How to Recover Deleted Files from your device

The question has troubled many users. And the answer is definitely an yes. Actually, when you delete a file from your Android phone, the deleted file just disappears from your eyes, but still exists in somewhere of the phone memory. All you need is a tool that is capable of detecting the deleted file and get it back. mobilevast Android Data Recovery is the exact tool that you need.

mobilevast Android Data Recovery, a cutting edge program, is designed to help Android users to recover deleted/lost data from Android phones which includes Samsung Galaxy, Google Nexus, LG, Sony, HTC, Motorola, Huawei, OnePlus, AUSU and ZTE. Only with several clicks, it is available to recover deleted photos, videos, music, text messages, WhatsApp, contacts, call logs and document files from Android phone.

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Be mind that, you are advised to stop using your Android once deleting happens. Otherwise, new data will overwrite the deleted ones.

Recover Deleted Files from Android (Take Samsung as an Example)

Step 1. Connect Android to PC

To start with, install and run Android Data Recovery. Then connect Samsung device to PC with a USB cable that came with it.

Step 2. Allow for USB Debugging

Turn on the Android device and touch for USB debugging. Then, the computer can access the connected portable device.

For Android 2.3 or earlier: Enter "Settings"> "Applications"> "Development" > "USB debugging".
For Android 3.0 - 4.1: Go to "Settings" > "Developer options" > "USB debugging".
For Android 4.2 or newer: Hit "Settings" > "About phone". Tab "Build number" for 7 times till the dialogue box "You are under developer mode" occurs. Then go back to "Settings" > "Developer options" > "USB Debugging".

Step 3. Choose File Types to Recover

When Samsung is successfully matched now, you will be asked to select files types that you are intended to restore. Tick whichever ones you want and then the "Next" button. Android Data Recovery will scan and check all your options in the connected Samsung.

Step 4. Analyze Device and Get Privilege to Scan Files

In this step, the program will check device information and then try to get root permission. When the window as below occurs, turn on the connected Samsung. Then go the Samsung and hit "Allow/Grant/ Authorize" to make sure the root request is accepted.

Once the program gets root permission, it will enable a data scan. Scanning can take some time. During this process, please wait patiently.

Step 5. Preview and Recover Lost Files from Android

Scanning is done! All the selected items are orderly sorted and listed at the left pane. Choose your wanted contents. They will be exhaustively shown in the table. If there is too much information, tap the "ON" icon and set to display the deleted items only. After that, choose all or some of them. And click "Recover", all that deleted files will be retrieved and saved on your computer.

Notes for Recovered Contents:

The deleted files will be recovered to your computer. The following are the recoverable contents of each file type and in what format they will be saved on your computer.

If you have files that are important to you, make sure you always have a good backup of them!

Have you successfully restored all the deleted files from Android? We will be pleased if your answer is "yes"!mobilevast Android Data Recovery can not only recover lost contacts, messages, and call logs on Android but also scan existing media files. With it, it is no longer thorny to regain deleted data. Any problems? Just leave them on the comments below.

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Method To Root Infinix Hot 4 X557 Using TWRP Recovery Mode

Infinix Hot 4 X557 is a beautiful smartphone, newly released Android device by Infinixmobility that runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow Chameleon XOS. The Infinix X557 (Hot 4) comes with premium features such as Fingerprint Senor and the amazing Battery Life, powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 processor type, Mediatek MT6580 chipset coupled with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage plus micros SD Card support, and lots more.

I know you will like to root your Hot 4, probably because you want to explore more, but the last OS, Android M is very stubborn when it comes to rooting, because the popular and easiest apps such as Kingroot, Vroot, Framaroot, Tecnoroot, Rootgenius etc., not working for it. The below tutorial will guide the Infinix X557 users to install TWRP Recovery and Root their Smartphone.

Important Notice
After rooting your phone, it’s advisable to unroot before performing an OTA update or restoring factoring settings. We have a comprehensive guide on that here.

Materials Needed For Rooting
» USB Cable - for communication within the smartphone and PC.
» SP Flash Tool - Download it Here
» VCOM Drivers - Downloading link and installation instruction, check here
» TWRP Recovery Image for Infinix Hot 4 - Download it Here
» SuperSU-v2.76.zip - Download it Here

How to Install TWRP Recovery and Rooot Infinix Hot 4 X557

» Save the SuperSU 2.76.zip that you downloaded to your phone's SD card» Unzip the TWRP zip file that you downloaded and flash the recovery image to the phone using SP Flash Tool
How Can I Flash it Using SP Flashtool? Check out this link for the instruction: www.dsmedia24.com/2016/01/how-to-flash

» Now, boot your phone into TWRP Recovery Mode (by Holding the Vol Up and Power button simultaneously for 5 seconds)
» In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap Keep Read Only
» If TWRP offers to root the phone, select NO
» In TWRP recovery, tap Install
» Navigate to the location of the SuperSU 2.76.zip and select it
» Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete 
» After a successful flashing go back and reboot.

It is simple as that. You may download Root Checker from Play Store to verify your root privileges. After downloading, simply Install Root Checker, run it and you should get a success message after then.

 

Credits: Shelaf

How to root Tecno Camon C9 100%

The Tecno Camon C9 is yet another addition to Tecno’s collection of smartphones. This phone runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) making it still unsupported by our favorite one-click root apks (at the moment). By popular demand, Team Hovatek has come out with this rooting guide for Tecno C9 users.

How can I root my Tecno Camon C9?

There are two main steps:

1. Unlocking the Bootloader of the Tecno Camon C9
2. Flashing the Hovatek TWRP recovery.img and SuperSU.zip

• Download TWRP for Tecno Camon C9 ported by Team Hovatek  HERE
• Setup ADB and Fastboot on the PC using the guide at how-to-setup-adb-and-fastboot_20.html
• Extract and copy the TWRP recovery.img into the same folder as the fastboot.exe and adb.exe
• Unlock the Bootloader of the Tecno Camon C9 using the guide at how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-tecno-camon.html
• Download SuperSU 2.76.zip  HERE
• Copy SuperSU.zip to both the phone’s SD card and internal storage
• Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord while switched On and boot it into Fastboot (as instructed in the Bootloader unlock guide)
• When the phone enters Fastboot, load the TWRP recovery to the phone by typing the command below then pressing Enter

fastboot boot recovery.img

• The phone should automatically boot into TWRP recovery mode
• In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap KEEP READ ONLY
• If TWRP offers to root the phone, select NO
• In TWRP recovery, tap Install
• Navigate to the location of the SuperSU.zip and select it
• Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete
• Reboot the phone normally
• Confirm Root by installing and running Root Checker
• After rooting, If you want Clockworkmod recovery, download CWM for Tecno Camon C9 ported by Team Hovatek at HERE and flash it using Rashr.apk (Install from Playstore)

Credits: Team Hovatek

How to unlock the Bootloader of a Tecno Camon C9

To successfully unlock the Bootloader of the Tecno Camon C9:

* Backup your important stuff as unlocking the Bootloader wipes your data
* Enable USB Debugging on the Tecno C9 (see how-to-enable-usb-debugging-on-android.html)
* Enable OEM Unlocking under Settings > Developer options
* Setup ADB and Fastboot on the PC (see how-to-setup-adb-and-fastboot_20.html)
* Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord (while On)
* Launch ADB
* In ADB, run the following command (press Enter after the command)

Code:

adb devices

* ADB should detect the device.
* Once the device gets detected, boot it into Fastboot by running the following command (press Enter after the command)

Code:

adb reboot-bootloader

* The phone should now enter Fastboot (black screen with only fastboot written at the top or bottom)
* In Fastboot, run the following command (press Enter after the command)

Code:

fastboot oem unlock

* You should get a prompt on the device asking you to confirm Bootloader unlock, press the volume up button for Yes
* You should now get a success message
* Reboot the device by running the command below (press Enter after the command)

Code:

fastboot reboot

Credits: Team Hovatek

How to enable USB debugging on Android phones

To enable USB debugging, navigate to Settings > Developer options > Tick / Enable USB debugging.

Note

If you can't find Developer options then go to Settings > About > Build number > Keep tapping Build number till you see a prompt saying "Congratulations, you are now a developer".

Creadits: Team Hovatek

List of SP Flash Tool errors, their meanings and how to resolve them

Here's a list of SP Flash tool errors, what they mean and how to fix / resolve them.  We'll keep adding to the list so keep checking, and feel free to contribute.

For those who don't know how to use Sp flash tool, please read http://www.dsmedia24.com/2016/01/how-to-flash-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html before you proceed.

Phone is totally dead

Message: Phone no longer responds to power button

Solution: Follow this guide @ how-to-fix-totally-dead-mtk-phone.html

Phone still not working after flashing

Message: Phone still stuck at Bootlogo or Bootloop

Solution:
* Ensure there's a formatted SD card in the phone before flashing
* Give up to 5 minutes because first boot takes time
* Boot the phone into recovery mode then wipe data / factory reset
* Remove the battery for 30 seconds then slot back in
* Try a firmware upgrade . use MTK droid tools version 2.3.0 to backup usrdata & cache or copy then from the clockworkmod backup
* Try a firmware / ROM from another source

Phone shows white screen, strange colors or divided screen after flashing

Message: You can see the phone responding to buttons and making sound but all is blurred by white screen

* Solution: The ROM / Firmware you flashed is incompatible, get from another source (especially boot.img , logo.bin and uboot.bin / lk.bin )



PMT Changed for the ROM, it must be downloaded

Message:  The Rom can't be flashed on the phone

Solution:
* Try a different Build for the rom you are trying to flash
* Use the Firmware Upgrade function to flash the Rom
*Try the Format all plus download option

Phone automatically disconnecting during flashing

Message: The phone makes the disconnecting sound just as flashing begins, interrupting the process

Solution:
* Try a different USB cord, USB port & PC
* Try holding down the Volume decrease (you could try volume increase or both) while connecting the phone to PC for flashing

* Launch Device manager (Right-click My Computer > Select Manage)
* Connect the phone to the PC via a USB cord, Device manager should refresh
* Take note of what the phone is detected as (often as Unknown or Mediatek under Other devices)
* Right-click whatever the phone is detect as and select Update Driver Software...
* Select Browse my computer for driver software
* Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
* Click Next
* Click Have Disk
* Proceed with the Mediatek (VCOM) driver installation steps described at how-to-manually-install-mediatek and spreadtrum drivers.html and click Yes if you get an Update Driver warning

Sp Flash tool remains at 0%

Message: Phone only shows charging sign

Meaning: Necessary drivers have not been successfully installed on the PC

Solution:
* Follow this guide @ how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum drivers.html  to manually install vcom drivers
* If you have installed VCOM drivers but the phone is still only charging then Launch Device manager (Right-click My Computer > Select Manage)
* Connect the phone to the PC via a USB cord, Device manager should refresh
* Take note of what the phone is detected as (often as Unknown or Mediatek under Other devices)
* Right-click whatever the phone is detect as and select Update Driver Software...
* Select Browse my computer for driver software
* Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
* Click Next
* Click Have Disk
* Proceed with the Mediatek (VCOM) driver installation steps described at how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum drivers.html and click Yes if you get an Update Driver warning

Error 5054

Message:  BROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054)

Meaning: The files you're trying to flash do not belong to or are not compatible with the phone you're trying to flash them to

Solution:
* Ensure you're using the correct files. If you're sure they are, then try formatting before flashing again

Initialize scatter failed

Message: Error: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal

Meaning: SP Flash tool doesn't accept the name format of your scatter file

Solution:
* Ensure the scatter file wasn't renamed. If you're certain it wasn't, try a higher version of SP Flash tool

Error 8038

Message: Error 8038! Android download  pmt is ready and layout has been changed

Meaning: SP Flash tool is having trouble writing to certain partitions due to some incompatibility

Solution:
* Format the phone in SP flash tool (Do not format Bootloader) then try flashing the files again using Download
* If Download doesnt work then do a firmware upgrade
* If the MTK backup contains more than one scatter file, retry flashing with the other scatter file.
* If that isn't feasible, try formatting first or use firmware upgrade
* If that doesn't work, open the scatter file using Notepad++ and change __NODL_FAT to FAT by removing "__NODL_" .


Error 4032

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash
* Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum.html
* Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
* If that doesn't work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
* Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
* Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again


Error 5056

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069)

Meaning:  The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size

Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Try another stock ROM
* Change the phone's emmc chip

Error 4001


Message: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE or

Meaning: SP flash tool is having difficulty communicating with the device

Solution: 
* Change the USB-port
* Run SP flash tool as Admin
* Ensure to install the correct drivers (see how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum.html )
* Try another PC and USB cord
* Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside when connecting to the PC for flashing

Sp flash tool was successful but phone's calibration doesn't work

Message: Soft keys and touch screen don't work / respond

Solution:
* Edit the scatter file using Notepad++ and remove NODL__  (or set is_download: false to is_download: true ) in front of the items you have in the backup folder but aren't listed when you load the scatter file in SP flash tool. This way, these items will become listed when  next you load the scatter file (after saving of course) and therefore flashable

Error 4008

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (4008)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files

Solution:

* Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing
* Try using a higher version of SP flash tool
* Change the USB cord and port or PC
* Use the format option then download in SP flash tool

Error 3149

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (3149)

Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone

Solution:

* Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator
* Format first then Download
* Don't tick a box with an unspecified / empty file path
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing
* Try a different PC
* Try a different ROM
* Try a different USB cord
* Try formatting the phone first before flashing files to it

Error 3168 

Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3168)

Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there's a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone's info.

Solution:

* Ensure you're using the ROM for the exact phone model
* Try a higher version of SP flash tool
* Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the PC

Error 2004 

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (2004)

Meaning: There was an interruption in the communication between SP flash tool and the device

Solution:

* Take out and reinsert the battery
* Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
* Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
* Try a different USB cord
* Try a different port on the PC or another PC
* Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing

USB device not recognized

Message: USB device not recognized prompt at system tray after connecting  the phone to PC

Meaning: The PC is having problems communicating with the phone (often due to interruption, hardware or driver problems)

Solution:
* Follow the guide @ how-to-fix-mtk-android-phone-usb not recognized.html
* Try a different USB cord, PC port or PC

Error 1013 

Message: BROM ERROR:S_COM_PORT_OPEN Fail(1013)

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while attempting to communicate with the phone via the target port

Solution:
* Try using a different port on the PC
* Try a different version of SP flash tool
* Install VCOM drivers using  how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum.html
* Ensure the phone is switched off with battery inside before connecting to the PC for flashing
* Try using a different PC
* Try changing the USB cord
* Ensure the phone's USB port isn't damaged


Error 2020 

Message: BROM ERROR : S_BROM_CHKSUM16_MEM_RESULT_DIFF (2020)

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered a problem moving the files to be flashed into the phone's internal SRAM

Solution:

* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Connection > Battery. Set it to "with battery".
* Use the Format all + Download option
* Hold both volume buttons before connecting to the PC for flashing and release once flashing begins


Error 5007 

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FTHND_FILE_IS_NOT_LOADED_YET (5007)

Meaning: You're trying to flash an item with an unspecified path (no file selected for the ticked item/box)

Solution:
* Ensure the scatter file is in the same directory as the other file(s) to be flashed
* Untick any item whose file you do not have or whose path is not specified; yet, is ticked / selected for flashing

Error 4010

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL

Meaning: The blocks map in the scatter file doesn't match the phone's partition sizes

Solution:
* Try using the latest version of Sp flash tool
* Try using another firmware for the exact phone model

Error 3182

Message: BROM ERROR: S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3182)

Meaning: The ROM your're trying to flash is not compatible with the target device

Solution:
* Download the ROM for the exact phone model you're trying to flash
* Ensure to install VCOM drivers on the PC
* Don't tick any box (after loading the scatter file) without a file path / whose corresponding file has not been automatically or manually loaded.

Error 6012

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SF_CODE_COMMAND_FORBIDDEN (6012), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00

Meaning: The Download-Agent being used is incompatible with the phone

Solution:
* Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin

Error 1042

Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (1042)

Meaning: The flashing process took too long so SP flash tool encountered a timeout

Solution:
* Try flashing one file at a time
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* Try using a different PC and USB cord
* Try Miracle box Flash tool @ how-to-flash-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html

Error 2

Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (2)

Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to communicate with the phone

Solution:
* Try using a different PC (preferably Windows 7 or lower)
* Install the correct VCOM drivers for your PC's OS and architecture (32 or 64 bit)
* Try another USB cord

Error 2005

Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)

Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it

Solution:

* Take out and reinsert the battery
* Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
* Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
* Try a different USB cord
* Try a different port on the PC or another PC
* Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing

Error 4058

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (4058)

Meaning: SP flash tool was unable to locate the partition you're trying to flash to

Solution:
* Untick any item (box) with a blank or empty Location

Error 3178

Message: BROM_ERROR_S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3178)

Meaning: The firmware you are trying to flash isnt compatible with your phone

Solution: Try flashing another firmware for your exact phone model / variant

Error 8406

Message: SP FLASH TOOL ERROR (8406)

Meaning: There is some compatibility problem interrupting the flashing process

Solution
* Try flashing another firmware for your exact model
* Update VCOM drivers for the device under Device manager

Error 1012

Message: BROM ERROR: S_NOT_ENOUGH_MEMORY (1012)

Meaning: The version of SP flash tool you're using doesn't support the size(s) of the file(s) in the firmware / stock ROM.

Solution
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool

Error 3140

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_UPDATE_BOOLOADER_EXIST_MAGIC_NOT_MATCHED

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error flashing a selected file to a non-specified partition

Solution:
* Try using the latest version of SP flash tool
* Use the format option then download in SP flash tool

Error 8417

Message:  BROM ERROR: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal

Meaning: The format of the scatter file is invalid

Solution: Open the scatter file in Notepad++, the first line must begining with:

############################################################################################################## General Setting #

If there is anything else above this then delete it and save the scatter file

Error 6047

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_HASH_FAIL

Meaning: Hash (integrity) check of the images being flashed failed.

Solution

* Use SP Flash Tool V5.1516.00 @ download-latest-sp-flashtool-for.html
* Ensure to select the right Download-Agent
* Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All.....

Error 6010

Message: BROM ERROR: SP FLASHTOOL ERROR 6010 CODE DOWNLOAD FORBIDDEN

Meaning: The phone has a protected bootloader

Solution: Untick Preloader and flash the rest

Error: 0xFDA

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (0xFDA)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error reading the phone's storage

Solution:

* Try using a different USB Port, Cord and PC

Error 0x13BE

Message: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash

Error:?? (0x3)

Message: BROM ERROR:?? (0x3)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error maintaining a connection to the device during flashing

Solution

* Reinstall the VCOM drivers
* Try a different PC and USB cord
* The scatter file needs to be modified using how-to-backup-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html

PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info

Message: PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info

Meaning: SP flash tool is having problems reading the phone

Solution

* Try using a different PC and USB cord
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with a charged battery inside) when you connect

Error 0×7D4

Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error writing to the phone

Solution

* Try using a different USB cord, PC port and PC
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* Ensure the battery is well charged and the phone's USB port isn't faulty

Error 6124

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_INVALID_PROJECT (6124), MSO ERROR CODE: 0X00

Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware

Solution:
*  Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model
* Go to  Options > Option > Connection > USB Speed > Full Speed
* Go to  Options > Option > Download > Untick DA DL All with Checksum

Error 0x8

Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (0x8)

Meaning:  The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size

Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Try another stock ROM
* Change the phone's emmc chip
* Try using a different PC

Error OXFC0

Message: BROM ERROR S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (OXFC0)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash
* Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum.html
* Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
* If that doesn't work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
* Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
* Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again

Error 0X411

Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (0X411)

Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware

Solution

* Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder
* Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum

Error 0xFA1

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE (0xFA1)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error communicating with the device

Solution

* Try using a different port, PC and USB cord
* Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside
* Do not hold any button when connecting for flashing
* Ensure to install VCOM drivers @ how-to-manually-install-mediatek & spreadtrum.html

Error 4017

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_NAND_READLEN_NOT_ALIGNMENT (4017)

Meaning: You're trying to flash a file that has not been processed for flashing in SP flash tool


TOOL DL image Fail !

Message: TOOL DL image Fail !

Meaning: The firmware was flashed with Da DL all with Checksum disabled

Solution: In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Download > Tick Da Dl all with checksum > Reflash the firmware Credits: Team Hovatek

How to fix an MTK Android phone that wont come on after been interrupted by SP Flash tool, usb not recognized

This guide is for MTK devices like Tecno, Gionee, Micromax, Infinix, Opsson, etc

If you dont know how to flash files using SP flash tool, follow this guide @ how-to-flash-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html . 


If you wish to do a read back / ROM Backup using Miracle Box, follow this guide @ how-to-backup-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html


What you should know about SP flash tool is that you shouldn't interrupt a flash or read back process. If you do, the phone will go off and not come on at all. You might get the "USB device not recognized" error on further flashing attempts. If somehow, the process got interrupted and you now have a totally dead phone on your hands, don't panic. All you need to do is connect the phone to a computer (via a USB cord) or power source and leave it to charge for some time. It could take up to two hours but once the phone is revived, your battery could read as low as 1% . just leave it to keep charging before powering it up.


Tips to speed things up

* Remove the battery > Connect the phone to a charger without battery inside > Slot in the battery while the phone is still connected to the charger
* You could keep pressing the Volume up + Power button while charging
* You could remove and boost the battery using a desktop / external charger then resume internal charging.
* Uninstall then re-install MTK preloader vcom drivers using this guide @ how-to-manually-install-Mediatek & spreadtrum.html Credits: Team Hovatek

How to fix a totally dead MTK phone; won't come on, charge or show any sign of life

* Note: This procedure is the same for all MTK Android phones (e.g Tecno, Gionee, Infinix, Opsson, Innjoo, TLC, Lead1 etc) but the backup files to be used differ

If you accidentally bricked your MTK phone through whatever means then see:
How to Unbrick / fix a bricked Mediatek phone using wiselink
How to Unbrick / fix a bricked Mediatek phone using sp flashtool

Some people; however, attempt unbricking / fixing their bricked MTK phones using either the wrong procedure or OS files. As a result, their devices get worse. The phones enter into a higher level of unbricking whereby, they don't even boot or charge any more, just dead. Even pressing the power button would have no effect in such a scenario. What has happened is called a corrupted or missing Preloader (preloader.bin).
We wont go into details about the function of the Preloader but one function - which you must've figured out by now - is that it helps make your MTK phone boot. To fix the problem of a Corrupted / missing Preloader, you'll need the following:

Tools needed

* Download SP Flash Tool
* PC
* USB Cord
* If you have access to a working phone of the same model then follow this guide @ how-to-backup-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html to make an MTK backup which should contain Preloader.bin and all other files you'll need
* If you don't have access to a working phone of the same model then download an MTK backup for your phone model @:

FIRMWARE'S


Procedure

* Using SP Flash Tool, flash the preloader.bin first (see SP Flash tool guide @ how-to-flash-mediatek-stock-roms-with Sp flashtool.html ).
* If flashing was successful then your phone should at least be able to vibrate when you press the power button or boot if the correct files are present on your phone; else, flash other necessary files to make the phone boot up and start working normally again. Credits: Team Hovatek

How to Backup MediaTek Stock ROMs With Miracle Box (MTK Android Smartphones)

Hi Guys am gonna be taking you through on how you will be Backing up your MediaTek Stock ROMs With Miracle Box..

Backing up of your media Tek Stock Rom helps you to Restore back to defult incase something goes wrong..

Note: the process takes time so be patient

Requirement:

1. Mtk Drivers
2. Miracle boc 2.27 cracked

Steps:

1. Extract The miracle box .rar file  you download and launch Miracle_Loader_2.27A
   
   
   
2. from the picture above since we want to flash in the .txt file(scatter file) use the operation label 1 (Read)
3. Stil from the picture above tick the save as scatter file from label 2 (save as scatter file)
4. Click on start button label 3 form the picture above
5. you will notice a green color action saying “waiting for USB port”  label 4 above
6. turn off you phone ore remove battery and connect the usb cable while the phone is off
7. all process will begin like magic
8. a dialogue  box will pop out thick or un-thick what you want tobackup  or not backup (optional) or go ahead a click ok select where to save, all the process will complete you will see done disconnect your phone and turn it on
9. enjoy your phone and feel free to drop comment

See Below Video for Clarification

How to Flash MediaTek Stock ROMs With Miracle Box (MTK Android Smartphones)

Hi Guys am gonna be taking you through on how you will be flashing your MediaTek Stock ROMs With Miracle Box..

and be sure you are flashing the correct rom otherwise it can brick your device... and do this at your own risk... follow all procedures and you won't have any problem.

Requirement:

1. Mtk Drivers
2. Firmware(the file you want to flash you can download firmware here)
3. Miracle boc 2.27 cracked

Steps:

1. Extract The miracle box .rar file  you download and launch Miracle_Loader_2.27A
   
2. from the picture above since we want to flash in the .txt file(scatter file) use the operation label 1 (write)
3. Stil from the picture above click on the yellow folder like icon label 2  and locate the .txt file(scatter file)
4. Click on start button label 3 form the picture above
5. you will notice a green color action saying “waiting for USB port”  label 4 above
6. turn off you phone ore remove battery and connect the usb cable while the phone is off
7. all process will begin like magic
8. a dialogue  box will pop out thick or un-thick what you want to write or not write (optional) or go ahead a click ok all the process will complete you will see done disconnect your phone and turn it on
9. enjoy your phone and feel free to drop comment

See Below Video For Clarification

Download Latest Kodi Version 17 beta Codename Krypton, How to Watch Live Sports - Comes With New Features

latest Kodi Version 17 beta Codename 
Kodi is the best media center when combined with add-ons, it allows you to watch all kinds of media content. Live sports (including soccer, tennis, golf and so on), tv series, movies, name it and Kodi/Xbmc will give it to you.

After months of testing Kodi 17 Alpha version, the team has now officially announced that Kodi 17 Krypton beta 1 is available to download and interact with, which in turn means that all of the hard work that’s brought the team to this stage is about to get broader adoption. Codename Krypton, version 17 of Kodi represents the finalization of a ton of work completed across multiple areas of the popular media player software.

Kodi essentially turns any computer, smartphone or tablet into a digital set-top box or streamer, giving users the ability to stream files from the internet, a home network and local storage.
Unlike other TV streamers such as the new Apple TV, Chromecast 2 and Amazon Fire TV Stick, Kodi isn’t held back by licensing or a curated app store, so it lets you download a range of community-made apps, and watch whatever you like.

For more detail on how to install Kodi/Xbmc on PC, iOS and Android Device, plus Add-Ons to watch Live Sports, TV Show/Movies: Check out this link: www.dsmedia24.com/2016/03/how-to-watch-live-sports...

This release brings the new Estuary and Estouchy themes for big screens and mobile devices; a redesigned and cleaner/clearer Settings area (pictured below), an improved music library, and Live TV/DVR tweaks.

Watch quick introduction and first look at Estuary, the new default skin of Kodi 17.

If you are interested in version 17 beta codenamed Krypton, you can download it from their official website here.

Kodi is not easy to set up, but once you dedicate enough time for it, you will surely get it done and once it is done you will know that it's worth something to stress for.

Sure Method to Root Infinix Hot S X521

Infinix Hot S is one of the newest and hottest device in town and it has been on sell for the past few weeks. It’s known to be the first ever Infinix device feature the Fingerprint sensor (biometric scanner). Infinix Hot S runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Infinix XUI out of the box and its visually stunning design, sharp cameras, 3,000mAh battery; a combination of Android operating system, octa core processor and memory expandable to 128GB all for a superior performance.

I know you will like to root your  Infinix Hot S X521, probably because you want to explore more, but the last OS, Android M is very stubborn when it comes to rooting, because the popular and easiest apps such as Kingroot, Vroot, Framaroot, Tecnoroot, Rootgenius etc., not working for it. The below tutorial will guide the HOT S users on how to install TWRP Recovery and Root their Smartphone.

Important Notice
After rooting your phone, it’s advisable to unroot before performing an OTA update or restoring factoring settings. We have a comprehensive guide on that here.

Materials Needed For Rooting
» USB Cable - for communication within the smartphone and PC.
» SP Flash Tool - Download it Here
» VCOM Drivers - Downloading link and installation instruction, check here
» Download TWRP for Infinix Hot S ported by Team Hovatek - Download it Here
» SuperSU-v2.76.zip - Download it Here

How to Install TWRP Recovery and Rooot Infinix Hot S x521

» Save the SuperSU 2.76.zip that you downloaded to your phone's SD card» Unzip the TWRP zip file that you downloaded and flash the recovery image to the phone using SP Flash Tool
How Can I Flash it Using SP Flashtool? Check out this link for the instruction: www.dsmedia24.com/2016/01/how-to-flash...

» Now, boot your phone into TWRP Recovery Mode (by Holding the Vol Up and Power button simultaneously for 5 seconds)
» In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap Keep Read Only
» If TWRP offers to root the phone, select NO
» In TWRP recovery, tap Install
» Navigate to the location of the SuperSU 2.76.zip and select it
» Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete» After a successful flashing go back and reboot.

It is simple as that. You may download Root Checker from Play Store to verify your root privileges. After downloading, simply Install Root Checker, run it and you should get a success message after then.

All Credit goes to Team Hovatek.

Method to Upgrade Your Infinix Hot 2 X510 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow Via SP Flash Tool

Below is the simple method for you to flash/install the Android 6.0 on your Infinix Hot 2 via SP Flash Tool.

Note: You can now update your Hot2 via OTA. It is advisable you find out if the update is already available on your phone so that you don’t go through all these long processes. To check, navigate to Settings » About Phone » Software Update. If it say your system is up to date, you can then commence with the steps below. 

Also Note: This is not an official firmware from Infinix. It is a copy of Marshmallow Rom dumped by Hovatek Team to create its scattered file, which makes flashing possible via SP Flash Tool.

Needed Materials
SP Flashtool - Download it here
Android 6.0 Rom Dump - Download it here
VComm Driver - Download it  here


Steps to Install VCOM Drivers
1. Extract the downloaded Vcom Drivers.
2. Go to Device Manager » click Action » click Add Legacy Hardware
3. Under welcome to add new hardware, click next
4. Select, Advanced Option and click next
5. Select "show all devices" and click next.
6. Click have disk
7. Browse to your Vcom Drivers extracted folder and select the driver setup up file and click
open, then ok.
8. Select Mediatek preloader usb vcom driver and click next.

To Flash Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Infinix Hot 2 X510 Via SP Flash Tool

1. Extract the Android 6.0 Dump Rom file which you downloaded from the above link to the desktop screen of your computer or create a folder and extract to it.

2. Now, power off your device, and remove the battery.

3. Navigate to the SP Flash Tool folder and double click on it
4. Launch the SP flash tool.exe
5. Once it is launched, hit the Scatter-loading button. Navigate to the Infinix Hot 2 rom folder and select the scatter file MT6580_Android_scatter.txt "

6. Hit the "Download' button in SP Flash Tool to begin the flashing process

7. Connect your Smartphone immediately to the computer with a USB without battery, and press Volume Down or up key, so it would be detected easily by your computer.

8. The Flashing process would be in progress, and once the Flashing is complete you will see a green circle confirming... With Download OK

Simple as that. Boot your Infinix Hot 2 devices and Android 6.0 Marshmallow will smile to your on the device!

Likely Question: Will I be able to flash future OTA updates after flashing this ROMDump?
Answer: Yes, you will. The ROMDump is not rooted and is also running on stock recovery. It passed the System Check test, see proof below:

How to Install XOS Chameleon V.2.0 on Infinix Zero 3 and Note 2 LTE

Good news to Infinix Zero 3 and Note 2 LTE users, you can now upgrade your smartphone to XOS interface. The XOS user interface is the latest infinix customized XUI called XOS Chameleon V2.0.0. 

 

By the power vested in XOS, its users can enjoy more features, like the 3 fingers screenshot which enables you to take screenshots simply by swiping 3 fingers across your screen. You no longer have to go through the volume and power button process anymore.

Infinix Zero 3 and Note 2 LTE users are already receiving OTA update. However, if you miss it, you can still download it through other means (below) and install it via your SDcard.

Take Note of The Below Instruction Before Upgrading» Make sure your infinix device is not rooted. If it is, kindly unroot it.
» Check your built number and download according to your phone built number.

Infinix Zero 3 Smartphone

» Zero 3 X552-H952-A1 - Download SDcard, SP flash

» Zero 3 X552-H952-B1 - Download SDcard, SP flash

Infinix Note 2 LTE Smartphone

» Note 2 Lte X600 A1 Build: (SDcard, SP Flash)

» Note 2 Lte X600 B1 Build: (SDcard, SP Flash)

The instruction below will explain only the methods to install this interface Via SD card.
Install update using OTA package or TCard package

To Install Via SDcard
» I believed you had downloaded the relevant OTA package or TCard package
» Extract it and place the 'update.zip' to the root of your SD Card (if already extracted, rename it as 'update.zip' wink
» Now, navigate to settings » About phone » System update » Options » Update from local » Select 'update.zip' and install it.

The upgrade process will begin at this point. Just wait until the installation is complete, then the device would be rebooted (automatically). Don't do anything.

You can also install it by following this other step:
» Turn off your Infinix Smartphone, and boot into recovery mode by:
» Switching off your phone, then press and hold volume up button + power button.
» If you see Android boot with a danger sign, press and hold power button again and press volume up button once.
» Use volume up / down button to select "Apply update from SD card"
» Now scroll to where the 'update.zip' file is located and select with the Power Button.

The upgrade process will begin at this point. Just wait until the installation is complete, then the device would be rebooted (automatically). Don't do anything, if you don't want your phone to enter one-chance.

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How to flash Qualcomm devices using gnqc download tool

This tutorial will show you how to flash Qualcomm android devices with WBWB602, WBW8670, WBW8901 platform using GNQC Download Tool. 

Note.
The screenshots shown here are taken while flashing Gionee E7 which has WBW8901 platform. The process is same if you want to flash devices with the other platforms.
Use this tutorial at your own risk!

Download and extract GNQC Download Tool from here
Install qualcomm usb drivers found inside the GNQC extracted folder
Launch gnqc_download from the extracted folder


-Click BP Browse button

-Select the bp folder found inside the ROM (Firmware) folder of the device you want to flash and click OK.

-Now Click the drop down on Name and select the platform Name of the device you want to flash. [This platform name is usually found on the name of the qcn file found inside the firmware (ROM) folder.]

-When the right platform is selected, the red box will change to yellow and you will see Ready to download.

-Now connect your device to PC while holding volume up or volume down button so that device will enter download mode.

-When your device is successfully connected, it will be displayed under Ports (COM & LPT)

-Now click Download. The download progress is shown as a green progress bar with percentage completed.

-When the Yellow box changes to green with note BP an AP upgrade successful then the process is complete.
You can disconnect an boot up your device.

How to fix no start button on miracle box

Many people have been complaining about the miracle box I posted that the Start Button no longer shows (it grays out) so there is no way to use it again. This is because Miracle Box team made their software to expire over a period of time so that you must update to the latest.
Well this is one of the reasons why I really like this box. It shows they are prepared to keep up with new updates.
And also this is one of the numerous reasons why you should buy the original Miracle Box

Well enough said the simple steps below will make the Start button show again.

Before you launch Miracle Box loader,
Do the following
Go to your date and time settings
Back date the current date to any date in 2015
Save it as the current date

Now launch Miracle box loader again and you should see the Start Button again
Enjoy this magnificent tool for mobile devices.

There are always lots of new features in the update of this box. If you do repair phones often, I suggest you get this Box. It will help  not only you but also the developers of this wonderful tool.

How to Flash And Fix Boot Loop On Techno W4

Methods To Share/Tether Tunnel VPN Connection From Smartphone To PC And Other Devices

Hi lovely viewers and welcome to this post. This tutorial is not something new on the internet, but I wonder why people are still finding it difficult to share/tether their Tunnel VPN network, as a result of too much request, I have no choice than to come up with this tutorial.
I know that most of us are flexing with Simple Android Server, Psiphon Handler, OpenVPN, Tweakware, TunnelGureu, DroidVPN etc. To bypass the networks in order to have free access to the internet. Extending the internet connection of your Tunnel VPN from your smartphone to your PC without using any VPN on your PC is really cool.
Today, I'm going to show you 4 different methods with 3 different apps to share or tether your Tunnel VPN connection either your phone is rooted or not.

Method 1 To share or tether your Tunnel VPN internet connection via Hotspot to PC or other device, this method known as - Manual ConfigurationNote: Rooting NOT Required
 

1. Make sure your VPN is connected with either your MTN Free Browsing with N0.0 or Mtn Bis or Etisalat Magic Tweak or Etisalat social me/chat pak tweak etc.

2. Create a Wi-Fi hotspot on the main (primary) phone.  Use default (set your WiFi security to none or default).

3. Now go to the other phone/device (secondary) and switch on the Wi-Fi to start searching for available network.

4. When connected, long press on the connected network name and then tap on “Modify Network”.

5. On the next screen, tap on the “Show Advanced Options” check box to open full settings.

6. On the proxy settings, select “Manual” (Tap on the “none” for the dropdown options to appear.

7. Configure as follows:

          -        Proxy Hostname: 127.0.0.1

          -       Proxy Port: 8080

8. Leave the rest and tap on “Save”, then you can start enjoy your free browsing on the device you shared it to.

Method 2 How to share or tether your Tunnel VPN internet connection to PC via USB Cable or WiFi Hotspot with the use of an app Called - PDANet+

Note: Rooting NOT Required

PDANet+ is one of the top Android apps using for sharing tunnel VPN connection, it is to stop some tethering limitations on your Android device and allows you to connect all your tunnel VPN network to any PC or device via USB Tethering or WiFi Hotspot.

1. Download and install PDANet+ for your Android device from below links;

          Google Play Store Link - Click Here

          Direct Download Link - Click Here

2. Make sure your Hotspot is switched off to start with

3. Run the installed PDANet+ app on your Android. Note that to share the connection with a PC, you have to download the pdanet.exe file for PC.

          Download PDANet+.exe - Click Here

4. Launch the PDANet+.apk on your Android, there are three options:

          -      USB Tether

          -      Bluetooth Server

          -      Wifi Hotspot

5. Make sure you Enable USB debuggingon your Android (from the “Developer Options”).

6. Tap and Activate the “USB Tether”option for best reliability and connect your USB cable to the PC

7. Install the PDANet+ for PC (if not already installed) and confirm that it is connected to the phone.

8. Open the PDANet+ menu from the notification bar of your Windows and click on “Connect Internet (USB)”.

9. It will verify and authenticate your connection automatically and you will be connected via USB.

Using PdaNET+ via WIFI Hotspot
If you don't want to use USB cable you can also connect your pdanet+ via WiFi Hotspot, but it's better to crack PdaNet+ in order to enjoy the full version.
1. Download and install FoxFi Key on your phone to crack PdaNet+

          Download FoxFi Key - Click Here

2. Then open your Pdanet+ and mark Activate WiFi Hotspot

Then turn ON your PC Wifi and search for available wireless and you will detect FoxFi33
Connect it and enjoy free wifi from your mobile device.

Method 3

How to share or tether your VPN internet connection to PC and other device via WiFi Hotspot with the use of an app Called - DF Tethering Fix

Note: Rooting Access Required

DF tethering stop some tethering limitations on your Android device and allows you to connect all your tunnel VPN network to any PC or other device using your portable WiFi Hotspot
DF tetheringFix - Download it Here
 
1. Open your any of your tunnel vpn and connect make sure it's stable
2. Navigate to your phone settings and enable your tethering Hotspot
3. Launch your DF Tethering and click on Fix Tethering
4. After popping out "fix tethering"  enable WiFi on your PC and connect to your smartphone Hotspot

5. Start surfing for free on your PC

Method 4

How to share or tether your VPN internet connection to PC or other device via WiFi Hotspot with the use of an app Called - Iswat Tether Unlocker

Note: Rooting Access Required
Iswat Tether Unlocker stop some tethering limitations on your Android device and allows you to connect all your tunnel VPN network to any pc or other device using your portable Hotspot.

1. Make sure your Hotspot is switched off to start with

2. Download and install ISWAT Tether Unlocker for Android

          Google Play Store Link - Click Here

          Direct Download Link - Click Here

3. Run the installed ISWAT app and grant it root permissions.

4. On the main screen, tap on the “Unlock Tethering” and sit back while it does its works

5. When the unlocking operation is done, it brings out the pop up “Tethering Unlocked” Have Fun, just enable your already created Hotspot and connect the other device or PC.

6.       Start your free browsing on every connected devices

That’s all, now you can extend your smartphone free browsing tweak to your PC and Other Devices.