Today we have the latest stock ROM flash file for the Infinix Smart 5A X657C powered by a Mediatek processor. To install the firmware flash file, we need a software called SP Flash tool which can be helpful to flash the stock ROM on your device. The method is simple and easy. We have also added video and step-by-step tutorials to make things easier to flash the official flash file.

This process is helpful if you have bricked your device, lag, or shuttering performance, to fix Bluetooth and WiFi issues, to unroot or bypass the FRP lock. So without further wasting our time, let’s understand what is stock firmware flash file is.

Why We Need Stock Firmware?

Stock Firmware or a Stock ROM is official software that is designed by the OEM manufacturer for a particular device. This file is required to fix any software-related issue on your Infinix Smart 5A. If you are facing any problem with your device, your final attempt will be to re-install the stock ROM. This way, you can restore your device back to stock ROM. This guide will be more useful to those users who always want to try rooting, installing mods, or custom ROM.

Also Read: Android 11 for Infinix Smart 5A

Advantages of Stock ROM:

Here are the answers to why you need to download and save the Infinix Smart 5A Stock ROM flash file on your computer.

  • If your device is dead, you can unbrick using the Stock ROM file
  • You can fix or repair the IMEI on your device using DB files from Stock ROM
  • Remove any malware or Adwares from Infinix Smart 5A
  • You can fix the boot loop issue on Infinix Smart 5A
  • Fix Unfortunately, the app has stopped errors on Infinix Smart 5A
  • Fix Network related issue
  • Patch Boot image to Root using Magisk: Mediatek Guide or Spreadtrum Guide
  • You can unroot Infinix Smart 5A
  • To Reset or Remove FRP on your device: Mediatek FRP Guide or Spreadtrum FRP Guide
  • Restore Infinix Smart 5A back to Factory State

Firmware Details:

  • Device Name: Infinix Smart 5A X657C
  • ROM Type: Stock ROM
  • Gapps File: Included
  • Tool Supported: SP Flash Tool
  • Processor: Mediatek

How to Install Infinix Smart 5A X657C Flash File

Before installing the Stock ROM on your Infinix Smart 5A, you should download the firmware flash file. Then download and install the USB Drivers and flash tool on the PC as well. Once you’re done with these, you can proceed to the steps below. But let’s take a quick look at the Stock Firmware importance and firmware details below.

Pre-Requirements:

  • Supported device: Infinix Smart 5A X657C
  • Make sure to charge your device more than 50%
  • You need a PC or Laptop with a USB cable.
  • Take a complete backup using any method given below
  • Full Data Backup without Root
  • Nandroid Backup via TWRP
  • Download Drivers and Tools: VCOM drivers, SP Flash Tool, and Android USB Drivers

Download Flash Files

Instructions to Install: via SP Flash tool

Now, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into the firmware installation steps below:

  • Full Data Backup without Root

  • Nandroid Backup via TWRP

  • Make sure you follow and download all the required files and flash tools on your PC.

  • Open the flash tool exe file to open the SP Flash Tool User Interface

  • Once your load the SP Flash tool UI, Tap on the Download option

  • In the download tab, you have to load both the download agent and the scatter text file in the scatter-loading section.

  • You will find the scatter text file inside the ROM package for most cases, if not, you can create a scatter text file on your own.

  • Once you load the file, click the Download button

  • To start the upgrade process of stock ROM on your Infinix Smart 5A, you need to turn off your device and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up key together and Connect your Phone to PC/Laptop using USB Cable (Keep the Volume Down and Volume Up button until your computer detects the phone.)

  • When the phone connects, your device will start upgrading the stock firmware

  • You need to wait for a few minutes to complete the upgrade process.

  • Once the flashing process completes, you will find a green button which means a successful upgrade.

  • That’s it! You can reboot your Infinix Smart 5A

Follow our full-depth video guide below:

That’s it, guys. We hope that you’ve installed the Stock Firmware on your Infinix Smart 5A device successfully. Feel free to ask in the comments below for any queries.