Hacking How to make your SD card to EZ-FLASH OMEGA(DE) recovery-able?

[Divineheresy88]

Where do I find instructions for the PDF+IMG method?

 

[Koldur]

Where do I find instructions for the PDF+IMG method?

If you would have tried to read the FP, here is the link to that method:
https://www.ezflash.cn/zip/recovery-en.pdf

But read it through before you go and do anything rash or you might lose your data.

 

[Divineheresy88]

If you would have tried to read the FP, here is the link to that method:
https://www.ezflash.cn/zip/recovery-en.pdf

But read it through before you go and do anything rash or you might lose your data.

Both the links are dead (and the recovery image is for the omega and not the DE). Do you happen to have a link for the EZflash Omega DE?

 

[EZ-Flash2]

Where do I find instructions for the PDF+IMG method?

I already said in #18 . The top post, the third paragraph. it contains the pdf and the both image.

 

[Divineheresy88]

I already said in #18 . The top post, the third paragraph. it contains the pdf and the both image.

Got it figured out. Both of your methods didn't work. Had to open the cart up and reflow but it's good now.

 

[hellatrixx]

Got it figured out. Both of your methods didn't work. Had to open the cart up and reflow but it's good now.

What exactly did you do? I’m having the same problem and non of the methods are working for me

 

[Divineheresy88]

What exactly did you do? I’m having the same problem and non of the methods are working for me

Reflowed the board. Something with the chips was going on.

 

[Suns101]

Tried the pdf way, tried the hex editor way….. no joy. EZF ODE test card says “read S71 ID Error!!!! “read S98 ID OK”
Not sure what to do next.

 

[EZ-Flash2]

Tried the pdf way, tried the hex editor way….. no joy. EZF ODE test card says “read S71 ID Error!!!! “read S98 ID OK”
Not sure what to do next.

Contact dealer for replacement or read the repair guide in my signature.

 

[cinhomartins]

Just managed to recover from this error...
For anyone having trouble with the first method: I tried four times with a 16GB microsd card to no avail. Switched to a 4GB, formated to FAT32, and followed the guide, flashing the image for the definitive edition. Look and behold... it worked.

TL;DR: Try switching to a small microsd and try again.

 

[Nicole737373]

These are two different repair methods:
PDF+IMG method, you need to erase the entire SD card to create a recovery SD card with the contents of the loader.

BIN way does not need to erase the contents of the SD card, but the need to use hex editor, I also explained that this is for advanced users, the average user can use PDF + IMG way, there have been many users use this method to repair their card.

If you have tried two methods, have not repaired your card, still shows NO LOADER FOUND, you may need to select the "test card" option inside the safe mode to see if there is an S71 error, if so, you can contact the dealer to replace or refer to my signature's repair guide.

Is it possible to get a replacement S71 chip, as the one on my cart physically broke

 

[SipSup3314]

how long can the boot loader update take

 

[EZ-Flash2]

how long can the boot loader update take

seconds

 

[Tomasaran]

i mean, wouldn't it just be nice if this just worked and you didn't need to be a linux expert to attempt to fix it?

My EZ flash omega is 2 days old and is absolutely useless and keeps asking to upgrade from firmware V00 to V09, despite me doing nothing different other than playing games.

Suppose it's a case of buy cheap, buy twice. Will be returning and getting an EverDrive I think.

 

[EZ-Flash2]

Sorry, This issue is not related to recovery.

 

[estrichleger]

I have the problem that my Omega isn'T recognized anymore.
All I get is "There is no Game Pak inserted" in my DS Lite.

Tried the recovery from above without success. Also tried different SF cards in various sizes. Still not working.
Problem is that the reseller is no more and so I'm stuck with a Omega DE that is not working anymore. Does someone have a clue and can help me out or can I sent an email to the ezflash crew so that they sent me a new Omega DE.

 

[fRikimaru]

Hi! I had to use the recovery image because my card stopped working, some bad sd card issue I guess. But now I cant update the kernel, always get the message "bad NOR ID"

 

[Ozito]

Hi! I had to use the recovery image because my card stopped working, some bad sd card issue I guess. But now I cant update the kernel, always get the message "bad NOR ID"

From the "Basic Repair Guide of Current EZ-FLASH Products"

Check this first before trying the heat gun.

A quick way to fix EZ-FLASH OMEGA/OMEGA Definitive Edition get S71 error when test card in the safe mode.

Sometimes there is an S71 error, may be the card screw is too tight, it may cause the PCB deformation and S71 chip false soldering, then you can try to loosen the screw, open the case, reposition the PCB, re-install the case, screwing the screws(not too tight). This will probably be able to have a 1/3 chance to fix S71 error in a quick way.

Re-flow.

8. EZ-FLASH OMEGA/OMEGA Definitive Edition shows "bad nor id" when updating the kernel
The S71 chip solder point failure. The S71 chip is located at the back side of the PCB. The one at the left side in three chips. Use a heat gun to re-solder it. Please use high-temperature tape to protect other chips and components around it from being blown away.

If you're going to re-flow the bga's, then keep in mind that lead free solder starts melting at approx 280C (539F) so anything below that won't probably do much fixing.
With that said, be careful of damaging the IC's with excessive heat.
I'd also remove the battery since those two (heat and batteries) don't mix well.

You can identify the NOR IC for each cart in the link above.

 

[fRikimaru]

Check this first before trying the heat gun

Hi. I don't know what the heat gun is, my card works but the problem is that it won't update. I had to use a recovery image because stopped working at all, I don't remember the message, it was another blue screen with another message.

Post automatically merged: May 9, 2023

Hi again! I've tried to use the recovery img found in this very post, because the one I used it seemed to be an old version or something. I just can't. If I try to use the recovery file again I get this message:

 

[moon_rabbit]

Hi. I don't know what the heat gun is, my card works but the problem is that it won't update. I had to use a recovery image because stopped working at all, I don't remember the message, it was another blue screen with another message.

Post automatically merged: May 9, 2023

Hi again! I've tried to use the recovery img found in this very post, because the one I used it seemed to be an old version or something. I just can't. If I try to use the recovery file again I get this message:

There is a problem with your S71 chip.
Are you able to save games and save settings in OMEGA DE?
Both are written to the S71 chip, so there should be a problem.