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# f3fix

> Edit the partition table of a fake flash drive.
> See also: `f3probe`, `f3write`, `f3read`.
> More information: <http://oss.digirati.com.br/f3/>.

- Fill a fake flash drive with a single partition that matches its real capacity:

`sudo f3fix {{/dev/device_name}}`

- Mark the partition as bootable:

`sudo f3fix --boot {{/dev/device_name}}`

- Specify the filesystem:

`sudo f3fix --fs-type={{filesystem_type}} {{/dev/device_name}}`
