How to Install Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5 and M5.5 [Firmware/Unbrick]

BQ Aquaris M5 was launched in 2015. The device came out of the box with Android 5.1 Lollipop and later upgraded to Android Nougat. The handset is powered by Qualcomm chipset. If you have bought this and looking to Install Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5? then you are in the right place. Now install the official Stock firmware on BQ Aquaris M5. Here we will guide you to install the official Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5 using the software known as QFIL Tool, Formally also called Qualcomm Flash Image Loader. If you have installed Custom ROM or bricked your device, then this guide will be helpful to fix back to Stock ROM or unbrick it.

Android always opens the door to various possibilities such as flashing custom ROM or kernel or APK modding etc. These feats can be achieved by providing root access to your device or simply rooting your phone.  In today’s date, rooting or customizing is no rocket science, but people perform these process carelessly. Certain users hastily carry out the modding/rooting process without properly following instructions. It leads to bricking of the device. It can happen with any device. In this post, we will tell you how you can restore or unbrick BQ Aquaris M5 back to the previous working condition.

The guide is simple and easy! All you have to do is simply download the below-given firmware files and tools on your PC and then follow the given instruction to install the Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5 using QFIL Tool. Yes, this guide is also helpful to recover, unroot or fix any software malfunctioning problem. Remember this guide is also very much needed in case of upgrade or downgrade the firmware on BQ Aquaris M5. First of all, download the software, Qualcomm Flash Image Loader on your PC and then flash your phone back to Stock ROM. We request you to read the steps carefully before upgrading BQ Aquaris M5 using this guide.

BQ Aquaris M5 Specifications:

If we speak about the specifications, BQ Aquaris M5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It is powered by Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 paired by 2/3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU for better multi-tasking. It also packs a 16/32GB internal storage and it can be extended up to 64GB via microSD card. The Camera on the BQ Aquaris M5 packs an 13 MP primary camera on the rear and 5 MP front shooter for selfies. The  BQ Aquaris M5 runs on the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and later upgraded to Marshmallow operating and Nougat OS. The handset is powered by a 3120 mAh non-removable battery.

The Advantage Of Stock ROM:

• Flash Stock To Unbrick your BQ Aquaris M5
• Flash Stock ROM to Fix the boot loop problem
• Upgrade and Downgrade BQ Aquaris M5
• Unroot or Fix Bugs on your phone
• To fix the lag or stutter on BQ Aquaris M5
• By flashing Stock ROM, you can solve software problems.
• Revert back to stock to gain your warranty.

READ THIS CAUTION:

So before jumping into the manual upgradation setup, please make sure you have a good amount juice with at least 80% Charge. If not please charge the phone. Backup your phone in case if you need it later. If you brick the device we are not responsible. Do it at your own risk. Remember this guide is to update the Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5.

BQ Aquaris M5 Firmware Details:

• Gapps File: Included
• Device Supported: BQ Aquaris M5
• Android OS: 7.1.2 Nougat
• Tool Supported: QFIL
• Language Supported: Multi-Language

Download BQ Aquaris M5 Firmware

Firmware Version	Changelog
Firmware 5.2.0 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)	System improvements
Firmware 5.1.0 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)	Low intensity of the LED when charging Low volume in Bluetooth calls Call recording in external applications fixed
Firmware 5.0.0 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)	System update: Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware 4.8.2 (Android Marshmallow 6.0.1)	Security patch level: May 2017
Firmware 4.8.1 (Android Marshmallow 6.0.1)	Android security patch level March 2017 Call registry deleted for 08082000247 New Camera version
Firmware 4.5.0 (Android Marshmallow 6.0.1)	New GMS package Protection against vulnerabilities Translation corrections
Firmware 4.2.1 (Android Marshmallow 6.0.1)	Quadrooter vulnerability security patch Request for Pattern/PIN/password on connecting the locked device to a PC provides better security Charging Mode is the defaul
Firmware 4.1.0 (Android Marshmallow 6.0.1)	The problem of not detecting Wi-Fi networks fixed The problem of not being able to configure APNs fixed New version of Camera: 1.3.12 Improvement to shooting with flash in places with little light Problem with sound activation after recording video fixed Problem why videos and images could not be accessed from PC fixed New version of the Messages application: 2.0.1 New version of Toggles: NFC toggle maintained after restart New application for sound recording: 3.0.5 Reset of the automatic brightness function The problem with automatic turn on during loading fixed Update of GMS pack MImprovement in the performance of the Gallery app Problem with adding Trustworthy Site fixed The problem with the volume menu disappearing fixed The incident with Wifisfera fixed MTP mode by default Translations corrected
Firmware 4.0.0 (Android Marshmallow 6.0.1)	Change of launcher (Google Now launcher): Double tap to turn off from notifications bar only Solved issue with speaker activating during calls Changed SD writing permissions Loss of applications stored on SD: it is advised that applications be moved to the internal memory before applying the update Loss of Exchange account if configured from the Gmail app: it can be reconfigured 10 minutes after applying the update Slow Motion only available at 120 fps
Firmware 3.2.9 – Android 5.1.1	Solves data connectivity problems when leaving Wi-Fi range Improved functioning of Wi-Fi assistance Improved audio recording tuning Camera application 1.2.3 Messages application 1.1.7 Google security patches
Firmware 3.2.7 – Android 5.1.1	Camera app 1.2.1: Face Beauty Panoramic mode Gallery preview Focus sensitivity correction Improvements to notification LED Google security patches
Firmware 5.1.1	5.1.1 enhances the M5 user experience thanks to: 16.3% faster in opening and loading commonly used apps. 16 apps under testing (Gmail, Chrome, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc). 20% increase in interface fluidity. New features: Device protection. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection added to quick settings. Contextual volume. Priority interruptions on idle mode. New animations.
Firmware 1.2.4	Camera settings: Enhanced colours, improved HDR mode and improved fluidity in videos taken with the front camera. Android security patches. Improved APN database management (You might need to restore the default APN configuration via Settings/More/Mobile networks/APN/Restore configuration)
Firmware 1.2.2	Improved handling of colour indoors. Improved focus during video recording: greater stability and precision. Steps to Install Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5:
Firmware 1.2.1	Order of contacts issue resolved. New version of update application. Closing of contacts app issue resolved. Support for Exchange accounts. Improved audio quality. Camera: improved focus at short distance. Viber calls issue resolved. Improved internacional roaming management.

Download BQ Aquaris M5.5 Firmware

Firmware Version	Changelog
Firmware 5.2.0 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)	System improvements
Firmware 5.1.0 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)MD5: DEB37A9F016C6A1E0F496C96AA004319	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware 2.6.0	Android security patch level: September 2017
Firmware 2.4.0	Android security patch level: June 2017
Firmware 2.3.0	Android security patch level March 2017 Call registry deleted for 08082000247
Firmware 2.2.1	New GMS package Protection against vulnerabilities Improved battery management Improved LED functioning
Firmware 2.2.0	System improvements
Firmware 2.1.0	System improvements Includes new Google security patches
Firmware 2.0.0	The problem of Wifi networks not being detected has been fixed Auto-brightness functionality has been readjusted New Camera version: 1.3.12 New version of Toggles: the NFC toggle remains after restarting New sound recording application: 3.0.5 Translation corrections New Google security patches The problem of sound activation after recording video has been fixed The disappearing volume menu problem has been fixed New LED version Updated GMS pack Notification tones with the screen on
Firmware 1.3.0	Firmware upgrade: Android 6.0.1 Change of launcher (Google Now launcher): Double tap to turn off from notifications bar only. SD management changed: it can be set as internal storage. Loss of applications stored on SD: it is advised that applications be moved to the internal memory before applying the update. Loss of Exchange account if configured from the Gmail app: it can be reconfigured 10 minutes after applying the update.
Firmware 1.2.0	Camera app v1.2.3: HDR: Improves colour processing and gives greater dynamic range. Face Beauty: Modifies the brightness and softness of faces. Panoramic:Higher resolution, full screen panoramas. Solves data connectivity problems when leaving Wi-Fi range. Improvements to notification LED. Google security patches.
Firmware 1.1.1	New camera version 1.1.3: Optical image stabilisation (OIS) enabled. Improvements to autofocus; in photo, video and slow motion modes. Issue of user-customised Launcher configuration lost on restart; now resolved. System improvements; random multi-tap issue resolved.
Firmware 1.1.1	System improvements

Steps to Install Stock ROM on BQ Aquaris M5:

Before installing, make sure to follow the pre-requisite and install the necessary drivers and tools on your PC.

Pre-requisites

• Charge your phone: Before you proceed with the below information, you are recommended to ensure that your BQ Aquaris M5 is at least 50% charged.
• Laptop or PC: To carry out this installation, you need a PC or Laptop.
• Take Device Backup: The very first thing to pay attention to is taking the device backup. You might not be able to take the backup of phone data, however, if you have inserted a memory card in your device, remove it at least to save it.
• Qualcomm Flash image loader: Download QFIL Tool
• Download BQ Firmware Flash tool for official download procedure
• Install Latest Driver: Install the Latest BQ USB Drivers. [For All Android USB Drivers]
• Download: Download the above-required files on your PC.

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Instructions to Install via BQ Firmware Flash Tool:

Download the tool, drivers and ROM file and create a new folder on your PC. Now follow the below procedure on how to install the Stock firmware using BQ Firmware Flash Tool.

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 QFIL tool

Guide to Install Stock ROM using QFIL Tool

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