Alternatively, use pyamlburn (Python-based):

For years, flashing firmware onto Amlogic-based TV boxes, single-board computers (like the Odroid-N2 or Khadas VIM), and Android TV devices was considered a Windows-only task. The official Amlogic USB Burning Tool was exclusively available for Windows, leaving Mac users with a frustrating choice: borrow a PC, run a virtual machine, or give up entirely.

sudo burn-tool -i /path/to/firmware.img Or with pyamlburn:

However, if you rely on specific features of the official tool (like encryption key loading or partition table editing), running Windows in UTM remains a rock-solid fallback.

But that has changed. Today, Mac users have multiple reliable methods to flash .img firmware files directly via USB. This guide covers everything you need to know about using the — from setup and driver installation to advanced troubleshooting. What Is the Amlogic USB Burning Tool? The Amlogic USB Burning Tool is a low-level firmware flashing utility. It communicates with Amlogic SoCs (S905, S912, S922X, A311D, etc.) in USB burning mode — a special bootloader state that allows direct write access to eMMC, NAND, or SPI flash memory.