{"id":38708,"date":"2026-04-08T15:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org.cn\/?p=38708"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:38:51","slug":"deepin25-user-qa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org.cn\/en\/deepin25-user-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"deepin 25 Operating System User Installation & Usage FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Download & Image Selection<\/h3>\n

Q1: Where can I download the official deepin 25 ISO image?<\/strong>
\nA: Visit the official download page: https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/download\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Q2: How do I choose the correct image for my computer?<\/strong>
\nA: Select the image according to your processor architecture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Architecture<\/th>\nSupported Processors (Examples)<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AMD64 (x86_64)<\/td>\nIntel Core, AMD Ryzen<\/td>\nMost common; suitable for the vast majority of personal computers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARM64<\/td>\nPhytium D2000\/D3000\/E2000\/S2500\/S5000C, Kunpeng 920<\/td>\nFor Chinese ARM platforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loong64<\/td>\nLoongson 3A5000 (requires New World firmware) or newer<\/td>\nMust use balenaEtcher or the dd<\/code> command to create bootable media<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RISC-V<\/td>\nSpecific RISC-V development boards only<\/td>\nTechnology preview; not for daily use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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2. Hardware Requirements<\/h3>\n

Q3: What are the minimum and recommended hardware requirements for deepin 25?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nRecommended Configuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Processor<\/td>\nIntel 6th Gen Core (3.2 GHz) or AMD Zen2 (3.6 GHz) or better<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\nAt least 8 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/td>\nAt least 64 GB SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boot Mode<\/td>\nUEFI (Legacy can be used on pre\u20112012 machines)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/td>\nIntegrated or discrete GPU (NVIDIA 8xx series or newer; older GPUs lack official drivers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>\n1920\u00d71080 or higher resolution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q4: Can I install deepin 25 with only 4 GB of RAM \/ 32 GB of disk space?<\/strong>
\nA: Not recommended. Less than 8 GB of RAM or 64 GB of disk space will lead to installation failure or severe performance issues.<\/p>\n

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3. Pre\u2011installation Preparation<\/h3>\n

Q5: Do I need to back up my data before installing deepin 25?<\/strong>
\nA: Strongly recommended.<\/strong> Especially for:
\n- Single\u2011disk users: back up important data to an external drive or cloud storage.
\n- Dual\u2011disk users: if you choose full disk installation<\/strong>, the other disk will be formatted.
\n- Existing deepin 20\/23 users: direct upgrade is not supported; you must perform a clean installation<\/strong> and back up your \/home<\/code> partition data in advance.<\/p>\n

Q6: Is it necessary to disable Secure Boot?<\/strong>
\nA: Recommended. Enter BIOS and set Secure Boot to Disabled<\/code>. Otherwise you may be unable to boot from the USB drive, or experience issues with out\u2011of\u2011tree drivers and system suspend.<\/p>\n

Q7: How do I choose between UEFI and Legacy boot mode?<\/strong>
\nA: Depends on your computer\u2019s age:
\n- Most computers manufactured after 2012 should use UEFI<\/strong> mode.
\n- For pre\u20112012 machines (e.g., old Core 2, first\u2011gen Core, or equivalent AMD processors) that only support Legacy \u2013 just use full disk installation; no further adjustment is needed.<\/p>\n

Q8: Do I need to create a separate partition for deepin 25?<\/strong>
\nA: Optional.
\n- If you are familiar with partitioning, you can create a \u226564 GB empty partition<\/strong> in Windows\/macOS and select it during installation.
\n- If you are not comfortable with partitioning, use full disk installation<\/strong> (note that this will format the entire disk \u2013 back up your data first).<\/p>\n

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4. Creating a Bootable USB Drive<\/h3>\n

Q9: What capacity USB drive is required? Will creating the bootable drive erase my data?<\/strong>
\nA: You need a \u22658 GB<\/strong> USB drive. The process will format the drive, so please back up any data on the USB drive beforehand.<\/p>\n

Q10: Which tools are recommended for creating the bootable drive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tool<\/th>\nSupported Systems<\/th>\nFeatures<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ventoy<\/td>\nWindows \/ Linux \/ macOS<\/td>\nCreate once, then copy multiple ISO files \u2013 choose which to boot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
balenaEtcher<\/td>\nWindows \/ Linux \/ macOS<\/td>\nSimple and easy; required for Loong64<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rufus<\/td>\nWindows only<\/td>\nClassic tool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dd<\/code> command<\/td>\nLinux terminal<\/td>\nFor users comfortable with the command line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

dd<\/code> command example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

sudo dd if=\/path\/to\/deepin.iso of=\/dev\/sdx bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync<\/div>\n

(Replace \/path\/to\/deepin.iso<\/code> with the actual path to your ISO, and \/dev\/sdx<\/code> with your USB device \u2013 check with lsblk<\/code>.)<\/p>\n

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5. Installation Process<\/h3>\n

Q11: How do I boot from the USB drive and start the installation?<\/strong>
\nA:
\n1. Insert the bootable USB drive.
\n2. Restart your computer and press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS boot menu (common keys: Lenovo F12, HP F9, Dell ESC\/F12, ASUS F8; for Intel\u2011based Mac, hold option<\/code>).
\n3. Select the USB drive (e.g., UEFI USB<\/code> or USB HDD<\/code>) as the first boot device.<\/p>\n

Q12: Can I try deepin 25 before installing it?<\/strong>
\nA: Yes. On the boot menu, choose \u201cTry Deepin Desktop 25\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 this enters a live session where you can test hardware compatibility (WiFi, Bluetooth, audio, etc.).<\/p>\n

Q13: What is the difference between Full Disk Installation and Manual (Custom) Installation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Installation Type<\/th>\nFeatures<\/th>\nSuitable for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Full Disk<\/td>\nOne\u2011click installation, automatically creates A\/B partitions, supports system rollback<\/td>\nBeginners, single\u2011disk users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manual (Custom)<\/td>\nCustomize EFI, swap, \/<\/code>, \/home<\/code> etc., supports dual\u2011boot<\/td>\nAdvanced users, multi\u2011disk users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q14: What partition layout is recommended for manual installation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Partition<\/th>\nRecommended Size<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
EFI<\/td>\n300 MB<\/td>\nRequired, FAT32 format<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
swap<\/td>\nEqual to physical RAM (can be reduced if RAM \u22658 GB)<\/td>\nRequired when RAM < 8 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\/<\/code> (root)<\/td>\n\u226545 GB (allocate more if disk space permits)<\/td>\nSystem installation location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\/home<\/code><\/td>\nRemaining space<\/td>\nUser personal data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q15: How do I choose the kernel version during installation?<\/strong>
\nA:
\n- If you have newer hardware<\/strong> (e.g., Intel Ultra series), it is recommended to choose the 6.18 high\u2011version kernel<\/strong> for better driver support.
\n- If your hardware is older, choose the 6.6 kernel<\/strong> for better stability.<\/p>\n

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6. Common Issues & Solutions<\/h3>\n

Q16: Black screen or cannot enter graphical interface during installation \u2013 what should I do?<\/strong>
\nA: If you have an NVIDIA GPU (especially the newer RTX 50xx series), this is likely a driver issue.
\nSolution:<\/strong>
\n1. After selecting the installation type (Full Disk \/ Manual) and before confirming formatting, uncheck<\/strong> the option \u201cIntegrate NVIDIA proprietary driver\u201d<\/strong>.\"\"
\n2. After installation, the system will boot using the open\u2011source Nouveau driver. Then re\u2011install the NVIDIA proprietary driver.<\/p>\n

Q17: \u201cSecure Boot not disabled\u201d prevents booting from the USB drive?<\/strong>
\nA: Reboot, enter BIOS, set Secure Boot to Disabled<\/code>, save and exit.<\/p>\n

Q18: After installation, the system reboots and says \u201cNo bootable device\u201d \u2013 what to do?<\/strong>
\nA: Enter BIOS, change Boot Mode<\/strong> from Legacy<\/code> to UEFI<\/code>, then reinstall the system.<\/p>\n

Q19: Can I upgrade directly from deepin 20 or 23 to deepin 25?<\/strong>
\nA: No.<\/strong> The changes are too significant; you must perform a clean installation<\/strong> using the ISO.<\/p>\n

Q20: Can I install deepin 25 on a Mac?<\/strong>
\nA: Yes, but only on Intel\u2011based Macs<\/strong> (M\u2011series Macs are not supported). During boot, hold the option<\/code> key and select EFI boot<\/code> to start from the USB drive.<\/p>\n

Q21: What should I pay attention to when installing deepin 25 in a virtual machine?<\/strong>
\nA: Recommended virtualisation software: VirtualBox, VMware.
\n- Enable EFI boot<\/strong> when creating the VM.
\n- Allocate at least: 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB disk (for better performance, allocate 4 cores \/ 8 GB RAM if your host machine permits).<\/p>\n

Q22: As a developer who wants to customise the system, how do I disable the read\u2011only protection of the \u201cSolid\u201d immutable system?<\/strong>
\nA: To disable read\u2011only protection<\/strong>, run the following command (reboot is required<\/strong> after execution):<\/p>\n

sudo deepin-immutable-writable enable<\/div>\n

Alternatively, go to Control Center \u2192 System \u2192 Developer Options<\/strong> and turn off \u201cSolid read\u2011only protection\u201d<\/strong>, then reboot.\"\"<\/p>\n

For more Q&A about the Solid immutable system, please read: Solid Q&A | deepin 25 Common Questions \u2013 The Immutable System Edition<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you need more detailed step\u2011by\u2011step instructions or encounter issues not covered above, please visit the deepin community website<\/a> or the forum<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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