Crucial Warning: Verify your exact model variant before flashing. The global X9009 features different RF front-end band routing and partition configurations compared to domestic Chinese models (R9m, R9tm, R9t). Cross-flashing an X9009 package onto an R9m board can cause baseband modem errors or BROM Error 4032. Never select "Format All + Download" in SP Flash Tool, as this wipes the protected NVRAM partition containing unique IMEI calibrations.
Download Firmware for OPPO R9 / F1 Plus (X9009)
X9009EX_11_A.33_190328.tar
Final official maintenance update for international OPPO F1 Plus (X9009). Contains full scatter partition images.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireX9009EX_11_A.30_180119.tar
Stable official factory release for international X9009 handsets. Suitable for general unbricking and restoration.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireOppo_R9M_MT6755_EX_11_A.38_161117.zip
Latest official stable scatter package for China All-Netcom model R9m. Unpacks to partition binaries and scatter map.
⬇️ Download (2 links)
Oppo_R9M_MT6755_EX_11_A.26_160716.zip
Mid-cycle official factory maintenance release for OPPO R9m.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveOppo_R9TM_MT6755_EX_11_A.28_160805.zip
Latest official factory scatter firmware package for China Mobile All-Netcom variant R9tm.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveR9tm_11_A.20_160426.rar
Official factory maintenance release for R9tm variant.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveR9tm_11_A.14_160325.rar
Initial production factory release for China Mobile All-Netcom variant R9tm.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveR9t_11_A.05_160719.tar.bz2
Official factory service package for China Mobile dedicated variant R9t. Includes full raw partition images.
MD5: e6e14eb9172cd78551201dd99d711ed7
⬇️ Download (2 links)
Oppo_R9KM_MT6755_EX_11_A.33_160918.zip
Official factory scatter firmware package for custom channel retail model R9km.
⬇️ Download (2 links)
Flashing Overview for OPPO R9 / F1 Plus (X9009)
- Download and unpack the matching R9 or X9009 archive to a clean directory like C:\oppo_r9_fw
- Install MediaTek USB VCOM and Preloader drivers on your 64-bit Windows PC
- Open SP Flash Tool as Administrator and load MT6755_Android_scatter.txt
- Set the operation mode to "Download Only" and uncheck "preloader" for safety
- Click Download, turn off phone completely, hold Volume Up, and insert the microUSB cable
Expand preparation checklist for OPPO R9 / F1 Plus (X9009)
- Ensure the internal 2850 mAh battery has at least 50% charge to maintain stable voltage during partition programming.
- Use a high-quality microUSB cable connected directly to a rear USB 2.0 port on the computer motherboard.
- Install MediaTek Preloader and MTK USB VCOM drivers on a 64-bit Windows PC.
- Back up personal files, as partition flashing erases user storage.
- Extract the firmware archive with 7-Zip to a short directory path without spaces (e.g., C:oppo_r9_fw).
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
The OPPO R9 family is built on MediaTek MT6755 architecture. Flashing through SP Flash Tool in BootROM (BROM) mode communicates directly with the chipset without requiring bootloader unlocking. Always use "Download Only" mode to safeguard factory NVRAM and avoid IMEI nullification.
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Full step-by-step instructions for OPPO R9 / F1 Plus (X9009), including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's SP Flash Tool guide.
Can also be flashed via MSM Download Tool: Open MSM Download Tool Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
The OPPO R9 and OPPO F1 Plus (X9009) share the identical physical chassis, 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED panel, and MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 platform. However, the domestic Chinese variants (R9m, R9tm, R9t, R9km) feature baseband modem firmware configured for Chinese carriers, whereas the global X9009 integrates an expanded RF front-end with international FDD-LTE band support (including Band 7 and Band 20) and factory Google Play Services integration. Preloader and modem blocks should not be cross-flashed between Chinese and Global variants.
The MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 incorporates a dual-channel 32-bit LPDDR3 memory controller clocked at up to 933 MHz. On the OPPO R9 and F1 Plus, OPPO paired this with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 high-speed flash storage. The preloader binary coordinates EMI timings during boot, which is why flashing an incompatible preloader halts with DRAM initialization error 4032.
Although OPPO released ColorOS 3.0 maintenance updates well into 2018 and 2019 (such as build 11_A.33), the underlying operating system remained Android 5.1 Lollipop. MediaTek's initial Board Support Package (BSP) for the early Helio P10 MT6755 revisions and OPPO's custom camera ISP integration were heavily coupled with the 3.10 Linux kernel branch, leading OPPO to deliver user-interface enhancements and security patches within the Lollipop ColorOS branch.
The scatter file dictates linear sector boundaries across the 64GB eMMC storage: preloader (boot handshake), lk (Little Kernel second-stage bootloader), boot (kernel and ramdisk), recovery, logo, system (Android ext4 system OS), cache, and userdata. Crucially, it identifies the protected nvram, protect_f, and protect_s blocks that house hardware-specific radio frequency calibration and IMEI data.