Crucial Warning: Do not cross-flash the N5L SD recovery update onto standard N5S hardware, as baseband modem configurations differ between the 3G EVDO and LTE hardware revisions. When using SP Flash Tool on a functioning handset, deselect PRELOADER to avoid disrupting USB VCOM handshakes.
Download Firmware for ZTE Nubia N5S / Grand Memo 5S
Nubia_N5S_MT6589_03112015_4.2.2.zip
Official factory service scatter firmware for ZTE Nubia N5S (P189F10). Contains MT6589_Android_scatter.txt and complete raw partition images (boot.img, recovery.img, system.img, preloader).
⬇️ Download via Google DriveGrand Memo 5S SD卡升级包(中国电信定制版)231000B0770CT-CN-N5SV1.0.0B03.rar
Official China Telecom SD card update package for ZTE Grand Memo 5S (N5S). Extract the RAR archive, place update.zip onto a FAT32 microSD card, and install via stock recovery.
MD5: 924f2eff4b045ea4c2fc44ae9fae65ff
中兴Grand Memo_N5L SD卡升级包(中国电信)275560B1181N5LV1.0.0B05.7z
Official China Telecom SD card update package for the ZTE Grand Memo N5L (LTE variant). Extract 7z archive, transfer update.zip to root of microSD card, and flash via recovery.
MD5: 7b086a665e9ab5fd4e6e446f3b1b3bce
Expand preparation checklist for ZTE Nubia N5S / Grand Memo 5S
- Verify your handset hardware variant (N5S vs N5L) on the rear battery compartment label or under Settings > About phone.
- For SP Flash Tool unbricking: install MediaTek USB VCOM and PreLoader drivers on a Windows PC and use SP Flash Tool v5.1352 or v3.1332.
- For SD card recovery flashing: format a microSD card (up to 32 GB) to FAT32 on a PC, extract the update package, copy update.zip to the card root, and boot into recovery (Volume Up + Power).
- Ensure the 3200mAh battery has at least 40% charge before flashing.
- Use a quality microUSB data cable connected directly to a rear motherboard USB 2.0 port for PC flashing.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
SP Flash Tool scatter flashing interacts directly with MediaTek Boot ROM (BROM) and PreLoader without unlocking the bootloader. SD card recovery packages verify official digital signatures via the factory ZTE recovery menu.
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Full step-by-step instructions for ZTE Nubia N5S / Grand Memo 5S, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's SP Flash Tool guide.
Can also be flashed via Local Update (On-Device): Open Local Update (On-Device) Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
The ZTE Grand Memo 5S (N5S / P189F10) is the standard 3G dual-mode phablet supporting China Telecom CDMA2000 1x/EVDO and GSM 2G. The Grand Memo N5L is the updated variant with 4G LTE cellular connectivity for China Telecom eSurfing LTE networks. Both use 5.7-inch displays and 3200mAh batteries but require separate modem baseband software.
Use SP Flash Tool when your handset is soft-bricked, stuck in a bootloop, or refuses to power on, as it writes raw partition blocks directly via USB VCOM. Use the SD card update packages when your phone can boot into stock recovery mode (holding Volume Up + Power) and you want a clean factory installation without connecting to a computer.
Power off the phone completely. Load the scatter file into SP Flash Tool, click "Download", and then connect the powered-off phone to your PC via microUSB without pressing any buttons. If the device is not detected, hold Volume Down while connecting the USB cable.
Error 4032 indicates that the tool cannot initialize the eMMC/DRAM memory using the selected preloader. Ensure your battery is charged, make sure you are using SP Flash Tool v5.1352, and try flashing with "Format All + Download" only as a last resort if all partitions require rebuilding.