Things to Know and Requirements to Flash Realme 6 Stock Firmware
If you have issues with the stock version of your phone, you can use the stock firmware to fix that issue, or also you can upgrade the stock firmware to the latest available version or just want to revert your Realme 6 to the stock firmware, so in that case, you can easily flash the stock firmware of your Realme 6 device. The entire process can also help resolve various boot loops, lag issues, software glitches, and downgrading the device after installing custom ROMs or restoring to the Official Firmware. But, that is beside the point — make sure you are prepared and have all of the right tools before you start, In this article, I will provide a complete beginner’s guide to flash stock firmware on your Realme 6 smartphone.

Steps to Follow Before Flashing Realme 6 Firmware

Download Necessary Files:

Get the correct firmware file for your Realme model from the Realme official website or trusted forums. Compatibility so make sure to download firmware that is specifically for your device model or else it will cause issues.

Download the USB Drivers:

To allow the PC and your Realme 6 to communicate, you must download and install the correct USB driver.

Download the SP Flash Tool:

Make sure to download the most recent version of SP Flash Tool or any other flashing tool depending on the device version. If you use the flashing tool that was issued previously, you might encounter failures during the process.

Allow USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking:
Open Settings on your Realme 6 and scroll down to About Phone.
Tap Build Number repeatedly until you enable Developer Options.
Head to Settings > System, find Developer Options, and switch on USB Debugging.

If needed by your firmware version, also enable OEM Unlocking. This option enables changes to the bootloader, which may be required while flashing stock firmware.

Charge Your Device:

Charge at least your Realme 6 to 50% for a seamless flashing process.
It is always advisable to use a device with a full charge because the process of flashing might take longer than anticipated, and powering down at the wrong time can lead to bricking.

STEPS:

Download the Tool:

Download and install the SP Flash Tool on your PC. Ensure the tool is correctly set up and configured. (Make sure that your antivirus or firewall is not blocking any needed files because certain security programs may conflict with the flashing tool)

Unpack the Firmware Files:

If the firmware file is in a zip format, you will need to extract the zip to a folder on your computer.
Make sure the extracted folder contains all required firmware elements including the scatter file, system image, and bootloader files.

Connect Your Realme 6 To PC:

First, power off your Realme 6 completely.
Connect your phone to the computer via a good quality USB cable and keep tapping the Volume Up / Down button.
Based on the flashing tool and the type of firmware, it will put your device in Download Mode/Fastboot Mode now.

Open SP Flash Tool

Open the SP Flash Tool on your PC.
Check that the tool properly recognizes your device. In case it is not, uninstall the USB drivers and Reconnect the device.

Load the Scatter File:

In SP Flash Tool click on Scatter-loading.
Choose the scatter file from the extracted folder of that firmware.
Check that all required firmware files are correctly assigned, such as system. img, boot. IMG, and recovery. img.

Configure Flash Settings:

Make sure you are on the Flash Settings page.
To prevent errors, check the flashing mode. If the option to “Firmware Upgrade” (vs “Download Only”) is presented, choose to go with that to do a full and safe install (yes, it will take a while).

Pick “Start flashing”
Once the files are loaded click the Download button in SP Flash Tool to begin the flashing process.
This process cannot be interrupted, you will not want to disconnect your Realme 6 during this process, if you do you can kill the boot.
Wait for Flashing to Complete
Flashing takes a couple of minutes to finish.
When finished, a green checkmark will appear in a circle to let you know everything went well with the process.

UNPLUG and RESTART your device:

Disconnect your Realme 6 from the PC/Laptop.
Turn your device on by pressing and holding the Power button.
Initial boot-up is slow due to system setup.

Main Key Things to Remember:

1. Make sure that you have enough battery left on your device before starting.
2. Use a high-quality USB cable, and directly connect your device to the computer to rule out connection issues. Those things can have cable length problems and also, do not use USB hubs or extension cables.
3. Make sure to carefully follow all the instructions issued in the firmware documentation as well as the steps to be followed on the SP Flash Tool.
4. Note that flashing stock firmware will wipe your device clean, so make sure to backup files if you want to save them. We recommend keeping the backup on an external device or cloud storage so as not to lose your data.
5. Check the versions of the firmware before flashing This could cause the firmware version to be incorrect and may lead to serious compatibility issues or worse, irreversible damage.
6. This tutorial is on flashing Realme MTK and Qualcomm devices. Depending on the model and firmware version of your device, the exact steps will differ slightly.
7. Note: Make sure to consult the official Realme documentation and support forums for any specific updates or advice. Staying on top of the official announcements can save you some headaches though.
8. Flash some firmware version and attempt to Factory Resets (Entering Recovery Mode (Press and Hold Power + Volume Down press) and select Wipe Data)

So this is how you can easily flash stock firmware on Realme 6 and unbrick it to a working condition. It makes sure it runs smoothly, clears problematic software bugs, and lets you work with your Realme 6 with the out-of-the-box settings like it just came out of the factory.