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RIFF JTAG – eMMC Partition Table FullFlash Image Files Processing Plugin (eMMCDiskPartitions.dll) v2.00

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23.11.2012   RIFF JTAG – eMMC Partition Table FullFlash Image Files Processing Plugin (eMMCDiskPartitions.dll) v2.00

This plugin is a powerfull tool which enormously simplifies resurrection process (providing you have the required boot files from an official firmware or you have a ‘donor’ device) for those devices which are not yet supported by a dedicated resurrector DLL.

This plugin works with eMMC image files and phones which have following formatting:

  •  Image Files or Phones with Standard Master Boot Record (MBR) and Extended Boot Record (EBR) formatting. Most of eMMC-bootable mobile phones have their eMMC memory formatted in such style. In this case partitions are accessed in standard way, by Partition ID: for example boot loader partitions or OS image partition (compare with qualcomm MIBIB partitioning: while ‘MIBIB’-type partitions have standalone partition descriptor block which contains info on all partitions and is posistioned in a definite NAND address, the eMMC partitioning is one MBR sector at fixed position + a chain of EBR sectors which are scattered throughout the eMMC address space in a literally random way);
  •  Image Files or Phones which do not have standard Master Boot Record (MBR) and Extended Boot Record (EBR) formatting, but instead, partition information for such phones is taken from the PIT Table (some Samsung phones);
  •  Image Files or Phones which do not have standard Master Boot Record (MBR) and Extended Boot Record (EBR) formatting, but instead, partition information for such phones is taken from the EFI Table (some Samsung, LG, Pantech and other phones).

Please note, in previous versions this plugin worked only with devices from topic #1, while #2 was supported by different plugin. Now everything is combined in this plugin (as well as EFI support added), and other eMMC plugin (PIT-Based) become obsolete, and no longer will be supported.

With the help of this plugin you can do:

  •  Disassemble a full (or, since eMMC full image files are too large, a partial) eMMC Image File previously obtained with JTAG Manager (DCC Read/Write Page);
  •  Inspect each partition contents;
  •  Save separate partitions to HDD;
  •  Save all partitions as standalone files to HDD;
  •  Build-up your own full image file: for this you need to read from device (by clicking “Load Image from Device” button) or open from file (by clicking “Load Image from File” button) the eMMC partitioning data and then by selecting desired partitions click “Inject Into Partition” button to upload data from file into selected partition. Then you can save all full image file to HDD or flash injected partitions directly into device;
  •  Write a chosen partition directly into device;
  •  Read a chosen partition directly from device and substitute old partition contents to new ones;
  •  Create eMMC partitioning snapshot (that is storing info on full EBR chain: each EBR sector position).
  •  Restore eMMC partitioning from previously taken file: it is convenient if eMMC memory is erased and all formatting data is lost.
  •  Plugin supports new RIFF™ shrinked binary files format (*.riffpbin): which allows to shrink huge eMMC Image files into small sized-files (for example, Image File for 14GB empty eMMC chip is shrinked into ~10 KByte(!) size), thus HDD space is preserved, while performance is not visibly effected.

Please note, direct read/write operations from/to the device will require proper resurrector to be set (Resurrector Settings: thus before clicking the Activate Plugin button make sure proper model is selected as well as other settings like TCK/RTCK frequencies).

This plugin will support all possible devices, based either on Samsung Exynos or Qualcomm cores with eMMC memory as boot device.

Please visit RIFF Box FAQ page for detailed instructions !

Sample partition layout from Pantech Sky IM A850L boot repair pack, based on QUALCOMM APQ8064:
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RIFF JTAG – eMMC Partition Plugin v1.0 (Qualcomm EBR-MBR based eMMC flash images processing)

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RIFF JTAG – eMMC Partition Plugin v1.0 (Qualcomm EBR-MBR based eMMC flash images processing)

This plugin works with eMMC image files which have standard Master Boot Record (MBR) and Extended Boot Record (EBR) formatting. Most of eMMC-bootable mobile phones have their eMMC memory formatted in such style. In this case partitions are accessed in standard way, by Partition ID: for example boot loader partitions or OS image partition (compare with qualcomm MIBIB partitioning: while ‘MIBIB’-type partitions have standalone partition descriptor block which contains info on all partitions and is posistioned in a definite NAND address, the eMMC partitioning is one MBR sector at fixed position + a chain of EBR sectors which are scattered throughout the eMMC address space in a literally random way).
This plugin is a powerfull tool which enormously simplifies resurrection process (providing you have the required boot files from an official firmware or you have a ‘donor’ device) for those devices which are not yet supported by a dedicated resurrector DLL.
Please note, such phones as Samsung Exynos MCU based pohones (for example I9100, P6200, P6800, N7000, I9220 and etc), though have eMMC chip, are not partitioned in MBR way and thus are not the subject for the current plugin. These phones are to be processed by different plugin.

With the help of this plugin you can do:

  •  Disassemble a full (or, since eMMC full image files are too large, a partial) eMMC Image File previously obtained with JTAG Manager (DCC Read/Write Page);
  •  Inspect each partition contents;
  •  Save separate partitions to HDD;
  •  Save all partitions as standalone files to HDD;
  •  Build-up your own full image file: for this you need to read from device (by clicking “Load Image from Device” button) or open from file (by clicking “Load Image from File” button) the eMMC partitioning data and then by selecting desired partitions click “Inject Into Partition” button to upload data from file into selected partition. Then you can save all full image file to HDD or flash injected partitions directly into device;
  •  Write a chosen partition directly into device;
  •  Read a chosen partition directly from device and substitute old partition contents to new ones;
  •  Create eMMC partitioning snapshot (that is storing info on full EBR chain: each EBR sector position).
  •  Restore eMMC partitioning from previously taken file: it is convenient if eMMC memory is erased and all formatting data is lost.
  •  Plugin supports new RIFF™ shrinked binary files format (*.riffpbin): which allows to shrink huge eMMC Image files into small sized-files (for example, Image File for 14GB empty eMMC chip is shrinked into ~10 KByte(!) size), thus HDD space is preserved, while performance is not visibly effected.

Please note, direct read/write operations from/to the device will require proper resurrector to be set (Resurrector Settings: thus before clicking the Activate Plugin button make sure proper model is selected as well as other settings like TCK/RTCK frequencies).
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RIFF JTAG – HTC Advantage X7510 (HTC Athena) Unbrick – Boot Repair supported

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04.04.2011  HTC Advantage X7510 (HTC Athena) Unbrick – Boot Repair supported

Resurrection of HTC Athena is easy. Most convenient is to have USB cable connected and battery inserted.
If during connection progress bar in JTAG Manager keeps running from 0 to 100% press with stylus the reset button on the phone (reset button is near to the JTAG pads).
Resurrector will reflash IPL and SPL areas. You can select SPL version to be flashed in the settings window which popups before resurrection. IPL which is flashed: “ATHENA IPL DVT 2.02 H3” version.
Current resurrector works only with HTC Athena hardware revisions which have DiskOnChip H3 memory chip installed. If you have hardware revision with DiskOnChip G4 memory chip used then select different resurrector.

To resurrect HTC Athena with DiskOnChip H3:

  • Solder JTAG cable to HTC Athena JTAG pads;
  • Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  • Make sure HTC Athena 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 known flashing methods.

To enter download mode:

  • Disconnect PC cable;
  • Insert battery;
  • Hold ‘Camera’ key and press ‘Power ON’ key or use stylus to press ‘Reset’ button. In few seconds you should see TriColor picture.

Additional info:

  • DiskOnChip H3’s full NAND memory chip is divided into partitions by the internal memory controller. Thus DCC Loader creates virtual FLASH chip for each partition – you can read/write these partitions by selecting proper ROM index (“Access ROMi Address Space”) on the JTAG Manager’s DCC Read/Write page;
  • DiskOnChip H3 has no spare zones, thus only Main field must be used during write operations. ECC Enable checkbox has no meaning here.

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 – Huawei E153U Broadband modem unbrick – dead boot repair supported

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17.03.2011  Huawei E153U Broadband modem unbrick – dead boot repair supported

Resurrecting Huawei E153U is simple. Just make sure you solder all JTAG signals and insert modem into a USB port for it to get powered.
If modem is not detected by RIFFBOX JTAG, disconnect JTAG connector, re-insert modem into USB and then connect back the JTAG connector.
There are secured (QCSBL is signed) and non-secured (QCSBL is not signed) modem revisions exist. Resurrector will automatically detect board revision and will select proper data to be flashed.
No matter what h/w revision is you can select which partitions are to be flashed during resurrection process.

To resurrect Huawei E153U:

  • Solder JTAG cable to Huawei E153U JTAG pads;
  • Insert Huawei E153U modem into any USB port for power;
  • Make sure Huawei E153U is selected in the list of models;
  • Click Resurrect button;
  • 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 Samsung SPH-D700 Galaxy S Epic 4G Unbrick, Dead Boot repair supported

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14.03.2011 CDMA Samsung SPH-D700 Galaxy S Epic 4G Unbrick, Dead Boot repair supported

Samsung SPH-D700 is based on the S5PC110 Processor (ARM core is Cortex-A8). Depending on firmware state resurrection can be a bit confusing: for successful connection you will require charged battery. Please note – no matter whether you have USB cable or not – it must not be connected to phone. This is important.
Resurrector will reflash IBL, PBL, SPL and PARAM areas. Additionally you can select KERNEL and RECOVERY partitions to be reflashed too. Though them are required only for recovery mode and not needed for following USB firmware update by Odin software. So if you don’t need recovery mode don’t select these 2 partitions – otherwise you will just waste time waiting for them to be reflashed.
If after resurrection the download mode still cannot be initiated (LCD remains blank) do repeat resurrection with ‘Clone Gremlin zone’ option checked.

To resurrect Samsung SPH-D700:

  • Solder JTAG cable to Samsung SPH-D700 JTAG pads;
  • Make sure USB cable or charger is not connected;
  • Make sure Samsung SPH-D700 is selected in the list of models;
  • Make sure a fixed TCK frequency is selected;
  • Insert battery;
  • Click Resurrect button;
  • Press Power On key; when you will see “Establish communication with the phone…” message – press Power On ey again (and hold it pressed for 1-2 seconds);
  • 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 or recovery mode:

  • Disconnect PC cable;
  • Insert battery;
  • Hold ‘1’ key on the keypad and press Power-On to enter download mode;
  • Hold both ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Camera’ keys and press Power-On to enter recovery 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 – RIFF JTAG Manager v1.24, RIFF Box Firmware v1.18 released

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10.02.2011 RIFF JTAG Manager v1.24, RIFF Box Firmware v1.18

Firmware 1.18
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– PXA270 debug is now available in ARM/Thumb modes (use the GDBServer for this);

JTAG Manager 1.24
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– In case when Resurrector has no DCC Loader the JTAG Manager will now report it correctly and will not allow DCC Read/Write features
– (SDK): more functions are now available (exported) for future Resurrector DLLs;
– Usefull Plugins Enabled
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Qualcom FullFlash Image Processing Tool:

This plugin works with NAND image files which have generic Qualcomm layout

With help of this plugin you can do:
– Disassemble a full NAND image file previously obtained with JTAG Manager (DCC Read/Write Page);
– Inspect each partition contents (main zone and spare zone) simultaneously;
– Save separate partitions to HDD (only main zone, only spare zone, or both zones);
– Write a chosen partition directly into phone;
– Read a chosen partition directly from the phone and substitute old partition contents to new ones;

Please note, direct read/write operations from/to the phone will require proper resurrector to be set (Resurrector Settings: thus before clicking the Activate Plugin button make sure compatible model is selected as well as other settings like TCK/RTCK frequencies).

You can access it from “Usefull Plugins” TAB :