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.

Browse firmwares first

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.

If you are looking for a firmware .bin to install (not your own backup): for each firmware, the .bin is normally provided in its GitHub repository, usually under the Releases section. You do not need to hunt random mirrors—open the project’s repo and check Releases first. Our firmware gallery links to projects so you can jump straight to the right place.

Choose the right flash mode

Full flash controls

Backup + full restore. Save full flash takes around 25 minutes and writes a full image as a .bin file (the download name may differ; it is still the same kind of backup).

OTA fast flash controls

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

Step-by-step with Xteink Flash Tools

Open Xteink Flash Tools and connect your device.

Run Save full flash in Full flash controls, then store the downloaded .bin backup in a safe place—you can rename the file; what matters is that you keep that backup.

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.

After flashing: restart correctly

Press and release the small Reset button.
Immediately press and hold Power for around 3 seconds.

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

Safety and common mistakes

Mistake: flashing without backup. Fix: always save the full-flash .bin backup first (step 2), whatever name the file has when you download it.

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.

Quick FAQ

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.

Where do I download the firmware .bin?
For each firmware, the .bin is typically in that project’s GitHub repository, usually under Releases. Use the link from the firmware gallery to find the correct repo.