Zen Cinemax 2 Plus Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

The Zen Cinemax 2 Plus was launched in 2016 as an upgraded variant of the controversial Cinemax 2, which received one of the harshest professional reviews in Indian budget smartphone history. Express Computer’s February 2016 review of the original Cinemax 2 documented “unacceptable level of lag, stutter and delay even in using the basic features such as Call or Google Play Store” — performance so poor that the reviewer replaced the review unit suspecting it was defective, only to find the replacement exhibited identical problems. The review concluded that “apps crashed or many a times reported unbearable lag” and “on some occasion, we had to took the battery out to re-start it” due to complete system freezes. The Cinemax 2 Plus shares the same problematic Spreadtrum SC7731C chipset and 1GB RAM configuration as its predecessor. This official V04 GPS firmware (build date October 13, 2016) allows users to perform a complete factory reinstallation, eliminating software corruption and attempting to restore the device to its baseline Spreadtrum SC7731C optimization.

Zen Cinemax 2 Plus Firmware Details

Download Official Firmware for Zen Cinemax 2 Plus

Why Flash This Specific Firmware?

• Fix Severe System Lag and Stutter: The original Cinemax 2 with identical SC7731C chipset and 1GB RAM received professional documentation of “unacceptable level of lag, stutter and delay” affecting even basic phone functions like the dialer and app store — flashing stock firmware removes corrupted cache, clears accumulated junk files, and restores factory optimization tuned for the severely limited 1GB RAM configuration running Android Lollipop.
• Resolve Complete System Freezes Requiring Battery Removal: Express Computer’s professional review documented that the Cinemax 2 hardware “on some occasion, we had to took the battery out to re-start it” due to complete system hangs during multitasking — these hard freeze conditions indicate severe system partition corruption that requires complete firmware reinstallation to resolve on Spreadtrum SC7731C devices.
• Fix App Crashes and Multitasking Failures: Professional testing revealed that “apps crashed or many a times reported unbearable lag” during normal use — these symptoms point to corrupted app data storage, damaged system libraries, or memory management failures that a clean firmware flash addresses by restoring all system partitions to factory state.
• Restore GPS and Location Services Functionality: This specific V04 GPS build includes enhanced GPS module drivers and location services optimization, fixing GPS signal lock issues, inaccurate positioning, or complete GPS failure that can occur when system files become corrupted or modem partitions are damaged on SC7731C devices.
• Fix Bootloop and Logo Hang Problems: Spreadtrum SC7731C chipset devices are particularly vulnerable to boot logo freeze and continuous restart loops after failed OTA updates or system file corruption — reflashing this official .pac firmware using SPD Upgrade Tool is the standard recovery procedure for SC7731-based Zen Mobile devices.
• Repair Network Connectivity and Signal Issues: Reinstalls modem files and network configuration for 3G connectivity, addressing signal loss, network registration failures, or IMEI corruption issues that can develop after improper flashing attempts or modem partition damage on Spreadtrum devices.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

• V04 GPS Build (October 13, 2016): Late 2016 firmware revision specifically addressing GPS module compatibility and location services accuracy issues on the SC7731C platform, representing targeted fixes for navigation and positioning problems reported by users of the Cinemax 2 series.
• Eliminates system-wide lag, stutter, and app freezing by restoring clean kernel files and optimized system partitions specifically tuned for the extremely limited 1GB RAM and quad-core 1.2GHz processor configuration running Android Lollipop 5.1.
• Fixes complete system freeze conditions requiring battery removal by restoring proper memory management routines and clearing corrupted system cache that causes kernel panics during multitasking on low-RAM devices.
• Restores GPS signal acquisition and location accuracy by reinstalling enhanced GPS module drivers, A-GPS configuration files, and location services libraries included in this specialized GPS firmware variant.
• Repairs bootloop conditions, logo hang, and startup failures caused by corrupted system files, failed software updates, or incomplete firmware flashes — common problems on budget Spreadtrum-powered devices that prevent normal booting.
• Reinstalls network modem files and carrier configuration for 3G connectivity, fixing signal strength issues, network registration failures, or data connection problems that can develop on SC7731C devices.
• Clears corrupted app data storage and system cache that accumulates during prolonged use on devices with only 8GB internal storage, restoring available space and reducing performance degradation from storage saturation.

How to Flash the Firmware

Flashing the .pac firmware onto your Zen Cinemax 2 Plus requires the SPD Upgrade Tool. Follow these steps:

1. Setup the Tool: Download and extract the firmware. Launch the SPD Upgrade Tool, click the gear icon, and load the extracted Zen_Cinemax_2_Plus_SC7731C_V04_GPS_20161013_SPD.zip firmware file.
2. Activate Flashing Mode: Click the green play button (“Start Downloading”) to prepare the tool to receive the device.
3. Connect the Phone: Power off the phone completely. Then, press and hold Volume Down (–) while connecting the device to your PC via a USB cable.
4. Wait for Success: The tool will automatically begin flashing. Wait for the green “Passed” message to appear, then disconnect the phone and power it on.

Need more detail, screenshots, or troubleshooting? For the complete, step-by-step guide: Visit our official tutorial: How to Use the SPD Upgrade Tool