just soft bricked, I experienced the same with 1.x.x.31 Global/EU version, restore OEM Firmware using TFTP instructions, reflash OpenWrt, firmware download links are in the same wiki page, I experienced the same, someone should edit the wiki to include steps during installation to have that startup script to address the bootloop issue enabled OR to flash OpenWrt U-boot as this also fixes the same issue
I mean the instructions are there in the page, but it should be placed within the installation steps as it's causing several users to report bootloops after install and it's not apparent immediately, only appears 5-6 restarts after
Maybe change the wording too? Make ppl aware that if they dont do it, they might end up w a bootloop/soft-bricked device instead of whatever it currently says. It would be a lot more useful to tell ppl to do it out of caution since it wont cause any harm.
Could you please explain why you added this, as it seems completely untrue?
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I'm the owner of two 1.0.31 RD23 devices, and based on my own experience (as well as the experience of others in this forum), I can confidently state that your note in the Wiki is not true:
The 1.0.31 RD23 can be perfectly debricked in most cases using the MiWiFi repair tool/TFTP recovery method, and the UART is usually not needed. I believe, your note needs to be removed from wiki in order not not confuse everyone with incorrect information.
Since I didn't receive a response to my private messages to you after you added this note the 1st time, could you please respond here?
I think your note based only on your recent experience:
UART is needed only in case of installation (OpenWrt U-Boot layout) of an unsuitable (outdated) version. In all other cases, TFTP is sufficient, be it MiWiFi or any other. You also need to select the correct stock firmware file (for now you can write that if the plug on the router is European, the firmware should be 1.0.49 or newer with the int index).
Hi
I flashed my router with xmir-patcher and all was good until i turned off the router ...now it does not work..
I reset it..but can't log in
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It was 1.0.31 rd023 and i updated it to 1.0.49 before flashing openwrt
This topic has long been out of developers' hands, which greatly hinders router support.
Try reading at least a few messages above yours.
You will simply see the light))).
You are not unique, unfortunately)))..
Of course I haven't read it, but it's true))). You can return it and start from scratch..
Before flashing OpenWrt, I still advise you to read the instructions and understand what you read))).
Without this, everything will go in circles again)).
Hi can we have a quick survey if this bootloop issue caused by Stock Bootloader is only present in RD23 variant? As it seems like only this variant is affected. If it is, can we add a code to OpenWrt to address this?
it looks like both RD03 and RD23 are affected though.
I believe the code that addresses this bootloop issue already exists. It just needs to be created as a Pull Request in the official OpenWrt repository and accepted by the maintainers:
Once (if) this anti-bootloop code is included in the official OpenWrt image, it will be a significant improvement, as users won't need to manually update the /etc/rc.local file.
same case as me. you should try TFTP/MiWiFi repair tool
In my case fail to use 1.0.49 (INT) to debrick. i need UART to reinstall openwrt. fail to revert back OEM because 1.0.31 (INT) no avaliable. seem like TFTP not accept 1.0.49 (INT)
How did you come to the conclusion that @ism60 requires UART for debrick:
It's not a valid reason to state that your unsuccessful attempt to debrick your router widely affects others. Moreover, it doesn't justify adding it to the Wiki as a general statement that RD23 with 1.0.31 requires UART only for debricking. There is multiple evidence of successful debricking of 1.0.31 RD23 with 1.0.49 firmware here on this thread using the TFTP/MiWiFi repair tool.
So, I still suggest removing your note from the official AX3000T Wiki, as it might be incorrect information.
