ZTE Axon 7 (A2017G) Stucks on ZTE logo - ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers

Hello I have a ZTE smartphone and I rooted it and unlocked the Bootloader.
Then i wanted to update it and locked the bootloader.
Now it shows only the ZTE logo if i turn it on.
And i cant enter EDL mode with the buttons.
What should i do?
sorry for my bad english

Tried wipe?

UltraBackfisch said:
Hello I have a ZTE smartphone and I rooted it and unlocked the Bootloader.
Then i wanted to update it and locked the bootloader.
Now it shows only the ZTE logo if i turn it on.
And i cant enter EDL mode with the buttons.
What should i do?
sorry for my bad english
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You bricked it. Which guide did you use?? All of them tell you not to do this dumb crap ?
You didn't have to lock in order to update... Just downloading a flashable for your phone model would have been enough
You'll have to enter DFU at least. What happens when you hold both Vol+ and Vol- and insert the cable (other end on the PC of course)? If a red LED turns on, then you are on DFU. Open device manager and tell me what you see under Ports (COM & LPT). If it is DFU then you can use MultiDL to enter EDL, then an EDL package to fix your mess

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You bricked it. Which guide did you use?? All of them tell you not to do this dumb crap
You didn't have to lock in order to update... Just downloading a flashable for your phone model would have been enough
You'll have to enter DFU at least. What happens when you hold both Vol+ and Vol- and insert the cable (other end on the PC of course)? If a red LED turns on, then you are on DFU. Open device manager and tell me what you see under Ports (COM & LPT). If it is DFU then you can use MultiDL to enter EDL, then an EDL package to fix your mess
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I pressed the Vol buttons and insert the cable and the LLD turns on but it dont react and in my device manager there is nothing exept my PC disks

UltraBackfisch said:
I pressed the Vol buttons and insert the cable and the LLD turns on but it dont react and in my device manager there is nothing exept my PC disks
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your pc disks? Lmao
You have to open the Ports (COM & LPT) tab
The phone won't react at all when it is in DFU, that's fine. Download MultiDL and follow the guide on how to use it. It's in this forum

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your pc disks? Lmao
You have to open the Ports (COM & LPT) tab
The phone won't react at all when it is in DFU, that's fine. Download MultiDL and follow the guide on how to use it. It's in this forum
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Can you send me the link?

@UltraBackfisch: Can you use the forum search function?

AnonVendetta said:
@UltraBackfisch: Can you use the forum search function?
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Sorry i dont know how.
But i know i want that my ZTE works fine

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your pc disks? Lmao
You have to open the Ports (COM & LPT) tab
The phone won't react at all when it is in DFU, that's fine. Download MultiDL and follow the guide on how to use it. It's in this forum
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Ok i Did what you said but in the Tool i cant see anything.
Connect state: Disconected

@UltraBackfisch: Near the top of almost every page on XDA it says "Search forum" and "Search thread".....use it.....it's kinda like searching Google.
It's normal for the DFU MultiDL tool to say disconnected. Did you read the instructions? The only point of this tool is to get your device into EDL, then you can use MiFlash or Axon 7 EDL Tool to flash.

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[BRICKED!] Redmi 3S where can i identify test points and force into EDL mode?

ii just got my redmi 3s and i just bricked it. it does not boot up into any splash logo, recovery or download mode, just always stays on black screen until battery dies then it flashes red if i power on. now when i plug it in to the computer the only thing that pops up is Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 900E which i dont need. i need qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 but no tools detect the phone other then QFIL and even when i give it all the files it just says
Code:
Start Download
COM Port number:4
Switch To EDL
Download Fail:Failed to Switch to Emergency Download mode
Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFireHose Fail
Finish Download
i have tried touching random copper points on the board but nothing reboots the phone into EDL.
Maybe
Found this, not sure if it's what you looking for,
http://en.miui.com/thread-286357-1-1.html
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Found this, not sure if it's what you looking for,
http://en.miui.com/thread-286357-1-1.html
Better idea is search Ali express for "deep flash cable xiaomi"
jazz452 said:
Found this, not sure if it's what you looking for,
http://en.miui.com/thread-286357-1-1.html
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Found this, not sure if it's what you looking for,
http://en.miui.com/thread-286357-1-1.html
Better idea is search Ali express for "deep flash cable xiaomi"
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wow thats very interesting, ill try to buy one.
been reading on it for a bit. think this can really work?
or you can purchase something called a jig i hope i spelled it properly from ebay or amazon it shorts the usb testpoints and puts your phone into edl or fastboot mode
xdarkmario said:
wow thats very interesting, ill try to buy one.
been reading on it for a bit. think this can really work?
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If the test points work the cable should, maybe the other cable will work, seems strange that they say to use to deep flash cable though, sure these people know about the jig cable so wouldn't chance it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJZ6Ka7mrIA
You can buy cable in UK
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/cable_picker/99673_Xiaomi_Deep_Flash_Cable.html
Even get a how to on the page.
You can also try this unbrick guide on MIUI forum.
http://en.miui.com/thread-327861-1-1.html
He can't get to recovery.
xdarkmario said:
ii just got my redmi 3s and i just bricked it. it does not boot up into any splash logo, recovery or download mode, just always stays on black screen until battery dies then it flashes red if i power on. now when i plug it in to the computer the only thing that pops up is Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 900E which i dont need. i need qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 but no tools detect the phone other then QFIL and even when i give it all the files it just says
Code:
Start Download
COM Port number:4
Switch To EDL
Download Fail:Failed to Switch to Emergency Download mode
Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFireHose Fail
Finish Download
i have tried touching random copper points on the board but nothing reboots the phone into EDL.
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try this
Boot into fastboot mode and connect your phone to pc
open command window and type fastboot oem edl
It worked for me
Kanth's said:
try this
Boot into fastboot mode and connect your phone to pc
open command window and type fastboot oem edl
It worked for me
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again, still cant do that. I cant do anything. I brought the cable a couple of days ago so when it gets here ill try it, if not then ill send it to warranty repair
xdarkmario said:
again, still cant do that. I cant do anything. I brought the cable a couple of days ago so when it gets here ill try it, if not then ill send it to warranty repair
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Is it hardbricked?
Kanth's said:
Is it hardbricked?
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yes i assume hitting power immediately puts it into Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 900E mode, no screens no lights
xdarkmario said:
yes i assume hitting power immediately puts it into Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 900E mode, no screens no lights
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Take a look at this one - http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-fix-bricked-redmi-3s-on-miui-7-8/
Kanth's said:
Take a look at this one - http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-fix-bricked-redmi-3s-on-miui-7-8/
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of course i have tried this before.
Please bear in mind that the method of reflashing Android ROM can only works fixing soft-bricked devices and NOT for hard-bricked ones.
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I softbricked my redmi 3s as well, because I disabled some google apps.
Needless to say, you have to:
1. manually update/install qualcomm driver (when your phone in download mode).
2. download a fastboot rom
3. download miphone miflash tool, enable "flash all" option when you flash the fastboot rom.
there's a thread here on xda as well. search for bricked redmi 3 workaround.
do you want to enter download mode?
pressing vol up + vol down at once (Off position), and put in the USB cable
If the phone is on turn off 1st and imediatelly put in USB cable while, press vol up+ vol down
can you enter to fastboot?
I have same problem on my Redmi 3 Pro. No fastboot, No booting, No blink red light, No Charging, but if my device plug on pc it detected QC bla.. bla.. on port device manager. I don't know what to do anymore. *hopeless* *tearr* :crying:
the only way for hard brick is test points or deep flash cable, end of, I would go with cable less chance of breaking something while taking phone apart. If the phone is detected then it's only semi hard brick and can be fixed with Mi flash tool.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
http://en.miui.com/thread-254606-1-1.html
might be better.
but remeber to download the rom for your device.
xdarkmario said:
ii just got my redmi 3s and i just bricked it. it does not boot up into any splash logo, recovery or download mode, just always stays on black screen until battery dies then it flashes red if i power on. now when i plug it in to the computer the only thing that pops up is Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 900E which i dont need. i need qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 but no tools detect the phone other then QFIL and even when i give it all the files it just says
Code:
Start Download
COM Port number:4
Switch To EDL
Download Fail:Failed to Switch to Emergency Download mode
Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFireHose Fail
Finish Download
i have tried touching random copper points on the board but nothing reboots the phone into EDL.
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What did you do to brick it? Please tell us so that new users don't face the same problem as you
Ptmaroct said:
What did you do to brick it? Please tell us so that new users don't face the same problem as you
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That's a good valid point

Bricked A2017G B03 - help please

Hello!
As title says i bricked my Axon :crying:
I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68738854&postcount=100 (and the german one that linked to this one) but couldnt do the fastboot unlock.
So i couldnt finish this and my phone required a pin number to start android: bootet and started up but wanted a pin code to start/enter system.
Wasnt able to fix that with googling for answers so i went back to edl mode and rewrote my backup boot/recovery images with axon7backup.
Had no errors with that but it wont start now:
After the ZTE Logo the display goes black but it connects as "handset diagnostic interface (DFU) (ComX)" to my computer.
I fiddled around with driver installing etc and forced the HS-USB QDLoader 9008 on it but no luck, axon7backup/root can not connect.
When i did the actual flashing yesterday it never connected with the hold both vol-keys and connect usb way either, always had to reboot into edl via adb.
I cant boot anything else (no twrp/recovery) it just goes to the diagnostic interface mode.
Thanks in advance
you can try to get into adb mode with this:
- power off your device
- hold the vol down key while plugin in the usb-c cable (connected to your pc)
- keep holding
- you should get a white box with FTM factory test mode
- you are free to use adb again - so you can get into edl mode as well....
for pin part that'S normal while unlocking your device encryption gets deleted and you have to abort and factory reset your device in twrp....
Starvirus said:
you can try to get into adb mode with this:
- power off your device
- hold the vol down key while plugin in the usb-c cable (connected to your pc)
- keep holding
- you should get a white box with FTM factory test mode
- you are free to use adb again - so you can get into edl mode as well....
for pin part that'S normal while unlocking your device encryption gets deleted and you have to abort and factory reset your device in twrp....
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Thanks. I tried it but it wont go to FTM. Only goes to diagnostic com port.
It seems i cant even turn it off. The little red light on the front is on the whole time .
sadly the disadvantage of a built in battery, so you have to wait till the battery is empty and try my instructions then....if it's not realy off it won't work, the mode you are currently in you usually only reach if you switch it on while holding both volume buttons, the edl mode is sadly not reachable with a key combination directly on G models.
adb don't show your device?
Starvirus said:
sadly the disadvantage of a built in battery, so you have to wait till the battery is empty and try my instructions then....if it's not realy off it won't work, the mode you are currently in you usually only reach if you switch it on while holding both volume buttons, the edl mode is sadly not reachable with a key combination directly on G models.
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Oh ok. I expected ftm to work from vol-down and power-button till restart.
@adb: sadly no connection possible since it goes straight to Comport Connection.
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Couldnt make that work. It was off and i connected the usb. So it showed me the loading battery picture where i cant do anything. held the vol-down the whole time. But as soon as it had some battery it went straight to comport-connection again
im sorry to say, but ur device is bricked to a degree where you would need ZTEs Flashtool to fix it. Unfortunately we dont have that tool, so you might have to send it in
i have the same exact problem :'(
Have u been able to fix it?? I'm in a situation that i cant even send it to ZTE to fix it :'(
nsabir said:
i have the same exact problem :'(
Have u been able to fix it?? I'm in a situation that i cant even send it to ZTE to fix it :'(
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Hi,
couldnt fix it myself so i had to send it in.
Unless some tool/rom was released in the last few months to fix it yourself i would guess your device is bricked.
Hi I have almost the same problem, I tried to unlock bootloader and now I don't have the recovery, I can boot and use my mobile but I can't restore it or update it because I don't have the recovery
I try whit axon7tool to restore the recovery but I got a error.
MaxRink said:
im sorry to say, but ur device is bricked to a degree where you would need ZTEs Flashtool to fix it. Unfortunately we dont have that tool, so you might have to send it in
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Hi, do you have any idea, if there will be such a flashtool to work with DFU mode? I'm thinking that there are a lot of guys have bricked their devices (including me).
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[Solved] A2017G totally Bricked

First of all, i live in Bangladesh. I asked a relative of mine who lives in Sweden to buy me this phone. So, there is no way for me to send this phone back to ZTE.
Now let me explain how i got into this huge mess. I installed twrp successfully using this post - https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379
i only followed part A of this post. Then i needed to root. so i tried to flash supersu 2.79 first but failed. Then i tried to flash supersu 2.65 as someone commented that they failed with 2.79 but succeeded with 2.65. However, after flashing supersu 2.65 i soft bricked my phone. i could still access twrp 3.0.2. After a while, i downloaded b08 update.zip and tried to flash it through twrp but failed. then i saw this post - https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-root-xposed-safetynet-stock-rom-t3530906
and this post - https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-zte-axon-7-t3515715
And tried to update twrp to 3.03. which then hard bricked my phone. now i cannot access anything. when i try to start my phone it shows the zte logo for a second and the whole screen goes blank with the red led.
same thing happens with volume up+power and volume down+power. And there is no way to turn the phone off. So, i waited a whole day for the phone to empty it's battery and tried to boot to edl mode using volume up+down but Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader does not appear. The only thing i can get to connecting to my computer is handset diagnostic interface.
Now only a brilliant dev can help me. So can someone PLEASE Help me.
Also i've found this post is very similar to my problem https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/bricked-a2017g-b03-help-please-t3487635
Update: Fixed using this post >> https://forum.xda-developers.com/ax...ory-brick-repair-manual-t3585898#post71764940
& this >> http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=814221&st=0#entry60102671
Why can't you boot into EDL mode?
That's strange to me...
Did you try another computer to see if it pops up there?
Then try to reflash recovery if you can...
Abiram26 said:
Why can't you boot into EDL mode?
That's strange to me...
Did you try another computer to see if it pops up there?
Then try to reflash recovery if you can...
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yes i have. but in the device manager, instead of Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader, Handset Diagnostic Interface appears.
Furthermore, computers does not recognize any adb device when i connect my axon 7
what do i do???
Edit: when i uninstall Handset Diagnostic Interface from device manager and then connect my phone with both volume keys pressed, at first qusb_bulk appears but after automatic installation of hardware software it's Handset Diagnostic Interface all over again
Well I did some Google'ing for you and I guess the things in these threads might be your best bet:
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/343587-guide-de-bricking-a-zte-blade/ (same thread-ish on XDA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163493 )
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/337757-update-save-ur-bricked-v880-and-also-the-imei/
However all these methods are not tested with the Axon 7 and seem pretty risky to me...
If I were you I'd send the phone back to Sweden so the relative can send it back to ZTE.
I'm not sure if this falls under the ZTE warranty stuff so they might charge you a bit; anyhow it's still the better option than throwing this phone away I'd say.
I don't think I can really help you here, sorry :s
PS: If you are going to try these risky methods; don't blame me if it goes wrong...
EDIT: You might also want to try to go to the ZTE website and try to get some support from there (customer support, support from the forum/community ther, etc.)
Perhaps they can give you the right tools to unbrick your Axon7
Abiram26 said:
Well I did some Google'ing for you and I guess the things in these threads might be your best bet:
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/343587-guide-de-bricking-a-zte-blade/ (same thread-ish on XDA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163493 )
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/337757-update-save-ur-bricked-v880-and-also-the-imei/
However all these methods are not tested with the Axon 7 and seem pretty risky to me...
If I were you I'd send the phone back to Sweden so the relative can send it back to ZTE.
I'm not sure if this falls under the ZTE warranty stuff so they might charge you a bit; anyhow it's still the better option than throwing this phone away I'd say.
I don't think I can really help you here, sorry :s
PS: If you are going to try these risky methods; don't blame me if it goes wrong...
EDIT: You might also want to try to go to the ZTE website and try to get some support from there (customer support, support from the forum/community ther, etc.)
Perhaps they can give you the right tools to unbrick your Axon7
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:crying::crying::crying::crying:
if only i could boot into edl mode
I don't think your phone is in such a dire condition. I was contacted by @raystef66 only last night. He made the same mistake as you did, trying to flash SuperSU via TWRP on a locked bootloader phone. However, he didn't take all steps you took.
If I were you, I'd try to somehow prevent the PC from automatically installing the ZTE DFU (Diagnostics) driver. You say the device appears to be in EDL mode when you connect it (QUSB_BULK) and then it installs new drivers. Can you somehow cancel that process?
Here's a microsoft guide on how to prevent your PC from automatically installing drivers. Maybe try that and reconnect your device. It might get recognised as QUSB_BULK and then you can restore your stock recovery via the Axon7tool? If you can do that, it shouldn't be a lost cause?
Send me a PM with your Hangouts, let's see if I can help.
Controllerboy said:
I don't think your phone is in such a dire condition. I was contacted by @raystef66 only last night. He made the same mistake as you did, trying to flash SuperSU via TWRP on a locked bootloader phone. However, he didn't take all steps you took.
If I were you, I'd try to somehow prevent the PC from automatically installing the ZTE DFU (Diagnostics) driver. You say the device appears to be in EDL mode when you connect it (QUSB_BULK) and then it installs new drivers. Can you somehow cancel that process?
Here's a microsoft guide on how to prevent your PC from automatically installing drivers. Maybe try that and reconnect your device. It might get recognised as QUSB_BULK and then you can restore your stock recovery via the Axon7tool? If you can do that, it shouldn't be a lost cause?
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I have tried this, but axon7tool does not recognize any adb device. When i input adb devices command in cmd there is no device. However, it did get recognized as QUSB_BULK after disabling automatic driver installation through group policy. What do i do??
Edit: after seeing this post - https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/2017g-dfu-mode-investigation-t3511191
i'm really panicking. "Handset Diagnostic Interface" is DFU mode. "handset diagnostic interface (DFU) (ComX)" i just ignored the DFU part when posting. Does this mean i cannot unbrick my phone???
Please Help
nsabir said:
I have tried this, but axon7tool does not recognize any adb device. When i input adb devices command in cmd there is no device. However, it did get recognized as QUSB_BULK after disabling automatic driver installation through group policy. What do i do??
Edit: after seeing this post - https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/2017g-dfu-mode-investigation-t3511191
i'm really panicking. "Handset Diagnostic Interface" is DFU mode. "handset diagnostic interface (DFU) (ComX)" i just ignored the DFU part when posting. Does this mean i cannot unbrick my phone???
Please Help
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You can make Windows to use the right driver so you will be able to use axon7tool. So if you have problems connecting to your phone as QUSB_BULK, download Zadig to your computer and replace your drivers with WinUSB ones. Open Zadig tool, go to Options and activate List all devices. Then select QUSB_BULK in the drop down control at the top and WinUSB in the lower control. Then click on the button to replace the driver. After this, QUSB_BULK should appear in the Device manager and you should be able to execute axon7tool and flash TWRP 3.0.2-2 signed again and continue with the unlock procedure.
If you have the QUSB_BULK with a warning icon then you need to install the Qualcomm usb driver.
All the answers on how to return to a working state or not falling into a soft brick like yours were just in the thread of the guide you didn't complete. Devices with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 are unbrickable. So do not panic, and read the whole thread [GUIDE] [A2017G] Install TWRP, Unlock BL, Flash Custom ROM.
Oki said:
You can make Windows to use the right driver so you will be able to use axon7tool. So if you have problems connecting to your phone as QUSB_BULK, download Zadig to your computer and replace your drivers with WinUSB ones. Open Zadig tool, go to Options and activate List all devices. Then select QUSB_BULK in the drop down control at the top and WinUSB in the lower control. Then click on the button to replace the driver. After this, QUSB_BULK should appear in the Device manager and you should be able to execute axon7tool and flash TWRP 3.0.2-2 signed again and continue with the unlock procedure.
If you have the QUSB_BULK with a warning icon then you need to install the Qualcomm usb driver.
All the answers on how to return to a working state or not falling into a soft brick like yours were just in the thread of the guide you didn't complete. Devices with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 are unbrickable. So do not panic, and read the whole thread [GUIDE] [A2017G] Install TWRP, Unlock BL, Flash Custom ROM.
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My QUSB_BULK is not with a warning sign. And i have already used Zadig.
At first, i couldn't get past DFU mode. But after following @Controllerboy instructions i am able to get QUSB_BULK in my device manager. But it's all the same.
For axon7tool to work the computer has to first recognize my a2017g as a adb device. That's where the problem is. My phone is not being recognized as an adb device. When i use adb devices on cmd there is no listed device. I have already tried this with other computers but the results are the same.
what do i do??
Oki said:
You can make Windows to use the right driver so you will be able to use axon7tool. So if you have problems connecting to your phone as QUSB_BULK, download Zadig to your computer and replace your drivers with WinUSB ones. Open Zadig tool, go to Options and activate List all devices. Then select QUSB_BULK in the drop down control at the top and WinUSB in the lower control. Then click on the button to replace the driver. After this, QUSB_BULK should appear in the Device manager and you should be able to execute axon7tool and flash TWRP 3.0.2-2 signed again and continue with the unlock procedure.
If you have the QUSB_BULK with a warning icon then you need to install the Qualcomm usb driver.
All the answers on how to return to a working state or not falling into a soft brick like yours were just in the thread of the guide you didn't complete. Devices with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 are unbrickable. So do not panic, and read the whole thread [GUIDE] [A2017G] Install TWRP, Unlock BL, Flash Custom ROM.
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My QUSB_BULK is not with a warning sign. And i have already used Zadig.
At first, i couldn't get past DFU mode. But after following @Controllerboy instructions i am able to get QUSB_BULK in my device manager. But it's all the same.
For axon7tool to work the computer has to first recognize my a2017g as a adb device. That's where the problem is. My phone is not being recognized as an adb device. When i use adb devices on cmd there is no listed device. I have already tried this with other computers but the results are the same.
what do i do??
nsabir said:
My QUSB_BULK is not with a warning sign. And i have already used Zadig.
At first, i couldn't get past DFU mode. But after following @Controllerboy instructions i am able to get QUSB_BULK in my device manager. But it's all the same.
For axon7tool to work the computer has to first recognize my a2017g as a adb device. That's where the problem is. My phone is not being recognized as an adb device. When i use adb devices on cmd there is no listed device. I have already tried this with other computers but the results are the same.
what do i do??
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EDL mode has nothing to do with adb!!!!! adb only connects to recovery or a booted system. fastboot connects to bootloader, and Axon7tool communicates with the EDL bootstrap. In order to use Axon7tool (to flash or backup boot or recovery partitions) your computer has to detect your device as QUSB_BULK. Obviously in that mode adb or fastboot will not find your device in a compatible state.
What can you do?
1. read the whole thread, not just the opening post. As advised.
2. Use Axon7tool to flash the same TWRP 3.0.2-2 you flashed before. It is signed, so the bootloader detects it as a valid ZTE image even when the bootloader is still locked.
3. Unlock your A2017G phone.
4. enjoy flashing and reflashing all the multiple roms, patches, etc.
Oki said:
EDL mode has nothing to do with adb!!!!! adb only connects to recovery or a booted system. fastboot connects to bootloader, and Axon7tool communicates with the EDL bootstrap. In order to use Axon7tool (to flash or backup boot or recovery partitions) your computer has to detect your device as QUSB_BULK. Obviously in that mode adb or fastboot will not find your device in a compatible state.
What can you do?
1. read the whole thread, not just the opening post. As advised.
2. Use Axon7tool to flash the same TWRP 3.0.2-2 you flashed before. It is signed, so the bootloader detects it as a valid ZTE image even when the bootloader is still locked.
3. Unlock your A2017G phone.
4. enjoy flashing and reflashing all the multiple roms, patches, etc.
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Sir, i don't u understand my problem properly. Let me give u a thorough description.
When i press and hold the power button the phone vibrates shows ZTE logo for less than a second then the screen turns off and the LED turns red.
When i press volume up+power same thing happens.
When i press volume down+power same thing.
And i cannot power off my phone no matter what i do it always stays at that state until the battery is empty.
Then if i press volume up+down at the same time and insert usb red led turn on.
And when i insert the usb in any of these states only one thing appears on my device manager is "Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX)"
But if i Uninstall Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX) from device manager and disable automatic driver installation through group policy then QUSB_BULK appears with a yellow sign.
If i use Zadig to install winusb driver then the yellow sign disappears.
U r telling me to read the whole thread. I have done so. But in DFU mode adb devices command doesn't list any device. If my computer doesn't see my device as an adb device how can i do anything.
I have also tried to use axon7tool -w recovery command since my device is in qusb_bulk mode. But cmd says no device detected.
2017 DFU mode investigation
Bricked A2017G
These posts have given me a big scare. Since no one has been able to recover from the same condition that i am in right now.
That's why i'm asking the help of experts. Please help me.
I have also came to a conclusion myself that if a tool like this Flashing recovery or this ZTE Open Download Mode or maybe this [TOOL][ALPHA] ZTE Warp 4G Unbrick Tool is not developed then this particular Qualcomm Phone is Brickable.
I am saying this because after a good amount of googling i came to know that when qualcomm phones are bricked it goes into emergency download mode which shows as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" or "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9006" on device manager. And there are a lot of guides to unbrick from that state. But only old ZTE devices go into "Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX)" mode aka DFU mode.
And there are different guides for different models.
This is why i am panicking and asking for the help of experts. If there was a guide to recover from this state this post wouldn't exist. So if u can, please help.
And sorry for my english, i tried my best.
nsabir said:
Sir, i don't u understand my problem properly. Let me give u a thorough description.
When i press and hold the power button the phone vibrates shows ZTE logo for less than a second then the screen turns off and the LED turns red.
When i press volume up+power same thing happens.
When i press volume down+power same thing.
And i cannot power off my phone no matter what i do it always stays at that state until the battery is empty.
Then if i press volume up+down at the same time and insert usb red led turn on.
And when i insert the usb in any of these states only one thing appears on my device manager is "Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX)"
But if i Uninstall Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX) from device manager and disable automatic driver installation through group policy then QUSB_BULK appears with a yellow sign.
If i use Zadig to install winusb driver then the yellow sign disappears.
U r telling me to read the whole thread. I have done so. But in DFU mode adb devices command doesn't list any device. If my computer doesn't see my device as an adb device how can i do anything.
I have also tried to use axon7tool -w recovery command since my device is in qusb_bulk mode. But cmd says no device detected.
2017 DFU mode investigation
Bricked A2017G
These posts have given me a big scare. Since no one has been able to recover from the same condition that i am in right now.
That's why i'm asking the help of experts. Please help me.
I have also came to a conclusion myself that if a tool like this Flashing recovery or this ZTE Open Download Mode or maybe this [TOOL][ALPHA] ZTE Warp 4G Unbrick Tool is not developed then this particular Qualcomm Phone is Brickable.
I am saying this because after a good amount of googling i came to know that when qualcomm phones are bricked it goes into emergency download mode which shows as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" or "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9006" on device manager. And there are a lot of guides to unbrick from that state. But only ZTE devices go into "Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX)" mode aka DFU mode.
And there are different guides for different models.
This is why i am panicking and asking for the help of experts. If there was a guide to recover from this state this post wouldn't exist. So if u can, please help.
And sorry for my english, i tried my best.
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Can you boot into the bootloader by pressing the button combination?
Oki said:
Can you boot into the bootloader by pressing the button combination?
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No i cannot. Everything seems to be pointing back to DFU mode.
I need something like Method 5 of this post How to recover a ZTE Blade/Libra/v880 after a bad flash for A2017G
nsabir said:
No i cannot. Everything seems to be pointing back to DFU mode.
I need something like Method 5 of this post How to recover a ZTE Blade/Libra/v880 after a bad flash for A2017G
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Hi, maybe this can help you, is the chinese forum, i know is a shot in the dark, but your case i think need a special treatment, sorry for my english, the link:
http://www.myzte.cn/forum-1037-1.html
and the tutorials:
http://www.myzte.cn/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=1037&filter=typeid&typeid=2243
Use Google translator, and good luck, sorry if this is a waste of time for you, i am trying to help
PS: RMA chinese http://rma.zte.com.cn/
Altomugriento said:
Hi, maybe this can help you, is the chinese forum, i know is a shot in the dark, but your case i think need a special treatment, sorry for my english, the link:
http://www.myzte.cn/forum-1037-1.html
and the tutorials:
http://www.myzte.cn/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=1037&filter=typeid&typeid=2243
Use Google translator, and good luck, sorry if this is a waste of time for you, i am trying to help
PS: RMA chinese http://rma.zte.com.cn/
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please don't embarrass me by saying sorry. I appreciate the fact that u even attempted to help me. thank u.
I am going through the Chinese posts and hoping to find something useful.
nsabir said:
please don't embarrass me by saying sorry. I appreciate the fact that u even attempted to help me. thank u.
I am going through the Chinese posts and hoping to find something useful.
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Do you find something useful? I think I find someone in that forum, exactly in your position, all the answers pointing to RMA for the fix, sorry, maybe later can take another look and search for a solution.
Enviado desde mi ZTE A2017U mediante Tapatalk
nsabir said:
please don't embarrass me by saying sorry. I appreciate the fact that u even attempted to help me. thank u.
I am going through the Chinese posts and hoping to find something useful.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3551590
Enviado desde mi ZTE A2017U mediante Tapatalk
Altomugriento said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3551590
Enviado desde mi ZTE A2017U mediante Tapatalk
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Thank you for the link. But i tried this miflash tools weeks ago.
Here is the full guide in my opinion for the mi flash tool.
http://www.androidbrick.com/unbrick...-you-have-the-right-kind-of-rom-qhsusb_dload/
Unfortunately, the A2017G does not have 9008 port. It has ZTE's own Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU) (ComX) for which i need the latest version of ZTE firmware flasher. At the moment only ZTE have this. So, my bricked phone is a lost cause.

Softbricked axon 7, need help !

Hey guys, I have a A2017 axon 7, and I tried to upgrade from Marshmalow to nougat by flashing the B04 update from TWRP. I have now the factory recovery mode, and when I try to go in fastboot, it tries to launch the bootloader( which just tells me that my device software cannot be checked for corruption and that I need to lock my bootloader). When I try to boot normally it stays on the same "bootloader screen" and tells me to press the start button which makes the phone display the linux logo.... I'm a bit lost, I'm on ArchLinux could you pls help me ?
Thx !
Dr_Raider said:
Hey guys, I have a A2017 axon 7, and I tried to upgrade from Marshmalow to nougat by flashing the B04 update from TWRP. I have now the factory recovery mode, and when I try to go in fastboot, it tries to launch the bootloader( which just tells me that my device software cannot be checked for corruption and that I need to lock my bootloader). When I try to boot normally it stays on the same "bootloader screen" and tells me to press the start button which makes the phone display the linux logo.... I'm a bit lost, I'm on ArchLinux could you pls help me ?
Thx !
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Well, you should use MiFlash and install the stock system through EDL. The problem is that MiFlash is for Windows x64. if you could get a win10 x64 pc, you could fix it in a minute.
Or get to the recovery if you can, and flash Nougat again but via an SD card. But maybe you won't be able to get to the recovery mode
Choose an username... said:
Well, you should use MiFlash and install the stock system through EDL. The problem is that MiFlash is for Windows x64. if you could get a win10 x64 pc, you could fix it in a minute.
Or get to the recovery if you can, and flash Nougat again but via an SD card. But maybe you won't be able to get to the recovery mode
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I need help! I wanted to relock the bootloader but then I coulnd't enter the recovery or fastboot anymore. When I press any combination it always turn on for 1 sec and then the screen turns off again but it still GOT recognized as QUSB Bulk. After I installed MiFlash the device is recognized as QDLOADER 9008. I didn't flash anything and I don't kno how to unbrick my device now .
I use the A2017G model btw.
Kantastisch said:
I need help! I wanted to relock the bootloader but then I coulnd't enter the recovery or fastboot anymore. When I press any combination it always turn on for 1 sec and then the screen turns off again but it still GOT recognized as QUSB Bulk. After I installed MiFlash the device is recognized as QDLOADER 9008. I didn't flash anything and I don't kno how to unbrick my device now .
I use the A2017G model btw.
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How did you relock the bootloader? If you used a guide, you should have found a warning, and if you used axon7toolkit a message should've popped up.
You messed up. Real bad. You are probably on DFU mode, and the only ways to get out of there are:
-discharge the battery completely and try to enter FTM mode (i think you have to do that while it is connected to a PC), I think it was with volume down + power. this method works for very few people. If you enter ftm mode, issue 'adb reboot edl' and use MiFlash right away with a FULL_EDL package
-use the 4th category brick repair manual (disassemble the phone, short some pins)
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How did you relock the bootloader? If you used a guide, you should have found a warning, and if you used axon7toolkit a message should've popped up.
You messed up. Real bad. You are probably on DFU mode, and the only ways to get out of there are:
-discharge the battery completely and try to enter FTM mode (i think you have to do that while it is connected to a PC), I think it was with volume down + power. this method works for very few people. If you enter ftm mode, issue 'adb reboot edl' and use MiFlash right away with a FULL_EDL package
-use the 4th category brick repair manual (disassemble the phone, short some pins)
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I think DFU Mode is when I get recognized as ZTE Handset diagnostic .... according to this guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/a2017-4th-category-brick-repair-manual-t3585898) It's a2017 but still.
"Axon 7 restore manual from bricked conditions when only ZTE Handset Diagnostic Interface(DFU) (COM...) mode is detected"
But I get recognized as QDloader 9008 and miflash also recognizes it as com10 or something.
Kantastisch said:
I think DFU Mode is when I get recognized as ZTE Handset diagnostic .... according to this guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/a2017-4th-category-brick-repair-manual-t3585898) It's a2017 but still.
"Axon 7 restore manual from bricked conditions when only ZTE Handset Diagnostic Interface(DFU) (COM...) mode is detected"
But I get recognized as QDloader 9008 and miflash also recognizes it as com10 or something.
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it's not necessarily like that. DFU mode is just a mode in which the phone can be. Sometimes Windows just installs the QDLoader driver even though it's not EDL. and if you tried miflash and it didn't work, then it's most probably that.
There's a way to check. If you go to Properties, there should be a number that identifies the mode. if you google it and 'dfu interface' appears, then you are dfu-bricked
But if you locked the bootloader without being fully stock then it's most probably dfu bricked anyways
Again, how did you lock the bootloader?
I don't actually know if I really locked the bottloader.
So, I had unlocked bootloader and twrp. I just bootet into the bootloader, typed "fastboot oem lock" in adb and it said OK on the PC.
But on the phone it never asked me if I want to lock it or anything. And I never said MiFlash isn't working. It recognizes my phone but i judt didn't TRY to flash anything because I didn't want to make the situation even worse perhaps
Choose an username... said:
it's not necessarily like that. DFU mode is just a mode in which the phone can be. Sometimes Windows just installs the QDLoader driver even though it's not EDL. and if you tried miflash and it didn't work, then it's most probably that.
There's a way to check. If you go to Properties, there should be a number that identifies the mode. if you google it and 'dfu interface' appears, then you are dfu-bricked
But if you locked the bootloader without being fully stock then it's most probably dfu bricked anyways
Again, how did you lock the bootloader?
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I don't actually know if I really locked the bottloader.
So, I had unlocked bootloader and twrp. I just bootet into the bootloader, typed "fastboot oem lock" in adb and it said OK on the PC.
But on the phone it never asked me if I want to lock it or anything. And I never said MiFlash isn't working. It recognizes my phone but i judt didn't TRY to flash anything because I didn't want to make the situation even worse perhaps
Kantastisch said:
I don't actually know if I really locked the bottloader.
So, I had unlocked bootloader and twrp. I just bootet into the bootloader, typed "fastboot oem lock" in adb and it said OK on the PC.
But on the phone it never asked me if I want to lock it or anything. And I never said MiFlash isn't working. It recognizes my phone but i judt didn't TRY to flash anything because I didn't want to make the situation even worse perhaps
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Lol it doesn't ask you if you want to lock it, that's the point with bootloader mode. there's no system, no UI, and you make stuff via commands.
This is why you shouldn't even attempt this kind of stuff without knowing how it works. At least if you had used axon7toolkit, it would've told you not to.
Find a FULL_EDL package for your model. If you have an A2017, simply use this one:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634790942
or
https://mega.nz/#!JqwEUDCa!lW3NDaBNbmMxhtw6XajspHBJaaEmLC8uNvMZS5ww0EQ
(they are the same file)
Unzip it, leave the folder somewhere handy, put the phone in what you believe is EDL, open MiFlash and select the folder, and flash
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Lol it doesn't ask you if you want to lock it, that's the point with bootloader mode. there's no system, no UI, and you make stuff via commands.
This is why you shouldn't even attempt this kind of stuff without knowing how it works. At least if you had used axon7toolkit, it would've told you not to.
Find a FULL_EDL package for your model. If you have an A2017, simply use this one:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634790942
or
https://mega.nz/#!JqwEUDCa!lW3NDaBNbmMxhtw6XajspHBJaaEmLC8uNvMZS5ww0EQ
(they are the same file)
Unzip it, leave the folder somewhere handy, put the phone in what you believe is EDL, open MiFlash and select the folder, and flash
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Yeah, I screwed up, I know. But what is the point of flashing a full edl package for the phone if I have to put the phone in "what I believe id edl mode"?
And what shall I do if I succeed at something? Besided that, I can't find any EDL package for the A2017G?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514
This guide tells me NOT TO flash anything on a2017g...
Kantastisch said:
Yeah, I screwed up, I know. But what is the point of flashing a full edl package for the phone if I have to put the phone in "what I believe id edl mode"?
And what shall I do if I succeed at something? Besided that, I can't find any EDL package for the A2017G?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514
This guide tells me NOT TO flash anything on a2017g...
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Okay let me tell you this real straight. I have done this. I have the G packages, I just thought you were the op for some reason. Look at the back of the phone and confirm whether you have an A2017G or an A2017 just in case, or you might mess up even more, as hard as that can be.
at any rate, your fears are all dumbfounded, because in the situation that you are in, you have 3 options:
a) disregard all the help that i'm trying to give you, even though I have already done the process; and keep your brick on a shelf.
b) search on google or xda yourself, then do the process, without bothering here with your lack of trust
c) follow my advice and do the damn process
Whichever option you choose, I'm gonna leave the package here:
https://mega.nz/#!UrxCRCrQ!a4sXVFu5oqct2sWStfN_luGpN5HEGXxE4FcrRteagQ4
or
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545591863
Again, I HAVE FOLLOWED THE 4TH CATEGORY BRICK REPAIR GUIDE AND FIXED MY G. I flashed stuff through EDL at least 10 times. And there wouldn't be a bunch of EDL packages for the G if they had a 100% chance of bricking your phone
So. If you decide to do this, turn your phone off. connect the USB cable to the PC but not the phone. Hold both volume buttons (but not the power button) and insert the USB cable at the same time. Then fire up MiFlash and try to flash the file (you have to unzip the folder, then select the folder on miflash, then flash. Here 2 things may happen:
a) it flashes and you can just go bother someone else
b) it doesn't and you have to follow the 4th category brick repair guide
Simple as that. if it fails, you might want to check if the 'Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008' is actually EDL mode or DFU mode, so you can do that by going to properties and checking some device identifier number on google (haven't done that, i just read that it can be done somewhere here).
Choose an username... said:
Okay let me tell you this real straight. I have done this. I have the G packages, I just thought you were the op for some reason. Look at the back of the phone and confirm whether you have an A2017G or an A2017 just in case, or you might mess up even more, as hard as that can be.
at any rate, your fears are all dumbfounded, because in the situation that you are in, you have 3 options:
a) disregard all the help that i'm trying to give you, even though I have already done the process; and keep your brick on a shelf.
b) search on google or xda yourself, then do the process, without bothering here with your lack of trust
c) follow my advice and do the damn process
Whichever option you choose, I'm gonna leave the package here:
https://mega.nz/#!UrxCRCrQ!a4sXVFu5oqct2sWStfN_luGpN5HEGXxE4FcrRteagQ4
or
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545591863
Again, I HAVE FOLLOWED THE 4TH CATEGORY BRICK REPAIR GUIDE AND FIXED MY G. I flashed stuff through EDL at least 10 times. And there wouldn't be a bunch of EDL packages for the G if they had a 100% chance of bricking your phone
So. If you decide to do this, turn your phone off. connect the USB cable to the PC but not the phone. Hold both volume buttons (but not the power button) and insert the USB cable at the same time. Then fire up MiFlash and try to flash the file (you have to unzip the folder, then select the folder on miflash, then flash. Here 2 things may happen:
a) it flashes and you can just go bother someone else
b) it doesn't and you have to follow the 4th category brick repair guide
Simple as that. if it fails, you might want to check if the 'Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008' is actually EDL mode or DFU mode, so you can do that by going to properties and checking some device identifier number on google (haven't done that, i just read that it can be done somewhere here).
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THANKS SO MUCH , you saved my ass, it flashed without a problem and sorry for bothering you. Bootloader is locked now and it works fine. Thanks again!

Bad flash help page Axon 7

Bad Flash
Dfu mode
Corrupt software
Password on boot
Twrp issues
Bootstack
Vendor partitions
After reading several Q&A regarding problems after flashing I thought we as a group would try to help with all the possible scenario's
Maybe some members can add their fixes to this thread?
After a bad flash on my Axon 7 A2017G
This was my recovery solution ...
Using Edl mode ...
Modding the cable by shorting the wires gives a deep edl flash ...others on XDA have done this (I didn't need to)
An edl flash can be done without modding the cable ...
Use the Miflash app ...(newest) download and install +make sure all drivers are up to date...
Download the edl package for your phone and unzip it ...
Edl mode is ... (button combo)
Turn phone off ...
Press and hold ....volup + voldn + pwr buttons for approx 10 to 15 seconds ..
You will be stuck on a black screen ...led flash red ..
Open Miflash ...
Plug your phone into the cable connected to your PC or laptop....
Miflash should detect ....if not hit refresh button...
You should see ....Com 4 or similar
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" in windows connected devices.
In the browse window choose the folder where the edl package is stored on your PC or laptop..
Then tap flash, when the flash is finished (green flash success) unplug your phone and hold the power button till it restarts.
PS,
Make sure you Download the correct edl package to suit your phone ....there are several packages on XDA.
I hope this helps in the future.
BTW I can't help with all scenarios but there are some awesome XDA members that can.
stop it with the ... will you. lol
This is redundant anyways, there are guides on how to use EDL already so you could just link people to them. Usually I link people to my DFU guide and tell them to use the last part where they already get to EDL, but I know that there are other guides specifically for EDL bricks.
You Sir are a life saver,me and my and wife thanks you.
Syberclone said:
After a bad flash on my Axon 7 A2017G
This was my recovery solution ...
Using Edl mode ...
Modding the cable by shorting the wires gives a deep edl flash ...others on XDA have done this (I didn't need to)
An edl flash can be done without modding the cable ...
Use the Miflash app ...(newest) download and install +make sure all drivers are up to date...
Download the edl package for your phone and unzip it ...
Edl mode is ... (button combo)
Turn phone off ...
Press and hold ....volup + voldn + pwr buttons for approx 10 to 15 seconds ..
You will be stuck on a black screen ...led flash red ..
Open Miflash ...
Plug your phone into the cable connected to your PC or laptop....
Miflash should detect ....if not hit refresh button...
You should see ....Com 4 or similar
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" in windows connected devices.
In the browse window choose the folder where the edl package is stored on your PC or laptop..
Then flash an edl package to suit your phone ....there are several packages on XDA ....
I hope this helps in the future ...
BTW I can't help with all scenarios but there are some awesome XDA members that can
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Thank you!!!
You are most welcome

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