Infinity Chinese Miracle-2 MTK/MediaTek v2.16 - Another step forward

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Infinity Chinese Miracle-2 MTK/MediaTek v2.16 - Another step forward

As ordinary, unique functions and methods released

Core
Changed : Protocol updated ( Raphael/Legacy )
BugFix : MT6737M/MT6580
Changed : Internal EMI engine rebuild
!* LEGACY line : DB rebuild and updated, changed and optimized selection features
!* RAPAHEL line : DB rebuild from scratch. Selection feature rebuild. Manual mode removed and changed to automatic.
Summary :
!* Supported almost all existing memory/dram combinations up to current date for LEGACY lines
!* Supported almost all existing memory/dram combinations up to current date for RAPHAEL lines ( up to DIMENSITY line )
!* REMOVED manual EMI selection by bruteforce. NOT NEED ANYMORE set one-by-one internal EMI db counter and boot device every time. All auto.
!* In rare case of discrette DRAM may require change EMI once for some specific devices
!* After device learning ( via HW report feature ) it will be stored in SW Database and used automatic at every service/flash/repair operation
!* Overall : Not need seek compatible preloader files for new/not existing FW's devices, spend time to bruteforce and etc. Just connect and work!

Flasher
Changed : Core updated for LEGACY line
BugFix : MT6737 with Android 10 flashing revised
BugFix : Checksum verify rebuild
BugFix : Changed memory repartition model for modern scatter formats ( used in Android 10 FWs )
BugFix : Different scatter-version dependencies handled now correct
Changed : Core updated for RAPHAEL line
Changed : UltraFlash feature updated, new security workarounds supported

Service
Changed : Identify
!* Legacy platform changes, mostly for Android 10 devices
Changed : Smart Reset
!* Optimized support for different customized and generic cases

NewFeature : HW Report ( RAPHAEL - only )
!* Allow read extended info from device about its HW
- EXTCSD info ( complete, include eMMC version, all flags etc. ) - used in case of identification for HWrepair purposes
- CSD info ( complete, TEMP/PERM write protection status ) - used in case of identification ReadOnly state in some cases
- CID info ( FlashIC base info, name, vendor ) - default info, even if boot can nott be completed by some HW or SW reasons
- LifeInfo ( SLC, MLC, EOL status and use counters ) - allow understand how bad it feels
- RPMB info ( is it key programmed or clean and can be re-used )
!* Feature also allow automatic select and store for further use BOOTROM connection settings for RAPHAEL devices ( DRAM init )
!* HWreport not require complete boot in case of semi-dead devices. Useful for HWdebug
!* HWreport result may vary in diffirent models and agents, even on same SoC!

Firmware Reader
Changed : LEGACY line support updated ( Android 10 line )
Changed : Support more different types
Changed : FileSystem tools updated. Issues with reading on some systems should be fixed.
Changed : More wide range of scatter versions creation according device specific data

Other
BugFix : Lot of minor changes and fixes
Option : GUI ( File -> GUI ) : allow select other interface mode
!* Default - standard V2 line GUI
!* Wide - best for big screen / big distance to monitor
!* Wide Log - extend log window to screen size. Optimal for most cases

Info
!* Strongly recommend to use ONLY Infinity or Factory firmwares for modern Android 9/10 device to avoid lot of issues
- FOTA issues
- Attestation Key Issues
- Tee Key issues
- Security issues




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