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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
Root micromax a 52

DOWNLOAD all the attachments that i have here. first of all connect your device to pc and install its drivers (it ll ask you to install by default)

1. put the adb_usb.ini file in .android folder in c:>users>(your name)>.android

2. install unlock root.exe.

3. run unlockroot.exe and click on root.

thats all.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
attachments

here are the attachments----------

http://www.mediafire.com/?jrzuezl8s5t8k0s
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] v_2visg:
UnlockRoot doesn't work with Micromax A52

This tool doesn't work with the A52. I've tried multiple ways to get the boot.img so that our mods here can assist with this but have not been successful in getting that file.

In case anyone gets this working please do post here as its really frustrating when you have apps on the phone but are unable to update them. :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
any one tried the method ... does it work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] AddyRage:
Rooting A52

I tried this method, doesnt work, plz will someone come up with a Rooting process that actually Roots this Damn phone
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
go to a ubuntu PC open terminal type "lsusb".

now connect your device via usb cable and type "lsusb" again.( without quotes)

Give me the output in both the cases.

I may have something for you guys very soon.

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if you dont have ubuntu pc try this on a 32 bit windows pc

http://downloads.yahoo.com/software/windows-web-tools-lsusb-s577074

download it and then run it. I think it will do the job. And then post the outputs here.

But i would recommend to use ubuntu pc. and lsusb command from ubuntu terminal.

Try it asap and share your outputs here.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
Anyone with the outputs for ubuntu??

if you are on a windows Pc you may download cygwin (google it and install it)

then you can get the lsusb command working (I am not sure of this)....Somebody please try the device with ubuntu pc or anyother linux based operating system.

Regards,

imetal1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
i am on window 7 waiting for some one to try on ubuntu

i hope someone can root this dam device

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please see if these links help in any way

http://androidforums.com/a52-all-things-root/578997-how-safely-root-micromax-a52.html#post4867029

http://androidforums.com/a52-all-things-root/578997-how-safely-root-micromax-a52.html#post4874745

http://androidforums.com/a52-all-things-root/578997-how-safely-root-micromax-a52.html#post4874749
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
@kartikoli

try to download cygwin from google and run "lsusb" before and after plugging in your device to the computer.

or try to install the "lsusb" from the link that i posted earlier.

and post the outputs....Do it asap.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
bro i am too limited with command line knowledge and dont think i would be abl to accomplish the task properly
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hirenpatelcr:
Done with ubuntu 11.04
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
Now what to do? The result is given by ubuntu...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
Root micromax a52 mobile phone

steps to unroot your device :--

1. first of all install Android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (make sure you have JDK installed)

->Follow all the steps there carefully and you will have a working SDK.

2. Remove all the android USB drivers installed on your device by the software in the attachment. -> http://www.2shared.com/file/mZdgGZG3/usbdeview.html

3. Now connect your device to PC and install Micromax's official drivers (you will get an auto-run prompt for the driver installation on connecting your device.

4. Now download the attachment here and put it into the C:/Users/(your_name)/.android.

-->.android folder you should get automatically NO NEED TO MAKE A NEW FOLDER...if the ".android" folder is not present...please download and install android SDK properly.

now put the file extracted from that zip into the folder ".android".

Restart your PC.

5. goto C:/Users/(your_name)/android-sdk/platform-tools. And open command prompt there.

6. And make sure that the mobile is attached to your PC via usb cable.

7. Type "adb devices" (without quotes).

8. your micromax device should be shown there. Now close the terminal.

9. Download and install this :--http://www.mediafire.com/?jrzuezl8s5t8k0s

10. click on Root option.

11. you are done!!!!!

NOTE: DOWNLOAD THIS adb_usb file only and not from any previous attachments.

LASTLY, Sorry for being late my internet connection was down :(

I have tried to make this guide as simple as possible. But still, should you need more information or there is any confusion do share. I would love to help you out.

Regards,

imetal1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Susobhanboots:
Dude......i done kno whethr its working or not.......bt if it does......u r the 1st to crack it.....

tell me wat about the CWM for the phone.......need to backup the stock ROM....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ash1794:
Didn't Work.

Tried that too. It said failed to get shell root... Mate if you could tell me how i could give you my boot.img if that helps i will... else if there's a way to replace it with a unsecured boot.img do tell me.. In all other accounts There's been no bloody way to root this device..

To the contrary micromax ships half of its funbook rooted! And this bloody phone cannot be! God help me!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
Did you followed the entire tutorial? If yes, then verify-->>

0. Enable USB debugging option on your device....(you will find it in settings/applications/development)

1. open command prompt in c:/users/ur_name/android-sdk/platform-tools/

2. type abd devices

do you see your device listed there????

tell me yes or no.

If no then make sure you have the SDK installed. do share your outputs.

NOTE : IF YOU HAD DISABLED YOUR USB DEBUGGING MODE EARLIER PLEASE TRY ONCE MORE BY ENABLING THE USB DEBUGGING MODE.

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And about supplying the boot.img actually I am aware of commands that will help to get the boot,system,and recover.imgs out of the devices but for running those command we have to root the device first.....I am unaware of any such commands that extracts out these imgs from unrooted devices.

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if that also dosent works then try super-one click. (get it from google ) try diffrent versions of it and using different modes like ginger-break etc....its easy to use software.

I dont possess a52 so cant try myself but i ll do my best.

Regards,

imetal1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ash1794:
Nope. No Such luck.

Mate, Anyway i can have a quick chat with you? Um. Yeah debugging is on. And my device is listed. I may be a noob ova here but i'm dumb proof. :P

Anyway i tried this, superone click, gingerbreak and another batch file that restarts my phone 3 times...

uses a command

adb shell mv /data/local/tmp /data/local/tmp.bak
adb shell ln -s /data /data/local/tmp
adb reboot
adb shell rm /data/local.prop > nul
adb shell "echo \"ro.kernel.qemu=1\" > /data/local.prop"
adb reboot

It fails at

adb shell "echo \"ro.kernel.qemu=1\" > /data/local.prop"

command. Zerg rush fails. Gingerbreak just hangs... So since all of the readily available market programs fail i was thinking of another approach where i saw this guy who flashed ICS to his Zopo ZP100 (MediaTek MT6575). The similarity over here is the board. My board is also a MT6575. So i was wondering if flashin it with this would work... (jus askin) Or if there was a chance to port an existing pre-rooted 2.3.6 rom to this board by replacin d drivers or such.. I have no idea but i'm ready to experiment around. Forgive me if i sound dumb... Do reply. And if your in for a quick chat today temme. I'll give you my skype ID somehow.. :)

Ash1794
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
​Open a command line terminal in your platform-tools.

adb shell mv /data/local/tmp /data/local/tmp.bak

adb shell ln -s /data /data/local/tmp

adb reboot

adb shell “echo \”ro.kernel.qemu=1\” > /data/local.prop”

adb reboot

adb shell id

//IF ID IS 0/root THEN CONTINUE, ELSE START OVER>

adb remount

adb push su /system/xbin/su

adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su

adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su

//UNDO EVERYTHING EXCEPT su

adb shell rm /data/local.prop

adb shell rm /data/local/tmp

adb shell mv /data/local/tmp.bak /data/local/tmp

adb reboot

If your device seems to bootloop, don’t worry, just keep inputting the commands.

If you get a permissions error on the call

adb shell "echo \"ro.kernel.qemu=1\" > /data/local.prop"

then you may try

adb shell rm /data/local.prop

And then try the echo command again. This may be due to having rooted prior without cleaning up properly.

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If all the above fails download the attachments here and extract it to your platform-tools folder. And run .bat file that is created. May be this would help.

Actually, I dont have the device so please share any errors that you are getting...better still post entire output.

Regards,

imetal1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] psychopac:
can someone please work on custom roms and mods??????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ahivarn:
Hi, I think I bricked my A52. It is stuck on micromax logo on boot-up.

Hi,

I tried rooting A52 using tutorial given on xda-forum. like here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1905067

. I then got a rooted phone. I uninstalled some softwares and started getting errors. So I tried flashing it with original rom as given by some forum members.. Now its stuck on micromax logo on booting. I dont have OTG cable. So please help me. I also use linux if that helps.

Thanks a lot

Amit:confused::confused::([/QUOTE]
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] santu.lucky:
fly rom

Hi, please send me the fly rom I want to try..... I m able to customize the notification for my a52 using UTO kitchen.. I posted about dat but someone reported so dey removed all my posts....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
I am able to change the notification using the kitchen. Please repost it again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] santu.lucky:
customizing notification

download the system/app/SystemUI.apk & system/framework/framework-res.apk from ur phone

go to this website ...uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/... & select file upload option & upload the framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk downloaded from ur phone

select mdpi (320x480) & edit battery , status bar , icons & submit.....

it ll take few minutes to cook then u can download UTO-xx-xx-xx.zip, then extract the SystemUI.apk, framework-res.apk from zip

then use adb push or root explorer to replace these SystemUI.apk, framework-res.apk files in ur phone..

thats it restart now u can see updated battery icon n notification status bar...

please give thanks to this.. i need to complete 10 usefull posts..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
But the GSM tower icon is not changing for me...All other have changed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] santu.lucky:
Yeah dude.. Coz its using 2 different icons for 2 networks so it's not changing n even tranperancy is not working.. I m trying deodexing for dat..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
Ok please try & if got the result post here...Nice kitchen.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bhavik3108:
I am using Micromax A52

Tried to build custom ROM using Stock ROM zip provided

Using dsixda kitchen 0.205 for cooking ROM

I have deodexed odex files , added root permission but after that

Having Error while checking update-script for errors

67/84: set_perm_recursive 1002 1002 0755 0440 SYSTEM:etc/bluez

>> WARNING: system/etc/bluez not found in working folder

68/84: set_perm 0 0 0755 SYSTEM:etc/bluez

>> WARNING: system/etc/bluez not found in working folder

Stiil I ignored this error and converted update script into updater script and tried to install the ROM created by kitchen

And in clockwork recovery mod i am getting status 0 error

I am just a rookie

Asking for help

What to do
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] santu.lucky:
still we dont have working update-binary for cwm.. :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shrihari007:
Hi give me the .zip backup of rom...and i'll mod the rom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
which chinese brand

which chinese brand does a52 belong.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] psychopac:
a52 is a clone of gionee gn100
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
hmm but i found nothing for it in chinese forums
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myphoneuser:
Does anyone know if the spmdt can be used with mtk6573 phones? I loaded my scatter file but the option to change the "USB Port" option to "Preloader --> DA" is greyed out.

Here is an screenshot:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rajit:
google it.. its rooted now
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] swapnil2302:
Before connecting device to Ubuntu 14.10

recruiter@platys009:~$ lsusb

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Bus 003 Device 002: ID 046d:c045 Logitech, Inc. Optical Mouse

Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

After connecting device to Ubuntu 14.10

recruiter@platys009:~$ lsusb

Bus 001 Device 008: ID 0bb4:0c03 HTC (High Tech Computer Corp.)

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Bus 003 Device 002: ID 046d:c045 Logitech, Inc. Optical Mouse

Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ash1794:
hmm

N:\Android\platforms>adb shell "echo \"ro.kernel.qemu=1\" > /data/local.prop"
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied

N:\Android\platforms>adb shell rm /data/local.prop
rm failed for /data/local.prop, No such file or directory

N:\Android\platforms>adb shell "echo \"ro.kernel.qemu=1\" > /data/local.prop"
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied

This is the error that keeps repeating mate. It's a 2.3.6. I did a lil snoopin with translate at forum[dot]china-iphone[dot]ru. There seems to be a small ambiguity in conventianal rootin methods compared to other roms for 2.3.6 and 4.0.3 and upwards. For that they advised a method which i little understood... Dunno how to try it out...

forum[dot]china-iphone[dot]ru/viewtopic[dot]php?f=31&t=17863.. IF you could tell me the steps from

then i'd be grateful!

Can't post urls. thus d edit... Forgive.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
@ash1794

run these commands-->

adb shell

cat /proc/mtd

you will see something similar to this---

mtd0 : (size) (erase size) : boot etc....etc

now run this :--

adb shell

cat /proc/mtd > /sdcard/firmware.info

you will have a file firmware.info in your sd card OK. So you get your firmware file.

now download the attachment below and extract it....you will see a "lng" folder along with a ".exe" file open it and delete Russian language file.

now open the ".exe" file created

go to mode->profi

copy the firmware.info file generated to your desktop from sd card

click "load firmware.info" button select yours frm desktop

click "save scatter" setect your location.

and you will have your scatter.txt..done!!!

you can use scatter file to back up rom, boot etc....using appropriate software just hunt around....am having exams from monday till saturday so I may not be available but I ll try my best to keep visiting here. So keep posting what you are doing and hunting on google. It will help me when i am back!!!

Regards,

imetal1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imetal1:
please post what is the build number of your device

go to settings->about phone->build number
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] AddyRage:
Im on a 64 bit windows pc cant test it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
[SW VERSION] A52_0201_V1315

[HW VERSION] A52_Mainboard_P2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
Where to get original driver for MIcromax A52?

My computer is not showing auto update of driver. Can you please tell me where to download the original driver for Micromax A52?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
right click on my comuter/manage/device manager

now look for unknown devices and right click/ update driver/ search internet

now windows will search for drivers and install it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
This method also Failed.

I have tried each steps but it fails. Unlockroot says failed to get shell root permission.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
When i do adb devices it shows a device with no. 0123456789ABCDEF. I think it should show something different. or it is ok?

See the attachment. List of usb drivers i have installed are also attached. Please see & tell me should i go for other drivers??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
After doing the process it failed. The result is given in the attachment.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
Is the method you described works??

I have tested it is not working for me.

I have windows 7. It can't find any driver from net. The micromax also not giving the drivers. So filed a consumer case against them.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nikks21:
On firing this cmd on ubuntu>> lsusb

Bus 001 Device 001: 1d6b:0002

Bus 002 Device 001: 1d6b:0001

Bus 002 Device 002: 80ee:0021

Bus 001 Device 002: 0bb4:0c03
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
i am on window 7 ultimate 64bit and can see micromax A52 device in my 'devices and printers'

click start and just below control panel click on 'devices and printers' and see if you can see A52 listed

if yes then you already have the drivers installed

make sure you have 'usb debugging' enabled in your phone

P.S. if you really want to file a case then ask for kernal source of the device. that will open the gates for custom rom

this should help

http://www.akosha.com/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] saheb11123:
Complaint lodged!!

I have been trying to contact micromax about the kernel for the device and/ways of rooting or if they can show us any hints , i have tried their facebook page(sent a fb message) its been 3 days since i ahd done this and yet no reply nor any mailing reply from them, this is totally uncalled for!!!:(:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
they wont tell you how to root but they are bound to provide kernel source as its an open source platform and the license guidelines force them to provide us the source
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arnabgharay:
Hey guys any luck in root ..hey if we use da boot.img of its clone phone...so can it root ....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arnabgharay:
Guys can any one try to flash the boot.img
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shailesh.keer:
Does anyone have the img file? If yes, can we have the link to it, so I will try flashing it. Btw I am fiddling around for ways to extract the boot.img from our stock rom. Seems that old methods don't work with this fone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arnabgharay:
rootttt!!

i have da boot. img of fly235...can any one flash it by sp flash tool...then we can root our phn...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mastermind1024:
Scatter file for A52

I already created Scatter file for A52, its attached here.

Getting a boot.img from device is not possible until root, u can try Read method of SP Flash Tools but i think its not working.

By the way, get specific MT6575 drivers n also SP Flash Tools for MT6575.

All traditional methods of rooting not working on A52 so I m thinking to go by dirty rom cooking method.

Someone with knowledge of ADB can help me getting system backup atleast...

Try following command in an empty folder so u can get whole system partition.That worked on A70 long back so it should work.

adb pull /system/*

If u get it, then compress it with WinRAR, upload to www.mediafire.com (please) for me to download.

I may create a system.img with su binary (root access) which can be flashed via SP Flash Tools...scatter file is already created.

(This is the way A75 users got root because some users were brave enough to try mods)

If that succeed then we can have whole rom dump, all partitions including boot so i can patch it too then.

I m not owner of A52 so someone willing to take risk of bricking the device will have to test everything as i provide.That's the necessary risk someone has to take to get rooted...:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shailesh.keer:
MMX a52 Stock System folder's Dump

Ok, here's a stock rom's system folder dump from my fone. I have factory reset-ted before taking the dump.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ybfb7iebmbpp63m

File size is: 126 mb while compressed and approx 218 mb when uncompressed. Jus confirm if link is working or not, else I'll re-upload it again. Only file/folder missing in it were: '/system/etc/dbus.conf' | '/system/secro' |&| '/system/lost+found'. Since I got Permission denied for them. I used other method mentioned in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24353988&postcount=1

Btw: I tried copying and then flashing the su binary and busybox to the system/bin folder by doing the yaffs routine for repacking the folder to .img file. But it seems the SP Flash tool's version {v3.1206.01} which I am using might not be for mmx 52 / MT6575 devices.

I'm on Ubuntu 11.04 so had to use wine for the tool. Dunno what I'm missing here. (Used your scatter file too).

Hope to get some magic light/ dirty brain on this by all our united knowledge :fingers-crossed: ...... If A75 can be rooted A52 can also be kicked... Its going into my brains... :cyclops:

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Can you post it here, I will try to flash it. But will be doing so tomorrow morning, have just returned from my nite shift and it was a tiring nite out...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] helloansuman:
Adb pull command not working it says permission denied...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kartikoli:
thanked both of you for risking and trying to help

special thanks to mastermind for giving his time for development

i too want to help but unfortunately dont have required knowledge
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mastermind1024:
Just flashing boot.img will not work mostly, u have to patch it (make it unsecure) before flashing to root the device using UnlockRoot or SuperOneClick.

Thanks for taking the pain to get system dump...

unfortunately i found someone yesterday with A52 n borrowed his device to get system dump so i already have it now(along with those files u missed) n work is half done. It may be completed by two to four days so u will get to test it next week mostly.

Btw, SP Flash Tools version is ok but it will not work under linux environment even with wine, program will run but no action will be taken on device...For best results, use WinXP...Win7 will also do, i use this tools under Win7 64bit without any single issue.XP is now outdated so i recommend Win7.

N just adding su binary, superuser.apk n making system.img will not work...just wait for few days i will provide u a rooted system.img soon...n btw keep that system.img u made as a backup, don't delete it..

Nevermind buddy, i got it...thanks for ur efforts.