https://github.com/foxlet/bootra1n
Just enough Linux for checkra1n.
https://github.com/foxlet/bootra1n
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Just enough Linux for checkra1n.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/foxlet/bootra1n
- Owner: foxlet
- Created: 2020-02-06T00:20:29.000Z (over 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2020-11-04T18:39:27.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-30T03:27:13.577Z (over 1 year ago)
- Size: 32.2 KB
- Stars: 677
- Watchers: 99
- Forks: 134
- Open Issues: 105
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
bootra1n: Linux + checkra1n, on USB
===================================
Just enough Linux to boot checkra1n on any PC.
You will need:
- An USB flash drive (at least 512MB or larger)
- 64-bit or 32-bit AMD or Intel PC
You do not need to install additional software or an OS.
### 1. Download bootra1n 0.10.2
- [bootra1n LiveCD (64-bit - 421 MB)](https://github.com/foxlet/bootra1n/releases/download/0.10.2/bootra1n-x86_64-0.10.2-20200526.iso)
- [bootra1n LiveCD (32-bit - 396 MB)](https://github.com/foxlet/bootra1n/releases/download/0.10.2/bootra1n-i686-0.10.2-20200526.iso)
> 64-bit: 795e9e80c08bb801c812ab52b5494dec90620ce68f3f5169ad07aaed58176360
> 32-bit: 3047828469fe8167cd4d0a7fe034caa1ee585f9526599159d283bc49e807a2d8
### 2. Write bootra1n to USB
- Rufus https://rufus.ie/
Download Rufus, press SELECT, open the ISO file, and press START to flash it to your USB drive.
> Tip: You also can burn a DVD in lieu of a flash drive.
### 3. Reboot and run checkra1n
Reboot your computer and enter your BIOS's boot menu.
- Select the flash drive, and it should boot into the login prompt
- Log in as `anon`, with password `voidlinux`
- At the `$` prompt, enter `sudo checkra1n`
Happy jailbreaking!
## Shutdown/Restart
Quit checkra1n and at prompt type:
- `sudo shutdown -h now` to shut down, or
- `sudo shutdown -r now` to restart.
## Troubleshooting
*Error -71:* Use the (USB Safe) option in the boot menu.
*Error -77:* Remove your passcode before starting the jailbreak, you can set it back once done.
*Error -78:* Exit checkra1n and double-check you entered `sudo checkra1n`
*Secure Boot Errors:* You can disable Secure Boot in your BIOS settings.
*USB Errors:* Try swapping cables and changing from USB 2.0 (black port) to 3.0 (blue port) and vice versa.
*Graphics Errors:* Use the (Graphics Safe) option in the boot menu.
*ACPI Errors:* On the boot menu, select `RAM` mode, then press TAB and add `acpi=off nomodeset` to the prompt.
## Credits
- Checkra1n for Linux - https://checkra.in/
- Base OS - [Void Linux Team](https://voidlinux.org/)
- Project - Foxlet ([@FoxletFox](https://twitter.com/foxletfox))
- Concept - Evan ([@evanhackerman](https://twitter.com/evanhackerman))