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RIFF JTAG – Samsung i997 infuse 4g Unbrick, Boot repair supported

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07.10.2011   Samsung i997 infuse 4g Unbrick, Boot repair supported

Samsung I997 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 I997:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I997 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect microUSB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I997 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.

RIFF JTAG – Samsung Focus (i917) Unbrick, Dead boot repair supported

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04.10.2011   Samsung Focus (i917) Unbrick, Dead boot repair supported

Resurrecting Samsung I917 is simple. Phone is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC while battery is inside. In case you use the battery only please note you will have to press Power On key once.
To resurrect Samsung I917:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I917 JTAG pads;
  •  Make sure Samsung I917 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Insert Battery into phone and connect USB cable (in case you not use USB cable, press once the Power ON key on the phone)
  •  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 known flashing methods.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Up’ and ‘Camera’ keys and press ‘Power ON’ button. In few seconds phone enters download mode.

RIFF JTAG – CDMA Samsung B209 Breeze Supported

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03.10.2011   CDMA Samsung B209 Breeze Supported

Resurrecting Samsung B209 is simple. Phone is auto powered on with USB Cable connected to the PC. Battery presence is not required; connection can be established with detached board.
Current resurrector contains Firmware and EEPROM zones for memory chip with ID 0x00EC/0x2256

To resurrect Samsung B209:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung B209 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung B209 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;

RIFF JTAG – Samsung S7330 Unbrick, Boot repair supported

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03.10.2011 Samsung S7330 Unbrick, Boot repair supported

The Samsung S7330 board is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC. Battery presence is not required; connection can be established with detached board.

To resurrect Samsung S7330:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S7330 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable;
  •  Make sure Samsung S7330 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.

RIFF JTAG – CDMA Sungil SXC1080 Modem supported

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30.09.2011   CDMA Sungil SXC1080 Modem supported

 

Resurrecting Sungil SXC1080 is simple.
Current resurrector contains Firmware and EEPROM zones for memory chip with ID 0x00EC/0x22E0

To resurrect Sungil SXC1080:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Sungil SXC1080 JTAG pads;
  •  Attach battery or external power supply;
  •  Make sure Sungil SXC1080 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;

RIFF JTAG – Samsung Anycall m110s Unbrick, Dead boot repair supported

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30.09.2011  Samsung Anycall m110s Unbrick, Dead boot repair supported

Samsung M110S 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 some 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 M110S:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung M110S JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Attach battery connector;
  •  Make sure Samsung M110S 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.

RIFF JTAG – Samsung Wave II S8530 Unbrick, Boot repair supported

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30.09.2011  Samsung Wave II S8530 Unbrick, Boot repair supported

Samsung S8530 PDA is based on the S5PCxxx Processor (ARM core is Cortex-A8).
You will have to carefully scratch off the mask covering in order to access copper surface of the JTAG pads.
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 S8530:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S8530 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung S8530 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. We used MultiLoader 5.64 version.

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume Down’ (from the left side of phone) and ‘Hold’ (right side at top) keys and press Power-On.

RIFF JTAG – CDMA Pantech UM150 USB Modem supported

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30.08.2011    CDMA Pantech UM150 USB Modem supported

Resurrecting CDMA USB Modem Pantech UM150 is simple. Just make sure you solder all JTAG signals and insert modem into a USB port for it to get powered.
You can select which areas to be repaired during requrrection process.

To resurrect Pantech UM150:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Pantech UM150 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert Pantech UM150 into any USB port for power;
  •  Make sure USB Modem UM150 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Select areas to be repaired in the settings window;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  De-solder JTAG wires;


Please click “Check For Updates” button in order to download and apply new files. Closing all running application before starting update process is recommended.

RIFF JTAG – CDMA LG TD636 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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30.08.2011  CDMA LG TD636 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrecting LG TD636 is simple. To establish connector battery or external power supply must be connected and Power On key to be pressed.
Current resurrector contains Firmware and EEPROM zones for memory chip with ID 0x017E/0x2202

To resurrect LG TD636:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to LG TD636 JTAG pads;
  •  Attach battery or external power supply;
  •  Make sure LG TD636 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Press Power On key;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  Choose which areas to flash;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  De-solder JTAG wires;

Please click “Check For Updates” button in order to download and apply new files. Closing all running application before starting update process is recommended.

RIFF JTAG – LG GM730 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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30.08.2011  LG GM730 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrecting LG GM730 is very hard because it requires non-beginner soldering skills (since JTAG pads on board are very small and are close to each other).

To resurrect LG GM730:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to LG GM730 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure LG GM730 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 emergency mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Volume down’ and ‘Volume up’ keys and press ‘Power ON’ button. In few seconds you should see emergency mode screen.

Please click “Check For Updates” button in order to download and apply new files. Closing all running application before starting update process is recommended.