yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
[MENTION=7158360]kyle12345109876[/MENTION]

Please don't quote an entire paragraph just only for three lines of your comment.

Please edit your post and remove the QUOTE

Next time please read carefully the instructions in first post.

Now you can only try to re-flash the unit.

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@mano2

Please read carefully first post.

Latest versions of Flashtool are compatible with Windows XP up to Windows 10.

Please post always maximum level of details

Which version of USB Mediatek driver did you install?

The phone should be disconnected from PC until when it requested.

When you select the partition to flash, you have to click on DOWNLOAD button in Flashtool.

Then after 2-3 seconds connect the phone (switched off)to the PC.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
How can you tell that your IMEI is gone if your phone won't boot? When you format all, on some brands of phone like Alcatel it may permanently wipe your NVRAM. Howevef, this will not cause your device to brick. It will still boot. It's just that you won't be able to make any calls if you wiped your NVRAM.

The reason your phone may not boot after you flash it could be that you flashed the wrong ROM, wrong bootloader, or wrong preloader. In that case, the solution is to simply flash the correct ROM or, ideally, try flashing your backup of the stock ROM. You did make a backup of your stock ROM before flashing your device correct?

If you flashed the correct ROM, sometimes the problem lies in the cache or data partitions (which you don't need to flash to unbrick your device). In this case, after you flash the device, you should first boot into recovery mode and do a factory reset. Then reboot the system.

By the way, you never stated what brand and model of phone you're using. Please tell us what those are.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kyle12345109876:
I didn't flash the right rom.

Well my device is a blu studio 5.0 ce and no I did not get a chance to back up the rom, but I made sure I downloaded the correct stock rom and tried flashing it multiple times, I even tried downloading the stock rom from different website s but the device still won't turn on( can't even see charging light). So I really don't know what's going on because I flashed the device in the past before with the same stock rom I downloaded and it was working fine. The only other thing I can think about is the rom I had running right before I tried flashing the original rom was a custom rom but it wasn't working great so that's the reason I reflashed the stock rom so could that be the reason? Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
I have only questions and suggestions:

*Is your battery 100% full? Some devices require an almost full battery for the flash to work.

*Can you actually still flash firmware to the device? And the problem is that even after flashing, the flash doesn't "take" and the device does not boot? Or is the problem that the flash won't even proceed?

*Does your BLU flash with or without the battery? You said you've flashed before. Try flashing without the battery. Some BLU devices require the battery to be removed in order to flash.

*Have you chosen the Firmware Upgrade option on the SPFT download tab? That is instead of the Format + Download option? BLU devices typically require you to choose the Firmware Upgrade option.

*Can you boot to recovery? If you can, try a factory reset (format data and cache) from there. Repeat it a couple times. Then try to boot.

*What custom ROM were you running by the way? And what version of Android is it on?

Sorry for bombarding you with questions, but a little nuance of info could help isolate the problem.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mano2:
Nope, didn't try that one... :) Of course the most obvious solution is the one that misses our attention! Thank you!

Actually a really strange thing happened to me, I'll share it here, maybe it helps someone in the future.

So let's start off at the beginning. I have an original, unrooted, unmodified Elephone P9000 which received the Nougat (7) version of Android but we can only install it by flashing.

I did everything that I was told. Installed all of the drivers, disabled driver signature, restarted, turned off the phone, connected it to my PC... and... nothing happened!

My phone just started charging and that was all. For a second a sudden flash of the device appeared in device manager but suddenly disappeared after that...

Now I remembered somewhere that I need to press VOL+ or VOL- to enter into the right mode, I've tried pressing (and holding) VOL+ until the phone loaded, then I just seen "No command" on the screen and nothing happened. Connected my phone and still nothing happened.

All right, another try, turned it off and now started with holdong VOL- button, this managed to bring up the MTK and COM device in my device manager however after that the Factory Mode started and nothing happened (the devices were still OK in my device manager).

Okay, still no luck. Give it another go. Now BEFORE I connected my phone, I clicked the DOWNLOAD button in SP Flash Tools to force the application to detect my phone, AFTER that I pressed and hold the VOL- button while connecting my phone. Finally it detected it and something has started!

However my happiness suddenly faded as the process got stuck at "Downloading DA - 100%" at least I thought so, didn't know what to do (as it already been "busy" for 20 minutes with DA - 100%) I tried pushing and holding several seconds the VOL- button and suddenly the flashing process started! Now it's going on with the yellow flashing process since 53 minutes and it's only 56% but it's working.

I will let you know what happened when it will finish, I hope it won't brick the phone because since a long time this is a phone I really love and got used to!

Wish me luck! :)

Update (2017.08.29 - 23:28)

It took exactly 89 minutes and 7 seconds for the process to finish but it is working perfectly!

I unticked user data, so I have my apps, messages, call logs and contacts untouched.

Additionally:

- SIM card working

- SD card working

Thanks for everyone who helped!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] HritikSH:
Can you still boot into recovery???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kyle12345109876:
Ok so yes my battery is definitely 100 per cent full.

Secondly the flash does proceed and finish, but after the device still doesn't boot even after choosing the download option(haven't tried upgrade option yet will do soon).

No I cannot boot to recovery the phone is completely dead not even a charging light.

The custom rom was material v3, it said it was android lollipop but I am more sure it was android li Kay with a heavy skin.

Thanks for all the suggestions
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
[MENTION=7158360]kyle12345109876[/MENTION]

I believe that if the flash proceed right without errors the problem is not related to Flashtool, but it's about the ROM or problem on the device.

In this case the request is not for this thread but for a specific thread for your device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
You MUST use the Firmware Upgrade when you flash a BLU device! Do that first, then respond. If you do not, your BLU device will not flash correctly!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marszyszk:
Vodafone Smart Ultra 7

Any chance to change language packs in this phone- Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 using this software ? I need polish language, my phone is from Vodafone Ireland
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
You won't find your answer in this thread. This thread is about using SPFT to flash firmware; it's not about language packs.

Google is your friend! Search for threads for your specific device or firmware specific to your location. Look up how to use the SETTINGS feature in Android to change your language! Search about how to root your device and access the system folder with a root browser to modify language opfions.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kyle12345109876:
Ok so I don't just tried firmware upgrade option but still no luck phone is still dead? Also tried it with the same rom downloaded from different websites just in case one was corrupted or something, but still nothing. Any other options? Is there maybe anyone else here who has the exact phone with the exact problem? Thanks for the all the help!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
Sounds like you are not flashing the correct firmware for your device. What is the exact filename of the firmware and what is the link you got it from?

This is where I get all of my BLU firmware:

https://mega.nz/#F!84gVTIxY!B0PVanNo5MbdOTiIO7d2HA

Take the battery out of your device and look for the model number. Is it D536? Note there are TWO different D536 firmwares. Your phone is the 5.0 ce, correct? Download the correct firmware, then unzip and flash it with SPFT using Firmware Upgrade.

If this still doesn't work after flashing (make sure the Green checkmark appears) then your phone cannot be rolled back to Android KitKat from Lollipop!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kyle12345109876:
Ok I got mine from needrom.com but I'll try the one from the link you posted for me. Also if possible would you be able find a lollipop rom I can flash with splash tool for my device just in case the original one doesn't work? The one I have is a zip file and I don't see a scatter file in it. Also I did let it flash with and without the battery using firmware upgrade. Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
The firmware you have that's a zip file with no scatter.txt file inside is probably one that needs to be installed from recovery. But your recovery isn't booting. (You sure about this? The stock recovery on some BLU devices require that you hold down the volume + and - keys together while you then press power).

I'll ask again...are you sure the battery in your phone has a charge? If you don't see the red charge light come on when it's in your phone with the charger plugged in, then it's NOT charging! You have to charge your battery OUTSIDE the phone in a universal charger. Make sure it's fully charged.

It's entirely possible that you have been flashing the phone properly (since a BLU will flash with no battery power) but it's not booting after you flash because the battery is dead!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kyle12345109876:
Yes I am 100% sure that the battery has charge I will charge with a universal charger soon anyways but the phone isn't booting to recovery and there is no red charging light.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marszyszk:
It is question about flash firmware, because I have to flash this phone with soft from other country (Czech Republic) if I want to get polish language. Vodafone is blocking other languages so I don`t have access to polish language from menu.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
If you think it's about firmware then find the right firmware and flash it with SPFT, bro.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marszyszk:
Problem is there I can`t find this firmware
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
For me is not a question for this thread.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
My friend. We can't help you find firmware. It's not the purpose of this thread. You have to go to a different thread...for example, the one for your specific device and ask over there!

I also suggested to you that you might want to search on Google or XDA for the actual solution which may have nothing to do with flashing new firmware but may instead require that you root your device and use a root browser to unblock the language choices in the systems files!

Now go look it up on Google or XDA and stop being a pest. You're not going to get the answer to this question here. I've already gone way off topic for this thread!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] b1nayak:
i have formatted my htc desire 616 phone as the phone performance was too slow.the moment i got back to the phone, i saw no network in the phone available however sim date are detected .and error comes as invalid imie..plz assit.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
Please read carefully first post

The SP Flashtool should be used WITHOUT FORMAT the memory otherwise you lost the IMEI.

The scope of this thread is about ONLY SP Flashtool.

Please search on internet how to recovery your IMEI (if it's possible) in your device.

Next time, please BEFORE to make dangerous operations, READ CAREFULLY the instructions.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] landy.torres:
Flash Tool for MT6571!!!!!

Wich SP Flash Tool should i used for MT6571 ?????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
The latest SP Flashtool version available. It's compatible with all latest MT chipset.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] b1nayak:
i know the IMEI no but dont know how to add them in phone..is there any software or any other way to solve this issue..plz help..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
Please read carefully previous posts and first posts.

Your request is OT (Off Topic) here!!!!

You should search in other thread or on internet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SkaboXD:
I want to install recovery for Nokia 3 but bootloader is locked, have no root. Can it work?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
You should ask the question on the thread that's related to your device. Or do a Google search.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SkaboXD:
No one used Sp flash tool so i asked here. but nvm, i will wait for Nokia to unlock bootloader
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
The question is OT (Off Topic) here.

Please read carefully first post about thw scope of this thread.

Please post in a specific thread for your device. Not here. Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ameerali19:
Im getting an error while trying to flash a phone "Protect 2 : Data will be lose "

i tried "download" and firmware update " options , same
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
Please befroe to post to read carefully the first posts!!!

The details are mandatory to get an help.

Device brand/model- flashtool version - operating system etc.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
[MENTION=7103656]babarmaqbool[/MENTION]

I didn't understand the scope of teh vdieo.

The instructions are available on first posts and it's all you need.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
I changed the specifcation for SP Flashtool in first post.

To avoid misundersatnding now report MT62xx/MT65xx/MT67xx family chipset.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pssecretajent:
press and hold power +vol up+vol down for 1 min and then try to flash again in windows os...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] joy569569:
Please help.....

When i flashing an any rom via TWRP then my memory card getting phone memory and phone memory getting sdcard.....

How to fix them please
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
Please read carefully the first posts. Is not an issue of Flashtool.

Probably you are using the wrong ROM for the device.

Please post in the thread of your device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nufrankz:
Hello! I own a LG K10 LTE 2016 phone, with MT6753 chipset.

I hard-bricked the phone (not being recognized by computer, not charger, not power button). But I revived it using KCOL0 technique.

Now phone is recognized as 0e8d:0003 (Mediatek USB Port), I installed correct drivers for it being recognized.

But it isn't detected by LG software (LGUP, Uppercut, etc).

I downloaded a scatter file from here: Link.

In SP Flash Tool, I select the downloaded scatter, recovery and preloader imgs, but keeps asking me about a authentication file ("S_AUTH_HANDLE_IS_NOT_READY (5000)", "This is a secure Base-band Chip! Please select the authentication file first.").

And I tried with generic auth files from this thread and doesn't work, it gives me 6029 error "S_SECURITY_SEND_AUTH_FAIL".

Maybe is a scatter configuration? How to disable authentication file requirement or is it chip based requirement? Thaank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
[MENTION=5009840]panchowatkins[/MENTION]

You need the original ROM of your device.

Please post in the thread of your device. Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Katharina CZ:
Hi my name is Katharina and i am new at this forum. Sorry for my bad english :D

i think there is some PRO person who know something about it.

1. I lost my phone, my friend give me one device but the device was DEAD. I was flashed with this ROM:

needrom

/download/oeina-r8s/

my device is WINDROID R8s its 1:1 device like oeina r8s

have only 1 different and it is LOGO AT BACK COVER!!!!

but when i flash device, its no touch :((( phone start = ok boot = ok but at desktop i cant use my fingers, touch not work.

when i wolume up down ( its not recovery menu its some menu where is TEST ITEMS , TEST AUTO , etc...

it says YOUR CALIBRATION SCREEN IS NOT SET UP ( or something like this ) but how i can calibrate touch omfg when i cant touch :D

please reply or send me a messege :o i am waiting
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
[MENTION=8716913]Katharina CZ[/MENTION]

Please read carefully the first posts of this thread about the scope of this thread.

This thread is only about SP Flash Tool.

Is not a thread of support for device.

Please check if the ROM is right for your device.

Please post your request in a thread specific for your device.

If the thread for your device is not available please open the thread. Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
Hello,

I have problems to flash custom recoveries with sp flash tool. I've tested this with 2 MTK devices, Doogee X5 and Cubot Note S. This problem affects both.

First, when I flash system.img and boot.img in both devices, always replaces the custom recovery with the stock one(without to select it in sp flash tool for flash). And then when I'm flashing only the custom recovery(no matter which custom recovery), it seems that it succeed but the device boots again in stock recovery. After some tries finally(maybe 5-10) some time it flashes and works, but most of the times not.

I can flash custom recoveries from adb without problems or failed tries in both devices, but for this need to be root.

So I'm thinking that the problem is from flash tool. I' m using flash tool linux version.

EDIT:

I tried after change the option in connection setting of sp flash tool to "full speed" instead of "high speed", and after that the flashing of the image was a bit slower and the device booted successfully to the custom recovery. So maybe this was the problem, or I was just lucky this time.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ildar_prophet:
This is quite often seen these days: many stock ROMs check the recovery and replace custom recovery with stock. This is why after flashing a custom recovery it may be mandatory to boot into it immediately (before a normal boot).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
I always boot immediately to recovery after flashing, but even this doesn't work. But how replace the recovery with stock? Is there a copy of recovery in another partition?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ildar_prophet:
Right guess [emoji6]

Отправлено с моего SM-G710K через Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bovirus:
[MENTION=3983657]ildar_prophet[/MENTION];74576227
[MENTION=390873]dancer_69[/MENTION]

Is not a problem of flash tool.

Some system image (system.img) that are specific for the device checks if the stock recovery is installed.

If isn't installed the system replace the recovery at first boot with stock recovery.

But is not a problem of flash tool and the request is not for this thread,.

Please post the request in the thread of specific device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
Maybe you have right, but I'm not convinced because after some tries I' ve successfully flash and boot to custom recovery and I did this in both devices which I mentioned above a lot of times, because I'm trying different recoveries and versions from time to time. Also, if system do the check, why this happens too when I immediately boot to recovery mode after flashing? And I always flash only system.img and boot.img or/and recovery.img, nothing else.

I mentioned above that maybe the high/full usb speed option makes the difference. When I changed this option this time I successfully flash and boot to custom recovery with the first try. Anyway I will flash custom recoveries again in the future so, I will test it more times. I will also decompress and check the system.img of the rom I' m using to see if there is a recovery.img there and some script which do the check and replace.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
So are you the expert, or are you going to listen to the experts? This issue has NOTHING to do with SPFT. If you flash the custom recovery properly, and you don't want to have the original recovery overwrite the custom recovery on the devices where the overwrite is enabled, you must first REMOVE THE BATTERY immediately after flashing. If your device flashes without battery, then press the power button for 5-10 seconds while the battery is still out and the device is disconnected from the computer.

After flashing and removing the battery, replace battery and boot to RECOVERY. In other words, do not boot directly into the system. When you are in the custom recovery, reboot to recovery from the menu. You will now be back to the custom recovery. Now boot to system from within custom recovery (you may see a question asking if the stock recovery should overwrite. Just say no or never). Done. You will now always see the custom recovery whenever you boot to recovery.

For more details, go to the forum for the specific model of your device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SkaboXD:
what can i do if i have non-removable baterry?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CVAngelo:
It's a little tricky. After you flash the custom recovery, you have to simulate a battery pull. Normally, you will have to hold down the power off button and the volume down at the same time. The device will attempt to reboot. Just before it starts the reboot sequence, you need to hold down the volume up button so that it boots into custom recovery. From there, boot into recovery again. Then boot to system from the recovery menu.

For best responses, CHECK THE FORUM/THREAD FOR YOUR SPECIFIC DEVICE!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vladimirnikolic:
hi,

i have problem when loading this .txt file

https://ufile.io/0ua3q

in sp flash tool. - the program crashes.

: /

the file was generated with miracle box - it is backup of moto e4 plus..

is there anything that i can do to flash my backup correctly

?

thanks