Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 (Root/Recovery/ROMS)

[Jamalama]

[Phone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7][ROM][V1.0 - 19/09/17 (DD/MM/YY)]

*** Disclaimer
 *
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.

Introduction

If you want to put root and TWRP on your device then you have to commit to this as there is no going back from Alcatel to Vodafone firmware after this unless someone uses the scatter file for this device to perform a readback (SP Flash Tool, search: Hovatek how to make a full backup of your stock ROM using sp flash tool, however, the dev blocks should be gathered straight from the scatter file, not MTK droid tools. Will update this if this happens it is successfully conducted by someone ) This little corner of XDA will show you how to:

Flash Alcatel Firmware
Install Custom Recovery (TWRP/CTR)
Root with SuperSU
Install one custom ROM (Cyanogen MOD 13)
NOTE: I will NOT teach you how to install drivers if you need to do that go to https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html (If you are running Windows 7 and up you need to disable 'Driver Signature Verification', this link will show you how to do it: https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-752.html
If you can't figure out how to that by yourself (everything is a google search away) then you shouldn't even attempt any of this.
All files will be on AndroidFileHost
If you want to download all the files for all the tutorials, then you can download the complete package which has everything required for the tutorials (except for drivers of course)

Installation instructions

All instrucrions are in this set of Youtube videos that I MADE
(link) VFD501 Playlist

Custom ROMs

For Mokee

Boot to recovery
Wipe data/factory reset, wipe system, wipe cache
Install ROM then GAPPS
Reboot

For Resurrection Remix/RR

Boot to recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
Install ROM then GAPPS
Reboot

Download

All Packages are now located on AFH (android file host) -----> Here
{Download GAPPS from here Selections are ARM, 7.1/6.0.1 (Depending on ROM Version), and any package you want (preferably aroma or pico) }
SP Flash Tool: Here (You don't need this if you have the 'Flash VFD to Alcatel Package')

Changelog

Current changelog: 19/09/17 = DD/MM/YY
[note] -- insert note
[new] -- insert new - [link to commit if applicable]
[changed] -- insert changed - [link to commit if applicable]
[fixed] -- insert fixed - [link to commit if applicable]

Older changelogs:

Changelog: -- insert date
[note] -- insert note 
[new] -- insert new - [link to commit if applicable]
[changed] -- insert changed - [link to commit if applicable]
[fixed] -- insert fixed. - [link to commit if applicable]

FAQ

Ask Questions in Disscussion

Thanks To/Credits

* RootJunky (Inspiration to work with Android)
* @CVAngelo (For making me want to prove him wrong, lol)

XDA:DevDB Information
Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 / VFD 501 / VFD 500, ROM for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors
Jamalama
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Android 6.0 Marshmello
Based On: Stock Alcatel ROM

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2017-09-19
Beta Release Date: 2017-09-19

Created 2017-09-19
Last Updated 2018-08-09

 

[Jamalama]

Reserved

Success, All files will now be uploaded to Androidfilehost

 

[Jamalama]

Reserved

 

[Jamalama]

NOT done yet

not done yet

 

[Vamptonius]

I have questions......

Since Google keeps crashing me out of apps and breaking my brightness control to send me ads and try to get me to install experimental zombies this past month, I'm keen to try this on my VFD501 Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 but.....

Does the initial step have to be Alcatel? I only ask because my SIM is 2 Degrees and I don't know if it'll work with it as it's a bit sketchy while it's still thinking it's a Vodafone.

Is the second step the ONLY rom it'll work with? How far can the hardware be pushed or more efficient?

Lastly, would I still be able to get updates for the usual app suspects? I'm getting further into Minecraft now there's online server games and I'm not finding any options for updates other than through the Play Store. I also watch quite a bit of YouTube on it (another Google aquisition). Would these be denied me by the EvilCorp™ once I free my phone from it's clutches and get rid of Google Movies, Google Mail, Google other bloatware aside from Books where I have several and would like to keep reading them?

 

[Gchipangura]

HIe, when can we get the custom rom.looks great.

 

[mykay]

Do you still have the mixed Spanish English rom?

Could you post that please if you still have it? When i installed the cyanogenmod after flashing to alcatel after locking the screen and turning it on again it won't render properly anymore, i just see random lines. Thank you in anticipation!

 

[SykoraLukas]

guys, please can anyone make a backup (TWRP)of stock ROM with /system /data /FRP /protect /boot ? with any google account please.
i want to unlock FRP on my vfd500, i gorgot my google account on this phone so i cant go pass setup wizzard, thanks

 

[Jamalama]

Since Google keeps crashing me out of apps and breaking my brightness control to send me ads and try to get me to install experimental zombies this past month, I'm keen to try this on my VFD501 Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 but.....

Does the initial step have to be Alcatel? I only ask because my SIM is 2 Degrees and I don't know if it'll work with it as it's a bit sketchy while it's still thinking it's a Vodafone.

Is the second step the ONLY rom it'll work with? How far can the hardware be pushed or more efficient?

Lastly, would I still be able to get updates for the usual app suspects? I'm getting further into Minecraft now there's online server games and I'm not finding any options for updates other than through the Play Store. I also watch quite a bit of YouTube on it (another Google aquisition). Would these be denied me by the EvilCorp™ once I free my phone from it's clutches and get rid of Google Movies, Google Mail, Google other bloatware aside from Books where I have several and would like to keep reading them?

So far you have to flash Alcatel to do any modding whatsoever, however, I may have a solution so we can get root on VFD 500 running Vodafone stock but not VFD 501 (however I'm begging my friend to borrow his to do a Miracle Box Backup so fingers crossed :silly: so I can get the 501 version of the Vodafone OS) if the solution works I will release a video on it, if you want to know if you have to flash Alcatel for custom ROMs yes you need Alcatel for the ROMs there is currently no ROMs for this device, and I don't know how to make and edit ROMs just gonna put that out their

 

[squowse]

Not working for me. Format completed OK. but then error "S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0)" given when doing the download and format. Vodafone VFD501, used scatter file provided, drivers appear to be installed ok except i get "MediaTek USB port" used by the firmware loader. "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port" stays even when phone is not plugged in and had yellow triangle

 

[squowse]

Not working for me. Format completed OK. but then error "S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0)" given when doing the download and format. Vodafone VFD501, used scatter file provided, drivers appear to be installed ok except i get "MediaTek USB port" used by the firmware loader. "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port" stays even when phone is not plugged in and had yellow triangle

Solved now using this rom and instructions.

Can't post links so google - Download Vodafone Stock Rom for all models - Android MTK and look for VFD500 in the list

The driver tool uninstalled lots of drivers i think this may have helped it use the "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port" which allowed it to write to the phone. Took about 10-15 mins to boot afterwards, I thought it was stuck but just a slow phone

 

[mrobot007]

After falsh Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 VDF 500

Hi I followed the whole procedure everything works fine if I do not press the power button so that his left in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful until my vodafone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 VDF 500 goes on standby the screen becomes blurry if I do not press the start / stop button so that his parte in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful I would have to remove the battery and I put it back for his return normally Help me please.

 

[mrobot007]

Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 V 500 goes on standby the screen becomes blurry after flash

Hi I followed the whole procedure everything works fine if I do not press the power button so that his left in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful until my vodafone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 V 500 goes on standby the screen becomes blurry if I do not press the start / stop button so that his parte in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful I would have to remove the battery and I put it back for his return normally i use the custom rom all stock rom not run

 

[Al_Jourgensen]

Hello community

Can someone please give me valid links and tutorials for unlock this phone, i´ve been here for more than 6 hours looking on how to do this, but there´s always a software or file missing. I can´t even install the USB drivers, or find a TWRP properly.
What a headache..

Thanks in advance

 

[sheeno99]

any luck with finding the required files?

 

[persona78]

Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500 - RR 7.1 ROM + TWRP 3.0.2 + SP Flash Tool + VFD500_ROM

Hi!
I get a Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500 phone bricked and was very dificult to find a working rom, there are a few that boot but after locking the phone screen goes mad...

I fixed a RR rom, still not perfect but is better.

One kwon issue is charging with phone off, screen stays white and on...

I Let here a link with:

• SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1916_Win
• SP_USB_Win7_Drivers ( Copy to Desktop and execute the shortcut)
• Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500_MT6735M_V2.39.1_21122016_6.0 ROM to flash with SP Tool
• open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20191029.zip
• RR-N-v5.8.5-PIXI4_5_4G.zip (Fixed) Rom
• TWRP3.0.2-0_VDF500.img Recovey (Use SP Tool with MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt from Vodafone ROM to flash it)

To use SP tool, first install the drivers then open SP tool, search for MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt file. To install full Vodafone ROM click in Download only and select Format All + Download then Download key above and plug USB, to install TWRP unselect all and only select recovery and click in location field, search for TWRP, click in download from above and plug USB ( If faild with error you need to flash all Vodafone ROM first).

After all this, use TWRP to flash RR Rom then Gapps.


Mega.nz Link

I hope this helps you to!!!

 

[sheeno99]

Hi!
I get a Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500 phone bricked and was very dificult to find a working rom, there are a few that boot but after locking the phone screen goes mad...

I fixed a RR rom, still not perfect but is better.

One kwon issue is charging with phone off, screen stays white and on...

I Let here a link with:

• SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1916_Win
• SP_USB_Win7_Drivers ( Copy to Desktop and execute the shortcut)
• Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500_MT6735M_V2.39.1_21122016_6.0 ROM to flash with SP Tool
• open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20191029.zip
• RR-N-v5.8.5-PIXI4_5_4G.zip (Fixed) Rom
• TWRP3.0.2-0_VDF500.img Recovey (Use SP Tool with MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt from Vodafone ROM to flash it)

Mega.nz Link

I hope this helps you to!!!

Unbelievable. I'll give it a go later thanks