diff --git a/Configurations/host.conf.template b/Configurations/host.conf.template
index 2842f46..395c3ee 100644
--- a/Configurations/host.conf.template
+++ b/Configurations/host.conf.template
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 # false = USB flash boot    — /mnt/user/appdata/Varaverk      (preserves flash lifetime)
 # Auto-detected from boot device transport on first setup.
 # To change: Settings → Storage → Migrate.
-    HOSTN_STORAGE_MODE_INTERNAL=true
+    HOSTN_STORAGE_MODE_INTERNAL=false
 
 # ==============================================================================================
 # ── IDENTITY & CONNECTIVITY ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────