| Task | Command | | :--- | :--- | | View header info | python mstar-bin-tool.py -i dump.bin | | Unpack everything | python mstar-bin-tool.py -x dump.bin -o out/ | | Repack modified rootfs | python mstar-bin-tool.py -p --header h.bin --uboot u.bin --rootfs new.bin | | Brute-force XOR key | python mstar-bin-tool.py -x encrypted.bin --brute-xor |
Avoid the "Download ZIP" method; use Git to ensure you get the submodules (if any). mstar-bin-tool
The manufacturer had gone bankrupt. No updates. No source code. Just a brick. | Task | Command | | :--- |
The tool is frequently associated with the OpenWrt and TomatoUSB communities, as many third-party router firmwares needed a way to repack MStar bootloaders. No source code
Use the aescrypt2 tool (often found in the /bin subfolder) to decrypt the image for editing. 3. Modifying and Repacking
