The Steam Deck is one of the best handheld consoles to come out in recent years. One of the best things about the Steam Deck is that gamers can play AAA titles. Keeping this in mind, many players get the 64GB variant to get maximum value for their money. Unfortunately, the 64GB variant is never going to be enough, in which case Steam Deck owners need to invest in a new SSD.

Simply investing in an SSD is not enough, as Steam Deck owners will need to install Steam OS. If not for expanding storage, Steam Deck owners should know how to reinstall Steam OS on the Steam Deck to avoid getting into a fix. Since many Steam Deck owners do not know how to do so, this guide will cover everything there is to know about reinstalling Steam OS on Steam Deck, along with other useful information.

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Steps for Reinstalling Steam OS on the Steam Deck

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To reinstall Steam OS on Steam Deck, here is what you need to do:

  1. Download the recovery image from Steam.
  2. Using Rufus, prepare a bootable USB with the recovery image. For Linux and macOS, use Balena Etcher instead.
  3. Once the bootable USB is ready, plug it into your Steam Deck via a USB-C hub or adapter.
  4. Shut down your Steam Deck by pressing the Steam button > Power.
  5. Now hold the Volume Down + Power buttons. When you hear a chime, stop pressing the Volume Down button to access the Boot Manager.
  6. Select EFI USB Device in the Boot Manager.
  7. Wait until the Steam Deck boots, during which the screen will go dark.
  8. The Steam Deck will boot into a desktop environment, where you can select Reimage Steam Deck to perform a clean install. But if you want to reinstall Steam OS without losing your files and settings, choose Reinstall Steam OS instead.

Use the trackpad and trigger to navigate in the desktop environment after booting into your EFI USB Device.

Now that you know how to reinstall Steam OS on Steam Deck, you will not run into problems when you need to expand your storage or if the device fails to boot. No matter how big the issue may be, you will always have the option to reinstall Steam OS to keep your settings and files, or you can opt for a clean reinstall, whatever is convenient. Rest assured, it is a simple process, and it will not take a lot of your time.

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Steam Deck Console
Steam Deck
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4K Capabilities
Yes
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Screen
7" diagonal 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz
Storage
64 GB - 512 GB
CPU
AMD APU Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Ports
1x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, 1x USB 3.2,1x Micro SD slot, 1x 3.5 audio jack
Dimensions
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 669 grams
Audio
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience and Dual Microphone Array
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