Hi everyone,
This guide is intended for only snapdragon version of Lenovo devices which supports QFIL (Qualcomm Flashing Tool). For MediaTek Devices, you need different tools.
However, please understand that the device which I had to test in length was LENOVO K5 PLUS and thus, recovery, stock images and development is for K5 plus. As long as you have stock rom, custom recovery or custom rom of your specific device which you own, you can follow this guide for any snapdragon device but booting your device into DIAG mode might need different commands.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Recover Your Device
EFS
Driver Guide
TWRP
Root
Backup device
Stock and Custom Roms
Future Issues
FAQ
Credits
(Don't know what is brick or ANDROID BASICS, click here to quickly go through them) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Code:
This guide is for those who understand the risk of their actions.
I have fully tested this guide and I found no issues, however,
I am not responsible for world wars, broken phones,
flying machines, dead SD cards, [B]girlfriend breakups[/B]
or any damage by your actions and only join in the forum
with [B]popcorn[/B] to enjoy myself at your suffering in case you
didn't follow the instructions and later blamed me for it.
IMPORTANT :
I suggest you start this guide by directly going to POST 5 BACKUP FULL DEVICE before you intend to do any experiments with your device. Make a FULL BACKUP WHICH IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OR YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO USE OTAs LATER) Requires no root
DRIVERS ARE MUST HERE
You can simply download all the drivers from post three and install them all. In case you have troubles, you can refer HERE for more details.
WHAT YOU NEED
1. DRIVERS
2. USB DEBUGGING
3. ADB
4. TOOLS & STUFF (all in attachments)
5. Little Common Sense
6. Zero Skills
USB DEBUGGING ON
1.Activate the Developer options (Settings> About phone> Device Information> to tap 7 times in Build number)
2. Enable USB debugging (Settings> Developer> USB Debugging)
3. Enable OEM unlock (Settings> Developer> Unlock OEM)
4. Done
SETUP A WORKING ADB
Download platform tools from here in attachment
Extract them to any location.
Navigate to the location where you have extracted platform.zip
Hold crtl+shift on keyboard and then use your mouse to right click on an empty area of the folder.
Select open command prompt here
An cmd window will open
You are ready to go
Alternatively,
if that does not work for you. Simply download the platform.zip and extract it to C:/platform-tools.
Rename platform tools folder to adb
Go to cmd from start menu
Type in these commands until you see C:\> in cmd.
You will need to type twice most probably.
Code:
cd..
cd..
then type the following once you are at C:\>
Code:
cd adb
You will be in ADB folder, which will be now like C:\adb>
Now you have a working adb
RECOVER YOUR BRICKED DEVICE
There are actually 3 methods in theory to recover your phone. However,I also found that sometimes you can not flash your device using download mode and in this case, fastboot mode is the only route which means you will need to use TWRP or find a method to go into EDL from fastboot. So after you brick your device, your device can present in the following states.
No recovery or download mode but fastboot mode
Download mode
Recovery mode
Phone goes into download mode on its own
Possible Solutions
TWRP Method if you have a custom recovery or only fastboot(tested and works)
QFIL (tested and works) if you can boot into download mode
Lenovo Updater (untested)
ONLY FASTBOOT ACCESSIBLE NO DOWNLOAD/ RECOVERY.
Phone goes directly into download mode but QFIL unable to flash at all. Need to find a way to boot into EDL. Currently under working. Check this here Gold for those who need to boot to edl from fastboot
Fail with status when trying to flash using QFIL
Code:
Download Fail:System.Exception: Failed to Switch to Emergency Download mode
at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SwitchToEDL()
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.SwitchToEDL()
Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailSystem.Exception: FireHose Fail
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.SwitchToEDL()
at QFIL.Tech.DownloadTech.SwitchToEDL()
Finish Download
Two ways possible. Flashed TWRP and it worked by restoring previous backup. Works like a charm
Fastboot to edl needs some work. If that could be achieved. It will be brick proof.
TWRP METHOD
Pre Requisites
Fully working TWRP with root (preferable)
backup of your device (highly recommended) or download stock flashable roms HERE
STEPS
Boot into fastboot mode (bootloader) by switching off your phone and then press volume - and power
Flash TWRP recovery using fastboot commands HERE
Flash your previously made backup using RESTORE function in TWRP
To flash recovery partition, you will need to select flash IMG instead of preset ZIP when you navigate to INSTALL. You will find it on lower left side
DOWNLOAD STOCK RECOVERY FOR YOUR DEVICE HERE
You will need to unroot your device as well from supersu settings if you want to return to FULL STOCK
In case you only have fast boot mode and no recovery AND no download mode
Pre Requisites
You must have a fully working TWRP and possibly rooted
flashable zips of your stock roms or any previously made backup
STEPS
Simply place your update.zip in your sd card if you are using stock images
Or you can copy your previously made TWRP backup in sd card
Restore using TWRP if you have a backup
or flash via TWRP if you are flashing stock Images
Done
I highly suggest you wipe your device in TWRP including system
QFIL METHOD
Download stock image for your device. Make sure you choose the correct file for your device or you can hardbrick your device
Install QPST and QFIL software from attachments.
You may need to install Microsoft Tools which are provided in attachment for QPST to work
I assume that you have already proper drivers installed
Extract your device stock images in any given location of your choice but prefer it like D:/stock images etc
Open QFIL from start menu
Refer to image attachments 1,4,5,6,7 for the next steps
Browser Programmer Path and navigate to where you have extracted stock images.
Select the file with the given extention .(firehose)
Next load XML file and select the image.
It will ask for another file which you will be able to locate in the same folder\
Connect your device and see if the port is detected as QD LOADER
Select DOWNLOAD under LOAD XML
Sit back and enjoy. It should take 5-10 minutes
NOTES FOR QFIL
Bootloader Method does not seem to work. Even after changing drivers and replacing them.
Works with keys too. Hold Volume + and power after switching off device and select download!
Requires EDL method
Lenovo Serial driver required
Adb reboot edl
Then install drivers for Qualcomm port
Flash as instructions
Erase Misc after flash
Wait for device to turn on
STATUS : COMPLETE
Last updated 26.08.16
EFS
Pre Requisites
Installed drivers. ( See Next posts for detailed guide.)
Enable USB debugging. See first post
Working ADB (Download from attachment)
You will need to move to the location where you have extracted adb.zip
Hold crtl+shift + mouse right click and select open command prompt here and then you can give commands.
Root
[*] Recovery
TWRP BACKUP
I find this method most superior to all others.
Download recovery from this forum. All credits to the developer to make it possible
DOWNLOAD IT FROM HERE. TWRP WITH EFS BACKUP AND MORE
After downloading the recovery, using a working adb. Enter commands
Does not require root
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot LenovoA6020_TWRP-3.0.2-r3_7M.img
You will boot into recovery with Russian translation. Change translation to your local language as shown in attachments TWRP 1 and TWRP 2.
Make EFS and all other backup and keep it safe.
I suggest you copy this to your PC before you plan to do something else with your device.
Done
Enable DIAG MODE on your device using adb.
Code:
adb shell
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
Once your phone is in DIAG mode, you can utilise these methods for QCN.
QCN is a file that holds all your data regarding your signals, bluetooth, wifi, imei etc
If you lose it without a back, it may be very hard to fix your phone.
For first two methods, you need to be in DIAG mode. For the last two, you can make a backup on your mobile. All four methods require root.
QCN EXTRACTION BY QFIL
Simply open QFIL on your PC.
You will see
QPST>Tools> QCN backup and Restore.
Select Backup in your desired location
Done
QCN backup by QPST other tools.
1.First time you are trying to make a backup of your QCN using this method, you will need to add DIAG port which you enabled via adb commands in QPST.
For that , go to QPST>BIN>QPSTConfig. You might need to go to show all ports before you are able to add it.
2.Next go to, QPST > Bin> QPSTServer.exe
3.A globe would appear in taskbar. Click on it and select software download from the tab
4.Select port of your diagnostic mode in backup tab of software download.
5. Once in software download, backup your current QCN
4. Done
Backup by blocks
This is a better method to make a backup. You can either use adb commands or simply download PARTITION BACKUP APP from play store. This will automatically backup your partitions.
PARTITION BACKUP TOOL PLAYSTORE LINK
XDA FORUM LINK FOR ANY QUERIES
These are ways to check your device for partitions manually. You can make backup of these yourself as well.
Detailed guide is given here
Code:
adb shell
cat /proc/partitions
[B]OR[/B]
adb shell
ls -al /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc/by-name
make sure you replace dw_mmc with your device partiton. (I have not checked it yet)
[B]OR[/B]
adb shell
cat /proc/partitions
adb remount
adb shell "su" "" "mount -o remount,rw /system"
adb push parted /system/bin/parted
adb shell
chmod 0755 /system/bin/parted
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
print
Backup by tar.gz and Img
For this method you will need to download EFS BACKUP from playstore and then you can make a backup. I recommend make backup in all three formats.
EFS BACKUP PLAYSTORE
XDA FORUM LINK FOR THE APP
That's all you need for a good EFS Backup. Good Luck!
DRIVERS GUIDE
On Windows, it will automatically detect all drivers.
Make sure your device is attached to PC, before you install these drivers.
You may need to download drivers for ADB and QDLOADER which are all provided in Lenovo Usb driver.
So Installing these driver will be enough for you and you may need to manually select drivers for rest from lenovo folder
For ADB drivers use LENOVOUSB DRIVER 1.1.16 if your device is not detected by Windows.
For QHUB drivers use these in attachment named QDLOADER HS USB DRIVER.
Simply Install them and you are good to go.
INCASE YOUR DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED
All drivers are contained in these folder C:\Program Files (x86)\LenovoUsbDriver on your PC.
Go to My computer> Properties? Device Manager and see if you have any unknown devices like shown in attachment.
If you have, then I suggest you install manually.
Select unknown device and go in its properties.
Next go to drivers tab and select update drivers
Select Browse my computer for drivers
Let me pick from the list of devices
Select have disk
Move to folder C:\Program Files (x86)\LenovoUsbDriver
You will see that there are many folders.
ADB contains all ADB and Bootloader drivers
Use ADB folder if you are installing drivers for adb / fastboot/ bootloader.
Make sure you have usb debugging and device connected when you are installing these drivers. You have to be in normal mode for adb drivers
.
You can check if you have working adb by typing
Code:
adb devices
To download fastboot / bootloader drivers, simply first boot your device into fastboot.
Turn off device
hold power and volume down
Now try to install fastboot drivers
Serial Contains EDL drivers (Download mode drivers)
Select unknown device and go in its properties.
Next go to drivers tab and select update drivers
Select Browse my computer for drivers
Let me pick from the list of devices
Select have disk
Move to folder C:\Program Files (x86)\LenovoUsbDriver
You will see that there are many folders.
Use Serial if you are in download mode / EDL mode.
Working adb is required for this
You can go into EDL mode directly from adb commands by
Code:
adb reboot edl
OR
You can power off device
hold power and volume up
Select download mode and you are in EDL/ Download mode.
Now you can install drivers from above method
Make sure you select QDLOADER 9008 while installing EDL drivers.
How to enable QHUB drivers if no unknown/ undetected device is seen
Sometimes, your device is not detected in QFIL and you have all drivers installed and there is no unknown device in my computers> device manager.
For this, you will need to attach your device first.
Go to Device Manager by going into my computer properties
Look for ADB Interface drivers in device manager.
Update drivers for ADB interface and replace it with QDLoader HS USB driver.
If it asks for any permission, allow it.
In case your windows do not allow you to install these drivers , you need to turn off Digital Signature Verification in windows
run cmd as run as administrator
Type in these commands
Code:
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON
Restart
Then try again to reinstall drivers
To re-enable device verification on Windows
Code:
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF
Good luck
ROOT AND TWRP
HOW TO ACTIVATE USB DEBUGGING
1. Activate the Developer options (Settings> About phone> Device Information> to tap 7 times in Build number)
2. Enable USB debugging (Settings> Developer> USB Debugging)
3. Enable OEM unlock (Settings> Developer> Unlock OEM)
4. Connect the phone with the USB cable to the computer
5. Install the drivers that come on the CD cell partition.
TWRP:
Download TWRP from HERE or TWRP WITH EFS BACKUP AND MORE
Copy it to the folder where abd is installed.
On working adb, type in these commands
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery LenovoA6020_TWRP-3.0.2-r3_7M.img
OR
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-k5-3.0.2-r2_shreps.img
This will permenantly flash twrp instead of Stock recovery.
If you just want to boot it once. check backup guide by using this command instead
Code:
fastboot boot <file name>
ROOT
Download the ZIP file SuperSU v2.76 and save it in the micro SD card.
Restart the phone in recovery mode:
Turn off the phone, then turn it on while pressing the volume up button. a screen appears with various options and choose "recovery".
You can even boot by adb commands using
Code:
adb reboot recovery
[*]
When opening the recovery, select Install and locate the file you downloaded just now.
Confirm execution flashing, restart the phone and voila!
ORIGINAL POST HERE
Editing the post with permission
BACKUP GUIDE
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO BACKUP YOUR DEVICE BEFORE YOU NEED TO EVEN ROOT YOUR DEVICE OR FLASH TWRP . IF YOU FAIL TO DO THIS, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE UPDATING YOUR PHONE VIA OTA ESPECIALLY IF YOU ROOT YOUR DEVICE
THIS IS MUST AS YOU CAN ALWAYS EASILY REVERT BACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL STOCK STATE IN CASE YOU NEED IT.
Download TWRP from HERE or Download recovery from this forum. All credits to the developer to make it possible DOWNLOAD IT FROM HERE. TWRP WITH EFS BACKUP AND MORE
YOU DO NOT NEED ROOT
I suggest you use the second TWRP as it supports more partitions than the first one.
Open working adb
TYPE IN
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot LenovoA6020_TWRP-3.0.2-r3_7M.img
OR
fastboot boot TWRP-k5-3.0.2-r2_shreps.img
You will be booted into recovery.
Select Read only mode
Go to backup
Backup all partitions by selecting all of them
Swipe to confirm.
Make sure you have about 6GB for a full backup
You can skip user data if you do not want user apps backup
Nothing will be changed unless you enable system modification. So on first boot, simply do not enable system modification and go to backup and then backup all partitions. Keep these safe in case you need them.
Keep it in a safe place
HOW to restore back to your stock using TWRP. HERE
EFS Professional
doesnot work for me. Anyone can check by updating their busybox ? I couldnot on supersu 2.76 without updating busybox
CUSTOM ROMS
PACMAN
CYANOGENMOD 13
SOME HERE ON A RUSSIAN FORUM
STOCK ROMS
SOME HERE ON A RUSSIAN FORUM
Shreps said:
Stock Firmwares:
Firmware collection Thanks to @vache
Firmware collection, 2nd Mirror by @Shreps
TWRP Backups of Stock ROM:
A6020a40 - S027_160519_ROW
A6020l36 - S032_160401_LAS
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Stock Rom guide to know which is your device by region
[*]American Models
Lenovo K5 Plus dual sim 6020l36 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Lenovo K5 Plus single sim 6020l37 MSM8939v2 SD 616
[*]European Models
Lenovo K5 Plus 6020a46 MSM8939v2 SD 616
[*]Asia Models
Lenovo K5 Plus 6020a46 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Lenovo Lemon 3 K32C36 MSM8939v2 SD 616
[*]Latin America ( Brazil, Chili )
Lenovo K5 dual sim A6020l36 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Some problems of the future. World war? Mobile mind control
OTA FAIL
ERROR 101 System doesnot allow change of carriers
download lenovo smart assistant
Install it and try to update it using this. If it does not update, find update package in lenovo tool folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\LenovoSmartAssistant\LenovoSmartAssistant\plugins\75fc9be6-29e6-495f-8c0a-93f9e1971133
Extract it and find system.zip and your country ota (both) in the sequence
Country.ota.zip (image taken from QPST)
Country2Default.ota.zip (image taken from QPST)
System.zip (image taken from FullOTA)
Does not flash with no error but system not updates and shows update again
Must flash system using QFIL
I used Indian firmware as I couldnot find for my region and thus I always had the error. Can not switch carriers.
I went to recovery and then 0>OTA> Flashed India OTA
Checked for system updates and this time it worked fully.
You can check which is supported by ####6020# in dialer
THIS IS GOLD. DO NOT MISS IT AT ALL
http://lenovo-forums.ru/forum/624-lenovo-k5-plus/
Credits
@Shreps for TWRP/ Custom roms and all his development efforts @samuro625 for TWRP and Rooting instructions @scritch007 cyanogenmod 13
@ more coming soon
@ anyone i left ? PM me and I will be happy to add your name!
@dongordo @axal Stock Firmware information
JUST WANT YOUR NAME FOR NO REASON ? PM and I will add it under this heading
Nice thread ?
Envoyé de mon Moto G (4)
Where on the Qualcomm site can one find the QIFL / QPST? Is it part of the Hexagon SDK?
Hnk1 said:
Custom roms
PACMAN
CYANOGENMOD 13
Orignal Sock Roms
Stock Rom guide to know which is your device by region
American Models
Lenovo K5 Plus dual sim 7020l36 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Lenovo K5 Plus single sim 7020l37 MSM8939v2 SD 616
European Models
Lenovo K5 Plus 7020a46 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Lenovo K5 7020a40 MSM8939 SD 415
Asia Models
Lenovo K5 7020a40 MSM8939 SD 415
Lenovo K5 Plus 7020a46 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Lenovo Lemon 3 K32C36 MSM8939v2 SD 616
Lenovo K5 note K52t38 Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
Latin America ( Brazil, Chili )
Lenovo K5 dual sim A6020l36 MSM8939v2 SD 616
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Wrong info. A7020 is K5 Note with MTK SoC.
Envoyé de mon Moto G (4)
Phylum said:
Where on the Qualcomm site can one find the QIFL / QPST? Is it part of the Hexagon SDK?
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It is a took which was leaked and it is not officially available to you unless you manufacturer devices like samsung, lenovo etc
Download it from the first post. I have attached it in two posts!
Shreps said:
Wrong info. A7020 is K5 Note with MTK SoC.
Envoyé de mon Moto G (4)
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Just to remember you guys, these methods DON'T WORK on A6020l36. Don't try this on your phone if it's this model, but if you did (like me), here is how to unbrick your phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pF2nT2SsHg
rafaellancas said:
Just to remember you guys, these methods DON'T WORK on A6020l36. Don't try this on your phone if it's this model, but if you did (like me), here is how to unbrick your phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pF2nT2SsHg
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I think you are mistaken. I have QFIL method in my guide which is used by the user in the video.
Hnk1 said:
I think you are mistaken. I have QFIL method in my guide which is used by the user in the video.
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Sorry man! Haven't seen it! I thought you were only talking about the TWRP method (which doesn't work on a6020l36).
rafaellancas said:
Sorry man! Haven't seen it! I thought you were only talking about the TWRP method (which doesn't work on a6020l36).
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Really?
Sent from my Lenovo A6020a46 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Is this software almost the same as XIAOMI MIFLASH (it has EDL flashing mode) ???
Any hope for Vibe X3 etc? getting it dirt cheap and I need a new phone
rafaellancas said:
Sorry man! Haven't seen it! I thought you were only talking about the TWRP method (which doesn't work on a6020l36).
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It should work flawlessly. I do not see why! Did you do as instructed ?
JoZ3 said:
Really?
Sent from my Lenovo A6020a46 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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nguyenlucky said:
Is this software almost the same as XIAOMI MIFLASH (it has EDL flashing mode) ???
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Well, I have not tested this with a XIOAMI device with QFIL. In theory it should work, but I have always preferred MIFLASH as it is designed specifically for Xiaomi devices. Most of snapdragon devices has an emergency download mode.
minigreen said:
Lenovo K5 Plus single sim 6020l37 MSM8939v2 SD 616
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Do you want me to add it to the guide ? Which region is your device from ?
kkn_13 said:
Any hope for Vibe X3 etc? getting it dirt cheap and I need a new phone
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What do you mean ? QFIL should work on all lenovo devices (snapdragon) provided you have proper stock images which are specific to your device. Google is your friend ? TWRP and development is not currently my aim for any device yet. As i did all my experiments using a K5 plus so I could write in length about it specifically.
Hnk1 said:
It should work flawlessly. I do not see why! Did you do as instructed ?
Well, I have not tested this with a XIOAMI device with QFIL. In theory it should work, but I have always preferred MIFLASH as it is designed specifically for Xiaomi devices. Most of snapdragon devices has an emergency download mode.
Do you want me to add it to the guide ? Which region is your device from ?
What do you mean ? QFIL should work on all lenovo devices (snapdragon) provided you have proper stock images which are specific to your device. Google is your friend ? TWRP and development is not currently my aim for any device yet. As i did all my experiments using a K5 plus so I could write in length about it specifically.
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Thank you for your time man! Twrp does not work with my phone (I mean, I can install it, and root/flash some stuff, but it definatelly does not work for flashing any of the images uploaded here, including the backups or the pac/cyanogenmod roms, they all give the same compatibility erros as the roms were not made for this phone). I followed the instructions, wiped system/data/dalvik, tried to flash, compatibility erros. There is no way of backup too, since it crashes at the ending. I'm starting to think that my phone is not the a6020l36 (even though it says that on a label under my battery, on my phone's setup and also on the box), but some variant made for my country only. And I know that are brazillians that claim to make it work on their phones, but since there's no way to guarantee that we really have the same phone, I don't now what to do. The QFIL stock rom (that I got from another place too, the ones uploaded here don't work either (another reason to think that my a6020l36 is different from the ones people claim to work here)). Thank you again for your time.
Many noobs New Users are experiencing Problems rooting Lenovo K3 Note on Marshmallow Rom. So this tutorial will help them Root Lenovo k3 Note and install Custom recovery.:good::good::good:
This is not a cookbook, You need to know what are you doing. Neither I nor XDA is responsible for BRICKED Devices.
Downloads:
Boot.img
SP Flash Tool
(optional)Lenovo K3 Note Stock ROM
Recovery
ADB AND FASTBOOT
Patience
Now to Root Your phone Follow These Steps:
(OPTIONAL) Flash Your Phone with Stock Rom, To do this follow these steps :
Install All the required Drivers.
Download the LENOVO K3 NOTE FIRMWARE from Above.
Now Extract SP Flash Tool And extract FIRMWARE Folder inside it.
Now Run flash_tool.exe as Administrator.
Go to Options>Download> And check both the checkbox(s).
Now Click On Scatter-Loading and navigate to Firmware>target_bin>and select MT6752_Android_scatter.txt .
and click on DOWNLOAD.
NOW connect your Device Powered OFF to your computer and Wait Till a Box Appears Saying "Download OK".
Turn ON your Mobile and complete the initialization.
Now Download the Recovery, Extract it, and load its scatter file in the SP FLASH TOOL with the same config.
And again connect the phone Powered OFF after clicking Download Button.
When it completes. Try to Boot into recovery (by holding VOL+, VOL- and Power button simultaneously).
IF TWRP boots You are good to Go. :good::good::good:
Now Reboot into system and open Settings>DEVELOPER Options and click on USB DEBUGGING and ALLOW OEM UNLOCK.
Now Extract ADB and FASTOOT tools (and PLACE boot.img in the folder) and shift+right-click in the folder and select open command window here.
and type
Code:
adb devices
allow ADB to connect on your phone and then type
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
Now your phone will reboot in FASTBOOT MODE type
Code:
fastboot devices
if it shows your device then type
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
then type
Code:
fastboot reboot
After that switch off your Phone and boot into recovery.
Now install the SuperSU zip.
Hurray Your Phone is ROOTED.
If you Have Any Problems please Reply :crying::crying:
What's the encryption key of recovery file
Rishi.Nerd said:
What's the encryption key of recovery file
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I have Updates the Links They should now be working fine.
Albert
Anunay.j said:
I have Updates the Links They should now be working fine.
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..... i finish to root but my device wont start anymore
custom rom installation without rooting
I have s433 firmware android 6.0,
1. if I just want to install twrp ( without rooting), do I need to flash boot.img
2. if want to install custom ROM and still don’t want to root, do I need to flash boot.img
3. after a litte bit googling i found i need to have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery for flashing custom rom ,
how do i unlock bootloader ( is boot.img fot that )
what is the requirement to install TWRP recovery in Redmi Note 4
1. Universal ADB driver
2. ADB files
3. TWRP Recovery
These 3 files you can download by clicking here after download these files first insatall universal adb driver after that unzip the adb.zip and twrp.zip after unzip both file open twrp unzip folder and copy twrp.img and past it on adb unzip folder.
Your device bootloder must be unlock if your device bootloder is not unlock than unlock it. visit here to unlock your device bootloder.
After unlock bootloder in your device just follow the step given below
Enable USB Debugging
==> Enable Developer option- Goto Settings > About phone > tap on MIUI version 5 to10 times.
==> Enable USB Debugging- Goto Settings > Additional settings > Developer options > USB Debugging and enable it.
Enable OEM Unlock
==> Enable OEM Unlock – Goto Settings > Additional settings > Developer options > Enable OEM Unlock.
Installation Process For TWRP Recovery in Redmi Note 4
1. Now connect your phone Redmi Note 4 to PC via USB cable.
2. Open the ADB unzip Folder.
3. Inside the folder, press and hold “Shift” Key then right click and select and selecte the option “Open command Windows here”. like this
4. The Command prompt will open.
5. Now write the this command.
adb devices
7. If your Redmi Note 4 properly connected to your PC it will show your device with some alphanumeric character.
8. Now write the this command. This will reboot your device into fastboot mode
adb reboot bootloader
9. Now its time to flash TWRP, so run this command.
(NOTE:- you must check in adb folder twrp.img file present or not if not present than past it first from twrp folder)
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
once flashing process done than turn on your device
Actually you may use command 'dd' in adb shell or a terminal emulator to flash recovery easily.
yadav. said:
fastboot flash boot twrp.img
once flashing process done than turn on your device
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I seems that the right command is "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
Unless you wanna install the recovery onto the kernel partition.
@OP: The correct command to flash the recovery is
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Please correct it in your post.
it does't work
after i downloaded the ADB file and the TWRP img together into my phone , which i saw with the CMD . and i open back my phone to recovery mode agian. it does not appear as TWRP . HOW?
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after i downloaded the ADB file and the TWRP img together into my phone , which i saw with the CMD . and i open back my phone to recovery mode agian. it does not appear as TWRP . HOW?
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Because the instruction in first post is incorrect, after you flashed recovery you also need to use this command: "fastboot boot recovery_image_name.img"
This is needed only to boot into TWRP for first time, if you intend on flashing custom ROM's then Format DATA,reboot to recovery again and you can use it normal.
Greetings to the whole community.
Unfortunately I'm experiencing a big problem with the SM Flash tool that doesn't work. I wanted to replace the recovery of my Mi Pad 3 table and I followed the instructions of Goayandi. I followed the method 1 of Goayandi which I quote below:
Method 1:
1. Open Settings -> About Phone -> tap 5-7 times on Miui Version to activate Developer Options.
2. Open Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options and activate USB-Debugging.
3. Turn your Tablet off.
4. Extract SP_Driver_V1524.zip on your Windows PC with (7zip) and install drivers.
5. Extract SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1720.00.000.zip on your Windows PC with (7zip).
6. Download twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180906.img and MT8173_Android_scatter.txt.
7. Open the folder SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620_WinSP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows _v5.1720.00.000 and run flash_tool.exe.
8. In SP Flash Tool open the file scatter (MT8173_Android_scatter.txt) with the yellow button on the right (Scatter-loading).
9. Uncheck all boxes, except "Recovery"
10. Press the green (DOWNLOAD) Button. After that plug your usb cable into Mi Pad 3 and wait until SP Flash Tool says FINISH!
11. TRWP was flashed successfully and is now ready to use. Turn the tablet off. Hold Volume(+) and Power Button until you see TWRP Menu
Unfortunately, however, when I get to point 9, SM Flash tool does not work, because after I load the scatter file, SM Flash tool fails to work, because the boxes remain unselected. So I can't carry out the twrp flash procedure. Any attempt to proceed is useless.
Up until point 8, I followed the instructions to the letter.
Could someone help me figure out if something is wrong or not working?
Thank you