In some cases, the JTAG port might be disabled or secured in the hardware design. While the ROM code might still load the FSBL from the flash, the debugger cannot attach correctly once the FSBL runs. It may latch onto the initial state, displaying the entry point ( top ) of the boot binary without being able to step through the code.
“Whatever you do, do not run the 'top' executable. It’s not a system diagnostic. It’s a gateway. I managed to isolate the boot binary for Sector C-31, but the root directory is looking back at us. If the light on the tower turns green, unplug it. Unplug it all.” c31bootbin top
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