[Development] How to root Tecno W3

[hovatek]

Tecno W3 is one of Tecno’s latest phones. This phone runs on Android 6 (Marshmallow), making it not fully supported by rooting apks at the moment. This brief guide will explain how to flash TWRP and root the Tecno W3. You can view the Specs of the Tecno W3 at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-14007.html

How do I root the Tecno W3?

• Install VCOM drivers on your PC using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  
• Download SuperSU 2.66.zip at [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
  
• Copy SuperSU.zip to both the phone’s SD card and internal storage
  
• Download TWRP for Tecno W3 ported by Team Hovatek at [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
  
• TWRP for Tecno W3-H806A1-M-161230V103 ported by Team Hovatek @ [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
  
• TWRP for Tecno W3-H806A1-M-170204V109 ported by Team Hovatek @ [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
  
• TWRP for Tecno W3-H806A1-M-170222V112 ported by Team Hovatek @ [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
  
• TWRP for Tecno W3-H806A1-M-170503V117 ported by Team Hovatek @ [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
  
• Switch off the phone (still with battery inside)
  
• Flash the TWRP recovery.img to the phone using SP Flash tool @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html
  
• Boot the phone into recovery mode using Volume up button + Power button
  
• In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow TWRP modify the system partition then go ahead and swipe. To swipe, place your finger on the green circle then slide it to the right
  
• In TWRP recovery, tap Install
  
• Navigate to the location of the SuperSU.zip and select it
  
• Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete
  
• Reboot the phone normally
  
• Confirm Root by installing and running Root Checker @ https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...heck&hl=en
  

[hovatek]

Samtolad says:
July 15, 2016 at 10:34 am
Nice one. Thanks
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Hovatek says:
July 15, 2016 at 10:36 am
Thanks and don’t forget to share
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[belu frank]

Pls how do I root the tecno w3 LTE

[hovatek]

Pls how do I root the tecno w3 LTE

whats the exact chipset and build number of your phone?

[belu frank]

I do not know how to find the chipset but the build no is:W3LTE-H356-D1-M-HIOS-20160705

[hovatek]

I do not know how to find the chipset but the build no is:W3LTE-H356-D1-M-HIOS-20160705

Ok. We can help
Create a new thread so we focus on your issue
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-514.html for how to create a thread

[mjamal]

Thanks, it was helpful and working for me 100%...

NOTE: The link provided for "SuperSU 2.66.zip" is not correct it refers to "SuperSU-2.76-STABLE-sprout.zip" which is an APK package can't be flashed from TWRP...

[hovatek]

Thanks, it was helpful and working for me 100%...

NOTE: The link provided for "SuperSU 2.66.zip" is not correct it refers to "SuperSU-2.76-STABLE-sprout.zip" which is an APK package can't be flashed from TWRP...

Corrected, thanks!

[christopher isohe]

Tecno W3 is one of Tecno’s latest phones. This phone runs on Android 6 (Marshmallow), making it not fully supported by rooting apks at the moment. This brief guide will explain how to flash TWRP and root the Tecno W3. You can view the Specs of the Tecno W3 at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-14007.html

How do I root the Tecno W3?

Install VCOM drivers on your PC using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
Download SuperSU 2.66.zip at [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
Copy SuperSU.zip to both the phone’s SD card and internal storage
Download TWRP for Tecno W3 ported by Team Hovatek at [ Please, Register to unhide this download link]
Switch off the phone (still with battery inside)
Flash the TWRP recovery.img to the phone using SP Flash tool @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html
Boot the phone into recovery mode using Volume up button + Power button
In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow TWRP modify the system partition then go ahead and swipe. To swipe, place your finger on the green circle then slide it to the right
In TWRP recovery, tap Install
Navigate to the location of the SuperSU.zip and select it
Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete
Reboot the phone normally
Confirm Root by installing and running Root Checker @ https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...heck&hl=en

Dear Hovatek,
I have a mobile phone with following descriptions:
Model number: Tecno W3
HiOS Version: Lite 1.0.0
Build Number: 3-H806-A1-M-HiOS-20160612
Baseband Version: MOLY.WR8.W1449.MD.WG.MP.V57.P1.2016/04/05
Kernel version: 3.18.19+
rlk.buildsrv13@rlk-buildsrv13 #2
Sun Jun 12 19:28:40 CST 2016

I am trying to root this phone with no success. I am using SP Flash Tool Version 5.1648 (Windows) but i get this following message:
ERROR: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE)
[EMI] Obtain DRAM Failed
[HINT]:
Please check your load matches to your target which is to be downloaded.

How do i rectify the problem.

Thanks.

[hovatek]

Dear Hovatek,
I have a mobile phone with following descriptions:
Model number: Tecno W3
HiOS Version: Lite 1.0.0
Build Number: 3-H806-A1-M-HiOS-20160612
Baseband Version: MOLY.WR8.W1449.MD.WG.MP.V57.P1.2016/04/05
Kernel version: 3.18.19+
rlk.buildsrv13@rlk-buildsrv13 #2
Sun Jun 12 19:28:40 CST 2016

I am trying to root this phone with no success. I am using SP Flash Tool Version 5.1648 (Windows) but i get this following message:
ERROR: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE)
[EMI] Obtain DRAM Failed
[HINT]:
Please check your load matches to your target which is to be downloaded.

How do i rectify the problem.

Thanks.

Its either you're flashing incorrectly or yours is a different variant.
Please, create a new thread so we focus on it (include a full screenshot of the error message)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-514.html for how to create a thread