Click the "Start" button. The progress bar will turn green as it writes the new system files. Once "Download Complete" appears, the phone will reboot automatically. Important Precautions Data Loss: Using this tool will factory reset your device.
Always use a high-quality USB cable and a stable port to prevent connection drops during the flashing process. 8.6 version of this tool? msmdownloadtool v1.8.6
A hidden "readback" feature allows users to create backups of specific partitions directly to a PC. Click the "Start" button
It can revive "hard-bricked" phones that show a black screen or are stuck in a boot loop. Important Precautions Data Loss: Using this tool will
Flashing firmware intended for a different model can lead to a permanent "hard brick" that even this tool might not fix.
Users often use it to revert to an older version of Android/OxygenOS/ColorOS when a newer update has bugs or performance issues.
In the tool, click "Enum" or look for a "Connected" status. Your phone should appear as a COM port in the Windows Device Manager.