Showing posts with label MyPhone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MyPhone. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2014

How to Root MyPhone Infinity Lite running Kitkat

Start the tweak with Infinity Lite


For those who owned a Lite version of "True Octa-Core" MyPhone Infinity, this is a good start to get your android smartphone one step ahead of others.

As a brief information about what does rooting can do to your beloved Infinity Lite, well, gaining root access allows your android phone to maximize the customization and optimization capability.
With that fact, it is near possible to turn your device an android phone that you ever wanted to be, but, taking a little bit of risks.

Worry less because this article will give you a well-cooked and fed instruction, guide, whatever, on how to successfully root your MyPhone Infinity Lite and make it highly customizable.

How to Root MyPhone Infinity Lite running Android 4.4.2 KitKat


Disclaimer: We, the MyPhone Infinity Lite Official Group and theAndroidHow, are not liable for any damage, defect, loss of data, etc, that may possibly occur on your device. You are the one to decide whether to root your device or not. We are just here to help.

You must have:

  • PC/Laptop running Windows XP or higher
  • MyPhone Infinity Lite in hand
  • USB Cable connector to connect your android smartphone to your PC/Laptop
  • Download the apps/software needed (Links can be found at the bottom of this post)
  • Rooting Knowledge - visit this link to know more

How to Root MyPhone Infinity Lite running Kitkat

Steps:

1. Install Windows driver in your computer

2. Install vRoot in your computer

3. From your smartphone, go to Setting > Developer options > check USB debugging

4. Now, connect your Infinity Lite to your computer using USB cable

5. Now, open vRoot (right-click and run as administrator)

6. Wait for your smartphone to be detected

7. Click ROOT

Wait for the rooting process to be done and that's it! You have successfully gained root access to your MyPhone Infinity Lite. Verify if your android smartphone has gained root access completely by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Big thanks to MyPhone Infinity Lite Official Group for allowing me to deliver this info to you.


Downloads:

Friday, September 19, 2014

How To Root MyPhone Rio Craze in 6 Steps

Myphone Rio brings pinoy crown an android craze


MyPhone continues its way on releasing budget smartphones to bring the mass the new Android Kitkat experience. How could Pinoy take this offer for granted?

Unbox MyPhone Rio Craze, the root way


The new MyPhone is built with an unusual chipset from which it was mainly the reason why it differs from the method of rooting we usually do from its recent Rio series. This time, let me present the rooting exploit that actually worked on my friend's budget-friendly Kitkat android smartphone, MyPhone Rio Craze, that might worked to yours as well.

Guide to Root MyPhone Rio Craze running Android 4.4 Kitkat


Hereinafter this guide, it may help you to successfully gain root access to your MyPhone Rio Craze. Just make sure to carefully read the instructions before trying to do something.

root myphone rio craze
Disclaimer: Do this at your own risk. You are solely responsible for the changes you'll be making to your device. I am just here to share.

Don't forget to know what is rooting and its pros and cons.
It is always best to have your smartphone back-upped. Try to secure your important files, contacts, messages. Visit this link to know more how to backup your smartphone.

Steps:

1. Install PdaNet and VRoot to your computer. (Download links are found at the bottom of this guide.)

2. From your MP Rio Craze, go to Settings > Developer options > enable USB Debugging.

3. Connect your smartphone to your computer using USB cable.

4. Wait for your device to be detected by your computer.

5. From your computer, right-click VRoot app and run it as administrator, accept and press the Root button (green button).

6. Wait for the confirmation if your smartphone was successfully rooted and that's it!


After rooting, your phone may reboot itself so don't worry about it. Check if your phone has complete root access by using Root Checker app available from Google Play Store.

Credits to the Developers of the apps used.

Download links:

Monday, July 28, 2014

Guide: Carliv Touch Custom Recovery For MyPhone Ocean Lite

Got a working custom recovery on MyPhone Ocean Lite?

It's been a tough week for me that I haven't made much update with my blog as I was busy programming a system. Going back, have you got custom recovery working on your MyPhone Ocean Lite android smartphone? If not yet, you are lucky to get bumped on this webpage.

Here's CWM-based custom touch recovery for you

For those who are not aware of what type of device you have, Ocean Lite's has a different kind of file system from which the actual Clockworkmod custom recovery do not support officially. That took android developers a hard time to get CWM recovery ported to this kind of Mediatek device. Fortunately, with the work of the great Carliv, thus, made this problem solved amazingly.


How To Flash Carliv Touch Recovery on MyPhone Ocean Lite?


Following this guide, finally, you will be able to install Clockworkmod-based recovery on your MyPhone Ocean Lite. After this, you can flash any flashable mods as much as you want just like using CWM. If you're, it's time to start the flashing. Don't forget to thank Mr. Siong for this contribution bringing Carliv Touch Recovery to Ocean Lite device.

Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk. We are not responsible for any bricked device and anything bad it may cause.

For MTK MobileUncle Tools

Instructions: (Before anything else, PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP)

1. Put the myphone_ocean_lite_ctr.img to your SD Card.
2. Install MTK_Mobile_Uncle_Tools_2.9.5.apk.
3. Open/run MTK Mobile Uncle Tools.
4. Go to Recovery Update.
5. Then select myphone_ocean_lite_ctr.img.
6. There will be pop ups, just choose Yes.

Note: If myphone_ocean_lite_ctr.img doesn't show on Recovery Update, rename it to "recovery", it should be like "recovery.img". If doesn't work, try Rashr - Flash Tool instead of Mobile Uncle Tools.

For Rashr - Flash Tool

Instructions: (Before anything else, PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP)
1. Put the myphone_agua_hail_cwm.img to your SD Card.
2. Install Rashr.apk
3. Open/run Rashr - Flash Tool
4. Press Flash Recovery
5. Then select myphone_ocean_lite_ctr.img.
6. There will be pop ups, just choose the positive buttons xD (Yes, yes).
Note: If myphone_ocean_lite_ctr.img doesn't show on Recovery Update, rename it to "recovery", it should be like "recovery.img". If doesn't work, try the instruction for MTK MobileUncle Tools.

Credits to contributor Siong.

Requirements and Downloads:

Saturday, July 5, 2014

[ROM] Kitkat Update V.1 For MyPhone Infinity | MMX A350

Watch out for Infinity's Kitkat Update! From Micromax Canvas Knight


For those Infinity users who waited long for the turn on getting their phone's software upgrade, well, the much-awaited and much-unexpected surprise arrives. From the popular Micromax Canvas Knight A350, give way for MyPhone Infinity's Kitkat ROM update!

Getting Kitkat ROM on your MyPhone Infinity | MMX A350


Proceeding, you will learn how to finally get a android 4.4.2 Kitkat ROM upgrade on your MyPhone Infinity through getting it flashed from any custom recovery based on the popular Clockworkmod recovery and TWRP. Without further a do, here's the procedures below.

myphone infinity kitkat

Kitkat update v.1 ROM Features:

  • Based from official MTK 4.4.2 Kitkat ROM for MT6592 (A350)
  • Fully Deodexed
  • Init.d support
  • YONIP Tweaks
  • Pre-rooted


Notice From the Contributor:
"Before installing, Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup. In Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup."


Installation: (Credits to Rymoj Serolf)

1. Make sure to get all the things needed.

2. Put "MyPhone_Infinity_Kitkat_V.1" on your Infinity's SD card.

3. Turn OFF your phone then boot to CWM Recovery or any other custom recovery using this keys (Press Power + Volume Down + Volume Up at the same time).

5. Perform Wipe data/Factory reset (this will delete all apps and their settings and game progress)

6. Select Install Zip from sdcard and then click Choose zip from sdcard. Browse to the location of the Kitkat 4.4.2 update for MyPhone Infinity file which you copied earlier to your phone's SD card.

7. After Successful Installation, reboot phone, FIRST BOOT my take time, be patient :)


additional credits:
MMX A350 Kitkat Firmware, YONIP DEV TEAM, Sir Miyer C. Bernabe of YDT


Things needed: (Important)




Monday, June 30, 2014

MyPhone Agua Rio Color OS custom ROM on S5501

New custom ROM for MyPhone Agua Rio


Choosing proper mods and ROM for MyPhone Agua Rio has been a little bit confusing as the popular Rio came with so many build versions which causes too much complains on the users' side. But the least for the developers can do is make a mod that will guarantee its functionality on a specific Rio version that's why another custom ROM came to bring MyPhone Agua Rio another look.

From the popular Oppo OS, here comes Rio Color OS


If you were amazed with awesome interface of the famous Oppo OS, one of  MyPhone Agua Rio (S5501) users, Marion Benizano, found a way to port this on his android phone and finally released it to the Rio crowd. Getting excited? Here's the moment you've been waiting for Oppo Color OS fans.

MyPhone Agua Rio Color OS custom ROM on S5501

myphone rio color os

Following the guide below will assist you to get MyPhone Agua Rio Color OS ported from OPPO on your beloved android smartphone. Comply the things necessary for the installation and carefully follow the instructions.

Warning! Flash at your own risk.

Notes from the porter:
Please respect this post..

The popular OPPO OS is now in our MyPhone Rio. Introducing Rio Color OS..
 This is base on Oppo R1 rom.. And Ported to Rio New Versions S5501..(Not yet tested in Old versions)..

Downloadable Themes, Wallpapers, Lock-screen and many more.
Working all Gestures and Motion Except for the Off-screen gestures.
Wifi and Blootooth working perfectly.
Completely compatible with rio repartition tool.

Things you need:

  • MyPhone Agua Rio S5501 unit
  • Rooted - visit here to root
  • TWRP or CWM Recovery - visit here to get custom recovery
  • RioColorOS ROM - download here


Installation:

1. Download and RioColorOS_by_Marion.zip and put it to your Rio's SD card.

2. Boot to custom recovery. (CWM/TWRP)

3. Backup your phone. If you don't know how, here's how to backup on CWM or TWRP.

4. Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe cache, Wipe dalvic cache.

5. Go to mounts and storage, format system.

4. Go to Install Zip from SD card.

5. Choose RioColorOS_by_Marion.zip and proceed to install.

6. Wait and reboot. Done!

Enjoy your new MyPhone Rio Color OS!


Additional Notice:
Take note of some ROM issues:

Key board is not working properly so you have to manually fix in settings.

  1. Go to settings
  2. General Tab
  3. Language and Input
  4. Choose Oppo Keyboard as Default


Internal Storage is not accessible in PC only External Storage will be detected.(may be because the phone where the original ROM came from has is non expandable.

Please leave a comment if you discover another bug in this ROM.

Tips:
To show the carrier icons like the one in the screenshots just go to Display tab and tap Carrier info then choose Show carrier icon.

You can add more Gesture under General tab > Gesture &motion.

Swipe down to the right to open the notification panel and swipe down to the left to open gesture panel.


credits:
Marion Frances Benizano, Google for sources and research, XDA for the Porting guide, Other rom Developer for the advice.



Saturday, June 28, 2014

CTR: CWM-based custom recovery for MyPhone Agua Storm

CWM-based custom recovery on Agua Storm?


Yes, that's right. Getting CWM ported on MyPhone Agua Storm is a bit complicated that is why making a more fully featured custom recovery based on the popular CWM has been made to address your complains. Intrigued with this custom recovery? Give way for Carliv Touch custom recovery on its way to your MyPhone Agua Storm.

CTR for Agua Storm? What's new?


If you are not yet familiar with CTR, it is a fully touch supported custom recovery with GUI and more functions build all in one. This recovery was based on the most popular ClockworkMod recovery so it works just like CWM. Any flashable zips flashable through CWM recovery can also be flashed through CTR which made it awesome. Now if your ready, let's get the flashing started.

ctr cwm myphone storm

How to install CTR custom recovery on MyPhone Agua Storm


The following tutorial will help you how to get CTR, CWM-based custom recovery on your adored MyPhone Agua Storm. The steps have been tested and worked flawlessly for you to have lesser worries even when your first timers. Get it going then by proceeding below, be careful and good luck!

Disclaimer: Do at your own risk. Flashing may cause damage on your device when done mistakenly.

Things you need:
CTR Flashing Prerequisites - download here
Drivers Auto Installer - download here credits to XDA developer of this
Computer running Windows
MyPhone Agua Storm unit with USB Cable

Installation:

Preparing the Flash Tool

1. Extract the .rar file anywhere in you computer.

2. Open the folder where you extracted the file.

3. Run got to SP Flash Tool folder and open Flash Tool.exe
You can find it in here:
installing cwm\SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183\Flash_Tool.exe

4. Click Scatter-loading, you can find the button at the left side of the window

5. Find the scatter file inside the folder of SP Flash Tool.
You can find it here:
installing cwm\SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183\MyPhone-Agua-Storm_131029_backup_140305-155829\MT6572_Android_scatter_mtd_DH.txt

6. You will see some names like uboot, bootimg. etc on the list of partitions.

7. Click on the Recovery (Recovery Only)

8. Select the recovery.img file on the folder from where you extracted the .rar file. Click OK.

9. Make sure recovery is the only one checked. Now you are ready!

Flashing Procedure

1. Power off your phone

2. Take out the battery

3. Don't plug the USB cable, wait for the moment.

4. From SP Flash Tool, click Download at the top of download agent

5. After clicking Download button, a prompt will appear. Just hit YES.

6. After hitting YES, connect the USB cable and wait untill the green circle appear! That means you have successfully flashed the CTR/CWM to your phone..

Testing the Custom Recovery

1. Take the cable off

2. Insert the battery do not turn on it yet!

3. Press volume up + volume down + power at the same time.

5. If the phone turned on, press the volume up for booting to recovery.


credits:
Jezrel Arquio Luceño for the contribution, XDA and the creators of 3rd party apps.


Monday, June 23, 2014

MyPhone Pinoy.apk App and Contents For Android

Pinoy app for MyPhone android devices


MyPhone brought the nicest smartphone in the local market and continues their great job on delivering the most entry-level android phones and tablets at very competitive price. As the leading mobile manufacturer, they made an app that will help its Pinoy consumers a discover more and love their own nation even more.

Pinoy.apk, MyPhone's Pinoy app


MyPhone android units have been embedded a specially-made Pinoy app that contains proudly-pinoy contents, files, prayers, songs, and more! Enjoy and uncover the things which made it more fun staying and living here in the Philippines.

myphone pinoy app content

How to get Pinoy.apk app and contents for MyPhone android devices


Actually, Pinoy app is already installed in almost all android MyPhone units, but usually, it doesn't have contents so you were opt to download it. But for those who haven't had Pinoy app and its contents, This article will be guiding you how to get it. Just follow carefully what is instructed.

Things you need:



    • For android Jelly Bean (JB) devices, download here
    • For android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) device, download here


How to install MyPhone Pinoy.apk app


1. Simply download and the app (pinoy.apk) and put it to your phone's SD card.
2. Find the app from your SD card and tap on it then select install.
3. Open the app and done.

How to set the MyPhone Pinoy contents


1. Download and extract the Pinoy contents (make sure it is suitable for your android version).
2. Put the extracted files on your phone's SD card.
3. Open the MyPhone Pinoy app and see if it works.


Sunday, June 22, 2014

How to easily ROOT MyPhone Agua Storm

Getting your MyPhone Agua Storm rooted


If you have owned one of MyPhone's previous android smartphones, getting this Agua Storm an administrator rights or the so called "root" access, fortunately, is not as difficult as you know it. After successfully gaining root-access with your MyPhone Agua Storm, you will be able to further tweak your device, remove lots of bloatwares and optimize your phone's performance. With the big help of XDA developers, rooting is made easier for every android users.

Various ways on how to root MyPhone Agua Storm


There are variety of methods on how to successfully root MyPhone Agua Storm. Just choose what rooting method you want to use. If the first procedure you tried did not work, try the other method. Just make sure to read and understand all the instructions given.
root myphone agua storm

Disclaimer: Rooting may void your warranty and may mess up your device. Do it at your own risk.

MyPhone Agua Storm Rooting Procedure:


1. Download this Framaroot app and put it in the SD card of your Agua Storm.
2. Install Framaroot and open it.
3. Select SuperSU
4. Tap Boromir
5. Confirm and wait for the app to root your Agua Storm
6. Done! Reboot your phone to properly load the changes

Not working? Try other rooting method such as vRoot.

Congrats! You now have your MyPhone Agua Storm rooted!


After rooting your device, it is best to flash a custom recovery.


Great thanks to: alephzain of XDA


Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Flash MyPhone Ocean Pro Stock ROM via SP Flash Tool


MyPhone Ocean Pro Stock ROM for total restore


MyPhone Ocean Pro has the specs that can easily be modified and customized. An entry-level smartphone with a classy look has been mobbed by Filipinos and started to gain enough personnel to developed this awesome smartphone.

myphone ocean pro stock rom
For new users and new to tweaking the said device, it was already expected for them to make some mistakes on their first or trial attempts. If you can read some of this blog's article on modding, it is always a must to get your own backup of the ROM. But for MyPhone Ocean Pro users who haven't made the backup ROM, here's the Stock ROM for you. Even though I have made a separate article about the Stock ROM flashable through CWM, some of the users don't have it and some of the MyPhone Ocean Pro users can't boot to CWM, so for those who suffers this situation, today's article will be very friendly for you.

What this Stock ROM for MyPhone Ocean Pro can do?



  • Total factory restore
  • Fix most issues such as (invalid IMEI, soft-brick, hard-brick, boot-loops, etc.)
  • Fresh ROM


Download:

How to Flash?




credits: Hans Rob Mt


Sunday, June 15, 2014

LeWa OS V5 Custom ROM Port For MyPhone Ocean Pro


New custom ROM present for MyPhone Ocean Pro


MyPhone Ocean Pro was not withheld from having awesome customization just like what the other android smartphones had. In fact, we have successfully rooted this device from which we have gained administrator rights with our device, next, ported a custom recovery in it that allows flashing most of the mods easily.

lewa os v5 myphone ocean pro

LeWa OS V5 custom ROM ported to MyPhone Ocean Pro


This new treat will be the custom ROM named LeWa OS V5, another one of the most popular ROMs present in the android development world, ported to MyPhone Ocean Pro. If you have aimed from getting a taste of a iOS-like or MIUI look-alike interface with fast and speedy performance, this one will surely bring you a hit of it.

Here's how to install LeWa OS V5 ROM on your MyPhone Ocean Pro


Without further babbling, here's how to flash LeWa OS on your MyPhone Ocean Pro. The steps are made to successfully flash the custom ROM with lesser or no problems at all. Please carefully read and follow the instructions.

Features:

    • LeWa UI
    • LeWa launcher ( MIUI Look alike )  
    • Clean port, No tweaks added
    • Rooted
    • Zipaligned
    • Storage Swapped

Bugs:



Instructions:

  • Installation:
    • Download the ROM (Lewa_Ocean_Pro.zip) and GApps (gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip) and put the 2 files on your phone's SD card.
    • Boot to TWRP / CWM recovery mode.
    • (Optional) If you don't have any backup ROM, do a backup first. Follow this guide how.
    • Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe cache, Wipe dalvic cache
    • Go to mounts and Format System
    • Go to Install Zip from SD card
    • Find and choose the Lewa_Ocean_Pro.zip and proceed to install
    • Wait for the ROM installation to be completed
    • Again, go to Install Zip from SD card
    • Find and choose gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip and proceed to install
    • Wait until it is done
    • Reboot.
    • Done
  • Fixing Boot Loop:
    • Wipe cache, Wipe dalvic cache, Fix permission and reboot.

Credits:
  • Thanks to Christoper Infante for the ROM

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Stock ROM For MyPhone Iceberg Slim (CWM-Flashable)


Got tired of stock? Don't lose it MyPhone Iceberg Users, I tell you..


Getting rooted then followed by a custom recovery, it opened the opportunity for MyPhone Iceberg Slim users to replace their stock or original system experience new taste, tweak and customization. Just by searching on Google search engine for the mods and scripts, in an instant, you will be given tons of choices, it's a great thing yet the problem of choosing occurs.

myphone iceberg slim stock rom
In situations that you have MyPhone Iceberg Mini smartphone with you unfavoured, the things such as backup is as precious as gold. As soon as possible, any developers recommends you to have a backup of your current working ROM, so as a relief for those MyPhone Iceberg Slim users who don't have one, here's the treat for you.

At this juncture, get Deodexed Stock ROM made for MyPhone Iceberg Slim that is flashable through ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery or any CWM-based custom recovery. Thanks to Mr. Remon Piamonte's work, Iceberg Slim users have lesser worries of flashing, testing tweaks and other stuffs alike.

Here's how to get Deodexed Stock ROM flashed on your MyPhone Iceberg Slim thru CWM recovery


Disclaimer: Flash the deodexed stock ROM on your MyPhone Iceberg Slim at your own risk. You, as the owner, has the full responsibility for any changes it will make to your device.

The things you need:

Steps:

Backup:
1. BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA FIRST (your contacts / SMS / APP). (Use Titanium Backup for backing up apps, while you can use Super backup to create a backup of your contacts and SMS).

Installation:

1. Comply the things needed. After downloading the Stock ROM (AROMA_STOCK_Agua_Iceberg_Slim_V0.13.zip), put it to your phone's SD card.

2. Reboot to recovery mode (When your phone is OFF, press and hold Volume up + Volume down + Power button and wait, then select Recovery by pressing Volume up)


3. Make a backup of your ROM, if you don't have one. You can follow this guide if you have CWM.

4. Do full wipe. Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe dalvic cache (for CWM users, find it in advance).

5. Go to Install Zip from SD card.

6. Choose AROMA_STOCK_Agua_Iceberg_Slim_V0.13.zip, then proceed to flashing.

7. Wait for it to complete. Reboot.


credits to:
Myphone, Amarullz for AROMA Installer, XDA forum, Yonip Dev Team
source:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/myphone-iceberg-slim-official-yonip_dev_team/stock-deodexed-flashable-rom/251145718407525


CWM-Flashable Stock ROM For MyPhone Ocean Pro

Already got ROM backup of your MyPhone Ocean Pro?


Probably, MyPhone Ocean Pro smartphone users like you have already rooted and installed ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery, that made them capable of applying a lot of tweaks to their beloved smartphones. However, we all know the risks we take whenever applying some sort of mods, that could even break our devices and leave it unusable, if you are not knowledgeable of that matters, please try to understand what is rooting and what does it can do to your device.

myphone ocean pro stock rom

Stock ROM for MyPhone Ocean Pro


In order to secure our device's safety, a backup should always be prepared in case of worst situation. This time, here comes another treat to MyPhone Ocean Pro users, their very own Stock ROM flashable through Clockworkmod Recovery and other CWM-based custom recoveries.

How to flash MyPhone Ocean Pro Stock ROM in CWM


Without further a do, here's how to successfully go back to MyPhone Ocean Pro stock ROM by simply using the easiest method which is through flashing from CWM. When you are ready, please proceed to the procedures below.

Disclaimer: Flash the stock ROM version below at your own risk. Make a backup if you don't have one.

Stock ROM features:

  • Deodexed
  • Zipaligned
  • Init.d support
  • Pre-rooted
  • Data app support

Download


Installation:

1. Download the ROM (StockOpro.zip) and put it on your MyPhone Ocean Pro's SD card.
2. Boot in CWM Recovery.
3. Make a backup of your ROM if you don't have one. Follow this guide.
4. Wipe cache, Wipe data/factory reset, go to advance and Wipe dalvik cache, go to mounts and format system.
5. Select Install Zip From SD Card and choose and flash StockOpro.zip.
6. Reboot.


credits:
Hans Rob Mt for the stock ROM, Hans Taglucop, mtkdroidtools, xda forum, myphone ocean pro 

Sunday, June 8, 2014

MyPhone Agua Rio v1.17 full Stock ROM dump | SP Flash Tool


Searching for Full ROM dump for MyPhone Agua Rio S5501 v1.17


If you are looking for the best way to restore your MyPhone Agua Rio S5501 v1.17 into its factory default system, then flashing the full stock ROM dump will definitely answer your problem. Through SP Flash Tool, even a hardly-tweaked MyPhone Agua Rio can still be restored into its fresh stock state in just a very simple way. However, unlike the popular nandroid backup using custom recoveries, this procedure requires you to have a computer, PC or laptop will do, to successfully make this method work. For those who doubt to try this method of flashing, well, this is very worthy as it fixes most problems that occur in any Mediatek (MTK) devices including MyPhone Agua Rio.

myphone rio stock rom dump
Flashing through SP Flash Tools follows a lot of risk that might even break your phone when done wrong, making it unusable. You must be sure that the ROM or partition you are flashing really suits with your device or else, worst things will be suffered by your device. So to MyPhone Rio users, you must flash the right ROM for your device. Also, flashing the preloader is very sensitive so just flash it whenever it is just needed as much badly. As any developers and modders telling you, always have a backup just so you have anything to restore whenever worst situations came. Read this separate article on how to backup.

How To Flash Full Stock ROM Dump For MyPhone Agua Rio S5501 v1.17


Flashing needs a knowledge and understanding so better research enough about what you are doing. Now, if you are fully decided, proceed below to flash the Full Stock ROM dump of MyPhone Agua Rio.

Requirements
  • Computer with Windows operating system
  • USB Cable
  • MTK USB Drivers - Download it here and install it (credits to the developer of this tool)
  • SP Flash Tool - Get it here (download the recommended or latest version and extract it to you PC)
  • MyPhone Rio v1.17 Stock ROM - download below

Flash Full Stock ROM Dump for MyPhone Agua Rio S5501 v1.17 by Edmhar Laoag (send him your thanks or donate him)




GOOD LUCK!



Thursday, June 5, 2014

Swap Storage on MyPhone Rio Lite with Carbon Swap

Storage problem with MyPhone Rio Lite?


It's been a good start modifying what comes with MyPhone Rio Lite out of the box, we have already rooted it, and get custom recovery installed into it. But if it is not enough for you and your storage problems was not given a solution, especially those who installs much of apps particularly heavy games, swapping your phone's internal storage with external SD card storage might solve your worries.

myphone rio lite swap

Carbon Swap mod for MyPhone Rio Lite


To address the issues regarding your phone's internal and external storage via SD card, this swaping mod will help you how to get rid of MyPhone Rio Lite storage problems, this will definitely benefit those who have much more SD card storage space.

Here's how to use SWAP phone's internal storage with external storage (SD card) on MyPhone Rio Lite

credits to Miyer C. Bernabe

What does it can do?

  • It will swap your phone's storage with SD-card storage and vice-versa. Basically, you need SD card to do this.
Requirements:
Installation:

(Optional) Backup your important files and put them in your computer or USB Flash Drives. Also, backup your phone using the custom recovery you are having just in case something went wrong. 

1. Download the Carbon Swap for Rio Lite.zip and put it to your SD card.

2. Boot to Recovery mode.

3. Install zip from SD card

4. Find and select Carbon Swap for Rio Lite.zip

5. Install it and wait.

6. Done! Reboot system.

Now your MyPhone Rio Lite storage has been swapped. Enjoy!


Ho to unswap or uninstall the mod?


  • Just do the installation again and it will undo the changes.



Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Carliv Touch Recovery (CWM-based) for MyPhone Rio Fun

Want to a custom recovery on your MyPhone Rio Fun-packed smartphone?


Just after few browsing some sites and hearing from those who have owned MyPhone Rio Fun, I have found out that there's so many MyPhone Rio Fun users out there suffering from non-customized recovery. That is why I reached someone who owned this kind of phone, naming Mersean Edra, and helped him to get a solution for their problem. Fortunately, we came up to a positive result, and here it is, the CWM-based custom recovery called Carliv Touch Recovery for MyPhone Rio Fun. Thanks Mersean for testing.

myphone rio fun cwm
Following this guide, you will find out how to get CWM-based Carliv Touch Recovery ported your MyPhone Rio Fun. We have put up the steps to make it as easier and more understandable even for a new android user. Just carefully follow the steps to get this installed successfully.

How To Flash Carliv Touch Recovery (CWM-based) on MyPhone Rio Fun


Please Read: Do the process at your own risk. We are not liable for any damage it may cause to your device even though this was tested.

Features:

  • Aroma File Manager (built-in)
  • Well-categorized menu/options
  • Touch-enabled interface.

Recovery Download:

Installation Instructions:




The procedure is a bit confusing for beginners so I made a very informative article separately on how to do flash this recovery on MyPhone Rio Fun. All you need to do is follow what is asked.

If you are done, you can now relief your self :D

Success! Finally, you have flashed a CWM-based custom recovery on your MyPhone Rio Fun.


Start to backup immediately, it's just the same as CWM, follow this tutorial.


Credits to yuweng, carliv, dhinesh77, XDA


(CWM-based) Carliv Touch Recovery for MyPhone Iceberg Slim

Want to get CWM recovery with touch support on your MyPhone Iceberg Slim?


Seems like you've successfully rooted your sexy MyPhone Iceberg Slim huh? It's a smart decision looking for a custom recovery for your phone from which you could use to start taking up snappy phone backups most especially, flashing flashable zips that contains mods or even ROM. I'm sure, what specific custom recovery you are trying to get installed on your phone is the popular ClockworkMod Recovery, also known as CWM, but I have this great present to you MyPhone Iceberg Slim users, the CWM-based custom recovery called Caliv Touch Recovery.

myphone iceberg slim cwm
Comparing to the traditional CWM recovery, this Carliv Touch Recovery or CTR contains functions just the as the CWM recovery but with an additional features of Aroma File Manager (you can now browse your files even when in recovery mode), it has also a well-categorized menu/options, and finally, its awesome touch-enabled interface. Excited? Let's port it now!

Here's how to install CWM-based Carliv Touch Recovery on your MyPhone Iceberg Slim


Following the instructions below, you'll gonna learn how to get Carliv Touch Recovery flashed on your MyPhone Iceberg Slim which actually works like CWM plus with added features. To get started, just be cautious of following the guides. Read them twice or trice to fully understand the instructions given to you just to avoid interruptions of problems.

Please Read: Do it at your own risk. You have the choice whether to follow this guide or not. I assure you that the below procedure are tested to work. Don't blame us for any damage if there is.

Give thanks or donate to Remon Piamonte for his contribution.

The things you need:


Steps:

1. Download both files from above (Mobile Uncle Tools and Carliv Touch recovery.img)

2. Install Mobile Uncle Tool (Root Access Required)

3. Put recovery.img on root directory of your sdcard or phone storage

4. Open Mobile Uncle Tool

5. Grant root access if prompted

6. Tap Recovery Update

Make sure you are not connected on the net (disable packet data and or wifi)
Note: There should be only one result when you select Recovery Update since you are not connected to the internet. It should be the one "Recovery file in SDCard2 or SDCard1"

7. Tap recovery.img (the one that is saved on your Sdcard or Phone Storage).

8. It will prompt you if you are sure to flash recovery, tap OK.

9. Reboot to recovery, OK.

Done! Congrats, you now have CWM-based Carliv Touch Recovery on your MyPhone Iceberg Slim!


Immediately backup you phone so that you can have something to restore when something went wrong with your Iceberg Slim.

How to backup on Carliv Touch Recovery? It's just like CWM, follow this guide.

Happy Flashing!


Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Flash CWM Recovery on MyPhone Ocean Pro

Start flashing mods on MyPhone Ocean Pro with ClockworkMod recovery


Visiting this article seems you have probably rooted your MyPhone Ocean Pro and you are currently looking for answers on what's next after rooting am I right? Well, as any other android experts suggest to new or old android users like you, getting a custom recovery, preferably the popular ClockworkMod recovery, installed on your android phone is always a wise decision to take because it will allow any of your device to create its own backup in just a matter of minutes.
myphone ocean pro cwm

Following this article, you will find out how to get CWM recovery flashed in your MyPhone Ocean Pro from the guides below that we have put up altogether. Just be careful to follow the steps instructed to reduce the possibility of damaging your device.

Here's how to flash CWM Recovery on MyPhone Ocean Pro


Please Read: Just to make this clear, do the following methods at your own risk. We are not liable for any brick, bootloops, etc. even though the steps are tested to work.

Here's the things you need:


Optional:

  • If you don't have any backup of your device, here's how to backup.


Procedure:

1. Download all the things we need and put it to your phone's SD card. Make sure NOT to put them inside of any folder.

2. Install Mobile Uncle Tools then open it. Go to Recovery Update.

3. Select myphone_ocean_pro_cwm.img, it will ask you to proceed, tap Yes.

4. Wait for few seconds and it will ask again to reboot to recovery, tap Yes.

5. Done! Enjoy.


Additional Notice: Do a nandroid backup immediately just in case you have issues or worries on flashing mods, at least you have an easy backup. Here' how to backup easily with CWM recovery.


credits to Reymark Sunga Elvambuena


ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery for MyPhone Iceberg

The ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery came to MyPhone Iceberg


After getting your MyPhone Iceberg rooted, the most suggested way is to flash custom recovery. Talking about custom recovery, what comes first in mind is the ever famous recovery from ClockworkMod. Getting this custom recovery allows more customization of any android device including MyPhone Iceberg.

myphone iceberg
Proceeding your readings, you will discover how to get Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery installed on your MyPhone Iceberg android smartphone. We have made up step by step instructions in order for you to safely flash it successfully. Just follow the guides as instructed and in no time, you'll enjoy your new custom recovery powered by ClockworkMod.

How to Flash CWM Recovery on MyPhone Iceberg


Here's the agreement. You must flash at your own risk. Thought the below mod is tested, it still has the possibility to damage your device. Anyways, it is your choice to do this.

Requirements:
Instructions:

1. Download all the requirements. Put the CWM recovery image in your phone SD card and rename it as recovery.img

2. Open Mobile Uncle Tools, if it asks for root-access, grant it.

3. Go to Recovery Update, select recovery.img then tap OK.

4. Wait for the app to flash the CWM recovery image. It should reboot you phone. If not, tap on Into Recovery Mode to reboot your phone to recovery.

5. Now, check your new custom recovery. Enjoy!

Note: After flashing the custom recovery, it is recommended to backup your current ROM. Find out how to backup with CWM recovery.



Monday, June 2, 2014

Flashable Stock ROM for MyPhone Rio Lite

Here's Stock ROM made for MyPhone Rio Lite


So you've been looking for a Stock ROM? Most probably, you are searching for this because you want to go back on your Stock ROM state or use it as a backup or even use it to make your own mod, well, I guess you are lucky for finding out this article that will answer your problem.

myphone rio lite stock
Continuing this article will help you how to go back to your previous Stock ROM state of your MyPhone Rio Lite through this ROM list flashable from a custom recovery such as CWMR / CTR / TWRP or through SP Flash Tool that is capable of fixing your device even you have bricked it.

Flashable Stock ROM's available for MyPhone Rio Lite


Note: Though the ROMs are tested, please flash them at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage it can possibly cause to your device.

Stock ROM flashable through Custom Recovery


Requirements:
Features:

  • Not Deodexed
  • Not Swapped
  • Not Partitioned
  • Remains the current Recovery


Stock ROM Download Link:

Instructions:

1. Download the Stock ROM.zip and place it to your phone's SD card.

2. Reboot your phone to Recovery (CWM, TWRP, CTR, don't do this if you own Stock Recovery). Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Button at the same time, further press Volume Up.

3. Optional, backup your current ROM. Go to backup and restore select backup.

4. Now, select Wipe data / Factory reset, select Wipe cache, go to advance and then Wipe dalvik cache.

5. Select install zip from SD card, then select choose from internal / external SD card (wherever you put the Stock ROM.zip). Select the Stock ROM.zip and wait for it to install the stock ROM.

6. Once it's done, select Reboot system to restart your phone.

7. Enjoy the stock ROM.

Additional Notice: If you want to unroot your MyPhone Rio Lite, follow this unrooting guide.

Stock ROM flashable through SP Flash Tool


Requirements:
  • MyPhone Rio Lite with USB Cable
  • Computer running Windows
  • SP Flash Tool - Download here
  • USB Drivers - Download here
  • 7-Zip for extracting zip files - Download here
  • MyPhone Rio Lite Stock ROM (download below)
Features:

  • Completely Restores Stock ROM including the Stock Recovery
Stock ROM/Official Firmware Download Link:


Instructions:

1. Download and install USB Drivers on your computer. This will allow your computer to detect your device even on Preloader.

2. Download both SP Flash Tool and Stock ROM then extract them to any preferred location you like in your computer.

3. Don't plug-in your phone yet. Open SP Flash Tool.exe then click Scatter-loading then find and select MT6582_Android_scatter.txt in the folder where you extracted Rio Lite's Stock ROM.

4. Make sure that the Preloader, DSP_BL, Cache, and Usrdata are NOT checked and others must be checked. Now turn OFF your phone. When your phone is already turned-off, proceed to step 5.

rom backup restore

5. From SP Flash Tool, click Download then immediately connect your phone to your computer using USB Cable, don't turn-on your phone.

6. When you see a red and blue colors loading at the bottom of SP Flash Tool, it means the tool detected your device and it will restore the Stock ROM of MyPhone Rio Lite so just wait.

7. When the below image appears, you are done reverting to Stock ROM. Now, disconnect the USB Cable from your phone and turn on your MyPhone Rio Lite.

rom download

Congrats! You have now the Stock ROM.



credits to Gregson II Marvey Tee


CTR / CWM Recovery for MyPhone Rio Lite

Carliv Touch and ClockworkMod Recovery for MyPhone Rio Lite?


Just like any other MTK-based android smartphone, MyPhone Rio Lite has already ClockworkMod Recovery available which you can use basically on flashing mods and using other additional features in it most especially doing nandroid backup and restore. But today's article will not just be ordinary guide for you to get CWM recovery installed on your MyPhone Rio Lite because on this article, I'll be sharing too the CWM-based recovery which supports touch function, the Carliv Touch Recovery also known as CTR.

myphone rio lite cwm
The following is the guide how will you able to install CWM Recovery and Carliv Touch Recovery on your MyPhone Rio Lite. We have made this easier for you so all you have to do is carefully follow and understand the steps that we have put up.

How to Install CWM and CTR Recovery on MyPhone Rio Lite


Disclaimer: Flash the custom recoveries at your own responsibility.

Flashing Carliv Touch Recovery


Features:

  • CWM-based so it is just like CWM
  • Touchscreen Support

Requirements:


Optional:



Instructions:

1. Download and install Mobile Uncle Tools on your MyPhone Rio Lite.

2. Download and put Carliv Touch Recovery image on your phone's SD card. It's filename is recovery.img

3. Open Mobile Uncle Toos, if it asks you for root permission, grant it.

4. From Mobile Uncle Tools, tap Recovery Update then choose the recovery.img which is the Carliv Touch Recovery.

5. Select OK and wait for the app to flash and update the recovery.

6. Once done, tap Into Recovery Mode to reboot into recovery.

7. Done. Try to check your new custom recovery.

Note: The CTR screen might rotate but it does not harm at all.

Flashing ClockworkMod Recovery


If you don't want the touch supported custom recovery above, follow this guide how to install CWM recovery that works on MyPhone Rio Lite.



credits to Miyer Bernabe