Posted on January 2, 2019
ZXW Tool Free Alternative – Free Board View Software Review
Today we came across this 100% free alternative to Zillion X Works ZXWTool.
This tool has been created by Guido Pola and we think the guys over at UnionRepair have some help in this, we have had a play around with it and it will be a strong contender to ZXWTool. This is likely due in part to this tool using board files that look as if they have been ripped directly from the latest ZXWTool ..
You can load your own .brd files or use the ones provided free with the software.
Here we have a side by side shot of both ZXW Tool and PhoneBoard software.
We’ve loaded up the iPad Mini 4 board view file that is provided by each respective program. As you can see both board files have the same, I guess you could say errors? Both are missing Net Names (so no search functions) and the only other major difference is the ZXW version has the ground tabs for the main RF shielding, whilst the PhoneBoard software has the correct shape ground tabs for the flex covers around the Power switch FPC.
We doubt they are a direct rip, alternatively they are most likely from the same source.. The magic Apple schematic shop in
Russiathe sky..
As far as supported models go ZXW is the winner… HOWEVER, seeing as PhoneBoard is backed by UnionRepair and is free (so higher adoption rate), we feel that PhoneBoard will overtake ZXW in a matter of months!
Readers may be un-surprised to know that PhoneBoard, unlike ZXW, does not come with schematics. We think this has to do with Apple and their lawyers.
PhoneBoard has a much more intuitive user interface compared to ZXW, it feels more modern. However, again there are some shortcomings, namely we only have a small handful of options, no rightclick menu and no hot keys!
BOTH software packages lose a few brownie points for the complete inability to breakout windows. Most people only use one monitor but on a setup like ours (we use three), being able to arrange windows and save the workspace would be an awesome feature! You could have a schematic on one screen, the board view on another and other shop stuff open on the third.
One (or really two) other great feature(s) of ZXW that would be super awesome to have in PhoneBoard, is the “Solutions” table and the “remarks” function.
We feel if PhoneBoard had a community like solutions sharing option it would make it the best board view program available.
Final Thoughts?
PhoneBoard has the potential to be industry changing but needs improvement, here are our suggestions.
- Add user solutions and comment section, this could even be boosted by offering a ‘gold’ style system, where users can tip solutions creators via the program ($1 or $2 donations, PhoneBoard could maybe take a tiny cut?) This isn’t just for solutions but also for say Diode measurements
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- HOT KEYS, Please add hot key support
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- ADS, yes ads. one small ad square or even a startup safe for work ad as part of the splash screen.
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- Add more options for advanced users, a right click menu, allow a custom save-able workspace (windows stay in arranged position, like Adobe Premier Pro)
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- Add part numbers, photos and shop links as a right click option. Say Right click on J2401 on an iPhone 6 PCB, it could show a photo and a purchase link sending you to Union Repairs site. (some popular PCB design software does this!)
PhoneBoard is a free software, however, if you are a repair business and you use the software to make money, please support their work (more info below).
You can download PhoneBoard for free here:
Posted on January 12, 2020
Free Site for Phone Testing
We have made a free website for repair shops to both preform day to day repairs tasks and test phones quickly.
Cell-server.com is a website with many useful tools, data transfer apps, data recovery apps, web bases device tests and much more!
Directly download clean APK and ipa files, no adfly link share BS, download apk files direct to android and install without need for play store account.
What apps are currently on the site:
Android
Smart switch (transfer files to a new Android phone)
Droid Test (APK to test many features of device)
SD Maid PRO (File manager app)
Antutu (Benchmark app, useful for peak current tests)
AccuBattery (read battery data)
Move To iOS (Transfer android files and messages to new iPhone)
Disk Digger Pro (Photo and File recovery)
Super Backup (useful to create backup to SD card, can also transfer just SMS)
Copy My Data (We have both APK & IPA, transfer between ios & android, useful for transferring from android to already setup iPhone)
CPUz (Device info)
ConeIt (not all android devices work with smart switch, also doesn’t require working audio)
Antutu (stress test, good for battery peak testing)
Web based tests
RGB Test (RGB video test with fade transitions, good for testing LCDs for marks)
Touch test (great for testing for dead spots on iPad repairs HINT: use add to home screen shortcut to get 100% fullscreen mode. Supports multi touch and 3D touch tests)
Camera Test ( Handy to test if hardware fault or just the android camera app is broken)
Speaker Test (fast loading mp3 ,music)
Mic Test (mic test with live waveform and playback)
iOS Apps
iPhone Test (Like droid test but on iOS)
3D Mark ( Great for peak current testing and other load testing)
Copy My Data (Same as the Android one)
Windows Apps
These are for windows PC NOT Phone.
3UTools (itunes replacement, also can read battery data and factory LCD versions)
Cydia Impactor (tool to load ipa onto iphone, currently requires paid developer account, free account not working as of Jan2020)
PhoneBoard (Phone PCB viewer, we have a review)
EasyDraw (Better PCB viewer with Schematics and dual view, free)
Frija (Download Samsung Phone and Tablet firmware Hint: this downloads only the latest firmware direct from Samsung)
Odin (Samsung internal flashtool, use to flash Frija files)
Samsung USB Driver (Need to install if using Odin)
Posted on December 27, 2019
iPhone 11 & 11 Pro Max Motherboard diagram part locations
Here you can see where all main iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Max components are.
The iPhone 11 pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max are actually the same motherboard (with different board ID)
Posted on December 20, 2019
iPhone 7 & 7 Plus No Touch With Home Key Connected Solution Ways
After connecting new screen you have no touch with home key connected, this can happen on iPhone 7, 7plus iPhone8 and 8 Plus.
Cheap copy screen used by ghetto repair shop causes U3801 to fail.
Posted on December 13, 2019
iPhone 7 Power Button Solution Jumper Ways
This problem can happen after water damage or after trying to replace flex cable, if you have torn power flex cable this is useful to do trace repair or jumper solution.
Posted on December 6, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Mic Problem Jumper Solution Ways Microphone Not Working
Quick fix for Redmi Y1 microphone if you tore pads or are trying to find faults in traces going to FPC.
This problem can be cause of water damages. Because of rust or burn parts.To solve this we have to check Xiaomi Redmi Y1 smart phone. Very carefully check the whole of mic in housing.
After disassembly of Xiaomi Redmi Y1.Check all components that are given in above diagram.The solution of mic problem in Xiaomi Redmi Y1.Make them clean if you find any rust or carbon.Heat them lightly with hot air to make them dry.
You can apply these jumpers to fix Xiaomi Redmi Y1 mic solution. In some case this will also help How to change microphone of Xiaomi Redmi Y1 mic replacement.
Posted on November 6, 2019
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra D5303 Charging Solution Jumper Problem Ways
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra D5303 Charging Solution Jumper Problem Ways
Charging problem in Sony Xperia T2 Ultra D5303 can be due to charging pin broken damage and due to water damages.in case of charging problem mobile can not save power in battery and may it shows fake charging in it.in fake charging condition you can only see charging singe in mobile but it will not save any electricity power in it.
to sole charging problem Sony Xperia T2 Ultra D5303 Charging Solution Jumper Problem Ways Charging Not Supported
after disassembly of mobile phone you have to do a few steps as shown in above diagram.check charging jack and its points do they hae good value if yes then change charger and check it and if charging points at mother board do not show accourate value with meter then you have to check all parts and tracks that are given in diagram of Sony Xperia T2 Ultra D5303.
look at mother board vary carefully if there is any rust or carbon and water damage or may any component is damage.if any track is missing apply jumpers as given and if any part is damage or broken then replace it with new one.
For more information and new tips and tricks about this problem solution keep visiting this page we will update it if there will be new updates.some related post are also given below you can read more about mobile phone.
Please note that although every diagram & solution posted on our website has been tested by one or more members of our team before posting,so we will not be responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury.Use this repair solutions at your own risk.
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Posted on October 30, 2019
Redmi 5A Charging Solution Jumper Problem Ways
Redmi 5A Charging Solution Jumper Problem Ways
Charging problem in Redmi 5A can be due to charging pin broken damage and due to water damages.in case of charging problem mobile can not save power in battery and may it shows fake charging in it.in fake charging condition you can only see charging singe in mobile but it will not save any electricity power in it.
to solve charging problem Redmi 5A Charging Solution Jumper Problem Ways Charging Not Supported
after disassembly of mobile phone you have to do a few steps as shown in above diagram.check charging jack and its points do they have good value if yes then change charger and check it and if charging points at motherboard do not show accurate value with meter then you have to check all parts and tracks that are given in diagram of Redmi 5A.
look at mother board very carefully if there is any rust or carbon and water damage or may any component is damage.if any track is missing apply jumpers as given and if any part is damage or broken then replace it with new one.
For more information and new tips and tricks about this problem solution keep visiting this page we will update it if there will be new updates.some related post are also given below you can read more about mobile phone.
Please note that although every diagram & solution posted on our website has been tested by one or more members of our team before posting,so we will not be responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury.Use this repair solutions at your own risk.
Hisense U961 USB Device Not Recognized Detected not charging.
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Posted on October 23, 2019
iPhone 6g & 6s Home Button Ways
This post will detail how to make jumper ways solution for iphone 6s and 6s plus + .
If you try to short out connector using tweezers, you risk damaging the touch ID power supply or something else. Touch ID requires about 16V to function and sending 16v randomly into other pins on the home key flex or on the motherboard, may result in terrible consequences!
It is advised to always use a spare flex cable when testing phones without home keys.
Down below you can find a high resolution image on how to jumper the iphone 6 6+ 6s and 6s Plus home keys.
You can not use 6s home keys on a 6g and vice versa, this will result in a dead phone, while the home button flex cable is connected.
Posted on October 18, 2019
How To Bypass iOS MDM FOR FREE
This post will show you how to bypass MDM, also known as Mobile device management.
Overview
Deploying a mobile device management (MDM) solution allows administrators to securely and remotely configure enrolled devices. Administrators use Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager to enroll organization-owned devices, and users can enroll their own devices. Once a device is enrolled, administrators can update software and device settings, monitor compliance with organizational policies, remotely erase or lock devices, and install apps and books developed in-house or purchased through Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.
How To disable MDM lock on iOS13 and newer.
This method works for the latest iOS including older versions, it is 100% free and takes less than 2 minutes!
Posted on October 13, 2019
Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus J415F Usb Charging Problem Solution Jumper Ways
Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus J415F Usb Charging Problem Solution Jumper Ways
Problem:-
Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus J415F usb charge solution,
Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus J415F usb not recognized not detected
Diagnostic: –
Plug the USB cable into the PC and phone jack, read the notifications on the screen phone recognized or not. Make sure you can save data to the memory card or not. Replace the USB data cable and try again.
Replace the usb charger and try it again can charge it or not.
Solution:-
If you are facing a load problem in Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus J415F and have tested all the above steps to solve this problem in it. Dismantle the phone and look at the phone for water and carbon damage. Clean it with an electronic cleaner and apply heat with a heat gun to dry it.
Keep in mind the heat should not be over and much because it can harm your skin and damage the motherboard. So keep it in the normal stream and look at the parts carefully.
Follow all these paths and components as shown in the diagram above. All these pieces are given in different colors so you can discover the ways of jumper easily.
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