So. I deceided to join this forum in order to ask for some help from all those people I saw while searching the net.
I have to admit I am quite a noob with mobile systems, although I have gone way too far the last 3 days!
Here is the problem: I have an mt6575 processor phone in which want to add Greek Language settings. I have downloaded a folder form the manufacture's site, but it didn't contain any instructions. Just some .bin files (ALICE.BIN VIVA.bin, SANSTAR50_6464_11B_BOOTLOADER_V005_MT6250_MAUI_11B_W11_32_SP_V1.bin and ZIMAGE_ER.bin)and a scatter file that can not be read by flash tool (scatSANSTAR50_6464_11B.txt).
After a lot of reading around here and a lot of other forums and sites I realised that in order to do anything, I had to root my phone. I wasn't able to do it through superclick or mtk droid tools so I followed the instructions I found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160490&styleid=18
However, I am stuck on the final step.. I can't seem to get my phone on cwm mode... In fact I am not sure I know what exactly this is. I manage to open my phone on the android recovery utility but I am not able to make any choice. Everytime I press some of the menu's choises an android robot with an exclamation mark fills the screen and nothing happens...
Anyway..even if I manage to finalize the rooting process.. I still don't know what to do with the files I have... should I use them somehow on flash tool?
By the way.. The files come with a tool called Multiport Download Flash Tool which looks like Sp flash tool but has too many port options.
I'd be glad if someone helped me with this!
Thank you in advance,
Irene
1. Dump your stock recovery image then make a cwm or twrp (preferably twrp) from yueweng's thread for mediatek devices via old cwm or twrp port tool
2. Flash it via sp flash tool (download MTK 6575 scatter from internet)
3. Then reboot into recovery and if in twrp then reboot and it will ask you to root it or not
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If in cwm then download supersu Flash zip file and flash it
You have root access now
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Has anyone been able to figure out how to root the Alcatel idealXTRA (5059r)? I have been able to make a modded boot image with Magisk but I can not flash it to my phone because I need a DA file for SP Flash Tool specifically for this phone
I've been able to unlock the bootloader with Android "Tool all in one" which i found on here sometime ago. Actually have gotten a "successful" flash thru adb bootloader but with no effect on the device. I've tried a variety of tools, you'll need MtkDroidTools (Mediatek specific tool) and a host of other things and pherhaps you'll have some luck. I however did not. It appears that this specific device and its hardware are simply beyond my skills in rooting which are extensive so I question the viability of the exercise all together. That being said I still devote multiple hours a month attempting.
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The DA file your speaking of is actually located in the SP Tool folders : \SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1904_Win\\MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin
Disclaimer this method is finicky at best but on my device has worked, I take no responsibility for bricked/destroyed devices nor voided warranties. This simply resembles the method I used to successfully root my Alcatel 5059r Device nothing more
Alright I'm going to do a small write up with links for you. I'm assuming you have your bootloader unlocked and Magisk rooting is sufficient bc if its not well your not going to be able to root this device. First we need stock firmware, magisk manager 7.0, and the flashing tool that works with this phones MediaTek CPU.
HTML:
https://alcatelfirmware.com/alcatel-onetouch-ideal-xtra-5059r
Here you'll find both the stock firmware and the SP Flash Tool for this particular hardware.
You'll also need the latest Magisk Manager app on your phone(great idea for after you root if you've saved it on your SD as well as its the first thing you want to install after). You can find that on XDA or Github or a simple google search.
In short you need to patch the stock firmwares boot.img with Magisk Manager in order to gain root.
Once you've downloaded your Firmware, Tool, and .apk of Magisk Manager extract the boot.img from the stock firmware .zip/.rar then move it a storage path somewhere you can find it on your device. THEN DELETE THE BOOT.IMG THAT REMAINS IN THE .ZIP FOLDER
Start magisk manager and you'll probably get a big red X on Magisk 18.1, press it and install > patch boot image, select the stock boot.img we extracted to your pc then moved to your device.
With the Patch_boot.img move it off your devices storage back onto windows. Then add it back into the .zip/.rar Stock Firmware folder. Now we have a complete set of stock firmware flashed with Magisk 18.1 and ready to go!
Now you have a properly rooted boot.img now onto the flash
SP Flash Tool is a finicky tool at best, I always got error codes but was successful. Start off by shutting off your phone and unplugging the USB if your connected.
Extract the patched stock firmware .zip/.rar
Extract SP Flash tool, and run the flashtool.exe
From here you can follow the basic instructions on the website I posted
If you need an Auth file run a search here in XDA and you'll find a nice little .zip with an Auth file in it that works.
Your Scatter file is in the stock firmware, Auth file above.
With your phone still off & disconnected and your 3 drop boxes on the SP Flash Tool full and looking like the guide on the website. Press download. Attach your phone to USB and hit Volume up or down. Here is kind of the tricky part and trust me error codes don't necessarily mean there was any error. I ended up using the windows chimes to tell when the device was picked up, it disconnects pretty quickly but in between connection/disconnect chimes you have enough time to hit download again and you should get a Red Line on the bottom of SP tool saying 100% Completed, although probably with an error code. I did this routine of flashing in between chimes probably 10 times.
Reboot and yes your phone has been wiped, first thing you'll want to do is reinstall magisk manager and with any luck you should have green checks beside both boxes.
Proofs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=15313&pictureid=58444
https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=15313&pictureid=58445
Rooted with magisk and built twrp
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Well in case anyone wants to work on this I'm uploading TWRP
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Here's some good stuff and how I got recovery and LOS 16 on alcatel idealxtra 5059r
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...16-alcatel-t3933004/post79586479#post79586479
LgPWN'd said:
Here's some good stuff and how I got recovery and LOS 16 on alcatel idealxtra 5059r
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...16-alcatel-t3933004/post79586479#post79586479
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I have spent 2 days trying to figure out how to root my g90 pro. I can't find twerp for it and every possible guide I find destroys my sanity when I find out it won't work. I have magisk as a zip file on my phone right now, is there an alternate apk I could use to finish this?
I am bootloaded and it is android 10.
Have you tried using the magisk manager app and pull the stock boot from your rom. Go into magisk manager app and select install then select patch boot image. Let it do it thing. After it's done there will be a patched boot image in your download folder. Copy that img to your fastboot tools directory on your computer. Boot your phone to fastboot and connect to your computer. In adb tools cmd promt type "fastboot flash boot (name of patched boot image).img"
Reboot phone..
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Link to magisk manager app https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
If you don't have your stock boot img you will need to download your current firmware and use payload dumper to extract the boot image. Just open the firmware in 7zip or eat and extract payload.bin the place that file in the input in the payload dumper then click on the exe. Will take a min and all you system partions will be extracted in the output folder. Grab your stock boot.img from there.
Link to payload dumper https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850510260
Will try in the morning, expect update.
I have no Idea how to download directly from my firmware. I don't know if I'm misunderstanding, but I tried googling it and still am stumped. I can't find the folder or whatever, I have read so many tutorials I'm mixing everything up.
I installed two wrong boot imgs, if anyones reading this thread https://www.mediafire.com/file/7502...WW_V10.0.03.03_GENERIC_20200710_1437.zip/file
this is current firmware for g90 pro, found by using info app, and ctrl-f on this page https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/blu-stock-firmware-repository-mediafire.3853065/
I_like_root_pls said:
I have spent 2 days trying to figure out how to root my g90 pro. I can't find twerp for it and every possible guide I find destroys my sanity when I find out it won't work. I have magisk as a zip file on my phone right now, is there an alternate apk I could use to finish this?
I am bootloaded and it is android 10.
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BLU G90 Pro TWRP Image
Does anyone know if there's a version of TWRP out there for the BLU G90 Pro? The closest I've come is the G9, and I've tried that one already. Please help. I need to root my phone so I can enable Google Play Services for AR.
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Looking for a walkthrough on installing a custom ROM on a BLU G90 PRO
I need WIFI calling enabled and non of the unlocked phones they sell at Best Buy or Amazon come with the feature activated. It is literally not listed in the settings I am looking at installing a custom ROM with WIFI calling activated like it is...
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Hi, I have a allview viva h1001 LTE, I accidentally bricked my device while trying to install twrp(custom one) and now it's bootlooping, I can't boot into recovery or fastboot mode, I tried using SP Flash Tool, but I need the original stock firmware, can someone help me?
Hi. I am also looking for the firmware for this device. There is one firmware that I tried to fill, but it does not have a native scatter and I put it together as best I could. The tablet is boot to recovery but the system does not boot. If you have the opportunity to load the scatter from your original device, then there is a chance that we will defeat this device.
If it's still relevant, then I attach a recovery from a tablet that goes into recovery. I considered the entire dump if someone can see its integrity. Here is full flash read with EFT from other tablet who too restart.
Hi. I wrote down the firmware merged with the EFT, then I downloaded the image from allview p6 pro and using CM2MTK I filled in only the system. The tablet started up but without navigation buttons, with kingorut I made a root, and installed a buildpropeditor. At the end of the build.prop added the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 . After the reboot, the buttons appeared. I went into the update and saw the opportunity to install the update over the air but for p6 pro. Can someone tell me where to edit so that the device thinks that it is not p6 about but Viva H1001 LTE ? Thus, download the original update and make the original firmware. Thank you.
I atach build.prop for H1001 and P6_PRO
Hi, I've just bought a Cubot P50, it's a Chinese brand and seems more than decent for the price, I've rooted it with Magisk and I want to install TWRP on it but can't find anything for that brand. Has anyone came across a TWRP that might work on it?
Marko Lyno said:
Hi, I've just bought a Cubot P50, it's a Chinese brand and seems more than decent for the price, I've rooted it with Magisk and I want to install TWRP on it but can't find anything for that brand. Has anyone came across a TWRP that might work on it?
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I have the same phone how did you root it ? If there a guide that is safe to use ? Thank you
Unlock the bootloader first, this step will factory reset your phone https://romprovider.com/unlock-bootloader-android/
On your PC:
1. Install Fastboot driver
2. Install MediaTek_Preloader_USB_VCOM_Drivers_Setup_Signed
3. Extract platform-tools
4. On your phone, Enable Developer Options, USB debugging and OEM Unlocking
5. Unlock bootloader (this step will factory reset your phone): Phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt on PC > fastboot devices > fastboot flashing unlock. Note this will cause the phone to show the "Orange State" warning on boot up. You can ignore this or remove it later.
(If device is unauthorised in ADB or Fastboot, go to Developer Options on phone, revoke USB debugging authorisation, disable then enable USB debugging. You should now get an authorisation confirmation dialogue when you try to connect with ADB/Fastboot. If not, type "adb kill-server", then "adb devices" or "adb start-server" in the command prompt).
6. Place boot.img on phone with USB file transfer (either from stock ROM, or read from phone using SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1924_Win) and patch it with Magisk v5.2. NO need to patch vbmeta.img
7. Transfer patched boot.img back to PC
8. Flash the patched boot.img to phone either with SP Flash Tool or Fastboot command in ADB (fastboot flash boot boot.img). Take care here, make sure it's the right image going to the right location and that ALL other files are de-selected, especially the preloader file, always de-select this when flashing any firmware unless you know what you're doing!
Phone is now rooted.
How to remove orange state warning on this device:
How to remove Orange, Yellow & Red state warnings on MTK
This guide will explain how to hide or remove Yellow, Red and Orange state warnings on a Mediatek Android device. Its ideal for those who feel irritated by constantly seeing these warnings on reboot.
www.hovatek.com
Edit: If you need a stock ROM for the phone it's here https://www.cubot.net/Support/id/78/cid/19.html#hh
Good evening, I would like to know if in the future it is possible to install a twrp with a custom rom?
Thank you have a nice day.
Good evening, I would like to know if in the future it is possible to install a twrp with a custom rom on the Cubot p50?
Thank you have a nice day.
Mark8:9 said:
Good evening, I would like to know if in the future it is possible to install a twrp with a custom rom on the Cubot p50?
Thank you have a nice day.
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It is possible that in the future, developers may create custom ROMs and TWRP recoveries for the device, especially if it becomes popular among the Android community.
If a custom ROM and TWRP recovery becomes available for your device in the future, you will be able to flash it by following the instructions provided by the developer. Keep in mind that installing custom ROMs and recoveries comes with some risks, and it is important to backup your data and follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your device.
Good evening, can you tell me the correct procedure for how to Root the Cubot p50 smartphone? Thank you.
Mark8:9 said:
Good evening, can you tell me the correct procedure for how to Root the Cubot p50 smartphone? Thank you.
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Well if you really want to know that, surely you would have read the entire thread? It's not that long. I gave complete instructions 5 posts up
Marko Lyno said:
Well if you really want to know that, surely you would have read the entire thread? It's not that long. I gave complete instructions 5 posts up
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Good evening, be patient ... but where do I find Magisk 5.2 to download and how do I install it? Thanks good evening.
Download Magisk Manager Latest Version 26.1 For Android 2023
Magisk Manager is an app which helps users to root their phone. With the help of Magisk you can run banking apps and also pass SafetyNet tests.
magiskmanager.com
Just get the latest version and follow the instructions I posted.
Thanks for your work on the Cubot phone .Im a fan of them also. I found that twrp recovery 3.40 works on the Note 20/20Pro you just have to flash vbmeta BEFORE and AFTER you flash twrp to the device. Im also seeing separate websites claiming twrp 3.40 is also used with the Cubot P40 model. I dont see why it wouldnt work with the P50. Its worth a shot. Also theres alot more "familiars" with Mediatek phones like these in Hovatek forum. Since you already have information on how to root maybe consider starting your own P50 thread over there.
My references: https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-44810-post-233457.html#pid233457
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Thanks for your work on the Cubot phone .Im a fan of them also. I found that twrp recovery 3.40 works on the Note 20/20Pro you just have to flash vbmeta BEFORE and AFTER you flash twrp to the device. Im also seeing separate websites claiming twrp 3.40 is also used with the Cubot P40 model. I dont see why it wouldnt work with the P50. Its worth a shot. Also theres alot more "familiars" with Mediatek phones like these in Hovatek forum. Since you already have information on how to root maybe consider starting your own P50 thread over there.
My references: https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-44810-post-233457.html#pid233457
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Thanks for that. Is there a specific vbmeta to patch it with?
Good evening, can you give me the link to download a compatible cust recovery for the cubot p50? Thank you
The link is on the page just posted above. Here's the direct link to the file:
Hovatek
Download files
www.hovatek.com
Let us know if it works please, and what steps you took.
Good evening, how will I flash the lk file? Thanks.
Hi, you will have, or should have, downloaded a zip file containing a recovery.img. The recovery.img is the file you need to flash. Then follow the instructions here:
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Any Android 2022 [100% Working]
In this article, I will be showing you how you can install TWRP recovery on any Android smartphone. By following this guide you will be able to install
magiskapp.com
The TWRP Recovery file it refers to is the one you (hopefully) downloaded from this link:
Hovatek
Download files
www.hovatek.com
BUT, you also need to flash a vbmeta file BEFORE and AFTER the recovery.img, and I'm still unsure which vbmeta file it is, as elimoviebuff hasn't replied to my question regarding that.
Marko Lyno said:
Hi, you will have, or should have, downloaded a zip file containing a recovery.img. The recovery.img is the file you need to flash. Then follow the instructions here:
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Any Android 2022 [100% Working]
In this article, I will be showing you how you can install TWRP recovery on any Android smartphone. By following this guide you will be able to install
magiskapp.com
The TWRP Recovery file it refers to is the one you (hopefully) downloaded from this link:
Hovatek
Download files
www.hovatek.com
BUT, you also need to flash a vbmeta file BEFORE and AFTER the recovery.img, and I'm still unsure which vbmeta file it is, as elimoviebuff hasn't replied to my question regarding that.
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I get it, but I have to flash the .bin to remove the yellow/red state on boot. I don't know how to install the lk.bin file. If you can help me. Thank you.
Ah I see, you're rooting the phone first. Ok I've just checked my own notes on this, so, if you have edited the lk.img file as described in that Hovatek thread, then do as follows:
When flashing with SP Flash Tool, make sure the correct lk.img file is chosen as SP Flash Tool chooses lk-verified.img by default (click along to the right of the file list under "Location" and choose your edited lk.img file here).
OR, flash with ADB (fastboot flash lk lk.img).
Then install Magisk on your phone if you haven't already.
boot.img is for rooting the phone, lk.img is only to remove the orange state message and the 5 second delay when the phone boots, it does not actually remove it's orange state and is not needed for the phone to be rooted.
To un-root, you should just flash the original boot.img and lk-verified.img from the stock firmware ROM file.
Marko Lyno said:
Ah I see, you're rooting the phone first. Ok I've just checked my own notes on this, so, if you have edited the lk.img file as described in that Hovatek thread, then do as follows:
When flashing with SP Flash Tool, make sure the correct lk.img file is chosen as SP Flash Tool chooses lk-verified.img by default (click along to the right of the file list under "Location" and choose your edited lk.img file here).
OR, flash with ADB (fastboot flash lk lk.img).
Then install Magisk on your phone if you haven't already.
boot.img is for rooting the phone, lk.img is only to remove the orange state message and the 5 second delay when the phone boots, it does not actually remove it's orange state and is not needed for the phone to be rooted.
To un-root, you should just flash the original boot.img and lk-verified.img from the stock firmware ROM file.
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Good morning. Thank you for the information given.
I wanted to ask: is it necessary or useful to install an antivirus on your smartphone now that it's been rooted? Thank you.
I haven't but that's just down to personal choice really. It's certainly useful if you like to try stuff from unknown sources, although personally I've rarely encountered viruses on Android. I'm not saying they don't exist though.
Have you successfully rooted your phone then? What about TWRP, have you tried that yet?