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Ubuntu LUKS cryptsetup upgrade

If you installed your #ubuntu with full-disk #encryption a while, you may want to upgrade your #luks header version to enjoy improved #security and stronger password hashing algorithms.

Boot from USB

You can't change LUKS header from a live system - you need to boot a live Ubuntu USB to be able to access the encrypted partition. First, create a bootable USB stick using a regular Ubuntu installer image.

  • Just get the latest installer ISO available
  • You need the full installer, the mini network installer won't work
  • You may need to disable Secure Boot in BIOS temporarily to boot from USB