Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro GT-I8552 [CWM+ Root +Unroot]

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro GT-I8552 [CWM+ Root +Unroot]

I have got my hands on a new Galaxy Grand Quattro White 8GB. First impression was really good. Compared to the Original Grand , the most striking difference is the reduced screen size. Quattro has a 4.7inch screen compared to the 5inch one from Grand. Also the Camera is 5MP instead of 8MP. But picture quality is decent. You also get many modes and options from camera.

 Performance wise ,it was good. It runs on Android JellyBean. The one thing i didnt like on Quattro is the 480x800 resolution. I mean come on , we have already passed the era of those resolutions. Its time to move on to the HD realms. Basically we expect a minimum of 720p. As a result the pixel density is lower compared to most of its competition. 

Since there is a Grand 2 out on the market @ 20k Rs., the price is justified for this device.

Any how, Lets just get to our topic here. This article will help you to flash CWM recovery , then root and also shows you how top unroot Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro.

Warning:

• Rooting voids warranty. Do this steps under your own risk.
• We are not responsible for any damages occurred to your devices.
• Try this only for Grand Quattro.

Downloads:

Part A ODIN v3.07 CWM recovery v6.0.3.6 Stock Recovery

 

Part B Part C

SuperSU  SuperUser        Unroot Zip

Let's Begin:

Part A - Flashing CWM recovery using ODIN.

• Install the Samsung USB Drivers before doing these steps.
• Enable USB Debugging in your Device : Settings>Developer Options > USB Debugging
• Extract ODIN zip file
• Run ODIN as administrator 
• Put your device in download mode. To do so, press Volume Down And Home And Power Button all together and when it vibrates release Power Button but keep pressing left ones. You should have a triangle with an android janitor while it's saying downloading ..VOL UP TO CONTINUE...
• Now connect USB to PC ,you should see a blue rectangle with COM:xx and saying Added. It means that your device is ready to be flashed.
• Go into the PDA section and select your .tar file.(CWM Recovery)
• Don't check any option (F.reset time and Auto reboot are checked by default) So just uncheck Auto Reboot.
• Now click Start.
• When it's finished, it should say that "Res OK" in Odin..
• Now remove your USB and then remove your battery and put it back and go to Recovery Mode (Volume UP And Home And Power Button all
  together and when it vibrates release Power Button but keep pressing left ones). 
• Now you are in CWM recovery.

 

Part B: Rooting Your Grand Quattro

• Make sure that you have installed CWM-[completed Part A]
• Switch off your phone. Boot into CWM recovery by Press Volume UP And Home And Power Button all together and when it vibrates release Power Button but keep pressing other ones
• Select update zip
• Apply update from sd card.
• Choose SuperSU_v1.65.zip [if this doesn't work use SuperUser. I prefer the former ] and press yes to apply update.
• Now click Reboot.

Part C: Unroot Galaxy Grand Quattro

• Switch Off Device.
• Boot into CWM Recovery. Press Volume UP And Home And Power Button all together and when it vibrates release Power Button but keep pressing
• other ones.
• Select update zip
• Apply update from sd card (first option).
• Choose Unroot.zip and press yes to apply update.
• Now click Reboot.

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Increase Internal Memory Of LG Optimus L3 E405 - Link2SD

How To Increase the Internal Memory Of LG L3 E405 Using Link2SD

LG L3 E405 is a budget level Dual Sim android phone working on android 2.3.6. Its fan base was smaller than its brother the E400.

Its main features are;

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbred) OS
• 3.2 MP Primary Camera
• 3.2-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
• 800 MHz Processor
• FM Radio
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Downloads:

Link2SD Apk- link Link2SD Playstore - link Mini tool Partition Wizard -link

Let's Begin:

• Download MiniTool Partition Wizard From Internet

• Install it in your PC and run it.

• Now unmount your SD card and using any card reader connect it to your PC.
  You can view your SD card from Minitool partition ( try to reload if not present)

 

• Next Right Click on your SD card and select "Delete" from the menu. Keep in mind that this will delete all your Data present on your SD card. We have already warned you to backup important information before doing these steps.

•  Now right click on SD card and select "Create" . Create a FAT (not fat32) PRIMARY partition and choose the smallest size possible.

• Then create a EXT2 PRIMARY partition of 1 GB (not bigger) which will be used with Link2SD.

• Create a FAT32 partition for the remaining space left on the SD card, by the same way you created EXT2.

• Click the “Apply” button on the top left corner and wait for it to finish the process. Done.

• Put back your SD card to your phone and switch it on.

• Open Link2sd. You will be prompted to choose between ext2, ext3, ext4 and FAT32. Select ext2. (ext4 is also working in my case, try if working for u)

• It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.

• Open link2sd and if the message doesn’t show up, you succeded.

• Go to Link2sd>Settings>check the autolink (to automatically move apps upon installation) (Optional).

 

• If you already have some apps, select “move to phone” then after moving select “Create Link” (be sure to check the three files: app, dalvic-cache and library files).

There you go, you have successfully Increased your internal memory by linking a part of your SD card using LinkSD.

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Install CWM/Stock Recovery On LG Optimus L3 E405

How To Install CWM Recovery On LG L3 E405

We have Already seen how to root your LG L3 E405. In this article we will see how to install a custom recovery (CWM). 

Here is the link to How to Root LG L3 E405 -- Link

Warning:

• Rooting Voids Warranty. We are not responsbile for any damages occured to your device.
• Make sure you have at least 60% battery charge left.

Let's Begin:

• Download terminal emulator from links and install it to your E405 -(google play) - (apk)

• Download the Recovery file from the link.   CWM    StocK
  

• Connect your E405 to pc in mass storage mode and move/copy 'cwmrecovery.img' to Internal SD (1GB)

• Run the Terminal Emulator (see video tutorial for ease, links below)

• Now, type the following commands-

after $ type
su (press enter) (terminal'll ask for superuser permission, grant it)
you'll see this
#
now type after #
dd(single space here)if=/sdcard/cwmrecovery.img(single space here)of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 (press enter)
above command should look like this in terminal-

$ su
# dd if=/sdcard/cwmrecovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17

• you'll see 'some records in some records out etc etc', press the back soft-key to exit the terminal.

• you can use 'recoverystock.img' by just replacing 'cwmrecovery.img' in all commands.

• You can reboot to recovery by pressing and holding volume up (or down, hard reset gone, you can use recovery to reset your phone now) when the device is powering on.

Video Tutorial:

 

 

Thanks to Sudeep Duhoon.

Feel free to comment...

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Root Samsung Galaxy Star Duos GT 5282/5280 WIth CWM

Root Samsung Galaxy Star Duos GT 5282/5280 With CWM

It has a 3-inch (320 x 240 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz  processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera,  2G (EDGE) support and has Dual SIM support with Always On feature.

Warning:

• Rooting Voids Device Warranty. Do this at your own risk
• Backup all necessary data.
• Device should be charged to minimum 65%.
• Have all necessary drivers installed on your PC
• Use OEM cable for this process. 
• Read Thoroughly before doing these tasks.

Downloads:

• Odin -Link
• CWM Recovery - Link
• SuperSU -Link

Let's Begin:

• Extract the Odin and Recovery.tar.zip file ( Its better to extract recovery to any drives rather than the Desktop.). Copy the SuperSU.zip to your SD card.

 

• Connect your Samsung phone to your computer with the data cable. Switch Off your phone and wait for about 10 seconds.

 

• Press and hold the Power + Volume Down + Home Buttons until a screen asks you to continue. Use Volume Up key to continue.

 

• Now Run Odin ( make sure to Run As Administrator ). Click on PDA and then choose the recovery file that you have already extracted.

• Start the Flashing process by clicking ' Start'. Once its done, the phone will restart itself.

• You will have to switch off the phone again, now boot into Recovery by pressing and holding - Power + Volume Up + Home Buttons together.

• When you see the model number of your device you can stop pressing the keys. Once in recovery, select flash zip via recovery and choose the SuperSU.zip file you have already downloaded.

• Restart the phone after flashing the zip file.

There you go, you have successfully Rooted your Galaxy Star Duos GT 5282/5280

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Root Gionee Elife E3 & Flash CWM Recovery

How To Root Gionee Elife E3 & Install CWM Recovery

Gionee E3 is a feature packed android device with a friendly pricing. It has a  4.7 retina display with 1920x1080 resolution and 320ppi. This rooting method is tested on Gionee E3 with Android 4.2.1.

Warning:

• Rooting voids warranty. Do this at your own risk.
• Back up all necessary data before undergoing these steps.
• Make sure your device have at least 65% battery charge left.

Downloads:

Motochopper---Link

E3 MTK USB Drivers---Link

CWM 6.0.2.8--Link   OR   CWM 6.0.3.3 --Link

Rooting:

• Download and install USB drivers for E3 on your PC

• Download Motochopper zip file and extract it on PC.

• Enable USB Debugging on your E3: Settings-->Developer Options-->USB Debugging

• Connect device to PC via USB cable.

• From the Motochopper extract folder, execute "run.bat". If you are using Linux or OS X, navigate to the extracted directory in a terminal and execute "./run.sh".

 

• Approve ADB connection from your PC to Device.

  You have rooted your Gionee E3 successfully!

Recovery:

• Download and install Mobileuncle MTK tool from playstore.

• Start Mobileuncle Tools and grant SU rights.

• Download the required CWM recovery zip and extract it to get the recovery.img file. Copy the recovery file to root of your SD card.

• Open Mobileuncle tool and choose "Recovery Update" option.

• You will see the copied "recovery.img" file . Select it at confirm that you want to flash it.

• You have succesfully flashed CWM recovery. In order to get into CWM you can either use Mobileuncle or Press Vol+Power buttons.

That's it, you have roooted and installed recovery on your Gionee Elife E3.

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How To Root & Unroot Xolo Q800-MTK6589 + Flash Recovery

How To Root & Unroot Xolo Q800 And Flash Recovery

Xolo q800 is a powerful android device which comes with a handy price. It comes with 4 GB internal memory and 1 GB RAM.Primary Camera is 8MP and secondary is 1MP. Powered by Mediatek MT6589M Quad core 1.2 GHz CPU and a capable PowerVR SGX544 GPU for quality gaming.

Warning: 

• Rooting voids all kinds of warranty. Do this at your own risk
• Make sure your data are all backed up
• Have at least 60 % battery charge left on your device

Downloads:

 

Framaroot apk

TWRP

Stock recovery

Mobileuncle MTK tools

Part 1---Rooting:

• Download and install Framaroot apk on your device.

• Open Framaroot and choose  "Install SuperSU" from drop down menu.

 

•  Now select the required exploit -"Boromir" from newly appeared box. Then Reboot. You have successfully rooted your

 

Part 2--Recovery:

•  Copy the downloaded TWRP rar file to your SD card and extract it. Now copy the "recovery.img" file to root of your SD card.

• Download the MobileUncle MTK tool from playstore. Link is given above. After installing open it and select "Recovery Update".

• Now a new screen will pop up showing the recovery.img found in the root of your SD card, that we copied earlier. Then reboot into recovery and you have  flashed twrp recovery.

 

Part 3---Unroot

• Download Stock Recovery from link given in downloads section. Copy the stock recovery.img file downloaded and place it in root of your SD card. Remove any previous recovery files present in SD card.

• Open Mobileuncle MTK tools and select "recovery update". Then reboot into recovery

 

 

• Open framaroot and select "Unroot" option from drop down box. Then select "Boromir" from newly appeared box. After completion you have successfully unrooted your Q800.

Feel free to comment...

 

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Increase Internal Memory And RAM Of Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102

How To Increase Internal Memory And RAM Of Samsung Galaxy Young Duos GT-S6102

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos is a great entry level android phone equipped with some pretty ok features.

In this Article I will show you guys how to increase the internal memory and RAM of your GT s6102.

Warning:

1. Rooting Voids Warranty
2. The methods given here are by experts
3. Try them at your own Risk.
4. Always make backup of any files required before proceeding further.

Downloads:

iDuos Kernel 1.3.1

CWM GT S6102 

Let’s Begin:

(Important –Swap and related A2SDGUI and Swapper are for RAM increasing process. For just increasing Internal memory, no need for swapper)

Step 1 : Partitioning Your SD Card For Link2SD

1. First Download Magic Partition Tool , which available for free
2. Make sure you use a Class 4 or higher SD card for this procedure.
3. Next, using Magic tool partition your SD card into two- FAT32, EXT2.( use three Partitions for Using Swapper for increasing RAM-Third partition is swap.)

Step 2: Install Custom Kernel

Custom kernel is for init.d support.

1. Download CWM and iDuos1.3.1 zip file and put in your sd card.
2. Now boot into stock recovery ( POWER+VOL UP+HOME)
3. Now Select “ Apply update from SD card”
4. First select the CWM zip file
5. Select “ Install zip from SD card”
6. Choose zip from SD card.
7. Now select the iDuos kernel zip file.
8. Next , continue with the installation.
9. After, press Back Key,, “reboot system now”

After finishing the installation and rebooting, check the kernel status on “About Phone” section from settings ..

Step 3: Root your Galaxy Y Duos GT S6102

The procedure for rooting Galaxy Y Duos has been posted earlier. Try this link to Root your device.-- How To Root GTS6102

Step 4: Install Link2SD on Your device.

1. Install Link2SD via Google play.
2. After installing link2sd go to Settings:--Applications:--Developments:--Now tick , “USB Debugging” and “ Allow Mock Locations”.
3. Run Link2sd.
4. Now it will ak you to select a file system for second partition. Choose” ext2”.
5. It will ask you to restart the device. Press “ OK”
6. After restarting , from link2sd choose “Settings”
7. Tick the “ Auto link” and Auto link notification”
8. Now set Install location as “ External”
9. Power Off.
10. Turn on the device and open link2sd to verify whether everything went okay.
11. From “Storage info” you can easily verify it.

Note: For SD cards Greater than 4 GB , use 1 GB+ for Second Partition

Step 4 : Install A2SDGUI-Darktremor A2SD GUI

1. Download A2SDGUI from Google Play
2. Install it
3. Run A2SDGUI

“If A2SDGUI can’t start; Download--dtapps2sd.zip

1. Reboot your device
2. Boot into stock recovery
3. Select “apply update from SD card”
4. Choose CWM zip :--Install zip from SD card.:--Choose zip from SD card:--dtapps2sd.zip:--Yes-Install:--Reboot System

4. Open A2SDGUI
5. From Apps2SD section and verify whether everything is activated or is on.
6. Be Extremely Careful or it will become a mess. Believe me.-“ Tick only “ Dalvik Cache on Internal memory”
7. Don’t tick anything else.
8. Check System info for Current RAM, Internal memory, SD card memory, etc.

Step 5 : Increases your RAM

1. Download Swapper for Root from playstore.
2. Install swapper
3. Run Swapper Configuration -->Tick Active swap on boot--> Swap file position: SD card FAT Partition-->Swap fle size: 200-->Save
4. Wait till it finishes configuring.
5. Now run A2SDGUI-->System info
6. Check whether RAM has increased.

There You Go! You have successfully increased your Galaxy Y Duos’s internal memory and RAM.

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Install JellyBean On Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 [JellyBlast]

How To Install JellyBean On Samasung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

Samsung Galaxy Y is a cute little budget android phone which has caught the hearts of young people in India and over the world. The device comes with android 2.3 Gingerbread, which is far outdated in present scenario, with Jellybean overtaking GB earlier this year in terms of users. Those who have used Y for a long time must have been bored by the old GB interface. So we can show you how to install JellyBean ROM in your favorite Galaxy Y. 

Before starting Check: How To Root And Install CWM Recvovery :Galaxy Y

[Edited] For those who experienced IMEI loss, bricking etc, here is the method to revert back to stock Rom- How To UnBrick , Unroot Galaxy Y

Warning:

• Create back-up of all your data
• Phone should possess atleast 65% battery life left
• We aren't responsible for any problems with your device, Do this at your own risk.
• Rooting Voids Warranty

Instructions: Must Read

[Edited] Important: Backup your IMEI number ;many have faced network loss due to loss of IMEI number.

Install Jellybean:

• Before Starting Root Your device and Install CWM Recovery- Click here

• Download the JellyBlast Rom from 4share by searching " JellyBlastGenEDSigned.zip" ( about 122 MB)

• Using USB connect your phone to Pc and copy the downloaded Rom file to your SD card.

• Disconnect device from PC.

• Boot into Recovery Mode-( Press Home+Volume Up+Power buttons)

• Now you can use home button to select and Volume buttons to navigate.

• Next you have to wipe all of the given stuffs:  [ wipe format, wipe system, wipe data, wipe boot, wipe dalvick, wipe cache ]

• Next select "install zip from SD card" and in the coming page select "choose zip from SD card".

• Now select the downloaded "JellyBlast.zip" rom file from your SD card and confirm it.

• Now you have to wait till the process is finished. It will take some time.

• When Jellybean is successfully installed, you will get a confirmation. Next go to main menu and select" Reboot System Now", and wait for it to restart.

• Please note that the first boot takes quite some time, be patient.

Note: If your device hangs on boot screen/welcome screen, no need to worry. Just do all these steps again after removing the battery and reloading it.

There you go! Your Galaxy Y is now flashed with JellyBean Rom.

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Root & Install CWM Recovery-Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

How To Root And Install ClockWorkMod Recovery: Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

[update- temporary CWM zip installation]

Samsung Galaxy Y is a great entry level android phone equipped with a good deal of stuffs. It has a 800 MHz CPU and possess 290 MB RAM. It runs on android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.It lacks a separate Graphics processor while HTC Explorer, LG L3 E400 has adreno 200 GPU for 3D performance.But it still is a good phone to consider, with the low price compared to other models in its range. If you wanna increase the performance or install a custom rom and enjoy your Y a little longer, you need to root it. 

This guide will help you to Root Galaxy Y GT-S5360

Warning:

Rooting can void warranty. Please be careful while executing these procedures.

• Make sure you have backed up all your personal data, it may get lost during rooting
• The phone should possess atleast 65% battery life.
• Rooting Voids Warranty, You can acquire warranty after Unrooting.
• CWM can only be done after Rooting!

Instructions: Must Read

Downloads:

Update.zip                         Temporary CWM zip

Let's Root:

• Download The Update.zip file provided.
• Now using PC move this file to your Phone's SD card.
• Now Turn Off your device.
• Boot Into recovery Mode- { Press Home+Volume Up+Power Button]
• From the Menu Select "Update from SD card"
• Next choose the copied Update.zip file from SD card.
• Reboot using the reboot option in Recovery options menu.

Congrats! You have successfully Rooted Your Galaxy Y!

Install ClockWorkMod Recovery:

A. Temporary CWM Installation

 The following method does not permanently install CWM on your Galaxy Y.  You will need to install it every time you need to flash a custom ROM or use other functions of CWM.

• Copy the downloaded CWM zip file into your SD card's root directory. Its best not to move it to any folders/subfolders.  

• Turn your device off after copying. Disconnect from PC.

• Press and hold the Volume Up + Home and Power buttons until you see the Samsung Galaxy Y logo.'

• Use the Volume Up and Down buttons to highlight the "apply update from sd card" option and press the Home button to select it.

• Locate the CWM.zip file you copied above and press the Home button to flash it.

You have successfully flashed CWM recovery on Galaxy Y.  You will need to install it every time you need to flash a custom ROM or use other functions of CWM.




B. Permanent CWM Installation

• First Root Your Phone
• Next Go to Google play-store to download ClockworkMod ROM manager app.
• Then you have to enable USB Debugging by ; Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging
• After doing these steps correctly, Open ROM Manager App in your Ace
• Now click the “Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery“. This process will download the ROM from ClockWorkMod. Better have Internet connection ready in your device.
• After clicking, you will have to choose your phone model. Select your phone model from list and it will download the ROM. Then Reboot your phone.

There You go. You have successfully installed CWM Recovery!

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