The Nokia 5 (TA-1044) is a durable mid-range smartphone from 2017, known for its solid aluminum build and a clean, stock Android experience as part of the Android One program. It launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and received official updates up to Android 9 Pie. However, a very common and critical issue for this model is getting stuck in “Download Mode” or a bootloop, often after a failed Over-the-Air (OTA) update. Other reported problems include performance degradation over time and battery drain on newer Android versions. This guide provides the official stock firmware for all major Android versions, which is essential for unbricking a dead or stuck device using the EDL mode and QFIL tool.
⚠️ CRUCIAL WARNING: EDL Flash & Downgrade Risk
This firmware is for flashing in EDL Mode (Qualcomm 9008) using QFIL, typically to unbrick a device. This process will completely erase all your data. While downgrading is possible, it is risky. Flashing a much older firmware (e.g., Android 7.1.1) on a device that was running Android 9 may fail or cause issues if the bootloader was updated. Proceed with caution.
⚠️ Prerequisites: Before You Begin
Click Here for the Essential Pre-Flashing Checklist
- Backup Your Data: This process will wipe everything. Back up your data if your phone is accessible.
- Charge The Battery: Ensure your phone has at least a 50% charge. If bricked, leave it charging for an hour.
- Windows PC & USB Cable: You will need a Windows computer and the phone’s original micro USB cable.
📱 Quick Device Specifications
- Device
- Nokia 5
- Model
- TA-1044
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
- Display
- 5.2″ HD IPS (1280×720)
- Operating System
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat / 8.1 Oreo / 9 Pie
- RAM
- 2GB / 3GB
- Storage
- 16GB
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
🛠 Required Tools & Downloads
⬇️ Nokia 5 (TA-1044) Stock ROM / Firmware
Android 9 Pie
| Android Version |
Filename |
Release Date |
Size |
Download Link |
| 9 Pie |
Nokia_5_…_618A_20190601.zip |
2019-06-01 |
1.83 GB |
Download |
| 9 Pie |
Nokia_5_…_617D_20190401.zip |
2019-04-01 |
1.83 GB |
Download |
Android 8.1 Oreo
| Android Version |
Filename |
Release Date |
Size |
Download Link |
| 8.1 Oreo |
Nokia_5_…_612E-B02.zip |
~2018 |
1.85 GB |
Download |
| 8.1 Oreo |
Nokia_5_…_612C-B01.zip |
~2018 |
1.85 GB |
Download |
| 8.1 Oreo |
Nokia_5_…_563G-B01.zip |
~2018 |
1.83 GB |
Download |
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
| Android Version |
Filename |
Release Date |
Size |
Download Link |
| 7.1.1 Nougat |
Nokia_5_…_374A_20171201.zip |
2017-12-01 |
1.82 GB |
Download |
| 7.1.1 Nougat |
Nokia_5_…_373A_20171101.zip |
2017-11-01 |
1.82 GB |
Download |
Quick Steps to Flash Nokia 5 Firmware
- Download and install the Qualcomm drivers. Extract the QFIL tool and your chosen firmware file.
- Power off your phone. Boot it into EDL Mode by holding both Volume Down + Power buttons, and connect it to the PC. The screen will stay black.
- Launch QFIL. It should detect a “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008” port.
- Choose “Flat Build,” click “Browse” and select the
prog_emmc_...mbn file from the firmware folder.
- Click “Load XML” and select the
rawprogram_unsparse.xml file, followed by the patch0.xml file.
- Click the blue “Download” button to begin. Disconnect the phone after the “Download Succeeded” message appears.
For a more detailed, step-by-step guide on this process, please refer to our main tutorial:
👉 Full Tutorial: How to Flash Qualcomm Firmware with QFIL
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1. My Nokia 5 is stuck in “Download Mode” (a screen with a green robot and a progress bar). Can this fix it?
- Yes. This is the most common reason to use this firmware. Being stuck in Download Mode is a soft brick, often after a failed update. Flashing with QFIL is the standard procedure to completely restore the software and fix this issue.
- Q2. Can I downgrade from Android 9 to Android 7.1.1 for better performance?
- It is extremely risky. Downgrading the bootloader on Nokia devices is often blocked. If your phone is running a newer build of Android 9, flashing an older Android 7.1.1 firmware may fail in QFIL and could potentially hard brick the device. Proceed with extreme caution.
- Q3. The flash fails with a Sahara or Firehose error. What’s wrong?
- These are common QFIL communication errors. They are usually caused by incorrect drivers, a faulty USB cable, or a bad USB port. Try using a USB 2.0 port on the back of your PC, use the original cable, and run QFIL as an administrator.
🔧 Device Troubleshooting
- QFIL is not detecting the phone or shows “No Port Available”: This is a driver or mode issue. Ensure you have correctly installed the Qualcomm drivers (disabling Windows Driver Signature Enforcement may be necessary). Check that the phone is fully powered off before you attempt to enter EDL mode.
- After flashing, the phone is stuck on the Nokia logo: The first boot can be slow. If it’s still stuck after 15 minutes, you need to perform a factory reset. Boot into recovery mode (Power + Volume Up), then use the volume keys to select “Wipe data/factory reset.”
- I get a “The system has been destroyed” error after flashing: This can happen if a flash is incomplete or if you tried to downgrade incorrectly. You must try to flash again, preferably with the newest available firmware (Android 9) to ensure bootloader compatibility.
