Complete GSM Flash Tools List 2026
One of the most confusing aspects of mobile repair for beginners is knowing which flash tool to use for which device. In 2026, multiple flash tools exist for different chipset families and brands. This complete reference guide lists every major flash tool and exactly which devices it supports.
Flash Tools by Chipset
MediaTek (MTK) Flash Tools
- SP Flash Tool — The official and most used MTK flash tool. Supports all MediaTek chipsets from MT6580 to latest Dimensity. Brands: Tecno, Infinix, Itel, Samsung MTK, OPPO MTK, Redmi A series.
- MTK Auth Bypass Tool — Used alongside SP Flash Tool to bypass Anticrack protection on newer Tecno Infinix Itel devices.
- MauiMeta — MTK-specific IMEI repair tool using META mode.
Qualcomm Flash Tools
- QFIL (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader) — Official Qualcomm EDL flashing tool for all Snapdragon devices.
- MSM Download Tool — Manufacturer-specific EDL tool for OPPO, Realme, Vivo, OnePlus.
- MiFlash — Xiaomi official Fastboot flashing tool for all Redmi and POCO models.
- Odin Tool — Samsung official flash tool for Exynos and Qualcomm Samsung models.
Unisoc/SPD Flash Tools
- SPD Flash Tool — Official Spreadtrum flash tool. Supports Unisoc T-series and SC-series chipsets. Brands: Realme C35, Nokia G21, Samsung A03 Core.
- SPD Research Tool — Advanced version for deeper SPD operations.
Flash Tools by Brand Quick Reference
| Brand | Chipset | Flash Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy (most) | Exynos / Qualcomm | Odin Tool |
| Samsung A02, A03, A15 | MediaTek | SP Flash Tool |
| Tecno / Infinix / Itel | MediaTek | SP Flash Tool |
| Xiaomi Redmi (Qualcomm) | Qualcomm | MiFlash / QFIL |
| Xiaomi Redmi A1/A2 | MediaTek | SP Flash Tool |
| OPPO / Realme (Qualcomm) | Qualcomm | MSM Download Tool |
| OPPO / Realme (MTK) | MediaTek | SP Flash Tool |
| Realme C35 | Unisoc | SPD Flash Tool |
| Nokia G21 | Unisoc | SPD Flash Tool |
| Vivo (Qualcomm) | Qualcomm | MSM Tool / QFIL |
Conclusion
Knowing which flash tool matches which device chipset is the most fundamental skill in mobile repair in 2026. Bookmark this reference guide and download all the flash tools listed on this website. Each tool page includes the matching firmware downloads and step-by-step flashing guides for every supported device brand.