The ZTE Blade V7 is a stylish and slim mid-range smartphone from 2016, notable for its premium full-metal unibody design and a crisp Full HD display. It offers a well-balanced experience in a compact 5.2-inch form factor and is powered by a MediaTek processor. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking the device, fixing software bugs, removing a Google FRP lock, or restoring the phone to its original factory state.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade V7. As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. Flashing this on a different model, like the Blade V7 Lite, will cause a hard brick. This process will erase all data on your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE Blade V7
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- Display: 5.2″ IPS LCD, Full HD
- Battery: 2500 mAh
- Original OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Required Downloads
To flash a MediaTek device, you will need the specific drivers and flashing tool. You can find the downloads for these in our main guide linked below.
- SP Flash Tool
- MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers
Stock ROM (Firmware)
| Region / Carrier | Build | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic / Unspecified | V0720_B13 | 6.0 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade V7 requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6735_Android_scatter.txt file from the firmware into the tool, and then connecting your powered-off phone to begin the flash. This will completely restore your device to its original factory software.
For detailed, step-by-step instructions with screenshots and tool download links, please follow our comprehensive pillar guide: How to Flash Firmware with SP Flash Tool.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for ZTE Blade V7
- Correct Driver Installation: The most common failure point is incorrect drivers. If the tool doesn’t see your phone, you must install the MediaTek VCOM drivers, which often requires you to disable ‘Driver Signature Enforcement’ in Windows first.
- Using the “Boot Key”: To initiate the flash, power the phone off completely. Press and hold the Volume Down button, and *while holding it*, connect the phone to your PC. The tool should then detect it and begin the process. If Volume Down doesn’t work, try Volume Up.
- Fixing Google FRP Lock: If you’re locked out of your phone by Google’s Factory Reset Protection (FRP), flashing this stock ROM will perform a complete wipe and remove the locked account.
- Safer Flashing (Uncheck Preloader): For a safer flashing process that is less likely to cause a hard brick, it is often recommended to uncheck the `preloader` partition in SP Flash Tool before clicking Download. Flashing an incorrect preloader is the most common cause of a permanently dead phone. Only flash the preloader if the device is already completely bricked.
FAQs
Q1. What is a “scatter file”?
The scatter file (e.g., MT6735_Android_scatter.txt) is a crucial map for MediaTek firmware. It tells SP Flash Tool the name, size, and location of every partition on the device’s storage, ensuring each part of the software is flashed to the correct place.
Q2. What is the difference between the Blade V7 and the V7 Lite?
The standard Blade V7 has a 5.2-inch 1080p screen and no fingerprint scanner. The Blade V7 Lite is a lower-spec model with a 5.0-inch 720p screen, a less powerful processor, but it does include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Their firmwares are not compatible.
Q3. Will this process erase my data?
Yes. Flashing the stock ROM with SP Flash Tool will perform a full factory reset and completely wipe all personal data, apps, and settings from your device.
