Swipe Elite Envy Stock Firmware Download (Qualcomm, Android 6.0)

The Swipe Elite Envy was a budget 4G VoLTE smartphone that attempted to stand out in the Indian market by pairing a generous 3GB of RAM with an entry-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) processor. However, this hardware combination led to a specific and widely reported issue in tech forums. Users frequently complained of significant overheating, especially during charging or while using 4G data, which in turn caused performance throttling and lag. This official 2018 stock firmware provides the necessary thermal optimizations to address this issue and is the essential tool for reviving a hard-bricked (dead) device stuck in Qualcomm’s EDL 9008 mode.

Swipe Elite Envy Firmware Details

Download Official Firmware for Swipe Elite Envy

Why Flash This Specific Firmware?

• Unbrick From Qualcomm EDL 9008 Mode: This is the most critical technical reason. If your Elite Envy is completely dead but is detected by a PC as “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008”, it is hard-bricked. Flashing this firmware with QFIL is the standard and often only way to revive it.
• Fix Overheating and Throttling: This firmware contains optimized thermal management profiles for the Snapdragon 210 chipset. Flashing it can significantly reduce overheating during use and charging, leading to more stable performance.
• Bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP): If you are locked out of your device after a factory reset and have forgotten the Google account credentials, a full firmware flash will remove the FRP lock.
• Resolve Bootloops and Software Errors: Solves issues where the phone is stuck on the Swipe logo, or suffers from constant app crashes and system instability due to corrupted software.

Some of the Bug / Firmware Fixes

This March 08, 2018 build is a stability release that addresses key user complaints:

• Includes updated thermal configuration files to reduce device overheating and performance throttling.
• Provides the complete set of programmer and XML files required to successfully unbrick a device from the Qualcomm 9008 EDL mode.
• Optimizes the system’s RAM management to work more efficiently with the Snapdragon 210 CPU, reducing lag.
• Restores the original modem configuration for stable 4G VoLTE network connectivity.
• Fixes bugs that could cause the camera to fail or the device to restart randomly.

Crucial Prerequisites Before Flashing

• Backup Your Data: This process will erase all data on the phone’s internal storage.
• Charge the Battery: Ensure your phone has at least 50% charge, even if it appears dead.
• Install Qualcomm Drivers: You must install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers on your Windows PC.
• Download QPST/QFIL: You will need the QPST suite, which includes the QFIL (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader) tool.
• Use a Reliable USB Cable: A high-quality cable is essential for a stable connection in EDL mode.

How to Flash the Firmware

Flashing a Qualcomm device involves booting into EDL mode and using the QFIL tool. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Download and extract the firmware ZIP file on your computer.
2. Launch QFIL from your QPST installation.
3. Under “Select Build Type”, ensure “Flat Build” is selected.
4. Click “Browse…” next to “Programmer Path” and select the `prog_emmc_firehose_…mbn` file from the firmware folder.
5. Click “Load XML…” and select the `rawprogram_unsparse.xml` and then the `patch0.xml` file.
6. Power off your Swipe Elite Envy. Boot into EDL mode by pressing and holding both Volume Up and Volume Down keys simultaneously, then connect the phone to the PC via USB.
7. The port “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008” should appear at the top of QFIL.
8. Click the “Download” button to begin the flashing process.
9. Wait patiently for the process to complete, which will be indicated by a “Download Succeed” or “Finish Download” message in the status box.
10. Disconnect and reboot your phone. The first boot may take up to 10-15 minutes.

For a complete guide with screenshots, please see our official tutorial: How to Use QFIL to Flash Qualcomm Devices.