How to install Stock ROM on Vivo Z1 Youth Edition [Firmware Flash file]

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Last updated on October 5, 2019

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Stock Firmware and its Advantages

The phone OEMs doesn’t provide that much of customizations or functionalities to the device by default. But it’s the most stable ROM according to the device model and Android version. While most of the third-party firmware comes with system bugs and stability issues. In this case, you may find battery issues, camera issues, network issues, basic features missing, lags, heating, low performance, etc. But you can fix these issues easily by installing the Stock ROM.

Check out the Stock ROM advantages below:

Flash Stock to unbrick your Vivo Z1 Youth Edition device
Fix the device bootloop issue
Upgrade and Downgrade your phone software version
Flash Stock ROM to unroot the device
Fix bugs or lag or stutter on Vivo Z1 Youth Edition device
Increase software performance, battery draining issue, OTA update issue
Gain phone warranty again (if applicable)

Firmware Details:

Device Supported: Vivo Z1 Youth Edition PD1730E
Tool Supported: Qualcomm Flash image loader Tool
Processor: Snapdragon 626 SoC
OS: Android 9.0 Pie
File: Software Update
Gapps: Included

Manually Check for OTA Updates

If you’re using the Vivo Z1 Youth Edition device then the update will come soon via OTA. You will get the notification to install it. If you don’t get the OTA automatically, then manually check for the update. Follow these simple steps mentioned below.

Go to the device Settings > System menu > System Update > Tap on Check for Update option.
If the OTA update appears then tap on Download and install to begin the installation process.
It may take a few minutes and then reboot your device.
Now, your handset will boot into a new system.

Now, you have to download the Stock Firmware file for Vivo Z1 Youth Edition from below.

Steps to Install Stock ROM on Vivo Z1 Youth Edition

Before doing anything, we need to have the Stock ROM file for the Vivo Z1 Youth Edition. Check out the download link from below.

Pre-Requirements:

The firmware file and installation guide are for the Vivo Z1 Youth Edition only. Don’t try it on other devices.
Keep your device battery charged up to 60% at least in order to skip the occasional shutdown.
Make sure to take a complete backup without Root of your device data.
- Create a Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery method.
You will require a Windows PC/Laptop and a USB cable.

Download Required Files:

Firmware File
- PD1730E_A_1.15.6| Link
Download and install Vivo USB drivers on your Windows PC.
Download QFil Flash Tool | QPST Tool on your computer and install it.
You will also require Download Qualcomm Drivers and install it.

Disclaimer:

We’re at GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any hardware or software issue happening to your phone upon installing this firmware or following this guide. Do this at your own risk.

Installation Steps:

Now, let’s go to the full depth installation guide. Here we have shared the installation guides on both text and video format. Follow it and install the stock ROM on your Vivo Z1 Youth Edition device.

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 QFIL tool

Steps to Flash Stock Firmware Using QFil Flash 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 Vivo Z1 Youth Edition:

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 Vivo Z1 Youth Edition.

You’re done. We assume that this guide is helpful to you and you’ve successfully installed or updated the Stock ROM on Vivo Z1 Youth Edition device. For any queries, do let us know in the comments below.

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