The ZTE Blade A530 is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone from 2018 that offered a modern design for its time, featuring a 5.45-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Powered by the quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6739) processor, it was designed for reliable everyday performance and even included NFC for contactless payments in some variants. This guide provides official stock ROMs, which are 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 A530. 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 A530
- Release year: 2018
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6739)
- Display: 5.45″ IPS LCD, HD+ (18:9 ratio)
- Battery: 2600 mAh
- Original OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Key Feature: NFC Support
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)
| Region / Carrier | Build Date | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTEL (Bosnia & Herzegovina) | 26-04-2019 | 8.1 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
| Generic / Unspecified | 18-08-2020 | 8.1 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade A530 requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6739_Android_scatter.txt file from the firmware into the tool, and then connecting your powered-off phone to start the flash.
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 A530
- 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 that fails, try holding both Volume Up and Volume Down.
- 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.
- SP Flash Tool Auth/DA Error: Some MediaTek devices with Secure Boot require a special ‘Download Agent’ (DA) file. If you get an authentication or DA error in SP Flash Tool, you may need to find a custom DA file specific to the MT6739 chipset and load it into the dedicated field in the tool before loading the scatter file.
FAQs
Q1. There are two ROMs listed. Which one should I use?
The file from August 2020 is a newer, generic (unbranded) firmware. The file from April 2019 is an older firmware specific to the MTEL carrier in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For most users, the newer, generic firmware is the better choice unless you specifically need the carrier’s software.
Q2. Will flashing a generic ROM remove my carrier’s branding?
Yes. If your phone is currently branded with a carrier’s logo and apps, flashing the generic firmware will replace all of that with a clean, unbranded version of the stock operating system.
Q3. What is a “scatter file”?
The scatter file (e.g., MT6739_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.
