Huawei ascend y511-u30 Bootloader, Root & CWM!!
Please Read:(August 20/2014) Finally, I hope this thread is almost complete, while updating this thread I really didn't find many users interested in this thread. It's not that i want credits for it, i was the one with most of replies & felt like alone, forcing others to read/reply etc.. but i didn't give-up, pushed myself into it, spending time on Search, Collecting Information, Testing Stuff on my Device, posting, updating etc.... but It's ok & no problem. Remember, when we need something we struggle for it & i needed it for myself. Only one thing, keep this thread going, Rate it, Comment, share, whatever.... that's all. I hope it will help other users. Thanks for understanding.
Update: August 27/2014
BOOTLOADER= (ROM Test Result: Successfully installed/Flashed Custom ROM without unlocking bootloader )
ROOT= TESTED & SOLVED
CWM RECOVERY= TESTED & SOLVED
Additional:-
ROM: Section added, See Index. TESTED & SOLVED
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Hi guys,
I'm searching/trying "Bootloader, Root & CWM/TWRP" for Huawei ascend y511 (Dual-Sim).
I'll post updates, when ever I'll find or try something new, hope members will help. thanks.
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[B][COLOR="Navy"]+ How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC, USB.... Phone Drivers!![/COLOR][/B]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Download Drivers: Ascend Y511-u30 drivers x64 & x86
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- "ADB" Files
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- You can get Phone drivers from within your phone.
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ How to Enable USB Debugging & Enter into Stock/Default Recovery:[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Enable USB Debugging:
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery. Method 1
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery via "ADB/FASTBOOT". Method 2
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ Unlocking Bootloader, Root & CWM[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Unlock Bootloader?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Root?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- CWM Recovery Installation/Flashing?
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ Installing/Flashing Custom ROM[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Things you need to know?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Install/Flash Custom ROM?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Download Custom ROM?
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Backup/Restore Stock/Custom ROM (Rooted & Non-Rooted both)
How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!
Download Drivers: Ascend Y511-u30 drivers x64 & x86
"ADB" Files: Download (These are Command files, not 'adb' drivers.)
(You can get Phone drivers from within your phone.)
Follow these steps:
1. Touch for other USB options.
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2. Built-in CD-ROM
3. Double Click on New drive Icons "CD-ROM".
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4. Here you are : )....
Let us know who get them and who did not, so we can share : ).
How to Enable USB Debugging & Enter into Stock/Default Recovery:
How to Enable USB Debugging:
Go to:
-- Phone settings >> About phone and find "Build number".
-- Tap/click 7 times on "build number" and a messages will appear. Now we have new option in "phone settings".
-- Back to Phone settings.
-- Open "Developer options". (it's above 'about phone').
-- Turn it ON and enable/check "USB debugging".
(USB debugging is required to work with "ADB/FASTBOOT".)
To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery.
Method 1:
-- Turn off your device/phone
-- Press Vol+ and Vol- and hold them
-- Press Power button and hold
Hold for 5-6 Seconds at "Huawei Ascend" logo (simple logo, not animated) and you are done.
Method 2: To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery via "ADB/FASTBOOT".
1. Make sure "USB Debugging" is enabled.
2. Install phone drivers. You can Download Drivers from the link given under "How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!" section.
3. Download "ADB" files from the link given under "How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!" section..
4. Extract "ADB.zip" to Drive 'C:\'
5. Now open "command prompt" and make sure path is c:\adb>.
Now type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Phone/Device will reboot into Stock/Default Recovery.
Thats all. Done.
Unlocking Bootloader, Root & CWM:
>> Unlock Bootloader?
(Update:Not Needed)
>> How to Root?
(Update: SOLVED)
>> Framaroot 1.9.2
- Download Framaroot 1.9.2: HERE OR HERE
- Extract, copy 'apk' file to you mobile & install.
- Open the installed Framaroot application.
- Choose the “SuperSU” from the dropdown menu.
- Select “Boromir” & on success you'll see this message “Success, Superuser and SU binary installed.”
The End, after rebooting the device you could see an app called Superuser in your menu.
(Note:- In case 'supersu/superuser' icon does not appear in menu, then open play store> my Apps> and search 'supersu/superuser' there. It should be there and needs update. Do it and it will appear in menu.")
Or visit Here for more info on Rooting.
>> CWM Recovery Installation/Flashing?
(Update: SOLVED) NOTE: Device must be Unlocked and "Rooted" for "CWM" installation. (Note: I Rooted the Device & Flashed CWM Recovery successfully without unlocking bootloader. Still need to test flashing "ROM".)
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CWM v5.5.0.4 for HUAWEI Y511-U30
You will need MtkDroidTools & Recovery.
Download MtkDroidTools_v253 HERE
& Recovery HERE.
Extract both RAR files.
LETS GET STARTED....
-- Device Must be Rooted.
-- Enable "USB Debugging".
Flashing CWM Recovery with MtkDroidTools:
-- Open MtkDroidTools.
-- Connect you Phone to the PC via usb cable.
1. Click "ROOT" Button. (To get 'root shell') On Phone, 'Supersu' will ask for permission. Select "Grant".
2. Choose Second tab "root, backup, recovery" from MtkDroidTools.
3. Select 2nd(second) Option "To use boot from phone".
4. Click "Recovery and Boot".
5. When message appear "To make CWM Recovery Automatically", Select "NO".
6. Window will popup, Select "recovery.img" file which you have downloaded.
Reboot.... Thats all!!
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Make backup of your device/rom/data etc....
(Note):- Everything is working fine, only thing is that i cannot enter custom recovery with "vol+ & vol- & power" button (it's 'maybe' problem with this specific version). Otherwise i can enter in custom recovery with "ADB". I have installed "Quick boot" app from play store to reboot phone into custom recovery and it's working ok. Also successfully created backup with CWM.
Installing/Flashing Custom ROM
Things you need to know?
-- "Bootloader" "No unlocking needed".
-- Device must be Rooted.
-- Recovery Tool (CWM or TWRP).
-- & Custom ROM.
How to Install/Flash Custom ROM?
(Note:- Make sure Battery is charged more than 70%. Better make it 100%. : D )
-- Make full backup of Device.
-- Copy-paste the downloaded ROM (.zip) file to your phone’s SD card.
-- Reboot phone into Recovery Mode.
-- In Recovery Menu, Select “wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache(from advanced option)".
-- Back to Recovery Main Menu.
-- Go to “install zip from SD card” and “choose zip from SD card”.
-- Go to ROM (.zip) file location and select it.
-- Select "Yes" to continue.
-- Reboot when done.
That's all. Enjoy....
Here some screen shots of Tested ROM LewaOS 4.2.2 I Installed on Huawei Ascend Y511.
Download Custom ROM
LewaOS ver: 1.6 (4.2.2) - Download
Above ROM credits goes to it's Developer....How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool
Backup/Restore Stock/Custom ROM (Rooted & Non-Rooted both)
LINK: How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool
(Ask questions in comments, in case you don't understand something.)
Addition/EXTRA
(Update):
>> Got a news that 'Sigma Box' support this device for 'Bootloader, root etc.... i hope so. (didn't tested yet).
Guys, I'm new to Android but I'm trying my best regarding this device with research and help of others, Your help is needed. hope this post title will change from 'Question' to "Solution/Solved" for "Huawei Ascend Y511-u30" Users. Stay tuned....Credits: I searched and collected information from various/too many sources, so can't mention them all.
(Note:- I'm doing this all for sharing purpose only & i need it too. I take no responsibility for anything bad happen/damage to your device by applying/following any instruction from this post. As for me i am testing methods on my device, then i post updates in thread and so far, my device is still working fine. I'll sure will try to mention about anything I'll update in thread without testing. Always take backup of your Phone Data. )
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Also see: Huawei Ascend - Did you know!!....
i have collected some Information, just some more time and will soon edit the post : ). let us know, if you are there waiting.
I serched the net and found some site but they are not in english language. Can't understand/explore thourouly for the device. But it seems too many users on that site with huawei ascend y511. There i found a post regarding root and cwm but not bootloader, so as i said not very comfortable with exploring that site. Maybe someone there know the whole stuff. Am i allowed to share site link. Please administration, confirm.
need help, it's all me over this thread. : |
Get you 'huawei Ascend y511' drivers from within you mobile. follow instructions from Thread. (updated)
CWM recovery
faramaroot worked for me , my fone is now rooted, but now i want to install custom recovery and then custom rom, but i didn't find custom recovery for this model including installation instructions,
there is kitkit android 4.4 available for Y511, but now sure about U30 model. and it needs to complete one survey to download firmware files. and unfortunatly those surveys are not for my country.
anyone having custom recovery(english version) for Y511-U30 plz send the instructions and image file
trm33 said:
faramaroot worked for me , my fone is now rooted, but now i want to install custom recovery and then custom rom, but i didn't find custom recovery for this model including installation instructions,
there is kitkit android 4.4 available for Y511, but now sure about U30 model. and it needs to complete one survey to download firmware files. and unfortunatly those surveys are not for my country.
anyone having custom recovery(english version) for Y511-U30 plz send the instructions and image file
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Welcome to the thread, it's been long time i was waiting for a single comment other than mine : p.
well, i got my hands on "CWM" and it's in English as from where i get it i saw it in english language. One thing i haven't tested it, coz i'm not sure about my device 'bootloader' status. don't know incase it's unlocked or locked. i think CWM can be installed/flashed only when bootloader is unlocked. so i'm not installing CWM until i'm sure about safety.
"Framaroot" worked for me too last night but "supersu" icon did not appear in menu but i installed an app to confirm root and "supersu" notification came up for granting permission. what ever, Will you also please share "framaroot" version you used and what exploit worked for you. i used framaroot 1.9.2. and please tell me about "bootloader" too.
i'll upload "CWM 5.5.0.4" for y511-u30 or u25, but again i have not tested it. i'll edit thread about how to install. : ). take care and post results after testing. i hope it will be safe. goot luck.
ajnabicancer said:
Welcome to the thread, it's been long time i was waiting for a single comment other than mine : p.
well, i got my hands on "CWM" and it's in English as from where i get it i saw it in english language. One thing i haven't tested it, coz i'm not sure about my device 'bootloader' status. don't know incase it's unlocked or locked. i think CWM can be installed/flashed only when bootloader is unlocked. so i'm not installing CWM until i'm sure about safety.
"Framaroot" worked for me too last night but "supersu" icon did not appear in menu but i installed an app to confirm root and "supersu" notification came up for granting permission. what ever, Will you also please share "framaroot" version you used and what exploit worked for you. i used framaroot 1.9.2. and please tell me about "bootloader" too.
i'll upload "CWM 5.5.0.4" for y511-u30, but again i have not tested it. i'll edit thread about how to install. : ). take care and post results after testing. i hope it will be safe. goot luck.
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i m not sure about version now, but i have installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
trm33 said:
i m not sure about version now, but i have installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
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It's ok about version, any chance of remembering "exploit" you choose to root device "boromir" or "Barahir"?. as i remember, "Barahir" worked for me. again not sure. but device got rooted without showing "supersu" app but hidden and installed.
anyway, i have uploaded Framaroot app and in short i'll be uploading "CWM".
is your device "bootloader unlocked"? i'll not recommend you to try installing "CWM" without bootloader unlocked.
CWM information/img/files added.
I am trying to find unlocking bootloader solution for every one and then will add "CUSTOM ROMS".
faramaroot v1.9.2
select "install Supersu"
then "boromir" but not sure
its nearly 2 months ago i have rooted with faramaroot,
trm33 said:
faramaroot v1.9.2
select "install Supersu"
then "boromir" but not sure
its nearly 2 months ago i have rooted with faramaroot,
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tnx, so, what's about 'CWM'? i have added info and files. is your phone "bootloader" unlocked?
ajnabicancer said:
tnx, so, what's about 'CWM'? i have added info and files. is your phone "bootloader" unlocked?
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i have downloaded CWM which u share; but i haven't installed yet, i will only use when i have custom rom,
custom rom kit kat is available but it needs one survey to download the file, i have problem downloading file from http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/huawei-ascend-y511-5910.html
trm33 said:
i have downloaded CWM which u share; but i haven't installed yet, i will only use when i have custom rom,
custom rom kit kat is available but it needs one survey to download the file, i have problem downloading file from http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/huawei-ascend-y511-5910.html
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How did you unlocked "bootloader"??
ajnabicancer said:
How did you unlocked "bootloader"??
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I Haven't touched the boot loader, only i have rooted with faramaroot. and installed custom recovery found from internet but that was in chines so i removed, however i have not yet tested the recovery u sent yesterday
trm33 said:
I Haven't touched the boot loader, only i have rooted with faramaroot. and installed custom recovery found from internet but that was in chines so i removed, however i have not yet tested the recovery u sent yesterday
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Ok. Thanks for replying. I am not sure but i think, to flash custom ROM "bootloader" needs to be unlocked. Maybe 'CWM' don't need bootloader restriction but required root.
Try to find way to unlock bootloader for our device. There are ways but some cost much and the one which don't is official way and they have not answered any of my email/query yet.
It not a problem for me individualy to get bootloader unlocked but i want to find out solution for every one.
One more thing, just want to make sure that it only with my device serial or same with some others too.
1. Serial mentioned in phone settings is strange like "0123456.." and serial behind battery is different.
2. Incase, u ever boot into chinese bootloader/recovery by pressing vol- and power button. Did u happen to see "Board test fail"?
Thanks, I'll be waiting for ur reply.
try http://www.mediafire.com/download/9qrhsndjfy3nyja/UnlckMyBootloader_v2_Setup.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b63251f3ey5ilns/AndRootKit_v1.3_Setup.exe
ajnabicancer said:
Ok. Thanks for replying. I am not sure but i think, to flash custom ROM "bootloader" needs to be unlocked. Maybe 'CWM' don't need bootloader restriction but required root.
Try to find way to unlock bootloader for our device. There are ways but some cost much and the one which don't is official way and they have not answered any of my email/query yet.
It not a problem for me individualy to get bootloader unlocked but i want to find out solution for every one.
One more thing, just want to make sure that it only with my device serial or same with some others too.
1. Serial mentioned in phone settings is strange like "0123456.." and serial behind battery is different.
2. Incase, u ever boot into chinese bootloader/recovery by pressing vol- and power button. Did u happen to see "Board test fail"?
Thanks, I'll be waiting for ur reply.
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u r correct
1. serial no is same 123..................F, i will check letr on backside
2. i had installed recovery with "RASHR" app avaialble at playsore and restarted fone into recovery with same "RASHR" app.
Vol- and power i think does not work or only it is used to "fast boot" the fone
however Vol+ and power shows board test fail but still u can test some hardware, all menu comes in chines but still camera, mic and other hardware can be checked.
i always reboot to recovery by writing commands to terminal emulator.
Regards
trm33 said:
u r correct
1. serial no is same 123..................F, i will check letr on backside
2. i had installed recovery with "RASHR" app avaialble at playsore and restarted fone into recovery with same "RASHR" app.
Vol- and power i think does not work or only it is used to "fast boot" the fone
however Vol+ and power shows board test fail but still u can test some hardware, all menu comes in chines but still camera, mic and other hardware can be checked.
i always reboot to recovery by writing commands to terminal emulator.
Regards
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Thanks for info, u r helping. It clear doubts regarding regarding issues and i could move forward for more tests. i'll try my best to make addition in main post about how to flash/install recover VIA "ADB". i hope....
I enter fast boot by "adb" and the command i am gonna ask u about give no results, except dots "....". Tried even entering into chinese mode/fastboot but same result.
Can u confirm "fastboot oem get-bootinfo" without qoute's. It only show info about bootloader, either locked or unlocked. Thanks again.
digijedi007 said:
try http://www.mediafire.com/download/9qrhsndjfy3nyja/UnlckMyBootloader_v2_Setup.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b63251f3ey5ilns/AndRootKit_v1.3_Setup.exe
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as i remember, i've tried that bootloader file and that's not a working app. "not a valid win32....".
rootkit, didn't tried. Rooting is already solved : ). thanks for information.
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I started working on this device since I got it day 1 on March 11, 2013. Slowly, I progressed to every step in learning more about this device. Since then, many have joined finding ways to make this device better.
UPDATE:
This thread is old and very few to none uses this device anymore. I will leave this thread here for your reference.
All of the developments of this device will still be posted here so always keep in touch with this thread for great news.
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Unbrick theory...
trying the one touch upgrade utility. it wipes all data in phone and installs a fresh and latest ROM for the device. i guess this will also fix a bricked device somehow.
after this i will try to root it again using MTK tools and ap flash tools with a different idea in my mind... hope it works this time...
[EDIT] UNBRICK METHOD CONFIRMED WORKING!!!
One touch Upgrade
Hello there I'm a total noob in rooting and unlocking bootloads. I just got the same phone as my first android phone and wondered how to root it and I end up here. Now I'm asking how did you get the one touch upgrade software. I've searched the whole alcatel website but I keep getting on the FAQ page. Would you be so kind to put up the link for the software because I kinda bricked my phone here. I was also wondering what speed did you use during your Bin4ry script root attempt? Normal or Special? Keep doing a good job. Thanks for having the time to look for ways to root this phone.
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Hello there I'm a total noob in rooting and unlocking bootloads. I just got the same phone as my first android phone and wondered how to root it and I end up here. Now I'm asking how did you get the one touch upgrade software. I've searched the whole alcatel website but I keep getting on the FAQ page. Would you be so kind to put up the link for the software because I kinda bricked my phone here. I was also wondering what speed did you use during your Bin4ry script root attempt? Normal or Special? Keep doing a good job. Thanks for having the time to look for ways to root this phone.
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I tried the normal mode as Bin4ry said that the others might brick the phone it it wasn't the right model. did you brick it using the srcipt? any way. still trying to root it and finding help from rua1 that has a great knowledge in MTK phones...
here's the link of the upgrade utiliuty... just install it and choose alcatel 4030 (if your phone is s'pop) then power of the phone remove the battery and follow the instructions on PC and wait till it says plug the phone while powered off.. plug the usb (without battery) then wait for it to detect the device. when it loads, put the battery back and wait for it to download the firmware.. it will take hours to download it.. it's about 2+gigs... good luck on unbricking.. hope it works...
Phone unbricked
Many thanks for the software. My phone is now back to stock rom. for the Bin4ry I also tried Normal because I thought it was for tabs only. So MTK is the only course of action? Any news on fixing the 2 point horizontal bug? and the alcatel FAQ says there's this TCL calibration that you can activate to you know "calibrate" the touch screen. Do you also get the problem where in the stock alarm app alarms but you can't dismiss it ( I set it to crazy mode ) where you need to press 3 buttons to dismiss but still won't stop I really need to pull the battery out. Help please Thanks in advance.
sabinbp said:
Many thanks for the software. My phone is now back to stock rom. for the Bin4ry I also tried Normal because I thought it was for tabs only. So MTK is the only course of action? Any news on fixing the 2 point horizontal bug? and the alcatel FAQ says there's this TCL calibration that you can activate to you know "calibrate" the touch screen. Do you also get the problem where in the stock alarm app alarms but you can't dismiss it ( I set it to crazy mode ) where you need to press 3 buttons to dismiss but still won't stop I really need to pull the battery out. Help please Thanks in advance.
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Great. So my theory really worked. Glad you unbricked it. I'm getting closer to rooting it. Just having problems flashing the cwm. Ones I managed to flash it, rooting may be successful. I use Mtk tools and flash tools and get help from rua1. Didn't use my alarm before so i'm not sure about the bug. Maybe you don't have to set it in crazy mode..
I tried to set the alarm in crazy mode and everything works fine. Just dismiss, unlock, and tap the three buttons with numbers and your done..
Rooted, finally!!
I finally rooted the alcatel spop. I will make a guide maybe later how I did it...
[GUIDE]How to flash CWM recovery and root Alcatel One Touch S'POP 4030
How to flash CWM recovery and root Alcatel One Touch S'POP 4030X(Glory 2)
Disclaimer: Your warranty is now void. You do this in your own risk. I do not take any responsibility to your device. This will definitely brick your device which is normal but follow the right instructions to make it work again.
Credits: This is tuts would not be possible without the help from the creator of MTKdroid tools, rua1 from XDA Developers. Thank the guy for his wonderful tool. If you wanna know how I did it, go to his thread right here. I also wanna acknowledge The Solutor and rimmon1971's efforts for porting the TWRP to our device. You can find The Solutor's work here.
Requirements:
1. A windows based PC
2. MTK Droid Root & Tools & SP Flash Tool
3. Universal ADB driver
4. One Touch Upgrade S
5. Root script
6. Patience
7. Most important! Use your brain!
Important!
To make this work without errors, don't use other drivers available in the web. Just install One Touch Upgrade S first. It will install the USB VCOM preloader driver. It will be needed by the SPFT to detect the phone. Use the provided ADB driver for the MT65xx_android_phone. If ever you get stucked in an error and your device wont boot anymore, just use One Touch Upgrade and your phone will be as good as new...
Guide: CWM/TWRP recovery
1. Download MTK Droid Root & Tools & SP Flash Tools, ADB Drivers, One Touch Upgrade S, and the Root script. Extract them anywhere in your computer.
2.Install ADB driver.This step is now optional to get adb working. You can now skip to step 5 if you just want to get rooted with CWM/TWRP recovery installed.. In your phone, go to Settings>Development. Set to on and check USB debugging.
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3. Connect device to PC. Driver will fail to install (thats normal). Install UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi
Note: in Windows 8, this will pop-up. do this:
4. After installing the Universal ADB driver, go to device manager of your computer. Follow the images as descirbed.
ADB commands should work now (if you have ADB installed) and you won't have any problems about MTK droid tool not detecting phone.
5. Be sure that you have already installed One Touch Upgrade S before this step. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file by clicking on the Scatter-loading button.
6. UNCHECK BOOT and leave RECOVERY checked. Disregard what is on the photo. There's are reports that the latest firmwares are incompatible with the uploaded patched boot.img.
Note: By default, the CWM recovery will be selected in the SP Flash tool. If you want the fully working TWRP-recovery (I recomment this because CWM recovery is not fully functional), just click RECOVERY and replace it with this file.
7. Click Download button. Click yes on the download warning. Turn off phone, remove battery and connect the phone (without battery) and wait until SP Flash tool detects the phone and watch as it flash the image.
8. If everything passes without errors, unplug the phone, reinsert battery and boot to recovery by pressing power + volume up.
9. You should boot in CWM/TWRP recovery. We are ready to flash the Superuser app to gain root.
Guide: Superuser
You can use mtk droid root and tools here. Just plug in phone to pc while still in CWM recovery. Run mtk tools, wait to detect phone, click superuser, then build.prop, then delete china. Your done. Or use the guide below if you have problems with it.
Using CWM recovery to flash superSU
1. While still on CWM recovery, plug the phone into PC again.
2. Navigate using volume up and down buttons. Press Power button to select and Back soft key to go back.
3. Select mounts and storage>mount USB storage.
4. Copy the root-glory-2-4030E.zip to your sdcard.
5. After copying, select unmount and go back.
6. Select install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard>root-glory-2-4030E.zip and select yes - Install root-glory-2-4030E.zip
7. It will flash the app to the system including all needed binaries. I also included the fix-permissions banary which is missing from the ROM.
8. Reboot the phone and wait. It will boot normally and no data will be lost. You will see superuser app in your app drawer. You are now rooted!:thumbsup:
Using TWRP recovery to flash superSU
1. While still on TWRP recovery,Connect the device to PC.
2. Tap mount in the screen then Mount USB storage.
3. Copy the root-glory-2-4030E.zip to your sdcard.
4. Press back on your device softkeys.
5. Tap install and select root-glory-2-4030E.zip
6. Wipe to confirm flash.
7. Reboot>System.
8 You're done.
Screenshots:
Guide to Unroot
Requirements:
1. Windows Based PC
2. SP flash tool (included in OT-4030 ROOT&CWM RECOVERY)
3. Stock recovery.img
4. Unroot script (Unroot-glory-4030E.zip)
Urooting
1. Copy Unroot-glory-4030E.zip to the root of sdcard.
2. Reboot to CWM recovery.
3. Select install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard>Unroot-glory-4030E.zip and select yes - Install Unroot-glory-4030E.zip
4. On your PC, Open SP flashtool and select the scatterfile.
5. Remove check on BOOTIMG and click RECOVERY and select the stock recovery.img. Click download button and disregard download warning by clicking yes.
6.Connect the phone to pc without battery. After the download finished dialog, your done!
Links:
OT-4030 ROOT&CWM RECOVERY
Universal ADB driver
One Touch Upgrade S
Root script
Unroot script
Stock recovery.img
Mirror to all files
TWRP-recovery
I get this error after #3 of CWM recovery installation:
warfab said:
I get this error after #3 of CWM recovery installation:
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Here are my logs...
Guide updated!
added some more steps for error 4050...
Anyone still getting errors, I will help today. you can send a PM on my personal G+ so I can answer quickly to your concerns...
boot_logo changed!
tried to change the boot logo and it worked! thanks to balamu96m for his guide.
This is my new boot logo
bootanimation problem!
I changed my bootanimation and tried if it works using these commands which i normally do with my past android devices.
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the animation works fine but when i hit:
Code:
adb reboot
the animation showed was just android mask or android shine which shows when you don't have bootanimation.zip inside /data/local or /system/media. it's like a default bootanimation.
so once I booted, I tried again
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the bootanimation works but when I reboot, it's back to default.
I tried replacing back the original bootanimation.zip but it still the defaut bootanimation. It's very weird. I haven't encountered this before...
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Anyone still getting errors, I will help today. you can send a PM on my personal G+ so I can answer quickly to your concerns...
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Me and many others are still waiting for your help at symbianize...
can't access symbianize since saturday
Dito muna kayo magpost ng mga tanong.. humihingi din ako ng tulong kay rua1 re: sa error 4050.
fixed!
cyberangel22k said:
I changed my bootanimation and tried if it works using these commands which i normally do with my past android devices.
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the animation works fine but when i hit:
Code:
adb reboot
the animation showed was just android mask or android shine which shows when you don't have bootanimation.zip inside /data/local or /system/media. it's like a default bootanimation.
so once I booted, I tried again
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the bootanimation works but when I reboot, it's back to default.
I tried replacing back the original bootanimation.zip but it still the defaut bootanimation. It's very weird. I haven't encountered this before...
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Found out the cause of this issue. The stock ROM has no fix_permissions binary. So I pushed the binary and tried to fix perm again and now custom bootanimation.zip works!
4050 fix
to get past the 4050 error update the SPFlash Tool to this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982576
To those having problems with MTKDroid not detecting their phone download and install PDANet for Windows (any version would suffice)
just rooted my phone \^0^/
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
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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
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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!
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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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Totally new guide! Simple step by step toutorial
It took us a while to get root on our devices. Hopefully we did it! Now we can enjoy benefits of having rooted device (like Xposed Modules etc). We have working TWRP recovery which allows us to backup your phone, flash SuperSU binaries, mods and custom ROMs (actually we are working on it). First: read whole post, then download necessary files and read it again. This guide will allow you to root your BLU Pure XL/Allview X2 Soul Xtreme/Gionee Elife E8/Condor Allure A100 and other clones I don't know.
If you don't know what is 'root' & TWRP nor understand the whole idea of rooting your phone this post (or even most of the XDA community) is not for you! Read everything carefully.
POSTING BUG REPORT/PROBLEM/ISSUE!
jaiwalla said:
HELP!!!
Where am I going wrong?!?!
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I don't know where are you wrong...!
Maybe you say something else? Maybe give me some logcat?
I would help you if I knew the problem. As for now for me you don't have any problem. Your post is useless in this form.
You have to learn how to tell the error/problem/bug before you post anything on any forum.
If you want me to help you solving this situation send me private message or edit your post and tell the problem in the right form*, please.
Cheers,
bemolx
*Right form looks like:
What's the problem?
Did you check whole thread before posting?
If possible give me logcat/shown error
Make sure you read main post carefully
What you will need to get it working:
ADB and Fastboot drivers
SuperSU flashable zip archive
TWRP Recovery image
PC & your phone
BUT!
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Your warranty is now void.
Everything you're doing with your devices is on your own!
We're not responsible for any damage on your phone!
If you don't understand what's root it's good time to STOP!
Now we're starting!
Look carefully on files you need (I've mentioned them above) and scroll down for download links. Download every file we need.
Note:
At the bottom of this post you'll find two versions of TWRP: 3.1.0-x and 2.8.6.0. Let me explain the difference:
TWRP v3.1.0-x: this version has been compiled from scratch & made by me. It is the newest available recovery version at the moment and without bugs. More info in the thread linked below.
TWRP v2.8.6.0: this version has been ported from Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 & made by @acheron1502. It's not the newest but working one. It has some little bugs. More info in the thread linked below.
I suggest you to download v3.1.0-x because it will get further support by me. But it is your choice now.
Setting up our workstation
I hope you have already downloaded everything we need.
On your Desktop create a new folder (for example "root").
Find package with ADB drivers, open it and extract to the "root" folder.
Now find TWRP image and place it also in our "root" folder. This image should look like this:
Code:
twrp-3.1.0-0-x2xtreme.img
or
Code:
BLU_PURE_XL_TWRP.img
Let's rename it like this (see below) to make our rooting process easier
Code:
twrp.img
Now we're setting up your phone
Open 'Settings' application. Scroll down to 'About phone'. Click about seven times on 'Build number'. You should see: "You are now developer".
Now find 'Developer options', then 'Enable USB Debugging' and simply enable it.
Connect your phone to the PC. On PC: find SuperSU.zip and copy it on your phone.
OMG!!! Flashing!!!
Okay... That's the most important step.
Turn off your phone. Press 'power' & 'vol +' together. This key combo should boot up your phone into stock recovery mode.
Scroll down using 'vol -' to 'Reboot bootloader' and confirm pressing 'power'. This will boot your phone into Fastboot mode.
On PC: open "root" folder. Open Command Prompt here (LShift + right mouse click -> 'open cmd here')
In the Command Prompt type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
This command will flash TWRP recovery on you phone.
After flashing process is done reboot you phone into TWRP by pressing 'vol +' and 'power'. When you see bootlogo get your finger from the 'power' button. You will see TWRP logo. You can unplug USB cable now.
We're almost here!
Now you should see TWRP main page same like in the screenshots I've attached to this post.
We must flash SuperSU binaries to get rooted phone. To do this press 'Install' button.
You should see list of files/folders on your phone. Navigate to the SU.zip and choose it by clicking on it.
TWRP will ask you for permission to flash that zip package. To allow it to do so swipe to the right slider on the bottom of the screen. Now SuperSU is installing.
After installation process is done press 'Reboot system now' button. Your device will reboot into your system.
Done!!!
And there you go! Your device should be now rooted with TWRP recovery installed. Check if your phone is rooted correctly by installing ROOT Checker. To make rebooting process much easier and faster you can download Quick Reboot.
Xposed Modules
There's an option to install Xposed Modules as I mentioned at the top of this post. Not every module is working but you can try it and let us know what's working.
To get it working you need:
Xposed Installer Alpha App (allows you to download and manage modules)
Xposed SDK zip (the most important thing)
Original thread with those files is linked below.
Note:
It's important what version of SDK you are downloading. Our device has 64-bit ARM MediaTek chipset so it is arm64 and it's running lollipop 5.1 ROM which equals sdk22. By that meaning the SDK zip you should download looks pretty much the same like this:
Code:
xposed-v80-sdk22-arm64.zip
Installing
Place both files on your phone's storage and reboot to recovery. Press 'Install' and navigate to sdk.zip. Choose it, confirm installation - when it's done reboot into system. Now use any file browser and find XposedInstaller.apk and install it.
Now you can download any module you want. Further instructions in post linked below.
How to unroot
Most of you would like to flash stock OTA etc.
To do this you have to have stock recovery installed.
First open SuperSU app, then scroll down and look for 'Clear/unroot' option. Choose it and follow on-screen instructions.
Then download stock recovery image (downloads for Elife E8 and Allure A100 will be available when someone provide me a link). Place it the 'root' folder (or just in the same directory with fastboot drivers etc.). Rename downloaded file into recovery.img.
Method 1 - using Fastboot
Reboot phone into bootloader mode. Open terminal in the 'root' folder and type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Now reboot into system by pressing power button for a while.
Method 2 - using TWRP
Copy downloaded recovery onto your phone's storage. Reboot phone into recovery mode. Press 'Install', then change from installing zips to installing imgs (bottom right button). Navigate to downloaded recovery file and choose it. Confirm installation. After that reboot into system.
You should be now unrooted and able to flash OTA.
Downloads:
ADB & Fastboot drivers: link
TWRP Recovery: TWRP v3.1.0-0 (recomended) or TWRP v2.8.6.0 (unofficial)
SuperSU binaries by @Chainfire: link
Stock recovery: Pure XL & X2 Xtreme (extract .zip before renaming/installing)
TWRP Materialised - Dark / Light / Play
Xposed Modules
Special thanks go to the awesome team!
@FuMMoD
@acheron1502
@dexterxx
@spit85
Thank you guys. Without you it wouldn't be possible!
ENJOY!
Hey @bemolx ,
Since your thread is more of a HOW TO root, would it be OK if you move this into GENERAL and field all the rooting process questions there?
I will start a new Dev Thread for TWRP and all TWRP related development issues.
You can then use that new thread for all your download links.
EDIT:
Please use this link for TWRP in your guide.
bemolx said:
My friends and me figured out how to get root on our phones. By the way @acheron1502 made TWRP recovery which allows us flash Super SU 2.46 (Stable). Also you can flash Xposed Modules as you want.
HOW TO INSTALL:
Connect phone to your PC
Make sure you have adb and fastboot drivers installed
Download TWRP from this post
Download Super SU
Copy SU.zip to your phone's storage
Reboot phone into fastboot/bootloader mode
Flash recovery using: fastboot flash "downloadedrecoveryfilename"
Reboot to TWRP by pressing and holding Vol+ & power buttons (still in fastboot mode!)
In TWRP flash SU.zip, then reboot
What doesn't work:
- no adb in recovery
- you tell us
And there you go! Your device should be now rooted with TWRP recovery installed. Check if your phone is rooted correctly by installing ROOT Checker.
BUT!
Everything you're doing with your devices is on your own! We're not responsible for any damage on your phone!
Special thanks go to the awesome team!
@FuMMoD
@acheron1502
@dexterxx
@spit85
Thank you guys. Without you it wouldn't be possible!
ENJOY!
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Do I have to install a particular driver for my Blu Pure XL for adb to recognize the phone is connected? Please provide a link to the driver you used. Also, please provide a link to the adb / fastboot you recommend. Thank you and great work to you all!!
acheron1502 said:
Hey @bemolx ,
Since your thread is more of a HOW TO root, would it be OK if you move this into GENERAL and field all the rooting process questions there?
I will start a new Dev Thread for TWRP and all TWRP related development issues.
You can then use that new thread for all your download links.
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Okay, no problem
mhajii210 said:
Do I have to install a particular driver for my Blu Pure XL for adb to recognize the phone is connected? Please provide a link to the driver you used. Also, please provide a link to the adb / fastboot you recommend. Thank you and great work to you all!!
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Just take a look at Google's development page - there are drivers needed to get it working. Nothing else
bemolx said:
Okay, no problem
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Once it's moved, see of you can get it PINNED to top so everyone can find it easily.
It states unknown partition 'BLU_PURE_XL_TWRP' "error: cannot determine image filename for 'BLU_PURE_XL_TWRP' what can I do? Thanks
fastboot flash recovery filename.img
@bemolx, fix it
error: cannot load 'BLU_PURE_XL_TWRP' please help. Thanks
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dexterxx said:
fastboot flash recovery filename.img
@bemolx, fix it
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Got it thanks a mil
bemolx said:
My friends and me figured out how to get root on our phones. By the way @acheron1502 made TWRP recovery which allows us flash Super SU 2.46 (Stable). Also you can flash Xposed Modules as you want.
HOW TO INSTALL:
Connect phone to your PC
Make sure you have adb and fastboot drivers installed
Download TWRP from this post
Download Super SU
Copy SU.zip to your phone's storage
Reboot phone into fastboot/bootloader mode
Flash recovery using: fastboot flash "downloadedrecoveryfilename"
Reboot to TWRP by pressing and holding Vol+ & power buttons (still in fastboot mode!)
In TWRP flash SU.zip, then reboot
What doesn't work:
- no adb in recovery
- you tell us
And there you go! Your device should be now rooted with TWRP recovery installed. Check if your phone is rooted correctly by installing ROOT Checker.
BUT!
Everything you're doing with your devices is on your own! We're not responsible for any damage on your phone!
Special thanks go to the awesome team!
@FuMMoD
@acheron1502
@dexterxx
@spit85
Thank you guys. Without you it wouldn't be possible!
ENJOY!
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What about the Ono U1? It's an inexpensive phone with high end specs thanks again http://forum-lw-3.xda-cdn.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
Swarai said:
What about the Ono U1? It's an inexpensive phone with high end specs thanks again http://forum-lw-3.xda-cdn.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
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It *might* work based on specs I saw on u1labs.com ...
Can you post the values in your /proc/partinfo so I can compare with ours?
acheron1502 said:
It *might* work based on specs I saw on u1labs.com ...
Can you post the values in your /proc/partinfo so I can compare with ours?
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The specs haven't been updated yet, but the phone should be released soon along with the kernel source.
Swarai said:
The specs haven't been updated yet, but the phone should be released soon along with the kernel source.
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Let's keep the development thread about this phone (Blu Pure XL) and other phones with the exact same base maker/model (ie. Gionee E8, Allview x2 Extreme). If you are asking about gaining root for a different phone and need some Mind-share from this group of people due to the other phone having a similar SOC, the best way is to open a new thread in the Q&A Section or the General Section, but I think you should wait until the phone is released first IMHO.
bemolx said:
7. Flash recovery using: fastboot flash "downloadedrecoveryfilename"
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This should be fastboot flash recovery BLU_PURE_XL_TWRP.img
Also ... I requested this thread be moved to General and be Pinned for easy finding for anyone that has this phone
Guys,
1) THANKS for GREAT work!
2) Please provide more CLEAR / ACCURATE details on how to do this, because NOOBs (including myself) get very confused.
a) Link to adb / fastboot drives. Saying "they are in Google development section means nothing"
b) How do I "Reboot phone into fastboot/bootloader mode"??
This would help so many people root without bricking the phone.
Thank you once again!
levchikb said:
Guys,
1) THANKS for GREAT work!
2) Please provide more CLEAR / ACCURATE details on how to do this, because NOOBs (including myself) get very confused.
a) Link to adb / fastboot drives. Saying "they are in Google development section means nothing"
b) How do I "Reboot phone into fastboot/bootloader mode"??
This would help so many people root without bricking the phone.
Thank you once again!
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Click to collapse
Thanks for reply! Once I get a little more time I'll re-write this "how to".
Cheers
Everything should be now clear. I've added links for drivers etc. Also i've re-wrote it for better understanding
Sent from Nexus 5
I'm having issues with fastboot. It says it's blocked for security. Is there something required that isn't normally on android phones to get the fastboot method to actually allow me to enter fastboot? At the beginning was just going to recov ery and putting reboot into fastboot.
alaiwy said:
I'm having issues with fastboot. It says it's blocked for security. Is there something required that isn't normally on android phones to get the fastboot method to actually allow me to enter fastboot? At the beginning was just going to recov ery and putting reboot into fastboot.
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Try to reboot manually to recovery, then you should see option 'reboot bootloader'. After choosing it follow my instructions
any1 have stock rom to reflash full rom , pure xl ?
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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 XDADISCLAIMER:
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.
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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 XDADISCLAIMER:
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?
So sorry to say this but this only method works in WINDOWS 7 and for Marshmallow ROM ONLY
Supported Devices: Oppo F3 Plus (CPH1613EX) & Oppo R9s Plus (CPH1611EX)
Caution:
Please disable Antivirus for any false Detections
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TWRP Recovery:
1. Download Drivers and install them (Disable Signed Driver Enforcement)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T6MTq1upNt_yxrPD9MfOHR8vTOzRisvs
2. Download Oppo R9s Plus/F3 Plus Marshmallow Firmware (CPH1611EX_11_A.16_180106) and Extract it using Winrar/7-zip into a seperate FOLDER
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xo-J5Pe65-fXyJbysVrAZYQ1mocfl53s/view
2.1 Also Download Oppo A57 Firmware and extract it anywhere you like
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B_0XnEjFCVsPWndzSnp2YTFYSkU&export=download
3. Download TWRP Recovery - Keep the recovery img in the same folder as of extracted firmware folder and make sure recovery file name is set to "recovery.img"
Twrp 3.1.1-0 (Latest) - Material Theme and Inbuilt Super SU Root available for easy rooting BUT Chinese language
Download and Extract only recovery.img and place it under firmware folder. u can delete other files.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkNNx2Ik6oRF-juBDNIilDUu31w6_oI_/view?usp=sharing
To change the chinese language to english please download and flash this zip But in English language you will not get Super SU Root option to root the device from built-in twrp. you have to download SU zip now. So root directly from chinese language and then flash the english language zip to be on safe and easy side
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634752414
Twrp 3.1.0-0 (old) (RECOMMENDED) -
Normal appearance of twrp and no inbuilt SU (sometimes it prompts to install SU, if you decline once, it won't prompt again) and totally English language. Most importantly you can flash opposite OTA updates (ozip) via this twrp
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qbobokagdgme2oa/AABQBtKTmbwChne9z1DaayHca?dl=0&preview=recovery.zip
4. Run the MsmDownloadTool from A57 Firmware folder and you will get Session Timeout error. just ignore it and close the software
4.1. Now run MsmDownloadTool from our F3 plus firmware folder and uncheck "Reset After Download"
5. Switch off ur Mobile and Hold Vol down + Vol Up simultaneously and Plug the usb to pc
5.1 After plugging to pc, open device manager and expand PORTS section and make sure the device is detected as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM xx)". if not you have drivers issues!
6. Press F5, uncheck all options except Recovery and double click on Recovery option and select the recovery.img from firmware folder.
7. press Start and Flashing will be success (Green color message). press stop and unplug the usb
8. Press and hold Vol Up and Power Button and release them when it vibrates. NOW IMMEDIATELY after seeing oppo logo AGAIN PRESS Vol up + Power button to Power Off your device to prevent booting!!!! (If you fail to turn off your device, mobile will boot and will auto restore the stock recovery. so you will have to re-flash the twrp again)
9. Now press Vol Down + Power button to Enter into TWRP
BONUS - Stock Recovery & New OTA Update
Stock Recovery build: CPH1611EX_11_A.16_180106
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u2Td1g93FwyAdPuKYNqz_iMHAYMpwrwJ
New Build Version: CPH1611EX_11_A.18_180413
Flash this zip via twrp. if it gives error 7 please ask in comment section
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UA_DEjSQ4ESQO22VuvEpBsZhW9UepafY
else, flash this ozip from stock recovery
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u2R65wYrLy2zqIhjww8adYWkqBjXgdq3
ROOTING
Screenshot: No more red line
Boot into TWRP by Holding Vol Down + Power Button
TWRP 3.1.1.0 - Go To Advanced option (Last but one option), Tap on last option: Super SU Root and Swipe to flash
UNROOT: just uninstall the SuperSU app to remove root
TWRP 3.1.0.0 - Download this zip and copy to storage and flash it
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dIa9jRgh5Jy_cayM4QuOw8nL8ma574jU
UnRoot: Open SuperSU>Settings>Full UnRoot.
Note: After Rooting via twrp your device might reboot twice. dont worry. its not a bootloop. its a sign of success
XPOSED FRAMEWORK - Fix Red Statusbar Warning
Screenshot:
1. Download and add extension (.zip)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e35zeqf619...bar FIX?dl=0
2. Boot into TWRP and flash the xposed framework zip and reboot (Reboot will take about 15mins. Please dont think its a Bootloop. Have a nap)
3. Install XposedInstaller 3.1.1 apk AND Hookcoloros_1.1_2_new.apk
4. Open ColorsOs3.0 app and make sure all the options (toggles) in chinese are Enabled or leave it as deafult or if you know chinese you can choose what you want
5. Open Xposed Framework > Modules > Enable ColorOs module that you have installed now
6. Reboot. Thadaaaa. No more Red warning statusbar
Note: Flashing Xposeduninstall zip will uninstall the xposed framework. Also, if something went wrong and gone bootloop after installing the xposed framework then use this uninstaller zip to fix the bootloop. bootloop wont occur but just telling this on safety thing
Video Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6yQWCSLZt4
Optional:
IMEI Backup
goto twrp and backup EFS partition
you can also backup using this easy method via pc : https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...click-backup-restore-efs-oneplus-one-t3150883
CREDITS:
Xda, Baidu, bbs.7to.cn
used couple of links and very useful thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/how-to-root-oppo-r9s-plus-cph1611-t3609586
@Rimo4099 for sharing 100% working twrp recovery.img
@john_david9000 - For sharing valuable information
@wuxianlin - He is the one who ported twrp :fingers-crossed:
@cjkimlaysico - he gave the instructions to run the msm tool (hard part)
does this have the red line on the notification bar after root anymore? recommend me sth we can do after root this phone pls ty so much ☺
verydp1 said:
does this have the red line on the notification bar after root anymore? recommend me sth we can do after root this phone pls ty so much
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yes, Statusbar will turn into Red saying Root is enabled but i havent tried fixing by myself
However i have found a way to FIX IT <3
Please check the OP again. im updating the fix
i can't access the download link for msm download tools, help pls sir
shepherd80 said:
i can't access the download link for msm download tools, help pls sir
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damnnn. something is not legal by sharing that specific file maybe bcoz of paid or cracked content. idk
first please try to flash with stock msmdownloadtool.exe which u get by extracting firmware. if it doesnt work then you need cracked msmdownload tool
iHeymanth said:
yes, Statusbar will turn into Red saying Root is enabled but i havent tried fixing by myself
However i have found a way to FIX IT <3
Please check the OP again. im updating the fix
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ty so much. and btw show me sth we can do after root :fingers-crossed:
and is this similar to remove the yellow line "develope mode..." ?
verydp1 said:
ty so much. and btw show me sth we can do after root :fingers-crossed:
and is this similar to remove the yellow line "develope mode..." ?
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show you what ? i dont understand ur first line.
yes, similar to remove the yellow line but not yellow line. just similarly red line will remove. we can also remove the captcha codes and yellow warning lines of developer options etc.. im figuring out to test in f3 plus
iHeymanth said:
So sorry to say this but this only method works in WINDOWS 7 and for Marshmallow ROM ONLY
Caution:
1. Please disable Antivirus for any false Detections
2. After getting Rooted, the statusbar will turn into Red cautioning about root access
check the screenshot
Note: Downloading Firmware is an Optional thing to Install only Recovery. If you want to install both Rom and Recovery then Download the firmware files too
TWRP Recovery:
1. Download Drivers and install
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T6MTq1upNt_yxrPD9MfOHR8vTOzRisvs
2. Download Oppo F3 Plus Marshallow Firmware and Extract it using Winrar/7-zip into a seperate FOLDER
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5ZISKae4wQKeEdfbGNOT3lDa28
3. Download the Tool. zip (extract it) and Recovery.img and place it under the Firmware's FOLDER (step2)
msmdownloadTool link is down. find the cracked tool in google or crack the stock tool manually by this tutorial : techzai.com/crack-msmdownload-tool/
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13AKVz94x6w4-GaSnPTXzgCoGjwm2QqpQ
4. Switch off ur Mobile and Hold Vol down + Vol Up simultaneously and Plug the usb to pc
5. Run the MsmDownloadTool and Load the extracted Firmware from folder (.ofp)
6. Press F5, uncheck all options except Recovery and double click on recovery to Browse the recovery.img
7. press Start and Flashing will be done.
Holding Vol Down + Power Button will boot into Recovery
To Avoid Signal Loss/ IMEI Missing in future, please boot into twrp and take a backup of EFS Partition
ROOTING
Boot into TWRP by Holding Vol Down + Power Button and Flash the SU or Magisk
find the zip somewhere in xda. i will post it later. sorry
Please check the Video tutorial for this Rooting process
I will try to post a clean video tutorial. stay tuned!
FIX to Red Statusbar Warning (Screenshot)
1. Download the zip below and extract them
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hVLLigAks6ltcHrPL21L5hqDgkUKSwv5
2. Boot into TWRP and flash the xposed framework zip and reboot
3. Install XposedInstaller 3.1.1 apk AND Hookcoloros_1.1_2_new.apk
4. Open ColorsOs3.0 app and make sure all the options (toggles) in chinese are Enabled
5. Open Xposed Framework > Modules > Enable ColorOs module that you have installed now
6. Reboot. Thadaaaa. No more Red warning statusbar
Note: Flashing Xposeduninstall zip will uninstall the xposed framework. Also, if something went wrong and gone bootloop after installing the xposed framework then use this uninstaller zip to fix the bootloop. bootloop wont occur but just telling this on safety thing
Video Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6yQWCSLZt4
CREDITS:
Xda and Developers who made all these zips/apks
@Rimo4099 for sharing the 100% confirmed recovery.img, video tutorial, screenshot and installation steps
@john_david9000 - For sharing valuable information to confirm the source of this recovery img
@Wuxalin - according to info that John david provided me, i believe this recovery is exactly same as OPPO R9S recovery by wuxalin
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Thank you for the mention, honestly I just said a few details only. We need people like you to shed some light on these unloved phones. XDA community thanks you heartfully for your contribution.
The only thing I can say is : Go Forth, and plant the Nougat to the ground herewith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's time for Nougat to be rooted.
Also just like to confirm that MSMDownloadTool works for Windows 10 too, as proved by this article and video : http://www.techzai.com/crack-msmdownload-tool/
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Thank you for the mention, honestly I just said a few details only. We need people like you to shed some light on these unloved phones. XDA community thanks you heartfully for your contribution.
The only thing I can say is : Go Forth, and plant the Nougat to the ground herewith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's time for Nougat to be rooted.
Also just like to confirm that MSMDownloadTool works for Windows 10 too, as proved by this article and video : http://www.techzai.com/crack-msmdownload-tool/
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i think i have the nougat recovery. testing in progress now. will let you know
edit: tested nougat recovery of r9s/r9sk but FAILED
tested windows 10 method of flashing via MiFlash tool. flashing goes success but mobile keeps vibrating but no life
tested twrp 3.1.1.0 and 3.1.0.0. both are working fine but the latest twrp is in chinese language. will figure out to change its language
only windows 7 with msmdownload tool method is working.
Good news:
Root > Magisk v16.0(latest stable) is working flawlessly
Will update OP with magisk installation steps
note: backup ur internal memory in advance xD xD
Hi, i recently update my oppo F3 plus (CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 marshmallow), and i try to root it using this method, it's always boot on the stock recovery when i finish (i did step by step every single world you said).
I think that's a security renforcement about this version of colorOs, i wonder if there is a way ton downgrade to the last version without losing my data (lots of apps), because i did root it whit the version that i had once.
Thanks you
Re: So, i flashed my oppo with the msmtool that you put on your post (all images expect datauser partition), and changed the recovery image before the phone boots..... and it woorks perfectly now.
PS: dont upgrade to the version CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 if you want root your phone, it won't work.
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Hi, i recently update my oppo F3 plus (CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 marshmallow), and i try to root it using this method, it's always boot on the stock recovery when i finish (i did step by step every single world you said).
I think that's a security renforcement about this version of colorOs, i wonder if there is a way ton downgrade to the last version without losing my data (lots of apps), because i did root it whit the version that i had once.
Thanks you
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Did you uncheck "Reset After Download" option in msmtool ?
No, i didn't ; in all case i didn't let the phone boot after passing the recovery.img.
Wich version of rom do you have please ?
EDIT: when i downgrade the rom, it worked perfectly
NB: after downgrading , the first time, the phone boot directly and it was the new version (wich causes me problems) that was on it, even when i had flashing all the system
EniMaX said:
No, i didn't ; in all case i didn't let the phone boot after passing the recovery.img.
Wich version of rom do you have please ?
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1. U need to uncheck reset after download option to not let the tool to reboot it phone into os
2. I have upgraded to a.18 build via ota 65mb and root worked. Tested with my own hands
3. Caution: if you dont CHECK userpartition in msmtool, after reboot it asks for Android password to proceed and we don't know that password. It's a checkmate. You need to wipe everything to boot
4. If you have patience please flash Magical 16.0 and test it. For me Wi-Fi is not turning on after flashing magisk.
5. I suggest you to use the twrp 3.1.0. bcoz the latest 3.1.1 does not flash oppo ota (.ozip)
Thank you for replying, can you please sent me a link for this OTA updates , beacause the one which is proposed for me on my phone weights 1.7Gb , and the only link i found is on a vientnam website wich doesn't work (probabely because i'm in algeria lol)
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Thank you for replying, can you please sent me a link for this OTA updates , beacause the one which is proposed for me on my phone weights 1.7Gb , and the only link i found is on a vientnam website wich doesn't work (probabely because i'm in algeria lol)
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I forgot to take backup of that 65mb Ota. Sorry. I will restore stock recovery in sometime and will download that 65mb ota
Does our oppo camera supports camera2api feature?
okay thanks you. if you are talking about the "expert mode" , yes the feature is on it
EniMaX said:
okay thanks you. if you are talking about the "expert mode" , yes the feature is on it
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I have enabled it to check pixel cameras to work but failed.
also if ur willing to do then please enable multi window in ur rooted marshmallow (build prop and developer mode method)
I tried but no multi window option enabled in recent apps
EniMaX said:
Thank you for replying, can you please sent me a link for this OTA updates , beacause the one which is proposed for me on my phone weights 1.7Gb , and the only link i found is on a vientnam website wich doesn't work (probabely because i'm in algeria lol)
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OTA link for CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 (65mb)
Can use this 65mb ota if you are in A16 or A17 build versions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u2R65wYrLy2zqIhjww8adYWkqBjXgdq3/view?usp=drivesdk