RIFF Box – JTAG Revolution

09.02.2012     Samsung Galaxy Precedent SCH-M828 Unbrick supported

Samsung M828 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 M828 do this:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung M828 JTAG pads;
•  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung M828 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 ‘Camera’ keys and press Power-On to enter Download Mode;

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10.01.2012     Samsung SGH-T759 Exhibit 4G Unbrick – Boot Repair supported

Samsung T759 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 T759:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung T759 JTAG pads;
•  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Attach battery connector;
•  Make sure Samsung T759 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 ‘Volume Down’ key and press Power-On.

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05.01.2012 Samsung Galaxy Fit (GT-S5670) Unbrick – Boot Repair supported

Samsung S5670 resurrection is simple. Make sure to hold Power On button during JTAG connection establishing phase.

To resurrect Samsung S5670 do this:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S5670 JTAG pads;
•  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung S5670 is selected in the list of models;
•  Click Resurrect button;
•  Press Power On key on the phone;
•  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;

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29.12.2011      Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-i9220) Unbrick – Boot Repair Supported

Samsung I9220 AP (PDA Part) 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 I9220 AP:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9220 AP JTAG pads;
•  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Insert battery;
•  Make sure Samsung I9220 AP 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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28.12.2011    Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000) Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair supported

Samsung N7000 AP (PDA Part) 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 N7000 AP:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung N7000 AP JTAG pads;
•  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Insert battery;
•  Make sure Samsung N7000 AP 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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29.11.2011  Samsung Star Duos (C6712) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Samsung C6712 resurrection is simple. Battery is not required. To power the board it’s most convenient to use an USB Data Cable.
In order to contact to JTAG pads you may need to carefully scratch off paint covering (mask layer) above them. Sometimes there is reset problem with these phones, thus you may need to disconnect and then connect USB cable again.

To resurrect Samsung C6712 do this:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung C6712 JTAG pads;
•  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung C6712 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 ‘SIM Swap’ keys and press Power-On.

22.11.2011  Unbrick Samsung Galaxy TAB Wi-Fi (P1010), more CDMA Models supported

Samsung P1010 is based on the OMAP3630 (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.
Please note, in most cases you will be required to insert Samsung P1010 RIFF™ MagicCard into phone’s SD slot before starting resurrection. In case you don’t have such card yet, you can create it on the “Samsung P1010 RIFF™ MagicCard” page of the resurrector settings dialog.
This is IRAM version of the Samsung P1010 resurrector. We recommend you using it only in case you had problems connecting to phone with normal Samsung P1010 resurrector DLL.

To resurrect Samsung P1010:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung P1010 JTAG pads;
•  Insert Samsung P1010 RIFF™ MagicCard into phone’s SD slot;
•  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Insert battery;
•  Make sure Samsung P1010 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 ‘Home’ keys and press Power-On.

28.10.2011  Samsung M820 Galaxy Prevail Unbrick, Boot repair supported

Samsung M820 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 M820 do this:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung M820 JTAG pads;
•  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung M820 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 ‘Camera’ keys and press Power-On to enter Download Mode;

24.10.2011  Samsung Corby II – S3850 supported

Samsung S3850 resurrection is simple. Battery is not required. To power the board it’s most convenient to use an USB Data Cable.
In orger to contact to JTAG pads you may need to carefully scratch off paint covering (mask layer) above them.

To resurrect Samsung S3850 do this:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S3850 JTAG pads;
•  Insert battery and connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung S3850 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 Up’ and ‘Call’ keys and press Power-On.

07.10.2011    Samsung Galaxy II, OMAP4430 version supported (Samsung i9100G, Samsung i9108)

Samsung I9108 is based on the OMAP4430 Processor (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core). JTAG pads are very small; professional experience in soldering is required to connect wires to the JTAG interface. There is a big variety of versions of Galaxy II devices: GT-I9100, GT-I9100G, GT-I9100L, GT-I9100M, GT-I9100T, GT-I9101, GT-I9103, GT-I9108, GT-I9188, and maybe more. Some of them are based on different hardware platform – the Samsung S5PV310 (Cortex-A9 Dual-Core). Thus make sure first which exact hardware version you have on hands.

Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on.
Current DLL is still a beta one. It will work only with phones which have killed X-Loader.

To resurrect Samsung I9108:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9108 JTAG pads;
•  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Insert battery;
•  Make sure Samsung I9108 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.