Steam Deck OLED LCD - reset forgotten sudo password the quick and easy way | SteamOS 3.5.17
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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If you have forgotten the sudo password for the Steam Deck then don't worry I will teach you how to reset the forgotten sudo password the quick and easy way!
This are the steps on how to reset a forgotten sudo password. You will need a keyboard attached to the Steam Deck to enter the commands easily -
1. While the Steam Deck is powered off, hold the 3dots (QAM) and turn on the Steam Deck.
2. The recovery menu will appear. On your keyboard highlight the 3rd option - CURRENT (OS Boot Menu) then press enter.
3. The GRUB menu will appear. Highlight the 1st option - SteamOS then on your keyboard press "e" to edit the boot options.
4. Press down cursor on the keyboard until steamenv_boot is highlighted. Press "end" to go to the end of the line.
5. Enter the command -
init=/bin/bash
6. Press CTRL-X to boot!
7. Enter the command -
mount -n -o rw,remount /
8. Enter the command -
passwd deck
9. Enter new password and retype the new password.
10. And finally enter the command -
reboot -f
sudo password has been reset! You can now boot to desktop mode and use sudo commands using the new password!
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Glad that we deck users have eachothers backs. Have a good one man, and anyone watching this.
Thank you! Have a good one too. I'm glad you find the guide useful.
this was the best tutorial I've seen in a long time clear, straight to the point and very easy to understand to a steam deck noobie such as myself
worked perfectly, like others after after an update, my password was reset and I could not access CryoUtilities to tweak settings for my deck, now I can.
Thank you so much.
much appreciated
Awesome! enjoy the Steam Deck!
I seriously can't thank you enough for this video, my password somehow got changed after an update and after weeks of trying to get the recovery images to work I was about to give up and factory reset. This helped me reset my password in less than 5 mins using only a keyboard. Thank you so so much
Awesome I'm glad it works for you too! Enjoy the Steam Deck.
from reddit, just wanted to like and say thanks for the quick write up, very easy to follow, keep it up stranger!
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
Thanks, this video was a lifesaver and super easy to follow. I had struggled with this for weeks, though I'm pretty sure I had never set a password in the first place.
You're welcome im glad this video has helped you! Happy gaming!
Thank you sooo much for this guide! It was so easy to follow. Changed the password without a fuss.. no os image recovery needed. Really helpful video 😍
Awesome!
Worked like a charm, followed directions to the T and everything worked as intended, great write up with the instructions and thanks for putting this out there, I am new to Linux so I was lost on how to reset my Sudo password for quite some time.
It's my first time doing tutorial videos so I'm glad that you found it helpful and easy to follow! Happy gaming!
Thanks you are a life saver as I could not get the other way to work. Your use of commands all on one screen make this the best way to do it!!!
I'm glad you find it useful! Happy to help! Happy gaming!
Easy and to the point. Just make sure you all use a usb keyboard, bluetooth keyboards are a no go
Not every hero uses a cape, thanks man, really appreciated
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
THANK YOU!
I just recently bought a steam deck and was trying to install Decky Installer and was asking to change my password, and I couldn't install it.. I tried to fix it with the image process but did not work.. but your method worked!!! Thank you so much!
You're welcome! I'm glad the guide helped with your issue. Happy gaming!
This worked like a charm, Jan.27/24 when other methods didn't - thanks so much
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
a true hero without a cape!
Happy gaming!
This is insanely useful, thanks for making this.
No worries glad to help!
spent 5 hours trying other methods and yours worked first try ty so much
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
This was so easy to follow thanks alot saved me a factory reset
Glad it helped! Happy gaming!
Holy shit my dude, you are a lifesaver! Thanks, man! All the best to you, this shit was driving me crazy. Cheers!
You're welcome! Glad you got it working! Happy gaming!
Thank you so much man you have saved me several hours of pain
Glad I could help. Happy gaming!
Thanks a million, worked perfect on my older LCD model!!
You're welcome I'm glad you got it working! Happy gaming!
Dude... you are the freakin' MAN!!! Thank you so much!!! You seriously just made my day. That's the definition of a perfect, helpful video with clear concise instructions! Do you accept donations? I'd like to buy you a coffee or whatever. Thank you very much 🙏🏻
Thank you for the kind words and im happy that this video has helped you. Happy gaming!
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Thanks so much i see a nice treat in my paypal account! I appreciate it. Happy gaming!
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer you're very welcome! You saved me literal headache with your video and I'll check out your other videos too; subscribed! 🙂
Ur amazing
Found u on Reddit,thank you so much
Have an amazing life stranger
You're welcome I'm glad you find it useful! Thank you for the kind words too! Have an awesome day!
Best video of the year for me and I watch a LOT of RUclips ❤
Thank you I'm glad you find it useful!
I made a follow up guide to make this process even way easier -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
Amazing, worked beautifully! Thanks so much for this!
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
Bro this helped me out 😭 thank you so much
You're welcome im glad you find it useful! Happy gaming!
Thanks a bunch for this guide, now I can install Decky Loader....New subscriber as well....
You're welcome!
BTW what Steam OS version are you on? I'm testing SteamOS 3.5 and sadly this easy method doesn't work in there anymore. Need to find another solution when SteamOS 3.5 rolls out to stable.
Came here to say the same, now it didn't work for me either, I really don't want to reinstall steam os...
@@Desenbigh what SteamOS version are you on?
@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer the latest one whatever that is
Try this alternate method. You will still need a USB keyboard -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
Lifesaver 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you for posting!
No worries happy gaming!
Worked perfectly thanks for this saved me resetting my steam deck
You're welcome I'm glad you find it useful!
Thank you for your video, i watched another one, but yours is better. I never used a Sudo PW, dont know how that was set. I bought a refurbished Steam Deck, maybe thats why.
Iam from germany, with quertz keyboard is a riddle to find the right keys, it took me a while to write the correct things.
You're welcome I'm glad you find it useful and helped with your issue. Happy gaming!
Thanks so much for this guide. Really easy to follow. Thank you.
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
Thanks. This works flawlessly to me. 1st method i tried when pressing pressing ctrl alt f9 not working for me
Awesome I'm glad you got it working! Happy gaming!
Worked perfect, much appreciated 👍🏽
When I reach the prompt to enter a New Password, it doesn’t let me type at all. It still detects my keyboard, I’ve done all of the steps correctly. What do I do?
Just enter the password - you wont see it as you type it. Press enter once done and confirm it again.
i cannot thank you enough, thanks, keep it up
Thank you a gazillion times !!
You're welcome!
Worked perfectly for me. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Holyshit. I tought I lost everyting thank you🎉
No worries! Happy gaming!
Thank you so much worked like a charm
You're welcome! I'm glad you got it working!
You are the real mvp!
You're welcome!
Thank you for this!
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
Thank you so much!!
No worries! Glad to help!
Just amazing. Thank you!
lifesaver!! thank you!
You're welcome! I'm glad you find it useful!
Thank you so much for this!!!!!
No worries im glad you find it helpful
Everything works for me except the step 8, I try to type the command but the steam deck not respond to the keyboard after step 7 you know why?
Please use this updated method -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
Btw what version SteamOS are you on? Stable 3.4 or the beta 3.5?
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer thank you, it works
@@justinperalta8006 awesome! Glad you got it working!
It worked, thanks!
awesome! Im glad it helped! Happy gaming!
I want to try this so bad, but none of my wireless keyboards reconnect to the deck after i shut it down and turn it back on, i cannot press 'e' or enter in anything.
You would need a USB keyboard for this method to work
Great video. Thank you thank you thank you!
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
A tutorial if I wanna permanently remove the sudo password and don't have one?
if you want to permanently remove the sudo password -
Open konsole terminal
sudo passwd -d deck
This might be a dumb question, but is there a specific “end” key? Does this have to be done on a full length keyboard or something?
Thats a totally valid question!
I hooked up a full sized USB keyboard and there is a dedicated "end" key. If you dont have an "end" key, use the right arrow keys until you get to the end of the line, then add the init=/bin/bash
I hope it helps!
Thank you so much! You’re a life saver. Just subbed, keep up the helpful vids.
I own a bluetooth K380 (i think i got the name right) would that work if i just plug it together via wire, oh and is sudo the so called "Administration" password youd get if you do anything that would need administration?
I haven't tried a K380 but if it has a USB cable and it gets detected automatically that will work. I use a K520 using a unifying dongle and that works too.
And yes sudo password is needed for tasks that need root / administrator rights - example decky loader, installing clover / refind etc etc
You are the best!!! Thanks
No worries I'm glad you find the guide useful.
Did this and attempted to run a sudo command to install flatpak. I get "failed to init transaction. (unable to lock database)
What flatpak are you trying to install?
Usually you dont need sudo when installing flatpaks.
Thanks man!
You're welcome!
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salamat bossing!
Thank you very much!
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
After i follow your step, when i tried to reboot it, it just appear black screen with mouse cursor, any idea what happened?
Sorry for late reply
Could be SteamOS is taking its time to start up? Hopefully it worked out for you. I have another method if it didnt work -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.htmlsi=yoHQktkyA3pTa7k4
unfortunately not working, after typing 'mount -n -o rw,remount /' it just says mount: /: can't find in /etc/fstab
Please make sure there are no typos. I also made an updated guide please follow this instead -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
The 3dots and power button don’t work for me. It just powers it on regularly
Maybe its a timing issue?
Make sure Steam Deck is powered off then hold the 3dots and while holding the 3dots turn on the Steam Deck.
That sequence alwats works for me
hallo, i already try all the steps , but still incorect password
Try the steps again maybe you missed a step.
Make sure on the recovery screen to select the 3rd option - CURRENT.
And once in the bash shell make sure there is no typo in your commands -
mount -n -o rw,remount /
passwd deck
Then enter your new sudo password, press enter and confirm it.
do you need a wired keyboard? i cant use my wireless one it just disconnects
You can use a wired USB keyboard or wireless (not Bluetooth) keyboard. I'm using Logitech wireless k400+ with unifying receiver.
Also make sure you follow this updated method much easier and quicker -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
How do i press E, the keyboard wont pop up by hitting the ... and hiting X?
You would need a USB keyboard for this.
My deck freezes every time I get past the ctrl+x part. Keyboard stops working. And now I can't boot my deck normally either :(
Edit: sorted comments by new and found the more recent video, thanks
Glad you got it working! Happy to help!
Idk why but my password hasnt changed, when i try to download something and i type in the new password, it doesnt work
Try the steps again maybe you missed a step.
Make sure on the recovery screen to select the 3rd option - CURRENT.
And once in the bash shell prompt when changing the password make sure - passwd deck
Just wondering why might my keyboard not work in the part after CTRL and X
Because something changed in SteamOS 3.5.X.
Please use this updated method for SteamOS 3.5.X -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
Im not gonna lose my current files?
You won't lose any files. It just resets the sudo password for the deck account
COOL!!!!
Confirmed still working
I'm going to try this tonight
Just take note this method wont work on SteamOS 3.5
Use this updated method, work on both Stable SteamOS 3.4.11 and Beta SteamOS 3.5.1
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer Thanks for the tip. I haven't tried it yet waiting for the dock I ordered to arrive before I try it so I can hook up a monitor, keyboard and mouse to make the process easier
I lose the connection to my usb keyboard after the Ctrl-X command. Any ideas?
Try to disconnect / reconnect the keyboard. If that dont work, here is an alternate method -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
Wanted to try this but only have a bluetooth keyboard, having to buy a usb one to try this
Just a heads up i posted another method. This one is much easier and quicker. Still needs a USB leyboard tho -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
I noticed to open the grub on the menu it says (C) and that can be accessed with the options button on the deck so why isn’t there one for the (E) 😢
My keyboard won’t connect via a dock so I can’t type the code?
Could be a compatibility issue with the dock? I just use a Logitech unifying receiver and plug it in via a USB-C adapter
Command „mount“ doesnt work for me, it is a „bad option“ saying me. And if I try to with systemd.debug_shell and reboot with ctrl+x, I can’t open the debug Command with ctrl+alt+F9, nothing happens, I also tried with shift+ctrl+alt+F9 ... any ideas? Thanks!
Sorry for late reply. Use the root debug shell method, and maybe your keyboard has Fn key. Use Fn CTL ALT F9 to access the root debug shell.
Savior 👌
No worries! Happy gaming!
saved me thanks
Awesome! Happy to help!
im getting an issue "bash: cannot set terminal process group (-1): inappropriate ioctl for device." followed by "bash: no job control in this shell"
any idea what this means and how to fix?
Could be a typo or something else. I would suggest use this updated guide i created a while back as this is much quiker and easier less commands to type -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
this is not letting me enter the remount comand. it goes straight to booting up.
Make sure after you do step 5 init=/bin/bash
Follow it with CTRL-X
When in clover I choose SteamOS and it just boots into the so, I don’t get the menu you refer too appear. What am I missing doing .?
@davidwatts8578 try it again please -
Power off the Steam Deck, and while powered off hold down 3dots then press power button. Once you hear the beep then release the buttons. When the Clover screen appears, select SteamOS
does this work with a bluetooth keyboard, i don't have a usb one on me
Sorry you cant use bluetooth keyboard with this method just regular USB keyboard.
Thanks for this. When booting after the bin/bash command my deck is "failing to start switch root". Any ideas?
i'll check on it i think a different method is needed for your scenario.
In the same boat. Any ideas?
Here is a different method. You would still need a USB keyboard and this method utilizes the root debug shell -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
@@lukefleming3678
Here is a different method. You would still need a USB keyboard and this method utilizes the root debug shell -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
it worked! thanks!!@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer
Thanks
No problem
I love you
So without a usb keyboard I’m screwed?
Not really. You can use the longer method you will need a SteamOS recovery on a USB flash drive or sdcard. Much easier tho to just grab a USB keyboard and gets the job done in less than 5mins.
When I go to type my password in it wont let me
Nvm got it
Yes the password wont show up when you type it.
Why doesn't it let me type in the new password?
That's normal behavior you wont see the characters as you type the password.
Just type it in and confirm it again afterwards.
i cant get the keybord to type, after i reboot
Latest steamOS this method doesnt work anymore.
Use this updated method -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
I dont have A i only get B1 and 7F what would be the best option?
What step are you referring to?
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer when I turn on holding the 3 bottoms
Im sorry i don't understand. If you have a pic / screenshot of the issue you are having it might make it easier for me to understand
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer At 0.27 of your video you choose the 3d steamos A 20230.We get B1 and not A..So if we do all the steps,we reset the sudo in different partition..After we finish the steps ,the problem its still there..
@@iron34side40 The 3rd SteamOS option is always fhe CURRENT. Current alternates between A / B.
Even if yours shows Current B, it will make changes on the Current partition.
hello, when i get to step 8, the command is not working. it shows the message "bad usage". Can you help me please?
make sure there is no typo in your commands -
mount -n -o rw,remount /
passwd deck
Then enter your new sudo password, press enter and confirm it.
it's loading endlessly?o: and if not, then it wants to know wether to boot up steamos or windows :( is there another way?
edit: it doesn't ask what to start now, it instantly boots into windows
edit2: i deactivated windows to boot with the trialversion of easyUEFI, but it still asks, what i wanna boot up, i'm at a loss for now :(
edit 3: after many hours, finally got it to boot into that thing and wrote the promts without any typos (yes, the backlash at the end has 1 space between re,mount and the backlash and im so done with everything, tysm for the video, haha
What happens when you press 3dots+ power?
So how do i use a bluetooth keyboard in steamos menu
You need to use a regular USB keyboard
Im baving trouble, i cant type anything on the command screen
What SteamOS version are you on? The latest 3.5.1 the keyboard doesnt work to type in the commands.
Use this updated method -
ruclips.net/video/B1qfIdP2Ayo/видео.html
@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer its allgood now, my adapter decided to die on me.
There is no reaction to pressing the three dots button
Hi sorry for late reply. Make sure Steam Deck is powered off, then hold 3dots and power button. Once you hear the beep release the buttons.
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer when you hold down the three dots button and the power button, the system is loaded, no menu appears
Спасибо !!😊
You're welcome! Happy gaming!
Can i use my phone as a bluetooth keyboard for this?
You cant use bluetooth for this. You need a USB keyboard.
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer and i cant do it without keyboard?
@@MeowMourMeta the easy method (this method) requires USB keyboard. This only takes less than 5mins.
If you don't have USB keyboard you can use a different method. You would need SteamOS recovery image on USB flash drive or sdcard. This will take more than 5mins.
I prefer to use the easy method as its quicker and easier.
@@10MinuteSteamDeckGamer can i can connect usb keyboard to deck without buying anything?
@@MeowMourMeta if you have a USB C keyboard thats good to go. If you have a regular USB keyboard, you need USB A to USB C adapter.
amazing your a god
I just love Linux and been using Linux for a while now!
hi man! how i can turn off sudo password like default?
Like remove the sudo password?
Open konsole -
sudo passwd -d deck
Doesn't work, when i press ... and power, it boots on windows
Unfortunately if you dual boot Windows will always take over the boot sequence. You need something like Clover for the 3dots + power method to work if you dual boot.
If you dont dual boot and just use SteamOS, the 3dots + power method works right away.
Hello will this work on a standard non-OLED deck?
Yes this will work on both Steam Deck OLED and Steam Deck LCD models.
How to do the second steps!
You will need a USB keyboard plugged in to the Steam Deck.
Turn off your Steam Deck, and while turned off press the 3dots + power.
Then select the 3rd item - current OS boot menu.
Hi there how to do the ctrl-x part
Sorry for late reply. On your USB keyboard look for the CTRL key, hit that together with the X key.
How do you type without steam keyboard?
@@kayleerybolt8107 you would need a USB keyboard for this to work
Command not found
Make sure no typos