Chimera Tool Updates

New features:

17 new Samsung Exynos devices were added (SoC: Exynos 9830 alias Exynos 990 and Exynos 9840 alias Exynos 2100). As of today (10 August 2023), now you can work on 68 different Exynos models - supported devices include:

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ (SM-N985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE (SM-N981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) (SM-G780F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G990E)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998N)

Just like previously, the following procedures are available for them (more procedures to come soon) :

  • Remove Factory Reset Protection aka. Remove FRP (no need of *#0*# )
  • Remove / Unlock Knox Guard
  • Change CSC aka. Country-Specific Code change
  • Factory Reset
  • Remove Find My Mobile setting, Remove / Unlock Samsung Lost Mode
  • Remove Warning Logos and Messages (e.g. Bootloader Unlock Warning)

Read codes procedure received an update and now works with the following Samsung Exynos devices:

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G990E)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998N)

In most cases, using Test Points is necessary to start the phone in EUB (Exynos Usb Booting) mode to run the procedures. Visit our Guides at
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and Test Point Database
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to learn more.

You can find various tutorial videos online about our new features
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.
 
New features:

Our newest update introduces support for more than 70 new Samsung Exynos devices and 7 new procedures to be added this week. The most recently supported devices are equipped with SoCs: Exynos 8535 (alias Exynos 1330) and Exynos 8835 (alias Exynos 1380), including:

  • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A146B, SM-A146M)
  • Samsung Galaxy F14 (SM-E146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546B, SM-A546S, SM-A546E, SM-A546V, SM-A546W, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A5460)
  • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)

Read codes procedure now supports even more devices:

  • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A146B, SM-A146M)
  • Samsung Galaxy F14 (SM-E146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546B, SM-A546E, SM-A546S)
  • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)

As a reminder, with the new Samsung Exynos features, Chimera users now can:

  • Remove Factory Reset Protection aka. Remove FRP (no need of *#0*# )
  • Remove / Unlock Knox Guard
  • Change CSC aka. Country-Specific Code change
  • Factory Reset
  • Remove Find My Mobile setting, Remove / Unlock Samsung Lost Mode
  • Remove Warning Logos and Messages (e.g. Bootloader Unlock Warning)

Stay tuned for future updates, starting next week! We'll bring you more World First solutions like MDM remove.

In most cases, using Test Points is necessary to start the phone in EUB (Exynos Usb Booting) mode to run the procedures. Visit our Guides at
Please upgrade your account to access the hidden content.
and Test Point Database
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to learn more.

You can find various tutorial videos online about our new features
Please upgrade your account to access the hidden content.
.
 
New features and improvements:

Samsung Exynos:

  • Read Codes procedure is available for new models (with AT&T carrier - related carrier IDs: ATT, TFA, TFC, XAR):
    • Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U/U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536U/U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A516U/U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546U/U1)
  • Remove CC (Common Criteria) procedure added, available in EUB mode for the following devices:
    • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M, SM-A146B)
    • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A3360, SM-A336N, SM-A336M, SM-A336E, SM-A336B)
    • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A5360, SM-A536W, SM-A536U, SM-A536U1, SM-A536B, SM-A536N, SM-A536E)
    • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546S, SM-A546V, SM-A546U1, SM-A5460, SM-A546W, SM-A546U1, SM-A546E, SM-A546B)
    • Samsung Galaxy F14 5G (SM-E146B)
    • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (SM-M146B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336K, SM-M336BU, SM-M336B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F, SM-N981B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F, SM-N986B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F, SM-981B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F, SM-G986B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 (SM-G991N, SM-G991B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998N, SM-G998B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21+ (SM-G996N, SM-G996B)

    Learn more about CC mode here:
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Generic MTK/Samsung MTK:

  • F2FS support added at phone detection (certain procedures, like Remove MDM, used to be unavailable for unidentified Samsung phones, now you can use them)
 
New features & improvements:

  • An update has arrived for our Qualcomm programmers, enabling the following procedures to be widely available:
    • Get Info
    • Backup/Restore
    • Factory Reset
    • FRP Remove
    • Update Firmware / Advanced Flash

    The list of supported devices has been greatly extended, those include:
    • ASUS ROG Phone 6, ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro
    • ASUS ROG Phone 7 5G
    • ASUS ZenFone 8 5G
    • Asus Zenfone 9 (AI2202)
    • Huawei Hi Nova 9z (MNT-BD00)
    • Lenovo Ideapad Y700
    • Lenovo K10 Plus
    • Lenovo K12 (CN), Lenovo K12 Pro (CN)
    • Lenovo Legion Y70
    • Lenovo Legion Y90
    • Lenovo S5, Lenovo S5 Pro, Lenovo S5 Pro GT
    • Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (TB-J706)
    • Lenovo Xiaoxin P11 Pro 2021 (TB-J716F)
    • Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2022 Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen (TB128FU)
    • Lenovo Y70
    • Lenovo Y90
    • Motorola Defy (2021)
    • Motorola Edge (2021)
    • Motorola Edge 20 (XT2153-1)
    • Motorola Edge 30
    • Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
    • Motorola Edge 30 Neo 5G
    • Motorola Edge 30 Pro
    • Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
    • Motorola Edge+
    • Motorola Moto E (2020)
    • Motorola Moto E6
    • Motorola Moto E7 Plus
    • Motorola Moto Edge X30 / Motorola Edge 30 Pro
    • Motorola Moto G 5G
    • Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
    • Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
    • Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)
    • Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022)
    • Motorola Moto G10
    • Motorola Moto G100 5G
    • Motorola Moto G200 5G
    • Motorola Moto G30
    • Motorola Moto G32
    • Motorola Moto G42
    • Motorola Moto G50
    • Motorola Moto G52
    • Motorola Moto G60
    • Motorola Moto G62 5G
    • Motorola Moto G7
    • Motorola Moto G7 Play
    • Motorola Moto G7 Plus
    • Motorola Moto G7 Power
    • Motorola Moto G71 5G
    • Motorola Moto G8, Motorola Moto G8 Plus
    • Motorola Moto G8 Power (XT2041-7)
    • Motorola Moto G82
    • Motorola Moto G9
    • Motorola Moto G9 Play
    • Motorola Moto G9 Plus
    • Motorola Moto G9 Power
    • Motorola Moto One Fusion+
    • Motorola Moto Razr 5G
    • Motorola Moto S30 Pro
    • Motorola Moto Z4
    • Motorola One (P30 Play)
    • Motorola One 5G Ace
    • Motorola One Hyper
    • Motorola One Power (P30 Note)
    • Motorola Razr 2019
    • Oppo R9s
    • Vivo Pad
    • Vivo V7 (PD1718F_EX)
    • Vivo V9 (PD1730BF_EX)
    • Vivo Y95
    • Wiko Freddy
    • Wiko Highway Pure 4G
    • Wiko Pulp 4G, Wiko Pulp FAB 4G
    • Wiko Rainbow Lite
    • Wiko Ridge 4G, Wiko Ridge Fab 4G
    • Wiko Robby
    • Wiko Tommy
    • Wiko Tommy 2, WIko Tommy 2 Plus
    • Wiko U Feel Prime
    • Wiko View
    • Wiko View 2, Wiko View 2 Pro
    • Wiko View Prime
    • Wiko View XL
    • Wiko Wim, Wiko Wim Lite
    • ZTE Nubia 6R
    • ZTE Nubia 6S Pro
    • ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro 5G
    • ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7 ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
    • ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7s, ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7s Pro
    • ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+

    Many more devices are supported, including:
    Vivo devices (SoC: Snapdragon 865*, 660, 720, 765G*, 778, 662*, 845*, 765*, 888, 870*, 855, 768*, 720G*, 460*, 710*, 665*, 625, 652, 439, 425)

    Device types marked with ( * ) asterisk are limited to FRP Remove and Factory Reset procedures only.
 
New features and improvements


  • Samsung Exynos
    • New models arrived!
      • Samsung Galaxy F34 5G (SM-E346B)
      • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (SM-M346B)

      were added for Remove CC, Remove Warning Logos, FMM Remove, Read Codes, CSC Change, Knox Guard Remove, Factory Reset, FRP Remove procedures (EUB -> Exynos mode)
    • Various improvements for Exynos EUB procedures

  • Huawei
    • Re-enabled Soft Brick option for Huawei's Kirin SoCs
      (Please note that the soft brick method will only work on older firmware versions. For newer versions the most likely working solution is to disassemble the phone and use test points! )

  • Utility
    • Added .PAC (Spreadtrum/UNISoC firmware) file support for Firmware Extractor

Bugfixes

  • Various UI-related bugs were fixed
  • Generating procedure logs was also patched
 
New features:

Our newest update introduces a new procedure called Store / Restore Backup for the following Exynos Samsung phones. With this procedure you can create backups of various partitions from your device and restore it afterwards. Some partitions might not be available for backup and restore, due to the user's safety. The procedure is available only from EUB mode.

  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SC-53C, SCG15)
  • Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F, SM-A047M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A127F, SM-A127M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135F, SM-A135M, SM-A135N, SM-A135U, SM-A135U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145F, SM-A145FB, SM-A145M, SM-A145MB)
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B, SM-A146M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A3360, SM-A336B, SM-A336E, SM-A336M, SM-A336N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A5160, SM-A516B, SM-A516N, SM-A516U, SM-A516U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A5360, SM-A536B, SM-A536E, SM-A536N, SM-A536U, SM-A536U1, SM-A536W, SM-S536DL)
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A5460, SM-A546B, SM-A546E, SM-A546S, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546V, SM-A546W, SM-S546VL)
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A7160, SM-A716B, SM-A716S)
  • Samsung Galaxy F13 (SM-E135F)
  • Samsung Galaxy F14 5G (SM-E146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F34 5G (SM-E346B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F12 (SM-F127G)
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 (SM-G525F, SM-G525N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991B, SM-G991N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996B, SM-G996N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B, SM-G998N)
  • Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F, SM-M127G, SM-M127N)
  • Samsung Galaxy M13 (SM-M135F, SM-M135FU, SM-M135M)
  • Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (SM-M146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336B, SM-M336BU, SM-M336K)
  • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (SM-M346B)
  • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986B)

This feature is strictly for advanced users
You need to verify this backup is compatible with the device you connected (preferably it comes from same particular device) and the partition images are not tampered with.
Sending invalid or incompatible backup file to a device for restore will likely brick your device or make it unusable. Please note that it is your responsibility to use compatible files only.

Please contact support if you need help.
 
New features & Improvements

  • Added a new Bootloader Unlock/Lock procedure for the following Samsung phones: see list below. The feature is available in EUB mode.
    • Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F, SM-A047M)
    • Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A127F, SM-A127M)
    • Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135F, SM-A135M, SM-A135N)
    • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145F, SM-A145FB, SM-A145M, SM-A145MB)
    • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B, SM-A146M)
    • Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N)
    • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A3360, SM-A336B, SM-A336E, SM-A336M, SM-A336N)
    • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A5160, SM-A516B, SM-A516N)
    • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A5360, SM-A536B, SM-A536E, SM-A536N, SM-A536V, SM-A536W)
    • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A5460, SM-A546B, SM-A546E, SM-A546S, SM-A546W)
    • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A7160, SM-A716B, SM-A716S)
    • Samsung Galaxy F12 (SM-F127G)
    • Samsung Galaxy F13 (SM-E135F)
    • Samsung Galaxy F14 5G (SM-E146B)
    • Samsung Galaxy F34 5G (SM-E346B)
    • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F, SM-M127G, SM-M127N)
    • Samsung Galaxy M13 (SM-M135F, SM-M135FU, SM-M135M)
    • Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (SM-M146B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU, SM-M336K)
    • Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (SM-M346B)
    • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991B, SM-G991N)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B, SM-G998N)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996B, SM-G996N)
    • Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 (SM-G525F, SM-G525N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536V) was added (World First!) for support of FRP Remove, Factory Reset, FMM Remove, KnoxGuard Remove, CSC Change, Remove Warnings, Remove CC and Restore / Store Backup procedures (EUB mode)

Credit costs reduced

  • Credit costs were changed for the following models:
    • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A146P): 49 CRD → 19 CRD
    • Samsung Galaxy M21 5G (SM-M215G): 89 CRD → 65 CRD

Bugfixes

  • Core
    • Fixed a bug which could cause the File browser dialog to crash the application in rare circumstances
    • Other UI-related fixes and crashes patched
  • Samsung
    • Error messages and instructions were rephrased to be easy to understand (related to recently added EUB - Exynos procedures)
 
Added Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Cert and Demo Remove (removing LDU flag) procedures for the latest Exynos models and firmware - World First On The Latest Sec Patch!

ROOT: YES, KNOX: ANY, BIT: ANY

Using ADB Mode (Test Points or Disassembly Not Required)

Supported models:

  • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B, SM-A146M)
  • Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (SM-M146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F14 5G (SM-E146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A336B, SM-A336E, SM-A336M, SM-A336N*, SM-A3360*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336B, SM-M336BU, SM-M336K*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (SM-M346B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F34 5G (SM-E346B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536B, SM-A536E, SM-A536N*, SM-A536V*, SM-A536W*, SM-A536U*, SM-A536U1*, SM-A5360*, SM-S536DL*, SC-53C*, SCG15*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546B, SM-A546E, SM-A546S*, SM-A546V*, SM-A546W*, SM-A546U*, SM-A546U1*, SM-A5460*, SM-S546VL*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990E) - see note below**
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991B, SM-G991N*) - see note below**
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (SM-G996B, SM-G996N*) - see note below**
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B, SM-G998N*) - see note below**
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (SM-S901B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (SM-S906B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (SM-S908B)

*Note: Read Codes Online procedure is not available for devices marked with a single * asterisk.

**Important: Patch Cert Procedure on Galaxy S21 devices will cause that 2G/EDGE mobile data networks will be available only. Reverting the changes is possible.

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More updates are coming soon, please check Chimera news regularly.
 
Added new Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Cert and Demo Remove (removing LDU flag) procedures for various Exynos models (see the list below).

ROOT: YES, KNOX: ANY, BIT: ANY

Using ADB Mode (Test Points or Disassembly Not Required)

Supported models:

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977B, SM-G977N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G (SM-N976B, SM-N976N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F, SM-G970N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F, SM-G973N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F, SM-G975N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (SM-N975F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (SM-N770F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro (SM-G889A, SM-G889F, SM-G889G, SM-G889YB)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F, SM-G960N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F, SM-G965N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F, SM-N960N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F, SM-A047M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105F, SM-A105FN, SM-A105G, SM-A105M, SM-A105N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A10e (SM-A102N, SM-A102U*, SM-A102U1*, SM-A102W*, SM-S102DL*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M10s (SM-M107F)
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A127F, SM-A127M)
  • Samsung Galaxy F12 (SM-F127G)
  • Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F, SM-M127G, SM-M127N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135F, SM-A135M, SM-A135N*, SM-A135U*, SM-A135U1*)
  • Samsung Galaxy F13 (SM-E135F)
  • Samsung Galaxy M13 (SM-M135F, SM-M135FU, SM-M135M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145F, SM-A145M, SM-A145FB, SM-A145MB)
  • Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F, SM-A205FN, SM-A205G, SM-A205GN, SM-A205YN, SM-A205S*, SM-A205U*, SM-A205U1*, SM-A205W*, SC-02M*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A20e (SM-A202F, SM-A202K*, SCV46*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F, SM-M205FN, SM-M205G, SM-M205M, SM-M205N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M21 (SM-M215F)
  • Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F, SM-A305FN, SM-A305G, SM-A305GT, SM-A305YN, SM-A305N*, SM-A3050*, SM-A3051*, SM-A3058*, SCV43*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN, SM-A307G, SM-A307GN, SM-A307GT)
  • Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F, SM-M305M)
  • Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F, SM-M307FN, SM-M3070*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F)
  • Samsung Galaxy M31s (SM-M317F)
  • Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F, SM-A505FN, SM-A505G, SM-A505YN, SM-A505N*, SM-A505U*, SM-A505U1*, SM-A505W*, SM-S506DL*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN, SM-A5070*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 2019 (SM-A515F, SM-A515U*, SM-A515U1*, SM-A515W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B, SM-A516N*, SM-A516U*, SM-A516U1*, SM-A5160*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B, SM-A716S*, SM-A7160*)
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 (SM-G525F, SM-G525N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 (SM-G398FN)
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro (SM-G715FN, SM-G715U*, SM-G715U1*, SM-G715W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 (SM-T575, SM-T575N*, SM-T570*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 10.4 (SM-P615, SM-P617, SM-P615N*, SM-P615C*)
  • Samsung Galaxy View 2 (SM-T927A)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 (SM-P205)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 (SM-T515, SM-T517, SM-T515N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 2020 (SM-T307U*)

We have these devices supported for Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Cert and Read/Write Cert procedures:

  • Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F, SM-G950N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F, SM-G955N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F, SM-N950N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F, SM-G930W8, SM-G930K*, SM-G930L*, SM-G930S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F, SM-G935W8, SM-G935K*, SM-G935L*, SM-G935S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930F, SM-N930K*, SM-N930L*, SM-N930S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 FE (SM-N935F, SM-N935K*, SM-N935L*, SM-N935S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F, SM-A530N*, SM-A530W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F, SM-A730N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (SM-A600A, SM-A600AZ, SM-A600P*, SM-A600T*, SM-A600T1*, SM-A600U*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F, SM-A750FN, SM-A750G, SM-A750GN, SM-A750N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337VPP)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737VPP)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F, SM-J720M)
  • Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)

*Note: Read Codes Online procedure is not available for devices marked with a single * asterisk.

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Added new Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Cert and Read/Write Cert procedures for various Exynos models (see the list below).

ROOT: YES, KNOX: ANY, BIT: ANY

Using ADB Mode (Test Points or Disassembly Not Required)

We have brought more Samsung Exynos devices for you, 377 Exynos devices received new features this week!

Supported models:

  • Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F, SM-A520K*, SM-A520L*, SM-A520S*, SM-A520W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F, SM-A720N*, SM-A720S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F, SM-A260G)
  • Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F, SM-A320FL, SM-A320Y)
  • Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (SM-A600F, SM-A600FN, SM-A600G, SM-A600GN, SM-A600N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy On7 (SM-G600F)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F, SM-G610M, SM-G610K*, SM-G610L*, SM-G610S*, SM-G610Y)
  • Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime 2018 (SM-G611F, SM-G611FF, SM-G611M, SM-G611MT, SM-G611K*, SM-G611L*, SM-G611S*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F, SM-J530FM, SM-J530G, SM-J530GM, SM-J530K*, SM-J530L*, SM-J530S*, SM-J530Y, SM-J530YM)
  • Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F, SM-J600FN, SM-J600G, SM-J600GF, SM-J600GT, SM-J600L*, SM-J600N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt 2017 (SM-J701F, SM-J701M, SM-J701MT)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F, SM-J710FQ, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky (SM-J727A, SM-J727AZ, SM-J727S*, SM-J727T*, SM-J727T1*, SM-J727U*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F, SM-J730FM, SM-J730G, SM-J730GM, SM-J730K*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A, SM-J737S*, SM-J737T*, SM-J737T1*, SM-J737U*)
  • Samsung Galaxy M10 (SM-M105F, SM-M105G, SM-M105M, SM-M105Y)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 (SM-P585, SM-P587, SM-P585M, SM-P585Y, SM-P585N0*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 (SM-T395, SM-T395C*, SM-T395N*, SM-T397U*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 (SM-T585, SM-T587, SM-T585M, SM-T585C*, SM-T585N0*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 2017 (SM-G390F, SM-G390Y, SM-G390W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F, SM-G570M, SM-G570Y)
  • Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018 (SM-J260A, SM-J260AZ, SM-J260F, SM-J260G, SM-J260M, SM-J260T1*, SM-J260Y)
  • Samsung Galaxy Sol 2 (SM-J326AZ)
  • Samsung Galaxy Prime 2 (SM-J327A, SM-J327AZ, SM-J327T*, SM-J327T1*, SM-J327U*, SM-J327W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F, SM-J330FN, SM-J330G, SM-J330L*, SM-J330N*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Sol 3 (SM-J336AZ)
  • Samsung Galaxy Prime 3 (SM-J337A, SM-J337AZ, SM-J337T*, SM-J337U*, SM-J337W*)
  • Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F, SM-J400M, SM-J400G)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (SM-T378S*, SM-T378K*, SM-T378L*)

Additionally, we have the Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Cert and Demo Remove procedures supported by the following Exynos models:

  • Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GN)
  • Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505FM, SM-A505GN, SM-A505GT)
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750C)
  • Samsung Galaxy F62 (SM-E625F)
  • Samsung Galaxy F41 (SM-F415F)
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro (SM-G715A)
  • Samsung Galaxy M21 (2021) (SM-M215G)
  • Samsung Galaxy M62 (SM-M625F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G (SM-N971N*)

*Note: Read Codes Online procedure is not available for devices marked with a single * asterisk.

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Thank you for your loyalty, we will be continuously checking possible new features and make further improvements. Your feedback is appreciated and welcome.
 
New features & Improvements

  • Added Xiaomi Mi account bypass procedure for MTK Xiaomi devices, currently in beta. Expected to support 30+ Xiaomi MTK devices. Contact us if you are not sure about the support status of your model. Further optimizations are expected in the upcoming updates.
  • Patch Cert procedure: various improvements with reliability and success rate. (If you have problems read this article:
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Generic MTK:

  • Refined Preloader to Bootrom switching

Bugfixes - Samsung:

  • Fixed a bug at firmware downloads
  • Continuous improvements and fixes. If you still encounter issues, please have a clean install of your firmware and root your device (Previous patch cert attempts may cause interference).

Bugfixes - Xiaomi:

  • Fixed a bug at firmware downloads

To honor your loyalty, Chimera Tool updates will roll out regularly, involving new features, improvements and fixes. Stay tuned and check our communication channels!
 
Improvements - Xiaomi MTK

  • Patch IMEI procedure has been improved to support writing EROFS file systems.

    Supported devices include:
    • Redmi A1/POCO C50/A1+ (ice)
    • Redmi Note 12S (sea)
    • Redmi A2/A2+/POCO C51 (water)
    • and others
  • Additional improvements to enable MEID patching (CDMA phones)

Improvements - Generic MTK

  • added a new Repair MEID procedure which can repair the MEID value of a device (where it's available)

Improvements - Samsung

  • Improved the stability of the Identify procedure upon detecting phones in EUB mode

Important note: Newer versions of ChimeraTool application will be signed using SHA-256 hash algorithm only, this might cause issues on older Windows 7 PCs. Make sure you keep your operation system updated and install the latest updates available for your computer.
 
Added a new Change to EUB mode procedure, which can be used to switch your device from DOWNLOAD mode to EUB mode without using hardware test-points.

The procedure is available on the following models:

  • Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B, SM-A516N, SM-A516U, SM-A516U1, SM-A5160)
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B, SM-A716S, SM-A7160)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (SM-G985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (SM-G986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)

For instructions of the Change to EUB mode procedure please watch our tutorial video here:
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Added a new Change Serial procedure, which can be used to change the serial number of your Samsung device. The procedure is available only from EUB mode for devices equipped with the following Exynos SoCs:

  • Exynos 9630 (Exynos 980)
  • Exynos 3830 (Exynos 850)
  • Exynos 8825 (Exynos 1280)
  • Exynos 9830 (Exynos 990)
  • Exynos 9840 (Exynos 2100)
  • Exynos 8535 (Exynos 1330)
  • Exynos 8835 (Exynos 1380)

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We are excited to introduce a significant collaboration with Halabtech. With the new Halabtech Downloader, Chimera users can now seamlessly browse Halabtech's vast database of mobile phone firmware directly within our software interface. Looking for the latest firmware for a particular phone model? It's now just a few clicks away, allowing you to search, find, and initiate downloads using links from Halabtech. To access this exclusive feature, ensure you purchase the Halabtech addon available in our webshop.
Head over to our homepage to enhance your Chimera experience today!

Improvements and fixes - Samsung

  • UI fix on Boot Repair panel, when the phone is a virtual device
  • We're trying to make the Store / Restore backup function safer by creating an automatic backup of partitions which are going to be affected by the Restore backup procedure and were never been backed up before
  • Fixed multiple bugs in the rooting solution of Chimera (mainly SAR 'system-as-root' phones, and phones with init_boot partition were affected)

Improvements and fixes - Generic Qualcomm

  • FRP Remove procedure was improved by using a better lookup algorithm for finding the FRP partition
  • New Qualcomm programmers were added, which made the following procedures available: FRP Remove, Store/Restore backup, Update Firmware, Advanced Flash, Factory Reset for the following models:
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G (SM-F721B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G (SM-F731B, SM-F731U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G (SM-F916U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G (SM-F926B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G (SM-F936U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G (SM-F946U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite 5G (SM-G781U, SM-G781V)
    • Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (SM-G986U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (SM-G996U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note10 (SM-N970U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (SM-N975U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (SM-S901U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (SM-S908E, SM-S908U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B)
  • Fixed a bug, where we were detecting phones connected in EDL mode as Huawei devices
  • Fixed an issue where Chimera encountered an error while attempting to write data to the flash chip because the size of the data was not aligned with the flash chip's sector size
 
We are proud to announce the latest updates to our Chimera Tool software. With these enhancements, we continue to focus on providing the best possible experience for our users, catering to a wide range of mobile devices and addressing specific technical needs.

Major Update: Improved Rooting Solution

Significant code overhaul for an improved rooting solution, particularly targeting Samsung devices with an init_boot partition. This update not only enhances the stability of rooting on Samsung devices but also improves the generic root solution for other models.

New Feature: Disable Huawei ID

Introduction of the Disable Huawei ID feature, designed to permanently remove Huawei ID from Huawei devices equipped with Qualcomm SoCs. This functionality means you can remove Huawei ID lock and other means of protection. After disabling Huawei ID, the device is fully functioning, you can use apps, make calls, send messages - however, the Huawei App Gallery, Huawei Cloud, Huawei Find Device and other Huawei services may not be available.

Supported devices include:

  • Huawei P50E (ABR-AL60)
  • Huawei P50 (ABR-LX9)
  • Huawei MatePad SE 10.4 (AGS5-L09)
  • Huawei Hi Nova 10 (ALH-BD00)
  • Huawei Mate X3 (ALT-AL00)
  • Honor X30 (ANY-AN00)
  • Honor X9 5G, Honor Magic4 Lite 5G (ANY-NX1)
  • Huawei P50 Pocket (BAL-L49)
  • Huawei Nova 10 SE (BNE-AL00 BNE-LX1, BNE-LX3)
  • Huawei Mate 50 (CET-AL00)
  • Huawei Mate 50E (CET-AL60)
  • Huawei Enjoy 50 Pro (CTR-AL00)
  • Huawei Nova Y90 (CTR-LX1, CTR-LX2)
  • Huawei Mate 50 RS Porsche Design (DCO-AL00)
  • Huawei Mate 50 Pro (DCO-LX9)
  • Honor 70 5G (FNE-NX9)
  • Huawei Y9a (FRL-L23)
  • Huawei Nova 10 Pro (GLA-LX1, GLA-LX3)
  • Huawei Nova 9 Pro (Hebe-BD00)
  • Hi Nova 9 (HERA-BD00)
  • Huawei P50 Pro (JAD-AL00, JAD-LX9)
  • Huawei Nova 9 SE (JLN-AL00, JLN-LX1, JLN-LX3)
  • Huawei P60 (LNA-AL00)
  • Honor 60 (LSA-AN00)
  • Huawei Nova 11i (MAO-LX9, MAO-LX9N)
  • Huawei P60 Pro, Huawei P60 Art (MNA-AL00)
  • Huawei P60 Pro (MNA-LX9)
  • Huawei Nova 9 (NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9)
  • Huawei Nova 10 (NCO-AL00, NCO-LX1, NCO-LX3)
  • Honor 50 (NTH-AN00, NTH-NX9)
  • Honor 70 Lite (RBN-NX1)
  • Honor X8A (RBN-NX3)
  • Honor Magic5 Lite 5G, Honor X9a 5G (RMO-NX1)
  • Honor Magic5 Lite (RMO-NX3)
  • Huawei Nova 9 Pro (RTE-AL00)
  • Huawei Nova y91 (STG-LX1, STG-LX2)
  • Honor 60 Pro (TNA-AN00)
  • Honor Play 30 (VNE-AN00)
  • Honor X8 5G (VNE-N41)

Other improvements and bug fixes

  • Resolved minor crashes that could occur during Samsung's Boot Repair procedure.
  • Fixed a bug related to handling EROFS filesystem, which mainly affected Xiaomi's Patch IMEI procedure.
  • Minor improvements in automatic Qualcomm programmer selection, enhancing the overall performance and accuracy.
 
We're excited to introduce a groundbreaking update for Samsung devices with the Exynos 990 SoC (Exynos 9830). Our new Modem Anti-rollback Remove procedure allows users to flash modems with any bit versions onto their devices, a first in the world solution. This enhancement significantly expands the flexibility and control users have over their device's modem configuration.

In addition to this innovative feature, we're proud to present another world-first solution. We've updated our services to support the latest security patch for Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Network / Patch Cert, and Demo Remove on Exynos 990 (Exynos 9830) devices. These updates, a first of their kind, ensure that our users have access to the most advanced and secure functionalities for their Samsung Exynos 990 (Exynos 9830) devices.

The following models are supported:

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (SM-G986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (SM-G985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F)

New models for Samsung Exynos

Also we added the following new Samsung models for Read Codes Online, Repair IMEI, Patch Network / Patch Cert and Demo Remove procedures:

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (SM-S711B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (SM-X516B*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus 5G (SM-X616B*)

... and the following models for Repair IMEI, Patch Network / Patch Cert and Demo Remove procedures:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (SM-X516C*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (SM-X518U*)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus 5G (SM-X616C*)

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* These models are also supported in EUB mode for Bootloader unlock, Restore / Store backup, Remove Common Criteria, Remove Warnings, FMM Remove, Csc Change, Knoxguard Remove, Factory reset, FRP Remove and Change Serial

New models for Samsung MTK

We added the following models for Read Codes Online, FRP Remove, Remove Warnings, MDM Remove, CID Change, CSC Change, Bootloader Unlock, Store/Restore Backup and Set KnoxGuard State procedures:

  • Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/M)

Credit price reduction

We are thrilled to announce that we've significantly lowered the credit prices for over 100 Samsung models, making it cheaper than ever to access our services. This reduction reflects our commitment to providing value and affordability to our users. We invite you to visit our website to explore the new, reduced credit prices and discover how this change can benefit your Samsung device servicing needs.
 
New feature: Oppo, OnePlus, Realme

Chimera's got another update for the week for Oppo, OnePlus and Realme devices equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC! The following procedures are now available in EDL Mode:

  • Root
  • Remove FRP lock
  • Update Firmware
  • Factory Reset
  • Store / Restore Backup
  • Advanced Flash

Supported devices include:

  • OnePlus 11 5G (PHB110, CPH2449, CPH2447, CPH2451)
  • Oppo Find X6 Pro
  • OnePlus Open
  • Realme GT 5

Improvements and fixes: Qualcomm

Handling Qualcomm devices in EDL mode has been improved:

  • Firehose communication improved
  • Improved recognition of brands

Other improvements and fixes

The following improvements are introduced:

  • Samsung Exynos EUB mode: certain descriptions and instructions are rephrased to clarify process (e.g. Boot Repair procedure vs. soft brick)
  • MTP open browser / FRP removal: fixed a layout bug
 
New features: Reboot procedure

  • Users can now run a Reboot procedure with a single click, allowing the device to switch to various modes

Improvements and fixes: Samsung

  • Connection Guide has been revised to give you more accurate instructions on how to safely connect a device in EUB mode
  • Minor improvements of Serial Change procedure of Exynos devices

Improvements and fixes: Huawei

  • .RAR files from Halabtech can now be used in USB Firmware Update procedure

Improvements and fixes: Motorola

  • Boot Repair procedure in Qualcomm EDL mode is now more reliable and has better success rate due to minor tweaks

Other improvements and fixes

  • Partition table corruption detection: Users will be notified if the partition table is corrupted. (Qualcomm, MTK)
  • Generic Qualcomm mode fix: you can now switch from Generic Qualcomm mode to any other Qualcomm mode
  • UsbDk driver installer improvements: checking if the UsbDk installer is still running in the background and waiting for it to finish
 
New feature: Network Factory Reset (Unisoc/Spreadtrum)

  • Network Factory Reset procedure added for supported SoCs, including SC9863A, SC9832E, SC7731E, Tiger T310, T606, T610, T612, T616, T700

New Feature: Calculate Network Unlock Keys (Unisoc/Spreadtrum)

  • added a new utility on Utilities panel to calculate NCKs (Network Unlock Keys) for various Unisoc devices, based on the IMEI of device. This includes hundreds of models from the following brands: Hisense, iTel, Tecno, Azumi. Available for free for all users, Chimera license or Chimera credits are not needed!

Improvements: Qualcomm Generic

  • Major improvements in automatic programmer handling - newer types of programmers and therefore additional Qualcomm devices are now supported

Improvements: Samsung Qualcomm

More new programmers have arrived! Chimera Tool now supports more devices, including:

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S916U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (SM-S911U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F)
  • Samsung Galaxy A23 4G (SM-A236U)
  • Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F)
  • Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (SM-X900)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (SM-X210, SM-X216B)

Fixes

  • Samsung MTK: fixed a bug related to the EXT4 filesystem driver which caused bugs in Remove MDM procedure
  • Core UI: fixed a UI bug which could cause crashes in rare cases
 
New features

Samsung MTK

  • new models are supported for FRP Remove procedure - available from ODIN mode, no need to disassemble the device:
    • Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F)
    • Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F, SM-A245M, SM-A245N)
  • additionally, IMEI Repair and Patch Cert procedures are now available for the following device:
    • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P)

Samsung Exynos

  • New models arrived:
    • Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E, SM-A256B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (SM-X516B, SM-X516C, SM-X518U)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus 5G (SM-X616B, SM-X616C)
    • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (SM-M346B1, SM-M346B2)

    Supported procedures in Normal Mode are: Read Codes Online, IMEI Repair, Patch Cert and Demo Remove (Root required)

    Available procedures in EUB mode: Backup, Bootloader Unlock, Change Csc, Change Serial, Read Codes, Factory Reset, Fmm Remove, Frp Remove, Knoxguard Remove, Lost Mode Remove, Common Criteria Remove, Mdm Remove, Remove Warnings, Security Backup/Restore, Network Factory Reset

Improvements and fixes

Core

  • fixed a bug of IMEI input fields during IMEI Repair, now you can paste from clipboard easily

Samsung

  • Samsung firmware server API changed, Chimera is adjusted so now Samsung firmware downloads work correctly

Generic Qualcomm

  • fixed a bug in programmer handout (in case of a specific type of programmers), more Qualcomm devices are expected to be supported
  • fixed a bug in Qualcomm procedures provided for Motorola devices
  • Factory Reset procedure improved (Samsung and some other phones affected)
  • Manual programmer selection dialog improved: More device details added to the dialog, which is shown when we're unable to provide a working programmer for the device

Huawei Qualcomm

  • made improvements in Huawei ID Remove procedure: Factory Reset is now performed automatically after ID removal
 
New features and improvements

MDM Remove procedure has arrived for Samsung Exynos devices! KnoxConfigure, KnoxMobileEnrollment/BulkEnrollment and KnoxFirmwareManagement locks can be removed. The procedure works in EUB mode and the changes are permanent, the lock does not come back, even after factory reset, updates or firmware flash. It works on all Samsung security updates, up to the latest. The supported devices are:

  • Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F, SM-A047M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A127F, SM-A127M)
  • Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F, SM-M127G, SM-M127N)
  • Samsung Galaxy F12 (SM-F127G)
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135F, SM-A135M, SM-A135N, SM-A135U, SM-A135U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy M13 (SM-M135F, SM-M135FU, SM-M135M)
  • Samsung Galaxy F13 (SM-E135F)
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145F, SM-A145FB, SM-A145M, SM-A145MB)
  • Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N)
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 (SM-G525F, SM-G525N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A25 5G (SM-A256B, SM-A256E)
  • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A336B, SM-A336E, SM-A336M, SM-A336N, SM-A3360)
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536B, SM-A536E, SM-A536N, SM-A536V, SM-A536W, SM-A536U, SM-A536U1, SM-A5360, SM-S536DL, SC-53C, SCG15)
  • Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336B, SM-M336BU, SM-M336K)
  • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (SM-M346B, SM-M346B1, SM-M346B2)
  • Samsung Galaxy F34 5G (SM-E346B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B, SM-A146M)
  • Samsung Galaxy F14 5G (SM-E146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (SM-M146B)
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546B, SM-A546E, SM-A546S, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546V, SM-A546W, SM-A5460, SM-S546VL)
  • Samsung Galaxy M54 5G (SM-M546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy F54 5G (SM-E546B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (SM-X516B, SM-X516C, SM-X518U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus 5G (SM-X616B, SM-X616C)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B, SM-A516N, SM-A516U, SM-A516U1, SM-A5160)
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B, SM-A716S, SM-A7160)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (SM-G985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (SM-G986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986B)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990E)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991B, SM-G991N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (SM-G996B, SM-G996N)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B, SM-G998N)

Important note: If you still find the device locked after MDM Remove, please run a Factory reset manually for the changes to take effect. If you get an "MDM not detected" error, it is likely that you have a different lock on the device, such as Find My Mobile, SmartThings Find, Lost mode or any other. In this case, try other procedures. Knoxguard itself cannot be removed with this procedure.

More Exynos features are arriving soon, stay tuned for the upcoming ChimeraTool updates!
 
Samsung Improvements

Added a new Reset FRP Lock feature for the following USA models:

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (SM-G986U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990U2)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990U3)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (SM-G996U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (SM-S711U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (SM-S901U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (SM-S906U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (SM-S908U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G (SM-S928U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (SM-F711U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G (SM-F721U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G (SM-F731U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G (SM-F916U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G (SM-F926U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G (SM-F936U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G (SM-F946U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G (SM-T878U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 5G (SM-T978U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus 5G (SM-X808U)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 5G (SM-X818U)
  • Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156U)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515U)

We've launched a new Device Wizard feature for Samsung Exynos phones. Now, you can set your phone's model and start the Identify procedure in advance, before connecting the device in EUB mode. This solves the issue of devices not staying in EUB mode long enough. Check out how to use it
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. Easy and efficient!

New MTK models are supported for FRP Remove procedure - no need to disassemble the device:

  • Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156E, SM-A156M, SM-A156U)
  • Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M)

MTK Improvements

Added support for MTK preloader mode on devices, where the bootrom mode is not available. Chimera automatically tries to switch the connected device to bootrom mode and detects if it fails. After that, you can push the Try a different method button on the dialog shown and Chimera will try to initiate a connection to the device in preloader mode.

The following devices are supported*:

  • MT6761
    • Cloud Mobile Stratus C7 (stratus_c7)
    • Infinix Smart 5 (x657b)
    • Infinix Smart 6 (x6511e)
    • Infinix Smart 6 Plus (India) (x6511g)
    • Infinix Smart 7 (x6515)
    • Tecno Pop 5 Pro (bd4a)
    • Tecno Pop 6 Pro (be8)
    • Tecno Pop 7 Pro (bf7)
    • Tecno Spark 4 (kc8)
    • Tecno Spark 8C (kg5j)
    • Tecno Spark Go 2023 (bf7n)
    • vivo Y81i
    • NUU S6003L
  • MT6762
    • Motorola Moto E6s (fiji)
    • OUKITEL C21 Pro (c21)
    • Tecno Pova Neo (le6)
    • Tecno Spark 6 Go (ke5k)
    • Tecno Spark 7 (kf6j)
    • vivo Y12
    • vivo Y15
    • vivo Y21a(v2149)
    • vivo Y81s
    • vivo Y83
    • vivo Y83 Pro
    • vivo Y90 (1823)
    • vivo Y91i (India) (1820)
    • vivo Y93 (1814)
    • ZTE Avid 589 (z5158)
    • ZTE Blade A7P (z6252ca)
  • MT6765
    • Infinix Hot 10 Play (x688b)
    • Infinix Hot 12 Play (x6816)
    • Motorola Moto E22 (borag)
    • Motorola Moto E22i (borago)
    • Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (blackjack)
    • Samsung Galaxy A03s (sm-a037f, sm-a037m)
    • Samsung Galaxy A04 (sm-a045f)
    • Samsung Galaxy A04e (sm-a042f)
    • Tecno Spark 10 (ki5q)
    • Tecno Spark 20C (bg7n)
    • Tecno Spark 7T (kf6p)
    • Tecno Spark 8T (kg6p)
    • Tecno Spark 9 (kg5p)
    • vivo Y12s (v2026)
    • vivo Y15s (2120)
    • vivo Y16 (v2204)
    • vivo Y17 (v1901t)
    • vivo Y1s (2015)
    • vivo Y20 2021 (2026)
    • vivo Y21 (v2111)
    • vivo Y30 (1938)
  • MT6768
    • Infinix Hot 10s (x689b)
    • Infinix Hot 10T (x689c)
    • Infinix Hot 11 (x662)
    • Infinix Note 10 (x693)
    • Infinix Note 11 (x663)
    • Tecno Camon 17 (cg6)
    • Tecno Camon 18 (ch6h)
    • Tecno Spark 7P (kf7j)
    • Tecno Spark 8P (kg7)
    • vivo S1
    • vivo Y19 (1915)
    • vivo Y33s (v2109)
    • vivo Y53s 4G (v2058)
    • Walton Primo S8 (primo_s8)
  • Other
    • vivo Y73 (v2059) - MT6785
    • Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226) - MT6833
    • vivo Y55 5G (v2127) - MT6833
    • Infinix Zero Ultra (x6820) - MT6877
    • vivo S9 2021 (v2072a) - MT6893
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (SM-T220, SM-T225) - MT8768

* this is a generated list from our logs, more devices may be supported

Added new Factory Reset procedure for Generic MTK and all specific modules which supports MTK SoCs in bootrom or preloader mode.

Unisoc improvements

New loaders were added for the following SoCs:

  • T606 64
  • T610
  • T616

Core Fixes

  • fixed an issue in the Halabtech downloader
 
Core

  • fixed UI errors in case of network failure

Samsung EUB functions

  • improvements of KnoxGuard Remove procedure in EUB mode, now Completed state persists, as long as device is past Setup Wizard
  • improvements of Bootloader Unlock procedure in EUB mode, now Oem-Unlock is also set.
  • added new EUB KnoxGuard Patch procedure
    This is useful for KnoxGuard locked devices, to prevent re-locking. (This will cause data wipe and void Knox Warranty).
  • added new Get Info procedure, which is available in EUB mode

All of the new EUB improvements affect more than 80 models.

Samsung Qualcomm improvements

  • added new Samsung specific Qualcomm module
  • added new programmer in EDL mode for the following phones:
    • Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E)
    • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B)
    • Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B)

Samsung MTK improvements

  • new MTK models are supported for FRP Remove procedure - no need to disassemble the device:
    • Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A1560, SM-S156V)
    • Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 5G (SM-G556B)
 
Samsung Qualcomm functions

  • added new Qualcomm FMM Remove procedure

    Using this procedure you will be able to remove the "Lost mode" lock from your device.
    This feature is available in EDL mode for the following models:
    • Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F)
    • Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F)
    • Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E, SM-A236U, SM-A236U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U, SM-A426U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B, SM-A526U, SM-A526U1, SM-A526W)
    • Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F, SM-A705FN, SM-A705MN)
    • Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F)
    • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U, SM-A716U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F)
    • Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (SM-A736B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U, SM-N975U1, SM-N975W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976V)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U, SM-N950U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy Note10 (SM-N970U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U, SM-G973U1, SM-G973W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975U, SM-G975U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U, SM-G970U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U, SM-G981U1, SM-G981W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite 5G (SM-G781B, SM-G781U, SM-G781U1, SM-G781V)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U, SM-G988U1, SM-G988W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U, SM-G986U1, SM-G986W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B, SM-G990E, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990U2, SM-G990U3, SM-G990W, SM-G990W2)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (SM-S9010, SM-S901E, SM-S901U, SM-S901U1, SM-S901W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (SM-S906E, SM-S906U, SM-S906U1, SM-S906W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (SM-S908E, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (SM-S711U, SM-S711U1, SM-S711W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B)
    • Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)
    • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (SM-G965U, SM-G965U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (SM-T505, SM-T505N, SM-T507)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 WiFi (SM-T500)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X216B)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ WiFi (SM-X210)
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra WiFi (SM-X900)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (SM-F711B, SM-F711U, SM-F711U1, SM-F711W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G (SM-F721B, SM-F721U, SM-F721U1, SM-F721W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G (SM-F731B, SM-F731U, SM-F731U1, SM-F731W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G (SM-F916U, SM-F916U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G (SM-F926B, SM-F926U, SM-F926U1)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G (SM-F936B, SM-F936U, SM-F936U1, SM-F936W)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G (SM-F946B, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946W)
 
Samsung Qualcomm Improvements

  • Improved Get Info procedure available from EDL mode
  • FMM Remove procedure is now displayed only on devices, which are supported
  • More new programmers have arrived! Chimera Tool now supports more devices, including:
    • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus (SM-S926U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918N)
    • Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916N)
    • Samsung Galaxy M14 4G (SM-M145F)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G (SM-F936N)
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G (SM-F926N)
    • Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (SM-A736B)

Samsung MTK Improvements

Improved Patch Cert, Repair IMEI and Read Codes procedures for devices equipped with MTK SoC (Fixed a bug where baseband/IMEI may have been lost after the first call. If device has this issue, please run the procedure again to attempt to fix it).

Affected models:

  • Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A013F, SM-A013G, SM-A013M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F, SM-A022G, SM-A022M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F, SM-A125M, SM-A125N, SM-A125U, SM-A125U1, SM-A125W)
  • Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-A215W)
  • Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F, SM-A225M)
  • Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F, SM-A315G, SM-A315N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F, SM-A325M, SM-A325N)
  • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G (SM-A326B, SM-A326BR, SM-A326K, SM-A326W)
  • Samsung Galaxy F22 (SM-E225F)
  • Samsung Galaxy M01 (SM-M013F)
  • Samsung Galaxy M02 (SM-M022F, SM-M022G, SM-M022M)
  • Samsung Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV)
  • Samsung Galaxy M32 (SM-M325F, SM-M325FV)
  • Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (SM-T225, SM-T225C, SM-T225N, SM-T227)

Samsung Exynos Improvements

New model arrived:

  • Samsung Galaxy A25 5G (SM-A256U)

Supported procedures in Normal Mode are: IMEI Repair, Patch Cert and Demo Remove (Root required)

Available procedures in EUB mode: Backup, Bootloader Unlock, Change Csc, Change Serial, Factory Reset, Fmm Remove, Frp Remove, Knoxguard Remove, Lost Mode Remove, Common Criteria Remove, Mdm Remove, Remove Warnings, Security Backup/Restore, Network Factory Reset

Generic Qualcomm Improvements

Qualcomm programmer handout logic was improved for Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

Download Manager / Halabtech downloader

Starting a new Halabtech download always redirects you to your browser from now (it's more robust this way).
 
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