Removing Merlin

[imcgarry]

Hi. I have both a AX58u and a AX56U. Both of these are runing merlin 388.1.
My question is how do i go back to stock, as flasing with latest stock firmware does not work.
Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Hi. I have both a AX58u and a AX56U. Both of these are runing merlin 388.1.
My question is how do i go back to stock, as flasing with latest stock firmware does not work.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Log in to GUI under Admin and reset to "Factory Default Reset"

Once the router reboots then you can reflash stock firmware.

Don't have any USB plugged in or any other devices other than the desktopPC, hardwired.

Don't use any APP.

 

[Deleted member 84281]

On the AX58U you must flash 386.45898 firmware before you can upgrade to the latest. There is no need to factory reset before a firmware flash.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

On the AX58U you must flash 386.45898 firmware before you can upgrade to the latest. There is no need to factory reset before a firmware flash.

Is it that simple, seeing how the OP is complaining that Merlin firmware is stuck?

 

[Deleted member 84281]

Is it that simple, seeing how the OP is complaining that Merlin firmware is stuck?

At least on the AX58U you must install 45898 firmware before it will let you upgrade any further. Asus site says this.

*Due to core software module upgrade, if you want to upgrade to this version, please must update your router to 3.0.0.4.386.45898 first.

 

[imcgarry]

Thanks J23 That worked a treat appreciate the reply.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

At least on the AX58U you must install 45898 firmware before it will let you upgrade any further. Asus site says this.

*Due to core software module upgrade, if you want to upgrade to this version, please must update your router to 3.0.0.4.386.45898 first.

What I don't get is that he was already on the 388 code base and therefore was beyond the hiccup.

 

[Deleted member 84281]

What I don't get is that he was already on the 388 code base and therefore was beyond the hiccup.

You would think yes, but it still remains the same even though it's on 388 code now.

 

[drinkingbird]

On the AX58U you must flash 386.45898 firmware before you can upgrade to the latest. There is no need to factory reset before a firmware flash.

I'd still do the reset before and after to clear out anything Merlin related and make the process smoother.