How to Install Stock ROM on Vivo U20 [flash file]

There are a couple of entry-level budget segment devices available in the Indian market that offers stunning performance with their powerful hardware and Vivo U20 is one of them. Under the starting price tag of INR 9K, Vivo U20 offers excellent value for money. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie on top of Funtouch OS 9.2 skin. You’re here which means you’re searching for the Vivo U20 Stock ROM to install. Here you can download and install Stock ROM on Vivo U20 PD1941F [Firmware flash file] by following the guide.

Android is an open-source software platform based on Linux that offers unlimited possibilities of customizations on your device. Most interested and advanced Android users want to fully customize their devices by any means. Therefore, the users install Custom Firmware, Custom modules, Custom Recovery, Root, and more. But sometimes, due to the improper method or flashing any unsupported file may cause brick or boot loop issues easily.

Meanwhile, some of the users can also face unusual errors or lags, or stability issues on their devices due to the Custom ROM flashing or tweaking your device using any mod file. In all of those situations, it will be a great idea and one of the best solutions to install the official Stock ROM again on your device. This will easily fix all of the software-related bugs or errors or bricking issues.

Vivo U20 Specifications

The device comes with a 6.53-inches IPS LCD FHD+ display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. It packs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset, Adreno 612 GPU. The device has 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage variant which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

The handset sports a triple rear camera setup of 16MP (wide, f/1.8) + 8MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + 2MP (macro camera, f/2.4) sensor. It features an LED flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama mode, etc. While the front packs a 16MP (wide, f/2.0) selfie shooter with HDR mode.

There is a huge 5,000mAh battery available with 18W fast charging support. In terms of the connectivity options, it has Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm audio jack, MicroUSB 2.0 port, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio, and more. The phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, ambient light, gyro, proximity, compass, and accelerometer sensor.

Importance of Stock Firmware

The official Stock ROM or a Stock Firmware is provided a smartphone OEM to its devices by default. It offers better security and stability to the device system with compatible updates. It’s a very important part of your smartphone. However, if you’re facing any issues with a Custom ROM, you can install the stock firmware again. It will fix most of the issues. Such as:

• With the help of Stock ROM, you can unbrick your Vivo U20.
• Solve the boot loop issue on Vivo U20.
• You can bypass system Lock and Screen Lock.
• Removes any possible case of spyware or Adware in your devices.
• To fix any bugs on your Vivo U20.
• Fix OTA update issues.
• Fix battery draining or slow charging issue.
• App force close issue.
• Get back your device warranty. (If applicable)

Firmware Details:

• Device Supported: Vivo U20
• Tool Supported: QFIL Tool
• Processor: Snapdragon 675 SoC
• Android OS: 9.0 Pie
• File: Software Update

Steps to Install Stock ROM on Vivo U20

Before doing anything, we need to have the Stock ROM file for the Vivo U20 model. Check out the download link below.

Pre-Requirements:

• This ROM file is for the Vivo U20 (PD1941F) only. Don’t use it on other devices.
• Charge your phone battery up to 60% at least before doing anything.
• Make sure to take a complete backup without the Root of your device data.
  • Create a Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery.
• A Windows PC/Laptop and a USB cable is required.
• Download and install Vivo USB Drivers on your Windows PC.
• QFIL Tool – Download and Install it.

Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery:

First, you can try the official method to install the OTA Stock ROM via Vivo device recovery. Follow the guide link given below to install the OTA update on the Vivo device.

Method 2: Install Firmware via QFIL Tool:

That’s it. We hope that you’ve successfully installed the stock ROM on Vivo U20. We hope this tutorial was helpful to you. In case you have any queries, do let us know in the comments below.