Show pagesourceOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top × Resetting the root password If you have forgotten the root password or if the root password no longer works, you have to use the Failsafe Mode and Factory Reset. From there, you don't have to reset the whole configuration. Note that fail safe mode does not require a password for authentication of root (!) You only have to mount the root file system and set a new password with passwd and then trigger a restart. In fail safe mode, passwd will not ask for the old password (that you may have forgotten): root@(none):~# mount_root switching to jffs2 overlay root@(none):/rom/root# passwd Changing password for root New password: Retype password: passwd: password for root changed by root root@(none):/rom/root# reboot -f This website uses cookies. By using the website, you agree with storing cookies on your computer. Also you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree leave the website.OKMore information about cookies Last modified: 2018/03/03 15:56by bobafetthotmail