Smartphone firmware alcatel one touch. Flashing or flashing a phone, smartphone and tablet Alcatel. In what cases is the required firmware

Alcatel specializes in the production of ultra-fashionable mobile phones, smartphones and tablets, accompanied not only by excellent technical characteristics, but also by an attractive external design. This is what explains the highest popularity of such devices.

Most of Alcatel's gadgets operate on the basis of such a popular operating system for smartphones as Android. Thanks to this, the owner of the gadget gets the opportunity to install a variety of applications that were previously available for use only on a computer.

Alcatel gadgets are considered very prestigious and fashionable.

If you are the owner of a trendy Alcatel smartphone that has been throwing unpleasant surprises lately, take care to collect useful information on how to return it to its excellent performance. It is likely that the operating system has failed, so the gadget needs a new firmware.

Software failure can happen on any modern device, Alcatel phones are no exception. Due to such a failure, the device simply will not be able to function correctly, respectively, it will only annoy the owner.

Experienced users are ready to list several reasons that act as the basis for flashing or flashing Alcatel phones and other gadgets.

In what cases is the required firmware

If you are the owner of a brand new smartphone that functions perfectly, you do not need to experiment with installing new firmware.

Without proper experience, making mistakes due to inexperience, you can provoke an even greater system failure, which only a qualified master can fix.

You can try to flash a “dead” gadget that categorically refuses to turn on, although such actions are not always able to revive your favorite device.

If the reason for the failure of the smartphone is its mechanical damage, malfunction of components, then no 5042d firmware will be able to restore the gadget's performance.

Some device owners who have sufficient practical experience related to flashing phones expose their gadget to firmware immediately after a new firmware version appears.

Modern firmware of new fresh versions is always accompanied by noticeable improvements. Programmers include in it tools that eliminate glitches that accompanied previous versions of operating systems.

Inexperienced users who do not yet have practical experience in updating the operating system, in smartphone firmware, should calculate the degree of risk, and then decide on the need to flash the phone, accompanied by correct operation.

How to flash a smartphone

If you have an urgent need to flash a phone, the operation of which was accompanied by a system failure, first of all, read the instructions on how to flash Alcatel smartphones.

If you have any questions, it is useful to visit thematic forums in order to get not only answers, but also useful tips from experienced users and masters.

Only armed with the necessary knowledge, you can start practical activities.

Instructions for flashing Alcatel smartphones

So, having at hand an instruction that describes each step on how to flash a smartphone, proceed with this process, taking your time and fulfilling each requirement.

First, look for the firmware file itself, focused on a specific smartphone model, as well as the necessary software with which you can flash the gadget.

All this should be downloaded only from trusted sources in order to exclude infection of the computer, as well as the device with malicious software.

After downloading, create a folder on your PC where you unzip all downloaded archives. Among them, there must be a firmware file, Firmwares and the SP Flash Tool program.

This completes the preparatory work and begins directly working with the software that allows you to install new firmware on your smartphone.

In the main menu of the gadget, find the "Settings" option, go to the "For Developer" line. In the list that opens, find the "USB Debugging" option.

After that, connect the USB cable to your smartphone and then to your computer. Run Firmwares, install it, and when the installation process is complete, disconnect the gadget from the PC, turn it off and remove the battery.

After that, click on the exe-file of the SP Flash Tool program, which in this case acts as a successful assistant that allows you to upload the firmware to the gadget.

The SP Flash Tool is accompanied by a clear design, so there should be no difficulties with it. In its window, find the "Scatter-loading" button, click on it. After that, a window will open asking you to specify the path to the MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file.

Specify this path, remembering that during the preparatory work you placed all the necessary files for the firmware in one folder you created.

Further, the program itself will prescribe the paths to the rest of the important files for the firmware. You need to find the "PRELOADER" item, located at the very beginning of the list. There is a checkmark next to it, and you need to uncheck it.

If you forget to fulfill such a requirement, the smartphone will simply refuse to boot.

To start the main process, you must click the "Download" button. With all the proposals that will arise in the process, feel free to agree by pressing the "Ok" button.

Next, connect the gadget to the computer via a USB cable, after which the new firmware will be automatically downloaded to the smartphone. A green circle will serve as a signal for the successful completion of the process. After that, disconnect the device from the computer and enjoy its updated software, correct functioning and speed.

An alternative way to flash Alcatel smartphones

There is another way to flash an Alcatel smartphone using the mobile version of the site.

Initially, download the desired firmware in a zip archive, save it on a memory card. You do not need to unzip it, the software works with the archive.

Do not forget to fully charge the battery, it must show 100% charge. After the charging process is completed, remove the battery and then reinsert it into the smartphone.

Press the power button, holding it for 2 seconds, and at the same time hold down the volume down button until the manufacturer's logo appears on the screen of the device.

Next, leave the power button alone, and continue to hold the volume button until the Android logo appears. After the appearance of such an inscription, the volume button is released, and immediately the slider must be moved up, as when adding volume.

Now you need to find the parameter "Apply update from external storage" and run it. Options are selected using the volume button and the power button.

By running the “Apply update from external storage” parameter, the smartphone will require you to specify the path to the firmware. Specify it, remembering that you saved it to the memory card.

The rest of the process is carried out automatically, without requiring additional participation of the owner of the gadget. When the process is complete, click on the “Reboot system now” option to force it to reboot.

This completes the firmware, and you get a smartphone with an updated version of the operating system.

So, the process of installing a new firmware version on a smartphone or tablet is not overly complicated, so any owner of the device can do it.

However, it is important to remember that any deviation from the algorithm can provoke a disastrous result, when instead of a trendy device you get a “dead” device, which will be impossible to restore.

The Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D Android smartphone is an entry-level device that has gained popularity among undemanding users. If there are practically no problems with the hardware of the device during its operation, then the system software often causes complaints from the owners of the model. However, these shortcomings are easily fixed with the help of firmware. Several ways to reinstall Android in the device are discussed below.

Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D, if we talk about the procedures for installing system software, is a completely ordinary smartphone. The Mediatek hardware platform, on the basis of which the device is built, involves the use of standard software tools and methods for installing system software into the device.

Despite the fact that it is almost impossible to damage the hardware of the device using the firmware methods described below, the following should be considered:

Each manipulation of the owner with his device is carried out by him at his own peril and risk. Responsibility for any problems with the smartphone, including those caused by the use of instructions from this material, lies entirely with the user!

Before moving on to overwriting the memory of Alcatel 4027D to equip the device with new software, you should somehow prepare the device and the PC intended to be used as a tool for manipulating the device. This will allow you to reinstall Android quickly and seamlessly, protect the user from data loss, and the smartphone from loss of performance.

Drivers

The first thing to take care of before starting operations with Pixi 3 through flash programs is the correct pairing of the phone and computer. This will require the installation of drivers.

In the case of Alcatel smartphones, to install the components necessary for pairing the device and PC, it is advisable to use proprietary software for servicing brand Android devices - SmartSuite.

This software will be needed at the next preparatory step, so we download the application installer from the official website. Select from the list of models Pixi 3 (4.5).

If any errors occur during the installation of drivers or the smartphone is not detected properly, you should use the instructions from the article at the link below.

Data backup

Of course, a complete reinstallation of the operating system of any Android device is associated with certain risks. In particular, with almost 100% probability, all contained user data will be deleted from the device. In this regard, before installing system software in Alcatel Pixi 3, you should take care to create a backup copy of information that is valuable to the owner. The Smart Suite described above makes it very easy to store information from your phone.

In the event that you plan to install modified versions of Android, it is recommended, in addition to saving user data, to create a complete dump of the installed software. The process of creating such a backup is described in the article at the link below.

Start recovery

When flashing Alcatel 4027D, there is often a need to boot the smartphone into recovery. Both factory and modified recovery environments start the same way. To reboot into the appropriate mode, turn off the device completely, press the key "Volume Up" and while holding it, the button "Inclusion".

Keep the keys pressed until the recovery environment menu items appear.

Firmware

Depending on the state of the phone and the goals set, that is, the version of the system that should be installed as a result of the operation, the tool and method for carrying out the firmware process is selected. The following describes how to install different versions of Android in Alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5), arranged in order from simple to complex.

Method 1: Mobile Upgrade S

To install and update the official version of the system from Alcatel in the model in question, the manufacturer has created a special flash driver utility. The solution should be downloaded from the link below, selecting the "Pixi 3 (4.5)" item from the drop-down list of models.

1. Open the received file and install Mobile Upgrade S following the instructions of the installer.



2. We start the flasher. After selecting the language, the Wizard will start, allowing you to carry out the procedure step by step.



3. At the first step of the wizard, select "4027" drop down list "Select your device model" and press the button "Start".



4. We fully charge the Alcatel Pixi 3, disconnect the smartphone from the USB port, if this has not been done before, and then completely turn off the device. Click "Further" in the Mobile Upgrade S window.



5. We confirm the readiness for the memory rewriting procedure in the request window that appears.



6. We connect the device to the USB port of the PC and wait for the phone to be detected by the utility.
   
   

   The fact that the model was determined correctly will be prompted by the inscription that appears: “Search for the latest software updates on the server. Wait…".



7. The next step is to download the package containing the system software from the Alcatel servers. We are waiting for the completion of the progress bar in the flash driver window.



8. Upon completion of the download, follow the instructions of the utility - disconnect the USB cable from Pixi 3, then press "OK" in the request box.



9. In the next window, click the button "Update device software",

   

   and then connect the USB cable to the smartphone.

10. After the phone is detected by the system, information will be written to the memory sections automatically. This is indicated by the filling progress bar.

    

    Under no circumstances should the process be interrupted!

11. Upon completion of the installation of the system software through Mobile Upgrade S, a notification will be displayed indicating the success of the operation and a prompt to remove and insert the device's battery before starting.

    

    We do so, and then turn on Pixi 3 by long pressing the key "Inclusion".

12. After loading into the reinstalled Android, we get a smartphone in the “out of the box” state,

    

    at least in terms of software.

Method 2: SP FlashTool

In the event that the system crashed, that is, Alcatel 4027D does not boot into Android and / or it is not possible to restore / reinstall the firmware using the official utility, you should use the almost universal solution for working with the memory of MTK devices - the application SP FlashTool.

Among other things, the tool and the knowledge of how to work with it will be needed if you return to the official version of the system after a modified firmware, so every owner of the smartphone in question will not be superfluous to read a detailed description of the methods for using the tool.

In the example below, the “bricked” Pixi 3 is restored and the official version of the system is installed. Download the firmware package from the link below. The archive also contains a version of SP FlashTool suitable for manipulating the device in question.

1. Unpack the archive obtained from the link above into a separate folder.



2. Launch the flash driver by opening the file flash_tool.exe located in the directory with the program.



3. Adding a scatter file to the flasher MT6572_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, which is located in the folder with system software images.



4. Choosing an operating mode "Format All+Download" from the drop down list,

   

   then press Download.



5. We remove the battery from the smartphone and connect the phone with a USB cable to the PC.
6. After the device is detected in the system, files will be transferred to its memory and the corresponding progress bar will be filled in the SP FlashTool window.



7. Upon completion of the restoration, a confirmation appears - a window "Download OK".



8. We disconnect Alcatel 4027D from the PC, install the battery and start the device by long pressing the key "Inclusion".



9. After a long, first launch after installing the system, you need to determine the parameters of Android,
   
   

   and then you can use the restored device with the firmware of the official version.

Method 3: Modified Recovery

The above methods of Pixi 3 (4.5) firmware require the installation of the official version of the 01001 system. Updates for the OS from the manufacturer are not expected, and it is really possible to transform the model in question programmatically only using custom firmware.

Despite the availability of many different modified Android solutions for Alcatel 4027D, it is not recommended to use firmwares that are based on a system version higher than 5.1. Firstly, the small amount of RAM on the device does not allow comfortable use of Android 6.0, and secondly, various components often do not work in such solutions, in particular, the camera, audio playback, etc.

As an example, let's install CyanogenMod 12.1 into Alcatel Pixie3. This is a firmware based on Android 5.1, practically devoid of flaws and specially prepared for work on the device in question.

1. An archive containing everything you need to install Android 5.1 can be downloaded from the link below. Download and unpack the package into a separate directory on the PC disk.
2. The resulting folder is placed on the MicroSD card installed in the smartphone.

Obtaining Superuser Rights

The first thing you need to replace the software of the model in question is to get root rights. Superuser rights for Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D can be obtained using KingROOT. The process is described in detail in the lesson at the link below:

Installing TWRP

Installation of custom firmware in the smartphone in question is carried out using a functional tool - a modified recovery environment Team Win Recovery (TWRP).

But before this becomes possible, the recovery must appear in the device. To equip Alcatel 4027D with the required component, do the following.

All further manipulations on the firmware of the smartphone will be carried out through TWRP. If you have no experience in the environment, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the following material:

Memory remapping

Almost all custom firmware for the model in question are installed on re-allocated memory.

To carry out the operation, follow the steps below, and as a result we get the following:

• Shrink section CUSTPACK up to 10Mb and a modified image of this memory area is written;
• Increases up to 1 GB area volume "SYSTEM", which is possible due to the use of memory, which is freed as a result of reducing CUSTPACK;
• Expandable to 2.2 GB partition "USERDATA", also due to the volume released after compression CUSTPACK.

Installing CyanogenMod

Any other custom solution is installed in exactly the same way, only at step 1 of the instruction above another package is selected.

Additionally. Google Services

The modified version of Android installed according to the instructions above contains Google applications and services. But not all of their creators bring these components into their solutions. If the use of these components is necessary, and after reinstalling the system software they are missing, you should install them separately using the instructions from the lesson:

Thus, an update and restoration of a generally successful model from the well-known manufacturer of Android smartphones Alcatel is carried out. Do not forget about the importance of the exact execution of each step of the instructions and a positive result is guaranteed!

Mobile Upgrade S is an official program from ALCATEL that allows you to upgrade the firmware of portable devices of this manufacturer using a personal computer or laptop. All that is required from the user to install the update is to connect a smartphone or tablet via a USB cable and find the necessary ROM (firmware file). For this, you need to "go" to the official website of the developer or to thematic forums. Note that you need to use Mobile Upgrade S only for older models of devices. New ALCATEL devices are successfully receiving Android over-the-air updates.

Usage

The program is a kind of step-by-step wizard that will guide the user through the update installation process, giving him all the necessary instructions. Of the strange features of the application, it is worth highlighting the fact that it cannot automatically determine the model of the connected smartphone / tablet. That is, you will have to select it yourself from the drop-down list in the start window.

In the second step, the user will be asked to verify that the device is connected and active. In addition, USB debugging must be enabled. For some reason, the developer forgot to mention this. The third step implies the need to specify the path to the firmware file, and the fourth one directly installs the software update. Note that Mobile Upgrade S does not allow for "downgrade".

Technical information

As official software, Mobile Upgrade S is available for free. It is also worth noting that the program interface is fully translated into Russian. The same applies to the documentation accompanying the program. Installation of additional drivers for the correct operation of the application is not required.

Key Features

• helps to update the firmware of a smartphone or tablet from ALCATEL in a step-by-step mode;
• requires you to specify the device model and the path to the ROM yourself;
• has a simple and intuitive interface;
• only works with older devices;
• does not make it possible to "rollback" to an earlier version of the firmware;
• available to download and use completely free of charge.

Mobile Upgrade S is the official software for updating the firmware of smartphones. Works only with devices from Alcatel. In particular, the Alcatel One Touch line is supported.

Before starting a firmware update or restore, make sure that your phone has a fully charged battery, as if the battery runs out during the process, the smartphone may become inoperable. After all the preparations, launch Mobile Upgrade S, select the language, smartphone model and follow the prompts. When the program prompts you to connect the device, connect it to the PC preferably with a standard USB cable. Further, when the computer successfully detects the phone, wait until the firmware is downloaded from the server. After that, follow the prompts of the program. In particular, you need to disconnect the smartphone from the PC, run the update and reconnect the device. In no case do not disconnect the phone from the computer during the process, as this can lead to "bricking".

It should be noted right away that Mobile Upgrade S only works with older smartphones. For new ones, other update methods are provided.

Program features

Firmware update for Alcatel smartphones.
Doesn't work with newer models.
The upgrade process is presented as a step-by-step wizard.
You do not have to look for the firmware, as the program itself downloads it from the server.
Includes user manual (in English).
Interface in Russian.
Support for Windows XP and above.

Thus, with Mobile Upgrade S you can easily update the firmware of your Alcatel smartphone. The program can be downloaded absolutely free of charge.