The Acer Liquid Z530 (model T02) is a budget-friendly 5-inch smartphone released in 2015. It is powered by the 64-bit MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor and originally shipped with Android 5.1 Lollipop. This guide provides the official stock firmware package for the device.
This is a complete firmware ROM designed to be installed using the SP Flash Tool on a Windows computer. It allows you to perform a full software restoration, which is essential for fixing major issues such as a device that is bricked (won’t turn on), stuck on the Acer logo (bootloop), or suffering from severe software lag.
Disclaimer: Flashing this stock ROM will completely erase all personal data from your phone’s internal storage, including contacts, photos, messages, and applications. Please ensure you have a backup of your important files before proceeding.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Acer Liquid Z530 (T02)
- Release year: 2015
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- Display: 5.0″ IPS LCD, 720 x 1280 pixels
- RAM/Storage: 1GB/8GB and 2GB/16GB variants
- Battery: 2420 mAh (Removable)
- Original OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Required Downloads
To flash this firmware, you will need the SP Flash Tool application and the necessary MediaTek USB drivers. You can find up-to-date, secure downloads for these utilities in our main guide, which is linked in the how-to section below.
- The firmware package from the table below
- SP Flash Tool
- MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers
Official Stock Firmware (ROM)
| Build Date | Android Version | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-19 | 5.1 Lollipop | Stock ROM (SP Flash Tool) | Download |
How to Flash Stock Firmware
The process involves using the SP Flash Tool on a PC to write the firmware files to your Acer Liquid Z530. First, make sure you have installed the MediaTek VCOM drivers. Next, extract the firmware .zip file and launch the SP Flash Tool. Click on “Scatter-loading” and select the MT6735_Android_scatter.txt file from the firmware folder. Set the flashing mode to “Download Only” and click the green “Download” button. Finally, power off your phone (you can remove and re-insert the battery to be sure), and connect it to the computer with a USB cable to begin the installation.
For a complete, step-by-step walkthrough, driver downloads, and troubleshooting, please refer to our detailed pillar guide: How to Flash Stock Firmware with SP Flash Tool.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for Acer Liquid Z530
- For Z530 (MT6735) Model ONLY: This firmware is strictly for the standard Acer Liquid Z530 with the quad-core MT6735 chipset. Do NOT attempt to flash it on the Acer Liquid Z530S, which uses a different, more powerful MT6753 octa-core chip. Using this ROM on the wrong model will brick the device.
- Phone Not Detected by Computer: This is the most frequent problem and is almost always due to incorrect driver installation. Uninstall any old drivers, restart your PC, and reinstall the proper MediaTek VCOM drivers. Your phone should briefly appear in the Windows Device Manager as “MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port” when you connect it.
- SP Flash Tool “PMT changed for the ROM” Error: If you see this error, it means the partition table on your phone is different from the one in the firmware. To fix this, change the flashing mode in SP Flash Tool’s dropdown menu from “Download Only” to “Firmware Upgrade” and try flashing again.
- Fixing Slow Performance: If you have the 1GB RAM variant of the Z530, it can become very laggy over time. Performing a full re-flash with this stock ROM is the most effective way to restore its original performance by clearing all accumulated software junk.
FAQs
- Q1. My Liquid Z530 is dead and won’t turn on. Can this firmware fix it?
- Yes. If the issue is caused by corrupted software (a “brick”), this full firmware package and the SP Flash Tool method is the correct procedure to revive it.
- Q2. Can I use this firmware on my Acer Liquid Z530S?
- No, absolutely not. The Z530 and Z530S are different phones with different chipsets. This firmware is only for the standard Z530 (T02). Flashing it on a Z530S will damage the device.
- Q3. Why does the SP Flash Tool give an error and fail?
- Besides driver issues, failure can be caused by a low battery (ensure it has at least 30% charge), a faulty USB cable, or using an incompatible version of SP Flash Tool. Try using the version recommended in our main guide.
- Q4. Will this process delete my contacts and photos?
- Yes. Flashing a stock ROM with SP Flash Tool is a clean installation process that erases everything on the phone’s internal storage. All your personal data will be lost.
