[TUT]How to ROOT and FLASH CWM Recovery in Micromax Canvas viva a72 / MTK65XX Series

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Hey friends am Ajai and I own mmx a72 , as of you guys I too faced problem due to low internal memory , so don't worry here's the solution for your problems.

The following methods are collected from the internet but I personally tested these methods on my own mobile and they are working great.

How to ROOT mmx a72​

1. First of all download and install the drivers for your mmx viva a72 from the link below.

2. Now for the rooting download e-root from the link below.


3. After installing
  • Connect your phone via cable
  • Enable Unknown sources
  • Enable usb debugging and Allow mock location (Setting -> Applications -> Development)
  • Double click eroot.exe in your PC
  • Connect your mmx a72 phone to pc via USB it should look like this

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4. Now click the ROOT button

5. Wait for few seconds after the process is completed , check your mobile and you would see SuperUser installed in your mobile


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6. Hurrey!!:laugh: now you have successfully rooted your mmx a72 mobile.

7. To check that your mobile has been rooted download the following apk to confirm


Note : Rooting your phone would void your warranty to your phone


How to flash CWM in mmx a72 / All MTK Chipset​

Installing CWMR (ClockWorkMod Recovery) in MTK (MediaTek) Smart Phone:

NOTE 1: Make a backup through MTKDroidTool before, if something goes wrong!
NOTE 2: Your phone must be rooted before installing ClockWorkMod Recovery!


Download MTKDroidTools from below link

1. Extract and open MTKDroidTools and press ROOT button

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2. Select root, backup, recovery tab and select To use boot from phone option,then press Recovery and Boot button

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3. Press Yes button when asked for Automatic CWM Recovery

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4. Press No button when asked for Flash Patched BOOT.IMG

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5. Press Yes button when asked for Install created recovery to phone

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6. [THIS IS OPTIONAL] To check if recovery works press Yes button when asked for Reload phone in recovery

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7. Here are 2 recovery screen shots in mobile:

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8. If the process is completed it should be like this

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:cowboy: uhf .. finally we have flashed CWM in mobile :cool:

9. To Boot in CWM install the following apk




This following method to flash CWM can be done to all android mobile that run on MTK chipset
 
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ashishwhynot

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Jun 22, 2014
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Unlocking bootloader is necessary?
Can I unlock bootloader after root and flashing cwm recovery?

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ashishwhynot

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Jun 22, 2014
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But by this method re overy can be accessed by volume and power keys...
So is there any method to access it?

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ashishwhynot

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Jun 22, 2014
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One more thing the recovery can't be acessed by using volume keys.
It is only accessing through rom manager.
Plz help me to boot into recovery using keys in mmx a72:(

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Sabir Ali Raja

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Sep 24, 2014
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Eroot My A72

Can I use another mmx usb cable for rooting by Eroot?? My original usb lost. Help me plz.

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raokashan

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Apr 28, 2012
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doesnt work

it doesnt work

---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:33 PM ----------

it doesnt work
is there any other method to root
 

suruswnt

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Jul 6, 2015
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Want more from this phone!

Hey, could you add more posts on customizing viva a72 internally.
Although there are no cm roms or other roms made by any on the internat for this model :crying:
 

RawHitShetty

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can't get superuser permissions

I have done rooting procedure on my canvas viva...quite for some time now...recently I changed the memory card...and after performing hard reset...now I cannot get root access for any of my apparently...like link2sd..snapshot and various such apps...can anybody help please
 

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    Hey friends am Ajai and I own mmx a72 , as of you guys I too faced problem due to low internal memory , so don't worry here's the solution for your problems.

    The following methods are collected from the internet but I personally tested these methods on my own mobile and they are working great.

    How to ROOT mmx a72​

    1. First of all download and install the drivers for your mmx viva a72 from the link below.

    2. Now for the rooting download e-root from the link below.


    3. After installing
    • Connect your phone via cable
    • Enable Unknown sources
    • Enable usb debugging and Allow mock location (Setting -> Applications -> Development)
    • Double click eroot.exe in your PC
    • Connect your mmx a72 phone to pc via USB it should look like this

    image.jpg

    4. Now click the ROOT button

    5. Wait for few seconds after the process is completed , check your mobile and you would see SuperUser installed in your mobile


    image.jpg

    6. Hurrey!!:laugh: now you have successfully rooted your mmx a72 mobile.

    7. To check that your mobile has been rooted download the following apk to confirm


    Note : Rooting your phone would void your warranty to your phone


    How to flash CWM in mmx a72 / All MTK Chipset​

    Installing CWMR (ClockWorkMod Recovery) in MTK (MediaTek) Smart Phone:

    NOTE 1: Make a backup through MTKDroidTool before, if something goes wrong!
    NOTE 2: Your phone must be rooted before installing ClockWorkMod Recovery!


    Download MTKDroidTools from below link

    1. Extract and open MTKDroidTools and press ROOT button

    image.png

    2. Select root, backup, recovery tab and select To use boot from phone option,then press Recovery and Boot button

    image.png

    3. Press Yes button when asked for Automatic CWM Recovery

    image.png

    4. Press No button when asked for Flash Patched BOOT.IMG

    image.png

    5. Press Yes button when asked for Install created recovery to phone

    image.png

    6. [THIS IS OPTIONAL] To check if recovery works press Yes button when asked for Reload phone in recovery

    7_1.png

    7. Here are 2 recovery screen shots in mobile:

    image.png


    image.png

    8. If the process is completed it should be like this

    image.png

    :cowboy: uhf .. finally we have flashed CWM in mobile :cool:

    9. To Boot in CWM install the following apk




    This following method to flash CWM can be done to all android mobile that run on MTK chipset