Tried to update to latest firmware (3.0.0.4.388_24231) after seeing there was an update available, via phone app first then via WebGUI, would get to 100% and say update failed. Router still worked at this point.
I attempted to update in recovery mode following Asus guidance, it failed there too except router now bricked. Tried repeatedly and kept failing. I can get a successful recovery message trying to apply the version I tried to update from (3.0.0.4.384.10177) and the original release (3.0.0.4.384.9261) but I can't communicate with the router, doesn't recognise any ethernet connection. The front RGB light flashing red. It only recognises the router exists in recovery mode but that's not usable.
Router is 3 years old so expect I'll get no help from Asus and don't really want hassle with customer service.
Any tips or succumb to getting a new router?
I found a thread for AX86 and saw references to older release notes suggesting to not update to earlier new versions straight away, but there was no warning in the release note for 3.0.0.4.388_24231. Pretty annoyed. I'm a networking noob and only updated because I was prompted in the app, and thought I should for general security purpose. I only went into the app to assign my PS5 as a game device to reduce my ping!
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks, if I could award you I would! Can see you've put a lot of effort and detail in
I managed to use TFTP2, get a ping and Upgrading flash status with progress for about a minute, until it goes to erasing flash stage, then I can see in CMD the ping fails (that's handy to see anyway), still with the Asus firmware (I don't think I can use third party). Had a few attempts with different versions and all still failing.
The TTL cable is maybe a step too far for me. Think the router may be going on eBay!
Still thank you