RIFF Box – JTAG Revolution

10.01.2012   Samsung GT-i8150 Galaxy W (Samsung Ancora) Unbrick – Boot repair supported

Resurrecting Samsung I8150 is easy. Phone is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC while battery is connected.
Please note, MSM8255T is dual core chipset – it has ARM11 and Qualcomm Scorpion cores. During power on sequence only ARM11 core is visible on the JTAG chain. If boots are not completely damaged and it comes up to initializing of the Scorpion core then Scorpion core appears on the JTAG chain too. This will shift ARM11 from TAP0 into TAP1 position on the chain, while current resurrector has the ARM11 core hardcoded at TAP0 position. Thus make sure to establish JTAG connection in the time range while Scorpion core is not visible yet.
To resurrect Samsung I8150:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I8150 JTAG pads;
•  Make sure Samsung I8150 is selected in the list of models;
•  Insert battery and connect USB Data cable;
•  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.

To enter download mode:

•  Disconnect PC cable;
•  Insert battery;
•  Hold ‘Volume Down’ key and press ‘Power ON’ button.

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31.12.2011   A new Year gift ! Samsung GT-i9103 Galaxy Z / Galaxy R (TEGRA2)  Boot repair / Unbrick

Resurrecting Samsung I9103 is easy.
Phone is auto powered on with USB Data Cable connected to the PC while battery is inside; sometimes pressing Power On key during connection may be required. External power supply can be used too.
During some definite startup time (1…3 seconds) TEGRA2 chipsets are not detected via JTAG interface (this could be due to FUSE-d security): that is, on contrary to other devices, which being fused are detected via JTAG but non-haltable, TEGRA2 chipsets give ‘Nothing Detected’ response (though TCK-RTCK pair keeps functioning ok).
Please note: If during resurrection of dead unit the JTAG connection cannot be established (nothing is detected) then re-try with the NRST wire disconnected.

To resurrect Samsung I9103:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9103 JTAG pads;
•  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung I9103 is selected in the list of models;
•  Click Resurrect button;
•  If nothing is detected then try with NRST wire disconnected;
•  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.
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23.12.2011 CDMA Samsung B339 Breeze Supported

Resurrecting Samsung B339 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/0×2256

To resurrect Samsung B339:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung B339 JTAG pads;
•  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung B339 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;

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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 i9003 Galaxy SL Unbrick, Boot repair supported

Samsung I9003 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 I9003 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 I9003 RIFF™ MagicCard” page of the resurrector settings dialog.
Due to OMAP3630’s some peculiar TrustZone security features current resurrector may fail to boot: if this happens, use Samsung I9003 IRAM resurrector – which works much slower but boots without problems.

To resurrect Samsung I9003:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung I9003 JTAG pads;
•  Insert Samsung I9003 RIFF™ MagicCard into phone’s SD slot;
•  Connect USB cable to phone and PC;
•  Insert battery;
•  Make sure Samsung I9003 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.

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.

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/0×2256

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;

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.

12.07.2011 Samsung T749, Samsung E189 Unbrick – Boot repair supported

The Samsung T749 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 T749:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung T749 JTAG pads;
•  Connect USB cable;
•  Make sure Samsung T749 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.
In case you cannot find firmware files use Global RIFF Link & Data Exchange plugin – at the moment of resurrector release there was shared full dump from alive Samsung T749 phone.
To enter download mode:

•  Disconnect PC cable;
•  Insert battery;
•  Hold both ‘Volume Up’ and ‘Camera’ keys and press ‘Power ON’ button.

Resurrecting Samsung E189 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/0×2256
To resurrect Samsung E189:

•  Solder JTAG cable to Samsung E189 JTAG pads;
•  Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
•  Make sure Samsung E189 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;

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

26.04.2011  CDMA Samsung S239 (MPower) Repair supported

Resurrecting Samsung S239 is simple. Phone is auto powered on with USB Cable connected; battery presence is not required.

To resurrect Samsung S239:

• Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S239 JTAG pads;
• Connect ignition cable for auto power on or use battery;
• Make sure Samsung S239 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.