The ZTE Blade V7 Lite (model V0720) 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. Powered by a MediaTek MT6735 series processor and featuring a 5.0-inch display housed in a metal body, it offered a great balance of features and affordability. This guide provides official stock ROMs, which are essential for unbricking the device, fixing software bugs, or performing a complete factory restore.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade V7 Lite (V0720). 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.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE Blade V7 Lite (V0720)
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735 / MT6735M
- 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)
| Chipset Variant | Build Date | Android | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT6735 | 14-02-2017 | 6.0 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download |
| MT6735M | 20-10-2016 | 6.0 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download |
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 your chosen firmware into the tool, and then connecting your powered-off phone to start the flash.
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.
- MT6735 vs MT6735M Chipset Variants: The Blade V7 Lite was produced with both the MT6735 and the slightly different MT6735M chipsets. While the firmwares are often interchangeable, if one version fails to flash or causes boot issues, try flashing the other version provided. The safest bet is to flash the firmware that matches the chipset your device originally came with.
- 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. If that fails, try the Volume Up button.
- Safer Flashing (Uncheck Preloader): For a safer flashing process that is less likely to cause a hard brick, it is highly 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.
FAQs
Q1. How can I tell which chipset my V7 Lite has?
If your phone can boot, an app like AIDA64 from the Play Store will show the exact processor model (MT6735 or MT6735M). If the phone is bricked, you may not be able to tell easily, in which case you can try flashing one firmware and, if it fails, try the other.
Q2. Will this fix my fingerprint scanner if it’s not working?
Flashing the stock ROM can often fix software-related issues that cause hardware to malfunction. If the fingerprint scanner is still not working after a clean flash, it is likely a hardware failure.
Q3. What is the difference between the V7 Lite and the standard V7?
The standard Blade V7 has a larger, higher-resolution 5.2-inch 1080p screen and a more powerful processor but lacks a fingerprint scanner. The V7 Lite has a 5.0-inch 720p screen but includes a fingerprint scanner.
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.
