Micromax Q338 Flash File (Stock ROM Firmware)
by Noufaz AhmedToday we have the latest stock ROM flash file for the Micromax Q338 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop powered by Mediatek processor. To install the firmware flash file, we need a software called SP Flash tool which can be helpful to flash the stock ROM on your device. The method is simple and easy. We have also added video and step by step tutorial to make things easier to flash the official flash file.
This process is helpful if you have bricked your device, lag, or shuttering performance, to fix Bluetooth and WiFi issue, to unroot or bypass the FRP lock. So without further wasting our time, let’s understand what is stock firmware flash file.
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Why We Need Stock Firmware?
Stock Firmware or a Stock ROM is official software that is designed by the OEM manufacturer for a particular device. This file is required to fix any software related issue on your Micromax Q338. If you are facing any problem with your device, your final attempt will be to re-install the stock ROM. This way, you can restore your device back to stock ROM. This guide will be more useful to those users who always want to try rooting, installing mods or custom ROM.
Advantages of Stock ROM:
Here are the answers to why you need to download and save the Micromax Q338 Stock ROM flash file on your computer.
- If your device is dead, you can unbrick using Stock ROM file
- You can fix or repair the IMEI on your device using DB files from Stock ROM
- Remove any malware or Adwares from Micromax Q338
- You can fix the boot loop issue on Micromax Q338
- Fix Unfortunately, the app has stopped error on Micromax Q338
- Fix Network related issue
- Patch Boot image to Root using Magisk: Mediatek Guide or Spreadtrum Guide
- You can unroot Micromax Q338
- To Reset or Remove FRP on your device: Mediatek FRP Guide or Spreadtrum FRP Guide
- Restore Micromax Q338 back to Factory State
Firmware Details:
• Device Name: Micromax Q338
• ROM Type: Stock ROM
• Gapps File: Included
• Tool Supported: SP Flash Tool
• Processor: Mediatek MT6580
• Android Version: Android 5.1 Lollipop
How to Install Micromax Q338 Flash File
Before installing the Stock ROM on your Micromax Q338, you should download the firmware flash file. Then download and install the USB Drivers and flash tool on the PC as well. Once you’re done with these, you can proceed to the steps below. But let’s take a quick look at the Stock Firmware importance and firmware details below.
Pre-Requirements:
- Supported device: Micromax Q338
- Make sure to charge your device more than 50%
- You need a PC or Laptop with a USB cable.
Take a complete backup using any method given below
- Download Drivers and Tools: VCOM drivers, SP Flash Tool, and Micromax USB Drivers
Download Flash Files
Software Details | Download Link |
Flash File Name: MMX_Q338_SW_V09_HW_V1.0_16102015 File Size: 1.05 GB Android Version: 5.1 Lollipop | Download Link |
Flash File Name: MMX_Q338_SW_V07_HW_V1.0_26082015 File Size: 1.05 GB Android Version: 5.1 Lollipop | Download Link |
Instructions to Install: via SP Flash tool
Now, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into the firmware installation steps below:
- Make sure you follow and download all the required files and flash tool on your PC.
Open the flash tool exe file to open the SP Flash Tool User Interface
Once your load the SP Flash tool UI, Tap on Download option
In the download tab, you have to load both the download agent and the sMeizuter text file in the sMeizuter-loading section.
- You will find the sMeizuter text file inside the ROM package for most cases, if not, you can create a sMeizuter text file on your own.
Once you load the file, click the Download button
- To start the upgrade process of stock ROM on your Micromax Q338, you need to turn off your device and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up key together and Connect your Phone to PC/Laptop using USB Cable (Keep the Volume Down and Volume Up button until your computer detects the phone.)
- When the phone connects, your device will start upgrading the stock firmware
- You need to wait for a few minutes to complete the upgrade process.
Once the flashing process completes, you will find a green button which means a successful upgrade.
- That’s it! You can reboot your Micromax Q338
Follow our full-depth video guide below:
Video Guide to Install Stock ROM via SP Flash Tool
That’s it, guys. We hope that you’ve installed the Stock Firmware on your Micromax Q338 device successfully. Feel free to ask in the comments below for any queries.