How to Flash Tecno Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro

Earlier on when Tecno Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro was released we published a post to show our readers the features, specifications and price of this most adorable Tecno device called Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro. As well as how you can perform a hard or soft reset when your Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro becomes unresponsive or should you choose to give to someone
else with no data in it.

Usually, a hard or soft reset with the guide provided for Tecno Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro is
supposed to fix any possible software issue you might be experiencing with your Tecno Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro or other similar android devices that the quick fixing guide for  Issues like camera, Bluetooth, SIM, Wi-Fi, YouTube or other malfunction could solve. But if you have tried that already and it failed then, you should probably opt-in for formatting in this case I will show you how to use Android Flash Tool to format your Camon 12, Camon 12 Pro.

Just before you follow the tips below to upgrade or downgrade your Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro. Do a backup of your personal data:

• Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro following our guide here with data or Wi-Fi connection.
• You can also backup your Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro offline – without an internet connection following the steps provided here.

Steps on how to flash Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro with SP Flash Tool:

First of all, visit our Firmware page and download a stock ROM for your:

• Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro

Note: You will need to place your phone on charge with a working charger till you are sure it has charged above 50 percent before your formatting process commences else your phone might not wake up even after formatting.
Next, you will have to follow the instruction of using a Smart Phone Flash Tool as explained here below.

Step 1: Download and install MTK drivers.

Step 2: Or you download and install MT65XX VCOM drivers (Preferable) from here.

Step 3: Download SP Flash tool (latest version is preferable) from here.

Step 4: Download the stock ROM of the device you want to flash.

Step 5: Extract SP flash Tool and open the folder, now run the SP flash tool as administrator.

Step 6: Now extract the stock ROM you downloaded and go back to SP flash tool.

Step 7: Now click on scatter-loading button on the SP flash tool and you need to go to the stock ROM the folder you extracted.

Step 8: You will see a scatter file in there, double click on it to select it (it will look like MT6572_Android_scatter). The number may be different.

Step 9: Now untick preloader (this is not required unless the device is completely dead.

Step 10: And also make sure you untick DSP_BL if found on the list that will be shown in the SP flash tool.

Step 11: Now you need to click the Download button and power off the Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro, remove the battery ( if the battery is inbuilt power off the phone and waits for 10 minutes).

Step 12: Now connect the device to the computer with the USB and wait for the SP flash tool to detect it.

Step 13: Immediately the Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro has been detected a red line will be at the bottom then followed by a yellow line.

Step 14: After the flashing is done or completed you will see a big green tick shown on the screen.

Step 15: Now power on the Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro and wait for it to boot, it might take minutes if it does not boot up then remove the battery, if it’s an inbuilt battery, press the power button for 15 seconds and the Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro will power off or restart.

Tips to Remember:

This update is meant for Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro users only.

THEUPSPOT is in no way responsible for any damage you might have on your Tecno Camon 12 or 12 Pro while installing the update.

The usual upgrade steps require the use of a PC or Laptop to carry out the firmware flashing.

Ensure that you have updated and working USB drivers installed.