Open wrt latest version on Chinese variant, 5ghz seems to work but for some reason 2ghz AP doesn't even start, anyone else facing the same issue?
If you judge by the signal icon, it only shows if you have some client associated. Try scanning/connect to it.
When I am scanning only 5ghz AP is being shown, other 2ghz isn't being shown.
Check the channel and strength. Is your region set properly?
If it is not set, the boot system will not be able to boot openwrt.
That's maybe true for RB03 devices or for devices with GD5F1GQ5xExxG flash.
I have two RB01 devices with F50L1G41LB flash which came with different versions of firmware preinstalled and both are booting correctly after factory.bin flash without this command being executed. (nvram set "boot_fw1=run boot_rd_img;bootm)
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Aw yes! Its merged into master!
I'll try and update the wiki tomorrow.
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Yeah, that's pretty cool! Do you know how long it would take to see the first official snapshot build for AX6S or how usually the process looks like in terms of adding new device to build automation (I don't remember what CI OpenWRT is using to publish builds)?
I think we should see a snapshot build tomorrow! Tho snapshots are pretty lean, only cli, no luci. Or, even tonight in like 2-3 hours.
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Looks like the buildbot is already building with the couple commits in. You'll see it spit out some images for this device sooner or later. (Remember, it's gotta build everything, be patient.)
I suppose the real benefit would come from being able to use the attended-sysupgrade system, which is really a quite nice way to upgrade snapshots. (Since it pulls in all the packages and kmods into the image for you)
I'd obviously say avoid flashing new builds excessively, but it's great for going to from snapshot to new snapshot.
Do note that I think there's a slight regression currently with the MT7530 currently, where throughput may end up dropping to the lowest negotiated speed on all ports. (!)
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@namidairo Do you mean this issue: https://github.com/openwrt/openwrt/issues/9420
Buildbot exactly, here's a link: https://buildbot.openwrt.org/master/images/#/builders/44/builds/488
Official snapshot build should be available in half an hour - here 
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anyone tried snapshot?
Built a new image via docker version of Image Builder, works fine
Just wanted to give a little feedback: I ordered the international version from a German Ebay vendor and got it with enabled telnet. I can share the link to the shop if anyone is interested as there are still more than 10 units in stock there.
Alas, I can't guarantee that these will also come with telnet enabled - but I think it's pretty likely.
@mikeeq I followed your great tutorial and everything worked flawlessly. Currently my device is on
OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r19084-a5eeac8033 / LuCI Master git-22.058.70382-d29400e
Can I simply sysupgrade to the official snapshot builds you linked in your previous post or is there anything special I have to consider?
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You can, just remember that snapshot builds are very lean - they only have CLI and firmware.
And sysupgrade loses all your current packages.
And there's an upstream bug in the ethernet
Better if you use attended sysupgrades or stick to the working image for the time being.
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Everything what @dekomote said is true, so look out - there's no Web UI package in official snapshot build - Luci, but it can pretty easily installed using opkg.
There's an issue in official installation wiki https://openwrt.org/toh/xiaomi/ax3200#installation, the closed beta firmware is only for RB03 devices it should be highlighted up there.
Is there anyone on the forum who've tried to crossflash RB03 fw on RB01?
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I included the fact about RB01. But maybe, this should be at a more prominent spot to avoid frustration.
Btw. has anyone heard back from Xiaomi support regarding an official flashing method?
Considering how much feedback they've no doubt received from their Chinese customers about this, they're likely piping it all to /dev/null
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Hmm. I really would like to get a response. I would like to prepare a twitter post for their official twitter channel. Maybe we get some reaction if that gets enough traction. What do you think about it?
When I look at the number of replies/views in the Xiaomi-related threads in this forum, this could draw some attention.
Followed your advice and used attended sysupgrade. Thanks for pointing that out.
