How to Install Stock ROM on Vivo Z5 PD1921 [Firmware flash file]

If you are someone who is looking to install Stock ROM on Vivo Z5 PD1921 then this guide is for you. We believe you were trying to customize your device but...

Abd Razaaq

Last updated on June 2, 2020

Abd Razaaq

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I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.

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, device bricking. Besides, you can perform system OS upgrade or downgrade as per your choice.

Advantages

You can unbrick your bricked Vivo Z5.
Fixes the bootloop and instability issue as well.
To upgrade or downgrade your Vivo Z5.
You can skip the Screen Lock and remove malware as well.
To fix bugs lags on your Android Device.
You Can Remove 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 Vivo Z5.
You can preload Google Applications as well.

Steps to Install Stock ROM on Vivo Z5 PD1921

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 Vivo Z5. 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 Backup your phone Without Root.
Alternatively, if you have TWRP Recovery installed on your device, you can create Nandroid Backup through TWRP Recovery.

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: Vivo Z5 PD1921
Tool Supported: QFil or QPST tool / MSMDownload tool
Android OS: 9.0 Pie
Funtouch OS: 9.1
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
File: Software Update
Gapps File: Included

Now, grab the stock firmware, flash tool and drivers for the Vivo Z5 from the link below.

Required Files

Firmware File:
- PD1921D_A_1.11.0: Download
- PD1921_A_1.7.0: Download
Download QFil Flash Tool or QPST Flash tool and install it on your PC.
Install the Latest Vivo USB Drivers | Qualcomm drivers

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 Vivo device.

Guide to Install Vivo Firmware on any Vivo smartphone

Method 2: 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

Guide to Install Stock ROM using QFIL Tool

Method 3: 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 PC. That’s it!

Method 4: Instructions to Install via QPST Tool:

Here are the instructions you need to follow in order to install Stock ROM on the Vivo Z5 :

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 Z5.

So, that’s all about how to install stock ROM on Vivo Z5 PD1921. We hope this tutorial was useful to you. If you find any difficulties or have any doubt, do let us know.