When your Infinix or TECNO phone won't boot properly, perhaps stuck on the Android boot screen, boots straight to recovery, enter the boot loader or just won't turn on, that means you have a bricked phone. This could happen in various ways - maybe you try to flash a ROM, root your phone, software update got interrupted, etc. In case you have such a problem, this article will guide you on what a bricked phone means and how to unbrick an Infinix or TECNO phone
How to Unbrick an Infinix or TECNO Phone
What does a bricked phone mean?
Oh, you just bricked your Android! What does that mean? Well, as the name implies, bricking a device is just like carrying around a brick in your pocket.
Most times, many people do misuse the word "bricked" for a device that wouldn't work as expected. As far as it is concerned, a bricked phone is the one that wouldn't turn on by any means. That means it's dead. For the sake of this article, we'll be looking at two forms a phone can be bricked - the soft and hard brick.
Soft brick: this is the common brick. If your phone is stuck on boot loop, freezes on the Android boot screen, go straight to the recovery menu, etc., then it is soft-bricked. This could happen when a software update is interrupted and can be easily fixed.
Hard brick: contrary to the soft brick, your phone won't turn on by any chance, even when you plug in the charger or reinsert the removable battery. This could happen when you try to flash a custom ROM or kernel. This type of brick cannot be easily fixed and it requires work on the hardware.
Hint: Check your phone warranty status or Check your phone repair status
How to unbrick a phone for Infinix or TECNO
Depending on what type of brick you have or how it got bricked, there are higher chances that it can be revived if it is a soft brick. In the case of a bricked android phone, it's something you cannot revive yourself. It takes time, tools, and skills to revive it.
For your bricked Infinix or TECNO phone, we strongly recommend you find the official repair service center to fix it. Unbrick a phone yourself could lead to total damage. In case you have a bricked Infinix or TECNO phone in your pocket, Carlcare is the safest place to get it fixed.
Carlcare, a global conglomerate and the official after-sales service provider for TECNO, Infinix, and itel was launched in 2013. It has since then become a refuge for those who have problems with their phone. With competent, highly skilled, and regularly trained technicians, Carlcare provides a fast and reliable repair service. Walk-in to any of our centers near you will surely help fix a bricked phone.
How to prevent your phone from being bricked
Are you still living with a healthy phone or you're looking for ways to prevent your TECNO or Infinix phone from getting bricked again? Here are a few tips to be on the safe side.
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Charge your phone before installing an update
As far as it is concerned, it is necessary to keep your phone in at least 30-50% battery before trying to install an update. Most soft-bricked devices occurred because of power failure or interruption.
If it's not your first time installing an update, you probably have seen a warning when you try to download an update with low power (or in battery saver mode). Most phones won't let you do it. To avoid your phone from being bricked, ensure you have sufficient battery on your phone or keep it plugged into a power supply. Also, make sure you have sufficient battery before performing a factory reset or hard reset to avoid bricking your device
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Be patient while installing an update.
Interrupting your device when installing an update is just like having a power failure as mentioned above. When installing an update or flashing your phone, ensure to not incite any action that will interrupt the update. Even if the update seems to be slow, do not try to restart your phone or remove the battery, do not press any key (unless required).
If you're not too comfortable with the speed of the update, you can just leave the device at home and go for a walk, do your house chores or anything. Just don't interrupt the update.
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Don't root your phone!
Rooting your phone may make your phone get bricked if you're not careful. Rooting is cool, which makes you the ultimate Super User of your device and let you tweak your Android the way you want.
But the bad part of it is that there are many Android phones and root apps out there and the compatibility issues persist. Some root apps may work for your friend and not work for you. Some also contain codes that will brick your device. Therefore, if you're just a basic user, stay away from rooting your Android.
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Stick to the stock ROM/Firmware.
TECNO's HiOS and Infinix’s XOS is a good custom skin built on Android. It comes with lots of features like themes, game mode, social turbo, micro intelligence, and lots of customizations that cannot be found on stock Android.
Why the story? The main reason why people try to install custom ROM is to enjoy special features not found on stock Android. But with HiOS and XOS, you don't need such. Moreover, there are many Android phones out there, finding the best custom ROM for your phone can be difficult. And if you install an incompatible ROM, you may end up bricking your phone.
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Make research and follow instructions.
Before trying to install an update or flash your phone, endeavor to do proper research and follow instructions properly. Before flashing your device, reach out to people who have installed a bit earlier on the same device and ask them how it goes. Also, don't just skip instructions if you're installing an update for the first time. Take your time to follow instructions carefully and be calm.
