This usually means the NAND has bad blocks or the USB connection is unstable.
Rockchip provides this tool as part of its official SDK, but it's also widely distributed by device manufacturers and custom ROM developers. Over the years, multiple versions have been released—from v1.29 to v2.84 and beyond. Yet, holds a special place in the community.
This is the most critical step. Your Rockchip device must be in a special, low-level state to be flashed.
This article is the definitive guide to understanding, finding, and using the RK Android Tool v1.35. We'll explore its history, break down its core features, explain why it's still considered a "best" tool for certain applications, and provide a practical, step-by-step tutorial to get you started. Whether you're a developer, a hobbyist, or a curious user, you'll find everything you need to know right here.
Click the path blank next to each checked item and locate the corresponding .img file from your extracted firmware folder. Step 4: Erase and Flash
: It features an "Erase IDB" (Internal Data Block) function to clear corrupt storage before a clean install.
: You must provide your own firmware images ( update.img ) or raw partition files. How to Use RK Android Tool
Monitor the progress bar on the right side. The tool will download the image files to the device and verify the flash blocks. When complete, the log will display .
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Flash boot.img , system.img , recovery.img , kernel.img , misc.img , parameter , and loader file individually. | | Erase NAND (IDB) | Wipes the Internal Data Block (IDB) before flashing—critical for cleaning corrupted partitions. | | Flash Entire ROM | With all partitions checked, click "Run" to flash everything in one go. | | Device Detection | Automatically detects devices in Maskrom/Loader mode, displaying "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock USB." | | Portable Application | No installation required—runs directly from extracted folder. ~2.8 MB in size. | | Dual-Boot Support | Can flash kernels to the recovery partition, enabling dual-boot setups (Android + Linux). |