Amlogic Burning Tool Windows 10
Amlogic Burning Tool Windows 10

The operation of VIM1, VIM2 and VIM3 is almost the same, so this document will take VIM1 as an example.

In this post, we bring you the Amlogic USB Burning tool and also tell you how you can use it to update the firmware of the Android TV Box. Download Amlogic USB Burning Tool v2.0.8. How to use Amlogic USB Burning Tool. Download USBBurningToolv2.0.8x86 (7.03 MB).2. Extract the archive and run setupv2.0.8.exe file to install the tool.3. Start the USBBurningTool.4. Click on File-Import image and select your specific.img firmware for your Amlogic device.5. Amlogic Burning Tool is compatible with all versions of Windows OS, including Windows XP to Windows 10 (both 32 and 64 bit). If in case you were searching for the latest version of the tool, then you can go to the homepage. Here you can use the following.

Perparation

Dowload the USB Upgrade Tool and extract it.
Run setup_v2.x.x.exe to install the tool for upgrading your VIMs:

Upgrade steps

Make soure that you have install the correct USB upgrade Tool, then follow the steps below to upgrade:

Open USB_Burning_tool_v2.x.x.exe, click “File–>Import Image” to choose an image for your VIMs.
Connect your VIMs to your PC with a USB-C data cable (VIMs will power on automatically).
Place your VIMs into “Upgrade Mode”:
- Long press the Power key without releasing it.
- Short press the Reset key and release it.
- Count to 10 seconds and then release the Power key.
If you have performed steps 2 and 3 correctly, your PC will automatically discover your VIMs asa connected USB-device.
Now all you need to do is to click the Start button of the tool and wait for upgrading to complete:

Tips

Amlogic Burning Tool Windows 10

To cancel an upgrade, click the Stop button, then close the USB Upgrade Tool. Note that the eMMC might already have been completely erased if you went past the 15% mark.
Extra power supply(VIM1/VIM2/VIM3) may be required in cases whereby your PC cannot provide enough electrical-current for the upgrade.

Preparation

Download Burning Tool

Image burning tool for Ubuntu is in this repository utils.

Or just pull it (if you have already cloned this repository).

Install Burning Tool

You need to install USB rules and create some links.

You will see this print-out if it was successful.

Note

Versacheck for mac download. Root privilege required.

Check The USB Driver

You must now place your VIM board into “Upgrade Mode”.See VIM1/VIM2/VIM3 to enter Upgrade Mode.
Check to see if Ubuntu has detected your VIM1/VIM2 as a connected USB-device.

The message above means that your VIM is connected and recogized by Ubuntu.

How to burn an Image on Ubuntu

There are two commands that be used to burn image: burn-tool and aml-burn-tool.

For example: Burn image for VIM3

General command burn-tool:

Amlogic command aml-burn-tool:

Note

For VIM3/VIM3L, you must specify the board with -b VIM3 or it will fail. For VIM1 or VIM2 you can ignore this.

You will see these teminal logs if successful.

For more information please refer to docs.

Uninstall Burning Tool

See Also

The use of Android smart TV is getting increased with each and every day due to online content streaming, playing games, screen-casting, and more. It’s worth mentioning that most of the Android TV comes with Amlogic chipset and OEMs are also providing the firmware update to its Android smart TVs periodically. That means if you want to update your Amlogic processor-powered TV firmware then you will need a flash tool called Amlogic USB Burning Tool. Check this full article for all versions with a flashing guide.

Additionally, this flashing tool is also capable to update the firmware file that has .img extension. Just like Android smartphones, the Amlogic chipset based TVs also requires a flashing tool to upgrade the firmware version. Although firmware updates are provided via OTA, sometimes some of the devices may not receive the update or the .img file can be stuck for some reason. That’s why we have to manually update in most cases.

Before using this tool, make sure that your Android smart TV is powered by the Amlogic processor. This is a small tool that runs on Microsoft Windows and can flash the stock firmware on your Amlogic chipset devices. Now, let’s take a quick look at some of the useful features below.

Amlogic USB Burning Tool Features

I.Amlogic USB Burning Tool Features

Installer:

It comes with an installer version that needs to be installed on your PC. Simply run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete it.

Flash Firmware:

By using the Amlogic USB Burning Tool in order to update the firmware of your Amlogic chipset powered device. Just launch the tool > load the firmware > import .img file > connect your TV to the PC using a USB cable > click on Start to flash the file.

Other Functions:

You can also perform several other functions to your tool such as wipe data, wipe flash, delete the bootloader, overwrite key, and more. You can also switch to multiple languages. You can adjust the main grid from the View > Select menu. The grid can also show device ID, Progress, Time, Statistics, Overwrite Key, etc. While there are four types of Erase Flash supports like Normal Erase, Force Erase, Erase All, Force Erase All.

Download Amlogic USB Burning Tool (All version)

v3.1.0 – Link (Latest)
v2.2.0 – Link
v2.1.7.3 – Link
v2.1.7.1 – Link
v2.1.7.0 – Link
v2.1.6.5 – Link
v2.1.2 – Link
v2.0.7 – Link
v1.6.2.0128 – Link

Amlogic Burning Tool Windows 10

Steps to Install Amlogic USB Burning Tool and Firmware Flashing

Download the latest flashing tool from the link above on your Windows PC/Laptop.
Unzip the compressed file and open the extracted folder.
Next, connect your Android TV with the PC using a USB cable.
Double-click on InstallDriver.exe and follow on-screen instructions to install it.
Now, open the ‘USB_Burning_Tool folder and click on the ‘USB_Burning_Tool.exe’ to start the flashing tool.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
The tool language will be in Chinese. Change it to English via clicking on the second top category and select English.
Boot your TV into recovery mode. You can check the user manual of your TV to do it.
Make sure to reconnect your Android TV with the PC.
Once connected, click on File > Locate your downloaded .img firmware file.
Uncheck the Overwrite key box.
Now, click on Start and wait for the flashing to complete.
Once done, click on Stop.
Remove the USB cable and your TV will reboot.

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