The Meizu M3 Max, featuring a 6-inch display, MT6755 chipset (Helio P10), and large battery, often faces bugs like bootloop after OTA, device stuck at Meizu logo, delayed notifications, Play Store sync issues, random reboots, fast battery drain, temperature spikes, and sporadic network drops—especially after Flyme updates or failed mods. Some users also note app instability, failed Google service integration, and sluggish multitasking on earlier firmware. Flashing the official OTA or full ROM files restores stock performance, unbricks devices stuck in bootloop, and resolves corrupt system/data update problems.
Meizu M3 Max Firmware Details
| Device Name: | Meizu M3 Max |
| Model: | M3 Max (M682Q/related) |
| Chipset: | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (Octa-core: 4×1.8GHz + 4×1.0GHz) |
| GPU: | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Android Version: | Android 6.0 (Flyme OS 5.x/6.x) |
| Firmware Builds: |
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| Build Dates: | 2017 |
| File Sizes: | 880MB–939MB (OTA zips), up to 1.2GB (full ROM) |
| File Type: | OTA Update ZIP, full ZIP (SP Flash Tool for full ROM only) |
| Flashing Tool: | Meizu Recovery (OTA update zip), SP Flash Tool (for .img/.bin full ROMs), or built-in Updater |
| Display: | 6.0-inch IPS LCD, 1080 × 1920 px |
| RAM / Storage: | 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM (microSD up to 256GB) |
| Rear Camera: | 13MP, PDAF, dual-tone flash |
| Front Camera: | 5MP |
| Battery: | 4100mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) |
| SIM: | Dual Nano SIM |
| Other: | Fingerprint, FM, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, WiFi ac |
Download Official Firmware for Meizu M3 Max
Choose the correct ROM below. OTA zips are recommended for global, stable upgrades or repairs; full ROM is recommended for bricked devices, serious system errors, or reverting from experimental firmware.
Firmware 1 – Global OTA Stable
📄 Filename: Meizu_M3_Max_5.2.5.1G_OTA.zip
📦 Size: 880MB
🔢 Build Version: 5.2.5.1G
⬇️ MediaFire
Firmware 2 – Global OTA Stable
📄 Filename: Meizu_M3_Max_6.1.0.0G_OTA.zip
📦 Size: 939MB
🔢 Build Version: 6.1.0.0G
⬇️ MediaFire
Firmware 3 – China (MTK ROM)
📄 Filename: Meizu_M3_Max_MT6755_6.0.2.0A.zip
📦 Size: 1.2GB (varies)
🔢 Build Version: 6.0.2.0A
⬇️ MediaFire
How to Flash the Firmware
Follow these 5 quick steps to safely flash the correct .zip file to your phone:
- For OTA zips: Copy the ZIP to internal storage (root, not inside any folder).
- Turn off the phone, enter recovery by holding Volume Up + Power, release at the Meizu logo.
- Select “System Upgrade” in Meizu recovery, and check “Clear data” for a clean flash (highly recommended).
- Locate the ZIP, confirm to begin the process; wait for it to flash and reboot.
- For full ROM: Extract and use SP Flash Tool if instructions require, following the official MTK flashing step-by-step guide: MTK Flashing Tutorial.
