There are four ways ZTE update:
Download SD card upgrade package from ZTE website, then copy whole update.zip file to root directory of SD card (The file name must be update.zip), as picture 1-1 shown below: Picture 1-1 2. Enter into file manager to check whether the files of SD card are normal. ZTE USA manufacturers a variety of popular phones. Visit our website for more details! This guide will show you how to update your ZTE to the latest software version. Updates give you access to new improvements and fixes bugs on your phone. It is recommended to back up your phone before you start this guide. NOTICE: SCREEN IMAGES MAY DIFFER FROM YOUR ACTUAL DEVICE.
- Using recovery (to update installed OS)
- Using Fastboot (to recover ZTE with Qualcomm SOC)
- Using Research Download (to recover ZTE with Spreadtrum SOC)
- Using SP Flash Tool (to recover ZTE with MTK SOC)
If you want to install a ZTE update using recovery – download the official update, reboot your phone or tablet into recovery mode and click “Install update from SD card”.
To install ZTE update with Fastboot – download and install drivers and ADB&Fastboot, download official firmware and flash it by instruction.
SPD Research Download how to use?
Research Download how to use instruction for Android update SpreadTrum based smartphones. First step to use the Research Download tool is make sure, that your smartphone used SPD processor.
After that, download the latest official firmware for Research Download tool in the .PAC format and save it to your PC. Make sure, that your smartphone or tablet have at least 50% charge of battery and follow Research Download guide:
- Download and unpack Research Download tool
- Install a compatible Research Download driver
- Run the tool
- Click on the first gear icon and choose your firmware
- Press “Play” button, if the warning window will pop up – press “Ok”
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- Turn off your device, press and hold a volume up button and connect USB cable
- You can release the volume button when the program will start flashing
- When flash will be done you’ll receive window with status “Passed” or “Success”
- Press Stop button and close the program
- Disconnect your device and turn it on
Zte Router Firmware Update
Done! Now you know how to use Research Download Tool! Have some questions – write it in the comments below!
SP Flash Tool download and use
SP Flash Tool download and use guide will help you flash Android smartphone with MTK SOC. First of all, make sure that you have the MTK based smartphone, after this continue read SP Flash Tool Android update guide.
Download and unpack the program. SP Flash Tool Android update required the PC with installed MTK drivers, you can download it here and install by this guide:
- Unpack the drivers archive
- Run “DriverInstall.exe”
- Follow the instalator instructions
- Reboot your PC
After installing MTK drivers, download SP Flash Tool Android firmware for your smartphone or tablet here
Unpack the SP Flash Tool Android upgrade for your phone and follow the instruction SP Flash Tool how to use:
- Run SP Flash Tool
- Click “Choose” on the “Scatter-loading” line and select scatter file from downloaded firmware
- Go to “Options” and enable “DA DL All with Checksum” in download section
- Close settings
- Choose “Firmware update” for update your phone or “Download” to flash any part of the firmware
- Click “Download”
- Turn off your phone or tablet and connect it to the PC with USB cable, if drivers installed successfully – flashing will start, if flash won’t start – reinstall drivers
- After everything is done, you will receive an “OK” window, close it, disconnect your phone and press Power On key
Done! SP Flash Tool download and use is very simple for users. If you receive some errors – write it in the comments below and I’ll help you to recover your phone.