resetting a mysql root pass(Assuming Ubuntu and new mysql version)

resetting a mysql root pass

# Stop running myslq server
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql stop

#Restart mysql server in safe mode with no grant table(no security)
sudo mysqld_safe --skip-grant-tables &

#Login to muysql as root
mysql -uroot

#Change to mysql database
use mysql;

#Change user password for root
update user set authentication_string=PASSWORD('mynewpassword') where user='root';

#Flush provileges and then quit
flush privileges;
quit;

#Restart the mysql server
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql start