Before embarking on the unlocking process, you must prepare the appropriate environment. Unlocking the HG8145V5 is generally not possible via a smartphone's wireless connection, as the risk of disconnection is too high during the crucial write phases.
Below is a guide based on the 2021 standards for accessing the super admin panel and restoring full control. 1. Default Admin Credentials
Alternative physical dump method : If FTP export fails due to firewall rules, locate the compressed configuration binary file named hw_ctree.xml inside the /mnt/jffs2/ directory of the router system files. Step 3: Decrypting hw_ctree.xml
The file is encrypted. In 2021, tools like Huawei Config Tool or huawei-cfg-tool (Python-based) were used to decrypt it.
By 2021, the old easy methods (backdoor XML file downloads) were patched. The viable methods were:
: Open your browser and enter the default gateway 192.168.100.1 in the address bar.
Download the file from the router via an FTP client or native TFTP commands. Load the encrypted hw_ctree.xml into the decrypter tool. Select "Decrypt" to generate a readable XML text file.
Notepad++ or a similar editor capable of handling XML file encoding. Step 1: Preparing the Local Network Interface
Open a new browser tab and navigate to: http://192.168.100 (This URL varies by region; it allows manual command execution on vulnerable 2021 builds).
: Navigate to Security > WAN Access Control within the unlocked web interface. Uncheck all WAN-side access options for HTTP, FTP, and Telnet to block your ISP from remotely pushing a firmware update that re-locks the device.
A LAN cable connecting your PC directly to the Router (avoid Wi-Fi for this process).
Directly adjacent to this parameter, you will locate the matching password attribute: Password="[YOUR_DECRYPTED_PASSWORD_HERE]" Use code with caution.
This guide covers the 2021 methods to regain control of your hardware, from finding hidden admin credentials to whitelisting the device with a new ISP. Step 1: Access the "Super Admin" Panel
