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How to Flash IMEI Number in Android

Mobile Phone
by Santosh Das | Last Updated On February 15, 2020
Learn How to Flash IMEI Number in Android Mobile Phone / Smartphone & Fix Invalid
IMEI Number Problem.
You will need to flash IMEI Number in your Android Mobile Phone after flashing Stock
ROM (Firmware). You have to flash the Stock ROM (Firmware) in your Android
Mobile Phone for any of the following reasons:
 Your mobile phone gets hanged too often.

 Your phone gets hanged at company logo and doesn’t boot.
 You want to update the latest software / operating system in your phone.
 You have forgotten the lock pattern or password and want to unlock the phone.
 Your Android Mobile phone or tablet is dead because of software issues.
After you Flash the Stock ROM, you will also have to Flash the IMEI Number and Restore
it back. Otherwise you may get following error messages: Invalid IMEI Number
So, in order to fix this Invalid IMEI Problem and Restore the IMEI Number on Android
Smartphone you have to Flash IMEI Number in you Android Mobile Phone.
PS: This tutorial to flash IMEI Number on Android Mobile Phone works on most
Brands including – Alcatel, BLU, Celkon, Coolpad, FLY, Gionee, Huawei, Intex, Carbonn,
LAVA, Lenovo, Micromax, Oppo, Panasonic, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi, ZTE, etc.
Software and Hardware Needed to Flash IMEI Number

in Android Mobile Phone
You will need following Software and hardware to flash or Rewrite IMEI Number on
Android Mobile Phone and Tablet:
Hardware Needed
1. The Android Phone to Flash the IMEI Number.

2. A USB Data Cable to Connect Your Phone to the Computer or Laptop.
Software Needed
1. Stock ROM / Firmware: of the Model of the Phone in which Flashing of IMEI Number is to
be done. (Why is this needed will be clear later in this Tutorial)
2. SN Write Tool: SN Write Tool allows you to read and write IMEI on any Mediatek Feature
Phone, Android Smartphone and Tablets.
3. AP BP Base for SN Write Tool: in .zip file (You need this if you do not have the .zip file of
the Stock ROM)
4. Read&Write Tool: Read&Write Tool allows you to read and write IMEI on any Qualcomm,
MTK or SpreadTrum Smartphone and Tablet
5. AP BP Base for Read&Write Tool: in .zip file (You need this if you do not have the .zip file
of the Stock ROM)
6. IMEI Number of your Phone: You will also find the IMEI Number of your Phone at the Back
after you remove the Back Cover and also on the Packet of the Phone.
PS: In this tutorial, I will explain how to use SN Write Tool to Flash IMEI Number
in any Android Smartphone or Tablet having Mediatek Chipset. If you want to flash
IMEI Number in any Qualcomm, MTK or SpreadTrum device then download and use
Read&Write Tool []. Process is very Similar for BOTH and you will not face any
difficulty.
How to Flash IMEI Number in Android Mobile Phone

and Restore IMEI Number and Fix Invalid IMEI
Number Problem
Step-1
Download SN Write Tool on your computer from Here

[https://snwritetool.com/download/sn-write-tool-v1-1828]. Extract the .zip File.
You will see following files in the Extracted Folder.
SN Write Tool Extracted Folder
Step-2
In the Extracted Folder, you will find – SN Writer.exe File. Open this .exe file (Double
Click or Right Click and Run as Administrator)
SN Write Tool
Step-3
Now you will see following screen. Click on ComPort and Select USB VCOM. In the
“Target Type” you will get Options to Select Feature Phone, Smartphone and Other
Android Devices. Select Smartphone if you are flashing the IMEI Number to an Android
Phone.
SN Write Tool Start Screen
Step-4
Now select System Config Button.

SN Write Tool System Config
Step-5
Once you click onto the Config Button, you will see the following Screen. Select Following
Options – IMEI, BT Address and WiFi Address. You also get the Option to select Dual
IMEI, 3 IMEI and 4 IMEI. Select the Required Option.
Under Database File Option select the Path of MD1_DB and AP_DB. Remember that
BOTH these Files come with the .zip File of the Custom ROM Firmware. Otherwise, you
have to download the AP BP Base for SN Write Tool (

https://androiddatahost.com/yhaz9)
Select all the Required Options and Click SAVE

SN Write Tool System Config Options
Step-6
Now click Start Button on the Next Screen.

Step-7
Under Scan Data, Enter the 15 Digit IMEI Number. You will also find the IMEI Number
of your Phone at the Back after you remove the Back Cover and also on the Packet of the
Phone.
Once you have entered all the required Data, SWITCH OFF your Phone and Take out the
Battery. If there is Non-Removable Battery then just switch OFF the Phone and Connect
the Phone to your Computer with USB Data Cable. Now Click OK.
The Process will take just few minutes. Once the IMEI Number writing is Done, you will
see Green Pass Message.
I hope now you know How to Flash IMEI Number in Android Mobile Phone. Feel free to
ask any question below. If you appreciate the Hard Work then Please Share this Article on
your Social Profile so that other People can also Learn and Benefit. Thanks!
How to Check Mobile Cell Phone Settings

by Santosh Das | Last Updated On June 27, 2020
Learn How to Check Mobile Cell Phone Settings when Mobile Phone Repairing.
When repairing any mobile cell phone, you will often come across problems when you will
need to start with by checking the settings before proceeding to open and repair the mobile
phone. There can be many such problems and you have to start by checking the settings
first.

Most people using a mobile cell phone or smartphone know How to Check Mobile Cell
Phone Settings. Different Models and Phones like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, LG, iPhone,
Android Phone, China Mobile Phones, they all have different phone setting options. Most
phones have separate settings menu. Just go to MENU and select SETTINGS. Once you
have reached SETTINGS, select the setting you are looking for and change or adjust
whatever you need.
Ringer or Loudspeaker of the Mobile Phone Not Working
To solve this problem, before you open the mobile cell phone to check if the ringer is faulty
or not, you need to first check the ringer or loudspeaker settings (If ringer settings is
present in the set). Check ringer volume settings and see if the phone is on silent mode or
not. Set the required settings. If everything is OK then open the mobile phone and check the
ringer using a Multimeter. If the ringer is not faulty then it will give a buzz or beep sound
and the value must be in the range of 8 to 10 Ohm. If the ringer is faulty then replace it
with a new one.
Vibrator of Mobile Cell Phone Not Working
To solve the vibrator not working problem, start by checking the vibrator settings. Check if
it is ON or OFF.
Earpiece or Speaker Problem
There can be several problems with the speaker or the earpiece of a mobile phone. There
can be less or no sound or there can be problem with sound. The first thing to do to solve
and fix the problem is to check settings. Go to settings and check speaker or earpiece
volume. It can also be checked during incoming phone calls. If the volume is less then
increase the volume to desired level.
Microphone Problems
If there is problem with the Mic or microphone then there will be problems during outgoing
phone call. The person you are talking to will not be able to listen to your voice. To solve
the problem, start by checking microphone setting if any such setting is present. In most
cases, changing or replacing the old faulty microphone with a new one solves the problem.
Light Problem
If there is less light or some of the LED lights are not working or if there is no light at all,
then start by checking the light and display settings. Adjust the light settings according to
your requirement. If everything is OK and the problem is not solved then open the mobile
phone and check all the LEDs. Change LED if it is faulty.
Headphone Problem
If headphone is not working or there is less sound in the headphone then you need to check
headphone settings first. Headphone Symbol Not Going In Android Phone | How to
Remove Headphone Icon from Notification Bar
Display or Screen Problem
To solve any problem related to screen or display, the first thing to do is to check settings
and adjust according to requirement. If the problem is not solved the move on to hardware
solution. If the problem is still now solved then move on to software solution.
SIM Problem
If you are not able to make or receive a phone call with a valid SIM card and your mobile
phone is OK, the check settings first. See if the phone is on Flight Mode or not. If it is on
Flight Mode then change the setting. Many times you get message like “Invalid SIM“. In
such case you have to flash IMEI Number. How to Flash IMEI Number in Android Mobile
Phone
Network Problem & Settings
If your mobile cell phone has less, week or no network then check Network Settings.
Manually search for available networks and select the desired network provider. If you can
see List of Network Operators and you are not able to select the HOME Network then there
is problem with the PA. If there is NO Network at all then there is problem with the 26
MHz Crystal.
Camera, Bluetooth, FM Radio Problem
If there is any problem with any of these the check their settings first.
NOTE:
There are several other settings in a mobile cell phone or smartphone (Android and
iPhone). These include – Mode, Wi-Fi, VPN, Tethering and Portable Hotspot, Mobile
Networks, GPRS, Data Usage, Call Settings, Sound and Display Settings, Power Saving
Settings, Storage Setting, Battery Setting, Settings for Applications, Accounts and Sync or
Syncing, Location or GPS Services, Security Settings, Language and Input Setting, Back
Up and Reset, Dock or Docking, Date and Time Settings, Accessibility, Motion Settings
etc.
How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone

How to Reset Samsung Feature Mobile Phone and Android Smartphone.
Learn How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone or Smartphone from Setting or Keyword
Combination.
How to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone
Why and When to Reset Samsung Mobile Phone

There can be times when you may need to Reset or Restore your Samsung Mobile Cell
Phone (Feature Phone or Android Smartphone) to its original factory setting to solve
several problems. Problems that need “RESET” may include:
 Your Samsung Mobile Phone Gets or Got Locked.

 You have forgotten the Secret Code or Password or Pattern of your Samsung
Mobile Phone.
 You Samsung Mobile Phone gets hanged too often.
In such cases you will have to reset your mobile phone to restore the original factory
setting and fix the problems.
How to Reset Samsung Feature Mobile Phone with Code

1. Remove the SIM Card from your mobile phone.
2. Type the following Master Reset Code: *2767*3855#
3. The above step will restore the Original Factory Setting of your Samsung Feature
Mobile Phone.
4. In order to Custom Reboot your Samsung Feature Mobile Phone, type following
password: *2767*2878#
How to Reset Samsung Android Smartphone

1. Remove the SIM Card and Switch OFF your Smartphone
2. Now Simultaneously Press Volume Up+Home Button+Power Button
3. After Few Seconds, Leave the Power Button. Do NOT Leave the Volume
Up+Home Button
4. Select No Comment and the OK (Power Button is for OK)
5. Select the Option Wipe Data Factory Reset and Then YES
6. Press the Power Button for OK
7. Now Reboot your Phone and it is Reset.
Precautions Before you Reset

Before Resetting your Samsung Mobile Phone, take following precautions:
1. Take backup of contact list.

2. Take backup of all data including photos, videos, documents and any other data.
3. If any data is stored in the Phone Memory and you reset the mobile phone, all data
will get lost.
Smartphone Repairing – Android and

iPhone
Smartphone Repairing – Android and iPhone. Learn How to Repair any Smartphone –
Samsung, iPhone, HTC, Sony, Huawei, ZTE, Micromax, BlackBerry
Smartphone Repairing – Android and iPhone. Learn How to Repair any Smartphone –
Samsung, iPhone, HTC, Sony, Huawei, ZTE, Micromax, BlackBerry al all other Brands of
Smartphones.
Smartphone Repairing
Smartphone Repairing – Android and iPhone is more or less same as repairing a normal
mobile cell phone. Mobile phone repairing tools and equipment, repair kit, training, parts
required are more or less the same. In fact, repairing any smartphone whether Android,
iPhone or China smartphone is comparatively easy.
Anyone with basic knowledge, can repair any smartphone very easily. Most smartphone
repair job is DIY and can be done at home without having to take the smartphone to a
service center.
How to Repair Smartphone

The secret behind repairing any smartphone is disassembly and assembly of a handset. If
you can learn how to dissemble and assemble back a smartphone then you can easily do
most mobile phone repairing at home.
Another secret to smartphone repairing is that many problems can be fixed by simply
cleaning and servicing. If any part or component is faulty, it has to be either soldered or
replaced which is very easy.
Here I explain step-by-step process on how to repair any smartphone. The same steps apply
for all brands of mobile phone including – Samsung, China Mobile Phones, Motorola,
HTC, Sony, Alcatel, LG, Panasonic, Huawei, ZTE, Spice, Lava, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo,
Vivo, Alcatel, Sony Ericsson, Micromax, Apple iPhone, BlackBerry etc.
Smartphone Repairing – Android and iPhone

Here are most common smartphone software and hardware problems and there easy
solutions:
Tools and Equipment for Smartphone Repairing
The first thing to learn is about tools and equipment needed to repair any smartphone. Here
is list of all tools and equipment needed – Mobile Phone Repairing Tools
You can: Buy Mobile Mobile Phone Repairing Tools Online
Assemble and Disassemble a Smartphone
There next thing to learn is how to assemble and disassemble smartphones. Learn it here –
How to Open and Disassemble a Mobile Cell Phone
Hardware Problem and Solution
In this section you can learn about most hardware problems and solutions like – Mic,
Speaker, Ringer or Loudspeaker, Vibrator Motor, Display Screen, Touch Screen Issues,
Headphone problems etc. Learn it here- Mobile Phone Hardware Problem and Solution
Software Problem and Solution
Most smartphone problems are related with software or OS (Operating System) or IMEI
Number. All these problems can be easily solved by either upgrading the OS to the latest
version. In most smartphones, this can be done easily using the software update feature in
settings. Use this feature with WiFi Internet connection. If there is problem with the IMEI
number, then it can be easily done by flashing or at any service center.
Learn about software problems and solutions like – How to Flash Software and IMEI
Number, How to Resent different Brands or Mobile Phone and Models of Mobile Phone,
Bluetooth Issues, Secret Codes and Diagnostics Codes. Read: Mobile Phone Software
Problem and Solution
Broken PDA or Broken Display
 more than 70% smartphone problem are related to either broken PDA or Broken Display.
This is mainly because the screen size of most smartphone is large and they easily slip
down and break or crack. Remember that most screen of smartphones are made up of
two parts – the Display and the PDA. In most cases, the display doesn’t gets crack or
broken easily. It is the PDA that gets cracked or broken. If the PDA is Broken then the
display will work but the touch will not work. In this case, just replacing the PDA will solve
the problem. If there is no display, then the display might be damaged and needs
replacement. Learn more here:
 Mobile Cell Phone Screen Touch (PDA) Not Working Problem and Solution – How to
Solve Screen Touch (PDA) Fault in any Mobile Cell Phone
 Mobile Cell Phone Display Not Working Problem and Solution – How to Solve Display
Fault in any Mobile Cell Phone
Headphone Jack Problem
Most people buy a smartphone to listen to music and enjoy videos. Many of them use
headphones. Headphone jack problem is a common problem with smartphones. It is very
easy to replace any headphone jack. Just buy a new jack from the local market and replace
it. If you can disassemble and assemble back a smartphone, you can easily do it yourself
and save money and time.
 How to Remove Headphone Icon from Notification Bar

 Mobile Phone Headphone Not Working – Problem and Solution
Camera Problems
This is another problem with smartphones. However, it is very easy to solve and fix
smartphone camera problems. Just disassemble the phone and check if the camera
connector is properly connected with the motherboard or the logic board of the smartphone
or not. If everything is ok but the camera is not working then it may need replacement. Just
get a new one from the local market and replace it. That’s all.
Video – Mobile Phone Repairing – How to Repair Mobile

Phone
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and iPhone
How to Reset iPhone (All Models) – Soft
Reset / Hard Reset / Factory Reset
Learn How to Reset any Model of Apple iPhone. Soft Reset& Hard Reset to Factory
Settings.
Learn How to Reset iPhone – Soft and Hard Reset to Factory Settings. All Model – iPhone
6, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, 7, 8, XR, XS, 3G and all other models.
What is the Need to Reset iPhone

Many a Times you may need to reset your iPhone for several reasons like to fix minor or
major problems and bugs, to erase data before selling, problems with touchscreen, buttons
or switches.
The first thing to learn here is that there are 2 (TWO) different types of RESET Options in
an iPhone or any other Brand of Smartphone – Soft Reset and Hard Reset.
The reset process mentioned below are applicable to all models of iPhone.
How to Reset iPhone

Soft Reset
This option is suitable if the iPhone starts giving minor problems. Soft reset clears the
memory of the iPhone thus fixing most minor problems. The reason for these minor
problems could be buggy apps or bad apps that keep crashing. This step will clear the
memory and fix the problems. This process does not delete or removes ant data or
information, apps, songs, contacts etc from the iPhone.
Hard Reset
Hard Reset and Factory Reset are same thing. This option should be the last choice when
no other tips and tricks work. Hard Reset resets the iPhone to its factory settings. This
means that after this step your iPhone will be in the same condition as it was shipped from
the factory.
There is different procedure to do a full “hard reset” and this will erase or delete everything
from the mobile phone and restore the iPhone to its factory settings.
How to Soft Reset iPhone with a Physical Home Button
1. Simultaneously press and hold the Home button located at the center bottom of the
iPhone and the Sleep/Wake button located at the top of the iPhone.
2. Continue holding both buttons until the iPhone shuts down and again restarts. The process
could take about 10 to 20 seconds. Once the iPhone shuts down, you can leave the
buttons.
3. After 10 to 20 seconds you will see the Apple logo on the screen.
4. Now the iPhone will take some time to clear the memory. Sit down until you
5. Now the soft reset is complete.
How to Soft Reset iPhone without a Physical Home Button
1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down Button.

2. Simultaneously, press the Power Button (Sleep / Wake Button)
3. Hold for about 5 seconds until you see the screen to slide and Power OFF the phone. Slide
and stitch it OFF.
4. Wait for few seconds and then press and hold the Power Button (Sleep / Wake Button)
again to turn the iPhone back ON.
How to Hard Reset iPhone to Factory Settings

1. Go to “Settings“
2. Select “General“
3. Scroll down and select “Reset“.
4. Here you will find few options like – Reset All Settings, Erase All content and Settings,
Reset Network Settings.
5. For Hard Factory Reset, select “Erase All Content and Settings“
6. The iPhone will ask for pass code / password.
7. Enter the password and confirm.
8. Now the phone will start the reset process which could take few minutes. Sit down and
allow the phone to reset itself.
9. Once hard reset is done, your Phone will be same as it was shipped from the factory.
10. If you updated the iOS, then after reset, the iPhone will have the LAST Version of iOS.
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Common Mobile Phone Problems and Solutions
smartphones are not always perfect, we are facing your phones with different problems on our
mobile repair shop. Sometimes phones may be faulty and we understand that this can be a very
stressful situation for you. That is why we decided to make a top 22 of the most common android
phone problems and solutions, so you can solve them without losing your money and time by
yourself. Read this blog post complete to know mobile problem list and problem of mobile phone
that you can solve by yourself.
first, we discuss the mobile problem list that android phones making today.
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mon iPhone problems and solutions
Android Phone Problems and Solutions
 Poor Battery Life
 Your Android Phone is Running Slowly
 Storage Space issue
 Unsent Messages
 Overheating
 MicroSD Card Not Working On Your android phone
 Connecting problem with Bluetooth, wifi, cellular network
 Google Play Store Does Not Download Apps
 Google Play Store Crashes
 Apps not downloading
 Cracked Screen or Immersion in Water
 Charging Problem Solution for Smartphones
Poor Battery Life

Unfortunately, nowadays every customer complaining about this problem. The said battery
draining, slow charging or charging failure issue is on their phone. This serious problem is when
your phone is discharging you are not using it. The first aid solution is Find out particular apps that
are draining your phone battery, you can check this in Settings->battery, and our suggestion is to
remove those apps. then Enable the battery saving mode, turn off the locations when you are not
using, and dim your phone brightness.
Your Android Phone is Running Slowly
The reason your phone is running on slow speed is the installation of unnecessary apps that use
your smartphone RAM and save numerous numbers of files on your phone. Wipeout all those
apps and clean up your phone cache data.
Storage Space Issue
You can take care of this issue when you are buying a new smartphone because, after a couple of
days, you are facing your phone problems storage is filled with your photos and videos. the device
shows you the low storage massage. remember nowadays Very few upcoming smartphones have
an expandable memory feature. try to Transfer the photos on clouds to free up space on your
phone.
Unsent Messages
Make sure you’re connected to a WiFi network or your mobile network is working properly. Then
press on the message not sent and choose the option to resend. if the issue is not solved try to
restart your phone and download messager app.
Overheating
Do not use high sucking apps from the CPU and give your phone a break. If your phone is still
heating, this is the fault of the company manufacturer. and remember not to use your phone
while on the charge.
Micro SD Card Not Working On Your Android Phone
It caused when you buy a cheap SD card which has read/write errors. that why Your phone
problems not recognizing the SD card after you format on your phone. when you format SD card
on your phone after formatting Your phone problems not recognizing the SD card. always format
the memory card on exFAT. you can Restart your phone in recovery mode and format it on wipe
cache option. Android phone has a recovery mode where you can select wipe cache. This will clear
the SD card and format it to FAT32 that is best suited for phone storage.
Connecting Problem with Wifi, Cellular Network, Bluetooth
It caused by WiFi, Cellular Network, and Bluetooth setting most of the time on your phone but
first, switch your phone on airplane mode for 60 to 1 minute then switch back to normal mode
and check for the problem to solve. if it still has the same problem check your phone settings.
Google Play Store Does Not Download Apps
first, try to clean the Google Play cache on your phone. Go to Settings option and then Apps and
Open Google Play Store and select Clean Cache then Restart your phone. and check for the
problem to solve.
The second way to resolve this issue is to clean up the history of the Google Play Store. Open
Google Play Store Settings and Choose Clean History.
Google Play Store Crashes
We understand how upset you’re trying to find an app and Google Play crashes all the time. must
of the time Google Play Store Crashes when your phone cache files corrupt. go to Settings and
open Apps then Open Google Play Store and select Clean Cache and Data. then restart your
phone. This should solve the issue of crashing
Apps Not Downloading
Make sure you use Google Play Store’s latest version on your android phone. A corrupt cache is
the main cause of this issue. to solve this problem you can delete the history of google play store
and restart your phone. then try Downloading your Apps.
Phone Immersion in Water or Cracked Screen
This problem accidentally happens and you can not do anything to solve this on your own at that
time. To prevent incidents of this kind you can use the best phone protector available in the
mobile market.
This may be costly, but avoiding these accidents is a worthwhile investment
Charging Problem Solution for Smartphones
Be sure that you are charging using the correct wall phone adapter or original charger. Also, make
sure that the phone adapter or the charging cable is not longer than three feet (or two meters).
There is too much dc voltage drop for the Smartphones to charge the battery properly on most
longer cables. Some Smartphones battery also will not properly charge when plugged into a PC,
laptop, or Mac, not enough dc voltage over the normal USB connection.
Most of what we see or repair on our shop is hardware failures, and this is a common one called
‘fake phone charging’ that can happen after smartphone water damage or drop damage, fallen
damages in phones which cause a hardware fault on the phone printed circuit board. I had a
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini lately that had a similar charging problem, charging okay but the battery
percentage never went up after charging in Samsung Galaxy mobile this fault caused by a tiny
resistor near the battery connector had rubbed off.
Now we discuss the problem of mobile phone and common iphone problems that Apple iphone is
making nowadays.
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Common iphone Problems Solutions
 The iphone Screen Is Not Bright
 Control Center Button Does Not Respond at Apple Toolbox
 Apple iPhone Overheating
 iPhone not connecting to WiFi
 Unable To Connect To The IOS App Store
The iPhone Screen Is Not Bright
Some percentage of iphone users in the world noticed screen looks dark although the brightness
in their phones. to solve this problem follow these steps:
 step one: go to General Settings
 step two: then go to accessibility
 step three: then click on Screen Adaptations now you can see the option to reduce colors.
You can adjust the intensity until you think it’s good for you
Control Center Button Does Not Respond at Apple Toolbox
Some percentage of iphone users in the world reporting Apple Toolbox issues with the Home
button or Control Center button. They say the button keeps freezing and doesn’t respond. the
Solution of this problem is going to Settings and then go to the Control Center to customize and
delete a particular app that does not work in the section included. After that, you must restart
your apple device and once it is turned ON again. You can again customize the controls and add
the removed app before
Apple iPhone Overheating
Many iphone customers are complaining that their phones are turning very warm. They also affirm
that they feel their phones are swelling and opening up on their own. to solve this iPhones
problem If you use a specific app and overheat your iphone, let it rest for a while. By going to
Settings and Privacy, you can disable the location service. We suggest that you do this because
GPS, Bluetooth, and mobile locations are used by the phone location to determine where you are.
For your iphone, this could mean a lot of activity. If you charge and overheat your iPhone, unplug
it for a few minutes until it cools down. You can then plug it back again. It also works to remove
the case of your iphone. It will help stop the plug from keeping the heat and it won’t block the
phone’s heat output.
Your iPhone Not Connecting to WiFi
Through the apple forum iphone, users express that they lose the WiFi connection and can not
connect to their local network. Before seeking to assess your iPhones technical mistake, make sure
the router is near to you. You also need to make sure you can see your WiFi network to make sure
it’s connected to the relevant network. To solve this problem You can also try restarting your
device or router by unplugging and replugging it. If it doesn’t respond yet, you can go to
configurations to restore your network. It will restore your iphone Wi-Fi network and password
with the VPN and APN.
Unable To Connect To The IOS App Store
In response to some phone problems encountered when downloading app form the iso App Store,
some Apple users have also had problems to go on the iso App Store with their iphone. They
receive messages of an error stating their devices cannot currently connect to the iso App
Store The ideal solution is to set your device date and time. Disable the setting option
automatically, set the date and time manually instead. Go to the iso App Store then let it open for
at least 5 seconds. Automatically reactivate the date and time, then close the App Store and
reopen it.
We’re sure there are a lot more smartphone problems, Whether they’re Android devices or part of
iOS technology, no matter. But we’ve just discussed the most common phone problems this time,
and we hope these possible solutions will work for you. If you have encountered some of these
issues and how you have solved them, please share them with us!
And at the end of this blog post some useful resources related to Android devices and iOS
technology problem solution
Samsung s6 problems solutions we list down all users complaining bugs. You can download or read
here! The bug fix updates were issued today
How to unlock Apple iPod when it’s linked with an apple account?
I bought an Apple iPod second-handed. I’m not sure what is wrong with it. I restored it to factory
settings and now when I try to activate iPod, it keeps asking me for the previous owner’s Apple ID
and I don’t have his number anymore. What should I do? Is my iPod pretty much bricked forever?
Apple id unlock on iPod Problem Solution
Please try to activate the Apple iPod. If the iPod shows this device is linked with ([email protected])
then it can be removed easily by the shopkeeper where you buy this. if shows this device has been
lost or stolen they cannot do anything.
Normal Process: Requirement is the POP(Invoice of the iPod). If you have the bill of this device
from the shopkeep where you buy this.
Just call Apple support they will assist you better. They will remove this within 2 to 3 days. Only if
device not been stolen or lost.
apple customer support needs only iPod bill and tells them you are unable to activate or unlock
the iPod.
For Apple iPad 2,3,4, there is a hardware solution by changing some capacitors, resistors, and by
converting from cellular GSM or cellular CDMA to wifi model also possible can be done vice versa
which will require soldering GSM board or CDMA board to iPod wifi model.Good luck
Why can’t I connect to ANY AP WiFi access point?
I can see AP Wifi, Router, and smartphone hotspot wifi access points in range, but cannot connect
to them. Open or secured makes no difference to me. What could be causing of AP Wifi access
points issue?
AP wifi access points Problem Solution
Are you accessing the same wifi AP with either open or WPA2 connections? If you are your Cable
wifi router may be limited on how many connections it can allow access though.
I would go to the mobile store franchise which has an open WiFi service and sees if it connects
that way if it does that points back to your setup as being the issue Vs the iPhone.
If you still can’t connect to the mobile store franchise open WiFi service I would erase the iPhone
and reload everything. Good luck!
Can I use a hot plate to remove a Samsung Galaxy mobile S5 digitizer?
I’m sure most people here know that heating up a Samsung Galaxy S4 digitizer with a hairdryer
and removing it that way can be quite a chore. I’m just wondering if anyone has ever used a hot
plate to do remove a Samsung Galaxy mobile S5 digitizer? Is it a good idea? If so what hot plate
temperature do I set it to without damaging the Samsung Galaxy mobile S5?
Hot Plate Temperature Solution for Samsung Galaxy Mobile S5, S6, and S7
Yes, set hot plate to 65C, 5 minutes on each side leave the Samsung Galaxy mobile S5 on the hot
plate while taking it off.
All Phone Network Problem Solution!
by M.Usman · September 9, 2018
Last Updated on June 8, 2020 by M.Usman
Ever experienced problem with your phone’s network or do you notice that some or most
times people keep complaining that your phone is not available or that it is switched off? If
this is the case, all you need is a phone network problem solution. You might just be
experiencing a phone internal network issue real time, although this might sometimes be
due to technical problem from your service provider, but where the case is your phone
related, your phone will have to be completely diagnosed for the possible causes and
solutions.
How To Tackle All Phone Network Problem Solution

1. Circuit Board Components
In mobile phone repairing, network problem solution and dead phone power related issues
have been been known to be one of the most challenging as it consumes a lot of time in
troubleshooting the possible faulty paths. In cases that result from faulty components which
may include network RF Chip, network switch, network resistors and capacitors and other
ICs. When the problem is caused by a short, you will have to remove and replace the
shorted component, when it is an open circuit, simply make a jumper using a connection
wire.
If all that didn’t work out still, you may consider re-balling the network RF IC or the
network switch equally using the rework station. If this doesn’t work, you may still
consider replacing all the components if you have where to scavenge from.
2. Phone Network Cables/Casing
There are instances where network problems may arise as a result of a broken network
cable. When this occurs, simply replace the cable with a good one or do a jumper as the
case may be. In fact sometimes what you may need to do to solve a network or no signal
problem might just be to check for bad antenna contact. The condition or position of the
antenna pins or cord cable is crucial as they might cause network fluctuations if they lose
firm contact.Sometimes, replacing a charging sub panel that controls mouthpiece, speaker
and vibrator with a new one can also result in network problem. the diagram below and this
article on Tecno L8 and other sheds more light on how to do the jumper
I have also found out that most times phone develop minor network issues when their
phone’s casing begins to wear and tear. For example when the screws begin to lose out of
place and fall off, your phone network pin loses good contact with the main antenna. This is
even applicable to your phone’s FM radio module. Do you realize that some phone will
require that you insert and earpiece/earphone before it gets signal and you begin to hear
real audio output.
3. Network Selection Settings
When considering phone network problem solution, it is worth noting that the network
settings environment of your phone can also be the reason why network is lost. It is wise to
do a manual or automatic network search as doing this also do help in some cases when the
problem is coming from that angle. It is best practice to do a network search before
embarking on a hardware fix.
Dead Phone Power Problem Solution
by M.Usman · December 14, 2018
Last Updated on October 30, 2020 by M.Usman
In this article, “Dead phone power problem solution”, I will be showing you how to handle
power related issues in mobile phones with respect to the circumstances under which these
problems do occur with focus on possible causes and solutions.
What Is Power Problem?

A power problem is when a phone shuts down and is unable to power on. This situation is
very annoying especially if you have important information or data you have not backed-
up for one reason or the other!
Generally speaking, there are a lot of reasons why a phone could become dead, and thus
necessitating a power solution to bring such dead phone back to normal functioning
condition. So let me show you a list of possible causes and solution for power problem in
mobile phones. They include and not limited to the following:
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Possible Causes Of Power Problem In Mobile phones:
Production Fault: Production related faults are one out of many possible causes that
necessitate dead phone power solution. This happens when you buy a smartphone only to
find yourself going asking for warranty considerations. This is why companies should be
flexible about this policy as users might feel cheated if they are not compensated
accordingly.
Water Damage: This is when a phone experiences water splash or falls in to it or any other
liquid that conducts electric current. Liquids, especially H20 (water) that conducts
electricity will easily convey electrons that will eventually create a chemical reaction with
the battery leading to explosions and damages to internal components on the phone’s PCB
or the logic and power unit of the mobile phone. “25% of phones fixed at Cute
Mobiletech are water damage related and are very challenging though good recovery
successes have been recorded”!
Bad Phone Chargers: None-OEM chargers that falls short of standard specification are
also one of the known causes of charging problems we have found to be part of the pack!
Sometimes, it could be as a result of using a faulty charger which may still be an original
one.
Faulty Components: The mobile phone is only mobile and handy, but is also like a PC. It
is a system of its own kind and has so many parts that are inter-dependent. When one
component is bad others could become affected and later may result in further
complications that could temporarily or permanently shut down a phone! Components that
may necessitate a dead phone power problem solution may include parts like. Shorted
diode, bad fuse or (R22), Shorted capacitor, power IC (integrated circuit) and so on.
Ageing Factor: Though bitter truth, no phone lives for ever! A phone will finally be laid to
rest either at repair center or even while in custody of the owner, this is because the
components that makes up the phone also have their life span limit which when reached
will result in multiple issues.
Corrupt Firmware: The firmwares are the program instructions that controls and give the
phone a “life to live”. Therefore, when the firmwares are corrupted by viruses or malicious
apps, things could go bad resulting in a dead phone.
Wrong or Custom OS: Wrong or custom OS or firmwares can result in dead phones. The
number one cause of dead phone problem especially in Mediatek powered devices like
Tecno, Gionee, Infinix, and some Samsung phones is when the “preloader file” is flashed in
to the lash memory.
Aside the list of possible causes of dead phone problem, there are others not in this list
which we will cover when this article is subsequently updated. But let me also add that the
CPU bad condition could result in power problem too if it has been badly affected.
Are There Possible Solutions To Phone Power Problem?

Frankly speaking, when it comes to solution to power problem, there is no one clear cut
way to achieve this. The only way we know for now that is working for us is the “ancient
path”, called “troubleshooting”, so if you are ready to fix that power problem, you will have
to get ready for “shooting with your weapon”. Oh, don’t get it wrong, the weapon am
talking about is your problem finding tool. That is why you can’t be a successful phone
technician if you have not mastered the art of using the multi-meter and other machines
meant for this purpose.
Some problems referred to as power problems are really not power problems per-say, but
just a minor switch problem. A switch problem just needs one to fix or replace a damaged
switch. There is no point saying a phone has power problem when it charges as you plug it
to electricity using a good charger.
How To Troubleshoot Power Problems In Mobile Phones

Dead phone power problem is a common phenomenon. The main goal of troubleshooting a
mobile phone is to proffer solution. To troubleshoot properly, ask the following questions
as if you are a Medical Doctor attending to a patient:
Did the problem happen shortly after buying a new phone? Then go for claims of warranty.
Due to faulty production, one could get a form of compensation.
Find out if it was caused by water or other liquid substances aside the ones that don’t
conduct electric current. If it was caused by water as the case is mostly, locate the areas
affected and clean up using a cleansing agent like ethanol-alcohol or menthylated spirit
which dries up quickly. After being heated with the rework-station or sun to dry up, the
phone should power on if it’s a minor case otherwise you will have to keep checking for
short or open circuit or shorted components that could be responsible for that power
problem using a multi-meter.
Find out if it was caused by a bad or faulty charger. To do this, use the multi-meter to check
if the current the charger supplies is above 5.0v and 2500mAh (2.5Amps). If the current
voltage on the meter is unstable, that’s a signal to watch. Look for the power diode close to
the battery terminal area where you see points like VBat, BSI, GND and so on. Shorted
power diode could cause power problem if affected by chargers or other causes. A normal
power diode in many cases should allow current flow in one direction and not back and
forth. If causes a short, replace the shorted diode or strike it out.
Find out if the phone was previously flashed: If you have found out that the phone went
dead after a flash, simply get the right firmware and re-flash back. If you don’t know what
flashing is all about, you can learn about software level repair here and that could help in
resolving the problem.
Infinix Hot 6 Power Problem Solution

Below are areas of concentration for power problem for Infinix Hot 6 phone.
MTN SMART M561M3 POWER PROBLEM SOLUTION

Below is the diagram for MTN Smart M561M3 Power Problem Solution. Problem was as
a result of power surge during charging process overnight.
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Checkout Also:

o Infinix Hot 5 Power Problem Solution 100% Tested
o Tecno M8 Power Problem Solution
In conclusion, dead phone power problem solution is all about good troubleshooting skills
with the right mind and tools.
Did you find this article helpful? Would you like to share your dead phone power problem
solution experience in comment box below to let others know about your experience and
how you scaled through?
Phone Earpiece Problem Solution Quick
Fix!
Your phone earpiece problem solution is here! Have you ever wondered why you couldn’t
hear someone calling you from the other end during a phone call no matter how much your
caller screams out loud so you could hear him or her? The earpiece problem in a mobile
phone makes it impossible for a receiver to hear what is being communicated from the
callers end. The problem could among others be caused by any of the following:
Causes Of Phone Earpiece problem

1. High/Low resistance value
2. Oxidation
3. Bad/partial contact
4. Short or open circuit
5. Tampered settings
High/Low resistance value

The resistance value of an ideal earpiece should be within the range of 25 to 35 Ohms using
the Ohms meter. A higher value will result in low output while a lower resistance value will
result in higher output. Note also that when the output of an earpiece is too high its
dangerous to ones hearing. So the earpiece should be kept within range.
Oxidation
This happens when the earpiece region has become moist and covered with some dirty
particles over a long period, the chemical reaction result in a faulty earpiece that has to be
changed for normal functioning again. Although there are times that just a mere cleaning of
the oxidized surface with alcohol Isopropyl or menthylated spirit using a tooth brush could
solve the problem.
Bad/partial contact
An earpiece problem could sometimes be associated with bad contact issues. It could be
partially or even totally disconnected from the earpiece connector or socket. All you will
need to do here is to make little adjustment and move on.
Short or open circuit

This is sometimes difficult to sort out as it requires trouble shooting using the multi-meter
to find out open or short circuits. Remember that a short is caused either by a bridging or a
faulty component like capacitor, a diode, ICs etc while an open circuit is caused by a
missing path or a broken path. In solving this problem, all you need is to use your multi-
meter to detect the faulty areas around the earpiece region and replace or make wire
[jumper] connection as the case may require.
The problem sometimes could be caused by faulty audio IC which needs reheating or
replacement with the equivalent value. If the problem is complicated, then you will need to
get the block diagram for proper troubleshooting.
Tampered settings
The earpiece problem could sometimes be as a result of a tampered settings. To know if the
problem is setting related, just do this trick: try making a call and then locate your volume
up button and try increasing the volume, if you see that the volume improves, then the
problem is solved!
SP Flash Tool Practical Tutorial (Software

Repairs)
by M.Usman · June 17, 2019
In this post, I will introducing you to SP Flash Tool practical tutorial. The SP Flash tool is a
very simple, free, frequently updated and user friendly software with clean interface. It has
caught the attention of most software engineers. With SP Flash tool practical application in
this tutorial, you will be able to do a lot with your phone.
What SP Flash Tool Does

Here are a list of stuffs you could do with this tool which are all software related whenever
the need arises as phones often develop problems when you less expected.

o Unbricking Phones
o Flashing firmwares
o Flashing Recoveries
o Reading/backup or dump files
o Unlocking code, passwords, formatting etc
Some Reasons For Flashing With SP Flash Tool

Just as I have mentioned earlier on, there are times one will have to do a software repair
when things go wrong. Here are some circumstances under which you will need to flash a
phone or do any software repair using SP Flash Tool:

o The need to fix corrupted firmwares or flash files
o The need to flash a custom or third-party firmware for upgrade or better features
and higher android version
o To get rid of bugs
o Boot looping or lagging
o The need to get rid of locks or some other privacy protection
o The need to read or backup system firmware for other applications or uses etc.
Before Using This Tool For Software Repair

Before using This tool or doing any flashing or software repairs, it is good to make sure
you have the following in place:

o Make sure your phone battery is charged up 40 to 50 per cent to safely complete
the repair process.
o Make sure you have the right and original USB cable for the phone under
consideration.
o Make sure you download and properly install the MTK and VCom Port Drivers for
easy connection between the software and your phone.
o Your PC’s battery too should be charged to last you at least up to 50 per cent.
After making sure all of the above is well considered, you will need to now download SP
Flash Tool from the official website, and then you will be able to use it on your PC to start
flashing or doing any form of software repairs you may want to achieve.
SP Flash Tool Practical Tutorial And Application

Now that you have got all the necessary information about SP Flash tool, you can learn its
practical application on Gionee M5 Mini here. However, you might need to read on to
the end before the practical.
Flash Tool Errors

During your SP Flash Tool practical application, you might come across a couple of errors
which are avoidable. In addition to what to do before using sp flash tool for software
repairs as outlined in the above third heading, make sure you have downloaded the right
firmware with the right chipset ID. For example, you shouldn’t attempt to flash a mediatek
firmware with chipset nos. MT6577 on another variant of same phone with chipset nos
MT6580 otherwise, the software will return a target error code.
At times when you try to flash a recent android phone with an earlier or older versions of sp
flash tool, you will also get an error warning. In that case you will need to use a more
recent sp flash tool software for that.
Note:
1. Do not interrupt SP Flash Tool while flashing a phone, otherwise your phone will go totally
dead and you might have to charge it all through the day for it to come on after a long
time on charge.
2. Untick the preloader file before flashing so your phone doesn’t go dead if the firmware
you are flashing isn’t compatible in terms of the preloader file.
3. Always take a backup of your phone’s (Software, OS, Flash File or Firmware) just in case
things get messed up and you need to go back to your former phone status.
4. If you phone is not recognized by PC, then you need to fix USB not recognized issues
here…
Was this article helpful? Leave us a reply in comment below. Good luck with your devices.
USB Not Recognized Kcolo Alternative
Ways
by M.Usman · March 14, 2019
The article, “USB Not Recognized Kcolo Alternative Ways” is hoped to help you with
USB not recognized problems while trying to flash or connect your phone to PC. This
problem can be very frustrating at times making it almost impossible for you to flash a
phone or even connect it to a PC to exchange files as it refuses to install drivers on your
system.
This problem is multifaceted, thus, you will need to find out the possible areas its coming
from by properly troubleshooting with your experience and vital information you can put
together. Using this USB not recognized kcolo alternative ways as shown in the diagram
could be of help if well implemented provided the solution is kcolo, colo or kolo related.
Notwithstanding, we will be considering other solutions aside the one in the diagram just to
be sure all “birds are shot in the head”! Below are Possible causes of the USB not
recognized problem.
Possible Causes and Solutions of USB Not Recognized Ways

 Interrupted flashing process
 PC error codes
 Short circuit or internal component parts
Interrupted Flashing Process: USB Not Recognized Ways

If you do not want to get freaked out, make sure you do not interrupt an ongoing flashing
process as this is identified to be one amongst other possible causes that necessitates the
phone USB not recognized kcolo ways alternative just to make sure the problem is solved.
Possible Solution
To solve the problem applying the USB not recognized kcolo alternative ways as show in
our featured diagram, look for the common between the volume up and the volume down
and connect it to ground: the common might be negative/negative or positive/positive
meaning you have to go with one or the other then reconnect to continue your flashing
process. when this is done, the phone should be detected again. Disconnect the common
after a successful flash before coupling the phone so your phone doesn’t automatically go
in to recovery mode or so. Remember that this alternative is only necessary if you are
working on a phone that doesn’t have the kcolo, colo or kolo test point labelled.
PC Error Codes
At times, the problem may arise as a result of some PC error codes. When you run so many
software that are at logger heads with each other, chances are that they might clash and
therefore alter healthy system software or application functions. Some times it could be as a
result of outdated system drivers that needs to be updated online . You might also consider
restarting your PC, but if that doesn’t work, you might want to check if your phone’s USB
driver has been properly install, you might also want to make sure your phone debugging
option is checked. To do this, go to setting from your phone, go to about, look for built
number and tap on it seven times until you see the statement “you are now a developer”,
head to developer option and turn on USB debugging and then reconnect your phone and
see if it works!
Short Circuit or Internal Components

When you have applied the USB not recognized kcolo ways and done the PC error codes
checks and phone troubleshooting to no avail, you might want to further check if the
problem is as a result of faulty internal working components like charging port. If you want
to find out more, read about Phone USB Charging Problem Solution Here
Was this article helpful? Do like and share to let others know what you found out here or
leave a comment about how you feel on this. Goodluck with your devices.
Install USB Drivers For Android Phones

In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install USB drivers for android phones. Drivers
are the connecting rods of software data connectivity between your phone and the PC. The
USB driver components in the case of Mediatek Chipset powered phones includes
Mediatek DA V Com Port, ADB (Android Debugging Bridge) Mediatek preloader usb
vcom port etc. These are the things needed for your phone to be found on your PC. In this
guide, you will learn how to install USB drivers for MTK phones so that it should be found
straight away when connected to a PC.
How to install MTK USB Android drivers Manually:

1. Download the MTK US drivers.
2. Unzip using winrar
3. Go to start menu at the bottom left side of your PC where you can find the window
icon(start button), click on it and type in ”device manager” and highlight anything in the list
e.g “computer” and
4. Then click on ”Action” and select ”Add Legacy Hardware”
6. When ”welcome to the add hardware wizard” appears just click on next
7. Select ”install hardware that I manually select from a list” and click on next
8. Click on have disk and select brows and search for the driver named ”usb2ser_Win7”
depending on your PC Bit (86 here means 32bit while 64 will mean 64bit) and double click
it and click on ok.
9. Now you will be brought to this place where a number of drivers will be displayed like
this:
 Mediatek DA USB Vcom port

 Mediatek preloader usb vcom port
 Mtk usb debug port
10. Highlight the first one (Mediatek DA USB Vcom port) and click next. Wait for it to
install and click finish.
11. Now, do the same for the remaining two in the list leaving the others, and after you
have done that your phone will be easily detected by the PC for you to be able to run any
useful software.
Read Also: Flashing SmartPhones: Software Level Repair
The above list may appear long and intimidating, but you do not need to be bordered about
it as giving it a first hand attempt could build your confidence in this things in the long run!
How to in stall MTK, Spreadtrum, Coolsand/RDA and MTK Nokia

USB Drivers:
Just Download auto installer here and install USB drivers in simple steps by clicking on
each driver you want. You will need to unzip this file with winrar to be able to install the
miracle box driver. This method is the easiest option you can go for if you do not want to
apply the first method.
Recommended: How To Flash Mediatek Android Phones-SP Flash Tool
How To Flash Mediatek Android Phones –

SP Flash Tool
Photo by Jantine Doornbos on Unsplash
Knowing how to use SP Flash Tool will help you to effectively flash mediatek android
phones Like Gionee, Tecno, Infinix, Oppo, Vivo, X-BO, etc. without difficulties. In this
article, you will be learning how to start using SP(Smart Phone) Flash tool for flashing
your mediatek devices with ease as I will just assume that you are trying out this for the
first time. would that be cool? Yes of course I guess! Before I proceed further, Its
interesting to know that this software is a very light software that does not need any
installation! All you need do is to download and run.
SP Flash tool is an interesting flashing software, but things could get messed up if you
seem not to know exactly what to do, but relax, am going to hold you by the hand and walk
you through all of it step-by-step flashing smartphones as I have personally succeeded
using it till date!
Highlights On SP Flash Tool

 Light weight: No need for installation, just “launch and run”
 Its official Mediatek software tool for all mediatek chipsets
 It can be used along with MTK Droid Tool for reading firmware (dump file)
 Constant latest update version release
 Its free
Reasons For Flashing Phones

Flashing should not be done for the fun of it! It should be done on purpose. One must also
do a good level of research if it becomes necessary. Here are a number of reasons you
should flash a phone:
1. Lower android version

2. Phone freezing at boot logo or during usage (hanging problem)
3. Phone constantly or occasionally rebooting (on and off)
4. Phone getting very slow or lagging
5. Quick battery discharge
6. Lost IMEI issues e.g Invalid IMEI
7. Network or signal problem
8. Unlocking phone security or pattern etc.
Advantages Of Flashing Phones (Upgrade/Repair)

Doing a flash offers lots of advantages. Below are a list of the common advantages you
stand to gain when your phone is flashed for upgrade/repair purposes:
 Phone becomes optimized for higher phone apps

 Android OS (operating system) gets upgraded
 Smarter user experience
 New features like themes/skin etc.
 Improved battery usage
 Software repair/fix soft brick
 Better camera user experience
 Bug fixes etc.
Preparing To Flash Mediatek Android Phones
To flash mediatek android phones is not that difficult but requires caution as doing it
carelessly might cost you a lot. To stay out of troubles make sure the followings are well
considered before embarking on flashing a phone:
1. Make sure your phone/computer battery level is between 40 to 50 per cent charged as
interrupted process can be very costly and could lead to a soft-brick.
2. Make sure your USB cable is original and in good working condition to ensure good
connection.
3. Make sure the right phone USB drivers are downloaded and installed properly to make the
connection between your phone and the PC possible.
4. Download the right version of the firmware (OS or Software) to be flashed. Note: always
download latest softwares to get best result as flashing an old version of firmware on a
phone that earlier on had a higher version flashed in might cause further problems.
5. Do not interrupt an ongoing flash. SP Flash tool hates it and can soft-brick your phone!
How To Use The SP Flash Tool Software

1. Download SP Flash Tool and unzip with winrar
2. Download MTK USB Drivers and install properly
3. To flash mediatek android phones, look for the icon below in the unzipped folder, right-
click and launch as administrator
4. Click on download on the download menu

5. Choose scatter loading to load your downloaded phone firmware to flash
6. Select MT65xx_scatter file
7. Click on the download button
8. Now switch off your phone and remove the battery, then connect the phone to PC using
USB cable (for non-removable battery press volume up or down).
Note: At times you might need to uncouple phones with inbuilt batteries and reconnect
before the phone gets detected.
9. Finally, once the “Download Ok” displays, it means the flashing is done. Disconnect
your phone, disconnect the battery and reconnect. for non-removable batteries, just long
press power button and release. That’s how you successfully flash mediatek android
phones.
Congrats if you made it!
WARNING: You would be responsible for your actions if you use this software wrongly
and brick your phone. It is better to untick the preloader file if you are not sure of the
firmware you are flashing with! If you got any problem while doing this, feel free to
contact me and I will be willing to help out in any way I can. Goodluck.
Checkout Also:

 Flashing Smartphones: Software Level Repairs
 How To Flash Spreadtrum Android Phones-Reasearch Download Tool
 How To Write Spreadtrum/Mediatek Phone IMEI
 Windows Phone Recovery/Update Software Tool
 Samsung Smart Switch Backup And Recovery Software
Phone Charging Problem Solution
Have you been experiencing phone charging problem that keeps you wondering why? well,
you are most definitely lucky to find this post. I will be extensively dealing with this in
details until you find a way out of this mess! It is frustrating when you have a lot to do and
you can’t due to the fact that your phone is unable to charge, this is more frustrating when
your phone is even powered by an inbuilt battery which makes it even worse because you
can’t even resort to using a universal charger as most of us do with detachable batteries
right?
After reading through this article, you will be properly equipped with the right information
with which to tackle this monstrous problem. Unlike the laptop computers whose charging
port is bigger and stronger, the mobile phones usb/charging port are somehow fragile, and
as a result they often get damaged after a prolonged usage. However they can also be fixed
or repaired to function well as normal as possible.
Charging And USB Pins

Charging problem solution is easier when you understand some basics. The usb/charging
port of most mobile phones have five pins, the first and the last pins are called Vbus/Vchg
[the positive terminal that takes in 5.0 volts] and the GND [Ground which is the negative
terminal that takes in 0 volt] when any of these two pins are broken or have partial or total
disconnection, a charging issue will be experienced and this will normally call for a
replacement. But in some minor cases all you might need to do when your phone is not
charging is to check the charging port for any suspicious particle which you can use a tooth
pick to gently and carefully remove, you could also blow in air in the process and that could
even solve the problem too.
The other two pins are responsible for your phone being detected by your computer as an
external device attached. When your phone does not get found or installed by your
computer, it is mostly as a result of any of these usb pins DP[D+] or DM[D-] and fixing
these two pins will resolve the problem. NB. In some phones usb, the D+ and D- are some
times in the reverse order e.g D+ comes before D-. The one after DP and DM is the fifth
one that is just there: meaning that you don’t really need to bother about it.
Procedure For Fixing A USB/Charging Port Problem

Fixing a USB/charging port could be sometimes complicated and challenging, but in some
cases its very easy to sort out. The following could be responsible for charging problem in a
mobile phone:
 Corrosion
 Bad pins/port
 Complete/partial contact
 Faulty internal charging components
Corrosion
USB charging port could be internally corroded and blocked by unwanted particles, in such
case a replacement or servicing becomes necessary. Replacing a USB charging port will
require the use of a special machine called the SMD Rework Station, but there are some
charging port that comes with a separate sub panel e.g Samsung Note series 1, 2, 3 etc
Infinix Note series phones, most Tecno android phones e.g. W series and others just to
mention but few. The point here is that if your phone’s charging port is the type that comes
with a connector point like the ones in the image below, it is easier for you to do it yourself
though most people are afraid to do some simple stuff because they are afraid they might
get something bad! Well, in that case you could get an experienced mobile phone
technician.
Bad pins/port
A charging port must be replaced with a good one once you notice that it has gone bad. The
signs includes: an internal or external broken pin[s], an extra large port opening. A broken
pin, e.g the vbus/vchg will always result in difficulty in charging. On the other hand, an
enlarged port will either make your phone charge on an off because the port has become
slacked as a result of wear and tear, you can adjust an enlarged port, but for a broken
internal or external pin, you will have to replace completely.
Complete/partial contact
A complete or partial contact could be responsible for complete or partial phone not
charging problem. In the case of a phone using a sub-charging panel, simply replace it with
a new one, this is even easy because it only need you connecting it to the main panel
through the main board socket, but if the phone’s charging port is the surface mount type,
you would need a professional rework station to do that, so if you can’t lay your hands on
that, simply get an experience phone technician.
Faulty Internal Charging Components
The charging problem could also be traced to a faulty or bad charging ICs, resistors, diodes,
capacitors, transistor switch etc. The charging components comes in different shapes, sizes
and values for some specific phones, so you might therefore need to study the phone
schematic diagrams to be able to differentiate one from the other.
Power charging diode could be shorted: The charging diode allows the flow of 5.0 volts
coming from your phone’s charger to pass through into the charging circuit just in one
direction, so if things go wrong, the diode could be internally damaged thereby making it
act as if it were a fuse, this condition can even result in several chargers being burnt if not
quickly detected, you could also notice the phone going off when charger is being inserted
while sometimes the problem could even be from the CPU. When the charging issue is
traceable to the phone’s Central Processing Unit, you would be working at own risk if the
phone goes dead in the process of trying to fix it, but with the right tool and mind, almost
everything is possible!
And don’t forget, if you like this tutorial, then please follow or like us on facebook here.
Gionee P5W USB Charging Solution Ways

by M.Usman · March 13, 2019
Looking for Gionee P5W USB charging solution ways? well, it is hoped that this article
will help you out in the quest here. A charging problem will usually make it impossible for
you to charge your phone. Its even more annoying when you have a non-removable phone
battery which makes it impossible to charge your phone with the universal charger
alternative.
Gionee P5W USB charging problems just like any other phone, can be traceable to certain
possible causes which we shall be looking at and how to tackle them correctly so as to
achieve best result.
Possible Causes Of Gionee P5W USB Charging Problem
1. Shorted/faulty diode
2. Shorted/faulty capacitors
3. Faulty resistors
4. Faulty IC (integrated circuit)
5. Bad USB Port/Cable
6. Partial contact
The Above Possible Causes Could Be Further Caused By The

Following:
1. Exposure To Water: Water is a conductor of electric current which has the ability to cause
any of the above component parts to become faulty or even damaged beyond repairs. This
is because water reacts with the current supplied by the battery resulting in sparks,
explosions and eventually damages as well.
2. Bad Chargers: OEM (original equipment manufacturer) chargers are the best chargers for
a smartphone. The generic ones that do not meet standard specifications potentially
damages a phone’s charging system.
3. Ageing Factor: Ageing is a constant with any electronic gadgets, the components parts
that forms the charging system can become less functional and even worse with time as
they do have submission to the law of diminishing returns and would therefore need to be
replaced subsequently.
4. Excessive Voltage/current: The both cannot be separated in the process of charging a
phone, most phone chargers fall between 5.0 volt, 500mAh and 5.0 volt, 2000mAh
specification etc. It should be noted that using a charger that supplies voltage/current
more than what is required can be very detrimental to a phone’s charging system.
5. A Hard Fall: The component parts are solid state based, thus a hard fall will potentially if
not immediately cause a USB charging problem amongst other likely occurrences
like earpiece problem, mouthpiece problem, network problem, screen problem.
Unlike software level repair that requires you mostly flashing a phone, in hardware case
you will have to troubleshot manually in order to locate the cause of a problem.
Haven considered all the above possible causes of a phone’s USB charging problem like
the Gionee P5W USB Charging Solution which we are considering now, the information
should be able to help you with a possible way out of this unpleasant circumstances.
Description of The Problem Under Consideration
1. It couldn’t charge and won’t even show any “charging icon” after several hours on charge
2. When the phone’s charger is plugged in, the phone gets hot due to a faulty diode
highlighted in the diagram below:
After removing/replacing the diode or replacing the sub panel completely, the problem
should be gone hopefully. You might also want to further read about All Phone Charging
Problem Solution here.
Was this article helpful? Do share, like or leave a comment to let others know what you
found out here or how you feel. Goodluck with your devices
Huawei CUN-L21 USB Charging Solution

100% Tested
In this article, I will be focusing on the Huawei CUN-L21 USB Charging Solution. A
charging problem will usually result in certain unpleasant situations. For example you will
be unable to charge your phones using the phone’s direct USB chargers, the universal
charger usage becomes impossible when you use a phone powered by an inbuilt battery
thereby making the whole thing even more annoying, and if you were expecting a bank
alert or on a business deal when this happened, possibilities are that you might start
thinking that the witches in your fathers village are the ones pursuing you because they are
after your progress.
If you are unable to get your Huawei CUN-L21 USB charging solution after trying other
methods, this article is hoped to solve that problem with respect to certain details.
Possible Causes Of Huawei CUN-L21 USB Charging Problem

1. Shorted/faulty diode
2. Shorted/faulty capacitors
3. faulty resistors
4. Bad/damaged charging coil
5. Shorted/faulty IC
6. Bad USB Port
7. Partial contact
The Above Possible Causes Could Be Further Caused By The

Following:
1. Exposure To Water: Water is a conductor of electric current which has the ability to cause
any of the above component parts to become faulty or even damaged beyond repairs. This
is because water reacts with the current supplied by the battery resulting in sparks,
explosions and eventually damages. Don’t mind phones, they love water too just to cool
off even though yon never want that to ever happen anyway! laughing now….
2. Bad Chargers: OEM (original equipment manufacturer) chargers are the best chargers for
a smartphone. The generic ones that does not meet standard specifications potentially
damages a charging system, and then you begin to wonder how to manage your life if the
phone uses and inbuilt battery that you can’t have access to charge with universal
chargers from “china”. life is not fair anyway!
3. Ageing Factor: Ageing is a constant with any electronic gadgets, the components parts
that forms the charging system can become less functional and even worse with time as
they do have submission to the law of diminishing returns and would therefore need to be
replaced. This is same for even you, your hair will definitely become grey sooner or later
abi?
4. Excessive Voltage/current: The both cannot be separated in the process of charging a
phone, most phone chargers fall between 5.0 volt, 500mAh and 5.0 volt, 2000mAh or a bit
more in terms of specification. It should be noted that using a charger that supplies
voltage/current more than what is required can be very detrimental to a phone’s charging
system.
5. A Hard Fall: While falling down from a tree high in the sky, you would probably be
meditating what the law of gravity is in real life! The component parts are solid state
based, thus a hard fall will potentially if not immediately cause a USB charging problem
amongst other likely occurrences like earpiece problem, mouthpiece problem, network
problem, screen problem. Unlike software level repair that requires you mostly flashing a
phone, in hardware case you will have to troubleshot manually in order to locate the
cause of a problem.
Haven considered all the above possible causes of a phone’s USB charging problem like
the Huawei CUN-L21 USB Charging Solution which we are considering next, the
information should be able to help you with a possible way out of this problem.
Carefully study the below diagrams and make sure you understand what you are doing
before embarking on any repair!
Description Of The Problem:

The phone under consideration had two problems:
1. It couldn’t charge and won’t even show any “charging icon”

2. When the phone’s charger is plugged in, the phone gets hot due to a faulty “black square
shaped” diode with “3 point interface”.
Huawei CUN-L21 USB Charging Solution

1. Dissemble the phone using the screw driver
2. Using the phone opener, carefully remove the phone enclosure(casing)
3. Using the tweezer, gently disconnect every connectors
4. Remove the phone’s PCB (Board or panel)
After doing all the above, remove the marked diode and replace. Note: if you do not have a
replacement for the diode, your phone will still work fine. Notwithstanding, if you can get
the component, just replace it. But just in case you replaced it and the problem persist,
remove the diode and assemble your phone since you can still get a charge without
replacing it!
This article will be updated as soon as we have more information for you, so you can keep
visiting for updates. have you had USB charging problem with your huawei before? Would
you like to share in comment below your challenges and how you tackled it or need some
help? Goodluck.
Phone Charging Problem Solution
Have you been experiencing phone charging problem that keeps you wondering why? well,
you are most definitely lucky to find this post. I will be extensively dealing with this in
details until you find a way out of this mess! It is frustrating when you have a lot to do and
you can’t due to the fact that your phone is unable to charge, this is more frustrating when
your phone is even powered by an inbuilt battery which makes it even worse because you
can’t even resort to using a universal charger as most of us do with detachable batteries
right?
After reading through this article, you will be properly equipped with the right information
with which to tackle this monstrous problem. Unlike the laptop computers whose charging
port is bigger and stronger, the mobile phones usb/charging port are somehow fragile, and
as a result they often get damaged after a prolonged usage. However they can also be fixed
or repaired to function well as normal as possible.
Charging And USB Pins

Charging problem solution is easier when you understand some basics. The usb/charging
port of most mobile phones have five pins, the first and the last pins are called Vbus/Vchg
[the positive terminal that takes in 5.0 volts] and the GND [Ground which is the negative
terminal that takes in 0 volt] when any of these two pins are broken or have partial or total
disconnection, a charging issue will be experienced and this will normally call for a
replacement. But in some minor cases all you might need to do when your phone is not
charging is to check the charging port for any suspicious particle which you can use a tooth
pick to gently and carefully remove, you could also blow in air in the process and that could
even solve the problem too.
The other two pins are responsible for your phone being detected by your computer as an
external device attached. When your phone does not get found or installed by your
computer, it is mostly as a result of any of these usb pins DP[D+] or DM[D-] and fixing
these two pins will resolve the problem. NB. In some phones usb, the D+ and D- are some
times in the reverse order e.g D+ comes before D-. The one after DP and DM is the fifth
one that is just there: meaning that you don’t really need to bother about it.
Procedure For Fixing A USB/Charging Port Problem

Fixing a USB/charging port could be sometimes complicated and challenging, but in some
cases its very easy to sort out. The following could be responsible for charging problem in a
mobile phone:
 Corrosion
 Bad pins/port
 Complete/partial contact
 Faulty internal charging components
Corrosion
USB charging port could be internally corroded and blocked by unwanted particles, in such
case a replacement or servicing becomes necessary. Replacing a USB charging port will
require the use of a special machine called the SMD Rework Station, but there are some
charging port that comes with a separate sub panel e.g Samsung Note series 1, 2, 3 etc
Infinix Note series phones, most Tecno android phones e.g. W series and others just to
mention but few. The point here is that if your phone’s charging port is the type that comes
with a connector point like the ones in the image below, it is easier for you to do it yourself
though most people are afraid to do some simple stuff because they are afraid they might
get something bad! Well, in that case you could get an experienced mobile phone
technician.
Bad pins/port
A charging port must be replaced with a good one once you notice that it has gone bad. The
signs includes: an internal or external broken pin[s], an extra large port opening. A broken
pin, e.g the vbus/vchg will always result in difficulty in charging. On the other hand, an
enlarged port will either make your phone charge on an off because the port has become
slacked as a result of wear and tear, you can adjust an enlarged port, but for a broken
internal or external pin, you will have to replace completely.
Complete/partial contact
A complete or partial contact could be responsible for complete or partial phone not
charging problem. In the case of a phone using a sub-charging panel, simply replace it with
a new one, this is even easy because it only need you connecting it to the main panel
through the main board socket, but if the phone’s charging port is the surface mount type,
you would need a professional rework station to do that, so if you can’t lay your hands on
that, simply get an experience phone technician.
Faulty Internal Charging Components
The charging problem could also be traced to a faulty or bad charging ICs, resistors, diodes,
capacitors, transistor switch etc. The charging components comes in different shapes, sizes
and values for some specific phones, so you might therefore need to study the phone
schematic diagrams to be able to differentiate one from the other.
Power charging diode could be shorted: The charging diode allows the flow of 5.0 volts
coming from your phone’s charger to pass through into the charging circuit just in one
direction, so if things go wrong, the diode could be internally damaged thereby making it
act as if it were a fuse, this condition can even result in several chargers being burnt if not
quickly detected, you could also notice the phone going off when charger is being inserted
while sometimes the problem could even be from the CPU. When the charging issue is
traceable to the phone’s Central Processing Unit, you would be working at own risk if the
phone goes dead in the process of trying to fix it, but with the right tool and mind, almost
everything is possible!
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Phone Mouthpiece Problem Solution

Quick Fix!

The mouthpiece problem in mobile phone is mostly caused by the malfunctioning of a
small component called mouthpiece, it is usually found at the base of the phone when held
in a call position. The problem makes it impossible for people to hear from you whenever
you initiate a call. The problem resulting from the mouthpiece is multi-faceted. The
following among others could be responsible for a mouthpiece problem in a mobile phone.
Phone Mouthpiece Problem, Possible Causes And

Solution:
1. High/Low resistance value
2. Oxidation
3. Bad/partial contact
4. Short or open circuit
High/Low Resistance Value

The resistance value of a healthy mouthpiece ranges between 600 to 1800 Ohms using the
Ohms meter. So when the resistance value is lesser than 600 Ohms your mouth piece is
louder so people can hear you even louder than usual and when the mouth piece is higher
than 1800 Ohms people will hear you very faint and this is because high resistance opposes
the flow of current required for the mouth piece to function properly. To fix this problem,
simply buy a new one or get a scrap phone, remove the mouthpiece and using your
soldering iron, solder it to the mouth piece interface of your phone taking note of the
positive and negative wires.
The negative wires are black colored while the positive wires are red, or yellow colored
mostly in the case of universal or wired mouth piece. For other mouthpiece that used
flakes, just connect with jumper wire if you notice there is a break and that will be okay.
There are some other mouthpiece that are surface mount in the sense that they are soldered
on panel or PCB [Printed Circuit Board] of the mobile phone, in this case you would need a
mobile repairing equipment called the rework station and this is mostly used by
professional technicians for doing a lot on the PCB including the removal of surface mount
or soldered mouth piece. If you do not have access to the rework station, then you will have
to visit a care center for a more professional service.
Oxidation
Oxidation is also another cause of mouth piece problem. This happens when the mouth
piece region has become moist and covered with some dirty particles over a long period,
the chemical reaction result in a faulty mouth piece that has to be changed for normal
functioning again. Although there are times that just a mere cleaning of same oxidized
surface with alcohol or menthylated spirit using a tooth brush could solve the problem.
A bad/partial contact
A mouth piece problem can also result from a bad contact, meaning that there is either a
partial or total disconnection between the mouth piece and the interface it is supposed to be
connected to. What you would simply do in this case would be to just tighten the phone
more with screw driver, or you locate disconnection and solder appropriately, and with that
your phone’s mouth piece would be back to normal.
Short or open circuit

In a layman’s word, a short circuit simply means that a component has been bridged in the
phone’s PCB or board. Short is caused when a diode, a capacitor or some other IC
[integrated circuit] in the phone are internally bridge for one reason or the other e.g water
damage, conducting materials in between internal components. In this case you might need
the services of a professional, but before heading for a professional, after dissembling the
phone, try and see if you can locate any foreign particle that could be bridging other
component together and remove them as this sometimes even solves the problem thereby
saving you money, time and energy.
An open circuit on the other hand, means that there is a total or partial disconnection as a
result of a missing or damaged path or parts, and this can also happen internally which
means you will need to troubleshoot with the help of block diagrams for the phone under
consideration. In this case a special troubleshooting becomes necessary and only a better
trained experience technician would handled that, but you could try something out too. Just
check if there is a noticeable wire disconnection from the mouthpiece and solder it back to
position with the help of your soldering iron.
Fake Phones Exposed Completely

by M.Usman · August 19, 2018
The article “fake phones exposed completely the smart way” became necessary so as to
guide anyone who wants to get value for his or her money. Over the years, the smartphone
industry had gone through series of what could be called “the Smartphone evolution”. This
evolution resulted in the flooding of the smartphone market with so many options to choose
from in terms of quality, design, size and affordability. This piece focuses on guiding
prospective buyers from buying “chinko” unawares!
Knowing just a few things as a phone user will save you that waste of scarce resources.in
making this choice a lot of prospective smartphone users had ended up paying for the fake
phones exposed already in ignorance! In most cases they are unable to get value for their
money and thus resort to making another budgeting from their hard earned income.
A Client’s Experience
I do vividly remember a friend whose smartphone was stolen while he was enjoying his
sleep. A few days later, he went to one of the phone shops in the city to get a good phone
with awesome functionalities only to end up with garbage! He couldn’t even install any
useful android applications because the phone was just a big for nothing! It had large
screen, it looked fashionable, it was well pouched cased, yet it was just useless. He tried
to return it for replacement but all was to no avail and had to resell it to get another. You
see! He went through all that pains because he was ignorant of these secrets you are about
to learn. I can assure that you will not be making the same mistake he made! or better still,
if you have already got all the real versus the clone phone challenge issues figured out, you
could still make something useful out of this piece of information so that you won’t “fall
mugu anymore.”
The Challenge
Real or original smart phones are difficult to recognize especially now that the cloned ones
are competing with them. For instance, I had come across Tecno Camon C8, Camon C9,
Infinix Note 2 x600, Samsung Galaxy Note 8+ and Note 9…. all fake! The amazing thing
is that the manufacturers of these fake phones have mastered the art so well that it is
difficult for the innocent and unsuspecting buyers to differentiate. The painful part of it is
that the vendors sometimes charge you almost the same price as the original. In this guide, I
will be giving you tips on how to separate the big boy’s smart phones from their copy china
fake counterpart with no strings attached!
Manufacturer’s Official Specifications

Before buying a phone, you should check online for the manufacturer specifications of that
phone you want to buy. This is important because all authentic phone manufacturers have
their website where you can find out about their product. Don’t be lazy just check it out
first before the rush. knowing official manufacturer specification is essential to getting the
authentic and official ones that keeps you out of regrets and unnecessary “wahala”. See
example of an official manufacturer spec. for Infinix Note 4 to help you in identifying specs
of fake phones exposed in terms of difference of standard specs.
Key Features: Infinix Note 4 Specs Highlight:
 OS: XOS Based on Android 7.0 (Nougat)
 SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro) 4G LTE:
 Screen Size : 5.7 Inches FHD IPS Touch screen
 Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
 Processor Type: Octa-core CPU, MediaTek MT6753 Chipset
 RAM: 2/3GB Internal Storage: 16/32 GB.
 External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB
 Back / Rear Camera: 13MP camera & Dual LED Flash Front Camera: 8MP
 Front-placed Fingerprint scanner
 Battery: 4300 mAh Non-Removable
Having a good official specification of a smartphone is a very strong guide against all those
china clones that will make you feel disappointed and cheated.
Spotting Search
To spot fake phones exposed, search Google for key words like “clone, fake, or copy of the
phone you have in mind. For example “Samsung Galaxy J7 clone” “iphone 8 fake”, etc.
When Google search engine displays them right away under view more images tab, then
you should know that you are not to rush, just check out the differences. Some of the areas
you will see the physical differences includes the battery and its labeling, the Sim and sD
card slot design and positioning, the camera and the external flash led, size, weight,
slimness/thickness, the internal features and so on….
Fake Phones Exposed: Youtube Leak

YouTube is a rich resource site for spotting out the fake phones exposed out there as clear
as possible as there is hardly a clone phone that has not be captured, rumored and exposed
via so many passionate contributors….for example this YouTube embedded video shot
exposed all the differences between the original versus the fake Samsung Galaxy S8+ and
many others you can find on Youtube channels contributors.
Firmware Nomenclature
All mobile phones do have something called firmware, flash files or [phone operating
system software]. Have you had phone technicians say something about flashing a phone or
so? Yeah, I guess you did! What it means is that they are going to reprogram your phone
with the official firmware to get rid of some phone software related issues: Phone
rebooting, getting stucked on boot logo, System lagging, viral infection, unstable app,
unfortunately this or that has stopped issues….. Just to mention but few are what
necessitates flashing a phone!
Now, the trick here is this, that phone you have in mind, try to search for its firmware or
flash file online via Google search engine….you can check sites like: firmware.gem-
flash.com, needrom.com firmware flash file because they most time attach the firmware
files for download with the graphics or images of both original and clone and with certain
details about their different files. Phone vendors won’t tell you all this so as not to miss the
sale!
Also Read: 5 Things To Consider Before Buying Phones
The main point here is this: there is a distinction in the naming and the size of the flash
files. For example the original Samsung galaxy grand prime SM-G530H firmware file is
named like this: G530HXXU2BOH7_G530HODD2BOH3_INS, while the clone fake will
be named like this: MT6572_NAND_samsung__SM-
G530H__fortunalte__4.4.4__ALPS.JB3.MP.V1
The naming, numbering and letters for Samsung “MT” simply means it is a fake. The MT
means Mediatek chipset version, while the naming pattern of the original Samsung phone
as seen above suggests that its either qualcommn snapdragon or exynos. This last one may
sound awkward mostly for the non-techy folks, but its worth giving the attention!
Recommended: 13 Tips To Keep Your Phone Runing Smoothly
Why Your Android Phone Isn’t Getting

Operating System Updates and What You
Can Do About It
Chris Hoffman and Cameron Summerson
@chrisbhoffman
Dec 19, 2017, 9:00 am EST | 6 min read

Back in the early days of Android, system updates were very random: they would roll out at
different times, and often several times per year. Now, Google has taken a much more
streamlined approach, releasing one major Android update per year and much smaller,
security-focused updates once per month.
But if you’re not running a stock Android handset that is updated by Google—like a Nexus
or Pixel device—who knows when, or even if your phone will ever even see any of those
updates.
New Android users are often disappointed to discover that their shiny new smartphone
won’t get any updates—or worse, that it’s running old software the moment they bought it.
The Android Ecosystem

Unlike Apple’s ecosystem, where Apple releases a single iPhone each generation, Android
is a much more open (and messy) environment. Any manufacturer can make a smartphone
or tablet, throw Android on it, and release it. While there have been 14 different iPhones
released since 2007, thousands of different Android phones have been released in the same
period of time.
RELATED: Are Cheap Android Phones Worth It?
As such, Android phones use a wide variety of different hardware. Some phones are made
to be super cheap, available free on contract or for inexpensive purchase by people in
developing countries. Some are “flagship” phones, with more advanced hardware than the
iPhone.
All that said, there is a series of Android phones made to directly mimic (and compete
with) the iPhone in terms of release cycle and product support: the Pixel line. While any
manufacturer can release an Android phone customized to their liking, the Pixel is Google’s
in-house brand that is designed with the purest (and cleanest) of Android experiences in
mind. Updates to the Pixel lineup of phones is handled by Google, so they’re generally the
first phones to receive the newest software when it’s released.
For the rest of the pack, however, it’s a very different story.
Why Your Phone Hasn’t Received That Update
I mean is it, Samsung?
To make Android work on their hardware, device manufacturers (like Samsung, HTC, or
Motorola) must write Android device drivers specifically for their phones. These are often
closed-source, so they can only be updated by said manufacturer. Google can’t just release
a new version of Android that works on all devices—they release the new version, then
manufacturers have to go in and tweak it for each of their phones.
It’s not just drivers, though, either. Most Android handset manufacturers—like Samsung
and LG, for example—“skin” their phones to make them stand out in the crowd. And by
that, I mean they add/remove/change the interface and apps to make it their own. But all
these additions take a lot of time and energy to add. So every time there’s an Android
update, the manufacturers have to take time adding all their fancy crap in. That causes a
huge delay.
And, of course, some new versions of Android just come with increased hardware
requirements, preventing them from working on older devices—the same is true for the
iPhone (and even desktop computers).
However, since there are so many Android phones, a lot lose support much earlier. If a
manufacturer comes out with six different models every year, is it worth continuing to
support all of them…every single year? Android manufacturers often aren’t as interested as
they should be in updating devices after they’re released (especially cheaper ones). With
the large amount of models being released, there’s little incentive to put a lot of work into
updating an older model that’s been replaced by a newer one, especially when they’d rather
encourage you to buy the newest model anyway. This has gotten better over time as
consumers have pushed for better support as flagship phones get more and more expensive,
but we still have a long way to go for manufacturers like Samsung to support their
hardware the same way Google does.
Lastly, Android smartphone manufacturers are also beholden to cell phone carriers, who
can delay updates by months on their networks. While Apple has the muscle to overrule
carriers and roll out new versions of their operating system, Android phone manufacturers
(mostly) do not. Again, this is getting better, but it’s still not great.
How to Get Updates Sooner

RELATED: The Pixel 2 Isn't Really Exclusive to Verizon: You Can Use It on AT&T, T-
Mobile, and Sprint
If you’re sick of not getting updates, there’s one very clear path to take: buy a Pixel. These
phones are designed, sold, and maintained by Google, so they get updated when the latest
versions of Android are available—on time, every time. Google also guarantees that level
of support for at least two years for all major Android updates, and an unprecedented three
years for monthly security updates. That’s damn good support right there. (And despite
what you’ve heard, it’s not exclusive to Verizon.)
If you absolutely can’t buy the Pixel, though—say, if you’re dead set on getting the newest
Samsung Galaxy—then go for it. The good news is that most of the major players, like
Samsung, have gotten much better about supporting their flagship handsets, at least for a
couple of years. For example, my one-and-a-half year old Galaxy S7 is running the same
version of Android as the much-newer S8: they’re both running Android Nougat. But that’s
also the problem: they’re both running Android Nougat.
Even though the S8 is Samsung’s current flagship, it still doesn’t have Android Oreo,
which has been available for a few months now. So, while you’re still likely to see the
update on a non-Pixel flagship, you’ll likely still be waiting months for that to happen. It’s
all about deciding what’s important to you, honestly.
There is another, much less-recommended way of making sure your phone has the latest
version of Android, as long as you’re very tech savvy: Custom ROMs.
Custom ROMs and Community-Developed Android

Updates
RELATED: How to Flash a New ROM to Your Android Phone
Android is open source, so it’s possible for Android users to take its source code and roll
their own operating systems—known as a custom ROM—for their smartphones. If you
have a reasonably popular device, there are likely other Android users out there developing
and tweaking custom ROMs for it—LineageOS is currently a great place to start if you’re
looking to get in on some ROM action.
However, custom ROMs aren’t officially supported, and require a lot of work to install and
manage (much more than the average Android user would want to do, or even have the
technical know-how for), but many Android geeks use and love custom ROMs.
Custom ROMs allow Android geeks to buy hardware they like and install a more stock
Android operating system on it, removing the manufacturer’s software customizations and
updating the operating system to the latest version. Popular Android phones are more likely
to be supported, though as time goes on, manufacturers are making it harder and harder for
developers and ROM hackers to get the required access to build ROMs for devices.
The best thing you can do if custom ROMs are of interest to you is scour the XDA
Developers forums for all the information that you can on your particular handset.
Ironically, Pixel phones are also going to be some of the most ROM-friendly devices out
there because Google allows the bootloader to be unlocked, removing the security that
keeps the OS from being tampered with.
What to Avoid When Buying a New Phone
So, if you’re in the market for a new phone and proper updates are a concern, there are not
only clear directions on what you should buy, but even clearer guidelines on what not to
buy.
First and foremost: if you care about updates, don’t buy cheap phones. Remember how we
said manufacturers aren’t incentivized to update cheap, less popular phones? You will
almost certainly experience that firsthand if you buy something under $500. And the lower
the price, the less likely that phone is to get updates.
Motorola phones might be an exception—and that in itself is a big maybe. I can’t expect

Motorola to put the same level of support behind the budget-minded Moto E as they do
the flagship Moto Z. It’s unfortunate, but that’s just how it is.
The more you go up in price (and popularity), the more likely a phone is to get updates. But
there are no guarantees, unless you buy a Pixel straight from Google. But hey, at least
Android gives you the choice.
Phone Chargers Bad? Here’s The Way
Out!
by M.Usman · August 19, 2018
It is disheartening to discover that your smartphone chargers are gone bad after an
unexpected power surge, such things do happen, and when they do, its hard to get the
original Chargers back, though not completely impossible. If by circumstance you are
unable to get the right charger for your type of device, then this post should be useful to
you as you take note of specifications I will be giving you as an alternative so you could
still move on with your device!
The Manufacturer specifications for their mobile phone Chargers do differ and this is due to
the fact that the batteries in these mobile phones are not the same in terms of their material,
chemical combinations and reinforcements. Is important to understand simple tips to keep
our phones running smoothly. Some phone’s battery do last longer than the others due to
differences in their Amperes. The Amperage of the battery is what determines the number
of hours or days it can last. So, that’s to say that the higher the amperage, the longer your
battery last during usage depending also on how much time you spend on your phone. Let’s
say for example you have an infinix phone with the following specs:
Infinix Note 4 Specs Highlight:
 OS: XOS Based on Android 7.0 (Nougat)

 SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro) 4G LTE:
 Screen Size: 5.7 Inches FHD IPS Touch Screen
 Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
 Processor Type: Octa-core CPU, MediaTek MT6753 Chipset
 RAM: 2GB
 Internal Storage: 16 GB. External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB
 Rear Camera: 13MP & Dual LED Flash Front Camera: 8MP Front-placed
 Fingerprint scanner
 Battery: 4300 mAh Non-Removable
Battery Specification
Did you see the battery specification? It is rated at 4300mAh. If you now try using a phone
charger of just 5V and 500mAh to charge this phone’s battery, you could
keep waiting till eternity because you will waste your time waiting for a full charge for
many hours. But the same 5V/500mAh battery will be excellent for the basic or feature non
smart phones you can use for just just minor activities like calls, SMS, Opera mini
browsing with other small java apps. For example, the Tecno model T728 phone with a
battery spec. of 3.7V/1200mAh.
So, the best charger for a battery rated 4300mAh like the infinix Note 4 will be between
5V/1800mAh-2002mAh [1.8Amps-2Amps]. So you must give attention to voltage and
amperage rating when buying your next charger.
Tecno T728
If you are the techy type like me, you could go ahead measuring the current supplied by
your charger using a professional multi-meter, oops! never mind though, as keeping with
the limits above is a safe zone to play around. Aright, lets I forget: never try cutting off the
head of your damaged charger and try to connect the charging cord directly to Ac power
source because the voltage output is between 110-220Volts and something around 13Amps
which is far higher than your phone’s charger output which could also send one to an early
grave! [laughs] So, doing that will only cause more damages right?
Read Also: 13 Tips To Keep Your Phone Runing Smoothly
How To Check It Out

Before you trash the damaged charger, simply write down the charger Voltage/Amperage
rating you can find on the chargers base or side as a guide for buying the non official ones
just in case the official ones are out of reach.
Generic Infinix Charger
Did you find this helpful? Would you like to share in comment below a challenge you have
or had with choosing the right phone chargers to let others know how you tackled it or need
some help?
Do like and share this article to let others know what you found out! Goodluck with your
chargers.
Install USB Drivers For Android Phones

In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install USB drivers for android phones. Drivers
are the connecting rods of software data connectivity between your phone and the PC. The
USB driver components in the case of Mediatek Chipset powered phones includes
Mediatek DA V Com Port, ADB (Android Debugging Bridge) Mediatek preloader usb
vcom port etc. These are the things needed for your phone to be found on your PC. In this
guide, you will learn how to install USB drivers for MTK phones so that it should be found
straight away when connected to a PC.
How to install MTK USB Android drivers Manually:

1. Download the MTK US drivers.
2. Unzip using winrar
3. Go to start menu at the bottom left side of your PC where you can find the window
icon(start button), click on it and type in ”device manager” and highlight anything in the list
e.g “computer” and
4. Then click on ”Action” and select ”Add Legacy Hardware”
6. When ”welcome to the add hardware wizard” appears just click on next
7. Select ”install hardware that I manually select from a list” and click on next
8. Click on have disk and select brows and search for the driver named ”usb2ser_Win7”
depending on your PC Bit (86 here means 32bit while 64 will mean 64bit) and double click
it and click on ok.
9. Now you will be brought to this place where a number of drivers will be displayed like
this:
 Mediatek DA USB Vcom port

 Mediatek preloader usb vcom port
 Mtk usb debug port
10. Highlight the first one (Mediatek DA USB Vcom port) and click next. Wait for it to
install and click finish.
11. Now, do the same for the remaining two in the list leaving the others, and after you
have done that your phone will be easily detected by the PC for you to be able to run any
useful software.
Read Also: Flashing SmartPhones: Software Level Repair
The above list may appear long and intimidating, but you do not need to be bordered about
it as giving it a first hand attempt could build your confidence in this things in the long run!
How to in stall MTK, Spreadtrum, Coolsand/RDA and MTK Nokia

USB Drivers:
Just Download auto installer here and install USB drivers in simple steps by clicking on
each driver you want. You will need to unzip this file with winrar to be able to install the
miracle box driver. This method is the easiest option you can go for if you do not want to
apply the first method.
Recommended: How To Flash Mediatek Android Phones-SP Flash Tool
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