The ZTE E7L is an ultra-budget 3G smartphone from 2016, designed for the most essential communication needs. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 chipset. Due to its very basic hardware, the device is prone to performance degradation over time. Flashing the official stock ROM is the best solution for fixing issues like severe lag, bootloops, app crashes, or removing a forgotten password or Google FRP lock.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the ZTE E7L. As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. This process is technical and will erase all data on your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: ZTE E7L / Blade L4 Pro
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580
- Display: 4.5″ TFT Display
- Battery: 2200 mAh
- Original OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
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 Date | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-01 | 5.1 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your ZTE E7L requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6580_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 E7L
- SP Flash Tool `BROM ERROR`: This is the most common error for older MediaTek devices. It is almost always a driver issue. Ensure your MediaTek VCOM drivers are properly installed. You may need to disable ‘Driver Signature Enforcement‘ in Windows and manually install the drivers through Device Manager for your PC to detect the phone correctly.
- `PMT changed for the ROM` Error: This error can occur if you previously had an unofficial “vendor” ROM installed. The partition layout is different from the official stock ROM. To fix this, you may need to use the “Firmware Upgrade” option in SP Flash Tool instead of “Download Only.” Be warned, this is a riskier process that can cause a hard brick if interrupted.
- For a Safer Flash, Uncheck Preloader: To reduce the risk of a hard brick, it is a good practice to uncheck the `preloader` partition in SP Flash Tool before clicking Download. A wrong preloader is the most common cause of a permanently dead phone. Only flash the preloader if the device is already completely bricked and you are attempting a last-resort recovery.
FAQs
Q1. Is the ZTE E7L the same as the ZTE Blade L4 Pro?
Yes. For marketing purposes, ZTE often releases the same device under different names in different regions. The ZTE E7L and the Blade L4 Pro share the same hardware and can use the same stock firmware.
Q2. Why is my phone so slow and why do apps keep crashing?
The ZTE E7L has very basic hardware (1GB of RAM) and runs an old version of Android. Over time, as apps get bigger and the system accumulates junk files, performance degrades significantly. A clean flash of the stock ROM is the most effective way to restore the phone to its original speed.
Q3. Will this fix the “Unfortunately, the app has stopped” error?
Yes. This error is a classic sign of software corruption or instability on older Android versions. Flashing the stock ROM completely rebuilds the software from scratch, which will resolve these types of crashes.
Q4. Will this process remove a forgotten password or Google FRP lock?
Yes. A full flash using SP Flash Tool will completely wipe the device, removing any screen lock passwords, patterns, and the Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP) lock, allowing you to set up the phone as new.
