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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 16:42 Post subject: Webrevert files to stock FW - zamar19
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zamar19 wrote:
Hi,
In https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1244355#1244355 post you added the links to friedzombie site, but I'm unable to download any FW file from those. Can you download all files from the site archive links, and upload them somewhere for easy access?
It would be very tedious to track down working download links since those link to the wayback machine web archive. It would literally take me hours, if not days. Perhaps if you could post in the forum what file you need if there isn't already one that LOM created, that would be awesome...
Are these webrevert bins without a bootloader? Can I use it for TFTP revert to stock, if webUI is inaccessible?
The one LOM created is likely NOT newer. These webrevert files are without a bootloader (just like webflash and OpenWRT sysupgrade files), but have a special header attached. I have not personally tested flashing them via CLI, although the thread regarding the upgrade debacle from build 33375 method may apply if normal CLI flashing method does not work.
I couldn't find any mentioning on the web that stripped FW files from friedzombie.com archive ( https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1244355#1244355 ) are with special headers. In fact they are commonly used for TFTP flashing. Would someone help to download FW for TP-Link WDR4900 V1 from that archive, as I couldn't get any downloads. There might be a special way to download broken links from webarchive?
It is completely unnecessary. If you need a stripped file for TFTP, just remove the bootloader from the stock firmware file. Read KrypteX's post in the thread already linked:
I guess the next request is going to be that we provide these files as well as webrevert files on this forum? _________________ An old man said, “Erasers are made for those who make mistakes.” A youth replied, “Erasers are made for those who are willing to correct their mistakes!” Attitude matters! ~ Anonymous
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