Create a YUMI Live USB containing Ubuntu.Installing Ubuntu from USB to a hard drive or another external USB device.

Ubuntu Live USB or CD/DVD How to Fully Install Ubuntu from USB to a hard drive.

Backup any information on your USB device (it will be wiped).

External USB hard drive or Fast SSD flash drive.

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For this tutorial, I used a very fast Solid State SanDisk Extreme PRO Flash Drive with 420MB/s read 380MB/s write speeds. Due to extensive read and write operations, it is best to use a Solid State Drive. Note: This process will create a complete full installation (not a Live Install with a compressed Squashfs). So go grab an available external USB drive and a nice cold beverage and let's get started. Due to popular demand, I have decided to write a simple tutorial on the full Ubuntu USB drive installation procedure. As a matter of fact, it is almost as simple as a regular Ubuntu internal hard drive installation. Believe it or not, creating a completely Portable Ubuntu Installation on USB is a relatively simple process. Fully Install Ubuntu from USB to a hard drive or a USB flash drive using the live media.

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