Install/ Update Cubot QUEST to Android 9 Pie Stock ROM Firmware

Good news for Cubot QUEST users, and it comes in the form of the latest software update. Cubot has released the next major Android release for the device, i.e. Android 9 Pie for your Cubot QUEST device. If you were waiting for the arrival of Android 9 Pie on your Cubot QUEST, then here we go. Those who were wondering to install the latest Stock ROM Firmware on your device can now rejoice as they can flash the latest software on their device.

Cubot has officially released the Stock Android 9 Pie and AOSP Custom Skin for the Cubot QUEST.  The Android 7.0 Nougat is the predecessor to the Android 8.1 Oreo software, and Android 9.0 is the successor to the Android 8 Oreo operating system. The Official Oreo Firmware comes with the various Bug fixes, Security patches, and improve the overall stability of the device.

So, if you own a Cubot QUEST, you can install the latest update for your device, which comes with CUBOT_QUEST_V13_20190806 – A798_CQ_8123C_62_P0_V1.2.8.4_S190806 , and is based on Android 9 Pie. The update often aims to increase system stability and increase the performance of the device, as well as adding new features.

Cubot QUEST Android 9 Pie OTA Firmware/ Flash File

All Cubot QUEST owners may already receive the OTA Update notification on their device. You might be already aware of the fact that the Android Team fixes the vulnerabilities found in the operating system from time to time, and releases the updates in a timely manner. The OEMs, then push the Security Updates with patched/ fixed Android vulnerabilities in the form of OTA and Stock ROM updates. Updating your smartphone through OTA Firmware update does not delete the data.

In the below guide, we will be guiding you step by step process to flash/ install the latest CUBOT_QUEST_V13_20190806 – A798_CQ_8123C_62_P0_V1.2.8.4_S190806 Android 9 Pie on Cubot QUEST. The download link for this Stock ROM has been added to the pre-requisite section. You can simply flash the Stock Firmware .zip or .img file manually through SP Flash Tools, if you have not received it through the OTA update.

Firmware Details:

Android Version: Android 9 Pie

UI Version: AOSP

Firmware Versions: CUBOT_QUEST_V13_20190806 – A798_CQ_8123C_62_P0_V1.2.8.4_S190806

Model: Cubot QUEST

Release Date: November 2019

Android security patch level: October 2019

Country: NA

Status: – Official

Prerequisite

Ensure to check your model number, which must be:

• Cubot QUEST

You must have to ensure that prior to rooting your phone, you have read thoroughly the disclaimer and you agree to proceed further on your risk.

• Phone Should be Charged

Your phone must be 70% charged at least else, it may lead to complications sometimes while experimenting. Why take a risk, try to charge it fully.

• Back-Up

If you are either going to root your phone or install a Custom ROM, it is a good habit to make a back up of your phone. Make a back up of all your media like images, videos and all on your PC and your contacts on Cloud.

• Enable USB Debugging

You must enable the USB debugging option by going in to Settings, Applications and Developer options.

Downloads For Updating Cubot QUEST

How to update Cubot QUEST to Android 9 Pie via OTA (Over the air)

Note: For this method, you won’t need to download any file mentioned in the pre-requisite section of this article. You can directly follow the below steps if you prefer the OTA method.

You can directly check the latest version of firmware/ software available for your device, Cubot QUEST by navigating to:

Settings > About Device > Software Updates

When a new software update is available for your device, the notifications panel will display the software update message. Just you need to pull down the notification bar, and then press ‘Software Update’, and this will begin the upgrade process of device CUBOT_QUEST_V13_20190806 – A798_CQ_8123C_62_P0_V1.2.8.4_S190806 , based on Android 9 Pie.

If in-case you have not received the software update, then just follow the below guides, to flash firmware manually through either below guide. No matter which method you prefer, however, OTA is a safer method to upgrade your device. But in case you prefer upgrading your device manually, then just carefully follow our below guide step by step.

How to Manually update Cubot QUEST to Android 9 Pie Firmware

Step 1: Begin with downloading all the files mentioned above in the prerequisite section.

Step 2: Browse through the files downloaded, and then Right-click on the zipped file MT6xxx_USB_VCOM_drivers. zip and extract the same. Then navigate to the extracted folder and then click on the file InstallDriver. exe. This will install the Preloader VCOM in your system.

Step 3: Assuming that you have downloaded SP FlashTool (Win) from the provided link above, Then simply click and extract the archive. Then, browse and run the file flash_tool. exe

Step 4: Once the SP Flash Tools opens up, you will see the tabs like ‘Welcome’, ‘Format’, ‘Download’, ‘Readback’ and ‘Memory Test’. Just click on ‘Download Tab’ to select the same.

Step 5: Now, at this stage, on the Download Tab, you will notice the options ‘Download Agent’ with folder icon right next to the file path, as well as ‘Scatter-loading’ underneath. Just click on the folder ‘Download Agent’ and navigate to the folder of Flash Tool and then open the folder SP_MDT, and click on MTK_AllInOneDA.bin file.

Step 6: Now, click on the Scatter-loading button, and find the Scatter File from the downloaded Stock Firmware zip file, which you have downloaded. The name of the file should look like MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt [XXXX Stands for Chipset/ processor number of MediaTek i.e. 6753 etc.].

Step 7: After selecting and loading the MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt file under ‘Scatter-loading file’, simply click the ‘Download’ button.

Step 8: Now, remove the battery of your device, if it is removable, and re-insert again. You should connect the phone to the computer in Download Mode only. To do the same, just hold down the Volume Down+Volume Up buttons simultaneously, and then connect the device to computer via USB Cable. Make sure that Volume Down+Volume Up buttons are pressed until the device is detected by PC.

Step 10: Now, hook up/ connect your Cubot QUEST to the computer via USB slot. Connecting your smartphone will begin the flashing process automatically, and it requires simply a few seconds to complete.

Step 7: At this point of the latest Stock Firmware Android 9 Pie on your Cubot QUEST device has been flashed. Now, you may disconnect the device from the computer. You will see the message with the ‘Green Check mark’ with the ‘Download OK’ message.

Step 8: Now, you may disconnect the phone from the computer, and also close the ‘SP Flash Tool’, and turn on the phone, and enjoy the latest firmware.

Congratulations, you have successfully flashed CUBOT_QUEST_V13_20190806 – A798_CQ_8123C_62_P0_V1.2.8.4_S190806 Android 9 Pie on your Cubot QUEST device. If you faced any issue while flashing, then do not hesitate to let’s know in the comments section below.