The ZTE Blade L5 Plus (model L0510) is an entry-level smartphone from 2016 designed to offer a large screen experience on a budget. It features a 5.5-inch display, which was quite large for its time, and is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 processor. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking a device, fixing software bugs, removing a Google FRP lock, or restoring the phone to its original factory software.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade L5 Plus (L0510). As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. Flashing this on a different model (like the standard Blade L5) will cause a hard brick. This process will erase all data on your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE Blade L5 Plus (L0510)
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580 (3G)
- Display: 5.5″ IPS LCD
- Battery: 2150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-22 | 5.1 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade L5 Plus requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6580_Android_scatter.txt file from the 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 L5 Plus
- 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.
- 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. What is the difference between the Blade L5 and the L5 Plus?
The Blade L5 Plus is the larger model, featuring a 5.5-inch display compared to the 5.0-inch display on the standard Blade L5 (`T520`). While they are similar, their screen drivers and other components can be different, so it’s critical to use the correct firmware for your specific model.
Q2. Is this a 4G/LTE phone?
No. The MediaTek MT6580 chipset used in this phone only supports 3G networks. You will not be able to connect to 4G/LTE services with this device. Be aware that many carriers are phasing out their 3G networks.
Q3. What is a “scatter file”?
The scatter file (e.g., MT6580_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.
Q4. 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.
