Zopo M4i ZP565 Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

The Zopo M4i (C1697CU) was a budget smartphone from Zopo’s lineup. However, according to widespread user reports on technical forums like XDA-Developers, a significant number of users encountered a persistent bootloop and unresponsive touchscreen issue, where the device would get stuck on the Zopo logo during boot or the touchscreen would become completely unresponsive after software updates. This issue, often accompanied by random system freezes and app crashes, pointed to corrupted system files and touchscreen driver failures. Flashing this official stock firmware is the definitive solution to replace the corrupted drivers and restore stable system functionality.

Zopo M4i Firmware Details

Download Official Firmware for Zopo M4i

Why Flash This Specific Firmware?

• Fix Bootloop and Unresponsive Touchscreen: This is the most critical reason for seeking this firmware. If your Zopo M4i is stuck on boot logo or the touchscreen has stopped working, flashing this .pac file reinstalls the complete system including touchscreen drivers, which is the only proven method to resolve these hardware access issues, as confirmed by user reports on repair forums.
• Resolve Random System Freezes and App Crashes: Address the instability issues that cause the device to freeze during use or apps to crash frequently. The firmware flash replaces all system files, eliminating the software corruption that leads to these performance problems.
• Restore Network and IMEI Functionality: Fix “No Service” errors or invalid IMEI issues by rewriting the NVRAM and modem partitions with clean, official data, ensuring stable network connectivity.

Some of the Bug / Firmware Fixes

• Firmware Build 170918 (September 18, 2017): This build included critical patches for the touchscreen driver initialization, directly addressing the unresponsive touch issues that were frequently reported after system updates on earlier versions.
• Fixed kernel-level issues that caused the device to enter bootloop when certain system services failed to start properly during boot sequence.
• Updated system stability patches to reduce random freezes and application crashes during normal usage.
• Improved power management to address battery drain issues reported by some users.

Crucial Prerequisites Before Flashing

• Backup All Data: The flashing process will completely wipe your phone’s internal memory.
• Charge Your Phone: Ensure the battery is charged to at least 60% to avoid shutdowns during the process.
• Install Spreadtrum Drivers: You must install the Spreadtrum SCI USB drivers on your Windows PC.
• Download the Flashing Tool: You will need the SPD Upgrade Tool.

How to Flash the Firmware

Flashing the `.pac` firmware onto your Zopo M4i requires the SPD Upgrade Tool. Follow these steps:

1. Download and extract the Zopo_M4i_C1697CU_ZP565_170918_6.0_SPD.zip file on your computer.
2. Launch the SPD Upgrade Tool.
3. Click the gear icon (“Load Packet”) and select the `.pac` file from the extracted firmware folder.
4. After the file loads, click the play icon (“Start Downloading”).
5. Power off your Zopo M4i completely.
6. Press and hold the Volume Down button, then connect the phone to your computer via USB while still holding the button.
7. The tool will detect the device, and flashing will begin. You can release the volume button now.
8. Wait for the process to complete, which will be confirmed with a green “Passed” message.
9. Disconnect the phone and power it on. The first boot can take 5 to 10 minutes.

For a complete guide with screenshots and more details, please visit our official tutorial: How to Use the SPD Upgrade Tool.