The following solution is simple and works for me. My configuration is the default encrypted LVM setup created by the Precise alternative installer.
ssh to the remote machine and run the following commands: kill $(pidof plymouthd) # Wait a few seconds for '/scripts/local-top/cryptroot' to timeout and retry using 'askpass' instead of plymouth echo -ne password > /lib/cryptsetup/passfifo -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/595648 Title: Remote unlocking not possible if plymouth is active (Bug or Feature?) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cryptsetup/+bug/595648/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
