In this guide, we will show you how to install Amlogic flash tool on your PC. Whenever we talk about Android processors and chipsets, the first names that come to mind are Mediatek and Qualcomm.
Accordingly, there is considerable support for these devices running on these chi[sets as these two names are very well known. On the other hand, the chipset brands that are not well known have lesser support for their devices.
Amlogic Flash tool is a flash tool for devices running on Amlogic chipsets. With the help of the Amlogic flash tool, you can easily flash stock firmware on devices running on Amlogic chipsets.
This tool is known to be a trusted application that is run on Windows OS. You can carry out many useful functions using the flash tool. These include flashing kernel or recovering it, taking backups, flashing zip files on your phone and porting TWRP recovery.
It is very easy to use the tool as it comes in the form of a portable application and can even be used without installing it. On top of that the Amlogic flashing tool also has a very user friendly user interface which makes it easy for users to navigate around the application.
All you need to do is to connect your Android device to your computer, download the stock firmware file you want and then install it on your device by using the tool. But you need to keep in mind that this tool is only for devices running on Amlogic chipsets.
Amlogic Flash Tool | Features
The credits for this tool go to XDA developer Ricky Divjakovski. But before we get into the installation of this tool on your PC, let’s check out a few of it’s highlighted features:
Flash Firmware
As we mentioned above, you can use this tool to flash stock firmware on your devices with Amlogic chipsets. All that is required of you is to download the firmware that you want to flash for your device and the rest of the job will be done using the Amlogic flash tool.
But do make sure that the firmware corresponds to your device model as flashing incorrect firmware could lead to issues. To mention it briefly, what you need to do is to:
STEP 1: First download the correct firmware file for your device.
STEP 2: Then you need to install the correct Amlogic driver on your PC.
STEP 3: After that, launch the Amlogic Flash tool.
STEP 4: Click on the ‘Connect’ button.
STEP 5: Type in the IP address of your device.
STEP 6: Now you need to click on the Connect button again.
STEP 7: Finally, load the boot.img file and click on the Flash button to initiate the flashing process.
Portable Application
As we previously mentioned, there is no need to install the application on your PC as it is a portable application. In order to use the flash tool, you will only need to run the portable application. In this case, download and extract the Amlogic flash tool on your computer and run the AMLogicFlashTool.exe file to use the tool.
Support for .img file format
The flash tool is compatible for flashing stock firmware files in the .img format. It will flash files in the .img file format on your devices. You can use the tool on any Windows OS version from Windows XP to Windows 10 running on either 32-bit or 64-bit.
Compatible for Amlogic chipset devices
The tool is only compatible for devices running on Amlogic chipset. Devices running on any other chipsets are not supported by the tool. It will automatically detect an Amlogic device after you configure drivers for the Amlogic flash tool.
Amlogic Flash Tool | Download
Download: Amlogic_Flash_Tool_v6.0.0
Note: Keep in mind that flashing firmware involves many risks. Incorrect flashing process could lead to your device getting bricked and other issues. We at AndroidBlog.com will not be held responsible responsible for any damage done to your device while flashing firmware using this tool. Proceed at your own risk.
Amlogic Flash Tool | Installation and Use
STEP 1: First of all, you are required to install Amlogic-Driver.zip on your Windows PC.
STEP 2: Next, download the flash tool from the link above and then extract it on your computer.
STEP 3: Now open up the tool by double clicking on the Amlogicflashtool.exe. The interface will look like the image below.
STEP 4: Click on the ‘Connect’ button and then follow by typing in the IP address of your device. Find the IP address of your Amlogic device by going to Settings>About> IP address.
STEP 5: Click on connect again. You will know that the device is properly connected when you see a Connected message written in green at the bottom of the interface.
STEP 6: Head to the Kernel/Recovery tab and then check the Boot or Recovery option depending on what you want to do.
STEP 7: Now click on the browse button and then select the firmware .img file from where you downloaded it in your PC.
STEP 8: Select the file and then click on Open. Now click on the Flash button to start the flashing process and wait until it finishes.
STEP 9: A success message on the right on the right will indicate that the flashing process has completed successfully.
STEP 10: And that was it! Now disconnect your device and then restart your Amlogic flash tool to use the new firmware.
So that was it from our side on Amlogic Flash tool. We hope that you found this guide helpful. Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
