tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post99948001706221950..comments2023-11-28T13:48:14.019-08:00Comments on Linux on the Acer C7 Chromebook: How To ... Reconstruct your Firmware from an Invalid BackupBarry S. Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438728077126766517noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-56808432853906852062013-11-06T13:13:52.304-08:002013-11-06T13:13:52.304-08:00The C710 firmware package is finally live, sorry a...The C710 firmware package is finally live, sorry about the wait! I actually had it ready like a week ago, but then the primary HDD on my desktop/gateway failed (a Windows box) so I haven't had internet access. :( Anyway, it's on the homepage.Barry S. Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438728077126766517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-70217126746029212732013-10-29T15:51:21.828-07:002013-10-29T15:51:21.828-07:00I've run into a little snag that I didn't ...I've run into a little snag that I didn't foresee - I forgot about the hardware ID also being in the firmware image. But, I'm still working on it! So don't give up on me! :)Barry S. Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438728077126766517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-64096340552266466522013-10-26T18:37:30.100-07:002013-10-26T18:37:30.100-07:00It's not really about the why, it's about ...It's not really about the why, it's about having the ability to switch back even without the original firmware. <br />But thanks a bunch, I owe you! Schokobecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295972917688011136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-76123680456917856682013-10-25T14:20:19.545-07:002013-10-25T14:20:19.545-07:00Hey there! :) Well, I think the real question sho...Hey there! :) Well, I think the real question should be "Why would you want to go back?" But, I won't go there either because I would never release anything without explaining how to reverse it beforehand (having tested it myself). But, I'm fanatical about such things, I admit.<br /><br />Yes, I will do so just for you! I failed to comprehend why Google refused to do so on many occasions (possibly licensing issues?). Although I would suggest that you manually hack in your serial number with a hex editor before flashing it to insure full functionality. I'll include instructions on how to do that too. Check back here later.Barry S. Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438728077126766517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-25012288316004221512013-10-25T13:18:05.540-07:002013-10-25T13:18:05.540-07:00Isn't it possible to provide the original firm...Isn't it possible to provide the original firmware with an invalid/zeroed serial number?<br />I love my C7 with Arch and Win7 (KVM) but since I have no backup of the original I have no way of turning back. (Don't even ask why!)Schokobecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295972917688011136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-58322580867545100512013-10-21T11:17:40.855-07:002013-10-21T11:17:40.855-07:00You could do that or just read it again with the j...You could do that or just read it again with the jumper bridged. It's confusing I know, but you can only make a valid backup with hardware write-protect DISABLED, which means with the jumper bridged (or shorted, connected, etc.).Barry S. Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438728077126766517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029108049665629701.post-16823966330357237552013-10-20T22:44:54.582-07:002013-10-20T22:44:54.582-07:00As you suggested I read the bios while jumper not ...As you suggested I read the bios while jumper not set, still the content of 0x1000 is 0xFF, does that mean I need to replace it with this binary?Dashesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867642749547058056noreply@blogger.com