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[GUIDE] Beginner's guide - first steps with a MTK phone

DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROMS have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledges about phones and phones utilities too.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
This guide may be obsolete now for the new MTK SOC's powered phones, but it will give you some ideeas about how MTK phones world works (especially if you are new to this).
Why this thread?
- Because of all those PMs I receive with questions about how to do this or how to do that.
These things aren't they covered here on XDA?
- Some of them are, some don't, or they are spread over the forum in different sections, different threads. Also I will present here my vision about how to do things, and in some parts is different than the others existent.
I tried to document all steps with images for a better understanding, and to make it easy for people who don't understand well English (also I don't claim that my English is very good, but I'm trying).
1. If you want to use your phone as you buy it, then this thread is not for you, but if you want to use a custom recovery, to install a custom ROM, or some modds, keep reading.
2. First big step in our journey is to root your phone, which most of you know that means to get root (administrator) access to your phone's OS - just a simple definition. With an unrooted phone, you can't do much, and that means you will use it pretty much as you buy it - see first point.
There are multiple methods to root your phone, through an application from your phone, with an executable software from your PC or by flashing a zip modd from recovery (only for custom recoveries).
A. The best rooting application at the moment (in my opinion), is Framaroot.apk, developed by alephzain - please stop by his thread and drop a thanks, or if you can buy his donnation app from Playstore to support his work. You can download this app from official thread.
B. For rooting with a software from PC, I know three big candidates: oneclickroot, kingoroot and srsroot. I know there are more, but I mentioned only the best known.
C. Rooting zip archives are two, to choose from: chainfire's and koush's. Although, these require to have a custom recovery installed.
Any method you choose, be sure to check the phone models reported to work for, and look for your model.
Next, I will present step by step what I call "the beginner's routine":
root the phone;
make a nvram backup;
make a stock ROM backup;
generate a custom CWM and flash it;
patch to unsecure the boot and flash it;
get a Root File explorer;
create a custom recovery by porting one.
Prerequisites:
you must have an account on XDA; if you don't, then create one - and remember, at beginning you will not be allowed to post but you can hit Thanks for people I will mention here.
use a computer with Windows XP or 7 (I don't know if it will be any problem in vista or windows 8, but I didn't tried them, so I can't tell).
a phone with MTK CPU, obviously!
these tools:
MTKDroidTools of rua1's - download it from his thread and hit Thanks or donate to him, please
SPFlashTools or MTKFlashTools.
MTK USB Drivers and your phone manufacturer's USB Drivers if they provide that.
For MTK USB Drivers, there are many sources, but I couldn't find any official source. Few known sources: here and here.
* ADDED: For windows 7 and xp I repacked all MTK needed drivers, bundled with latest google usb drivers and using windows driver installer. Some of the drivers are not digitally signed, so when the prompt window ask you if you want to install unsigned driver (it will be several times) select yes or ok. The advantage is that this method is easier than manual method and also will create an entry in installed programs, and later if you want you can uninstall them in control panel uninstall program. Before installing this you need to remove old drivers installations - use usbdeview (download it x86 or X64), and look for VendorId 0bb4 and 0e8d, and uninstall every device with these Ids. Packed drivers are attached to this post; take what corresponds to your windows version. Unpack the archive, open the folder and run dpinst.exe. More info inside: read info.txt (especially for XP).
Install all needed drivers.
A good text editor (Notepad++ or Geany) installed.
Adb installed in your computer from Android: here, here and here you can learn how.
Credits and Thanks:
@alephzain - Framaroot developer
@rua1 - developer of MTKDroidTools
@Chainfire - SuperSU developer
@Koush - so many things!!!
@michfood - developer of Boot Recovery pack/unpack tool
and, even if it is not presented here, but because I use a lot his tools in Linux:
@bgcngm - for his Unpack/Repack scripts

1. Root the phone.
For this step I choose to use Framaroot.apk, first because I don't like to install unnecessary software on my computer, and second because it supports a very large number of MTK phones. So, go to alephzain's thread and download the apk, then connect your phone to PC with USB debugging enabled, turn on USB Mass storage and copy Framaroot.apk to your sdcard root, or in internal storage if you don't have a sdcard in your phone. Eject phone's USB storages from PC, and turn off USB Mass storage from phone.
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Go to apps drawer, find File Manager, open it, navigate to location where you placed Framaroot.apk touch on it and install it. After that go back in apps drawer and open the newly appeared Framaroot. In that window you have to specify which exploit to use for getting root access. If you don't know it's not a problem, you can try each one until you see the Success message (for me was Barahir). If none of them works, then you have to find a different method to root. After success patching, reboot the phone and then you will see SuperSU.apk in your apps drawer. Now you have root access!
2. Install a Root Explorer.
I prefer ESFileManager, but you can choose what you like. This can be installed free from Playstore, or if you have it downloaded in your PC, use same steps as in Framaroot case, and install it.
Then open the app and let's activate the Root Explorer in it.
But, here you can choose a different view style instead of default big icons - I like Medium Icon view.
Touch on Globe symbol from upper left corner to open Advanced Tools menu, and select Tools (last one). In the list that opens, scroll down until you see Root Explorer entry and touch "OFF" button to activate it. You will be prompted to Grant Superuser access - Grant it! Then, touch on "Root Explorer" text and in the popup window select Read/Write, and in next window select all radios from RW column.
That's it, ESFileManager is now a powerfull Root Explorer.

3. Make a backup.
This means actually make two backups, one for nvram and one for the whole stock ROM. Why to make a backup for nvram? Because it is very easy in MTK phones to mess up with it, and you may loose IMEI, mac address or to have other connectivity issues. This backup will be your insurance.
For this you need MTKDroidTools. Download it from rua1's thread (link in OP) and unzip it in a folder named "MTKDroidTools" on your primary (system) partition - this is important, and in other locations you may experience errors and malfunction.
Connect your phone in usb debugging mode to PC, then start MTKDroidTools as administrator and wait untill you see that MTKDroidTools recognize it and loads its data. The following pictures will show you how to check if you have usb debugging activated, and how MTKDroidTools looks with loaded phone data. In most of the phones, adb gets root access immediately, but in some "branded" ones that has to be achieved by click on the "ROOT" button next to "Adb Terminal" - Notice that if you don't see that ROOT button, that means you have already "root in shell". Also, if you have chainfire's SuperSU you will be prompted in the phone to grant root access to adbd, but if you have koush's Superuser, adbd gets root access by default.
Now, as I said first thing is to do a nvram backup. Click on "IMEI/NVRAM" button and next select both methods (bin and zip folder) and click on "Backup".
After that, it's time to do a stock ROM backup. This is important if you are going to try different custom ROMs and modds. This will assure you that you always have a way to start from the beginning in a clean state. Also makes easy to unbrick your phone if you have the misfortune to brick it.
Click on "root,backup,recovery" tab, and click on "Backup" button, then wait to finish. Be patient, this will take a while, and you can see progress logs in side window. At the end, a popup will prompt you to pack the backup. Now you know it is finished. I don't pack these backups, but you do what you think.
In this stage first thing I do is to generate a scatter file. You have one in that backup made before, or you can get one from stock firmware archive if the phone's manufacturer provide that, but let's see how to do it as it is, to understand the process, or to learn how to get one if we loose it or we are unsure if the one we have is good for our phone (this is important, because using a wrong scatter file it may damage your phone).
So, return to "Phone Informations" tab and click on "Blocks Map" button. A window opens with your phone partition structure. Click on "Create Scatter File" button and save it somewhere in your computer.
Mission complete for backup; you are assured now.

4. Generate a custom recovery.
This is mandatory if you want to use an easy way to backup, restore, flash or wipe ROMs and modds. Fortunately, rua1 has included in his tool all you need to generate one for your phone. This method is successfull for almost every MTK phone, but not for all. There isn't an universal method for anything.
So, enter again in "root, backup, recovery", select the radio "To choose the boot.img file" - by default is selected "Install already prepared files" - and click on "Recovery and Boot" button.
When prompted, select the boot.img from previous backup folder and click Yes to make CWM recovery automatically. First you will be prompted to flash a patched boot.img in your phone - click Yes to get an unsecured boot, then next message will ask you to install the new created recovery in your phone. Click Yes and Yes to reload the phone in recovery mode.
The phone will shut down and reboot in recovery. Now you can see your custom recovery in place.
GOOD TO KNOW: you can't generate a recovery everytime you want to flash one, to use MTKDroidTools for flashing, and the adb method may not work for many MTK phones.
The most known method to flash a new recovery is by using SPFlashTools or MTKFlashTools, and an alternative method is with MobileUncle application from phone, but I will show detailed the FlashTools method. One thing though: if you want to use MobileUncle application, you have to use it from /system/app folder, not from /data/app. Many users say that the MobileUncle doesn't work to flash recovery: it show success, but rebooting to recovery reveal the old one. The reason? They installed MobileUncle from market, and that place the app in /data/app as a user app. In custom ROMs where the app is placed in system by ROM developer, the problem won't manifest. So, if you want to use MobileUncle, make it a system app not user app.
In order to do that, grab a copy of any of these tools from DR_MOOSAVI's thread (link in OP), unzip it in a folder "MTK_Flash_tool" in your primary(system) partition (C in my case), and notice the name have to not contain any spaces or special characters. In that folder create a new folder "Resources" or ROM or whatever name you want, also without spaces or special characters, and place in it your scatter file and recovery img you want to flash. Open Flash_Tool executable as administrator.
IMPORTANT: Your phone is not connected to the PC now. Swtich it off and wait, you will connect it later.
Continue in next post.

In Flash_Tools program window click on load scatter file, navigate to that folder you created and select your scatter. Now you can see your phone's partition structure. If the recovery you want to flash is named "recovery.img" it will be selected automatically, if not you have to click on recovery row in Location column and select your recovery from that folder.
Then click on "Download" button.
Now connect your phone to PC, just like that in power off. Some models enter automatically in download mode and the flashing process begins, but others don't. For some it is necessary to connect them without battery (battery removed), other need to press briefly Power and Vol Down button at same time and release them immediately. That you have to find for your phone from forums, other users, or by trying. When the phone enter in download mode you will see a red bar down in Flash_Tool window, followed by a yellow or other color one (that means the flashing process is taking place).
At the end a popup with a green circle or green checkmark will let you know that the flash was a success. Deconnect the cable and reboot the phone, or reboot it in recovery to see if the wanted recovery is installed. The most common method to boot in recovery from power off is to press Power and Vol UP at same time, and keep them pressed untill you see the logo, then release Power but keep pressing Vol Up untill the recovery UI appears. If Power and Vol Up doesn't work for you, start the phone normaly and connect the phone to PC, then open a command prompt window, and type " adb reboot recovery", then hit Enter during bootanimation. The phone will stop loading and will boot in recovery.

5. How to port a custom recovery.
Check my new guide.

Check my new guide.

Awesome Tutorial!!! U did it again....
Thanks!!!

Thank you sir I will try to port cwm to my mtk mobile
Sent From MTK-MT6572
---------- Post added at 03:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------
Sir now my mobile with ext4
Now in your thread about porting carliv cwm.. there is only custpack and ubifs ...!! Where is for ext4
Sent From MTK-MT6572

carliv grt work hope u add this post too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49081376

[email protected] said:
carliv grt work hope u add this post too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49081376
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Thanks, but that is not something for begginers. Maybe meteos method with his app will be, but I'm not sure. Though, if someone want to procede to do that, you can edit your post and give more details, for people to know what is about, and to follow your link if they are interested.

Great guide @carliv.
Just a bit confused, as I usually flash custom recovery first before rooting my MTK phones (same goes for all my android devices). So, maybe, rooting and flashing custom recovery is interchangeable as the first step for MTK phones depending on their availability.

iZLeeP said:
Great guide @carliv.
Just a bit confused, as I usually flash custom recovery first before rooting my MTK phones (same goes for all my android devices). So, maybe, rooting and flashing custom recovery is interchangeable as the first step for MTK phones depending on their availability.
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Yeah, well the next step in my guide is "do a stock ROM backup", and if you flash a custom recovery, that will not be a complete stock backup. With my method, any time, after flashing the stock backup, unroot and you will be in stock initial state.
I hope it's more clear now.

carliv said:
Yeah, well the next step in my guide is "do a stock ROM backup", and if you flash a custom recovery, that will not be a complete stock backup. With my method, any time, after flashing the stock backup, unroot and you will be in stock initial state.
I hope it's more clear now.
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Got it. So this is more suited for those who do not have the original firmware for restoring their devices in case something goes wrong which is so like MTK phones. In any case, your guide is spot on. Hope the moderators would give this a sticky, if possible, since MTK phones are scattered all over xda.

How to Port to Device that have recovery-from-boot.p
Hello Everyone, and hello to @carliv,
Thanks to this Tutorial I have Manage to port in on a MT6582 and MT6572 Device with ext4 partition, but I just want to share some tips when porting the latest build of the carliv the tutorial here is complete except for one thing just in case you are ending up on a custom recovery not booting up and when you use the MTK Droid Root and Tools you will see this
-->Connect Device<--
there is a file blah blah - recovery-from-boot.p <----
Now that mess up the things but before we dig into that let me first share on how I got my Carliv Custom Recovery to Bootup
on the Tutorial there is a section that you need to use the MTK Unpacked tool right now once you have done that do all the other things that is written in the tutorial it will guide you on the whole process but on my end even though I followed the tutorial and all are correct I still end up on a Bootloop well I discovered that you need to copy the init file from the RUA1 CWMR that you got from the MTK Droid Root and Tools and overwrite the one on the Carliv Recovery after that once you have finish until on the Overwriting of the Kernel and Kernel header pack your Carliv Recovery using the MTK pack tool and now Flash it on your Device it will now boot :highfive:
BUT WAIT!! yes! it will boot but it will boot on the STOCK RECOVERY and that is because like what I said the recovery-from-boot.p is the culprit of the issue now you need to root your device which is on my end I used framaroot and then download the ES file manager and also follow the instruction of carliv on how to have the full ROOT R/W access and on your device, once your have done that got to this folders and delete this 3 files.
Be sure you have the R/W access or else this files will not be deleted
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
/system/etc/recovery-install.sh
/system/etc/recovery-resources.bin <--- I am not just sure if this is the right filename but it is almost the same will check it once again once I got to stock rom again :fingers-crossed:
and now once you have rebooted your smartphone to recovery mode it will now boot to the Carliv Custom Recovery.
But also take note that if you don't have that 3 files on your device your just good to go and it will boot to Carliv Custom Recovery without any issues.
it's just that 3 files makes the custom recovery always boot to stock recovery even though you do something else
hope this tip helps for some people having issue on a bootloop carliv custom recovery on doing the manual porting
and don't forget to hit the thanks button if this helps :victory:

rnovino said:
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
/system/etc/recovery-install.sh
/system/etc/recovery-resources.bin <--- I am not just sure if this is the right filename but it is almost the same will check it once again once I got to stock rom again :fingers-crossed:
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Removing recovery-from-boot.p is enough, I think. Besides, CTR asks if you want to disable recovery-install.sh. That prevents the ROM from flashing stock recovery.

iZLeeP said:
Removing recovery-from-boot.p is enough, I think. Besides, CTR asks if you want to disable recovery-install.sh. That prevents the ROM from flashing stock recovery.
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it depends on the unit, I just deleted the recovery-from-boot.p and still it boots up on the stock recovery that's why I needed to trace other files that still makes it boot on stock recovery, but then again not all units will have the same issues as mine

Thanks for your help, it works with my Huawei Honor 3X (mtk6592) !

Thanks Man!

Error
Please help me in porting recovery.I am getting error "the syntax of the command is incorrect " in all four files.
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[ROOT+TWRP 2.7.1.0] Auxus Note 5.5 / Elephone P2000 / MLAIS NOTE PRO (SPFT Method)

***Root with SPFT Flash Tool Method***
for iBerry Auxus Note 5.5 / Mlais Note Pro 5.5 / Elephone P2000
[EASY ROOT METHOD]
Guys. Now we have our own first Root Method for AUXUS NOTE 5.5 STOCK ROM.
Finally this root perfect root method was possible due to SPFT version of Stock Rom
Installation Instructions
Warning: Do at your own risk. Electricity Supply failure or disconnection due to poor cable can still brick your phone beyond repair. This also breaches warranty of your phone. I am not responsible for any damages.
1) Download flashable zip file named UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip and save in root of your SDCard
2) Download and install Phone Driver / Universal Android USB Drivers (if any).
3) Download and Install ADB Driver Installer for Windows (important) while installing connect phone to pc and let is recognize .
After installation is done disconnect phone from pc.
Reboot Recommended at this point. DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE RIGHT NOW.
3) Download and extract following TWRP Recovery Flash Package as per your model on desktop or anywhere on your pc.
------- Download for iBerry Auxus Note 5.5 (Download New Recovery image file by me from this thread)
------- Download for Mlais Note Pro
------- Download for Elephone P2000
4) Run as Administrator the Flash_Tool.exe from SPTools folder inside that folder you extracted.
5) Keep only TWO options checked (selected) as shown in following image (Preloader and Recovery). If options are not seen then click on "Scatter-loading" button at top-right side and select "MT6592_Android_scatter.txt" file from extracted folder. Now be sure only two options (PRELOADER and RECOVERY) selected as mentioned in following image. Unselect all other options.
Now PRESS "Download" button at top.
6) Remove battery and memory card from phone and connect PHONE to pc with usb cable. Now pc should recognize phone and flashing should start in a minute. Look at process bar in image below. WAIT WITH PATIENCE.
After flashing is done, the GREEN tick mark will be shown as shown in image below.
7) Now close program on pc and remove cable, Insert Battery and start phone in RECOVERY mode.
To start phone in recovery mode press "VOLUME UP" button and "POWER" until phone starts in TWRP Recovery mode.
8) Important: Now install/flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" in Recovery mode and Reboot phone in system (normal) mode
Done. Enjoy Press thanks if you liked my work.
IMPORTANT: The package also contains original Stock Recovery named recovery_org_stock.img. If you want to flash back to original company stock recovery, then select this file in flashing tool (Click recovery line and select this file) and then flash.
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Thanks
Yeah rooted my auxus note with your guidance. Good to see that you have also shifted to iberry auxus from canvas hd. So, double excitement for me one is new phone and other is to see cmahendra with this phone. So many exciting custom rom waits for note 5.5. Thank you Sir.

baskye said:
Yeah rooted my auxus note with your guidance. Good to see that you have also shifted to iberry auxus from canvas hd. So, double excitement for me one is new phone and other is to see cmahendra with this phone. So many exciting custom rom waits for note 5.5. Thank you Sir.
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I am glad to see first person who rooted with the help of my tutorial and files. That also confirms the steps are perfect. Actually worked for me so should work for all. Thanks a lot for your faith and trust in me. Will be around for more developement and roms.

Success!
]I have rooted by iberry-auxus note 5.5 as per your guidance.
But the USB DRIVER not correctly installed.
I have updated the driver through device manager
My operating system is windows 7 ultimate x64
Everything went smooth as you instructed
Thank you for developing this guide to root the model.
:victory:
The USB DRIVERS can be downloaded from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180436

Using the note for about 2weeks. Rooted successfully. Titanium backup is not working properly. Any solution for it.
Also the network refresh is poor. So network switching is very slow and many times have to manually do refresh or reboot.

latest twrp recovery
while browsing through elephone p2000 thread I came across this link which gives the latest twrp recovery
http://n2k1.com/n2k1/ELEPHONE_P2000/
Downloaded the 8.77 MB file flashed the recovery file alone through sp flash tools
Working fine on our auxus 5.5 note.

flashing the preloader is not necessary though is it?

Yes it is not necessary

hi mahendra .this is great .didn't expect rom development on fast track so soon .
going to root my brothers mobile with this method now but want to make sure if phone will receive updates normally after that.
thanks.:good:

mojahun said:
]I have rooted by iberry-auxus note 5.5 as per your guidance.
But the USB DRIVER not correctly installed.
I have updated the driver through device manager
My operating system is windows 7 ultimate x64
Everything went smooth as you instructed
Thank you for developing this guide to root the model.
:victory:
The USB DRIVERS can be downloaded from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180436
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I am not sure if above USB driver is useful or not. But when you connect MT6592 Phone to PC without Battery, the PC shows a box with
"Searching drivers for YunOS system"
and if Internet is connected , it will download a tiny driver automatically from Microsoft site for Chinese Mobile Phones and an entry in Device Manager appears like
"YunOS ACB Interface"
Now Flashing Tool will automatically connect your phone to pc on next available COM PORT (COM3 or COM4 etc.)
So it is not USB Driver. It needs YunOS ACB Driver. You can find it separately somewhere on net, if searched.
baskye said:
while browsing through elephone p2000 thread I came across this link which gives the latest twrp recovery
http://n2k1.com/n2k1/ELEPHONE_P2000/
Downloaded the 8.77 MB file flashed the recovery file alone through sp flash tools
Working fine on our auxus 5.5 note.
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Download my version of TWRP 2.7.1.0, which is tested and works perfect, includes Mount USB Storage and you can transfer files in Recovery mode.
Ito_ said:
flashing the preloader is not necessary though is it?
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No, Preloader is not necessary but in case it is wiped or corrupted, its good to flash the original provided by company makers. I have included all Preloaders directly from respective company stock roms
sandeep101 said:
hi mahendra .this is great .didn't expect rom development on fast track so soon .
going to root my brothers mobile with this method now but want to make sure if phone will receive updates normally after that.
thanks.:good:
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YEAH! I am always around in XDA, for the phone in my hand Thanks for appreciation

SCATTER file and Recovery for two more clone models.
Hi A L L!!!
Posted SCATTER file and Recovery for two more clone models.
3) Download and extract following TWRP Recovery Flash Package as per your model on desktop or anywhere on your pc.
------- Download for iBerry Auxus Note 5.5
------- Download for Mlais Note Pro
------- Download for Elephone P2000
Choose wisely.

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cmahendra said:
***Root with SPFT Flash Tool Method***
for iBerry Auxus Note 5.5 / Mlais Note Pro 5.5 / Elephone P2000
[EASY ROOT METHOD]
Guys. Now we have our own first Root Method for AUXUS NOTE 5.5 STOCK ROM.
Finally this root perfect root method was possible due to SPFT version of Stock Rom
Installation Instructions
Warning: Do at your own risk. Electricity Supply failure or disconnection due to poor cable can still brick your phone beyond repair. This also breaches warranty of your phone. I am not responsible for any damages.
1) Download flashable zip file named UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip and save in root of your SDCard
2) Download and install Phone Driver / Universal Android USB Drivers (if any).
3) Download and Install ADB Driver Installer for Windows (important) while installing connect phone to pc and let is recognize .
After installation is done disconnect phone from pc.
Reboot Recommended at this point. DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE RIGHT NOW.
3) Download and extract following TWRP Recovery Flash Package as per your model on desktop or anywhere on your pc.
------- Download for iBerry Auxus Note 5.5
------- Download for Mlais Note Pro
------- Download for Elephone P2000
4) Run as Administrator the Flash_Tool.exe from SPTools folder inside that folder you extracted.
5) Keep only TWO options checked (selected) as shown in following image (Preloader and Recovery). If options are not seen then click on "Scatter-loading" button at top-right side and select "MT6592_Android_scatter.txt" file from extracted folder. Now be sure only two options (PRELOADER and RECOVERY) selected as mentioned in following image. Unselect all other options.
Now PRESS "Download" button at top.
6) Remove battery and memory card from phone and connect PHONE to pc with usb cable. Now pc should recognize phone and flashing should start in a minute. Look at process bar in image below. WAIT WITH PATIENCE.
After flashing is done, the GREEN tick mark will be shown as shown in image below.
7) Now close program on pc and remove cable, Insert Battery and start phone in RECOVERY mode.
To start phone in recovery mode press "VOLUME UP" button and "POWER" until phone starts in TWRP Recovery mode.
8) Important: Now install/flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" in Recovery mode and Reboot phone in system (normal) mode
Done. Enjoy Press thanks if you liked my work.
IMPORTANT: The package also contains original Stock Recovery named recovery_org_stock.img. If you want to flash back to original company stock recovery, then select this file in flashing tool (Click recovery line and select this file) and then flash.
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I followed all your steps but it's not working. When I press download button it's not flashing. I waited for over an hour.

Techminator said:
I followed all your steps but it's not working. When I press download button it's not flashing. I waited for over an hour.
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Seems drivers are not properly installed. These are new drivers by iBerry.
1) Uninstall any android driver you installed before from ControlPanel/Programs. Reboot/Restart PC/Laptop
2) Install this USB Preloader Driver http://d-h.st/kcH (from iBerry)
3) Then Install this SPFlashtool Driver http://d-h.st/vRd (from iBerry)
4) Reboot PC/Laptop/Computer , Keep pc connected to Internet on all the time. DO NOT yet connect phone to pc.
5) After computer restarts Run SPFT "flash_tool.exe" and press DOWNLOAD button
6) Now connect phone (without battery) to pc. Let windows install drivers, then flashing will start in less than 5 min. Dont wait for hours.
Hope this helps and inform if works.
PS: For GOD's sake do not quote whole opening post in your queries. Do you want me to read my own thread? Hope you have read XDA basic terms and conditions.

Rooted!
cmahendra said:
Seems drivers are not properly installed. These are new drivers by iBerry.
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Thank You, I managed to root my phone with your help Mahendra. Also, my apologies for quoting the whole post. I suppose it needs editing including driver links. I also removed SIM card from the phone before rooting.
Rooting apart, I wanted to ask if there are any advantages/differences by installing your ROM? Can I not create a ROM by taking a complete image of my current phone's state? I was thinking about Xposed Framework. Not sure but your advice would really help.
Finally, I was wondering if there are any good flip cases available online. The local stores do not have any for this brand and model as it's fairly new in the market. The one from iBerry is Rs 990 which I think is unreasonable. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also, is there a way to light up the soft buttons?
Thank You and keep up the good work.

Is there any chance of there being a cm11 port on this phone?
I don't like the icon size on the stock ROM and Titanium Backup doesn't work

Techminator said:
Thank You, I managed to root my phone with your help Mahendra. Also, my apologies for quoting the whole post. I suppose it needs editing including driver links. I also removed SIM card from the phone before rooting.
Rooting apart, I wanted to ask if there are any advantages/differences by installing your ROM? Can I not create a ROM by taking a complete image of my current phone's state? I was thinking about Xposed Framework. Not sure but your advice would really help.
Finally, I was wondering if there are any good flip cases available online. The local stores do not have any for this brand and model as it's fairly new in the market. The one from iBerry is Rs 990 which I think is unreasonable. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also, is there a way to light up the soft buttons?
Thank You and keep up the good work.
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I dont use or recommend Xposed FW. You can use as per your requirement. Works fine.
This is rooting tutorial. I will be happy if you stick to the rooting related questions in this thread from next time. A little XDA terms and conditions page will help a bit to you and us.
Yes, flip cover by iBerry is costly and even I am also looking for low-cost option.
falcon.prj said:
Is there any chance of there being a cm11 port on this phone?
I don't like the icon size on the stock ROM and Titanium Backup doesn't work
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For icons size to change use any other launcher, like google now or nova or any other you want.
Move Titanium App to internal memory or install Link2SD, check settings and then install Titanium Backup. plz google for more info on titanium.
This is rooting tutorial. I will be happy if you stick to the rooting related questions in this thread from next time. A little XDA terms and conditions page will help a bit to you and us.

For titanium backup issues try super user app by Koushik Dutta (flashable zip file link is available in play store). First uninstall super su from the application itself. Then install super user through recovery. Ignore the warning regarding su binary.
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It worked for me. Just take a nandroid backup of your current rom before giving a try.

baskye said:
For titanium backup issues try super user app by Koushik Dutta (flashable zip file link is available in play store). First uninstall super su from the application itself. Then install super user through recovery. Ignore the warning regarding su binary.
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It worked for me. Just take a nandroid backup of your current rom before giving a try.
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Thanks a lot for this good tip/method. +1 plz post link to exact file/version.

Here is the download link
http://download.clockworkmod.com/superuser/superuser.zip

Does not work
This method does not work after I download and flash with the latest firmware (13 Oct 2014) from iBerry site.

[Discussion][Guide][Root] Alcatel one touch 4037A/N/One Touch Evolve 2

[GUIDE] How to flash CWM or TWRP recovery and root your device!
Disclaimer: Your warranty is now void. You do this in your own risk. I do not take any responsibility to your device.
Credits: This root method was found from a facebook group that uses this phone, i am just posting it here. Give thanks to Eduardo Perez!
I ported TWRP recovery for this device and Eduardo did the CWM recovery. Also thank rua1 from XDA for his MTK droid tools. Koush for his driver installer.
USERS OF 4037N/T or any other model that is from T-Mobile, DO NOT TRY ANY OF THE RECOVERIES HERE. NOR TRY TO MOD IT IN ANY WAY. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
See post #68 for more info
Notice for T-Mobile owners (4037N)(MetroPCS) Users!!
Requirements:
1. A windows PC
2. Universal ADB driver
3. ROOT ALCATEL 4037N 4.4.2 zip file
Instructions:
1. Download the ROOT ALCATEL 4037N 4.4.2 zip file here and extract it anywhere on your desktop.
2. Go inside the extracted folder and extract iRoot zip file and install iRoot. Disable any antivirus you may have or User Account Control(UAC).
3. After installing iRoot, go to your phone and enable USB debugging. Look up how to enable it on google if you don't know how to.
4. Run iRoot as administrator and then connect your phone.
5. Wait until it detects it and then press the root button and your phone will be rooted.
If you want to see a video of the rooting check here
BACKUP YOUR DEVICE BEFORE DOING ANYTHING IN THE EVENT SOMETHING GOES WRONG. BACKUP TUT HERE
Requirements:
1. A windows PC
2. SP flash tools
3. CWM or TWRP recovery
4. Universal ADB driver
5. MTK preloader driver
VIDEO TUT By nashj1975
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNWALNB9M-Q
[GUIDE] FLASH CWM/TWRP
1. Download the attached files below and extract them anywhere on your computer, then download the FLASHTOOLS and SP FLASHTOOL folder here and extract them.
2. Go to this link to get the drivers specifically for your phone. Install the program after the download is complete.
3. Go to the FLASHTOOLS folder and extract Driver_Windows_MTK_Preloader drivers and then go to auto install and install the drivers. This is for the preloader drivers which will be used later.
4. Install ADB driver by going to the Flash Tool folder and then adb folder, then locate the adb file and run it as administrator. Go to settings, then development if you don't see development go in about and click on the build number 7 times to enable development mode. Enable USB debugging.
5. Open the SP flash tools folder and run flashtool.exe as administrator.
6. If anything pops up just ignore it and click ok.
7. Go to option then connection and make sure auto detect is selected.
8. Go to scatter loading and click it, locate the scatter file from the extracted folder and open it.
9. When it opens click on the recovery option and click the check box.
10. Decide which recovery you want and rename it to recovery.img.
11. Click on the location in the same recovery option and choose your recovery.img
12. Turn off your phone and take out the battery.
13. Click on Download and then connect the phone to the PC.
14. If you did everything i said above, it will flash your chosen recovery.img and you will have a custom recovery.
[GUIDE] ROOT/Superuser
1. Reinsert the battery and turn on the phone.
2. Go to the alcatel 4037 folder that you extracted.
2.Place the root_grouper-tilapia_4.4_update.zip and superuser.zip on your sdcard or internal storage. ( If these root files don't work, just download the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash that.)
3. Turn off the phone and boot it into recovery mode.
4. Navigate using the volume keys for CWM recovery or just use touch for TWRP. Use the power button to select.
5.Select install zip from sdcard and choose zip from sdcard. Locate the zip files that you sent.
6. Flash the root_grouper-tilapia_4.4_update.zip first then flash the superuser.zip
7. Reboot your phone and there you go. Root Access
OR
ROOT YOUR PHONE USING THE 360 ROOT Chinese apk attached below.
Copy the 360ROOT.apk to your sdcard either internal or external.
Install it and then follow the screenshots below to see how to root.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Yeah i know it says 4032A but it was just to show you how to use it.
After clicking on root your phone will be rooted. P.S You need an internet connection for the root apk to work.

How to unroot
This is a guide for unrooting your device. Download universal unroot from the play store, or look for an apk file.
Install it and bam you're unrooted.

How to make a backup of your device
There are many ways to back up your phone. Some are better than some but you can decide which you want to use.
1. Using recovery . Boot into recovery mode and select backup.
2. Using Mtk droid tools. Connect your device to the PC with usb debugging enabled. Run mtk droid tools as administrator and wait for it to load. Click on the root,backup and recovery tab. Select backup.
3. Using SP flash tool. This is recommended for those who don't yet have root on their device. There is an original post for this method from rua1 here

How to unbrick your device
Unbricking can be done using the One touch upgrade tool from the alcatel website http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/products/smartphones/pop_d3.html#.VLbhTiwYGzU
1. Download the Mobile Upgrade S 4.2.7 upgrade tool and install it
2. Turn off your device and take out the battery.
3. Reinsert the battery and open the tool.
4. Select your device from the drop down menu 4037 and follow the instructions from the tool.

I am trying to root the fierce 2 but it doesnt seem to flash the twrp recovery even though I am sure I did everything right! Nothing happens at the last step where you said to take out the battery then click download and connect the phone to the PC. Nothing happens the phone just shows the Actel logo and then vibrates and turns of then back on over and over. Any ideas?
Note I did not do step 5

GhostSamuraiX said:
I am trying to root the fierce 2 but it doesnt seem to flash the twrp recovery even though I am sure I did everything right! Nothing happens at the last step where you said to take out the battery then click download and connect the phone to the PC. Nothing happens the phone just shows the Actel logo and then vibrates and turns of then back on over and over. Any ideas?
Note I did not do step 5
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Use my unbricking method to restore your device, and i don't think Step 5 should be a problem.

Phones not in boot loop it works fine. Just nothing happens when I click download and connect the phone without the battery.

check your pm :good:

sweet my buddys been missing having root since he upgraded from the evolve, even better that there is a custom recovery.
whats the facebook group page cant seem to find it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/556165774484796/ this is the link to the group on facebook...note the facebook group is in spanish tho so if you want you can use google chrome and let automatic translation do the work for you

Hi..thanks for ur guide...
I'm succesful root my 4035x
Sent from my 4035X using XDA Free mobile app

xmanner77 said:
Hi..thanks for ur guide...
I'm succesful root my 4035x
Sent from my 4035X using XDA Free mobile app
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great happy that i helped :good:

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Thread updated!!
Thread is updated with a video showing how to root the phone @Altnot

New Video
New video showing how to root is coming soon! Thanks to junior member @nashj1975. :highfive:

Stock ROM
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Thanks to OP. Successfully flashed CWM and rooted my OT 4035D (Alcatel One Touch Pop D3 with KitKat 4.4.2). Was unsuccesful with Towel Root, Framaroot and Kingo Root, but this did the trick! I already clicked your thanks button.

CVAngelo said:
Thanks to OP. Successfully flashed CWM and rooted my OT 4035D (Alcatel One Touch Pop D3 with KitKat 4.4.2). Was unsuccesful with Towel Root, Framaroot and Kingo Root, but this did the trick! I already clicked your thanks button.
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Nice glad i could help

Hi
Thanks

abdullah.alhossain said:
Thanks
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You're welcome

CUBOT S200 root guide

CUBOT S200 root guide
Introduction
After a couple of months of searching for information, failing to get correct instructions from the seller and trying all available and often shady one-click root programs, I have finally successfully rooted my CUBOT S200 device.
In fact, all thanks go to rfax from this spanish forum:
http://www.movilesdualsim.com/tema/cubot-s200-root-y-recovery.93358/
The point of my post is to provide the same information in english and here, on the most widely read forum, xda-developers.com.
Before giving any instructions, I feel like I have to caution anyone trying this that I can accept no responsability for anything happening to your smartphone, as a result of following this guide. You are on your own and neither me nor anyone else is responsible for any damage, job loss, broken relationship, death or mass destruction
Also, make sure you BACKUP whatever you don't want to lose!
This rooting process should not result in any data loss, but it's always a good idea to BACKUP your stuff. So, if you have data on your phone for which you have no BACKUP, this is just a good opportunity to BACK IT UP.
Although it may seem obvious to some, please read the ENTIRE guide, BEFORE actually doing anything. This will allow you to have a general idea of the procedure and plan your steps.
Preparation
The hardware you are going to need is:
CUBOT S200 android smartphone (duh)
Windows PC
USB-microUSB data cable
My desktop machine is on linux, so in order to root my CUBOT S200, I used a Windows 7 netbook. I am pretty sure any Windows PC should do, but you definitely need a Windows machine for these instructions.
I have not even looked into the existence of an equivalent tool for linux or mac. If anyone has any information, please share and I would be glad to update the guide accordingly.
Here is a list of the software I used:
SP Flash Tools v5.1408.00
download here [RAR]
SuperSU
download here
You can find information about the latest version here
Recovery
download here
Drivers
download here
You should unzip/unrar all files, except for the SuperSU. Just keep the SuperSU zip file. It should be copied to the phone, either the internal memory or the external SD, if available. Just to be sure, I would recommend that you copy it to both locations. You can always delete it after you are done rooting the S200.
Inside the drivers zip file there is a folder and another folder inside it with a ...3rd folder in it and two executables, install & uninstall. The install is the one you will be using.
If you already have the required drivers installed, you can ignore these. If SP Flash Tool cannot proceed with the "download" as it calls it, then you need the drivers. More on that in the steps below.
Instructions
Overview
You will flash the Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery image to your phone using the SP Flash Tool.
You will then boot your phone into recovery and install the SuperSU program from the zip file.
That's it, just reboot and you have a rooted CUBOT S200!
Remember to BACKUP any data you have not already BACKED UP, or carelessly ignore this message, root your phone without any problems and then a few days or weeks later lose stuff for any unrelated reason and bang your head against a wall for not having seized this opportunity to BACKUP your sh*t.
Here goes:
Step 1
1. Make sure you have the SuperSU zip file. DO NOT UNZIP. If you downloaded from the link provided, the file should be named UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
2. Copy this file to you S200. If you have a SD card, copy to both the SD card and the internal memory, so you can definitely find it in the recovery.
Step 2
1. Power off your phone
2. Remove the battery
Step 3
Make sure you have unzipped the Recovery. There should be a folder named "Recovery CWM" inside, including 2 files: MT6582_Android_scatter.txt and recovery.img
Step 4
1. Make sure you have downloaded and unrared the SP Flash Tool. You should have a folder named SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1408.00
2. Run the tool, it should be a file named flash_tool.exe
3. Click on the button Scatter-loading
4. Find the folder Recovery CWM from step 3 and choose the file MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. Make sure only RECOVERY is checked.
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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5. Click Download. The Download button should be grayed out and Stop should be green or active anyway
Ok, let's make a new step for clarity.
Step 5
6. Put the battery in your phone. DO NOT TURN ON your phone
7. Connect your phone to the PC with the USB cable. DO NOT TURN ON your phone
8. A red full progress bar should appear at the bottom of the SP Flash Tool window, then a yellow bar should fill up (pretty quickly). When the yellow bar reaches 100%, a small window will pop up saying Download Ok!
9. Close the popup window. Close the SP Flash Tool. Disconnect your phone. You now have CWM recovery on your S200
Step 6
1. Press and hold down your phone's Volume Up button. DO NOT LET GO
2. Without letting go the vol+, press and hold down the Power button. Hold BOTH buttons down
3. The white CUBOT startup screen will appear and a few seconds later the phone will enter the CWM recovery mode. Now you can let go both buttons
(not the exact things you will see, just for illustration)
4. Using the Vol+/- buttons, choose Install zip from sdcard. Click the power button
5. Then Choose zip from sdcard
6. Find the SuperSU zip that you copied to your phone in step 1 and confirm with the power button
7. Choose Yes - Install
8. Once SuperSU is successfully installed, you will be back at the first screen. Choose Reboot system now
Step 7
Not really a step. Your phone should reboot (don't hold down any buttons) and you should now have root access!
Enjoy!
Unlimited thanks to rfax from the spanish site, where I found the instructions, http://www.movilesdualsim.com/tema/cubot-s200-root-y-recovery.93358/.
I am not an expert on these matters, but feel free to ask anything and I am sure someone, maybe even me, will step up and help you.
If you find any typos, mistakes, errors or have any remarks, which would make this guide better, please let me know and I will do my best to keep this post current and helpful.
Cheers,
panda2005
No kittens were harmed during the production of this guide.

Cant go into recovery Mode
panda2005 said:
CUBOT S200 root guide
Introduction
After a couple of months of searching for information, failing to get correct instructions from the seller and trying all available and often shady one-click root programs, I have finally successfully rooted my CUBOT S200 device.
In fact, all thanks go to rfax from this spanish forum:
http://www.movilesdualsim.com/tema/cubot-s200-root-y-recovery.93358/
The point of my post is to provide the same information in english and here, on the most wide read forum, xda-developers.com.
Before giving any instructions, I feel like I have to caution anyone trying this that I can accept no responsability for anything happening to your smartphone, as a result of following guide. You are on your own and neither me nor anyone else is responsible for any damage, job loss, broken relationship, death or mass destruction
Also, make sure you BACKUP whatever you don't want to lose!
This rooting process should not result in any data loss, but it's always a good idea to BACKUP your stuff. So, if you have data on your phone for which you have no BACKUP, this is just a good opportunity to BACK IT UP.
Although it may seem obvious to some, please read the ENTIRE guide, BEFORE actually doing anything. This will allow you to have a general idea of the procedure and plan your steps.
Preparation
The hardware you are going to need is:
CUBOT S200 android smartphone (duh)
Windows PC
USB-microUSB data cable
My desktop machine is on linux, so in order to root my CUBOT S200, I used a Windows 7 netbook. I am pretty sure any Windows PC should do, but you definitely need a Windows machine for these instructions.
I have not even looked into the existence of an equivalent tool for linux or mac. If anyone has any information, please share and I would be glad to update the guide accordingly.
Here is a list of the software I used:
SP Flash Tools v5.1408.00
download here [RAR]
SuperSU
download here
You can find information about the latest version here
Recovery
download here
Drivers
download here
You should unzip/unrar all files, except for the SuperSU. Just keep the SuperSU zip file. It should be copied to the phone, either the internal memory or the external SD, if available. Just to be sure, I would recommend that you copy it to both locations. You can always delete it after you are done rooting the S200.
Inside the drivers zip file there is a folder and another folder inside it with a ...3rd folder in it and two executables, install & uninstall. The install is the one you will be using.
If you already have the required drivers installed, you can ignore these. If SP Flash Tool cannot proceed with the "download" as it calls it, then you need the drivers. More on that in the steps below.
Instructions
Overview
You will flash the Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery image to your phone using the SP Flash Tool.
You will then boot your phone into recovery and install the SuperSU program from the zip file.
That's it, just reboot and you have a rooted CUBOT S200!
Remember to BACKUP any data you have not already BACKED UP, or carelessly ignore this message, root your phone without any problems and then a few days or weeks later lose stuff for any unrelated reason and bang your head against a wall for not having seized this opportunity to BACKUP your sh*t.
Here goes:
Step 1
1. Make sure you have the SuperSU zip file. DO NOT UNZIP. If you downloaded from the link provided, the file should be named UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
2. Copy this file to you S200. If you have a SD card, copy to both the SD card and the internal memory, so you can definitely find it in the recovery.
Step 2
1. Power off your phone
2. Remove the battery
Step 3
Make sure you have unzipped the Recovery. There should be a folder named "Recovery CWM" inside, including 2 files: MT6582_Android_scatter.txt and recovery.img
Step 4
1. Make sure you have downloaded and unrared the SP Flash Tool. You should have a folder named SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1408.00
2. Run the tool, it should be a file named flash_tool.exe
3. Click on the button Scatter-loading
4. Find the folder Recovery CWM from step 3 and choose the file MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. Make sure only RECOVERY is checked.
5. Click Download. The Download button should be grayed out and Stop should be green or active anyway
Ok, let's make a new step for clarity.
Step 5
6. Put the battery in your phone. DO NOT TURN ON your phone
7. Connect your phone to the PC with the USB cable. DO NOT TURN ON your phone
8. A red full progress bar should appear at the bottom of the SP Flash Tool window, then a yellow bar should fill up (pretty quickly). When the yellow bar reaches 100%, a small window will pop up saying Download Ok!
9. Close the popup window. Close the SP Flash Tool. Disconnect your phone. You now have CWM recovery on your S200
Step 6
1. Press and hold down your phone's Volume Up button. DO NOT LET GO
2. Without letting go the vol+, press and hold down the Power button. Hold BOTH buttons down
3. The white CUBOT startup screen will appear and a few seconds later the phone will enter the CWM recovery mode. Now you can let go both buttons
(not the exact things you will see, just for illustration)
4. Using the Vol+/- buttons, choose Install zip from sdcard. Click the power button
5. Then Choose zip from sdcard
6. Find the SuperSU zip that you copied to your phone in step 1 and confirm with the power button
7. Choose Yes - Install
8. Once SuperSU is successfully installed, you will be back at the first screen. Choose Reboot system now
Step 7
Not really a step. Your phone should reboot (don't hold down any buttons) and you should now have root access!
Enjoy!
Unlimited thanks to rfax from the spanish site, where I found the instructions, http://www.movilesdualsim.com/tema/cubot-s200-root-y-recovery.93358/.
I am not an expert on these matters, but feel free to ask anything and I am sure someone, maybe even me, will step up and help you.
If you find any typos, mistakes, errors or have any remarks, which would make this guide better, please let me know and I will do my best to keep this post current and helpful.
Cheers,
panda2005
No kittens were harmed during the production of this guide.
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Hi I did all the steps and when i try to access recovery menu (Vol+ plus power button) it wont allow me to do so. It goes into a loop and just flashing the Cubot logo,
Please help me.

sopedyoi said:
Hi I did all the steps and when i try to access recovery menu (Vol+ plus power button) it wont allow me to do so. It goes into a loop and just flashing the Cubot logo,
Please help me.
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In the Recovery zip you downloaded (see link in guide), there is also a folder Recovery Original.
In there you can find another scatter file, also named MT6582_Android_scatter.txt.
Flash this one and you should get the original recovery back.
Please, make sure you follow all the steps very carefully. Again, I know that people have followed this guide with success in the spanish site and I have done so too.
Hope that helps!

Thank you for sharing.

Working now!
panda2005 said:
In the Recovery zip you downloaded (see link in guide), there is also a folder Recovery Original.
In there you can find another scatter file, also named MT6582_Android_scatter.txt.
Flash this one and you should get the original recovery back.
Please, make sure you follow all the steps very carefully. Again, I know that people have followed this guide with success in the spanish site and I have done so too.
Hope that helps!
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Thank you for the help!
Looks like is rooted now.
Now i have another question. i saw a post about converting 2G phones to 3G phones via fastboot. refer to link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...11s-modem-problem-t2824139/page5#post54753177
I will like to know if this is possible with this phone since i need the 1900 3G band on this phone.
Please let me know.

sopedyoi said:
Thank you for the help!
Looks like is rooted now.
Now i have another question. i saw a post about converting 2G phones to 3G phones via fastboot. refer to link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...11s-modem-problem-t2824139/page5#post54753177
I will like to know if this is possible with this phone since i need the 1900 3G band on this phone.
Please let me know.
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I don't really know anything about that. Hopefully, someone will see this and come up with a solution, if it is indeed possible.
Congrats on rooting your phone, enjoy!

"A red full progress bar should appear at the bottom of the SP Flash Tool window, then a yellow bar should fill up (pretty quickly). When the yellow bar reaches 100%, a small window will pop up saying Download Ok!"
No bar appears for me....

mchart03 said:
"A red full progress bar should appear at the bottom of the SP Flash Tool window, then a yellow bar should fill up (pretty quickly). When the yellow bar reaches 100%, a small window will pop up saying Download Ok!"
No bar appears for me....
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Maybe the drivers are not successfully installed. Try rebooting your computer and/or installing the drivers again.

Windows 10 drivers
First of all, thanks gor the great guide! I am now rooted.:good:
I did run into a problem with the drivers though. They don't work with Windows10. After looking around a bit I found a great guide with drivers that did work.
Here's the link.
(Sorry but I can't post outside links. You'll have to copy and paste to your browser.)
laurentiumihet.ro/technology/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-for-32-64-bit-drivers-installation-tutorial/
Enjoy!

Trouble with red full progress bar
Hi
I put the battery in my phone. My phone is off
I connect my phone to the PC with the USB cable.
But nothing red full progress bar appear at the bottom of the SP Flash Tool window
Can you explain to me why this happens?
Thank's
Ardi

Custom ROM for Cubot S200
Hi Panda2005.
Thanks for excellent post on rooting the S200.
I have tried several rooting tools and they all failed for one reason or another and your method worked first time.
I am new to Android and find it a little confusing compared with Windows but I am learning!
My question is can you recommend a custom ROM suitable for the S200?
Thanks again.

nailbender7 said:
Hi Panda2005.
Thanks for excellent post on rooting the S200.
I have tried several rooting tools and they all failed for one reason or another and your method worked first time.
I am new to Android and find it a little confusing compared with Windows but I am learning!
My question is can you recommend a custom ROM suitable for the S200?
Thanks again.
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I am glad you managed to root your phone.
Actually, I have never tried any custom ROMs, so unfortunately I could not recommend any.
I have since bought a new phone, so I have not played with the S200 in over a year. A friend of mine has borrowed it, but he has not looked for custom ROMs either.
If you find/try any cool ones, feel free to let me know here.
Good luck!

Re Cubot s200
Hi Panda 2005,
Yes I too have come to the conclusion that the S200 does not have a big enough following in order to warrant much interest from the techies capable of creating such ROMs.
As a matter of interest can you recommend a phone with plenty of ROMs available for experimentation?
I have been looking at a second hand Samsung S4. Not too expensive if I brick it!

Sorry, I have not dabbled with custom ROMs in a few years, not since I had a ZTE Skate Acqua. Good times!

Vodafone Smart first 6 (VF695) Rooted# and More!

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Vodafone Smart first 6* NL *(EU) Rooting and More!
Done & Closed!​After a wild chase finding the correct tools and apk's this took me 2 days to complete an fully rooted and Simlock free Vodafone branded Smart Firt 6.
Most of the files can be downloaded from below here on XDA​DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may Void your warranty and can result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
It may be that you get an *softbrick *(bootloop) because Vodafone still pushing update's for their Firmware patching and upgrading the software!​
To be safe please use methods given by: Androrooter and or Kirito9 !​
#Rooting:
1# Download the root.apk onto your phone or SD card and install.
2# Now start the app and you will see it's all in Chinese, just click on the Root Shield Badge ontop of the screen.
3# Let it do its magic installing the scripts most likely it will auto reboot your phone without rooting it,
you must restart the root app again and click on the Badge (like done at step 2#).
~Now you are Rooted but the Superuser is Chinese and what i have noticed it's a temporary Root, if you lose root again just redo step 2#!
4# Download and install SuperSu-2.46 now launch an root app most likely the Chinese app will popup granting
for root permission, you must click on the colored (grant) button to accept.
5# Download an Root browser i.e. File Manager and let it gain Root permission, if SuperSu wont ask for Root it's now save to uninstall the Chinese app.
~From now on you permanently Rooted, don't go installing/modding stuff yet until you made an systems backup!
#Twrp or Cwm Recovery (PC version):
1# Download ADB Driver and install on PC. Download from here; http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2267ab98
2# Download TWRP Setup (thanks to Dees_Troy & Yuweng) and unzip on your PC.
3# Activate USB debugging under developer mode* and connect with USB to your PC.
(done by *tapping 7 times on the build number in the about phone section)
3a# Open the Twrp setup.exe and click on the next button.
3b# Just wait till the installation is completed followed by credits.
3c# On the next window, click on yes to proceed.
3d# Select Start Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek and click on ok
3e# Click on Yes to auto port.
3f# Now make sure your phone is connected, adb driver installed and usb debugging enabled, then click on OK.
~if you get any pop up msg on your phone screen just click on yes.
Just wait for a few seconds while the setup is been completed,
if the process was successful, your phone should automatically reboot into recovery.
~Now you need to make an full backup with Twrp so that all the files are safe!
#More Updates following Soon! To be safe please use methodes given by: Androrooter and or Kirito9 !

-reserved

does not work
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.

QuantumRevenger said:
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.
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Kingroot 4.8 worked, so I ran the TWRP Setup and guess what another way to ruin the phone even further. Stuck in a boot loop now.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUYS GUIDE! It will most likely break your phone from start to finish!
Please provide a reset copy of your system.img and recovery.img for people who have lost their phones due to this guide, it would be very useful as the devices can be restored if adb / fastboot access can be achieved.

At Your Own Risk!
QuantumRevenger said:
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
QuantumRevenger said:
Kingroot 4.8 worked, so I ran the TWRP Setup and guess what another way to ruin the phone even further. Stuck in a boot loop now.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUYS GUIDE! It will most likely break your phone from start to finish!
Please provide a reset copy of your system.img and recovery.img for people who have lost their phones due to this guide, it would be very useful as the devices can be restored if adb / fastboot access can be achieved.
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Well well QuantumRevenger,
Sorry to hear that this method didn't worked out nicely for you.
Maybe your firmware got upgraded and the recovery didn't stick?!
Did you try the combination Power + Vol Up while the phone is off and enter
the Recovery menu clear Cache + Dalvik after this reboot.
I can't help you with the systems files because i ditched the vodafone firmware for Vanilla 4.4.2 Android.
The only thing i can do for you is point to this thread where i moved towards myself-> MTK devices
Here you will learn an little how your MTK device works, also you can search XDA for an different Easy Magic TWRP or CTR or even Philz!
Enjoy
&
Good luck!

Do you know if this will also work on the UK model?

At Your Own Risk!
RHodgett said:
Do you know if this will also work on the UK model?
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Hello RHodgett,
It most likely would work because this model bought by Vodafone for their (EU) market.
As we all know it's a cheap china phone suited for Vodafone requirements!
~Not speaking for the firmware updates they push once an while~
But rooting can be done very easy with the given root from my post or even now with the updated
Kingroot 4.8 said by QuantumRevenger. And like for the custom recovery it can get tricky mentioned by QuantumRevenger, i had no problem with this at that moment.
But i urge you to read my answer to QuantumRevenger problem from above, after that you can decide at your own risk.
Enjoy
&
Good Luck!

Thanks, I'll give this a go when the handset arrives in a few days and report back.
Can you explain how to then install the Vanilla 4.4.2 Android firmware? (or any other suitable stock firmware for the device)

Come to the otherside
RHodgett said:
Thanks, I'll give this a go when the handset arrives in a few days and report back.
Can you explain how to then install the Vanilla 4.4.2 Android firmware? (or any other suitable stock firmware for the device)
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No Problem & you're welcome!,
For flashing roms you need an custom recovery otherwise you can't Flash.
Nobody here is tailoring for our Vodafone branded(China) smart first 6 so you have to go where i send QuantumRevenger towards and where i am. (See post answering QuantumRevenger).
Here you can use the roms and learn more about our MTK devices in general.
For flashing roms you must install in the recovery as an zip file and then you're done!
MTK has other methodes to install but that's for advance users only.
Enjoy
&
Goodluck.

Hi, I've root using the Chinese apk and root checker says the device is rooted but I wasn't able to install SuperSU 2.46, it keeps saying the binaries need to be updated and it fails every time I update.
Rebooting using the TWRP setup just shows the Powered by android splash. I'm not sure what to do now?
Edit: Ok I've flashed a recovery from the threads you linked, finally got a bootloader working. Now to flash a ROM Got CM12.1 running, thanks!

DID not work for me

So I followed all the steps and everything seemed to work fine. The TWRP software said it was going to reboot into recovery but it is stuck at the android logo screen.
When I hold power button + up key its the same, stuck at the android screen.
When I hold power button + down key it boots into vodafone android.
I'm kind of stuck to what to do now (sorry I am really new to this)?

RHodgett said:
So I followed all the steps and everything seemed to work fine. The TWRP software said it was going to reboot into recovery but it is stuck at the android logo screen.
When I hold power button + up key its the same, stuck at the android screen.
When I hold power button + down key it boots into vodafone android.
I'm kind of stuck to what to do now (sorry I am really new to this)?
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Darn that's a bummer! It worked for me and had everything running xposed, SuperSu etc. :/
Try another Magic installer use CWM or Phillz, they can be found here or via google.
So weird i bet Vodafone did a firmware push on there bootloader or not all EU firmwares are the same(dat would be pretty nonlogical).
Sorry for the troubles please try the above solution and report back if that fixed it.
Goodluck!

How to load and unzip
Menroid said:
Vodafone Smart first 6* NL *(EU) Rooting and More!
Done & Closed!​After a wild chase finding the correct tools and apk's this took me 2 days to complete an fully rooted and Simlock free Vodafone branded Smart Firt 6.
Most of the files can be downloaded from below here on XDA​DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may Void your warranty and can result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
It may be that you get an *softbrick *(bootloop) because Vodafone still pushing update's for their Firmware patching and upgrading the software!​
#Rooting:
1# Download the root.apk onto your phone or SD card and install.
2# Now start the app and you will see it's all in Chinese, just click on the Root Shield Badge ontop of the screen.
3# Let it do its magic installing the scripts most likely it will auto reboot your phone without rooting it,
you must restart the root app again and click on the Badge (like done at step 2#).
~Now you are Rooted but the Superuser is Chinese and what i have noticed it's a temporary Root, if you lose root again just redo step 2#!
4# Download and install SuperSu-2.46 now launch an root app most likely the Chinese app will popup granting
for root permission, you must click on the colored (grant) button to accept.
5# Download an Root browser i.e. File Manager and let it gain Root permission, if SuperSu wont ask for Root it's now save to uninstall the Chinese app.
~From now on you permanently Rooted, don't go installing/modding stuff yet until you made an systems backup!
#Twrp or Cwm Recovery (PC version):
1# Download ADB Driver and install on PC. Download from here; http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2267ab98
2# Download TWRP Setup (thanks to Dees_Troy & Yuweng) and unzip on your PC.
3# Activate USB debugging under developer mode* and connect with USB to your PC.
(done by *tapping 7 times on the build number in the about phone section)
3a# Open the Twrp setup.exe and click on the next button.
3b# Just wait till the installation is completed followed by credits.
3c# On the next window, click on yes to proceed.
3d# Select Start Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek and click on ok
3e# Click on Yes to auto port.
3f# Now make sure your phone is connected, adb driver installed and usb debugging enabled, then click on OK.
~if you get any pop up msg on your phone screen just click on yes.
Just wait for a few seconds while the setup is been completed,
if the process was successful, your phone should automatically reboot into recovery.
~Now you need to make an full backup with Twrp so that all the files are safe!
#More Updates following Soon!
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I loaded into the Phone memory, but not it says cant ready such a file. SO how does one unzip the root file whilst in the Android phone? OR is is that we unzip whilst on the PC and then transfer all of it into the ANdoird phone?
Can you explain how you achieved this? WIll halp tremendously.
Thanks

onlydongles said:
I loaded into the Phone memory, but not it says cant ready such a file. SO how does one unzip the root file whilst in the Android phone? OR is is that we unzip whilst on the PC and then transfer all of it into the ANdoird phone?
Can you explain how you achieved this? WIll halp tremendously.
Thanks
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Hello Onlydongles,
for root you can use kingroot 4.8 or the given Root apk from above.
Just install like any app for Android and follow the instruction.
Enjoy
&
Goodluck!

Menroid said:
Hello Onlydongles,
for root you can use kingroot 4.8 or the given Root apk from above.
Just install like any app for Android and follow the instruction.
Enjoy
&
Goodluck!
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That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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onlydongles said:
That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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Further info. I have downloaded from your links onto the PC and transferred into the SD card & phone.

onlydongles said:
That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:31 PM ----------
Further info. I have downloaded from your links onto the PC and transferred into the SD card & phone.
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The root is an normal APK there are only two zip files here; the TWRP and the SuperSu.
TWRP.zip is an magic installer for your PC with the given USB drivers and Debuging turned on(See my guide).
Now SuperSu.zip can only be installed via an custom recovery like TWRP.
I'm noticing you're trying to flash without an
custom recovery?, that's an no go.
1# Root with given or Kingroot 4.8.
2# Install custom recovery TWRP, CWM or Phillz (Must be an magic installer version via PC) all these versions can be found on Xda.
3# Flash SuperSu via custom recovery and replace the first installed Root!
That's all there is to it, no deeper layers on how-to install.
Enjoy
&
Good luck!

OK got it. THe only way I could get the APK into my phone is via the phones own browser from this site. I could only move from my pc as a ZIP file only. Hence could not install. But now its done. I think I am rooted now. Root checker still says not rooted, but I can use ES file explorer and have managed to remove a few app. Does this mean it is Rooted?
Can I remove the Rooting apk from the phone now without any adverse impact?
I have also managed to load the TWRP on the SD card. IF I want to Flash a rom, how do I go about it? Can you link and stable ROM which I can use? Need a small tutorial.
AND very many mahy thanks for your support on here and input.
Regds

onlydongles said:
OK got it. THe only way I could get the APK into my phone is via the phones own browser from this site. I could only move from my pc as a ZIP file only. Hence could not install. But now its done. I think I am rooted now. Root checker still says not rooted, but I can use ES file explorer and have managed to remove a few app. Does this mean it is Rooted?
Can I remove the Rooting apk from the phone now without any adverse impact?
I have also managed to load the TWRP on the SD card. IF I want to Flash a rom, how do I go about it? Can you link and stable ROM which I can use? Need a small tutorial.
AND very many mahy thanks for your support on here and input.
Regds
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Okay Onlydongles,
I don't think you have Root (yet!), Es browser has an side menu.
Here you must scroll down and select Root Explorer, that's the real test if you got Rooted!
If not install Kingroot 4.8 via your phone browser.
For ROMs you have to go where I send everybody towards ->MTK Devices (link given in answers above).
Flashing ROMs is easy done by custom recovery select the downloaded ROM zip and flash with the given creator instructions B).
Enjoy
&
Good luck!

Nomnuds said:
Edit: Ok I've flashed a recovery from the threads you linked, finally got a bootloader working. Now to flash a ROM Got CM12.1 running, thanks!
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How's CM12.1 running for you? Everything working OK?