Sunxi-tools Windows ((link)) Page
: If you're running Windows 10 or later, you can enable WSL and install a Linux distribution from the Microsoft Store. After setting up WSL, you can install sunxi-tools within the Linux environment.
Add this folder to your Windows Path to run the command from any terminal window. Method 2: Compiling via MSYS2 or MinGW (Most Reliable)
Update the package database and install the required build tools, git, and the libusb development libraries:
Clone the official linux-sunxi repository and compile the binaries: git clone https://github.com cd sunxi-tools make Use code with caution. sunxi-tools windows
Click or "Install Driver" . After installation, the device will appear as "libusb-win32 devices" in Device Manager.
: For sunxi-fel to communicate with a device in FEL mode, a specific USB driver must be installed. The Zadig USB tool is widely used to install the WinUSB or libusb-win32 driver for the Allwinner device.
FEX files define how Allwinner hardware behaves (e.g., HDMI settings, DRAM clock, GPIO pinouts). : If you're running Windows 10 or later,
First, open a terminal in your Linux environment and install the MinGW-w64 compiler and libusb for Windows:
Some Windows builds of sunxi-fel require a specially compiled libusb . The following commands will download, configure, and build the library for a Windows target:
is a collection of command-line utilities created by the Linux-Sunxi community. It is the Swiss Army Knife for managing Allwinner devices. It allows you to communicate with the device in FEL mode —a low-level recovery mode that allows you to flash the onboard storage (NAND/eMMC) or boot the device over USB. Method 2: Compiling via MSYS2 or MinGW (Most
Download the zipped windows binaries from a trusted community repo.
Write directly to SPI flash (if supported):
For beginners or those who prefer a graphical interface, the official Allwinner tools are an excellent starting point. PhoenixSuit is the Windows-specific GUI tool for flashing full system images. LiveSuit is its counterpart for Linux and macOS, but older Windows versions are also available. These tools are more user-friendly and are ideal for standard firmware updates or for those who find command-line tools intimidating.
: Utilities for converting human-readable hardware configuration files (.fex) into binary formats (.bin) and vice versa.