Flash Guide by Brand

Samsung Galaxy A06 Helio G85 · Odin (Samsung)

Device Flash Guides

Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO

Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices primarily use Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek chipsets. Bootloader unlock is required before flashing.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Helio/Dimensity

Popular series: Redmi Note, POCO X/F series, Mi 11/12/13, Xiaomi 13/14

Xiaomi requires official bootloader unlock via mi.com/unlock. This takes 72–168 hours waiting period.

Device Flash Guides

POCO M5 / Redmi 11 Prime Helio G99 · Mi Flash Tool

POCO F5 / Redmi Note 12 Turbo Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 · Mi Flash Tool

POCO X5 5G Snapdragon 695 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi 12C / POCO C55 Helio G85 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi A1 / A1+ / POCO C50 Helio A22 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi A2 / A2+ Helio G36 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi K50 Ultra / Xiaomi 12T Pro Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi K60 / POCO F5 Pro Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi K60 Pro Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G Snapdragon 685 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi Note 12 5G / Note 12R Pro Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro+ / Discovery 5G Dimensity 1080 · Mi Flash Tool

Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed / POCO X5 Pro 5G Snapdragon 778G · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G Helio G100 Ultra · Fastboot

Redmi Pad Helio G99 · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi 12T Dimensity 8100-Ultra · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi 13 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi 13 Pro Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 Snapdragon 870 · Mi Flash Tool

Xiaomi Pad 8 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Mi Flash Tool

Huawei / Honor

Huawei and Honor devices use HiSilicon Kirin chipsets. HiSuite handles stock recovery. Bootloader unlocking was discontinued in 2018.

Chipsets: HiSilicon Kirin

Popular series: P30 / P40 series, Mate 30/40, Nova series, Honor 10/20/50

Huawei bootloader unlock codes are no longer issued. Only stock firmware restoration via HiSuite or eRecovery is supported.

Huawei HiSuite Guide – Update or Restore EMUI/HarmonyOS Firmware via PC

⏱ 45 min

Huawei eRecovery Guide – Restore Firmware Online Without a PC

Huawei P8 Kirin 930 · Huawei UPDATE.APP

Device Flash Guides

Motorola

Motorola devices use Qualcomm Snapdragon on most models, with some budget devices running MediaTek. Official bootloader unlock is supported.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Helio

Popular series: Moto G series, Moto Edge, Moto G Power, Razr series

Motorola offers official bootloader unlock at motorola.com/unlockbootloader for most devices.

Motorola Software Fix – How to Restore Your Moto Device (Rescue & Smart Assistant)

⏱ 25 min

RSD Lite – How to Flash Motorola SBF Firmware (Older Devices)

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

Motorola Moto G4 Play Snapdragon 410 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script

Device Flash Guides

Google Pixel

Pixel phones use Google's Tensor chip (Pixel 6+) or Qualcomm Snapdragon. Official factory images and flashing tools are provided by Google.

Chipsets: Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon

Popular series: Pixel 6/7/8/9 series, Pixel 4/5 (Snapdragon), Pixel Fold

Google provides official factory images at developers.google.com/android/images for all Pixel devices.

Pixel Repair Tool – How to Restore Stock Firmware on Google Pixel

Android Flash Tool Guide – Flash Your Google Pixel via Browser

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

OnePlus

OnePlus devices use Qualcomm Snapdragon on flagship models and MediaTek on budget ones. Fastboot flashing is the primary method.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Dimensity

Popular series: OnePlus 9/10/11/12, OnePlus Nord series, OnePlus Open

OnePlus officially supports bootloader unlocking via Fastboot. OxygenOS firmware is available on the OnePlus support site.

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

QFIL – How to Flash Qualcomm Firmware via EDL Mode

⏱ 30 min

Tecno / Infinix / itel

Tecno, Infinix and itel devices predominantly use MediaTek Helio and Unisoc chipsets. SP Flash Tool and SPD tools are the primary flashing methods.

Chipsets: MediaTek Helio Unisoc (Spreadtrum)

Popular series: Tecno Camon, Tecno Spark, Infinix Hot/Note, itel A/P series

Check your exact model's chipset before choosing a tool — Tecno uses both MTK and Unisoc across similar-looking models.

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

SPD Flash Tool – How to Flash Unisoc / Spreadtrum Firmware (.PAC)

SPD Factory Tool – How to Flash Unisoc / Spreadtrum Firmware

Tecno Camon 40 Pro Dimensity 7300 · SP Flash Tool

Device Flash Guides

Realme

Realme devices use Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek Dimensity. Fastboot and SP Flash Tool are used depending on chipset.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Dimensity

Popular series: Realme GT, Realme C series, Realme Narzo, Realme 11/12

Realme supports bootloader unlock via the Realme community unlock portal. MediaTek models may need SP Flash Tool for deep flash recovery.

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

QFIL – How to Flash Qualcomm Firmware via EDL Mode

⏱ 30 min

Oppo / Vivo

Oppo and Vivo use Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek chipsets. Fastboot is primary; some models support MSM Download Tool for deep recovery.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Dimensity

Popular series: Oppo Find X, Oppo Reno series, Vivo V/Y series, iQOO series

Oppo and Vivo bootloader unlock policies vary by region and model. Check manufacturer website before proceeding.

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

OPPO A9 Helio P70 · SP Flash Tool

Device Flash Guides

Nokia

Nokia Android devices use Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek chipsets. Stock firmware can be flashed via Fastboot with official images from Nokia.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Helio

Popular series: Nokia G series, Nokia C series, Nokia X series, Nokia 5.4/6.2/7.2

Nokia provides official firmware at nokia.com/phones/support for supported models.

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

LG

LG devices (now discontinued) used Qualcomm Snapdragon. LGUP is the primary flashing tool for KDZ firmware files.

Chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon

Popular series: LG G8/V50/V60, LG Velvet, LG Wing, LG K series

LG discontinued smartphones in 2021. Firmware is still available via LGUP and the LG Bridge software for older devices.

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

Rockchip Tablets & TV Boxes

Generic Android tablets and TV boxes powered by Rockchip chips (RK3288, RK3399, RK3566, RK3588) use RKDevTool or PhoenixSuit for flashing.

Chipsets: Rockchip RK3xxx

Popular series: Generic Android Tablets, TV Boxes (H96, X96, etc), ARM SBCs

Rockchip devices enter flash mode by holding the RECOVERY or MASKROM button while connecting USB. No Download Mode like Samsung.

Rockchip Factory Tool (RKDevTool) – How to Flash Rockchip Firmware

⏱ 21 min

PhoenixSuit – How to Flash Allwinner / Sunxi Firmware

⏱ 19 min