How to Install Stock ROM on Nokia 7.1 [Firmware Flash File]

HMD Global has launched the Nokia 7.1 (Model: TA-1100, TA-1097, TA-1085, TA-1095, TA-1096) smartphone in October 2018 with some good hardware specifications. The phone is powered by Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box, on the top of the Google Android One program. Here in this guide, we will share with you all the official Stock ROM flash files for Nokia 7.1. We all know that Android is customizable and easy to use. It offers so many tweaks and mods to use on your device which may also lead your device laggy or buggy.

If in case, you’re experiencing some bugs or software-related issues on your device and software update doesn’t work for you, you should re-install the Stock firmware. Otherwise, if you use any Custom ROM and want to get back to the Stock ROM, this guide is for you. Follow the full guide and requirements to flash the firmware properly.

Before going to the flashing steps, let’s head over to the stock firmware’s importance and details.

Importance of Stock Firmware

Stock ROM flash file is always an important part of smartphones. When you move to stock ROM, you can fix up a lot of problems. We have listed the sam below.

• With the help of stock ROM, You can unbrick your Nokia 7.1.
• Solve the boot loop issue on Nokia 7.1.
• 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 Nokia 7.1.

Check for OTA Update

Your device will itself detect and grab the OTA when it becomes available. You will get the notification to install it. If you don’t get the OTA automatically, then manually check for the update. Follow these simple steps mentioned below.

• Go to phone Settings > System menu > System Update > Tap on Check for Update option.
• If the OTA update appears then tap on Download and install to begin the installation process.
• It may take a few minutes and then reboot your device.
• Now, your handset will boot into a new system.

Now, you have to download the Stock Firmware file for Nokia 7.1 from below.

All Nokia 7.1 Firmware Flash Files

V4.15G – August 2020 Security PatchAndroid: 10 Build Number: CTL-415G-0-00WW-B01-415F-0-00WW-B01-update Security Patch Level: 2020-08-01 Update size: 18.9 MB	Download OTA ROM – Global
V4.15F – July 2020 Security PatchAndroid: 10 Security Patch Level: 2020-07-01 Update size: 19 MB Build Number: 00WW_4_15C_SP02	Download OTA ROM – Global
V4.15E – June 2020 Security PatchAndroid Version: 10 Build Number: CTL-415E-0-00WW-B01 Build Fingerprint: Nokia/Crystal_00WW/CTL_sprout:10/QKQ1.190828.002/00WW_4_15E:user/release-keys Google Security Patch: 2020-06 Size:19.4MB	Download OTA ROM – Global
V4.15C – April 2020 Security PatchAndroid: 10 Build Number: CTL-415C-0-00WW-B01 Build Fingerprint: Nokia/Crystal_00WW/CTL_sprout:10/QKQ1.190828.002/00WW_4_15C:user/release-keys Google Security Patch: 2020-05 Size:1.28GB	Download Full ROM – Global
V4.10G – May 2020 Security PatchAndroid: 10 Build Number: DRG-410G-0-00WW-B01 Build Fingerprint: Nokia/Dragon_00WW/DRG_sprout:10/QKQ1.190828.002/00WW_4_10G:user/release-keys Google Security Patch: 2020-04 Size:16.1MB	Download OTA ROM – Global
V4.08F – March 2020 Security PatchAndroid: 10 Build Number: CTL-408F-0-00WW-B01 Build Fingerprint: Nokia/Crystal_00WW/CTL_sprout:10/QKQ1.190828.002/00WW_4_08F:user/release-keys Google Security Patch: 2020-03 Size:19.4MB	Download OTA ROM – Global

Steps to Install Nokia 7.1 Stock Firmware:

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

Pre-Requisites:

• This Guide is to install Nokia 7.1 Stock Firmware.
• Download and Install the latest Nokia USB Drivers for Windows and MAC. [For All Android USB Drivers]
• Download and extract the ADB fastboot tool on your PC (Fastboot Method)
• Charge your phone to at least 60-70% before upgrading your phone.
• Take a complete backup (Recommended)
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Method 1: OTA Sideload Method:

Update Guide: How to Update OTA Firmware on your Nokia device [Software update guide]

Method 2: Via Dialer App [Tested and Works]:

Pre-Requisites: 

• This OTA is exclusively for Nokia 7.1 only. Don’t use it on other devices
• Ensure that your phone has the latest firmware installed.
• Charge your phone to at least 70% more
• Though you won’t lose any of your data in the installation process, we still suggest you take a  full backup.

Instructions:

1. First of all, download the OTA zip and rename the package to the corresponding zip file
2. Now move the OTA Zip package to the root of your device’s internal storage [Outside all folders ]
3. Open the dialer app (Phone) and dial the number*#*#874#*#
4. Wait for the update to finish and restart when prompted.

Method 3: Via ADB Method

We have not tested this, but the first method works really fine.

Pre-Requisites

• This OTA is exclusively for Nokia 7.1 (TA-1100, TA-1097, TA-1085, TA-1095, TA-1096) only. Don’t use it on other devices
• Though you won’t lose any of your data in the installation process, we still suggest you take a  full backup.
• Charge your phone to at least 70% more
• Download the Minimal ADB & fastboot tool.
• A PC/Laptop

Instructions:

Here are simple steps that you have to follow to manually flash the stock ROM on Nokia 7.1.

Step-1 First, download the Nokia 7.1 OTA zip file on your PC/Laptop.

Step-2 Move the OTA file to the folder where you have installed the ADB/fastboot.

Step-3 Hold the SHIFT key + right-click in the white space inside the folder > Select ‘Open PowerShell window here’.

Step-4 Next, switch off your device.

Step-5 Now enter your Nokia 6.1 into recovery mode by pressing Volume Up + Power button simultaneously till recovery menu appears.

Step-6 Scroll down to the option ‘Apply update from ADB’ using the Volume keys > press the Power button to select it.

Step-7 Connect the phone to the PC using the USB cable.

Step-8 Verify the connection status of your device by entering the command given below:

 adb devices

Step-9 You will see it returns the device ID which confirms the connection is properly made.

Step-10Now enter the following command to sideload the OTA zip file to install on Nokia 7.1.

adb sideload ota-package.zip 

(replace OTA package zip with the actual file name as you have saved)

Step-11 After the installation process finishes, go back to recovery menu and select ‘Reboot system now’.

That’s it, guys. Now, your Nokia 6.1 will reboot to system. If there are any doubts regarding the installation, do let us know in the comments section.

That’s it!! You have successfully installed Stock Firmware On Nokia 7.1 Smartphone.

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