On this page, we have shared all the BQ Aquaris X flash files with the firmware installation guide. To install the firmware flash file, we need a software called  QFil Flash tool or QPST 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.

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Why We Need Flash Files?

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 BQ Aquaris X. 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.

Advantages of Stock ROM:

Here are the answers to why you need to download and save the BQ Aquaris X 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 BQ Aquaris X
  • You can fix the boot loop issue on BQ Aquaris X
  • Fix Unfortunately, the app has stopped errors on BQ Aquaris X
  • Fix Network related issue
  • Patch Boot image to Root using Magisk
  • You can unroot BQ Aquaris X
  • To Reset or Remove FRP on your device
  • Restore BQ Aquaris X back to Factory State

How to Flash Firmware File on BQ Aquaris X 

Before installing the Stock ROM flash file on your BQ Aquaris X, you should download the firmware 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.

Firmware Details:

  • Device Name: BQ Aquaris X
  • ROM Type: Stock ROM
  • Gapps File: Included
  • Tool Supported: QFil or Qualcomm Flash Tool
  • Android Version: Android 7.1.1 and Android 8.1 Oreo

Pre-Requirements:

  • Supported device: BQ Aquaris X
  • 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: Qualcomm USB drivers, QFil Flash Tool or QPST, and Android USB Drivers

Download Flash Files:

Instructions to install:

After downloading the firmware file for BQ Aquaris X from the link above, you will need to use the Qualcomm Flash image loader Tool to flash the Stock firmware. Here is a detailed guide mentioned below which you can follow completely.

  • Full Data Backup without Root
  • Nandroid Backup via TWRP

Android Version: Android 7.1.1

Android Version: Android 8.1

Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery:

First, you can try the official method to install the OTA stock ROM update via device recovery. Follow the guide link given below to install the OTA update on your device.

  • Download and Upload the package to your device.
  • Boot into stock recovery.
  • Select Wipe Cache and then tap on install the update via SD Card
  • Browse the file and select the downloaded package that you moved earlier.
  • Once you tap, wait till the update successfully completes.

Method 3: 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 the QFIL tool

Steps to Flash Stock Firmware Using QFil Flash Tool

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