# bootra1n

**Repository Path**: cxbcxj119/bootra1n

## Basic Information

- **Project Name**: bootra1n
- **Description**: Just enough Linux for checkra1n.
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: Not specified
- **Default Branch**: master
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No

## Statistics

- **Stars**: 0
- **Forks**: 0
- **Created**: 2022-02-15
- **Last Updated**: 2022-02-15

## Categories & Tags

**Categories**: Uncategorized

**Tags**: None

## 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`

![Prompt](https://i.imgur.com/MmqUBUJ.png)

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))