Quick Start
Do not SKIP!
WARNING
This process is not supported by the manufacturer or supplier of your Gateway.
DANGER
The process could break your Gateway or reduce its security allowing other people into your network. Anyone following this guide accepts full responsibility for the outcomes.
First steps
If you prefer getting extra info on what we are going to do, you are invited to read the complete Introduction to Homeware Hacking.
We conventionally define different firmware Types to make different paths easier to follow. Determine your current firmware version and find out which Type it is by using the Firmware Repository.
Can't find your firmware?
Determining your current version number is not always an easy task, make sure you read the correct one. Very old firmware's from the Homeware 10.x era and older versions are outside the scope of this wiki. Despite the existence of old "unlocking" guides, if newer "rootable" firmware exists for such gateways, they can be upgraded following the same steps as Type ???
. Also, consider any other newer not yet listed firmware’s as Type ???
.
If your gateway firmware is:
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Type 1 is not directly rootable so load Type 2 then root other bank containing Type 1
- See Replacing Type 1 Firmwares for help
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Type 2 is directly rootable
- See Rooting Type 2 Firmwares for detailed guide
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Type 3 has more complicated process to load Type 2
- See Replacing Type 3 Firmwares for help.
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Type ??? is unknown
- Try the same as for Type 2, follow Type 3 steps otherwise
See the README for more info about what are Types.
If in doubt, you may need to ask for help on your local community forum threads: AU @ whirlpool.net.au, IT @ ilpuntotecnico.com
More guides and resources
This wiki collects a lot of useful reference material. Here is a quick index for pages about your rooted Homeware gateway.
- Hardening Root Access: how to prevent loosing root access
- Safe Firmware Upgrade: how to install new firmwares of any Type preserving root access
- Resources: details on common advanced topics, very interesting for expert people
- Recovery: comprehensive explained collection of known methods for device recovery
- Firmware Repository: collection of known firmwares for supported devices
- Unlock Functionality: tweaks to unlock full device potential