Lyf Flame 8 LS-4505 Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

This guide provides the official stock firmware for two different ultra-budget 4G smartphones: the LYF C459 and the LYF Flame 8 (LS-4505). Both devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and suffer from common software issues due to their limited 1GB of RAM, including severe performance lag, app crashes, and getting stuck on the LYF logo (bootloop). For owners facing these problems, a clean installation of the official stock firmware is the only definitive solution.

Crucial Safety Warning: Both of these are Qualcomm-powered devices. The firmware must be flashed using the QPST Flash Tool (QFIL). Do NOT attempt to use SP Flash Tool or any other software, as it is incompatible and will not work.

Firmware Details

Below are the separate specifications for each device. Flashing the wrong firmware will not work and could damage your phone. Please verify your model carefully before proceeding.

LYF C459

LYF Flame 8 (LS-4505)

Download Official Firmware

Ensure you download the correct file for your specific model. Do not cross-flash.

For LYF C459

• Software Version: 312_01_204
  • File Name: C-459_PC_SW_VER_312_01_204_030717.rar
  • Size: 1.41 GB
  • Build Date: Jul 03, 2017
  • 🔗 Download Link: Download (MediaFire)

For LYF Flame 8 (LS-4505)

• • Software Version: S22A (Latest)
    • File Name: Lyf_Flame_8_LS-4505_S22A.rar
    • Size: 1.57 GB
    • 🔗 Download Link: Download (MediaFire)

• Software Version: S16A
  • File Name: LYF_FLAME_8_LS-4505_S16A_201_160228_5.1.1.rar
  • Size: 1.21 GB
  • Build Date: Feb 28, 2016
  • 🔗 Download Link: Download (MediaFire)

Why Flash the Stock Firmware on Your Device?

Flashing the official stock ROM is the best way to address the specific, widely-reported issues with these models:

• Fix Bootloop (Stuck on Logo): A clean installation of the stock firmware is the definitive fix for a phone that powers on but never moves past the LYF startup logo.
• Unbrick a Dead Phone: Flashing the firmware is often the only way to revive a C459 or Flame 8 that has become completely unresponsive or “hard bricked.”
• Fix Extreme Performance Lag: A fresh installation of Android 6.0.1 on the C459, or Android 5.1.1 on the Flame 8, will resolve the severe system-wide lag caused by running these operating systems on just 1GB of RAM.
• Resolve Common OS Bugs: This can fix widespread issues like abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi connectivity problems, and random app crashes. Flashing the newer S22A build on the Flame 8 may provide additional stability improvements.
• Remove Screen Lock: A full firmware flash will reset the device and remove any forgotten PIN, pattern, or password lock.

⚠️ Important Prerequisites

Before you begin, back up any accessible data. This process will completely erase all data from the phone’s internal storage.

• The latest version of the QPST Flash Tool (with QFIL).
• The correct Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers installed on your PC.

How to Flash the Firmware

This firmware must be installed using the QFIL application. The process involves booting the phone into EDL mode and loading the firmware files. Here is a summary of the steps:

1. Download and extract the correct firmware file for your device and the QPST tool to a new folder.
2. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers on your PC.
3. Completely power off your LYF phone.
4. Enter EDL Mode: Press and hold both the Volume Up and Volume Down keys at the same time, then connect the phone to your PC with a USB cable. The screen will remain blank, but your PC should detect the device as “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008” in Device Manager.
5. Launch the QFIL application.
6. Click “Select Port” and choose the Qualcomm port.
7. Under “Select Build Type,” choose “Flat Build.”
8. Click “Browse…” next to “Select Programmer,” and navigate to the extracted firmware folder to select the file named prog_emmc_firehose_...mbn.
9. Click “Load XML…” and select the rawprogram_unsparse.xml file, followed by the patch0.xml file when the next window opens.
10. Click the blue “Download” button to begin the flashing process. Once you see a “Download Succeeded” message, the process is complete.

For a complete, step-by-step tutorial with screenshots and troubleshooting, please follow our master guide:

→ How to Flash Qualcomm Firmware Using QFIL

Disclaimer: Flashing firmware is an advanced procedure. Using the wrong tool or files can permanently damage your device. Proceed with extreme caution. We are not responsible for any data loss or hardware issues.