Thread: [CLI] how to become root
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2010-08-30 , 08:10
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Before this thread gets to long and more and more people contribute or ask questions I like to end this up with a summary.

To become root on your n900's Maemo5 you need to install rootsh, then you may become root by typing
Code:
root
or
Code:
sudo gainroot
in a terminal window (xterminal - open via menu or by pressing ctrl-shift-x).

If your "sudo <command>" does not work with permission denied you are probably trying to do two things at once where the first command is with root permissions but the 2nd isn't.

Please be sure to know your way around at the CLI before you proceed or follow step-by-step instructions carefully!

DO NOT ACTIVATE R&D MODE IF ONLY FOR ROOT PRIVILEGES
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