NoLongerEvil-Thermostat – Nest Generation 1 and 2 Firmware
5 months ago
- #Custom Firmware
- #Right-to-Repair
- #Nest Thermostat
- Experimental firmware for Nest Thermostat that replaces Google's cloud dependency with NoLongerEvil platform.
- Requires putting the device into DFU mode for flashing custom bootloader and kernel images.
- After flashing, the thermostat operates independently, redirecting network traffic to a specified server.
- Installation involves cloning a GitHub repository, building the software, and running an installation script.
- Detailed steps for entering DFU mode and flashing the firmware are provided.
- Post-installation, users must register on NoLongerEvil.com and link their device using an entry code.
- The firmware installs three components: x-load.bin, u-boot.bin, and uImage.
- Acknowledgments to security researchers and developers who contributed to the project.
- Commitment to open-source the firmware and backend API server code for community auditing and self-hosting.