The BQ Mobile BQ-5204 Strike Selfie is an Android smartphone from 2017, notable for its focus on front-camera performance. It is powered by the budget-friendly MediaTek MT6580 chipset. This guide provides the official stock firmware packages for the device. Reinstalling the stock ROM is the most reliable method for resolving serious software problems, such as a device stuck in a bootloop, frequent app crashes, or a complete failure to power on (hard brick) due to a corrupted system.
Important: The flashing process described here will completely erase all data on your device, including your apps, photos, and personal files. Please make sure to back up anything important before you begin, if possible.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: BQ Mobile BQ-5204 Strike Selfie
- Release Year: 2017
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580
- Display: 5.2″ IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels
- Battery: 2500 mAh
- Original OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Required Downloads
To flash the firmware on a MediaTek device, you will need the SP Flash Tool and the appropriate VCOM drivers. You can find download links for the latest versions of these tools in our main guide.
- SP Flash Tool
- MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers
Official Stock Firmware for BQ Mobile BQ-5204 Strike Selfie
We have two firmware versions available. It’s generally recommended to start with the newest version (August 2017).
| Android Version | Build Date | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 Nougat | 2017-08-14 | Official Scatter Firmware | Download |
| 7.0 Nougat | 2017-07-20 | Official Scatter Firmware | Download |
How to Flash Firmware on BQ Mobile BQ-5204 Strike Selfie
The installation process for this device is done using the SP Flash Tool. First, you must load the “MT6580_Android_scatter.txt” file from the extracted firmware folder into the tool. Ensure “Download Only” mode is selected. After that, power off your BQ-5204 completely. Click the “Download” button in the SP Flash Tool and then immediately connect your powered-off phone to the computer to begin flashing.
For a complete, step-by-step guide with pictures, please follow our main MediaTek flashing tutorial: How to Flash Stock Firmware to MediaTek (MTK) Smartphones.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting
- SP Flash Tool Error: “BROM ERROR: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE”: This is a very common error. It means the tool cannot communicate with your phone. To fix it, ensure the MTK VCOM drivers are correctly installed. Try holding the Volume Down or Volume Up key right before you connect the USB cable. Also, try a different USB port and cable.
- Phone is Not Detected by the PC: If your PC doesn’t make a sound or show anything in Device Manager when you connect the phone, it is a driver issue. Reinstall the MediaTek VCOM drivers, making sure to disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows if necessary.
- Red Progress Bar in SP Flash Tool: A red bar that appears and stops usually indicates a poor connection or an initial handshake failure. This is often solved by using a high-quality USB cable and a main USB port on your PC (not a hub).
- Camera or Wi-Fi Not Working After Flashing: If core hardware features stop working after a successful flash, it’s possible you used a firmware version that is slightly incompatible with your device’s hardware revision. Try flashing the other available firmware version (e.g., if you used the August version, try the July one).
FAQs
- Q1. Which of the two firmware versions should I use?
- It’s always best to start with the newest firmware, which is the one dated August 14, 2017. It may contain bug fixes or stability improvements over the older version. If you encounter issues with it, you can then try the July 2017 version.
- Q2. What is a “scatter file”?
- The scatter file (e.g.,
MT6580_Android_scatter.txt) is a crucial text file in MediaTek firmware. It acts as a map, telling the SP Flash Tool the memory addresses and sizes for each partition (like boot, system, recovery) on the phone’s internal storage.
- Q3. Will this update my phone to a newer Android version?
- No. Both of the provided firmware packages are for Android 7.0 Nougat. Flashing these files will only reinstall the original operating system, not upgrade it.
- Q4. My phone is stuck on the BQ logo. Will this fix it?
- Yes. Being stuck on the logo (a “bootloop”) is a classic software corruption issue. Flashing the stock firmware completely replaces the damaged operating system files, which should resolve the problem.
