Nest Thermostat Firmware Setup
⚠️ WARNING: EXPERIMENTAL SOFTWARE This project is currently in the experimental/testing phase. Do NOT use this firmware on any thermostat that is critical for your heating or cooling needs. Flashing this firmware may brick your device or cause unexpected behavior. Only proceed if you have a backup thermostat or can afford to have your device non-functional during testing.
This directory contains the tools and firmware needed to flash custom firmware to Nest Thermostat devices using the OMAP DFU (Device Firmware Update) interface.
Overview
This firmware loader uses the OMAP bootloader interface to flash custom bootloader and kernel images to Nest Thermostat devices. The device must be put into DFU mode to accept new firmware.
Important: After flashing this firmware, your device will no longer contact Nest/Google servers. It will operate independently and connect to the NoLongerEvil platform instead, giving you complete control over your thermostat.
How it Works
The custom firmware flashes the device with modified bootloader and kernel components that redirect all network traffic from the original Nest/Google servers to a server we specify. This server hosts a reverse-engineered replica of their API, allowing the thermostat to function independently while giving you complete control over your device data and settings.
By intercepting the communication layer, the thermostat believes it's communicating with the official Nest infrastructure, but instead connects to the NoLongerEvil platform. This approach ensures full compatibility with the device's existing software while breaking free from Google's cloud dependency.
Quick Start
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