How to Fix Oppo & Realme "Missing Super.img" Errors After Flashing 2026
If you’ve ever tried to flash a newer Oppo or Realme phone like the Oppo A17 you might have run into a nightmare scenario. You download the official firmware, run the flash tool, and… the phone gets stuck in a boot loop. It just keeps restarting on the logo.
Or maybe you see an error on the screen saying, "The serial is not match, boot unlock verify fail."
It’s frustrating, right? The problem usually isn’t your cable or the phone itself. The issue is often a missing file in the firmware called super.img.
In this guide, I’m going to walk you through exactly why this happens and how to fix it easily using a tool called SuperCraft. No complicated "dump files" needed.
The Problem: Where is the Super File?
Back in the day, flashing phones was simpler. You had a scatter file and a bunch of partitions. Then Oppo and Realme moved to .ofp files, which were encrypted. Now, they’ve changed things up again.
In newer updates, manufacturers have started splitting the software into multiple open parts (like system, vendor, product) instead of giving you a single, ready-to-flash super.img file.
When you try to flash this using standard tools (like UMT’s MTK module), the tool looks for super.img, doesn't find it, and skips writing that critical part. The result? Your phone has no system to boot into, so it just restarts over and over.
What is a "Super" Partition Anyway?
Think of the Super partition as a big container or a bag. Inside this bag, you have all the important stuff your phone needs to run: the System, Vendor, and Product files.
Manufacturers use this "container" method so they can easily resize these internal parts during updates without messing up the phone's storage structure. But when the container (the super.img) is missing from the download, your flash tool doesn't know what to do with the loose parts.
The Solution: The SuperCraft Tool
That’s where SuperCraft comes in. It takes all those loose parts hidden in the firmware folder and stitches them together into a proper super.img that your flash tool can recognize.
Step-by-Step Fix (Using Oppo A17 as an Example)
Let’s get your phone working again. Follow these steps carefully.
Step 1: Check Your Firmware
First, download the official firmware for your device (e.g., Oppo A17). Extract the folder and look inside the images folder.
If you don’t see a file named super.img (often a very large file, several GBs), but you do see a bunch of other files like system, vendor, etc., you have this exact problem.
Step 2: Open SuperCraft
You’ll need the SuperCraft tool. Open it up on your PC.
Step 3: Load the "Meta" Configuration
This is the magic part. The firmware you downloaded actually tells you how to build the super file—it’s just hidden in a text file.
- In SuperCraft, click on Load JSON.
- Navigate to your extracted firmware folder.
- Look for a folder named meta.
- Inside, you will see .json files (e.g., super_def.json).
Important: You might see multiple JSON files. You need to pick the one that matches your region.
- Right-click the JSON file and open it with Notepad.
- Look for "NV ID" or country codes. If you are in India, look for IN. If you select the wrong region, the network or features might not work correctly.
Step 4: Generate the Super Image
Once you select the correct JSON file:
- The tool will list all the partitions (System, Vendor, Product, etc.) it found.
- Click the Make Super button.
- Wait. The tool is creating a massive file (often 4GB-8GB), so it might take a few minutes. Don't close it until it says "Super Image Created Successfully."
Step 5: Flash the Phone Again
Now that you have the missing piece of the puzzle, go back to your flash tool (like UMT Ultimate MTK2).
- Load the Scatter File: Select the scatter file from your firmware folder again.
- Check the Partition List: Scroll down to the "Super" partition. You should now see that it has a file loaded! (Before, this line was likely empty or skipped).
- Connect and Flash:
- Turn off the phone.
- Hold Volume Up + Volume Down.
- Plug in the USB cable.
- Click Write Flash or Flash.
The tool will now write the super partition properly. It will take longer than before because it's actually writing the system files this time.
Download Link
SuperCraft_by_AR_Education (Super.img Creator Tool)- https://www.mediafire.com/file/9q8zz18bc1tz6m6/SuperCraft_by_AR_Education.7z/file
Final Results
Once the flashing is done, disconnect the phone and turn it on.
The first boot might take a little while, but you should see the second logo (the animation), and eventually, the setup screen. The "Serial not match" error should be gone, and your device is back to normal.
Why This Method is Better
- No "Dump" Files Needed: You don't need to beg other technicians for a backup file from a working phone.
- Official Software: You are using the official files from the manufacturer, just repackaged correctly.
- Safe: Since it uses the official configuration (JSON), you aren't risking writing the wrong partition sizes.
Hopefully, this saves you from a headache the next time you see a missing super file!
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