Swipe Elite Sense Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

The Swipe Elite Sense is a budget smartphone featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. While decently equipped for its price, a common software-related complaint noted by users on e-commerce review sections and tech forums was the fingerprint sensor becoming slow or completely unresponsive over time. This issue, often not resolved by a simple factory reset, points to corruption in the underlying hardware drivers. Flashing the official stock firmware is the most effective solution to restore the original, stable software environment and fix such persistent hardware-related glitches.

Swipe Elite Sense Firmware Details

Download Official Firmware for Swipe Elite Sense

Why Flash This Specific Firmware?

• Unbrick a Dead Device (EDL Mode): This is the most critical use case. If your Swipe Elite Sense is completely dead, won’t power on, but is detected by a PC as “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008”, flashing this firmware is the standard procedure to bring it back to life.
• Fix Fingerprint Sensor Issues: If your fingerprint sensor has stopped working, is slow, or fails to recognize your finger, a full firmware flash will reinstall the original drivers and libraries, often resolving the problem when other software fixes fail.
• Resolve Bootloop and System Crashes: This firmware provides a complete reinstallation of the operating system, fixing issues where the phone is stuck on the Swipe logo or restarts randomly due to software corruption.
• Restore IMEI and Network Signal: In cases of a lost or null IMEI after a failed custom ROM installation, flashing the stock firmware can restore the original modem partitions and fix network connectivity problems.

Some of the Bug / Firmware Fixes

• Firmware V2.9 (March 02, 2017): This build includes important stability patches that specifically address the driver conflicts causing the fingerprint sensor to become unresponsive.
• Restores the original bootloader and system image, fixing the corruption that leads to a hard brick (Qualcomm 9008 mode).
• Optimizes thermal management profiles to reduce overheating during intensive tasks, a common complaint from users.
• Includes the correct modem firmware to fix issues related to network drops and ensure stable mobile data connectivity.

Crucial Prerequisites Before Flashing

• Backup All Data: The flashing process will completely erase all data on the phone’s internal storage.
• Charge Your Phone: Ensure the battery is charged to at least 60% to prevent shutdowns during the process.
• Install Qualcomm Drivers: You must install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers on your Windows PC.
• Download the Flashing Tool: You will need the Qualcomm Platform Tools, which includes QFIL (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader).
• Use a Quality USB Cable: For a stable EDL mode connection, a reliable USB cable is essential.

How to Flash the Firmware

Flashing the firmware on your Swipe Elite Sense requires QFIL and booting the device into EDL (Emergency Download) mode.

1. Download and extract the firmware Swipe_Elite_Sense_V2.9_02032017.zip file on your computer.
2. Launch QFIL from your QPST installation folder.
3. In QFIL, select “Flat Build” as the build type.
4. Click “Browse” next to the “Programmer Path” and select the prog_emmc_firehose_...mbn file from the extracted firmware folder.
5. Click “Load XML” and select the rawprogram_unsparse.xml file, followed by the patch0.xml file.
6. Power off your Swipe Elite Sense completely.
7. Press and hold both Volume Up + Volume Down buttons simultaneously, and connect the phone to your PC via USB cable.
8. The screen will remain blank, but QFIL should detect the phone and show “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008” in the port section. You can now release the volume buttons.
9. Click the “Download” button in QFIL to begin the flashing process.
10. Wait for the process to complete, which will be indicated by a “Download Succeeded” or “Finish Download” status message.
11. Disconnect the phone and hold the Power button to turn it on. The first boot may take 5-10 minutes.

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