The Meizu M8 (model M813H and variants) is a midrange smartphone with a 5.7-inch full-screen IPS display, Helio P22 (MT6762) or Helio P35 (MT6765) processor, and Flyme global UI. Common user issues include random restarts, bootloops after failed OTAs, sluggish battery, Play Store bugs, and “No Service” problems after flashing. Using the appropriate official firmware or OTA below will unbrick, upgrade, or restore any Meizu M8 variant safely.
Meizu M8 Firmware Details
| Device Name | Meizu M8 |
| Models | M813H (Global), also sold as V8 Pro/others |
| Chipset | MT6765 (Helio P35, 8×2.3GHz) / MT6762 (Helio P22, 8×2.0GHz) |
| Android Version | 8.1 Oreo (Flyme Official, Global ROMs) |
| Firmware Versions | 7.1.5.0G_181017 (MT6765, Stable), 7.1.6.0G_191120_OTA (MT6762, OTA) |
| Build Dates | 7.1.5.0G: 17 Oct 2018 | 7.1.6.0G: 20 Nov 2019 |
| File Sizes | 1.68GB (Stable) | 1.7GB (OTA) |
| File Types | ZIP (SP Flash Tool/OTA for stock recovery) |
| Flashing Tool | SP Flash Tool or stock recovery |
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.7-inch IPS, 1440 × 720 px, 18:9, 282ppi |
| Processor | Helio P22 MT6762/Helio P35 MT6765 Octa-core |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB (expandable to 128GB via microSD) |
| Rear Camera | 12MP + 5MP, Portrait/Bokeh, dual-LED |
| Front Camera | 5MP, ƒ/1.9, AI Face Unlock |
| Battery | 3100mAh (non-removable) |
| SIM Type | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 4G Standby |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, light |
| Body | 147.5 × 72.7 × 8.1 mm, 159g, Black/Gold |
Firmware Build Notes:
- 7.1.5.0G_181017 (MT6765): Original stable global firmware for Helio P35 (M813H/Pro). Use for full system restore, unbrick, or downgrading.
📦 Size: 1.68GB
⌛ Build: 17 Oct 2018
⬇️ Download from Google Drive - 7.1.6.0G_191120_OTA (MT6762): Latest OTA update for global/standard M8 (Helio P22) and variants. Use to upgrade safely using recovery, or as an incremental update.
📦 Size: 1.7GB
⌛ Build: 20 Nov 2019
⬇️ Download from Google Drive
Always match your exact phone model and chipset before flashing, as cross-flashing between MT6765/MT6762 models may hard brick the device.
Warning: Only use firmware for the exact Meizu M8 hardware (M813H/MT6765 or MT6762). Improper flashing can cause network loss or perma-brick. Backup all data first.
How to Flash the Firmware
SP Flash Tool (for ZIP/Stable ROM):
- Unzip the ROM on your PC.
- Install MTK VCOM drivers.
- Launch SP Flash Tool, load “scatter.txt” from the firmware folder.
- Click “Download”, connect phone (off), wait for completion.
- Disconnect and boot device. (First boot takes long.)
Stock Recovery (OTA ZIP, 7.1.6.0G):
- Copy downloaded “update.zip” to internal storage or SD root.
- Reboot to recovery (Power + Vol Up), choose “Install update.zip”.
- Wait; the phone will restart automatically after success.
For full visual instructions, see this MediaTek firmware guide.
