Xiaomi Ax3600 install openwrt after resizing filesystem

Installing and Using OpenWrt
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Hello, I want to install open wrt on this router, but some time ago, I followed this guide to increase the filesystem size:

Rootfs and rootfs_1 are on different mtd numbers instead of mtd12 and mtd13.

Besides that, will it be safe to flash openwrt?

(I know I will have to change mtd12/mtd13 to mtd4/mtd5, if I recall correctly, when following the instructions to flash it)

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I wouldn't attempt it ....

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Thanks for the answer.

I thought that it wouldn't be a problem, because of the routers wiki stating this about partitions:

    1. Additionally, the stock partitioning assumes a ~35M size for each of the `rootfs` MTD partitions and ~30M for the `overlay` MTD partition. Even with that, the mounted `/overlay` partition only has a size of 15M.
    2. OpenWrt partitioning modifies this, allowing the use of all available space, so it is no longer a problem. This partitioning will be reverted when recovering the router to the OEM firmware.

But I guess I won't flash until someone can confirm it's safe.

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Get it back into factory state, with the original partitioning, go on from there. OpenWrt hardcodes the mtd partitioning, and if that doesn't match expectations, it'll be bricked for good.

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Reflashing firmware from web interface should be safe?

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i did it once with the original MiWIFI Repair Tool from xiaomi and also via tftp. You can find instructions in the wiki. https://openwrt.org/toh/xiaomi/ax3600?s[]=xiaomi&s[]=ax3600#miwifi_repair_tool_windows

And then use the instructions how to flash openwrt.