Q1. Can I flash this OTA with SP Flash Tool?

No. OTA packages are not scatter-based and can only be applied via stock recovery.

Q2. My device is bricked and won’t enter recovery. Will this file help?

No, you’ll need the complete scatter-based firmware for SP Flash Tool.

Q3. Will this erase my data?

Normally, OTA updates preserve user data. However, if you perform a factory reset before flashing, data will be erased.

Archos 50 Helium Plus Firmware (OTA Update)

The Archos 50 Helium Plus is an entry-level Android smartphone powered by the MediaTek MT6735 processor. It originally shipped with Android 5.1 Lollipop. If your device is experiencing boot issues, software errors, or failed OTA updates, you can restore it by flashing the official firmware provided here.

⚠️ CRUCIAL WARNING:
This package is an OTA update ZIP file, not a complete scatter firmware. It must be applied through the stock recovery (Apply Update from SD card) and cannot be flashed with SP Flash Tool. If your device is hard-bricked and cannot access recovery, you will need a full scatter-based firmware build.

📋 Archos 50 Helium Plus Specifications

Model: Archos 50 Helium Plus
Chipset: MediaTek MT6735 (64-bit)
Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Display: 5.0-inch HD IPS
Battery: 2000 mAh
RAM / Storage: 1 GB RAM / 8 GB ROM
Connectivity: 4G LTE / Dual SIM

⬇️ Archos 50 Helium Plus Firmware Download

Model	Version	Android	Chipset	Type	Download	Size
50 Helium Plus	2015-12-09	5.1 Lollipop	MediaTek MT6735	OTA Update (Recovery Flashable)	MediaFire	900 MB

⚡ How to Install OTA Update on Archos 50 Helium Plus

Download the OTA firmware ZIP and copy it to the root of your SD card.
Power off your phone completely.
Boot into Recovery Mode by pressing Power + Volume Up together.
In recovery, choose Apply update from SD card.
Select the OTA ZIP file (Archos_50_Helium_Plus_MT6735_20151209_5.1_OTA.zip).
Wait for the update to complete and reboot your device.

👉 For full instructions with screenshots, check this guide:
How to Install OTA Update via Stock Recovery

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I flash this OTA with SP Flash Tool?: No. OTA packages are not scatter-based and can only be applied via stock recovery.
Q2. My device is bricked and won’t enter recovery. Will this file help?: No, you’ll need the complete scatter-based firmware for SP Flash Tool.
Q3. Will this erase my data?: Normally, OTA updates preserve user data. However, if you perform a factory reset before flashing, data will be erased.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Installation aborted error: Ensure the OTA package is placed on the SD card and not renamed.
Signature verification failed: Only use official OTA builds for your exact device model.
Update stuck at boot: Wipe cache partition in recovery and reboot.
Device still unstable after OTA: Consider flashing the full scatter firmware (if available).