The Nubia N1 Lite (model NX597J) is a budget-friendly smartphone from 2017 that brought a stylish design and modern features like a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner to the entry-level segment. It features a large 5.5-inch HD display, a front-facing flash for better selfies, and is powered by a MediaTek MT6737 processor. This guide provides the official stock ROM, which is essential for unbricking a device, fixing software bugs, removing a Google FRP lock, or restoring the phone to its original factory software.
Important: This firmware is specifically for the Nubia N1 Lite (NX597J). As a MediaTek device, it requires the SP Flash Tool for flashing. Flashing this on a different model (like the standard Nubia N1) will cause a hard brick. This process will erase all data.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Nubia N1 Lite (NX597J)
- Release year: 2017
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6737
- Display: 5.5″ IPS LCD, HD
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- 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 Date | Android | Type | Download | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-27 | 6.0 | SP Flash Tool Firmware | Download | MediaTek |
How to Flash the Stock Firmware
Flashing the stock ROM onto your Nubia N1 Lite requires a Windows PC and the SP Flash Tool. The process involves installing the MediaTek VCOM drivers, loading the MT6737M_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 Nubia N1 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.
- Safer Flashing (Uncheck Preloader): For a safer flashing process that is less likely to cause a hard brick, it is highly 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.
FAQs
Q1. What is the main difference between the Nubia N1 and the N1 Lite?
The standard Nubia N1 is a more powerful device with a larger 5000 mAh battery, a better Helio P10 processor, more RAM, and a higher-resolution Full HD display. The N1 Lite is the more affordable version with lower-end specifications. Their firmwares are not interchangeable.
Q2. My phone is stuck in a bootloop. Will this fix it?
Yes. A “bootloop,” where the phone is stuck on the Nubia logo and never fully starts, is a software issue. Performing a full flash of the stock ROM is the most effective way to resolve it by completely reinstalling the operating system.
Q3. What is a “scatter file”?
The scatter file (e.g., MT6737M_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.
