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How to Fix “Error Creating Partition udisks-error-quark 0” on Ubuntu

Have you been having trouble with the “error creating partition udisks-error-quark 0” error message?

Fortunately, our experts have your back.

This error message indicates that there is an issue with the udisks utility when trying to create a partition on a storage device.

Udisks is a daemon that offers interfaces to manipulate storage devices. The udisks-error-quark part is related to GLib’s error reporting mechanism, and the “0” code is a generic error code indicating failure.

Common Causes and Solutions

Insufficient Permissions

Creating or modifying partitions usually requires elevated privileges.

Solution: So, make sure we have the necessary permissions. Try running the partitioning tool with `sudo`:

sudo our-partitioning-command

Device Busy or Mounted

The device may be in use or mounted, preventing partition changes.

Solution: Unmount the device before attempting to partition it:

sudo umount /dev/sdX

We have to replace `/dev/sdX` with the actual device identifier.

Corrupted Device or Filesystem

The device or its filesystem might be corrupted.

Solution: Check the device for errors and repair if necessary:

sudo fsck /dev/sdX

We have to replace `/dev/sdX` with the actual device identifier.

Partition Table Issues

There may be issues with the existing partition table.

Solution: Sometimes, wiping the existing partition table and starting fresh can resolve issues:

sudo wipefs -a /dev/sdX

Compatibility Issues

The udisks utility or the partitioning tool may have compatibility issues with the device.

Solution: So, make sure that we are using an up-to-date version of udisks and the partitioning tool. Here’s how to update the system packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade


Troubleshoot Tips

1. First, list all storage devices and their statuses to ensure the device is correctly recognized:

   lsblk
2. Also, unmount the device if it is mounted:

   sudo umount /dev/sdX1

   We have to replace `/dev/sdX1` with the actual partition identifier.
3. Also, try using `udisksctl` for creating partitions as it provides detailed output:

   sudo udisksctl partition-create --device /dev/sdX --type gpt
4. Furthermore, inspect system logs for more error messages:

   journalctl -xe
5. If the problem persists, try using another partitioning tool like `gparted` or `parted` to see if the issue is specific to udisks:

   sudo apt install gparted
sudo gparted

By following the above steps, we can troubleshoot and resolve the “error creating partition udisks-error-quark 0” issue on Ubuntu, ensuring our storage device is partitioned correctly.

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Conclusion

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