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About the Gionee F106
The Gionee F106 was released in February 2017, built on the MediaTek MT6737 platform. Featuring a 5.0-inch HD IPS display, an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 5 MP front camera, and an integrated 2660 mAh battery, the handset delivered dependable entry-level performance.
Flashing official factory firmware using SmartPhone Flash Tool (SP Flash Tool) unbricks dead handsets, clears persistent bootloops, and restores factory Amigo OS performance. Follow the verified driver preparation and procedural walkthrough below to service your device safely.
Which Flash Mode Should You Use?
MediaTek Preloader / BROM Flashing Mode
Official firmware deployment mode. Writes partition images directly to eMMC flash memory via Preloader handshake without requiring fastboot unlocking.
Stock Android Recovery Mode
Factory recovery interface for performing data wipes, cache clearance, and ADB sideload packages.
What You Need Before Flashing
Ensure the internal 2660 mAh battery has at least 50% charge to ensure stable voltage during partition programming.
Connect via a certified microUSB cable directly to a rear USB 2.0 port on the computer motherboard.
Install MediaTek USB VCOM and Preloader drivers to ensure proper SP Flash Tool communication.
Always choose "Download Only" in SP Flash Tool to protect factory NVRAM baseband calibrations.
How to Flash the Gionee F106 — Quick Overview
A condensed step-by-step summary specific to the Gionee F106. Follow the full SP Flash Tool guide for screenshots, an interactive progress checklist, and complete troubleshooting.
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Download and unpack the verified scatter package
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Install MediaTek USB VCOM drivers
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Open SP Flash Tool & load MT6737 scatter file
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Uncheck preloader partition box
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Click Download & connect powered-down phone
Firmware Package for MT6737
Official scatter firmware packages for the Gionee F106 and F106L contain partition binaries (boot.img, system.img, recovery.img, lk.bin, logo.bin, and preloader.bin) structured through MT6737_Android_scatter.txt. When loaded in SmartPhone Flash Tool (SP Flash Tool), these images are flashed directly to the MediaTek MT6737 eMMC storage controller via Preloader USB VCOM.
MT6737_Android_scatter.txt
MediaTek scatter firmware packages organize raw system images alongside a linear partition map. The MT6737_Android_scatter.txt file instructs SP Flash Tool on exact sector boundaries for eMMC flashing.
The Gionee F106 is powered by the MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of eMMC storage, a 5.0-inch HD display, and an integrated 2660 mAh battery.
Always confirm that your device model matches the package you download (SWG1613A01 for standard F106, SW17G03A01 for F106L). Never cross-flash firmware between these two board revisions.
Gionee F106 Firmware Versions
Official factory scatter firmware packages for the Gionee F106. Select the package that matches your hardware variant (F106 or F106L).
| Version | Region | Android Version | Size | MD5 | Download |
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T2076 (Standard Edition) |
China / Asia Stable (F106) | Android 6.0 (Amigo OS 3.5) | 1.81 GB | 0c9d4cd99498e4eec6564583698e9cf2 |
⬇️ Download |
T2026 (LTE Network Edition) |
China / Asia Stable (F106L) | Android 6.0 (Amigo OS 3.5) | 1.66 GB | 77fd9a2bd8699ad73f2de3b761421c69 |
⬇️ Download |
Looking for complete hardware specifications and board details? View the full Gionee F106 technical specs on AndroidFirmwareFile.com →
Gionee F106 — Important Notes
Flashing official factory scatter firmware via SP Flash Tool unbricks dead handsets, repairs bootloop cycles, and restores factory Amigo OS 3.5 stability.
If your device fails to initiate the handshake, press and hold the Power button for 10 to 12 seconds to ensure a complete shutdown, click Download in SP Flash Tool, hold Volume Down, and connect the microUSB cable directly to a rear USB 2.0 port.
Troubleshooting Gionee F106 Flashing & Preloader Handshake Issues
DRAM Initialization: BROM ERROR: S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)
Community repair discussions indicate that Error 4032 occurs when a mismatched preloader is deployed across the F106 product family. The standard F106 utilizes motherboard SWG1613A01_A, whereas the F106L uses motherboard SW17G03A01_A. If the preloader cannot configure the LPDDR3 memory controller, SP Flash Tool halts immediately. Technicians recommend confirming the board code stamped under Settings > About phone or on the internal motherboard frame before downloading.
Handshake Timeout: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (2004) / USB Drop
Frequently reported when connecting the handset through USB 3.0 or USB Type-C front-panel ports on modern Windows 10/11 computers. The MT6737 BootROM communication drops out before partition writing can commence. Technicians suggest plugging directly into a native rear USB 2.0 port on the motherboard, ensuring signed MediaTek Preloader drivers are installed, and holding Volume Down steadily during insertion.
Radio Calibration: NVRAM WARNING: Err = 0x10 / Invalid IMEI
Occurs when flash blocks are completely formatted or damaged during flashing. The device successfully reboots into Amigo OS 3.5 but displays "Invalid IMEI" and creates an NVRAM error network under Wi-Fi settings. Workshop repair members recommend restoring an existing NVRAM backup or recalibrating the original factory IMEI numbers using Maui META with the device's database files.
Encountering handshake dropouts or scatter load errors on the Gionee F106? Review our workshop repair notes below. Troubleshooting & Known Quirks →
Frequently Asked Questions — Gionee F106
Error 4032 occurs when the preloader binary inside the loaded firmware package fails to initialize the physical LPDDR3 EMI memory controller registers on the board. This happens almost exclusively when an F106L firmware package (board SW17G03A01) is flashed onto a standard F106 (board SWG1613A01), or vice versa. Bench technicians recommend verifying the exact board identifier on the phone's internal chassis label before selecting the scatter package.
Because the F106 features an integrated, non-removable 2660 mAh battery, you cannot simply pull the cell to reset the PMIC. If the phone is looping or frozen, press and hold the Power button for 10 to 12 seconds until the screen turns completely black. In SP Flash Tool, click "Download" first. Then hold the Volume Down button firmly and connect the microUSB cable. Release the button immediately when the red progress bar begins moving.
Selecting "Format All + Download" completely wipes all blocks of the eMMC storage chip, including the protected nvram, protect_f, and protect_s partitions. These partitions store the unique factory baseband radio frequency calibrations, Wi-Fi MAC address, and IMEI numbers. Formatting them results in a permanent baseband failure and lost mobile service. Always keep the tool set to "Download Only".
This is the standard enumeration cycle for MediaTek devices. When connected while powered off, the device BootROM opens a brief 2-second communication window to detect an active flashing tool. If no software is actively communicating, the device shuts down the port and enters normal battery charging mode. To maintain the connection, always click "Download" in SP Flash Tool before plugging the cable into the handset.
Ready to Flash?
Follow the full step-by-step SP Flash Tool guide with interactive progress tracking, prerequisite checklist, and complete troubleshooting.