CachyOS Handheld Edition - stuck on first-boot Steam update

Issues & Assistance
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Steam Deck OLED, CachyOS Handheld Edition (cachyos-handheld-linux-260426.iso)
No dual-boot, clean installation

After installed OS, system rebooting and choosing network further installation stucks on this screen.

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Internet connection is good (tried to install SteamOS for testing and it’s worked without problem, and Bazzite too)

Tried to reboot several times, but the message is still here.

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“I have exactly the same error. I’ve done a clean installation and reinstalled it twice. I also tried using a mobile hotspot, but it still doesn’t work.”

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Gentlemen, I’ve found the solution, since devs are ignoring us

You must choose “ext4” format for installation, not base “b-whatever”

And it works!