ZTE Blade V8 SE Stock Firmware | Official OTA Update

The ZTE Blade V8 SE is a compact, mid-range smartphone from 2017, primarily released in the Latin American market and notable for its high-resolution 13MP front-facing camera. This page provides an official OTA (Over-The-Air) update package for the device. Manually installing this update is an excellent way to apply the latest bug fixes and improve system stability on the Android Nougat operating system.

Important Note: This is an OTA update package, not a full firmware for unbricking a dead phone. It must be installed on a functioning device. Your phone must also be on 100% stock, un-rooted firmware with the original recovery for the update to install successfully.

Quick Device Specs

Device: ZTE Blade V8 SE
Release year: 2017
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Display: 5.0″ HD IPS LCD (1280×720)
Battery: 2500 mAh (Non-removable)
Memory: 2GB RAM + 16GB storage
Camera: 13MP rear, 13MP front
OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat)

Required Downloads

You only need the OTA update file itself to perform this installation. No PC or special tools are required.

Stock ROM & Firmware

Version	Android	Region	Type	Download	Size
(2018-01-04)	7.1 (Nougat)	Latin America	OTA	Download	~1.5 GB

Quick Installation Guide

There are two methods to install an OTA update package.

Via Settings Menu: Download the `.zip` file and move it to the main (root) directory of your internal storage. Go to `Settings` > `System` > `System Update`, tap the menu icon in the corner, select `Local update`, and choose the file.
Via Stock Recovery: Download the `.zip` file and move it to your internal storage or SD card. Power off the phone, then boot into recovery mode (hold Volume Up + Power). Select `Apply update from…` and choose the `.zip` file.

For a complete, step-by-step tutorial with screenshots for both methods, please refer to our definitive guide:
How to Manually Install Official OTA Updates on Android

FAQs

Q1. Is this the same as the ZTE Blade V8 or V8 Mini?

No. The Blade V8, V8 Mini, and V8 SE are all different models with unique hardware configurations. This firmware is strictly for the Blade V8 SE. Using it on another V8 series phone will cause it to fail and could brick the device.

Q2. Will this update fix the phone’s slow performance?

An OTA update can improve performance by fixing software bugs and optimizing the system. However, the phone’s performance is ultimately limited by its Snapdragon 435 processor and 2GB of RAM. For the best experience after updating, keep the number of installed apps to a minimum and regularly clear your app cache.

Q3. My phone is rooted. Why does the update fail with a “verification” error?

Official OTA updates will fail if they detect any system modifications, such as root access or a custom recovery (like TWRP). Your phone must be on completely original, untouched software for the installation to succeed.

Device-Specific Troubleshooting

“System UI has stopped” or Frequent Crashes: This error indicates software instability. Installing this official OTA update is a primary fix for such bugs. If the issue persists after the update, a factory reset (`Settings > Backup & reset`) will provide a completely clean system.
Poor Battery Life: This OTA might contain optimizations to improve battery performance. After updating, monitor your battery usage in `Settings > Battery`. To further conserve power, reduce screen brightness, and check for any third-party apps that are consuming excessive power in the background.
Overheating During Normal Use: The Snapdragon 435 can run warm. This software update can help by fixing bugs that may cause unnecessary processor usage. If the phone still feels too hot after updating, avoid using it for intensive tasks like gaming while it is charging.
Slow Camera App: A software update can improve the camera app’s processing and stability. If the camera still feels slow after the update, try clearing the app’s cache and data via `Settings > Apps > Camera > Storage`. This will not delete your photos but will reset the app’s settings.