In Istanbul, Turkey, Emre relies on his Digma Optima 7018N 4G tablet for video conferencing and travel apps. After a sudden system freeze during an Android update, his MT8735b device entered a boot loop, GPS failed to lock, and the audio became distorted. This narrative reveals how community insights and the official MT8735b V20170718 7.0 firmware fully restored his tablet.
Problem Discovery: Symptoms & Community Clues
🚨 Critical Symptoms
- Boot loop: Digma logo appears for 8 seconds, then restarts
- GPS lock failure: No satellite acquisition in maps
- Audio distortion: Crackling during video calls
- SystemUI crashes: Error “Unfortunately, Android System has stopped” when opening apps
Issues Resolved by V7.0 Firmware
- Boot Loop Fix: Repairs corrupted
system.imgpartitions after failed update - GPS Driver Update: Restores GNSS functionality with new
vendor.imgdriver - Audio Codec Fix: Corrects audio distortion via updated
boot.img - SystemUI Stability: Fixes UI crashes by aligning framework resources
- Camera App Launch: Solves “Camera Failed” error after update
Firmware Package Details
| Filename | Digma_Optima_7018N_4G_MT8735b_7.0.zip |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.10 GB |
| Android Version | 7.0 Nougat |
| Key Files | MT8735b_Optima7018N_scatter.txt, preloader.bin, boot.img, system.img, vendor.img, nvram.img |
Device Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Digma Optima 7018N 4G |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8735b (Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM/Storage | 2 GB RAM / 16 GB eMMC |
| Display | 8″ IPS 1280×800 |
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-Polymer |
Required Tools & Drivers
- SP Flash Tool v5.1932
- MediaTek USB VCOM Drivers v1.0.25
- Windows 10 PC, USB 2.0 cable
- Disable antivirus, use direct USB port
For detailed MediaTek flashing guidance, see: How to Flash Stock Firmware to MediaTek MTK Smartphones.
Step-by-Step Flashing Procedure
- Backup Critical Partitions:
- In SP Flash Tool → Readback → add
nvram&vendor→ click → save backups.
- In SP Flash Tool → Readback → add
- Load Scatter File:
- Click Scatter-loading → select
MT8735b_Optima7018N_scatter.txt.
- Click Scatter-loading → select
- Configure Download Mode:
- Uncheck
preloader.bin→ choose Download Only → save profile “Optima7018N-7.0”.
- Uncheck
- Connect Device Safely:
- Power off tablet → hold Volume Up → connect USB → wait for COMx detection.
- Execute Flash:
- Click Download → monitor progress → complete when “Download OK”.
- First Boot & Validation:
- Disconnect → power on → allow 4 minutes → verify GPS lock, audio clarity, and SystemUI stability.
Recovery Results
✅ Success Metrics
- Boot Loop Eliminated: Boots to home screen in 30 seconds
- GPS Lock Restored: Satellite lock in under 10 seconds
- Audio Quality: Clear, distortion-free video calls
- SystemUI Stability: No crashes over 24-hour testing
- Camera Fix: “Camera Failed” error resolved
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