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Author Topic: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock  (Read 33206 times)

door_bell

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BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« on: January 18, 2014, 09:15:45 PM »

Gents,

Anyone got any idea where I can get the files to unlock these beasts???

I see the Psidoc site has been hacked once too often and gone. The other sites I can find all have the actual files removed - it's infuriating.

I've to replace my two routers after one being completely bricked (it was old and it didn't take the firmware and I'm not spending the cash JTAG'ing) and the other one being given to one of my brothers who was in need.

I've been given two of the damn things, but can't use either!! It's got all the functionality I need - IF I can unlock them from beatie!

 :'(

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les-70

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2014, 02:57:19 PM »

  I have sent you a pm as I may have the bits need.   You are welcome to make the bits available if they work for you.  Good luck
« Last Edit: January 19, 2014, 05:44:22 PM by les-70 »
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door_bell

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2014, 05:29:45 PM »

Awesome  :)

I'll download in two - appriciate it!

Will update when I'm back mid-week and have a go. Like hens teeth are those files!!

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nathanroys

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 11:41:29 PM »

I could do with these files if possible?
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Ixel

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2014, 12:04:05 AM »

  I have sent you a pm as I may have the bits need.   You are welcome to make the bits available if they work for you.  Good luck

I don't suppose they would possibly work with the business hub 3 as well? I imagine the HH3 and BH3 are slightly different (e.g. firmware versions).
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door_bell

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2014, 07:35:18 PM »

  I have sent you a pm as I may have the bits need.   You are welcome to make the bits available if they work for you.  Good luck

I don't suppose they would possibly work with the business hub 3 as well? I imagine the HH3 and BH3 are slightly different (e.g. firmware versions).

From all the stuff I read, they won't work - it's different.

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doobleshaft

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2014, 09:18:43 PM »

Sadly yes PsiDOC has gone and I'd just tried to get the software unlock info for a Homehub 3A, 2A and 2B.

Can someone make the 3A files available for me? Also anyone know where to get the files for 2A and 2B homehub?
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ahmedfarazch

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2014, 11:42:35 PM »

Hello!

Fortunately, I have the files and you can find them at: http://sdrv.ms/1gHHmYS

The instructions are usually found in the "readme" file(s)!


Regards,
Ahmed
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inkhorn

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2014, 11:50:18 PM »

I investigated this a few months ago and fortunately documented it on my own blog as well as PsiDOC (RIP).

You'll be after these pages, the second of which lets you download the vulnerable firmware direct from BT :
http://inkhornnet.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/bt-homehub3-rooting/
http://inkhornnet.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/bt-homehub3-notes/
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ccieuser

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2014, 04:23:58 PM »

Thank you very much for sharing. Do you have the latest firmware, I found its version is "BT Home Hub 3 - Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.94.1.37 (Type A) ". :)


Hello!

Fortunately, I have the files and you can find them at: http://sdrv.ms/1gHHmYS

The instructions are usually found in the "readme" file(s)!


Regards,
Ahmed
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Macone

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2014, 12:16:06 AM »

I have managed to downgrade the firmware.  I'm not sure how to proceed with the next steps to unlock the BT HH3A to other ISP.  Can anyone advise.  Many thanks.

Mac
« Last Edit: July 10, 2014, 09:05:19 AM by Macone »
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ahmedfarazch

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2014, 10:38:55 PM »

Hi!


I had to search for this as well :D ... hadn't written it down ... in order to configure the BT HH3A (after unlocking) for your ISP/connection type, you need to use this page: http://192.168.1.254/thd_setup

More info at: https://web.archive.org/web/20120730085732/http://www.psidoc.com/showthread.php/620-Hacked-HH3A-amp-other-ISP-settings
(also for advanced configuration, you may consult the OpenRG manual shared alongwith other files above)

Regards,
Ahmed
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ahmedfarazch

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2014, 08:42:42 PM »

Thank you very much for sharing. Do you have the latest firmware, I found its version is "BT Home Hub 3 - Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.94.1.37 (Type A) ". :)


Hello!

Fortunately, I have the files and you can find them at: http://sdrv.ms/1gHHmYS

The instructions are usually found in the "readme" file(s)!


Regards,
Ahmed

Hello Again!


you are welcome ... coming to the firmware version 4.7.5.1.83.8.94.1.37, it caused quite some problems when released ... something to do with vpns but I haven't looked into what caused the original problem and what (if any) steps did bt take to resolve it ... anyways ... in order to acquire this firmware (if it has not been removed from the servers), we need to take a look at the log(s) of a home hub that has received this update ... should look like this: https://community.bt.com/t5/Other-Broadband-Queries/Hub-updated-to-4-7-5-1-83-8-94-1-9-Never-heard-of-it/td-p/828372 (this firmware has been uploaded as well) ... another way would be to downgrade, root the hub and then take a look at the flash layout! ... like here: http://inkhornnet.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/bt-homehub3-flash-layout/

Regards,
Ahmed
« Last Edit: September 16, 2014, 09:16:39 PM by ahmedfarazch »
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ml66uk

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2016, 01:40:10 AM »

Hello!

Fortunately, I have the files and you can find them at: http://sdrv.ms/1gHHmYS

The instructions are usually found in the "readme" file(s)!


Regards,
Ahmed

Thanks for that.  Is there a problem with the ext3.img file though?  If I write that image to a USB stick, I can't read it in Windows, and the Home Hub 3 router says "(File type not supported)".  I should be able to see files and folders right?

I've tried 3 different USB sticks, two versions of DiskImage, and also dd, but I've never been able to read anything off the USB stick afterwards.

The version of ext3.img I have is 33,208,222 bytes, and MD5 checksum 859324F7D69FD618D6A63049766E9F52.

Thanks in advance for any help.  Mark
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ml66uk

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Re: BT Homehub 3.0A unlock
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2016, 04:20:21 PM »

Hello!

Fortunately, I have the files and you can find them at: http://sdrv.ms/1gHHmYS

The instructions are usually found in the "readme" file(s)!


Regards,
Ahmed

Thanks for that.  Is there a problem with the ext3.img file though?  If I write that image to a USB stick, I can't read it in Windows, and the Home Hub 3 router says "(File type not supported)".  I should be able to see files and folders right?

I've tried 3 different USB sticks, two versions of DiskImage, and also dd, but I've never been able to read anything off the USB stick afterwards.

The version of ext3.img I have is 33,208,222 bytes, and MD5 checksum 859324F7D69FD618D6A63049766E9F52.

Thanks in advance for any help.  Mark

Anyone?  Either the ext3.img file is invalid, or I'm missing something, but I can't figure out what.

If someone has the time (maybe ten minutes) to do the following, I'd be a step further:
  • download and extract hh3a_unlock.exe from the "Home Hub 3.0 Type A" folder above
  • use DiskImage to write ext3.img to a USB stick
  • try to read anything off the USB stick
(DiskImage_1_6_WinAll.exe allows you to overwrite a hard drive btw, so double check that you're writing to a USB stick.)

Thanks!
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