Velica (GL-B2200) - Openwrt update bricking issue

Eagertman · 2022-11-24T14:44:39.552Z

Hello Brains Trust,

I have a peculiar issue with my Velica (GL-B2200) units (x2), which arose after reading up on the recent patching that allowed Openwrt release updates. I followed the commit as it mentioned (it has a weird typo of ‘gunzipped’… I assume that’s a typo?), and the only issue, I believe, was me messing up the initial step of using the openwrt install file over the sysupgrade version. No big deal I thought, so I followed the Uboot debricking instructions provided here, but just as is my luck, I cannot for the life of me, get any connection happening via network cable or wifi following a supposed stock firmware reflash. I have emailed a nice tech from Gli.net who has tried to give me links and advice, but I still can’t seem to solve this puzzle.

I can follow everything in order to get me back to the Uboot page, but that’s all I can do, and I’ve attempted every variation to get things working again. The only thing I haven’t tried is a very early (perhaps release edition?) release of firmware.

It was mentioned in email tech support that I use the App to bring them back online, but that didn’t make sense to me, as a stock firmware flash and reboot, straight reset etc should bring wlan’s back online, or at least a pure ethernet connection direct… but there’s just one light on the unit/s and nothing happens. No available SSID and no available cable connection possible (other than reaching Uboot menu). *The app doesn’t help any, btw.

Does anyone have advice? I am really surprised by this. Is it possible I have totally bricked both devices?

limbot · 2022-11-26T07:44:32.017Z

So you can’t get the latest stable stock firmware to load via uboot?

https://dl.gl-inet.com/?model=b2200

Eagertman · 2022-11-26T11:59:11.938Z

That is correct, Limbot.

alzhao · 2022-11-30T10:12:36.043Z

Can you let me know when you upload the firmware via uboot, it goes through or give error?

What is the LEDs status when you do the uboot process?

Eagertman · 2022-12-03T04:19:23.003Z

It goes through no problem, the screen comes up to say everything is being uploaded and that I can close the tab while it does it’s thing. The light status is the uploading of the stock firmware. I am doing the debrick method correctly, to enter Uboot, as I would not be able to otherwise… at least I don’t believe so?

Modem IP set to 192.168.10.1

Velica is 192.168.8.1 as per usual

When I turn the Velica on/power up, a few seconds of two white lights…then the top light only, which stays on and turns light blue.

lizh · 2022-12-03T09:58:40.790Z

Hi Eagertman:
Based on the situation you described：
“a few seconds of two white lights…then the top light only”

The ‘system partition table’ should be corrupted, you need to restore the ‘system partition table’ with uboot.

You can tell me your email privately, and I will send your firmware to restore this partition table.

bogdan1s · 2023-02-28T20:59:24.420Z

I have exactly the same problem with my Velica router. Could you send me the firmware to restore the partition table.

Pcgkp · 2024-04-27T08:52:43.496Z

Can you please share the firmware with me? My Velica has the same issue. In fact, this solution should be made public.

lizh · 2024-04-28T01:29:04.356Z

Please send me your email via Message.

Roge · 2024-08-10T12:49:30.413Z

I'm stuck in the same situation as the above link. My B2200 will take a firmware via uboot then the led will flash. It'll reboot and then only the top led will turn on as blue. I can then enter uboot and try again, but nothing else. What can I do? Can anybody send me the firmware to update the partition table?

Thanks
Roge

lizh · 2024-08-12T08:59:43.270Z

Hi Roge:
Please send me your email via Message.Thanks!

Roge · 2024-08-13T13:04:17.428Z

Just sent a pm. Thanks

Eagertman · 2024-08-13T14:12:08.246Z

I am alive.

In my ignorance at the time when I made this thread, I thought I had done something wrong.

Well, it turns out I didn't do anything wrong, it's just that I was expecting a different outcome when I flashed pure Openwrt onto my devices.

Openwrt works flawlessly on these devices, and is definitely superior in in several ways, it's just that it's not as user friendly compared to the way Gl-inet has implented their GUI and setup.

These days I am pretty much a router and networking wiz and so I don't have any issues.

I can send the files that were linked to me for anyone who needs them, but it is probably better to get these directly from the mods and staff here at Gl-inet via DM.

lizh · 2024-08-14T01:05:56.172Z

I have sent the firmware, please check.

Thanks!

Roge · 2024-08-18T13:05:19.133Z

Hi Lizh,

Thanks for your message but I was unable to find the email with the firmware. Can you try again?

Thanks
Roge

lizh · 2024-08-19T01:12:07.757Z

I have sent you a private message, please help check whether the email is correct?

Thanks!

neilhastings · 2024-10-25T09:00:39.440Z

I have the same problem with my Velica routers. (“a few seconds of two white lights…then the top light only”). I have tried to update the firmware using Uboot but not working. Please can you send me the file to repair the partition tables.

neilhastings · 2024-10-27T10:34:41.786Z

Hello Eagertman,

I have asked GL-iNet for the file(s) to repair the partition table on my Velica routers and have had no reply. Do you think you could send the relevant files to me via email? Thanks.

admon · 2024-10-27T10:39:06.611Z

Please contact support@glinet.biz - it's easier for them to help you.

WJCarpenter · 2025-03-26T10:46:47.009Z

I think I have the same issue as in this thread. Can you send me the fix?

One of my Velica routers was unplugged for many months. It was working fine as a wired access point router before it was unplugged. It was running firmware "OpenWrt 22.03.5 r20134-5f15225c1e / LuCI openwrt-22.03 branch git-23.093.57104-ce20b4a"

When I powered it on again, it would not connect on the WAN port to my network. I eventually tried the debrick procedure described here: Debrick via Uboot - GL.iNet Router Docs 4 with firmware "qsdk-b2200-3.218-0709-1720514201.img". Although I got to the screen that said it was updating the firmware, the router did NOT restart (I waited at least 15 minutes). Even after power cycling the router, it stayed at IP 192.168.1.1 and never went to 192.168.8.1.