Tag Archives: Boot Repair

RIFF JTAG – LG P698 Optimus Link Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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16.10.2012    RIFF JTAG – LG P698 Optimus Link Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked LG P698 is easy with the RIFF Box. But it requires non-beginner soldering skills (since JTAG pads on board are very small and are close to each other).

To resurrect LG P698:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to LG P698 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure LG P698 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect power supply, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using known flashing methods.
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RIFF JTAG – Samsung Wave Y GT-S5380D Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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16.10.2012   RIFF JTAG – Samsung Wave Y GT-S5380D Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung S5380D is easy with the RIFF Box. To power the phone connect USB cable and insert battery. Sometimes it’s needed to press Power On key.
In case phone is not detected de-power phone completely, then wait few seconds, insert USB cable and then insert battery.

To resurrect Samsung S5380D:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S5380D JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung S5380D is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect USB cable, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using original Samsung downloader software to restore it to the working state.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Menu’ keys and press Power-On.
  •  If nothing happens, try an alternative: hold both ‘Volume Up’ and ‘Menu’ keys and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung SGH-L760 Unbrick – Boot Repair Supported

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11.10.2012   RIFF JTAG – Samsung SGH-L760 Unbrick – Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung L760 is easy with the RIFF Box.

To resurrect Samsung L760:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung L760 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable or instert batteryu;
  •  Make sure Samsung L760 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect power supply, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using known flashing methods.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold ‘9’ key and press ‘Power ON’ button.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung SCH-E329I Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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11.10.2012  RIFF JTAG – Samsung SCH-E329I Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung E329I is easy with the RIFF Box. Please note, by default, NRST pad is disabled in this phone. In case you have any troubles with resurrection, shortcut pads A and B shown in shematics in order to enable NRST.
Current resurrector contains Firmware and EEPROM zones for memory chip with ID 0x00EC/0x3013

To resurrect Samsung E329I:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung E329I JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung E329I is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Choose which areas to flash;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  De-solder JTAG wires;

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RIFF JTAG – CoolPad 5860 + Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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10.10.2012  RIFF JTAG – CoolPad 5860 + Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked CoolPad 5860+ is easy with the RIFF Box.
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on, so no need to press any power-on buttons on the phone keypad.

To resurrect CoolPad 5860+:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to CoolPad 5860+ JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure CoolPad 5860+ is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect power supply, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using known flashing methods.
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RIFF JTAG – Samsung Galaxy K SHW-M130K Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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10.10.2012  RIFF JTAG – Samsung Galaxy K SHW-M130K Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung M130K is easy with the RIFF Box. Samsung M130K is based on the S5PCxxx Processor (ARM core is Cortex-A8).
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on. But note, in very rare cases it is possible that you will have to hold Power On key during initial connection.
In case after resurrection (after you have tried with both boot versions) the download mode is not initiated (LCD remains blank) do repeat resurrection with ‘Clone Gremlin zone’ option checked.

To resurrect Samsung M130K:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung M130K JTAG pads;
  •  Connect microUSB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung M130K is selected in the list of models;
  •  Make sure a fixed TCK frequency is selected;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect USB cable, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using original Samsung downloader software to restore it to the working state.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Home’ keys and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-S5830G Galaxy Ace Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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10.10.2012    RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-S5830G Galaxy Ace Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung S5830G is easy with the RIFF Box. You need to hold Power On button during JTAG connection establishing phase.

To resurrect Samsung S5830G do this:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S5830G JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung S5830G is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Press Power On button shortly if it stops on establish conneciton stage;
  •  Wait few seconds until software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect USB cable, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using original Samsung downloader software to restore it to the working state.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Home’ keys and press Power-On to enter Download Mode;

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-S6500 Galaxy Mini 2 (Samsung Jena) Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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10.10.2012   RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-S6500 Galaxy Mini 2 (Samsung Jena) Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung S6500 is easy with the RIFF Box. Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on, so no need to press any power-on buttons on the phone keypad.

To resurrect Samsung S6500:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S6500 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung S6500 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect power supply, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using known flashing methods.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Home’ keys and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-B7510 Galaxy Pro Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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05.10.2012   RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-B7510 Galaxy Pro Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung B7510 is easy with the RIFF Box. Phone is auto powered when USB Data Cable is inserted while battery is inside. If you don’t use USB cable, make sure to hold Power On button during JTAG connection establishing phase.

To resurrect Samsung B7510 do this:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung B7510 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung B7510 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait few seconds until software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect USB cable, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using original Samsung downloader software to restore it to the working state.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘OK’ keys and press Power-On to enter Download Mode;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Home’ keys and press Power-On to enter Emergency Mode;

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-B5510 Galaxy Y Pro / Galaxy Txt Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

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05.10.2012   RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-B5510 Galaxy Y Pro / Galaxy Txt Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung B5510 is easy with the RIFF Box. To power the phone connect USB cable and insert battery. Sometimes it’s needed to press Power On key.
In case phone is not detected de-power phone completely, then wait few seconds, insert USB cable and then insert battery.

To resurrect Samsung B5510:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung B5510 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung B5510 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect USB cable, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using original Samsung downloader software to restore it to the working state.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Menu’ keys and press Power-On.
  •  If nothing happens, try an alternative: hold both ‘Volume Up’ and ‘Menu’ keys and press Power-On.

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