The ZTE Blade V7 Lite is a compact and stylish budget smartphone from 2016. It was highly praised for bringing premium features to the entry-level market, most notably a fast and reliable fingerprint scanner, which was a rarity at its price point. Powered by a MediaTek MT6735 processor and featuring a 5.0-inch display housed in a metal body, it offered a great balance of features, design, and affordability. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking the device, fixing software bugs, or removing a Google FRP lock.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade V7 Lite. As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. Flashing this on a different model, like the standard Blade V7, will cause a hard brick. This process will erase all data on your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE Blade V7 Lite
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- Display: 5.0″ IPS LCD, 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)
| Build Date | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-13 | 6.0 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade V7 Lite 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 V7 Lite
- 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 holding 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.
- CRITICAL – `V7 Lite` vs. Standard `V7`:** The Blade V7 Lite has a 5.0-inch 720p screen and a rear fingerprint scanner. The standard Blade V7 has a 5.2-inch 1080p screen and no fingerprint scanner. They use different chipsets and their firmwares are not interchangeable. Flashing the wrong one will cause a hard brick.
FAQs
Q1. My phone is stuck on the ZTE logo. Will this fix it?
Yes. Being stuck on the logo (a “bootloop”) is a classic software problem. Flashing the stock ROM is the most reliable way to fix this issue as it completely reinstalls the phone’s operating system.
Q2. 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.
Q3. Will this unlock my phone from its network carrier?
No. Flashing the stock firmware restores the phone’s original software, but it does not remove the SIM/network lock put in place by a carrier.
Q4. 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.
