Which Allwinner flash tool do you need? Answer one question and you’ll know.
Quick Decision Guide
- Flashing one box (upgrade or rescue, PC available) → PhoenixSuit over USB. Start with the PhoenixSuit tutorial.
- Flashing many boxes at once (batch production) → PhoenixUSBPro. See the PhoenixUSBPro guide.
- Red-LED brick / no USB cable → PhoenixCard via SD card. See the PhoenixCard guide.
- Old chips (A10 / A13 / A20) → LiveSuit, the classic predecessor of PhoenixSuit.
- Linux or macOS → OpenixSuit, the open-source flashing tool. See the OpenixSuit guide.
Allwinner Flash Tools Compared
| Tool | Flash Method | Best For | System | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixSuit | USB cable from PC | Single-box upgrade or rescue | Windows | Tutorial |
| PhoenixUSBPro | USB from PC, multi-port | Flashing many boxes in one batch | Windows | Guide |
| PhoenixCard | Bootable SD card | Red-LED bricks, no USB cable, batch cloning | Windows (to write the card) | Guide |
| LiveSuit | USB cable from PC | Old chips: A10, A13, A20 | Windows / Linux | Comparison |
| OpenixSuit | USB cable from PC | Users on Linux or macOS | Linux / macOS | Guide |
The Tools in One Line Each
- PhoenixSuit — Allwinner’s official Windows flashing tool (current, v1.19); the default choice for one box. Download PhoenixSuit · how to use it · all versions
- PhoenixUSBPro — batch flasher that handles multiple devices over several USB ports. PhoenixUSBPro guide
- PhoenixCard — SD card flashing, the rescue method for red-LED hard bricks. PhoenixCard guide
- LiveSuit — the legacy tool PhoenixSuit replaced; still the right choice for A10/A13/A20-era devices. PhoenixSuit vs LiveSuit vs PhoenixCard
- OpenixSuit — open-source flasher for Linux and macOS users who can’t run the Windows tools. OpenixSuit guide
Unsure which flashing method fits your brick? Read the full three-way comparison and check whether PhoenixSuit is safe.