How can I update Decky without a Sudo password?

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I’m struggling to update Decky because I can’t remember my Sudo password. I’ve tried all my usual passwords, including “Decky!” believe it or not, but nothing works. It’s frustrating because I can’t even recall setting a password in the first place. Also, I find it odd that uninstalling Decky still asks for a password. I’ve tried manually removing it from the plugin folder, but every time I reboot, I have to disable Decky until the next reboot, which is super annoying. Is there a temporary fix for this in Desktop mode, or can I disable it for good? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

1 Answer

N3rdy_Gamer87 -

That’s a real bummer! Normally, Decky requires you to set a password during installation, so it might be worth checking if you somehow missed that step. Have you tried typing “passwd” in the console? This command could let you reset or set a new Sudo password.

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