A cheap toy, but it looks kinda fun to play with. (SI4732 0.5-108mhz Pocket Mini Radio)

[AB5ID]

I was initially bricked, but I have successfully flashed the device. The only difference in my process was that I clicked "FINISH" in the flashing software, then ejected the connected device using the Windows toolbar. After that, I unplugged the USB cable and toggled the power switch on the radio from "on" to "off" and back to "on." The radio then powered up successfully with the new firmware running.

Additionally, I've come across some discussions mentioning that certain units may have an alternate 8MB memory size (mine wasn't). You can find more details here:

ESP32-S3 N16R8 FLASH DOWNLOAD · Issue #1 · G8PTN/ATS_MINI

Some users on YouTube appear to be having problems after flashing the firmware. I only have one unit, and I have flashed the stock firmware and the updated firmware without any issues. I am not sur...

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[AB5ID]

Have you opened your radio apparently there is a 16mb and 8mb. He made a firmware for the 8mb

Mine was not the 8MB, I think I may have skipped steps or got into a rush initially. New firmware works great!