Crucial Warning: Confirm your exact tablet model number (Z170C, Z170CG, or Z170MG) before you download. Packages for the Intel models (Z170C and Z170CG) will not work on the MediaTek Z170MG tablet. Flashing the wrong processor file will brick the tablet.
Download Firmware for ASUS ZenPad C 7.0
Asus_Zenpad_C_7.0_Z170C_WW_Z170C_V12.26.4.69_20170410_AFT.zip
Final official RAW firmware package for model Z170C (Intel x3-C3200 Wi-Fi). Ready to load in ASUS Flash Tool.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveZ170C_UL-P01Z-WW-12.26.4.69-user.zip
Official recovery update package for Z170C. Verified MD5 hash. Copy to root of storage or install via stock recovery.
⬇️ Download via AFHWW_Z170CG_V12.26.4.57-user-201604192009-rawdata_fb.zip
Fastboot rawdata firmware for model Z170CG (Intel x3-C3230RK 3G). Recommended for unbricking and full factory restore.
⬇️ Download via Yandex.DiskWW_Z170CG_V12.26.4.42-user-201511201736-rawdata.zip
Earlier official RAW firmware archive for model Z170CG. Useful for rolling back to an earlier software release.
⬇️ Download via Yandex.DiskAsus_Zenpad_C_7.0_Z170MG_WW_Z170MG-12.0.1.25-20151110_5M_AFT.zip
Official ASUS Flash Tool package for model Z170MG with MediaTek MT8382 processor. Do not use on Intel Z170C or Z170CG.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveAsus_Zenpad_C_7.0_Z170MG_WW_Z170MG-12.0.1.25-20151110_5M-130924307043463206.rar
Official factory archive with MT8382 scatter file for SP Flash Tool. Verified MD5 hash check.
⬇️ Download via AFHFlashing Overview for ASUS ZenPad C 7.0
- Check the model number on the back of your tablet: Z170C (Wi-Fi), Z170CG (3G Intel), or Z170MG (3G MediaTek)
- For Intel models (Z170C, Z170CG): put tablet in Droidboot mode (hold Volume Up + Power) and flash with ASUS Flash Tool
- If using Z170C recovery zip: copy UL-P01Z-*.zip to microSD card and install via Recovery Mode (Volume Down + Power)
- For MediaTek model (Z170MG): extract the RAR archive and load the scatter file into SP Flash Tool
- Keep the tablet connected to the computer until flashing finishes and the tablet reboots
Expand preparation checklist for ASUS ZenPad C 7.0
- Check the model number on the back of your tablet or under Settings -> About Tablet.
- For Intel models (Z170C, Z170CG): install ASUS USB drivers and ASUS Flash Tool on your Windows PC.
- For MediaTek model (Z170MG): install MediaTek VCOM drivers and SP Flash Tool.
- Charge the tablet battery to at least 40% before flashing.
- Use a working microUSB cable connected directly to the back of your PC.
- Back up your personal files because flashing will erase all data on the tablet.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Intel Atom models (Z170C and Z170CG) flash via Fastboot/Droidboot mode using ASUS Flash Tool. MediaTek model Z170MG flashes via MediaTek Preloader mode using SP Flash Tool or ASUS Flash Tool.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for ASUS ZenPad C 7.0, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's ASUS Flash Tool guide.
Can also be flashed via SP Flash Tool: Open SP Flash Tool Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Z170C is the Wi-Fi only model powered by an Intel Atom x3-C3200 chip. Z170CG is the 3G cellular model with voice calling, powered by an Intel Atom x3-C3230RK chip. Z170MG is also a 3G tablet, but it uses a MediaTek MT8382 processor instead of an Intel chip. Firmware cannot be swapped between Intel and MediaTek models.
Turn off the tablet completely. Press and hold Volume Up and Power at the same time until the ASUS logo appears and the Droidboot / Fastboot menu shows on the screen. Then connect the USB cable to your computer.
Because the Z170MG is powered by a MediaTek processor, you can flash it using SP Flash Tool on a Windows PC using the scatter file, or using ASUS Flash Tool with the Z170MG AFT package.
Yes. Flashing official stock firmware overwrites corrupted system files and factory partitions. This fixes boot loops, system crashes, and software errors.