How to Install Stock ROM on Sonim XP8 (Firmware File)

In this guide, we have the latest stock ROM flash file for the Sonim XP8 powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor. To install the firmware flash file, we need a software called the QFil Flash tool which can be helpful to flash the stock ROM on your device. The method is simple and easy. We have also added video and step-by-step tutorials to make things easier to flash the official flash file.

This process is helpful if you have bricked your device, lag, or shuttering performance, to fix Bluetooth and WiFi issues, to unroot or bypass the FRP lock. So without further wasting our time, let’s understand what is stock firmware flash file.

Sonim XP8

Advantages of Stock ROM:

Here are the answers to why you need to download and save the Sonim XP8 Stock ROM flash file on your computer.

  • If your device is dead, you can unbrick using the Stock ROM file
  • You can fix or repair the IMEI on your device using DB files from Stock ROM
  • Remove any malware or Adwares from Sonim XP8
  • You can fix the boot loop issue on Sonim XP8
  • Fix Unfortunately, the app has stopped errors on Sonim XP8
  • Fix Network related issue
  • Patch Boot image to Root using Magisk
  • You can unroot Sonim XP8
  • To Reset or Remove FRP on your device
  • Restore Sonim XP8 back to Factory State

Firmware Details:

  • Device Name: Sonim XP8
  • ROM Type: Stock ROM
  • Gapps File: Included
  • Tool Supported: QFil Flash tool
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Processor
  • Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo

How to Flash Sonim XP8 Firmware File

Before installing the Stock ROM on your Sonim XP8, you should download the firmware flash file. Then download and install the USB Drivers and flash tool on the PC as well. Once you’re done with these, you can proceed to the steps below. But let’s take a quick look at the Stock Firmware importance and firmware details below.

Pre-Requirements:

Download Flash Files

Firmware Detail Download Link
Flash File Name: XP8A_ATT-user-8A.0.5-11-8.1.0-10.54.00
File Size: 2.3 GB
Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo
Download

Method 1: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool:

Download Qualcomm Flash image loader tool and USB Drivers on your PC. Follow the below link to install the firmware using the QFIL tool

Guide to Install Stock ROM using QFIL Tool

Method 3: Instructions to Install via QPST Tool:

Here are the instructions you need to follow in order to install Stock ROM on the Sonim XP8 :

  1. First of all, do all the PREREQUISITE STEPS and Now Open the Extracted QPST Folder
  2. You will find two files with the name: Qualcomm_USB_Drivers_For_Windows.rar and QPST.WIN.2.7 Installer-00429.zip QPST folder
  3. Open the QPST Win folder and Install the QPST.exe file on your PC/Laptop QPST install
  4. After Installation, Go to the Installed Location in the C Drive
  5. Open the QPST Configuration QPST Configuration exe open
  6. Now in the QPST Configuration, Click on Add new port -> Select the com port of your device -> and close it QPST Configuration
  7. Now Open the EMMC Software Downloader in the same folder located all the QPST Files EMMC Software download
  8. In EMMC Software Downloader, Check program boot loaders -> Browse for the device com portEMMC Software download Browse
  9. Now Click Load XML Def and browse for rawprogram0.xml in folder ROM in EMMC Software Downloader (If you didn’t extract please extract the ROM and then browse the file rawprogram0.xml)click and load xml
  10. Now tap on Load Patch def and browse for patch0.xml in folder ROM load patch
  11. Check the search path 2 and browse for the folder ROM search path QPST
  12. Now click download, wait for the download to finish (it never finish but it also detects for a new driver, and that’s important) and it will search for the new hardware found, install the driver
  13. That’s it! Once your installation is done! Reboot the phone! Congrats, you successfully installed Stock ROM on Sonim XP8.

That’s it, guys. We hope that you’ve installed the Stock Firmware on your Sonim XP8 device successfully. Feel free to ask in the comments below for any queries.

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