yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Raju910:
Hi All,

Yesterday I bought Spice MI 425 from a spice store. Its working great but I have one problem that I am not able to connect it to my DELL laptop(Windows 7)

I used the HK11-VB717-27 folder to install the driver but the driver Spice HS-USB Android modem 9026 is not installed properly with the below error

"Windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required for this device. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a

file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source. (Code 52)"

Is there any way I can get the driver updated or get the driver from any website. I searched for spice's websites but dint succeed. Can anybody help in connecting MI 425 with my Laptop

Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Uninstall all existing drivers (MAKE SURE U TICK THE 'DELETE DRIVERS' OPTION). Then, install fonehacker's Karbon A9 drivers from this post. Karbonn A9 and Spice 425 are basically the same phone, hardware-wise.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Raju910:
Hi,

Thanks for your prompt reply. I followed the steps mentioned in the post but while updating the driver after choosing the

custom loacation and clicking ok,I am getting the following message window as

Windows was unable to install your Tianyu Device

Windows could not find the driver software for your device

If you know the manufacturer of of your device, you can visit its website and check the support section of the driver software

Am I missing something?

Please advice on how to proceed on this

Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
these rebranded k-touch phones are nuts no easy way to root em! huh never gonna buy des phones again!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
You will need to install the drivers manually.

Once you get the prompt for install drivers, choose the 2nd option ("Don't install automatically, I will choose a driver to install").

In the next dialog, choose the option "Have Disk.."

Click on "Browse..." and manually select the folder containing the Karbonn A9 drivers

Select the android_winusb.inf file.

It will give you some mumbo-jumbo warning, select "Continue anyway..."

Done!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Root Steller With KingRoot

For Rooting Try This Website(Open In Google Chrome)

www@kingroot@net
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27471877

interesting info here
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27545331

One can try the above root method for this handset by "fonehacker"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skumar.mastermind:
fonehacker rooted karbonn A9

hey friend, karbonn A9 is rooted so we can expect our phone to getting root permissions soon.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1670998
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Confirmed the above method works on Spice MI-425!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
Are u able to install and use any ROMmanager and back up ur stock ROM??? reply ASAP plz
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Clockworkmod doesn't work :-(

will try to manually flash cwm2.5.1.2 to see if it works

Edit: You can manually use ADB commands

Check these links:

http://andwise.net/?p=300

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1526555
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ImBridge:
Great news!

How much memory were u able to free? Could u overclock cpu? Any materialistic difference after rooting?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
I deleted all the Spice Junk that comes bundled with the phone, but in all, they amounted to a meager 15-18 MB of saving on the storage, Havent yet tried oc/ gpu
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ImBridge:
That means 150 MB of provided RAM + 15 MB of freed up RAM = 168 MB. Still not very good.

I do not understand the last line of gpu. What will it do?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ImBridge:
If u r not able to free up more memory by removing apps, u may consider link2sd to convert some system app to user app and move those user app to sd card
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Good one.

But some system apps are deep integrated with stock ROM

Might cause instability. So do it with caution
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Thanks for the conformation

Will update this on first page.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
I meant to say that I haven't been able to get my hands on the kernel - so haven't yet tried any form of Overclocking. And oh...that was supposed to be CPU and not GPU...GPU can't be overclocked, atleast not yet :p

Link2SD is quite safe, actually.

I am looking to start developing my first ROM for this phone, as soon as I get my hands on the stock ROM...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
hey any1 out here has a spice mI425 with ICS ready?

if yes and if u have rooted it den pleas upload t stock ROM sum wr here in dis forum so dat developers work on it and make it work on a9 also which is t twin brother of spice 425

thanks in advance:-)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
New Power Saving Tip Discovered...

Just came across a new tip.

The MI425 allows to manually enable/disable "Deep Power Down" (Or Deep Sleep, in android terms). If enabled, it can significantly improve the (already great) battery life.

Here's how:

Requirement:

You will need to have a launcher, like ADW, which allows for custom shortcuts based on activities. (I have tried it only on ADW Launcher - Free on the PlayStore)

Method:

Press and hold the home screen, you will get the ubiquitous "Add to Home Screen" popup.

Select the option "Custom Shortcut"

In the following window, tap the button "Pick your activity"

In the list that pops up, select the option "Activities"

You will be presented with another list of apps. Scroll down to "Settings".

Click on Settings to expand the list. Scroll furhter down till you get "Dynamic Memory Manager Settings"

Click on "OK"

You will get a shortcut on your home screen which links you to the DMM settings. Clicking it will open a window where it asks to "Enable/Disable DMM Deep Power Down". It's not enabled by default.

Enable it and report brag your battery life statistics here!!

Edit:

Simple Definition of Deep Power Down

For a more information, see wikipedia

Hardcore Technical Details on the ARM official site
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Thanks for this tip friend.

It is indeed helpful if you are fiddling with your handset quite often.

Also can you verify if the values are reset after reboot?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
I have had more than 5-6 reboots, including a couple of instances where I force-rebooted by pulling out the battery. The values are still unchanged.

Can you suggest an app that can store a history of battery usage stats (esp during different stages such as deep sleep, flight mode etc) for comparison>?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Download Spare Parts app

It stores it all
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Balajisukan:
Spice mi-425

Does anyone found that processor inside MI-425?

Is it same as Karbonn A9 processor (MSM7627a)?

Also,what is the box charger current rating?

How much time this requires for complete charging?

Thanks

Balaji
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
MSM7627A is the chipset. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 @ 1ghz, and yes, the processor and chipset are the same as in Karbon A9

Boxed charger is a 500mAH USB Adaptor. Never used it even once, using my 790mAH Samsung (Galaxy S) charger, and it takes 2 hours for a full pop.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anandraj77:
spice mi 425 successfully rooted

Procedure to root Karbonn A9 and Spice MI-425

Reboot your phone and enter fastboot

To enter Fast boot press vol up and power key simultaneously which would result in a green or red screen

Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable

Download the rooting kit and extract it

After extracting run the file”ROOT.bat”

After selecting the file your phone will reboot now enter Fast boot again

As you enter the fastboot press home

That’s it your device is rooted now you can enjoy ADB Shel
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
This is already posted

please don't re post
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
While posting somebody's post, you MUST add credits to all the people who did the hardwork. (fonehacker in this case). Blindly copying from one thread and pasting in another thread is considered TROLLING.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Unroot Method & Stock Rom with Recovery

Please somebody post unroot method for Mi-425 also and a stock recovery and full stock rom backup and upload it on mediafire!!!

Please Someone do it,its very important for development of Stellar!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
The Karbon A9 unrooting method will work here. Follow it at your own risk.

Disclaimer: I haven't tried unrooting my phone and won't try in the future. I don't care a damn if I can't unroot my phone - I am happy with my rooted device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] johndoe104102:
I bought a spice mi-425 two days back and found that it gets heated up pretty quickly.

I was using Wifi and in a couple of minutes the bottom part of the phone started heating.

I know that android phones get heated up on a regular basis but within a couple of minutes of using wifi concerns me.

@bbsrailfan and others who have mi425 can you please comment if your phone too has this problem and someone suggest me how to reduce the heating.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nil.shunya:
plz somebody upload stock rom and recovery.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nil.shunya:
yes, the unroot method for a9 works but i still need the stock rom and recovery. if anybody has got it, kindly share.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ImBridge:
How can u say that it would work without trying it?

Nobody wants to unroot unless they come across a situation where they need warranty support. And fonehacker is the live example here
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
@johndoe104102: I didn't face any such issues. I have used my device on a Wifi network as well as for wifi tethering as a hotspot, for durations over 2 hours. It did get a bit warm, but never it really got overheated issue. Why don't you install a system monitoring widget and monitor your battery temperature? As long as it's below 40 degrees, its normal. Anything above 40 degrees would be a cause for concern.

No idea on Tun.Ko and i don't have access to a VPN...if you can send me a PM with details on how to configure a VPN and what to look out for, I can help you out.

Download the ROM posted by fonehacker on the Karbon A9 thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27545560&postcount=2

Talking of live examples, nil.shunya above, and clavicle on the A9 thread did post that the above method works. So why not look at the positive points?

The two phones being technically the same device, anything that works on the A9 will work on the 425. Moreover, this is an unofficial development forum, where nobody can take a guarantee for anything. What works for me on my phone may or maynot work for you or any other person, even on the same device. When you are into a development and testing scenario, you should take risks, and thats what I had mentioned in my post :

Try at your own risk.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] johndoe104102:
thanks bbsrailfan.

I found that the battery temperature is normal and it's not hot at all.The phone gets heated near the processor area only.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Is it? CPU overheating never happened to me within these 15 days of owning the phone.

In that case I'd suggest you to download a CPU governor like CPUMaster (Are you rooted? :good: ) and underclock your CPU to 769MHZ and see if it still heats up. Probably you have a hardware fault and need to take it to the Spice guys.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
@bbsrailfan Just download tun.ko installer from market and check if it loads tun.ko automatically ...u should be getting tun module is loaded in green color

If not then it will ask to load and checks in their repository

Plz tell me if its shows tun module is loaded or not
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
@Suhas: Verified, working. Check your PM for screenshots.

@All others: CUSTOM ROMS COMING UP SHORTLY!

Anybody interested in a MIUI or similar ROM for this phone? Planning to build one for the Spice with performance tweaks. Looking for a few good people to work with :)

Those who are blissfully unaware of the aesthetics and features of MIUI, you MUST check THIS LINK (Images and screenshots in plenty)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] johndoe104102:
I am not sure if it's overheating or just warm.I haven't rooted the phone yet.Is there any way or software to find out if the cpu is overheating or not?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Stellar Recovery And Rom

Please somebody post stock recovery and full stock rom backup of Stellar and upload it on mediafire!!!

Please Someone do it,its very important for development of Stellar!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
@bbsrailfan ...thank u so much ..ur awesome !!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Higher-end androids (e.g. I have got hands-on experience with Nexus & Xperia) have CPU sensors which display the Temperature. But our phone doesn't have a sensor built in.

There aren't much options for what you can do on an unrooted device. However, if you have a rooted device, you can install an app like CPU Master and can set it to to monitor your CPU temperature. It will monitor your CPU Temp and will automatically 'clock-down' your CPU speeds till your phone cools down. (Verified working in Nexus One, which had severe overheating problems)

Meanwhile, you can try killing unnecessary apps & processes (like the Stockmarket, weather forecast, news apps etc) and see if reducing the load on your CPU solves the issue.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Download "Setcpu"

And try running in "On Demand" profile and check if it heats up?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Thats great.

But what I suggest is try for CM7 or 9

As it has many good features and control over the handset
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Ya I agree with u...@bbsrailfan plz try to make a cm 7.it will be a great success
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
I have always been an admirer of the clean lines and the nifty touches in MIUI and have been using MIUI since over an year.

Right now I have already started gathering sources for the MIUI, but don't worry, will take up an AOSP/CM7 project once I complete the MIUI.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
BTW what is t diff between MIUI and CM ROM's?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] danhoai:
I've bought a K-Touch W688 with Aliyun OS, but the phone always crash when I go to Mobile data setting, Dual sim Setting, Call setting, Messages setting,...

The phone says that: "The application phone has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

It also crash when I touch Send button in Messages (default with AliyunOS). I have to install Go SMS instead.

Phone call, wifi,gps,..is ok, but mobile data :(

Somebody upload backed-up stock rom of Mi-425, please? I would try!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Well the OS is hell lot of buggy and its not totally Android, it just SUPPORTS android apps.

Try factory resetting the handset once.

Clearing user data

If none of above works try to provide a screenshot or details from the about menu

Also read this: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/07/alibaba-mobile-os/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Mostly looks and UI.

MIUI is a lot more refined and polished offering a lot more eye-candy, though it doesn't offer so many performance tweaks like Cyanogen.

CM7 is targeted towards pure performance and offers the stock Android ecosystem "as is" - which translates to a basic, vanilla UI, which is, IMO, outright dull, boring and black to look at. CM9 is much better though.

Check out the links provided in my previous post to know more regarding MIUI.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Please Somebody Make CWM Recovery For MI-425!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
do u have it in any other language?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Camera App

"Cannot Connect To Camera" Error Comes While Using Stellar!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
network specifis problm with MI 425

Hi,

i am facing this unusual Network problem at my home area & nearby.As i keep my Spice MI425 in GSM & Wcdma (Wcdma pref) mode or in GSM mode,i cant make or receive calls.Though i get full signal strength,as soon as i get gprs/edge network ,o/g & i/g stops,however i can send & get sms,can chk balance,can access google play.As i shift to WCDMA mode only,every thing is fine alongwith making or receiving call.i change my sim with (same number) new1,changed the spice MI 425 Instument but problem remains.What is interesting is that as i start my office journey & reach office,phone behaves properly in GSM & WCDMA(WCDMA Pref) mode.This problems is mtnl network specific.I dont find any problem,with other operators(loop/vodafone) Neither at home area Or at offfice also not with GSM/WCDMA selection.pls help,if you could.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
that's an issue with ur network provider, not wit ur phone as non of the users faced such issues!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27545694#post27545694

new rooting method wit partially working clockworkmod recovery

technique by fonehacker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
I have screwed up my tethering functionality. Phone freeses and reboots immediately after activating usb or wifi tethering.

Waiting for a working recovery so that i can flash back the stock ROM :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] clavicle:
Try the new a9 recovery ONLY method. It sure will work and it will bring out you to recovery menu. Thereon you can flash the stock rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Stellar Stock Rom

Please Somebody Post Stock Rom Of MI-425!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
thnx

thanks buddy.i also feel the same,but the service providers are passing the bucks.shall this problem,if i root my stellar?switching to other operator will disturb my group calling facility which i avail now with this provider.i love this stellar,but switching to ....seems unlikable option,if at all its the last resort.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
GUYS, Don't Flash the A9 ROM on the MI425!

I am now stuck with a bootloop after the installation of the ROM failed :mad::crying:

Why don't you check if the reception is fine at a different location (say, at your office or outside your current circle?) If it works fine at other locations, then the problem is solely with your operator.

No, rooting can't solve any network-related or reception-related issues.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
thanks! thats excellent suggestion,i'll check with dB strength!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Did you get out of the boot loop?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mi-425:
root and clean

Please any body help to remove extra applications from Stellar mi-425 which by default come with phone. Because it consumes more battery and always try to connect to internet.:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] love4chat:
Official Reviews Page Of Spice

Guys Comment On Spice Reviews Page,Facebook Page,Email Them For Sharing The Stock Rom Of Stellar!!!

This Will Help Us All In Future,If We Brick Our Device!!!

Bcoz Mine Camera is Not Working As The Error Comes "Cannot Connect To Camera" & Its a Camera Bug(Firmware Bug)

@http://si2imobility.com/spicemobiles/our-products.php?pid=1@
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skumar.mastermind:
I also faced overheating problem sometimes, I am worried if its hardware issue with my piece. Please post anything for troubleshooting on un-rooted phone. Because if its hardware issue obviously I should not root at this moment.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Im gonna buy this phone...how is battery backup for moderate usage??..plz anyone reply with ur experiences about this phone
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Nope...pretty much screwed, that's what I am, till I can get my hands on a Mi425 specific ROM!

Dat's easy.

Root your phone and install root explorer.

Using RE, navigate to /system/app

Delete the apks of all the apps which you want to uninstall

NOTE: These apps will look useless but don't delete them:

KTCIT.APK

PRIVINIT.APK

5-6 apps starting with TY...APK

(they are phone specific apps and messing with them will screw your phone.)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] braveBuddy:
rooting

Hi All,

Can anyone provide help me root MI425, i have tried few methods but was unsuccessful and i don't wana brick this brand new thing.

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stella425:
tx 4 the review........how can i enable 30fps video record? now i can record at 15 fps and its not smooth.........its shaking a lot. whats maximum memory card we can use on this phone??? i got 2gb card and its not sufficient
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Suhas, you can check my user review on page-2 of this thread. An average day of heavy usage used to last me around 18 hrs. I used under the following situations:

1. Dual SIMs in use

2. 3G always activated on SIM1, only 2G and no internet in SIM2

3. Data connection always on, wifi always on.

And my usage pattern is usually the following

1. 2-3 hours of 2G calls per day

2. 35-40 text messages per day

3. Appx 2 hours of browsing on the phone using 3G

4. Apps 2 hrs of 3G use on my laptop using USB Tethering

5. Approx 1 hour of HD Games (Splinter Cell Conviction - addicted!)

6. 2-3 snaps on the camera.

With such heavy usage, I am getting a life of 15-18 hours. A fully charged battery comfortably pulls me through from morning till bedtime.

Bravebuddy: Be brave and live up to your name Dude!! Use the Karbon A9 Rooting method by Fonehacker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
@bbsrailfan ..only white color back panel ?? Or any other colors were their in spice store??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Stella, make sure you have 'high quality' selected in the video recording settings. Moreover, 30FPS is not constant, you can get 30fps only in brightly lit outdoors. If you are inside a room or trying to record at night, the frame rate will drop (to increase the exposure)

I think scdards upto 32GB are supported. I am using a 16GB class-10 SD..

Suhas, they have mentioned a black color in their catalogs, but right now white is the only color available in the market. White looks quite nice, if you ask me....I can easily fool my friends in to believing that I am holding a HTC :P
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Ok ..nice:o ..Is ur phone still boot loops?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbsrailfan:
Yup, I m hopeless till I get a ROM to flash...and my tight schedule just doesn't permit me sufficient time to visit a service center to resolve this issue. I am packed from 9AM-9PM.

Waiting till maybe any of the other users get a copy of the ROM somewhere or till I find it online somewhere.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stella425:
should i root my phone???? or is it ok to have it without rooting???? .

i know rooting will damage waranty but if i root my phone and it gets dead can i repair it outside????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ImBridge:
It is always fine to use the phone without rooting however check out the advantages of rooting.

No, you would hardly get anybody to repair your phone if you damage your phone while rooting