#Startx on boot how to#
#Startx on boot install#

Next, install lightdm and libpam-gnome-keyring so you only have to enter the password the first time you start google chrome after you login: sudo apt update Save the file when you are finished and then run the following command to update grub: sudo update-grub

To this: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT='text' However, it should be noted that google chrome will ask for your password only once, the first time after you login, to unlock your keyring.įirst, edit /etc/default/grub and change: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT='quiet splash' This is a slightly different method to set autologin for lightdm so you don't have to enter a password to log into the graphical session. or ctrl alt F1 through F7 per need or desire. (I exit out of the console mode as I am usually done there till next boot)Ĭtrl alt F7 to get back to lightdm login. Use ctrl alt F1 key combo to get back to console you were at to exit out if so desired. You will be taken to the lightdm login window. When desiring to enter graphical environment enter sudo systemctl start lightdm. Reboot will take you into console asking for password Open a terminal and do sudo systemctl set-default multi-user.target The use of force bothered me so I preferred sudo systemctl set-default multi-user.target. Follow these steps:įollow the previously mentioned edits to grub per Bruno:Įdit /etc/default/grub with your favorite editor, eg: nano: sudo nano /etc/default/grubįind out this line: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT='quiet splash'Ĭhange it to: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT='text'īruno suggested sudo systemctl enable multi-user.target -force. If using Lubuntu 15.05 with systemd managing boot processes it is possible to boot to the console and then later from the console start the graphical environment. 'startx' to run as needed following a reboot. This can be any service in /etc/init including kdm/gdm. overrideįor lightdm: echo 'manual' | sudo tee -a /etc/init/lightdm.override (My current system: Upstart 1.12.1 / Ubuntu 14.04)ĭue to upstart the way to resolve this lately is to simply disable your Display Manager from starting on boot:Įcho 'manual' | sudo tee -a /etc/init/. to be able to work using a GUI occasionally - but, not pull resources when not using/needed or simply rebooting.) To return machine to console and exit X server completely after this, just use 'log out'. Then you can run DM/DE manually when needed = Use 'startx' /etc. etc/init/kdm.conf: (kdm: 4:4.8.5-0ubuntu0.3, Upstart Version: 1.5-0ubuntu7.2)Īssuming your default runlevel is 2 on fresh reboot, you will have a console and not KDM. Instead, I simply disable the upstart/service from starting under runlevel 2:

Though this may be the usual DM/welcomer, that isn't part of the original question. When prompted to reboot, choose YES to reboot.I noticed this thread revolves around assuming you are using LightDM as the Display Manager. $ sudo raspi-configįinally, press key to move the cursor to Finish, and quit the tool. Using this tool, you can change boot options which include console booting or graphical desktop login. If you are using Raspbian image on Raspberry Pi, you can use raspi-config, which is a Raspberry Pi configuration command-line tool.

#Startx on boot how to#

Here is a simple instruction on how to disable desktop GUI on Raspberry Pi. Besides, even the lightweight Raspberry Pi desktop environment is pretty resource-heavy on 512MB memory, so it is recommended that you turn off graphical desktop unless you really need it. You don't have to run desktop GUI on Raspberry Pi if you are not using Raspberry Pi interactively, but rather remotely control it from terminal or remote desktop interfaces. How can I disable desktop GUI on Raspberry Pi? Question: I do not want to auto-start graphical desktop on my Raspberry Pi upon boot.