How to change root directory from different device (e.g. /dev/sdb1 to /dev/sda2)











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I have an Ubuntu when booted it has the root system is
stored under /dev/sdb1, as can be shown with df command:



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the fdisk -l looks like this:



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My question is how can I change the root system from /dev/sdb1
to /dev/sda2? And when boot also goes to /dev/sda2.










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    I have an Ubuntu when booted it has the root system is
    stored under /dev/sdb1, as can be shown with df command:



    enter image description here



    the fdisk -l looks like this:



    enter image description here



    My question is how can I change the root system from /dev/sdb1
    to /dev/sda2? And when boot also goes to /dev/sda2.










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      I have an Ubuntu when booted it has the root system is
      stored under /dev/sdb1, as can be shown with df command:



      enter image description here



      the fdisk -l looks like this:



      enter image description here



      My question is how can I change the root system from /dev/sdb1
      to /dev/sda2? And when boot also goes to /dev/sda2.










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      I have an Ubuntu when booted it has the root system is
      stored under /dev/sdb1, as can be shown with df command:



      enter image description here



      the fdisk -l looks like this:



      enter image description here



      My question is how can I change the root system from /dev/sdb1
      to /dev/sda2? And when boot also goes to /dev/sda2.







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