The Acer Liquid Zest (model T06) is a 5-inch entry-level smartphone that was released in 2016. It is the standard 3G variant of the Zest series, powered by the quad-core MediaTek MT6580 chipset and running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This guide provides the official stock firmware package for the device.
This is a full firmware ROM designed to be installed using the SP Flash Tool on a computer. It allows you to perform a complete software restoration, making it the perfect solution for fixing a bricked phone, resolving a bootloop (stuck on the Acer logo), or cleaning the system to improve performance.
Disclaimer: Flashing this stock ROM will completely erase all your personal data from the phone’s internal storage, including photos, contacts, apps, and messages. Please back up your important data before you proceed if your device is still accessible.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Acer Liquid Zest (T06)
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580
- Display: 5.0″ IPS LCD, 720 x 1280 pixels
- RAM/Storage: 1GB/8GB
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Original OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Required Downloads
To follow this guide, you will need the SP Flash Tool software and the specific MediaTek VCOM drivers for your Windows PC. You can find links to download these essential tools in our main guide, which is linked in the section below.
- The firmware package from the table below
- SP Flash Tool
- MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers
Official Stock Firmware (ROM)
| Build Version | Android Version | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.007.00 | 6.0 Marshmallow | Stock ROM (SP Flash Tool) | Download |
How to Flash Stock Firmware
To install this firmware on your Acer Liquid Zest, you will use the SP Flash Tool on a PC. First, ensure you have correctly installed the MediaTek VCOM drivers. Launch SP Flash Tool, click the “Scatter-loading” button, and select the MT6580_Android_scatter.txt file from the extracted firmware folder. Make sure the flashing mode is set to “Download Only,” then click the green “Download” button. Power off your phone completely, and then connect it to the PC with a USB cable to initiate the flashing process.
For a complete, step-by-step walkthrough, driver downloads, and troubleshooting, please refer to our detailed pillar guide: How to Flash Stock Firmware with SP Flash Tool.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for Acer Liquid Zest
- CRITICAL – For 3G Model (MT6580) ONLY: This firmware is exclusively for the standard 3G version of the Acer Liquid Zest (T06). It is NOT compatible with the Acer Liquid Zest 4G (which uses an MT6735P chipset) or the Acer Liquid Zest Plus. Flashing this ROM on the wrong model will result in a hard brick.
- Phone Not Detected by PC: This is the most common issue and is always related to drivers. Uninstall any previous phone drivers, restart your PC, and perform a fresh installation of the MediaTek VCOM drivers. The phone should only be connected to the PC after you click the “Download” button in SP Flash Tool.
- SP Flash Tool Errors: If you see a “BROM ERROR,” it’s a communication failure, often fixed by reinstalling drivers or trying a different USB port. If you encounter a “PMT changed for the ROM” error, try switching the flash mode in the tool’s dropdown menu from “Download Only” to “Firmware Upgrade.”
- Restoring Performance: A phone with 1GB of RAM running Android 6.0 can become very slow with use. A complete re-flash using this stock ROM is the best method to restore its original factory performance by clearing out all software clutter.
FAQs
- Q1. My Liquid Zest is stuck on the Acer boot screen. Will this fix it?
- Yes. A “bootloop” is a classic software corruption issue. Flashing this full stock ROM will completely rewrite the phone’s operating system and resolve the problem.
- Q2. Can I use this firmware on my Acer Liquid Zest 4G or Zest Plus?
- No, absolutely not. Those models use different processors and require different firmware. This ROM is only for the standard 3G Acer Liquid Zest (MT6580). Using it on another model will brick the phone.
- Q3. Will I lose my data by flashing this ROM?
- Yes. The SP Flash Tool process performs a clean install, which means all data on the internal storage (photos, contacts, apps, etc.) will be permanently erased.
- Q4. The flashing process stops with an error. What should I do?
- First, check your drivers. Second, use a high-quality USB cable and a main USB port on your computer (not a front panel port or USB hub). Third, ensure the phone’s battery has at least 30-40% charge before starting.
