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[TUTORIAL]How to root Alcatel 918N (HARD WAY) when Superoneclick and Unlockroot fails

NOTE: I will not be held responsible on anything that may happens to your phone... This proceedure is to DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK!! and rooting the phone may void your warranty ..
Its better to try Superoneclick and Unlockroot procedure first before you try this!! this is just your last option when you think both fails to root your phone.
These are the steps I did to successfully root my cheap Alcatel OT-918N (white from SUN Carrier Philippines) in chronological order.
Credits should go to breakk and his team and the forum where it was posted http://www.movilesdualsim.com/foro/threads/9022-TUTORIAL-ROOTEAR-ALCATEL-OT-918-D-(Android-2-3-5) This is the 3rd procedure they suggested I just translated it.. Thanks a lot mates!!!
Download all and follow all instructions carefully:
1. Drivers MTK6516_PL-2303_para_XP, vista y win 7.rar--- http://www.mediafire.com/?32e6q4fzx7ahoeh
2. 918D system.img (pass: breakk.movilesdualsim.com)--- http://www.mediafire.com/?f4dahqmmucqha9c
3. flash tool and scatter.txt --- http://www.mediafire.com/?9w5b5h1ywseljrr
4. EXtract all downloads to a single folder that can be easily located.
5. Backup your files
6. make sure the phone is charged with enough battery then turn the phone off
7. while its off connect the phone to your PC using a USB Cable
8. An unknown device will appear instantly
9. choose to update driver manualy.Depending on the OS you have (xp, vista, 7) install the appropriate driver from STEP 1.
10. If you installed the drivers correctly UNPLUG your phone and you can now proceed to the next step
11. run "Flash_tool.exe" from the extracted files
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12. click on the yellow folder button on the right that says "Scatter-loading"
13. browse for the file MT6573_Android_scatter_Alcatel_OT_918D.txt select it and click open
14. it will gives you an ERROR [WARNING HINT] JUST PROCEED and click OK
15. a list will appear, scroll down and CLICK the BOX beside "ANDROID"
16. then double click on the word "Android" and browse for the file system.img (the file you downloaded in Step 2) and open it
17. Now click the button Download in the top of the flashtool window
18. This will initiate a 15 second countdown at the bottom of the window, plug the 918N in the usb port during this countodown (the phone must be off)
19. You will see a yellow bar @ the bottom, wait until it goes reaches 100%. Once this is done there will be a message that will report that you successfully completed the process,also a green/white circle will appear in the flashtool and on the screen of your mobile the battery charging indicator will appear. UNPLUG the phone from the usb port and press the POWER. The phone will start and the Android logo will appear, now just wait a few minutes without touching anything on the phone (buttons or touchscreen), it will take some time to load the system.img. Once the screen displays the menu that asks for password the for 2 SIM cards you are ready, you have succesfully rooted the 918N!!! JUST HIT THE THANKS BUTTON
For Custom Roms try here http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=688494&highlight=alcatel+918N

Is a good tutorial.
Greetings.

breakk said:
Is a good tutorial.
Greetings.
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thanks this is all you guys

I did not continue because when I plug in my phone while powered off I see only "MTK65xx Preloader" and another unknown device. The unknown one disappears forever. I chose to manually install the driver for MTK65XX preloader thing with the mobileuncle one. When I reconnect it Windows still tries to install the driver. This might be because the drivers weren't properly installed.
I'm not risking it until this one is cleared up XD I know what to expect from the flash tool, but the driver installation in Windows is unclear (windows itself, not this tutorial)
Edit: LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL I don't know what I just did. I tried Easy Rooting Toolkit and SuperOneClick (again) and magically my phone got rooted. LOL. Dunno what happened there (other than enabling everything under "Development"). Thank you, heavens.

kpbotbot said:
I did not continue because when I plug in my phone while powered off I see only "MTK65xx Preloader" and another unknown device. The unknown one disappears forever. I chose to manually install the driver for MTK65XX preloader thing with the mobileuncle one. When I reconnect it Windows still tries to install the driver. This might be because the drivers weren't properly installed.
I'm not risking it until this one is cleared up XD I know what to expect from the flash tool, but the driver installation in Windows is unclear (windows itself, not this tutorial)
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You can reinstall the driver again when it ask you the second time. And once the driver is not installed it will not established a connection to your phone and the flash tool will give you an error saying no device is connected. It will abort the flashing process so nothing will be flashed and all will be the same... The only thing you should be afraid of is when the yellow thing runs and you accedentally stop the process before reaching 100%. And lot of courage is needed as well. Hahaha
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

And the MTK65XX Preloader is the driver you need to install. When it popup dont choose search automatically, choose the other one and manually locate for the drivers youve download
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

Sir Jbazt_katuforzs i'm using windows 7 32bit i just can't install the preloader driver and i don't know why. Tried the exe installer and manual but still when i'm connecting it on data cable it can't find the preloader like what "kpbotbot" 's experiencing. The Manual installation is loading a modem driver for the device.

Drag0nh3art76 said:
Sir Jbazt_katuforzs i'm using windows 7 32bit i just can't install the preloader driver and i don't know why. Tried the exe installer and manual but still when i'm connecting it on data cable it can't find the preloader like what "kpbotbot" 's experiencing. The Manual installation is loading a modem driver for the device.
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Choose the driver depending on your OS. Did the pc recognized an unknown device when you plug the phone while its off? If not the previous drivers you've installed from superoneclick and unlockroot messes the ports. Try to install it on a different pc running xp. It will only take you 5-10 mins

thanks

at last! I'm rooted! THANKS A LOT!!

thanks for this very reliable and detailed information.. got my unit rooted

im having problems on how to redetect my sd card and how to uninstall the pre installed apps but i already got the superuser does that mean its already rooted?

I tryed with my 918 (not 918N or 918D) and not work.
Any solution

JovanK said:
I tryed with my 918 (not 918N or 918D) and not work.
Any solution
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it should work... for custom roms go here... http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=688494&highlight=alcatel+918N

vsk23 said:
im having problems on how to redetect my sd card and how to uninstall the pre installed apps but i already got the superuser does that mean its already rooted?
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try to install a root app to check root acces

Hi sir, sad to say 3 methods posted on your tutorial didnt worked on my 2.3.6. Recently acquired this unit yesterday as retention/loyalty from Sun Cellular. Hope there will be an update soon. Thanks!

4trackmind said:
Hi sir, sad to say 3 methods posted on your tutorial didnt worked on my 2.3.6. Recently acquired this unit yesterday as retention/loyalty from Sun Cellular. Hope there will be an update soon. Thanks!
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hi 4trackmind,
i'm interested in the new 2.3.6 kernel. can you try the steps posted here? www symbianize com/showpost.php?p=11514350&postcount=1
there are 2 sections on that page, flashing a custom recovery image and rooting by using an update. do tell us if both sections work.

mightnare said:
hi 4trackmind,
i'm interested in the new 2.3.6 kernel. can you try the steps posted here? www symbianize com/showpost.php?p=11514350&postcount=1
there are 2 sections on that page, flashing a custom recovery image and rooting by using an update. do tell us if both sections work.
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Tried the one posted sir but still error message. See attached screenies.

able to root
Thanks a lot i was able to root my Alcatel glory!!! next stop installing a ROM

2.3.6 and Rooted..
just want to share, i successfully rooted my OT-918N from SunCellular PH with Android 2.3.6 using the following scatter.txt and recovery.img file.
the procedure is the almost the same. skipping the loading of system.img as we are only after the custom recovery to be able to install superuser and busybox.
another thing is i set the flashtool to USB Mode instead of scanning to com ports... hope you get the same results as i did.

Micromax a78!! Rooted!!!!

MICROMAX A78 ROOTED!!!
Guys!!! Micromax a78!! rooted!!!
So, here are the steps on getting root access on MICROMAX A78-
What you need
1. MICROMAX A78, data usb cable.
2. Download the Rooted Boot image file from the attachment below this post.
3. Download SP Flash Tool v2.1 from HERE.
4. Download MTK65xx Driver from HERE.
5. Download the MTK6573 Scatter.txt file from the attachment below this post.
6. Lastly download SuperOneClick root application for windows (search google), and install it...it will also install the adb drivers needed while rooting.
Installation Steps-
1. Unzip and Install the MTK65xx USB drivers on your Windows PC, just run setup.exe.
Connect your phone switched off and connect using USB cable. Windows will recognize and install the MTK drivers for your phone (any free COM ports) will be configured. Disconnect the phone. Do not switch on the phone
2. Copy the "rootedboot.img" file that you downloaded from my attatchment. Rename it to be boot.img
4. Extract and run SP flash Tool.exe (the one with Blue image icon)
5. Click on Options, check USB mode.
6. Click on Scatter-loading button which is on the right side below Downloading Agent. A window will open. Browse to your downloaded scatter.txt file. By default you will have only one map file of name MT6573_Android_scatter. Select this
7. The flash tool will populate the Map file on the application window. You will see multiple Entries such as
PRELOADER
DSP_BL
MBR
etc etc. Each will have a check box which is by default checked.
8. UNCHECK all entries EXCEPT FOR "BOOT". Leave boot checked. Now click on the "BOOT" just right to the checkbox and browse and select the boot.img (which was earlier rootedboot.img) file you downloaded from the attachment below.
9. Now click on "Download" on the Application or press F9 on keyboard. Warning messages will occur, but ignore them..
10. You will see in the status bar below "Searching"
11. Connect your phone (switched off and with battery inserted) via the USB cable.
12. Flash tool will do its stuff. First a red progress bar, then a count down, a quick yellow progress bar and final window showing Green Circle.
If you get this then Congrats You have flashed the unlocked boot.img!
NOW FOR ACTUAL ROOTING:
1. Restart your phone, now when the phone boots up, enable "usb debugging".
2. Now run SuperOneClick, and click "root"..after the process finishes, the a78 will be fully rooted with Superuser app installed!!.
Check by installing root checker from play store!!!
Enjoy !
Warning - Please follow the instructions. Don't mess around with anything else. Not responsible if you do anything else and brick your device !
In case you get any other error on SP Flash Tool, then recheck your MTK driver installation. Try on another PC.
Credits!
I, Me, Myself
GUYS! If u think my hardwork is worth something, do press the "Thanks" button below! Thank You! :fingers-crossed:

awesome work !!!
thankyou buddy !!! my phone is finally rooted now waiting for a custom recovery ........

I'll also make a custom recovery if you are interested
Sent from my Micromax A110 using xda app-developers app

I will post the result after testing your method on my A78. Lets hope for something good

Bro!! You are the best.. Thanks a lot!!!

abs_dear said:
Bro!! You are the best.. Thanks a lot!!!
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That's good to know! Any problems anybody faces,m always there
Sent from my Micromax A110 using xda app-developers app

WOOT WOOT
vshlkmr buddy you are the BEST :good:
i tried with SOC bt didnt wrk..n i ws worried to play with SP flash tool coz i dnt hv any alternt phone...excellent job man...
will root my phone ASAP n let u know if i get any problms..
it'll be perfect if you can provide CWM recovery...
THANKS again..

Hi,
Facing a strange issue and that too at very first step. When I am connecting the phone (Switched Off) to USB Cable after Driver Installation, Windows detects the device and tries to install MT65xx PreLoader. But after a few seconds, it shows the error: Device Unplugged.
Can you plz help to resolve this ?
Thanks,
Param

paramjeetgem said:
Hi,
Facing a strange issue and that too at very first step. When I am connecting the phone (Switched Off) to USB Cable after Driver Installation, Windows detects the device and tries to install MT65xx PreLoader. But after a few seconds, it shows the error: Device Unplugged.
Can you plz help to resolve this ?
Thanks,
Param
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Ok, I am able to resolve this by Disabling Searching Windows Update for Device Drivers.
And, YES, I have rooted my A78
Big Big Thanks to vshlkmr

Phone Finally from rotted to Rooted
Thanks Buddy...
Phone is finally of some use now.
vshlkmr said:
I'll also make a custom recovery if you are interested
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Yes, we are very interested. please make a custom recovery for a78.
Thanks

Driver issues mt65xx,solved (easy),mediatek devices(canvas a116)

1>TAKE THE BATTERY ,SD ,SIM OUT OF THE PHONE
2>HOLDING VOLUME+ CONNECT IT TO PC VIA USB(ONCE YOU HEAR A SOUND FROM PC YOU CAN RELEASE VOLUME+)
3>OPEN DEVICE MANAGER(ON COMPUTER SEARCH IT OR CONTROL PANEL)
4>WAIT FOR 2-3 MINUTES
5>YOU WILL HEAR A SOUND & OTHER DEVICE WILL BE DISPLAYED
6>IN OTHER DEVICES ->MT65XX PRE-LOADER
7>RIGHT CLICK MT65XX PRELOADER
8>UPDATE DRIVER
9>LOCATE THE DRIVERS PROVIDED ACCORDING TO YOUR OS(VISTA,WIN7,XP)
10>IT WILL DO ITS STUFF
11>YO MAN THATS IT KeEp fU**ING d-_-b
NOTE:-
now you can flash firmware through sp-flash tool
if it does'nt work for first time repeat again
it will work for 2 or 3rd time
HOPE THIS WAS HELPFULL:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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bhargav1991 said:
1>TAKE THE BATTERY ,SD ,SIM OUT OF THE PHONE
2>HOLDING VOLUME+ CONNECT IT TO PC VIA USB(ONCE YOU HEAR A SOUND FROM PC YOU CAN RELEASE VOLUME+)
3>OPEN DEVICE MANAGER(ON COMPUTER SEARCH IT OR CONTROL PANEL)
4>WAIT FOR 2-3 MINUTES
5>YOU WILL HEAR A SOUND & OTHER DEVICE WILL BE DISPLAYED
6>IN OTHER DEVICES ->MT65XX PRE-LOADER
7>RIGHT CLICK MT65XX PRELOADER
8>UPDATE DRIVER
9>LOCATE THE DRIVERS PROVIDED ACCORDING TO YOUR OS(VISTA,WIN7,XP)
10>IT WILL DO ITS STUFF
11>YO MAN THATS IT KeEp fU**ING d-_-b
NOTE:-
now you can flash firmware through sp-flash tool
if it does'nt work for first time repeat again
it will work for 2 or 3rd time
HOPE THIS WAS HELPFULL:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Still showing the same error: "S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)". Please tell me what to do.
Another thing, when I connect my A25 phone without battery, the device manager list updates itself every two seconds: once it shows the preloader vcom port and then in the next refresh there's no vcom port and this process repeats. Any idea why?

Follow the same procedure with this drivers http://www.mediafire.com/?31nddwqdot5ajp2
Sent from my Micromax A110 using xda premium

bhargav1991 said:
1>TAKE THE BATTERY ,SD ,SIM OUT OF THE PHONE
2>HOLDING VOLUME+ CONNECT IT TO PC VIA USB(ONCE YOU HEAR A SOUND FROM PC YOU CAN RELEASE VOLUME+)
3>OPEN DEVICE MANAGER(ON COMPUTER SEARCH IT OR CONTROL PANEL)
4>WAIT FOR 2-3 MINUTES
5>YOU WILL HEAR A SOUND & OTHER DEVICE WILL BE DISPLAYED
6>IN OTHER DEVICES ->MT65XX PRE-LOADER
7>RIGHT CLICK MT65XX PRELOADER
8>UPDATE DRIVER
9>LOCATE THE DRIVERS PROVIDED ACCORDING TO YOUR OS(VISTA,WIN7,XP)
10>IT WILL DO ITS STUFF
11>YO MAN THATS IT KeEp fU**ING d-_-b
NOTE:-
now you can flash firmware through sp-flash tool
if it does'nt work for first time repeat again
it will work for 2 or 3rd time
HOPE THIS WAS HELPFULL:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Hi,
I am having trouble installing drivers for win 8 x64 for micromax a116, which has same chip.
I have tried all possible things... can't install... any help ??
thanks
greg

i have tried this method and it works 100% try with different ports it should work and make sure which version u have 32 bit(x86) or 64 bit(x64)

Anybody know how to get one of these phones to connect with the tmobile network?

Well all this mediatek devices are unlocked .so any carrier sim should work
Sent from my GN708W using xda premium

gregferns said:
Hi,
I am having trouble installing drivers for win 8 x64 for micromax a116, which has same chip.
I have tried all possible things... can't install... any help ??
thanks
greg
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Follow the below approach to install the drivers on Windows 8:
1. Go to the right bottom corner of the desktop and wait for the side menu to appear. When it's there click on the gear icon with the title "Settings".
2. Now click on the entry "More PC Settings", then click on the entry "General".
4. Scroll down to "Restart now" (under "Advanced startup") and click it.
5. Wait a bit for a menu.
6. Now click "Troubleshoot", then "Advanced Options" and after that click "Windows Startup Settings".
7. Click on "Restart" and wait for the profit to happen.
When the computer restarts, select the option "Disable driver signature enforcement". After it finally booted into the operating system you can install the unsigned driver. After you've installed the driver reboot once again and you're done.

hafizimtiaz said:
Still showing the same error: "S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)". Please tell me what to do.
Another thing, when I connect my A25 phone without battery, the device manager list updates itself every two seconds: once it shows the preloader vcom port and then in the next refresh there's no vcom port and this process repeats. Any idea why?
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It did the same thing with my MT6577 (Wiko Cink PEAX), so I connected it with a battery and without holding VOL+. Then "MT65xx preloader" appeared in device manager then disappeared (once). It is normal that it disappears. When you start Flash_tool and when you click Download (or whatever you want to do) THEN you connect the phone (in off state), and the flash operation will succeed.

n4w4k said:
It did the same thing with my MT6577 (Wiko Cink PEAX), so I connected it with a battery and without holding VOL+. Then "MT65xx preloader" appeared in device manager then disappeared (once). It is normal that it disappears. When you start Flash_tool and when you click Download (or whatever you want to do) THEN you connect the phone (in off state), and the flash operation will succeed.
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worked for me also
first you have to install those above given drivers
and after that you able to:highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:

Thank you so much!

When i connect device to pc via usb.. a sound comes and it shows in list of drivers as in other devices and within 2 seconds it removes from device manager with another sound.. i did try this many times but same result..
Wat to do?..
Sent from my A116 using xda premium

gregferns said:
Hi,
I am having trouble installing drivers for win 8 x64 for micromax a116, which has same chip.
I have tried all possible things... can't install... any help ??
thanks
greg
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I m having same issue in windows 8..did u got any solution ?
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avi_wizard said:
Follow the below approach to install the drivers on Windows 8:
1. Go to the right bottom corner of the desktop and wait for the side menu to appear. When it's there click on the gear icon with the title "Settings".
2. Now click on the entry "More PC Settings", then click on the entry "General".
4. Scroll down to "Restart now" (under "Advanced startup") and click it.
5. Wait a bit for a menu.
6. Now click "Troubleshoot", then "Advanced Options" and after that click "Windows Startup Settings".
7. Click on "Restart" and wait for the profit to happen.
When the computer restarts, select the option "Disable driver signature enforcement". After it finally booted into the operating system you can install the unsigned driver. After you've installed the driver reboot once again and you're done.
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great it worked for me :good:

guys help me i have gionee p2 mtk6572 but i cant install the drivers on windows 8 help me with the drivers or how to connect the device please....!!

How to flash without scatter file????????????

bhargav1991 said:
1>TAKE THE BATTERY ,SD ,SIM OUT OF THE PHONE
2>HOLDING VOLUME+ CONNECT IT TO PC VIA USB(ONCE YOU HEAR A SOUND FROM PC YOU CAN RELEASE VOLUME+)
3>OPEN DEVICE MANAGER(ON COMPUTER SEARCH IT OR CONTROL PANEL)
4>WAIT FOR 2-3 MINUTES
5>YOU WILL HEAR A SOUND & OTHER DEVICE WILL BE DISPLAYED
6>IN OTHER DEVICES ->MT65XX PRE-LOADER
7>RIGHT CLICK MT65XX PRELOADER
8>UPDATE DRIVER
9>LOCATE THE DRIVERS PROVIDED ACCORDING TO YOUR OS(VISTA,WIN7,XP)
10>IT WILL DO ITS STUFF
11>YO MAN THATS IT KeEp fU**ING d-_-b
NOTE:-
now you can flash firmware through sp-flash tool
if it does'nt work for first time repeat again
it will work for 2 or 3rd time
HOPE THIS WAS HELPFULL:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Thanks mate. It helps.

solved my problem with windows 7 installation using guide wrote below
hope it helps some one
MT65xx Driver
MT65xx Drivers guide
press thanks if it works

Well.
I've posted in other similar threads today but its because i really need help - running out of alternatives.
I've partially bricked my THL T200 - it is stuck in bootanimation after i removed gallery.apk from the rom using TitaniumBackup.
Already tried all those flash methods in different sequences (with battery, without battery) but my phone just connect\disconnect all the time - i can't even install the VCOM driver.
I've TWRP installed - is there any rom for this phone i can flash using this.
All i want is go back to stock.
Thanks in advance for any ideas !

abhishekjain.ims said:
I m having same issue in windows 8..did u got any solution ?
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great it worked for me :good:
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Bro, how did you install it on win 8?? i have win 8.1 64 bit OS and whenever i try installing this following the same procedure, it says "The folder you specified does not contain a compatible software driver for your device." i' unable to install this darn driver.. please help

n4w4k said:
It did the same thing with my MT6577 (Wiko Cink PEAX), so I connected it with a battery and without holding VOL+. Then "MT65xx preloader" appeared in device manager then disappeared (once). It is normal that it disappears. When you start Flash_tool and when you click Download (or whatever you want to do) THEN you connect the phone (in off state), and the flash operation will succeed.
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mayank88288 said:
worked for me also
first you have to install those above given drivers
and after that you able to:highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:
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I Cant install the given drivers if MT65xx preloader disapears..?
And when i connect in off mode to my laptop and flash tools on download mode it does nothing my phone just goes charging?
See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/mt65xx-flashing-problem-sp-flash-tool-t2846054

[TUT] Instructions MTK6577 USB VCOM Driver Installation

Since here every day again and again problems with the USB VCOM driver installation for MTK6577 appear Phones, here is a short guide to the installation, and a final, successful test with SPFlashtool!
Installation of the USB VCOM driver:
[1] With USBDeview, clean up your PC from all possible old MTK VCOM entries, then reboot your PC.
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[2] Smartphone is switched off, and still dont connect via USB to the PC.
[3] Open Device Manager and leave it open!
[4] Your switched off Smartphone with inserted rechargeable battery via USB connect now on the PC, you should now see a MT65xx preloader in the Device Manager.
(With some MTK6577 Smartphones should be installed without battery. Please before hand inform.)
[5] now launch the Installdriver.exe from the unzipped MT6577 USB VCOM drivers folder. Confirm the installation of unsigned drivers
[6] now! (W7 x 64 this confirmation comes later in the manual installation!) After the installation is complete, you have no entry in the Device Manager, it is correctly!
[7] PC reboot!
[8] Open Device Manager and open the switched-off Smartphone via USB to the PC release, now connect (same USB port!)
[9] Now a MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM should appear for a brief moment in the Device Manager entry!
[10] At the moment the entry double click and click on "Update driver" under the tab "Driver".
[11] With the wizard in the unzipped MTK 6577 USB VCOM drivers navigate and select the folder for your operating system.
Required Downloads:
Download MT6577 USB VCOM Driver (W7/Vista/XP) -> http://www.mediafire.com/?cypm22rgs2k83ji
Download MT6577 USB VCOM Driver (W8) -> http://www.mediafire.com/?7yee2of64nhl947
Download USBDeview -> http://www.mediafire.com/?becpnj761zh5o2w
Download USBDeview x64 -> http://www.mediafire.com/?41i2k36yyi1fzhz
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kumar abhishek said:
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any way to instal and make it work on win 8 ??

shivinxtreme said:
any way to instal and make it work on win 8 ??
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same here not working on win 8 x64 bit

mohsin2cool said:
same here not working on win 8 x64 bit
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Can u explain the full problem?
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After installing all drivers and connecting the phone to pc without battery, the device manager shows it as mt65xx preloader.. but in few seconds it goes off . It comes as an unknown device..
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ME Test In Win 7 SP1 Not Work.
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Plz Help For Install Driver.

Not Fixed?
Why??????????????????????????????

AhrimanSefid said:
Not Fixed?
Why??????????????????????????????
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Check this file and see images for install driver in W7. Remember, install this as administrator. Installation also depends on the version of w7, it is x32 or x64.
Install drivers - Win7.rar

shivinxtreme said:
After installing all drivers and connecting the phone to pc without battery, the device manager shows it as mt65xx preloader.. but in few seconds it goes off . It comes as an unknown device..
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Don't worry about that "unknown device"
You can connect your phone and continue to Flash.
If driver is not there for your phone then SP Flash Tool will keep on searching for your phone.
If driver is installed then SP Flash Tool will continue and start Flashing your phone.

shivinxtreme said:
any way to instal and make it work on win 8 ??
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hi,, did you guys get the drivers to work on win 8 ??
If yes, do let me know how you did it..
thanks
greg

Not working in windows 7.. Already tried this process several times..
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tapan15in said:
Not working in windows 7.. Already tried this process several times..
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Sometimes SP Flash tool is main culprit.
U need to use appropriate version
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kumar abhishek said:
Since here every day again and again problems with the USB VCOM driver installation for MTK6577 appear Phones, here is a short guide to the installation, and a final, successful test with SPFlashtool!
Installation of the USB VCOM driver:
[1] With USBDeview, clean up your PC from all possible old MTK VCOM entries, then reboot your PC.
[2] Smartphone is switched off, and still dont connect via USB to the PC.
[3] Open Device Manager and leave it open!
[4] Your switched off Smartphone with inserted rechargeable battery via USB connect now on the PC, you should now see a MT65xx preloader in the Device Manager.
(With some MTK6577 Smartphones should be installed without battery. Please before hand inform.)
[5] now launch the Installdriver.exe from the unzipped MT6577 USB VCOM drivers folder. Confirm the installation of unsigned drivers
[6] now! (W7 x 64 this confirmation comes later in the manual installation!) After the installation is complete, you have no entry in the Device Manager, it is correctly!
[7] PC reboot!
[8] Open Device Manager and open the switched-off Smartphone via USB to the PC release, now connect (same USB port!)
[9] Now a MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM should appear for a brief moment in the Device Manager entry!
[10] At the moment the entry double click and click on "Update driver" under the tab "Driver".
[11] With the wizard in the unzipped MTK 6577 USB VCOM drivers navigate and select the folder for your operating system.
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Nt working with even windows 7....
i tried it many times bt unsuccessful.. i followed all d steps bt unable to find where d problem is?
when i connected usb without battery , the drivers installed sucessfuly bt device manager hadnt displayed mtk drivers... after rebooting my pc and i connected phone to pc with usb.. and d next moment the message displayed is drivers are nt installed ... and i checked out device manager bt it showing only micromax a90s which is nt connected.. i mean nt working.... any solutions for this... i wanna use uah rom bt hate this all bull ****s... waiting for uah help.....

Worked on Windows 8... Please follow the correct procedure. Just i flashed TWRP and replaced CMW (for testing only) and work fine.
If needed, i can post again the full procedure to flash CMW / TWRP / LEWA recovery.
Thanks

apoorv.mehrotra said:
Worked on Windows 8... Please follow the correct procedure. Just i flashed TWRP and replaced CMW (for testing only) and work fine.
If needed, i can post again the full procedure to flash CMW / TWRP / LEWA recovery.
Thanks
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Please do..:good:

StanleyD said:
Please do..:good:
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Hello All,
I tried both on window 7 & 8; 64 bit and procedure as mentioned by the OP is perfect; however i am posting it again here
1) Download the flash tools from anywhere preferably most updated one: SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1224.01
2) Download the recovery which ever you like TWRP / CMW (I tried both of them now and they are working for me on MMX A110)
3) In your desktop / laptop please ensure you allow installation of unsigned drivers (youtube will help for this)
4) Download and install MTK6577 Drivers for your device (this will only work after you clear step 3)
5) If still not working, download USBDEVIEW (usb driver remover) and run it as "Administrator" uninstall all the USB drivers relevant to your device and repeat above steps
6) Now connect your phone, with portable media option selected in USB or the default mode. Let it install and finish
7) Once done switch-off your phone while it is connected through USB (Again this will install a driver which will look like MTK65xx something...
8) Remove the battery of phone let your PC install the driver again (battery not plugged in, only phone connected with USB). You will see for a shot time that charging icon will appear on phone and disappear; this will install something in the background again on your PC
10) To confirm this, put your battrey again back in your phone with USB (still) connected to PC
11) go to system manager of your PC and look for MTK 6577 something ... something... driver
12) Now disconnect your phone and switch it on
13) Start the flash tool
14) Select the recovery option only in tool (TWRP / CMW / LEWA Whichever you like)
15) Click download
16) Connect your phone (which i assume is switched on), once you connect switch it off (no need to remove battery or anything)
18) Look at the status bar of your flash tool (nothing to worry, no need to do anything)
19) RED Bar -> Yellow Bar -> Green Ring
20) Disconnect
21) Reboot in recovery (TWRP / CMW / LEWA) is flashed...

video tutorial
apoorv.mehrotra said:
Hello All,
I tried both on window 7 & 8; 64 bit and procedure as mentioned by the OP is perfect; however i am posting it again here
1) Download the flash tools from anywhere preferably most updated one: SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1224.01
2) Download the recovery which ever you like TWRP / CMW (I tried both of them now and they are working for me on MMX A110)
3) In your desktop / laptop please ensure you allow installation of unsigned drivers (youtube will help for this)
4) Download and install MTK6577 Drivers for your device (this will only work after you clear step 3)
5) If still not working, download USBDEVIEW (usb driver remover) and run it as "Administrator" uninstall all the USB drivers relevant to your device and repeat above steps
6) Now connect your phone, with portable media option selected in USB or the default mode. Let it install and finish
7) Once done switch-off your phone while it is connected through USB (Again this will install a driver which will look like MTK65xx something...
8) Remove the battery of phone let your PC install the driver again (battery not plugged in, only phone connected with USB). You will see for a shot time that charging icon will appear on phone and disappear; this will install something in the background again on your PC
10) To confirm this, put your battrey again back in your phone with USB (still) connected to PC
11) go to system manager of your PC and look for MTK 6577 something ... something... driver
12) Now disconnect your phone and switch it on
13) Start the flash tool
14) Select the recovery option only in tool (TWRP / CMW / LEWA Whichever you like)
15) Click download
16) Connect your phone (which i assume is switched on), once you connect switch it off (no need to remove battery or anything)
18) Look at the status bar of your flash tool (nothing to worry, no need to do anything)
19) RED Bar -> Yellow Bar -> Green Ring
20) Disconnect
21) Reboot in recovery (TWRP / CMW / LEWA) is flashed...
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Plz can anyone post video tutorial of installing this rom do favour

I've followed ALL the instructions word for word now and still can't get it to install the MT6577 drivers correctly. I've tried the OP's method as well as apoorv.mehrotra's method. Have rebooted my PC now 28 times! Still can't get it to work. I have exactly the same problem as everyone else - the phone appears in device manager for 3 seconds then disconnects suddenly. Even the legacy installation method does not work. I've tried on a Windows 7 64-bit machine as well as a Windows XP 32-bit machine - exactly the same outcome each time.
Help!

It worked on my windows 8 x64. To install these drivers you need to bypass driver signature enforcement. Follow the instructions at http://www.craftedge.com/tutorials/driver_install_windows8/driver_install_win8.html

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You have to install these drivers on ur pc so that it is detected when u connect it in sp flash tools.
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1.turn on usb debugging in ur phone and connect it with pc and enable usb mass storage.
2.u will find a drive which includes only drivers for ur pc.
3.install them.install ×86 if u have a 32 bit windows or ×64 if u have a 64 bit windows.
4.now disconnect ur fone and switch it off.remove the battery and reinsert it but do not switch on.now connect it with ur pc via data cable.
5.wait for 4 to 5 mins. During this time u will find that some drivers are automatically installing in ur pc.
6.then switch on ur fone(do not disconnect it from pc)
7.download and install the following drivers on ur pc---::
VCOM DRIVERS
MTK DRIVERS
CYNUS T2 DRIVERS
8.now right click on the computer icon snd select properties to open system properties.
9.click on device manager(on the left).if ur device is listed under adb devices then u have successfully install drivers. But if it is listed with a yellow sign under unknown devices then right click on it. Select update drivers and locate to the folder c/program files/micromax
10.this folder includes drivers and that will be installed.
BY PERFORMING ALL THESE STEPS U WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY INSTALL DRIVERS ON UR PC.
but still if sp flash tools is nt detecting ur fone then download pdanet and install it.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
If still the problem persists then download moborobo pc suite from HERE and click on install drivers.....
If still u r unable to install proper drivers then just bang ur head in nearby wall cuz i have included almost all the possible ways of installing drivers.... but in case of any failure u can still use META MOD as an reserve way.
TO GO INTO META MOD JUST REMOVE UR BATTERY AND CONNECT UR PHONE WITH PC WHILE HOLDIND VOLUME UP BUTTON. (thx to dark4droid for idea of meta mod)
HIT THX IF I HELPED..:thumbup:

vrom ????
what is ??
tell me
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These are drivers of about 1 mb only u need to install and den u will be able to downgrade...
Rest i have given all d details and link in my post only..
Read it and if u dont understand any step u can freely ask me..
After doing all these steps prpperly u will be be able to downgrade or root ur fone...vtever u want.:thumbup:
hit thx if i helped...

Anas6538 said:
vrom ????
what is ??
tell me
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Incase u still fails to install these drivers properly den i have 2 more ways which can be a way...bt till now just follow these only.
U will be getting success. I dont wanna confuse u by telling alternate methods also..
hit thx if i helped...

to mere download kar na padega vcom k chalega ..
mene drivesr to download kar lie he
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U have to follow all the steps as in the post of installing drivers..still if u dont understand any step or 'incase' it failed to help u den comment me i have 2 additional methods also
hit thx if i helped...

Thanks

Thanks it helped

Dont u all think writing thx takes more time than clicking the thx button??

In windows8 it will work??
Above listed steps will work with windows8 64bit machine?? I just heard there are some driver signature issue with windos8!!!
Please reply!

Hey guys let me first clear up this doubt that all these rooting related procedures have no issues with windows 8..
I can bet it cuz I m using windows8 from about last 10 months and have not received any error yet..

when i install step3 drivers.. it says device driver NOT successfully installed!!! what to do

Which window are u using?
32 bit or 64 bit..
It sometimes are installed automatically..
Just go to c/program files and see wether it has a folder named micromax.

thnx
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Many people decides to root canvas 2 but are unable to root due lack of drivers on their pc.So today i decided to describe how to install drivers for canvas 2.
You have to install these drivers on ur pc so that it is detected when u connect it in sp flash tools.
1.turn on usb debugging in ur fone and connect it with pc and enable usb mass storage.
2.u will find a drive which includes only drivers for ur pc.
3.install them.install ×86 if u have a 32 bit windows or ×64 if u have a 64 bit windows.
4.now disconnect ur fone and switch it off.remove the battery and reinsert it but do not switch on.now connect it with ur pc via data cable.
5.wait for 4 to 5 mins. During this time u will find that some drivers are automatically installing in ur pc.
6.then switch on ur fone(do not disconnect it from pc)
7.download and install the following drivers on ur pc.
VCOM DRIVERS
LINK: http://db.tt/ZKY7S9hw
MTK DRIVERS
LINK: http://db.tt/pQY576b7
CYNUS T2 DRIVERS
LINK: http://db.tt/oDLxs839
8.now right click on the computer icon snd select properties to open system properties.
9.click on device manager(on the left).if ur device is listed under adb devices then u have successfully install drivers. But if it is listed with a yellow sign under unknown devices then right click on it. Select update drivers and locate to the folder c/program files/micromax
10.this folder includes drivers and that will be installed.
BY PERFORMING ALL THESE STEPS U WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY INSTALL DRIVERS ON UR PC.
but still if sp flash tools is nt detecting ur fone then download pdanet and install it.
Link(pdanet): pdanet.co/bin/PdaNetZ350.exe
If still the problem persists then download moborobo pc suite and click on install drivers...
Link(moborobo pc suite):download.moborobo.com/download/Client/Moborobo(Moborobo_En_official).exe
:thumbup:
If still u r unable to install proper drivers then just bang ur head in nearby wall cuz i have included almost all the possible ways of installing drivers.... but in case of any failure u can still use META MOD as an reserve way.
TO GO INTO META MOD JUST REMOVE UR BATTERY AND CONNECT UR FONE WID PC WHILE HOLDIND VOLUME UP BUTTON. (thx to dark4droid for idea of meta mod)
HIT THX IF I HELPED..:thumbup:
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Thnx

Thx a lot man......
The post is very useful. Successfully installed drivers.

thanks.

drivers not installing on my pc
hey can you help me drivers are not installing in my pc.?
It says device driver software was not succesfully installed(in notification area of startmenu)

Install both mtk & cynus t2 drivers...will surely work....:thumbup:
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Nimish22 said:
hey can you help me drivers are not installing in my pc.?
It says device driver software was not succesfully installed(in notification area of startmenu)
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Please explain your problem in detail.
At which step are you receiving this error??

it,s CHARGING at step 4
at step 4 it is only Charging not installing files.my sysytem type is x86