Bricked phone but can still get into EDL mode - ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers

Okay so long story short: I unlocked my bootloader, flashed twrp and things like that and tried to flash lineage. This was all using the Axon 7 tool. I did something wrong and now I can't get into any other mode but EDL mode. The phone shows up in Miflash but I always get some "cant read hello packet error" and it tries to "reset" and end it eventually just stops and gives me an error. Plz help.

daevion0 said:
Okay so long story short: I unlocked my bootloader, flashed twrp and things like that and tried to flash lineage. This was all using the Axon 7 tool. I did something wrong and now I can't get into any other mode but EDL mode. The phone shows up in Miflash but I always get some "cant read hello packet error" and it tries to "reset" and end it eventually just stops and gives me an error. Plz help.
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I assume you're not on Windows 10 x64? If you aren't, either get a PC with Win10 x64, or do this:
Connect the phone, get into EDL mode. Now go to the Device Manager, and tell me where it appears.
It can appear as:
-"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" under Ports (COM & LPT);
-"ZTE DFU Interface, under Ports too; or
-"QUSB_BULK" under Universal Serial Bus devices or unknown devices.
If it appears as the DFU stuff, you'll have to follow the 4th category brick repair guide. If it appears as QDLoader, right click on it, then Properties, then go to Bits per second and put the number at 115200 or 128000 if it's not there. Then hold the 3 buttons (vol and power) until Windows beeps and the device manager spazzes and the phone flashes the red led, then try MiFlash again.
If it appears as QUSB_BULK, uninstall the driver (tick delete driver software too) and restart edl.

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I assume you're not on Windows 10 x64? If you aren't, either get a PC with Win10 x64, or do this:
Connect the phone, get into EDL mode. Now go to the Device Manager, and tell me where it appears.
It can appear as:
-"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" under Ports (COM & LPT);
-"ZTE DFU Interface, under Ports too; or
-"QUSB_BULK" under Universal Serial Bus devices or unknown devices.
If it appears as the DFU stuff, you'll have to follow the 4th category brick repair guide. If it appears as QDLoader, right click on it, then Properties, then go to Bits per second and put the number at 115200 or 128000 if it's not there. Then hold the 3 buttons (vol and power) until Windows beeps and the device manager spazzes and the phone flashes the red led, then try MiFlash again.
If it appears as QUSB_BULK, uninstall the driver (tick delete driver software too) and restart edl.
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I'm on win10 64bit

daevion0 said:
I'm on win10 64bit
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Then do everything I described above or just try another PC. It always happens that one PC can be decided not to let you unbrick your phone for some reason

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Then do everything I described above or just try another PC. It always happens that one PC can be decided not to let you unbrick your phone for some reason
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Is there no other option? is there no other way to at least get fast boot mode back on my phone?

daevion0 said:
Is there no other option? is there no other way to at least get fast boot mode back on my phone?
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Lol nope, not if EDL is not working for you. You still didn't tell me whether you have a DFU brick or not. If you do have a DFU brick the only surefire way is to disassemble your phone and short a testpad, so don't complain.
Try what I told you above. It may be that it's set at 9600 baud

daevion0 said:
Okay so long story short: I unlocked my bootloader, flashed twrp and things like that and tried to flash lineage. This was all using the Axon 7 tool. I did something wrong and now I can't get into any other mode but EDL mode. The phone shows up in Miflash but I always get some "cant read hello packet error" and it tries to "reset" and end it eventually just stops and gives me an error. Plz help.
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1. You must use "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" driver (there is another one call zidag but it's not work here)
2. As soos as you enter EDL mode, you must press "Flash" as quick as possible

i'm in a similar situation... i did "fastboot oem lock" and now i'm in a loop trying to boot the phone, after the 3time it enters edl (i see the red light).
My model is de G model (2017G) can i use miFlash just to restore the recovery and fastboot?
i had installed lineageOS, when connecting my phone it says that is the U model (2017U) but i think is only a label tag from the rom...
Thansks for the help!!

A 64 bit computer is not really necessary, however it is adviced.
I used a 32bit laptop running Win 10 to rescue mine.
Drivers seem to be a major problem, having the correct up to date drivers is a must.
Also try using Edl Tool and the Axon7 tool kit to access flashing.
Zadig drivers can help in some instances.
With the error you are receiving, have you tried another Edl package?
I was using an Edl package that would not finish flashing either, try a different package and make sure its correct for your phone.
I hope you get it sorted

The hello read package does occur when the phone is not really EDL mode anymore. You always have to restart the phone and boot manually into EDL mode with + - Power and you have to reboot everytime you did or if the hello error happens.
Look under device manager if it says Qualcomm instead of ZTE Device Handset. If that is the case you can build your own EDL cable.
"First I opened the cable and cut the Black and green open, then I connected all the black and green one together and pressed the power button until the red led was gone and 2 additional seconds.
After that I disconnected the modded cable and connected the Phone to the PC with the orginal cable and it showed up as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008. "
You can install the qualcomm drivers under the MiFlash tab in the latest version.

i finally solve my issue following the guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/a2017-4th-category-brick-repair-manual-t3585898 there is also a resume on https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-dfu-unbrick-guide-disassembly-t3731152

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[Guide] No Boot - No Recovery - No Download Mode Unbrick Guide

No Boot - No Recovery - No Download Mode Unbrick Guide​
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 or Secure booting error (No Boot - No Recovery - No Download Mode) or "QHSUSB_BULK"​
Hi team, if you have come here I'm sorry you are having this problem! But my friend and I have been to hell and back trying to fix this problem and we wanted to share our method of success for any poor soul who is experiencing the same thing! For our situation the USB was unplugged half way through flashing a KDZ or going back to stock firmware and created the No Boot - No Recovery - No Download Mode problem.
This has only been tested on the D855.. Just so you know.​
First off, here are some links which you may need to have a look at if you have not done so already. Most of the bricking problems have already been extensively talked about by people here on XDA. For the method that works, we had to pull information from everywhere and spent a long time looking for the solution.
How to go back to stock - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
Link for TOTs and KDZ's from the above thread - http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/
The Main Fix for the problem - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g3-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933853
The G2 version of the fix (for reference if you still have problems 55+ pages) http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g2-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933830
This is your last stop shop if everything is broken and nothing works, involves hardware fix - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359
The problem we encountered several times with all of the described methods above, is that many do not describe important things. While the main fix thread for the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode, which is shown in device manager, is very well written and detailed, the programs which are linked in this thread are questionable and haven't worked for many users with some offering to fix for money. We searched the internet and located a working version of the program which worked without giving a "Device was not found in dload trying to flash programmer" like the one provided on the XDA page. Use the links below for a working version from this thread http://androidforums.com/threads/lg-g2-not-turning-on-help.916865/
My first point is if you are having problems with any of the things, CHANGE YOUR USB CABLE or use the stock cable (I know most experienced users know this). The reason for this problem has something to do with different USB cables being made for different purposes and are of different qualities. Having an error on the USB ports gave us only qhsusb_bulk on windows device manager, without Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 as well.
If you are still having problems, check your USB ports. It is really important to make sure this isn't the problem or you will be trying to fix this problem endlessly.
First attach the USB cable to the computer. When you plug your phone in, make sure you attempt to enter download mode by holding the volume up button when you plug the USB into your phone. Even though the phone will not enter "Download Mode" It will allow the phone to be detected by your computer (at which point you can release the buttons, it should then show "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" under ports. If this is not displayed you have a problem with the USB cable or port, or your phone is hard bricked and you need to head to the above guide for the hardware fix. If you have followed so far and are wondering what to do from here, once the "Main Fix" guide ends, head over to the "How to go back to Stock" thread above. Your phone should be showing "firmware upgrade" and you can proceed to flash a new updated KDZ on your device then everything will work and your nightmare should be over!
Working Boarddiag - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzkqP9M0LLWQUkEyRkZrVHlEbDg/view
Qualcomm USB Drivers (Essential for the aforementioned "Main Fix" above) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzkqP9M0LLWQblF6Vl9OcUkwUDA/view
LG United Drivers (Phone Drivers) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzkqP9M0LLWQUURDTHlYOW5YRms/view
If this helped you to fix your nightmare don't forget to hit the thanks button!
The "Wroking Boarddiag" asks for PW. aside from that, very good find, thanks
detected as qdloader hs usb 9008
board diag- ap check failed device not in downld mode
For all people with Windows 10 an problems with drivers (device is detected by Windows but app is not connecting). Decompress de correct cab for your Windows version, and update the driver "Qualcomm HS-USB QDloader 9008" with the path you used to extract. Now this driver isn't advertising that isn't signed anymore, and all apps will connect with your LG G3
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 2.1.0.5 x86
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 2.1.0.5 x64
Hi, I have the same problem, except that when I connect the usb, it shows up as "LGE AndroidNetUSB Serial Port". I'm not sure if I should try the Qualcomm route?
MrMuli said:
Hi, I have the same problem, except that when I connect the usb, it shows up as "LGE AndroidNetUSB Serial Port". I'm not sure if I should try the Qualcomm route?
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I just fixed my Lg g3 with this method. Not sure if it will work with AndroidNetUSB
Would like to help for any difficulties. (e.g. Not able to find TOT file) etc.
Thanks to @Orcam & @kryptonite
This did not work. Here's what I tried:
1. Without battery
2. Changed drivers as @shawe_ewahs says
3. With battery
4. Admin and non-admin
5. Changing COM ports
But, every time, I get:
"Device was not found in dload trying flash programmer
TEST Aborted!!"
My LG G3 D851 is in Qualcomm HS_USB QDLoader 9008 (COM 41) so I know it is in the correct mode! Agh, it is very frustrating. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! <3 I finally was able to fix my device *O*
furiify said:
Thanks you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! <3 I finally was able to fix my device *O*
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No problem. Hope it didn't take you as long as it took us to find all the right stuff
I'm having this problem, but when I plug in without a battery all that shows up in device manager is "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)". I tried to do the hardware fix and was able to force the device to reboot by touching the pins. But all that happens is it disconnects and reconnects from USB without being detected properly.
I should note that when I turn the phone on right now, it stays stuck in the initial LG G3 splash screen. When I plug in without a battery, it shows an empty battery icon with a wire and a triangle question mark.
Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I think if I can just figure out how to get my machine to detect my phone as the qdloader hs usb 9008 I can figure out the rest.
The boarddiag v3.99 version 1 and 2 dont work, they dont even get ejecuted, not eve trying to execute as administrator.
Just wanted to reply since I resolved my issue. It turned out that, despite the apparent inability to boot into download mode, I discovered that if I booted up the phone with a battery in it and plugged into a windows 7 laptop, and held the button down to enter download mode, it eventually let me into download mode. I really can't explain why this worked, but just wanted to put it out there. It was at least a few minutes before I noticed that the laptop chirped and it was showing the install screen in download mode.
Hope this helps someone out.
Dr1t3r said:
The boarddiag v3.99 version 1 and 2 dont work, they dont even get ejecuted, not eve trying to execute as administrator.
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phaim said:
Just wanted to reply since I resolved my issue. It turned out that, despite the apparent inability to boot into download mode, I discovered that if I booted up the phone with a battery in it and plugged into a windows 7 laptop, and held the button down to enter download mode, it eventually let me into download mode. I really can't explain why this worked, but just wanted to put it out there. It was at least a few minutes before I noticed that the laptop chirped and it was showing the install screen in download mode.
Hope this helps someone out.
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Sounds like it may be a problem with windows from what you two have said. Perhaps compatibility mode is the way to go. They did release a pretty major windows 10 update since I posted this guide.

Stuck at twrp loading screen, no other boot options is working.

hi!
So i've messed up my phone. I was formatting my data and as twrp was stuck for 15 minutes at done i forced rebooted my phone. after that i can only boot into twrp (not even edl mode) no matter which button combos i use. But the thing is, twrp is stuck at the loading screen. the phone is recognized in adb but it is recognized in recovery and trying to use the command "adb reboot edl" doesn't work, nothing happens.
What can i do? I was thinking about using some commands where the phone is recognized in adb as in recovery but i have no idea what to do.
senny22 said:
hi!
So i've messed up my phone. I was formatting my data and as twrp was stuck for 15 minutes at done i forced rebooted my phone. after that i can only boot into twrp (not even edl mode) no matter which button combos i use. But the thing is, twrp is stuck at the loading screen. the phone is recognized in adb but it is recognized in recovery and trying to use the command "adb reboot edl" doesn't work, nothing happens.
What can i do? I was thinking about using some commands where the phone is recognized in adb as in recovery but i have no idea what to do.
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both volume buttons + plug the wire doesn't work?
senny22 said:
hi!
So i've messed up my phone. I was formatting my data and as twrp was stuck for 15 minutes at done i forced rebooted my phone. after that i can only boot into twrp (not even edl mode) no matter which button combos i use. But the thing is, twrp is stuck at the loading screen. the phone is recognized in adb but it is recognized in recovery and trying to use the command "adb reboot edl" doesn't work, nothing happens.
What can i do? I was thinking about using some commands where the phone is recognized in adb as in recovery but i have no idea what to do.
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I have exactly the same problem, could you solve it? I'm very worried about my phone
ale0796 said:
I have exactly the same problem, could you solve it? I'm very worried about my phone
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Hi! When I held both volume buttons and the power I dunno in what mode I was in but while my phone was on this mode and plugged in to my PC it was recognized in device manager as ADB something (I don't remember). I was shocked when I saw that my PC would recognize the phone because no LEDs was lit (not even the red LED you get in edl mode) and also my phone would start instantly with pressing the power button, (in edl it takes about 10 to restart the phone). Anyway so I tried zadig, Qualcomm drivers and even a different pc but it would still connect as ADB something. Lastly I disabled automatic driver updates in windows and installed the qualcomm axon 7 firmware driver (Google it). After that I rebooted and my phone was now recognized as "qualcomm hs loader" something and so I could use Miflash to flash a stock firmware. Miflash would work right away though but after maybe 15 tries and lots of reboots it then worked for some reason I don't know. After that I had a stock recovery back and it was all going smooth again from there.
senny22 said:
Hi! When I held both volume buttons and the power I dunno in what mode I was in but while my phone was on this mode and plugged in to my PC it was recognized in device manager as ADB something (I don't remember). I was shocked when I saw that my PC would recognize the phone because no LEDs was lit (not even the red LED you get in edl mode) and also my phone would start instantly with pressing the power button, (in edl it takes about 10 to restart the phone). Anyway so I tried zadig, Qualcomm drivers and even a different pc but it would still connect as ADB something. Lastly I disabled automatic driver updates in windows and installed the qualcomm axon 7 firmware driver (Google it). After that I rebooted and my phone was now recognized as "qualcomm hs loader" something and so I could use Miflash to flash a stock firmware. Miflash would work right away though but after maybe 15 tries and lots of reboots it then worked for some reason I don't know. After that I had a stock recovery back and it was all going smooth again from there.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH, after 30 more attempts, I get the xiaomi miflash flashed my device, the last thing I tried was to disconnect the phone, keep the power button for 10 seconds and then connect it. The device was recognized as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" download this rom https://build.nethunter.com/misc/axon7/A2017U_B15-NEW_FULL_EDL.zip unzip it and select the folder with miflash and flash it. Miflash did not send me the "can not get hello package" message anymore. I really appreciate it a lot, without your message I would probably have kept my phone in a box and forget it. I hope all people can read this comment and solve this problem. THANK YOU
ale0796 said:
THANK YOU SO MUCH, after 30 more attempts, I get the xiaomi miflash flashed my device, the last thing I tried was to disconnect the phone, keep the power button for 10 seconds and then connect it. The device was recognized as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" download this rom https://build.nethunter.com/misc/axon7/A2017U_B15-NEW_FULL_EDL.zip unzip it and select the folder with miflash and flash it. Miflash did not send me the "can not get hello package" message anymore. I really appreciate it a lot, without your message I would probably have kept my phone in a box and forget it. I hope all people can read this comment and solve this problem. THANK YOU
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Really glad I could help

Return to stock has gone a bit Pete Tong - help!

I'm returning my 2017G as the internal gyro sensor is wonky and it's not playing well with my VR headset.
I was following a guide (I don't think it's important to state which) to return to stock. Seemed to go well until my phone started asking for a password (there wasn't one active). I put in lots of passwords thinking it would just eventually factory reset itself. Instead of resetting, it accepted a password and I then got the decryption unsuccessful screen. "The password you have entered is correct but unfortunately your data is corrupt". It gives me the option to reset my phone but nothing happens. It looks like it's going into EDL mode (black screen with red led). I can see the phone in dev manager and it lists as QUSB etc when put into EDL mode. My problem is that it isn't listed as an adb device so I cant't flash anything further.
I have removed and installed drivers using zadig. I've removed and reinstalled the QUSB drivers. I've run the minimal adb thingy. Bear in mind that I've been flashing recoveries and roms with no issue up until now. I can also access FTM.
Any words of wisdom gratefully received.
crank_girl said:
I'm returning my 2017G as the internal gyro sensor is wonky and it's not playing well with my VR headset.
I was following a guide (I don't think it's important to state which) to return to stock. Seemed to go well until my phone started asking for a password (there wasn't one active). I put in lots of passwords thinking it would just eventually factory reset itself. Instead of resetting, it accepted a password and I then got the decryption unsuccessful screen. "The password you have entered is correct but unfortunately your data is corrupt". It gives me the option to reset my phone but nothing happens. It looks like it's going into EDL mode (black screen with red led). I can see the phone in dev manager and it lists as QUSB etc when put into EDL mode. My problem is that it isn't listed as an adb device so I cant't flash anything further.
I have removed and installed drivers using zadig. I've removed and reinstalled the QUSB drivers. I've run the minimal adb thingy. Bear in mind that I've been flashing recoveries and roms with no issue up until now. I can also access FTM.
Any words of wisdom gratefully received.
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Why did you try to get ADB while you were in EDL though? You only get the EDL connection there.
Look, two things:
-When you get the password thing you just have to format data (NOT wipe, but FORMAT). just remember that for the future.
-Since you didn't say what happened with the driver, let's see that first. Connect it, get into EDL (you can enter by key combination or by FTM then "adb reboot edl"), and when you're in EDL find the driver. If it is the Zadig driver uninstall it and "delete driver software too". After that hold all 3 keys (power and vol+-) until device manager refreshes and the phone flashes the led. After that the qualcomm driver should install itself. If it is "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" use MiFlash or djkuz's EDL Tool to flash a stock system.
p.s. can you actually flash something with adb??
Lots of people seem to confuse adb with fastboot. Is that what you want to use?
Thanks both for responding. I think I've gotten myself a bit confused over what is supposed to be working at any given time.
I can get the phone into EDL mode and fastboot. Fastboot devices finds my phone. MiFlash doesn't find my phone despite having the QHSUSB driver installed.
What's the easiest way to return my phone to stock? I have MiFlash and Axon7toolkit installed.
Cheers!
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Why did you try to get ADB while you were in EDL though? You only get the EDL connection there.
Look, two things:
-When you get the password thing you just have to format data (NOT wipe, but FORMAT). just remember that for the future.
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It doesn't work. I only get the option to reset phone and if I press that the screen goes black with just a red led to indicate that it's not switched off. It hangs like that.
-Since you didn't say what happened with the driver, let's see that first. Connect it, get into EDL (you can enter by key combination or by FTM then "adb reboot edl"), and when you're in EDL find the driver. If it is the Zadig driver uninstall it and "delete driver software too". After that hold all 3 keys (power and vol+-) until device manager refreshes and the phone flashes the led. After that the qualcomm driver should install itself. If it is "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" use MiFlash or djkuz's EDL Tool to flash a stock system.
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That's the other thing, my laptop doesn't communicate with the phone at all via adb.
These images might help - USBDeview showing the drivers in operation in various phone states.
First is FTM, then in fastboot, then in EDL, then when it's booted normally. Green denotes drivers that are functioning OK and pink is where it might be problematic. Can you spot any issues and have ideas on how I can put it right?
Cheers!
You have the wrong drivers.
crank_girl said:
It doesn't work. I only get the option to reset phone and if I press that the screen goes black with just a red led to indicate that it's not switched off. It hangs like that.
That's the other thing, my laptop doesn't communicate with the phone at all via adb.
These images might help - USBDeview showing the drivers in operation in various phone states.
First is FTM, then in fastboot, then in EDL, then when it's booted normally. Green denotes drivers that are functioning OK and pink is where it might be problematic. Can you spot any issues and have ideas on how I can put it right?
Cheers!
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I tried to post yesterday and for some reason the XDA app didn't post the answer... Basically this:
-Forget ADB and that program that you're using to see the devices. EDL uses COM protocol, has nothing to do with adb at all.
-Go to Device manager and find where QUSB_BULK is. If it is in Unknown devices, either right click on it and try to install the driver automatically, or search for "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers", download, install and try to install it on QUSB_BULK. If it is in an "USB devices" tab or on Ports "COM & LPT" simply right click, Uninstall device, Delete driver software for this device
I've done that several times over but miflash still isn't detecting it.
crank_girl said:
I've done that several times over but miflash still isn't detecting it.
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all right. Try EDL Tool by djkuz. I don't know if the same packages work but just download another edl package
It's weird. Doesn't matter what mode the phone is in fastboot, edl, ftm, it's not detected by my laptop .
I'll try the tool you suggest.
Tbh I'm reaching the point where I'm tempted to return as is. Bootloader is locked, it just looks like a phone fault.
crank_girl said:
It's weird. Doesn't matter what mode the phone is in fastboot, edl, ftm, it's not detected by my laptop .
I'll try the tool you suggest.
Tbh I'm reaching the point where I'm tempted to return as is. Bootloader is locked, it just looks like a phone fault.
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How come? The right driver literally appears on the last photo...
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How come? The right driver literally appears on the last photo...
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I know, right? It's a mystery. Never had this happen before.
crank_girl said:
I know, right? It's a mystery. Never had this happen before.
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If it doesn't work try MiFlash on another PC, it sometimes happens that it won't detect it by any means

Axon 7 EDL Mode Not Working/ can't boot to EDL

My Axon 7 is the A2017U, i had the B32 Nougat running on it and wanted to try the new lineageos 15.1, but had to unlock my bootloader first i used the toolkit like I've done in the past and was able to unlock it and flash twrp, when i try to boot it back on it goes to factory testing mode, i was able to get into twrp and i wiped everything and it stopped the problem of booting directly to FTM but after that i tried to go into EDL mode and it seemed to try to enter the mode but the red led indicator light stays on rather than doing a quick blink. its no longer picked up as a COM port, when i enter fastboot mode adb doesn't seem to work and I'm unsure what to do or if I'm out of luck. Thank you for your time and the advice and help you guys are able to provide.
use ADB
Enable ADB in developer options
use command "adb reboot edl"
Used Twrp to flash Custom ROM, EDL still not fixed
sauerkraut17 said:
use ADB
Enable ADB in developer options
use command "adb reboot edl"
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I had no OS installed, only twrp recovery and I was able to unlock my boot loader. I tried to flash Lineage-OS ROM in twrp and didn't have much luck because i would get an error code saying it wasn't compatible with my phone and had to go into the ROM files and edit the updater-script file to remove the compatibility check.
In the end I have a working phone with a custom ROM but EDL mode is still not responsive and seems to freeze my phone as soon as I press the 3 buttons to get into EDL. the notification light blink remains on so ill take it as an indicator that something is wrong with the firmware that it uses. i still want to fix it so EDL can be used but unsure how to fix it. I did some researching and was wondering if using a deep flash Engineering cable would work to fix the EDL mode and any other problems that could be there.
levittc5280 said:
I had no OS installed, only twrp recovery and I was able to unlock my boot loader. I tried to flash Lineage-OS ROM in twrp and didn't have much luck because i would get an error code saying it wasn't compatible with my phone and had to go into the ROM files and edit the updater-script file to remove the compatibility check.
In the end I have a working phone with a custom ROM but EDL mode is still not responsive and seems to freeze my phone as soon as I press the 3 buttons to get into EDL. the notification light blink remains on so ill take it as an indicator that something is wrong with the firmware that it uses. i still want to fix it so EDL can be used but unsure how to fix it. I did some researching and was wondering if using a deep flash Engineering cable would work to fix the EDL mode and any other problems that could be there.
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EDL using the volume/power button has issues with the newer bootstack (which it sounds like you're on). However, since you have an OS now do as I recommended. It will 'reset' the EDL and once done via ADB command it will work with the volume/power buttons like it did before moving forward.
sauerkraut17 said:
EDL using the volume/power button has issues with the newer bootstack (which it sounds like you're on). However, since you have an OS now do as I recommended. It will 'reset' the EDL and once done via ADB command it will work with the volume/power buttons like it did before moving forward.
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Using the ADB command i was able to get into EDL mode and it was able to get a COM port. using the volume + power buttons had the same problem. Would using an older bootstack fix it?
levittc5280 said:
Using the ADB command i was able to get into EDL mode and it was able to get a COM port. using the volume + power buttons had the same problem. Would using an older bootstack fix it?
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Have the same issue as you do after installing the bootstack. but even with the adb reboot edl command my phone just restarts normally.. But my OS is working fine, is there any way?
Try to use volume up and volume down only and plugging in USB cable........
stinka318 said:
Try to use volume up and volume down only and plugging in USB cable........
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Tried everything already. Can only get to DFU mode..
So, I have a similar problem: after flashing a new version of TWRP, now Recovery doesn't start. The problem is that I haven't any OS installed and the last chance to save the phone should be reflash stock by EDL... BUT EDL mode doesn't start if I press vol UP + vol DOWN during power on... (it became black with a red light, but if I digit "ADB devices" on ADB, no devices seems connected, and in the same way it's impossible to use Axon7Toolkit). So: no Recovery, no EDL mode, no OS installed, my phone is a paperweight.
Is there a method to save my Axon 7?
Here is something to try ...
Enter edl via button combo (volup + voldn + pwr)
You should have a black screen ...
Now plug your phone into the cable on your PC/laptop ..
If your PC / laptop doesn't recognise your phone via Miflash or app you are using ...
Try tapping the power button once ...this seems to open/close the port ...
I noticed this when I was using edl mode to flash a ROM
I hope this helps
levittc5280 said:
My Axon 7 is the A2017U, i had the B32 Nougat running on it and wanted to try the new lineageos 15.1, but had to unlock my bootloader first i used the toolkit like I've done in the past and was able to unlock it and flash twrp, when i try to boot it back on it goes to factory testing mode, i was able to get into twrp and i wiped everything and it stopped the problem of booting directly to FTM but after that i tried to go into EDL mode and it seemed to try to enter the mode but the red led indicator light stays on rather than doing a quick blink. its no longer picked up as a COM port, when i enter fastboot mode adb doesn't seem to work and I'm unsure what to do or if I'm out of luck. Thank you for your time and the advice and help you guys are able to provide.
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I had the same problem a few days ago. When I booted to EDL Mode the red led was instantly on but the PC recognized it somthing like ZTE Handset Device Mode.
1. You can download TWRP Treble by NFound and flash it via your TWRP. Then reboot to recovery again and under the reboot tab its possible to boot to EDL/9008 Mode.
2. You build a EDL Cable to get the device from the red light to EDL mode. Just open some usb cable and connect the green and black (all four) together, plug it in the device and press the power button
until the red light is gone and hold on two additional seconds. Then remove the cable and plug another working cable in and the PC recognize it as Qualcomm in EDL mode.
This is literally how I unbricked my device.
Syberclone said:
Here is something to try ...
Enter edl via button combo (volup + voldn + pwr)
You should have a black screen ...
Now plug your phone into the cable on your PC/laptop ..
If your PC / laptop doesn't recognise your phone via Miflash or app you are using ...
Try tapping the power button once ...this seems to open/close the port ...
I noticed this when I was using edl mode to flash a ROM
I hope this helps
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Thanks, I tried but this doesn't solve my problem. The strange thing is that connecting my phone in EDL mode, the phone appears in device manager as COM port, but is not seen launching an "ADB devices" command and is not seen in MiFlash too. I tried to change drivers from "ZTE device (something)..." to "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" and in this way, although ADB doesn't detect nothing yet, MiFlash detects a COM port, but flashing an EDL image still fails with a "cannot receive hello packet" error.
Now I ordered a deep flash cable, hope this can solve... next week I'll know if it works.
Thanks, I tried but this doesn't solve my problem. The strange thing is that connecting my phone in EDL mode, the phone appears in device manager as COM port, but is not seen launching an "ADB devices" command and is not seen in MiFlash too. I tried to change drivers from "ZTE device (something)..." to "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" and in this way, although ADB doesn't detect nothing yet, MiFlash detects a COM port, but flashing an EDL image still fails with a "cannot receive hello packet" error.
Now I ordered a deep flash cable, hope this can solve... next week I'll know if it works.
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Did you resolve problem?
spasacamen said:
Thanks, I tried but this doesn't solve my problem. The strange thing is that connecting my phone in EDL mode, the phone appears in device manager as COM port, but is not seen launching an "ADB devices" command and is not seen in MiFlash too. I tried to change drivers from "ZTE device (something)..." to "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" and in this way, although ADB doesn't detect nothing yet, MiFlash detects a COM port, but flashing an EDL image still fails with a "cannot receive hello packet" error.
Now I ordered a deep flash cable, hope this can solve... next week I'll know if it works.
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No need to order that cable... If you still can cancel it i'd tell you to do that. You made a mistake by changing the drivers, you had the "ZTE Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU)" driver, and replaced it with the EDL driver.
This of course does not work because your phone is in DFU MODE instead of EDL. What you have to do is uninstall the device via device manager and also tick "Uninstall driver software for this device", then turn the phone off and enter DFU again, and then use MultiDL from this forum to enter EDL. After that, use MiFlash or EDL Tool, and try flashing a FULL EDL file
By the way ADB will only work on FTM mode or the recovery or on a working system. You won't get ADB on edl mode or dfu mode because they simply don't have adb working, it's normal
i never use xda but this quote thing is what i have aswell
levittc5280 said:
Using the ADB command i was able to get into EDL mode and it was able to get a COM port. using the volume + power buttons had the same problem. Would using an older bootstack fix it?
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all i see is the red light in edl, whatever i try it Always just goes to a red light and a black screen. this happened after trying to unlock the bootloader. i was in android 8 and tried to lock it, it messed it up as my Phone could not boot anymore, i flashed the stock android 6.0 or something that came with the axon 7 toolkit and it did work but when trying to unlock the bootloader as the device state suddenly was locked it broke the whole thing and i oped edl could save me but even that is broken just like what the person in the quote has
Well the only fix to get EDL mode is through test point, there's a thread of unbricking Axon 7 using test point, find it, you'll need to open your back cover to do this
This in case nothing works to get into EDL mode.

Axon 7 die after update.

Hi everyone.
I tried to update my axon to oreo but I saw an error and process was aborted.
Now I can't turn on my phone. Vibration, red lamp blink and that's all.
Is there any chance to save my phone ?
Please help.
@rym199: Judging by your topic's title, I thought you had a hardware failure. If you can get into EDL mode, then you can reflash a stock ROM of your choice. If MiFlash/Axon 7 EDL Tool can't detect the phone, then you are probably in DFU mode, in which case you will need to use the DFU MultiDL Tool to switch from DFU to EDL. Then you can flash it and start clean.
rym199 said:
Hi everyone.
I tried to update my axon to oreo but I saw an error and process was aborted.
Now I can't turn on my phone. Vibration, red lamp blink and that's all.
Is there any chance to save my phone ?
Please help.
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Doubt you'll be able to do much with the above info
With the phone off, hold Vol UP and Vol DOWN, then insert the USB cable (it has to be connected to the PC on the other end already). After that, go to Device Manager on your PC and check under the Ports (COM & LPT) tab. If it says Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, just use EDL Tool (by djkuz, check on the ROMs, kernels, development section) with a file that corresponds to the model of your phone (by the way, which is the phone model as stated in the back?).
If it says DFU then you'll have to follow raystef's guide on how to use the new DFU tool, then use EDL tool
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Doubt you'll be able to do much with the above info
With the phone off, hold Vol UP and Vol DOWN, then insert the USB cable (it has to be connected to the PC on the other end already). After that, go to Device Manager on your PC and check under the Ports (COM & LPT) tab. If it says Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, just use EDL Tool (by djkuz, check on the ROMs, kernels, development section) with a file that corresponds to the model of your phone (by the way, which is the phone model as stated in the back?).
If it says DFU then you'll have to follow raystef's guide on how to use the new DFU tool, then use EDL tool
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When I connect to PC there is a Qualcomm like you wrote. I try tomorrow, Thank you so much
@Choose an username...: I was intentionally vague because I wanted the OP to do his own research. Give them just enough info to get started, then it's up to them to do the rest. Searching Google isn't hard. And I was a bit pressed for time.
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Doubt you'll be able to do much with the above info
With the phone off, hold Vol UP and Vol DOWN, then insert the USB cable (it has to be connected to the PC on the other end already). After that, go to Device Manager on your PC and check under the Ports (COM & LPT) tab. If it says Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, just use EDL Tool (by djkuz, check on the ROMs, kernels, development section) with a file that corresponds to the model of your phone (by the way, which is the phone model as stated in the back?).
If it says DFU then you'll have to follow raystef's guide on how to use the new DFU tool, then use EDL tool
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It works ! EDL mode with 8.0 custom Oreo = my phone alive Thank you guy's !

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