How to Flash Itel Phones ROM with Research Download Tool
Generally any electronic device could get bad, the problem might be caused by either its hardware or the software that powers the device, on that note Itel Phones, Tablets and other products are not left out, they could develop minor or major error that affect the performance of the device, for instance your
phone may suddenly hang for no reason or worse still gets bricked. If you are currently or have ever been in such a situation then this tutorial is for you.
I’m not going to discuss how to troubleshoot your phone hardware, I shall be specifically software inclined.
Itel phones are mostly powered by spreadtrum Chips (Processor) , though recently Itel had introduce MediaTek (another type of processor make) on some of its line of device like the Itel P51 [Learn how to flashmediaTek device]. the kind of file used to flash a particular phone make depends on the Chip that powers it. Spreadtrum which is the most dominant Chipset used by Itel is flashed with a compressed file that has a .pac extension. There are free and paid tools out there that could write the file on your phone ROM , Research Download tool and miracle box are example of such tool the latter is not free while research download tool could be downloaded by a simple google search..
Few Jargons/Button associated with Research Download Tool and its firmware Package
• .Pac File : Spreadtrum Device including Itel flash file usually comes in this compressed format, the file contains all the GUI, images, Modem and every other file required to flash an Android base Spreatrum phone or tablet to life.
• Load Packet Button: this Button allows you to navigate your folders to where you saved your Flash File and also load it.
• Setting Button: Used to set different parameters before flashing.
• Play/Start Downloading Button : this button initiates the flashing process.
• Stop Download Button: It does the opposite of the start Button [terminates] .
Flashing Tips
• Only resort to flashing when other options like factory reset, removal and reinsertion/connection of battery fails.
• How do you feel when you mistakenly delete your unsaved pix ? bad i guess, you may feel worse if you flash your device without backing up your files.
• To prevent sudden disruption ensure your battery is at least 40% charged.
• You file may be flagged as a virus by your antivirus software, I advice you disable it before you proceed.
• Make sure you are flashing with the right .pac file for the model of your phone, any mistake could be fatal.
• A perfectly working USB Cable could save you some trouble.
• You are following this tutorial at your own risk.
How To Flash Itel Phones and Tablet using Research Download Tool
• Open research Download Tool folder and launch Researchdownload.exe
• On the Top left corner click on the Load Packet Button.
• At this point a new window will pop up, browse through the folders to where you had saved your about to be flashed device file.
• Open the Folder, select .Pac file and click open.
• The Pac File will be loaded and the file name will appear at the top center of the tool interface.
• Click the setting Button at the top left corner.
• Another window will pop up, simply unchecked any item you don't want to flash and continue by clicking OK. or Ignore this step if you wish to flash all the files.
• Click the Start Download Button (The one that looks like play Icon).
• the tool is ready, waiting for your Phone.
• Turn Off your Itel Phone or Tablet (Spreadtrum Device).
• Do not remove the battery.
• Some Phones require that you hold the volume down (-) while connecting it to your PC.
• The flashing process will commence, please do not disconnect your phone or turn off your computer until you see "passed" or "fail" message .
• Once the process is complete you will see a green "Passed" Message.
• You are almost done !
• Click on the Stop Downloading Icon to disengage the tool then disconnect your phone from the PC and Boot.
If It Fails Try Troubleshooting
• Change the USB Cable and Retry.
• Inspect your Device USB Port for any sign of fault.
• Download Another Firmware, make sure it corresponds to your Phone Model and Variant.
• Open and Service Your Device.
Itel is a Chinese mobile phone brand with a huge market size in Africa, India, and other Asian countries, as a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings, Itel is well known for bringing cutting-edge specification to Mobile Phones at affordable rate, its line of smartphones include the above-mentioned phones, all running Google’s Android Operating System, it also features basic phones, Accessories, and related products. For more information visit: Itel-Mobile
