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Firmware files are here on Inar Guide. Tutorials, flash tools and USB drivers are on FlashGuideHub.
Kimfly Mate 9 (SC7731) is a budget 5-inch Android device mainly sold in emerging markets under OEM/ODM branding. Users have reported issues such as constant bootloop or being stuck on the Kimfly logo after a failed OTA update, random app crashes (“unfortunately, app has stopped”), rapid battery drain, network drops, touch lag, Play Store sync errors, and failed charging (especially after charger port issues). Some units are bricked after using generic Android tools.
Flashing this official SPD V01_20170822_6.0 firmware is the best-known solution for reviving a dead device, clearing boot and system errors, solving battery drain and camera/Play Store bugs, and restoring your Mate 9 back to factory performance.
Kimfly Mate 9 Firmware Details
| Device Name: | Kimfly Mate 9 |
| Model: | Mate 9 (SC7731) |
| Chipset: | Spreadtrum/Unisoc SC7731 (Quad-Core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7) |
| RAM: | 1GB |
| Storage: | 8GB (expandable via microSD up to 32GB) |
| Display: | 5.0″ IPS LCD, 854×480 |
| Rear Camera: | 8MP (with flash) |
| Front Camera: | 2MP |
| Battery: | 2200mAh (removable, prone to rapid drain) |
| Connectivity: | Dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB |
| Operating System: | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (official) |
| Firmware Version: | V01_20170822_6.0 |
| Build Date: | 2017-08-22 |
| File Type: | .zip (SPD PAC file for Upgrade Tool) |
| Flashing Tool: | SPD Upgrade Tool (Spreadtrum/Unisoc) |
Warning: Do not flash Kimfly Mate 9 firmware on non-SC7731 or lookalike models—this will brick the device. Always use a charged battery, backup data, and follow upgrade tool instructions closely.
Download Official Firmware for Kimfly Mate 9
Use this verified SPD firmware if your device won’t boot, is stuck on the logo, suffers app errors, battery drain, Play Store bugs, or after failed mods or root attempts.
No official changelog is provided for this release; it restores all major functions and original Android 6.0 setup.
📄 Filename: Kimfly_Mate_9_V01_20170822_6.0_SPD.zip
📦 Size: 791MB
🗓️ Build Date: 2017-08-22
🔢 Build Version: V01_20170822_6.0
🤖 Android Version: 6.0 Marshmallow
⬇️ Download Link: Google Drive (Direct)
How to Flash the Firmware
- Extract Kimfly_Mate_9_V01_20170822_6.0_SPD.zip to your PC.
- Install the latest Spreadtrum/Unisoc USB drivers on your Windows system.
- Run SPD Upgrade Tool and load the PAC firmware from the extracted folder.
- Power off the phone, connect in download mode (Vol Down + USB, or just powered off).
- Click “Start Download” and wait for tool success message. Do not unplug or power off during process.
For detailed SPD flashing steps (images, videos): See this full SPD firmware flashing guide.