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The latest Beta versions support GPT in USB/MX4SIO/iLink.

Updated the description of supported file systems to clarify partition table usage.
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Jaajees commented Mar 11, 2026

I think only HDDs can be used with GPT

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I think only HDDs can be used with GPT

Not according to this.

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Jaajees commented Apr 3, 2026

Not according to this.

I found no mention of devices like MX4SIO, USB, or iLink supporting GPT formatting in official OPL.

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Jaajees commented Apr 3, 2026

Not according to this.

[...] "exFAT file system and GPT partition table (build 1987, but on internal HDD only in 2184)" [...]

If that's what you're referring to, I think you're mistaken, because that concerns being able to use an HDD as a BDM device
This does not add GPT support for other BDM devices (USB/MX4SIO/iLink).

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Windows10User2 commented Apr 3, 2026

Not according to this.

I found no mention of devices like MX4SIO, USB, or iLink supporting GPT formatting in official OPL.

Not according to this.

[...] "exFAT file system and GPT partition table (build 1987, but on internal HDD only in 2184)" [...]

If that's what you're referring to, I think you're mistaken, because that concerns being able to use an HDD as a BDM device This does not add GPT support for other BDM devices (USB/MX4SIO/iLink).

It says: "BDM GPT and APA-Jail support (this functionality has now been added to the OPL v1.2.0).". I guess it refers to MX4SIO, iLink and USB since they're BDM devices.

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Jaajees commented Apr 3, 2026

It says: "BDM GPT and APA-Jail support (this functionality has now been added to the OPL v1.2.0).". I guess it refers to MX4SIO, iLink and USB since they're BDM devices.

Let's do this: why don't you test it yourself?
If you have a FlashDrive or an MX4SIO, format it in GPT, then we'll have the answer.

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Windows10User2 commented Apr 4, 2026

It says: "BDM GPT and APA-Jail support (this functionality has now been added to the OPL v1.2.0).". I guess it refers to MX4SIO, iLink and USB since they're BDM devices.

Let's do this: why don't you test it yourself? If you have a FlashDrive or an MX4SIO, format it in GPT, then we'll have the answer.

I don't have iLink, MX4SIO or a HDD but I tested a GPT USB Flash Drive and it worked.

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Jaajees commented Apr 4, 2026

I don't have iLink, MX4SIO or a HDD but I tested a GPT USB Flash Drive and it worked.

Interesting

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