Raspi 2 sure is a finicky bit of tech.

Boy, a few of my microSDs that worked on my version 1 don't work on the version 2. Aand this after I followed instructions for once!

I got it running with Openelec though.

Thanks E14 for the free Raspi2!

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Former Member over 10 years ago

If you had followed directions you would have known that micro SDs from version 1 don't work on version 2.

Even though you got it working, you will benefit from reading this (everyone needs to read it!):

http://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=58151

Regards,
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

But the components from other models can run on Raspberry 2 ?
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Yes. The RPi 2 is the same footprint, size shape, fits the b+ case, can use the camera, has the same 40 pinouts uses the same usb options (wipi, etc) its compatible with the b+

But, the SD card needs to be setup for the RPi 2. I recommend NOOBS (1.4... for the RPi 2) and load Raspbian. Don't try to use your RPi b+ SD card in the RPi 2.
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

The issue is simply that Linux distros (E.g. Raspbian) tend to update the file system mounted at / with hardware information. That is why you should save your critical personal files on to a USB stick, rebuild the MicroSD, and re-install. You can even rebuild on Pi 2 from an old img file using `dd`, just like you did originally.

Think of it this way: Would you ever plug an existing HDD or SSD into a new computer as-is and expect it to work? Same idea.
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

The issue is simply that Linux distros (E.g. Raspbian) tend to update the file system mounted at / with hardware information. That is why you should save your critical personal files on to a USB stick, rebuild the MicroSD, and re-install. You can even rebuild on Pi 2 from an old img file using `dd`, just like you did originally.

Think of it this way: Would you ever plug an existing HDD or SSD into a new computer as-is and expect it to work? Same idea.
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