[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenzo7:
Hi, thank you for your reply. I flashed TWRP and after I booted, it immediately reported that it was unable to mount onto cache recovery command and logs same as CWM. I couldn’t wipe cache nor factory reset. The cache and other files are physically present in internal memory but recovery couldn’t mount onto them which to me meant that the partition table is messed up. CWM errors are more detailed showing that recovery was unable to mount or make extf4fs on /dev/block/mmcblk0p6(while wiping cache) and on………0p7(during factory reset).

I tried to research on the issue on other threads and found that armed with the right adb shell commands, I could remake the dev blocks. I used the adb terminal in mtk droid tools and made sure there is proper communication between device and computer(“adb devices” command).Now here’s where my fears were confirmed. Adb shell command on the main block(mmcblk0) to list subsidiary blocks together with their respective files and folders(very close to what you see when you press “blocks map” in mtk droid whilst the device is connected) couldn’t find any blocks; probably the reason why the recovery couldn’t find mount points. Attempt to remake the blocks proved futile. It’s like the whole table had been scrapped off the blocks and a new filesystem placed. How could this have happened?

NOW BEFORE I EVEN CONTINUE, THERE IS ONE LESSON HERE FOLKS(No offence to the developer of SP Flash tools in fact this is probably the best and invaluable tool in existence for any mtk device owner and beyond)PLEASE USE SP FLASH TOOL AS PER ITS NAME. IF YOU HAVE A FUNCTIONAL DEVICE AND YOU REALLY LOVE IT, NEVER AND I REPEAT NEVER (unless you know exactly what you are doing) GET TRIGGER-HAPPY WITH THE CONTENTS OF “Memory Test” TAB. Doing so will most likely soft-brick if not hard-brick your device. Apparently the test does more than just a diagnosis – it changes the filesystem from mmc probably to mdr. Believe me I’m living proof of this misfortune (well and a few others on other threads).I made a mistake and I’m learning the hard way. I’ve come a long way to make this device to boot into recovery; leave alone being recognized by the computer. I’m not sure whether this warning comes 1st or 2nd to flashing preloaders.

Later on I found a way I could easily go around this situation with only one fastboot command but unfortunately all mtk devices don’t support fastboot.:(

It is so disheartening that after all these, I’m back to my former request. Turns out flashing the whole rom or using OTU are my only options. I don’t know when an OTU will be available in my location.

Could someone please upload a flash-able zip of the stock rom(ICS or JB backup) containing files that can be flashed with sp tools, probably extracted using mtk droid tools "To prepare blocks for Flash tool" command in the root,back up,recovery tab. shkelqimselim's TWRP backup is great but I can't extract his backup into flashable files. OTU tool says no new upgrade version available. Please help my desperation is killing me. Please.....

My own attempt with this command went well until MBR part where the tool was unable to verify the signature of MBR file and therefore cancelled the process probably due to my faulty file structure. After all is done files should be located in the mtk droid tools backup folders with the name “Files to flash tool” and all you need to do is to zip this folder and upload it(keep a copy for yourself too). Remember not to unplug your device when the process is ongoing. You may need to have some empty space in your sd card too.

If you need help on how to use “To prepare blocks for flash tool” command, I would be more than willing to assist you assist me and others who may need such help. Be in know that you may also need these files and folders one day probably as a result of a friend interfering with your phone, viruses from the web, accidentally dropping your device(God forbid on all these events)etc, etc.:)

If you have more in-depth knowledge on another way to resolve this issue, your contribution would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.