The Cubot Note 7 is a budget 2020 Android with a 5.5” FW+ IPS screen (442×960 px), detachable 3100mAh battery, and stock Android 10. It is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M or MT6580 quad-core CPU (variant-dependent), with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage (expandable to 128GB), 13MP triple rear camera, and 8MP selfie cam. Dual nano-SIM and SD support, face unlock, and a clean OS make it good for affordable daily use, especially in Europe.
Real-world complaints include sudden black/dead screen (won’t power on), battery not charging, random shutdowns, deteriorating speed after a few months, persistent “storage almost full” even with SD card, camera focus failures, and slow USB performance with PCs. Flashing the matching Note 7 EEA firmware (check your CPU: MT6580 vs MT6737M) solves nearly all persistent bugs, fixes bootloops, and calibrates battery/camera drivers.
Critical Notice: Before You Proceed
Flashing Cubot Note 7 firmware wipes all user data, apps, and IMEI. Backup contacts, accounts, SD photos, and network info before flashing! Always use firmware for your CPU model (see About→Hardware). Wrong flash can brick phone, break screen/touch, or kill SIM/network.
Quick Device Specs (Cubot Note 7)
- Device:
- Cubot Note 7 (A041C EEA)
- Release:
- 2020
- Chipset:
- Mediatek MT6737M/MT6580 (quad, 1.3/1.4 GHz, Mali-T720MP1)
- Display:
- 5.5″ FW+ IPS, 442×960 px
- Battery:
- 3100 mAh, removable
- RAM / Storage:
- 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM (microSD up to 128GB)
- Camera:
- Rear: 13MP main, selfie: 8MP (AI Beauty), LED flash
- OS:
- Android 10 (stock EEA)
- Others:
- Dual SIM, Face unlock, GPS/AGPS, FM, 3.5mm, BT4.2
Required Downloads
| Filename | CPU | Release | Size | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT6580_EEA_V07_210310 | MT6580 | Mar 2021 | 1.26 GB | MediaFire |
| MT6737M_EEA_V10_201212 | MT6737M | Dec 2020 | 1.29 GB | Google Drive |
| MT6737M_EEA_V12_210426 | MT6737M | Apr 2021 | 1.29 GB | MediaFire |
| MT6737M_EEA_V15_220120 | MT6737M | Jan 2022 | 1.30 GB | Google Drive |
| A041C_V17_20220609 | MT6737M | June 2022 | 1.32 GB | Mega |
| A041C_V18_20220907 | MT6737M | Sept 2022 | 2.36 GB | Mega |
How to Flash Cubot Note 7 Firmware (SP Flash Tool)
- Unzip correct PAC for your CPU (MT6580 or MT6737M, see About→Hardware).
- Install VCOM USB drivers and open SP Flash Tool.
- Load the provided scatter .txt, select Download Only.
- Power off device, connect USB (hold Vol Down if not detected).
- Begin flash; wait for green PASS; reboot and test all features.
- For detailed steps, use Inarguide’s MTK tutorial.
Cubot Note 7: Real Bugs, Complaints, and Fixes
1. Black/Dead Screen, No Power On
Frequent: device seemingly “dead” after months. Reflash matching CPU firmware; long hold Power+VolUp (15s) after flash for forced boot.
2. Slow Charging, Charging Stops at 80–90%
Try new charger/cable, clean USB port, recalibrate battery with full charge/drain, reflash firmware if issue began after update.
3. “Storage Almost Full”, Can’t Install Apps
Move all photos/music to SD, clear app/data caches, uninstall unused apps, and always use high capacity microSD. Reflash to reset partition/corruption.
4. Camera Focus or Won’t Open
Clean lens, use pre-installed Camera app only. If still blank/failing, fresh firmware often restores driver connections.
5. PC File Transfers Extremely Slow
Use high-quality USB cables only; switch USB connection to “File Transfer” mode. Windows 10/11 sometimes need extra drivers.
6. App or System Freezes After Months/Heavier Use
Regular wipes/firmware refresh clears out app bloat; keep installed apps minimal and restart device weekly.
7. SIM/Network Loss After Flash/Update
Re-seat SIM, reset APN/network in settings, and backup-restore IMEI/NVRAM as needed after flash.
FAQs, Real Community Advice
- Black/dead and Power+VolUp not working?
- Remove battery (if possible), reinsert after 2min, then reflash matching CPU ROM.
- Battery drops fast even after flash?
- Recalibrate with full drain/full charge cycles and use only trusted apps; disable auto-sync.
- Touch/camera still won’t work after update?
- Clean sensor/glass, check SD contacts; only use matching region and CPU firmware.
- Can I upgrade to Android 11/12?
- No—highest official is Android 10 for this hardware.
- Will flashing wipe IMEI/data?
- Yes; backup all accounts and use IMEI tools before/after firmware repair.
Closing & Call to Action
Flashing Cubot Note 7 firmware restores dead screen, camera, charging, and SIM/network—always match CPU and version. Bookmark for newest fixes and add your problem below to help the Cubot owner community.
