SD / SSD configuration AND move SD to already in use SSD

Installation
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After searching I don’t see anyone who has answered this specific question:

I’m running HA 2024.3.3 on a RPi4b with 2gb. For the last three years I’ve used an SSD as my data disk, but use an SD card as the boot disk. Is there a way of moving the SD boot info to the SSD without losing all my data? Assuming it’s possible can someone please point me to a step-step guide?

( I’m going to upgrade to an 8gb RPi4b & I figured it would be easier once I’ve eliminated the sd card from the steps & probably a good idea to boot (pun intended). )

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HA is device agnostic so If you’re running HAOS.

Create backup.
Shut down
Update your device to boot new HAOS build from SSD only - make sure it boots reliably (basically rebuild as if it were new doing SSD only)
Restore backup.
Make sure everything works.

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Thanks! Sort of what I thought, except this step is too compact for me to feel comfortable going ahead:

“Update your device to boot new HAOS build from SSD only - make sure it boots reliably (basically rebuild as if it were new doing SSD only)”

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Gave you the abridged version. Full instructions on how to deploy HAOS on a Pi are here. Didn’t feel the need to reprint them.