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chipicopwn

Bootloader exploit for Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) (elaine)

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Bootloader exploit for Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) (elaine)

requirements

  • Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
  • Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Powered USB hub or USB Y cable
  • pico-sdk (see Getting Started guide for installation instructions)

supported version

  • factory firmware (2020/12) - U-Boot 2019.01-gbfc19012ea-dirty (Dec 11 2020 - 04:19:32 )
  • factory firmware (2022/01, 2022/02) - U-Boot 2019.01-g9542d3593d-dirty (May 21 2021 - 20:52:42 )

build

root@kitploit:~
export PICO_SDK_PATH=<pico-sdk>/
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

flash

  • Boot Pico in bootloader mode (hold down BOOTSEL button)
  • Copy file chipicopwn.uf2 to Pico flash drive

usage

  1. Prepare USB flash disk as described in elaine-bootimg
  2. Remove the lid underneath the Nest Hub base to expose USB port
  3. Connect the Raspberry Pico to Nest Hub (through powered-hub or Y-cable because the USB port does not provide power)
  4. Hold Volume Down + Volume Up + Mute buttons while powering on the Nest Hub
  5. Once CHIPICOPWN logo appears on screen, replace the Raspberry Pico with USB flash drive

license

  • Logo CHIPICOPWN : CC BY-NC 4.0 - created by HotPot.ai
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