# Cant update to StartOS 0.4.0.1
**URL:** https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445
**Category:** StartOS Support
**Created:** [July 27, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445 "2026-07-27T18:40:49Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@AngeredSpy](https://community.start9.com/u/AngeredSpy)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/1 "2026-07-27T18:40:49Z")
Looks like this minor version update recently dropped [an hour ago](https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-technologies/releases) from the time i’m currently writing this post, cant update to it however. Keep getting this error: `Update was not successful because of Filesystem I/O Error: No current.rootfs, not safe to prune`
Anybody else seeing the same thing, or just me?
This is an attempted upgrade from 0.4.0 to 0.4.0.1
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### Author:  [@swow](https://community.start9.com/u/swow)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/2 "2026-07-27T18:44:33Z")
me too, same error, updating from 0.4.0
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### Author:  [@AngeredSpy](https://community.start9.com/u/AngeredSpy)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/3 "2026-07-27T18:45:55Z")
Hm, well the update just dropped an hour ago, still pretty fresh so maybe its a larger bug that needs ironing out, glad to hear i’m not the only one though! Hoping more people comment if they also experience the same thing
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### Author:  [@swow](https://community.start9.com/u/swow)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/4 "2026-07-27T18:48:28Z")
I have another start9 server, this 2nd one seems to be downloading the update ok…,. will see what happens
UPDATE: the 2nd server updated to 0.4.0.1 just fine. Rebooted and retried update on 1st server, failed again, same error
UPDATE2:
the server that failed the upgrade shows:
```auto
/home/start9# find /media | grep rootfs
/media/startos/current/usr/lib/startos/container-runtime/rootfs.squashfs
/media/startos/current/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/lxc/rootfs
/media/startos/current/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/lxc/rootfs/README
/media/startos/root/images/2bdb06bddbca2c78.rootfs
/media/startos/images/2bdb06bddbca2c78.rootfs
```
the server that upgraded OK:
```auto
/home/start9# find /media | grep rootfs
/media/startos/current/usr/lib/startos/container-runtime/rootfs.squashfs
/media/startos/current/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/lxc/rootfs
/media/startos/current/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/lxc/rootfs/README
/media/startos/images/f8b6854352ef683a01e35318480dd674.rootfs
/media/startos/images/22b735cbc71a40391cd67250b7caf75e.rootfs
/media/startos/images/3ce9a51f1d5c08920e8544fe94229e64.rootfs
/media/startos/images/2bdb06bddbca2c78af15f0f7b9db02f5.rootfs
/media/startos/images/c30f0292fd5a08325be32daed1d51605.rootfs
/media/startos/config/current.rootfs
/media/startos/root/config/current.rootfs
/media/startos/root/images/f8b6854352ef683a01e35318480dd674.rootfs
/media/startos/root/images/22b735cbc71a40391cd67250b7caf75e.rootfs
/media/startos/root/images/3ce9a51f1d5c08920e8544fe94229e64.rootfs
/media/startos/root/images/2bdb06bddbca2c78af15f0f7b9db02f5.rootfs
/media/startos/root/images/c30f0292fd5a08325be32daed1d51605.rootfs
```
Not sure if related or relevant
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### Author:  [@mcquain](https://community.start9.com/u/mcquain)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/5 "2026-07-27T18:53:17Z")
Same error. Fresh update from 0.3.5-1 to 0.4.0 last night. Was getting RPC error when attempting to login to StartOS via TOR. Hoping this would fix
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### Author:  [@TMMPDX](https://community.start9.com/u/TMMPDX)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/6 "2026-07-27T20:02:51Z")
I also get the filesystem error - in addition my server connection keeps going up and down. Nothing physical changed, just the OS acting up now.
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### Author:  [@Living.in.Debasement](https://community.start9.com/u/Living.in.Debasement)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/7 "2026-07-27T20:03:53Z")
I have the same issue on one of my 2 DIY servers.
One took the update (Minisforum UN1265) …no problem.
The other one (Minisforum UM890) gives the same error.
The Minisforum UM890 was on StartOS 0.3.5.~1 until the rollout of StartOS 0.4.0
Then it took the “Over the Air” 0.4.0 update just fine.
The only issue was Electrs. But an update came the next day… then there was peace in the valley.
Then this morning it just did not like the 0.4.0.1 update.
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### Author:  [@AngeredSpy](https://community.start9.com/u/AngeredSpy)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/8 "2026-07-27T20:34:28Z")
My server connection has also been going down randomly as well, and I need to keep restarting it manually and reconnecting the LAN cable. I didn’t want to mention that because I thought it was just me, but that may warrant another post
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### Author:  [@mazeman](https://community.start9.com/u/mazeman)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/9 "2026-07-27T21:01:58Z")
Same here. Got the same message.
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### Author:  [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/10 "2026-07-27T21:04:51Z")
Hi all,
This is an issue that appears to have affected all those who originally did an OTA update from 0.3.5.1 to 0.4.0.
The solution is going to be a manual reflash of the new version. We have a guide for that here: [Update to StartOS 0.4.0 - StartOS](https://docs.start9.com/start-os/0.4.0.x/update-040.html)
Everyone who upgraded manually during the better part of this year since v040 was released should be unaffected. Appologies to OTA stragglers 🙁 🙏
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### Author:  [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/11 "2026-07-27T21:08:07Z")
Please see update above.
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### Author:  [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/12 "2026-07-27T21:10:43Z")
Another Update:
Those who want to avoid using an USB thumb drive and are comfortable with SSH can instead do:
```auto
sudo ln -rsf "$(sudo ls -t1 /media/startos/images/*.rootfs | head -n1)" /media/startos/config/current.rootfs
```
The OTA update will then work.
Sorry for the trouble. A lot of moving pieces here.
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### Author:  [@swow](https://community.start9.com/u/swow)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/13 "2026-07-27T21:50:08Z")
> [@StuPleb](#):
>
> ```auto
> sudo ln -rsf "$(sudo ls -t1 /media/startos/images/*.rootfs | head -n1)" /media/startos/config/current.rootfs
>
> ```
Awesome. @StuPleb is Da Man!
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### Author:  [@mcquain](https://community.start9.com/u/mcquain)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/14 "2026-07-27T22:25:11Z")
The SSH worked flawlessly and then I was able to upgrade OTA with 0.4.1. I was then able to use TOR address (https address version) to login to the StartOS. This is ideal for me when away from my home.
I was not able to use the TOR address (http address) to login- it timed out. I will try again later and hunt in the logs.
Thanks for your prompt response on this. I cannot imagine the technical fun you all are having with an upgrade this extensive. Best wishes.
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### Author:  [@itsanellisonthing](https://community.start9.com/u/itsanellisonthing)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/15 "2026-07-28T12:01:13Z")
sudo ln -rsf “$(sudo ls -t1 /media/startos/images/\*.rootfs | head -n1)” /media/startos/config/current.rootfs
Worked for me also thanks @StuPleb
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### Author:  [@RavenX](https://community.start9.com/u/RavenX)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/17 "2026-07-28T15:17:09Z")
Is there a step by step guide on how to do this? I currently don’t have a flash drive and firsy time seeing there is this method to update from 0.4.0 to 0.4.1. Thanks.
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### Author:  [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/18 "2026-07-28T15:45:30Z")
Can you see the my messages above?
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### Author:  [@RavenX](https://community.start9.com/u/RavenX)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/19 "2026-07-28T16:04:29Z")
Yes, I opened my command prompt and ssh’d into my start9 then copied your code but nothing happens.
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### Author:  [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/20 "2026-07-28T16:46:23Z")
Did you try to do the OTA update again, after you entered the command?? It’s very unlikely that when you did that, that nothing happened.
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### Author:  [@RavenX](https://community.start9.com/u/RavenX)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-update-to-startos-0-4-0-1/5445/21 "2026-07-28T17:08:29Z")
Slight misunderstanding on my part. Thought after putting in the code in ssh it was going to update on the backend. Now that I logged back to my desktop and did OTA, it worked perfect. Thank you.
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