A few days back, the first android one smartphone in Nigeria, infinix hot 2 x510 received the android 6.0 marshmallow update. While the update seemed like good news, it turned sour when it was discovered that the update comes with quite a lot of bug.
Some noticeable bugs includes lagging, unable to access files, stored names no longer showing on dialed list amongst others. We even discovered that IMEI cannot be changed easily like in the case of when the smartphone was running stock android lollipop OS.
Thanks to Richard who mentioned via comment that the IMEI can be changed after the phone as been rooted.
Anyway, we have received quite a lot of complaints and readers asking for tutorial on how to downgrade the OS from android 6.0 marshmallow to android 5.1 lollipop and we have decided to do justice to that.
After hours of trial by error, we finally arrived at a working process and yes, I already have it done on my unit of the infinix hot 2 x510 phone before coming on here to share the steps with you.
Without much talk, let’s hit the hammer on the nail but first, it’s very important you back up your files, apps and contacts before going on with this.
The flashing process will wipe everything on the phone leaving only the pre-installed applications. Thus making your phone look like the first time you bought it. Hence, backing up your files, apps and contacts is very important except you don’t need them anymore.
Steps in backing up your files, apps, and contacts
For files like pictures, music, videos, etc, I would recommend using your computer in copying all files to a separate folder on your PC.
You can just create a new folder on a directory on your PC with the name ‘My Infinix Hot 2 files‘ or anything else and paste the files into the folder. That way, it will be easy to locate them when you intend to copy them back to your phone after the flashing process is completed.
For the sake of ease, I would recommend creating this folder on the desktop. It should be easy from that angle, or what do you think?
For contacts, you can back them up to your Google account so that when you are done with the flashing process and you input your Gmail details on the phone, they’d reappear.
For apps, I would recommend using titanium backup or Apps backup & restore. In my case, I used the App Back up & restore app and when I was done backing up the apps, I moved them from the internal storage folder (that’s the directory where the apps are originally backed up) to my SD card using the phone’s file manager app in other not to lose them after the flashing process is complete.
Done with that? You can then proceed with the requirements below. Oh! Before I forget, if you have already changed your hot 2 IMEI number to a bb imei, simply copy out the imei to a save place and simply re-change it after the flashing process is complete.
Requirements To Downgrade Infinix HOT 2 to Android Lollipop
- A Computer
- VCOM drivers installed on your computer. You can read this post for a step-by-step guide on how to. Windows 8.1 and windows 10 users would have to disable Driver Signature verification first before installing the drivers.
- Infinix FlashTool. I am recommending infinix flash tool because that’s what actually worked for me. SP flash tool couldn’t perform the flashing process on my two laptops till I decided on using the infinix flash tool which worked out well.
- Infinix Hot 2 x510 AndroidOne Stock ROM.
- The Infinix Hot 2 phone and the original USB Cable
Got everything in place? Now, let’s move on with the steps.
Steps To Download Infinix HOT 2 From Marshmallow To Lollipop
==> First, as stated above, install the VCOM drivers on the computer. Windows 8.1 and windows 10 users would have to first disable Driver Signature verification before installing the drivers. After successfully installing the drivers manually, you can move on to the next step.
==> Using extracting programs like WinZip, extract the downloaded stock rom to a folder on your computer that you can easily access. Do the same for the downloaded infinix flash tool.
==> Go to the folder where you extracted the Infinix flash tool into and right click on the Flash_tool file and choose to run as Administrator.
==> When the program loads up, click on the browser and navigate into the extracted stock rom folder and select the MT6580_Android_Scatter file.
==> Click on the start button and then, turn off your infinix hot 2 x510 phone and when the phone is totally turned off, connect it to your PC using it’s original USB cable and the flashing process should commence.
==> Please be sure not to shake or disturb the whole process till the flashing process is complete. If the usb cable ‘mistakenly’ disconnects or shakes, it will brick the phone. Hence, you should leave it till the process is complete. When completed, you should get the check mark as seen in the image below.
When you get the check mark, you can disconnect your phone and turn it on. At first booting, it will take quite a long time but don’t panic, your phone is safe.
So, there you have it. You have successfully downgraded your infinix hot 2 x510 android phone running 6.0 marshmallow OS to Android 5.1.1 OS. The next step at this point would be restoring your files and synchronizing your Gmail account with the phone in other to display your saved contacts.
This OS is the stock android one OS that comes with the infinix hot 2 x510 smartphone out of the box. However, since it was discovered that the OS doesn’t support OTG cable, I decided to flash in another hot 2 x510 rom I would consider as custom because of the added features, User Interface, and the OTG functionality. Some of us still very much need that USB On-The-Go (OTG) love.
Of course, you shouldn’t bother yourself with this if you just need your phone for its basic functions.
I want to know if I can use a pc with windows 7 to perform the downgradeing process on my infinix x510
Yes, Divine. That can work too.
My phone wont turn on after doing everything you mentioned above, pls help me.
my phone won’t turn on after doing all the processes you mentioned above. pls help
mornin mr samuel. i recently upgraded my infinix x510 to 6.0,i later noticed the os has issues, so i tried downgrading to 5.1. when i load using sp flashtool or infinix flashtool the process will complete but the will not come on. plsss i need ur help
Are you sure you flashed in the right ROM file for the right version of the device? Remember the device is available in two variants.
Please reply soon
Boss, you are yet to answer me my question, it seems like after the new infinix update messenger and Facebook isn’t working. Including phone not charging while on
Sorry, I guess I missed your question. What OS version is your phone currently running on?
2.0.0 XOS
my battery is no longer strong since when i upgrade to 6.0 plz wat cn i do
Slimzy, the last time i checked, the Marshmallow OS on the hot 2 wasn’t stable. Hence, i would advise you downgrade to Android lollipop. The information above should guide you though.
Please Sam, I try downloading the Stock ROM but it showing me download not available, what can I do please.
Hi Linux, i see the file has been removed from MEGA. However, i have sourced another download link for you. Here you go: https://docs.google.com/
For more working links, See: https://hubsidy.com/2017/01/download-infinix-lollipop-marshmallow-stock-firmware-roms-hot-2-x510.html
Pls I did a backup and reset on my infinix hot2 but my music didn’t restore. What can I do
Bro pc can’t detect my infinix x510 when it is on. Can i still go ahead and do the flashing?
Pls am using win xp
Will i be able to do the process with it
I’m using Tecno Camon C8 and want to downgrade from 6.0 Marshmallow to 5.1.1 Lollipop
Abu, you may have to download the 5.1 lollipop rom and flash that into the phone.
hi, please the thing is my pc has not been able to recognise my phone since i upgraded to marshmallow… this is probably y der isnt any progress at all… way out please?
i hv used the flashtool, bt nt wrking what i do plz
pls how can I downgrade back to lollipop 5.0 m having so many issues with this marshmallow update please help me
Precious, please see: https://hubsidy.com/2016/01/downgrade-infinix-hot-2-x510-running-6-0-marshmallow-to-5-1-android-lollipop.html
One more thing. I think mine is the 1gb ram version. Will it work??
hello sam. thanks for the post. am about to try this method to downgrade my infinix hot 2 x510.. am using a windows 8. i followed every instruction but when installing the VCOM drivers, i get an unsuccessful response at the final stage. maybe because my laptop spec isnt listed. but how ever, when i switch off the phone, and open device manager in my laptop, and connect via usb cable, i see this MT65xx Preloader but with the yellow caution. and will disappear after sometime. does that mean that everything is set?? should i proceed with flashing?? please get back to me thank you..
Precious, i only used the window 7 and windows 10 in doing the flashing process. For windows 8, i think you also need to disable driver verification. Have you done so?
Hello samuel is there a way you can flash my phone online
Please Bro my phone won’t turn on again ?? I did exactly everything you said in this blog PLEASE HELPPP
Adam, are you sure you flashed in the correct ROM?
sorry it is not responding to wifi conections
my infinix hot 2 phone after upgrading to marshmallow android version it is now responding to wifi conections.
thank , my phone is back on 5.1.1 i am very happy!!!!!
Please Sam av done all the necessary process but my infinix hot2 x510 still not reverting from 6.0 marshmallow to 5.1 lollipop please help me out
hi, please i want to know if this rom and process can go on on hot 2 infinix of 1G ram and 16G rom
SAM help me i did everything well but i can’t turn on my phone,even when i’m charging it nothing happening plz help me it’s been 2 days help me……….
hey bro please if you’ve found any solution you can write it here cuz i have the same problem, and if i get a solution i will post it as well
Please I can’t transfer files from my phone to PC via USB using infinix hot 2 Android version 6.0.. please help?
Hi. i followed the steps and even had the ok ,but the phone didn’t turn on , i waited for 2 hours but still didn’t turn on so i went through the whole process again and it gave me this error;
BROM ERROR: S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)
[EMI] enable DRAM failed!
[HINT]:
please check your load matches to your target which is to be downloaded.
The phone is currently dead,please i need help
same here
i got the same problem i’m worried about my phone
i got the same problem can someone help please !!!
hi sam i followe all the steps and when i disconnected my phone it doesn’t wanna turn on anymore !!!!!! help please ps its an infinix hot 2 with 2gb ram and 16gb storage
Souf, did you get any error during the downgrading process or are you currently being faced with any error?
yes a BROM ERROR: S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)
[EMI] enable DRAM failed!
[HINT]:
please check your load matches to your target which is to be downloaded
this is how does the error look like
oh i forgot in the first try everything was OK i haven’t got any error but the phone didn’t want to turn on when i tried again they showed me that error
Sam help me i did everything well but i can’t turn on my phone,even when i charging it nothing happening plz help me it’s been 2 days help me
Anonymous, probably you did something wrong. Just keep charging the phone till it shows the charging icon, leave it till it’s fully charged. Thereafter, re-flash the rom again.
The stock ROM is not downloading bro
Bro…..mega download link not working for me to download the infinix rom I.e custom rom. Please Can u upload it for me somewhere elsee
Bro…..mega download link not working for me to download the infinix rom I.e custom rom. Please Can u upload it for me somewhere else
is it necessary to flash the Hot 2 x510 AndroidOne Stock ROM before i can flash the one you called custom or i can flash the custom one straightaway from Marshmallow?
Seun, you can flash the custom rom directly.
Okay, this is the first time i am trying to download from mega link, the download progress is only shown on the webpage, does it come on the local drive after it finishes or how does it work?
Thank u bro Sam,am over happy now,am now running on lolipop 5.1.1,it downloaded like 3 minutes,am lacking words to express my joy
Hae Sam,can I use windows 7 using 32 bits?
Alex, sure you can.
Windows 7 Sam
Hi Sam,I downloaded all the requirements for down grading infinix hot 2,I installed vcom drivers correctly then when I tried to right click on infinix flash too isnt bring the option of run as administrator,help me pliz I need this downgrade urgently
Alex, what windows is your PC running on?
my process has not yet started and its already 10minutes past the time i plugged in the USB.
please help
Also, the windows I use on my laptop isn’t verified i.e. It’s unofficial. Will it still work. As it brings a warning of the windows you are using is not genuine.
Sorry, ROM not Romantic as seen above. Autocorrect issues.
Thanks for your post. But I have a problem. At the initial stage, the link you posted for us to download the stock romantic for 5.0/5.1 is taking me to the download link for Mega V5 in Google play store. Mega V5 is a cloud storage device just like Google drive and not an OS. Or am I getting something wrong. I’ll be grateful for a swift answer. Thanks.
correct!!!! worked very fast and was soo easy.i even used the custom rom dat supports OTG cable..the result is waoh..thanks sam..u re good.thanks again.i now enjoy features that didnt even came with the phone
Godwin, glad it worked well for you and you are enjoying more features on the phone than others. Cheers!
correct worked very fast and was soo easy.i even used the custom rom dat supports OTG cable..the result is waoh..thanks sam..u re good
i try downloading n installing all these but still not flashing
Guess we have been able to rectify your issue as a result of your phone call.
hey, what if the flash processing not want to start? how loh I should wait?
Anonymous, confirm that the VCOM drivers is properly installed.
i wished we could see physically so you could help me with this, is that possible?
Chris, feel free to ask your questions on this blog and i will assist in the best way i can. Cheers!
Million thanks my friend, I have successfully downgraded my infinix X510 back to Lollipop.
Thanks again for your efforts and your time, really appreciated. <3 🙂 ^_^
Please i need to downgrade back to 5.1.1 with a windows 8 computer. I need your help!!!!!!!!!!!
Zezy, be sure to disable driver signature verification first before installing the vcom drivers. In regards disabling driver signature verification, you can get the tutorial here: https://hubsidy.com/2016/02/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-windows-8-1-or-10-64-bit.html
SAMMY am trying to flash my infinix running android 6.0
i have gone through all the processes but for 30 minutes now the inprocessing have not even given me a one percent download. is it possible and if so how long is it going to take for the process to finish when you estimate the time.
Appau, i am guessing the flash tool isn’t reading the phone yet. Please confirm that you have properly installed the VCOM drivers.
i am in tears now…..i think my phone has bricked, it wont boot….it comes on but wont pass the infinix stage when booting….whhat should i do next?…..
Kas, flash in the appropriate ROM. That should fix things if done properly.
says in processing for about 30 mins now but nothing is happening, followed all the steps, using windows 10, installed vcom but where does it come in during the flashing
is the scatter file supposed to be .txt format
Anonymous, did you disable driver signature before installing the drivers?? Yes, the scatter file has the extension .txt.
Hi.. when I click on browser..and then click on browser,it brings up the extracted stock rom folder but i cant select the MT6580_Android_Scatter file cos the folder is empty
Hi.. when I click on browser..and then lick on browser,it brings up the extracted stock rom folder but i cant select the MT6580_Android_Scatter file cos the folder is empty
Wow… Thanks brother… Now I know why my hote note pro got hard bricked for the past four days…. No sign of life till now..I don’t know the 2GB+32GB is note pro… I flashed in hot note stock rom into it..will it still come on Broadway, this is the fourth day, if it does, will sp flash tool do the upgrade if I v it’s stock room.
Hi Samuel, infinix x551 with 2GB+32GB…Is it a note pro or normal hote note? Thanks.
Ade, it’s hot note pro. The normal hot note is 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM.
Hi Samuel, infinix x551 with 2GB+32GB…Is it a note pro or normal hote note? Thanks..
Hi Samuel, infinix x551 with 2GB+32GB…Is it a note pro or normal hote note? Thanks
the final step cannot be completed , when i press the start button then connect to phone , it doesn’t start downloading flash , it says ” in processing , don’t unblog the phone ” but no other process , seems like freezed or smthing , heeeelp
Doha, your phone isn’t freezed so don’t worry, you are safe. If it seems as though your phone isn’t turning on, just remove the battery and turn it back on. Make sure the vcom drivers are properly installed. If using windows 10, remember to disable what i asked you to disable then recommence the whole process.
the final step cannot be completed , when i press the start button then connect to phone , it doesn’t start downloading flash , it says ” in processing , don’t unblog the phone ” but no other process , seems like freezed or smthing , heeeelp
Please is this OS for the 1Gb Ram version?
Felix, I used it on a 2GB RAM version.
please, is this for the 2gb ram cause that’s what am using.
Dante, Yes it’s for the 2GB RAM version.
Thanks Sam,I just downgraded my hot 2 and it works perfectly. I am still hoping my hot note x551 show some sign of life after it got bricked 3 days ago
Raheem, glad your phone is fixed and working fine now. In regards the note x551, relax, time heals everything. Well, almost everything *Smiles…
Now I lost everything and I restored factory settings, now am using 6.0 marshmallow and it is so slow,I will take the phone to carlcare
Alex, just back up, downgrade and restore your files. It should be good afterwards.
After I upgraded my hot2 from 5.1 to 6.0…. I could not find all my files in my internal memory… But in the storage it show nothing has been wiped off (10.79GB used from 11.73GB)… How can I get them back ?
Sam,did your previous files come back the ones you were with before upgrading to 6.0?
Alex, i didn’t actually lose my files in the first place. Maybe because i used the stock recovery method. However, as long as you made a backup of your files before downgrading, you should be able to see them when you restore the files.
Thanks bro. I am using a windows 7 pc.. I even got the completed mark but it didn’t come on
Raheem, i am guessing you used the wrong rom for the wrong phone. You just have to be patient till your phone turns back on but of course, you would have to keep charging. Please see: https://hubsidy.com/2015/07/infinix-hot-note-wont-power-on-after-trying-flash-sp-flash-tool.html
Good evening bro… My hot note x551 has been off for almost 2 days after trying to upgrade it to lollipop.. But I noticed something abt the vcom mediatek driver in device manager… There is an explanatory mark on it and when I right clicked on it to check the driver properties…. Instead of seeing driver is working properly, it says “driver can not be started (10)”.. Please, is dt aw it is on ur pc too? I am confused and scared I myt not be able to use the phone again.. PLEASE HELP A BROTHER. THANKS
Raheem, if using windows 10, please disable drivers signature verification before installing the drivers again.
Sup bro, please I need to talk to you.. It’s urgent… Would appreciate it if you can send your number to my mail.. Or probably your bbm pin.. PLEASE. THANKS
Thanks for the information.
Mr sam, can the infinix hot not 1 nd zero 2 be updated to dier various xui rom usin dis infinix flash tool process instead of sp flash tool
Yes Desmond. In my case, i usually switch between them. I.e, if one doesn’t work, i try the other. Just like the infinix flash tool didn’t work when i was installing xui update on zero 2 but worked on hot 2.
Thanks tech, will my former files come back ie those files that got hidden in this version
Juliet, as long as you backed your files up as stated in the post above and you restore them after downgrading, you should have them on your phone.