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RIFF JTAG – Samsung A837 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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30.08.2011     Samsung A837 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

The Samsung A837 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 A837:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung A837 JTAG pads;
  •  connect USB cable;
  •  Make sure Samsung A837 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.

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 – Samsung Galaxy 551 (i5510) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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30.08.2011   Samsung Galaxy 551 (i5510) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Samsung I5510 resurrection is simple. 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 I5510 do this:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I5510 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung I5510 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;
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 – HTC Wizard 200 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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25.08.2011  HTC Wizard 200 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrection of HTC Wizard 200 is simple. Battery must be connected in order to establish JTAG connection.
Current resurrector works with devices based on G4 MDOC chip.
Resurrector can repair IPL and SPL areas (which areas to repair you can select in popup window).
Please note: DiskOnChip G4 memory has security features, due to which there is a risk of permanently blocking the access to the flash memory while re-flashing the IPL area. Thus be very carefull not to interrupt IPL repair process (in case you have selected IPL area to be repaired).
In case your device has permanently blocked MDOC memory you will see this error:

****************************************************************
Detected a Not Initialized FLASH1 Chip ID: 0x0400/0xFBFF
ERROR: Selected FLASH Chip was not initialized by the DCC Loader
****************************************************************
This can happen due to unknown protection keys used or due to permanently blocked MDOC chip. If latter is true we advise you to solder a new flash memory chip or throw this phone away to the trash bin.
To resurrect HTC Wizard:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to HTC Wizard JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure HTC Wizard is selected in the list of models;
  •  Press Power On key
  •  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 ‘Camera’ key and press ‘Power ON’ button.

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 – Samsung Galaxy GIO (S5660) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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23.08.2011    Samsung Galaxy GIO (S5660) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Samsung S5660 resurrection is simple. 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 S5660 do this:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S5660 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung S5660 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;
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 – Samsung Galaxy Tab M180s Unbrick – Boot Repair supported

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03.08.2011     Samsung Galaxy Tab M180s Unbrick – Boot Repair supported

Samsung M180S 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 M180S:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung M180S JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Attach battery connector;
  •  Make sure Samsung M180S 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.
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 – Sony Ericsson Xperia X8a (SE Shakira) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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02.08.2011   Sony Ericsson Xperia X8a (SE Shakira) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrecting SE X8 is easy. Phone is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC while battery is inserted.
During resurrection, you can select which areas to be repaired. So you can choose only those areas which you know are damaged thus saving flashing time.
To resurrect SE X8:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to SE X8 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure SE X8 is selected in the list of models;
  •  If you use only battery, press Power On key;
  •  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.

 

 

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 – Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a mini / E10a (SE Robyn) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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02.08.2011    Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a mini / E10a (SE Robyn) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrecting SE X10 Mini is easy. Phone is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC while battery is inserted.
During resurrection, you can select which areas to be repaired. So you can choose only those areas which you know are damaged thus saving flashing time.
To resurrect SE X10 Mini:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to SE X10 Mini JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure SE X10 Mini is selected in the list of models;
  •  If you use only battery, press Power On key;
  •  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.

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 – SonyEricsson Xperia X10 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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30.07.2011     SonyEricsson Xperia X10 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrecting SE X10 is easy. Phone is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC while battery is inserted. Be careful, JTAG pads are covered under blue mask covering, so you will need to scratch it off in order to be able to solder wires.
During resurrection, you can select which areas to be repaired. So you can choose only those areas which you know are damaged thus saving flashing time.

To resurrect SE X10:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to SE X10 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
  •  Make sure SE X10 is selected in the list of models;
  •  If you use only battery, press Power On key;
  •  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.

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 – Samsung GT-i8700 Omnia 7 , Samsung W299 Duos Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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29.07.2011   Samsung GT-i8700 Omnia 7 , Samsung W299 Duos Unbrick – Boot repair supported
Resurrecting Samsung I8700 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 I8700:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I8700 JTAG pads;
  •  Make sure Samsung I8700 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.

 

Resurrecting Samsung W299 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 W299:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung W299 JTAG pads;
  •  Make sure Samsung W299 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.

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 – Qtek 9000 (HTC Universal) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

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15.07.2011  Qtek 9000 (HTC Universal) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Current resurrector works with Qtek 9000 with MDOC G3 memory version. In order to establish JTAG connection charged battery is required. In some cases you will need to press power on key during initiating connection.
Please note, in case the Download Mode Initiation resurrection way is selected in the resurrector popup settings window, battery must be charged enough in order for phone to enter download mode.

Current resurrector offers 2 ways to resurrect the phone:

  •  WAY1: Writing SPL code directly into the MDOC memory (there are 2 hardware versions of the Qtek 9000 exist: boards with G4-type MDOC memory and boards with G3-type MDOC memory; current resurrector contains DCC Loader for G3 MDOC memory; thus for G4 version you need to use other resurrector)

 

  •  WAY2: Initiating DOWNLOAD MODE without touching MDOC contents;

MDOC G3 memory has security features, due to which there is a risk of permanently blocking the access to the flash memory while re-flashing the IPL loader. Current resurrector will not touch the IPL zone, but it is possible you’re already holding such killed device in hands. If it is so you will see this error:

****************************************************************
Detected a Not Initialized FLASH1 Chip ID: 0x0200/0xFDFF
ERROR: Selected FLASH Chip was not initialized by the DCC Loader
****************************************************************
In this case resurrection of your device is not possible. We advise you to solder a new flash memory chip and then use resurrector with IPL re-flash enabled.
To resurrect Qtek 9000 G3:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Qtek 9000 G3 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure Qtek 9000 G3 is selected in the list of models;
  •  Click Resurrect button;
  •  In popup window select desired way of resurrection;
  •  Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
  •  Disconnect USB cable, de-solder JTAG wires;

To enter download mode:

  •  Disconnect PC cable;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Hold both ‘Light’ key (the one near to the volume slider) and ‘Power On’ key and press with stylus the reset hole-button.

Additional info:

  •  The DiskOnChip G3 memory type has security features. Access to both protected partitions (as IPL loader area) is done using password 00000000.
  •  IPL re-flash is intentionally switched off in this resurrector. While re-flashing the IPL area there is a risk of permanently blocking the memory chip.
  •  Memory is two DiskOnChip (MDOC) G3 cascaded chips, IDs are 0x0200; capacity is 64Mb+64Mb); though current DCC Loader was tested to read/write correctly only the SPL zones.

 

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