Here is what chatgpt says about your error message:
In Btrfs (a modern Linux filesystem), subvolumes can be mounted using either their subvolume ID (subvolid) or their subvolume path (subvol):
• Mounting by subvolid: Uses a unique numerical identifier assigned to each subvolume.
• Mounting by subvolume path: Uses the filesystem path to the subvolume.
Why is this important when performing a rollback?
When you mount by subvolid, the mount point is tied to a specific subvolume ID. If you perform a rollback or restore, the subvolume IDs can change because new subvolumes (snapshots) are created or old ones are replaced. This can lead to unexpected behavior, such as the system booting into the wrong snapshot or failing to boot altogether.
Mounting by subvolume path is more reliable in this context because the path remains consistent even if the underlying subvolume ID changes.
Did you do something wrong?
Not necessarily. Mounting by subvolid isn’t incorrect in general use. However, when dealing with rollbacks or restores, it can cause issues due to the reasons mentioned above. The warning is advising you to switch to mounting by subvolume path to ensure the rollback proceeds smoothly.
What should you do next?
It’s recommended to switch your system to mount by subvolume path before proceeding with the rollback. Here’s how you can do that:
Steps to Switch from Subvolid to Subvolume Path
1. Identify Your Current Subvolume Path:
• Open a terminal.
• Run the command:
sudo btrfs subvolume list /
• Look for the subvolume with the ID you’re currently mounting. Note its path.
2. Edit the /etc/fstab File:
• Back up your current fstab file:
sudo cp /etc/fstab /etc/fstab.backup
• Open the fstab file with a text editor:
sudo nano /etc/fstab
• Locate the line that mounts your Btrfs filesystem. It will have an option like subvolid=....
• Change subvolid=... to subvol=... and specify the subvolume path you noted earlier. For example:
Before:
UUID=xxxxxxx / btrfs defaults,subvolid=256 0 0
After:
UUID=xxxxxxx / btrfs defaults,subvol=/@ 0 0
umount /.snapshots
rm -r /.snapshots
snapper -c root create-config /
mount /.snapshots
snapper -c root create --description "initial baseline"
You may also want to check out the snap-pac package I think that automatically takes snapshots every time you install something