Crucial Warning: Confirm that your device model is K10a40 before flashing. Do not flash this firmware on the Lenovo C2 Power (K10a40 with 3500mAh battery / 2GB RAM) if it uses different partition sizes. Always select 'Download Only' in SP Flash Tool; never choose 'Format All + Download', as formatting will erase your IMEI and NVRAM network calibration data.
Download Firmware for Lenovo Vibe C2
Lenovo_K10a40_S230_MT6735_20170517.zip
Final official maintenance firmware build for model K10a40. Complete scatter package with boot, recovery, system, and userdata images.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireFlashing Overview for Lenovo Vibe C2
- Check the model number on the sticker under the battery to confirm K10a40
- Install MediaTek USB VCOM drivers on your Windows computer
- Extract the firmware ZIP archive to locate MT6735_Android_scatter.txt
- Open SP Flash Tool, click Choose on Scatter-Loading File, and select MT6735_Android_scatter.txt
- Select "Download Only" in the dropdown menu (do not select Format All)
- Click the Download button in SP Flash Tool
- Power off phone, remove and reinsert battery, hold Volume Down, and plug in the USB cable
- Wait for the green checkmark circle to appear, then disconnect and turn on the phone
Expand preparation checklist for Lenovo Vibe C2
- Check the label under the battery to verify the model number is K10a40.
- Install MediaTek USB VCOM / Preloader drivers on your Windows PC.
- Extract the firmware zip file and verify MT6735_Android_scatter.txt is present.
- Charge the removable battery to at least 40% before you begin.
- Use a working microUSB cable plugged directly into a back USB port on your PC.
- Back up your personal data if the phone is still accessible, as flashing will erase user storage.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Flashing stock firmware through SP Flash Tool communicates directly with the MediaTek MT6735 BootROM/Preloader. It does not require an unlocked bootloader.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for Lenovo Vibe C2, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's SP Flash Tool guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lenovo Vibe C2 runs on a MediaTek MT6735P processor. You need to use SP Flash Tool (Smart Phone Flash Tool) on a Windows PC along with MediaTek USB VCOM drivers.
Choosing "Format All + Download" completely wipes the flash chip, including the protected NVRAM partition. This erases the device IMEI numbers and baseband calibration, causing the phone to lose cellular network signals permanently unless repaired with specialized service equipment. Always use "Download Only".
Power off the phone and remove the back cover. Take out the removable battery for 5 seconds and put it back in. Press and hold the Volume Down button, and while holding it, plug in the USB cable connected to your PC.
Yes. Flashing fresh stock firmware rewrites the system and boot partitions. This fixes boot loops, system crashes, and software errors caused by corrupted system files.