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Chimera Tool Updates

New features and improvements:

  • Samsung: improved Read Codes Online support for MTK models (A315x, A415F)

Bugfixes:

  • Huawei: phone detection fix in fastboot mode
  • Huawei: Model and Vendor/Country Change UI bugfix
  • Furious Box: Win10 issue bugfix
  • Chimera: certificate/SSL bugfix
 
Our big Huawei update has finally arrived!

Compared to other’s Fastboot methods, we developed a “Deep Method” that allows us to support the latest, and all future Kirin CPUs, all software versions and without test point – so you don’t have to disassemble phones!
It means that now we fully support HiSilicon Kirin 710/810/820/980/985/990/990 5G, all software versions including EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 for the following functions:

  • Network Factory Reset
  • FRP Remove
  • Huawei ID Reset
  • IMEI Recovery
  • Cert Read/Write
  • Modify OEMINFO
  • Demo Remove
  • Set Battery Serial

We were focusing on supporting the latest phones but of course, we will keep adding support for previous-generation devices too.
 
Huawei fixes and improvements

  • Kirin 710 bugfix: new procedures are available now
  • Kirin 820/985 bugfix: Cert Write / Cert Read and IMEI Recovery procedures are available again
  • Fixed various UI issues and incorrectly enabled procedure buttons

Samsung: Carrier Relock Reloaded

Our Carrier Relock procedure is updated to support US models (TMB/TMK/VZW) with 01/06/2020 Android or newer security patch.
Affected models:

  • Galaxy A10e (A102U, A102U1)
  • Galaxy A20e (A205U, A205U1)
  • Galaxy A51 (A515U, A515U1)
 
New features and improvements:

  • LG: added new Repair MEID procedure for MTK models
  • LG: improved lock check (if not only simlock is available)
  • Huawei: improved backend processes
  • Huawei: smart function display/hide based on phone mode and security state

Bugfixes:

  • Oppo: now different XML formats handled in firmware files
  • LG: fixed Sprint device recognition for MTK models
  • Huawei: fixed flash management for Kirin 710 with EMMC
  • Huawei: improvements in Remove FRP and Huawei ID Reset functions
  • Chimera: no more date localisations in logs
 
New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: added PATCH partition restore to Exit Factory Mode procedure (Fastboot Mode)
  • Huawei: improved demo device recognition
  • Huawei: improved the process of entering Factory Mode
  • Huawei: better model name hints for Modify OEMINFO, Demo Remove and Model and Vendor Country Change procedures
  • Core: improved SSL error handling
  • Core: procedure dialog UI improvements
  • Core: new file formats supported in EF Extractor

Bugfixes:

  • Huawei: Write Cert procedure can be started from normal mode (via HDB protocol)
  • Huawei: phone detection bugfixes when entering USB Update Mode
  • Huawei: now the bootloader lock status is checked for procedure run validation
 
New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: added new Enter Factory Mode procedure
  • Huawei: improved Exit Factory Mode functionality for phones with Factory Fastboot
  • Huawei: improved learning process for Load Factory Fastboot procedure; now we can suggest a better match for your phone
  • Huawei: the improved Enter Factory Mode is now implemented to all related procedures
  • Huawei: disabling 'Model and Vendor/Country Change' button when the FW version is not supported
  • Huawei: more accurate help in 'Switch to USB update mode' dialog
  • Huawei: Huawei ID Reset and FRP Remove together was moved to a new tab
  • Core: improved phone detection

Bugfixes:

  • Core: fixed a bug that could cause crash during model selection
 
New features and improvements:

  • Qualcomm: now you can select specific partitions from firmware packs, to flash (same as Xiaomi fastboot mode flash)
  • LG: support new simlock type for LG MTK phones (k41s, k51s, k61s, etc.)
  • LG: Android 10 support
  • Huawei: added support for all Huawei HiSilicon 960/970 models for Network Factory Reset, Modify Oeminfo and Demo Remove (Factory Fastboot method)
 
Another FIRST IN THE WORLD Samsung Update!

The network repair (patch cert) is coming soon!

Added new Read Codes Online and Repair IMEI Method for Exynos Models (Root: REQUIRED, Knox: ANY, BIT: ANY)

  • Galaxy A10e SM-A102N, SM-A102W
  • Galaxy A10 SM-A105F, SM-A105FN, SM-A105G, SM-A105M, SM-A105N
  • Galaxy A21s SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N
  • Galaxy A30 SM-A305F, SM-A305G, SM-A305GT, SM-A305N, SM-A305YN
  • Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN, SM-A307G
  • Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN, SM-A405S
  • Galaxy A50 SM-A505F, SM-A505G, SM-A505N, SM-A505W, SM-A505YN
  • Galaxy A50s SM-A507FN, SM-A5070
  • Galaxy A51 SM-A515F, SM-A515W
  • Galaxy A51 5G SM-A516B, SM-A516N, SM-A5160
  • Galaxy A71 5G SM-A716B, SM-A716S, SM-A7160
  • Galaxy Xcover 4s SM-G398FN
  • Galaxy Xcover Pro SM-G715FN, SM-G715W
  • Galaxy Xcover Field Pro SM-G889A, SM-G889F, SM-G889G, SM-G889YB
  • Galaxy S10e SM-G970F, SM-G970N
  • Galaxy S10 SM-G973F, SM-G973N
  • Galaxy S10+ SM-G975F, SM-G975N
  • Galaxy S10 5G SM-G977B, SM-G977N
  • Galaxy S20 SM-G980F
  • Galaxy S20 5G SM-G981B
  • Galaxy S20+ SM-G985F
  • Galaxy S20+ SM-G986B
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988B
  • Galaxy M10 SM-M105F, SM-M105G, SM-M105M, SM-M105Y
  • Galaxy M31s SM-M317F
  • Galaxy Note10 Lite SM-N770F
  • Galaxy Note10 SM-N970F
  • Galaxy Note10 5G SM-N971N
  • Galaxy Note10+ SM-N975F
  • Galaxy Note10+ SM-N975F
  • Galaxy Note10+ 5G SM-N976B, SM-N976N
  • Galaxy Galaxy Tab S6 Lite SM-P615, SM-P615C, SM-P615N, SM-P617
  • Galaxy Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T515, SM-T515N, SM-T517
  • Galaxy Galaxy Tab Active3 SM-T575
  • Galaxy A20 Docomo SC-02M
  • Galaxy A30 SCV43
  • Galaxy A30 SCV46

Added new Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI and Read/Write Cert Method for Exynos Models (Root: REQUIRED, Knox: ANY, BIT: ANY)

  • Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F, SM-A260G
  • Galaxy A5 SM-A520F
  • Galaxy A8 SM-A530F
  • Galaxy A6 SM-A600A, SM-A600AZ, SM-A600F, SM-A600FN, SM-A600G, SM-A600GN, SM-A600N, SM-A600T, SM-A600T1, SM-A600U
  • Galaxy A7 SM-A720F
  • Galaxy A7 SM-A750FN, SM-A750GN, SM-A750N
  • Galaxy S7 SM-G930F, SM-G930K, SM-G930L, SM-G930S, SM-G930W8
  • Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935F, SM-G935K, SM-G935L, SM-G935S, SM-G935W8
  • Galaxy S8 SM-G950F, SM-G950N
  • Galaxy S8+ SM-G955F, SM-G955N
  • Galaxy S9 SM-G960F, SM-G960N
  • Galaxy J2 Core SM-J260A, SM-J260AZ, SM-J260F, SM-J260G, SM-J260M, SM-J260T1, SM-J260Y
  • Galaxy J3 SM-J336AZ, SM-J337A, SM-J337AZ, SM-J337T, SM-J337U, SM-J337VPP, SM-J337W
  • Galaxy J4 SM-J400F, SM-J400G, SM-J400M
  • Galaxy J6 SM-J600F, SM-J600G, SM-J600GF, SM-J600GT, SM-J600L, SM-J600N
  • Galaxy J7 Duo SM-J720F, SM-J720M
  • Galaxy J7 Pro SM-J730FM, SM-J730G, SM-J730GM, J730K
  • Galaxy J7 2018 SM-J737A, SM-J737S, SM-J737T, SM-J737T1, SM-J737U, SM-J737VPP
  • Galaxy Note7 SM-N930F, SM-N930K, SM-N930L, SM-N930S
  • Galaxy Note FE SM-N935F, SM-N935K, SM-N935L, SM-N935S
  • Galaxy Note8 SM-N950F, SM-N950N
  • Galaxy Note9 SM-N960F, SM-N960N
  • Galaxy View2 SM-T927A
  • Galaxy Galaxy Feel2 SC-02L
 
New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: added factory fastboot based procedures (demo remove, modify oeminfo, network factory reset) for all older soctypes (for which we can provide factory fastboot)
  • Huawei: improved stability for factory mode procedures for HiSilicon 990 soctype
  • Huawei: improved error reporting for factory fastboot based procedures for older HiSilicon soctypes: detects if the currently running fastboot is factory type or not
  • Core: added detailed (debug) logging for Qualcomm procedures during programmer selection

Bugfixes

  • Core: UI bugfixes related to displaying popup dialogs during procedures
 
First in the World Samsung

Added Read Codes Online for Exynos N20 models (sm-n980f, sm-n981b, sm-n985f, sm-n986b) (Root: Yes)

New features and improvements:

  • Samsung: improved Carrier Relock for the lasest firmwares (affected carrier IDs: T-Mobile (TMB, TMK), Verizon (VZW))
  • Samsung: improved CSC change for the latest firmwares
  • Samsung: improved Read Codes Online for new security Qualcomm models
  • Huawei: improved server communication stability
  • Qualcomm: improved CPU type detection and automatic loader recommendation

Bugfixes

  • Huawei: procedure bugfixes for older phones (FRP Remove, Network Factory Reset)
  • Core: crash fix during application startup related to older VGA drivers
  • Core: fixed a licensing error
 
First in the World Samsung

Added Network Repair/Patch Cert for Samsung Exynos Models (Root: YES, Knox: ANY, BIT: ANY)

  • Galaxy A10e SM-A102N, SM-A102W
  • Galaxy M10 SM-A105F, SM-A105FN, SM-A105G, SM-A105M, SM-A105N
  • Galaxy A20e SM-A202F, SM-A202K
  • Galaxy A21s SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N
  • Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F, SM-A260G
  • Galaxy A30 SM-A305F, SM-A305G, SM-A305GT, SM-A305N, SM-A305YN
  • Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN, SM-A307G
  • Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN, SM-A405S
  • Galaxy A50 SM-A505F, SM-A505G, SM-A505N, SM-A505W, SM-A505YN
  • Galaxy A50s SM-A507FN, SM-A5070
  • Galaxy A51 SM-A515F, SM-A515W
  • Galaxy A51 5G SM-A516B, SM-A516N, SM-A5160
  • Galaxy A5 SM-A520F
  • Galaxy A8 SM-A530F
  • Galaxy A6 SM-A600A, SM-A600AZ, SM-A600F, SM-A600FN, SM-A600G, SM-A600GN, SM-A600N, SM-A600T, SM-A600T1, SM-A600U
  • Galaxy A71 SM-A716B, SM-A716S, SM-A7160
  • Galaxy A7 SM-A720F
  • Galaxy A7 2018 SM-A750FN, SM-A750GN, SM-A750N
  • Galaxy Xcover 4s SM-G398FN
  • Galaxy Xcover Pro SM-G715FN, SM-G715W
  • Galaxy Xcover Field Pro SM-G889A, SM-G889F, SM-G889G, SM-G889YB
  • Galaxy S7 SM-G930F, SM-G930K, SM-G930L, SM-G930S, SM-G930W8
  • Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935F, SM-G935K, SM-G935L, SM-G935S, SM-G935W8
  • Galaxy S8 SM-G950F, SM-G950N
  • Galaxy S8+ SM-G955F, SM-G955N
  • Galaxy S9 SM-G960F, SM-G960N
  • Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F, SM-G965N
  • Galaxy S10e SM-G970F, SM-G970N
  • Galaxy S10 SM-G973F, SM-G973N
  • Galaxy S10+ SM-G975F, SM-G975N
  • Galaxy S10 5G SM-G977B, SM-G977N
  • Galaxy S20 SM-G980F
  • Galaxy S20 5G SM-G981B
  • Galaxy S20+ SM-G985F
  • Galaxy S20+ 5G SM-G986B
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988B
  • Galaxy J2 SM-J260A, SM-J260AZ, SM-J260F, SM-J260G, SM-J260M, SM-J260T1, SM-J260Y
  • Galaxy Sol 3 SM-J336AZ, SM-J337A, SM-J337AZ, SM-J337T, SM-J337U, SM-J337VPP, SM-J337W
  • Galaxy J4 SM-J400F, SM-J400G, SM-J400M
  • Galaxy J6 SM-J600F, SM-J600G, SM-J600GF, SM-J600GT, SM-J600L, SM-J600N
  • Galaxy J7 Duo SM-J720F, SM-J720M
  • Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730FM, SM-J730G, SM-J730GM, J730K
  • Galaxy J7 2018 SM-J737A, SM-J737S, SM-J737T, SM-J737T1, SM-J737U, SM-J737VPP
  • Galaxy M10 SM-M105F, SM-M105G, SM-M105M, SM-M105Y
  • Galaxy M31s SM-M317F
  • Galaxy Note 7 SM-N930F, SM-N930K, SM-N930L, SM-N930S
  • Galaxy Note FE SM-N935F, SM-N935K, SM-N935L, SM-N935S
  • Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F, SM-N950N
  • Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960F, SM-N960N
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite SM-N770F
  • Galaxy Note 10 SM-N970F
  • Galaxy Note 10 5G SM-N971N
  • Galaxy Note 10+ SM-N975F
  • Galaxy Note 10+ 5G SM-N976B, SM-N976N
  • Galaxy Note 20 SM-N980F
  • Galaxy Note 20 5G SM-N981B
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra SM-N985F
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986B
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite SM-P615, SM-P615C, SM-P615N, SM-P617
  • Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T515, SM-T515N, SM-T517
  • Galaxy Tab Active 3 SM-T575
  • Galaxy View2 SM-T927A
  • Galaxy Feel 2 SC-02L
  • Galaxy A20 SC-02M
  • Galaxy A30 SCV43
  • Galaxy A20 SCV46
 
Free Network Factory Reset for Huawei

Huawei: the Network Factory Reset procedure is now free, it doesn't cost any credits!

New features and improvements:

  • Samsung: First in the World: Added Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Cert/Network Repair for Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (SM-G780F)
  • Core: updated ChimeraSU (root via Magisk) used in Samsung Firmware Update with Autoroot option, LG's Root and Generic MTK's Root procedures
  • Core: credit prices are shown for each paid procedures before you start them (there are some exceptions in LG module)
  • Huawei: added support for newer EasyFirmware (*.EF_*) file type for Enter Factory Mode (in the panel where it asks for a firmware file)
  • Huawei: more informative error messages in Model and Vendor/Country change procedure
  • Generic Qualcomm: more informative error reporting
  • LG: improved Network Factory Reset function for MTK devices

Bugfixes

  • Huawei: fixed Network Factory Reset procedure for older SoC types (659, 658, etc.)
  • Samsung: various bugfixes for the new Patch Cert procedure
  • LG: fixed character-coding issue during flashing
  • Core: various bugfixes for popup dialogs during procedure execution
 
New features and improvements:

  • Qualcomm: generic root solution for EDL mode (only for OEM/bootloader unlocked phones)
  • Samsung: EF file format support for Firmware Update and Firmware Compatibility
  • Samsung: automatic reboot of SAR (system-as-root) models for Patch Cert, when root is not available
  • Vivo: better error handling for the IMEI write procedure
  • Core: better error reporting for force terminated threads

Bugfixes

  • BlackBerry: fixed a bug in Network Factory Reset and Repair Modem procedures for OS10 phones
 
New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: added support for Hisilicone phones with 990E SoC type for Read Cert, Write Cert, Network Factory Reset, IMEI Recovery, Modify Oeminfo and Demo Remove
  • Qualcomm: improved programmer selection and debug reporting
  • Qualcomm: improved manufacturer detection during flashing procedure (the gathered information is used to make more reliable programmer selection)
  • Qualcomm: added manual brand selector for unidentifiable Qualcomm devices
 
New procedures for Samsung models

  • Reset FRP Lock Online*
  • Demo Remove

* powered by MagmaTool

Demo Remove procedure

See the model list in the Patch Cert update from Oct 19, 2020 (26.44.1045) for a full list of supported models by the Demo Remove procedure.

How to use:

  • install a stock firmware on the demo unit
  • run the Demo Remove procedure
  • run the Imei Repair procedure
  • run the Patch Cert procedure
 
New features and improvements:

  • EasyFirmware downloader: featuring a new downloader, so You can download from the EasyFirmware's file database via Chimera (more information can be found at our help)
  • Generic Qualcomm: improved programmer health check, that also improves the automatic programmer selection
  • Huawei: Huawei ID Reset is now free
 
New Motorola brand:

  • FRP remove: removes FRP protection from older Motorola phones connected in Factory Mode
  • Update firmware: flashes an original firmware pack to the phone via Fastboot protocol

This is the last update in 2020, we wish You Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!
 
New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: improved connection stability for procedures which require server side authentication
  • Huawei: factory fastboots are ordered by their success rate, and the most likely working ones are flagged
  • Qualcomm: more straightforward instructions for changing to EDL mode
  • Qualcomm: improved information reporting from Qualcomm procedures, for better loader suggestions
  • Qualcomm: brand selector dialog opens up only if we cannot determine the phone's manufacturer (during procedure execution on Qualcomm phones)
  • Motorola: new Info procedure for fastboot mode
  • Motorola: new Brick Repair procedure (available in EDL mode) to fix boot loops or other critical issues
  • Motorola: added detailed logging during Update Firmware procedure
  • Motorola: fixed a bug that could occur during Update Firmware procedure
  • Core: refactored database handling for local database --> less error prone and faster
  • Core: additional information can be shown to the user in case of application crash
  • Core: links in notifications can be opened
 
Samsung: Added new Read Codes Online and Read Cert method for the following models (ROOT: NO, KNOX: 0)

  • Galaxy Xcover 4 (G390F, G390W, G390Y)
  • Galaxy J2 (J260A, J260AZ, J260F, J260G, J260M, J260Y)
  • Galaxy J3 (J330F, J330FN, J330G, J330L, J330N)
  • Galaxy J3 Sol (J326AZ, J327A, J327AZ)
  • Galaxy J4 (J400F, J400G, J400M)

New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: improved connection stability for procedures which require server side authentication
  • Motorola: added additional software information on Update Firmware panel
  • Motorola: recognised Motorola models automatically added to our Supported Models
  • Motorola: improved error messages in case of firmware incompatibility
  • Motorola: increased USB timeout values for Fastboot communication that improves the stability of Update Firmware (fastboto mode) procedures
  • Motorola: added support for blankflash files in Boot Repair procedure
  • Core: improved logging for application crashes

Bugfixes:

  • Huawei: fixed a bug on Write Cert panel, so the procedure cannot be started without providing at least one certificate file
  • Core: fixed race-condition error during application restart, after software updates
  • Core: local database access bugfixes
 
🧧🧧🧧 Happy Chinese New Year 2021 – 新年快乐 🧧🧧🧧

Celebrating Chinese New Year, we have a gift to all our users:

  • Now all Huawei Procedures are FREE on all supported CPUs (Kirin 710/810/820/980/985/990/990 5G), no credit needed!
  • Demo Remove: FREE
  • Remove FRP Lock: FREE
  • Read/Write Cert: FREE
  • Model and Vendor/Country Change: FREE
  • Modify Oeminfo: FREE
  • Network Factory Reset: FREE

New features and improvements:

  • Huawei: added support for OTA firmware packages in USB Firmware Update porcedure
  • Core: improved overall application stability
  • Core: more informative error messages

Bugfixes:

  • Huawei: fixed a bug for Hisi 658 SOC type phones that could occur during Factory Fastboot type procedures
  • Xiaomi: fixed an EDL mode communication bug for phones with EMMC flash chip
 
  • Huawei: Kirin 710A is now fully supported
  • Huawei: added Remove Huawei ID for all SoC types, all regions
  • Huawei: the Remove Huawei ID procedure is now faster
  • Samsung: cheaper FRP Remove, 19 CRD only (59 CRD before)
 
New features and improvements:

  • Samsung: added new Read Codes Online and Read Cert procedures for some Exynos models (only shows for supported models with supported modems, ROOT: NO, KNOX: YES)
  • Huawei: removed a couple security restrictions for Factory Mode procedures
  • Huawei: more informative messages on dialogs during procedure execution
  • Core: more precise remaining time calculation in download manager

Bugfixes:

  • Huawei: fixed a bug that could occur when using user provided firmware files for soft bricking
  • Core: various fixes to improve application stability
 
Improvements and bugfixes:

  • Core: improved user analytics
  • Core: smaller executable size due to refactoring of resource usage
  • Generic Qualcomm and Motorola: improved overall stability
  • Motorola: various bugfixes and improvements in Motorola's Repair Boot procedure

Huawei changes:

  • Demo Remove procedure is merged with Modify Oeminfo from now
  • Modify Oeminfo is also available in Fastboot mode
  • Modify Oeminfo is extended with Convert to Dual SIM and Disable FW compatibility* features
  • The phone automatically reboots into USB update mode after a successful Modify Oeminfo procedure (to ease the usage of USB Firmware Update procedure)
  • Restore SIM State** procedure is added

Samsung changes:

  • improved functionality of CSC Change procedure for the latest firmwares

* By using this checkbox the phone should accept all firmware versions during USB Firmware Update procedure. It doesn't generally mean that it allows version downgrade, because the phone can have different checks against that. It is usually used to let the phone accept a different model's firmware after a model name change.

** The Modify Oeminfo's Convert to Dual SIM feature creates a backup of the phone's original SIM state value, before it does the modification. The backup can be restored with this procedure.
 
Improvements and bugfixes:

  • Core: added In App Purchase feature for buying credits
  • Huawei: FRP and Remove Huawei ID procedures are merged together
  • Qualcomm: Backup procedure's Selective backup feature detects unreadable partitions prior to the actual reading
  • Samsung: added support for Android 11 in various procedures
 
We are happy to announce the update of our MTK module!
With our latest update, we added support for the following SoC types:

  • MT6739
  • MT6757 (Helio P20)
  • MT6761 (Helio A22)
  • MT6763 (Helio P23)
  • MT6765 (Helio P35)
  • MT6768 (Helio P65)
  • MT6771 (Helio P60)
  • MT6779 (Helio P90)
  • MT6785 (Helio G90)
  • MT6873 (Dimensity 800)
  • MT6885 (Dimensity 1000L)

Depending on each device's custom configuration, the following Chimera features are fully (or partially) supported on these models:

  • Network Factory Reset
  • Write IMEI
  • Erase FRP
  • Bootloader Unlock/Relock
  • Backup/Restore Phone
  • Root
  • Screen Lock Remove

It covers over 300 models, you can check the full list on our website.
Please note, our update adds support for MediaTek chipsets in general, and we will keep adding brand specific solutions continuously!
 
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