In this thread you will find official ROM download links and some tips about update methods for the BV8000Pro device.


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Read carefully:

1) DOWNLOAD:
ROM files are uploaded on Mega.nz and available for download. If you encouter troubles using the mega.nz website, you can try to download ROM files using the program JDownloader.

2) BACKUP:
Before updating your device to a new firmware version, we suggest to backup your data (also using the stock Google backup feature).

3) UPDATE:
You can update your device by the Over the Air (OTA) feature, by local file update or by flashing it direct to any version using a PC.

--- OTA Update: Go to "Settings>About phone>Wireless Update>Check for updates. ALL public versions will be published by OTA Update, anyway this method can sometimes be not available for some devices. After doing an upgrade by OTA, should follow the below steps, then the phone can be working well. Settings--apps--launcher 3--storage--clear data and clear cache)

--- Local Update: it will work with specific ROM files only. Refer to this thread for the "Local Update" tutorial:
viewtopic.php?f=192&t=436084

--- Flashing: refer this thread for a simple flashing tutorial
viewtopic.php?f=192&t=319505
Please be sure to understand everything. Making mistakes while flashing could brick your device!

4) FACTORY RESET:
Please Remember that after each update (OTA, local or flash) you should perform a factory reset to avoid strange issues

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Official ROMs versions, download links, and changelogs:


ANDROID 8.0

BV8000Pro_blackview_2018062921
The first Android 8.0 ROM. This file is for the "Local update" method.
https://mega.nz/#!JQBRRKpR!0F0jL-2Sp60nvENmiVoLXJFegbvTOe4ka7z8OyEHkh4



ANDROID 7.0

BV8000Pro_blackview_20180308
Officially fixed/mitigated the second part of the sudden reboot issue and improved some translations.
https://mega.nz/#!jaQACJzD!JMaK-8MdYiOc4HFtM5W98w5QXbPNaK6o24Co6rGe0A4

BV8000Pro_blackview_20180124
Officially fixed/mitigated the first part of the sudden reboot issue and improved some translations.
https://mega.nz/#!kXR2zDDS!TDl0W83nC3OJ ... 5WipNRizB4

BV8000Pro_blackview_20180105
Officially fixed the second part of the battery drain issue and improved some translations.
Flash files haven't been posted and OTA update has been stopped because of major battery charge issue carried by this firmware.

BV8000Pro_blackview_20171227
Officially fixed the first part of the battery drain issue wich plagued some users.
https://mega.nz/#!ALYXBDxK!KCoHt3WuJ2Rn ... vYfFXGHeBw

BV8000Pro_blackview_20171219
Added face recongnition and an option to disable the PTT/SOS key.
Unofficially started to fix the battery drain issue wich plagued some users.
https://mega.nz/#!wGpWmCbD!eUFH3aAvb8yD ... QHbinVsJmU

BV8000Pro_blackview_20171114
Fixed the camera issues: camera gets red colours as pink and lack of HDR option for the back camera.
WARNING: Please remember that after flashing this firmware, downgrading to a previous firmware version will brick your device.
Don't downgrade to previous firmwares!
https://mega.nz/#!IWJjiYDZ!hnXb-2fC7exS ... xsIwAcKbYQ

BV8000Pro_blackview_20171011
OTA Update only.

BV8000Pro_blackview_20170829
Fixed the blur issue while taking long distance photos.
https://mega.nz/#!tGgnXIia!AITcSq9KOvFh ... wGFRDNwkJI

BV8000Pro_blackview_20170822
Fixed Waze and google pay issues.
https://mega.nz/#!8HoXkD6A!wdawC1oCPjYW ... UHlOMbmeWo

BV8000Pro_blackview_20170814
Fixed the camera blur issue.
https://mega.nz/#!IfRUyTYK!79mgMoIrpi5G ... LtLqrK5AAY

BV8000Pro_blackview_20170804
Fixed the insensitive back button issue.
https://mega.nz/#!oHIWXJJB!CbSR-3ODFI15 ... szidi57REA (File only for flashing, Local-file-update don't work)

BV8000Pro_blackview_20170718
Fixed a camera focus issue.
https://mega.nz/#!BHhA0IrA!UCjPq7vLbv8M ... L_hy5Ko8W0