Author Topic: Hacking the Rigol MSO5000 series oscilloscopes (Read 919503 times)

Cerebus · « **Reply #2000 on:** July 08, 2021, 01:24:07 pm »

Quote from: Sighound36 on July 08, 2021, 09:35:24 am

So nothing new here at all.

Back in the 1970s the difference between two models of Burroughs B1700 mainframe computers was the presence of a single link that signalled to the microcode which model it was. The price difference between the two models at the time would have bought several suburban houses.

Indeed, there's "nothing new under the sun".

Fungus · « **Reply #2001 on:** July 09, 2021, 05:33:21 am »

Has nobody else moved the little resistors on the chip of a graphics chip around to unlock extra features?

kkol · « **Reply #2002 on:** July 26, 2021, 07:03:15 pm »

Hi to all,
Today I have received my scope.

Firmware: 0A.01.03.00.01
Boot: 2018.06.27
Build: 2021-05-04

Tell me please - will be work the "Liberator" with this FW ?

tv84 · « **Reply #2003 on:** July 27, 2021, 09:04:06 am »

Quote from: kkol on July 26, 2021, 07:03:15 pm

Firmware: 0A.01.03.00.01

That is a Beta package. Let's hope it doesn't change only the version number...

The patching method (and others) should work but you need to get your hands on the app file and adapt the diffs.

kkol · « **Reply #2004 on:** July 27, 2021, 09:48:12 am »

Quote from: tv84 on July 27, 2021, 09:04:06 am

The patching method (and others) should work but you need to get your hands on the app file and adapt the diffs.

Thank you tv84!!!
If really - I not understood what I need to change and where....
Also I do not understand - do I need to backup calibrate file or not?
Sorry for stupid questions.

tv84 · « **Reply #2005 on:** July 27, 2021, 10:40:30 am »

Quote from: kkol on July 27, 2021, 09:48:12 am

Also I do not understand - do I need to backup calibrate file or not?

You can do a backup of your files. I think there are scripts in the forum for such.

From an "upgrade" PoV, you'll have to have until the new software gets released and someone patches the app. Or you can extract the app and pass it to some of the guys that find the new patch addresses, if they are willing to do it.

kkol · « **Reply #2006 on:** July 27, 2021, 04:15:50 pm »

Quote from: tv84 on July 27, 2021, 10:40:30 am

Or you can extract the app and pass it to some of the guys that find the new patch addresses, if they are willing to do it.

Where I can read how to extract the new FW ?
I will put it here.

tv84 · « **Reply #2007 on:** July 27, 2021, 05:29:10 pm »

Quote from: kkol on July 27, 2021, 04:15:50 pm

Where I can read how to extract the new FW ?
I will put it here.

Backup scripts for Rigol MSO5000 and MSO/DS7000

kkol · « **Reply #2008 on:** July 27, 2021, 08:00:31 pm »

Quote from: tv84 on July 27, 2021, 05:29:10 pm

Backup scripts for Rigol MSO5000 and MSO/DS7000

Many thanks tv84!!!
Here is a link to arhive.
From my scope with Firmware: 0A.01.03.00.01
Boot: 2018.06.27
Build: 2021-05-04
It was made with NAND_backup_script and I hope that all was done correctly.
https://mega.nz/file/fNUgFDYJ#YHPpsyy9kMLVtM5DjM-Qz6hXufBU4I4EMdIXFdIc7lA

Just not found how to backup the calibrating value....

Forgot to add - USB stick - 4Gb FAT32 4Kb
Total time about 8 minutes. Plus minus 30 second.

kkol · « **Reply #2009 on:** July 29, 2021, 12:58:01 pm »

What will happen if I will try to apply the old patch for 00.01.03.00.01 on to 0A.01.03.00.01 version?
Can the scope fully die?
Is there possibility to reanimate?

tv84 · « **Reply #2010 on:** July 29, 2021, 01:09:47 pm »

Quote from: kkol on July 29, 2021, 12:58:01 pm

What will happen if I will try to apply the old patch for 00.01.03.00.01 on to 0A.01.03.00.01 version?
Can the scope fully die?
Is there possibility to reanimate?

1. It won't work because of the apply validation.
2. no
3. yes

kkol · « **Reply #2011 on:** July 29, 2021, 01:50:37 pm »

Thank you!
Other way - downgrade the verison from 0A.01.03.00.01 to 00.01.03.00.01 with FW update from oficial store? Yesterday I dowloaded this version - v00.01.03.00.01 2020/04/13.

ilya_z · « **Reply #2012 on:** July 29, 2021, 05:30:45 pm »

Hi all,
Today received my scope MSO5072

Firmware: 0A.01.03.00.01
Boot: 2018.06.27
Build: 2021-05-04

1. Downgrade to official version from Rigol site v00.01.03.00.01 2020/04/13
2. Used recipe from post #1811 https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hacking-the-rigol-mso5000-series-oscilloscopes/msg3105598/#msg3105598

Everything works fine
Thanks to the community!

kkol · « **Reply #2013 on:** July 29, 2021, 05:35:24 pm »

Thanks to all the people who made this opportunity available!
Thank you tv84 - for giving me confidence!!!

All options are works!!!!
I am happy.
This is a nice gift for me in day of 32 years of my life with my loved woman!

eurofox · « **Reply #2014 on:** July 31, 2021, 06:10:19 pm »

I just wonder what is the future of this oscilloscope, is now out for 2 years and most of the bugs are not fixed yet.

Could be as well that the protection system change and that the patches are not working anymore.

It is sad because the harware looks promising but the firmware/software not really.

hafrse · « **Reply #2015 on:** August 02, 2021, 06:55:31 am »

Hello,

is it possible to revert a hacked MSO5072 to original ? do I need to save somthing before the hack?
Thanks!

ToThePub · « **Reply #2016 on:** August 02, 2021, 08:29:05 am »

Quote from: hafrse on August 02, 2021, 06:55:31 am

Hello,

is it possible to revert a hacked MSO5072 to original ? do I need to save somthing before the hack?
Thanks!

Yes, you can reinstall the factory firmware if needed and the scope goes back to normal, just like you took it out of the box.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hacking-the-rigol-mso5000-series-oscilloscopes/msg3105996/#msg3105996

bmx · « **Reply #2017 on:** August 03, 2021, 05:41:07 am »

Quote from: ToThePub on August 02, 2021, 08:29:05 am

Quote from: hafrse on August 02, 2021, 06:55:31 am
Hello,

is it possible to revert a hacked MSO5072 to original ? do I need to save somthing before the hack?
Thanks!

Yes, you can reinstall the factory firmware if needed and the scope goes back to normal, just like you look it out of the box.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hacking-the-rigol-mso5000-series-oscilloscopes/msg3105996/#msg3105996

Well done, that's the POST of the YEAR. Congrats

hafrse · « **Reply #2018 on:** August 04, 2021, 01:28:45 pm »

Received my 5072 today, patch worked fine

thanks for all the contributers.

Andrei1978 · « **Reply #2019 on:** August 08, 2021, 06:26:15 am »

Please tell me I rolled back from 01.03.00.01 Build date May 18, 2020 to 01.03.00.01 date March 30, 2020 . Where to download the original GEL on May 18, 2020

normi · « **Reply #2020 on:** August 08, 2021, 02:40:47 pm »

Quote from: Andrei1978 on August 08, 2021, 06:26:15 am

Please tell me I rolled back from 01.03.00.01 Build date May 18, 2020 to 01.03.00.01 date March 30, 2020 . Where to download the original GEL on May 18, 2020

I don't think this was ever released, if you ask Rigol they will likely tell you there is no real difference between the versions. There are updated beta firmware with fixes but if Rigol gives you a copy you will have to create your own hack.

Mick B · « **Reply #2021 on:** August 09, 2021, 06:29:58 am »

Hello: Do you or anyone know if this will work on a Rigol DS7000? using the DS7000 .GEL files found here? I have never hacked anything but Im getting a new scope 5000 or 7000 and going to upgrade one. Thanks Mick

normi · « **Reply #2022 on:** August 09, 2021, 01:47:57 pm »

check the "New Rigol DS7000" thread, unfortunately when it comes to patching you will have to do a lot of reading as the threads are just too long, but I do recall someone recently supplying info on hacking MSO7000.

sem21 · « **Reply #2023 on:** August 12, 2021, 04:32:11 am »

Good day. I need help, bought MSO5104 all options are disabled, I want to unlock. I tried it as written here, put 3 files on a USB flash drive, then plugged it in and clicked install. Then a white screen appeared with inscriptions, after which it was not possible to unlock the functions. Please, help!

sem21 · « **Reply #2024 on:** August 12, 2021, 07:10:40 am »

I can't get a certificate for activation through the official website. Did anyone succeed? there is a promotion until 09/31/21


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