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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.