TTY

When using Arch Linux, sometimes the system may break in such a way that it boots into a black screen and doesn’t even allow TTY (terminal) access using typical key combinations like Ctrl + Alt + F2. This can be a frustrating situation especially if you don’t have a bootable USB to access a live environment for troubleshooting. Fortunately, there is a way to recover from this kind of issue using the GRUB bootloader. This article will walk you through how to bypass the graphical boot and access a working terminal by modifying boot parameters directly in GRUB. ...

Arch Linux is known for its cutting-edge rolling release system, but that often comes with the risk of updates breaking your system. If you’re a new user, encountering a black screen or non-functional graphical interface after a system update can be alarming especially if you don’t know how to perform a downgrade. Fortunately, you can safely restore your system using the Arch Linux Archive and access to a TTY (terminal interface). ...