The ZTE Blade A110 is an ultra-compact and highly affordable smartphone from 2016, designed for essential communication. It features a pocket-friendly 4.0-inch display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 processor running Android 5.1 Lollipop. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking a device, fixing software bugs, removing a Google FRP lock, or resolving bootloop issues by performing a complete factory restore.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade A110. As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. Flashing this on a different model will cause a hard brick. This process will erase all data on your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE Blade A110
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- Display: 4.0″ TFT Display
- Battery: 1600 mAh
- Original OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
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)
| Build Date | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-16 | 5.1 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade A110 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 start 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 A110
- Driver Installation Fails: The most common issue when flashing older MediaTek devices is incorrect driver installation. If the tool does not detect your phone, you must re-install the drivers. On modern Windows, this almost always requires you to disable ‘Driver Signature Enforcement’ before the installation will succeed.
- 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 holding Volume Up instead.
- Fixing Google FRP Lock: If you’re locked out of your phone by Google’s Factory Reset Protection (FRP) after a factory reset, flashing this stock ROM will perform a complete wipe and remove the locked account.
- Safer Flashing (Uncheck Preloader): To reduce the risk of a hard brick, it is a good practice to uncheck the `preloader` partition in SP Flash Tool before clicking Download. A wrong preloader is the most common cause of a permanently dead phone. Only flash the preloader if the device is already completely bricked and you are attempting a last-resort recovery.
FAQs
Q1. My phone is very slow and apps keep crashing. Will this fix it?
Yes. For a device with basic hardware like the Blade A110, a clean flash of the stock ROM is the best remedy for age-related software slowdowns, constant app crashes (“Unfortunately, app has stopped”), and insufficient storage warnings.
Q2. Can I upgrade this phone to a newer Android version like Nougat or Oreo?
No. The ZTE Blade A110 never received official Android updates beyond its launch version of 5.1 Lollipop. Due to its basic hardware and MediaTek chipset, the custom ROM community for this specific model is practically non-existent.
Q3. Will this unlock my phone from its network carrier?
No. Flashing stock firmware does not remove a SIM lock. The device will remain locked to its original carrier.
Q4. 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.
