If you are manufacturing devices based on the A133, do not simply push Allwinner’s reference firmware to production. Instead:
sunxi-fel write 0x2000 full_firmware.img
sunxi-fel write 0x40000000 boot.img sunxi-fel exec 0x40000000
Using PhoenixSuit (Windows):
If you run a custom Linux distribution:
# Backup current bootloader
dd if=/dev/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/boot_backup.bin bs=1M count=32
The A133 is paired often with the X-Powers AXP813 PMIC. The new firmware fixes a brown-out reset issue that occurred when the SoC switched from high-performance mode to suspend mode. The voltage ramp timing has been recalibrated.
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Last updated: 2025
Target OS: Android 10/12 or Yocto Linux for A133
Here’s a detailed post about the Allwinner A133 firmware update process, written in an informative, tech-focused style suitable for a developer forum, blog, or product update announcement. If you are manufacturing devices based on the
Title: Deep Dive: Updating Firmware on Allwinner A133 – Methods, Challenges, and Best Practices
The Allwinner A133 is a popular quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC found in many mid-range tablets, automotive head units, smart displays, and industrial HMI devices. Like any embedded platform, keeping its firmware up to date is critical for security, performance, and feature enhancements. But how exactly is firmware updated on the A133? Let’s break it down.
#!/bin/bash
echo "Waiting for FEL device..."
sunxi-fel wait
echo "Flashing U-Boot..."
sunxi-fel write 0x2000 u-boot-sunxi-with-spl.bin
echo "Flashing boot..."
sunxi-fel write 0x2000000 boot.img
echo "Flashing system..."
sunxi-fel write 0x4000000 system.img
echo "Reset device"
sunxi-fel exec 0x2000