The ZTE Blade L3 Lite is an ultra-budget 3G smartphone from 2015, designed as a simple and accessible entry point to the Android ecosystem. It features a 5.0-inch display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6572 dual-core processor. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking a device, fixing software bugs, removing a Google FRP lock, or resolving issues like extreme slowness and app crashes by performing a complete factory restore.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE Blade L3 Lite. 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 L3 Lite
- Release year: 2015
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6572 (3G)
- Display: 5.0″ TFT Display
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Original OS: Android 4.4 (KitKat)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S00_132504 | 4.4 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE Blade L3 Lite requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6572_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 L3 Lite
- 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.
- 3G Network Decommissioning: Be aware that the Blade L3 Lite is a 3G-only device. Many mobile carriers around the world are shutting down their 3G networks. After flashing, if you have no signal, it may be because 3G service is no longer available in your area.
FAQs
Q1. My phone is extremely slow and apps won’t install. Will this help?
Yes. A clean flash of the stock ROM is the best way to fix software issues and free up space on this low-spec device. It will remove all accumulated junk files and restore the phone to its original performance level.
Q2. What is the difference between the Blade L3 and the L3 Lite?
The standard ZTE Blade L3 is a more capable device, featuring a more powerful quad-core processor (MT6582) compared to the dual-core (MT6572) processor in the Lite version. Their firmwares are not interchangeable.
Q3. What is a “scatter file”?
The scatter file (e.g., MT6572_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.
