When you create a new disk partition using parted(8), the partition type is automatically set based on the type of filesystem chosen for the partition. For most filesystems, such as ext2 or XFS, the partition type will be hexadecimal 83 (0x83), or Linux.
You can also use parted to change the type of existing partitions. Use the set subcommand to change the type flag to 0x83.
 | Note: The parted command expects a decimal number for most inputs. When entering a hexadecimal number would be more convenient, such as when setting the partition type flag, you must precede the number with 0x to indicate hexadecimal input. |
The following example shows the use of parted to change the type of partition 1 on disk /dev/sde from 0x82 (Linux swap) to 0x83 (Linux):
# parted /dev/sde GNU Parted 1.6.21 Copyright (C) 1998 - 2004 Free Software Foundation, Inc. This program is free software, covered by the GNU General Public License. ... Using /dev/sde (parted) print Disk geometry for /dev/sde: 0.000-69424.000 megabytes Disk label type: msdos Minor Start End Type Filesystem Flags 1 0.031 69421.508 primary type=82 (parted) set Partition number? 1 Flag to change? type New type? [130]? 0x83 (parted) print Disk geometry for /dev/sde: 0.000-69424.000 megabytes Disk label type: msdos Minor Start End Type Filesystem Flags 1 0.031 69421.508 primary type=83 (parted) quit Information: Don't forget to update /etc/fstab, if necessary. # |
| Note: The type flag in the parted display of a partition table is equivalent to the Id field in the fdisk(8) display of a partition table. |