UNBICKING & RESTORING MTK DEVICES USING CWM BACKUPS

Flashing Custom ROMs, installing unofficial updates or firmwares, can easily destroy (brick) phone’s system. This often make devices unable to boot again. Thus making a CWM backup of your device is always useful.
Note
This tutorial is based on restoring bricked MTK android smart phones using CWM backups.
Make sure the backup you are using is the one of your device else it will not work.
Make sure your device have at least 25% battery life.
If CWM is already installed on the device just scroll down to second part of this tutorial.


Part 1: Installing CWM recovery to the device

  • Download and install universal android adb drivers from here.
  • Download SP Flash Tools (latest version preferable) from here.
  • Download scatter file & CWM made recovery.img of the device you want to restore.
  • Launch SP Flash tools.
  • Click on Scatter Loader button.
  • Select the scatter file of the device.
  • Tick Recovery from the list.
  • Double click on Recovery and select recovery.img you downloaded. (This must be a CWM made recovery)
  • Click on Download button.
  • Connect the device Computer.
  • Wait for Flashing to complete. A green tick or green circle (for older versions) will be seen on the screen.
  • Disconnect the phone from the computer.


Part 2: Restoring Device With CWM
  • Download and copy the CWM backup folder to your SD Card.
  • Boot to CWM Recovery by holding Vol. up then press Power button for about 3secs.
  • Use Vol.  up & Vol. down keys to Navigate & select Backup/Restore using Power button.
  • Select Restore.
  • Select the backup you want to restore.
  • Wait for the process to complete (process can take about 15mins).
  • Reboot device when process is complete



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ROOT & INSTALL PLAYSTORE ON NOKIA X X+ and XL

This is how to root and install playstore on Nokia ( X, X+ & XL) android devices .

This tutorial is only for Nokia X, X+ and XL.
Make sure you have at least 15% of battery life before doing the following process.


ROOTING DEVICE

  • Download an install Nokia X manager from here.
  • Download Gapps from here (If only you want to install playstore)
  • Install Nokia X manager.
  • Launch Nokia X manager.
  • Install Nokia drivers by clicking install ADB drivers button.
  • Enable usb debug mode on the phone goto Settings Developers option USB Debugging (tick).
  • Connect the phone to compter and wait for Nokia X manager to detect the phone.
  • Now click Root Device.
  • Your phone will now boot into temporally to TWRP recovery.

INSIDE TWRP MENU
  • Click Mount  > Tick System > Then press back.
  • Click Install > Navigate to phone storage > Select Update-SuperSU-v1.99r3.zip
  • Swipe the blue arrow icon to confirm.
  • Reboot phone.
  • Phone is now rooted.
  • Scroll through menu and you will see SuperSu installed.
  • Use apps like root checker to check if the phone is rooted





INSTALLING PLAYSTORE



  • launch Nokia X manager, connect device and click install Gapps.
  • Select gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip (the one you downloaded) from directory and press open.
  • Phone will reboot into TWRP recovery.



INSIDE TWRP MENU
  • Click install > Navigate to SD Card > select NokiaX_GApps_package.zip.
  • Wait for the process to complete.
  • Reboot phone.


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DOWNLOAD TECNO S5 STOCK ROM


Learn how to unbrick/flash this device using sp flash tool from here

Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong preloder will make the device completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)

TECNO S5 SPECS
Dimensions: 135.9 x 68.8 x 10.75 mm
Storage: 4GB ROM up to 32GB microSD card
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Display: 4.5-inch IPS Touch Display (480 x 854 pixels, 218 ppi)
Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera with Flash, 720p HD Video, Autofocus
Front Camera: 1.2 MP Secondary Camera with BSI
Platform: Android 4.2.2 OS (Jelly Bean)
Processor: 1.3GHz Dual-core Processor
GSM/EDGE 900/1800MHz
WCDMA 2100MHz
3.75G Internet (Up to 21 Mbps)
1800 mAH Battery Capacity


TECNO S5 STOCK ROM

DOWNLOAD TECNO N3 STOCK ROM


Learn how to unbrick/flash this device using Android AIO flasher from here

TECNO N3 SPECS
Dual-SIM, Mini SIM
Dimensions: 115 x 62 x 11.7 mm
Storage: 512MB ROM, supports up to 32GB microSD card
Memory: 256MB RAM

3.5-inch Capacitive Touch Display (480 x 320 pixels, 165 ppi)
3.0MP Camera
Android 2.3.5 OS (Gingerbread)
800MHz Processor
GSM/EDGE 900/1800MHz
1450mAH Battery Capacity




TECNO N3 STOCK ROM

EASILY DOWNLOAD NOKIA FIRMWARES USING NAVIFIRMPLUS

This tool makes it easy to download the latest Nokia firmware or ROM of your nokia device. If you are the owner of a Nokia phone and wish to install the latest firmware or ROMs on your device, NaviFirm Plus can be a great tool to have. 
Download NaviFirmPlus from here

Note it is possible to brick a phone by installing incorrect firmware, so make sure you download the exact version of your device.
To use this tool to download the latest version of firmware of your Nokia phone, type in your product code (found at the back of your phone) and press enter
tick the required files you want to download
click on Download to begin.
When Download completes, Check Fw folder (or Selected path) for the Downloaded firmware.



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HOW TO FLASH AND INSTALL STOCK ROMs ON NOKIA X SMART PHONES


Its now easy to flash stock rom on Nokia X smart phones. 
Nokia X Flasher makes everything easy. 
Make sure you have .NET Framework 3.5 installed on your windows before you can use this program.
















  • Download Nokia X flash tool from here.
  • Download your Nokia Stock ROMs or firmware using NaviFirm+ get it from here.
  • Launch flash tool.
  • Connect your Nokia X using original data cable.
  • Click on >> Detect Device manually <<  Wait for your device to be detected.
  • You don't really need to flash all partitions
    for example if you want to update your system, you just flash
    - system
    - boot
    - recovery
    You don't really need to flash data and lose all data inside and you also don't really need to flash preload
  • Wait for the process  to completes. 
  • Please do not disturb the phone till the process finishes successfully.
Now its easy to flash different ROMs and test other recovery images on your Nokia X using this amazing flash tool. 



HOW TO UNLOCK & RELOCK SONY XPERIA BOOTLOADER

UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER

If you are the type that likes custom ROMs on your device, unlocking your bootloader is the key your dreams. So below are the steps on how to easily unlock the bootloader of your sony xperia.

Note
Make sure you have internet connection on your PC.
Doing this may void your warranty.
I'm not responsible for any damage you cause on your device.


Download and install latest Flashtool from here.


Start Flashtool and click on BLU button on the top


Flashtool will show a pop up window, turn off your device and connect it to PC while holding volume down button.


Flashtool will check your device. After that connect your device again while holding volume up button.


Click on get unlock key button, it will switch you to Sony Mobile website, select your phone and hit continue


Fill your email address and accept terms and conditions, than click submit


Go to your mailbox and click on Click here to proceed link in mail from Sony Mobile.


Copy IMEI from Flashtool to Sony Mobile site and once more accept terms and conditions, then click submit


Copy unlock key to Flashtool window and than click unlock
your device is unlocked




RELOCKING BOOTLOADER.

If you have an unlocked bootloader an you want to lock it back for some reasons, follow the guide below.


Download and install latest Flashtool from here.

Start Flashtool and click on BLU button on the top

Turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
Just click on relock button and your bootloader is locked.





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DOWNLOAD SONY XPERIA P LT221 STOCK ROM

SONY XPERIA  P LT221 STOCK ROM



Learn how to unbrick/flash or upgrade this device using flashtool from here

Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong rom will make the device completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)


Android version 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Language - All
Size - 611Mb

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Android version 4.0.4 ice cream sandwich
Language - All
Size - 375.6Mb

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Android version 2.3.7 gingerbread
Language - All
Size - 284.8Mb

DOWNLOAD


Learn how to unlock & relock your Sony Xperia bootloader here

Get other Sony Xperia roms from here




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DOWNLOAD SONY XPERIA C C2305 STOCK ROM


SONY XPERIA  C  C2305 STOCK ROM

Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong rom will make the device completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)

Android version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Language - All
Size - 643Mb

DOWNLOAD

Learn how to unbrick/flash or upgrade this device using flashtool from here



Get other sony xperia roms from here

DOWNLOAD SONY XPERIA M2 AQUA D2403 STOCK ROM


SONY XPERIA  M2 AQUA D2403 STOCK ROM


Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong rom will make the device completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)

Android version 4.4.4 KitKat
Language - All
Size - 942Mb

DOWNLOAD

Learn how to unbrick/flash or upgrade this device using flashtool from here

Get other sony xperia roms from here


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DOWNLOAD SONY XPERIA L C2104 STOCK ROM


SONY XPERIA  L C2104 STOCK ROM

Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong rom will make the device completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)

Android version 4.4.2 KitKat
Language - All
Size - 708Mb

DOWNLOAD

Learn how to unbrick/flash or upgrade this device using flashtool from here


Get other sony xperia roms from here


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DOWNLOAD SONY XPERIA Z2 D6503 STOCK ROM


SONY XPERIA  Z2 D6503 STOCK ROM

Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong rom will make the device completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)

Android version 5.0.2 Lollipop
Language - All
Size - 1.33GB

DOWNLOAD

Learn how to unbrick/flash or upgrade this device using flashtool from here


Get other sony xperia roms from here


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DOWNLOAD TECNO M7 STOCK ROM


Learn how to unbrick/flash this device using sp flash tool from here

Note
Follow the instructions on how to flash the device carefully from the link above
I will not take responsibility on whatever may happen to your device.

Make sure you are downloading the exact ROM of the device you want to flash because 
 flashing a wrong preloder, the device will be completely dead 
(can't power on, can't charge and will not be detected by a computer)


Dual-SIM
Dimensions: 146.7 x 76 x 10.4 mm
1 GB RAM, 4GB Internal Memory,supports up to 32GB microSD card

5-inch Capacitive Touch Display (480 x 854 pixels, 195 ppi)
8.0MP Camera with Flash
1.3MP Secondary Camera
Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean)
1.3 GHz Dual-core Processor
GSM/EDGE 900/1800MHz
WCDMA 2100MHz
3.75G Internet (Up to 21Mbps)
2000mAH Battery Capacity



TECNO M7 STOCK ROM
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HOW TO UNBICK/FLASH OR UPGRADE SONY XPERIA ANDROID DEVICES


Note
Your phone battery should be at least 35% before you perform this process
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU RUIN YOUR PHONE IN ANY WAY
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK


Download an install FlashTools from here.
Install Sony drivers.
The drivers are located (After installing FlashTools) inside this directory -- C: /FlashTool/Drivers.
Run Flashtool-drivers.exe file, and select only fastboot drivers and flashmode drivers (Last two options)."


Download Sony Xperia Stock ROMS from here
Make sure you download the exact ROM of your device.
After download, extract the .zip or .rar file to get a .ftf file (flash file)
Now move the .ftf file to  C: /Flashtools/Firmware folder
If you are using the latest version of Flashtools, you will need to put the firmware in C:\Users\YourUsename\.flashTool folder

NB: You can always change that default firmware folder. Click on File and select Change user home then choose a new folder.


Open the Flashtools and click the flash image at top left.
Now select "Flashmode" and then click "OK"




On the next window, select the ROM you want to flash and click "OK"
Flashtools will prepare the files for flashing. This might take a while.




A pop up will appear telling you to turn off your device.
Now turn off the device hold >> Back button <<  and connect it to PC so that Flashtools will detect the phone in flashmode
If you are with a new Xperia device, you will need to hold Volume down button.




Flashing process will begin. A progress bar will be seen at the bottom.
Wait for the process to finish. This might take a while depending on the size of the ROM
Remove the USB an reboot the device.

First time boot after this process will be longer than normal .  



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