Q1. How do I know for sure which Advan S5E Full View version I have?

This is the most critical step. If the phone can turn on, go to Settings > System > About Phone and look for the "Build Number" or "Processor" information. If it mentions "MTK" or "MT6737," you have the MediaTek version. If it mentions "SPD" or "SC9850," you have the UNISOC version. If the phone is bricked, you must check the original retail box for specifications.

Q2. Why were two different versions of the same phone made?

Manufacturers sometimes switch component suppliers (like for the main chipset) during a product's manufacturing run to manage costs or parts availability. While the phone looks the same on the outside, the internal hardware is different and requires its own specific software and flashing tools.

Q3. I flashed the wrong firmware. Is my phone permanently dead?

Flashing firmware from a different chipset (e.g., SPD firmware on an MTK phone) is called "cross-flashing." It almost always corrupts the device's bootloader, resulting in a hard brick that is not fixable with standard USB flashing methods. This is why identifying your chipset before you begin is essential.

Advan S5E Full View Stock Firmware (MTK & SPD Versions)

The Advan S5E Full View is a 5.0-inch budget smartphone from the Indonesian brand Advan, notable for its 18:9 aspect ratio display and running Android 7.0 Nougat. It is extremely important for users to know that this phone was released with two different hardware platforms, making any software restoration a process that requires careful identification of the chipset inside your specific device.

CRUCIAL WARNING: Check Your Chipset Before Flashing!

The Advan S5E Full View was manufactured with two completely different and incompatible chipsets:

One with a MediaTek (MTK) chipset, which requires the QGDP Tool (CPB file).
Another with a UNISOC/Spreadtrum (SPD) chipset, which requires the SPD Upgrade Tool (PAC file).

Flashing the wrong firmware type on your phone will cause a permanent hard brick, making it unrecoverable. Before you download any file, you MUST identify your phone’s chipset. If it turns on, go to Settings > About Phone. If not, check the original box or the sticker under the battery.

Important Note: Please read the warning above carefully to identify your phone’s correct chipset before proceeding. This guide covers two different hardware versions and flashing methods. Using the wrong one will damage your phone. Flashing will erase all your data.

📱 Quick Device Specifications

Device: Advan S5E Full View
Release Year: ~2018
Chipset: MediaTek MT6737M OR UNISOC SC9850 (Incompatible Versions)
Display: 5.0″ FWVGA+ (480×960) 18:9 Display
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
RAM/Storage: 1GB / 8GB

⬇️ Advan S5E Full View Firmware Packages & Guides

Select the guide below that corresponds to your phone’s chipset. Do not mix files or tools.

Version 1: For MediaTek (MTK) Devices — QGDP Method

🛠 Required Tools (MTK Version)

QGDP Assembly Tool	Download Tool
MediaTek USB VCOM Drivers	Download Drivers

⬇️ Firmware Download (MTK Version)

OS	Type	Download
7.0 Nougat	QGDP (.cpb File)	MediaFire

⚡ Quick Flashing Guide (MTK Version)

Install VCOM drivers. Extract the firmware (Advan_S5E...CPB.zip) and QGDP Tool.
Launch QGDP Tool (password: 369). Click “Config,” load the .cpb file, and click “Apply.”
Click “Start.” Power off your phone, hold Volume Down, and connect it to the PC to begin flashing.

👉 Full Tutorial: How to Flash with YGDP/QGDP Tool

Version 2: For UNISOC (SPD) Devices — SPD Method

🛠 Required Tools (SPD Version)

SPD Upgrade Tool	Download Tool
SPD SCI USB Drivers	Download Drivers

⬇️ Firmware Download (SPD Version)

OS	Type	Download
7.0 Nougat	SPD (.pac File)	MediaFire

⚡ Quick Flashing Guide (SPD Version)

Install SPD SCI drivers. Extract the firmware (Advan_S5E...SPD.zip) and SPD Upgrade Tool.
Launch UpgradeDownload Tool. Click the gear icon (“Load Packet”) and select the .pac file.
Click the play icon (“Start Downloading”). Power off your phone, hold Volume Down, and connect it to the PC.

👉 Full Tutorial: How to Flash with SPD Upgrade Tool

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How do I know for sure which Advan S5E Full View version I have?: This is the most critical step. If the phone can turn on, go to Settings > System > About Phone and look for the “Build Number” or “Processor” information. If it mentions “MTK” or “MT6737,” you have the MediaTek version. If it mentions “SPD” or “SC9850,” you have the UNISOC version. If the phone is bricked, you must check the original retail box for specifications.
Q2. Why were two different versions of the same phone made?: Manufacturers sometimes switch component suppliers (like for the main chipset) during a product’s manufacturing run to manage costs or parts availability. While the phone looks the same on the outside, the internal hardware is different and requires its own specific software and flashing tools.
Q3. I flashed the wrong firmware. Is my phone permanently dead?: Flashing firmware from a different chipset (e.g., SPD firmware on an MTK phone) is called “cross-flashing.” It almost always corrupts the device’s bootloader, resulting in a hard brick that is not fixable with standard USB flashing methods. This is why identifying your chipset before you begin is essential.