How do I add this unallocated space to my Ubuntu partition using GParted?

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Here is how my GParted interface looks like:

I want to add the unallocated space to my Ubuntu partition. However, when I try to resize/move I am not allowed to do so:

In addition to answer below, you have two choices, move partition left & expand right. Note that partitioning editing can be dangerous, so good backups always required. You could also create another partition and use it as /home. To move /home uses rsync- Be sure to use parameters to preserve ownership & permissions https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Partitioning/Home/Moving — oldfred, Jun 24 '19 at 18:04

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 24 '19 at 17:46

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GParted doesn't allow you to modify partitions when they are active. Boot from a LiveUSB and launch GParted from there, it should work.

answered Jun 24 '19 at 17:46

Senhara

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 12 '20 at 14:37

Make sure that you have a good backup of your important Ubuntu files, as this procedure can corrupt or loose data.

Keep these things in mind:

always start the entire procedure with issuing a swapoff on any mounted swap partitions, and end the entire procedure with issuing a swapon on that same swap partition
a move is done by pointing the mouse pointer at the center of a partition and dragging it left/right with the hand cursor
a resize is done by dragging the left/right side of a partition to the left/right with the directional arrow cursor
if any partition can't be moved/resized graphically, you may have to manually enter the specific required numeric data (don't do this unless I instruct you to)
you begin any move/resize by right-clicking on the partition in the lower pane of the main window, and selecting the desired action from the popup menu, then finishing that action in the new move/resize window

Do the following...

Note: if the procedure doesn't work exactly as I outline, STOP immediately and DO NOT continue.