Re-Flashing a Smacard

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There are a few reasons you might want to flash different files onto a smacard. For example, loading custom content, or loading the contents of another card. This is a simple tutorial to show you the step-by-step process. All it requires is some very simple hardware and software.


You will need:

  • AsProgrammer, or equivalent
  • A CH341A Programmer
  • A Micro SD Card Module For Example (There are 2 types. Ensure the one you get has a short metal connector, not the long version. And that the pin header is pre-soldered)
  • 6 Female to Female Jumper Wires For Example


Step 1 - Assemble the card reader

It's a simple job of plugging cables in the right places.

Cable colour doesn't matter as long as you keep the order the same.

For mine I did:

On the SD Card Module (left to right)

Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green, Brown

On the CH341A (left to right)

Red, Brown, Green, Orange, Blue, Yellow


Refer to the pictures to ensure you've put them in the correct place

A CH341A programmer. The device is being held with the USB end on the right hand side. The top of the CH341A is facing the viewer. It is showing that the cables are plugged into the side furthest from the viewer. From left to right, there is an empty pin, and then the cable colour order is red, brown, green, orange, blue, yellow
The card reader is on the left, the CH341A is on the right. The photo shows the correct cable positions. From left to right: Card reader - red, blue, orange, yellow, green, brown CH341A - red, brown, green, orange, blue, yellow


Step 2 - finish the guide!

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