Can't resize through Gparted

Question

I can't resize /dev/sda2 in Gparted.

Please give us the error you are getting. – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Aug 14 '16 at 15:04 — You'reAGitForNotUsingGit, Aug 14 '16 at 15:04
@AndroidDev You can see that all partitions are mounted. – Pilot6 Aug 14 '16 at 15:11 — Pilot6, Aug 14 '16 at 15:11

insert_name_here · Answer 1 · 2016-08-14T15:25:32.967

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This is because gparted cannot resize mounted partitions, and the partition you are trying to resize is Ubuntu's root partition. You will have to boot from a Live CD/USB and resize your partition from there. There are many guides for creating a live CD/USB around, such as this one (for creating a live USB from Ubuntu) and this one (for creating a live USB from Windows).

edited Aug 14 '16 at 15:25

answered Aug 14 '16 at 15:11

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You might want to include directions for downloading and burning the ISO... – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Aug 14 '16 at 15:13
@AndroidDev There is no need in this answer. – Pilot6 Aug 14 '16 at 15:13
@Pilot6 - It was just a suggestion. I didn't say he *needed to* :) – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Aug 14 '16 at 15:15

Can't resize through Gparted

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