This
article describes "How to Root Symphony Xplorer W128 Using Framaroot" and
"How to Install custom CWM (ClockWorkMod) recovery on Symphony W128 using
Mobileuncle Tools". Following is article is safe. Means it won't brick
your Symphony W128 down. But remember that your device warranty will be gone.
And of course even if it does (damage) then that's your responsibility,
not mine.
Root Symphony W128
I am requesting to all of Symphony W128's
non advanced
users to not to follow this article. Remember that rooting your device
is not a style. Only follow following procedures if you think rooting Symphony W128 is necessary for you. Or if you want to play HD games by
enabling SWAP. Try
How to Root Android Devices using Framaroot if you need detailed instructions with more screenshots.
- Download, Install and Open Framaroot_1.9.1.apk.
- Select Install SuperSU as an action to execute after root. (If already selected then proceed to next steps).
- Tap Boromir. You'll see Success ... Superuser and su binary installed. You have to reboot your device.
- Reboot your W128. After reboot you'll see Android is upgrading.
- That's all. Now you can find SuperSU app in your App drawer. Enjoy your rooted Xplorer W128.
Install Custom CWM Recovery on Symphony Xplorer W128 using Mobileuncle Tools
By Installing CWM recovery on your Symphony Xplorer W128 you'll be able to unlock
forgotten pattern lock or any kind of security installed. Also you can
install custom ROM, backup and restore stock ROM, partition SD card
etc. All you need to do is just following steps given bellow. Please try Flash Recovery Image On Rooted Android if you need detailed instructions with more screenshots.
- Download Symphony Xplorer W128's custom CWM recovery.img.
- Put that recovery.img on the root of the SD card.
- Download, Install and Open Mobileuncle-Tools_20140111v2.9.9.apk.
- Now it will ask you for Superuser Access. Tap Grant to allow root permission.
- Now tap Recovery Update. Mobileuncle Tools will automatically find the recovery.img from root of the SD card.
- Tap recovery.img like screenshot given below.
- Mobileuncle Tools will ask Are sure flash recovery !. So tap OK to start the flashing process.
- That's All. Your Android device will automatically reboot to recovery mod.
If anything goes wrong with your Symphony Xplorer W128. Just leave a comment
below. Maybe I can help you out. And there is a good news for Symphony Xplorer W128
users. That's is: It is possible to increase Symphony Xplorer W128's RAM memory anytime after rooting your phone. Symphony Xplorer W128's kernel supports SWAP.
As My trial Symphony Xplorer W128's RAM memory is currently 1.8GB (SWAP) + 512 MB
(Physical). Also if you don't have a sd card with class 8 or 10 then you
don't need to be worried about cause you can use Phone's internal sd
card as Virtual RAM memory. So enjoy HD gaming without sudden force
closing.