Tag: firmware

How to find out SSD details on a Linux computer

Open a terminal window and enter the following to find out technical information of an SSD installed in the computer using Linux. $ sudo hdparm -i /dev/sda <enter> /dev/sda:Model=CT500MX500SSD1, FwRev=M3CR043 Visit https://www.crucial.in/support/ssd-support/mx500-support to check if there is a firmware upgrade for the SSD.

How to de-brick or unbrick or recover TP-Link WDR-4300 wireless router

Due to a wrong update of firmware, I bricked the TP-Link WDR 4300 wireless router I had. It was unused for a considerable period of time assuming that it had died due to hardware fault, with no hope of being resuscitated. Finally, got some time to investigate it further and attempted to recover or salvage … Continue reading How to de-brick or unbrick or recover TP-Link WDR-4300 wireless router →

How to fix Cyanogen Mod 12.1 build error – breakfast dogo … breakfast not found

When building Cyanogen Mod 12.1 for the Sony Xperia ZR (dogo), you will encounter the error below. breakfast dogo ... breakfast not found The reason for it is that breakfast or brunch are not within the executable paths. Open a terminal window on your system and enter following commands to overcome the error: $ source … Continue reading How to fix Cyanogen Mod 12.1 build error – breakfast dogo … breakfast not found →

Unable to log into LuCi web interface after upgrading OpenWRT from barrier-breaker to chaos-calmer

I applied the Chaos Calmer OpenWRT firmware upgrade on the TP Link WDR4300 router. Very important to note that if you already use OpenWRT on the router, install the sysupgrade and not the factory binary firmware file. Use factory only when upgrading from the factory TP Link firmware. For first time install use this file … Continue reading Unable to log into LuCi web interface after upgrading OpenWRT from barrier-breaker to chaos-calmer →

How to install Cyanogen Mod 11 on Sony Xperia ZR

Most of us just use the Android Operating System supplied by our OEM (like Sony) and are happy with it, till we get fed up of using it or want to try something different. No one is responsible for whatever you do with below instructions. Everything is at your own risk.If you own a Sony … Continue reading How to install Cyanogen Mod 11 on Sony Xperia ZR →

Workaround to the Android Web Browser Vulnerability on old devices

If you are one of those who has an older Android device, you are vulnerable to the Android Web Browser vulnerability, whose patch may have not been released by your handset manufacturer. There is still hope for you to keep yourself safe and secure by any of the following methods: Disable the internal default web … Continue reading Workaround to the Android Web Browser Vulnerability on old devices →

How to setup HTTPS for web interface in OpenWRT

By default, you can log in to the OpenWRT firmware installed on your router using http://192.168.1.1. However, if you want to add encryption on that connection, you need to be able to login using https://192.168.1.1. To do that, you need to enable HTTPS support on the router. To do so, open a terminal window on … Continue reading How to setup HTTPS for web interface in OpenWRT →

How to install OpenWRT on the TP-Link WDR-4300 router

Download the OpenWRT Breaking Barrier firmware for TP-Link WDR4300 router from http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-wdr4300. You will also find the instructions on the upgrade process there. Next, visit the web GUI interface of the TP-Link WDR-4300 router. In my case, this was at http://192.168.1.1 of the factory TP-Link firmware. Select System Tools -> Firmware Upgrade, click on Browse... … Continue reading How to install OpenWRT on the TP-Link WDR-4300 router →

Install Cyanogen Mod 11 on Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P3110

Breathe new life into an old Android device. Look for Cyanogen Mod 11 firmware and make it as good as new. Also, in bargain, you get to remove old vulnerabilities, upgrade to a compatible, later version of the Android Operating System flavour and enjoy the newer programs that release on Google Play Store. And most … Continue reading Install Cyanogen Mod 11 on Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P3110 →