Alcatel One Touch Pixi 4 - [GENERAL][ROOT][RECOVERY]

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Just a quick favor

Hey I am running on the Vodafone equivalent of the 5045X (everything is exactly the same the parts even say Alcatel on them) so if someone would be so kind as to put the SPFT ROM for it on android file host instead of Yandex, that would be great because for some reason I cannot create an account on Yandex or download the file thx
 
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Jamalama said:
Hey I am running on the Vodafone equivalent of the 5045X (everything is exactly the same the parts even say Alcatel on them) so if someone would be so kind as to put the SPFT ROM for it on android file host instead of Yandex, that would be great because for some reason I cannot create an account on Yandex or download the file thx
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You do know you're probably going to brick your phone right, and that you should make a backup of the ORIGINAL ROM before you try to flash the 5045X ROM on to it? Correct?

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This has been done before

CVAngelo said:
You do know you're probably going to brick your phone right, and that you should make a backup of the ORIGINAL ROM before you try to flash the 5045X ROM on to it? Correct?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
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No this has been done before where the VF 695 could have the Alcatel Pixi 3 4 firmware and it would be fine. If you remove the back cover off it, it says inside the Vodafone smart turbo 7

PIXI4-5-VF-MAIN-V1.0-SPD

And this phone is 4G so it would be exactly the same hardware just rebranded as the Pixi 4 5 4G plus I am switching to another phone anyways, this is just an experiment.
If You could be so kind as to just reupload the ROM to Android file host or something that would be great
 
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I'm trying to unlock the bootloader of my pixi 4 (7) 9003A, so I can flash twrp and root the device. However the commands "adb reboot-bootloader" and "adb reboot bootloader", just restarts the phone. How can I enter fastboot mode in this device? Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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I'm trying to unlock the bootloader of my pixi 4 (7) 9003A, so I can flash twrp and root the device. However the commands "adb reboot-bootloader" and "adb reboot bootloader", just restarts the phone. How can I enter fastboot mode in this device? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Try booting into recovery first using the key combination, and then there's either an option to do it, or enable adb and retry the command.
 
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Alcatel Pixi 4 plus power 5023f

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I have followed all the instrution For the Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023), on my Pixi 4 plus power (5023F) and i got this msg on adb failed to download image file. Is there a specific root method for 5023F Can you help me.
 
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Question on root for Pixi 4 Power Plus (5023)

Flashing TWRP 3.0.2-0

Specific Root for Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023)
"For the Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023), you cannot flash the recovery using the commands below, you have to first boot the recovery with fastboot boot twrp-3.0.3-0-5023.img. Then make a backup of ALL your partitions then you root with this SuperSU. After rooting, reboot to the system and install a root explorer and go to the system partition and remove this file "recovery-from-boot.p". Copy the TWRP recovery (see attached post) to your sdcard/external, install flashify and flash the twrp-3.0.3-0-5023.img to get permanent root. "

Hi kirito9

I need to ask how to make full backup of ALL partitions? When I searched XDA I found that it is possible only on rooted device :confused:
 
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Hi miki thanks for replying
On this page only twrp-3.0.2-5023.img is available for download. No download for twrp-3.0.3-5023.img. Any link

To firstboot recovery with fastboot twrp-3.0.2-0-5023.img. I do the following
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Connect phone to pc

Copy twrp image inthe adb folder

Open command prompt in the adb folder

I then type adb reboot bootloader

The phone goes in fastboot mode

I then type fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-5023.img

Transferring is shown on my phone screen

Seconds later i got the follwing msg in command prompt

downloading'boot. Img'......
OKAY (0.312s)
booting.......
FAILED(remote: oem unlock is false)
finished. Total time: 0.312s


Am i doing something wrong
 
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(Note: If you do not see your device highlighted, it means the ROM is not there......yet ;). [/QUOTE]

Hi I have the pixi 4 (3.5) 4017X?, very keen to have CM but it looks like there isn't any roms for this one yet? just wondering if any of them will work on this phone or If there is something coming out soon,

thanks,

---------- Post added at 01:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:34 AM ----------

I have a stock rom for the pixi 4 (3.5) 4017X, but not sure how I upload it.... new to the forum.
 
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Every time I flash any ROM in my 5045D, except for the stock rom, my SIM card is not detected and I get no baseband. Am I doing something wrong? How can I fix that?
 
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I'll log in there later, got a class to attend now. For some reason, my phone is no longer booting into the stock ROM or any other based on the stock - like yours. It stops at "PIXI 4" screen. It can normally boot into any custom ROM, but not recognizing SIM card and with no baseband.
 
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    For now this will be where I post info about the different models for the Pixi 4 devices and link them to their respective posts. This will be edited over time of course so stay tuned ;). Once I get a way to make a backup and be able to restore that backup I will add that here.

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-3.5 (4017)
    Root- Kingroot (PC or apk will work) or here
    Recovery- CTR 3.3
    ROMs- Here
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-4 (4034) (3G MODEL)
    Root- phh's superuser | Chainfire's SuperSU
    Recovery- TWRP 3.x | CTR-6.6
    Kernel- Stock
    ROMs- Here
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023)
    Root- phh's superuser | Chainfire's SuperSU
    Recovery- Here
    ROMs- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-5 (5045) (4G) MT6735
    Root- Here
    Recovery - CTR 6.6 | TWRP 3.0.2-0 | TWRP 3.0.3-0 thanks varior1719@4pda
    ROMs- Here
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-5 (5010) (3G MODEL)
    Root- phh's superuser | Chainfire's SuperSU | Modded SuperSU thanks @ZonaRMR
    Recovery- TWRP 3.x | CTR 6.6
    ROMs- Here
    Kernel- Stock
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-6 (8050)
    Root- Here
    ROMs- Here
    Recovery- CTR 5.7
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-7 3G (9003)
    Root- Here
    Recovery- Here
    ROMs- Here
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Alcatel OT Pixi 4-7 Wifi (8063)
    Root- Here (don't forget to say thanks to @dashu42332
    Recovery-
    ROMs- Here
    Mobile Upgrade Tool- Here

    Useful Links
    Mediatek Preloader Drivers (Win 7/8/8.1)
    Mediatek Preloader Drivers Win 10 32 & 64 bit
    [TUTORIAL]How to setup SP_Flash_Tool_Linux (MTK/MediaTek Soc)
    ADB Driver
    ADB access anywhere on PC
    SP Flash Tool
    Pixi 4 device repos
    Flash with SPFT
    How to repair a boot loop issue (Pixi 4 5" 5010) thanks @gandul . Should be able to work for the Pixi 4 4" (4034), only change the recovery.
    Port MT6580(6.0.1) ROMs
    Create backup with SPFT

    Credits
    All the devs and modders and contributors..too much to mention :)
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    kirito9
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    Firstly and foremost this is a follow on from this thread and would likely not have happened if not for the helpful users there:
    Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 Official Thread [ROOT][RECOVERY][ROMS]

    Here are the different phone variant specs: 3.5", 4", 6", 7" screen sizes: http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?sQuickSearch=yes&sName=alcatel+Pixi+4

    All feature a Mediatek CPU and Android Marshmallow except the 3.5" which comes with Lollipop, and are more technically branded as a TCL phone (the current chinese owner of the Alcatel brand)

    Root and custom recovery have been achieved on the 3.5" 4017x model, the recovery image is attached, note ADB does not work in recovery, but there is a file manager.

    NOTE #1: PLEASE PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR ROM USING EITHER A CUSTOM RECOVERY OR MIRACLE BOX TOOL BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR DEVICE. IT ISN'T POSSIBLE FOR ME TO HAVE ALL THESE DEVICES WITH THEIR BACKUPS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU MESS UP!!

    NOTE #2: While SPFT is not fully compatible with our device in the way we would want it, it does detect our scatter file and you can flash images etc. BUT DO NOT FORMAT YOUR DEVICE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER. REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU SEE ON THE INTERNET DO NOT FORMAT YOUR DEVICE USING SPFT. IF YOU DO I WON'T BE SO WILLING TO HELP YOU.

    NOTE #3: THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WHEN UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER FOR THE 4034N AND 4034X MODELS OF THE PIXI 4 (4). Warning: Current Pixi 4 (4) 4034N will softbrick if you unlock the flash.
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    Pixi 4 ROMs

    DISCLAIMER:
    Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
    Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
    Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.


    ROMs

    Be careful how you use these SPFT ROMs, they can sometimes cause more problems than solving because of model numbers.

    SPFT ROMs- Pixi 4 (3.5) | Pixi 4 (4) 3G (4034G) | Pixi 4 (5) 3G (5010D) | [URL="https://yadi.sk/d/6Vpxfgpz3DgykH"]Pixi 4 (5) 4G (5045D)[/URL] | Pixi 4 (6) (8050G) (8050E) 8050D

    TWRP Backups- Pixi 4 (3.5) | Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (4.5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G (5010D) | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)

    Stock ROMs- Pixi 4 (3.5) | Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G (5010G)| Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)

    CyanogenMod 12.1- Pixi 4 (3.5) | Pixi 4 (6)

    CyanogenMod 13- Pixi 4 (3.5) | Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G, CM13v2*New Build* | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)

    AOSP - Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (4.5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)

    Resurrection Remix - Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (4.5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)

    Ported Stock ROMs - Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (4.5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)

    Mokee - Pixi 4 (4) 3G | Pixi 4 (4.5) 4G | Pixi 4 (5) 3G | Pixi 4 (5) 4G | Pixi 4 (6)


    Note: If you do not see your device highlighted, it means the ROM is not there......yet ;).
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    kirito9
    kirito9
    Alcatel Pixi 4 (4)(5)(5.5)(6)Unlock Bootloader, Root & TWRP 3.0.2-0

    DISCLAIMER:
    Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
    Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
    Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.

    Requirements
    • ADB/Fastboot drivers (Install system wide)
    • Backed up contacts, apps or any other personal information. I recommend Super Backup
    • Windows PC, not tested on Linux but should work too.
    • All files in the attachment below respective to your device. They are not flashable zips, extract them to get your files.
      TWRP Pixi 4 (6)- Here
      TWRP Pixi 4 (5)- Here

    Unlocking Bootloader

    - Power on device and boot into Android.
    - Connect the device to PC through cable.
    - Go to settings -> about phone -> hit 7-8 times on "build number", congrats, you're now a developer!
    - Go to settings -> developer options -> hit USB debugging and press OK on the popup window. If the connection is working, one more popup is going to appear asking you to allow the connection, Tick the box "always allow from this computer" and press OK.
    - Enable OEM unlocking also located in developer options.
    - Open the command prompt window and check if the device is working properly by typing "adb devices". The serial number of your device should appear, so everything is OK!
    - Now, boot into fastboot typing "adb reboot bootloader". The device is going to reboot and boot into fastboot mode, waiting for command.
    - For the bootloader to be unlocked, you have to type "fastboot oem unlock". A warning message regarding bootloader unlocking should appear on the device, waiting for an answer. Press the volume+ key and the bootloader is now unlocked! WARNING! ALL DATA ON THE DEVICE IS GONNA BE WIPED, so backup your files before.
    - Wait for the wiping of the device to be finished and then you're ready to install the twrp custom recovery!

    Flashing TWRP 3.0.2-0

    Specific Root for Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023)
    For the Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023), you cannot flash the recovery using the commands below, you have to first boot the recovery with fastboot boot twrp-3.0.3-0-5023.img. Then make a backup of ALL your partitions then you root with this SuperSU. After rooting, reboot to the system and install a root explorer and go to the system partition and remove this file "recovery-from-boot.p". Copy the TWRP recovery (see attached post) to your sdcard/external, install flashify and flash the twrp-3.0.3-0-5023.img to get permanent root.

    - We must be in fastboot mode once again. You can either boot holding power button & vol down while the device is powered off, or type the command in the adb terminal "adb reboot-bootloader" while the device is connected to PC and is booted into Android.
    - Assuming that you are in fastboot mode and the device is connected to the PC, you open an adb terminal and type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". Because fastboot is installed system wide you can open a command window from where ever the recovery.img is located and flash it.
    - Congrats! You now have your twrp custom recovery installed.
    - Now if you would like to make a FULL TWRP backup before rooting then kindly do so now, no turning back after this :silly: .


    Rooting with phh's SuperUser

    - Download the zip file from here and copy it your internal storage or external storage.
    - Reboot to TWRP recovery via vol up and power or typing "adb reboot recovery" in the command window.
    - Go to Install, then find where you placed the superuser.zip file, tap on it then swipe to flash it.
    - Reboot your device then install this app. Enjoy root :D

    Credits

    @jemmini for the TWRP for the Pixi 4 (4) (5) and stock recovery
    @phhusson for his superuser.zip
    @Didho) for testing this method and confirming it works.
    @Proenkel for testing the TWRP for the Pixi 4 (5)
    @jimmay12345 for testing the TWRP for the Pixi 4 (5) and stock recovery
    @DarkShadeX for testing for the Pixi 4 (6)
    @kevios12 for the modified TWRP for the Pixi 4 (6)
    @ziadmz99- testing the root and TWRP for the Pixi 4 Plus Power (5023).
    If I forgot anyone, send a PM so I can add them here.
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    ghoppa
    [GUIDE] Root Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 4 (5'') 5045x

    So here's the steps I used to root the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 4 (5'') 5045x

    Needed:
    MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt - attached
    CTR 6.6 Recovery - attached
    ChainFire SuperSU - attached
    SmartPhone Flash Tool - http://spflashtool.com/

    Steps:

    0) Copy "SR1-SuperSU-v2.78-SR1-20160915123031.zip" on your SD card for later flashing

    1) Start SP Flash Tool and on "Scatter-loading File" select the MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt you downloaded from here
    2) White and green lines should appear, control that everything is unticked and tick only the "recovery" line
    3) In the "Location" column of the "recovery" line choose "ctr-6.6-5045D-new.img" file. It's INSIDE the zip file here attached, don't flash zip directly!
    4) Press "Download" button
    5) Turn off your phone, pull off the battery and connect it to the PC USB port
    6) Phone should be detected by SPFT, the line at the bottom should become red first and then yellow and in the end a green circle should appear
    7) Now recovery should be flashed! Turn on phone on recovery mode (Power button + Volume UP)
    8) Flash Chainfire SuperSU either using ADB sideload or from SD
    9) REBOOT

    Now you should be rooted! :fingers-crossed:

    Kirito, let me know if something is wrong in this guide. Thanks again for your help! :good:
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