Instead of just copying the file over, you must "flash" it to make the drive bootable.

To get a safe and verified version of Batocera, users should follow the Official Installation Guide : Get the image file directly from batocera.org for your specific hardware architecture. : Use a tool like Raspberry Pi Imager balenaEtcher to write the image to a USB drive or SD card. : Insert the drive into your machine and boot from it. Batocera.linux - Wiki specific hardware architecture

Large 1TB+ builds put significant stress on cheap SD cards. Always use high-quality, high-speed storage (A1 or A2 rated) to prevent data corruption. Enhancing Your Batocera Build

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