The BQ Mobile BQS-5050 Strike Selfie is a 5-inch smartphone from 2016, notable for its focus on camera quality, featuring high-resolution front and rear cameras for its time. It is powered by the MediaTek MT6580 quad-core processor and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This guide provides the official stock firmware package to perform a full software restoration on your device.
This is a complete firmware package designed to be installed using the SP Flash Tool. It is the definitive solution for a range of critical software problems, including a bricked or dead phone, a device stuck on the BQ Mobile boot logo, or software-related issues with the cameras.
⚠️ Data Deletion Warning
The flashing process will completely erase all data from your phone’s internal storage, including:
- Contacts and call logs
- Messages and chat history
- Photos, videos, and files
- Installed apps and settings
Please back up your data before proceeding. This action is irreversible and your information cannot be recovered once erased.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: BQ Mobile BQS-5050 Strike Selfie
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580
- Display: 5.0″ IPS LCD, 720 x 1280 pixels
- RAM/Storage: 1GB/8GB
- Battery: 2500 mAh
- Original OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Required Downloads
To flash this firmware, you will need the SP Flash Tool software and the correct MediaTek VCOM USB drivers for your Windows PC. You can find secure links to download these essential 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 Version | Android Version | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-12 | 6.0 Marshmallow | Stock ROM (SP Flash Tool) | Download |
How to Flash Stock Firmware
To restore the software on your BQS-5050 Strike Selfie, you will use the SP Flash Tool on a PC. First, ensure the MediaTek VCOM drivers are properly installed. Launch the tool, load the MT6580_Android_scatter.txt file from the extracted firmware folder, and select the “Download Only” mode. Click the “Download” button. Power off your phone completely, then connect it to your PC with a USB cable to start the flashing process.
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 BQS-5050 Strike Selfie
- Camera-Specific Failures: If your camera app gives a “Cannot connect to camera” error, shows a black screen, or the front flash doesn’t work, it’s often a software problem. Flashing this ROM is the most reliable fix as it reinstalls the original camera firmware and drivers.
- Inaccurate GPS or Slow Lock-On: The MT6580 chipset can sometimes struggle with GPS. If your location is inaccurate or takes a very long time to get a fix, a full firmware flash can help by restoring the original GPS configuration and EPO (Extended Prediction Orbit) data files.
- Proximity Sensor Malfunction: If the screen does not turn off automatically when you hold the phone to your ear during a call, the proximity sensor may be miscalibrated. A firmware re-flash is a common fix for this software-level calibration issue.
FAQs
- Q1. Why are my selfies blurry even though it’s a 13MP camera?
- This could be due to a software processing issue or a physical problem like a scratched lens. Flashing the stock ROM restores the original camera software, which might resolve it. If the problem persists, carefully clean the front camera lens.
- Q2. The screen stays on when I make a call. How can I fix this?
- This is a proximity sensor issue that is often caused by a software glitch. Flashing the stock ROM is the most effective way to restore the sensor’s original calibration and fix the problem.
- Q3. Can I use a different camera app to fix the “Cannot connect to camera” error?
- Sometimes, but if the core camera driver is corrupt, no third-party camera app will work. Flashing the official firmware is the only way to fix a corrupt driver.
