System Won't Boot: rmi4\_f34 Problem (rmi4-00.fn34 failed with error -22)
If you've recently run sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y and are unable to boot your machine, with the boot screen hanging and displaying the message "16 (>) 71739] rmi4\_f34 rmi4-00.fn34:", then you've come to the right place. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the issue and offer potential solutions to help you get your system up and running again.
Understanding the Problem
The error message you're seeing is related to the rmi4 driver, which is used for managing removable media devices. Specifically, the rmi4-00.fn34 device is failing to initialize during the boot process, causing the system to hang. The error code -22 usually indicates a "Invalid argument" error, which isn't very helpful in diagnosing the root cause of the issue.
Identifying Potential Causes
There are a few possible causes for this problem:
- Hardware failure: The removable media device or its connector may be damaged or malfunctioning.
- Driver conflict: There may be a conflict between the rmi4 driver and another driver in your system.
- Corrupted system files: The recent system upgrade may have corrupted some system files related to the rmi4 driver.
Potential Solutions
Here are some potential solutions to try:
1. Disable the rmi4 driver
If the problem is caused by a driver conflict, you can try disabling the rmi4 driver to see if that resolves the issue. To do this, follow these steps:
- Boot your system in recovery mode.
- Select the "root" option to open a root shell.
- Edit the
/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conffile using a text editor like nano or vim. - Add the following line to the end of the file:
blacklist rmi4 - Save the file and exit the text editor.
- Reboot your system.
2. Reinstall the rmi4 driver
If the problem is caused by corrupted system files, you can try reinstalling the rmi4 driver to see if that resolves the issue. To do this, follow these steps:
- Boot your system in recovery mode.
- Select the "root" option to open a root shell.
- Run the following command to remove the rmi4 driver:
apt-get remove --purge rmi4 - Run the following command to reinstall the rmi4 driver:
apt-get install --reinstall rmi4 - Reboot your system.
3. Test your hardware
If the problem persists, it may be caused by a hardware failure. Try testing your removable media device and its connector to make sure they are working properly. If possible, try using the device on another system to see if it works there.
In this article, we've covered the rmi4\_f34 problem that can occur when booting a system after running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y. We've discussed potential causes and offered potential solutions, including disabling the rmi4 driver, reinstalling the rmi4 driver, and testing your hardware.