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2G VERSION FW downgrade #7

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diego-cr opened this issue Mar 19, 2024 · 56 comments
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2G VERSION FW downgrade #7

diego-cr opened this issue Mar 19, 2024 · 56 comments

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@diego-cr
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diego-cr commented Mar 19, 2024

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We are not responsible for any damage, bootloop, bricked or broken and Relationships.

Thanks nop0x900 for Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17 dump and testing.

2G VERSION ONLY

On new fw versions can't change server address but can downgrade it.

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Drivers

REMOVE TE SIM CARD

First install MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Drivers
Connect device to pc, when turn it on detect mt6227 phone preloader com port and seconds later MediaTeck inc product.
Need both ports, first one is to backup and flash and other one to sends AT commands.

BACKUP IMEI
Turn on device and connect to comX at 9600 (HyperTerminal, PuTTy....) and read your IMEI
AT^GT_CM=IMEI
Don't continue if can't do it

Make a full backup.
Run FlashTool and open scatter file (WW_S20.cfg), go to READ BACK and add a new file, hex start 0x00000000 length 0x00400000.
Press read back, connect device and turn it on or restart.
Wait OK message.
Reboot device, press power button until reboot.

backup
ok

Flash.
Run FlashTool and open scatter file, select ROM and VIV, press Download button, turn on device or restart and wait..
Wait OK message.
Reboot device, press power button until reboot.

flash

Now your device have 000000000000000 IMEI, restore it.
Connect device, open comX 9600 (HyperTerminal, PuTTy....)
AT^GT_CM=IMEI,yourimei
Test
AT^GT_CM=IMEI

Done!

Can send commands to configure it.
AT^GT_CM=server,1,your.server,port,0#
AT^GT_CM=LJDW#
AT^GT_CM=APN,yourapn#

Turn it off and inster the SIM CARD

Optional disable OTA
AT^GT_CM=OTASVR,1,no.server.here,1234,0#
AT^GT_CM=OT,OFF#

Don't ask me for drivers installation

Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17.zip

@diego-cr diego-cr changed the title FW downgrade 2G VERSION FW downgrade Mar 19, 2024
@pawlak2
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pawlak2 commented Mar 20, 2024

Great job!
Tested on my Y2517_S20_DS_1_V02_2023.05.02_1, downgraded to Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17 and it works fine with traccar.

@voltane
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voltane commented Mar 20, 2024

I can also confirm that this method works on brand new trackers (bought here: https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0B4VQY6ZS?ref_=pe_25095781_587124791_302_E_DDE_dt_1)
The only thing i had to do is to run FlashTool in compatibility mode with Windows XP Service Pack 3. Otherwise i got BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005) whenever wanted to do a backup or flash.

@SzymonZy
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Confirming working.

@jocavidal
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Obrigado, funciona 5 estrelas!!!!

@pawlak2
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pawlak2 commented Apr 4, 2024

Great job! Tested on my Y2517_S20_DS_1_V02_2023.05.02_1, downgraded to Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17 and it works fine with traccar.

Screenshot 2024-04-04 202217

i see only one com port, can you tell me the procedure for preloader driver installation?

To flash new/old firmware You need only one COM port (after connecting with USB do GPS).

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 6, 2024

Hello friends, I am facing the same problem as Fabry. First, I have always only one Mediatek com port on device manager (Windows10) but I 've also tried with Windows7 Pro. with the same unsuccessful result: always a question mark on MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM port (no problem on the other MediaTek USB Port). Furthermore, when I load the ROM into the Flash Tool software and I perform the Read Back, the final length presents a different hexadecimal value (0x00000800) than the one reported on this Github page. In any case, once I try nothing happens despite having selected the only available Mediatek com port. Is there perhaps any jumper (pins) on the electronic board that needs to be bridged/jumpered to enable the possibility of updating/flashing the firmware with the previous one (in order to finally be able to unlock the tracker and insert the new ip server)? Thanks in advance for your help. Cheers.

@Sanafan
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Sanafan commented Apr 7, 2024

thanks for this great tutorial, the files etc. saved me a ton of time!

For your information: The cable that was included doesn't have a data-part so you need another cable. The included one is only for charging. Also the comment from @voltane helped, i had the same problem!

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 7, 2024

Hello, I didn't use the black cable included with the S20 Wanway gps tracker but a Samsung phone data cable. I think it's not a cable issue because I can comunicate to the GPS device via putty with AT comands . Did you succeed in updating (downgrading) the firmware of your WanWay tracker? What about the PreLoader MediaTek port ? Thanks in advance. Rgds

@Sanafan
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Sanafan commented Apr 7, 2024

Hello, I didn't use the black cable included with the S20 Wanway gps tracker but a Samsung phone data cable. I think it's not a cable issue because I can comunicate to the GPS device via putty with AT comands . Did you succeed in updating (downgrading) the firmware of your WanWay tracker? What about the PreLoader MediaTek port ? Thanks in advance. Rgds

Yes i suceeded. Just follow the steps in the manual, everything works. :)

@sgtpepper72
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Hi, thanks for your message. Please may you kindly tell me what OS did you use for the procedure? Because I have only one MediaTek port ( not the preloader port: on device manager I have a question mark on it).

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 7, 2024

Hi Fabry and Sanafan, thanks for your messages and support. I have just successfully downgraded it some minutes ago. Now, I can modify the server ip as I wish... (their locked is gone! :) Thanks again. Cheers.

@MARIOP69
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Non riesco ad inviare neppure i commandi AT con Putty - nessun segno di vita - mi riconosce senza problemi la porta MTK USB Port (COM6) ma non risponde - chi mi può aiutare?

@sgtpepper72
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Are you using the right data cable? You must connect a data cable because with only a power cable doesn't work.

@MARIOP69
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Ho provato con 3 diversi cavi che funzionano per perfettamente con un cellulare

@Sanafan
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Sanafan commented Apr 24, 2024

Kommentiert am besten auf Englisch... macht überhaupt keinen Sinn, wenn hier jeder in seiner Landessprache kommentiert, unglaublich...

@MARIOP69
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Sorry. They are 3 data cables that work perfectly with other equipment

@MARIOP69
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ok now work at comand. Where is scatter file WW_S20.cfg ?

@MARIOP69
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@MARIOP69
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the version is Y2517_S20_DS_1_V02_2023.05.02_1 - It does not work

@sgtpepper72
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the version is Y2517_S20_DS_1_V02_2023.05.02_1 - It does not work

Mine, it was the same version as your and I flashed it with previous version (Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17).
You must follow the procedure indicated, step by step, clearly with the data cable and turn on the device from the appropriate button just before the flash. You will notice that the bottom of the flash program will change color.
Use the program indicated in the procedure for flash: you have to strictly follow the step by step procedure.

@MARIOP69
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I did everything as per the procedure using the two highlighted files for backup - I'll try with another PC tonight

@sgtpepper72
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for example, I used this flash tool to downgrade by flash the device. Your version seems to be different!
flash_tool

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 24, 2024

This was the scatter file I used. Is it the same as your?
WW_S20_cfg.txt

Have you downloaded the right ROM and VIVA files?

PS: please note, in order to upload it on Github, I had to rename it from WW_S20.cfg to WW_S20_cfg.txt

@MARIOP69
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now whith versione 5.1624

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 24, 2024

Have you read or already tried what suggested on this comment?
#7 (comment)
It seems he had the same problem as your.

@MARIOP69
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I have tried what suggested on this comment! #7 (comment)

@sgtpepper72
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If you've followed the steps and all the advices above, then it looks like we've fired all the bullets! Does anyone have any other suggestions for our friend?

@MARIOP69
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I'm about to give up. Isn't it a new version (I just bought it)?
s20_202404

@Player1234521
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Hello, Im stuck on Flash step, when i ''Open Scatter/Config File'' i can only select one file (VIVA or ROM, i cant select both files), when i select one file of them an, Flash Tool says me ''Invalid scatter/config file''

@sgtpepper72
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Hello, Im stuck on Flash step, when i ''Open Scatter/Config File'' i can only select one file (VIVA or ROM, i cant select both files), when i select one file of them an, Flash Tool says me ''Invalid scatter/config file''

Hi, are you using the suggested flash version tool ?

@Player1234521
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Hello, Im stuck on Flash step, when i ''Open Scatter/Config File'' i can only select one file (VIVA or ROM, i cant select both files), when i select one file of them an, Flash Tool says me ''Invalid scatter/config file''

Hi, are you using the suggested flash version tool ?

Yes, i tried latest version and some older

@sgtpepper72
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I'm about to give up. Isn't it a new version (I just bought it)?

I opened the case of my S20 device and it is the same version as your.
s20_

@sgtpepper72
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Hello, Im stuck on Flash step, when i ''Open Scatter/Config File'' i can only select one file (VIVA or ROM, i cant select both files), when i select one file of them an, Flash Tool says me ''Invalid scatter/config file''

Hi, are you using the suggested flash version tool ?

Yes, i tried latest version and some older

tried this cfg file?
#7 (comment)

@Player1234521
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Hello, Im stuck on Flash step, when i ''Open Scatter/Config File'' i can only select one file (VIVA or ROM, i cant select both files), when i select one file of them an, Flash Tool says me ''Invalid scatter/config file''

Hi, are you using the suggested flash version tool ?

Yes, i tried latest version and some older

tried this cfg file? #7 (comment)

-No, I thought the file was good and that it was a problem with the Flash Tool application.
-Finally managed to change the firmware. Even though an error occurred when trying to open the ROM or VIVA file, somehow both files were in the application and all I had to do was click Download.
-So, as for my ''problem'', probably when making the Backup, by selecting the WW_S20.cfg file, Flash Tool automatically detected the VIVA and ROM files and added them as a scatter/config file? Idk I don't know anything about computers :D I tried to do the whole flashing process again to see after what operation the VIVA and ROM files were in the FLASH TOOL program, but I can't. I only leave a screenshot of my final step? When these files appeared in this column, all you had to do was press DOWNLOAD

Thank you very much for your help sgtpepper72 <3
WanWayIssue1

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-No, I thought the file was good and that it was a problem with the Flash Tool application. -Finally managed to change the firmware. Even though an error occurred when trying to open the ROM or VIVA file, somehow both files were in the application and all I had to do was click Download. -So, as for my ''problem'', probably when making the Backup, by selecting the WW_S20.cfg file, Flash Tool automatically detected the VIVA and ROM files and added them as a scatter/config file? Idk I don't know anything about computers :D I tried to do the whole flashing process again to see after what operation the VIVA and ROM files were in the FLASH TOOL program, but I can't. I only leave a screenshot of my final step? When these files appeared in this column, all you had to do was press DOWNLOAD

Thank you very much for your help sgtpepper72

No worries, you're welcome my friend! I'm glad to read you succeeded with it. Well done! I hope this information can also be useful to our friend "MarioP69": maybe by trying to follow your steps he can also be able to update (downgrading) the firmware with the unlocked one.

@MARIOP69
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Immagine1
Immagine2
It just doesn't work from me - the procedure is correct

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 25, 2024

It just doesn't work from me - the procedure is correct

Hi Mario, did you also try with others computer and/or also different versions of Windows OS?
Is there someone in the community who can help Mario solve this odd hw or sw issue he's facing?

@MARIOP69
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I tried with another PC but still with Windows 10 by starting the app in Windows XP mode. It did not work

@dominikwachow
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After the flash device doesn't work. The number is not reachable. Does anyone know how to solve it?

@MARIOP69
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Works !!!! Thanks for everything. I was wrong because the device was already turned on before pressing "Download" - It must be turned on only after pressing "Download" - I used the "Flash Tool v.5.1624.00.00"

@sgtpepper72
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sgtpepper72 commented Apr 29, 2024

Well done Mario! I am glad you succeeded on it. Yes, device must be off before flashing and only after on for flashing, as you reported.

@NiklasEhrlichAkkodis
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Hey! Downgrading with all these Instructions worked fine for me, also replys the right firmware via SMS. BUT i am not able to get my device online in traccar.
When sending the server via SMS it responds "OK", but not getting online in Traccar.

When Sending LOCKIP,WWDS20,UNLOCK# or LOCKAPN,WWDS20,UNLOCK#, it respondes with ERROR:101

What am I doing wrong?

@yota79
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yota79 commented Jun 6, 2024

I think the main problem is becouse the flash tool have the oldest version on the top of the page and the lastest working on the bottom on the page.

@NiklasEhrlichAkkodis
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Flashing works fine, used the latest version at the bottom of the page. ALso IMEI can be reset without a problem. But it dont wants to connect to the server

@Toolmaster30
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Hello,
how can I send the APN username and password? My SIM card needs this data.

Regards, Georg

@Salwos
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Salwos commented Jul 4, 2024

Hello friends,
Today I received the device with the firmware version: Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17
This version should be unlocked but unfortunately as you can see in the screenshot it does not allow modifying the server.
Why do you think so?
Screenshot_20240704-150224

@Salwos
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Salwos commented Jul 4, 2024

Il flashing funziona bene, ho usato l'ultima versione in basso alla pagina. Anche l'IMEI può essere resettato senza problemi. Ma non voglio connettermi al server

I received the device with the following firmware Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17 but unfortunately it doesn't work.

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BOND500 commented Jul 4, 2024

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Мы не несем ответственности за любой ущерб, обруч, кирпич или сломанный кирпич и отношения.

Спасибо nop0x900 за дамп и тестирование Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17.

ТОЛЬКО ВЕРСИЯ 2G

В новых версиях fw адрес сервера изменить нельзя, но можно понизить.

FlashTool Водители

УДАЛИТЬ СИМ-КАРТУ TE

Сначала установите драйверы MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Подключите устройство к ПК, когда включите его, обнаружите компорт предварительного загрузчика телефона mt6227 и через несколько секунд продукт MediaTeck inc. Нужны оба порта: первый - для резервного копирования и флэш-памяти, а другой - для отправки AT-команд.

РЕЗЕРВНОЕ КОПИРОВАНИЕ IMEI Включите устройство и подключитесь к comX на 9600 (HyperTerminal, PuTTy..) и прочитайте свой IMEI AT^GT_CM=IMEI Не продолжайте, если не можете этого сделать

Сделайте полную резервную копию. Запустите FlashTool и откройте файл разброса (WW_S20.cfg), перейдите в "READ BACK" и добавьте новый файл, шестнадцатеричный старт 0x0000000 длиной 0x00400000. Нажмите "Считать назад", подключите устройство и включите его или перезапустите. Подождите, ок, сообщение. Перезагрузите устройство, нажмите кнопку питания до перезагрузки.

backup ok

Флэш. Запустите FlashTool и откройте файл разброса, выберите ПЗУ и VIV, нажмите кнопку "Загрузить", включите устройство или перезапустите и подождите.. Подождите, ок, сообщение. Перезагрузите устройство, нажмите кнопку питания до перезагрузки.

flash

Теперь у вашего устройства есть 000000000000000 IMEI, восстановите его. Устройство подключения, откройте comX 9600 (HyperTerminal, PuTTy..) AT^GT_CM=IMEI,yourimei Испытание AT^GT_CM=IMEI

Готово!

Может отправлять команды для его настройки. AT^GT_CM=server,1,your.server,port,0# AT^GT_CM=LJDW# AT^GT_CM=APN,yourapn#

Выключите его и закачайте SIM-КАРТУ

Опциональное отключение OTA AT^GT_CM=OTASVR,1,no.server.here,1234,0# AT^GT_CM=OT,OFF#

Не просите меня об установке драйверов

Y2517_GW005A_V03_2022.10.21_17.zip

Friends, can anyone make a video clip on how to flash a device??? Help me please. It's much easier to do everything on video. Thank you.

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