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NeryK@sh.itjust.works 1 year agoComplete written instructions are in fact in the video description, too. Here they are, for first timers 😉
- While the Steam Deck is powered off, hold the 3dots (QAM) and turn on the Steam Deck.
- The recovery menu will appear. On your keyboard highlight the 3rd option - CURRENT (OS Boot Menu) then press enter.
- The GRUB menu will appear. Highlight the 1st option - SteamOS then on your keyboard press “e” to edit the boot options.
- Press down cursor on the keyboard until steamenv_boot is highlighted. Press “end” to go to the end of the line.
- Enter the command -
systemd.debug_shell
- Press CTRL-X to boot!
- Once SteamOS loads, press CTL-ALT-F9 on the keyboard to access the root debug shell.
- Enter the command -
passwd deck
- Enter new password and retype the new password.
- Once done, press CTL-ALT-F1 on the keyboard to go back to game mode.
alphafalcon@feddit.de 1 year ago
Okay, you got me there. In all fairness, as instruction videos go, that one is on the tame side.
Thanks for posting the instructions here.