Root Password location

[wattcom]

Hi All

so i changed the root password but have forgotten it i can access my box VIA Winscp as i saved the password in the connection setting does anyone no the location so i can change it with out doing a flash.

Thanks

 

[Willo3092]

the file is named passwd in /etc/

Have you got a backup of it with a blank password? If not I can sort you one out.
It's not a simple text file that you can just edit. It can be done but I can't remember how offhand. It's easier to just copy a new file over.


EDIT: I googled it lol

If you open the passwd file with notepad++ you have to edit the line that begins 'root'


It should looks something like this:


root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash


Delete the "x" after "root:". It's important to leave the colons.

You may have to reboot but next time you telnet in you will have a blank password.
Create a new one by typing passwd

 

[wattcom]

the file is named passwd in /etc/

Have you got a backup of it with a blank password? If not I can sort you one out.
It's not a simple text file that you can just edit. It can be done but I can't remember how offhand. It's easier to just copy a new file over.


EDIT: I googled it lol

If you open the passwd file with notepad++ you have to edit the line that begins 'root'


It should looks something like this:


root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash


Delete the "x" after "root:". It's important to leave the colons.

You may have to reboot but next time you telnet in you will have a blank password.
Create a new one by typing passwd

Thanks will give that a go

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the file is named passwd in /etc/

Have you got a backup of it with a blank password? If not I can sort you one out.
It's not a simple text file that you can just edit. It can be done but I can't remember how offhand. It's easier to just copy a new file over.


EDIT: I googled it lol

If you open the passwd file with notepad++ you have to edit the line that begins 'root'


It should looks something like this:


root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash


Delete the "x" after "root:". It's important to leave the colons.

You may have to reboot but next time you telnet in you will have a blank password.
Create a new one by typing passwd

Thanks will give that a go

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk

All sorted thanks all

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[tmc007]

Hi guys am i right in saying it should look like this
root::0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash

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[Willo3092]

Hi guys am i right in saying it should look like this
root::0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash

That was just an example from a Linux system just to try and explain.
This is a default from ATV 6.0

root:x:0:0:root:/home/root:/bin/sh

 

[marts]

where is the password file

 

[Willo3092]

where is the password file

the file is named passwd in /etc/

/etc/

 

[grog68]

you might also need to edit the /etc/shadow file.

I advise against editing both passwd and shadow file though, if you edit them in a windows editor it could add control characters that mess more things up.

 

[danny1404]

you might also need to edit the /etc/shadow file.

I advise against editing both passwd and shadow file though, if you edit them in a windows editor it could add control characters that mess more things up.

I've got a h2 that is password locked any help would be great

 

[pabloescaban]

I've got a h2 that is password locked any help would be great

Flash it with a usb in the back with this image on it (unzipped)
openATV Nightly Downloads

 

[Willo3092]

I did a guide here

 

[danny1404]

I did a guide here

Worked a treat

 

[adam040967]

Hi, what key do I use on the remote to remove the X.

 

[Willo3092]

Highlight the symbol after the x and press the <PREV button

 

[adam040967]

Highlight the symbol after the x and press the <PREV button

Thanks, I may be on the move. Much appreciated