Hi Guys,

Today we are discussing how to unbrick any Android device with MTK (MediaTek) chip set. We are here talking about every Android device, but I will use the word Phone for ease of writing.

What is brick?

Getting Bricked is a state when your phone does not boot up (that means it doesn’t start) and gets stuck in a boot loop due to erroneous, incomplete or corrupted system files. Your smart phone is no more smart and is as useful as a brick.

How can my smartphone get bricked?

Your smart phone can get bricked while Rooting it, or flashing a Custom ROM, or porting a Custom Recovery in it. It is a problem which can be faced by any person by accidental deletion of any important system file.
Or it can also be caused by flashing or porting any damaged file.

How can I unbrick my phone?

Material Required –

• A working PC.
• SmartPhone Flash Tools (SP Flash Tools).
  SP Flash Tools is created by MediaTek Inc. and is a trusted software.
  The following link will download the latest version of SP Flash Tools as on date 21 May 2015.
  Download it!

• Android USB Drivers
  These are needed to operate the Android device via your PC.
  The following link will help you download the latest version of ADB Drivers as on date 21 May 2015.
  Download it!

• A ROM.
  A ROM will be required to flash and bring back to device to life. But remember flashing a Stock ROM (that originally came with the phone) will also help in getting your phone’s guarantee back; whereas flashing a Custom ROM (any other ROM) has a lesser chance of getting your phone unbricked and has nothing to do with its guarantee.
  You can find it on your device’s forums.

Steps to unbrick your phone –

• Charge your smart phone to approximately 50 percent or above battery level.

• Switch it off and remove its battery, if possible.

• Install SP Flash Tools and Android USB Drivers. Download them from above link given in their description.

• Extract the stock ROM/ backup ROM from .zip file. Place the extracted folder to the desktop for ease of access.

• Open the Device manager in PC. Go to Start > Run > devmgmt.msc.

• Connect your phone to PC through data cable.

• In the device manager, a yellow line would have appeared after the phone got connected. MT65xx preloader.

• Right click on it and click Update. Browse to Desktop and click Next. A red box will appear, press Continue Installation.

• Open SP Flash tool folder and click on Flash_Tool.exe.

• Browse to the scatter File MT65xx_Android_scatter_emmc_PMT.txt in the folder of Stock ROM, which was earlier placed on Desktop.
  

  

• Make sure all the boxes are checked except USRDATA. Then press the Download button.

• Then re – connect your mobile phone. You will notice some progress  on the CPU screen in the form of blue and red colour.

• After a while, you’ll get a Green circle.

• Disconnect your phone. Plug in the battery and switch it on.

• Enjoy your New and Alive smart phone.

Important Note, in case of failure –

During this process if you get any error, then try everything again, but this time, instead of using Download button use Firmware Upgrade button. Check all the files including USRDATA. Your Rom will get flashed. For any other errors you can ask us in the comments below.

That’s all folks.

Note – Un-brick your device on your own risk. TechGlobule is by no means encouraging any smart phone user to root, brick or unbrick or any such other activity to his/her phone.
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Author – Abdul Rehman
Co – Author – Swapnil and Siddhant.

Hi Guys,

Today we are gonna discuss about the Xposed Framework which is often lauded as the Play Store of Rooted Android.

Xposed framework gives a rooted user the possibility to modify his/her Stock ROM (that is pre-installed ROM); without modifying any Application Package file (aka APK file or your Android apps) or installing any custom ROM.

Advantages of Xposed Framework –

• No need to change any APK file that are Android apps. This means :
  • No need to decompile, do coding, compile, etc.
  • Modules (aka Mods) or tweaks are specific pre-coded changes which overwrite the coding of the existing ROM (aka OS). Your mods are not bound to a specific version of the ROM. Unless there is a major change in the methods called for a certain functionality, your mod will continue to work even when you upgrade your ROM. Many modules work for a lot of ROMs from different vendors.
  • Multiple mods can be installed at the same time, even if they change the same app or functionality. So you can use these battery icons and those quick toggles. Even hooking the same method twice is possible. Of course, this only works properly if the mods are not trying to do incompatible things.
• It does its magic at runtime. That means that developers can add settings and do changes based on them (instead of forcing the mod to  behave in a certain behavior).
• It can be disabled easily via Settings.
• It’s open source and any one can develop free Modules or tweaks etc.

Where to download?

You can download the installer of Xposed Framework from the following link of XDA Developers xposed.info/latest.apk.

How to use?

How to install?

i) After downloading the app, open > settings > security > check unknown sources. Then install the app in your phone.
ii) Open the app, go to the “Framework” section  (dismiss the warning) and click on “Install/Update”.
iii) Reboot your device, if it doesn’t reboots automatically after the process.
iv) Done.
v) You can verify this by starting the Xposed Installer again and making sure that the numbers in the “Framework” section are green.

How to  install Modules or Tweaks for your device?

1. Download any *.apk file (e.g. via the built-in repository browser) and install it.
2. Launch the Xposed Installer and go to the “Modules” section (you will also get there if you click on the notification warning you that the module is not enabled yet)
3. Enable the module by checking the check box.
4. Reboot your device.
5. Done!
6. {Optional Step} You can also install the framework and enable/disable multiple modules at once and reboot afterwards.

You can ask your queries or give us feedback through the comments.

Screenshots Gallery

That’s all folks.

Image source – rootzwiki.com (Featured image) and Abdul Rehman’s Samsung Note 2 (Screenshots)
Author – Abdul Rehman
Co – Author – Swapnil Jha

Hi Guys,

In an earlier post, we discussed about different ways of rooting. Today, we are gonna discuss about the method to root with Odin which is used to root devices running with Samsung chipsets. We will discuss every aspect of this exploit in brief. So, let us start.

What is Odin?

This software was developed by XDA Developers to root devices running with Exynos chipset which are the Samsung devices, using the Odin software’s exploit.

How to get Odin?

To use the Odin software to root your Samsung device, first you need to install Odin on your Windows PC, which is easily available to download via the following link of XDA Developers below the page along the list of compatible phone.

How to use Odin?

Follow the following steps –
i) First you need to download Odin on your computer from above link.
ii) Then, you will have to download the recovery for your smartphone which can be easily available on XDA.
iii) Next, unzip all the files on your computer.
iv) Install Odin and then launch it.
v) You must turn off your Android device before connecting it to PC.
vi) Then, you must boot your handset into download mode by pressing Power button, Home button & Volume Down button simultaneously, in some phone models it may result it Recovery mode, take out the battery and plug it again. Then try booting in download mode by Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously.
vii) Then you may receive a warning. Press Volume Up button to dismiss it
viii) Odin must notice that you have connected your gadget, so you will see the “added” notification along with the ID:COM section which now would be blue, as in the latest version of Odin.
ix) {Optional step} In case you don’t notice the mentioned aspects, then you will have to start all over meaning that you must disconnect the devices, close Odin, reinstall the software and repeat the update / root process from the beginning.
x) As soon as everything is working as explained, you should open the “PDA” option and select the recovery which you downloaded in step (ii). It may have one of the following extensions *.tar, *.md5, *.smd, *.gz or *.tgz.
xi) In Odin, the re-partition box should stay unchecked (if it is checked, uncheck the same).
xii) Select “start” from Odin and wait while your phone is being rooted.
xiii) Finally, when the installation procedure is over on Odin you will see the “Pass” message displayed on the top.
xiv) Unplug the USB cord.
xv) Reboot and enjoy your rooted phone.
You can use the same method to flash (i.e install) its stock ROM, or any root.zip file. See screenshots for reference.

List of Compatible Phones

Odin v3.xx

*v3.xx versions should be compatible with all phones that work with v1.85*
Download Odin 3.07
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Samsung Epic 4G SPH-D700
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190

Odin v1.85

Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001
Samsung Galaxy W I8150
Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679 (T-Mobile)
Samsung Galaxy W T679M (Bell)

Give your reviews & feedback in comments.

Hi Guys,

In an earlier post, we discussed about different ways of rooting. Today, we are gonna discuss about the Boromir, Faramir and Barahir Exploits, which are used to root devices running with MTK Chipset. We will discuss every aspect of these exploits in brief. So, let us start.

What are Boromir, Faramir and Barahir exploits?

An exploit means exploiting of a loop-hole or security hole in an operating system. Framaroot was developed by XDA Developers to root devices running with MTK chipset using the Boromir, Faramir or Barahir exploit.

How to get it?

To use the Boromir, Faramir or Barahir exploit to root your MTK device, first you need to install Framaroot, which is easily available to download via the following link of XDA Developers. Download it in your mobile itself. Here’s the link to the latest version of Framaroot till date (29 March 2015) – http://goo.gl/ty14v0.

How to use it?

Follow the following steps –

i) After downloading the app, open > settings > security > check unknown sources. Then install the app in your phone.
ii) Open the app.
iii) As you are having the MTK device, the app will possibly show one of these – Boromir, Faramir or Barahir exploit.
iv) Choose anyone available exploit, it will show some instructions.
v) Select to install either SuperSU. You can also install SuperUser instead. They both are almost same in functionality.
vi) Tap on yes on all permissions it will ask for during the rooting process. They are usually harmless permissions which needs the user’s consent.
vii) Then it will ask your permission for reboot. Allow it.
viii) Then, your device will reboot. It will take 2-3 minutes more as compared to normal. As it will install apps like SuperSU.
ix) Then, check your apps, find SuperSU.
x) This app will act as a privacy manager and allow root permissions to only those apps which you will allow it to.
Now you are a Super User and enjoy your rooted phone (Qualcomm device).

List of Compatible Devices

Following is the list of compatible mobile smart phones which can be rooted with the above method.

A8 Alps, Acer A1-810, Acer A1-811, Acer B1-711, Acer Iconia A3-A10, Acer Liquid E2, Acer Liquid Z3, Alcatel 975N (Vodafone Smart 3), Alcatel OT 4030D S’POP, Alcatel OT 8008D Scribe HD, Alcatel OT 997D, Alcatel OT Fierce, Alcatel OT Idol 6012X, Le Mobile Sosh, Orange Hiro, Alcatel OT Idol 6030D, Alcatel OT Idol 6030H, Alcatel, OT Idol 6030X, Alcatel OT Scribe Easy 8000a, Alcatel OT Star 6010X, Alcatel OT Pop C5, Alcatel OT Ultra 6033x, Alcatel OT X’Pop 5035D, Amoi N828, Archos 40 Titanium, Arc Mobile 350D, Asus Memo Pad HD 7, Bedove X12, Blu Dash 5.0, Blu Life Play, Blu One X, Blu Studio 5.0, Blu Studio 5.5, Blu Studio 5.5S, BQ Aquaris 5, BQ Aquaris 5.7, BQ Elcano, Brondi Glory 2, Cat B15, Changhong z9, Charmpin (UTime) G7, Cherry Mobile Amber, Cherry Mobile Burst 2, Cherry Mobile Cosmos S, Cherry Mobile Cosmos X, Cherry Mobile Omega XL, Cherry Mobile Thunder 2.0, Chinese Star S7589, Chuwi VX1, Coolbox Quore v57, Coolpad F1 (8297), Cube U39GT 3G (CubeTalk 9), Cube U51GT C4, Cube U55GT (CubeTalk 79), Cubot A890, Cubot GT90, Cubot GT99, Cubot ONE, Cubot X6, Cubot P6, Daxian XY100S, Doogee DG200 Hotwind, Doogee DG350, Evercoss A7S, Excelvan ET704, Explay HD Quad, Explay Infinity II, Explay Polo, Explay Surfer 7.32 3G, Explay Surfer 8.31 3G, Explay X-Tremer, Fly IQ440 Energie, Fly IQ441 Radiance, Fly IQ442 Miracle, Fly IQ443 Trend, Fly IQ446 Magic, Fly IQ450 Quattro Horizon 2, Fly IQ451, Gionee 868H, Gionee E7 Mini, Gionee Elife E3, Gionee GN 708, Gionee Pioneer P2, GoClever Fone 570Q, GoClever Quantum 4, GoClever Tab M713G, Goophone N3, GSmart Aku A1, GSmart Sierra S1, GuoPhone G9002, Haier W718, Haipai I9389, HDC I9500, HDC N9006, Highscreen Alpha GTX, Hisense U970, HKC Q79 3G, Hosin v70, Huawei U8836D G500 Pro, Huawei G610-U00, Huawei G610-U20, Huawei G700-U10, Huawei G700-U20, Huawei Ascend G730, Huawei Y320, Huawei Y511, HTM A6, HTM M1, HTM M3, Hummer H1+, iBall Slide 3G Q1035, IconBIT NetTAB Space 3G Duo, IconBIT NetTAB Mercury Q7, I-mobile series I-style 7.2, Inco Colossus II, iNew I6000+, iNew V3, Intex Aqua HD, iOcean X7, iWING WTD2, Jiake JK 11, Jiayu F1, Jiayu G2, Jiayu G3S, Jiayu G4, Just5 Spacer, Karbonn A1, Karbonn A30, Karbonn A9+, Karbonn Titanium S2, Kata i3, Kata Venus 3, Keneksi Beta, KingTopKt 07, Kvd N3+, Lanix Ilium S600, Lava Iris 405, Lava Iris 503, Lenovo A3300, Lenovo A390, Lenovo A850, Lenovo A516, Lenovo A656, Lenovo A368i, Lenovo A369i, Lenovo A859, Lenovo B8000-H, Lenovo 10.1″ Tablet S6000, Lenovo IdeaPhone P700i, Lenovo IdeaPhone S720, Lenovo IdeaTab A3000-H, Lenovo IdeaTab S6000-H, Lenovo P770, Lenovo P780, Lenovo S890, Lenovo S720, Lenovo S820, Lenovo S920, Lenovo S5000-H, Lenovo S6000-F, Lenovo Yoga 8, Lenovo Yoga 10, Le Pan TC802a, M-Pai 809T, Mi354 “Spice Smart Flo Space”, Micromax A58, Micromax A89 Ninja, Micromax A90, Micromax A114, Micromax A117, Micromax A115 Canvas 3D, Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120, Micromax Canvas 2 Plus, Micromax Canvas 4 A210, Micromax Canvas Ego A113, Micromax Canvas HD, Mlais MX70, MoreFine S6 Pro, Motorola Razr D1, Motorola Razr D3, MSI primo 76, MyPhone Agua Iceberg, Mysaga C2, N800 Mini Note, Neken N6, Neo N003 Advance, Newman N1, Newman K18, Nexa Vega N4, NGM Forward Prime, NGM Forward Young, NGM Dynamic Racing GP, No.1 S7, Omate TrueSmart, Onda v819 3G Tablet, Oppo Find Clover, Oppo Find 5 Mini, Oppo FindWay U7015, Oumei X5, Overmax Vertis-01/01+, Overmax Vertis-02/02+, Pantech Vega LTE Ex (IM-820L), Pearl Smartwatch AW-414, Philips W536, Philips W736, Phoenix Rockx1, PocketBook SurfPad 3, Prestigio Multipad 4 Quantum, Prestigio MultiPhone 4055, Prestigio MultiPhone PAP 3350, Prestigio MultiPhone PAP 3400, Prestigio MultiPhone PAP 4505, Prestigio MultiPhone PAP 5044 Duo, Runbo x5, Runbo x6, S09 W63 IP68, Sesonn N9200+, Sharp Aquos SH837W, Shengda S4, Sky Vega A800S, Smartfren Andromax V, Star HD9000+, Star N8000, Star N9800, Star S5 Butterfly, Star S6, Star S9500, Starmobile Diamond V3, Starmobile Knight, Symphony Xplorer ZII, Tecno R7, TeXet NaviPad TM-7055HD, Texet TM-5277, THL T100S, THL T200, THL V12, THL W8 Beyond, THL W8S, THL W11, THL W100(S) (130711), THL W200(S), Tronsmart TS7, Ulefone U7, Utime U100S, Vonino Ego QS, Vonino Sirius QS, Xiaocai X9, Xiaomi Hongmi, Xiaomi Redmi, Xolo A600, Xolo Q700, Xolo Q800, Xolo Q3000, Zen Ultrafone 701HD, Zopo 980, Zopo 990, Zopo C2 Platinum, Zopo C3, Zopo ZP910, Zopo ZP300+, Zopo ZP500+, Zopo ZP900 Leader, Zopo ZP950H, Zopo ZP990+, Zopo ZP998, ZTE Blade G2 V880H, ZTE Blade Q, ZTE Blade Q Maxi, ZTE Blade Q Mini, ZTE Kis, ZTE Leo S1, ZTE N986, ZTE Open, ZTE Roamer 2, ZTE V795, ZTE V880G, ZTE V880 H, ZTE V967S, ZTE V987 Grand X Quad, WalPad, Walton Primo F3i, Walton Primo G1, Walton Primo H2, Walton Primo EF, Wiko Cink Peax 2, Wiko Darkfull, Wiko Darknight, Wiko Darkmoon, Wiko Iggy, Wiko Ozzy, Wiko Rainbow, Wiko Stairway, ZTE Warp Sequent.

Give your reviews and feedback in comments.

That’s all folks.

Note – Root your device on your own risk. TechGlobule is by no means encouraging any phone user to root his/her phone.
Image source – wonganjuk.blogspot.in (Featured image) and Screen Shots provided by Siddhant Baranwal.
List source –  XDA Developers

Author – Swapnil Jha
Co – Author – Abdul Rehman