Kimfly M1 is a budget dual-SIM Android phone mostly sold in emerging regions. Users have reported problems including bootloop and stuck-on-logo after crash or failed update, “no service” or network drops after flashing, very fast battery drain, “app has stopped working” errors, sluggish response, privacy password locks after SIM change, and sudden death (won’t power on). App compatibility and Play Store issues are frequent due to OEM software quirks. Flashing the MDLZ_232_V01_B1B8_20170117_6.0 official SPD firmware is the solution for completely dead/bricked devices, restoring OS, resolving network and battery problems, and fixing post-flash bugs. It restores the phone to its original stable Android Marshmallow state.
Kimfly M1 Firmware Details
| Device Name: | Kimfly M1 |
| Model: | M1 |
| Chipset: | Spreadtrum/Unisoc SC7731C (Quad-Core 1.2GHz) |
| RAM: | 1GB |
| Storage: | 8GB (expandable via microSD up to 32GB) |
| Display: | 5.0″ IPS LCD, 854×480 |
| Rear Camera: | 5MP (LED flash, autofocus) |
| Front Camera: | 2MP |
| Battery: | 2000mAh (removable, user-reported as short-lived) |
| Connectivity: | Dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB |
| Operating System: | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (official) |
| Firmware Version: | MDLZ_232_V01_B1B8_20170117_6.0 |
| Build Date: | 2017-01-17 |
| File Size: | 730.12MB |
| File Type: | .zip (SPD PAC file for Upgrade Tool) |
| Flashing Tool: | SPD Upgrade Tool (Spreadtrum/Unisoc) |
Warning: Do not flash Kimfly M1 firmware on other Kimfly models. Use a full battery, backup data, and make sure USB drivers are installed. If “no service” persists after flash, check IMEI baseband and do not skip post-flash configuration.
Download Official Firmware for Kimfly M1
Use this SPD firmware if your Kimfly M1 is totally dead, freezes on logo, apps won’t open, or you face network and battery faults after an update. No official changelog—flashing restores the phone to original, stable Marshmallow with full recovery of lost features.
📄 Filename: Kimfly_M1_MDLZ_232_V01_B1B8_20170117_6.0.zip
📦 Size: 730.12MB
🗓️ Build Date: 2017-01-17
🔢 Build Version: MDLZ_232_V01_B1B8_20170117_6.0
🤖 Android Version: 6.0 Marshmallow
⬇️ Download Link: MediaFire (Direct)
How to Flash the Firmware
- Extract Kimfly_M1_MDLZ_232_V01_B1B8_20170117_6.0.zip to your computer.
- Install Spreadtrum/Unisoc USB drivers (latest version) on Windows.
- Open SPD Upgrade Tool and load the PAC file found in the extracted folder.
- Power off Kimfly M1, connect to PC while holding Vol Down (or as instructed), or just powered off.
- Press “Start Download” in SPD Tool. Wait for the successful completion alert, do not disconnect early.
For detailed SPD flashing steps (with photos): See the full SPD tool flashing guide.
