How to resolve if the mount is stuck and can’t be moved?

If encountering a situation where the mounting gets stuck, you can try the following solutions:

  1. Check if the target device is properly connected and functioning. You can use the command lsblk to view all block devices and make sure the target device is listed correctly.
  2. Check to see if the target device is already being used by another process. Utilize the lsof command to check if the device is in use by another process. If there are other processes using the device, try terminating them or wait for them to complete before attempting to mount it.
  3. Check if the file system of the target device is correct. If the file system on the target device is corrupted, it may result in mounting failure. You can try using file system checking tools (such as fsck) to repair file system errors.
  4. Try using the “remount” option with the mount command to remount the device. This option can help resolve issues with a device that is already mounted and potentially stuck.
  5. Try using the umount command to unmount the target device, then remount it. If the device cannot be unmounted normally, you can use the umount -l command to force unmount it.
  6. If the above methods prove ineffective in resolving the issue, you can try restarting the system, as sometimes a reboot can clear any mounting-related issues.

If the above methods are still unable to solve the problem, it may be necessary to further examine the system logs or seek professional technical support.

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