The Swipe W74 is a budget 7-inch Android tablet widely used in education and entry markets across India. Tablets in this series shipped on two platforms: an early generation C706D Y150916 board running KitKat, and a later MT6580 variant with a 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM. Both are susceptible to touchscreen dropouts, failed app installs, frequent software freezes, and—most critically—bootloops after bad updates or wrong firmware flashes. The only sure way for most users to recover these devices is to re-flash the exact-matching stock firmware using the MediaTek SP Flash Tool.
The downloads below are official PAC or scatter-based releases. Choose the firmware matching your board ID to guarantee correct touchscreen operation and system stability.
Swipe W74 Firmware Details
Consult this table for specs matching each supported variant of the Swipe W74. SP Flash Tool (for MTK) or ResearchDownload (for Spreadtrum) are required for a clean flash.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Device | Swipe W74 (various boards) |
| 🆔 Chipset | MT8312CW (C706D) / MT6580 |
| 🤖 Android OS | 4.4.2 KitKat / 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| ✅ Build Version | C706D_Y150916_01_8G_20151013 / MT6580_20160810_5.1.1 |
| 📂 File Type | Scatter Firmware (MTK) |
| 💻 Flashing Tool | SP Flash Tool (MediaTek) |
Download Official Firmware for Swipe W74
- Build: C706D_Y150916_01_8G_20151013
- File Name: Swipe_W74_3GT3_C706D_Y150916_01_8G_20151013.zip
- Size: 559MB
- 🔗 Download Link: Download (MediaFire)
- Build: MT6580_20160810_5.1.1
- File Name: Swipe_W74_MT6580_20160810_5.1.1.zip
- Size: 784MB
- 🔗 Download Link: Download (MediaFire)
Some of the Bug Firmware Fixes
Installing the genuine firmware solves:
- Bootloops and infinite logo hangs after failed OTA or mismatched flash; common in schools updating classroom tablets.
- Touchscreen stops responding or responds inaccurately if board/ROM version doesn’t match, as reported on repair forums.
- App install fails, Google Play errors, and random reboots traced to corrupted system and data partitions—flashed out by a full reimage.
- Sudden battery drops or charging stuck (charging bug) after frequent factory resets; fixed by correct preloader and stock scatter firmware.
- Restores Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that can disappear on certain models after repeated flash attempts with the wrong region ROM.
Why Flash This Specific Firmware?
Users and community techs advise these as critical:
- Only official builds guarantee touchscreen and sensor function; clones or mismatched ROMs may render input unusable or reversed.
- Repairing classroom or bulk-deployed units after wrong flash attempts—prevents prolonged service downtime for teachers and students.
- MT6580 build fixes hard-to-trace slow-downs and app crashes on newer boards; C706D KitKat ROM is essential for legacy units and board-specific hardware drivers.
- Stock firmware is the only path to a clean, reliable Android for further OTA updates or resale, as per Indian service center practices.
Crucial Prerequisites Before Flashing
Backup all data first, as flashing will wipe the device.
- SP Flash Tool latest version (compatible with Windows OS and MTK chipset).
- Install MediaTek VCOM/Preloader drivers for device detection in SP Flash Tool.
How to Flash the Firmware
SP Flash Tool is required for all MediaTek ROM flashes. Scatter file format only.
- Extract downloaded ZIP to a new folder.
- Install MediaTek drivers, then launch SP Flash Tool.
- Load provided
MT****_Android_scatter.txtfrom extracted folder. - Connect device powered off via USB (remove battery if supported or hold Volume Down).
- Press Download in SP Flash Tool and wait for successful completion (green check).
For visuals and advanced troubleshooting, see our complete guide:
→ How to Flash Stock Firmware to MediaTek (SP Flash Tool)
Disclaimer: Flashing the wrong board’s firmware can permanently disable touchscreen input. Double-check hardware ID before use.
