Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

I know.....I'm just wondering if you need to have that kernel to have opensh work...

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

Since running this code I can't access my device via SSH/WinSCP, get '"Connection Refused' err msg

Also tried device terminal command "ssh user@local host" with escalated privileges (as devel-su) but get similar 'Connection Refused' err msg ???

HELP!!

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

Found fix on MeeGo.com ... Posting here for anyone trawling the web looking for it ... Should have know better ... :D

1.Switch Off Developer Mode in Settings > Security
2.Uninstall developer-mode in Settings>Applications>Manage Applications
3.Reboot device
4.Switch On Developer Mode in Settings > Security
5.Allow auto install of Developer Mode App

MeeGo/Nokia - This bug needs a fix pronto ...

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

Yay, it's turn to become locked out...

Device: N9pr1.3

I cannot access root with devel-su as I am getting "password incorrect".
I cannot access the phone withj SSH (connection refused)
Cannot edit sshd_config as I need root privilages
Cannot change passwd
Cannot find a hammer within close proximity to smash the bloody thing.

I have been through this thread and others + Links but still can't gain root access?

I have not tried opensh as the page linked above suggests you need open mode which I do not have as I'm using inception.

Are there any other suggestions?

Thanks :)

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

minkin2,

Use N9QTweak to do it... Since it has root privileges without having to enter the password to use the app... It will allow you to set a new password too...

http://wiki.maemo.org/N9QTweak#Tweak...6_Root_Filebox

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

That's brilliant mate. Many Thankyous! :D

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

No probs but does it work out well?

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

Works like a charm mate!
Had to charge my phone again in the mean time, so left it over night. All is good now :)

Thanks again mate.

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

I tried this and now my phone won't connect to the internet, it says it's in flight mode even though it's turned off. Bluetooth is also stuck on. Nokia suite and Nokia software updater won't recognise my phone, so I can't reflash the firmware. Would anyone be able to help me with this?

Re: Lost SSH Root Access? Let me help you!
 

I think that user account is locked by default (/etc/passwd contains user:!:) and has no password. This means that user can't login via SSH (I didn't try it so correct me if I'm wrong).

If in /etc/passwd you change user:!: to user:*: the user account should work normally. Remember to either set user password (as anyone could otherwise login as user) or disable logins with password from /etc/ssh/sshd_config completely and use key based authentication instead (recommended).

I strongly advice against enabling root login in /etc/ssh/sshd_config. First because it's often a security risk (always if you have password based auth.) and second because it's simply unnecessary. Just login as user and change to "root" with devel-su and/or elevate priviledges with develsh when needed.