Inside TWRP:
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While it is technically possible to flash via Linux, the SP Flash Tool (the standard tool for MediaTek devices) is most stable on Windows.
Think of your A3500-HV as a dedicated device. Mount it in your kitchen for recipes. Attach it to your stationary bike for workout streams. Give it to a child with YouTube Kids and parental controls. The custom ROM is the soul transplant this hardware needs.
The only stable “custom” experience is rooted stock ROM with Xposed + debloater.
: Perform a "Factory Reset" wipe (Data, Cache, and Dalvik).
Load the "Scatter-loading" file (found in the stock firmware or TWRP package). Uncheck all partitions except .
Install Kernel Auditor. Under CPU settings, set the governor to Hotplug (if available) or Ondemand . Disable one core at low battery.