Deco M4R v1 refuses to install OpenWRT

[UNBEATABLEAG]

Hi
I want to install OpenWRT on my deco but it just installs and reboots back into tp-link gui

It accepts the factory image from
https://firmware-selector.openwrt.org/?version=23.05.3&target=ath79%2Fgeneric&id=tplink_deco-m4r-v1

installs it and reboots but then back again I come at TP-Link GUI...

I have tried giving the file a shorter name and have tried other versions of the image but it doesnt accept them

[professor_jonny]

you need to run naf's exploit and boot an intraramfs.
OpenWrt support for TP-Link Deco M4R - For Developers - OpenWrt Forum

[UNBEATABLEAG]

Thanks it worked

BTW why is the factory image provided if it doesn't work?

[professor_jonny]

Restoring the device if you mess up the stock image or power off during an update?