_point}

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The command "f3read ${path-to-mount_point}" is used to check the health and integrity of a drive or storage device by performing a read-only test. Here's a breakdown of the command:

"f3read": It refers to the executable program or command called "f3read." This program is a part of the F3 (Fight Flash Fraud) suite which is a collection of tools used for testing and diagnosing flash memory devices.
"${path-to-mount_point}": This is a placeholder that represents the specific path or directory where the drive or storage device is mounted. You need to replace ${path-to-mount_point} with the actual path to the mount point of the device you want to test. The mount point is the directory on the file system where the device is attached and accessible.

Overall, the command is used to run the "f3read" program on a specified drive or storage device to read its contents and verify the integrity of the data.

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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