The Advan i7U is a 7-inch 4G LTE tablet from 2019, offering basic connectivity for the budget market. It presents a unique hardware and software combination, running on a MediaTek MT8735 chipset but utilizing a firmware in the .cpb format. This means it must be flashed using the YGDP (or QGDP) Tool, not the typical SP Flash Tool for MediaTek devices.
This is the official stock firmware package for the 1GB RAM variant of the Advan i7U. It is the correct solution for restoring the device from a bricked state (mati total), fixing a bootloop where the tablet is stuck on the Advan logo, or performing a clean installation to remove software errors.
Disclaimer: Flashing this firmware will completely erase all personal data from the tablet’s internal storage, including your apps, photos, contacts, and files. Please back up any important data before you begin.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Advan i7U
- Release year: 2019
- Chipset: MediaTek MT8735
- Display: 7.0″ IPS LCD, 600 x 1024 pixels
- RAM/Storage: 1GB/8GB
- Battery: 2500 mAh
- Original OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Required Downloads
To flash this firmware, you will need the YGDP Tool and the correct USB drivers. Because this is a MediaTek device, you must install the MediaTek VCOM drivers for your PC to recognize it in flash mode.
- The firmware package from the table below
- YGDP Tool (also known as QGDP Tool)
- MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers
Official Stock Firmware (ROM)
| Build Version (for 1GB RAM) | Android Version | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0.047.P1.190924 | 7.0 Nougat | Stock ROM (.cpb File) | Download |
How to Flash Stock Firmware
Flashing the Advan i7U is a special process that requires the YGDP Tool. First, install the MediaTek VCOM drivers on your PC. Next, open the YGDP Tool, enter the password (e.g., ‘9527’ or ‘369’), and use the “Config” menu to load the .cpb firmware file. Click “Start” on the main screen. Power off your tablet completely, then press and hold the Volume Down key while connecting it to your PC to begin the flashing process.
For a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of this flashing method, please refer to our detailed pillar guide: How to Use YGDP Tool to Flash CPB Firmware.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for Advan i7U
- CRITICAL – For 1GB RAM Variant ONLY: This firmware is specifically for the 1GB RAM version of the Advan i7U. Flashing this on a different hardware revision (such as a 2GB model, if one exists) is not recommended and could cause instability or brick the device.
- Do NOT Use SP Flash Tool: Although this tablet uses a MediaTek chipset, the firmware is a
.cpbfile. You must use the YGDP or QGDP Tool. Attempting to use SP Flash Tool will not work. - Driver Installation: For the YGDP Tool to detect this MediaTek device, you must have the MediaTek VCOM drivers installed correctly. If your PC fails to recognize the tablet, reinstall these drivers.
- YGDP Tool Password: The flashing tool is password protected. The most common default passwords are 9527 or 369. You must enter one of these to log in and configure the tool.
FAQs
- Q1. Why can’t I use SP Flash Tool on my MediaTek Advan i7U?
- For this specific model, Advan chose to package the firmware in the
.cpbformat, which is not compatible with SP Flash Tool. Therefore, you must use the YGDP/QGDP tool, which is designed to handle.cpbfiles. - Q2. My Advan i7U is dead and won’t turn on. Will this fix it?
- Yes. If the problem is software-related (a “brick”), this firmware and the YGDP tool are the correct procedure for unbricking the tablet and restoring it to its factory condition.
- Q3. The YGDP tool is asking for a password. What is it?
- The most common passwords for the YGDP Assembly Tool are ‘9527’ and ‘369’. Try these to log in.
- Q4. Will this process remove the Google Account (FRP) lock?
- No. Flashing the stock firmware restores the OS but does not bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP). You will still need to enter the login details of the last Google account that was synced to the tablet to complete the setup.
