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0 pointscortesoft4y ago0 comments

If you can fix it, it wasn't bricked it was just not working.

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aidenn04y ago· 3 in thread

If you have to de-solder the flash, reprogram the flash and re-solder it back in, is that bricked?

If yes to above, then what about using an in-circuit programmer?

If yes to above then what about having to move a jumper to get a ROM monitor?

If yes to above then what about having to enter some magic button combination at boot?

The line is fuzzy, no?

cortesoftOP4y ago

Yeah, I think you are right. I am convinced. I would probably draw the line at physical work, meaning if it requires physically opening the device and changing/fixing/bypassing wiring it can count as bricked.

jiveturkey4y ago

Well, I mean, that is a reasonable line. But it's still moving the goalposts. I'll stick with bricked meaning bricked.

I lost that personal battle for 'hacker' and 'begs the question' but dammit I am sticking to it for 'brick'!!

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SilverRed4y ago

What if the flash data is corrupt, and the only way to restore it is to use an internal company program which I do not have access to?

To me, the device is bricked. It does not turn on and I can not fix it. But to the OEM it simply requires a factory reset. IMO bricked to me means that the device does not boot and there isn't a button combo factory reset option available. To the vast majority of people, this is completely broken beyond repair to them.

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