How to install Stock ROM on Alcatel 5042A (Firmware). These are the instructions on How to install Stock ROM on Alcatel 5042A (Firmware) tool to flash stock firmware on any Qualcomm Device.
Requirements: This tool only works on Qualcomm Device only. If in case you are having a device which is not powered by Qualcomm Chipset then this will not work for you.
Use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL)
Step 1: Download and install Qualcomm USB Driver on your Computer (if you have already installed the Qualcomm USB Driver on your Computer then SKIP this step).
Step 2: Download and extract Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) on your computer. After extracting, you will be able to see the following files:
Step 3: Now, Open QFIL.exe.
Step 4: Once QFIL is launched, you will be able to see the following screen on your computer:

Step 5: Now, Switch Off your Smartphone or Tablet.

Step 6: Once your Device is Switched Off, Press and Hold Volume UP Key and Connect the Device to the Computer using USB Cable.
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Step 7: Now, In QFIL, Click on Browse Button and locate the Firmware (.mbn).

Step 8: Once, you have added the firmware file, QFIL will automatically load the rest of the firmware data.
Step 9: Now, Click on the Download button to begin the Flashing Process.
Step 10: Flashing Process may take upto 10-15 minutes to complete.
Step 11: Once Flashing process is completed your device will be reboot automatically.
Thats It, We are done!. Now disconnect your device from the computer and setup everything on your device to use it.
Important Notes:
[*] Take a Backup of your personal data before flashing or installing the firmware on your smartphone. As this helps you to recover the personal data whenever any thing wrong happens.
Accordingly, I am pretty sure if you follow the exact steps then you can easily recover your phone. Did you find it helpful? Do let me know and share your experience in the comment section below.
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