Install/ Update Vernee Mars Pro to Android 7.0 Nougat Stock ROM Firmware
If you were waiting for the arrival of Android 7.0 Nougat on your Vernee Mars Pro, then here is a good news. Those who were wondering to install the latest Stock ROM Firmware on your device, can now rejoice as they can flash the latest software on their device.
Vernee has officially released the Stock Android 7.0 Nougat and Vernee UI Custom Skin for the Vernee Mars Pro. The Android 7.0 Nougat is latest, and predecessor to the about to be released, Android 8.0 O software. The Official Nougat Firmware comes with the various Bug fixes, Security patches, and improve overall stability of the device.
So, if you own a Vernee Mars Pro, you can install the latest update for your device, which comes with K11NAS-A.A.vA05.N0.170414, and is based on Android 7.0 Nougat. The update often aims to increase system stability and increase the performance of the device, as well as adding new features.
All Vernee Mars Pro owners may already received the OTA Update notification on their device. You might be already aware of the fact that Android Team fixes the vulnerabilities found in the operating system time to time, and releases the updates on timely manner. The OEMs, then push the Security Updates with patched/ fixed Android vulnerabilities in the form of OTA and Stock ROM updates. Updating your smartphone through OTA Firmware update do not delete the data.
The Vernee Mars Pro is a 2017 flagship from the company, which comes with whopping 6GB of RAM, and based on Helio P25 16nm Octa-core processor from MediaTek. Apart from the all-metal body, it features 1mm extremely narrow frame. The Helio P25 chipset is energy efficient platform, on which a 2.5GHz CPU runs along with Mali T880 GPU, which 40% power consumption. It has a 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, which is rated to provide more backup compared to the LPDDR3. While the 64GB ROM is emmc 5.1, which is latest standard for the high speed, and enables the apps to open super fast. Besides, there is a up to 256GB expandable storage support, apart from the 64GB ROM. The device boasts of a TDDI AMOLED Display, with 95% NTSC gamut, 1500:1 contrast, and Full incell technology. The Vernee Mars Pro 4G Phablet is packed in a slim body, which eliminates the usual bad hand feeling of a large screen device. The device is crafted using the 13 times fine adjustments for internal structure, with reduced thickness of 7.6mm. The back side of the device has 2.5D arc and 160 degree sand-blasting treatment. The device contains the more humane design, which made the possibility to place the fingerprint sensor at the side of the device, compared to the common placement at the front or the rear side. The fingerprint management chip can automatically learn from the data, and does the adjustments automatically whenever it is used, for improved accuracy, and making safer and faster at the same time. The 3500mAh battery can be charged using a 18W quick charger, which is up to 80% faster compared to 5V/2A chargers. The device features a reversible USB Type C, which makes the digital output possible through earphone, while supporting the OTG.
In the below guide, we will be guiding you step by step process to flash/ install latest Mars_pro_20170907 Android 7.0 Nougat on Vernee Mars Pro. The download link for this Stock ROM has been added to the pre-requisite section. You can simply flash the Stock Firmware .zip or .img file manually through SP Flash Tools, if you have not received it through the OTA update.
Firmware Details:
Android Version: Android 7.0 Nougat
UI Version: Vernee UI
Firmware Versions: Mars_pro_20170907 –Â full_k11as_a-user 7.0 NRD90M
Model: Vernee Mars Pro
Release Date: July 2017
Android security patch level: July 2017
Country: NA
Status: – Official
Disclaimer: AndroidWeblog.com covers although everything in a very neat and a processed manner so that our readers get exactly what they want, still there are meager chances of basic issues that may arise out of the listed steps here. Hence it is in sole interest of the user to follow the steps very cautiously so as to stay away from any mishappenings with your device.
Updating or flashing the Stock ROM firmware or Custom ROM firmware updates certainly without any doubt comes with risk to brick device. If you brick the device, while upgrading the firmware of your smartphone, then kindly be in touch with the Official Service center of Vernee near your location. AndroidWeblog.com in no way will be held responsible for warranty void or your bricked device.
Table of Contents
Prerequiste
Ensure to check your model number, which must be:
- Vernee Mars Pro
You must have to ensure that prior to rooting your phone , you have read thoroughly the disclaimer and you agree to proceed further on your risk.
- Phone Should be Charged
Your phone must be 70% charged atleast else, it may lead to complications sometimes while experimenting. Why to take risk, try to charge it fully.
- Back Up
If you are either going to root your phone or install a Custom ROM, it is a good habit to make a back up of your phone. Make a back up of all your media like images, videos and all on your PC and your contacts on Cloud.
- Enable USB Debugging
You must enable USB debugging option by going in to Settings, Applications and Developer options.
Downloads For Updating Vernee Mars Pro
Download MediaTek USB VCOM Drivers here (MT6xxx_USB_VCOM_drivers. zip)
Download Latest Android 7.0 Nougat Stock ROM for Vernee Mars Pro from here (Login required)
Download Latest version of SPFlash Tool for Windows here.
How to update Vernee Mars Pro to Android 7.0 Nougat via OTA (Over the air)
Note:Â For this method, you won’t need to download any file mentioned in pre-requisite section of this article. You can directly follow the below steps, if you prefer the OTA method.
You can directly check the latest version of firmware/ software available for your device, Vernee Mars Pro by navigating to:
Settings > About Device > Software Updates
When a new software update is available for your device, the notifications panel will display the software update message. Just you need to pull down the notification bar, and then press ‘Software Update’, and this will begin the upgrade process of device Mars_pro_20170907, based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
If in-case you have not received the software update, then just follow the below guides, to flash firmware manually through either below guide. No matter which method you prefer, however, OTA is safer method to upgrade your device. But in case you prefer upgrading your device manually, then just carefully follow our below guide step by step.
How to Manually update Vernee Mars Pro to Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware
Step 1:Â Begin with downloading all the files mentioned above in the prerequisite section.
Step 2:Â Browse through the files downloaded, and then Right click on the zipped file MT6xxx_USB_VCOM_drivers. zip and extract the same. Then navigate to the extracted folder and then click on the file InstallDriver. exe. This will install the Preloader VCOM in your system.
Step 3:Â Assuming that you have downloaded SP FlashTool (Win) from the provided link above, Then simply click and extract the archive. Then, browse and run the file flash_tool. exe
Step 4: Once the SP Flash Tools opens up, you will see the tabs like ‘Welcome’, ‘Format’, ‘Download’, ‘Readback’ and ‘Memory Test’. Just click on ‘Download Tab’ to select the same.
Step 5: Now, at this stage, on the Download Tab, you will notice the options ‘Download Agent’ with folder icon right next to the file path, as well as ‘Scatter-loading’ underneath. Just click on the folder ‘Download Agent’ and navigate to the folder of Flash Tool and then open the folder SP_MDT, and click on MTK_AllInOneDA.bin file.
Step 6: Now, click on the Scatter-loading button, and find the Scatter File from the downloaded Stock Firmware zip file, which you have downloaded. The name of the file should look like MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt [XXXX Stands for Chipset/ processor number of MediaTek i.e. 6753 etc.].
Step 7: After selecting and loading the MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt file under ‘Scatter-loading file’, simply click the ‘Download’ button.
Step 8: Now, remove the battery of your device, if it is removable, and re-insert again. You should connect the phone to computer in Download Mode only. To do the same, just hold down the Volume Down+Volume Up buttons simultaneously, and then connect the device to computer via USB Cable. Make sure that Volume Down+Volume Up buttons are pressed until the device is detected by PC.
Step 10: Now, hook up/ connect your Vernee Mars Pro to the computer via USB slot. Connecting your smartphone will begin the flashing process automatically, and it requires simply a few seconds to complete.
Step 7: At this point of the latest Stock Firmware Android 7.0 Nougat on your Vernee Mars Pro device has been flashed. Now, you may disconnect the device from computer. You will see the message with ‘Green Check mark’ with ‘Download OK’ message.
Step 8: Now, you may disconnect phone from computer, and also close the ‘SP Flash Tool’, and turn on the phone, and enjoy the latest firmware.
Congratulations, you have successfully flashed Mars_pro_20170907 Android 7.0 Nougat on your Vernee Mars Pro device. If you faced any issue while flashing, then do not hesitate to let’s know in the comments section below.
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