How to flash your Xteink safely

This page is only about flashing. We recommend using the external web flasher tool and following a strict backup-first workflow.

What you need before flashing

Flashing is a low-level operation on firmware partitions. It is usually fine when done correctly, but you should treat it like maintenance.

Full flash controls

Backup + full restore. Save full flash takes around 25 minutes and creates `flash.bin`.

OTA fast flash controls

Faster switch path for English / Chinese / CrossPoint or file-based flash, while keeping your settings.

Open Xteink Flash Tools and connect your device.

Run Save full flash in Full flash controls and keep `flash.bin` in a safe location.

Choose your action: Flash English firmware, Flash Chinese firmware, Flash CrossPoint firmware, or Flash firmware from file.

Start flashing and wait until completion. Do not close the tab or disconnect the device.

Language tip: set device language to English before flashing, otherwise you may still see Chinese after reboot and assume nothing changed.

First boot can be slower than usual. Wait before trying another flash.

Mistake: flashing without backup. Fix: always create `flash.bin` first.

Mistake: unplugging during write. Fix: keep cable connected until final completion.

Mistake: assuming device is dead after a bad flash. Fix: restore with Write full flash from file.

Is fast flash safer than full flash?
It is faster, but safety still comes from stable connection + backup-first process.

Can I recover from failure?
Usually yes, if you restore your saved full flash backup.

Which tool should I use?
Use xteink.dve.al; this guide is built around it.