The error message "recovery image verify failed" on a Huawei device (such as the
Final Notes
The S7721U is a carrier‑grade device – its verification is often stronger than consumer routers. If you cannot patch the bootloader, consider:
- Consult the official Huawei documentation and support resources.
- Seek guidance from experienced network administrators or Huawei-specific forums.
- Contact Huawei support directly for assistance with the recovery image or firmware-related issues.
Example troubleshooting walk-through (concise)
Technical appendix (commands & snippets)
- Example command list (concise):
- Recreate ext4/sparse image with correct block size and partition size (make_ext4fs or img-maker used by Huawei).
- Preserve original image header fields (magic, version, size).
- Recalculate checksums (md5/sha1) and update any internal headers.
DECIMAL HEXADECIMAL DESCRIPTION 0 0x0 U-Boot uImage header 64 0x40 LZMA compressed data 262144 0x40000 Squashfs filesystemStep 5: Boot the Device with the Repacked Recovery Image
Configure the device to boot from the recovery image. This process may vary depending on the device's specific configuration and boot process.
3.5 Repacking the Filesystem
After modifications: