Blog Title: Inside ASProgrammer 2.1.0.13: A Deep Dive into the Latest Update of the Universal BIOS/Flash Tool

Published: April 18, 2026 Category: Hardware Hacking / Firmware Tools

If you work with SPI flash chips, BIOS recovery, or embedded systems, you’ve likely encountered ASProgrammer. This free, community-driven tool has become a staple for anyone using cheap CH341A-based programmers. Unlike the clunky, ad-ridden Chinese software that usually ships with those programmers, ASProgrammer offers a clean, powerful, and constantly improving interface.

This week, version 2.1.0.13 rolled out. On the surface, it looks like a minor patch—but as usual, the changelog hides some serious quality-of-life improvements and hardware expansions.

Let’s break down exactly what’s new, what’s fixed, and whether you should update immediately.

🔌 Supported Hardware

• CH341A (most common, black PCB)
• FT232H / FT2232H (SPI & I2C)
• USBasp (limited)
• Any generic serial SPI programmer (via GPIO config)

[Software] ASProgrammer 2.1.0.13 – New Release (Complete Changelog & Download)

A new version of ASProgrammer – the popular free SPI Flash programmer software – has been released: v2.1.0.13.

If you work with BIOS/EC chips, 25xx series SPI NOR flashes, or 24xx EEPROMs using cheap USB programmers (CH341A, FTDI, etc.), this is a must-see update.

Hardware Required

• CH341A programmer (Black or green version).
• SOP8 test clip (e.g., Pomona 5250).
• Target: Winbond W25Q64FV (8MB).