How to change you JAILBROKEN IPHONE's ROOT PASSWORD

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The recent worm attacks in the past week has brought the focus on the importance of your root password. 

 

FIRST Install Mobile Terminal:

 

Step 1: Tap on the Cydia icon on your jailbroken iPhone to launch the application

Step 2: Open the 'Sections' tab on the bottom of the screen and select 'Terminal Support'

Step 3: From the list of packages, select and open 'Mobile Terminal'

Step 4: Tap on the 'Install' button and choose 'Confirm' to begin installation

Step 5: Once installation completes, tap on 'Close Window' button to finish the installation process. 

Once mobile terminal is installed on your iPhone, you can proceed to changing the root password

 

Instructions to Change Root Password:

 

Step 1: Tap on the 'Mobile Terminal' icon on your iPhone Springboard to launch it.

Step 2: On the command prompt, type su and tap the return key. 

Step 3: You are now prompted for the password. The default password for root is alpine. Input this text and tap the return key once again.

Step 4: You are now logged in as the root user. On the command prompt, enter the command passwd and tap the return key.

Step 5: You will be prompted to enter a new password. Enter a new password and retype to confirm.

Your root password has been changed. Please do note that the root password is stored in encrypted format in the device and so in the event of you losing the password. So, make sure to remember your new root password. 

 

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