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toh:linksys:ea8500 [2022/10/12 19:44] – [Flash Layout] highlight new kernel partition size paulcarrotytoh:linksys:ea8500 [2022/12/24 05:43] – [OEM easy installation] ilmostro
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 ^ Layer3   | :::                                 | :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::|\\ \\ ^ Layer3   | :::                                 | :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::| ''sqashfs'' \\ around 2 MiB| ''ubifs'' \\ around 35 MiB| :::|\\ \\
  
-As of OpenWRT 22.03, the kernel partition size **was increased** from to 4 MiB. Upgrading from 21.02 to 22.03 **requires** flashing the Factory image (force option must be used) and loosing configuration.+As of OpenWRT 22.03, the kernel partition size **[[https://forum.openwrt.org/t/increasing-ea8500-ea7500-kernel-size-to-enable-builds/121039/19?page=2|was increased]]** from 3MiB to 4 MiB. Consequently, upgrading from 21.02 to 22.03 **requires** flashing the Factory image (force option must be used) and losing existing configuration.
 ==== OEM easy installation ==== ==== OEM easy installation ====
 :!:  Warning, works only with **non-US version** and **US version** firmware **older** than 1.1.4* :!:  Warning, works only with **non-US version** and **US version** firmware **older** than 1.1.4*
  
-:!:  Warning, before installing LEDE/OpenWrt the fist time:+:!:  Warning, before installing LEDE/OpenWrt the first time:
  
-  * install (at least) firmware 1.1.4.169978 twice to make sure the primary and the secondary partition have a compatible format+  * install (at least) firmware 1.1.4.169978 twice to make sure the primary and the secondary partitions have a compatible format
   * some users have reported that 1.1.4* versions do not boot, so installing a 1.1.3* firmware may be needed   * some users have reported that 1.1.4* versions do not boot, so installing a 1.1.3* firmware may be needed
-  * if it doesn'works use TFTP method below+  * if it doesn'work still, use TFTP method below
  
 **Note:** Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured. **Note:** Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured.
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   * Wait for it to reboot   * Wait for it to reboot
  
-**Note:** It's possible that the more recent stock firmware may have changed the interface so that the above link (''%%http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp%%'') no longer works. On version 1.1.7.182977 for example, in the stock WebUIyou have to go to Connectivity -> Basic (tab) -> Router Firmware Update -> Manual Update -> Choose File. See this screenshot:+**Note:** It's possible that the more recent factory firmware changes the interface so that the above link (''%%http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp%%'') no longer works. On version 1.1.7.182977for example, in the stock WebUI you have to go to Connectivity -> Basic (tab) -> Router Firmware Update -> Manual Update -> Choose File. See this screenshot:
  
 {{:media:linksys:linksys-ea8500-v1.1.7.182977_webui_inb4_flash.png?600|}} {{:media:linksys:linksys-ea8500-v1.1.7.182977_webui_inb4_flash.png?600|}}
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