Changing Password through UART

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson & Embedded Systems Jetson TX2
1

Can I change the password through the UART pins and connecting the jetson to my laptop using FTDI or is the only way to reflash, because the micro USB port is broken and I couldn’t fix it.

2

You should be able to use the serial UART console just like any text console. For example, you should be able to:

# Become root:
sudo -s

# Changer password of user "someone"
passwd someone

# Exit sudo shell
exit

Just be really certain that you get that password right. If you make a mistake and can no longer sudo, then flashing is your next option.