The ZTE Blade A2 Plus is a mid-range phablet from 2017 designed for users who demand exceptional battery life. Its signature feature is a massive 5000 mAh battery, which also supports reverse charging, allowing it to function as a power bank. The device is powered by the octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor and features a 5.5-inch Full HD display. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking the device, fixing software bugs, removing a Google FRP lock, or restoring the phone to its original factory state.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade A2 Plus. As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. Flashing this on a different model will cause a hard brick. This process will erase all data on your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE Blade A2 Plus
- Release year: 2017
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6750
- Display: 5.5″ IPS LCD, Full HD
- Battery: 5000 mAh, Reverse Charging
- Original OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Required Downloads
To flash a MediaTek device, you will need the specific drivers and flashing tool. You can find the downloads for these in our main guide linked below.
- SP Flash Tool
- MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers
Stock ROM (Firmware)
Build | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
---|---|---|---|---|
V1.0.0B07 | 6.0 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade A2 Plus requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6750_Android_scatter.txt
file from the firmware into the tool, and then connecting your powered-off phone to start the flash. This will completely restore your device to its original factory software.
For detailed, step-by-step instructions with screenshots and tool download links, please follow our comprehensive pillar guide: How to Flash Firmware with SP Flash Tool.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for ZTE Blade A2 Plus
- Correct Driver Installation: The most common failure point is incorrect drivers. If the tool doesn’t see your phone, you must install the MediaTek VCOM drivers, which often requires you to disable ‘Driver Signature Enforcement’ in Windows first.
- Using the “Boot Key”: To initiate the flash, power the phone off completely. Press and hold the Volume Down button, and while holding it, connect the phone to your PC. The tool should then detect it and begin the process. If Volume Down doesn’t work, try holding Volume Up.
- Fixing Google FRP Lock: If you’re locked out of your phone by Google’s Factory Reset Protection (FRP), flashing this stock ROM will perform a complete wipe and remove the locked account.
- Safer Flashing (Uncheck Preloader): For a safer flashing process that is less likely to cause a hard brick, it is often recommended to uncheck the `preloader` partition in SP Flash Tool before clicking Download. Flashing an incorrect preloader is the most common cause of a permanently dead phone. Only flash the preloader if the device is already completely bricked.
FAQs
Q1. What is “Reverse Charging”?
Thanks to its massive 5000 mAh battery, the ZTE Blade A2 Plus supports reverse charging. This means you can use an OTG (On-The-Go) cable to connect another device (like a different phone or wireless earbuds) to your Blade A2 Plus and use it as a portable power bank to charge them.
Q2. What is the difference between the Blade A2 and the A2 Plus?
The Blade A2 Plus is the larger, more powerful model. It features a bigger 5.5-inch Full HD screen (vs. 5.0-inch HD), a much larger 5000 mAh battery (vs. 2500 mAh), and a more capable MT6750 processor.
Q3. What is a “scatter file”?
The scatter file (e.g., MT6750_Android_scatter.txt
) is a crucial map for MediaTek firmware. It tells SP Flash Tool the name, size, and location of every partition on the device’s storage, ensuring each part of the software is flashed to the correct place.
Q4. Will this process erase my data?
Yes. Flashing the stock ROM with SP Flash Tool will perform a full factory reset and completely wipe all personal data, apps, and settings from your device.