A few developers have attempted:

Do not expect:


Yes, for the adventurous user. Installing Android 9 firmware on your MT6580 device transforms a nearly obsolete phone into a functional secondary device. The performance improvements of Go Edition are undeniable. However, expect to spend an evening fixing camera drivers and restoring IMEI.

If you need a stable daily driver, stick with the stock Android 6.0 firmware. If you love tinkering, want modern features, and understand the risks, then following this guide will successfully give your old MT6580 phone a new lease on life.

Final Warning: Always keep your stock firmware backup on your PC. If anything goes wrong, you can always flash back to Android 6.0.


Do you have a specific MT6580 model in mind? Share your exact phone model in the comments, and we can help locate the correct firmware file.

You will see a red bar (100%), then a purple/yellow bar (downloading). This takes 3-7 minutes.