The ZTE Blade V40 Smart launched with Android 12. As of 2025, no official Android 13 firmware exists. Flashing a cross-model ROM might brick the device.
Complete Firmware Guide for ZTE Blade V40 Smart: Download, Installation, and Troubleshooting Firmware ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Because the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is powered by a Unisoc processor, the installation requires the (also known as ResearchDownload or UpgradeDownload). Step 1: Download the Required Files The ZTE Blade V40 Smart launched with Android 12