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Flash Guide by Brand

Covering 12 major Android manufacturers. Find your brand, identify your chipset, and get the right flashing guide.

πŸŒ€ Samsung 🟑 Xiaomi 🌸 Huawei 〽️ Motorola 🟣 Google Pixel πŸ”Ί OnePlus πŸ”Ά Tecno 🟒 Realme 🟩 Oppo πŸ”· Nokia ⬛ LG πŸͺ¨ Rockchip Tablets & TV Boxes
Not sure which chipset your device has?

Go to Settings β†’ About Phone β†’ Processor (or use CPU-Z app). The chipset name tells you which tool to use.

Browse by Chipset β†’

Samsung

Samsung devices use Exynos (own chipset) or Snapdragon depending on region. Both are flashed via Odin on Windows or Heimdall on Linux/macOS.

Chipsets: Exynos (own) Snapdragon (US/CA)
Popular series: Galaxy S, Galaxy A, Galaxy M, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab
Most Samsung devices do not require bootloader unlock for stock firmware flashing via Odin.

Samsung Odin Tool – Flashing All Samsung, Fix FAIL & FRP Errors

Intermediate
⏱ 10 min
Open Guide

Heimdall Guide – Flash Samsung Firmware on Windows, macOS & Linux

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
Samsung Galaxy A06 Helio G85 · Odin (Samsung)

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.

Mi Flash Tool – How to Flash MIUI Firmware on Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO

Advanced
⏱ 20 min
Open Guide

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

QFIL – How to Flash Qualcomm Snadragon Firmware via EDL Mode

Advanced
⏱ 30 min
Open Guide

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

Intermediate
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide
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 Mi 10 Lite 5G Snapdragon 765G · Mi Flash Tool
Xiaomi Mi 5s MSM8996 Pro-AB · 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

Beginner
⏱ 45 min
Open Guide

Huawei eRecovery Guide – Restore Firmware Online Without a PC

Beginner
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
Huawei Ascend GX1 Snapdragon 410 · QFIL
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Kirin 980 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 / M5 Pro Kirin 960 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei Nova 4 Kirin 970 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei P Smart 2019 Kirin 710 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei P20 Lite / Nova 3e Kirin 659 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei P40 Pro 5G Kirin 990 5G · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei P8 Kirin 930 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei P9 Lite Mini Snapdragon 425 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei Y Max Snapdragon 660 · Huawei UPDATE.APP
Huawei Y3 2018 MT6737M · SP Flash Tool
Huawei Y5II / Honor 5 MT6735 / MT6582 · SP Flash Tool

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)

Intermediate
⏱ 25 min
Open Guide

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

Intermediate
⏱ 20 min
Open Guide

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
Motorola Moto C Plus MT6737M · SP Flash Tool
Motorola Moto C MT6580 / MT6737M · SP Flash Tool
Motorola Moto E5 Supra Snapdragon 435 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto G (1st Gen) MSM8226 / MSM8926 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto G4 Play Snapdragon 410 · Fastboot
Motorola Moto G4 Snapdragon 617 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto X 2013 Snapdragon S4 Pro · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto X 2014 MSM8974AC · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto X Force / Droid Turbo 2 MSM8994 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto X Play / Droid Maxx 2 MSM8939 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto X Style / Moto X Pure Edition MSM8992 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto X4 SDM630 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto Z2 Force MSM8998 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Moto Z2 Play MSM8953 Pro · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script
Motorola Nexus 6 / Moto X Pro APQ8084 · Motorola flashfile.bat / CFC XML Script

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

Beginner
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide

Android Flash Tool Guide – Flash Your Google Pixel via Browser

Intermediate
⏱ 20 min
Open Guide

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

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

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

QFIL – How to Flash Qualcomm Snadragon Firmware via EDL Mode

Advanced
⏱ 30 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
OnePlus 11 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · MSM Download Tool
OnePlus 8 Pro Snapdragon 865 · MSM Download Tool
OnePlus Ace Pro / OnePlus 10T 5G SM8475 · OPlus EDL Tool (OPPO/OnePlus/Realme)
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Dimensity 900 · SP Flash Tool

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 β€” Tecno uses both MTK and Unisoc across similar-looking models.

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

Intermediate
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide

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

Intermediate
⏱ 20 min
Open Guide

SPD Factory Tool – How to Flash Unisoc / Spreadtrum Firmware

Intermediate
⏱ 20 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
Tecno Camon 40 Pro Dimensity 7300 · SP Flash Tool
Tecno Spark 6 Air MT6761 · SP Flash Tool
Tecno Spark Go 2020 / Spark 6 Go (KE5) MT6761 · SP Flash Tool

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

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

Intermediate
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide

QFIL – How to Flash Qualcomm Snadragon Firmware via EDL Mode

Advanced
⏱ 30 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
Realme X2 Snapdragon 730G · MSM Download Tool
Realme X2 Pro SM8150-AC · Realme Flash Tool

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

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

How to Flash OnePlus with MSM Download Tool (Unbrick via EDL)

Advanced
⏱ 30 min
Open Guide

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

Intermediate
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
OPPO A9 Helio P70 · SP Flash Tool
Oppo F3 Plus MSM8976 Pro · QFIL
OPPO R7 Snapdragon 615 / MT6752 · QFIL

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

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

SP Flash Tool – How to Flash MediaTek Firmware on Android

Intermediate
⏱ 15 min
Open Guide
Device Flash Guides
Nokia 3.1 Plus MT6762 / SDM439 (TA-1124 only) · SP Flash Tool
Nokia 8.1 / Nokia X7 Snapdragon 710 · OST Tool (Nokia/HMD)

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.

LGUP β€” LG Firmware Flashing Guide (KDZ / TOT)

Intermediate
⏱ 7 min
Open Guide

Fastboot / ADB Flash – How to Flash Firmware via Fastboot

Advanced
⏱ 26 min
Open Guide

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

Beginner
⏱ 21 min
Open Guide

PhoenixSuit – How to Flash Allwinner / Sunxi Firmware

Intermediate
⏱ 19 min
Open Guide

Know Your Chipset?

Browse all guides organised by chipset family for the most precise tool match.

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