How to Install Stock ROM on Vivo XPlay 3S [Firmware Flash File/Unbrick]

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to flash the official firmware file on your Vivo XPlay 3S PD1303F. The device is powered by a Qualcomm processor,...

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Last updated on July 9, 2021

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In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to flash the official firmware file on your Vivo XPlay 3S PD1303F. The device is powered by a Qualcomm processor, you need software known as QFIL Tool, Formally also called Qualcomm Flash Image Loader, Vivo USB drivers, and official Stock ROM flash image.

Android always opens the door to various possibilities such as flashing custom ROM or kernel or APK modding etc. These feats can be achieved by providing root access to your device or simply rooting your phone. In today’s date, rooting or customizing is no rocket science, but people perform these processes carelessly. Certain users hastily carry out the modding/rooting process without properly following instructions. It leads to the bricking of the device. It can happen with any device. To save you from such hassle, we made this guide to restore back your Vivo XPlay 3S back to stock ROM.

This guide is also helpful if you are facing any issues such as boot loop, lag, hang on logo, screen freezing, touchscreen issues, WiFi and Bluetooth issue, unroot, or even unbrick the device. Make sure to follow the instruction carefully to flash the firmware file without any trouble.

The Advantage Of Stock ROM:

Flash Stock To Unbrick your Vivo XPlay 3S
Flash Stock ROM to Fix the boot loop problem
Upgrade and Downgrade Vivo XPlay 3S
Unroot or Fix Bugs on your phone
To fix the lag or stutter on Vivo XPlay 3S
By flashing Stock ROM, you can solve software problems.
Revert back to stock to gain your warranty.

Firmware Details:

Device Name: Vivo XPlay 3S
Model: PD1302F
ROM Type: Stock ROM
Gapps File: Included
Tool Supported: SP Flash Tool
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Android Version: Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Steps to Install firmware file on Vivo XPlay 3S PD1303F:

Before installing, make sure to follow the pre-requisite and install the necessary drivers and tools on your PC.

Pre-requisites

Supported device: Vivo XPlay 3S PD1302F
Charge your phone: You need at least a 50% charge on Vivo XPlay 3S
Laptop or PC: To carry out this installation, you need a PC or Laptop.
Take Device Backup: The very first thing to pay attention to is taking the device backup. You might not be able to take the backup of phone data, however, if you have inserted a memory card in your device, remove it at least to save it.
Download AF Tool, QFil Flash Tool, or QPST Flash tool and install it on your PC.
Install the Latest Vivo 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.

Download Firmware

Download Link

Descriptions

PD1303F_EX_B_4.0.9_qcom

Download

Vivo_Xplay_3S_X520L_PD1303_A_6.11.5_05102016_4.4.2_CMD

Download

Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery:

First, you can try the official method to install the OTA stock ROM update via Vivo device recovery. Follow the guide link given below to install the OTA update on the Vivo device.

Method 2: Instructions to Install via AFTool:

Launch the Vivo aftools to flash the ROM

In the AFTool, locate the firmware file which you downloaded.

Boot your device into EDL mode

You can now connect your phone to a PC in fastboot or EDL mod.

Click Start to upgrade your firmware

Method 3: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool:

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

Method 4: Instructions to Install via MSM Download tool:

Download the MSM Download tool, firmware, and drivers on your PC.

Now install the USB drivers

Place the MSM download tool and firmware in the same folder

Open the MSM download tool and connect your device to PC/Laptop

Once you connect, it will automatically load the firmware, if not select it manually.

Click on the start button and wait patiently to complete the installation process.

Once it is done! remove your device from your PC. That’s it!

Method 5: Instructions to Install via QPST Tool:

Here are the instructions you need to follow in order to install Stock ROM on the Vivo XPlay 3S :

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 QPST folder

Open the QPST Win folder and Install the QPST.exe file on your PC/Laptop QPST install

After Installation, Go to the Installed Location in the C Drive

Open the QPST Configuration QPST Configuration exe open

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 EMMC Software download Browse

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) click and load 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 Vivo XPlay 3S.

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