Change Partition Type ID  

Change Partition Type ID

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 | by Nick Jones

Changing partition type ID is a process that can be necessary in various situations, such as system upgrade, disk conversion, and data recovery. This article will guide you through the process of changing partition type ID using Qiling Disk Master, a powerful third-party software.

Partition Type ID is a crucial attribute of a partition in the Master Boot Record (MBR) style partitioning system. Each partition has a unique Type ID, which informs the system about the type of partition it is. This article will delve into the significance of Partition Type ID, its limitations in GPT-style partitions, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to change it using Qiling Disk Master.

0x01 FAT12
0x04 FAT16, less than 32 MB
0x06 FAT16, greater than 32 MB
0x07 NTFS
0x0B FAT32, used by DOS & Win95
0x0C FAT32 using LBA mode to access to FAT32 partition
0x0E FAT16 using LBA mode to access to FAT16 partition
To change partition type ID

Step 1. Changing the Partition Type ID of a partition can be a crucial step in managing your disk. Qiling Disk Master Professional is a powerful tool that allows you to do just that.

Change Partition Type Id

Step 2. Changing the Partition Type ID of a partition can be a crucial step in managing your disk. Qiling Disk Master Professional is a powerful tool that allows you to do just that. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to change the Partition Type ID using Qiling Disk Master:

New Partition Type Id

Step 3. Press "Proceed" button to proceed.

Apply

Note:
Changing partition type ID is unavailable for GPT disk partitions, as GPT partitions have no partition type ID, but this partition manager is able to convert between GPT and MBR disk.
This operation can ensure absolute security for your data.

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