In Bangkok, Thailand, Somchai uses his Digma Vox G500 3G for mobile messaging and casual browsing. After a sudden system freeze and boot loop following a minor update, his device became unusable. Community troubleshooting on Thai tech forums and XDA led to a full recovery using the official MT6580 V20170713 Android 6.0 firmware.
User Experience: Somchai’s Journey
👤 Profile
Somchai is a university student in Bangkok who depends on his tablet for social apps. When his Vox G500 froze and entered a constant reboot cycle, he shared logs on “Pantip” and XDA. Fellow enthusiasts provided solutions documented here.
Symptoms & Community Clues
- Boot loop: Digma logo displays briefly, then restarts
- Apps crash on startup
- Thai forum “TabletThaiTalk” reported corrupted
system.imgfrom interrupted flashes - XDA thread recommended SPD Tool R27.10 for SC7731E/MT6580-based flashing
⚠️ Critical Warning
Flashing without backing up nvram.img can erase IMEI and network data. Always perform a Readback of NVRAM before flashing.
Firmware Package Details
| Filename | Digma_Vox_G500_3G_MT6580_20170713_6.0.zip |
|---|---|
| Size | 693 MB |
| Android Version | 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Key Files | MT6580_VoxG500_scatter.txt, preloader.bin, boot.img, system.img, nvram.img |
Device Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Digma Vox G500 3G |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6580 (Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| RAM/Storage | 1 GB RAM / 8 GB eMMC |
| Display | 7″ IPS 1024×600 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-Ion |
Required Tools & Drivers
- SPD Upgrade Tool R27.10
- Spreadtrum USB Drivers v4.20.0201
- Windows 10 PC, USB 2.0 cable
- Disable antivirus, use direct USB port
For full instructions on SPD Tool flashing, see: How to Use the SPD Upgrade Tool to Flash Your Smartphone.
Step-by-Step Flashing Procedure
- Backup NVRAM:
- In SPD Tool → Readback → add
nvram→ click → savenvram_backup.bin.
- In SPD Tool → Readback → add
- Load Scatter File:
- Select
MT6580_VoxG500_scatter.txtvia Scatter-loading.
- Select
- Configure Download Mode:
- Uncheck
preloader.bin→ choose Download Only → save profile “VoxG500-20170713”.
- Uncheck
- Connect Device:
- Power off tablet → hold Volume Down → connect USB → wait for COMx detection.
- Start Flash:
- Click Download → monitor progress → complete when Download OK.
- First Boot:
- Disconnect → power on → allow up to 3 minutes for Marshmallow setup.
Recovery Results
✅ Success Metrics
- Boot Time: 45 s (from endless loop)
- System Stability: No freezes or crashes over 24 h testing
- IMEI & Network: IMEI intact, stable 3G connectivity in Bangkok
- User Feedback: Somchai resumed messaging and browsing without issues
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