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How to root Micromax A25.

After lots and lots of research, I have now confirmed that the only way to root Micromax A25 is through the following steps:
1. Obtain its scatter.txt file and boot.img.
2. Make the boot.img insecure.
3. Use the scatter.txt in SP Flash Tool to flash the modified insecure boot.img file to the phone.
4. Then root with UnlockRoot.
So dear modders and fellow Micromax lovers, please help me and let's get this phone rooted. The phone already communicates with my PC. I think the drivers are auto-installed when I connect the phone to the PC. And Motofail was able to reboot it. One of the many rooting methods that I tried managed to install a battery saver apk on my phone but not the superuser apk and the su binary. Therefore I am sure that the usb drivers have been installed.
Now the real question is--- How to obtain the scatter.txt and boot.img file? Will the scatter.txt file for the Micromax A52 work with A25? They have very similar specs and both have MT6575. Somebody please help. I seem to be the only person trying to root this phone.

I also want to root My Micromax Smarty A25
davidheis said:
After lots and lots of research, I have now confirmed that the only way to root Micromax A25 is through the following steps:
1. Obtain its scatter.txt file and boot.img.
2. Make the boot.img insecure.
3. Use the scatter.txt in SP Flash Tool to flash the modified insecure boot.img file to the phone.
4. Then root with UnlockRoot.
So dear modders and fellow Micromax lovers, please help me and let's get this phone rooted. The phone already communicates with my PC. I think the drivers are auto-installed when I connect the phone to the PC. And Motofail was able to reboot it. One of the many rooting methods that I tried managed to install a battery saver apk on my phone but not the superuser apk and the su binary. Therefore I am sure that the usb drivers have been installed.
Now the real question is--- How to obtain the scatter.txt and boot.img file? Will the scatter.txt file for the Micromax A52 work with A25? They have very similar specs and both have MT6575. Somebody please help. I seem to be the only person trying to root this phone.
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Bro I have also purchased Micromax Smarty A25 1 week ago and I also want to root it. Unfortunately I am not also able to find any post on how to root it. I have heard ablou Unlockroot to root. Can't we directly connect our mobile and click on root. will it root. if not why.... I have found its USB drivers which detects my Smarty as Micromax A25. So can't we put it in debug mode and lick on root icon (in Unlockroot) to root our phone. Please help me.. and if you get succeed in rooting your phone please tell me how you do it. You will be my life saver.............. :angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:

vaibhavcoolm said:
Bro I have also purchased Micromax Smarty A25 1 week ago and I also want to root it. Unfortunately I am not also able to find any post on how to root it. I have heard ablou Unlockroot to root. Can't we directly connect our mobile and click on root. will it root. if not why.... I have found its USB drivers which detects my Smarty as Micromax A25. So can't we put it in debug mode and lick on root icon (in Unlockroot) to root our phone. Please help me.. and if you get succeed in rooting your phone please tell me how you do it. You will be my life saver.............. :angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:
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We are together in this. I believe that I am very close to rooting this phone. We can't use UnlockRoot directly because it cannot access the root shell. I had successfully rooted Micromax A50 before with UnlockRoot. However, the process is not as simple as just connecting the phone to the PC an clicking on the root button in UnlockRoot. We need to obtain the rom dump or at least the boot image and make it insecure and then flash it back to the phone. Only then can we use Unlockroot successfully. I have done all that I can and obtained the scatter loading file. Now I am working on dumping/obtaining the rom dump. Do some research and please share here. I will too. If we obtain the boot image for Micromax A25, the rest is a piece of cake. And one more thing. Please upload the drivers for the phone here for other users and I would also like to check it out. Or post the link to the drivers here. Thanks.

I am new to android
davidheis said:
We are together in this. I believe that I am very close to rooting this phone. We can't use UnlockRoot directly because it cannot access the root shell. I had successfully rooted Micromax A50 before with UnlockRoot. However, the process is not as simple as just connecting the phone to the PC an clicking on the root button in UnlockRoot. We need to obtain the rom dump or at least the boot image and make it insecure and then flash it back to the phone. Only then can we use Unlockroot successfully. I have done all that I can and obtained the scatter loading file. Now I am working on dumping/obtaining the rom dump. Do some research and please share here. I will too. If we obtain the boot image for Micromax A25, the rest is a piece of cake. And one more thing. Please upload the drivers for the phone here for other users and I would also like to check it out. Or post the link to the drivers here. Thanks.
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Hello once again.. I am new to android. So i dont know more about it. I will soon upload the drivers (i am posting this from my friends laptop my drivers were at home). And it voids warranty so if we want to come back to original state we need original rom. but original rom is not available over the internet.. Leave that apart. come back to point. As i say i m new to android. I cant help u. I need help...... Please do research and please root this phone... Please help me......

Driver For Micromax Smarty A225
vaibhavcoolm said:
Hello once again.. I am new to android. So i dont know more about it. I will soon upload the drivers (i am posting this from my friends laptop my drivers were at home). And it voids warranty so if we want to come back to original state we need original rom. but original rom is not available over the internet.. Leave that apart. come back to point. As i say i m new to android. I cant help u. I need help...... Please do research and please root this phone... Please help me......
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here the driver goes.... Install the second option (Usb driver for all android phones)
Link : http://www.fileconvoy.com/gf.php?id=gbb773da5d4857cb0153308.156617066934d99fa9b766

vaibhavcoolm said:
here the driver goes.... Install the second option (Usb driver for all android phones)
Link : http://www.fileconvoy.com/gf.php?id=gbb773da5d4857cb0153308.156617066934d99fa9b766
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Thanks. I will post here about any progress in our mission. Meanwhile, try to enjoy your unrooted phone as much as possible. If somebody gave you useful instructions in another thread, be sure to post a link to it here.

vaibhavcoolm said:
here the driver goes.... Install the second option (Usb driver for all android phones)
Link : http://www.fileconvoy.com/gf.php?id=gbb773da5d4857cb0153308.156617066934d99fa9b766
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Here is the tutorial for rooting A25, thanks to Micromax expert Mastermind1024. http://androidforums.com/a25-all-things-root/628017-how-root-micromax-a25-mastermind.html

Hyyy hv u tried it In ur phone.... is it successful or.not.... is ur phone rooted sucessfully..... is it safe and last but not the. Least ho w to revert it... is it possibe to revert... what to do in case of briking.... please answer fast..... please..... :what:
Sent from my A25 using xda premium
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And a big thanks thank you........
Sent from my A25 using xda premium

vaibhavcoolm said:
Hyyy hv u tried it In ur phone.... is it successful or.not.... is ur phone rooted sucessfully..... is it safe and last but not the. Least ho w to revert it... is it possibe to revert... what to do in case of briking.... please answer fast..... please..... :what:
Sent from my A25 using xda premium
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And a big thanks thank you........
Sent from my A25 using xda premium
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That same rooting procedure was successful on my micromax A50. It should work on A25 too. I am never afraid of taking a little risk. I haven't been successful so far. I will try again after some time. If you want to revert back to its original state, you will have to unroot your phone with the SuperOneClick software and then flash the original unmodified boot.img back to your phone and maybe do a complete factory reset.

Hey please root your phone fast. And upload a video in youtube with detailed instructions........ please do fast man..... I wanna root it....
Sent from my A25 using xda premium

micromax pattern unlock mode a25
hai fris i have micromax a25 problem pattern unlock how to solve pls urgent

help me..
any ics theme for mmx a25

davidheis said:
That same rooting procedure was successful on my micromax A50. It should work on A25 too. I am never afraid of taking a little risk. I haven't been successful so far. I will try again after some time. If you want to revert back to its original state, you will have to unroot your phone with the SuperOneClick software and then flash the original unmodified boot.img back to your phone and maybe do a complete factory reset.
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I think u must try FLASHTOOL {used to root & flash kernels on sony erricson handsets}...... I worked for me..
I have rooted my A45 with this software... I hope it'd work for u guys also...!!!:good::good:

finally rooted
finally rooted my a25 with the help of mastermind scatterfile and superoneclick...guys use superoneclick instead of unlockroot software ...
tiny mobile now its more powerful..
to remove bloatware use link2sd or root uninstaller....
big thanks to mastermind...

congo..
karthiksitian said:
finally rooted my a25 with the help of mastermind scatterfile and superoneclick...guys use superoneclick instead of unlockroot software ...
tiny mobile now its more powerful..
to remove bloatware use link2sd or root uninstaller....
big thanks to mastermind...
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congratulations on your success for rooting micromax smarty.
I also own a micromax will you please guide us properly in detail for your rooting procedure. That would be helpful. any screenshots or detail thank you.

dhruvanshu said:
congratulations on your success for rooting micromax smarty.
I also own a micromax will you please guide us properly in detail for your rooting procedure. That would be helpful. any screenshots or detail thank you.
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ok,sure.....
Download the following files.
1) Unsecured boot.img (zip contains unsecured boot.img + A25 scatter file)
2) SP.FlashTool
3) A25_USB_VCOM_Drivers
4) UnlockRoot
5) Original boot.img (You don't need to download this to root the device)
STEPS TO FLASH BOOT.IMG:
1) Run SPFlashTool, preferably as administrator (not mandatory)
2) Select USB mode under Options
3) Click Scatter-loading & select scatter file you downloaded from above links.
4) It will automatically load boot.img if it's in the same folder with scatter file otherwise click BOOTIMG & select the downloaded unsecured boot.img
5) Turn off the device fully, remove the battery for 5 seconds to be sure n re-insert the battery but do not power on device.
6) Attach the usb cable with PC but not with device
7) Now click on "Download" button on SPFlashTool, it will show searching for device in lower panel.
8) At this time, attach the cable with device in power off state
9) It will search for drivers, select the USB_VCOM_Drivers u downloaded from above links. You may have to go to Device Manager to manually install the driver.
10) By that time if SPFlashTool shows some error then don't panic, just make sure that there is no ongoing flashing process on SPFlashTool n if the device is showing battery charging animation then it's safe to detach the cable. Detach the cable n follow step 7 again.
11) Now as soon as u attach the cable to device in power off state it will show a progress bar in lower panel n then a dialogue which states successfully flashed n another dialogue showing green colored ring n stating Download OK.
12) Close the dialogues, close the program n reboot the device by pressing power key.
then use superoneclick and press root ....no need to install busybox,superoneclick installs it
for superoneclick visit - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
for req files vsit- http://androidforums.com/a25-all-things-root/628017-how-root-micromax-a25-mastermind.html

Rooted successfully
Thanks to mastermind and other users first
I even rooted using superoneclick(this provided me drivers for micromax a25) and then used Unlock Root given in guide by mastermind1024.
By the way Flashing is the step to be taken care of. But rooting would be easy.I will be giving detail guide for this a25 smarty shortly. Keep posting

Clone caught!!!
MICROMAX A25 IS CLONE OF THIS PHONE
http://www.vatgia.com/438/2599900/gionee-pocket-black.html

Flashing with stock rom
Can any1 help in flashing mmx a25 with the stock rom. I have the stock rom but while using sp flash tool it shows BR ROM error.. Tried everything using all versions of sp flash tool but unable to flash it with the stock rom.. and this device doesn't support stock recovery using the recovery on phone..

CWM recovery for a25
CWMR for a25
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35836884
made by me. works nicely

[Solved] How to Root unrootable SpreadTrum SC6820

Model - Callbar A1
Android - 2.3.5
Kernal Version – 2.6.35.7
Software version – 2.3.001.P1.12065
Hardware version – P1
CPU – SC6820 (1 Ghz.)
Screen – 3.5” HVGA
I tried several methods such as DoomLord, SuperOneClick, UnlockRoot, Z4Root to root the phone but none worked.
Tried ADB to manually root the phone through commands but almost every command returns – “Permission Denied” or “Read Only System”. However files su, SuperUsr.apk, BusyBox were easily pushed into /data/local/tmp. Further steps like making local.prop and onwards could not be executed and returned above stated errors.
Also tried modifications by putting update.zip on SdCard root and running Android Recovery System but this method also returned error “Signature Verification Failed”.
Tried Nautilus on Linux Mint with OpenSSH while running DroidSSH on the phone but could not mount device by any means.
Scanned my device with ‘X-Ray’ app which reported that device or firmware I am using had been patched and is not vulnerable to any of the exploit available at the moment.
I desperately need rooting to remove pre-installed bloatwares and applications to free internal memory which is very less. I am trying to root phone for the last several days but every method has failed. Can any one help???
I have attached PDF file containing complete details of System Memory Map, MTD Tables, Symbolic Links, Directory Permissions and File Permissions of my android phone. I hope some one having knowledge of android system can help me by suggesting custom exploit after going through these details.

How to Root SpreadTrum SC6820
No one is rooting SpreadTrum SC6820 phones???

How to Root Patched Android 2.3.5 on SpreadTrum SC6830
I have attached PDF file containing complete details of System Memory Map, MTD Tables, Symbolic Links, Directory Permissions and File Permissions of my android phone. I hope some one having knowledge of android system can help me by suggesting custom exploit after going through these details.

How to Root SpreadTrum SC6820
I have pulled system folder from my phone and uploaded at the following link. Can any one dig it to suggest possible method for rooting???
http://www.sendspace.com/file/uvmb8n

Hey, I also have a spreadtrum sc6820 device and i rooted it successfully using the software ICS Root Unlocker.
Just search for it on google and download it.Then follow the instructions.Hope it helps

Siddharth358 said:
Hey, I also have a spreadtrum sc6820 device and i rooted it successfully using the software ICS Root Unlocker.
Just search for it on google and download it.Then follow the instructions.Hope it helps
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Do you mean this:
Code:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidroot/
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immangal said:
Do you mean this:
Code:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidroot/
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Getting errors like:
"Read only file-system"
"No such file or directory"
"Operation not permitted"

Yes, but it works fine on my phone..If it doesnt work on urs try DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit..

immangal said:
Do you mean this:
Code:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidroot/
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Getting errors like:
"Read only file-system"
"No such file or directory"
"Operation not permitted"
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It doesnt work on my phone either... its read only system.

Doesnt work
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app

Siddharth358 said:
Hey, I also have a spreadtrum sc6820 device and i rooted it successfully using the software ICS Root Unlocker.
Just search for it on google and download it.Then follow the instructions.Hope it helps
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It doesn't work for my mobile.

CallBar A1 SC6820 Stock ROM Available
UPDATE
Original Stock ROM of CallBar Mobiles is available on following official link.
Millions of Thanks to Company's Sales Head Officer in my country to whom I talked on Mobile. He was kind enough to spare his precious time and guided me to download StockRom and flash it properly. Without naming him on this public portal, I would like to tell that he is Great Person.
There are 3 Stock ROMs for Models CallBar A1, CallBar A2 and CallBar Tab7 available under the Modem Driver Download Section. The Rar File includes all tools and software required for flashing.
Here is the link

SpreadTrum SC6820 CallBar A1 Rooted
Successfully rooted CallBar A1 Mobile through ResearchDownload.
Requirement - Stock Rom (pac file) and CWM Recovery Image.
While flashing original ROM through ResearchDownload Software, I simply replaced the path of Recovery.img file to CWM Recovery image file. After Flash was over. Restarted phone in CWM Recovery and applied update.zip from sd-card containing SuperUser Files.
Its done.... Rooted.
Took me almost months to get success. I kept experimenting whenever got time. At one time also bricked.... any way finally I am done.

Intex12345 Can you make a tutorial for the rooting ?
Intex12345 said:
Successfully rooted CallBar A1 Mobile through ResearchDownload.
Requirement - Stock Rom (pac file) and CWM Recovery Image.
While flashing original ROM through ResearchDownload Software, I simply replaced the path of Recovery.img file to CWM Recovery image file. After Flash was over. Restarted phone in CWM Recovery and applied update.zip from sd-card containing SuperUser Files.
Its done.... Rooted.
Took me almost months to get success. I kept experimenting whenever got time. At one time also bricked.... any way finally I am done.
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Hello Congrats on getting your phone rooted. very happy for you ... Can you make a Tutorial for noobs like me ... which will definitiely help the spreadtrum community....

SpreadTrum Rooting
Jhenu said:
Hello Congrats on getting your phone rooted. very happy for you ... Can you make a Tutorial for noobs like me ... which will definitiely help the spreadtrum community....
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I also dont know much about rooting but after several tries i successfully rooted my SpreadTrum. (CallBar A1 Mobile). It was very difficult because I rooted another Samsung Models with much ease.
All methods for my CallBar had been unsuccessful, till I got original firmware. SO In my method, you need firmware first. If you have original firmware then write back. I would surely like to help you.
If you have CallBar Mobile then I will write the steps in details so that you can root your mobile. But as far as my knowledge is concerned all Spreadtrum phones dont root with common method.

Hai intex12345,
I have samsung s-gt7262 mobile. It has spreadtrum sc6820 processor. The firmware are available at samsung-updates.com for india region.
So I have firmware and odin downloaded.
Pls guide me further.
Sent from my GT-S7262 using xda app-developers app

jhenu said:
Hai intex12345,
I have samsung s-gt7262 mobile. It has spreadtrum sc6820 processor. The firmware are available at samsung-updates.com for india region.
So I have firmware and odin downloaded.
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Bro, you have a newer phone and people are still trying to root this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500162
If you find CWM Recovery image which may be working for your Model then it would be better because I tried to find CWM for your model but found none. Any way... you may try random CWM images for your mobile.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165554
From the above link you need some tools, software, images:
First of all you will need Research Download Tool so download Package Debug Tools.
Working CWM Recovery Image for your model. At the moment no specific is available so try Random CWM images.... You may try one after another image.
FDL files so download FDL file set also.
Remember, Research Download can revive even dead phone.
(Windows XP is better for using Research Download because SpreadTrum Mobile drivers don’t install in Windows 8.... You may try on both windows though. For me, it worked on XP so I had to install VMWare with XP on my Windows 8)
1. Install SpreadTrum Drivers.......
2. Run Channel Server (You will find in Debug Tools package)
3. In the setting select 115200 baud rate.
4. Run Research Download
5. Channel Server should have green light when Research Download is run. If not, change Com Port and Endian Setting in the Channel Server.
6. Open Firmware (pac file) through single gear icon.
7. Open the setting (two gears Icon). Make sure that baud rate in Research Download is also 115200
8. Replace fdl1 and fdl2 with the files available with you.... (Try different sets you have downloaded.... Hit and trial.... I would suggest you to try first without replacing these files)
9. In the Recovery row, replace the path of file to the CWM Recovery image file Downloaded by you. This is Custom Work Mode Recovery file. By changing this file, Research Download will flash CWM Recovery instead of Normal Stock Recovery. In case Custom Work Mode Recovery image is not flashed, mobile will still have normal Stock Recovery BUT without advanced features. But for Rooting you need Custom Work Mode Recovery. So try image suitable for your model. There is none specific for your model so you may try one by one after flash is over....
10. Go to the Calibration Tab.... uncheck all boxes..... if you dont, it may trouble you. Flash may fail. I was stuck for days on this step. Then I tried this setting and worked for me. One more guy has also reported to have worked this step for him. Another will report soon because he is also stuck on that.
11. Press Play Button.
12. Dont plug your mobile yet. Switch it off. Thereafter, plug in mobile in Computer USB while holding Volume - button.
13. Flash will start.
14. After the flash is complete, Reboot the Phone.
15. It’s should boot ...... Hopefully it would.
Now you have phone with firmware flashed with CWM Recovery Image installed on it.
Now comes the part of installing Super User files. Download SuperUser Zip from official web site.
16. Place Zip file containing SuperUser files on the root of sd-card.
17. Shut down Phone.
18. Switch on phone while holding vol(-) and power button. (Your model may have different combination for entering into Recovery Mode) It will reboot phone in CWM mode. Apply zip file containing SuperUser files from sdcard.
19. Reboot. It’s rooted.
 
I am not responsible, if you bricked your mobile in the process. I bricked my own handset once... But Research Download can revive even dead phones so mine was also brought back to life.... As long as you have firmware with you.... You make take risks.
Best of luck.... If you are stuck on any step.... Just tell me. I have tried to cover all steps... But some steps may require detailed instructions for newer people.

CWM recovery.img required
Thanks a lot to intex12345 for penning down your journey.
Intex12345 said:
Bro, you have a newer phone and people are still trying to root this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500162
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I'm the one posted recently in that thread, No activity as of now.
If you find CWM Recovery image which may be working for your Model then it would be better because I tried to find CWM for your model but found none. Any way... you may try random CWM images for your mobile.
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I tried all available/possible combination of kernel for the processor/mobile. Everything Bricked my phone. So I have started the process of creating my own CWM recovery Wish me Good Luck.
Once I have access to working CWM I think I can go further.

jhenu said:
I tried all available/possible combination of kernel for the processor/mobile. Everything Bricked my phone. So I have started the process of creating my own CWM recovery Wish me Good Luck.
Once I have access to working CWM I think I can go further.
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Good Luck Dear.... I would like to see your handset working again. You may atleast flash original firmware to keep it working.... By the time you root it.

successfully rooted samsung GT-S7262
Intex12345 said:
Good Luck Dear.... I would like to see your handset working again. You may atleast flash original firmware to keep it working.... By the time you root it.
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Hai Intex12345,
I have managed to root the phone and penned it down here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47892279#post47892279

jhenu said:
Hai Intex12345,
I have managed to root the phone and penned it down here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47892279#post47892279
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Congrats.... Enjoy Rooting.

[Q] [SOLVED] Android One bricked. Unable to even start the phone. Help pls...

Recently, I tried to install a custom ROM of Android L (beta), which bricked my device (Canvas A1).
My device Neither boots nor able to go to recovery mode or fastboot.
Pressing power button or Power+Volume Up isn't booting anything.
My bootloader is actually unlocked.
So I tried to flash stock ROM using SP Flashing Tool and it downloaded successsfully.
But still not booting.
Is there any other way to unbrick it rather than going to Micromax Service Center??
Thanks in Advance

Problem solved!
Actually, I had used an old version of SP Tools which didn't support MTK6582 scatter configs.
Then v.5.1424 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/development/official-stock-rom-canvas-a1-t2887150 helped me out and I successfully downloaded the stock ROM in meta-mode.
For users who encounter the problem:
First, Install VCOM drivers for MTK devices..
Then install Android CDC Gadget Drivers.
Download the KitKat stock ROM.. (See instructions there)
Use SP Flash Tools v5.1424 from there to download it.
Use both 'download' and 'firmware upgrade' modes to flash.
Other issues after flashing:
Also fixed IMEI issues using http://en.miui.com/thread-10061-1-1.html (Needs unlocked bootloader again)
Fixed Wi-fi error using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730486 (Needs root access)
Rooted KitKait using TWRP recovery and installed SuperSu 2.40 without bootloader unlock (doesnot void warranty if warranty present)
Check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY
Thanks XDA

GokulNC said:
Actually, I had used an old version of SP Tools (v.5.13) which didn't support MTK6582 scatter configs.
Then v.5.1424 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/development/official-stock-rom-canvas-a1-t2887150 helped me out and I successfully downloaded the stock ROM in meta-mode.
For users who encounter the problem:
To get warranty back by resetting flash counter, choose "Firmware Upgrade" in SP Tools, which will automatically lock bootloader and set flash_counter=0
You can check it by running the command "fastboot getvar all" in fastboot mode using ADB kit or tools in PC.
Also fixed IMEI issues using http://en.miui.com/thread-10061-1-1.html (Needs unlocked bootloader again)
Fixed Wi-fi error using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730486 (Needs root access)
Rooted again using TWRP recovery and installed SuperSu 2.40 without bootloader unlock (doesnot void warranty if warranty present)
Check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY
Thanks XDA
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btw micromax service center isnt asking a word even if you have a custom rom..actually may be they are so dumb that they cant find it if its unlocked or not

GokulNC said:
Recently, I tried to install a custom ROM of Android L (beta), which bricked my device (Canvas A1).
My device Neither boots nor able to go to recovery mode or fastboot.
Pressing power button or Power+Volume Up isn't booting anything.
My bootloader is actually unlocked.
So I tried to flash stock ROM using SP Flashing Tool and it downloaded successsfully.
But still not booting.
Is there any other way to unbrick it rather than going to Micromax Service Center??
Thanks in Advance
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just flash the stock backup via SP flash tool

Same problem did u find any solution for it yet ?

Press power button and and the volume button up at the same time and restore everything that how you can fix it or use a computer to fix it

Bro i can't get in recovery my phone is dead after downloading the stock rom using sp flash tool
When trying to get firmwhere upgrade it shows failed to get pmt info
Other two methods works download and format+ download only works properly without any error but still it's not booting up

aayan007 said:
Bro i can't get in recovery my phone is dead after downloading the stock rom using sp flash tool
When trying to get firmwhere upgrade it shows failed to get pmt info
Other two methods works download and format+ download only works properly without any error but still it's not booting up
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Download the KitKat stock ROM..
Flash using latest SP Flash Tools v5.1548 (This is the latest version & highly recommended)
Use both 'download' and 'firmware upgrade' modes

GokulNC said:
Download the KitKat stock ROM..
Flash using latest SP Flash Tools v5.1548
Use both 'download' and 'firmware upgrade' modes
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I did it after download hit firmware upgrade it shows failed to get pmt info ????

aayan007 said:
I did it after download hit firmware upgrade it shows failed to get pmt info
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This might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45780613&postcount=2

Thnx bro that may help me but i don't how to connect my phone on Meta mode to pc yet

unable to switch on mobile
I tried the mentioned methods but still not able to switch on my mobile I am able to flash format or format+download but not firmware upgrade. I am not able to switch on my mobile or recovery. plz help

can you tell us how to get into META MODE....??

GokulNC said:
Actually, I had used an old version of SP Tools (v.5.13) which didn't support MTK6582 scatter configs.
Then v.5.1424 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/development/official-stock-rom-canvas-a1-t2887150 helped me out and I successfully downloaded the stock ROM in meta-mode.
For users who encounter the problem:
To get warranty back by resetting flash counter, choose "Firmware Upgrade" in SP Tools, which will automatically lock bootloader and set flash_counter=0
You can check it by running the command "fastboot getvar all" in fastboot mode using ADB kit or tools in PC.
Also fixed IMEI issues using http://en.miui.com/thread-10061-1-1.html (Needs unlocked bootloader again)
Fixed Wi-fi error using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730486 (Needs root access)
Rooted again using TWRP recovery and installed SuperSu 2.40 without bootloader unlock (doesnot void warranty if warranty present)
Check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY
Thanks XDA
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i also have same problem. still facing the same problem after followng your instruction. help me please
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harkirat singhh said:
can you tell us how to get into META MODE....??
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power botton+vol up
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nilesh15 said:
I tried the mentioned methods but still not able to switch on my mobile I am able to flash format or format+download but not firmware upgrade. I am not able to switch on my mobile or recovery. plz help
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same problem im also facing, if you get solution please let me know,

Hi guys... I know this isn't correct place, but I have a bricked Canvas A1... It neither starts, nor goes to fastboot mode... Only random offline battery charging screen shows up... So I wanted to try the SP Flash Tools method.. But I can't find it... If anyone can guide me, thanks in advance!
I'm looking for Stock LP ROM of A1 flashable by SP Flash Tools

DarkSJ1998 said:
Hi guys... I know this isn't correct place, but I have a bricked Canvas A1... It neither starts, nor goes to fastboot mode... Only random offline battery charging screen shows up... So I wanted to try the SP Flash Tools method.. But I can't find it... If anyone can guide me, thanks in advance!
I'm looking for Stock LP ROM of A1 flashable by SP Flash Tools
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Check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/development/official-stock-rom-canvas-a1-t2887150
All links and procedure is given there

GokulNC said:
Actually, I had used an old version of SP Tools (v.5.13) which didn't support MTK6582 scatter configs.
Then v.5.1424 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/development/official-stock-rom-canvas-a1-t2887150 helped me out and I successfully downloaded the stock ROM in meta-mode.
For users who encounter the problem:
To get warranty back by resetting flash counter, choose "Firmware Upgrade" in SP Tools, which will automatically lock bootloader and set flash_counter=0
You can check it by running the command "fastboot getvar all" in fastboot mode using ADB kit or tools in PC.
Also fixed IMEI issues using http://en.miui.com/thread-10061-1-1.html (Needs unlocked bootloader again)
Fixed Wi-fi error using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730486 (Needs root access)
Rooted again using TWRP recovery and installed SuperSu 2.40 without bootloader unlock (doesnot void warranty if warranty present)
Check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY
Thanks XDA
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Will this work when i can't mount/cache

I am having the same issue formated it first with download only option then it stuck on micromax logo so I flashed it again with format all+ download and from then its not starting up. pls help

hi i am also having same problem can guys please help me

Didnt Helped me...
ive bricked my phone via flashtool while i was flashing a rom but it didnt flashed via download method, so i tried format + download and that formatted my device but didnt downloaded the rom...
now it just shows installing driver while i connect to pc and is detectable by flashtool but the device shows nothing...
everytime i try flashing a new rom via flashtool it shows illegal as the roms were third party...
please suggest me a rom that is stock and that not show illegal while flashing...
Thanks in Advance...

Root Samsung Galaxy Folder (SM-G150NS) 5.1.1 ?

Hello,
I hope someone can help me.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Folder (SM-G150NS, SM-G150N0):
- Android Lollipop 5.1.1
- OEM Unlock available via Developer settings.
- Model : SM-G150NS
- Build version : LMY47X.G150NSKSU1APK3
- I have access to Odin flashable firmware (via Sammobile)
This phone is almost 3 years old and yet I have not found any information about root solution for this phone.
While I am really skeptical about "one click root" solutions, I have tried KingoRoot but with no luck (displayed a bunch of popup, adverts and got stuck at 90%).
I have not tried OneClickRoot or KingRoot, if someone can confirm if safe. I will give a try.
This device seem pretty "standard" to me, I mean there is a lot of Samsung phone running 5.1.1 that can be rooted easily. I guess this one can also be...
The device is vulnerable to Dirty Cow vuln but it seems like we can't really do anything from there...
I saw this chinese website that have Odin rooted package : [Can't post it as I am new user]. But payment is needed. Looks like a scam to me
Has someone have any idea how I can root this device ? I will be very grateful for any help I can receive.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers :highfive:
Edit: I will seriously buy you a beer if you can help me with this...

Download this custom recovery http://ge.tt/4cO5xGj2
Flash the custom recovery, get the 2.78 SR1 Supersu zip file, copy it to the phone and install it from custom recovery.

Hi gsmDabbler,
Great find! Successfully TWRP and rooted using your method :highfive:
Thanks very much :good:
For the record, here is the steps I have done :
TWRP Install :
1) Download custom recovery linked above (unofficial_twrp_3.0.2-r6_novel3gskt(G150NS).tar).
2) Turn off your phone and start it in "Download Mode".
3) Open ODIN, click 'AP' and select the recovery tar file downloaded previously.
4) Click 'Start' and you are done.
Root :
1) Dowload latest supersu.zip version (currently SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip).
2) Copy it to your phone memory.
3) Launch TWRP and install zip.
Edit: Beer sent as promised

Would this also work for the Samsung Galaxy Folder SM-G150NK? Just want to make sure I don't mess up my phone just because it has a different radio in it.

feralpotatoes said:
Would this also work for the Samsung Galaxy Folder SM-G150NK? Just want to make sure I don't mess up my phone just because it has a different radio in it.
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It should work just fine.

i using folder G150NK
gsmDabbler said:
It should work just fine.
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i can't root Folder G150NK by twrp of bro T.T huhu, can u help me guy T.T
file error line 1862 T.T
maybe it's active for g150NS??? T.T

I need help to root and unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy Folder SM-G150N0.
kactusss said:
Hi gsmDabbler,
Great find! Successfully TWRP and rooted using your method :highfive:
Thanks very much :good:
For the record, here is the steps I have done :
TWRP Install :
1) Download custom recovery linked above (unofficial_twrp_3.0.2-r6_novel3gskt(G150NS).tar).
2) Turn off your phone and start it in "Download Mode".
3) Open ODIN, click 'AP' and select the recovery tar file downloaded previously.
4) Click 'Start' and you are done.
Root :
1) Dowload latest supersu.zip version (currently SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip).
2) Copy it to your phone memory.
3) Launch TWRP and install zip.
Edit: Beer sent as promised
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I want to buy the Samsung Galaxy Folder SM-G150N0 off eBay. But I want to root it and unlock bootloader so I can flash a custom ROM or Android Go 8.1.0. So if I buy it, can I send it to you and have you do what I need done? This is my email: [email protected]. Send me a message.
Edit: I will buy the beer.

hey guys..
file is not downloadable..can u pls upload it to another server..?
tia..

TWRP 3.0.2 file
I am attaching the TWRP 3.0.2 file here if it is beneficial to anyone, hope it is allowed by forum rules.

ishehad said:
TWRP 3.0.2 file
I am attaching the TWRP 3.0.2 file here if it is beneficial to anyone, hope it is allowed by forum rules.
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This file is a good replacement to an SuperSU file.
The actions should be done are:
- Burn (With Odin software) TWRP on the phone after logging in download mode,
Entrance to recovery TWRP >> Install >>Find the attachment, and just install it ..
Then install an app magisk, so you can manage the root

[UPDATED] Unlock bootloader of Meizu M5c and install TWRP

I am not responsible for any brick.
I tested this guide myself and decided to share it.
Make a backup before this guide because you will lose your data!
The unlock method has been updated and now you can unlock the bootloader more easily without the risk of bricking after an OTA and without changing the bootloader.
Now you can safely unlock the bootloader using mtkclient.
Link: https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
TWRP can be installed via mtkclient or manually from rooted Android.
TWRP Download link: https://github.com/XRedCubeX/twrp_meizu_m5c/releases
IF you unlocked the bootloader with the old method you can follow these steps:
1) Download the attached package.
2) Download OTA zip from flyme, link: http://www.flymeos.com/firmwarelist?modelId=70&type=1
3) Download the latest version of SP Flash Tool.
4) Download MTKClient and follow the instructions to install it.
5) Power off the phone and keep unplugged it from PC.
6) Open SP Flash Tool, select the downloaded package and select all partitions, then press the download button, don't plug phone for now.
7) Boot to recovery with vol +, plug the phone on PC, depending on recovery, TWRP or stock, use adb sideload or put update.zip in internal memory and install the zip.
8) Let the phone reboot or reboot it manually.
9) Now start the flash from SP Flash tool automatically, let it finish.
10) After the flash, unplug the phone and reboot into recovery.
11) Paste the update.zip in the phone and flash it.
12) After reboot, let your phone reboot into android and power off.
13) You can follow the guide to unlock bootloader with mtkclient.
FAQ:
A) But will I lose the data with this guide?
Yes.
Make sure to back up your data in any case!
B) But this guide is a bit different than usual, where is "fastboot oem unlock"? Or "fastboot flashing unlock"?
Meizu has not implemented an unlock command and in this case to unlock the bootloader we have to use a tool that makes us change the unlock status.
C) Are there Custom ROMs?
There is only one custom ROM for this device, the Lineage OS 14 but I advise against using it because it has a bit of a bug but I haven't had more time to work on it yet.
D) But wasn't the guide different?
It has been updated with a better method with more advantages.
E) My device is in Hard Brick! How can I solve?
There are various types of Hard Brick and it depends from situation to situation.
F) I have installed Lineage OS 14 but I am not satisfied, I want to go back to Flyme!
Flash update.zip from official website.
G) Can I relock the bootloader?
From MTKClient readme:
for relocking use:
python mtk da seccfg lock
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H) TWRP? I am interested in Device Tree, where is the link?
Here: https://github.com/XRedCubeX/twrp_meizu_m5c
I) I have a Meizu A5 (Chinese M5c) will it work on it?
I can't assure you anything but it could work, the only way to be sure is to test on a Meizu A5.
J) Can I flash twrp from fastboot?
Fastboot refuses to flash partitions, strangely, I don't know if downgrade or anything changes the situation but for now I was able to flash it with mtkclient.

I can remove the FlameOs from the Meizu M5c and install a custom rom. So far I haven't found any rom for this device?

Mortaux said:
I can remove the FlameOs from the Meizu M5c and install a custom rom. So far I haven't found any rom for this device?
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Im working on a Lineage OS 14 for this device.

I tried the procedure and it failed. Apparently it just formatted it but couldn't finish the process, returned an error. Then I tried to reinstall the stock ROM and it generated the error S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004). Now my phone is off and I can't turn it on anymore.
I tried this method but it didn't work:
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES FIX FOR SP FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) AND (2004) Follow the following steps: 1. Get SP flash tools (Latest version) 2. Download your...
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I know it's my responsibility, but I don't know what else to do. Could someone please help me?

thiagosousa777 said:
I tried the procedure and it failed. Apparently it just formatted it but couldn't finish the process, returned an error. Then I tried to reinstall the stock ROM and it generated the error S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004). Now my phone is off and I can't turn it on anymore.
I tried this method but it didn't work:
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES FIX FOR SP FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) AND (2004) Follow the following steps: 1. Get SP flash tools (Latest version) 2. Download your...
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I know it's my responsibility, but I don't know what else to do. Could someone please help me?
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You unplugged the device while it was formatting, consequently it no longer has the bootloader, that error means that the device needs an authorization file that unfortunately only meizu has, shortly if I can try to release a tool to unbrick it in cases similar to these

XRed_CubeX said:
You unplugged the device while it was formatting, consequently it no longer has the bootloader, that error means that the device needs an authorization file that unfortunately only meizu has, shortly if I can try to release a tool to unbrick it in cases similar to these
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It's a shame .. I hope you can really release this tool, so I can revive my phone. Thank you.

You can make a video on youtube showing the procedure on the Meizu M5c. Installing Twrp and LineageOs 14? Just to make sure it works

Mortaux said:
You can make a video on youtube showing the procedure on the Meizu M5c. Installing Twrp and LineageOs 14? Just to make sure it works
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For now I can't make the video because I can't release the Lineage because I'm fixing some bugs and I want to do some checks before releasing it publicly

thiagosousa777 said:
It's a shame .. I hope you can really release this tool, so I can revive my phone. Thank you.
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Ok i found a working guide, tried on my M5c and it works:
Search on YouTube: flash mtk without da ,
You will find a video called, just exactly as I write here: "How to flash MTK secure boot devices without a custom DA" and follow the video tutorial for unbrick your device.
P.S:Obviously when the guide ends you flash the ROM from SP flash tool as you normally would

XRed_CubeX said:
Ok i found a working guide, tried on my M5c and it works:
Search on YouTube: flash mtk without da ,
You will find a video called, just exactly as I write here: "How to flash MTK secure boot devices without a custom DA" and follow the video tutorial for unbrick your device.
P.S:Obviously when the guide ends you flash the ROM from SP flash tool as you normally would
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I'll try that, thanks a lot!

thiagosousa777 said:
I'll try that, thanks a lot!
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Did you finally manage to fix the device?
Were you able to get on with the guide?

XRed_CubeX said:
Did you finally manage to fix the device?
Were you able to get on with the guide?
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I haven't had time to do it yet. When I have time I will follow the tutorial and tell you if it worked.

thiagosousa777 said:
I haven't had time to do it yet. When I have time I will follow the tutorial and tell you if it worked.
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Ok good luck

XRed_CubeX said:
Ok good luck
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XRed_CubeX, I followed the tutorial from start to finish. I used the SP Flash Tool to install the M5c stock ROM, the ROM was flashed 100%, but after disconnecting the USB cable the phone did not turn on.

thiagosousa777 said:
XRed_CubeX, I followed the tutorial from start to finish. I used the SP Flash Tool to install the M5c stock ROM, the ROM was flashed 100%, but after disconnecting the USB cable the phone did not turn on.
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Have you flashed the Stock ROM or the Engineering ROM? I remind you that even if you have flashed the eng rom only once previously, you can no longer return to the flyme bootloader so use the normal stock ROM but you will have to flash the Engineering rom

XRed_CubeX said:
Have you flashed the Stock ROM or the Engineering ROM? I remind you that even if you have flashed the eng rom only once previously, you can no longer return to the flyme bootloader so use the normal stock ROM but you will have to flash the Engineering rom
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Well, I flashed the stock ROM a second time, using the Firmware Upgrade option, and it worked. My phone turned on and I'm in the initial setup screen.
By the way, this Engineering ROM is the ROM you shared above? Do you think it is stable enough to be used? Maybe another day I'll install it, with care to not do anything wrong again

thiagosousa777 said:
Well, I flashed the stock ROM a second time, using the Firmware Upgrade option, and it worked. My phone turned on and I'm in the initial setup screen.
By the way, this Engineering ROM is the ROM you shared above? Do you think it is stable enough to be used? Maybe another day I'll install it, with care to not do anything wrong again
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Yes, the ROM in this thread is ROM engineering, about the stability I can't tell you why I haven't tested it, the main purpose FOR ME was to get the bootloader unlock with this ROM, if you want to switch to ROM engineering you CAN install the flyme after installed the Engineering ROM but you must always modify the OTA zip so that some partitions do not flash but if you are interested I will talk about it in more detail and maybe I will give you a hand to flash flyme safely on bootloader engineering

XRed_CubeX said:
Yes, the ROM in this thread is ROM engineering, about the stability I can't tell you why I haven't tested it, the main purpose FOR ME was to get the bootloader unlock with this ROM, if you want to switch to ROM engineering you CAN install the flyme after installed the Engineering ROM but you must always modify the OTA zip so that some partitions do not flash but if you are interested I will talk about it in more detail and maybe I will give you a hand to flash flyme safely on bootloader engineering
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Actually, the ROM I installed with SP Flash Tools was not the update.zip from the official Flyme OS website. I downloaded the stock rom from needrom.
I have done this several times before.
But now, strangely I can no longer update to the latest version. The version I'm running is Flyme 6.0.2.0G. I tried to download the update.zip file and install it manually by clicking on it, and it appeared "corrupted file". I also tried to use the Update application and "network error" appeared. But everything else is working perfectly.

XRed_CubeX said:
if you are interested I will talk about it in more detail and maybe I will give you a hand to flash flyme safely on bootloader engineering
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I would like to know how to install the latest version of Flyme OS via TWRP. If you can tell how to do this..
XRed_CubeX said:
can't release the Lineage because I'm fixing some bugs and I want to do some checks before releasing it publicly
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Are you working on a custom Lineage OS ROM for this device? I'm interested, when you can publish it.. Do you have a prediction of when you will be able to release that ROM?

thiagosousa777 said:
I would like to know how to install the latest version of Flyme OS via TWRP. If you can tell how to do this..
Are you working on a custom Lineage OS ROM for this device? I'm interested, when you can publish it.. Do you have a prediction of when you will be able to release that ROM?
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Ok, I'll explain in detail how it works: In the guide you will have read that you cannot return to the flyme using the stock rom or an unmodified OTA. This is a tip because once you flash the Engineering ROM, the engineering bootloader (which is essential for unlocking) will also be flashed, but the problem is that if you flash the stock bootloader (the flyme one, the one you surely have when you get the phone), the device for a reason unknown to me, probably the Engineering ROM modifies something in the device (?) and then goes into brick if you try to return to the flyme bootloader. To flash an OTA flyme on TWRP, you must first have some precautions: you must take the OTA on your computer (or a file explorer capable of editing zip files) and remove the following files: lk.bin preloader.bin (it will have a name longer but you still have to remove that) and tz.bin / trustzone.bin. Done like this, now the OTA becomes safe to install, you install it from TWRP, at the end of the flash it will give you an error but it is because it does not find the files we have removed but we can safely ignore it because it will have successfully installed the flyme on the device.
Regarding lineage: I'm still working on it a bit and gradually I'm discovering bugs. I already warn you that the camera will not work in the Lineage, I have tried in every way to try to make it work but it does not want to go, I have asked for help everywhere but no one has been able to answer so I do not know what to do, for the rest I want to keep a little longer the ROM under test to fix the remaining bugs