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Revives "bricked" devices caused by a failed over-the-air update or corrupted boot sector. hg-rp2725.bin

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If you have an identical functioning device, you can dump its firmware using dd from the /dev/mtdblock partitions.

Check your physical router sticker. Applying hg-rp2725.bin to a non-compatible hardware revision or another brand will result in a hard brick. Best for: Twitter

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