Software Update BQ Phone

You can easily Update BQ software for free. Download and install the latest version of Android OS. The software update may fix slowdown issues, and install new features.

Here we are providing different methods to update BQ software.

Backup all Android Data before updating your mobile.

Before the update, Your phone battery must be above 50% and must have an active internet connection.

Select Your Mobile to Update Software

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3. bq Aquaris X5 Software Update
4. bq Aquaris X2 Pro Software Update
5. bq Aquaris X2 Software Update
6. bq Aquaris X Pro Software Update
7. bq Aquaris X Software Update
8. bq Aquaris V Plus Software Update
9. bq Aquaris V Software Update
10. bq Aquaris U2 Software Update
11. bq Aquaris U Plus Software Update
12. bq Aquaris U Lite Software Update
13. bq Aquaris U Software Update
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16. bq Aquaris M4.5 Software Update
17. bq Aquaris E6 Software Update
18. bq Aquaris E5s Software Update
19. bq Aquaris E5 4G Software Update
20. bq Aquaris E5 HD Software Update
21. bq Aquaris E5 FHD Software Update
22. bq Aquaris E4.5 Software Update
23. bq Aquaris E4 Software Update
24. bq Aquaris C Software Update
25. bq Aquaris 4.5 Software Update
26. bq Aquaris A4.5 Software Update
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28. bq Aquaris 4 Software Update
29. bq Aquaris 3.5 Software Update
30. bq 6200L Aurora Software Update
31. bq 5519L Fast Plus Software Update
32. bq 5514L Strike Power 4G Software Update
33. bq 5520L Silk Software Update
34. bq 5514G Strike Power Software Update
35. bq 5302G Velvet 2 Software Update
36. bq 5300G Velvet Software Update
37. bq 5015L First Software Update
38. bq 5011G Fox View Software Update
39. bq 5002G Fun Software Update
40. bq 5000G Velvet Easy Software Update
41. bq 4501G Fox Easy Software Update

Software Update Via Settings

This is the best method to update your BQ phone software. You can speed up and get new features after updating your mobile software.

Your mobile must have an active internet connection to update with this method.

Follow these steps to update BQ software.

• First, Open the Settings app on your BQ mobile.
• Next, Find and Select the Software Update option.
• Or, search Software Update on search box.
• Now, you can see the latest software version, if available.
• Then, Tap on the download button.
• Now, software being downloaded.
• Wait for a while.
• After the download completes, click on Verify and Install.
• Now, you can see a popup message “To install upgrades, you need to restart your phone. Do you want to continue”?
• Click on the OK option.
• Your phone will be restarted and install the new software.

This software update method will not erase any data (like photos, apps, and contacts) on your phone. But you must back up your phone data to prevent data loss.

BQ Related Guides

Hard Reset	Unlock	Flash File
Recovery Mode		Secret Codes

Software Update Via Recovery Mode

If the above method doesn’t work, use this recovery mode to update software.

First, download the latest software version for your BQ phone and move it to the root directory of your BQ phone storage or SD card without decompressing;

Follow the below steps to enter Recovery mode.

• First, Download the Software Update file and move to SD Card storage.
• Switch off your BQ mobile, by holding the power button.
• After that, Hold down the
• Volume Down + Power Button or
• Volume Up + Power Button.
• When you see the  BQ Logo screen, release all the buttons.
• If you did not go to recovery mode, check out Hard Reset Android guide.
• Afterward, Choose the wipe data/factory reset option, Using Volume Buttons and confirm with the Power button.
• Navigate with Volume Buttons to select Yes option and press the Power Button.
• Once the reset is complete, you will be bounced back to the same recovery mode menu.
• Now Choose Apply update from SD card option.
• Then Locate Downloaded software Update file from Storage.
• After that, Tap on the software Update file and install it.
• Your device will begin updating automatically.
• Next, choose the Reboot to System option.
• Finally, your device should boot to the new version.

Download Stock ROM or firmware

You can download the firmware for your BQ phone for free. Follow the below steps to manually download the ROM or Firmware.

Download BQ Firmware

Note: Use this method if the first method is not working.

How to Stop BQ Update?

The system update or software update cannot be stopped once it starts (Means when you tap on verify and install). And if you force to end update, it might damage your phone. We suggest you not to try it.

You can stop when the software is being downloaded.

Why does Software update always fail?

If the software update fails every time on BQ , Follow these steps to solve.

• Enter this number *#*#001#*#* on the dial pad, find is root=option. If is root=1, you need to flash the firmware to recover the system, then you can install it normally.
• If is_root=0, follow these steps for a try.
• Change another network or connect to the more stable Wi-Fi network, then download & install the update for a try.
• Then, Clear the data of Download manager and System update.

Why need to Update Software?

It’s a good idea to update your phone software to the latest version. Software updates often include software patches. They cover the security holes to keep hackers out from your device.

These are the best points to Why you must update your phone software.

1. To Speed up your Android device and fix slow down issues.
2. Software update helps keep hackers out.
3. To get new features or better compatibility and remove outdated ones.
4. Protect your phone from the latest threats.