The Advan i7A is a 7-inch 4G LTE tablet from 2016, offering voice calling capabilities in a compact form factor. It is powered by the MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor and runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. This guide provides the official stock firmware package to perform a full software restoration on your device.
This is a complete firmware package designed to be installed using the SP Flash Tool. It is the definitive solution for a range of critical software problems, including a bricked or dead tablet (mati total), a device stuck on the Advan logo, or network-related issues like a lost 4G signal due to software corruption.
Disclaimer: Flashing this stock ROM will completely erase all personal data from the tablet’s internal storage, including your apps, photos, contacts, and files. Please ensure you have backed up any important data before you begin.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Advan i7A
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- Display: 7.0″ IPS LCD, 600 x 1024 pixels
- RAM/Storage: 1GB/8GB
- Battery: 2650 mAh
- Original OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Required Downloads
To flash this firmware, you will need the SP Flash Tool software and the correct MediaTek VCOM USB drivers for your Windows PC. You can find secure links to download these essential utilities in our main guide, which is linked in the how-to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2.39.1 (2016-12-05) | 6.0 Marshmallow | Stock ROM (SP Flash Tool) | Download |
How to Flash Stock Firmware
To restore the software on your Advan i7A, you will use the SP Flash Tool on a PC. First, ensure the MediaTek VCOM drivers are properly installed. Launch the tool, load the MT6735_Android_scatter.txt file from the extracted firmware folder, and select the “Download Only” mode. Click the “Download” button. Power off your tablet completely, then connect it to your PC with a USB cable to start 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 Advan i7A
- Restoring Lost 4G Signal / Invalid IMEI: A common issue on these devices after a bad flash or root attempt is the loss of the tablet’s IMEI number, resulting in no network signal (“Sinyal 4G Hilang”). Flashing this full stock ROM is the essential first step to fix this, as it restores the original modem and baseband files. If the IMEI is still null after flashing, you may need to use a separate tool to restore it.
- PC Not Detecting the Tablet: This is the most common problem and is always caused by a driver issue. Uninstall any other mobile phone drivers, restart your PC, and do a fresh install of the MediaTek VCOM drivers. The tablet should only be connected after clicking “Download” in the tool.
- SP Flash Tool “PMT changed” Error: If you see this error, the partition layout on your tablet is different from the firmware’s. To solve this, change the dropdown option in SP Flash Tool from “Download Only” to “Firmware Upgrade” and try flashing again.
- Slow Performance: With 1GB of RAM, Android 6.0 can become sluggish over time. A clean flash with this stock ROM is the best way to restore the tablet to its original performance by removing software clutter.
FAQs
- Q1. My Advan i7A is dead after a failed update. Will this fix it?
- Yes. This full firmware package is designed to overwrite the entire software system, including a corrupted bootloader or system partition, and will unbrick a tablet with software-related issues.
- Q2. My 4G is not working, and the IMEI is gone. Will this help?
- This ROM is the most important first step. It will restore the modem software required for the tablet to connect to a network. In many cases, this alone fixes the issue. However, if the IMEI number itself is erased, you may need an additional tool to repair it after successfully flashing this firmware.
- Q3. Will I lose my data by flashing this firmware?
- Yes, the SP Flash Tool process will completely erase the tablet’s internal 8GB storage, deleting all your personal data and restoring it to factory settings.
- Q4. What version of Android is this?
- This is the official stock firmware for Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the Advan i7A.
