| Tool | Pros | Cons | |------|------|------| | (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader) | Official Qualcomm tool, widely supported | Requires manual loader selection; less user-friendly | | MiFlash (for Xiaomi) | Good for Redmi Note 3/Mi 4i | Only works with fastboot ROMs, not for deep EDL | | SP Flash Tool (for MediaTek) | N/A – not compatible with Qualcomm | — | | EDL Python scripts | Open-source, customizable | Requires Python and driver knowledge |

: Some versions used by service centers require a specific license or CodeMeter software to activate the "Start" button. Basic Flashing Process

The phone must usually be in EDL (Emergency Download) mode to interface with the tool.