SIM Unlocked MR6500 with latest FW - Ability to turn on OPENMEP?

[dfkinca]

My SIM unlocked MR6500 has had its functionality and full access to GUI restored (see other thread in this forum - I did not want to thread jack that thread), but unfortunately had to have its firmware upgraded to latest firmware (NTGX65_12.01.16.01). Which means I have OPENLOCK functionality (and can access root telnet (port 23))), but I do not have OPENMEP functionality.

I would be open to receiving any ideas on how to restore OPENMEP functionality.

Specifically, comments on how to do any of the below:
1. modify some config file on latest FW (i.e., through access via root telnet (port 23));
2. create a franken-FW (i.e., pair latest modem from latest FW, with system from prior FW (or MR6400 FW) that had OPENMEP enabled, and flash the resulting franken-FW);
3. some other path to restoring OPENMEP functionality.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[Rich Hathaway]

If you have telnet then I can get you to fastboot mode which means remote loading is possible, thus downgrading is possible.

edit: let me be more clear... do you have root or just telnet? if you have $ or # that is good it is root, if you have only AT commands via telnet with no AT!OPENMEP? working it is not so good.

[dfkinca]

If you have telnet then I can get you to fastboot mode which means remote loading is possible, thus downgrading is possible.

edit: let me be more clear... do you have root or just telnet? if you have $ or # that is good it is root, if you have only AT commands via telnet with no AT!OPENMEP? working it is not so good.

I believe I have root shell (telnet port 23 access - "#" prompt).

[Rich Hathaway]

Ok lets see if we can enable the ports again on it, you will need Flexihub on a Windows PC and don't bother to register an account I will send you a token to log in with.
We will need somewhere to txt in realtime so I can instruct you
my skype and my email which we can use for google chat are on my profile page

[Rich Hathaway]

I made a file to downgrade these devices, mr6500, 6400, 6150, 1100, 5100, 5200 and soon 6550
This should restore the ability to use OpenMEP back to the device and for the devices that now have port 5510 closed
This will reopen it for you making your device accessible again.

I need some testers to test them out, and report back to this thread your findings, these can be loaded remotely.

testers please know that this is a very beta process.

I have tried it with success on mr5200 and mr1100 and all challenges and port 5510 were restored.

While I am calling it a downgrade this does not tick the version back it will remain the same even though it will have some parts on an older platform.

let me try to answer some questions that will be asked

Q. Can my device get messed up?
answer-- of course, it can.
I have full firmware for all these versions listed so if your device happens to get messed up it can be restored but you would have to mail it in for full firmware loading.

Q. How long does it take?
A. about 5-10 min for remote loading

Q. how does remote loadiing work?
A. Via Flexihub, you will need to DL and install it on a Windows PC, no need to make an account for it or pay for it, I will send a token for you to log in with.

Q. Is there a charge for this?
A. No, not for beta testing this

Q. What is required of me?
A. One of the models listed, a Windows PC with Flexihub on it, a USB C to USB A cable, a little common sense, and some general knowledge of these devices.

Please message me here or away,(my email or Skype) to help become a beta and test this
Also, feel free to ask any questions you have here, and ill try to answer them.

Thanks
edit now that I posted this here I realize I should have have made its own thread for it lol. dooohhhh!!

[Rich Hathaway]

update::
since this is really a 6500 thread, it is the device that has given me the most trouble, it is now 100% working with
port 5510 and MEP access again, before I was downgrading or trying to for this one I had to tick the version up to get it to work because of the device being fuzed now on the platform 12.01.16.01, anyway now it is debranded with all the goodies that netgear and AT&T took away with this update, I still need some testers for this one

[w1lliam]

update::
since this is really a 6500 thread, it is the device that has given me the most trouble, it is now 100% working with
port 5510 and MEP access again, before I was downgrading or trying to for this one I had to tick the version up to get it to work because of the device being fuzed now on the platform 12.01.16.01, anyway now it is debranded with all the goodies that netgear and AT&T took away with this update, I still need some testers for this one

Hi Rich,

If my MR6500-1A1NAS still remained as 10.01.31 (because of I am not staying in the coutnry), would it still legit to test with your patches? I am willing to take this trial if it is viable.

[Rich Hathaway]

Yes you can but it is kind of defeating the purpose of this since it is for people that buy these almost thousand-dollar devices then right after they get them they update and lock the owners out making them not unlockable or moddable/adjustable to use on the carrier of their choice or use the band that works best in the area they are using them in, if yours is still on 10.xx then you can still do all of that.

[alexlooka]

Hello guys! I hope you are doing well

Can I request from you an a previous downgrade firmware for mr6500?

[w1lliam]

Yes you can but it is kind of defeating the purpose of this since it is for people that buy these almost thousand-dollar devices then right after they get them they update and lock the owners out making them not unlockable or moddable/adjustable to use on the carrier of their choice or use the band that works best in the area they are using them in, if yours is still on 10.xx then you can still do all of that.

Hi Rich,

My intetion was to try this out, but since no chance to upgrade my MR6500, as out of the country without ATT sim. Maybe I can wait for your final solution done for release, or service, is available. Thanks

Regards,
William

[Rich Hathaway]

I have enough testers for the 6500, thank you to the testers, hopefully they will report back here with their findings soon.

[hkm2030]

I have enough testers for the 6500, thank you to the testers, hopefully they will report back here with their findings soon.

Engineer Rich Hathaway, I would like to contact you via email or WhatsApp, please

[Rich Hathaway]

My email is in the first post here
viewtopic.php?p=27836#p27836
or on my profile page