iQOO Z6 5G Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)

If you’re an iQOO Z6 (PD2165F) user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check how to flash the firmware file on iQOO Z6. We have also put up the stock firmware advantages, firmware info, and requirements for your ease.

Android is full of customizations and tweaks that all the users can easily perform. But users have to follow the guide and step-by-step process properly in order to do customization successfully. Unfortunately, some of the users may not follow the proper steps or don’t flash the compatible file on their devices during Custom ROM installation or rooting, etc. Therefore, their devices can be easily bricked or stuck into the bootloop issue.

Stock ROM and its importance in Smartphones

Stock ROM is the operating system that comes pre-built when you buy the device from a retailer. Usually when a person needs to customize his device with custom ROMs and other modifications he opts to move on from the stock firmware. However, when things go wrong during any modification, reverting back to the stock ROM is the only option that can solve this issue.

By installing a stock ROM you can solve the issue of bootloop, and device bricking. Besides, you can perform a system OS upgrade or downgrade as per your choice.

Advantages of Stock ROM:

You can unbrick your bricked iQOO Z6.
It fixes the bootloop and instability issue as well.
To upgrade or downgrade your iQOO Z6.
You can skip the Screen Lock and remove malware as well.
To fix bugs lags on your Android Device.
You Can Remove the root on your device [Unroot]
You can Restore Stock ROM after using Custom ROM.
This Software Update helps to solve the issue with WiFi, Bluetooth, and more.
You can fix the soft brick issue on your iQOO Z6.
You can preload Google Applications as well.

Steps to Install Stock Firmware on iQOO Z6

Now, before we get straight to the Steps of stock ROM installation, make sure to follow the requisites section below and have the flash tools and drivers installed on your system.

Pre-Requisites

The stock firmware provided here is for iQOO Z6. Do not flash it on any other phone.
We recommend having at least a 50% charge on your device before installing the firmware.
A PC or Laptop.
Make sure to take a backup of your device data. You can back up your phone Without Root.
Alternatively, if you have TWRP Recovery installed on your device, you can create Nandroid Backup through TWRP Recovery.
Download QFil Flash Tool or QPST Flash tool and install it on your PC.
Install the Latest iQOO USB Drivers | Qualcomm drivers

Disclaimer

GetDroidTips will not be responsible for bricking, hardware, or any kind of software problems arising on your while you follow this guide to install stock ROM on your phone. First, understand the tutorial and then follow it at your own risk.

Firmware Details

Device Supported: iQOO Z6 PD2165F
Tool Supported: QFil or QPST tool
Processor: Qualcomm
File: Software Update
Gapps File: Included

Now, grab the stock firmware, flash tool, and drivers for the iQOO Z6 from the link below.

Download Firmware:

PD2165F_EX_A_12.0.8.28.W30.V000L1	Download
PD2165F_EX_A_12.0.11.10.W30.V000L1	Download

Method 1: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool:

Download the Qualcomm Flash image loader tool and USB Drivers on your PC. Follow the below link to install the firmware using the QFIL tool

Guide to Install Stock ROM using QFIL Tool

Method 2: Instructions to Install via QPST Tool:

Here are the instructions you need to follow in order to install Stock ROM on the iQOO Z6 :

First of all, do all the PREREQUISITE STEPS and Now Open the Extracted QPST Folder
You will find two files with the name: Qualcomm_USB_Drivers_For_Windows.rar and QPST.WIN.2.7 Installer-00429.zip
Open the QPST Win folder and Install the QPST.exe file on your PC/Laptop
After Installation, Go to the Installed Location in the C Drive
Open the QPST Configuration
Now in the QPST Configuration, Click on Add new port -> Select the com port of your device -> and close it
Now Open the EMMC Software Downloader in the same folder located all the QPST Files
In EMMC Software Downloader, Check program boot loaders -> Browse for the device com port
Now Click Load XML Def and browse for rawprogram0.xml in folder ROM in EMMC Software Downloader (If you didn’t extract please extract the ROM and then browse the file rawprogram0.xml)
Now tap on Load Patch def and browse for patch0.xml in folder ROM
Check the search path 2 and browse for the folder ROM
Now click download, wait for the download to finish (it never finish but it also detects for a new driver, and that’s important) and it will search for the new hardware found, install the driver
That’s it! Once your installation is done! Reboot the phone! Congrats, you successfully installed Stock ROM on iQOO Z6.

So, that’s all about how to install stock ROM on iQOO Z6. We hope this tutorial was useful to you. If you find any difficulties or have any doubt, do let us know.

Method 3:

Warmly Tips:

Limited by Android 8 and higher version, iQOO 3 cannot flash the lower version(You can check the current version of your phone in Settings>My Device>More Parameters).

Your data on your phone won`t be cleared. However, we also recommend you back up your important data such as contacts, and messages before doing it. Moreover, make sure the battery capacity is sufficient(over 30%).

1. Download the corresponding firmware for your phone;

2. Move it to the root directory of your phone storage without decompressing;

Note: The root directory is basically the first thing you see when you open a file explorer on your phone. In other words, do not put the file in a folder. The files which you can find in the Phone storage interface of File Manager locate the root directory.

3. Install the firmware:

If you can enter your phone, click the firmware in File Manager>Local files to install it.

If you cannot enter your phone: