synocodectool-patch/synocodectool.7.0.1-42216-0_7.0.1-42218-0.patch at master · Yanom1212/synocodectool-patch (github.com)


This patch enables transcoding on Synologys DiskStation Manager 6+ without a valid serial number. 

Requirements:

  • DiskStation Manager 6 or higher

  • Your serial number must be in the proper format (e.g. XXXXPDNXXXXXX for DS918+, XXXXODNXXXXXX for DS3617xs, XXXXLWNXXXXXX for 3615xs)

  • x86-64 based

  • SSH/Terminal Access

  • sudo/root

Downloading and making script executable

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wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Yanom1212/synocodectool-patch/master/patch.sh
chmod +x patch.sh

Patching synocodectool

This patch performs a backup of the original file prior to making changes.

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sudo ./patch.sh -p

Restoring original file

If something goes horribly wrong restoring the original file is possible

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bash ./patch.sh -r