Install/ Update OUKITEL C16 to Android 9 Pie Stock ROM Firmware

Good news for Oukitel C16 users, and it comes in the form of the latest software update. Oukitel has released the next major Android release for the device, i.e. Android 9 Pie for your Oukitel C16 device. If you were waiting for the arrival of Android 9 Pie on your Oukitel C16, 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.

Oukitel has officially released the Stock Android 9 Pie and AOSP Custom Skin for the Oukitel C16.  The Android 7.0 Nougat is a 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 an Oukitel C16, you can install the latest update for your device, which comes with OUKITEL_C16_V16.0_190926_EEA – full_k80_bsp-user 9 PPR1.180610.011, 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.

Oukitel C16 Android 9 Pie OTA Firmware/ Flash File

All Oukitel C16 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 OUKITEL_C16_V16.0_190926_EEA – full_k80_bsp-user 9 PPR1.180610.011 Android 9 Pie on Oukitel C16. 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: OUKITEL_C16_V16.0_190926_EEA – full_k80_bsp-user 9 PPR1.180610.011

Model: Oukitel C16

SoC: Mediatek MT6761P

Release Date: 2020

Android security patch level: 2020

Country: NA

Status: – Official

Prerequisite

Ensure to check your model number, which must be:

• Oukitel C16

You must have to ensure that before 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 into Settings, Applications, and Developer options.

Downloads For Updating Oukitel C16

How to update Oukitel C16 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, Oukitel C16 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 OUKITEL_C16_V16.0_190926_EEA – full_k80_bsp-user 9 PPR1.180610.011, 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 Oukitel C16 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 Oukitel C16 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, the latest Stock Firmware Android 9 Pie on your Oukitel C16 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 OUKITEL_C16_V16.0_190926_EEA – full_k80_bsp-user 9 PPR1.180610.011 Android 9 Pie on your Oukitel C16 device. If you faced any issue while flashing, then do not hesitate to let’s know in the comments section below.