Thursday 29 October 2015

HOW TO FLASH FEATURE PHONES USING MULTI PORT DOWNLOAD TOOL

This tool is developed by MediaTek and is used to flash feature phones with firmwares in the format .cfg 
An example of feature phone is TECNO T635.

STEPS
  
1.DOWNLOAD and install feature phones driver.

2.DOWNLOAD MultiPortDownloadTool.
3.Launch MultiPortFlashDownloadProject.exe

4.Click OK on the dialogue box that pops up with Fail.


5.Click File and select Open Download Agent File.


6.Select MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin.
7.Now Click Image Folder button.

8.Navigate and select the folder containing the ROM.


9.Click OK on the window that appears with Load Files Success.


10.Insert battery into the phone.

11.Open Device manager.


12.Click on Ports (COM & LPT)


13.Connect the phone.


14.Check and note the COM Port number that appears.


15.Disconnect the phone.
16.Now on Multi Download Tool, tick COM Port number, USB &

17.Select Download ROM and Format.

18.Click Start button on the line which the COM Port number of the phone was connected.


19.Connect phone.


The process starts with a red bar followed by purple then yellow.
When you see DL OK with 100% yellow bar, the process is complete
Disconnect and reboot Phone


NOTE; If for any reason, the com ports on the multi port download tool do not tally with the com ports on system device manager.

To resolve this, open flash tool, click on options and select set begin COM port. Set and apply

Thursday 15 October 2015

REMOVE REGION LOCK FROM SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 N9005

Instructions to remove region lock from Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 using REGION LOCK AWAY APPLICATION.

THE PHONE MUST BE ROOTED


How to Remove region lock from Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005
Step 1: On the Smartphone, Open Settings > Security > Device Administration > Unknown Sources (tick to enable it).
Step 2: DOWNLOAD and install RegionLock Away Application (.apk).

Step 3: Launch RegionLock Away. 
Step 4: Tap on the Region Unlock option.
Step 5: Region Unlock will request for Super User permission. 

Step 6: Tap on the Grant Button to continue.
Step 7: Region Unlock will update the device modem. Once Update is successful, a Dialog bow will appear with the successful patch message.

 Step 8: Tap on the Restart Now button to finish the patch.

HOW TO USE PIRANHABOX TO FLASH BIN FILE

Instructions on how to use Piranhabox Tool to flash bin firmware on any Android Device (Mediatek Based).

Disable all Anti-Virus Application on the computer  before doing this.

How to use Piranhabox Tool
 Step 1: DOWNLOAD and extract Piranha box Tool.
Step 2: Download the Stock Rom (bin format).
Step 3: Open Piranha_Box-V1.46_Crack_Only_DzCraXx.exe
Step 4: Once Piranha box Tool is launched, Click on Chinese Tool Button.
Step 5: Under the Chinese Tools you will be able to see MTK Chipset Tool. Click on the Maximize Button.
Step 6: In MTK Chipset Tool Select Write.
Step 7: Now, Click on the Browse Button and locate the .bin firmware.
Step 8: Under Boot Select 8th Boot (mt65xx).
Step 9: Select USB Mode Button.
Step 10: Select Cable Name USB_(Cable&Mode).
Step 11: Connect your Android Device to the Computer (make sure it is power Off).
Step 12: Click on the Start Button to Begin the Flashing Process.
Step 13: Once Flashing is completed, a Green Pass Status will be shown.

HOW TO RESET BIN COUNTER ON ANY SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE

Instructions to reset Bin counter on any Samsung Galaxy Smartphone using Triangle Away.

Phone must be rooted.



Step 1: On the Smartphone, Open Settings > Security > Device Administration > Unknown Sources (tick to enable it).

Step 2: DOWNLOAD and install Triangle Away (.apk).

Step 3: Launch Triangle Away and grant it superuser right.
Step 4: In Triangle Away, Tap on the Reset Flash Counter Button.

Step 5: A warning message pops up on the Screen. Simply ignore the message and Tap on the Continue button.

Step 6: The flash counter will be reset

To verify if  Bin Counter was reset to normal or not, boot into Download Mode.
To boot into download mode: Switch Off the Smartphone, then Press Volume Down, Home Button and Power Button until you see the Yellow Triangle, then Press Volume Up to see the Counter Bin.

Wednesday 14 October 2015

HOW TO REPAIR INVALID IMEI/CHANGE IMEI ON MTK DEVICES USING MTK ENGINEERING MOD



1.Copy both M_IMEI And S_IMEI numbers and write it on notepad or anywhere.

2.DOWNLOAD and install MTK ENGR MOD apk.

3.Open and select MTK Settings.

4.Go to connectivity then CDS information.

5.Go to Radio information then phone 1.

6.You will see AT+ and at bottom send command
 
7.Click on AT+ and retype AT+ automatically u will see AT+EGMR=1,7"" and other options.

8.Select AT+EGMR=1,7"" and type M_IMEI number in inverted comma's.Like this AT+EGMR=1,7"3577xxxxxxx"

9.Click on send command
 It will show (command is msent).

10.For Sim 2 select AT+EGMR=1,10"".

11.Type S_IMEI then send command.

12.If command is msent reboot your phone.

MTK ROM CONTENT

Before flashing any Mtk device with Sp flash tool. Make sure the following files are present in the Rom folder.


1.PRELOADER
2.BOOTING
3.RECOVERY
4.SECRO
5.LOGO
6.MBR
7.EBR1
8.UBOOT
9.ANDROID/SYSTEM

NOTE:   NOT COMPULSORY
10.Cache
11.User data

SP FLASH TOOL COMMON ERRORS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS



SP FLASH TOOL ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS

 

(1002) S_INVALID_ARGUMENTS
Invalid scatter file.

(1003) S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL 
The problem with the port.
May occur for example if you are disabled in the BIOS com-ports (though in this case the com-port is a virtual and a physical USB, but when you turn off you just do not see the equipment that puts drivers on the preloader).or a problem in the USB cable (cable helps change the firmware).Any problem in PC USB-port (port helps change).


(1011) S_NOT_ENOUCH_STORAGE_SPACE
Occurs when the size of any part of the firmware is larger than the allotted space.



(1013) S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL
Error in nature and orientation similar to error 1003. Solutions must be sought on the same principle.


(1022) S_UNSUPPORTED_VER_OF_DA
You need to use a newer version of SP FlashTool.


(1040) S_UNSUPPORTED_OPERATION
Scatter file does not fit the phone. For example, in 6577 the title is present, and the phone is actually 6573




(2005) S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL
On phones with MTD flash if an error occurs:
When you select Download to block preloader or dsp_bl not set daw. You should use the appropriate version SPFT, such v2.xxx for phones MT6573, or off DA Download All.When you select Download to block preloader or dsp_bl set daw. It is necessary to uncheck these blocks! If these blocks need to flash, it is necessary to connect the phone to BOOTROM.When selecting ReadBack, Format, or MemoryTest. It is necessary to connect the phone to BOOTROM.



(2020) S_BROM_CHKSUM16_MEM_RESULT_DIFF
In the settings Flashtool forced to put a checkbox that the body without the battery and then connect through the test point with the battery.



(2035) S_BROM_CMD_JUMP_DA_FAIL
After you click download, try connecting to the computer off device with pre-tensioned volume buttons.




(3001) S_DA_EXT_RAM_ERROR
Possible connection problems. Check the cable and / or reconnect the cable to another port.




(3012) NAND_FLASH_NOT_FOUND
Problems associated with the definition of a flash memory device. Known methods to overcome this problem:
Try using a different version of flashers, because as the release of different versions and updated information about the flash memory.
Try to flash a smartphone on another computer, unnecessarily. are soft karaoke problems hampering correctly identify the memory on a particular machine.


                                      (3066) S_DA_HANDSET_FAT_INFO_NOT_FOUND
Occurs when an automatic formatting, you should try to set the addresses manually formatting.




(3144) S_DA_EMMC_FLASH_NOT_FOUND
Besides problems with iron can be Scatter when the file is not the phone. For example in the title is present emmc, and the phone is actually a MTD flash.
As well there is a chance that the problem will be solved if you use the machine with another operating system (in priority winXP) and completely install the drivers.




(3149) S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED
mcking230 writes pierced version 3.1320.0.174, after the loss errors listened to the program and flashed version 5.1420.00 (At the time of writing, the latest version) choose Format all + download and it worked, the program was at the root of drive C.




(4001) S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE
Solution - Change USB-port and transfer the SP Flash Tool to the root of the C: drive
Also there is an option in the file download agent no information about the CPU / flash. Solution - upgrade flashers.The problem could be hardware, such as the failed flash memory.




(4008) S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL
Change version flashers and most interesting is that in the older version.
Change the cable for firmware.It is also possible in the process of flashing the village battery ... Solution: charge your phone and try the firmware again.




(4009) S_FT_READBACK_FAIL
In addition to reading errors in the phone the same error for errors in the file system PC. Eg not enough space for a file or file can not be overwritten because it is locked. To clarify the log should look.




(4032) S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL
4032 an error occurred while trying to change the firmware on the device to the processor through the program MT6589 Sp_Flash_tool. The unit has recovered by formatting the phone via the button Format (do not do it if you have the machine on the CPU MT6575 or 6577) in the program sp_flash_tool, then download the official firmware and flashed it with all ticks through the button download. Sometimes you need to uninstall and reinstall the drivers and re-do the formatting, and then reflash if the previous attempt was unsuccessful. Also try to change the version of the flasher.




(4050) S_FT_NEED_DOWNLOAD_ALL_FAIL
Occurs when block sizes are not the same in the PMT and scatter. In general, this error is treated to download all the blocks (one can usrdata enough), then the size in the PMT should switch to the right. Sometimes it helps to change the version flashers.




(5002) S_INVALID_DA_FILE
When configuring SP_Flash_Tool download agent should be selected is attached to this release flasher. The choice of other agents gives this error.



(5054) S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL
Did a hard reset via fleshtul and now cant install the new firmware. Reset do Yeshe time too fails, crashes the same error. Problem was solved by resetting in the new drivers.




(5066) S_DL_PC_BL_INVALID_GFH_FILE_INFOR
Wrong files. For example when the scatter of the chosen folder is not yet prepared for the FT files. It is necessary to choose the scatter in the folder prepared for FT files.




(6124) S_SECURITY_INVALID_PROJECT (6124), MSP ERROE CODE: 0 x 00.
Get eliminated after flashing through native Preloader button download. After this, the modified firmware recovery took place without errors and then restore the firmware from a previously created backup.




(8038) SP FLASH TOOL ERROR) / (PMT changed for the ROM; it must be downloaded
Occurs if the names or addresses of the blocks in the scatter differ from the table inside the phone (PMT). Should be corrected scatter-file in the firmware, ie lead to the same kind with your current scatter file of the firmware that you are currently on the unit.Also,you can try to change the version of the flasher.



(8045) SP FLASH TOOL ERROR
The nature of the error is similar to 8038, but in practice a scatter correction files do not help. To solve this problem, many went to the service center and they raised the unit via programmer.
At home, sometimes works firmware version through the DOWNLOAD button with all the other checkbox.



(8200) SP FLASH TOOL ERROR
Occurs if you try to flash the device on the same platform, firmware from another (eg you mt6577, and you try to flash the firmware of the device on mt6575, etc.)
Can also help to change the version flashers.

Thursday 8 October 2015

HOW TO FORCE 3G ON AN ANDROID DEVICE

Most android device come without a separate option for 3G. That is, the 3G is automatic, it only enters when the signal is high.
but most times you might want to force it on the phone maybe because of a slow download and probably because you hate wasting time when you know your internet speed can be improved.

To do this, all you have to do is


Root your device

Download and install superuser
DOWNLOAD and install busy box
DOWNLOAD and install PIMP MY ROM
Grant pimp my rom, super user right
1.Open pimp my rom 
2.Click on Tools
3.Select DEVICE HIDDEN MENU 
4.Click on ACCESS HIDDEN MENU
5.Select PHONE INFO and at the bottom is option for WCDMA.
6.Select WCDMA ONLY and exit PIMP MY ROM.

HOW TO EXTRACT FILES FROM System.img

How to extract files from System.img

These are the instructions to extract files from the system.img
(found in MTK based android stock Rom or Custom Rom) or from any .img file using ext4 tool on Windows Computer.
 
1 : DOWNLOAD and extract Ext4 Unpacker tool on a Windows Computer. 

2 : DOWNLOAD and extract ext2explore tool on a Windows
Computer.

3 : Download and extract the MTK based ROM (For Example:
  TECNO F9 firmware which contains system.img file) on your computer.

4 : Now, Open Ext4_Unpacker.exe.

5 : Click on the folder icon and locate the System.img file or any .img file you want to extract.

6 : Once Image file is loaded, click on the the Save as Ext4
button.

7 : Choose the location where you want to save the .ext4
file and then press Save button.

8 : Wait for few minutes while the ext4 image is being unpacked.

9 : Open ext2explore and select the .ext4 file that you have saved.

10 : Highlight the file you just have imported in EXT2Explore and then press the “Save” button.

11 : Select where you want the unpacked system files to be placed.

12 : After that Ext2explore will extract the system files on
your computer (it may take couple of minutes to complete).

MTK DROIDTOOL ERROR :ERROR - file adbd not install


If you are trying to work with Droid tool and you are faced with this error message. All you have to do to resolve this is 
 
1.Exit PdaNet in system tray if open
2.Close MTK droid tools
3.Disconnect the phone from PC
4.DOWNLOAD Busybox apk
5.Install Busybox on the phone and click Open after installation
6.Wait for initialization to finish (100%)
7.Still in Busybox, click Install wand wait till you get a prompt saying installation was successful
8.Re-launch MTK droid tools
9.Reconnect the phone to PC

If it persists then
1.DOWNLOAD ADBD Insecure apk
2.Install it on the phone and launch
3.Tick Enable insecure adbd
4.Re-launch MtK droid tools
 If you keep getting error: file adbd not install in MTK droid tools then:
* Exit PdaNet in system tray if open
* Close MTK droid tools
* Disconnect the phone from PC
* Download Busybox apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...on.busybox
* Install Busybox on the phone and click Open after installation
* Wait for initialization to finish (100%)
* Still in Busybox, click Install wand wait till you get a prompt saying installation was successful
* Re-launch MTK droid tools
* Reconnect the phone to PC

If it persists then
* Download ADBD Insecure apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...t=download
* Install it on the phone and launch
* Tick Enable insecure adbd
* Re-launch MtK droid tools - See more at: https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-1219.html#sthash.k5izwHko.dpuf
 If you keep getting error: file adbd not install in MTK droid tools then:
* Exit PdaNet in system tray if open
* Close MTK droid tools
* Disconnect the phone from PC
* Download Busybox apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...on.busybox
* Install Busybox on the phone and click Open after installation
* Wait for initialization to finish (100%)
* Still in Busybox, click Install wand wait till you get a prompt saying installation was successful
* Re-launch MTK droid tools
* Reconnect the phone to PC

If it persists then
* Download ADBD Insecure apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...t=download
* Install it on the phone and launch
* Tick Enable insecure adbd
* Re-launch MtK droid tools - See more at: https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-1219.html#sthash.k5izwHko.dpuf
 If you keep getting error: file adbd not install in MTK droid tools then:
* Exit PdaNet in system tray if open
* Close MTK droid tools
* Disconnect the phone from PC
* Download Busybox apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...on.busybox
* Install Busybox on the phone and click Open after installation
* Wait for initialization to finish (100%)
* Still in Busybox, click Install wand wait till you get a prompt saying installation was successful
* Re-launch MTK droid tools
* Reconnect the phone to PC

If it persists then
* Download ADBD Insecure apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...t=download
* Install it on the phone and launch
* Tick Enable insecure adbd
* Re-launch MtK droid tools - See more at: https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-1219.html#sthash.k5izwHko.dpuf
 If you keep getting error: file adbd not install in MTK droid tools then:
* Exit PdaNet in system tray if open
* Close MTK droid tools
* Disconnect the phone from PC
* Download Busybox apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...on.busybox
* Install Busybox on the phone and click Open after installation
* Wait for initialization to finish (100%)
* Still in Busybox, click Install wand wait till you get a prompt saying installation was successful
* Re-launch MTK droid tools
* Reconnect the phone to PC

If it persists then
* Download ADBD Insecure apk @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...t=download
* Install it on the phone and launch
* Tick Enable insecure adbd
* Re-launch MtK droid tools - See more at: https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-1219.html#sthash.k5izwHko.dpuf

Wednesday 7 October 2015

HOW TO PLAY PSP GAMES ON ANDROID DEVICES

For those of us that like games, do u know you can now play PSP games on your android phones and PC using an emulator called PPSSPP.

To do this, all you have to do is 
Get an android phone running of course android version 4.0+,2GB Ram.  

DOWNLOAD and Install  PPSSPP. (ANDROID)
DOWNLOAD and unzip PPSSPP. (PC)

Download any PSP game.

Open the phone internal memory using the file manager.

Locate and open the folder PSP.

Copy the downloaded game to the folder GAME.

Exit the the file manager.

Run the PPSSPP.

Hit Games tab and select the game.



If for any reason,the game is slow

HOW TO PARTITION A HARD DISK DRIVE

Partitions refers to the different sections on a physical drive.
Every hard drive in use has at least one partition. 

New partitions can be created by shrinking the original partition.This is useful if you intend to dual boot i.e install more than one operating system on a single Pc.

Multiple partitions is also useful for backup purposes.

Before creating partitions, its best you adhere to the following precautions.

1.Make a full image backup of the entire drive. 

2.Make sure you have enough free room on the
existing partition to create the new one. 

3.Empty the recycle bin.

Windows 7 and 8 both come with a reasonably
useful partitioning tool.

In Windows 7, click Start, or in Windows 8, go to the Search Tab.Either way, 
A.Type partitions,then select Create and format hard disk partitions.

B.The Disk Management program will come up. 

C.To shrink the existing partition, right-click it and select
Shrink Volume.

Then wait. It may take a while Eventually, a dialog
box will ask how much you want the partition
shrunk. The default number will be the maximum available.

D.Set the right size, click the Shrink button, and follow the
prompts. When the resizing is done, right-click the
physical drive's unallocated space and select Simple New Volume.

E.Then follow the wizard.Thats all.