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RIFF JTAG – Easy repair Samsung GT-i8730 Galaxy Express supported

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RIFF JTAG – Easy repair Samsung GT-i8730 Galaxy Express supported

Repairing bricked Samsung I8730 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.

To resurrect Samsung I8730:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I8730 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I8730 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 ‘Volume Down’ key and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos I589 Unbrick – dead boot repair supported

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28.09.2013 RIFF JTAG – Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos I589 Unbrick – dead boot repair supported

Repairing bricked Samsung I589 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 I589 do this:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I589 JTAG pads;
  •  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Make sure Samsung I589 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.
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RIFF JTAG – Samsung SHW-M250S Galaxy S II Unbrick – dead boot repair supported

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31.08.2013   RIFF JTAG – Samsung SHW-M250S Galaxy S II Unbrick – dead boot repair supported

Samsung M250S is based on the S5PV310 (Exynos 4210) Processor (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core). JTAG pads are very small; professional experience in soldering is required to connect wires to the JTAG interface.
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung M250S:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung M250S JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung M250S 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-N7005 Galaxy Note LTE Unbrick Total Repair supported

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10.08.2013   RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-N7005 Galaxy Note LTE Unbrick Total Repair supported

Repairing bricked Samsung N7005 is easy with the RIFF Box. The device is based on the Qualcomm APQ8060 chipset.
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung N7005:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung N7005 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung N7005 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 ‘Volume Down’ key and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9205 Galaxy Mega 6.3 LT Unbrick – Total Repair supported

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10.08.2013  RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9205 Galaxy Mega 6.3 LT Unbrick – Total Repair supported

Repairing bricked Samsung I9205 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.
During Resurrection process you can select areas to be resurrected. Select them wisely: selecting everything in one bunch may just increase flashing time while it’s possible that all you need is to repair only few certain areas.

To resurrect Samsung I9205:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9205 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I9205 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 ‘Volume Down’ key and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9152 Galaxy Mega 5.8 Unbrick Total Repair supported

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10.08.2013  RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9152 Galaxy Mega 5.8 Unbrick Total Repair supported

Samsung I9152 is based on the Broadcom BCM28145 Processor (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core). JTAG pads are very small; professional experience in soldering is required to connect wires to the JTAG interface.
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung I9152:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9152 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I9152 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 SGH-i437 Galaxy Express Supported

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03.06.2013  RIFF JTAG – Samsung SGH-i437 Galaxy Express Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung I437 is easy with the RIFF Box. The device is based on the Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset.
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung I437:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I437 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I437 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 ‘Volume Down’ key and press Power-On.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9105P Galaxy S II Plus Unbrick – Dead boot repair supported

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27.05.2013  RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9105P Galaxy S II Plus Unbrick – Dead boot repair supported

Samsung I9105P is based on the Broadcom BCM28145 Processor (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core).
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung I9105:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9105P JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I9105P 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-i9105 Galaxy S II Plus Unbrick – Dead boot repair supported

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27.05.2013  RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9105 Galaxy S II Plus Unbrick – Dead boot repair supported

Samsung I9105 is based on the Broadcom BCM28145 Processor (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core).
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung I9105:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9105 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I9105 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-i9082 Galaxy Grand Duos (Samsung Baffin) Unbrick – Dead boot repair supported

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27.05.2013  RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-i9082 Galaxy Grand Duos (Samsung Baffin)  Unbrick – Dead boot repair supported

Samsung I9082 is based on the Broadcom BCM28155 Processor (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core). JTAG pads are very small; professional experience in soldering is required to connect wires to the JTAG interface.
Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.

To resurrect Samsung I9082:

  •  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9082 JTAG pads;
  •  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
  •  Insert battery;
  •  Make sure Samsung I9082 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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