If you’ve ever downloaded a Nothing Phone firmware and ended up with a strange .ntpi file, you already know the problem — you can’t open it like a normal ZIP or IMG package. Nothing uses the NTPI firmware format, and to work with it (extract images, inspect partitions, or mod files), you’ll need a proper dumper.
In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to unpack NTPI firmware using the NTPI dumper tool, without any confusion or unnecessary steps.
This guide works on Windows, and the process is straightforward if you follow it carefully.
What Is NTPI Firmware?
NTPI is Nothing’s proprietary firmware container format.
It includes qualcomm xml firmware for nothing flasher.
Requirements:
Before starting, make sure you have the following:
- NTPI firmware file (.ntpi)
- NTPI dumper tool (x86_64 version recommended)
- A Windows PC
- Basic command-line knowledge
- NTPI Dumper Tool
Folder Setup (Important)
To avoid errors, do this first:
Create a new folder (example: ntpi_unpack)
Move both files into the same folder:
- firmware.ntpi
- ntpi_dumper_x86_64.exe
Your folder should look like this:
Unpacking the NTPI Firmware
Open CMD in the Folder
- Hold Shift
- Right click inside the folder
- Choose Open Command Prompt / Terminal here
Basic Command
Type this and press Enter:
ntpi_dumper_x86_64.exe firmware.ntpi
That’s enough for normal extraction.
- The tool will start dumping files.
- Don’t close the window.
- Wait until it finishes.
Using Custom Options (Faster)
If you want control over output folder and speed, use this:
ntpi_dumper_x86_64.exe -f firmware.ntpi -o output_dir -p 4
What it means (simple explanation):
- -f → firmware file
- -o → folder where extracted files go
- -p 4 → uses 4 CPU threads
If your PC is strong, you can use 6 or 8.