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Nokia 8.1 & Nokia X7 (Phoenix): Choose the Correct Package & Method

Selecting firmware for the Nokia 8.1 / Nokia X7 family involves two considerations: choosing the build branch that matches your hardware (Global 00WW vs China 00CN) and filtering out third-party packages misattributed to this device.

This page curates the three primary options: European/Global Android One releases, Indian maintenance updates, and Chinese Nokia X7 packages. The complete archive of 17 firmware files — including historical Android 9 Pie packages and raw .nb0 images — is available on AndroidFirmwareFile.com.

Note: Eight files circulating on mirror sites with names starting with ANT- (e.g. ANT-311A, ANT-0830) are mislabelled as TA-1131. ANT is the code for the MediaTek-based Nokia 1 Plus. Flashing an ANT package onto a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 device causes a boot failure.

Nokia 8.1 / Nokia X7
Brand
Nokia
Codename
Phoenix (PNX)
Model Family
TA-1119, TA-1121, TA-1128, TA-1131
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (SDM710)
GPU
Adreno 616
Display
6.18" IPS LCD FHD+ HDR10, 1080×2280
Battery
3500 mAh (18W fast charging)
Launch OS
Android 9.0 Pie (Android One Global) / Nokia UI (China)
Latest OS
Android 10 / Android 11 in maintenance updates
Firmware Type
Nokia Online Service Tool (OST) archive (.zip / .nb0)
Flash Method
Nokia Online Service Tool (OST LA)

Download Firmware for Nokia 8.1 / Nokia X7

Recommended

TA-1128 / TA-1119 (Global / UK / Europe (00WW)) Most stable and widely compatible Global Android 10 build.

Not sure this is the right one for you? The full list below covers every build.

TA-1121
Region
India / Global (00WW)
Android
Android 11
Size
2.12 GB

Latest verified Android 11 build for Indian market units (TA-1121).

↓ Download
TA-1128 / TA-1119 Recommended
Region
Global / UK / Europe (00WW)
Android
Android 10
Size
1.98 GB

Recommended stock Android 10 package for European & Global models.

↓ Download
TA-1131 / TA-1119
Region
China (00CN)
Android
Android 9.0 Pie (Nokia UI)
Size
2.2 GB

Representative official stock ROM for China domestic Nokia X7 units.

↓ Download

The complete archive of 17 firmware files for Nokia 8.1 and Nokia X7 — including raw .nb0 binaries and Pie builds — is available on AndroidFirmwareFile.com.

Compatibility & Bootloader Notes

Flashing stock firmware through Nokia OST Tool restores factory partitions without requiring an unlocked bootloader.

Preparation checklist for Nokia 8.1 / Nokia X7
  • Confirm your model code (TA-1119, TA-1121, TA-1128, TA-1131) under Settings > About phone.
  • Ensure your firmware package filename starts with PNX- rather than ANT-.
  • Install Nokia USB drivers on your Windows PC.
  • Set up a patched Nokia Online Service Tool (OST LA) executable.
  • Back up personal data — flashing factory stock firmware wipes user data.

How to Flash Nokia 8.1 / Nokia X7

Nokia Online Service Tool (OST LA)

  1. Confirm your model number (TA-1119, TA-1121, TA-1128, TA-1131) and download the matching PNX package from the archive above.
  2. Install the official Nokia USB driver package on a Windows PC.
  3. Use Nokia OST LA with the offline patch to avoid online service account requirements.
  4. Connect the powered-off phone in Download Mode (Volume Down + Power) and proceed with the flash in OST.
  5. Consult FlashGuideHub’s Nokia OST guide for driver setup details and offline tool preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions