Earlier on when Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart
2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c was released we published a post to show our readers
the features, specifications and price of this most adorable Infinix device
called S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c. As well as how you can
perform a hard or soft reset when your S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart
4c becomes unresponsive or should you choose to give to someone else with no
data in it.

Usually, a hard or soft reset with the guide provided for Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c is supposed to fix any possible software issue you
might be experiencing with your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart
4c or other similar android devices that the quick fixing guide for issues like camera, Bluetooth, SIM, Wi-Fi, YouTube or other malfunction could solve. But if you have tried that already and it
failed then, you should probably opt-in for formatting in this case I will show
you how to use Android Flash Tool to format your S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart
4, Smart 4c.

Steps on how to flash Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD,
Smart 4, Smart 4c with A Flash Tool:

Step 1: Download and
install MTK drivers.

 

Step 2: Or you download
and install MT65XX VCOM drivers (Preferable) from here.

 

Step 3: Download SP Flash
tool (latest version is preferable) from here.

 

Step 4: Download the
stock ROM of the device you want to flash or unbrick from here.

 

Step 5: Extract SP flash
Tool and open the folder, now run the SP flash tool as administrator.

 

Step 6: Now extract the
stock ROM you downloaded and go back to SP flash tool.

 

Step 7: Now click on
scatter-loading button on the SP flash tool and you need to go to the stock ROM
folder you extracted.

 

Step 8: You will see a
scatter file in there, double click on it to select it (it will look like
MT6572_Android_scatter). The number may be different.

 

Step 9: Now untick
preloader (this is not required unless the device is completely dead.

 

Step 10: And also make
sure you untick DSP_BL if found on the list that will be shown in the SP flash
tools.

 

Step 11: Now you need to
click the Download button and power off the device, remove the battery ( if the
battery is inbuilt power off the phone and waits for 10 minutes).

 

Step 12: Now connect the
device to the computer with the USB and wait for the SP flash tool to detect
it.

 

Step 13: Immediately the
phone has been detected a red line will be at the bottom then followed by a
yellow line.

 

Step 14: After the
flashing is done or completed you will see a big green tick shown on the
screen.

 

Step 15: Now power on
the phone and wait for it to boot, it might take minutes if it does not boot up
then remove the battery, if it’s an inbuilt battery, press the power button for
15 seconds and the phone will power off or restart. 

·        
Download
the stock ROM of Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c.

·        
As usual you need to place your
phone on charge till it is charged not less than 50 percent before you process
else you phone might not wake up even after formatting.

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Next you will have to follow
the instruction of using a Firmware
Flashing or Upgrade Tool as explainedhere.

Stock Firmware

·        
Stock Firmware flashing can be
applied to Unbrick your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c

·        
Stock ROM flashing can be
applied to fix Bootloop issues.

·        
Stock Firmware flashing can be
applied to either upgrade or downgrade your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD,
Smart 4, Smart 4c

·        
It can be applied to unroot or
fix bugs on your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c.

·        
To fix stutter or lag on your Infinix
S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c

·        
Stock firmware flashing is
effective in solving software issues of Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart
4, Smart 4c.

·        
Stock firmware flashing can be
applied to revert back to the stock of your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD,
Smart 4, Smart 4c to gain your warranty.

Just before you follow the tips below to upgrade or
downgrade your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c. Do a backup
of your personal data:

·        
Setup an
auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart
2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c following our guide here with
data or Wi-Fi connection.

·        
You can
also backup
your Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c offline –
without internet connection following the steps provided here.

Tips to
Remember:

i.                    
This
update is meant for Infinix S5, S5 Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c users
only.

ii.                  
Be sure
to try the other method of installing stock firmware if
yours have unlocked Bootloader issue.

iii.                 
TWRP
Recovery is a good alternative on how to upgrade your device if you don’t want
to do it the normal way. Here is a post on TWRP
Recovery.

iv.                
THEUPSPOT
is in no way responsible for any damage you might have on your Infinix S5, S5
Lite, Smart 2 HD, Smart 4, Smart 4c while installing the update.

v.                  
The usual upgrade steps require the use of PC or Laptop to carry out the firmware
flashing.

vi.                
Ensure
that you have an updated and working USB drivers installed.

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