This page lists the official stock ROM for the Lenovo A5500, the 8-inch Android tablet, covering the A5500-H, A5500-HV, and A5500-F variants. To flash the firmware you need SP Flash Tool (Smartphone Flash Tool), the flashing software for MediaTek devices.
Flashing the stock ROM is the way to recover a tablet that has run into software trouble, for example after a rooting or modding attempt went wrong. This guide restores the Lenovo A5500 to its factory software.
Why you might need the flash file
The stock ROM is the official software the manufacturer built for the device. It is what you flash to fix a software problem on the Lenovo A5500, and it is the way to restore the tablet if a mod, custom ROM, or root goes wrong.
Why flash the stock ROM
- Unbrick the Lenovo A5500.
- Fix a bootloop.
- Upgrade or downgrade the tablet.
- Unroot or fix bugs.
- Fix lag or stutter.
- Solve other software problems.
- Return to stock to restore the warranty.
Warning!
GetDroidTips is not responsible for any hardware or software damage to your device from following this guide. Flash at your own risk, and take a full backup first.
Firmware details
- Device: Lenovo A5500 (A5500-H, A5500-HV, A5500-F)
- Android: 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Flashing tool: SP Flash Tool
- Chipset: MediaTek
Steps to install the stock ROM on the Lenovo A5500
Before flashing, follow the pre-requisites and install the drivers and tools on your PC.
Pre-requisites
- This firmware is for the Lenovo A5500-H, A5500-HV, and A5500-F.
- Charge the tablet to at least 50 percent.
- You need a PC or laptop.
- Take a backup of your data:
- Download and extract the latest SP Flash Tool.
- Download and install the MediaTek VCOM drivers.
- Install the latest Lenovo USB drivers.
- Download the firmware files below.
Download flash files
Flash File Name: Lenovo_A5500H_MT6582_000_017_140709_ROW.zip
File Size: 870 MB
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Flash File Name: Lenovo_A5500H_MT6582_000_022_140306_ROW.zip
File Size: 763 MB
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Flash File Name: Lenovo_A5500HV_MT6582_000_024_140328_ROW.zip
File Size: 744 MB
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Flash File Name: Lenovo_A5500HV_MT6582_001_019_130808_ROW.zip
File Size: 876 MB
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Flash File Name: Lenovo_A5500F_MT6582_000_013_140526_ROW.zip
File Size: 850 MB
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Flash File Name: Lenovo_A5500F_MT6582_000_024_140328_ROW.zip
File Size: 721 MB
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Instructions to install
- Download all the required files and the flash tool on your PC.
- Open the SP Flash Tool executable.
- Click the Download tab and load the download agent and the scatter text file in the scatter-loading section.
- Once the file is loaded, click the Download button.
- Turn off the tablet, hold Volume Down and Volume Up together, and connect it to the PC with a USB cable. Keep holding the volume keys until the computer detects the tablet.
- The tablet starts flashing the firmware.
- Wait a few minutes. A green tick in the flash tool means flashing is complete.
- Reboot the Lenovo A5500.
FAQ
Which file do I download?
Pick the file that matches your exact model: A5500-H, A5500-HV, or A5500-F. Flashing the wrong variant can brick the tablet.
Will flashing erase my data?
Yes, flashing the full stock ROM wipes the tablet, so back up your data first.
That is almost always a driver problem. Install the MediaTek VCOM drivers, power the tablet off first, and hold both volume keys while connecting it.
That is the full guide to flash the stock ROM on the Lenovo A5500. If you run into trouble, leave a comment below.
