Comments on: How To Change the iPhone’s Root Password https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/ #1 Source for iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac and AppleTV Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.6 By: Nico https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-49161 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:07:00 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-49161 Cool!! Thanks!!

]]> By: Corbinhillis https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-45027 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:38:59 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-45027 In reply to Danazman.

I am currently on an ipod touch 4g running ios 5.1.1 and couldnt open mobileterminal. after doing some searching i found and downloaded BigBoss Recommended Tools. now i can open and use MobileTerminal without any problems

]]> By: Will Galan https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-42888 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:26 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-42888 In reply to MikeCTZA.

Well you’re right, but sometimes you install a package and the ssh thing comes as a dependency so, you don’t really know is there, and not everybody check the list of packages when you asked to install a theme

]]> By: Change the iPhones Default Root Password | ..: Techno-Plex :.. https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-39096 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:13:44 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-39096 […] touch on / off SSH and other essential services may change. [VIA iSource] Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Tip on Hyves […]

]]> By: Xora https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-37533 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:01:18 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-37533 Managed to get back in again. Reinstalled OpenSSH on iPad again and was then able to SSh back in with password that I had changed. Then changed mobile account password and exited.

Hope that helps anyone else who might have this issue.

]]> By: Xora https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-37532 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:47:26 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-37532 Followed Mac Instructions. SSH’d using Terminal and was able to change password. Did not change Mobile password. Exited terminal. Went to reSSH into iPad 2 to change Mobile. New password not recognized. “alpine” or “dottie” not recognized. alpine was recognized on the initial change prior to the new password being entered. The new password I put in is a common one I use so I’m certain I have it right. Also was able to type it in twice on the initial change. Have tried Mobile Terminal with no luck. Both versions (older one that is obviously not compatible beyond v2 and the one mentioned by Trouempest in post 100.) The second Mobile Terminal in fact does show me an outline of an iPhone app and says ….loading, but then goes back to the app view default. Understand Root on the Mac. Not 100% what root Mobile is. Have tried Terminal, and Fugu to remote into iPad, but always get shut out at the beggining with not having correct password. In Terminal I am typing ssh root@192.168.1.3
What I get back is:root@192.168.1.3’s password:

This is where I try entering all possibilities and ensure things are case specific.

Anyone suggest another Terminal app (free?) that I might be able to load on the iPad to try and see if I can have any luck directly? The one in the app store is $9.99. If necessary I’ll fork out the ten bucks to see if it helps, but given that I can’t SSH remotely, I’m not sure it won’t just be a waste of money.

Thanks for reading through this.
Overall great tutorial!

]]> By: surgery games https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-37354 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:16:05 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-37354 HELP! I installed mobile terminal tried to change the root password but no success.

]]> By: Troytempest https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-37334 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:12:10 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-37334 P.S. You could try the Mobileterminal app in the xsellize repo see:
http://cydia.xsellize.com its called MobileTerminal iOS, version 520-1 I think it’s a beta that never went any further but appears to work and it’s free.

xsellize allegedly also contains pirated software which you should stay well clear of.

]]> By: Troytempest https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-37333 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:42:33 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-37333 Mobile terminal has not been updated in a long time and does not work with IOS 4.3.3 and perhaps not with various other previous IOS’s. You can use ISSH with the IP address set as localhost instead. Or pTerm Host=localhost port=22 Protocol=SSH.

]]> By: Merlinoboy https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-37222 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:04:43 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-37222 Does anyone please know why I can’t make mobileterminal work on my jailbroken iPhone 3GS 4.2.1?
I’m too lazy to actually change pwd on my PC/Mac -_-

]]> By: Playback file formats on your iPhone that iTunes doesn’t support « Authentic Middleware Gibberish https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-36745 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:09:00 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-36745 […] One step that MUST be taken after you jailbreak is to change the password (the Mobile Terminal app does not work out of the box, use the Mac or Windows instructions) for the […]

]]> By: Peter the noob https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-36299 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:35:01 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-36299 Hi i tried to jailbreak ny iphone 4 (ios 4.3.3) with a guide from youtube with a program i think is called snowvreze maby not correct ( im new in this and dont really know what im doing and are sweede so i have problems with english) but wen the iphone was jailbroken i started cyndia downloaded open ssh and terminal…. Then i tried to start terminal but it appeard and then closed i wasnt able to wright anything. So i decided to try to reboot my iphone it restarted and never continued from apple logo so i decided ( got panic) to reinstall and delete the jailbreak it worked. So now i sitting with a iphone thats not jailbroken caus i dont know if i dare to trie it again plz can u help me

]]> By: Nick https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-36092 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:08:09 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-36092 Hi Parrick,

I’m unable to change mobile or root passwd on mobileterminal. Says passwd incorrect for both dottie and alpine. Other than a full restore what can I do?

How could the passwd not be the default ones?hacked?

Thx

]]> By: The Downsides of Jailbreaking (or, “What Saurik should have said”) « Ronald Speaks! https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-35293 Wed, 04 May 2011 18:06:58 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-35293 […] changes to take place (impossible on a stock iPhone). A user has to follow a fairly laborious process (for the “average” user) to secure this, and if they don’t then their phone is […]

]]> By: r4ds https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-34703 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:25:28 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-34703 Actually, changing the root password is one of the most important things to do – right off the get go.

]]> By: ipad case https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-34702 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:24:34 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-34702 Awesome, Just like for Frank said in the comment above, it worked like a charm for me too!!!

]]> By: Quora https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-32773 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:56:32 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-32773 What are the downsides to jailbreaking an iPhone?…

Many people who jailbreak their iOS devices don’t know that they need to change the root password after jailbreaking (password is “alpine”). This is very important and it could allow an attacker to gain access to your personal data if left without m…

]]> By: Morten https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-32687 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:28:35 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-32687 Hi,

Great tutorial – followed it, works a charm.

However, if you use iPhonefolders on your Windows based PC (easiest way to ssh I think) to ssh into your iPhone this program will not ask for password – you just enter straight into the file system, and you are at risk as I see it??

How can this be? And is there a way to secure this?

Regards,
Morten

]]> By: Ordinary Boy https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-31339 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:56:37 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-31339 The best info ever received for Jailbreaking ipod
thx heaps

]]> By: iPhone goes into safe mode +15 times daily https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-31237 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:43:04 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-31237 […] If you have a Mac, login with Terminal and login with SSH. It can also be performed on a Windows machine but you need to down load some software (putty). Heres a link to some instructions on how to do it. (both using Mobile Terminal and the methods on the computer, PC or Mac. How To Change the iPhone’s Root Password | iSource […]

]]> By: [HELP] Can't anymore SSH into iPhone with Cyberduck/Fugu - Page 2 https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-28618 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:21:37 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-28618 […] And yeah don't forget to change your password!! I found really straight forward instructions here: How To Change the iPhone’s Root Password | iSource […]

]]> By: Tim Muston https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-27543 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:27:39 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-27543 In reply to Pow.

When you get a 'sorry' prompt, it means that you've netered the wrong password. I think the default password for mobile is dottie

]]> By: Pow https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-26345 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:34:42 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-26345 HELP! I installed mobile terminal tried to change the root password but no success. I get Iphone name : ~ mobile$ which I typed passwd and get "changing password for mobile. Old password: " which I typed alpine and get "sorry iPhone name : ~ mobile$." Any suggestions?

]]> By: patrickj https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-26226 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:47:04 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-26226 In reply to clueless in BC.

I would say that the best course of action might be to install OpenSSH, change the root password, then uninstall OpenSSH. That way you have changed the password – which has been exploited through more than just SSH attack vectors in the past, and can be again – but you have also only kept the SSH service around for a short time while it was needed.

Security for any OS is not usually very black and white though – for example in regards to the iPhone being jailbroken provides you with the capability to see and do more on certain security issues (like this one), but at the same time the act of jailbreaking has opened up substantial areas of the file system (and at system levels) that are not open on a stock phone, hence making it inherently less secure. Swings and roundabouts.

]]> By: clueless in BC https://isource.com/2009/11/05/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/#comment-26225 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:33:54 +0000 http://isource.com/iphone-tips/how-to-change-the-iphones-root-password/%20#comment-26225 In reply to patrickj.

hi patrick,
thanks for the support you offer…

totally new to this so please bear w me. have reinstalled Mobileterminal a half dozen times and get same results as steph… don't have openSSH installed so the other option isn't currently viable.

Should i install openSSH in order to do this, and if so i may be missing the point but isn't this all about addressing a security issue if you have SSH installed? In other words why install SSH so that i can install a security issue in it if i don't even have a clue as to why i would need SSH to begin with.

As i said, i'm new and rather clueless so i may be missing something alltogether.

cheers

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