Bricking a 250!

Bad_Ad84 · 08-01-09, 09:52 AM

close softjtag first too.

but you could get 1,2,p option just before decompressing.

if you miss it, bootloader will get over written

lee-ds · 08-01-09, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad_Ad84

close softjtag first too.

but you could get 1,2,p option just before decompressing.

if you miss it, bootloader will get over written

Do I click disconnect then red X or just red X?

Just before Decompressing??

Bad_Ad84 · 08-01-09, 10:10 AM

it doesnt matter how you close it.

and you should get this

Quote:

Broadcom BootLoader Version: 2.1.6d release Gnu

Build Date: May 10 2004

Build Time: 19:06:46

Image 1 Program Header:

Signature: 3349

Control: 0005

Major Rev: 0001

Minor Rev: 0000

Build Time: 2008/12/5 11:53:23 Z

File Length: 1032932 bytes

Load Address: 80010000

Filename: ecram_sto.bin

HCS: e46a

CRC: 88a5dd59

WARNING: Signatures do not match! Don't use this image!

HCS failed on Image 2 Program Header

Enter '1', '2', or 'p' within 2 seconds or take default...

lee-ds · 08-01-09, 10:19 AM

I'll see what happens again when I get home and copy n paste what if does/says (I don't know how to do those screen shots)

lee-ds · 08-01-09, 10:21 AM

There are a couple of connection options like telnet ect when looking at HT, which one should I use?

Bad_Ad84 · 08-01-09, 10:36 AM

serial and select the comport

lee-ds · 08-01-09, 08:21 PM

OK, here's what happens:

softjtag starts writing the bootloader:

starts with: Written 64 bytes OK

finishes with: Written 32768 bytes OK
Flash write completed OK

I'm gonna now close softjtag, open Hyper Terminal, reboot modem..............and pray lol

m1n1_me · 15-01-09, 12:03 AM

er'm can any one tell me if iv brick't my modem!

i start'd to do the re-wright of the bootloder with soft-jtag and as it got to 60 odd bite's it stall'd and told me 2 reboot the modem and now the modem wont do a thing and only light that come's on is the power light have i brick't it?

Bad_Ad84 · 15-01-09, 12:39 AM

bricked

m1n1_me · 15-01-09, 12:40 AM

defo brick't it then?

is there any easy way round this or not?

i did read you say some think about liftin the flash and re-programing it that way but im not shore...!

and if it is brickt do you wont it for spair's?

as it's not much good 2 me now lol

lol 1 down let's try agen

but gess it's my own fault for not readin in to it more befor jumpin in feet first hey lol

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lee-ds Cable Animal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Capital Of Yorkshire Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 161 Thanked 439 Times in 339 Posts	Re: Bricking a 250! I'll see what happens again when I get home and copy n paste what if does/says (I don't know how to do those screen shots) __________________ If at first you don't succeed.......flash and flash again!

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lee-ds Cable Animal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Capital Of Yorkshire Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 161 Thanked 439 Times in 339 Posts	Re: Bricking a 250! There are a couple of connection options like telnet ect when looking at HT, which one should I use? __________________ If at first you don't succeed.......flash and flash again!

08-01-09, 10:36 AM	#106 (permalink)
Bad_Ad84 Technology Forums Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sbhacker.net Posts: 974 Thanks: 2 Thanked 248 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Bricking a 250! serial and select the comport

08-01-09, 08:21 PM	#107 (permalink)
lee-ds Cable Animal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Capital Of Yorkshire Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 161 Thanked 439 Times in 339 Posts	Re: Bricking a 250! OK, here's what happens: softjtag starts writing the bootloader: starts with: Written 64 bytes OK finishes with: Written 32768 bytes OK Flash write completed OK I'm gonna now close softjtag, open Hyper Terminal, reboot modem..............and pray lol __________________ If at first you don't succeed.......flash and flash again!


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15-01-09, 12:03 AM	#108 (permalink)
m1n1_me pm me for my e-mail Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: A Little Thank's Goes A Long Way Posts: 117 Thanks: 61 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bricking a 250! er'm can any one tell me if iv brick't my modem! i start'd to do the re-wright of the bootloder with soft-jtag and as it got to 60 odd bite's it stall'd and told me 2 reboot the modem and now the modem wont do a thing and only light that come's on is the power light have i brick't it? Last edited by m1n1_me; 15-01-09 at 12:12 AM.

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m1n1_me pm me for my e-mail Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: A Little Thank's Goes A Long Way Posts: 117 Thanks: 61 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bricking a 250! defo brick't it then? is there any easy way round this or not? i did read you say some think about liftin the flash and re-programing it that way but im not shore...! and if it is brickt do you wont it for spair's? as it's not much good 2 me now lol lol 1 down let's try agen but gess it's my own fault for not readin in to it more befor jumpin in feet first hey lol Last edited by m1n1_me; 15-01-09 at 12:45 AM.

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