How to Reset your SUDO password on Steam Deck without losing your data

Did you set a SUDO password already? Have you forgotten your SUDO password? Don&worry, we cover both of these in this video so you can get your admin privileges without losing any data. Steam Deck Tech Links: Command Line directly (1 line at a time): sudo ~/tools/repair_device.sh chroot rm -f /var/lib/overlays/etc/upper/passwd rm -f /var/lib/overlays/etc/upper/shadow Intro 0:00 Set Sudo Password 0:10 What if you forgot? 0:42 Create Recovery Media 1:13 Boot to Recovery Media 1:59 Clear password in recovery console 2:24 Reset Sudo Password 2:59 #sudo