🐙 Octoplus JTAG PRO v.1.2.2 - 'Box not connected' fix and more! 🐙 - GSM-Forum

Gsmserver · 10-19-2016, 16:23

Octoplus JTAG PRO Software v.1.2.2 is out!

Dear Medusa Pro users,

Due to some architecture bug in MCU we use and our firmware particularities many of you may have encountered "Box not connected" issue and total incapability to repair phones via eMMC interface. Today we are glad to announce that the solution has been found. Below you will find a tutorial on how to repair this problem, in somewhat unusual manner though

Also added support for HTC Desire 601, LG Nexus 5x, Samsung Galaxy J3, Galaxy S3 Progre, Lenovo IdeaTab!

Octoplus Box JTAG PRO Software v.1.2.2 Release Notes:

�� Added support for the following models via eMMC:

HTC Desire 601 - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files

LG H790 - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files

Samsung SM-J320H - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files

Samsung SCL21 - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files

Lenovo A3000F - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Factory Repair (via scatter), Constructor for Repair Files

�� Updated help and pinouts in Smart Repair File for LG MS345 (please re-download SRF).

�� Improved showing of progress status while writing scatter firmware of MediaTek based devices.

�� Fixed “Cancel” operation for process of writing scatter firmware.

�� Improvements in "Content Extractor":

Improved process of searching contacts

Improved exporting of contacts - added UTF-8 support while exporting into text formats

�� Some GUI changes.

�� Firmware of Medusa Pro Box has been updated! To update the firmware, please connect the box and only then run the Software. Also you can update box firmware via “Update Box Firmware” button at “Welcome” tab in Software.

�� All pinouts and Repair procedures are described in Software manuals ("Help" button in Software).

How to Repair box firmware, if box not detected by PC and Box status in Octoplus Pro JTAG Software is “Not connected” after firmware updating.

To repair box firmware, do the next:

Disconnect all Boxes and other devices from PC.

Run the Octoplus Pro JTAG Software.

Open Control Panel -> Device Manager.

Open (disassemble) Medusa Pro box.

Connect the box to PC via USB cable.

Heat up IC U6 (smaller square MCU) on PCB using hot air gun or soldering iron at 100 °C (215 °F) for a few seconds till “libusb-win32 devices / HSJTAG V0x100” device appears in PC Device Manager and Box status in Octoplus Pro JTAG Software becomes “Connected”. Also LED’s will start blinking at that moment.

Go to “Welcome” tab in Octoplus Pro JTAG Software and press “Update Box Firmware” button.

Box firmware should be updated to version 1.13.

Note! After repairing box firmware you shouldn’t use previous versions of Octoplus Pro JTAG Software, please always use the latest actual software version.

Note! Tampering seals to repair box won't void your box warranty.

Download Octoplus JTAG PRO Software v.1.2.2

Find out more at: www.octoplusbox.com

hitech care · 10-19-2016, 17:14

Only 2 Que.
In Connected Mode Need To Heat Up??
2nd If This Also Not Work Can Device Is Still In Warranty N Cover By Re-Seller??

New Interface With Fix This Bug Available In Market Or Any Plan To Release New HW With Fix This Issue??

Medusa Box · 10-19-2016, 17:31

Hello.
1.

Quote:

In Connected Mode Need To Heat Up??

Yes, this is written in manual above:

Quote:

5. Connect the box to PC via USB cable.
6. Heat up IC...

You should see, whether Box status is again connected, to stop heating.

2.

Quote:

2nd If This Also Not Work Can Device Is Still In Warranty N Cover By Re-Seller??

Yes, device is still ande warranty:

Quote:

Note! Tampering seals to repair box won't void your box warranty.

3.

Quote:

New Interface With Fix This Bug Available In Market Or Any Plan To Release New HW With Fix This Issue??

This is architecture bug (undoccumented feature), most likley, not HW bug. Hope, we have bypassed it with 1.13 firmware version.

ahmer5050 · 10-20-2016, 07:27

Good update.........

xchanges · 10-27-2016, 13:43

I have medusa pro and install fw 1.13 and I didn't face any problem my box working very well... i use under wiindows 10 64 bits and work very fine without to heat ic....

Ismail khan1978 · 10-27-2016, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by xchanges

I have medusa pro and install fw 1.13 and I didn't face any problem my box working very well... i use under wiindows 10 64 bits and work very fine without to heat ic....

then you are lucky

10-19-2016, 16:23	#1 (permalink)
Gsmserver Product Supporter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: gsmserver Posts: 9,147 Member: 21077 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 116,340	🐙 Octoplus JTAG PRO v.1.2.2 - 'Box not connected' fix and more! 🐙 Octoplus JTAG PRO Software v.1.2.2 is out! Dear Medusa Pro users, Due to some architecture bug in MCU we use and our firmware particularities many of you may have encountered "Box not connected" issue and total incapability to repair phones via eMMC interface. Today we are glad to announce that the solution has been found. Below you will find a tutorial on how to repair this problem, in somewhat unusual manner though Also added support for HTC Desire 601, LG Nexus 5x, Samsung Galaxy J3, Galaxy S3 Progre, Lenovo IdeaTab! Octoplus Box JTAG PRO Software v.1.2.2 Release Notes: �� Added support for the following models via eMMC: HTC Desire 601 - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files LG H790 - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files Samsung SM-J320H - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files Samsung SCL21 - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Partition Manager, Constructor for Repair Files Lenovo A3000F - Read/Write/Erase, Easy Repair, Factory Repair (via scatter), Constructor for Repair Files �� Updated help and pinouts in Smart Repair File for LG MS345 (please re-download SRF). �� Improved showing of progress status while writing scatter firmware of MediaTek based devices. �� Fixed “Cancel” operation for process of writing scatter firmware. �� Improvements in "Content Extractor": Improved process of searching contacts Improved exporting of contacts - added UTF-8 support while exporting into text formats �� Some GUI changes. �� Firmware of Medusa Pro Box has been updated! To update the firmware, please connect the box and only then run the Software. Also you can update box firmware via “Update Box Firmware” button at “Welcome” tab in Software. �� All pinouts and Repair procedures are described in Software manuals ("Help" button in Software). How to Repair box firmware, if box not detected by PC and Box status in Octoplus Pro JTAG Software is “Not connected” after firmware updating. To repair box firmware, do the next: Disconnect all Boxes and other devices from PC. Run the Octoplus Pro JTAG Software. Open Control Panel -> Device Manager. Open (disassemble) Medusa Pro box. Connect the box to PC via USB cable. Heat up IC U6 (smaller square MCU) on PCB using hot air gun or soldering iron at 100 °C (215 °F) for a few seconds till “libusb-win32 devices / HSJTAG V0x100” device appears in PC Device Manager and Box status in Octoplus Pro JTAG Software becomes “Connected”. Also LED’s will start blinking at that moment. Go to “Welcome” tab in Octoplus Pro JTAG Software and press “Update Box Firmware” button. Box firmware should be updated to version 1.13. Note! After repairing box firmware you shouldn’t use previous versions of Octoplus Pro JTAG Software, please always use the latest actual software version. Note! Tampering seals to repair box won't void your box warranty. Download Octoplus JTAG PRO Software v.1.2.2 Find out more at: www.octoplusbox.com Last edited by Octopus box; 10-20-2016 at 14:57.

10-19-2016, 17:14	#2 (permalink)
hitech care No Life Poster Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ek India Happy Wala.. :-) Posts: 2,828 Member: 1834832 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,450	Only 2 Que. In Connected Mode Need To Heat Up?? 2nd If This Also Not Work Can Device Is Still In Warranty N Cover By Re-Seller?? New Interface With Fix This Bug Available In Market Or Any Plan To Release New HW With Fix This Issue??

10-20-2016, 07:27	#4 (permalink)
ahmer5050 No Life Poster Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: LOOLCANO Taba Day. Posts: 1,882 Member: 2385819 Status: Online Sonork: No More Used Thanks Meter: 827	Good update.........

10-27-2016, 13:43	#5 (permalink)
xchanges Freak Poster Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ireland Age: 50 Posts: 213 Member: 2038882 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1663803 Thanks Meter: 67	I have medusa pro and install fw 1.13 and I didn't face any problem my box working very well... i use under wiindows 10 64 bits and work very fine without to heat ic....