[Request] Go 6 firmware link.

mio-19 · 02-14-2025, 05:11 AM

I would like to root my unit and I found out that I need to get a firmware link to do that. My unit is currently on 2025-02-11_23-36_v4.0-beta4_a390c414ef and unfortunately the method on https://github.com/Hagb/decryptBooxUpdateUpx doesn't work for beta. I would like to have a stable or beta firmware link

Renate · 02-15-2025, 12:25 AM

To get a beta link you need to get the MAC of someone who is subscribed to the beta release channel. That could be you.

mod2n · 02-15-2025, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

To get a beta link you need to get the MAC of someone who is subscribed to the beta release channel. That could be you.

Is it possible to see upcoming new Onyx Boox models through the usual update or beta channels? Perhaps through some system information on their servers? For example, the new Onyx Boox Page 2.

mio-19 · 02-15-2025, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

To get a beta link you need to get the MAC of someone who is subscribed to the beta release channel. That could be you.

Where should I put the MAC?

mio-19 · 02-15-2025, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mio-19

Where should I put the MAC?

I tried putting my MAC like this

Code:

$ curl -X GET "http://data.onyx-international.cn/api/firmware/update?where={\"buildNumber\":0,\"buildType\":\"user\",\"deviceMAC\":\"00:HERE_IS_MY_MAC\",\"lang\":\"en_US\",\"model\":\"Go6\",\"submodel\":\"\",\"fingerprint\":\"Onyx/Go6/Go6:11/2025-02-11_23-36_v4.0-beta4_a390c414ef/31254:user/dev-keys\"}" -H "Content-Type: application/json"
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Error</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>Internal Server Error</pre>
</body>
</html>

mio-19 · 02-15-2025, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

To get a beta link you need to get the MAC of someone who is subscribed to the beta release channel. That could be you.

I see you have a Go6 in Bio, and I assume you’re running a stable firmware. Is there no way to generate a download link with your current stable firmware?

Renate · 02-15-2025, 11:27 AM

I don't have anything stock. I'd have to figure out what I modified.

mio-19 · 02-15-2025, 08:54 PM

I am getting empty result here

Code:

curl -X GET "http://data.onyx-international.cn/api/firmware/update?where=%7B%22buildNumber%22:0,%22buildType%22:%22user%22,%22deviceMAC%22:%22%22,%22lang%22:%22en_US%22,%22model%22:%22Go6%22,%22submodel%22:%22%22,%22fingerprint%22:%20%22Onyx/Go6/Go6:11/2025-02-11_23-36_v4.0-beta4_a390c414ef/48880:user/release-keys%22%7D" -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Renate · 02-16-2025, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mio-19

I am getting empty result here

"Empty" as in 204?

PM me your MAC if you're subscribed to beta and I'll figure it out.

Renate · 02-16-2025, 01:01 PM

Oh, you mean:

Code:

Model:  Go6 (English)
Finger: Onyx/Go6/Go6:11/2025-02-11_23-36_v4.0-beta4_a390c414ef/48880:user/release-keys
Link:   http://firmware-us.boox.com/cb6afbde5365d8fc8ab86ab94490aad4/update.upx
Size:   1,752,091,374
MD5:    cb6afbde5365d8fc8ab86ab94490aad4

mio-19 · 02-16-2025, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

Oh, you mean:

Code:

Model:  Go6 (English)
Finger: Onyx/Go6/Go6:11/2025-02-11_23-36_v4.0-beta4_a390c414ef/48880:user/release-keys
Link:   http://firmware-us.boox.com/cb6afbde5365d8fc8ab86ab94490aad4/update.upx
Size:   1,752,091,374
MD5:    cb6afbde5365d8fc8ab86ab94490aad4

Apparently they deleted flash commands

Code:

fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched-28102_0h01P.img                                                                                                Py decryptBooxUpdateUpx 12:29:09 pm
Sending 'boot_a' (98304 KB)                        OKAY [  2.349s]
Writing 'boot_a'                                   FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed

How do I flash boot with EDL?

mio-19 · 02-16-2025, 08:58 PM

I am having success with this tool https://github.com/bkerler/edl

Code:

 1266  edl w boot_a magisk_patched-28102_0h01P.img
 1267  edl w vbmeta_a vbmeta.img
 1268  edl reset

Now I have a rooted Go6 device

Thank you so much Renate

ronnie2024 · 02-20-2025, 02:48 AM

Hi there, can anyone please help me to install my Chinese Poke6 to international Go6 version

Renate · 02-20-2025, 11:29 AM

Yeah, we have a link for the international Go6 beta 4 now.
And I have a custom recovery with update function.
I'll try to update my Go6 then I can release the recovery.

Renate · 02-23-2025, 03:21 AM

Ok, I managed to install the Go6 beta 4 on my Go6 using my autoupdate and I can go back to the book that I was just reading.
Of course it wiped my system modifications.
I'll have to see how easily my build system can fix that.

Oh, one difference I noticed immediately.
They are downplaying "Onyx" and "Boox" appears on the splash screen.
I still have skating elephants (for now).

Edit: I got things working with my modified rooted system but I have to run it as permissive for now until I find out what changed. I have it running enforced now.

If you install this, keep a lookout for time zone screwups. I had to set my region from where I really am to a specific UTC offset because it thought it was summer time?

02-14-2025, 05:11 AM	#1
mio-19 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2024 Device: KPW3, Boox Go6	[Request] Go 6 firmware link. I would like to root my unit and I found out that I need to get a firmware link to do that. My unit is currently on 2025-02-11_23-36_v4.0-beta4_a390c414ef and unfortunately the method on https://github.com/Hagb/decryptBooxUpdateUpx doesn't work for beta. I would like to have a stable or beta firmware link

02-16-2025, 08:58 PM	#12
mio-19 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2024 Device: KPW3, Boox Go6	I am having success with this tool https://github.com/bkerler/edl Code: 1266 edl w boot_a magisk_patched-28102_0h01P.img 1267 edl w vbmeta_a vbmeta.img 1268 edl reset Now I have a rooted Go6 device Thank you so much Renate

02-23-2025, 03:21 AM	#15
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,560 Karma: 14705253 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	Ok, I managed to install the Go6 beta 4 on my Go6 using my autoupdate and I can go back to the book that I was just reading. Of course it wiped my system modifications. I'll have to see how easily my build system can fix that. Oh, one difference I noticed immediately. They are downplaying "Onyx" and "Boox" appears on the splash screen. I still have skating elephants (for now). Edit: I got things working with my modified rooted system but I have to run it as permissive for now until I find out what changed. I have it running enforced now. If you install this, keep a lookout for time zone screwups. I had to set my region from where I really am to a specific UTC offset because it thought it was summer time? Last edited by Renate; 02-23-2025 at 10:38 AM.

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02-15-2025, 12:25 AM	#2
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,560 Karma: 14705253 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	To get a beta link you need to get the MAC of someone who is subscribed to the beta release channel. That could be you.

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Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,560 Karma: 14705253 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	I don't have anything stock. I'd have to figure out what I modified.

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ronnie2024 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2025 Device: Boox Poke6	Hi there, can anyone please help me to install my Chinese Poke6 to international Go6 version

02-20-2025, 11:29 AM	#14
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,560 Karma: 14705253 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	Yeah, we have a link for the international Go6 beta 4 now. And I have a custom recovery with update function. I'll try to update my Go6 then I can release the recovery.