Use Glo, Airtel And MTN BIS On your Modems: How-to

Ever since I have published the tutorial on how to use Glo BIS on your android devices, I have been receiving series of comments and messages on how to use the same BIS on modems and now, I have just got the answer though; it is not done or thought FREE.

Here, I discuss how to configure any modem, ZTE or Huawei, to using Glo and Airtel BIS just like you have being using it on your android devices.

For the tutorial on how to setup your android devices to using BIS, click here.

So, How Does it Work?
Just like in the case of the android devices, this process would help disguise your modem as a Blackberry device by changing its IMEI to a Blackberry device IMEI.
Since, most networks use the IMEI to identifying the kind of device you are using, it is a good idea to change your modem's IMEI to a Blackberry device IMEI and henceforth; it would be seen as a Blackberry device.

How Do I Change My Modem IMEI to A Blackberry IMEI?

Yes. That is what the real question is, changing the modem's IMEI is the real question.
To change the modem's IMEI to a Blackberry device IMEI, you can bring the modem to my C/O office in Ikeja or contact me via 0807 788 8311 (Whatsapp or Message ONLY) or BBM: 768B9576.
You can call me but I may not pick up your calls when I am downloading, receiving calls on other line or aboard. So, I prefer messages.
COST: N1,000. I will change the modem IMEI for you at the cost of N1,000.

Can You Give Me the Softwares And Teach Me How to Change Modems IMEI?

Most Nigerians especially; students can make some money changing modems' IMEI in the campus or on the streets. So, if you feel like to learn how to do it, YES. I can teach you.

Yes. I can teach you how to change modems IMEI and even unlock all kinds of modems including some Glo Bolt modems at a cost of N3,000.

How Can you Teach Me How to Change Modem IMEI?

You can come to the office in Ikeja, it will only take us about 1hour to practicalize everything and you will know it.

Also, I can teach you over (Over Whatsapp or BBM), if you are not around Lagos or cannot come to the office for one reason or another.

Can I Trust You?
YES. You can trust me.
Since most things can be fabricated especially; on the internet, to even trust me more, you should come to the office to meet me in person and learn.

Payment first. Either you come to the office or over Whatsapp or BBM, to learn how to change modems' IMEI, unlocking modems and to configure modems for using BIS; you must make payment first.

Also interested in phone software repairs? Visit this link.

Flash Custom Recovery On MTK Androids: Tecno, iTel And Others

Flashing custom recovery on android devices could help prevent so many disasters especially; on MTK android devices like Tecno, iTel, Infinix and other MTK android devices generally referred to as China androids (at least, by Nigerians). No offence!

Here, I would discuss how to flash a custom recovery on most MTK android devices like Tecno, Infinix, iTel and others using Mobile Uncle application.

Mobile Uncle is a very useful diagnonistic application for most android devices, especially; most MTK android devices. It has a lot of features and can be used to modify MTK android systems, however; most of its functions requires root previlege.

Flashing Custom Recovery On MTK Androids Using Mobile Uncle

1- Download MobileUncle application from GooglePlay store or from anywhere else if you do not already have it installed on your phone.

2- Root your phone if it is not rooted yet. Follow the guides here to root all MTK android devices.

3- Download the recovery image for your android device.

Please note that the recovery.img has to be for the specific phone.

4- Put the recovery.img you downloaded in the root of the SD Card.

5- Open Mobile Uncle application, scroll to the recovery tab of the application and click it.

6- Wait few seconds for the application to load the recovery.img files on the phone then; select the specific one you downloaded for the phone. A WARNING will pop up, simply click to proceed and wait for the process to complete.

7- Now, reboot the phone to recovery to confirm the process.

Recovery Flashing SAFETY TIPS

It is a good practise to backup your MTK Android stock RECOVERY before you flash any custom recovery on it. You can backup your stock recovery following these guides.

MTK Droid Tools: Root, Backup And Recover Any MTK Androids

As common as MTK androids have become, one of the major challenges being faced by engineers and individuals using the MTK androids is the lack of supports whenever there is any software related problems with the phone.

And as far as the MTK androids are concerned, there is only one certain solution to any software related problems any MTK android might have and that is... flashing MTK STOCK ROM.

YES. I know you will say "how?". Your answers are given here.

How to Backup MTK Android Stock ROM

Backing up any MTK android stock ROM would not have been possible if not with the help of the MTK Droid Tools.

MTK Droid Tools is a Windows program released by one of the XDA developers recently. The MTK Droid Tools has proven so useful recently.
As a matter of fact, I have used the MTK Droid Tools to backup several stock ROMs of MTK android devices and used the backups to revive some dead MTK android devices which include Tecno Q1, Tecno M7, F7, some infinix and iTel phones.

Download the MTK Droid Tools here.

Backing Up MTK Android Stock ROM

1- Download the MTK Droid Tools from the link above.

2- Download and Install USB Vcom Auto driver for all MTK Android Devices.

3- Flash ClockWorkMod recovery on the phone. Learn how to Flash ClockWorkMod recovery on your MTK Androids here.

4- Proceed carefully to the instructions given below;

Now, follow the instructions below:
i- Reboot your MTK android to CWM Recovery using the right key combinations for the phone. Search Google for your particular phone or use the comment box below to ask for yours.

ii- On your Windows PC, where you extracted the MTK Droid Tools folder you downloaded above; open MTK Droid Tools.exe as administrator.

How? Right-click the MTK Droid Tools.exe and select open as administrator.
Wait until MTK Droid Tools detects the phone. Once detected, you will notice that the colour on the lower-left of the program turn cyan-blue.

iii- Now, click on the Root, Backup Recovery tab of the MTK Droid Tools and click Backup to start the Full Backup.

iv- Wait for the Full Stock ROM backup process to complete. You can check for the backed up stock ROM on this folder: \mtkdroidtools\backups\the-mtk-phone-model-number. The folder is within MTK Droid Tools folder in short.

v- Just before the process completes, MTK Droid Tools would ask "Pack Up the Backup?". Select No and wait until Droid Tools display Task Complete.

Now, you have successfully backed up the stock ROM of your MTK android device. But the task is not fully completed yet, so, don't close MTK Droid Tools.

You need to prepare the backed up stock ROM so that you could be able to flash it on the phone next time you need it.

Preparing Backed up Stock ROM for Flashing
1- On MTK Droid Tools, click To Prepare Blocks for Flash Tool.

2- On the new Window that opens up, navigate to the folder where you saved the backed up stock ROM and select the file.md5 and click Open.

3- Wait for the MTK Droid Tools to complete the process and copy the files for the flash tool. Once completed, you will see Task Completed on the display.

4- Now, you have created backup of your MTK android device stock ROM flashable via SP Flash Tool.

How to Flash Backed Up Stock ROM On MTK Androids Using SP Flash

1- Download and extract SP Flash Tool on your Windows PC. You can download SP Flash Tool from here.

2- Open the folder where you extracted the SP Flash Tool. Right-click on SP Flash Tool.exe and run it as administrator.

3- Click Scatter Loading on the SP Flash Tool.

4- Navigate to !File-to-Flash folder on the MTK Droid Tools where you saved the stock ROM you have backed up for the MTK android and select the scatter file from there.

If you have several files from there, you should open the folder for the MTK phone you wish to flash and select the exact scatter file.

5- All the files to be flashed would be loaded once the scatter file is selected.

You should mark all boxes EXCEPT Preloader, and DSP_bl to avoid bricking the phone or boot loop.

6- Now, remove the battery from the phone and re-insert it. Click Download from SP Flash Tool. A prompt would appear, just click YES.

7- Quickly connect your phone to the PC using USB Cable once you click yes above.

Now, seat back and relax. Wait for the process to complete.
Immediately the process completes, a green-circled button would appear bearing the message "You have successfully restored the stock ROM".

PlayStore, Gmail And Other Google Apps Connection Problems: Solution

In case any of the Google Applications (like PlayStore, Gmail etc) on your android device fails to connect to the internet or you are unable to download through them, here is how to solve the problem once and for all.

Please note that this solution requires that your android device be rooted. And I have confirmed this solution only on android 4.X.X upwards.

How to Correct PlayStore And Other Google Apps Connection Error

1- If your android device is not rooted, root it first.

2- Download and install any root file browser like Root Browser, ES File Explorer amongst others from the PlayStore.

3- Open the root explorer application and grant it root access.

4- Now, go to the phone's memory, locate etc folder. Inside the etc, locate hosts file and delete it.

5- Restart the phone and enjoy!

Samsung Androids PC Copy/Move Files Issues: Solution

On several occasions, I have come across questions about some people having problems copying/moving files to/fro their Samsung android devices to their PCs especially; when the device has just been updated or factory reseted.

This happens mostly because the Mass Storage on most of the Samsung android devices are protected and restricted from certain operations. To be able to copy and move files to/fro your PCs to such Samsung android device, you have two options.

1- Download and install Samsung Kies on your PC.
2- Enable RWXRWXRW access (Rights) on the Mass Storage.

Option 1: Download And Install Samsung Kies

This option is temporary because you need to download and install Samsung Kies on every PC from or to which you wish to copy files from and vice versa.

Option 2: Enable RWXRWXRW access on the Mass Storage

This option is permanent and it requires root access thus; the phone must be rooted for this option to work.
How to Root Any Samsung Android Device

How to Do it

1- If your Samsung android device is not rooted, root it by following the link above.

2- Download and install Root Browser from the PlayStore.

3- Open Root Browser and grand it root access.

4- Navigate to the device's Mass Storage, tap and hold the Mass Storage until some options pop up.

5- From the options, select Permissions and then; tick/mark all the three boxes under the Read, Write and Execute options.

6- Click OK and go back.

Now, you can connect your phone to any PC and be able to copy and move your files as you wish between the PCs and your phone without Samsung Kies been installed on the PC.

Solutions: Battery Not Charging Issues On Androids

On one of the threads I manage on NL, I have seen many posts on issues relating to 'battery not charging issues' or 'battery never get fully charged' of android devices and as a practicing phone software repairs engineer, I have recommended two solutions that I have used and confirmed working in correcting android battery issues; so I decide to explain the step by step guides here on this page.

Signs/Effects On the Phone

If you notice any of the following signs or effects on the phone, then, these solutions should work magic on your phone.

1- If you notcie crossed bars (usually in red colour), on the phone's battery bars; either while charging or not.
2- If you notice that the phone's battery never gets fully charged.
3- If the phone charges but fails to retain battery.

Then, you can give these corrective messures a try, starting from the first one.

Android Battery Not Charging Solutions
Solution 1
Wipe battery stats: to wipe the battery stats of your android device, you need to have a custom recovery flashed on the phone. Either CWM, TWRP, 4EXT or any other custom recovery that has Battery Stat options could be used.

The method for flashing custom recovery on android devices vary. You can use the Search Box above to search for the method that can be used to flash custom recovery on your android device or better still, you can use Google.

Solution 2
Flash A New Kernel: this particular solution is 90% certain to work and correct the battery issues on any android device but, it's more advanced.

To flash a new kernel on the phone, a custom recovery is also required and the kernel has to be for the exact phone. -Be warned! Flashing a wrong kernel could brick the phone.
For a detailed info on how to flash kernel, click here.

Flashable.zip: What is Flashable.zip File?

In android world, there are some terms you have to familiarize yourself with and among them is Flashable.zip files.

Flashable.zip files are the zip files prepared accordingly and valid for flashing on an android device either via the recovery or the bootloader.

Flashable.zip files are usually used to update/upgrade some partitions or the android device as a whole.

The partitions that could be upgraded/updated or flashed using the flashable.zip files include the followings;

1- Bootloader
2- Recovery
3- Radio/Baseband
4- Kernel
5- ROM
6- System Applications amongst others.

How to Flash Flashable.zip Files

Flashable.zip files can be flashed from the custom recovery, using Terminal/Command Prompt or directly from the Hboot (HTC Androids).

In some android devices like HTC, some security flags are placed and these prevent unsigned flashable.zip files from being flashed on such devices. Therefore, to flash flashable.zip files on devices as such, you need to turn off the securities by one means or another.

How to Flash Flashable.zip files Via Custom Recovery

1- Download the specific flashable.zip file for the phone using Google Search, or if you have specific link to download from. Just make sure that the flashable.zip is for the phone.

2- Put the downloaded flashable.zip file in the root folder of your SD Card or the phone's Mass Storage.

3- Reboot the phone to recovery using the right key combinations for the phone or by using the command line adb reboot recovery

4- From the recovery, wipe the cache + Delvik

5- From the recovery, choose Install ZIP then, select Choose ZIP from SD Card. Confirm the selection and wait for the process to complete and reboot the phone.

And by this, you have just flashed the flashable.zip file on the phone. You can now reboot the phone to test/observe the changes you have made on the phone.

Safety TIP:
Do always backup the whole content of your phone using a Custom Recovery before you attempt to flash any flashable.zip file on your phone.

In case anything goes wrong, you would be able to reverse all the actions.

How to Flash Kernel On HTC Androids Via Hboot

Recently, I discussed how to flash kernel on android devices via custom recovery like CWM, TWRP or 4EXT. Here, I would be discussing how to flash kernel on HTC android devices via hboot.

Flash Kernel On HTC Androids Via Hboot

Before a kernel can be flashed via hboot on HTC android devices, it has to be compressed in a flashable zip file. And one more thing, the HCT android device must be S-Off otherwise; the zip file must be properly signed.

In most cases, to S-off your HTC android device is easier than to looking for signed kernel zip file for a particular HTC device. So, I would assume that you are flashing kernel on an S-off HTC android device in the guides below.

Proceed to the Guides Below;
1- Download the kernel for the particular HTC device for which you wish to flash the kernel.

2- Rename the downloaded file to the flash.zip name of the HTC, usually; this is the model number of the HTC phone. E.g PK76IMG.zip for HTC One V.

3- Put the renamed kernel zip file in the root of the SD Card (Not in any folder).

4- Reboot the phone to hboot using the right key conbinations usually, by pressing the Power + the Volume Down buttons together while the phone is off.

5- Wait few seconds for the phone to complete scanning the memory card. If all things are normal, the phone should ask 'Do you want to start the update?', press the volume up button to continue.

6- Wait for the update process to complete and then, reboot the phone.

NOTE:
- Kernels are very specific with ROMs. You need to be sure that the kernel you have downloaded is for the particular phone you wish to flash it on.

- In the case of HTC phones that does not have Memory Slot, like the HTC M7, this method cannot be used to flash kernel on them. A slightly different method which is discussed in this post could be used.

Solution: All Samsung Androids PC Copy/Move Files Issue

On several occasions, I have come across questions about some people having problems copying/moving files to/fro their Samsung android devices to their PCs especially; when the device has just been updated or factory reseted.

This happens mostly because the Mass Storage on most of the Samsung android devices are protected and restricted from certain operations. To be able to copy and move files to/fro your PCs to such Samsung android device, you have two options.

1- Download and install Samsung Kies on your PC.
2- Enable RWXRWXRW access (Rights) on the Mass Storage.

Option 1: Download And Install Samsung Kies

This option is temporary because you need to download and install Samsung Kies on every PC from or to which you wish to copy files from and vice versa.

Option 2: Enable RWXRWXRW access on the Mass Storage

This option is permanent and it requires root access thus; the phone must be rooted for this option to work.
How to Root Any Samsung Android Device

How to Do it

1- If your Samsung android device is not rooted, root it by following the link above.

2- Download and install Root Browser from the PlayStore.

3- Open Root Browser and grand it root access.

4- Navigate to the device's Mass Storage, tap and hold the Mass Storage until some options pop up.

5- From the options, select Permissions and then; tick/mark all the three boxes under the Read, Write and Execute options.

6- Click OK and go back.

Now, you can connect your phone to any PC and be able to copy and move your files as you wish between the PCs and your phone without Samsung Kies been installed on the PC.

Solution: PlayStore, Gmail And Other Google Apps Connection Problems

In case any of the Google Applications (like PlayStore, Gmail etc) on your android device fails to connect to the internet or you are unable to download through them, here is how to solve the problem once and for all.

Please note that this solution requires that your android device be rooted. And I have confirmed this solution only on android 4.X.X upwards.

How to Correct PlayStore And Other Google Apps Connection Error

1- If your android device is not rooted, root it first.

2- Download and install any root file browser like Root Browser, ES File Explorer amongst others from the PlayStore.

3- Open the root explorer application and grant it root access.

4- Now, go to the phone's memory, locate etc folder. Inside the etc, locate hosts file and delete it.

5- Restart the phone and enjoy!

How to Solve Battery Issues On Android -Part 2

Recently, I published an article that discusses the solutions to the common battery issues of android devices. Like when your android device fails to charge, when the android device charges but fails to retain current and other battery problems alike.

If you missed the earlier solutions discussed, you should check here; Solutions: Battery Not Charging Issue of Android Devices.

Here, I would discuss another discovery I found for the battery issues most android devices develop. I discover this while working on an HTC One X in my workshop. The HTC One X was brought for the same battery issue.

When the HTC One X was brought, it charges but it does not retain current. You could charge the phone for 24hrs and in the end, it might still end up having just 20% left.

So, based on the recent experience I have had on phones having similar problems, I proceeded to repair the phone.

I noticed that everything on the phone were still stock. By this I mean, the phone had not been tampered with before and there was no sign that any engineer had worked on the phone. For this reason, I proceeded with caution.

How I Resolved the Battery Issue

Since the HTC One X was still stock, I could not have been able to do much on it until I unlocked its bootloader and flashed a custom recovery on it.
How to Unlock HTC Bootloader
How to Flash Custom Recovery On HTC Androids
So,

1- I unlocked the phone's bootloader.
2- Flashed a custom recovery, TWRP Custom Recovery to be precise.

So, at this point, I checked to see progress on the phone so far.

Guess What! I charged the phone for about 20mins and the battery metre recorded 17% charged!
I put off the phone and charged it again for 30mins. I put on the phone and noticed 27% charged on the battery metre. The phone works fine till now, at least; no battery problem again.

Conclusion
Most recent custom recoveries like TWRP, CWM and 4EXT have better battery managment especially; 4EXT recovery.

Mobile Phone SESE: Learn And Make Money

Out of the conceivable 1,000 attendees expected to attend the Mobile Phone Software Engineer Seminar, we have recorded 203 registered participants and attendees (including software engineers, those coming to learn software repairs and those coming for buying and selling purposes) expected to attend the Mobile Phone Software Engineer Seminar and Expo.

Just in case you have not heard about the Mobile Phone SESE before, it is an event organised by Aryk Enterprise in conjuction with some able partners. The Mobile Phone Software Engineer Seminar And Expo targets all Mobile Phones users and dealers across Nigeria.

So, if you aim to explore opportunities available in the mobile phone businesses in Nigeria, here is an opportunity for you. Take part in the event and find a way to maximize the opportunities open to you.

Read details about the Mobile Phone Software Engineer Seminar And Expo(Mobile Phone SESE) by downloading the pdf file here or contact ArykTECH using any of the contacts below the page for business opportunities at the event.

From the table above, it shows that;

1- 32 slots are still available for practicing engineers that are willing to participate in the event.
2- 61 slots are still available for those who wish to learn mobile phone software repairs.
3- And lastly, 701 slots are still available for those coming to repair phones, buy phones and other phone accessories, exchange phones and more (all at cheaper prices).

So, whichever you think would benefit you the most among the options above, I suggest that you do quick and act now.

Never depend on a single income. Make investment to create a second source. -Warren Buffet

Acquiring knowledge is the best investment you could ever make. Attend the Mobile Phone SESE to secure an investment opportunity.

Entrance Fee for Each Set of People Set of People Seminar & Expo Attendant/Learners Trading/Purposes Matured Eng. Other Motives Entrance Fee N5,500 N3,500 N2,000

NOTICE ON PAYMENTS

Payments to be made from Octomber 29 to November 29 would attract additional N1,500.
And payments to be made from Novemeber 30 to December 20 would attract additional N2,500.

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Solutions: Battery Not Charging Issues On Androids

On one of the threads I manage on NL, I have seen many posts on issues relating to 'battery not charging issues' or 'battery never get fully charged' of android devices and as a practicing phone software repairs engineer, I have recommended two solutions that I have used and confirmed working in correcting android battery issues; so I decide to explain the step by step guides here on this page.

Signs/Effects On the Phone

If you notice any of the following signs or effects on the phone, then, these solutions should work magic on your phone.

1- If you notcie crossed bars (usually in red colour), on the phone's battery bars; either while charging or not.
2- If you notice that the phone's battery never gets fully charged.
3- If the phone charges but fails to retain battery.

Then, you can give these corrective messures a try, starting from the first one.

Android Battery Not Charging Solutions
Solution 1
Wipe battery stats: to wipe the battery stats of your android device, you need to have a custom recovery flashed on the phone. Either CWM, TWRP, 4EXT or any other custom recovery that has Battery Stat options could be used.

The method for flashing custom recovery on android devices vary. You can use the Search Box above to search for the method that can be used to flash custom recovery on your android device or better still, you can use Google.

Solution 2
Flash A New Kernel: this particular solution is 90% certain to work and correct the battery issues on any android device but, it's more advanced.

To flash a new kernel on the phone, a custom recovery is also required and the kernel has to be for the exact phone. -Be warned! Flashing a wrong kernel could brick the phone.
For a detailed info on how to flash kernel, click here.

How to Flash A Kernel On Android

Kernel is known to be the intermediary between the softwares and the hardwares of an android device and as a result of this, it comes built-in with every android ROMs.

The kernel can be flashed separately in an android device therefore; it can be upgraded or downgraded depending on the ROM you have on the phone however, the kernel is very specific with ROMs. Every ROM with kernels specifically built for it.

How to Flash Kernel On Android

Mostly, custom recovery is required to flash a kernel except in the case of HTC devices with unlocked bootloader and S-Off whose kernels can be flashed using flashable zip files and Samsung phones whose kernel can be flashed using ODIN.

How to Flash Kernel Via Custom Recovery

1- Download the specific kernel for the phone via Google, or if you have specific link to download from. Just make sure that the kernel is for the phone.

2- Put the downloaded kernel in the root folder of your SD Card or the phone's Mass Storage.

3- Reboot the phone to recovery using the right key combinations for the phone or by using the command line adb reboot recovery

4- From the recovery, wipe the cache + Delvik

5- From the recovery, choose Install ZIP then, select Choose ZIP from SD Card. Confirm the selection and wait for the process to complete and reboot the phone.

To confirm your new kernel go to Settings <<>> About Phone <<>> Baseband Version

The Kernel version is found somewhere around there usually; right after the baseband version.

Safety TIP:
Do always backup the whole content of your phone using a Custom Recovery before you attempt to flash any Kernel file on your phone.

In case anything goes wrong, you would be able to reverse all the actions.